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Computation and Storage in the Cloud
Author Jinjun Chen , Yun Yang , Dong Yuan
Computation and Storage in the Cloud is the first comprehensive and systematic work investigating the issue of computation and storage trade-off in the cloud in order to reduce the overall application cost. Scientific applications are usually computation and data in....
Release Date 2013/02 -
Applied Logistic Regression, 3rd Edition
Author Rodney X. Sturdivant , Stanley Lemeshow , David W. Hosmer , Jr.
A new edition of the definitive guide to logistic regression modeling for health science and other applicationsThis thoroughly expanded Third Edition provides an easily accessible introduction to the logistic regression (LR) model and highlights the power of this mo....
Release Date 2013/04 -
OpenCV Computer Vision with Python
Author Joseph Howse
Learn to capture videos, manipulate images and track objects with Python using the OpenCV LibrarySet up OpenCV, its Python bindings, and optional Kinect drivers on Windows, Mac or UbuntuCreate an application that tracks and manipulates facesIdentify face regions u....
Release Date 2013/04 -
Author Tom Stuart
Finally, you can learn computation theory and programming language design in an engaging, practical way. Understanding Computation explains theoretical computer science in a context you’ll recognize, helping you appreciate why these ideas matter and how they can inf....
Release Date 2013/05 -
Author Sohil Patel , Jayneil Dalal
Get started with OpenCV using practical, hands-on projectsLearn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate resultsStep by step installation of OpenCV in Windows and LinuxExamples and code based on real-life implementation of OpenC....
Release Date 2013/05 -
Author Michael I. Brown
It is now well accepted that deforestation is a key source of greenhouse gas emissions and of climate change, with forests representing major sinks for carbon. As a result, public and private initiatives for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradati....
Release Date 2013/06 -
Diplomacy in Japan-EU Relations
Author Oliviero Frattolillo
Since the 1950s, Japan-Europe relations have been characterised by a mutual coldness in terms of diplomatic dialogue, punctuated by a number of trade disputes. This book analyses the development of the political and diplomatic relationship between Japan and Europe, ....
Release Date 2013/06 -
Computational Intelligence: Synergies of Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks and Evolutionary Computing
Author Hojjat Adeli , Nazmul Siddique
Computational Intelligence: Synergies of Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks and Evolutionary Computing presents an introduction to some of the cutting edge technological paradigms under the umbrella of computational intelligence. Computational intelligence schemes are inv....
Release Date 2013/06 -
The New Business Road Test, 4th Edition
Author John Mullins
ROAD TEST YOUR IDEA BEFORE YOU WRITE YOUR LEAN START-UP Thinking about starting a new business? Stop! Is there a genuine market for your idea? Do you really want to compete in that industry? Are you the right person to pursue it? No matter how talented you are or h....
Release Date 2013/07 -
Facebook For Dummies, 5th Edition
Author Carolyn Abram
There's no time like the present: get started on Facebook today with this friendly beginner guide!Facebook is constantly changing and evolving, replacing old features and introducing new ones. And while it can difficult to keep up with everything that it has to of....
Release Date 2013/08 -
Author Kirill Kornyakov , Alexander Shishkov
Learn how to build real-time computer vision applications for the iOS platform using the OpenCV library Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate resultsBuild and run your OpenCV code on iOSBecome familiar with iOS fundamen....
Release Date 2013/08 -
Author Samarth Brahmbhatt
Practical OpenCV is a hands-on project book that shows you how to get the best results from OpenCV, the open-source computer vision library.Computer vision is key to technologies like object recognition, shape detection, and depth estimation. OpenCV is an open-sourc....
Release Date 2013/11 -
Learning scikit-learn: Machine Learning in Python
Author Guillermo Moncecchi , Raúl Garreta
Incorporating machine learning in your applications is becoming essential. As a programmer this book is the ideal introduction to scikit-learn for your Python environment, taking your skills to a whole new level.Use Python and scikit-learn to create intelligent appl....
Release Date 2013/11 -
Author Shin Shi
Develop your own computer vision application using the power of Emgu CVPacked with clear explanations and examples of how to deal with computer vision problems in Emgu CVLearn the main features of Emgu CV from the basics to more advanced techniquesEach chapter cover....
Release Date 2013/11 -
Efficient Computation of Argumentation Semantics
Author Beishui Liao
Efficient Computation of Argumentation Semantics addresses argumentation semantics and systems, introducing readers to cutting-edge decomposition methods that drive increasingly efficient logic computation in AI and intelligent systems. Such complex and distributed ....
Release Date 2013/12 -
Introduction to Networks Companion Guide
Author Cisco Networking Academy
Introduction to Networks Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the Introduction to Networks course in the Cisco® Networking Academy® CCNA® Routing and Switching curriculum.The course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components,....
Release Date 2013/12 -
Author Piero Giacomelli
Whether you’re a beginner or advanced user of Apache Mahout, this cookbook will expand your skills through a host of recipes, illustrations, and real-world examples. Your data mining will take on a totally new level of capability.Learn how to set up a Mahout develop....
Release Date 2013/12 -
Relevance Ranking for Vertical Search Engines
Author Yi Chang , Bo Long
In plain, uncomplicated language, and using detailed examples to explain the key concepts, models, and algorithms in vertical search ranking, Relevance Ranking for Vertical Search Engines teaches readers how to manipulate ranking algorithms to achieve better results....
Release Date 2014/01 -
Practical Machine Learning: Innovations in Recommendation
Author Ellen Friedman , Ted Dunning
Building a simple but powerful recommendation system is much easier than you think. Approachable for all levels of expertise, this report explains innovations that make machine learning practical for business production settings—and demonstrates how even a small-sca....
Release Date 2014/02 -
Mastering Python Regular Expressions
Author Víctor Romero , Félix López
For Python developers, this concise and down-to-earth guide to regular expressions is all you need to gain vital new knowledge. From a theoretical overview to Python specifics, it explains everything in crystal clear language.In DetailRegular expressions are used by....
Release Date 2014/02 -
Design of Modern Communication Networks
Author Christofer Larsson
Design of Modern Communication Networks focuses on methods and algorithms related to the design of communication networks, using optimization, graph theory, probability theory and simulation techniques. The book discusses the nature and complexity of the network des....
Release Date 2014/03 -
Computational Approaches to Studying the Co-evolution of Networks and Behavior in Social Dilemmas
Author Rense Corten
Computational Approaches to Studying the Co-evolution of Networks and Behaviour in Social Dilemmas shows students, researchers, and professionals how to use computation methods, rather than mathematical analysis, to answer research questions for an easier, more prod....
Release Date 2014/04 -
Switched Networks Companion Guide
Author Cisco Networking Academy
Switched Networks Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the Switched Networks course in the Cisco® Networking Academy® CCNA® Routing and Switching curriculum.This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of a converged switc....
Release Date 2014/05 -
Connecting Networks Companion Guide
Author Cisco Networking Academy
Connecting Networks Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the Connecting Networks course in the Cisco® Networking Academy® CCNA® Routing and Switching curriculum.This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converg....
Release Date 2014/05 -
Wavelet Neural Networks: With Applications in Financial Engineering, Chaos, and Classification
Author Antonios Alexandridis , Achilleas Zapranis
A step-by-step introduction to modeling, training, and forecasting using wavelet networksWavelet Neural Networks: With Applications in Financial Engineering, Chaos, and Classification presents the statistical model identification framework that is needed to successf....
Release Date 2014/05 -
Design, Deployment and Performance of 4G-LTE Networks: A Practical Approach
Author Mahmoud Sherif , Mohamed El-saidny , Ayman ElNashar
This book provides an insight into the key practical aspects and best practice of 4G-LTE network design, performance, and deploymentDesign, Deployment and Performance of 4G-LTE Networks addresses the key practical aspects and best practice of 4G networks design, per....
Release Date 2014/05 -
A Practical Introduction to Computer Vision with OpenCV
Author Kenneth Dawson-Howe
Explains the theory behind basic computer vision and provides a bridge from the theory to practical implementation using the industry standard OpenCV librariesComputer Vision is a rapidly expanding area and it is becoming progressively easier for developers to make ....
Release Date 2014/05 -
Author Christian Wolmar
The Iron Road is full of wondrous curiosities. Did you know that early trains in Australia were pulled by convicts, or that elephants were until recently used to shunt freight wagons in India? The world's most magnificent railway station, the Chhatrapati Shivaji te....
Release Date 2014/05 -
Probabilistic Reasoning in Intelligent Systems
Author Judea Pearl
Probabilistic Reasoning in Intelligent Systems is a complete and accessible account of the theoretical foundations and computational methods that underlie plausible reasoning under uncertainty. The author provides a coherent explication of probability as a languag....
Release Date 2014/06 -
Computer Vision Metrics: Survey, Taxonomy, and Analysis
Author Scott Krig
Computer Vision Metrics: Survey, Taxonomy, and Analysis provides a technical tour through computer vision, with a survey of nearly 100 types of local, regional, and global feature descriptors, blending history of the field with state-of-the-art analysis of contempor....
Release Date 2014/06