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Books in Computer science

The Computing collection presents a range of foundational and applied content across computer and data science, including fields such as Artificial Intelligence; Computational Modelling; Computer Networks, Computer Organization & Architecture, Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition, Data Management; Embedded Systems & Computer Engineering; HCI/User Interface Design; Information Security; Machine Learning; Network Security; Software Engineering.

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  • B Method

    • 1st Edition
    • Jean-Louis Boulanger
    • English
    B Method presents the language needed, semantics and methodologies required to use the method on real projects. The B method is one of the well known formal methods used in railway systems safety going back to 1998 that has been deployed on many projects.

  • Analyzing Social Media Networks with NodeXL

    Insights from a Connected World
    • 2nd Edition
    • Derek Hansen + 3 more
    • English
    Analyzing Social Media Networks with NodeXL: Insights from a Connected World, Second Edition, provides readers with a thorough, practical and updated guide to NodeXL, the open-source social network analysis (SNA) plug-in for use with Excel. The book analyzes social media, provides a NodeXL tutorial, and presents network analysis case studies, all of which are revised to reflect the latest developments. Sections cover history and concepts, mapping and modeling, the detailed operation of NodeXL, and case studies, including e-mail, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and YouTube. In addition, there are descriptions of each system and types of analysis for identifying people, documents, groups and events. This book is perfect for use as a course text in social network analysis or as a guide for practicing NodeXL users.

  • Data Architecture: A Primer for the Data Scientist

    A Primer for the Data Scientist
    • 2nd Edition
    • W.H. Inmon + 2 more
    • English
    Over the past 5 years, the concept of big data has matured, data science has grown exponentially, and data architecture has become a standard part of organizational decision-making. Throughout all this change, the basic principles that shape the architecture of data have remained the same. There remains a need for people to take a look at the "bigger picture" and to understand where their data fit into the grand scheme of things. Data Architecture: A Primer for the Data Scientist, Second Edition addresses the larger architectural picture of how big data fits within the existing information infrastructure or data warehousing systems. This is an essential topic not only for data scientists, analysts, and managers but also for researchers and engineers who increasingly need to deal with large and complex sets of data. Until data are gathered and can be placed into an existing framework or architecture, they cannot be used to their full potential. Drawing upon years of practical experience and using numerous examples and case studies from across various industries, the authors seek to explain this larger picture into which big data fits, giving data scientists the necessary context for how pieces of the puzzle should fit together.

  • Deep Learning through Sparse and Low-Rank Modeling

    • 1st Edition
    • Zhangyang Wang + 2 more
    • English
    Deep Learning through Sparse Representation and Low-Rank Modeling bridges classical sparse and low rank models—those that emphasize problem-specific Interpretability—wit... recent deep network models that have enabled a larger learning capacity and better utilization of Big Data. It shows how the toolkit of deep learning is closely tied with the sparse/low rank methods and algorithms, providing a rich variety of theoretical and analytic tools to guide the design and interpretation of deep learning models. The development of the theory and models is supported by a wide variety of applications in computer vision, machine learning, signal processing, and data mining. This book will be highly useful for researchers, graduate students and practitioners working in the fields of computer vision, machine learning, signal processing, optimization and statistics.

  • Navigating the Maze

    How Science and Technology Policies Shape America and the World
    • 1st Edition
    • Michael S. Lubell
    • English
    Navigating the Maze: How Science and Technology Policies Shape America and the World offers a captivating deep dive into the inner workings of the world of public policy. Written by prominent science advocate and renowned physics researcher and educator, Michael S. Lubell, this valuable book provides insights and real-world examples for anyone looking to understand how policy works in reality: for students, scientists, and the public. Well-organized and featuring a compelling historical narrative, this unique resource will enable researchers, educators, elected officials, industrialists, financial managers, science lobbyists, and readers in general to easily navigate the complex world of science and technology (S&T) policy. As science communication and STEM policy occupy rapidly growing areas of interest and provide important career paths, this book provides invaluable insights into the public policy arena, as well as lessons for effective science advocacy.

  • Mosby's Dental Dictionary

    • 4th Edition
    • Elsevier Inc
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Dictionaries/Termino... essential dental resource that goes beyond education! Mosby's Dental Dictionary, 4th Edition is the must-have, pocket-sized reference covering all areas of dentistry that’s designed for both students and practitioners. This new edition defines over 10,000 terms on dynamic areas of dentistry, including materials, imaging, surgery, orthodontics, pain control, and more.　Throughout the text, over 300 illustrations address new innovations, research, technology, and products in the field, and extensive appendices provide quick access to the information you will use every day. Plus, a free companion website contains more than 5,000 audio pronunciations, 500 additional images, videos, and animations to help illustrate key concepts.

  • Examen clinique et sémiologie - Macleod

    Interrogatoire et examen clinique - Sémiologie par appareil - Situations particulières
    • 1st Edition
    • J. Alastair Innes + 3 more
    • French
    L’examen clinique est essentiel à l’identification d’une maladie et l’évaluation de son pronostic.Cet ouvrage de référence dans le monde médical anglo-saxon explique avec détail comment évaluer les symptômes d’un patient et établir un diagnostic au travers de l’anamnèse et de l’examen physique.Son objectif est d’aider l’étudiant à développer les compétences cliniques nécessaires à l’obtention d’une anamnèse claire et les compétences pratiques indispensables à la détection et l’interprétation des signes cliniques des maladies.Le livre est composé de quatre grandes parties :Anamnèse et examen physique : elle aborde les principes généraux d’une bonne interaction avec le patient, depuis les bases du recueil de l’anamnèse et de la réalisation d’un examen physique à l’utilisation de tableaux cliniques permettant des diagnostics.Sémiolog... par appareil : cette partie traite des symptômes et des signes selon une approche par système.Situations spécifiques : elle illustre l’application de ces compétences à des situations cliniques particulières.Mise en pratique : cette partie s’intéresse à l’application de ces compétences à la pratique quotidienne et propose des conseils pour s’y préparer efficacement.Il est également proposé dans chaque chapitre des exemples d’Examen Clinique Objectif Structuré correspondant à une méthode d’évaluation des étudiants très prisée dans les pays anglo-saxons. Ils consistent en une mise en situation pratique face à un mannequin ou un comédien jouant un scénario clinique court.Ce livre aborde également les différentes étapes de chaque examen qui sont présentées de manière détaillée, étayées de nombreux encadrés et illustrations. Il est particulièrement adapté aux étudiants en DFGSM2-DFGSM3 dans le cadre de l’enseignement thématique « Sémiologie générale » et les enseignements intégrés par système (sémiologie clinique) mais également aux étudiants en pharmacie. Il intéressera également les étudiants en DFASM préparant les ECNi mais aussi les enseignants et praticiens désireux de mettre à jour leurs connaissances.

  • Intelligent Speech Signal Processing

    • 1st Edition
    • Nilanjan Dey
    • English
    Intelligent Speech Signal Processing investigates the utilization of speech analytics across several systems and real-world activities, including sharing data analytics, creating collaboration networks between several participants, and implementing video-conferencing in different application areas. Chapters focus on the latest applications of speech data analysis and management tools across different recording systems. The book emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of the field, presenting different applications and challenges with extensive studies on the design, development and management of intelligent systems, neural networks and related machine learning techniques for speech signal processing.

  • Essential MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists

    • 7th Edition
    • Daniel T. Valentine + 1 more
    • English
    Essential MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists, Seventh Edition, provides a concise, balanced overview of MATLAB's functionality, covering both fundamentals and applications. The essentials are illustrated throughout, featuring complete coverage of the software's windows and menus. Program design and algorithm development are presented, along with many examples from a wide range of familiar scientific and engineering areas. This edition has been updated to include the latest MATLAB versions through 2018b. This is an ideal book for a first course on MATLAB, but is also ideal for an engineering problem-solving course using MATLAB.

  • Academic Libraries and Public Engagement With Science and Technology

    • 1st Edition
    • Eileen Harrington
    • English
    Libraries have historically played a role as a community builder, providing resources and spaces where knowledge can be archived, shared and created. They can also play a pivotal role in fostering the public’s understanding of science and scientific processes. From makerspaces to data visualization labs to exhibits, many libraries already delve into scientific explorations and many more could join them. Scientists often need to include "broader impacts" goals in grant proposals, but they might not know where to begin or feel that they do not have the time to devote to public engagement. This is where libraries and librarians can help. Research in science communication also supports tapping into libraries for public engagement with science. Studies show that it is important for scientists to present findings in an apolitical way—not aligning with one solution or one way of thinking and not being seen as an activist (Druckman, 2015; Jamieson & Hardy, 2014). One of the core tenets of librarians and libraries is to present information in a neutral way. Research also shows that Informal conversations about science can have a greater effect on people than reading about it online or hearing about it on the news (Eveland & Cooper, 2013). Again, libraries can play a role in fostering these types of conversations. Given this landscape, this book will demonstrate concrete ways that libraries and librarians can play a role in fostering public engagement with science. In addition to background information on the current landscape of public knowledge and understanding of science, it will also include best practices and case studies of different types of programming and services that libraries can offer. Often libraries do not jump to mind when people think about science education or science literacy, and many librarians do not come from a science background. Literature on science programming and sharing science is largely absent from the library field. This book will help give confidence to librarians that they can participate in engaging the public with science. At the same time, it will provide a conduit to bring informal science educators, communication officers from universities or research organizations who share scientific discoveries with the public, and librarians together to explore ways to align their work to promote scientific literacy for all.

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