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Book SynopsisWill your organization be protected the day a quantum computer breaks encryption on the internet? Computer encryption is vital for protecting users, data, and infrastructure in the digital age. Using traditional computing, even common desktop encryption could take decades for specialized crackers' to break and government and infrastructure-grade encryption would take billions of times longer. In light of these facts, it may seem that today's computer cryptography is a rock-solid way to safeguard everything from online passwords to the backbone of the entire internet. Unfortunately, many current cryptographic methods will soon be obsolete. In 2016, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) predicted that quantum computers will soon be able to break the most popular forms of public key cryptography. The encryption technologies we rely on every dayHTTPS, TLS, WiFi protection, VPNs, cryptocurrencies, PKI, digital certificates, smartcards, and most tTable of ContentsIntroduction xxi I Quantum Computing Primer 1 1 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 3 What is Quantum Mechanics? 3 Quantum is Counterintuitive 4 Quantum Mechanics is Real 5 The Basic Properties of Quantum Mechanics 8 Photons and Quantum Mechanics 8 Photoelectric Effect 9 Wave-Particle Duality 10 Probability Principle 14 Uncertainty Principle 17 Spin States and Charges 20 Quantum Tunneling 20 Superposition 21 Observer Effect 22 No-Cloning Theorem 24 Spooky Entanglement 24 Decoherence 25 Quantum Examples in Our World Today 27 For Additional Information 28 Summary 29 2 Introduction to Quantum Computers 31 How are Quantum Computers Different? 31 Traditional Computers Use Bits 31 Quantum Computers Use Qubits 33 Quantum Computers are Not Ready for Prime Time Yet 37 Quantum Will Reign Supreme Soon 38 Quantum Computers Improve Qubits Using Error Correction 39 Types of Quantum Computers 44 Superconducting Quantum Computers 44 Quantum Annealing Computers 45 Universal Quantum Computers 47 Topological Quantum Computers 49 Microsoft Majorana Fermion Computers 50 Ion Trap Quantum Computers 51 Quantum Computers in the Cloud 53 Non-U.S. Quantum Computers 53 Components of a Quantum Computer 54 Quantum Software 55 Quantum Stack 55 Quantum National Guidance 56 National Policy Guidance 56 Money Grants and Investments 56 Other Quantum Information Science Besides Computers 57 For More Information 58 Summary 58 3 How Can Quantum Computing Break Today’s Cryptography? 59 Cryptography Basics 59 Encryption 59 Integrity Hashing 72 Cryptographic Uses 73 How Quantum Computers Can Break Cryptography 74 Cutting Time 74 Quantum Algorithms 76 What Quantum Can and Can’t Break 79 Still Theoretical 82 Summary 83 4 When Will the Quantum Crypto Break Happen? 85 It Was Always “10 Years from Now” 85 Quantum Crypto Break Factors 86 Is Quantum Mechanics Real? 86 Are Quantum Computers Real? 87 Is Superposition Real? 87 Is Peter Shor’s Algorithm Real? 88 Do We Have Enough Stable Qubits? 88 Quantum Resources and Competition 89 Do We Have Steady Improvement? 89 Expert Opinions 90 When the Quantum Cyber Break Will Happen 90 Timing Scenarios 90 When Should You Prepare? 93 Breakout Scenarios 95 Stays in the Realm of Nation-States for a Long Time 95 Used by Biggest Companies 97 Mass Proliferation 97 Most Likely Breakout Scenario 97 Summary 98 5 What Will a Post-Quantum World Look Like? 99 Broken Applications 99 Weakened Hashes and Symmetric Ciphers 100 Broken Asymmetric Ciphers 103 Weakened and Broken Random Number Generators 103 Weakened or Broken Dependent Applications 104 Quantum Computing 114 Quantum Computers 114 Quantum Processors 115 Quantum Clouds 115 Quantum Cryptography Will Be Used 116 Quantum Perfect Privacy 116 Quantum Networking Arrives 117 Quantum Applications 117 Better Chemicals and Medicines 118 Better Batteries 118 True Artificial Intelligence 119 Supply Chain Management 120 Quantum Finance 120 Improved Risk Management 120 Quantum Marketing 120 Better Weather Prediction 121 Quantum Money 121 Quantum Simulation 122 More Precise Military and Weapons 122 Quantum Teleportation 122 Summary 126 II Preparing for the Quantum Break 127 6 Quantum-Resistant Cryptography 129 NIST Post-Quantum Contest 129 NIST Security Strength Classifications 132 PKE vs. KEM 133 Formal Indistinguishability Assurances 134 Key and Ciphertext Sizes 135 Types of Post-Quantum Algorithms 136 Code-Based Cryptography 136 Hash-Based Cryptography 137 Lattice-Based Cryptography 138 Multivariate Cryptography 140 Supersingular Elliptic Curve Isogeny Cryptography 140 Zero-Knowledge Proof 141 Symmetric Key Quantum Resistance 142 Quantum-Resistant Asymmetric Encryption Ciphers 143 BIKE 145 Classic McEliece 145 CRYSTALS-Kyber 146 FrodoKEM 146 HQC 147 LAC 148 LEDAcrypt 148 NewHope 149 NTRU 149 NTRU Prime 150 NTS-KEM 150 ROLLO 151 Round5 151 RQC 151 SABER 152 SIKE 152 ThreeBears 153 General Observations on PKE and KEM Key and Ciphertext Sizes 155 Quantum-Resistant Digital Signatures 156 CRYSTALS-Dilithium 156 FALCON 157 GeMSS 158 LUOV 158 MQDSS 159 Picnic 159 qTESLA 160 Rainbow 160 SPHINCS+ 161 General Observations on Signature Key and Sizes 162 Caution Advised 164 A Lack of Standards 164 Performance Concerns 165 Lack of Verified Protection 165 For Additional Information 166 Summary 166 7 Quantum Cryptography 167 Quantum RNGs 168 Random is Not Always Random 168 Why is True Randomness So Important? 170 Quantum-Based RNGs 172 Quantum Hashes and Signatures 177 Quantum Hashes 177 Quantum Digital Signatures 178 Quantum Encryption Ciphers 180 Quantum Key Distribution 181 Summary 188 8 Quantum Networking 189 Quantum Network Components 189 Transmission Media 189 Distance vs. Speed 191 Point-to-Point 192 Trusted Repeaters 193 True Quantum Repeaters 194 Quantum Network Protocols 196 Quantum Network Applications 199 More Secure Networks 199 Quantum Computing Cloud 200 Better Time Syncing 200 Prevent Jamming 201 Quantum Internet 202 Other Quantum Networks 203 For More Information 204 Summary 204 9 Preparing Now 207 Four Major Post-Quantum Mitigation Phases 207 Stage 1: Strengthen Current Solutions 207 Stage 2: Move to Quantum-Resistant Solutions 211 Stage 3: Implement Quantum-Hybrid Solutions 213 Stage 4: Implement Fully Quantum Solutions 214 The Six Major Post-Quantum Mitigation Project Steps 214 Step 1: Educate 215 Step 2: Create a Plan 220 Step 3: Collect Data 225 Step 4: Analyze 226 Step 5: Take Action/Remediate 228 Step 6: Review and Improve 230 Summary 230 Appendix: Additional Quantum Resources 231 Index 239

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface v 1 Introduction to Information Systems 1 2 Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems 34 3 Ethics and Privacy 70 4 Information Security 91 5 Data and Knowledge Management 124 6 Telecommunications and Networking 163 7 E-Business and E-Commerce 197 8 Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce 232 9 Social Computing 264 10 Information Systems within the Organization 296 11 Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management 320 12 Business Analytics 353 13 Acquiring Information Systems and Applications 386 14 Artificial Intelligence 410 Technology Guide 1 Hardware 451 Technology Guide 2 Software 469 Technology Guide 3 Cloud Computing 477 Appendix Apply the Concept Activities 504 Company Index 551 Subject Index 558

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Book SynopsisGet ready for academic and workplace success! This robust learning package integrates advanced word processing, document formatting and design, and communication skills within a single text, along with a strong emphasis on honing skills by competing projects in a realistic office environment. Using Microsoft Word 2016, you will format advanced business correspondence, tables, reports, mail merge files, graphics, and a broad range of common document types, including meeting, travel, news, legal, medical, and human resources/employment, as well as practicing real-time co-authoring on OneDrive. The text includes nine modular projects and two comprehensive projects to help you apply what you learn and prepare to be productive immediately when beginning your professional career. Combined with Skills Assessment Manager (SAM), the text makes learning even easier and more effective, allowing you to work independently from anywhere.Table of ContentsPreface. Commands by Module. Part III: BEYOND THE ESSENTIALS--FORMATTING ADVANCED DOCUMENTS. 10. Advanced Business Correspondence (L56-60). 11. Documents with Complex Tables and Graphics (61-69). 12. Business Reports (L70-75). 13. Mail Merge (L76-80). 14. Hess Pet Center I (L81-83). Part IV: DOCUMENTS FOR SPECIALIZED FIELDS. 15. Meeting, Travel, and News Documents (L84-88). 16. Human Resources/Employment Documents (L89-93). 17. Health and Medical Documents (94-98). 18. Legal Documents (L99-104). 19. Hess Pet Center II (L105-107). 20. Real-Time Co-Authoring (L108-110). Appendix A: Windows 10. Appendix B: File Management. Appendix C: Reference Guide. Appendix D: Command Summary.

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Book SynopsisThe amount of software used in safety-critical systems is increasing at a rapid rate. At the same time, software technology is changing, projects are pressed to develop software faster and more cheaply, and the software is being used in more critical ways. Developing Safety-Critical Software: A Practical Guide for Aviation Software and DO-178C Compliance equips you with the information you need to effectively and efficiently develop safety-critical, life-critical, and mission-critical software for aviation. The principles also apply to software for automotive, medical, nuclear, and other safety-critical domains.An international authority on safety-critical software, the author helped write DO-178C and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's policy and guidance on safety-critical software. In this book, she draws on more than 20 years of experience as a certification authority, an avionics manufacturer, an aircraft integrator, and a software developer to prTrade Review"It is easy to notice the author’s extensive and hands-on knowledge in the domain. ... Such experience emanates from the book pages. ... The book is a must for anyone engaged in developing, verifying, or certifying airborne systems. ... [It] offers very clear but relatively concise explanation of the process of developing software-intensive aviation systems under guidance of RTCA DO-178C and related documents. The book does an outstanding job of providing necessary basics with very practical ‘dos and don’ts’. ... can be used as a base reference for software aspects of airborne systems development process."—Andrew J. Kornecki, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University"This book provides practical guidance for cost-effective safe software. Ms. Rierson distilled the key elements from her experiences and multiple projects into a concise, easy-to-understand book. ... This book demonstrates how, when done properly, safe software development can avoid the inefficiencies and bureaucracy sometimes associated with certification and DO-178. ... What differentiates this book is its honest, real-world recommendations and the insights into the significance of the various DO-178C objectives. If projects took her guidance seriously and implemented it from the start, I believe the projects would cost a fraction of ‘check-box’ projects and result in safer software."—Wendy Ljungren, GE Aviation"The book is well researched, and is based on the experiences of a knowledgeable regulator and a practitioner. Leanna’s style is easy to read. It explains the terse but precise guidance given in regulations using terms that are easy to understand. ... The topic is made very approachable through a combination of three styles. It uses a narrative form so the book reads like a story, with the development of arguments and reasoning of an essay, and the certification experiences of the author like an autobiography. The result is an engaging book that is hard to put down." —George Romanski, Verocel, Inc."It is easy to notice the author’s extensive and hands-on knowledge in the domain. ... Such experience emanates from the book pages. ... The book is a must for anyone engaged in developing, verifying, or certifying airborne systems. ... [It] offers very clear but relatively concise explanation of the process of developing software-intensive aviation systems under guidance of RTCA DO-178C and related documents. The book does an outstanding job of providing necessary basics with very practical ‘dos and don’ts’. ... can be used as a base reference for software aspects of airborne systems development process."—Andrew J. Kornecki, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University"This book provides practical guidance for cost-effective safe software. Ms. Rierson distilled the key elements from her experiences and multiple projects into a concise, easy-to-understand book. ... This book demonstrates how, when done properly, safe software development can avoid the inefficiencies and bureaucracy sometimes associated with certification and DO-178. ... What differentiates this book is its honest, real-world recommendations and the insights into the significance of the various DO-178C objectives. If projects took her guidance seriously and implemented it from the start, I believe the projects would cost a fraction of ‘check-box’ projects and result in safer software."—Wendy Ljungren, GE Aviation"The book is well researched, and is based on the experiences of a knowledgeable regulator and a practitioner. Leanna’s style is easy to read. It explains the terse but precise guidance given in regulations using terms that are easy to understand. ... The topic is made very approachable through a combination of three styles. It uses a narrative form so the book reads like a story, with the development of arguments and reasoning of an essay, and the certification experiences of the author like an autobiography. The result is an engaging book that is hard to put down." —George Romanski, Verocel, Inc.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Introduction and Overview. Context of Safety-Critical Software Development: Software in the Context of the System. Software in the Context of the System Safety Assessment. Developing Safety-Critical Software Using DO-178C: Overview of DO-178C and Supporting Documents. Software Planning. Software Requirements. Software Design. Software Implementation: Coding and Integration. Software Verification. Software Configuration Management. Software Quality Assurance. Certification Liaison. Tool Qualification and DO-178C Supplements: DO-330 and Software Tool Qualification. DO-331 and Model-Based Development and Verification. DO-332 and Object-Oriented Technology and Related Techniques. DO-333 and Formal Methods. Special Topics: Noncovered Code (Dead, Extraneous, and Deactivated Code). Field-Loadable Software. User-Modifiable Software. Real-Time Operating Systems. Software Partitioning. Configuration Data. Aeronautical Data. Software Reuse. Reverse Engineering. Outsourcing and Offshoring Software Life Cycle Activities. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisThink Java is a hands-on introduction to computer science and programming used by many universities and high schools around the world. Its conciseness, emphasis on vocabulary, and informal tone make it particularly appealing for readers with little or no experience.

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Book SynopsisFor a long time, human beings have dreamed of a virtual world where it is possible to interact with synthetic entities as if they were real. It has been shown that the ability to touch virtual objects increases the sense of presence in virtual environments. This book provides an authoritative overview of state-of-theart haptic rendering algorithms and their applications. The authors examine various approaches and techniques for designing touch-enabled interfaces for a number of applications, including medical training, model design, and maintainability analysis for virtual prototyping, scientific visualization, and creative processes.Trade Review…a very thorough review of the field of haptic interfaces by the leading thinkers. … this book could become the standard reference for academic and industrial research and development.—Chris Ullrich, director of applied research, Immersion CorpThis book covers all essential technical aspects of haptic rendering. Written by leading authorities in the field, it spans a broad spectrum of topics … a stimulating resource for students, scholars, and professionals … a truly comprehensive and carefully composed collection … —Markus Gross, ETH ZurichThis is a must-read … an excellent desktop reference for anyone wishing to add touch-enabled interactions to simulated environments.—Hong Z. Tan, Purdue University and founding chair of Technical Committee on Hapticspowerful detailed survey of Haptic interfaces which are becoming popular in both electronics and computing worlds. Articles consider different techniques for designing touch-enabled interfaces for many applications from models to medical training, considering their growing importance.—The Bookwatch, November 2008Table of ContentsPreface -- Introduction -- I Fundamentals and Devices -- 1 Perceiving Object Properties through a Rigid Link -- 1.1 Surface Roughness: Direct vs. Indirect Exploration -- 1.2 Effects of a Rigid Link on Other Object Properties -- 1.3 Object Identification: Direct vs. Indirect Exploration -- 1.4 Intersensory Influences via Indirect Touch -- 1.5 Rendered Textures -- 1.6 Implications for Virtual Objects -- 2 Multi-Sensory Interactions -- 2.1 Introduction to Crossmodal Congruency -- 2.2 The CrossmodalCongruency Task -- 2.3 Using the Crossmodal Congruency Task -- 2.4 Using the Crossmodal Congruency Task -- 2.5 Conclusion -- 3 Design Issues in Haptic Devices -- 3.1 Towards Full-Body Virtual Touch -- 3.2 SensoryModes and Interface Devices -- 3.3 Locomotion Interfaces -- 3.4 Desktop Displays -- 3.5 Flexible Surface Displays -- 3.6 Summary -- 4 Rendering for Multifinger Haptic Devices -- 4.1 Literature Review -- 4.2 Multifinger Haptic Perception -- 4.3 Design of a Multifinger Haptic Device -- 4.4 Multifinger Rendering Method -- 4.5 FutureWork -- 5 Locomotion Interfaces and Rendering -- 5.1 Locomotion InterfaceDesigns -- 5.2 Locomotion Rendering -- 5.3 Discussion -- 6 Variable Friction Haptic Displays -- 6.1 Human Perception of Friction -- 6.2 Friction Reduction Theory -- 6.3 Variable Friction Devices -- 6.4 Friction Reduction Measurements -- 6.5 Friction Patterns toMimic Textures -- 6.6 Multidimensional Scaling -- 6.7 Summary -- 7 Stability of Haptic Displays -- 7.1 Definitions -- 7.2 Designing for Passivity -- 7.3 PassiveRendering of a VirtualWall -- 7.4 Extensions to the Passivity Framework -- 7.5 ControlMethods -- 7.6 Extending Z-Width -- 7.7 Summary -- II Rendering Techniques -- 8 Introduction to Haptic Rendering Algorithms -- 8.1 Definition of the Rendering Problem -- 8.2 Components of a Rendering Algorithm -- 8.3 Direct Rendering vs. Virtual Coupling -- 8.4 Modeling the Tool and the Environment -- 8.5 Multirate Algorithm -- 9 Overview on Collision and Proximity Queries -- 9.1 ProblemDefinitions -- 9.2 Convex Polytopes -- 9.3 General PolygonalModels -- 9.4 Penetration Depth Computation -- 9.5 Volumetric Representations -- 9.6 Spline and Algebraic Objects -- 9.7 DeformableModels -- 9.8 Dynamic Queries -- 9.9 Multiresolution Techniques -- 9.10 Large Environments -- 9.11 Proximity Query Packages -- 10 Collision Detection for Three-DOF Rendering -- 10.1 RelatedWork -- 10.2 A Fast Proximity Query Algorithm for 3-DOF Haptic Interaction -- 10.3 Implementation Issues -- 10.4 System Performance -- 10.5 Conclusion -- 10.6 Acknowledgments -- 11 Voxel-Based Collision Detection for Six-DOF Rendering -- 11.1 AlgorithmOverview -- 11.2 Voxel Data Structures -- 11.3 Geometrical Awareness -- 11.4 Temporal Coherence -- 11.5 Rendering with Virtual Coupling -- 11.6 Applications and Experiments -- 11.7 Discussion -- 12 Continuous Collision Detection -- 12.1 Why Continuous Collision Detection? -- 12.2 Arbitrary In-BetweenMotions -- 12.3 Interval Arithmetic -- 12.4 Elementary Continuous Collision Detection -- 12.5 Continuous Overlap Tests for Bounding Volumes -- 12.6 Conclusion -- 13 Contact Levels of Detail -- 13.1 Psychophysical Foundations -- 13.2 Approaches to Multiresolution Collision Detection -- 13.3 Data Structure of CLODs -- 13.4 Sensation-Preserving Simplification -- 13.5 Multiresolution Contact Queries -- 13.6 Experiments -- 13.7 Discussion -- 14 Physically Based Haptic Synthesis -- 14.1 Haptic Synthesis as a Means for Passivity -- 14.2 Friction -- 14.3 Damage -- 14.4 Elastic Deformation -- 14.5 Texture -- 14.6 Shocks -- 14.7 Conclusion -- 15 Three-Degree-of-Freedom Rendering -- 15.1 Human-Machine Coupling -- 15.2 Single-Point Rendering of 3D Rigid Objects -- 15.3 Surface Details: Smoothing, Friction, and Texture -- 15.4 Summary and Future -- 16 Six-Degree-of-Freedom Rendering of Rigid Environments -- 16.1 Overview -- 16.2 Six-Degree-of-Freedom God-Object Simulation -- 16.3 Constraint-Based Force Computation -- 16.4 Haptic Surface Properties -- 16.5 Results and Discussion -- 16.6 Summary -- 17 Rendering of Spline Models -- 17.1 The Spline Representation -- 17.2 Distance and Orthogonal Projection -- 17.3 Local Minima in Distance versus the Virtual Proxy -- 17.4 3-DOF Haptic Rendering of Spline Models -- 17.5 Direct ParametricTracing -- 17.6 Stability of Numerical Closest Point Methods -- 17.7 6-DOF Haptic Rendering of Spline Models -- 17.8 Conclusion -- 18 Rendering of Textured Objects -- 18.1 PerceptualMotivations -- 18.2 Three-DOF Haptic Texture Rendering -- 18.3 Texture ForceModel -- 18.4 Penetration Depth between TexturedModels -- 18.5 Experiments -- 18.6 Discussion -- 19 Modeling Deformation of Linear Elastostatic Objects -- 19.1 Motivations for Linear Elastostatic Models -- 19.2 Linear Elastostatic Boundary Model Preliminaries -- 19.3 Fast Global Deformation Using Capacitance Matrix Algorithms (CMAs) -- 19.4 Capacitance Matrices as Local Buffer Models -- 19.5 Surface Stiffness Models for Point-Like Contact -- 19.6 Results -- 19.7 Summary -- 20 Rendering of Frictional Contact with Deformable Environments -- 20.1 Contact and Friction Models -- 20.2 Non-Smooth Dynamics for Deformable Objects -- 20.3 Integration Schemes -- 20.4 Building Contact Space -- 20.5 Solving Strategy -- 20.6 Haptic Rendering -- 20.7 Examples -- 20.8 Conclusion -- 21 Measurement-Based Modeling for Haptic Rendering -- 21.1 Literature Review -- 21.2 Developing and Rendering a Measurement-Based Model -- 21.3 Example Application: Tapping on Rigid Surfaces -- 21.4 Example Application: Cutting Deformable Surfaces -- 21.5 Summary -- III Applications -- 22 Virtual Prototyping -- 22.1 Brief State of the Art -- 22.2 Overview -- 22.3 The Stringed Haptic Workbench -- 22.4 TheMixed-Prop -- 22.5 Putty Application—An Automotive Virtual Prototyping Application -- 22.6 Conclusion -- 23 Haptics for Scientific Visualization -- 23.1 Lessons from Haptic-Enabled Visualization Applications -- 23.2 Useful Techniques for Haptic Display in Scientific Visualization -- 23.3 Summary -- 24 Haptics in Medical Applications -- 24.1 Overview -- 24.2 Visuo-Haptic Segmentation of Radiological Data -- 24.3 Immersive Virtual-Reality-Based Hysteroscopy Training -- 24.4 Multimodal Augmented Reality for Open Surgery Training -- 25 The Role of Haptics in Physical Rehabilitation -- 25.1 Robotic Systems for Physical Rehabilitation -- 25.2 Specifics of Haptic Feedback for the Disabled -- 25.3 Safety Issues in Haptics for Rehabilitation -- 25.4 Looking at the Future -- 26 Modeling and Creative Processes -- 26.1 Case Studies of Existing Systems -- 26.2 Haptic-Enhanced Painting with 3D Deformable Brushes -- 26.3 Haptic Modeling and 3D Painting -- 26.4 Discussion -- 26.5 FutureWork -- Bibliography -- Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book will teach you everything you need to know to start using SOLIDWORKS 2023 with easy to understand, step-by-step tutorials. This book features a simple robot design used as a project throughout the book. You will learn to model parts, create assemblies, run simulations and even create animations of your robot design.No previous experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) is needed since this book starts at an introductory level. The author begins by getting you familiar with the SOLIDWORKS interface and its basic tools right away. You will start by learning to model simple robot parts and before long you will graduate to creating more complex parts and multi-view drawings.Along the way you will learn the fundamentals of parametric modeling through the use of geometric constraints and relationships. You will also become familiar with many of SOLIDWORKS's powerful tools and commands that enable you to easily construct complex features in your models. Also included is coverage of gears, gear trains and spur gear creation using SOLIDWORKS.This book continues by examining the different mechanisms commonly used in walking robots. You will learn the basic types of planar four-bar linkages commonly used in mechanical designs and how to use the GeoGebra Dynamic Geometry software to simulate and analyze 2D linkages. Using the knowledge you gained about linkages and mechanisms, you will learn how to modify your robot and change its behavior by modifying or creating new parts.In the second to last chapter of this book you learn how to combine all the robot parts into assemblies and then run motion analysis. You will finish off your project by creating 3D animations of your robot in action.Finally, in the last chapter, the author introduces you to 3D printing. You will learn the general principles of 3D printing including a brief history of 3D printing, the types of 3D printing technologies, commonly used filaments, and the basic procedure for printing a 3D model. Being able to turn your designs into physical objects will open up a whole new world of possibilities to you.There are many books that show you how to perform individual tasks with SOLIDWORKS, but this book takes you through an entire project and shows you the complete engineering process.

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Book SynopsisBecome well-versed with data engineering concepts and exam objectives to achieve Azure Data Engineer Associate certificationKey Features Understand and apply data engineering concepts to real-world problems and prepare for the DP-203 certification exam Explore the various Azure services for building end-to-end data solutions Gain a solid understanding of building secure and sustainable data solutions using Azure services Book DescriptionAzure is one of the leading cloud providers in the world, providing numerous services for data hosting and data processing. Most of the companies today are either cloud-native or are migrating to the cloud much faster than ever. This has led to an explosion of data engineering jobs, with aspiring and experienced data engineers trying to outshine each other.Gaining the DP-203: Azure Data Engineer Associate certification is a sure-fire way of showing future employers that you have what it takes to become an Azure Data Engineer. This book will help you prepare for the DP-203 examination in a structured way, covering all the topics specified in the syllabus with detailed explanations and exam tips. The book starts by covering the fundamentals of Azure, and then takes the example of a hypothetical company and walks you through the various stages of building data engineering solutions. Throughout the chapters, you'll learn about the various Azure components involved in building the data systems and will explore them using a wide range of real-world use cases. Finally, you'll work on sample questions and answers to familiarize yourself with the pattern of the exam.By the end of this Azure book, you'll have gained the confidence you need to pass the DP-203 exam with ease and land your dream job in data engineering.What you will learn Gain intermediate-level knowledge of Azure the data infrastructure Design and implement data lake solutions with batch and stream pipelines Identify the partition strategies available in Azure storage technologies Implement different table geometries in Azure Synapse Analytics Use the transformations available in T-SQL, Spark, and Azure Data Factory Use Azure Databricks or Synapse Spark to process data using Notebooks Design security using RBAC, ACL, encryption, data masking, and more Monitor and optimize data pipelines with debugging tips Who this book is forThis book is for data engineers who want to take the DP-203: Azure Data Engineer Associate exam and are looking to gain in-depth knowledge of the Azure cloud stack.The book will also help engineers and product managers who are new to Azure or interviewing with companies working on Azure technologies, to get hands-on experience of Azure data technologies. A basic understanding of cloud technologies, extract, transform, and load (ETL), and databases will help you get the most out of this book.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introducing Azure Basics Designing a Data Storage Structure Designing a Partition Strategy Designing the Serving Layer Implementing Physical Data Storage Structures Implementing Logical Data Structures Implementing the Serving Layer Ingesting and Transforming Data Designing and Developing a Batch Processing Solution Designing and Developing a Stream Processing Solution Managing Batches and Pipelines Designing Security for Data Policies and Standards Monitoring Data Storage and Data Processing Optimizing and Troubleshooting Data Storage and Data Processing Sample Questions with Solutions

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Book SynopsisA computationally oriented comparison of solution algorithms for two stage and jointly chance constrained stochastic linear programming problems, this is the first book to present comparative computational results with several major stochastic programming solution approaches. The following methods are considered: regularized decomposition, stochastic decomposition and successive discrete approximation methods for two stage problems; cutting plane methods, and a reduced gradient method for jointly chance constrained problems. The first part of the book introduces the algorithms, including a unified approach to decomposition methods and their regularized counterparts. The second part addresses computer implementation of the methods, describes a testing environment based on a model management system, and presents comparative computational results with the various algorithms. Emphasis is on the computational behavior of the algorithms.Table of Contents1. Stochastic Linear Programming Models 2. Stochastic Linear Programming Algorithms 3. Implementation. The Testing Environment 4. Computational Results 5. Algorithmic Concepts in Convex Programming

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Data Types and Expressions. 3. Control Statements. 4. Strings and Text Files. 5. Lists and Dictionaries. 6. Design with Functions. 7. Design with Recursion. 8. Simple Graphics and Image Processing. 9. Graphical User Interfaces. 10. Design with Classes. 11. Data Analysis and Visualization. 12. Network Applications and Client/Server Programming. 13. Searching, Sorting, and Complexity. Appendices. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisFully Updated, Essential Skills for a Successful IT CareerCreated and edited by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this four-color guide will help you pass CompTIA A+ exams 220-1101 and 220-1102 and become a certified IT professional with proven expertise in hardware and software. Mike Meyersâ CompTIA A+â Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, Seventh Edition offers complete coverage of the latest exam objectives. Youâll get on-the-job tips, end-of-chapter review questions, and hundreds of photographs and illustrations.Learn how to: Work with CPUs, RAM, BIOS, motherboards, power supplies, and other personal computer components Install, configure, and maintain hard drives Manage input devices and removable media Set up, upgrade, and maintain Microsoft Windows Troubleshoot and fix computer problems Establish users and groups Set up video and multimedia cards Table of ContentsCH 1 Safety and ProfessionalismCH 2 The Visible ComputerCH 3 CPUsCH 4 RAMCH 5 FirmwareCH 6 MotherboardsCH 7 Power SuppliesCH 8 Mass Storage TechnologiesCH 9 Implementing Mass StorageCH 10 Essential PeripheralsCH 11 Installing and Upgrading Operating SystemsCH 12 Operating System OperationsCH 13 Users, Groups, and PermissionsCH 14 Maintaining and Optimizing Operating SystemsCH 15 Command Line InterfaceCH 16 Troubleshooting Operating SystemsCH 17 Display TechnologiesCH 18 Networking EssentialsCH 19 Local Area NetworkingCH 20 Wireless NetworkingCH 21 The InternetCH 22 VirtualizationCH 23 Portable ComputingCH 24 Mobile DevicesCH 25 Securing Mobile DevicesCH 26 Printers and Multifunction DevicesCH 27 Securing ComputersCH 28 Operational ProceduresApp A Mapping to the CompTIA A+ ObjectivesApp B About the Online ContentGL Glossary

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Book SynopsisUp-to-date practice questions that cover every topic on the 2022 version of the CISM examTake the current version of the challenging CISM exam with complete confidence using the detailed information contained in this fully updated self-study guide. Written by an expert in the field, the book features hundreds of practice exam questions that match those on the live test in content, format, tone, and feel. In-depth answer explanations are provided for both the correct and incorrect answer choices. CISM Certified Information Security Manager Practice Exams, Second Edition supplements the CISM All-in-One Exam Guide and completely covers every objective of the 2022 exam release. In total, the book contains more than 300 realistic practice questions.â  Offers 100% coverage of all four CISM exam domainsâ  Online content includes access to an additional 150 practice questions in the TotalTester

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Book SynopsisProviding 100% coverage of the latest CSSLP exam, this self-study guide offers everything you need to ace the examGet complete coverage of all the material included on the Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional exam. CSSLP Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional All-in-One Exam Guide, Third Edition covers all eight exam domains developed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 . Youâll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, and practice questions with explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, this definitive resource also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.Covers all eight exam domains: Secure Software Concepts Secure Software Requirements Secure Software Architecture and Design Secure Software Implementation Secure Software Testing Secure Software Lifecycle Management Secure Soft

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Book SynopsisA firsthand account and incisive analysis of modern protest, revealing internet-fueled social movements’ greatest strengths and frequent challengesTrade Review“Tufekci believes that digital-age protests are not simply faster, more responsive versions of their mid-century parents. They are fundamentally distinct.”—Nathan Heller, New Yorker"This comprehensive, thought-provoking work makes a valuable contribution to understanding recent political developments and provides a clear path by which grassroots organizers can improve future efforts."—Publishers Weekly"Twitter and Tear Gas is packed with evidence on how social media has changed social movements, based on rigorous research and placed in historical context."—Hannah Kuchler, Financial Times“Tufecki has written an important book that offers a granular assessment of contemporary digital protest. . . Altogether, Tufecki offers a textured chronicle of the dynamics of several movements and the hopes of activists.”—Silvio Waisbord, Social Forces"A striking and original conclusion: today’s low barrier for organizing a movement can also lead to its long-term frustrations. Tufekci’s superb book will define the debate on social protest for years to come."—Dani Rodrik, author of Economic Rules: The Rights and Wrongs of the Dismal Science"Tufekci is undoubtedly the most qualified person in the world to explain the meaning of political collective actions catalyzed and coordinated by social media. She knows the technology, the social science, and the politics—and she is the rare academic observer who was at the scene, from Istanbul to Cairo to New York."—Howard Rheingold, author of Smart Mobs: The Next Social Revolution"Incisive and illuminating, Tufekci’s book arrives at the perfect moment, right when we desperately need our activism to become smarter and more effective than ever before, or else."— Astra Taylor, author of The People’s Platform: Taking Back Power and Culture in the Digital Age and co-founder of the Debt Collective"Many have asked why people rebel, but few describe how. Here, Tufekci uses firsthand observation to offer an intelligent and informed examination of the tools and nature of today’s political protests."—Vali Nasr, author of The Dispensable Nation and The Shia Revival"For all the claims that new technologies afford grassroots movements new power, research on the topic is rare. Tufekci's book provides just that—and a cautionary conclusion."—Doug McAdam, author of Deeply Divided: Racial Politics and Social Movements in Postwar America

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of Modern Fortran Explained provides a clear and thorough description of the latest version of Fortran, written by experts in the field with the intention that it remain the main reference work in the field.Table of Contents1: Whence Fortran? 2: Language elements 3: Expressions and assignments 4: Control constructs 5: Program units and procedures 6: Allocation of data 7: Array features 8: Specification statements 9: Intrinsic procedures and modules 10: Data transfer 11: Edit descriptors 12: Operations on external files 13: Further type parameter featur 14: Abstract interfaces and procedure pointers 15: Object-oriented programming 16: Submodules 17: Coarrays 18: Coarray teams 19: Floating-point exception handling 20: Basic interoperability with C 21: Interoperating with C using descriptors 22: Generic programming 23: Other Fortran 2023 enhancements A: Deprecated features B: Obsolescent and deleted features C: Significant examples D: Solutions to exercises

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Book SynopsisExpert guidance on the art and science of driving secure behaviors Transformational Security Awareness empowers security leaders with the information and resources they need to assemble and deliver effective world-class security awareness programs that drive secure behaviors and culture change. When all other processes, controls, and technologies fail, humans are your last line of defense. But, how can you prepare them? Frustrated with ineffective training paradigms, most security leaders know that there must be a better way. A way that engages users, shapes behaviors, and fosters an organizational culture that encourages and reinforces security-related values. The good news is that there is hope. That's what Transformational Security Awareness is all about. Author Perry Carpenter weaves together insights and best practices from experts in communication, persuasion, psychology, behavioral economics, organizational culture management, Table of ContentsForeword xxi Introduction xxiii I The Case for Transformation 1 1 You Know Why 3 Humans Are the Last Line of Defense 4 Data Breaches Tell the Story 6 Auditors and Regulators Recognize the Need for Security Awareness Training 11 Traditional Security Awareness Program Methods Fall Short of Their Goals 14 Key Takeaways 16 References 17 2 Choosing a Transformational Approach 19 Your “Why” Determines Your “What” 20 Down the Rabbit Hole 21 Outlining the Key Components and Tools of a Transformational Program 24 A Map of What’s to Come 28 Part 1 in a Nutshell 30 Part 2 in a Nutshell 30 Part 3 in a Nutshell 31 Key Takeaways 32 Notes and References 32 II The Tools of Transformation 35 3 Marketing and Communications 101 for Security Awareness Leaders 37 The Communications Conundrum 38 The Marketing Connection 40 Defining Marketing 44 Embedding Your Messages 53 Get the Right Message to the Right Person at the Right Time 70 Campaigns: If You Aren’t Reinforcing, Your Audience Is Forgetting 76 Tracking Results and Measuring Effectiveness 76 Know When to Ask for Help 77 Key Takeaways 78 Notes and References 78 Additional Reading 81 4 Behavior Management 101 for Security Awareness Leaders 83 Your Users Aren’t Stupid, They’re Human 85 Thinking, Fast and Slow 87 System 1 Thinking 88 System 2 Thinking 91 Working with Human Nature Rather Than Against 93 The Nuts and Bolts of Shaping Behavior 96 The Fogg Behavior Model 97 The Problem with Motivation 103 Nudge Them in the Right Direction 103 Frames: Why Context Is Everything 109 Designing and Debugging Behavior 117 Being Intentional with Target Groups 117 Debugging Behaviors 118 Design “Power Prompts” Wherever Possible 122 Password Management Example, Continued 123 Habits Make Hard Things Easier to Do 130 Thinking About Guardrails 132 Tracking Results and Measuring Effectiveness 133 Key Takeaways 134 Notes and References 135 Additional Reading 137 5 Culture Management 101 for Security Awareness Leaders 141 Security Culture is Part of Your Larger Organizational Culture 144 Getting Started 147 Understanding Your Culture’s Status Quo 149 Go Viral: Unleash the Power of Culture Carriers 156 Cultures in (Potential) Conflict: Remember Global and Social Dynamics 164 Cultural Forces 165 Structures 167 Pressures 167 Rewards 169 Rituals 169 Tracking Results and Measuring Effectiveness 171 Key Takeaways 171 Notes and References 172 Additional Reading 174 6 What’s in a Modern Security Awareness Leader’s Toolbox? 175 Content Is King: Videos, Learning Modules, and More 176 Big Box Shopping: A Content Analogy 178 Types of Content 181 Experiences: Events, Meetings, and Simulations 186 Meetings, Presentations, and Lunch-and-Learns 187 Tabletop Exercises 188 Rituals 189 Webinars 190 Games 190 Simulated Phishing and Social Engineering 191 Other Simulations and Embodied Learning 192 Interactions with Other Technologies 193 Relationships: Bringing Context to Content and Experiences 194 Be Intentional and Opportunistic, Always 195 Stories and Analogies 195 Tapping into Cultural Trends 195 Opportunistic Campaigns Based on New Organizational Initiatives and Current Events 196 The Critical “At Home” Connection 197 Use Your Metrics and Anecdotes to Help Tell and Reinforce Your Story 197 Key Takeaways 198 Notes and References 198 7 Voices of Transformation: Interviews with Security Awareness Vendors 201 Anna Collard, Popcorn Training 201 Chris Hadnagy, Social Engineer 204 Drew Rose, Living Security 209 Gary Berman, The CyberHero Adventures: Defenders of the Digital Universe 211 Jason Hoenich, Habitu8 214 Jim Shields, Twist and Shout 217 Kai Roar, CLTRe 219 Lisa Plaggemier, InfoSec Institute 221 Masha Sedova, Elevate Security 224 Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 226 Tom Pendergast, MediaPRO 228 Winn Schwartau, The Security Awareness Company (SAC) 231 Reference 236 III The Process of Transformation 237 8 Living Your Awareness Program Through the Eyes and Lives of Your Audience 239 A Learner Journey Map: Awareness in the Context of Life 240 Key Takeaways 248 Notes and References 248 9 Putting It All Together 251 Before You Begin 252 The Five Secrets of Security Awareness Success 252 Tips for Gaining Buy-In 259 Leverage Cialdini’s Principles of Persuasion 264 Making Adjustments 269 Thoughts About Crafting Campaigns 269 Thinking Through Target Groups 271 Be Intentional with Recognition and Reward 277 Assembling Your Culture Carriers 277 Measuring Your Success 278 What Does the Future Hold? 279 Key Takeaways 280 Notes and References 281 10 Closing Thoughts 283 Leverage the Power of Community. 283 Be a Lifelong Learner 285 Be a Realistic Optimist 290 Conclusion 291 11 Voices of Transformation: Interviews with Security Awareness Program Leaders 293 Bruce Hallas, Marmalade Box 294 Carlos Miró, MUFG Union Bank 296 Dr. Cheryl O. Cooper, Sprint Corporation 298 Krina Snider, Sprint 302 Mark Majewski, Quicken Loans 305 Michael Lattimore, Independent Consultant 307 Mo Amin, Independent Consultant 311 Prudence Smith, Senior Cyber and Information Security Consultant and Industry Speaker 313 Thom Langford, (TL)2 Security 320 Tory Dombrowski, Takeform 323 Appendix: Seven Key Reminder Nudges to Help Your Recall 329 Index 331

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Book SynopsisA highly effective, integrated self-study system for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam Prepare for the current version of the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam using the detailed information contained in this test preparation guide. Written by a cloud computing expert and experienced author, the book contains accurate practice questions, step-by-step exercises, and special elements that aid in learning and reinforce retention. Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam AZ-900) features in-depth coverage of every topic on the challenging exam. You will explore core Azure services, security, compliance, and trust. Fulfilling the promise of the All-in-One series, the guide serves as both a test preparation tool and an on-the-job reference for risk and compliance professionals.â100% coverage of all objectives for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam âContains hands-on exercises aTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1 Cloud Computing Concepts An Introduction to Cloud Computing Reasons to Consider Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Deployment Options Cloud Service Models Technical Benefits of Cloud Computing Chapter ReviewChapter 2 Azure Concepts and Architecture Components Azure Portal The Azure Architecture Framework Azure Subscriptions Resources and Azure Resource Groups Azure Regions Azure Regional Pairs Availability Zones and Management Groups Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Chapter ReviewChapter 3 Azure Resources An Introduction to Compute Resources Azure Virtual Machines Azure App Service Azure Container Instances Azure Kubernetes Service Windows Virtual Desktop An Introduction to Storage Resources An Introduction to Database Resources An Introduction to Networking Resources Azure Marketplace Chapter ReviewChapter 4 Management Tools and Solutions Azure Management Tools Azure IoT Solutions Overview Data Analytics Solutions Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Solutions Serverless Computing DevOps Solutions Chapter ReviewChapter 5 General Security and Network Security Core Security Features Azure Key Vault Azure Sentinel Azure Dedicated Hosts Azure Defense Strategies in Depth Chapter ReviewChapter 6 Identity, Governance, Privacy, and Compliance Authentication and Authorization Azure Active Directory Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Single Sign-On (SSO) Azure Governance Features An Overview of Security, Privacy, and Trust Azure Sovereign Regions Chapter ReviewChapter 7 Cost Management and Service-Level Agreements Planning and Managing Costs Pricing Calculator and Total Cost of Ownership Calculator Azure Cost Management Azure Service-Level Agreement Service Lifecycle in Azure Chapter ReviewAppendix A Objective Map Exam AZ-900Appendix B About the Online Content System Requirements Your Total Seminars Training Hub Account Single User License Terms and Conditions TotalTester Online Technical SupportGlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisConfusing Textbooks? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time?Fortunately for you, there's Schaum's Outlines. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills. This Schaum's Outline gives you Practice problems with full explanations that reinforce knowledge Coverage of the most up-to-date developments in your course field In-depth review of practices and applications Fully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum's highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time-and get your best test scores!Schaum's Outlines-Problem Solved.Table of ContentsBinary Number System.Computer Codes.Computer Arithmetic.Logic. Flowcharts.Sets and Relations.Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates. Simplifying Logic Circuits, Karnaugh Maps.Vectors, Matrices, Subscripted Variables.Linear Equations.Combinatorics.Probability.Statistics, Random Variables.Graph Theory.Trees, Directed Graphs, Machines.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to program with C++ using today's definitive choice for your first programming language experience -- C++ PROGRAMMING: PROGRAM DESIGN INCLUDING DATA STRUCTURES, 8E. D.S. Malik's time-tested, student-centered methodology incorporates a strong focus on problem-solving with full-code examples that vividly demonstrate the hows and whys of applying programming concepts and utilizing C++ to work through a problem. Thoroughly updated end-of-chapter exercises, more than 20 extensive new programming exercises, and numerous new examples drawn from Dr. Malik's experience further strengthen your understanding of problem solving and program design in this new edition. You review the important features of C++ 14 Standard with timely discussions that ensure this edition equips you to succeed in your CS1 course and beyond.Table of Contents1. An Overview of Computers and Programming Languages 2. Basic Elements of C++ 3. Input/Output 4. Control Structures I (Selection) 5. Control Structures II (Repetition) 6. User-Defined Function 7. Namespaces, the class string, and User-Defined Simple Data Types 8. Arrays a.One dimensional arrays b.Sequential search c.Selection sort d.Two and multi-dimensional arrays e.The class vector 9. Records (structs) 10. Classes and Data Abstraction 11. Inheritance and Composition 12. Pointers, Classes, Virtual Functions, and Abstract Classes 13. Operator Overloading and Templates 14. Exception Handling 15. Recursion 16. Linked Lists 17. Stacks and Queue 18. Searching and Sorting Algorithms a. Binary Search b. Bubble Sort c. Selection Sort d. Insertion Sort e. Quick Sort f. Merge Sort g. Heap Sort 19. Binary Trees 20. Graph Algorithms 21. Standard Template Library

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIntroduction. 1. Getting Started: The Game Over Program. 2. Types, Variables, and Simple I/O: The Useless Trivia Program. 3. Branching, while Loops, and Program Planning: The Guess My Number Game. 4. for Loops, Strings, and Tuples: The Word Jumble Game. 5. Lists and Dictionaries: The Hangman Game. 6. Functions: Tic-Tac-Toe. 7. Files and Exceptions: The Trivia Challenge Game. 8. Software Objects: The Critter Caretaker Program. 9. Object-Oriented Programming: The Blackjack Game. 10. GUI Development: The Mad Lib Program.Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Getting Started: The Game Over Program. 2. Types, Variables, and Simple I/O: The Useless Trivia Program. 3. Branching, while Loops, and Program Planning: The Guess My Number Game. 4. for Loops, Strings, and Tuples: The Word Jumble Game. 5. Lists and Dictionaries: The Hangman Game. 6. Functions: Tic-Tac-Toe. 7. Files and Exceptions: The Trivia Challenge Game. 8. Software Objects: The Critter Caretaker Program. 9. Object-Oriented Programming: The Blackjack Game. 10. GUI Development: The Mad Lib Program.

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Book SynopsisMaster today's required computer science topics while preparing for further study with Lambert's FUNDAMENTALS OF PYTHON: FIRST PROGRAMS. This book's easygoing approach is ideal, no matter what your background. The approach starts with simple algorithmic code and then scales into working with functions, objects, and classes as the problems become more complex and require new abstraction mechanisms. Rather than working only with numeric or text-based applications like other introductory texts, this edition presents graphics, image manipulation, GUIs, and simple networked client/server applications. The author uses Python's standard Turtle graphics module to introduce graphics and to provide open source frameworks for easy image processing and GUI application development.Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Data Types and Expressions. 3. Control Statements. 4. Strings and Text Files. 5. Lists and Dictionaries. 6. Design with Functions. 7. Simple Graphics and Image Processing. 8. Graphical User Interfaces. 9. Design with Classes. 10. Network Applications and Client/Server Programming. 11. Searching, Sorting, and Complexity. Appendices. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsCORE 1. Module 1. Taking a Computer Apart and Putting It Back Together. Module 2. All About Motherboards. Module 3. Supporting Processors and Upgrading Memory. Module 4. Power Supplies and Troubleshooting Computer Problems. Module 5. Hard Drives and Other Storage Devices. Module 6. Supporting I/O Devices. Module 7. Networking Fundamentals. Module 8. Network Infrastructure and Cloud Computing. Module 9. Supporting Mobile Devices. Module 10. Supporting Printers. CORE 2. Module 11. The Complex World of IT Professionals. Module 12. Installing Windows. Module 13. Maintaining Windows. Module 14. Troubleshooting Windows After Startup. Module 15. Troubleshooting Windows Startup. Module 16. Security Strategies. Module 17. Securing and Sharing Windows Resources. Module 18. Mobile Device Security. Module 19. Network Security and Troubleshooting. Module 20. Supporting MacOS. Module 21. Linux and Scripting. Appendix A. Safety Procedures and Environmental Concerns. Appendix B. Entry Points for Windows Startup Processes. Appendix C. CompTIA A+ Acronyms.

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Book SynopsisCapture the value of cutting-edge AI while mitigating its most salient risks AI For Humanity: Building a Sustainable AI for the Future delivers an incisive and timely discussion of how to design, build, and implement cutting-edge AI in for-profit firms and other organizations in a responsible, sustainable, and ethical way. The book walks you through the three pillars of human-focused AI developmentgovernance, technology, and commercializationand dives deep into each one, showing you how to create AI products and services that better humanity and advance universally held values. You'll find methodologies and frameworks that mitigate against some of the most profound and unsettling risks of unchecked artificial intelligence development, and roadmaps to help you avoid the numerous pitfalls and traps awaiting unsuspecting companies, managers, and executives. You'll also discover: Real-world case studies, from companies including SAP, Huawei, and Tencent, demonstrating the actual dilemmas and questions firms face when developing and implementing this extraordinary techActionable commitments you can make to help ensure you and your company avoid the ethical and reputational risks associated with AIStrategies for AI product and service development consistent with sustainable growth Perfect for managers, executives, directors, and other business leaders with a stake in responsible artificial intelligence design, development, and implementation, AI For Humanity will also interest regulators, academics, thought leaders, and policy makers doing their best to capture AI's substantial potential value while mitigating its most serious risks.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. From Zero to One 2. Combinational Logic Design 3. Sequential Logic Design 4. Hardware Description Languages 5. Digital Building Blocks 6. Architecture 7. Microarchitecture 8. Memory Systems 9. I/O Systems e9. I/O Systems A. Digital System Implementation eA. Digital System Implementation B. ARM Instructions C. C Programming eC. C Programming

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Exploring Practical AI and How It Works 7 Chapter 1: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence 9 Chapter 2: Looking at Uses for Practical AI 29 Chapter 3: Preparing for Practical AI 45 Chapter 4: Implementing Practical AI 63 Part 2: Exploring Vertical Market Applications 81 Chapter 5: Healthcare/HMOs: Streamlining Operations 83 Chapter 6: Biotech/Pharma: Taming the Complexity 91 Chapter 7: Manufacturing: Maximizing Visibility 99 Chapter 8: Oil and Gas: Finding Opportunity in Chaos 111 Chapter 9: Government and Nonprofits: Doing Well by Doing Good 119 Chapter 10: Utilities: Renewing the Business 133 Chapter 11: Banking and Financial Services: Making It Personal 141 Chapter 12: Retail: Reading the Customer’s Mind 149 Chapter 13: Transportation and Travel: Tuning Up Your Ride 157 Chapter 14: Telecommunications: Connecting with Your Customers 167 Chapter 15: Legal Services: Cutting Through the Red Tape 173 Chapter 16: Professional Services: Increasing Value to the Customer 181 Chapter 17: Media and Entertainment: Beating the Gold Rush 189 Part 3: Exploring Horizontal Market Applications 197 Chapter 18: Voice of the Customer/Citizen: Finding Coherence in the Cacophony 199 Chapter 19: Asset Performance Optimization: Increasing Value by Extending Lifespans 207 Chapter 20: Intelligent Recommendations: Getting Personal 217 Chapter 21: Content Management: Finding What You Want, When You Want It 231 Chapter 22: AI-Enhanced Content Capture: Gathering All Your Eggs into the Same Basket 239 Chapter 23: Regulatory Compliance and Legal Risk Reduction: Hitting the Bullseye On a Moving Target 249 Chapter 24: Knowledge Assistants and Chatbots: Monetizing the Needle in the Haystack 265 Chapter 25: AI-Enhanced Security: Staying Ahead by Watching Your Back 275 Part 4: The Part of Tens 287 Chapter 26: Ten Ways AI Will Influence the Next Decade 289 Chapter 27: Ten Reasons Why AI Is Not a Panacea 297 Index 313

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Book SynopsisExam Board: OCRLevel: GCSE Grade 9-1Subject: Computer ScienceSuitable for the 2025 examsIdeal GCSE grade 9-1 practice in handy revision cardsWhat can you remember? Test your OCR GCSE 9-1 Computer Science knowledge!Revise, practise and test yourself on every topic. Mix them up to revise and test yourself on the go.Suitable for the 2016 and 2020 specification 100 topic-based GCSE revision cards How to Use cards include revision tips and games Revise cards: recap key facts Memorise cards: learn important terms and definitions Test cards: quick-fire questionsTrade Review“Generally excellent. Attractive layout, clear and easy to access. There is necessary focus on exam skills, but presented in an interesting, step-by-step format.” Susan Stirrup, King’s Ely “I like the clear layout, especially the spacing of the questions – it is very accessible.” Fiona Hall, Sheringham High School “Colourful and informative.” Jane Hamilton, Alsager School

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Book SynopsisSince the time of Turing, computer scientists have dreamed of building artificial general intelligence (AGI) - a system that can think, learn and act as humans do. Over recent years, the remarkable pace of progress in machine learning research has reawakened discussions about AGI. But what would a generally intelligent agent be able to do? What algorithms, architectures, or cognitive functions would it need? To answer these questions, we turn to the study of natural intelligence. Humans (and many other animals) have evolved precisely the sorts of generality of function that AI researchers see as the defining hallmark of intelligence. The fields of cognitive science and neuroscience have provided us with a language for describing the ingredients of natural intelligence in terms of computational mechanisms and cognitive functions and studied their implementation in neural circuits. Natural General Intelligence describes the algorithms and architectures that are driving progress in AI research in this language, by comparing current AI systems and biological brains side by side. In doing so, it addresses deep conceptual issues concerning how perceptual, memory and control systems work, and discusses the language in which we think and the structure of our knowledge. It also grapples with longstanding controversies about the nature of intelligence, and whether AI researchers should look to biology for inspiration. Ultimately, Summerfield aims to provide a bridge between the theories of those who study biological brains and the practice of those who are seeking to build artificial brains.Trade ReviewThis book will be of interest to students and researchers in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, computer science, and cognitive science. * Choice *Table of Contents1: Turing's question 2: The nature of intelligence 3: The language of thought 4: The structure of knowledge 5: The problem of abstraction 6: The value of action 7: The control of memory 8: A picture of the mind

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Binder’s book is excellent and if you have any interest in the topic at all then you should definitely read it. It certainly has the potential to become a classic in the tangled field of the histories of mathematics, language, logic, and computer science. . . . In his journey from al-Khwārizmī to GPT-3 Binder covers an incredible amount of complex material in a comparatively small number of pages. However, his writing is never cluttered or in any way incomprehensible; it is always clear, lucid, and easy to follow . . .” * Renaissance Mathematicus *“This book is a tightly packed, erudite contribution to the growing concern in the Humanities with algorithms.” * LSE Review of Books *"This book offers a historical examination of the development of algorithmic expression. Binder brings together the histories of mathematics, computer science, and linguistics . . . This scholarly work with its extensive bibliography should appeal to a wide range of readers with interests encompassing the respective histories of language and computer science. The book should be in all university libraries." * Choice *“Language and the Rise of the Algorithm is an original and insightful, not to mention magisterial, work. Jeffrey M. Binder’s mastery of startlingly diverse sources—philosophical, mathematical, and literary—spread over four centuries is enormously impressive. His command of scholarly fields ranging from Renaissance theories of language to modern computer science is both broad and deep, and his knowledge of the lives and thought of dozens of characters, some famous, others less so, is nothing less than encyclopedic. Most critically, however, the book’s argument is both timely and compelling. In an age when boundaries between human and machine are tested as never before, Binder offers an insightful analysis of the present moment and a powerful narrative of how we got to this point.” -- Amir Alexander, University of California, Los Angeles“In order to better understand—and perhaps transform—our understanding of algorithms in the present, Jeffrey M. Binder argues persuasively that we need to reopen historical debates on the relationship between language and symbols. Language and the Rise of the Algorithm is a welcome addition to the history of computing that convincingly demonstrates the line between technical algorithms and their social meanings is, itself, socially constructed.” -- Jessica Otis, George Mason University“Jeffrey M. Binder has written a wonderful, thought-provoking book on the relationship between theories of language and symbolism in mathematics. Language and the Rise of the Algorithm has much to offer to the digital humanities and media studies, but this important work will also be read and studied with interest by historians of science and technology.” -- Alma Steingart, Columbia UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter One Symbols and Language in the Early Modern Period Chapter Two The Matter Out of Which Thought Is Formed Chapter Three Symbols and the Enlightened Mind Chapter Four Language without Things Chapter Five Mass Produced Software Components Coda The Age of Arbitrariness Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive guide to distributional reinforcement learning, providing a new mathematical formalism for thinking about decisions from a probabilistic perspective.Distributional reinforcement learning is a new mathematical formalism for thinking about decisions. Going beyond the common approach to reinforcement learning and expected values, it focuses on the total reward or return obtained as a consequence of an agent's choices—specifically, how this return behaves from a probabilistic perspective. In this first comprehensive guide to distributional reinforcement learning, Marc G. Bellemare, Will Dabney, and Mark Rowland, who spearheaded development of the field, present its key concepts and review some of its many applications. They demonstrate its power to account for many complex, interesting phenomena that arise from interactions with one's environment.The authors present core ideas from classical reinforcement learning to contextualize distri

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of the dramatic transformation of London’s financial district after 1945, viewed at four spatial scales: city, street, facade, interior.In The City in the City, Amy Thomas offers the first in-depth architectural and urban history of London’s financial district, the City of London, from the period of rebuilding after World War II to the explosive climax of financial deregulation in the 1980s and its long aftermath. Thomas examines abstract financial ideas, political ideology, and invisible markets as concrete realities; working on four spatial scales—city, street, facade, and interior—the book explores the grand plans, hidden alleys, neo-Georgian elevations, and sweaty dealing floors that have made the financial center work.Moving from politics to sociology, institutions to bodies, development plans to office desks, Thomas unravels the rich entanglements between the structure of the UK’s financial system and the

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Book SynopsisDiscover a practical, streamlined approach to information systems development that focuses on the latest developments with Tilley's SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN, 12E and MindTap digital resources. Real examples clearly demonstrate both traditional and emerging approaches to systems analysis and design, including object-oriented and agile methods. You also study cloud computing and mobile applications as this edition presents an easy-to-follow approach to systems analysis and design. Meaningful projects, insightful assignments and both online and printed exercises emphasize the critical thinking and IT skills that are most important in today's dynamic, business-related environment. New MindTap ConceptClip videos and a new online continuing case further demonstrate concepts for success in today's competitive and rapidly changing business world.Table of ContentsPHASE I: SYSTEMS PLANNING. 1. Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design. 2. Analyzing the Business Case. 3. Managing Systems Projects. PHASE II: SYSTEMS ANALYSIS. 4. Requirements Engineering 5. Data and Process Modeling. 6. Object Modeling. 7. Development Strategies. PHASE III: SYSTEMS DESIGN. 8. User Interface Design. 9. Data Design. 10. System Architecture. PHASE IV: SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION. 11. Managing Systems Implementation. PHASE V: SYSTEMS SUPPORT AND SECURITY. 12. Managing Systems Support and Security. ONLINE APPENDIX: THE SYSTEMS ANALYST���S TOOLKIT. Toolkit Part A: Communication Tools. Toolkit Part B: CASE Tools. Toolkit Part C: Financial Analysis Tools. Toolkit Part D: Internet Resource Tools.

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Book SynopsisGain a clear understanding of even the most complex, highly theoretical computational theory topics in the approachable presentation found only in the market-leading INTRODUCTION TO THE THEORY OF COMPUTATION, 3E. The number one choice for today's computational theory course, this revision continues the book's well-know, approachable style with timely revisions, additional practice, and more memorable examples in key areas. A new first-of-its-kind theoretical treatment of deterministic context-free languages is ideal for a better understanding of parsing and LR(k) grammars. You gain a solid understanding of the fundamental mathematical properties of computer hardware, software, and applications with a blend of practical and philosophical coverage and mathematical treatments, including advanced theorems and proofs. INTRODUCTION TO THE THEORY OF COMPUTATION, 3E's comprehensive coverage makes this a valuable reference for your continued studies in theoretical computing.Table of ContentsIntroduction. PART 1: AUTOMATA AND LANGUAGES. 1. Regular Languages. 2. Context-Free Languages. PART 2: COMPUTABILITY THEORY. 3. The Church-Turing Thesis. 4. Decidability. 5. Reducibility. 6. Advanced Topics in Computability Theory. PART 3: COMPLEXITY THEORY. 7. Time Complexity. 8. Space Complexity. 9. Intractability. 10. Advanced Topics in Complexity Theory. Selected Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisHelping you quickly get up to speed, Hoisington's THE SHELLY CASHMAN SERIES MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 & OUTLOOK 2021 COMPREHENSIVE, 1st edition, includes the latest on Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 features along with enhanced support for Mac users. Its trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen, project-based approach enables you to expand your understanding of Office applications through hands-on experimentation and critical thinking. Module Learning Objectives are mapped to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification objectives, reinforcing the critical skills needed for college and career success. Other Ways boxes reveal alternate click paths to achieve a step, while BTW call-outs offer helpful hints as you work through your projects so you can make the most of Microsoft Office tools. In addition, MindTap and SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) online resources help maximize your study time -- and results.Table of Contents1. Managing Email Messages with Outlook. 2. Managing Calendars with Outlook. 3. Managing Contacts and Personal Contact Information with Outlook 4. Creating and Managing Tasks with Outlook. 5. Customizing Outlook. Index.

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