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Book SynopsisAs a result of a rigorous, methodical process that (ISC) follows to routinely update its credential exams, it has announced that enhancements will be made to both the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) credential, beginning April 15, 2015. (ISC) conducts this process on a regular basis to ensure that the examinations and subsequent training and continuing professional education requirements encompass the topic areas relevant to the roles and responsibilities of today's practicing information security professionals.Refreshed technical content has been added to the official (ISC) CISSP CBK to reflect the most current topics in the information security industry today. Some topics have been expanded (e.g., asset security, security assessment and testing), while other topics have been realigned under different domains. The result is an exam that most accurately reflects the technical and managerial competence required from an experienced informationTable of ContentsDomain 1 — Security & Risk Management. Domain 2 — Asset Security. Domain 3 — Security Engineering. Domain 4 — Communications & Network Security. Domain 5 — Identity & Access Management. Domain 6 — Security Assessment & Testing. Domain 7 — Security Operations. Domain 8 — Security in the Software Development Life Cycle.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive practical guide to digital manga and anime, suitable for both complete beginners and experienced digital artists. An informative introduction covers all the equipment you will need, with step-by-step guides to using the tools of Adobe Photoshop to create different effects. It also covers the translation of manga characters to the screen in the creation of anime, including the software you will need, pre-production and animation.

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Book SynopsisWe are delighted to be publishing a New Edition of Higher Computing Science New Edition. It's been thoroughly revised to reflect the very latest 2018 SQA course and assessment changes so you can be confident that the material you are using is relevant and up-to-date. The Higher Computing Science course is designed to bring together elements of technology, science and creative digital media. In doing so, it provides an invaluable insight into the challenge and reward to be found in these areas. This Study Guide will introduce you to an advanced range of computational processes and will show you how Computing Science shapes the world in which we live. It will help you develop a rigorous approach to the design and development process across a variety of contemporary contexts. Written by experienced teacher and subject expert Alan Williams, this Study Guide is an essential companion to your studies. It will be fully supported by our online Digital Zone which is packed with online tests, activities, video links and more.Trade ReviewEight 5* reviews on Amazon.co.ukTable of ContentsHigher Course Introduction, Software Design and Development, Information System Design and Development, Course Assessment Value-Added Unit, Answers, Index

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Book SynopsisDatabase System Concepts by Silberschatz, Korth and Sudarshan is now in its 7th edition and is one of the cornerstone texts of database education. It presents the fundamental concepts of database management in an intuitive manner geared toward allowing students to begin working with databases as quickly as possible.The text is designed for a first course in databases at the junior/senior undergraduate level or the first year graduate level. It also contains additional material that can be used as supplements or as introductory material for an advanced course. Because the authors present concepts as intuitive descriptions, a familiarity with basic data structures, computer organization, and a high-level programming language are the only prerequisites. Important theoretical results are covered, but formal proofs are omitted. In place of proofs, figures and examples are used to suggest why a result is true. Table of ContentsChapter 1: IntroductionPart 1: Relational LanguagesChapter 2: Introduction to the Relational ModelChapter 3: Introduction to SQLChapter 4: Intermediate SQLChapter 5: Advanced SQLPart II: Database DesignChapter 6: Database Design Using the E-R ModelChapter 7: Relational Database DesignPart III: Application Design and DevelopmentChapter 8: Complex Data TypesChapter 9: Application DevelopmentPart IV: Big Data AnalyticsChapter 10: Big DataChapter 11: Data AnalyticsPart V: Storage Management and IndexingChapter 12: Physical Storage SystemsChapter 13: Data Storage StructuresChapter 14: IndexingPart VI: Query Processing and OptimizationChapter 15: Query ProcessingChapter 16: Query OptimizationPart VII: Transaction ManagementChapter 17: TransactionsChapter 18: Concurrency ControlChapter 19: Recovery SystemPart VIII: Parallel and Distributed DatabasesChapter 20: Database-System ArchitecturesChapter 21: Parallel and Distributed StorageChapter 22: Parallel and Distributed Query ProcessingChapter 23: Parallel and Distributed Transaction ProcessingPart IX: Advanced TopicsChapter 24: Advanced Indexing TechniquesChapter 25: Advanced Application DevelopmentChapter 26: Blockchain DatabasesPart X: Appendix AAppendix A: Detailed University SchemaPart XI: Online ChaptersChapter 27: Formal Relational Query LanguagesChapter 28: Advanced Relational Database DesignChapter 29: Object-Based DatabasesChapter 30: XMLChapter 31: Information RetrievalChapter 32: PostgreSQL

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to data visualization and information design for business.Making good charts is a must-have skill for managers today. The vast amount of data that drives business isn't useful if you can't communicate the valuable ideas contained in that data—the threats, the opportunities, the hidden trends, the future possibilities.But many think that data visualization is too difficult—a specialist skill that's either the province of data scientists and complex software packages or the domain of professional designers and their visual creativity.Not so. Anyone can learn to produce quality "dataviz" and, more broadly, clear and effective information design. Good Charts will show you how to do it.In this updated and expanded edition, dataviz expert Scott Berinato provides all you need for turning those ordinary charts kicked out of a spreadsheet program into extraordinary visuals that captivate and persuade your audience and for transforming presentations that seem like a mishmash of charts and bullet points into clear, effective, persuasive storytelling experiences.Good Charts shows how anyone who invests a little time getting better at visual communication can create an outsized impact—both in their career and in their organization. You will learn: A framework for getting to better charts in just a few minutes Design techniques that immediately make your visuals clearer and more persuasive The building blocks of storytelling with your data How to build teams to bring visual communication skills into your organization and culture This new edition of Good Charts not only provides new visuals and updated concepts but adds an entirely new chapter on building teams around the visualization part of a data science operation and creating workflows to integrate visualization into everything you do.Graphics that merely present information won't cut it anymore. Make Good Charts your go-to resource for turning plain, uninspiring charts and presentations into smart, effective visualizations and stories that powerfully convey ideas.Trade ReviewAdvance Praise for Good Charts:"As someone who's worked with Scott Berinato on information design projects, I can tell you he knows his stuff. This is a marvelous, substantial update to an already wonderful book. Good Charts shows you how to achieve smart growth for yourself and your organization." — Whitney Johnson, cofounder and CEO, Disruption Advisors; author, Wall Street Journal bestselling Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company"It isn't often that a book comes out and I say, 'I wish I'd written that book.' But if I could have double-clicked on the data section of slide:ology and had a book pop out, Good Charts would be the book!" — Nancy Duarte, CEO, Duarte Inc.; award-winning author of multiple books on presentation and design, including slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations"This is an elegant volume, illustrated with appealing graphic images that, taken together with the text...provide an antidote for 'death by PowerPoint.'" — Choice, a publication of the American Library Association"...it may just be the design book of the year." — Fast Company, Co.Design newsletter

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Book SynopsisMaster the art of user experience design through the 100 laws, guidelines, human biases, and general considerations in this comprehensive, cross-disciplinary encyclopedia. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, Universal Principles of UX pairs clear explanations of each concept with visual examples of the ideas applied in practice. The book is organized into six broad categories: Consider Empathize Define Research Design Validate And, features principles as diverse as: Design is not neutral Make the choice easy Some complexity cannot be reduced Map the ecosystem So you think you can scroll Don’t grade your own homework User Experience is a field notable for its expansiveness, complexity and persistent evolution. This book is not a chronological Table of Contents Prologue Chapter 1: Consider The user comes first. You’re human—act like it. UI makes or breaks usability. Work on UX and UI simultaneously. Always surpass expectations. Design is not neutral, it’s inherently ethical. Visual metaphors communicate the fastest. The bias to remember the unusual. Attractive products are perceived as more usable. First and last items in a series are remembered most. Less is more. Less is a bore. Provide feedback quickly or else. Sometimes a little friction is a good thing. You only get one chance to make a first impression. There's no such thing as timeless UX design. Nothing lasts forever, and we both know hearts can change. Chapter 2: Empathize Accessibility first. Make the choice easy. Diverse teams create better solutions. Devices are ubiquitous. Design for clumsy handling. Children are not small adults. Take extra care of seniors. Systems should match the real world. Know when to break with convention. Persuade, don’t coerce. Allow for differences in digital literacy. Design for both novices & power users. Design for learnability. Design for passive attention. Make it unobtrusive. Avoid forced interruptions. Make notifications valuable. Minimize form input. As little design as possible. Rebel! Rules are meant to be broken. Chapter 3: Define Choose the right client. Understand the problem first. Gather requirements. Define the problem statement. Find shortcuts without sacrificing quality. Start with the minimum viable product. Under-promise and over-deliver. Only introduce complexity when necessary. Some complexity cannot be reduced. Assume worst case scenario. Create a user flow. Remove barriers & obstacles. Things that are not there are just as important. Pointing devices inform functionality. Chapter 4: Research Design cannot be fully objective. Most of the science used in design is bull. Determine the ‘how’. Map the ecosystem. Look at the data. Uncover the ‘why’. Determine the ‘what’. Personas are useless unless created properly. Keep your friends close but your enemies closer. Learn from bad examples. Make mental models work in your favor. Uncover expectations. Not all e-commerce is alike. Most usability issues can be spotted a mile ahead. Chapter 5: Design Brainstorm efficiently. Priming before presenting. Building consensus is easier than you think. From low to high fidelity. Don’t just illustrate, annotate. Learn from navigation in the real world. Build a logical structure. Visualize the relationship between pages. Navigation makes or breaks user experience. Yes, side doors matter. The letter, the word, and the paragraph. Maintain consistent branding. So you think you can scroll. Animate responsibly. Make data lovable. Dark mode rises. Never give total control. Personalization is either hit or miss. A word is worth a thousand pictures. Make it perform the best it can on any device. Pattern library, style guide, or design system—choose one. Don't let design systems kill creativity. Expect the unexpected. Chapter 6: Validate An audible system status is awkward. Don’t ask for unnecessary things. Manage errors effectively. Be liberal with the inputs you accept. Confirm user actions. Broken pages shouldn’t feel broken. Fill the gap our imagination can’t bridge. Metric-based design is silly. Don’t grade your own homework. Prioritize attention where impact will be greatest. Stay involved in the project post launch. Re-evaluate & revise. Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisThis is a softcover version of the original hardcover edition released December 28, 2006 (ISBN 9781593271046). Computers perform countless tasks ranging from the business critical to the recreational, but regardless of how differently they may look and behave, they're all amazingly similar in basic function. Once you understand how the microprocessor-or central processing unit (CPU)-works, you'll have a firm grasp of the fundamental concepts at the heart of all modern computing. Inside the Machine, from the co-founder of the highly respected Ars Technica website, explains how microprocessors operate-what they do and how they do it. Now in softcover, the book uses analogies, full-color diagrams, and clear language to convey the ideas that form the basis of modern computing. After discussing computers in the abstract, the book examines specific microprocessors from Intel, IBM, and Motorola, from the original models up through today's leading processors. It contains

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Book SynopsisPrepare for Microsoft Exam AZ-103-and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of deploying and managing infrastructure in Microsoft Azure cloud environments. Designed for experienced cloud professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Associate level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Manage Azure subscriptions and resources Implement and manage storage Deploy and manage virtual machines (VMs) Configure and manage virtual networks Manage identities This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you are an experienced Azure administrator who understands and manages diverse storage, security, networking and/or compute cloud services About the Exam Exam AZ-103 focuses on skills and knowledge needed to manage Azure subscriptioTable of Contents1. Manage Azure subscriptions and resources 2. Implement and manage storage 101 3. Deploy and manage virtual machines (VMs) 4. Configure and manage virtual networks 5. Manage identities

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Book SynopsisCovering formulation, algorithms and structural results and linking theory to real-world applications in controlled sensing (including social learning, adaptive radars and sequential detection), this book focuses on the conceptual foundations of partially observed Markov decision processes (POMDPs). It emphasizes structural results in stochastic dynamic programming, enabling graduate students and researchers in engineering, operations research, and economics to understand the underlying unifying themes without getting weighed down by mathematical technicalities. In light of major advances in machine learning over the past decade, this edition includes a new Part V on inverse reinforcement learning as well as a new chapter on non-parametric Bayesian inference (for Dirichlet processes and Gaussian processes), variational Bayes and conformal prediction.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: CambridgeLevel: Key Stage 4Subject: ITFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 207Support your teaching of the new Cambridge Technicals 2016 suite with Cambridge Technical Level 3 IT, developed in partnership between OCR and Hodder Education; this textbook covers each specialist pathway and ensures your ability to deliver a flexible course that is both vocationally focused and academically thorough.Cambridge Technical Level 3 IT is matched exactly to the new specification and follows specialist pathways in IT Infrastructure Technician, Emerging Digital Technology Practitioner, Application Developer, and Data Analyst.- Ensures effective teaching of each specialist pathway offered within the qualification.- Focuses learning on the skills, knowledge and understanding demanded from employers and universities.- Provides ideas and exercises for the application of practical skills anTrade ReviewThis book has been invaluable in helping us to prepare to deliver this qualification in September, I would recommend it! -- Mr Peter Fox

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Book SynopsisIn this practical book, author Zhamak Dehghani introduces data mesh, a decentralized sociotechnical paradigm drawn from modern distributed architecture that provides a new approach to sourcing, sharing, accessing, and managing analytical data at scale.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to use and leverage AI as a writer, editor, literary agent, or publisher. AI Ink: Writing, Publishing, and Misinformation at the Dawn of the AI Ageis a groundbreaking exploration of the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries. Jason Van Tatenhove, a journalist and expert on political extremism, takes readers on a journey through the rapidly evolving landscape where AI tools are reshaping writing and publishing. From AI-generated content to the ethical dilemmas of misinformation, this book addresses the opportunities and challenges that come with the integration of AI into creative processes. Van Tatenhove draws on his extensive experience and interviews with leading experts to provide a comprehensive guide that is essential for writers, publishers, and anyone interested in the future of creativity.AI Inknot only explores the current state of AI but also offers thoughtful predictions and practical advice for navigating the complexities of this new technological era.

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Book SynopsisThe essential reference for security pros and CCIE Security candidates: identity, context sharing, encryption, secure connectivity and virtualization Integrated Security Technologies and Solutions – Volume II brings together more expert-level instruction in security design, deployment, integration, and support. It will help experienced security and network professionals manage complex solutions, succeed in their day-to-day jobs, and prepare for their CCIE Security written and lab exams. Volume II focuses on the Cisco Identity Services Engine, Context Sharing, TrustSec, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Secure Connectivity with VPNs, and the virtualization and automation sections of the CCIE v5 blueprint. Like Volume I, its strong focus on interproduct integration will help you combine formerly disparate systems into seamless, coherent, next-generation security solutions. Part of the Cisco CCIE Professional Development Series from Cisco Press, it is authored by a team of CCIEs who are world-class experts in their Cisco security disciplines, including co-creators of the CCIE Security v5 blueprint. Each chapter starts with relevant theory, presents configuration examples and applications, and concludes with practical troubleshooting. Review the essentials of Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Explore the RADIUS and TACACS+ AAA protocols, and administer devices with them Enforce basic network access control with the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Implement sophisticated ISE profiling, EzConnect, and Passive Identity features Extend network access with BYOD support, MDM integration, Posture Validation, and Guest Services Safely share context with ISE, and implement pxGrid and Rapid Threat Containment Integrate ISE with Cisco FMC, WSA, and other devices Leverage Cisco Security APIs to increase control and flexibility Review Virtual Private Network (VPN) concepts and types Understand and deploy Infrastructure VPNs and Remote Access VPNs Virtualize leading Cisco Security products Make the most of Virtual Security Gateway (VSG), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and microsegmentation Table of Contents Introduction xixPart I Knock, Knock! Who’s There? 1Chapter 1 Who and What: AAA Basics 3 Fundamentals of AAA 3 Understanding the Concept of Triple-A in the Real World 4 Compare and Select AAA Options 4 TACACS+ 7 RADIUS 12 Comparing RADIUS and TACACS+ 15 Summary 16Chapter 2 Basic Network Access Control 17 What Is Cisco ISE? 17 ISE Architecture for Network Access AAA 18 Configuring ISE for Single/Standalone and Multinode Deployments 23 ISE Configuration for Network Access 32 802.1X and Beyond 54 Configuring Wired Network Access with ISE 71 Configuring Wireless Network Access with ISE 115 Verifying Dot1X and MAB 140 Summary 148Chapter 3 Beyond Basic Network Access Control 149 Profiling with ISE 149 ISE Profiler and CoA 175 Profiles in Authorization Policies 178 Passive Identities and EasyConnect 180 Summary 191Chapter 4 Extending Network Access with ISE 193 Get Ready, Get Set, Prerequisites 194 BYOD Onboarding with ISE 197 MDM Onboarding and Enforcement with ISE 236 Posture Assessment and Remediation with ISE 244 Guest Access with ISE 265 TrustSec with ISE 287 Summary 306Chapter 5 Device Administration Control with ISE 307 The Case for Centralized AAA 307 RADIUS Versus TACACS+ for Device Administration 308 Using TACACS+ for Device Administration 309 Using RADIUS for Device Administration 343 Summary 352Part II Spread the Love! 353Chapter 6 Sharing the Context 355 The Many Integration Types of the Ecosystem 356 pxGrid in Depth 361 Summary 406Chapter 7 APIs in Cisco Security 407 APIs 101 407 Firepower Management Center APIs 413 Identity Services Engine APIs 424 Advanced Malware Protection APIs 428 Threat Grid APIs 433 Umbrella APIs 435 Summary 437 References 437Part III c2889775343d1ed91b 439Chapter 8 Security Connectivity 441 Hashing, Ciphers, Cryptography, and PKI 441 Virtual Private Networks 461 Layer 2 Encryption: IEEE 802.1AE/MACsec 470 Summary 474 References 474Chapter 9 Infrastructure VPN 477 IPsec with IKEv1 478 IPsec with IKEv2 484 EzVPN 492 DMVPN 500 FlexVPN 514 GETVPN 532 Summary 541 References 541Chapter 10 Remote Access VPN 543 Remote Access VPN Overview 543 Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 546 Client-Based Remote Access VPN 554 Clientless Remote Access VPN 586 Summary 595 References 595Part IV The Red Pill 597Chapter 11 Security Virtualization and Automation 599 Cisco Virtual Solutions and Server Virtualization 599 Virtualization and Automation Solutions 602 Summary 613 References 61497815877147074, TOC, 2/28/19

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Book SynopsisUse these strategies to warm your heart and open your mind to the power of happiness. Happiness is like the answer to a riddle. The more we want it and the more we seek it, the more elusive it becomes. And yet, when we are least conscious of looking for it, it can envelop us in a warm sense of contentment and belonging, making a single moment precious and valuable beyond measure. Scientists will tell us that happiness has the power to heal and to extend life. It is the ingredient we all seek to make our lives complete. Happiness makes us feel glad to be alive and this book offers you a more joyous approach to living and thinking; a shift in approach that may reframe your view of the world. Simple things you can do to reconsider your life – consciously – so that you can decide whether now is the time when you can be happier. It shares the experiences of others and provides the closest we might have to a happiness 'formula'. The good news is, happiness is within everyone’s grasp.

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Book SynopsisOur new A Level textbook is written in the straightforward, easy-to-grasp style for which Pat Heathcote and Rob Heathcote are well-known. Each chapter in the book corresponds to roughly one lesson, and contains questions and exercises which can be done in class, as well as questions at the end of each chapter which can be set as homework. Answers to all questions are provided in downloadable pdf format available free to teachers from the PG Online website. This book is divided into twelve sections comprising 72 chapters, which together provide complete coverage of the new AS and A Level course. Two short appendices contain A Level content that could be taught in the first year of the course as an extension to related AS topics. The specification is written in such a way that AS and A Level students can be taught together. Programming solutions within the textbook are all written in pseudocode to suit all practical languages being taught alongside the theory. To accompany this textbook, PG Online also publishes a series of six downloadable teaching units. Each topic in a unit consists of a PowerPoint presentation, teacher's notes, worksheets, homework sheets and a final assessment test with exam-style questions. Pat Heathcote and Rob Heathcote both have years of experience as teachers, authors and examiners.

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Book SynopsisThe Age of Intelligent Machines is upon us, and as we approach the end of human intellectual superiority, we as a species need to plan for a monumental shift. A Human Algorithm examines the immense impact intelligent technology will have on humanity. These machines, while challenging our personal beliefs and our socio-economic world order, also have the potential to transform our health and well-being, alleviate poverty and suffering, and reveal the mysteries of intelligence and consciousness. International human rights attorney Flynn Coleman deftly argues that it is critical we instill values, ethics, and morals into our robots, algorithms, and other forms of AI. Equally important, we need to develop and implement laws, policies, and oversight mechanisms to protect us from tech's insidious threats. Ultimately, A Human Algorithm is a clarion call for building a more humane future and moving conscientiously into a new frontier of our own design.Trade Review'What does artificial intelligence mean, where is it going, and how will it affect us? We’re currently on a very steep part of the technology curve, and Flynn Coleman is a wonderfully astute, perceptive, and reliable guide as we ascend into our future.' David Eagleman, author of The Brain: The Story of You

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Book SynopsisANDREW BETTANY is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (Windows and Devices for IT), dad, IT Geek, training mentor and consultant, entrepreneur, and author. As a Microsoft MVP, Andrew is recognized for his Windows expertise, and he is the author of many publications, including several Windows exam certification prep guides and Microsoft official training materials. He is the author of video training materials for LinkedIn Learning and Pluralsight. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Andrew delivers learning and consultancy to businesses on many technical areas, including Microsoft 365, Azure, and Windows. He has co-founded the IT Masterclasses series of short intensive technical courses (see www.itmasterclasses.com), and he is passionate about helping others learn technology. He is a frequent speaker at Microsoft Ignite and other technical conferences worldwide. Andrew is active on social media and can be found on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. He lives inTable of ContentsChapter 1: Deploy and Update Operating Systems Chapter 2: Manage Policies and Profiles Chapter 3: Manage and Protect Devices Chapter 4: Manage Apps and Data

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Book SynopsisStuart Russell was born in 1962 in Portsmouth, England. He received his B.A. with first-class honours in physics from Oxford University in 1982, and his Ph.D. in computer science from Stanford in 1986. He then joined the faculty of the University of California, Berkeley, where he is a Professor and former Chair of Computer Science, Director of the Centre for Human-Compatible AI, and holder of the SmithZadeh Chair in Engineering. In 1990, he received the Presidential Young Investigator Award of the National Science Foundation, and in 1995 he was co-winner of the Computers and Thought Award. He is a Fellow of the American Association for Artificial Intelligence, the Association for Computing Machinery, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and Honorary Fellow of Wadham College, Oxford, and an Andrew Carnegie Fellow. He held the Chaire Blaise Pascal in Paris from 2012 to 2014. He has published over 300 papers on a wide range of topics in aTable of ContentsChapter I Artificial Intelligence Introduction What Is AI? The Foundations of Artificial Intelligence The History of Artificial Intelligence The State of the Art Risks and Benefits of AI SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Intelligent Agents Agents and Environments Good Behavior: The Concept of Rationality The Nature of Environments The Structure of Agents SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Chapter II Problem Solving Solving Problems by Searching Problem-Solving Agents Example Problems Search Algorithms Uninformed Search Strategies Informed (Heuristic) Search Strategies Heuristic Functions SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Search in Complex Environments Local Search and Optimization Problems Local Search in Continuous Spaces Search with Nondeterministic Actions Search in Partially Observable Environments Online Search Agents and Unknown Environments SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Constraint Satisfaction Problems Defining Constraint Satisfaction Problems Constraint Propagation: Inference in CSPs Backtracking Search for CSPs Local Search for CSPs The Structure of Problems SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Adversarial Search and Games Game Theory Optimal Decisions in Games Heuristic Alpha--Beta Tree Search Monte Carlo Tree Search Stochastic Games Partially Observable Games Limitations of Game Search Algorithms SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Chapter III Knowledge, Reasoning and Planning Logical Agents Knowledge-Based Agents The Wumpus World Logic Propositional Logic: A Very Simple Logic Propositional Theorem Proving Effective Propositional Model Checking Agents Based on Propositional Logic SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes First-Order Logic Representation Revisited Syntax and Semantics of First-Order Logic Using First-Order Logic Knowledge Engineering in First-Order Logic SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Inference in First-Order Logic Propositional vs. First-Order Inference Unification and First-Order Inference Forward Chaining Backward Chaining Resolution SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Knowledge Representation Ontological Engineering Categories and Objects Events Mental Objects and Modal Logic for Categories Reasoning with Default Information SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Automated Planning Definition of Classical Planning Algorithms for Classical Planning Heuristics for Planning Hierarchical Planning Planning and Acting in Nondeterministic Domains Time, Schedules, and Resources Analysis of Planning Approaches SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Chapter IV Uncertain Knowledge and Reasoning Quantifying Uncertainty Acting under Uncertainty Basic Probability Notation Inference Using Full Joint Distributions Independence 12.5 Bayes' Rule and Its Use Naive Bayes Models The Wumpus World Revisited SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Probabilistic Reasoning Representing Knowledge in an Uncertain Domain The Semantics of Bayesian Networks Exact Inference in Bayesian Networks Approximate Inference for Bayesian Networks Causal Networks SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Probabilistic Reasoning over Time Time and Uncertainty Inference in Temporal Models Hidden Markov Models Kalman Filters Dynamic Bayesian Networks SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Making Simple Decisions Combining Beliefs and Desires under Uncertainty The Basis of Utility Theory Utility Functions Multiattribute Utility Functions Decision Networks The Value of Information Unknown Preferences SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Making Complex Decisions Sequential Decision Problems Algorithms for MDPs Bandit Problems Partially Observable MDPs Algorithms for Solving POMDPs SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Multiagent Decision Making Properties of Multiagent Environments Non-Cooperative Game Theory Cooperative Game Theory Making Collective Decisions SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Probabilistic Programming Relational Probability Models Open-Universe Probability Models Keeping Track of a Complex World Programs as Probability Models SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Chapter V Machine Learning Learning from Examples Forms of Leaming Supervised Learning . Learning Decision Trees . Model Selection and Optimization The Theory of Learning Linear Regression and Classification Nonparametric Models Ensemble Learning Developing Machine Learning Systen SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Knowledge in Learning A Logical Formulation of Learning Knowledge in Learning Exmplanation-Based Leaening Learning Using Relevance Information Inductive Logic Programming SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Learning Probabilistic Models Statistical Learning Learning with Complete Data Learning with Hidden Variables: The EM Algorithm SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Deep Learning Simple Feedforward Networks Computation Graphs for Deep Learning Convolutional Networks Learning Algorithms Generalization Recurrent Neural Networks Unsupervised Learning and Transfer Learning Applications SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Reinforcement Learning Learning from Rewards Passive Reinforcement Learning Active Reinforcement Learning Generalization in Reinforcement Learning Policy Search Apprenticeship and Inverse Reinforcement Leaming Applications of Reinforcement Learning SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Chapter VI Communicating, perceiving, and acting Natural Language Processing Language Models Grammar Parsing Augmented Grammars Complications of Real Natural Languagr Natural Language Tasks SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing Word Embeddings Recurrent Neural Networks for NLP Sequence-to-Sequence Models The Transformer Architecture Pretraining and Transfer Learning State of the art SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Robotics Robots Robot Hardware What kind of problem is robotics solving? Robotic Perception Planning and Control Planning Uncertain Movements Reinforcement Laming in Robotics Humans and Robots Alternative Robotic Frameworks Application Domains SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Computer Vision Introduction Image Formation Simple Image Features Classifying Images Detecting Objects The 3D World Using Computer Vision SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes Chapter VII Conclusions Philosophy, Ethics, and Safety of Al The Limits of Al Can Machines Really Think? The Ethics of Al SummaryBibliographical and Historical Notes The Future of AI Al Components Al Architectures A Mathematical Background A.1 Complexity Analysis and O0 Notation A.2 Vectors, Matrices, and Linear Algebra A.3 Probability Distributions Bibliographical and Historical Notes B Notes on Languages and Algorithms B.1 Defining Languages with Backus-Naur Form (BNF) B.2 Describing Algorithms with Pseudocode B.3 Online Supplemental Material Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover all the amazing things you can do with Arduino Arduino is a programmable circuit board that is being used by everyone from scientists, programmers, and hardware hackers to artists, designers, hobbyists, and engineers in order to add interactivity to objects and projects and experiment with programming and electronics.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Arduino Projects 7 Chapter 1: Exploring the World of Arduino 9 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Workspace and Tools 19 Chapter 3: Understanding the Basics 41 Part II: Basic Arduino Projects 63 Chapter 4: The All-Seeing Eye 65 Chapter 5: Making a Light Pet 85 Chapter 6: Making a Scrolling Sign 107 Chapter 7: Building an Arduino Clock 127 Part III: The Interactive Home and Garden 153 Chapter 8: Building a Keypad Entry System 155 Chapter 9: Building an RFID Tag Reader 181 Chapter 10: Building an Automated Garden 201 Chapter 11: Building a Tweeting Pet Door 221 Chapter 12: Building a Home Sensing Station 243 Part IV: Advanced Arduino Projects 273 Chapter 13: Building a GPS Data Logger 275 Chapter 14: Building a Remote-Controlled Car 299 Chapter 15: Building an LED Cube 323 Part V: The Part of Tens 349 Chapter 16: Ten Great Arduino Resources 351 Chapter 17: Ten Troubleshooting Tips 359 Index 369

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Book SynopsisPython's simplicity lets you become productive quickly, but often this means you aren't using everything the language has to offer. With the updated edition of this hands-on guide, you'll learn how to write effective, modern Python 3 code by leveraging its best ideas. Discover and apply idiomatic Python 3 features beyond your past experience.

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Book SynopsisThe Destiny Comic Collection Vol. One is an essential collection of comic stories for Destiny fans. This 144 page volume includes Bungie's comic collection plus never before seen stories, behind the scenes galleries, and exclusive content from featured artists! From Osiris's exile to Ana Bray's homecoming on Mars, uncover the legends behind Destiny 2's iconic characters. Featuring stories written and illustrated in collaboration with Bungie by Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics, Marvel's The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl), Kris Anka (Marvel's X-Men and Star-Lord), Mark Waid (DC Comics' The Flash and Marvel's Captain America) plus a special introduction by Gerry Duggan (Marvel's Deadpool).

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE FT & McKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2020The Sunday Times Best Business Books of the Year 2020The Times of London Best Business Books of the Year 2020The Financial Times Best Books of the Year 2020Fortune Magazine Best Business Book of the Year 2020 FiveBooks.com Best Non-Fiction of 2020 Inc.com Best New Business Books of 2020''A path-breaking, thought-provoking and in-depth study of how new technology will transform the world of work'' Gordon Brown ''Compelling... Should be required reading for any presidential candidate'' New York TimesNew technologies have always provoked panic about workers being replaced by machines. In the past, such fears have been misplaced, and many economists maintain that they remain so today. Yet in A World Without Work, Daniel Susskind shows why this time really is different. Advances in artificial intelligence mTrade ReviewCompelling ... Thought-provoking ... Should be required reading for any presidential candidate thinking about the economy of the future. * New York Times *An excellent and timely piece of analysis ... Susskind combines a mastery of global research with insight into how government works. A book of immense importance that demands to be taken very seriously by No. 10, and by anyone who cares about the future of our country and world. * New Statesman *A pathbreaking, thought-provoking, and in-depth study of how new technology will transform the world of work. * The Right Honourable Gordon Brown *A fascinating book about a vitally important topic - and he writes with such elegance that you don't even notice how much you're learning. Elegant, original and compelling. -- Tim Harford, author of 'Fifty Things That Made The Modern Economy' and 'The Undercover Economist'A superb and sophisticated contribution to the debate over work in the age of artificial intelligence. Susskind approaches the debate with a great command of the evidence and with excellent judgment. He takes on all of the major debates: whether new jobs will replace those that disappear, how the income distribution will be affected, and how individuals are likely to allocate their time in the future between work, leisure, study, and other activities. Never glib, consistently wise and well-informed, this is the book to read to understand how digital technologies and artificial intelligence in particular are reshaping the economy and labor market, and how we will live alongside increasingly smart machines. -- Jeffrey D. Sachs, Professor of Economics at Columbia University, Director of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions NetworkDaniel Susskind has written an important book on an equally important topic: the future of work in an economy driven by the advances in artificial intelligence. His conclusion is that ultimately there will be less work, or at least less paid work. This will shake the foundations of our economy and our society. Our institutions will have to be transformed. It will be a daunting challenge. We have to start thinking hard about it now. -- Martin Wolf * Chief Economics Commentator, 'The Financial Times' *This is the book to read on the future of work in the age of artificial intelligence. It is thoughtful and state-of-the-art on the economics of the issue, but its real strength is the way it goes beyond just the economics. A truly important contribution that deserves widespread consideration. -- Lawrence Summers, former Chief Economist of the World Bank, Treasury Secretary for the Clinton Administration and Director of the National Economic Council for the Obama AdministrationEloquent and humane, A World Without Work moves the debate beyond the illusion that technology always creates more jobs than it destroys and provocatively explores the role of work in human life and what to do when that role evaporates. -- Stuart Russell, author of 'Human Compatible' and Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, BerkeleyFascinating and tightly argued * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisDaniel Newman is Principal Analyst of Futurum Research and the CEO of Broadsuite Media Group. Living his life at the intersection of people and technology, Newman works with large technology brands exploring digital transformation and how it influences our world. A five-times best-selling author, he is a Forbes, Entrepreneur and Huffington Post contributor.Olivier Blanchard draws from his extensive experience managing product innovation, technology adoption, digital integration and change management for industry leaders in a variety of sectors to help decision makers, and their organizations, understand the many risks and opportunities of technology-driven disruption and leverage innovation.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: A short history of human–machine partnerships; Chapter - 02: The state of human–machine partnerships; Chapter - 03: Framing expectations for the next age of human–machine partnerships; Chapter - 04: How businesses should prepare for the next age of human–machine partnerships; Chapter - 05: How workers should prepare for the next age of human–machine partnerships; Chapter - 06: How educational institutions should prepare for the next age of human–machine partnerships; Chapter - 07: How consumers should prepare for the next age of human–machine partnerships; Chapter - 08: How technology companies should prepare for the next age of human–machine partnerships; Chapter - 09: The future of human–machine partnerships - putting it all together;

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Book SynopsisSolve all big data problems by learning how to create efficient data modelsKey Features Create effective models that get the most out of big data Apply your knowledge to datasets from Twitter and weather data to learn big data Tackle different data modeling challenges with expert techniques presented in this book Book DescriptionModeling and managing data is a central focus of all big data projects. In fact, a database is considered to be effective only if you have a logical and sophisticated data model. This book will help you develop practical skills in modeling your own big data projects and improve the performance of analytical queries for your specific business requirements.To start with, you’ll get a quick introduction to big data and understand the different data modeling and data management platforms for big data. Then you’ll work with structured and semi-structured data with the help of real-life examples. Once you’ve got to grips with the basics, you’ll use the SQL Developer Data Modeler to create your own data models containing different file types such as CSV, XML, and JSON. You’ll also learn to create graph data models and explore data modeling with streaming data using real-world datasets.By the end of this book, you’ll be able to design and develop efficient data models for varying data sizes easily and efficiently.What you will learn Get insights into big data and discover various data models Explore conceptual, logical, and big data models Understand how to model data containing different file types Run through data modeling with examples of Twitter, Bitcoin, IMDB and weather data modeling Create data models such as Graph Data and Vector Space Model structured and unstructured data using Python and R Who this book is forThis book is great for programmers, geologists, biologists, and every professional who deals with spatial data. If you want to learn how to handle GIS, GPS, and remote sensing data, then this book is for you. Basic knowledge of R and QGIS would be helpful.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction to Big Data and Data Management Data Modeling and Data Management platforms for Big Data Defining Data Model Categorizing Data Model Structures of Data Model Modeling Structured Data Modeling with Unstructured Data Modeling with Steaming Data Streaming Sensors Data Concept and Approaches of Big Data Management DBMS to BDMS Big Data Management Services and Vendors Modeling Twitter Feeds using Python Modeling Weather Data Points with Python Modeling IMDB Data Points with Python

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Book SynopsisNell Watson is a researcher and applied tech ethicist. She advises organizations on their machine learning strategies, specializing in AI research and ethical advocacy. She is President of the European Responsible AI Office and the author of Taming the Machine published by Kogan Page. She lives in Belfast, UK.Ali Hessami is a systems engineer specializing in risk analysis, assessment and safety. He is a leading figure in AI ethics standardization efforts as Vice Chair of the IEEE AI Ethics Certification Programme and Chair of the IEEE 7000 AI Ethics Standard. He lives in London, UK.

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Book SynopsisThe Official Guide to Disney Dreamlight Valley is packed with info and tips to help you progress, get creative and make the most of your Valley. Disney Dreamlight Valley is a hybrid between a life-sim and an adventure game. It's rich with quests, exploration and engaging activities featuring Disney and Pixar friends, both old and new.The Official Guide will teach you how to gather resources, earn Star Coins and Dreamlight, work on your friendships, complete mysterious quests and get creative to build a magical Valley for everyone to enjoy.Section One explains everything you need to know about the Valley, its inhabitants, its resources and its secrets - it'll show you where to look for rare resources, how to make meals, which gifts will earn you the most friendship points, tried and tested methods for befriending critters and the best ways to earn Star Coins. Section Two is where the fun really begins - it's full of inspiration to help you landscape, design and decorate your Valley, as well as interior design ideas for the home, and instructions on how to use the Touch of Magic creative tool for clothing and furniture customisation.Including behind-the-scenes info from the game developers and information about the paid expansion, A Rift In Time, this is the definitive guide to Dreamlight Valley for all players.

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Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives.In this dazzlingly interdisciplinary work, acclaimed author Brian Christian and cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths show us how the simple, precise algorithms used by computers can also untangle very human questions. Modern life is constrained by limited space and time, limits that give rise to a particular set of problems. What should we do, or leave undone, in a day or a lifetime? How much messiness should we accept? The authors explain how to have better hunches and when to leave things to chance, how to deal with overwhelming choices and how best to connect with others.From finding a spouse to finding a parking spot, from organizing one''s inbox to understanding the workings of human memory, Algorithms To Live By is full of practical takeaways to help you solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mind.Trade Review‘I’ve been waiting for a book to come along that merges computational models with human psychology – and Christian and Griffiths have succeeded beyond all expectations. This is a wonderful book, written so that anyone can understand the computer science that runs our world – and more importantly, what it means to our lives’ David Eagleman, author of ‘Sum: Tales from the Afterlives’ ‘Compelling and entertaining, Algorithms to Live By is packed with practical advice about how to use time, space, and effort more efficiently. And it’s a fascinating exploration of the workings of computer science and the human mind. Whether you want to optimize your to-do list, organize your closet, or understand human memory, this is a great read’ ‘Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit’ ‘A truly beautiful exploration through math, computer science and philosophy of some of the most ordinary, yet most important dilemmas any of us is likely to face. Filled with humour and wisdom, this is a bible with a brain’ Aarathi Prasad

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Book SynopsisThe ferociously talented Hideo Kojima, creator of Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding, shares his perspective on the stories and movies that influence his work!Ever since he was a child, Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima was a voracious consumer of movies, music, and books. They ignited his passion for stories and storytelling, and the results can be seen in his groundbreaking, iconic video games. Now the head of independent studio Kojima Productions, Kojima’s enthusiasm for entertainment media has never waned. This collection of essays explores some of the inspirations behind one of the titans of the video game industry, and offers an exclusive insight into one of the brightest minds in pop culture.Ever since he was a child, Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima was a voracious consumer of movies, music, and books. They ignited his passion for stories and storytelling, and the results can be seen in his groundbreaking, iconic video games. Now the head of independent studio Kojima Productions, Kojima’s enthusiasm for entertainment media has never waned. This collection of essays explores some of the inspirations behind one of the titans of the video game industry, and offers an exclusive insight into one of the brightest minds in pop culture.

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Book SynopsisBjarne Stroustrup is the designer and original implementer of C++, as well as the author of The C++ Programming Language (4th Edition), A Tour of C++ (3rd edition), Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++ (3rd Edition), and many popular and academic publications. He is a professor of Computer Science at Columbia University in New York City. Dr. Stroustrup is a member of the US National Academy of Engineering, and an IEEE, ACM, and CHM fellow. He received the 2018 Charles Stark Draper Prize, the IEEE Computer Society's 2018 Computer Pioneer Award, and the 2017 IET Faraday Medal.

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