Discover New Methods for Dealing with High-Dimensional Data A sparse statistical model has only a small number of nonzero parameters or weights; therefore, it is much easier to estimate and interpret
The third edition of the book introduces the fundamentals of the finite element method through simple examples and an applications-oriented approach using the latest computational tools. Using the tra
Modern statistical methods allow the analyst to fit and assess models as well as to undertake supervised or unsupervised learning to extract information. Contemporary data science requires tight integ
Practical advice is given for improving narrative design and writing in mobile/social games. While storytelling in mobile/social games has improved in the last 5 years, it’s still maturing. This book
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Since the publication of the first edition in 2011, new security threats have come to the forefront. Among these, we have heard about terrorist weapons/delivery methods becoming increasingly sophistic
Introduction to Computational Models with Python explains how to implement computational models using the flexible and easy-to-use Python programming language. The book uses the Python programming lan
Data Science and Analytics with Python is designed for practitioners in data science and data analytics in both academic and business environments. The aim is to present the reader with the main conce
Nonlinear Digital Filtering with Python: An Introduction discusses important structural filter classes including the median filter and a number of its extensions (e.g., weighted and recursive median f
Digital games are complex development efforts with many components. This book covers advanced game implementation and coding techniques. Whereas other similar books cover only the basic programming an
This book provides unique perspectives and rarely available insights from lawyers. The information was obtained by using an in-person interview methodology to reveal lawyers' private thoughts and pers
This book is a comprehensive introduction to "green" or environmentally friendly polymer composites developed using renewable polymers of natural origin such as starch, lignin, cellulose ace
From the Foreword: "Big Data Management and Processing is [a] state-of-the-art book that deals with a wide range of topical themes in the field of Big Data. The book, which probes many issues related
This guide reviews the way asphalt can be specified, with particular emphasis on the test methods used to measure performance. The advantages and limitations of the tests are described for measuring t
Water has become one of the most important issues of our time intertwined with global warming and population expansion. The management of water supplies and the conservation of water resources remains
Aquaculture Technology: Static and Flowing Water Fish Culture will be the first book to provide the skills to raise fish in both a static water and a flowing water aquaculture system with a pragmatic
This book discusses advanced topics?such as?R core programing, object oriented R programing, parallel computing with R, and spatial data types. The author will lead readers to merge mature and effecti
With the fast evolution and spread of very powerful tools and technologies, the realization of the Internet of Things (IoT) is getting simplified and accelerated by the technology players across the w
This book deals with the determinants of linear operators in Euclidean, Hilbert and Banach spaces. Determinants of operators give us an important tool for solving linear equations and invertibility co
The main objective of the book is to highlight the modeling of magnetic particles with different shapes and magnetic properties, to provide graduate students and young researchers information on the t
Over the last two decades, convex (cvx) optimization has been extensively applied to various problems in wireless communications and signal processing. With the powerful CVX optimization theory and to
This book will introduce you to the controls and steer you towards understanding what Blender can do. With this program you can create 3D models of objects and characters. The objects and characters c
The Handbook of Venous Disorders, first published in 1996, is a handbook for all clinicians and surgeons who are involved with the investigation, evaluation, or management of venous and lymphatic dise
Post-disaster housing concerns and dilemmas are complex, global in nature, and are inextricably intertwined with social, economic, and political considerations. The multi-faceted nature of housing re
Introduction to Probability with Texas Hold’em Examples illustrates both standard and advanced probability topics using the popular poker game of Texas Hold’em, rather than the typical balls in urns.
This is the second edition of a monograph on generalized linear models with random effects that extends the classic work of McCullagh and Nelder. It has been thoroughly updated, with around 80 pages a
Fourier analysis is one of the most useful and widely employed sets of tools for the engineer, the scientist, and the applied mathematician. This book provides students and practitioners with a practi
Still and Crane present readers with a comprehensive guide to the underpinnings of user-center design (UCD) theory and its origins, as well as practical, repeatable processes for creating effective
Contemporary biotechnology envisages the interdisciplinary scope of biotechnology and discoveries thereof with various novel and innovative ideas. The chapters in this book cater to the needs of resea
The book describes the role of a quality professional in the apparel industry with the emphasis on working with overseas factories and how to ensure products delivered are to the agreed specification.
This book provides a systematic presentation of the mathematical foundation of modern physics with applications particularly within classical mechanics and the theory of relativity. Among the themes p
This textbook provides a tutorial-based introduction to data mining with a focus on model building and testing, as well as on interpreting and validating results. The book follows the format of the fi
Featuring contributions by an international team of the world’s experts in urology and gynecology and updated with new chapters on the latest topics, this fourth edition reinforces its status as the c
This book integrates materials science with other engineering subjects such as physics, chemistry and electrical engineering. The authors discuss devices and technologies used by the electronics, magn
This text promotes student engagement with the beautiful ideas of geometry. Every major concept is introduced in its historical context and connects the idea with real-life. A system of experimentatio
This book emphasizes the study of various components and systems of a building and their effect on energy consumption, with the help of an energy simulation tool. Numerous examples and exercises provi
This is the third edition of a classic reference on correspondence analysis. It has a practical focus, with mathematical details kept to a minimum and lots of worked examples and case studies. The thi
Food safety is associated with human health and may help in disease prevention. This book covers various aspects of food safety and toxicology, including the study of the nature, properties, effects,
This book arms IT professionals with the skills and technical insight to make it in IT today. Based on the author's long career in IT and vast range of professional experience, the book is a companion
This book is dealing with the present and future situation with Quality and Safety Management Systems (QMS and SMS). It presents new ideas, points to the basic misunderstandings in the two management
