Problem solving in computing is referred to as computational thinking. The theory behind this concept is challenging in its technicalities, yet simple in its ideas. This book introduces the theory of
Problem solving in computing is referred to as computational thinking. The theory behind this concept is challenging in its technicalities, yet simple in its ideas. This book introduces the theory of
The book presents Fog networking (which can be simplified as cloud at the edge) for 5G and Internet of things (IoT) networks. Important aspects of fog computing, including measurement, resource pollin
To help readers understand virtualization and cloud computing, this book is designed to cover the theories and concepts enough to understand the cutting-edge technology. Meanwhile, in this book, the r
This is the proceedings of the Third Workshop on Computing: Theory and Practice, WCTP 2013 devoted to theoretical and practical approaches to computation. This workshop was organized by four top unive
This book presents a set of historical recollections on the work of Martin Davis and his role in advancing our understanding of the connections between logic, computing, and unsolvability. The individ
The Super-Intelligent, High-tech Robot Book contains all the very latest robot information communicated in an accessible, humorous way. It looks at the history of animatronics, computing, and robots f
The term ?M-Health? is defined as ?mobile computing, medical sensor, and communications technologies for healthcare.? This book not only addresses the fundamentals and basics of M-Health but also rece
Cyber-physical-social systems (CPSS) integrate computing, physical assets and human networks. Divided into the three application areas of the electric grid, this book describes state-of-the-art CPSS i
Evolutionary computing offers some excellent paradigms for solving computer vision problems. The author is among the leading researchers in this field, and in this book he explains the explains the pr
This book presents recent advances in the field of shape analysis. Written by experts in the fields of continuous-scale shape analysis, discrete shape analysis and sparsity, and numerical computing wh
This book introduces the exciting intersection of technology and fashion known as wearable computing. Learn about the future of electronics in clothing and testiles, and be a part of creating that
Looks at the latest Internet technological innovations, including the expansion of cloud computing, the use of big data for analysis, the spread of the semantic web, and the challenges of cybersecurit
A comprehensive exploration of the state-of-the-art enabling technologies and applications of wearable computing systems. The mechanics of sight, hearing and touch are explained along with how their r
Cloud computing is a technical evolution and the blend of highly automated IT with various industry business models. It has created an explosion of cloud-driven business service solutions, creati
Today magnetic recording is still the leading technology for mass data storage. Its dominant role is being reinforced by the success of cloud computing, which requires storing and managing huge amount
This book is to assist with the NABCEP PV Technical Sales certification and includes sales concepts such as computing discount rates and compounding interest.The content is divided into eight major to
This is the proceedings of the Third Workshop on Computing: Theory and Practice, WCTP 2014 devoted to theoretical and practical approaches to computation. This workshop was organized by four top unive
If you’re a data scientist ready to tackle statistical and machine learning techniques across large data sets, this practical guide provides a solid introduction to the world of clustered computing an
The book presents the state of the art in high-performance computing and simulation on modern supercomputer architectures. It covers trends in hardware and software development in general, and the fut
Data Analysis in the Cloud introduces and discusses models, methods, techniques, and systems to analyze the large number of digital data sources available on the Internet using the computing and stor
The rapid developments in technologies -- especially computing and the advent of many 'smart' devices, as well as rapid and perpetual communication via the Internet -- has led to a frequently voiced v
"This book cuts through the haze of glitz and pomp surrounding big data and offers a simple, straightforward reference-source of practical academic utility by covering such topics as cloud computing,
Rapid advances in computing have enabled the integration of corpora into language teaching and learning, yet in China corpus methods have not yet been widely adopted. Corpus Linguistics in Chinese Con
In the cloud computing model, a cluster of physical computers hosts an environment that provides shared services (public and private) and offers the flexibility to easily add, remove, and expand virtu
The papers presented in this volume advance the state-of-the-art research on big data and analytics, social media, electronic marketing, mobile computing and recommender systems, mobile sensors and ge
By offering readers a groundbreaking analysis of virtual computing technology and its effect on business processes, Denis Kudriashov and Kim Montes' book Mastering Next Generation IT is now the go-to
This book presents the state of the art in high-performance computing and simulation on modern supercomputer architectures. It covers trends in hardware and software development in general and the fut
The two volumes LNCS 8805 and 8806 constitute the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of 18 workshops held at the 20th International Conference on Parallel Computing, Euro-Par 2014, in Por
Optimizing HPC Applications with IntelR Cluster Tools takes the reader on a tour of the fast-growing area of high performance computing and the optimization of hybrid programs. These programs typicall
This book deals with the theory, design principles, and application of hybrid intelligent systems using type-2 fuzzy sets in combination with other paradigms of Soft Computing technology such as Neuro
This is the proceedings of the Third Workshop on Computing: Theory and Practice, WCTP 2013 devoted to theoretical and practical approaches to computation. This workshop was organized by four top unive
R is a powerful language for statistical computing and graphics that can handle virtually any data-crunching task. It runs on all important platforms and provides thousands of useful specialized modu
Hacking Europe traces the user practices of chopping games in Warsaw, hacking software in Athens, creating chaos in Hamburg, producing demos in Turku, and partying with computing in Zagreb and Amsterd
MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications 5th Edition walks readers through the ins and outs of this powerful software for technical computing. The text describes basic features of the program and sho
Despite humble beginnings, today Apple, Inc. enjoys unprecedented popularity and prosperity with its products, and is a major innovator in the computing and consumer landscape and, as shown in this re
This unique reference offers a balance between methodology and application, illustrating how and why to use quantile regression in a variety of areas such as economics, finance and computing. It prese
Control theory has applications to everything from cloud computing to supply chain management. It's an amazingly important tool--and people have few accessible texts on it to learn from. "Feedback Co
The use of contextually aware, pervasive, distributed computing, and sensor networks to bridge the gap between the physical and online worlds is the basis of mobile social networking. This book shows
One of the current main challenges in the area of scientific computing? is the design and implementation of accurate numerical models for complex physical systems which are described by time dependent
