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Models to Code: With No Mysterious Gaps
Author Stephen Mellor , Andrew Mangogna , Leon Starr
Learn how to translate an executable model of your application into running code. This is not a book about theory, good intentions or possible future developments. You'll benefit from translation technology and solid software engineering principles that are demons....
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Software Testing and Continuous Quality Improvement, 3rd Edition
Author William E. Lewis
It is often assumed that software testing is based on clearly defined requirements and software development standards. However, testing is typically performed against changing, and sometimes inaccurate, requirements. The third edition of a bestseller, Software Test....
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Scheduling and Budgeting Your Film, 2nd Edition
Author Paula Landry
Budgeting and scheduling are easy in principle but hard in practice. The successful producer has a solid plan for juggling dozens of activities and costs while retaining the flexibility to cope with those inevitable last-minute changes and stay on course. Preplanni....
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A Practical Guide to Analytics for Governments
Author Marie Lowman
Analytics can make government work better—this book shows you howA Practical Guide to Analytics for Governments provides demonstrations of real-world analytics applications for legislators, policy-makers, and support staff at the federal, state, and local levels. B....
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Understanding Systemic Risk in Global Financial Markets
Author Michael Leibrock , Aron Gottesman
An accessible and detailed overview of the risks posed by financial institutionsUnderstanding Systemic Risk in Global Financial Markets offers an accessible yet detailed overview of the risks to financial stability posed by financial institutions designated as syst....
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Author Larry Coyne , Takeshi Ishimoto , Simon Lorenz , Dominic Mller-Wicke , Slavisa Sarafi
The Swift High Latency Media project seeks to create a high-latency storage back end that makes it easier for users to perform bulk operations of data tiering within a Swift data ring.In today's world, data is produced at significantly higher rates than a decade a....
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Building Cognitive Applications with IBM Watson Services: Volume 1 Getting Started
Author Marcel Ribas , Srini Murthy , Iain McIntosh , Angelo Littera , Thanh Lam , Laksh Kris
AbstractThe Building Cognitive Applications with IBM Watson Services series is a seven-volume collection that introduces IBM® Watson™ cognitive computing services. The series includes an overview of specific IBM Watson® services with their associated architectures ....
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Author Angela Lockwood
A modern-day guide to slowing down in a fast paced world.Switch Off shows you how to take that sorely-needed time-out. We all know about the benefits of slowing down and disconnecting: reduced stress, higher satisfaction, better performance, higher productivity, ti....
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Adobe Acrobat DC Classroom in a Book, 2nd Edition
Author Brie Gyncild , Lisa Fridsma
Adobe Acrobat DC Classroom in a Book, Second Edition, is the most thorough and comprehensive way for you to learn how to reliably create, edit, and sign PDF documents and forms with Adobe Acrobat DC. Each of the 12 lessons in this step-by-step, project-based guide ....
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CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Cram
Author Marty Walker , Linda Whitenton
CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Cram, Second Edition is the perfect study guide to help you pass the CNA Certified Nursing Assistant exam. It provides coverage and practice questions for every current exam topic and is fully revised to reflect the latest NNAAP....
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R for Everyone: Advanced Analytics and Graphics, 2nd Edition
Author Jared P. Lander
Statistical Computation for Programmers, Scientists, Quants, Excel Users, and Other ProfessionalsUsing the open source R language, you can build powerful statistical models to answer many of your most challenging questions. R has traditionally been difficult for no....
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Author Sarah Warlick , Kelly Lucas , Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk
In this comprehensive guide, CPA firm marketing expert Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk teaches the art of growing a firm in the digital age, guiding the firm through exercises to help them uncover their unique value while sharing proven techniques for communicating that value....
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10 Steps to a Digital Practice in the Cloud, 2nd Edition
Author Bryan L. Smith , John H. Higgins
Improve the quality, efficiency, and profitability of the services you offer your clients.In today's marketplace, leveraging technology and cloud-based solutions to automate data processing and other low-value work is essential to running an efficient and profitab....
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Author Coral L. Rice , August J. Aquila
Compensation is the largest expense that a firm incurs. And yet, few firms really manage it well. The trick is realizing it is more complex than just splitting the pie.The crucial issues of compensation and performance are inextricably linked. In this important res....
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OpenGL – Build high performance graphics
Author William C. Y. Lo , Raymond C. H. Lo , David Wolff , Muhammad Mobeen Movania
Gain proficiency with OpenGL and build compelling graphics for your games and applicationsAbout This BookGet to grips with a wide range of techniques for implementing shadows using shadow maps, shadow volumes, and moreExplore interactive, real-time visualizations o....
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Python High Performance - Second Edition
Author Gabriele Lanaro
Learn how to use Python to create efficient applicationsAbout This BookIdentify the bottlenecks in your applications and solve them using the best profiling techniquesWrite efficient numerical code in NumPy, Cython, and PandasAdapt your programs to run on multiple ....
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Python Web Scraping - Second Edition
Author Richard Lawson , Katharine Jarmul
Successfully scrape data from any website with the power of Python 3.xAbout This BookA hands-on guide to web scraping using Python with solutions to real-world problemsCreate a number of different web scrapers in Python to extract informationThis book includes prac....
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Python Machine Learning By Example
Author Yuxi [Hayden] Liu
Take tiny steps to enter the big world of data science through this interesting guideAbout This BookLearn the fundamentals of machine learning and build your own intelligent applicationsMaster the art of building your own machine learning systems with this example-b....
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Catering and Convention Service Survival Guide in Hotels and Casinos
Author Patti J. Shock , Lisa Lynn Backus
The role of the catering and convention service manager (CCSM) is diverse and must juggle event components. This book imparts authors’ in-depth knowledge of what a CCSM does, what emotional and technical skills are required, how to relate to planners, and exe....
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Author Edward E. Lawler
In this book, preeminent organizational scholar Edward Lawler identifies a comprehensive and integrated set of talent management practices that fit today's rapidly evolving workplace.The world of work has changed dramatically, says Lawler. Organizations now o....
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Author Allen B. Downey , Laurent Rosenfeld
Want to learn how to program and think like a computer scientist? This practical guide gets you started on your programming journey with the help of Perl 6, the younger sister of the popular Perl programming language. Ideal for beginners, this hands-on book includes....
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Author Javier Garza , Stephen Ludin
What can your organization gain by adopting HTTP/2? How about faster, simpler, and more robust websites and applications? This practical guide demonstrates how the latest version of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol can dramatically improve website and application pe....
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Game Development with Construct 2: From Design to Realization
Author Evan Leider , LEE STEMKOSKI
Design and create video games using Construct 2. No prior experience is required.Game Development with Construct 2 teaches you to create 12 different game projects from a variety of genres, including car racing and tower defense to platformer and action-a....
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The New Fat Flush Foods, 2nd Edition
Author Ann Louise Gittleman
Fat Flush returns with over 70 of the world’s best fat blasting foods, seasonings, and supplements!The famous Fat Flush Plan has empowered millions of people to take control of their health and well-being. Now, the New Fat Flush Foods contains the very latest cutti....
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Author Tiana Laurence
Find out what Blockchain is, how it works, and what it can do for youBlockchain is the technology behind Bitcoin, the revolutionary 'virtual currency' that's changing the way people do business. While Bitcoin has enjoyed some well-deserved hype, Blockchain may b....
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Java All-in-One For Dummies, 5th Edition
Author Doug Lowe
Your one-stop guide to programming with JavaIf you've always wanted to program with Java but didn't know where to start, this will be the java-stained reference you'll turn to again and again. Fully updated for the JDK 9, this deep reference on the world's most....
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FPGA-based Implementation of Signal Processing Systems, 2nd Edition
Author Ying Yi , Gaye Lightbody , John McAllister , Roger Woods
An important working resource for engineers and researchers involved in the design, development, and implementation of signal processing systemsThe last decade has seen a rapid expansion of the use of field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) for a wide range of appli....
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Compensation as a Strategic Asset
Author Coral L. Rice , August J. Aquila
Everyone wants to work at a successful firm where the rewards are both financial and professional. What makes the top firms successful is not merely superior execution, though that's a good place to start, what makes them stand out is excellence at hiring and kee....
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IBM z Systems Qualified DWDM Ciena 6500 Packet-Optical Platform Platform Release 10.21
Author Pasquale PJ Catalano , Andrew Crimmins , Octavian Lascu
This IBM® Redpaper™ publication is one in a series that describes IBM z Systems® qualified dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) vendor products for IBM Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex™ (IBM GDPS®) solutions with Server Time Protocol (STP). The pr....
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Building Cognitive Applications with IBM Watson Services: Volume 5 Language Translator
Author Lak Sri , Muhammad Zain Mustafa , Thanh Lam , Valerie Lampkin
AbstractThe Building Cognitive Applications with IBM Watson Services series is a seven-volume collection that introduces IBM® Watson™ cognitive computing services. The series includes an overview of specific IBM Watson® services with their associated architectures ....
Release Date 2017/05