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"Tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, and Google can collect real-time data from billions of users. For companies that design and manufacture physical products, that type of fluid, data-rich information used to be a pipe dream. Now, with the rise of cheap and powerful sensors, computing power, and artificial intelligence, things are changing-fast. In Fusion Strategy, world-renowned innovation guru Vijay Govindarajan and digital strategy expert Venkat Venkataraman offer a first-of-a-kind playbook that will help companies combine what they do best-create physical products-with what digitals do best-use algorithms and artificial intelligence to parse ginormous, interconnected datasets-to make strategic connections that would otherwise be impossible. The laws of competitive advantage are changing, rewarding those who have the most robust real-time insights rather than the most valuable assets. To compete in the new digital age, companies need to use real-time data to turbocharge their products, strategies, and customer relationships. Or else they'll fall on the wrong side of the next great digital divide. Fusion Strategy is the way forward"--

Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Washington wine country, hop a ferry to the San Juan Islands or dive into the hipster playground of Portland; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest Travel Guide: Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, music, architecture, politics, flora, wildlife, outdoor activities, road trips, cuisine, beer, wine Free, convenient pull-out Washington map (included in print version), plus over 50 maps Covers Seattle, Bellingham, the San Juan Islands, Olympic Peninsula, Washington Cascades, Central & Eastern Washington, Portland, Wine Country, Ashland, Eastern Oregon, Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver Island and more

Extending our wildly popular Box Art Collection series, PC Engine: The Box Art Collection offers essential reading for long-standing fans of NEC's mighty console, retrogaming devotees of every kind, and anyone with an interest in the fascinating relationship that games, art and popular culture share. Why? Because the PC Engine was more than just a games console. It was part of a movement in the late-1980s that saw a bold new aesthetic emerge in Japan that would soon spread across the globe, shaping art, design, and creativity everywhere it went. As the country's games, movies, music, design, and fashion influenced one another, the brilliant box art of the PC Engine's remarkable library capably captured the spread of artistic approaches and styles that made up the movement. PC Engine: The Box Art Collection celebrates the diversity, vibrancy, sophistication, and personality seen across the covers of the best and most interesting Japanese releases for NEC's undersized powerhouse, including Adventure Island, Darius Plus, Bomberman '93, YS I & II, Soldier Blade, PC Denjin (Air Zonk), Akumajō Dracula X: Chi no Rondo (Castlevania: Rondo of Blood), Devil Crash, and Street Fighter II: Champion Edition. At 372 pages in length, PC Engine: The Box Art Collection includes more than 300 professionally shot pieces of box art, along with carefully reproduced screenshots - all presented with Bitmap Book's design-led approach. We've worked hard to make every page packed with thoughtful, exciting design - just like those PC Engine game covers. And every game featured includes an insightful review and expert summary. The standard edition of PC Engine: The Box Art Collection features a striking metallic red foil logo on the hardback cover. As with all our publications, we print lithographically on high-quality paper to showcase the gorgeous visuals as the games deserve. We equally use thread sewn binding for extra durability and the ability to lay the book open flat. About the publisher: Bitmap Books work with the world's most experienced writers, designers and gaming experts to create meticulously researched, visually ambitious retro gaming books. As a design-led publisher, visual quality matters to us. We don't just obsessively pursue the best printing quality currently available. We want to constantly push the envelope when it comes to expectations about printing techniques.

"Messy code is a nuisance. 'Tidying' code, to make it more readable, requires breaking it up into manageable sections. In this practical guide, author Kent Beck, creator of Extreme Programming and pioneer of software patterns, suggests when and where you might apply tidyings to improve your code while keeping the overall structure of the system in mind. Instead of trying to master tidying all at once, this book lets you try out a few examples that make sense for your problem. If you have a big function containing many lines of code, you'll learn how to logically divide it into smaller chunks. Along the way, you'll learn the theory behind software design: coupling, cohesion, discounted cash flows, and optionality."--Provided by publisher.

"What will you learn from this book? If you're a software developer looking for a quick on-ramp to software architecture, this handy guide is a great place to start. From the authors of Fundamentals of Software Architecture, Head First Software Architecture teaches you how to think architecturally and explores the unique challenges of software architecture. You'll learn the distinction between architecture and design and the relationship between code, components, and architectural styles. You'll also learn how to work with some common architectural styles through vivid, fun examples. Quick, easy, and entertaining, this book is a valuable introduction to the world of software architecture. Why does this book look so different? Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First Software Architecture uses a visually rich format to engage your mind, rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multisensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works."--Amazon.com.

"David Busch's Nikon Z9/Z8 Guide to Digital Still Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for Nikon's flagship full frame mirrorless professional/enthusiast cameras, the Z8 and Z9. They share a high-resolution 46-megapizel BSI stacked sensor powered by performance-enhancing dual EXPEED 7 image processors. The duo dispenses with mechanical shutters entirely, and boast advanced all-electronic shutters with speeds up to 1/32,000th second and continuous shooting at 30 frames-per-second rates. An improved autofocus system with sophisticated subject detection offers lightning fast focus for stills and both 4K and Full HD movie-shooting. With this book in hand, you'll master all these impressive features, and fine tune your camera skills as develop your creativity taking great photographs with your new Z9 or Z8. Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Nikon Z9/Z8 Guide to Digital Still Photography covers the cameras' still photography capabilities in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is an introduction to the cameras' video features. A handy visual guide to the Z9 and Z8, with close-up photos and descriptions of the cameras' essential features and controls. Learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author's recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera's capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Nikon Z9 or Z8 today"--

"The inside story of Biden's foreign policy team and their struggle to restore America's global influence in the aftermath of Trump. When Joe Biden assumed the United States presidency, he brought with him a team of all-star talent, perhaps the most experienced ensemble of policy experts in modern U.S. history. Their mission: repair America's damaged reputation abroad and decide the course of its global future. The challenges and risks could not have been greater. Around the world, adversaries were consolidating power, allies were drifting away, wars were raging, and climate change was accelerating, all while Russia was disrupting democracies and China was seeking to replace the U.S. as the world's preeminent power. Now for the first time since World War II, the United States risked falling from its unrivaled position. If Biden and his team failed, it would likely mark the end of an American era and the rise of a fractured and autocratic world order. In The Internationalists, acclaimed national security reporter Alexander Ward takes us behind the scenes to reveal the struggle to enact a coherent and effective set of policies in a time of global crisis. Against the failure of Afghanistan and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Biden's all-star team-of-rivals must band together against incredible odds. Their successes, and their failures, will decide not just Biden's presidency. They will decide the very course of America's global future. As The Best and The Brightest chronicled the smoke-filled rooms of the Kennedy Administration, and The Rise of The Vulcans detailed the inner workings of George Bush's war machine, The Internationalists takes readers behind the scenes as Joe Biden and his cabinet embark on some of the most ambitious foreign policy initiatives of any president since Richard M. Nixon. Thanks to rigorous reporting and sources in the rooms where it happened, Ward delivers the first draft of history, the first definitive, unvarnished account of the Biden Doctrine, from the Fall of Kabul to the Rise of Kiev"--

This book is a compelling and comprehensive guide to data science, emphasizing its real-world business applications and focusing on how to collaborate productively with data science teams.

The Danube bicycle route between Passau and Vienna ranks as Europe's best-known and most-loved cycling route - and for good reason. No other section of the river offers as diverse a range of landscapes and cultural landmarks or as many historical sites. Tranquil valleys, fertile plains, and steep vineyards line the banks of one of Europe's great rivers, where pretty farms and glorious abbeys stand side-by-side. The loop of the Danube at Schlögen, the abbey at Melk, and the romantic Wachau wine-producing region are just some of the highlights along the 330 kilometer route.

Diablo: Horadric Vault - The Complete Collection is a captivating masterpiece by Matt Burns. This thrilling book, published by Titan Books Ltd on November 7, 2023, takes you on an unforgettable journey into the world of Diablo. The genre of this book is a blend of fantasy and action, which perfectly complements the intriguing universe of Diablo. Matt Burns, renowned for his exceptional storytelling skills, has outdone himself in this collection. The book is a treasure trove of lore, secrets, and tales that will enthrall any Diablo fan. Published by Titan Books Ltd, a company known for its high-quality publications, this book is a must-have for any fantasy and action enthusiast. Don't miss out on this complete collection of the Horadric Vault series by Matt Burns.

In this book, author Matheus Facure explains the untapped potential of causal inference for estimating impacts and effects.

Engaging users is essential to every area of online business... Discover everything you need to know to make sure that happens.Are you considering a career in UX design? Or maybe you collaborate with UX designers and don't fully understand what it is they do...It's a field that flummoxes many people because it's such a fast-growing industry, and if you have no background in design, it can seem like an intimidating field to break into.But UX design is critical to success in any online business - and you need only check the most recent statistics to see why...A negative user experience will compel 89% of consumers to use a competitorA well-designed and strategic user experience design can boost conversion rates by 400%And that's just the tip of the iceberg.It's clear to see that UX design is crucial... but the best part is that once you begin to understand how it works, it's a truly exciting field to work in.As you get to know more about what users want and find innovative ways to cater to their needs, you'll realize the power UX designers have... and you'll want to soak up information that will help you improve your design at every possible opportunity.The field of UX design is a field of growth and potential - not just for business, but for designers themselves. And no matter how inexperienced you feel you are right now, you're in exactly the right place to fling open the doors to an exciting future as a designer.Inside this comprehensive yet straightforward guide, you'll discover:The fundamentals of UX design demystified and clearly explainedHow UX design affects business success - and what you need to know to get your business on the right trackThe difference between UX design and UI design - and why it matters5 essential DESIGN THINKING steps to creating a UX design that truly engages users3 reasons why originality isn't the most important part of the equation (and what is!)Real-life case studies that illustrate design thinking (see what you can apply to your own process)Industry-proven UX design principles that serve as shortcuts to becoming a great designer quickly.How to establish a clear roadmap for a successful UX careerHow you can develop your skills to visualize ideas clearly... so you can bring them to lifeThings you need to know about creating a UX/UI portfolio (and why you'll want to do this)Essential design tools you need to know aboutAnd much more.¿If you're worried that your lack of design experience will prevent you from excelling in the field of UX, think again.No matter what your experience, you can make a success of UX design and enter an exciting and ever-changing new world. And you're in exactly the right place to get started...Discover the potential of UX design... and harness its incredible power

Query and modify data effectively with the latest T-SQL features Master Transact-SQL's fundamentals, and write correct, robust code for querying and modifying data with modern Microsoft data technologies, including SQL Server 2022, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Managed Instance. Long-time Microsoft Data Platform MVP Itzik Ben-Gan explains key T-SQL concepts, helping you apply your knowledge with hands-on exercises. Ben-Gan first introduces T-SQLs theory and underlying logic, illuminating it as both a language and a way of thinking. Next, he walks through core topics, including logical query processing, single table queries, joins, subqueries, table expressions, set operators, data analysis, data modifications, temporal tables, and transactions and concurrency. Building on this foundation, you'll enhance your coding capabilities, from programmatic constructs to the powerful new SQL Graph. Throughout, Ben-Gan presents reusable T-SQL sample code that works in cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Microsoft Data Platform MVP Itzik Ben-Gan helps you: Understand why T-SQL works as it does, so you can write better code Review relational theory elements and modern SQL Server architecture Create tables and defi ne data integrity Build single-table SELECT queries, multiple-table joins, and subqueries Utilize derived tables, Common Table Expressions, views, inline table-valued functions, and APPLY Make the most of UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT set operators Perform data analysis with window functions, pivoting, grouping sets, and time series Insert, update, delete, and merge data Get started with system-versioned temporal tables Understand and apply transactions and concurrency, including concurrent user connections, locks, blocking, isolation levels, and more Use SQL Graph to model, create, modify, and query graph-based data Explore SQL Server programmable objects and programming capabilities Set up your environment, install sample databases, and fi nd even more help For IT Professionals and Consultants For T-SQL developers, DBAs, BI practitioners, data scientists, report writers, analysts, architects, and SQL Server power users For anyone else who needs to write queries or develop T-SQL code for SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, or Azure SQL Managed Instance

Design robust graph neural networks with PyTorch Geometric by combining graph theory and neural networks with the latest developments and appsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey Features:Implement state-of-the-art graph neural network architectures in PythonCreate your own graph datasets from tabular dataBuild powerful traffic forecasting, recommender systems, and anomaly detection applicationsBook Description:Graph neural networks are a highly effective tool for analyzing data that can be represented as a graph, such as social networks, chemical compounds, or transportation networks. The past few years have seen an explosion in the use of graph neural networks, with their application ranging from natural language processing and computer vision to recommendation systems and drug discovery.Hands-On Graph Neural Networks Using Python begins with the fundamentals of graph theory and shows you how to create graph datasets from tabular data. As you advance, you'll explore major graph neural network architectures and learn essential concepts such as graph convolution, self-attention, link prediction, and heterogeneous graphs. Finally, the book proposes applications to solve real-life problems, enabling you to build a professional portfolio. The code is readily available online and can be easily adapted to other datasets and apps.By the end of this book, you'll have learned to create graph datasets, implement graph neural networks using Python and PyTorch Geometric, and apply them to solve real-world problems, along with building and training graph neural network models for node and graph classification, link prediction, and much more.What You Will Learn:Understand the fundamental concepts of graph neural networksImplement graph neural networks using Python and PyTorch GeometricClassify nodes, graphs, and edges using millions of samplesPredict and generate realistic graph topologiesCombine heterogeneous sources to improve performanceForecast future events using topological informationApply graph neural networks to solve real-world problemsWho this book is for:This book is for machine learning practitioners and data scientists interested in learning about graph neural networks and their applications, as well as students looking for a comprehensive reference on this rapidly growing field. Whether you're new to graph neural networks or looking to take your knowledge to the next level, this book has something for you. Basic knowledge of machine learning and Python programming will help you get the most out of this book.

Intermediate level, for programmers fairly familiar with Java, but new to the functional style of programming and lambda expressions.Get ready to program in a whole new way. Functional Programming in Java will help you quickly get on top of the new, essential Java 8 language features and the functional style that will change and improve your code. This short, targeted book will help you make the paradigm shift from the old imperative way to a less error-prone, more elegant, and concise coding style that's also a breeze to parallelize. You'll explore the syntax and semantics of lambda expressions, method and constructor references, and functional interfaces. You'll design and write applications better using the new standards in Java 8 and the JDK. Lambda expressions are lightweight, highly concise anonymous methods backed by functional interfaces in Java 8. You can use them to leap forward into a whole new world of programming in Java. With functional programming capabilities, which have been around for decades in other languages, you can now write elegant, concise, less error-prone code using standard Java. This book will guide you though the paradigm change, offer the essential details about the new features, and show you how to transition from your old way of coding to an improved style.In this book you'll see popular design patterns, such as decorator, builder, and strategy, come to life to solve common design problems, but with little ceremony and effort. With these new capabilities in hand, Functional Programming in Java will help you pick up techniques to implement designs that were beyond easy reach in earlier versions of Java. You'll see how you can reap the benefits of tail call optimization, memoization, and effortless parallelization techniques.Java 8 will change the way you write applications. If you're eager to take advantage of the new features in the language, this is the book for you.What you need:Java 8 with support for lambda expressions and the JDK is required to make use of the concepts and the examples in this book.

The Game Boy & Virtual Boy Anthology - Gold Edition offers a look back at the radically opposed destinies of these two consoles. When writing this Gold Edition, Math Manent (also author of N64 & GameCube Anthologies) surrounded himself with an exceptional team and set about creating the most complete books possible on both of these Nintendo platforms. This Gold Edition from Geeks-Line presents the complete catalog of both the Game Boy and Virtual Boy libraries published worldwide, cataloging 1,072 games (1,050 on Game Boy, 22 on Virtual Boy), canceled titles, accessories (including the most absurd and insane), as well as the collectors' versions of Game Boy Pocket and Game Boy Light. The hardware chapter reveals Nintendo's technical choices and the technology used according to costs and constraints. Finally, we have included anaglyph glasses to fully appreciate the Virtual Boy's 3D graphics!

'The 'Enfant terrible' of astrophysics . . . Loeb has a joy in conjecture and an omnivorous spirit of inquiry that are more reminiscent of 20th-century thinkers such as Freeman Dyson or Carl Sagan than most of his peers' The TimesCould we build space craft that could travel to distant stars? Could we augment human biology for spaceflight? Could the search for extraterrestrials be brought into the mainstream of scientific research?Avi Loeb tells us that in each case, the real question is not could we, but will we choose to? With an approach that is firmly grounded in cutting-edge science, he explores the potential for non-rocket space launch, deep space probes, and the technological preservation of human civilisation. He examines the evidence for UFOs and UAPs, and argues that the search for further evidence, using existing scientific technologies, is long overdue.Urgent and important, Noah's Spaceship is a mission statement and a blueprint for the future of humanity. Loeb explains why becoming interstellar is imperative for our civilization to survive - and how we can accomplish it.'One of the more imaginative and articulate scientists around' New York Times

David Busch's Canon EOS R8 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the exciting new Canon EOS R8, which is aimed squarely at enthusiasts looking for an affordable full-frame entry to mirrorless photography. It boasts a 24.2 sensor with superior low-light performance and action-friendly 40 frames-per second continuous shooting capabilities. Advanced video features include 4K and HDR video, and 10-bit C-log3 capture for sophisticated color grading. Three available adapters make it easy to supplement your RF-mount lenses with a broad selection of legacy Canon EF and EF-S optics. The R8 also features wireless connectivity to computers and smart devices. With this book in hand, you can quickly apply all these advanced features to your digital photography, while boosting your creativity to take great photographs with your Canon EOS R8.Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Canon EOS R8 Guide to Digital Photography covers all this upscale camera's features in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy "roadmap" chapter, an easy-to-use visual guide to the cameras' features and controls. Learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author's recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera's capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Canon EOS R8.

Featuring full-color art from the beloved video game, Genshin Impact, The World of Genshin Impact is the first authorized video game companion, created by the video game inventors themselves, and will showcase every nation of Teyvat, along with each of the many characters and their rich characters, cultures, and storylines.

Learn GIS skills for catchment hydrology and water management with QGIS for Hydrological Applications!This updated, second edition, workbook teaches GIS and applies the state of the art functionality of QGIS 3.x for hydrological applications.

An empowering and practical handbook for young changemakers who want to save the planet! Published in collaboration with the prestigious Earthshot Prize, featuring an introduction from HRH Prince William and contributions from environmental activists including Sir David Attenborough, Christiana Figueres and Shailene Woodley.'Our planet is the only home we have, and we must think big and dream bigger if we are to protect it.'- HRH Prince William The mission is simple: to repair our planet. Our home is in trouble. The good news is we can fix it - but we need YOUR help. So let's put our heads together and dream up ways to BUILD, CREATE and SHOUT about solutions to repair our planet. In the Earthshot Handbook for Future Dreamers and Thinkers, young readers will travel round the world, celebrating the diverse and rich habitats, amazing animals and wonderful landscapes that make up our planet. They'll learn about the problems and challenges facing those habitats. They will meet Earthshot innovators, entrepreneurs and game changers from the past and present from Wangari Maathai to David Attenborough. And importantly, they'll discover how they can become the changemakers of the future, helping to develop solutions to the world's biggest problems. Because even the smallest idea or Earthshot, has the power to change everything. Full of simple practical things young people can do or make to help save the planet, even from home, as well as big ideas and contributions from people around the globe, this is the ultimate handbook for future innovators and activists who want to make a difference. Contributors to this book: HRH Prince William Naturalist Sir David Attenborough Former UN Climate Chief Christiana Figueres Actor Shailene Woodley Astronaut Naoko Yamazki Environmental Activist Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim

Nobody expected this--not even its creators: ChatGPT has burst onto the scene as an AI capable of writing at a convincingly human level. But how does it really work? What's going on inside its "AI mind"? In this short book, prominent scientist and computation pioneer Stephen Wolfram provides a readable and engaging explanation that draws on his decades-long unique experience at the frontiers of science and technology. Find out how the success of ChatGPT brings together the latest neural net technology with foundational questions about language and human thought posed by Aristotle more than two thousand years ago.