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Geometric Method for Type Synthesis of Parallel Manipulators (Springer Tracts in Mechanical Engineering)

Springer, 2019

This book focuses on the synthesis of lower-mobility parallel manipulators, presenting a group-theory-based method that has the advantage of being geometrically intrinsic. Rotations and translations of a rigid body as well as a combination of the two can be expressed and handled elegantly using the group algebraic structure of the set of...

Using and Administering Linux: Volume 2: Zero to SysAdmin: Advanced Topics

Apress, 2019

Experience an in-depth exploration of logical volume management and the use of file managers to manipulate files and directories and the critical concept that, in Linux, everything is a file and some fun and interesting uses of the fact that everything is a file.

This book builds upon the skills you learned in Volume 1...

Follicular Lymphoma: Current Management and Novel Approaches

Springer, 2019

This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of follicular lymphoma. The first section of the text explores the current understanding of the biology and pathogenesis of follicular lymphoma, through reviewing recent changes in the WHO classification of low-grade lymphomas, current diagnostic techniques, and emerging...

Texture Feature Extraction Techniques for Image Recognition (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)

Springer, 2019

The book describes various texture feature extraction approaches and texture analysis applications. It introduces and discusses the importance of texture features, and describes various types of texture features like statistical, structural, signal-processed and model-based. It also covers applications related to texture features,...

The Definitive Guide to AWS Infrastructure Automation: Craft Infrastructure-as-Code Solutions

Apress, 2019

Discover the pillars of AWS infrastructure automation, starting with API-driven infrastructure concepts and its immediate benefits such as increased agility, automation of the infrastructure life cycle, and flexibility in experimenting with new architectures. With this base established, the book discusses infrastructure-as-code...

Biomedicine, Healing and Modernity in Rural Bangladesh

Palgrave Macmillan, 2019

This book provides an ethnographic account of the ways in which biomedicine, as a part of the modernization of healthcare, has been localized and established as the culturally dominant medical system in rural Bangladesh. Dr Faruk Shah offers an anthropological critique of biomedicine in rural Bangladesh that explains how the existing social...

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Networking Fundamentals

John Wiley & Sons, 2019

A clear and concise resource on Windows networking, perfect for IT beginners

Did you know that nearly 85% of IT support roles require a good understanding of networking concepts? If you are looking to advance your IT career, you will need a foundational understanding of Windows networking. Network...

Systems Engineering: A Systemic and Systematic Methodology for Solving Complex Problems

CRC Press, 2019

This book will change the way you think about problems. It focuses on creating solutions to all sorts of complex problems by taking a practical, problem-solving approach. It discusses not only what needs to be done, but it also provides guidance and examples of how to do it. The book applies systems thinking to systems engineering...

Principles of Distributed Database Systems

Springer, 2019

The fourth edition of this classic textbook provides major updates. This edition has completely new chapters on Big Data Platforms (distributed storage systems, MapReduce, Spark, data stream processing, graph analytics) and on NoSQL, NewSQL and polystore systems. It also includes an updated web data management chapter that includes RDF...

Artificial Intelligence Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction

Apress, 2019

Artificial intelligence touches nearly every part of your day. While you may initially assume that technology such as smart speakers and digital assistants are the extent of it, AI has in fact rapidly become a general-purpose technology, reverberating across industries including transportation, healthcare, financial services, and...

Essentials of Mathematical Methods in Science and Engineering

John Wiley & Sons, 2019

A comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary applications of mathematical methods, revised and updated

The second edition of Essentials of Mathematical Methods in Science and Engineering offers an introduction to the key mathematical concepts of advanced calculus, differential equations, complex...

Clean Python: Elegant Coding in Python

Apress, 2019

Python is one of the most popular languages today. Relatively new fields such as data science, AI, robotics, and data analytics, along with traditional professions such as web development and scientific research, are embracing Python. It’s increasingly important for programmers writing...