Tabla de Contenidos: “…Project 5-2: Building a Flexible Steering MechanismCheck Your Tires; Making a LEGO Technic 4x4 Vehicle; Project 5-3: Assembling the H-Frame and Accessories; Reviewing the 4 X 4 Construction; Summary; CHAPTER 6 Technic Construction Vehicles and Equipment; LEGO Technic Excavation; Project 6-1: Creating a Track Hoe Swivel; Project 6-2: Creating a Scoop for a Bulldozer; Project 6-3: Building a Rack and Pinion Forklift; Creating the Rack Portion of the Forklift; Creating the Pinion Portion of the Forklift; Project 6-4: Building a Crane; Project 6-5: Raising the Crane with a Worm Gear; Summary…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Podcasting for Dummies 2nd Edition; About the Authors; Authors' Acknowledgments; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Foreword; Introduction; About This Book; How to Use This Book; Conventions Used in This Book; Bold Assumptions; How This Book Is Organized; About the Companion Podcast; Icons Used in This Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: Podcasting on a Worldwide Frequency; Chapter 1: Getting the Scoop on Podcasting; Deciding Whether Podcasting Is for You; Creating a Podcast; Catching a Cast with Your Podcatching Client; Quest for Podcasts; Other Podcast Resources…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-The Hidden Network -- Getting the real story -- Bulletin boards behind the Iron Curtain -- Scooping CNN -- Earthquake! Data lines down: the story The Wall Street Journal missed. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Document classification -- N-grams -- Selecting a subset of n-grams -- Using genetic algorithms to search for a fixed-size subset -- Python implementation -- Summary -- Further reading -- Chapter 12: Explainable AI, Causality, and Counterfactuals with Genetic Algorithms -- Technical requirements -- Unlocking the black box - XAI -- Unraveling cause and effect - causality in AI -- What-if scenarios - counterfactuals -- Genetic algorithms in counterfactual analysis - navigating alternative scenarios -- The German Credit Risk dataset -- Exploring counterfactual scenarios for credit risk prediction -- The Applicant class -- The CreditRiskData class -- Counterfactuals with genetic algorithms -- The genetic algorithm solution -- More "what-if" scenarios -- Extending to other datasets -- Summary -- Further reading -- Part 4: Enhancing Performance with Concurrency and Cloud Strategies -- Chapter 13: Accelerating Genetic Algorithms - the Power of Concurrency -- Technical requirements -- Long runtimes in real-world genetic algorithms -- Parallelizing genetic algorithms -- Multithreading -- Multiprocessing -- Back to the OneMax problem -- A baseline benchmark program -- Simulating computational intensity -- Multiprocessing using the Pool class -- Increasing the number of processes -- Multiprocessing using the SCOOP library -- Distributed computing with SCOOP -- Summary -- Further reading -- Chapter 14: Beyond Local Resources - Scaling Genetic Algorithms in the Cloud -- Technical requirements -- The next level in genetic algorithm performance -embracing a client-server architecture -- Implementing a client-server model -- Using a separate environment -- Revisiting the One-Max problem, yet again -- Creating the server component -- Creating the client component -- Running the asynchronous client -- Using a production-grade app server…”

“…The new edition gives novices and experienced users the scoop on versions 8.5 and 9. It offers complete coverage of timesaving…”

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“…Whether you already a bit SAN savvy or you're a complete novice, here's the scoop on how SANs save money, how to implement new technologies like data de-duplication, iScsi, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet, how to develop SANs that will aid your company's disaster recovery plan, and much more. …”

“…Get the inside scoop on the newest social networking site: Google+ If you think you've seen it all when it comes to social networking sites, you haven't seen Google+ yet! …”

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Tabla de Contenidos: “…Apart -- Virtual Team Size Isn't Everything -- Team Members, Collaborators, Associates, and Allies -- The Virtual Vehicle and Road Map-Two Essential Virtual Team Components -- How to Use This Book -- PART I - PREPARATION -- SECTION 1 - Embrace VirtualTeamwork of Today -- CHAPTER 1 - Champion Virtual Team Potential -- Perfect Phrases to Create a Dynamic Vision of Virtual Teams -- CHAPTER 2 - Evangelize Business Social and Collaborative Technology -- Perfect Phrases to Introduce Collaborative Potential -- SECTION 2 - Create a StrongVirtual Team Foundation -- CHAPTER 3 - Clarify the Business Need for a Virtual Team -- Perfect Phrases to Clarify the Project Business Need -- Perfect Phrases to Determine If a Virtual Team Is the Best Way to Go -- CHAPTER 4 - Create Preliminary Goals -- Perfect Phrases to Ask Stakeholders to Identify Preliminary Team Goals -- Perfect Phrases to Quantify Stakeholder Expectations -- CHAPTER 5 - Get the Right People on the Team -- Perfect Phrases to Identify Needed Competencies -- Perfect Phrases to Interview for Collaborative Virtual Communication Abilities -- Perfect Phrases to Determine Suitability for Self-Directed and Off-Site Work -- Perfect Phrases to Get the Inside Scoop About a Team Member Candidate -- Perfect Phrases to Get Someone to Volunteer for the Team -- Perfect Phrases to Invite or Assign Team Members -- CHAPTER 6 - Prepare for the Virtual Team Launch -- Perfect Phrases to Clarify End Users and Their Goals -- Perfect Phrases to Invite Active Sponsors to Employ Best Practices -- Perfect Phrases for Prelaunch Updates -- PART II - LAUNCH -- SECTION 3 - Create a Road Map…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- About This Book -- Foolish Assumptions -- Icons Used in This Book -- Beyond the Book -- Where to Go from Here -- Part 1 Podcasting on a Worldwide Frequency -- Chapter 1 Getting the Scoop on Podcasting -- Deciding Whether Podcasting Is for You -- You want to build your brand -- You want to deliver media on a regular basis -- You want to reach beyond the boundaries of broadcast media -- You have something to say -- You want to hear from your listeners -- Creating a Podcast -- Looking for the bare necessities -- Recording your first podcast -- Compressing your audio files -- Uploading your audio to the web -- Grabbing listeners -- Creating show notes -- Getting listed in directories -- There's an App for That -- The old-timer: Apple Podcasts -- Podcasting on the go: Pocket Casts -- The 800-pound gorilla: Spotify -- YouTube podcasts -- Other podcast resources -- Chapter 2 Getting the Gadgets to Produce a Podcast -- Finding the Right Mic -- A beginner's guide to mics -- Investing in a high-end mic -- Dynamic mics -- Condenser mics -- Podcasts Well with Others: The Mixing Board -- The anatomy of a mixing board -- Hooking up a mixer to your computer -- Listen Up: Headphones -- Accessorize! …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Addressing the Challenges of Using Generative AI Models -- Seeing the technical challenges and limitations -- Exposing ethical and societal consequences -- Part 3 Using AI to Know Customers Better -- Chapter 9 Segmentation and Persona Development -- Exploring Behavioral Segmentation Elements -- Sourcing the Right Customer Data -- Seeing How AI Performs Segmentation -- Refining, Validating, and Enhancing Segmentation Models -- Two aspects of AI model refinement -- Validation techniques -- Aligning Persona Development -- Verifying the authentic core of AI-created personas -- Ethical considerations in persona development -- Leveraging AI Personas for All Business Efforts -- Driving the customer experience -- Directing marketing with personas -- Aligning product offerings with personas -- Employing Synthetic Customer Panels -- Creating synthetic panels -- Embracing the opportunities -- Managing the risks -- Chapter 10 Lead Scoring, LTV, and Dynamic Pricing -- Working Together: Three Core Concepts -- Identifying potential leads -- Maximizing customer potential -- Adapting to market conditions on the fly -- Scoring Leads with the Help of AI -- Instilling precision with AI solutions -- Leveraging machine learning algorithms -- Achieving precision through predictive analytics -- Enhancing customer interfaces (and experiences) with AI -- Validating AI-powered lead scoring via empirical evidence -- Enhancing data analysis with AI tools -- Finding companies that offer AI-infused lead-scoring capabilities -- Calculating Lifetime Value to Affect Lead Scoring -- Allowing for predictive customer analysis -- Finding companies that offer AI-infused LTV calculations -- Turning Lead Scoring and LTV Insights into Dynamic Pricing -- Chapter 11 Churn Modeling and Measurement with AI -- Getting the Scoop on Churn Modeling -- Building your churn model…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- About This Book -- Foolish Assumptions -- Icons Used in This Book -- Beyond the Book -- Where to Go from Here -- Part 1 Getting Started with Chromebook -- Chapter 1 Choosing and Set ting Up Your Chromebook -- Checking Under the Hood of the Chromebook -- The software -- The hardware -- Choosing a Chromebook -- Setting Up Your Chromebook -- Turning on your device -- Selecting a language -- Connecting to the Internet -- Agreeing to the Terms of Service -- Logging In for the First Time -- Logging in using an existing Google Account -- Creating a new Google Account -- Using Chromebook as a guest -- Transitioning to a Chromebook from Mac, Linux, or Windows -- Where to Go Next -- Chapter 2 Working with the Chromebook Desktop -- Accessing the Chromebook Shelf -- Using the Launcher: Chromebook's Start Button -- Navigating the Launcher -- Organizing Launcher Icons -- Setting Up App Shortcuts -- Pinning app shortcuts to your shelf -- Removing app shortcuts from your shelf -- Getting the Scoop in the Status Area -- Taking Charge of Window Controls -- Multitasking with Multiple Windows -- Setting Up a Printer -- Direct connect printing -- Wi-Fi printing -- Cloud printing -- Chapter 3 Sur veying the Chrome Browser -- Navigating the Chrome Browser -- Sizing the Chrome window -- Working with tabs -- Using the Omnibox and the navigation buttons -- Saving your place with the bookmark bar -- Customizing and Controlling Chrome -- Managing bookmarks -- Managing your history and downloads -- Erasing your browsing history -- Going incognito -- Changing Search Engine Providers -- Using Other Browsers -- Chapter 4 Getting Your Hands on the Keyboard and Touchpad -- The Chromebook Keyboard at a Glance -- Using Shortcut Key Combinations -- Configuring Keyboard Settings…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- About This Book -- Foolish Assumptions -- Icons Used in This Book -- Beyond the Book -- Where to Go from Here -- Part 1 Getting Started with Chromebook -- Chapter 1 Choosing and Setting Up Your Chromebook -- Checking Under the Hood of the Chromebook -- The software -- The hardware -- Choosing a Chromebook -- Setting Up Your Chromebook -- Turning on your device -- Selecting a language -- Connecting to the internet -- Agreeing to the Terms of Service -- Adult or child user -- Logging In for the First Time -- Logging in using an existing Google Account -- Creating a new Google Account -- Using Chromebook as a guest -- Transitioning to a Chromebook from Mac, Linux, or Windows -- Where to Go Next -- Chapter 2 Working with the Chromebook Desktop -- Accessing the Chromebook Shelf -- Using the Launcher: Chromebook's Start Button -- Navigating the Launcher -- Organizing Launcher Icons -- Setting Up App Shortcuts -- Pinning app shortcuts to your shelf -- Removing app shortcuts from your shelf -- Getting the Scoop in the Status Area -- Taking Charge of Window Controls -- Multitasking with Multiple Windows -- Setting Up a Printer -- Direct connect printing -- Wi-Fi printing -- Chapter 3 Surveying the Chrome Browser -- Navigating the Chrome Browser -- Sizing the Chrome window -- Working with tabs -- Using the Omnibox and the navigation buttons -- Saving your place with the bookmark bar -- Customizing and Controlling Chrome -- Managing bookmarks -- Managing your history and downloads -- Erasing your browsing history -- Going incognito -- Changing Search Engine Providers -- Using Other Browsers -- Chapter 4 Getting Your Hands on the Keyboard and Touchpad -- The Chromebook Keyboard at a Glance -- Using Shortcut Key Combinations -- Configuring Keyboard Settings…”

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“…Highlights include: Berkun's hard-won and simple philosophy , culled from years of lectures, teaching courses, and hours of appearances on NPR, MSNBC, and CNBC Practical advice , including how to work a tough room, the science of not boring people, how to survive the attack of the butterflies, and what to do when things go wrong The inside scoop on who earns $30,000 for a one-hour lecture and why The worst -- and funniest -- disaster stories you've ever heard (plus countermoves you can use) Filled with humorous and illuminating stories of thrilling performances and real-life disasters, Confessions of a Public Speaker is inspirational, devastatingly honest, and a blast to read…”

“…Highlights include: Berkun's hard-won and simple philosophy, culled from years of lectures, teaching courses, and hours of appearances on NPR, MSNBC, and CNBC Practical advice, including how to work a tough room, the science of not boring people, how to survive the attack of the butterflies, and what to do when things go wrong The inside scoop on who earns $30,000 for a one-hour lecture and why The worst—and funniest—disaster stories you've ever heard (plus countermoves you can use) Filled with humorous and illuminating stories of thrilling performances and real-life disasters, Confessions of a Public Speaker is inspirational, devastatingly honest, and a blast to listen to…”