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Computer and machine vision : theory, algorithms, practicalities by Davies, E. R. (E. Roy)

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Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar Imaging with MATLAB Algorithms. by Ozdemir, Caner

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Meta-heuristic and evolutionary algorithms for engineering optimization by Bozorg-Haddad, Omid, 1974-, Solgi, Mohammad, 1989-, Loaiciga, Hugo A.

Table of Contents: “…Overview of optimization -- Introduction to meta-heuristic and evolutionary algorithms -- Pattern search (PS) -- Genetic algorithm (GA) -- Simulated annealing (SA) -- Tabu search (TS) -- Ant colony optimization (ACO) -- Particle swarm optimization (PSO) -- Differential evolution (DE) -- Harmony search (HS) -- Shuffled frog-leaping algorithm (SFLA) -- Honey-bee mating optimization (HBMO) -- Invasive weed optimization (IWO) -- Central force optimization (CFO) -- Biogeography-based optimization (BBO) -- Firefly algorithm (FA) -- Gravity search algorithm (GSA) -- Bat algorithm (BA) -- Plant propagation algorithm (PPA) -- Water cycle algorithm (WCA) -- Symbiotic organisms search (SOS) -- Comprehensive evolutionary algorithm (CEA).…”
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Algorithms for sample preparation with microfluidic lab-on-chip by Bhattacharjee, Sukanta, Bhattacharya, Bhargab B., Chakrabarty, Krishnendu

Table of Contents: “…2.1.3 Generation of Dilution Gradients2.2 Mixing Algorithms for DMFB; 2.3 Droplet Streaming Algorithms; 2.4 Dilution and Mixing Algorithms for CFMB; 2.5 Summary; Chapter 3 -- Multiple Dilution Sample Preparation on Digital Microfluidic Biochips; 3.1 Related Work; 3.2 Tree-pruning-based Dilution Algorithm; 3.2.1 Proposed Methodology; 3.3 Experimental Results; 3.4 Conclusions; Chapter 4 -- Efficient Generation of Dilution Gradients with Digital Microfluidic Biochips; 4.1 Literature Review; 4.2 Linear Gradient; 4.3 Exponential Gradient; 4.4 Complex-shaped Gradients…”
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Building software for simulation : theory and algorithms, with applications in C++ by Nutaro, James

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Genetic and evolutionary computation : medical applications

Table of Contents: “…Potok -- Towards an alternative to magnetic resonance imaging for vocal tract shape measurement using the principles of evolution / David M. …”
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Condition Monitoring with Vibration Signals : Compressive Sampling and Learning Algorithms for Rotating Machines. by Nandi, Asoke K.

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An Investigation into Authentication Security of GSM algorithm for Mobile Banking. by Raheem, Ali

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Inside Finite Elements. by Weiser, Martin

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Geometry with trigonometry by Barry, Patrick D.

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Freudian unconscious and cognitive neuroscience : from unconscious fantasies to neural algorithms by Talvitie, Vesa

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What to Do When Machines Do Everything : Five Ways Your Business Can Thrive in an Economy of Bots, AI, and Data. by Frank, Malcolm

Table of Contents: “…What to Do When Machines Do Everything: How to Get Ahead in a World of AI, Algorithms, Bots, and Big Data; Contents; Preface; 1: When Machines Do Everything; Like It or Not, This Is Happening; Digital That Matters; Playing the New Game; But Will I Be Automated Away?…”
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A guide to creating a successful algorithmic trading strategy by Kaufman, Perry J.

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Automating open source intelligence : algorithms for OSINT

Table of Contents: “…Graph Analysis for OSINTStructural Observations; Density of a Graph; Neighborhood, Degree, Average Degree, and Degree Distribution; Paths and Average Path Length; Components; Characterizing Position of Nodes; Betweenness Centrality; Closeness Centrality; Structures and Communities of Nodes; Structural Patterns: Cliques and Cores; Communities; Modularity; Twitter Case Study; The Twitter Dataset; General Graph Metrics; Node Metrics and Profiles' Centrality; Communities; Conclusion; References; Chapter 8 -- Ethical Considerations When Using Online Datasets for Research Purposes; Introduction.…”
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Bayesian phylogenetics : methods, algorithms, and applications

Table of Contents: “…Front Cover; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; Editors; Contributors; Chapter 1: Bayesian phylogenetics: methods, computational algorithms, and applications; Chapter 2: Priors in Bayesian phylogenetics; Chapter 3: Inated density ratio (IDR) method for estimating marginal likelihoods in Bayesian phylogenetics; Chapter 4: Bayesian model selection in phylogenetics and genealogy-based population genetics; Chapter 5: Variable tree topology stepping-stone marginal likelihood estimation; Chapter 6: Consistency of marginal likelihood estimation when topology varies.…”
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Cryptography Apocalypse : Preparing for the Day When Quantum Computing Breaks Today's Crypto. by Grimes, Roger A.

Table of Contents: “…59 -- Cryptography Basics 59 -- Encryption 59 -- Integrity Hashing 72 -- Cryptographic Uses 73 -- How Quantum Computers Can Break Cryptography 74 -- Cutting Time 74 -- Quantum Algorithms 76 -- What Quantum Can and Can’t Break 79 -- Still Theoretical 82 -- Summary 83 -- 4 When Will the Quantum Crypto Break Happen? …”
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The burden of choice : recommendations, subversion, and algorithmic culture by Cohn, Jonathan

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Adventures in Raspberry Pi by Philbin, Carrie Anne

Table of Contents: “…Creating Health-Point-Stealing Sprites -- Improving the Movement of the Adventurer Sprite Using if Blocks -- Creating a Game Over Screen -- Ideas for Improvements to Your Game -- Adventure 4 Programming Shapes with Turtle Graphics -- Scratch Turtle Graphics -- Using Pen Down and Pen Up -- Drawing Simple Shapes -- Using "clear" and Setting a Start Point -- Using Variables Instead of Values -- Changing the Size and Colour of the Pen -- Creating Spiral Patterns -- Using User Input to Determine the Number of Sides -- Python Turtle Graphics -- Introducing Python Modules -- The Python 3 Environment and the Interpreter Window -- Using the Turtle Module in Python -- The range Function -- Other Python Turtle Module Commands -- Some Super Spirals -- Further Adventures with Python Turtle -- Adventure 5 Programming with Python -- Getting Set Up for Python -- Python Programming Language -- The IDLE Environment -- Programming in Python: Using a Function -- Using a Text Editor to Create a Code File -- Using the Python time and random Modules -- Python Text Adventure Game -- Getting User Input -- Using Conditionals -- Using a while Loop -- Using a Variable for Health Points -- Putting It All Together -- Defining Functions -- Creating a Main Game Loop -- Continuing Your Python Adventure -- Adventure 6 Programming Minecraft Worlds on the Raspberry Pi -- Getting Started with Minecraft Pi -- Your First Minecraft Pi Python Program -- Using Coordinates in Minecraft Pi -- Finding the Player's Location -- Changing the Player's Location -- Placing a Block -- Placing Multiple Blocks -- Types of Blocks -- Creating a TNT Chain Reaction -- Creating a Diamond Transporter -- Sharing and Cloning Minecraft Pi Programs -- Adventure 7 Coding Music with Sonic Pi -- Getting Started with Sonic Pi -- The Sonic Pi Interface -- Creating Your First Sounds with Sonic Pi.…”
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Against all odds : historical women and new algorithms

System : the shaping of modern knowledge by Siskin, Clifford

Table of Contents: “…Intro -- CONTENTS -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- PROLOGUE: "THE MOST PRIMITIVE QUESTION" -- FINDING ANSWERS -- SYSTEMS ABOVE/SYSTEMS BELOW -- THE SHAPE OF SYSTEM AND THE SHAPE OF THIS BOOK -- Part I PAST AND PRESENT-FROM THE "SYSTEM OF THE WORLD" TO A WORLD FULL OF SYSTEMS -- 1 ENGAGING SYSTEM -- SIGHTING SYSTEMS "WITH THE HELP OF A SPYGLASS LATELY DEVISED" -- TAKING HOLD-SYSTEM AS HANDSHAKE -- CHANGING OVER TIME-SYSTEM AS A GENRE -- SHAPING KNOWLEDGE-SYSTEM AS A SCALABLE TECHNOLOGY -- 2 HISTORIES FOR SYSTEMS -- SYSTEM AND HISTORY I -- THE TECTONIC MAPS -- HISTORY AMONG THE DISCIPLINES-THE NARROWING -- SYSTEM AND HISTORY II -- RECLAIMING LITERARY HISTORY -- THE HISTORY OF MEDIATION -- "PARTICULAR HISTORIES"-THE HISTORY OF BLAME AND THE HISTORY OF THE REAL -- Part II MEDIATING KNOWLEDGE-SYSTEM AND THE FATE OF ENLIGHTENMENT -- 3 THE PROJECT OF ENLIGHTENMENT (MASTER SYSTEMS) -- THE NEWTONIAN DIFFERENCE-SYSTEM AND THE REAL -- MIXED MESSAGES-"TOWARDS" SYSTEM -- MAKING MASTER SYSTEMS-STRATEGIES FOR ENLIGHTENMENT -- 4 DISCIPLINARITY (EMBEDDED AND SPECIALIZED SYSTEMS) -- ENLIGHTENMENT AND PROBABILITY-KNOWLEDGE BEFORE THE DISCIPLINES -- AFTER MASTER SYSTEMS-THE REORGANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE -- SYSTEM AMONG THE DISCIPLINES-EMBEDDEDNESS AND TRAVEL -- MORE THINGS -- RAISING SYSTEMS -- Part III CONNECTIVITIES-SYSTEM AND THE INSTITUTING OF MODERNITY -- 5 BLAMING THE SYSTEM-INSTITUTING THE POLITICAL -- SYSTEMATIZING-SYSTEM AT WORK IN THE WORLD -- WHEN SYSTEM BECAME AN OBJECT TO BLAME -- THE POLITICS OF BLAME-THE NOVEL AND THE SYSTEM -- POLITICS AS BLAME-LIBERALISM AND THE SYSTEM -- TAKING THE BLAME-THE HANDS OF WOMEN -- 6 WRITING UPON SYSTEM-INSTITUTING CULTURE -- PARTS INTO WHOLES-SYSTEM AND THE IMPERATIVE OF CULTURE -- THE CULTURAL INSTITUTION OF LITERATURE -- THE SECRET HISTORY OF ROMANTICISM-A SYNOPSIS -- AESTHETICS, AUTHORSHIP, AND THE FATE OF SYSTEM.…”
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