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The Pocket Mentor for Video Game Testing

The Pocket Mentor for Video Game Testing

Want to work as a games tester in the video games industry? Then this is the book for you. This book provides all the essential information and guidance you need to understand the industry and get your foot in the door. This book covers everything from the education you’ll need how to look for and apply for job opportunities and the studio interview process itself. It also includes advice for what to do once you’re in the role with chapters covering how to write a bug report and creating test plans as well as interviews with top tips from experts in the industry. This book will be of great interest for all beginner and aspiring games QA testers looking to build their career. | The Pocket Mentor for Video Game Testing

GBP 29.99
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AI for Games Third Edition

AI for Games Third Edition

AI is an integral part of every video game and this book helps game developers keep up with the constantly evolving technological advances to create robust AI. The authors draw on their considerable experience and uses case studies from real games to provide a complete reference. Also included are exercises so readers can test their comprehension and understanding of the concepts and practices presented. This revised and updated Third Edition includes new techniques algorithms data structures and representations needed to create powerful AI in games. It helps experienced game developers learn new techniques and provides students with a solid understanding of game AI that will help them jumpstart their careers. | AI for Games Third Edition

GBP 38.99
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Practical Cardiology for Veterinary Nurses

Practical Cardiology for Veterinary Nurses

This concise textbook provides a comprehensive practical guide for veterinary nurses and technicians who wish to develop their knowledge confidence and skills when nursing the cardiac patient. Presentation of dogs or cats with heart disease is common and it is vital that nurses understand how to look after these patients appropriately and support owners through what can often be challenging times. The book: Begins with basic anatomy and physiology foundations required to understand the disease processes explained in later chapters Covers diseases seen in small animal practice including congenital disease heart failure and treatment options Gives the nurse a sound understanding of electrocardiography thoracic radiography and cardiac ultrasound: how to perform these and what they are seeing Covers the hands-on requirements of the veterinary nurse such as heart auscultation and feeling patient pulses Lists cardiac drugs explaining when and why pharmacology would be used as well as side effects Has a dedicated chapter on first aid Discusses chronic nursing management of heart conditions including remote monitoring support and care planning. The book is packed with learning features including a Glossary diagrams illustrations and tables in full colour concise end of chapter Key Points and Further Reading lists. Essential reading for student nurses and technicians as well as those in practice who need a quick reference 'on the ground' this is the book that general practice veterinary nurses have been waiting for. | Practical Cardiology for Veterinary Nurses

GBP 34.99
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Clark's Essential Physics in Imaging for Radiographers

Clark's Essential Physics in Imaging for Radiographers

The second edition of this easy-to-understand pocket guide remains an invaluable tool for students assistant practitioners and radiographers. Providing an accessible introduction to the subject in a reader-friendly format it includes diagrams and photographs to support the text. Each chapter provides clear learning objectives and a series of MCQs to test reader assimilation of the material. The book opens with overviews of image production basic mathematics and imaging physics followed by detailed chapters on the physics relevant to producing diagnostic images using X-rays and digital technologies. The content has been updated throughout and includes a new chapter on CT imaging and additional material on radioactivity dosimetry and imaging display and manipulation. Clark’s Essential Physics in Imaging for Radiographers supports students in demonstrating an understanding of the fundamental definitions of physics applied to radiography … all you need to know to pass your exams! | Clark's Essential Physics in Imaging for Radiographers

GBP 28.99
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Rapid Review of ECG Interpretation in Small Animal Practice

Rapid Review of ECG Interpretation in Small Animal Practice

The standard electrocardiogram (ECG) is an indispensable safe and inexpensive test to assess dogs and cats with heart disease. This bestselling user-friendly book discusses the principles of electrocardiography then systematically explores the evaluation of the ECG including determination of heart rate measurement of intervals derivation of mean electrical axis and criteria for atrial/ventricular enlargement or hypertrophy. At the core of this book is an extensive series of ECG cases for the reader to work through: practice makes perfect. New to this edition: Instructions on how to obtain an ECG A new chapter on the treatment of the most common clinically important ECG arrhythmias A second new chapter on 24-hour ECG (Holter) monitoring A handy one-page reference guide of important ECG values and diagrams which can be downloaded from the book's webpage for easy reference 15 new ECG cases have been added to the original 46 cases with a selection of advanced cases geared toward readers craving more challenging topics such as electrical cardioversion and pacemaker function. This updated edition will further aid veterinarians in their quest to better interpret the ECG. It provides information in an appealing accessible and easy to use format that fits with the busy lives of veterinary practitioners. | Rapid Review of ECG Interpretation in Small Animal Practice

GBP 35.99
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Risky Agricultural Markets Price Forecasting And The Need For Intervention Policies

Risky Agricultural Markets Price Forecasting And The Need For Intervention Policies

This book shows how decisions made by individual farmers influence the efficiency of agricultural markets. Unless farmers properly take account of the correlation between prices and yields in forming their price forecasts competitive markets will often be socially inefficient leading to misallocation of resources. The authors demonstrate that a simple and practical price forecasting rule based on expected per unit revenue is generally adequate to ensure efficient market behavior. Time-series data from various countries are used to test the hypothesis that market supply is influenced by the correlation of price and yield as well as by lagged market prices . The importance of market inefficiencies in risky situations is shown to depend on the variability of yields the nature of farmers'price forecasting behavior the degree of private risk aversion and the elasticity of demand. The authors suggest and evaluate three basic policy approaches governments may take when confronted with very inefficient markets-establishing production quotas improving market information services and implementing price stabilization schemes. They conclude by discussing implications of the study for the specification of agricultural supply models and for the economic appraisal of risky investment projects. | Risky Agricultural Markets Price Forecasting And The Need For Intervention Policies

GBP 39.99
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Illustrated Clinical Cases Second Edition

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Illustrated Clinical Cases Second Edition

This book includes 200 clinical cases which present as emergencies. Congenital and acquired conditions affecting all body systems in infants and children are covered including allergy abuse burns fractures and other trauma feeding problems foreign bodies genetic disorders infections poisoning haematology oncology and much more. Cases appear in random order reflecting actual practice in emergency medicine and reinforcing skills in investigation diagnosis and treatment. It is superbly illustrated with high-quality radiographic images and photographs and is indispensable for all health professionals dealing with emergencies involving children. | Pediatric Emergency Medicine Illustrated Clinical Cases Second Edition

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Clinical Consultation Skills in Medicine A Primer for MRCP PACES

Clinical Consultation Skills in Medicine A Primer for MRCP PACES

This book follows the revised format of the Practical Assessment Clinical Examination Skills (PACES) exam conducted by the Royal College of Physicians in the UK where ‘clinical consultation skills’ will be tested twice in two separate stations. Thus coming closest to what doctors do in real life: obtain a structured history perform a focussed examination and explain the problem to the patient in lay terms. This book takes readers through a rational approach to 63 common presenting symptoms or laboratory abnormalities in medicine. It is aimed at improving the clinical consultation skills of young doctors and preparing them for the new format of MRCP PACES. Readers will learn: 1. The approaches to common presenting symptoms and blood test abnormalities. 2. What questions to ask the patient and why. 3. What to check when they examine the patient. 4. What to tell the patient and how to convey this information in lay terms without jargon. 5. How to investigate the problem how to manage and when to refer to a specialist. Key Features • This book follows a narrative style with each case being discussed in a story-like manner helping readers understand the process of narrowing the differential diagnosis just like solving a crime! • It includes a ‘What to tell the patient’ section where the main points to convey to the patient are highlighted and fully dialogued to help readers understand how complex medical jargon should be conveyed in layperson's terms. • It simplifies several complex and difficult-to-understand topics like haematological malignancies thrombotic microangiopathy glomerulonephritis systemic vasculitis and eosinophilia. | Clinical Consultation Skills in Medicine A Primer for MRCP PACES

GBP 39.99
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Thermal-Aware Testing of Digital VLSI Circuits and Systems

Thermal-Aware Testing of Digital VLSI Circuits and Systems

This book aims to highlight the research activities in the domain of thermal-aware testing. Thermal-aware testing can be employed both at circuit level and at system levelDescribes range of algorithms for addressing thermal-aware test issue presents comparison of temperature reduction with power-aware techniques and include results on benchmark circuits and systems for different techniquesThis book will be suitable for researchers working on power- and thermal-aware design and the testing of digital VLSI chips | Thermal-Aware Testing of Digital VLSI Circuits and Systems

GBP 18.99
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AI for Arts

AI for Arts

AI for Arts is a book for anyone fascinated by the man–machine connection an unstoppable evolution that is intertwining us with technology in an ever-greater degree and where there is an increasing concern that it will be technology that comes out on top. Thus presented here through perhaps its most esoteric form namely art this unfolding conundrum is brought to its apex. What is left of us humans if artificial intelligence also surpasses us when it comes to art? The articulation of an artificial intelligence art manifesto is long overdue so hopefully this book can fill a gap that will have repercussions not only for aesthetic and philosophical considerations but possibly more so for the development of artificial intelligence.

GBP 22.99
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Clinical Oncology Basic Principles and Practice

Clinical Oncology Basic Principles and Practice

This popular textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of clinical oncology. Ideal for medical undergraduates clinicians and other health professionals who want to increase their understanding of the challenges of managing patients with cancer the book enables readers to learn and then test themselves on all aspects of cancer medicine from epidemiology aetiology pathogenesis and presentation through to diagnosis staging management and prognosis. | Clinical Oncology Basic Principles and Practice

GBP 36.99
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AI for Sports

AI for Sports

It seems that artificial intelligence (AI) is always just five years away but it never arrives. Recently however developments have made the practical utility of game theory a genuine reality. Will sport provide the petri dish in which AI will prove itself? What do domain specialists like managers and coaches want to know that they can’t currently find out and can AI provide the answer? What competitive advantages might AI provide for recruitment performance and tactics health and fitness pedagogy broadcasting eSports gambling and stadium design in the future? Written by leading experts in both sports management and AI AI for Sports begins to answer these and many other questions on the future of AI for sports.

GBP 22.99
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Handbook of Univariate and Multivariate Data Analysis with IBM SPSS

Handbook of Univariate and Multivariate Data Analysis with IBM SPSS

Using the same accessible hands-on approach as its best-selling predecessor the Handbook of Univariate and Multivariate Data Analysis with IBM SPSS Second Edition explains how to apply statistical tests to experimental findings identify the assumptions underlying the tests and interpret the findings. This second edition now covers more topics and has been updated with the SPSS statistical package for Windows. New to the Second EditionThree new chapters on multiple discriminant analysis logistic regression and canonical correlationNew section on how to deal with missing dataCoverage of tests of assumptions such as linearity outliers normality homogeneity of variance-covariance matrices and multicollinearityDiscussions of the calculation of Type I error and the procedure for testing statistical significance between two correlation coefficients obtained from two samples Expanded coverage of factor analysis path analysis (test of the mediation hypothesis) and structural equation modelingSuitable for both newcomers and seasoned researchers in the social sciences the handbook offers a clear guide to selecting the right statistical test executing a wide range of univariate and multivariate statistical tests via the Windows and syntax methods and interpreting the output results. The SPSS syntax files used for executing the statistical tests can be found in the appendix. Data sets employed in the examples are available on the book’s CRC Press web page.

GBP 42.99
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AI for School Teachers

AI for School Teachers

What is artificial intelligence? Can I realistically use it in my school? What’s best done by human intelligence vs. artificial intelligence and how do I bring these strengths together? What would it look like for me and my school to be AI Ready? AI for School Teachers will help teachers and headteachers understand enough about AI to build a strategy for how it can be used in their school. Examining the needs of schools to ensure they are ready to leverage the power of AI and drawing examples from early years to high school students this book outlines the educational implications and benefits that AI brings to school education in practical ways. It develops an understanding of what AI is and isn't and how we define and measure what we value and provides a framework which supports a step-by-step approach to developing an AI mindset focusing on ways to improve educational opportunities for students with evidence-informed interventions.

GBP 22.99
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AI for Physics

AI for Physics

Written in accessible language without mathematical formulas this short book provides an overview of the wide and varied applications of artificial intelligence (AI) across the spectrum of physical sciences. Focusing in particular on AI's ability to extract patterns from data known as machine learning (ML) the book includes a chapter on important machine learning algorithms and their respective applications in physics. It then explores the use of ML across a number of important sub-fields in more detail ranging from particle molecular and condensed matter physics to astrophysics cosmology and the theory of everything. The book covers such applications as the search for new particles and the detection of gravitational waves from the merging of black holes and concludes by discussing what the future may hold. | AI for Physics

GBP 22.99
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AI for Diversity

AI for Diversity

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly impacting many aspects of people’s lives across the globe from relatively mundane technology to more advanced digital systems that can make their own decisions. While AI has great potential it also holds great peril depending on how it is designed and used. AI for Diversity questions how AI technology can lead to inclusion or exclusion for diverse groups in society. The way data is selected trained used and embedded into societies can have unfortunate consequences unless we critically investigate the dangers of systems left unchecked and can lead to misogynistic homophobic racist ageist transphobic or ableist outcomes. This book encourages the reader to take a step back to see how AI is impacting diverse groups of people and how diversity-awareness strategies can impact AI.

GBP 22.99
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Electronics for Scientists

Electronics for Scientists

Electronics for Scientists provides a practical and concise introduction to electrical circuits signals and instrumentation for undergraduate students in the physical sciences. No previous familiarity with electronics is required and concepts are grounded in the relevant physics. The book aims to give students the electronics background needed to be successful in experimental science. The book begins with the fundamentals of DC circuits. This is followed by AC circuits and their analysis using the concept of impedance. The transfer function is introduced and used to analyze different types of filter circuits. The conversion between time-domain and frequency-domain signal representations is reviewed. Transmission lines are introduced and used to motivate the different approach to designing microwave-frequency circuits as compared to lower-frequency circuits. The physics of semiconductors is reviewed and used to understand the behavior of diodes and transistors and a number of diode and transistor circuits are analyzed. The operational amplifier (op-amp) is introduced and several op-amp circuits are analyzed. Techniques for quantifying noise in electrical measurements are described and common sources of noise are discussed. The last major topic is digital circuits which include analog-to-digital conversion logic gates and digital memory circuits. The book concludes with a brief introduction to quantum computing. Designed for a one-semester course this book brings together a range of topics relevant to experimental science that are not commonly found in a single text. Worked examples are provided throughout the book and each chapter concludes with a set of problems to reinforce the material covered. The subject of electronics is indispensable to a wide array of scientific and technical fields and this book seeks to provide an approachable point of access to this rich and important subject.

GBP 32.99
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Veterinary Cytology Dog Cat Horse and Cow: Self-Assessment Color Review Second Edition

Veterinary Cytology Dog Cat Horse and Cow: Self-Assessment Color Review Second Edition

Key features: Full-colour with over 240 photomicrographs Covers the dog the cat the horse and the cow The new edition adds 89 brand new cases and updates all the existing content to ensure its continued relevance in practice Adds ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ at the end the book to further test the reader’s knowledge This highly visual book provides a comprehensive survey of cytological features and patterns as an aid to study revision and continuing education for veterinarians in practice and training. Illustrated in full-colour with over 240 photomicrographs the cases are presented randomly and appear as self-assessment questions with detailed explanatory answers. Species covered include the dog the cat the horse and the cow. The new edition adds 89 brand new cases and updates all the existing content to ensure its continued relevance in practice. It also includes ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ at the end the book to further test the reader’s knowledge. This fully-revised second edition continues to be an invaluable reference for veterinary practitioners veterinary students nurses and technicians. | Veterinary Cytology Dog Cat Horse and Cow: Self-Assessment Color Review Second Edition

GBP 39.99
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Collaborative Worldbuilding for Video Games

Collaborative Worldbuilding for Video Games

This book is a theoretical and practical deep dive into the craft of worldbuilding for video games with an explicit focus on how different job disciplines contribute to worldbuilding. In addition to providing lenses for recognizing the various components in creating fictional and digital worlds the author positions worldbuilding as a reciprocal and dynamic process a process which acknowledges that worldbuilding is both created by and instrumental in the design of narrative gameplay art audio and more. Collaborative Worldbuilding for Video Games encourages mutual respect and collaboration among teams and provides game writers and narrative designers tools for effectively incorporating other job roles into their own worldbuilding practice and vice versa. Features: Provides in-depth exploration of worldbuilding via respective job disciplines Deep dives and case studies into a variety of games both AAA and indie Includes boxed articles for deeper interrogation and exploration of key ideas Contains templates and checklists for practical tips on worldbuilding

GBP 38.99
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Scentwork for Horses

Scentwork for Horses

Scentwork for Horses is the first practical guide on how to implement scentwork into the lives of domesticated horses enhancing behaviour welfare and the human-animal bond. Scentwork is a new discipline in the field for horse and handler and expert author Rachaël Draaisma arms the reader with a palette of information to enable them to put this technique into action. As well as theoretical background information on the nose of the horse and biomechanics Draaisma discusses how scentwork improves horses’ learning abilities development socialisation and their bond with the handler. Readers will learn how to have their horses explore their environment participate in scentwork games and follow a footstep track to find a missing person or food bag. Easily accessible for anybody working with horses at any level scentwork can be done in small areas as well as in larger spaces on various surfaces. Whether veterinarian behaviourist trainer animal-assisted therapist equine physiotherapist osteopath or interested horse owner this book promises to bring both you and the horse enormous benefits strengthening the human-animal bond. Rachaël Draaisma has always lived with and had a passion for dogs and horses. In 2002 she decided to make it her profession. Achieving several diplomas she started to work full time as a trainer and behavioural consultant first with dogs later with horses. Her best-selling book Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses published by CRC Press in 2017 has been translated into several languages. Another pillar of Draaisma’s working life with horses revolves around equine mental stimulation and scentwork and she has developed an extensive method to undertake scent tracking with horses a new tool in enriching the human-equine relationship. Draaisma travels throughout Europe and the globe to provide workshops and lectures on calming signals of horses equine mental stimulation and scentwork. You can purchase scent bags to aid your scentwork practice at the author's personal website: www. scentworkforhorses. com or www. calmingsignalsofhorses. com

GBP 31.99
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Control Basics for Mechatronics

Control Basics for Mechatronics

Mechatronics is a mongrel a crossbreed of classic mechanical engineering the relatively young pup of computer science the energetic electrical engineering the pedigree mathematics and the bloodhound of Control Theory. All too many courses in control theory consist of a diet of ‘Everything you could ever need to know about the Laplace Transform’ rather than answering ‘What happens when your servomotor saturates?’ Topics in this book have been selected to answer the questions that the mechatronics student is most likely to raise. That does not mean that the mathematical aspects have been left out far from it. The diet here includes matrices transforms eigenvectors differential equations and even the dreaded z transform. But every effort has been made to relate them to practical experience to make them digestible. They are there for what they can do not to support pages of mathematical rigour that defines their origins. The theme running throughout the book is simulation with simple JavaScript applications that let you experience the dynamics for yourself. There are examples that involve balancing such as a bicycle following a line and a balancing trolley that is similar to a Segway. This can be constructed ‘for real’ with components purchased from the hobby market. | Control Basics for Mechatronics

GBP 26.99
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AI for Finance

AI for Finance

Finance students and practitioners may ask: can machines learn everything? Could AI help me? Computing students or practitioners may ask: which of my skills could contribute to finance? Where in finance should I pay attention? This book aims to answer these questions. No prior knowledge is expected in AI or finance. Including original research the book explains the impact of ignoring computation in classical economics; examines the relationship between computing and finance and points out potential misunderstandings between economists and computer scientists; and introduces Directional Change and explains how this can be used. To finance students and practitioners this book will explain the promise of AI as well as its limitations. It will cover knowledge representation modelling simulation and machine learning explaining the principles of how they work. To computing students and practitioners this book will introduce the financial applications in which AI has made an impact. This includes algorithmic trading forecasting risk analysis portfolio optimization and other less well-known areas in finance. Trading depth for readability AI for Finance will help readers decide whether to invest more time into the subject.

GBP 22.99
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Cybersecurity for Everyone

Cybersecurity for Everyone

Cyberspace is a critical part of our lives. Although we all use cyberspace for work entertainment and social life much of its infrastructure and operation is invisible to us. We spend a big part of our lives in an environment that is almost an essential service but is full of potential dangers: a place where criminals can commit new kinds of crimes where governments can exert political pressure and where we can be hurt by the unthinking actions of the bored and careless. Making cyberspace more secure is one of the challenges of our times. This is not only (or perhaps even primarily) a technical challenge. It requires actions by governments and businesses to encourage security whenever possible and to make sure that their own actions do not undermine it. Unfortunately many of those in a position to do something about cybersecurity do not have the background to understand the issues fully. Cybersecurity for Everyone will help by describing the issues in a way that is accessible to anyone but especially those from non-technical backgrounds.

GBP 18.99
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AI for Games

AI for Games

What is artificial intelligence? How is artificial intelligence used in game development? Game development lives in its own technical world. It has its own idioms skills and challenges. That’s one of the reasons games are so much fun to work on. Each game has its own rules its own aesthetic and its own trade-offs and the hardware it will run on keeps changing. AI for Games is designed to help you understand one element of game development: artificial intelligence (AI).

GBP 22.99
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R For College Mathematics and Statistics

R For College Mathematics and Statistics

R for College Mathematics and Statistics encourages the use of R in mathematics and statistics courses. Instructors are no longer limited to ``nice'' functions in calculus classes. They can require reports and homework with graphs. They can do simulations and experiments. R can be useful for student projects for creating graphics for teaching as well as for scholarly work. This book presents ways R which is freely available can enhance the teaching of mathematics and statistics. R has the potential to help students learn mathematics due to the need for precision understanding of symbols and functions and the logical nature of code. Moreover the text provides students the opportunity for experimenting with concepts in any mathematics course. Features:Does not require previous experience with RPromotes the use of R in typical mathematics and statistics course workOrganized by mathematics topicsUtilizes an example-based approach Chapters are largely independent of each other

GBP 42.99
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