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***LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020 'You need this. Trust me, buy it now.' - Weekly GG'a triumph... a must-read for newcomers and veterans alike' - ForbesAward-winning broadcaster Paul 'Redeye' Chaloner brings us the definitive book on esports, the fastest growing entertainment phenomenon in the world today.From slapping coins down on arcade cabinets to the lights of Madison Square Garden, competitive video gaming has come a long way. Today, esports is a billion-dollar industry, the best players becoming stars in their own right, battling for eight-figure prizes in front of a global audience of tens of millions. From Call of Duty to Counter-Strike, FIFA to Fortnite, a generation of players have turned multiplayer video games from a pastime into a profession. But there are questions. How did we get here? What exactly is competitive gaming - is it a sport? How much money do the top stars make? Do you really have to retire at 23? And just what the hell is Dota? This is esports (and How to Spell it) addresses all of this and more, as award-winning broadcaster Paul 'Redeye' Chaloner takes you inside the unstoppable rise of pro gaming to reveal the bitter rivalries, scandals and untold history of esports, from origins to sold-out arenas. With his trademark wit - and unrivalled access - Paul delivers the definitive book on the fastest-growing entertainment phenomenon in the world today.'Paul Chaloner is a living legend in the esports space.' - Jason Lake, founder and CEO of the esports team Complexity Gaming'Terrific stories and insights from the inside.' - T.L. Taylor, professor of Comparative Media Studies

Machine Learning: An Applied Mathematics Introduction covers the essential mathematics behind all of the following topics K Nearest Neighbours K Means Clustering Naïve Bayes Classifier Regression Methods Support Vector Machines Self-Organizing Maps Decision Trees Neural Networks Reinforcement LearningThe book includes many real-world examples from a variety of fields including finance (volatility modelling) economics (interest rates, inflation and GDP) politics (classifying politicians according to their voting records, and using speeches to determine whether a politician is left or right wing) biology (recognising flower varieties, and using heights and weights of adults to determine gender) sociology (classifying locations according to crime statistics) gambling (fruit machines and Blackjack) business (classifying the members of his own website to see who will subscribe to his magazine!)Paul Wilmott brings three decades of experience in mathematics education, and his inimitable style, to the hottest of subjects. This book is an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to understand the foundations but also wants to "get to the meat without having to eat too many vegetables."

Photographer's Guide to the Panasonic ZS200/TZ200 is a complete guide to the use of the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 camera, which is known as the TZ200 in areas outside the United States. The book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to capture excellent images and video sequences with the ZS200. The book explains the use of autofocus, manual focus, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO, and many other settings. The book discusses the camera's options for playback, setup, and customizing the operation of its controls.The book contains more than 480 color photographs showing or illustrating the use of the camera's controls, display screens, and menus. The book includes photographs taken using the many creative settings of the camera, including the Photo Style settings; the Creative Control mode picture effects, which customize the appearance of images in dramatic ways; and the camera's features for burst shooting and shooting in high-contrast lighting conditions. The book explains how to use the ZS200's innovative features such as Light Composition and Sequence Composition, which enable the creation of multiple exposures of scenes with bright flashes, such as fireworks, or motions such as sports events.The book includes a full discussion of the video recording abilities of the ZS200 camera, which offers manual control of exposure and focus during movie recording, and provides ultra-high definition 4K recording of motion pictures. The book also explains the camera's features for extracting still images from 4K video and using the Post Focus feature to select a sharply focused image after a shooting session.In three appendices, the book discusses accessories for the ZS200, including cases, power supply options, and other items, and includes a list of websites and other resources for further information. The book includes an appendix with helpful Quick Tips that explain how to take advantage of the camera's features in the most efficient ways possible.

It is undeniable the influence Google has had. The company filters into every aspect of our lives-whether we are searching for information, using a map to navigate to a destination, or shopping online. "Sergey Brin and Larry Page: The Creators of Google" introduces readers to the two men that have put the world at our fingertips.As featured on CNN, Time Magazine, People Magazine, LA Times, Forbes, and MSNBC! Orbit is a comic book biography series that focuses on the people that have made a difference in the world! Read about how Google was started in comic book form!

With the help of this book, you'll build smart algorithmic models using machine learning algorithms covering tasks such as time series forecasting, backtesting, trade predictions, and more using easy-to-follow examples. By the end, you'll be able to adopt algorithmic trading in your own business and implement intelligent investigative strategies.

The ultimate guide to the blockbuster Assassin's Creed game franchise.

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Deep learning is often viewed as the exclusive domain of math PhDs and big tech companies. But as this hands-on guide demonstrates, programmers comfortable with Python can achieve impressive results in deep learning with little math background, small amounts of data, and minimal code. How? With fastai, the first library to provide a consistent interface to the most frequently used deep learning applications.Authors Jeremy Howard and Sylvain Gugger, the creators of fastai, show you how to train a model on a wide range of tasks using fastai and PyTorch. Youll also dive progressively further into deep learning theory to gain a complete understanding of the algorithms behind the scenes.Train models in computer vision, natural language processing, tabular data, and collaborative filteringLearn the latest deep learning techniques that matter most in practiceImprove accuracy, speed, and reliability by understanding how deep learning models workDiscover how to turn your models into web applicationsImplement deep learning algorithms from scratchConsider the ethical implications of your workGain insight from the foreword by PyTorch cofounder, Soumith Chintala

The Art of Borderlands explores the creation and iconic design of Gearbox Software's award-winning hit video game series.

Step into the boots of a YoRHa combat android and discover the world of NieR: Automata from a firsthand perspective! 192 pages of art, lore, and exploration collected into a fantastic full-color hardcover volume in English for the very first time!Whether locked in open combat, zipping through the air on a flying mech, or bonding with nature through the indigenous fauna, NeiR: Automata captivated players through a genre-bending blend of action and adventure. Now, journey through this unique and ruined world, discovering its each and every intricacy with the NieR: Automata World Guide! Dark Horse Books and Square Enix present a faithful localization of the original Japanese volume of the same name, offered in English for the first time! Explore the world of NieR: Automata through maps, character biographies, short stories, concept art, commentary, and more!

With detailed notes, tables, and examples, this handy reference will help you navigate the basics of structured machine learning. Author Matt Harrison delivers a valuable guide that you can use for additional support during training and as a convenient resource when you dive into your next machine learning project.Ideal for programmers, data scientists, and AI engineers, this book includes an overview of the machine learning process and walks you through classification with structured data. Youll also learn methods for clustering, predicting a continuous value (regression), and reducing dimensionality, among other topics.This pocket reference includes sections that cover:Classification, using the Titanic datasetCleaning data and dealing with missing dataExploratory data analysisCommon preprocessing steps using sample dataSelecting features useful to the modelModel selectionMetrics and classification evaluationRegression examples using k-nearest neighbor, decision trees, boosting, and moreMetrics for regression evaluationClusteringDimensionality reductionScikit-learn pipelines

Create awesome iOS and Android apps with a single tool!& Flutter is an app developer's dream come true. With Google's open source toolkit, you can easily build beautiful apps that work across platforms using a single codebase. This flexibility allows you to get your work out to the widest possible audience. With Flutter already being used by thousands of developers worldwide in a market where billions of apps are downloaded every year, now is the right time to get ahead of the curve with this incredible tool.& Flutter for Dummies& is your friendly, ground-up route to creating multi-platform apps.& & & & From how to construct your initial frameworks to writing code in Dart, you'll find the essentials you need to ride the Flutter revolutionary wave to success. This book includes how to create an intuitive and stunning UI, add rich interactivity, and easily pull in data. You'll also see how Flutter features like Hot Reload--providing sub-second refreshes as you refine your work--help you make sure your app is a delight to use.* Start simple: follow steps to build a basic app* It's alive! Keep connected to online data* It moves! Make things fun with animated features* Get the word out: use tips to expand your audienceWhether you're a fledgling developer or an expert wanting to add a slick feather to your programming cap, join the Flutter revolution now and soar above the rest!

The book offers readers a deeper understanding of Ambisonic technologies, and will especially benefit scientists, audio-system and audio-recording engineers. In the advanced sections of the book, fundamentals and modern techniques as higher-order Ambisonic decoding, 3D audio effects, and higher-order recording are explained.

Master business modeling and analysis techniques with Microsoft Excel 2019, and transform data into bottom-line results. Written by award-winning educator Wayne Winston, this hands-on, scenario-focused guide shows you how to use the latest Excel tools to integrate data from multiple tables-and how to effectively build a relational data source inside an Excel workbook.

A fun guide to learning Bayesian statistics and probability through unusual and illustrative examples.

Master core Excel tools for building powerful, reliable spreadsheets with Excel 2019 Formulas and Functions. Excel expert Paul McFedries shows how to use Excel core features to solve problems and get the answers you need. Using real-world examples, McFedries helps readers get the absolute most out of features and improvements ranging from AutoFill to ExcelGÇÖs newest functions. Along the way, students will discover the fastest, best ways to handle essential day-to-day tasks ranging from generating account numbers to projecting the impact of inflation. Becoming an Excel expert has never been easier! Students will find crystal-clear instructions; insider insights; even complete step-by-step projects for building timesheets, projecting cash flow, aging receivables, analyzing defects, and more. GÇó Quickly create powerful spreadsheets with range names and array formulas GÇó Use conditional formatting to instantly reveal anomalies, problems, or opportunities GÇó Analyze your data with standard tables and PivotTables GÇó Use complex criteria to filter data in lists GÇó Understand correlations between data GÇó Perform sophisticated what-if analyses GÇó Use regression to track trends and make forecasts GÇó Build loan, investment, and discount formulas GÇó Validate data, troubleshoot problems, and build more accurate, trustworthy spreadsheets

Customize and ramp-up Office 365 applicationsNOTE: Please click Downloads (located in the menu on the left) to download "Full Code Download."The revised 2019 edition of Mastering VBA Microsoft Office 365 offers an accessible guide that shows how to extend the capabilities of Office 365 applications with VBA programming. Written in clear terms and understandable language, the book includes systematic tutorials and contains both intermediate and advanced content for experienced VB developers. Designed to be comprehensive, the book addresses not just one Office application, but the entire Office suite. To enhance understanding, the content is explored in real-world projects in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.Since the technical programming methods in the Office applications continue to evolve, the updated 2019 edition reviews the changes to the program. Code libraries, the API, and the object model for each Office program have been modified during the three years since the last version of this book. Various elements within VBA have been deprecated or replaced, and the surface UI changed as well. The updated 2019 edition covers topics such as:* Recording macros and getting started with VBA* Learning how to work with VBA* Using loops and functions* Using message boxes, input boxes, and dialog boxes* Creating effective code* XML-based files, ActiveX, the developer tab, content controls, add-ins, embedded macros, and securityWritten for all levels of Microsoft Office 365 users, Mastering VBA Microsoft Office 365: 2019 Edition explains how to customize and automate the Office suite of applications.

This book shows photography students how to use these two great products together to achieve results they could not have produced working with one alone. First, the book provides a quick overview of the cataloguing functions of Lightroom -- useful for Photoshop students who may have used a different photo organization tool (or none at all!). This is followed by an introduction to the basic Lightroom-Photoshop workflow. Then the reader works through a series of projects that focus on taking images from Lightroom into Photoshop to use tools not available in Lightroom. Typical workflows include fixing common photo problems (like blur caused by camera shake), bringing out important details or adding creative effects with adjustment layers, or layering images to create composites (including adding text or 3D objects), or doing precise photo retouching. Classroom in a Book®, the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, helps students learn the features of Adobe software quickly and easily. Classroom in a Book offers what no other book or training program does-an official training series from Adobe Systems Incorporated, developed with the support of Adobe product experts. The online companion files include all the necessary assets for readers to complete the projects featured in each chapter as well as ebook updates when Adobe releases new features for Creative Cloud customers. And new to this release, all buyers of the book get full access to the Web Edition: a Web-based version of the complete ebook enhanced with video and interactive multiple-choice quizzes. As always with the Classroom in a Book, Instructor Notes are available for teachers to download.

This book is a complete guide to the operation of the Nikon Coolpix P1000 digital camera. The book explains all shooting modes, menus, functions, and controls of this superzoom camera, illustrated by more than 300 full-color images. The guide shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to get excellent results using the many features of the P1000.The book explains topics such as autofocus, manual focus, HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography, ISO sensitivity, memory cards, and flash modes. It discusses techniques for using the P1000's phenomenal zoom lens, with a maximum optical focal length of 3000mm, to full advantage. The book also explains the camera's features for remote control and image transfer using a smartphone or tablet with the P1000's built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, as well as the camera's features for adding location data to images.The book includes sample photos taken with the creative options of the camera, including the Picture Control settings, which alter color processing of images; the Bird-watching, Moon, Creative, and Scene shooting modes, with settings optimized for subjects such as landscapes, pets, sunsets, and action shots; and the Coolpix P1000's features for burst shooting and time-lapse photography.In addition, the book provides introductions to topics such as street photography, infrared photography, and macro photography.The book also explains the video features of the P1000, which can shoot 4K video and can record high-speed video sequences at speeds up to four times greater than normal, resulting in slow-motion footage when played back. In addition, the book describes procedures for using the Filter Effects option to add special effects to images after they have been captured.In its three appendices, the book discusses accessories for the Coolpix P1000, including external flash units, microphones, remote control devices, cases, and charging and power options. The appendices also include a list of useful web sites and other references, as well as a section with "quick tips" to help users take advantage of the camera's features in the most efficient ways possible.

The popular guide to the project management body of knowledge, now fully updatedNow in its eighth edition, this comprehensive guide to project management has long been considered the standard for both professionals and academics, with nearly 40,000 copies sold in the last three editions! Well-known expert Robert Wysocki has added four chapters of new content based on instructor feedback, enhancing the coverage of best-of-breed methods and tools for ensuring project management success.With enriched case studies, accompanying exercises and solutions on the companion website, and PowerPoint slides for all figures and tables, the book is ideal for instructors and students as well as active project managers.* Serves as a comprehensive guide to project management for both educators and project management professionals* Updated to cover the new PMBOK® Sixth Edition* Examines traditional, agile, and extreme project management techniques; the Enterprise Project Management Model; and Kanban and Scrumban methodologies* Includes a companion website with exercises and solutions and well as PowerPoint slides for all the figures and tables used* Written by well-known project management expert Robert WysockiEffective Project Management, Eighth Edition remains the comprehensive resource for project management practitioners, instructors, and students.(PMBOK is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)

Prepare for Microsoft Exam AZ-103GÇöand help demonstrate your real-world mastery of deploying and managing infrastructure in Microsoft Azure cloud environments. Designed for experienced cloud professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Associate level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Manage Azure subscriptions and resources Implement and manage storage Deploy and manage virtual machines (VMs) Configure and manage virtual networks Manage identities This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organises its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you are an experienced Azure administrator who understands and manages diverse storage, security, networking and/or compute cloud services

Maximize your Excel experience with VBA Excel 2019 Power Programming with VBA is fully updated to cover all the latest tools and tricks of Excel 2019. Encompassing an analysis of Excel application development and a complete introduction to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), this comprehensive book presents all of the techniques you need to develop both large and small Excel applications. Over 800 pages of tips, tricks, and best practices shed light on key topics, such as the Excel interface, file formats, enhanced interactivity with other Office applications, and improved collaboration features.  Understanding how to leverage VBA to improve your Excel programming skills can enhance the quality of deliverables that you produceΓÇöand can help you take your career to the next level. Explore fully updated content that offers comprehensive coverage through over 900 pages of tips, tricks, and techniques Leverage templates and worksheets that put your new knowledge in action, and reinforce the skills introduced in the text Improve your capabilities regarding Excel programming with VBA, unlocking more of your potential in the office Excel 2019 Power Programming with VBA is a fundamental resource for intermediate to advanced users who want to polish their skills regarding spreadsheet applications using VBA.

Learn streamlined management and maintenance capabilities for Microsoft 365 BusinessIf you want to make it easy for your teams to work together using the latest productivity solutions with built-in security--while saving thousands of dollars in implementing the solution--you've picked the right book. Inside, you'll gain an understanding of Microsoft 365 Business, a complete integrated solution for business productivity and security powered by Office 365 and Windows 10. You'll also learn how this cloud-based solution can help grow your business while protecting company data from potential threats using the same security management tools large enterprises use.Microsoft 365 Business For Admins For Dummies provides business owners, IT teams, and even end users an understanding of the capabilities of Microsoft 365 Business: an integrated platform and security solution built with the latest features to enable today's modern workforce and empower businesses to achieve their goals.* De-mystifies the complexities of the bundled solution to help you avoid common deployment pitfalls* Includes the latest information about the services included in Microsoft 365 Business* Enhance team collaboration with intelligent tools* Manage company-owned or bring your own device (BYOD) devices from one portal* Step through a guided tour for running a successful deploymentGet the guidance you need to deploy Microsoft 365 Business and start driving productivity in your organization while taking advantage of the built-in security features in the solution to grow and protect your business today.

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Google's Site Reliability Engineering book ignited an industry discussion on what it means to run production services today. Now, Google engineers who worked on that bestseller introduce The Site Reliability Workbook, a hands-on companion that uses concrete examples to show you how to put SRE principles and practices to work in your environment.

New to this edition: update the section on game console HW, extend the rendering chapter, include a section on 2D GUI, new chapter on multiplayer networking, more coverage of the Unity game engine.

Get up and running fast with the PowerPoint 2019PowerPoint continues to be the go-to tool for business presentations. The software helps anyone who needs to communicate clearly by creating powerful and effective slideshow presentations featuring data in the form of charts, clip art, sound, and video. You can even use it to create presentations for the Web.In PowerPoint 2019 For Dummies, expert Doug Lowe shows you how to use this popular tool to make show-stopping presentations that will get your message across -- and your audience excited.* Create a slide presentation with special effects* Work with master slides and templates* Collaborate with other users in the cloud* Add charts, clip art, sound, and videoWant to learn to use PowerPoint quickly and efficiently? Look no further!

The bestselling Excel book on the market -- now in a new edition covering the latest version of Excel!Excel is the spreadsheet and data analysis tool of choice for people across the globe who utilize the Microsoft Office suite to make their work and personal lives easier. It is estimated that 1 in 7 people on the planet use Microsoft Office! If you're one of them, and want to get up to speed on the latest changes in Excel, you've come to the right place.Excel 2019 For Dummies has been updated to reflect the major changes and features made to Excel and covers everything you need to know to perform any spreadsheet task at hand. It includes information on creating and editing worksheets, formatting cells, entering formulas, creating and editing charts, inserting graphs, designing database forms, adding database records, using seek-and-find options, printing, adding hyperlinks to worksheets, saving worksheets as web pages, adding existing worksheet data to an existing webpage, pivot tables, pivot charts, formulas and functions, Excel data analysis, sending worksheets via e-mail, and so much more!* Get to know the new Excel interface* Become a pro at the spreadsheet and data analysis tool that's available as part of the Microsoft Office suite* Find time-tested and trusted advice from bestselling author and expert Greg Harvey* Use Excel to streamline your processes and make your work life easier than ever beforeWritten by a bestselling author and seasoned educator, Excel 2019 For Dummies makes it easier than ever to get everything out of this powerful data tool.

Written by a member of Microsoft's Power BI team, this resource provides a practical step by step guide on creating a financial dashboard. The book covers in detail how to combine and shape the relevant data, build the dashboard in Power BI, providing layout and design tips and tricks, prepare the model to work with fiscal dates, and show values used in many financial reports, including year-to-date, variance-to-target, percentage-of-total, and running totals reports.