Human–computer interaction Books

Leverage gen AI to save time, innovate faster, and lead effectively.You're probably aware that generative AI can output quality text and create stunning images in seconds. But smart managers are now using gen AI for high-level work...

A unified introduction to information theory for scientistsApplications of information theory span a broad range of disciplines today. This book presents a unified treatment of the subject for students and practitioners in the sciences. It teaches the...

A visual guide to how the world really works, through stunning infographics and data visualisations, thoroughly revised, recalculated and reimagined for this new edition. We are overwhelmed by information – from our phones, our televisions, our...

Walkley Award-winning journalist Tracey Spicer exposes the next frontier of feminism. Man-Made aims to open readers’ eyes to a transformative technological shift in society and give them the tools to make positive change.Winner, 2023 Australian...

When we make decisions, our thinking is informed by societal norms, 'guardrails' that guide our decisions, like the laws and rules that govern us. But what are good guardrails in today's world of overwhelming information flows and...

Learn to use ArcGIS Pro confidently, quickly, and effectively with the newest edition in this best-selling series.Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2 introduces readers to ArcGIS Pro, the world's most powerful desktop GIS. Geographic information system (GIS)...

Making interactive web maps has never been easier.Top 20 Essential Skills for ArcGIS Onlineguides readers, step by step, through the process of creating maps that simplify location data and unlock spatial insights. In just a few clicks, you'll publish...

The future of AI is here.The world is transfixed by the marvel (and possible menace) of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools. It's clear Gen AI will transform the business landscape, but when and how much remain to be seen. Meanwhile, your...

The next generation of AI is here - use it to lead your business forward.If you read nothing else on artificial intelligence and machine learning, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and...

A comprehensive introduction to mathematical and agent-based modeling of social behaviorThis book provides a unified, theory-driven introduction to key mathematical and agent-based models of social dynamics and cultural evolution, teaching readers how to...

Create useful and usable map apps that your users will love.Turn your next map app project into a success with Designing Map Interfaces: Patterns for Building Effective Map Apps. Whether you're configuring an out-of-the-box solution, building an app...

From famed automotive journalist Jason Torchinsky comes a witty insider's guide to self-driving cars, the automated future, and the road ahead.Self-driving cars sound fantastical and futuristic and yet they'll soon be on every street in America. Whether...

The story of the man who instigated the work that led to the internet-and shifted our understanding of what computers could be.Behind every great revolution is a vision, and behind perhaps the greatest revolution of our time is the vision of J.C.R...

This is a book about Microsoft 365 Excel, or Excel 365. With a new formula calculations engine and many new built-in functions, creating formula solutions and business models in Excel 365 is dramatically easier than at any time in the history of...

Data analysis expressions (DAX) is the formula language of Power Pivot. Learning the DAX language is key to empower Excel users so they can take advantage of these new Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities. This volume clearly explains the concepts of...

Now, more than ever, professionals can benefit from the power of location data, maps, and analytics in healthcare.Health professionals see the importance of the who, what, when, and where of data analytics. The "where" adds a crucial element because good...

First place winner in Educational Products at the 2021 International Cartographic ConferenceMaps are ubiquitous, yet maps are not made equally, nor are they read equally.Every map is a product of its maker and its reader, and maps are rarely right or...

As our dependence on technology increases, the design of software - which shapes functionality and user experience - matters more than ever before. Why then is so much software flawed? Why hasn't there been a systematic and scalable way to create...

An entertaining, scientifically rigorous exploration of the social and biological effects of our wireless world. The way we use i-technology is affecting our health and happiness. While programs, devices, information, and constant connectivity can offer...