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Judgement on child marriage restraint act : sariat petition no. 10/I of 2020

Pakistan Federal shariat court,

Judgment of the Federal Shariat Court on the prohibition of child marriage = أحكام المحكمة الشرعية الاتحادية بشأن حظر زواج الأطفال. Analysis of Article 16 of CEDAW. تحليل المادة ١٦ من اتفاقية سيداو.

Date Published:2026

Weapons of math destruction : how big data increases inequality and threatens democracy

O'Neil, Cathy,

We live in the age of the algorithm. Increasingly, the decisions that affect our lives -- where we go to school, whether we get a car loan, how much we pay for health insurance -- are being made not by humans, but by mathematical models. In theory, this should lead to greater fairness: Everyone is judged according to the same rules, and bias is eliminated. But as Cathy O'Neil reveals in this book, the opposite is true. The models being used today are opaque, unregulated, and uncontestable, even when they're wrong. Most troubling, they reinforce discrimination: If a poor student can't get a loan because a lending model deems him too risky (by virtue of his zip code), he's then cut off from the kind of education that could pull him out of poverty, and a vicious spiral ensues. Models are propping up the lucky and punishing the downtrodden, creating a "toxic cocktail for democracy." Welcome to the dark side of Big Data. Tracing the arc of a person's life, O'Neil exposes the black box models that shape our future, both as individuals and as a society. These 'weapons of math destruction' score teachers and students, sort résumés, grant (or deny) loans, evaluate workers, target voters, set parole, and monitor our health. O'Neil calls on modelers to take more responsibility for their algorithms and on policy makers to regulate their use. But in the end, it's up to us to become more savvy about the models that govern our lives.

Date Published:2017

Atlas of AI : power, politics, and the planetary costs of artificial intelligence

Crawford, Kate, 1976-,

"What happens when artificial intelligence saturates political life and depletes the planet? How is AI shaping our understanding of ourselves and our societies? In this book Kate Crawford reveals how this planetary network is fueling a shift toward undemocratic governance and increased inequality. Drawing on more than a decade of research, award-winning science, and technology, Crawford reveals how AI is a technology of extraction: from the energy and minerals needed to build and sustain its infrastructure, to the exploited workers behind 'automated' services, to the data AI collects from us. Rather than taking a narrow focus on code and algorithms, Crawford offers us a political and a material perspective on what it takes to make artificial intelligence and where it goes wrong. While technical systems present a veneer of objectivity, they are always systems of power. This is an urgent account of what is at stake as technology companies use artificial intelligence to reshape the world."-- Crawford reveals how AI is a technology of extraction: from the minerals drawn from the earth, to the labor pulled from low-wage information workers, to the data taken from every action and expression. This book shows how this planetary network is fueling a shift toward undemocratic governance and increased inequity. Rather than taking a narrow focus on code and algorithms, Crawford offers us a material and political perspective on what it takes to make AI and how it centralizes power. This is an account of what is at stake as technology companies use artificial intelligence to reshape the world. --

Date Published:2021

Computer networks

Tanenbaum, Andrew S.

Computer Networks is the ideal introduction to today's and tomorrow's networks. This classic best-seller has been totally rewritten to reflect the networks of the late 1990s and beyond.Author, educator, and researcher Andrew S. Tanenbaum, winner of the ACM Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award, carefully explains how networks work inside, from the hardware technology up through the most popular network applications. The book takes a structured approach to networking, starting at the bottom (the physical layer) and gradually working up to the top (the application layer). The topics covered include: * Physical layer (e.g., copper, fiber, radio, and satellite communication) * Data link layer (e.g., protocol principles, HDLC, SLIP, and PPP) * MAC Sublayer (e.g., IEEE 802 LANs, bridges, new high-speed LANs) * Network layer (e.g., routing, congestion control, internetworking, IPv6) * Transport layer (e.g., transport protocol principles, TCP, network performance) * Application layer (e.g., cryptography, email, news, the Web, Java, multimedia) In each chapter, the necessary principles are described in detail, followed by extensive examples taken from the Internet, ATM networks, and wireless networks.

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The Kubernetes book : weapons-grade Kubernetes learning

Poulton, Nigel

As the operating system of the cloud, Kubernetes abstracts infrastructure, enabling you to deploy and manage applications effortlessly--whether in the cloud or on-premises. The Kubernetes Book starts from the beginning and covers everything required for you to become proficient. You'll master: Kubernetes architecture, high availability (HA), self-healing, scaling, and zero-downtime rollouts, networking, ingress, and service discovery, building and running Wasm (WebAssembly) apps on Kubernetes, securing Kubernetes, [and] mastering the Kubernetes API. Along the way, you'll gain a deep understanding of key concepts and terminology, including could-native, microservices, desired state, reconciliation, declarative configuration, and more. Kubernetes evolves fast--so this book is updated every year to keep you ahead with the latest features, best practices, and cloud-native trends.

Date Published:2026

Business analytics : applied modelling and prediction

Abdey, James,

"This textbook combines a really solid proposal with a strong theoretical foundation, a highly engaged lecturer at a prestigious institution and a genuine gap in the market in a hugely growing subject area"--

Date Published:2024

Performance management

Aguinis, Herman

Performance in Context Performance Management Process Performance Management and Strategic Planning Defining Performance and Choosing a Measurement Approach Measuring Results and Behaviors Performance Analytics Rolling Out the Performance Management System Performance Management and Employee Development Performance Management Leadership Performance Management, Rewards, and the Law Team Performance Management. Performance Management, Fifth Edition covers the design and implementation of effective and successful performance management systems - the key tools that can be used to transform employee talent and motivation into a strategic business advantage. Author Herman Aguinis focuses on research-based findings and up-to-date applications that consider the changing nature of work and organizations.

Date Published:2023

CSS3 and SVG with meta AI

Campesato, Oswald,

"This book provides an introduction to Generative AI and how to use Meta AI to generate graphics code using various combinations of HTML, CSS3, and SVG. The first chapter delves into Generative AI, discussing its key features, the differences between Conversational AI and Generative AI, and its various applications. It also exam-ines the roles of prominent AI players like DeepMind, OpenAI, Cohere, HuggingFace, AI21, and others in advancing this field. One portion of this chapter is dedicated to Meta AI. The second chapter shifts focus to Prompt Engineering, providing a comprehensive over-view, including the types and importance of prompts, and guidelines for effective prompt design. This part of the book is crucial for understanding how to interact effectively with AI models such as Meta AI. The third chapter introduces CSS3, along with manually created HTML Web pages that contain CSS3 code for linear gradients, radial gradients, and other CSS3-based effects. Chapter 4 contains Meta AI-generated HTML Web pages with CSS3 that show you how to create 3D animation effects. Chapter 5 contains an assortment of Meta AI-generated Web pages that contain CSS3. Chapter 6 introduces SVG, along with manually created HTML Web pages that contain SVG code for linear gradients, radial gradients, and other CSS3-based effects. Chapter 7 contains examples of Meta AI-generated HTML Web pages that contain SVG code. This book is an ideal guide for both beginners and experienced developers, offering in-depth knowledge about AI, web development, and programming. Moreover, this book is structured to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical insights, making it a valu-able resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of these rapidly evolving fields. As such, this book is useful as a go-to resource for modern developers looking to stay ahead in an AI-focused world"

Date Published:2024

CSS3, SVG with GPT-4 : an introduction

Campesato, Oswald,

Chapter 1. Generative AI and GPT-4 Chapter 2. Prompt Engineering Chapter 3. Introduction to CSS3 Chapter 4. CSS3 3D Animation Chapter 5. CSS3 and GPT-4 Chapter 6. Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) Chapter 7. SVG and GPT-4. "This book is tailored for web developers, UI/UX designers, and software engineers interested in modern web development technologies and AI integration. Key topics include ChatGPT/GPT-4 and their applications in web development, prompt engineering techniques for effective interaction with AI models, an introduction to CSS3 features for designing visually appealing web pages, and leveraging SVG for graphics and integrating GPT-4 for dynamic content generation. Professionals seeking to enhance their skills in CSS3, SVG, and Generative AI, particularly with GPT-4, will find this book invaluable"--

Date Published:2024

CSS3, SVG, with Gemini

Campesato, Oswald,

Chapter 1: Generative AI and Gemini Chapter 2: Prompt Engineering Chapter 3: Introduction to CSS3 Chapter 4: CSS3 3D Animation Chapter 5: CSS3 and Gemini Chapter 6: Introduction to Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) Chapter 7: Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) and Gemini Index. "This book is tailored for web developers, UI/UX designers, and software engineers interested in modern web development technologies and AI integration. Key topics include Google Gemini and its applications in web development, prompt engineering techniques for effective interaction with AI models, an introduction to CSS3 features for designing visually appealing web pages and leveraging SVG for graphics and integrating Gemini for dynamic content generation. Professionals seeking to enhance their skills in CSS3, SVG, and Generative AI, particularly with Gemini, will find this book invaluable"--

Date Published:2024

CSS3 and SVG with Claude 3

Campesato, Oswald,

Chapter 1: The Generative AI Landscape Chapter 2: Prompt Engineering Chapter 3: Introduction to CSS3 Chapter 4: CSS3 3D Animation Chapter 5: CSS3 and Claude 3 Chapter 6: Introduction to SVG Chapter 7: SVG and Claude 3 Index. "This book provides an introduction to Generative AI and how to use GenAI to generate graphics code using various combinations of HTML, CSS3, and SVG. The first chapter delves into Generative AI, discussing its key features, the differences between Conversational AI and Generative AI, and its various applications. It also exam-ines the roles of prominent AI players like DeepMind, OpenAI, Cohere, HuggingFace, AI21, and others in advancing this field. A significant portion of this chapter is dedicated to understanding and Claude3, such as its main features and a comparison of Claude3 with GPT-4. The second chapter shifts focus to Prompt Engineering, providing a comprehensive over-view, including the types and importance of prompts, and guidelines for effective prompt design. This part of the book is crucial for understanding how to interact effectively with AI models such as Claude3. The third chapter introduces CSS3, along with manually created HTML Web pages that contain CSS3 code for linear gradients, radial gradients, and other CSS3-based effects. Chapter 4 contains Claude3-generated HTML Web pages with CSS3 that show you how to create 3D animation effects. Chapter 5 contains an assortment of Claude3-generated Web pages that contain CSS3. Chapter 6 introduces SVG, along with manually created HTML Web pages that contain SVG code for linear gradients, radial gradients, and other CSS3-based effects. Chapter 7 contains examples of Claude3-generated HTML Web pages that contain SVG code. This book is an ideal guide for both beginners and experienced developers, offering in-depth knowledge about AI, web development, and programming. Moreover, this book is structured to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical insights, making it a valu-able resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of these rapidly evolving fields. As such, this book is useful as a go-to resource for modern developers looking to stay ahead in an AI-focused world"--

Date Published:2024

Combating cyberattacks targeting the AI ecosystem

Sood, Aditya,

Chapter 1: Introduction to AI: LLMs, GenAI Applications, and the AI Infrastructure Chapter 2: AI Trust, Compliance, and Security Chapter 3: The AI Threat Landscape: Dissecting the Risks and Attack Vectors Chapter 4: Threats and Attacks Targeting the AI Ecosystem: Real-World Case Studies Chapter 5: Security Assessment of LLMs, GenAI Applications, and the AI Infrastructure Chapter 6: Defending LLMs, GenAI Applications, and the AI Infrastructure Against Cyberattacks Appendix: Machine Learning /AI Terms Index. "This book discusses in detail the AI-driven cyber threat landscape, including inherent AI threats and risks that exist in Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI Applications, and AI infrastructure. The book highlights hands-on technical approaches to detect security flaws in AI systems and applications utilizing the intelligence gathered from real-world case studies. Lastly, the book presents a very detailed discussion of the defense mechanisms and practical solutions to secure LLMs, GenAI applications, and AI infrastructure. The chapters are structured with a granular framework, starting with the AI concepts, followed by practical assessment techniques based on real-world intelligence, and concluding with required security defenses"

Date Published:2024

CMake Best Practices : upgrade your C++ builds with CMake for maximum efficiency and scalability.

Berner, Dominik.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright and Credits -- Dedications -- Contributors -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Part 1 -- The Basics -- Chapter 1: Kickstarting CMake -- Technical requirements -- CMake in a nutshell -- Installing CMake -- Building CMake from source -- Building your first project -- A minimal CMakeLists.txt file -- Understanding the CMake build process -- Source folders and build folders -- Single-configuration and multi-configuration generators -- Writing CMake files -- The CMake language -- a 10,000-foot overview -- Different toolchains and build types -- Build types. Maintaining good build configurations with presets -- Summary -- Further reading -- Questions -- Answers -- Chapter 2: Accessing CMake in the Best Ways -- Technical requirements -- Using CMake via a command-line interface -- Learning the basics of the CMake CLI -- Advanced configuration using CMake-GUI and ccmake -- Learning how to use ccmake (CMake curses GUI) -- Using CMake via cmake-gui -- Tweaking environment variables -- Evaluating regular expressions with CMake -- Using CMake in Visual Studio, VSCode, and Qt Creator -- Visual Studio -- Visual Studio Code -- Qt Creator -- Summary. Questions -- Answers -- Further reading -- Chapter 3: Creating a CMake Project -- Technical requirements -- Setting up a project -- Working with nested projects -- Creating a "hello world" executable -- Creating a simple library -- Library aliases -- Naming libraries -- Symbol visibility in shared libraries -- Interface or header-only libraries -- Bringing it together -- using your libraries -- Setting compiler and linker options -- Summary -- Questions -- Answers -- Part 2 -- Practical CMake -- Getting Your Hands Dirty with CMake -- Chapter 4: Packaging, Deploying, and Installing a CMake Project. Technical requirements -- Making CMake targets installable -- The install() command -- Supplying configuration information for others using your project -- Entering the CMake package world -- Config-file packages -- Creating an installable package with CPack -- Creating standalone installers for Windows -- Summary -- Questions -- Answers -- Chapter 5: Integrating Third-Party Libraries and Dependency Management -- Technical requirements -- Finding files, programs, and paths with CMake -- Finding files and paths -- Finding programs -- Finding libraries. Using third-party libraries in your CMake project -- Writing your own find module -- Using package managers with CMake -- Using Conan to get dependencies -- Using vcpkg for dependency management -- Getting the dependencies as source code -- Downloading dependencies as the source using pure CMake -- Summary -- Questions -- Answers -- Chapter 6: Automatically Generating Documentation -- Technical requirements -- Generating documentation from your code -- Understanding what Doxygen is -- Using Doxygen with CMake -- Embedding custom UML diagrams into documentation. Discover the cutting-edge advancements in CMake with the new edition of CMake Best Practices. This book focuses on real-world applications and techniques to leverage CMake, avoiding outdated hacks and overwhelming documentation. You'll learn how to use CMake presets for streamlined project configurations and embrace modern package management with Conan 2.0. Covering advanced methods to integrate third-party libraries and optimize cross-platform builds, this updated edition introduces new tools and techniques to enhance software quality, including testing frameworks, fuzzers, and automated documentation generation. Through hands-on examples, you'll become proficient in structuring complex projects, ensuring that your builds run smoothly across different environments. Whether you're integrating tools for continuous integration or packaging software for distribution, this book equips you with the skills needed to excel in modern software development. By the end of the book, you'll have mastered setting up and maintaining robust software projects using CMake to streamline your development workflow and produce high-quality software.

Date Published:2024

AWS for solutions architects : design and scale secure AWS architectures with GenAI strategies and real-world patterns.

Shrivastava, Saurabh

AWS for Solutions Architects, Third Edition is your essential guide to thriving in the fast-evolving AWS ecosystem. As a solutions architect, staying on top of the latest technologies and managing complex cloud migrations can be challenging, and this book addresses those pain points head-on. Seasoned AWS experts Saurabh Shrivastava, Neelanjali Srivastav, and Dhiraj Thakur bring deep industry insight and hands-on experience to every chapter. This third edition introduces cutting-edge topics, including Generative AI and MLOps, to keep pace with the evolving cloud landscape and guide you in building AI-driven applications. The book also reflects updates from the AWS Well-Architected Framework and aligns with the latest AWS certifications, making it a future-ready guide for cloud professionals. The chapters help you stay ahead of the competition with in-depth coverage of the latest AWS certifications, including AI Practitioner Foundation and Data Engineer Associate, helping you position yourself as a leader in cloud innovation. By the end of this book, you'll transform into a solutions architecture expert, equipped with the strategies, tools, and certifications needed to handle any cloud challenge.

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Autocad 2025 beginning and intermediate

Hamad, Munir,

"This book is the most comprehensive book you will find on AutoCAD 2025 - 2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion disc to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book's figures in color. AutoCAD 2025 Beginning and Intermediate includes over 100 exercises or "mini-workshops," that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of three projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2025"--

Date Published:2025

AutoCAD 2024 beginning and intermediate

Hamad, Munir

AutoCAD 2024 Beginning and Intermediate includes over 100 exercises or “mini-workshops,” that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of three projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2024.

Date Published:2024

Mastering augmented reality development with unity

Wijesooriya, Indika,

""Mastering Augmented Reality Development with Unity" is a comprehensive guide that will take you from beginner to expert in AR development. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, this book is the perfect resource for learning to create amazing AR experiences. The book begins with an introduction to AR, covering its core principles and potential applications. You will learn how to visualize AR environments and create visually stunning experiences. Next, the book explores the various tools and development platforms available for AR, with a focus on Unity 3D as the industry-standard platform. You will be guided through creating custom AR components and refreshing your C# programming skills within Unity. The book covers practical applications of AR development, including building 3D mobile apps, marker-based AR apps using Vuforia, and marker-less AR apps with AR Kit and AR Core. You will also learn about world-scale AR development with Niantic Lightship. The latter part of the book focuses on best practices in AR application design, ensuring intuitive and user-friendly experiences. Additionally, readers will learn techniques for optimizing AR app performance"--

Date Published:2024

Artificial intelligence and expert systems

Gupta, Itisha,

Includes index. "This book is designed to identify some of the current applications and techniques of artificial intelligence as an aid to solving problems and accomplishing tasks. It provides a general introduction to the various branches of AI which include formal logic, reasoning, knowledge engineering, expert systems, neural networks, and fuzzy logic, etc. The book has been structured into five parts with an emphasis on expert systems: problems and state space search, knowledge engineering, neural networks, fuzzy logic, and Prolog"--

Date Published:2020

Angular and deep learning : pocket primer

Campesato, Oswald,

This book provides readers with enough information for them to develop more sophisticated Angular applications that incorporate deep learning. The first three chapters of this book contain a short tour of basic Angular functionality, such as UI components and forms in Angular applications. The fourth chapter introduces you to deep learning, the problems it can solve, and some challenges for the future. You will also learn about MLPs (MultiLayer Perceptrons), CNNs (Convolutional Neural Networks), and a Keras-based code sample of a CNN with the MNIST dataset. The fifth chapter discusses RNNs (Recurrent Neural Networks), BPTT (Back Propagation Through Time), as well as LSTMs (Long Short Term Memory) and AEs (Auto Encoders). The sixth chapter introduces basic TensorFlow concepts, followed by tensorflowjs (i.e., TensorFlow in modern browsers), and some examples of Angular applications combined with deep learning.

Date Published:2021

Adobe InDesign : creative class series for beginners

Torta, Stephanie,

"Adobe InDesign can be a complex and intimidating program for first-time users. The projects in this book break down both the basic tools and required skills into small, individual steps. The book begins by covering the interface workspace and customization available within the interface. Next, the book provides tutorials that help readers gain hands-on experience with projects. Each project stacks upon the previous project to build a strong foundation of skills. To reinforce each project and bring in real-world experience, readers will follow a practice "Save the Sharks" marketing campaign and design projects commonly used within the industry. You can swap out the content of the project files to build your own campaign or use the existing information. The screenshots throughout the book were taken with the version of Adobe InDesign for the Windows operating system and are current at the time of publication. There will be slight differences, primarily in menus, item location, and key commands, and between the Mac and Windows InDesign versions. However, the basic tools and functions are the same across operating systems. This book includes a list of common default key commands for both the Mac and Windows operating systems"--

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