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Agriculture is one of the most fundamental human activities. As the
farming capacity has expanded, the usage of resources such as land,
fertilizer, and water has grown exponentially, and environmental
pressures from modern farming techniques have stressed natural
landscapes. Still, by some estimates, worldwide food production
needs to increase to keep up with global food demand. Machine
Learning and the Internet of Things can play a promising role in
the Agricultural industry, and help to increase food production
while respecting the environment. This book explains how these
technologies can be applied, offering many case studies developed
in the research world.
As technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, cloud
computing, and blockchain have been applied to various areas in
finance, there is an increasing demand for finance professionals
with the skills and knowledge related to fintech. Knowledge of the
technologies involved and finance concepts is crucial for the
finance professional to understand the architecture of technologies
as well as how they can be applied to solve various aspects of
finance.This book covers the main concepts and theories of the
technologies in fintech which consist of big data, data science,
artificial intelligence, data structure and algorithm, computer
network, network security, and Python programming. Fintech for
Finance Professionals is a companion volume to the book on finance
that covers the fundamental concepts in the field. Together, these
two books form the foundation for a good understanding of finance
and fintech applications which will be covered in subsequent
volumes.Bundle set: Global Fintech Institute-Chartered Fintech
Professional Set I
In this sharp and witty book, long-time Silicon Valley observer and
author Andrew Keen argues that, on balance, the Internet has had a
disastrous impact on all our lives. By tracing the history of the
Internet, from its founding in the 1960s to the creation of the
World Wide Web in 1989, through the waves of start-ups and the rise
of the big data companies to the increasing attempts to monetize
almost every human activity, Keen shows how the Web has had a
deeply negative effect on our culture, economy and society.
Informed by Keen's own research and interviews, as well as the work
of other writers, reporters and academics, The Internet is Not the
Answer is an urgent investigation into the tech world - from the
threat to privacy posed by social media and online surveillance by
government agencies, to the impact of the Internet on unemployment
and economic inequality. Keen concludes by outlining the changes
that he believes must be made, before it's too late. If we do
nothing, he warns, this new technology and the companies that
control it will continue to impoverish us all.
India has emerged in recent years as the most preferred destination
for outsourcing of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
services. The vibrant ICT industry is contributing immensely by
providing information about latest technology and international
business practices. Various sectors of the Indian economy --
industry, finance, trade, transport, health and education -- have
adopted information technology in a big way. In fact, ICT industry
has become Indias premier growth engine, crossing significant
milestones in terms of revenue growth, employment generation and
value creation. The rapid growth of the industry has been
attributed to availability of human capital, entrepreneurship,
social networking, favourable policy environment and entry of
multinationals. This book explains and examines in detail the role
and contribution of the ICT industry in various sectors of the
economy of India. It provides an analytical framework to evaluate
the competitive strength of ICT industry in India.
Publish, market, and sell your own e-book Although creating an
e-book seems fairly straightforward, it is not. You need to select
and create a variety of formats that will be read on a variety of
e-reader devices--and market and sell your book in a variety of
ways. Before you take the plunge, get this practical guide. With
clear instruction and sensible advice, it will help you navigate
the often confusing, time-consuming, and costly world of
self-publishing an e-book. The book gives you solid marketing tips
for selling your e-book, including using blogging and social media
and how to build an online platform. It also discusses key
technologies you'll encounter, including Smashwords, iBooks Author,
Amazon, Microsoft Word, Open Office, Calibre, WordPress, E-junkie,
and others. * Helps readers navigate the confusing, time-consuming,
and often costly world of self-publishing an e-book * Provides both
technical how-tos as well solid marketing advice on how to sell
your e-book using Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and other social
media sites * Covers essential technologies, such as Smashwords,
iBooks Author, Amazon, Microsoft Word, Open Office, Calibre,
WordPress, and E-junkie * Explores e-book devices, including
Kindle, Kobo, Sony Reader, Nook, iPad, and other tablets * Delves
into the nitty-gritty of e-book formats Before you self-publish
your e-book, start first with Publishing eBooks For Dummies.
In the digital era, emerging technologies such as artificial
intelligence, big data, and blockchain have revolutionized various
ways of people's daily lives and brought many opportunities and
challenges to the industries. With the increasing demand for
talents in the fintech realm, this book serves as a good guide for
practitioners who are seeking to understand the basics of fintech
and applications of different technologies. This book covers
important knowledge in statistics, quantitative methods, and
financial innovation to lay the foundation for fintech. It is
especially useful for people who are relatively new to this area
and would like to become professionals in fintech.Bundle set:
Global Fintech Institute-Chartered Fintech Professional Set I
The essential, intermediate and advanced topics of Simulink are
covered in the book. The concept of multi-domain physical modeling
concept and tools in Simulink are illustrated with examples for
engineering systems and multimedia information. The combination of
Simulink and numerical optimization methods provides new approaches
for solving problems, where solutions are not known otherwise.
The Finance module provides a significant underpinning to the
Chartered Fintech Professional (CFtP) qualification. While the
topics are familiar to professionals who are traditionally trained
in Finance, these topics are required to appreciate the financial
problems that technology can help solve. Without a clear
appreciation of finance concepts and practice, any professional
will have difficulties solving such problems the traditional way,
let alone incorporating recent technological breakthroughs. In this
module, we provide the basic concepts and knowledge that a fintech
professional needs.This book covers the main concepts and theories
in finance which include economics, financial statement analysis,
financial management, and investment management. Finance for
Fintech Professionals is a companion volume to the book on
technology that covers fundamental concepts on data, artificial
intelligence, and network. Together, these two books form the
foundation for a good understanding of finance and fintech
applications which will be covered in subsequent volumes.Bundle
set: Global Fintech Institute-Chartered Fintech Professional Set I
What does memory mean for learning in an age of smartphones and
search engines?Human minds are made of memories, and today those
memories have competition. Biological memory capacities are being
supplanted, or at least supplemented, by digital ones, as we rely
on recording-phone cameras, digital video, speech-to-text-to
capture information we'll need in the future and then rely on those
stored recordings to know what happened in the past. Search engines
have taken over not only traditional reference materials but also
the knowledge base that used to be encoded in our own brains.
Google remembers, so we don't have to. And when we don't have to,
we no longer can. Or can we? Remembering and Forgetting in the Age
of Technology offers concise, nontechnical explanations of major
principles of memory and attention-concepts that all teachers
should know and that can inform how technology is used in their
classes. Teachers will come away with a new appreciation of the
importance of memory for learning, useful ideas for handling and
discussing technology with their students, and an understanding of
how memory is changing in our technology-saturated world.
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