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Mobile HTML5

Using the Latest Today

by Estelle Weyl ...

Build kickass websites and applications for all mobile (and non-mobile) platforms by adding HTML5 and CSS3 to your web development toolkit. With this hands-on book, you’ll learn how to develop web apps that not only work on iOS, Android, Blackberry, and Windows Phone, but also perform well and provide good user experience.With lots of code and markup examples, you’ll learn best practices for using ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Build kickass websites and applications for all mobile (and non-mobile) platforms by adding HTML5 and CSS3 to your web development toolkit. With this hands-on book, you’ll learn how to develop web apps that not only work on iOS, Android, Blackberry, and Windows Phone, but also perform well and provide good user experience.With lots of code and markup examples, you’ll learn best practices for using
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Data Science Projects with Python

A case study approach to successful data science projects using Python, pandas, and scikit-learn

by Stephen Klosterman ...

Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard data analysis and machine learning tools in PythonKey FeaturesTackle data science problems by identifying the problem to be solvedIllustrate patterns in data using appropriate visualizationsImplement suitable machine learning algorithms to gain insights from dataBook DescriptionData Science Projects with Python is designed to give you practical ... Read more

$26.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard data analysis and machine learning tools in PythonKey FeaturesTackle data science problems by identifying the problem to be solvedIllustrate patterns in data using appropriate visualizationsImplement suitable machine learning algorithms to gain insights from dataBook DescriptionData Science Projects with Python is designed to give you practical
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Dead Simple Python

Idiomatic Python for the Impatient Programmer

by Jason C McDonald ...

The complete core language for existing programmers.Dead Simple Python is a thorough introduction to every feature of the Python language for programmers who are impatient to write production code. Instead of revisiting elementary computer science topics, you’ll dive deep into idiomatic Python patterns so you can write professional Python programs in no time.After speeding through Python’s basic ... Read more

$28.99 USD

The complete core language for existing programmers.Dead Simple Python is a thorough introduction to every feature of the Python language for programmers who are impatient to write production code. Instead of revisiting elementary computer science topics, you’ll dive deep into idiomatic Python patterns so you can write professional Python programs in no time.After speeding through Python’s basic
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Erlang Systems Programming

Definitive Reference for Developers and Engineers

by Richard Johnson ...

"Erlang Systems Programming""Erlang Systems Programming" is an advanced guide to building robust, concurrent, and distributed systems using the Erlang programming language. Through a logical progression from underlying philosophy to practical engineering solutions, this book explores the unique features and architectural decisions that make Erlang an ideal choice for fault-tolerant systems ... Read more

$9.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Erlang Systems Programming""Erlang Systems Programming" is an advanced guide to building robust, concurrent, and distributed systems using the Erlang programming language. Through a logical progression from underlying philosophy to practical engineering solutions, this book explores the unique features and architectural decisions that make Erlang an ideal choice for fault-tolerant systems
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Practical Jsonnet for Configuration Engineering

The Complete Guide for Developers and Engineers

by William Smith ...

"Practical Jsonnet for Configuration Engineering""Practical Jsonnet for Configuration Engineering" is a comprehensive guide to mastering modern configuration management with Jsonnet, the powerful data templating language designed for complex infrastructure and applications. The book opens with an exploration of the paradigm shift toward configuration as code, contrasting Jsonnet’s flexible ... Read more

$9.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Practical Jsonnet for Configuration Engineering""Practical Jsonnet for Configuration Engineering" is a comprehensive guide to mastering modern configuration management with Jsonnet, the powerful data templating language designed for complex infrastructure and applications. The book opens with an exploration of the paradigm shift toward configuration as code, contrasting Jsonnet’s flexible
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Build Your First Website

And Thwack Zombies with HTML and CSS

by John Rhea ...

Series Book 0 - Undead Institute
Build your first website from scratch and actually have fun doing it.This book walks you through the process, teaching you everything you need to know along the way. Plus we throw in lots of silly jokes and zombie references to keep you entertained and engaged. Learning doesn’t have to bore you to death (because then you might come back as a zombie and it’d just be messy).First we’ll look at HTML, ... Read more

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Build your first website from scratch and actually have fun doing it.This book walks you through the process, teaching you everything you need to know along the way. Plus we throw in lots of silly jokes and zombie references to keep you entertained and engaged. Learning doesn’t have to bore you to death (because then you might come back as a zombie and it’d just be messy).First we’ll look at HTML,
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Code

The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

by Charles Petzold ...

The classic guide to how computers work, updated with new chapters and interactive graphics"For me, Code was a revelation. It was the first book about programming that spoke to me. It started with a story, and it built up, layer by layer, analogy by analogy, until I understood not just the Code, but the System. Code is a book that is as much about Systems Thinking and abstractions as it is about ... Read more

$27.99 USD

The classic guide to how computers work, updated with new chapters and interactive graphics"For me, Code was a revelation. It was the first book about programming that spoke to me. It started with a story, and it built up, layer by layer, analogy by analogy, until I understood not just the Code, but the System. Code is a book that is as much about Systems Thinking and abstractions as it is about
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Java 8 Preview Sampler

by Herbert Schildt, Maurice Naftalin, Hendrik Ebbers, J. F. DiMarzio ...

In this exclusive eBook, preview excerpts from brand-new and forthcoming Oracle Press Java JDK 8 books. Written by leading Java experts, Oracle Press books offer the most definitive, complete, and up-to-date coverage of the latest Java release. Featuring an introduction by bestselling programming author Herb Schildt, this eBook includes chapters from the following Oracle Press books:Java: The ... Read more

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In this exclusive eBook, preview excerpts from brand-new and forthcoming Oracle Press Java JDK 8 books. Written by leading Java experts, Oracle Press books offer the most definitive, complete, and up-to-date coverage of the latest Java release. Featuring an introduction by bestselling programming author Herb Schildt, this eBook includes chapters from the following Oracle Press books:Java: The
... Read more
Build Your First Website (And Thwack Zombies with HTML and CSS)

Undead Institute, #0

by John Rhea ...

Series Book 0 - Undead Institute
The most fun you can have building a website from scratch.The "highly esteemed and well sought after lecturer" (his words), Dr. Alexander Boople, needs a website to display his award winning* essay entitled No, Zombies Are Not Your Friends, and Do Not Believe Them Even If They Say They Are. This book walks you through building that site from scratch including the essay page and a bio for Dr. ... Read more

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The most fun you can have building a website from scratch.The "highly esteemed and well sought after lecturer" (his words), Dr. Alexander Boople, needs a website to display his award winning* essay entitled No, Zombies Are Not Your Friends, and Do Not Believe Them Even If They Say They Are. This book walks you through building that site from scratch including the essay page and a bio for Dr.
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The Psychology of Software Teams

by Cat Hicks ...

To build the future, we need new ways of supporting software teams. This book will give you a secret weapon: the psychology that creates resilience for developers, sustainable practices for software teams, and innovation for organizations. You’ll learn from rigorous empirical evidence gathered from top engineering organizations and thousands of developers around the world, revealing powerful ... Read more

$27.99 USD

To build the future, we need new ways of supporting software teams. This book will give you a secret weapon: the psychology that creates resilience for developers, sustainable practices for software teams, and innovation for organizations. You’ll learn from rigorous empirical evidence gathered from top engineering organizations and thousands of developers around the world, revealing powerful
... Read more
What Is Node?

by Brett McLaughlin ...

Node.js. It’s the latest in a long line of “Are you cool enough to use me?” programming languages, APIs, and toolkits. In that sense, it lands squarely in the tradition of Rails, and Ajax, and Hadoop, and even to some degree iPhone programming and HTML5.Dig a little deeper, and you’ll hear that Node.js (or, as it’s more briefly called by many, simply “Node”) is a server-side solution for ... Read more

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Node.js. It’s the latest in a long line of “Are you cool enough to use me?” programming languages, APIs, and toolkits. In that sense, it lands squarely in the tradition of Rails, and Ajax, and Hadoop, and even to some degree iPhone programming and HTML5.Dig a little deeper, and you’ll hear that Node.js (or, as it’s more briefly called by many, simply “Node”) is a server-side solution for
... Read more
Python Programming For Beginners

Learn The Basics Of Python Programming

by James Tudor ...

Programming Doesn't Have To Be Difficult. If You Want To Get Started With Python Programming, Read On..How many times have you thought about learning how to code but got discouraged because you had no technical background, didn’t have the time to learn, or you just didn’t think you were smart enough?Would you like to learn the basics of python programming even if you are a complete novice? If so, ... Read more

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Programming Doesn't Have To Be Difficult. If You Want To Get Started With Python Programming, Read On..How many times have you thought about learning how to code but got discouraged because you had no technical background, didn’t have the time to learn, or you just didn’t think you were smart enough?Would you like to learn the basics of python programming even if you are a complete novice? If so,
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Beginning Java Programming

by Iducate Learning Technologies ...

Learn Java Programming in the quickest time possible with this concise book that teaches you all the essentials about Java programming. Written for people who have NO background in programming or are beginners. Learn Java Programming zooms in on the most essential concepts with EXAMPLES! Soon, you can utilize your java skills in web programming, console programming, and of course Android apps ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Learn Java Programming in the quickest time possible with this concise book that teaches you all the essentials about Java programming. Written for people who have NO background in programming or are beginners. Learn Java Programming zooms in on the most essential concepts with EXAMPLES! Soon, you can utilize your java skills in web programming, console programming, and of course Android apps
... Read more
Fluent Python

Clear, Concise, and Effective Programming

by Luciano Ramalho ...

Don't waste time bending Python to fit patterns you've learned in other languages. Python's simplicity lets you become productive quickly, but often this means you aren't using everything the language has to offer. With the updated edition of this hands-on guide, you'll learn how to write effective, modern Python 3 code by leveraging its best ideas.Discover and apply idiomatic Python 3 features ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Don't waste time bending Python to fit patterns you've learned in other languages. Python's simplicity lets you become productive quickly, but often this means you aren't using everything the language has to offer. With the updated edition of this hands-on guide, you'll learn how to write effective, modern Python 3 code by leveraging its best ideas.Discover and apply idiomatic Python 3 features
... Read more
Effective Modern C++

42 Specific Ways to Improve Your Use of C++11 and C++14

by Scott Meyers ...

Coming to grips with C++11 and C++14 is more than a matter of familiarizing yourself with the features they introduce (e.g., auto type declarations, move semantics, lambda expressions, and concurrency support). The challenge is learning to use those features effectively—so that your software is correct, efficient, maintainable, and portable. That’s where this practical book comes in. It describes ... Read more

$36.99 USD

Coming to grips with C++11 and C++14 is more than a matter of familiarizing yourself with the features they introduce (e.g., auto type declarations, move semantics, lambda expressions, and concurrency support). The challenge is learning to use those features effectively—so that your software is correct, efficient, maintainable, and portable. That’s where this practical book comes in. It describes
... Read more
Learn Ruby on Rails

by Daniel Kehoe ...

Get the book that is called, “The best Rails book for beginners,” for a solid start on Ruby on Rails web development. No other tutorial does a better job of explaining the concepts. Master the basics. Learn the practices you’ll use in the workplace as a professional Rails developer. And follow a roadmap that sets you on a path to building your own web applications, not just following tutorials. ... Read more

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Get the book that is called, “The best Rails book for beginners,” for a solid start on Ruby on Rails web development. No other tutorial does a better job of explaining the concepts. Master the basics. Learn the practices you’ll use in the workplace as a professional Rails developer. And follow a roadmap that sets you on a path to building your own web applications, not just following tutorials.
... Read more
C Programming Language

by Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis Ritchie ...

This ebook is the first authorized digital version of Kernighan and Ritchie’s 1988 classic, The C Programming Language (2nd Ed.). One of the best-selling programming books published in the last fifty years, "K&R" has been called everything from the "bible" to "a landmark in computer science" and it has influenced generations of programmers. Available now for all leading ebook platforms, this ... Read more

$56.99 USD

This ebook is the first authorized digital version of Kernighan and Ritchie’s 1988 classic, The C Programming Language (2nd Ed.). One of the best-selling programming books published in the last fifty years, "K&R" has been called everything from the "bible" to "a landmark in computer science" and it has influenced generations of programmers. Available now for all leading ebook platforms, this
... Read more
What Is HTML5?

by Brett McLaughlin ...

HTML5: Everyone’s using it, nobody knows what it is. I realize that sounds more like a line out of an existential movie — maybe Waiting for Godot or a screenplay by Sartre — than a statement about HTML5. But it’s really the truth: most of the people using HTML5 are treating it as HTML4+, or even worse, HTML4 (and some stuff they don’t use). The result? A real delay in the paradigm shift that HTML5 ... Read more

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HTML5: Everyone’s using it, nobody knows what it is. I realize that sounds more like a line out of an existential movie — maybe Waiting for Godot or a screenplay by Sartre — than a statement about HTML5. But it’s really the truth: most of the people using HTML5 are treating it as HTML4+, or even worse, HTML4 (and some stuff they don’t use). The result? A real delay in the paradigm shift that HTML5
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SQL the One

Microsoft SQL Server Interview Guide

by Uday Arumilli ...

Congratulations! You are going to WIN your next SQL Server interview. “SQL The One” book can guide you to achieve the success in your next interview. This book covers Microsoft SQL Server interview experiences, questions and answers for a range of SQL DBA’s and SQL Server Professionals. All of these questions have been collected from the people who attended interviews at various multinational ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Congratulations! You are going to WIN your next SQL Server interview. “SQL The One” book can guide you to achieve the success in your next interview. This book covers Microsoft SQL Server interview experiences, questions and answers for a range of SQL DBA’s and SQL Server Professionals. All of these questions have been collected from the people who attended interviews at various multinational
... Read more
JavaScript Basics

Flinging Event, Element, and Object Bombs at Zombie Heads

by John Rhea ...

Series series Undead Institute
Got basic programming skills but are new to JavaScript? Ready to pitch in and save humanity from the zombie hordes? Now you can do both at the same time.You’ll learn how to work with JavaScript objects, creating and setting properties, defining and using methods and the way objects are used in the Document Object Model (DOM). All while kicking serious zombie tuchus.Speaking of the DOM you’ll ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Got basic programming skills but are new to JavaScript? Ready to pitch in and save humanity from the zombie hordes? Now you can do both at the same time.You’ll learn how to work with JavaScript objects, creating and setting properties, defining and using methods and the way objects are used in the Document Object Model (DOM). All while kicking serious zombie tuchus.Speaking of the DOM you’ll
... Read more
A Quick Guide to c# with Unity

Quick Guides, #1

by Patrick Felicia ...

Series Book 1 - Quick Guides
Why this book can help you to get started fast with C# in UnityIt can be intimidating to start with Unity, and while several books can provide comprehensive information, you may, like many other readers, just want to focus on a particular topic and get started fast.This book is part of a series entitled "A Quick Guide To", and does just this. In this book series, you have the opportunity to get ... Read more

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Why this book can help you to get started fast with C# in UnityIt can be intimidating to start with Unity, and while several books can provide comprehensive information, you may, like many other readers, just want to focus on a particular topic and get started fast.This book is part of a series entitled "A Quick Guide To", and does just this. In this book series, you have the opportunity to get
... Read more
JavaScript: The Definitive Guide

Master the World's Most-Used Programming Language

by David Flanagan ...

For web developers and other programmers interested in using JavaScript, this bestselling book provides the most comprehensive JavaScript material on the market. The seventh edition represents a significant update, with new information for ECMAScript 2020, and new chapters on language-specific features.JavaScript: The Definitive Guide is ideal for experienced programmers who want to learn the ... Read more

$48.99 USD

For web developers and other programmers interested in using JavaScript, this bestselling book provides the most comprehensive JavaScript material on the market. The seventh edition represents a significant update, with new information for ECMAScript 2020, and new chapters on language-specific features.JavaScript: The Definitive Guide is ideal for experienced programmers who want to learn the
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My First Webpocalypse

Beginner HTML, CSS, and Usability (Virtual Boxed Set)

by John Rhea ...

Series series Undead Institute
Get your boring technical books somewhere else. This virtual boxed set a 1, 2, 3 punch of web development goodness. It'll have you stopping the apocalyptic horde with your HTML, CSS and Usability skills in no time.The My First Webpocalypse Virtual Box Set includes the booksA Beginner's Guide to Learning HTML (and Smacking Zombies Upside the Web Development)Beginner CSS: Like Putting Lipstick on a ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get your boring technical books somewhere else. This virtual boxed set a 1, 2, 3 punch of web development goodness. It'll have you stopping the apocalyptic horde with your HTML, CSS and Usability skills in no time.The My First Webpocalypse Virtual Box Set includes the booksA Beginner's Guide to Learning HTML (and Smacking Zombies Upside the Web Development)Beginner CSS: Like Putting Lipstick on a
... Read more
Crafting Interpreters

by Robert Nystrom ...

Despite using them every day, most software engineers know little about how programming languages are designed and implemented. For many, their only experience with that corner of computer science was a terrifying "compilers" class that they suffered through in undergrad and tried to blot from their memory as soon as they had scribbled their last NFA to DFA conversion on the final exam.That ... Read more

$39.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Despite using them every day, most software engineers know little about how programming languages are designed and implemented. For many, their only experience with that corner of computer science was a terrifying "compilers" class that they suffered through in undergrad and tried to blot from their memory as soon as they had scribbled their last NFA to DFA conversion on the final exam.That
... Read more

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