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Office 2021 All-in-One For Dummies
Say hello to Office productivity with this one-stop referenceWith Office 2021 All-in-One For Dummies, you can get up and running with Microsoft’s legendary software suite. This update covers all the tweaks you can find in the latest version of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. You’ll also learn how to make these apps work harder for you, because we dig deep into the tips and features that casual Office users might not know about. This edition also offers expanded coverage of Teams and other collaborative tools, so you can nail working from home, or just get a few of those meetings out of the way without having to leave your desk.
How can you quickly give documents the same format in Word? What was that one useful Excel function, again? And how does setting up a meeting on Teams work? Office 2021 All-in-One For Dummies serves up quick and simple answers to these questions, along with hundreds of other answers you’re expected to know when you work in Office.
- Learn how Microsoft Office works and get the most out of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Make amazing charts and graphs that you can plug into your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Get better at working collaboratively with file sharing options and other neat features
- Do more, faster with expert tips and guidance on the full suite of Office software for 2021
Whether you’re new to Office or just need a refresher for the newest updates, the nine mini-books inside are your keys to getting stuff done.
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Agile Technical Practices Distilled: A learning journey in technical practices and principles of software design
Delve deep into the various technical practices, principles, and values of Agile.
Key Features
- Discover the essence of Agile software development and the key principles of software design
- Explore the fundamental practices of Agile working, including test-driven development (TDD), refactoring, pair programming, and continuous integration
- Learn and apply the four elements of simple design
Book Description
The number of popular technical practices has grown exponentially in the last few years. Learning the common fundamental software development practices can help you become a better programmer. This book uses the term Agile as a wide umbrella and covers Agile principles and practices, as well as most methodologies associated with it.
You’ll begin by discovering how driver-navigator, chess clock, and other techniques used in the pair programming approach introduce discipline while writing code. You’ll then learn to safely change the design of your code using refactoring. While learning these techniques, you’ll also explore various best practices to write efficient tests. The concluding chapters of the book delve deep into the SOLID principles – the five design principles that you can use to make your software more understandable, flexible and maintainable.
By the end of the book, you will have discovered new ideas for improving your software design skills, the relationship within your team, and the way your business works.
What you will learn
- Learn the red, green, refactor cycle of classic TDD and practice the best habits such as the rule of 3, triangulation, object calisthenics, and more
- Refactor using parallel change and improve legacy code with characterization tests, approval tests, and Golden Master
- Use code smells as feedback to improve your design
- Learn the double cycle of ATDD and the outside-in mindset using mocks and stubs correctly in your tests
- Understand how Coupling, Cohesion, Connascence, SOLID principles, and code smells are all related
- Improve the understanding of your business domain using BDD and other principles for “doing the right thing, not only the thing right”
Who this book is for
This book is designed for software developers looking to improve their technical practices. Software coaches may also find it helpful as a teaching reference manual. This is not a beginner’s book on how to program. You must be comfortable with at least one programming language and must be able to write unit tests using any unit testing framework.
Table of Contents
- Pair Programming
- Classic TDD I – Test-Driven Development
- Classic TDD II
- Classic TDD III – Transformation Priority Premise
- Design I – Object Calisthenics
- Design II – Refactoring
- Design III – Code Smells
- Test Doubles
- Testing Legacy Code
- Design Patterns
- Cohesion and Coupling
- Solid Principles ++
- Design VII – Connascence
- The Four Elements of Simple Design
- Conclusion
- Outside-In Development
- Behavior-Driven Development
- Understand the Business
- The Story of Team C
- Conclusion
- The 12 Agile Principles
- PopcornFlow by Claudio Perrone
- EventStorming by Alberto Brandolini
- License: CyberDojo
- Sample Solutions
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Design Thinking For Dummies
Innovate your business by incorporating design thinking
Organizations that can innovate have an advantage over competitors who stick to old processes, models, and products. Design Thinking For Dummies walks would-be intrapreneurs through the steps of incorporating design thinking principles into their organizations. Written by a recognized expert in the field of design thinking, the book guides readers through the steps of adapting to a design thinking culture, identifying customer problems, creating and testing solutions, and making innovation an ongoing process.
The book covers the crucial and central topics in design thinking, including:
- Adopting a design thinking mindset
- Building creative environments
- Facilitating design thinking workshops
- Working through the design thinking cycle
- Implementing your solutions
- And many more
Design Thinking For Dummies is a great starting place for people joining design-oriented teams and organizations, as well as small businesses and start-ups seeking to take advantage of the same methods and techniques that large firms have used to grow and succeed.
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Coding All-in-One For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
The go-to guide for learning coding from the ground-up
Adding some coding know-how to your skills can help launch a new career or bolster an old one. Coding All-in-One For Dummies offers an ideal starting place for learning the languages that make technology go. This edition gets you started with a helpful explanation of how coding works and how it’s applied in the real-world before setting you on a path toward writing code for web building, mobile application development, and data analysis. Add coding to your skillset for your existing career, or begin the exciting transition into life as a professional developer―Dummies makes it easy.
- Learn coding basics and how to apply them
- Analyze data and automate routine tasks on the job
- Get the foundation you need to launch a career as a coder
- Add HTML, JavaScript, and Python know-how to your resume
This book serves up insight on the basics of coding, designed to be easy to follow, even if you’ve never written a line of code in your life. You can do this.
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OpenCL Programming Guide (OpenGL)
Using the new OpenCL (Open Computing Language) standard, you can write applications that access all available programming resources: CPUs, GPUs, and other processors such as DSPs and the Cell/B.E. processor. Already implemented by Apple, AMD, Intel, IBM, NVIDIA, and other leaders, OpenCL has outstanding potential for PCs, servers, handheld/embedded devices, high performance computing, and even cloud systems. This is the first comprehensive, authoritative, and practical guide to OpenCL 1.1 specifically for working developers and software architects.Written by five leading OpenCL authorities, OpenCL Programming Guide covers the entire specification. It reviews key use cases, shows how OpenCL can express a wide range of parallel algorithms, and offers complete reference material on both the API and OpenCL C programming language.
Through complete case studies and downloadable code examples, the authors show how to write complex parallel programs that decompose workloads across many different devices. They also present all the essentials of OpenCL software performance optimization, including probing and adapting to hardware. Coverage includes
- Understanding OpenCL’s architecture, concepts, terminology, goals, and rationale
- Programming with OpenCL C and the runtime API
- Using buffers, sub-buffers, images, samplers, and events
- Sharing and synchronizing data with OpenGL and Microsoft’s Direct3D
- Simplifying development with the C++ Wrapper API
- Using OpenCL Embedded Profiles to support devices ranging from cellphones to supercomputer nodes
- Case studies dealing with physics simulation; image and signal processing, such as image histograms, edge detection filters, Fast Fourier Transforms, and optical flow; math libraries, such as matrix multiplication and high-performance sparse matrix multiplication; and more
- Source code for this book is available at https://code.google.com/p/opencl-book-samples/
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Software Project Management For Dummies
- The increase in project outsourcing has forced traditional programmers to take on the role of project managers and quickly learn how to manage software projects
- The author discusses all of the essentials in widely accepted project management methodology, from managing programmers to assessing and eliminating risk
- The book covers the iterative development model, using Microsoft Project 2003, as well as a variety of methodologies including eXtreme, open source, SQA testing, software life cycle management, and more
- The companion Web site contains tools, case studies and other resources to help even novices get up and running
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JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies
A developer’s resource to learning one of the most-used scripting languages
JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies saves you shelf space by offering a complete introduction to JavaScript and how it’s used in the real world. This book serves up JavaScript coding basics before diving into the tools, libraries, frameworks, and runtime environments new and experienced coders need to know. Start by learning the basics of JavaScript and progress through the techniques and tools used by professional JavaScript developers, even if you’ve never written code before. You also get the details of today’s hottest libraries and frameworks―React.js, Vue.js, Svelte, and Node.js.
- Learn the basics of web and application development with the JavaScript language
- Grasp the similarities and differences between React.js, Vue.js, and Svelte
- Discover how to write server-side JavaScript and how to access databases with Node.js
- Gain a highly marketable skill, with one of the most popular coding languages
- Launch or further your career as a coder with easy-to-follow instruction
- This is the go-to Dummies guide for future and current coders who need an all-inclusive guide JavaScript.
This is the go-to Dummies guide for future and current coders who need an all-inclusive guide to the world of JavaScript.
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Artificial Intelligence with Chinese Characteristics: National Strategy, Security and Authoritarian Governance
“This book provides the first book-lengthy study focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Chinese characteristics, in line with China’s open ambition of becoming an AI superpower by 2030. China’s unique domestic politics has developed distinct characteristics for its AI approach. By analysing national strategy, security and governance aspects of AI in China, this book argues that China’s AI approach is sophisticated and multifaceted, and it has brought about both considerable benefits and challenges to China.
First, many characterize China’s AI approach as a nationally concerted top-down geopolitical strategy to advance Beijing’s unified objective. This book argues that this view is mistaken. It shows that China’s AI politics is largely shaped by economically rather than geopolitically motivated domestic stakeholders. In addition, China’s national AI plan is an upgrade of existing local AI initiatives to the national level, reflecting a bottom-up development. Thus, China’s AI strategy is more of a political manifesto rather than a concrete policy plan.
The second part of the book discusses how the Chinese central government has been securitizing AI in order to mobilize local states, market actors, intellectuals and the general public. This security discourse is built on China’s historical anxieties about technology, regime security needs and the growing tension caused by great power competition. Despite its help in convincing domestic actors, however, this securitization trend may undermine key AI objectives.
The third part of the book studies the Chinese governance approach to the use of AI. It argues that China’s bold AI practices are part of its broad and incoherent adaptation strategy to governance by digital means. AI is part of a digital technology package that the Chinese authoritarian regime has actively employed not only to improve public services but also to strengthen its authoritarian governance. While China’s AI progress benefits from its unique political and social environment, its ambitious AI plan contains considerable risks. China’s approach is gambling on its success in (a) delivering a booming AI economy, (b) ensuring a smooth social transformation to the age of AI, and (c) proving ideological superiority of its authoritarian and communist values.
This book suggests that a more accurate understanding of AI with Chinese characteristics is essential in order to inform the debate regarding what lessons can be learnt from China’s AI approach and how to respond to China’s rise as the AI leader if not superpower.”
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Data-Driven Marketing: The 15 Metrics Everyone in Marketing Should Know
NAMED BEST MARKETING BOOK OF 2011 BY THE AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATIONHow organizations can deliver significant performance gains through strategic investment in marketing
In the new era of tight marketing budgets, no organization can continue to spend on marketing without knowing what’s working and what’s wasted. Data-driven marketing improves efficiency and effectiveness of marketing expenditures across the spectrum of marketing activities from branding and awareness, trail and loyalty, to new product launch and Internet marketing. Based on new research from the Kellogg School of Management, this book is a clear and convincing guide to using a more rigorous, data-driven strategic approach to deliver significant performance gains from your marketing.
- Explains how to use data-driven marketing to deliver return on marketing investment (ROMI) in any organization
- In-depth discussion of the fifteen key metrics every marketer should know
- Based on original research from America’s leading marketing business school, complemented by experience teaching ROMI to executives at Microsoft, DuPont, Nisan, Philips, Sony and many other firms
- Uses data from a rigorous survey on strategic marketing performance management of 252 Fortune 1000 firms, capturing $53 billion of annual marketing spending
- In-depth examples of how to apply the principles in small and large organizations
- Free downloadable ROMI templates for all examples given in the book
With every department under the microscope looking for results, those who properly use data to optimize their marketing are going to come out on top every time.
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DNS For Dummies
Install, configure, and troubleshoot DNS with this straightforward guide!This is a unique, entry-level guide to Domain Name System (DNS), which translates Internet host names into IP addresses and is used with all Internet servers.
DNS For Dummies will:- Show you how to install, configure, and troubleshoot DNS on both Windows and UNIX servers
- Help you seek technology certifications
- Become comfortable with DNS theory, terminology, and architecture – a requirement in several popular exams!
DNS For Dummies includes real-world examples based on the author’s daily experience with both large and small networks.
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Cybersecurity For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Explore the latest developments in cybersecurity with this essential guide
Every day it seems we read another story about one company or another being targeted by cybercriminals. It makes some of us wonder: am I safe online? The good news is that we can all be cybersecure―and it doesn’t take a degree in computer science to make it happen!
Cybersecurity For Dummies is the down-to-earth guide you need to secure your own data (and your company’s, too). You’ll get step-by-step guidance on how to implement reasonable security measures, prevent cyber attacks, deal securely with remote work, and what to do in the event that your information is compromised.
The book also offers:
- Updated directions on how to prevent ransomware attacks and how to handle the situation if you become a target
- Step-by-step instructions on how to create data backups and implement strong encryption
- Basic info that every aspiring cybersecurity professional needs to know
Cybersecurity For Dummies is the ideal handbook for anyone considering a career transition into cybersecurity, as well as anyone seeking to secure sensitive information.
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Hacking For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Learn to think like a hacker to secure your own systems and data
Your smartphone, laptop, and desktop computer are more important to your life and business than ever before. On top of making your life easier and more productive, they hold sensitive information that should remain private. Luckily for all of us, anyone can learn powerful data privacy and security techniques to keep the bad guys on the outside where they belong.
Hacking For Dummies takes you on an easy-to-follow cybersecurity voyage that will teach you the essentials of vulnerability and penetration testing so that you can find the holes in your network before the bad guys exploit them. You will learn to secure your Wi-Fi networks, lock down your latest Windows 11 installation, understand the security implications of remote work, and much more.
You’ll find out how to:
- Stay on top of the latest security weaknesses that could affect your business’s security setup
- Use freely available testing tools to “penetration test” your network’s security
- Use ongoing security checkups to continually ensure that your data is safe from hackers
Perfect for small business owners, IT and security professionals, and employees who work remotely, Hacking For Dummies is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to keep their data safe.
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The Elder Scrolls: The Official Cookbook
Feast your way through the world of Skyrim with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: The Official Cookbook.
Feast on all of the delicious offerings found in the world of Skyrim in this beautifully crafted cookbook based on the award-winning game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Immerse yourself in the diverse cuisine of Skyrim with these recipes inspired by food found in the Old Kingdom and across Tamriel. With over seventy delicious recipes for fan-favorite recipes including Apple Cabbage Stew Sunlight Souffle, Sweetrolls, and more, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: The Official Cookbook will delight every hungry Dragonborn.
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Compute-IT: Student’s Book 1 – Computing for KS3
Compute-IT will help you deliver innovative lessons for the new Key Stage 3 Computing curriculum with confidence, using resources and meaningful assessment produced by expert educators. With Compute-IT you will be able to assess and record students’ attainment and monitor progression all the way through to Key Stage 4.
Developed by members of Computing at School, the national subject association for Computer Science, and a team of Master Teachers who deliver CPD through the Network of Excellence project funded by the Department for Education, Compute-IT provides a cohesive and supportive learning package structured around the key strands of Computing.
Creative and flexible in its approach, Compute-IT makes Computing for Key Stage 3 easy to teach, and fun and meaningful to learn, so you can:
Follow well-structured and finely paced lessons along a variety of suggested routes through Key Stage 3
Deliver engaging and interesting lessons using a range of files and tutorials provided for a range of different programming languages
Ensure progression throughout Key Stage 3 with meaningful tasks underpinned by unparalleled teacher and student support
Assess students’ work with confidence, using ready-prepared formative and summative tasks that are mapped to meaningful learning outcomes and statements in the new Programme of Study
Creative and flexible in its approach, Compute-IT makes Computing for Key Stage 3 easy to teach, and fun and meaningful to learn.
This is the first title in the Compute-IT course, which comprises three Student’s Books, three Teacher Packs and a range of digital teaching and learning resources delivered through Dynamic Learning.
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101 Python Challenges with Solutions / Code Listings
This selection of 101 Python programming challenges is targeted at both learners and educators who want to find a challenging and enthusing approach to develop their programming skills using Python. In this book you will find a fully working solution to each of the 101 challenges in the form of annotated Python code listings. We believe that being able to work on these challenges and reverse-engineer the given code will give you a fantastic opportunity to improve your Python skills while discovering new programing techniques. This selection of challenges from the 101computing.net blog will cover all of the essential skills used in procedural programming, focusing on the key programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration. The 101 challenges are organised into ten chapters to help you discover and practise using a range of programming strategies using a step by step approach.Read more
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Layout and Composition for Animation
This essential, hands-on guide is filled with examples of what a composition should look like and example of poorly designed layouts. Spot potential problems before they cost time and money, and adapt creative solutions for your own projects with this invaluable resource for beginner and intermediate artists. With Beauty and the Beast examples and Simpson character layouts, readers will learn how to develop character layout and background layout as well as strengthen composition styles with a creative toolset of trick shot examples and inspirational case studies. A companion website will include further technique based tools, finalized layout and composition examples and tutorials for further artistic skill development.
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Computing Projects in Visual Basic.Net (GCE Computing)
Computing Projects In Visual Basic. NET is ideal for AS/A level Computing, ‘A’ level ICT and Advanced VCE ICT students. The text assumes no starting knowledge of programming and covers everything needed to write a large program, which makes this a great text for Students on other courses, such as BTEC National, and first year HND and degree courses, as well as personal and professional readers. For AS/A level Computing – depending on the Examining Board computing students may need to produce a small project or write a number of programs for the ‘AS’ part of the course. For ‘A’ level a substantial piece of programming may be needed. The theory part of the course covers a number of important programming concepts, which are far better learned through practical programming than only through the pages of a textbook. Visual Basic is an excellent, modern language through which to learn these concepts. For AVCE students – an optional unit on programming using an event-driven language such as Visual Basic is offered by all the Boards. One of the Boards offers two units. Although the amount of programming is not expected to be as much as an A level student of Computing would do, it is still substantial. The object oriented approach to programming is explained and used where applicable.Read more
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The Usborne History of Britain (Usborne Internet-linked Reference): 1
From the Ice Age to the dawn of the 21st century, this book tells the story of Britain, its people and the events that have shaped their lives. It charts the dramatic developments and twists and turns of Britain’s history, and describes characters from all walks of life, from conquering kings, revolting peasants and troublesome priests, to intrepid explorers, cunning inventors and outrageous artists.
Contents:
The people of Britain
Prehistoric Britain
Roman Britain
The early Middle Ages
The Middle Ages
Tudors and Stuarts
The Georgians
The Victorians
The early 20th century
The Second World War
Post War Britain
Factfile Britain’s long and varied history comes to life with intriguing facts, stunning illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and family trees. Includes a factfile with places to visit and internet links to recommended websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website. Beautifully presented with a cloth cover, dust jacket and ribbon marker.Read more
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Pinnacle Studio 24 Revealed
Learn to unleash the full power of Pinnacle Studio by following practical examples. As Studio develops, so does the Revealed series, with all the new features of this popular software covered in detail. Start from scratch, or dip in and out – this book works both as a manual and a series of tutorials. From Basic Principles right through to understanding the latest features, Pinnacle Studio Revealed is packed with tips and examples, using both the sample footage and easily downloaded content.Topics include keeping your movies in sync, troubleshooting, Masking amd Motion tracking, Animating Titles, Multi-Cam, and working with MyDVD as well as legacy disc authoring.Read more
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The History of Graphic Design. 40th Ed.
Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic design―with its vivid, neat synthesis of image and idea―has distilled the spirit of each age. Surrounding us every minute of every day, from minimalist packaging to colorful adverts, smart environmental graphics to sleek interfaces: graphic design is as much about transmitting information as it is about reflecting society’s cultural aspirations and values.
With his sweeping knowledge of the field, author Jens Müller curates the standout designs for each year, a running sequence of design milestones. This collection of important graphic works represents a long-overdue reflection on the development of a creative field constantly changing and challenging itself. These key pieces act as coordinates through contemporary history, helping us trace the sheer influence of graphic design on our daily lives.
About the series
TASCHEN is 40! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping bookworms around the world curate their own library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. Today we celebrate 40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The 40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program―now more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same commitment to impeccable production.
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Sidemen: The Book: The book you’ve been waiting for
Billions of you have watched their videos and millions of you have followed them on social media.
So here we go; it’s time to back up because YouTube superstars, The Sidemen, are finally here in book form and they’re dishing the dirt on each other as well as the YouTube universe.
There’s nowhere to hide as the guys go in hard on their living habits, their football ability, and their dodgy clobber, while also talking Fifa, Vegas and superheroes. They’ll also give you their grand house tour, letting you in on a few secrets, before showing you their hall of fame, as well as revealing some of their greatest shames.
Along the way you’ll learn how seven of the world’s biggest YouTube stars started off with nothing more than a computer console, a PC and a bad haircut before joining forces to crush the internet. And they’ll tell you just how they did it (because they’re nice like that) with their ultimate guide to YouTube while also sharing their memories of recording their favourite videos as well as a typical day in the life of The Sidemen.
You’ll feel like you’re with them every step of the way, smelling the ‘sweet’ aroma of the boys’ favourite dishes in the kitchen, stamping your passport as you follow them on their trips around the world and kicking every ball as the boys gear up for the biggest football match of their lives.
It’s going to get personal. It’s going to get intense, and JJ is going to have lots of tantrums, so take a moment to prepare yourself, because this is The Sidemen book you’ve been waiting for!
Enter the Sidemen LUCKY DIP
Submit your pre-order confirmation for a chance to win a selection of amazing prizes, including a trip to Gravity Force with the Sidemen! Go to sidemenbook.co.uk for all the details.
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Basics Animation 03: Drawing for Animation
The thinking process behind drawing, characters, composition and movement, narrative and adaptation are all fully examined in the latest title “Drawing for Animation”. Drawing is a fundamental part of the preparatory stages of virtually all design-led projects. It is the core method by which ideas and concepts may be envisaged and ultimately shared with collaborators, clients and audiences. Aimed at students and those interested in entering the animation business, this book explores the pre-production work essential for producing great animation. It is supported by student exercises and includes varied contributions from pioneers in the industry, as well as contemporary practitioners.Read more
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Five Nights at Freddy’s original trilogy boxset: Silver Eyes, Twisted Ones & Fourth Closet: The Silver Eyes / The Twisted Ones / The Fourth Closet
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and creator of Five Nights at Freddy’s, don’t miss this three-book boxed set, which includes an original print inspired by the trilogy!
It’s been 10 years since the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza tore the town of Hurricane, Utah, apart.
Charlie, whose father owned the pizzeria, reunites with her childhood friends on the anniversary of the tragedy, and together they revisit the abandoned pizza place.
After they discover a way inside, they realize that things are not as they used to be.
The four animatronic mascots that once entertained patrons have a dark secret . . . one that sets Charlie and her friends on a path to unravel the many mysteries her father – and his twisted partner – left behind.
This boxset makes the perfect gift for any 5NAF computer game fan.
Includes all three books from the series in a slipcase:
- Silver Eyes
- Twisted Ones
- Fourth Closet
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Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems: 2 in 1 Guide: Elevating Scalability, Efficiency, and Connectivity in the Digital Age
In a world driven by data and interconnectedness, the realms of cloud computing and distributed systems have emerged as the pillars upon which our digital future is built. “Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems” is your comprehensive guide to understanding and harnessing the full potential of these transformative technologies.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve at breakneck speed, the need for efficient, scalable, and flexible computing solutions has never been greater. This book demystifies the complex world of cloud computing and distributed systems, making it accessible to tech enthusiasts, professionals, and students alike.
What You’ll Discover Inside:
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Cloud Computing Unveiled: Dive into the heart of cloud computing, where you’ll learn about the fundamentals, service models, and deployment models that define this technology. From Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) to Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS), you’ll gain a deep understanding of how cloud services work and their real-world applications.
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Distributed Systems Deconstructed: Explore the fascinating world of distributed systems, where computing resources are spread across networks and collaborate to perform tasks. You’ll delve into concepts like scalability, fault tolerance, and consistency, all while discovering the architecture of distributed systems that underpin services like social networks, e-commerce platforms, and more.
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Practical Applications: This book goes beyond theory to provide practical insights into designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based and distributed systems. Real-world case studies and examples demonstrate how these technologies are used in fields as diverse as healthcare, finance, entertainment, and IoT (Internet of Things).
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Security and Challenges: Understand the security considerations and challenges that come with cloud computing and distributed systems. Learn how to mitigate risks and safeguard your data in an increasingly interconnected world.
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Emerging Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with discussions on the latest trends in cloud computing and distributed systems, including serverless computing, edge computing, and the convergence of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and IoT.
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Hands-On Learning: Throughout the book, you’ll find hands-on exercises and practical tips that empower you to apply your newfound knowledge. Whether you’re a developer, IT professional, or business leader, you’ll gain the skills needed to thrive in a cloud-centric world.
“Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems” is a roadmap to the future of technology. It equips you with the knowledge and tools to leverage the power of the cloud and distributed systems, enabling you to innovate, scale, and thrive in a digital landscape defined by connectivity and data. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just embarking on your tech journey, this book is your gateway to mastering the technologies that are shaping our digital destiny.
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3D Printing For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Print out whatever you can dream up
3D Printing For Dummies is an easy reference for anyone new to the process of taking a digital file and turning it into an object in the real world. (Pretty amazing stuff, right?) It’s also a handy guide for more experienced users looking to learn the latest and greatest in additive manufacturing. Updated for the latest generation of machines and materials, this book walks you through creating models and printing 3D objects. You’ll get the scoop on the impact of these versatile machines in production and manufacturing, reuse and recycling, intellectual property design controls, and more. It’s an exciting time to get into 3D printing, and this friendly Dummies guide is here to help you do it.
- Wrap your mind around the technology of 3D printing
- Understand how 3D printing is transforming industries
- Get an intro to making your own digital models
- Consider the pros and cons of 3D printing for your hobby or business needs
3D Printing For Dummies is a perfect resource for anyone interested in learning about and taking advantage of 3D printing technology.
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iPad For Seniors For Dummies: 2023-2024 Edition
This bestselling guide can teach anyone the basics of iPad
Fully updated for the newest Apple releases, iPad For Seniors For Dummies, 2023-2024 Edition features all the helpful basics you need to know―and beyond! You’ll find info on security, using iCloud, setting up an Apple ID (and what that even means, anyway), using the App Store, connecting to Wi-Fi, watching movies and TV, playing games, and staying organized. And it’s all in easy-to-read, larger print! What more could you want?
- Learn the basics of operating your new iPad, the easy way
- Connect with loved ones through email, video chat, and social apps
- Discover how to listen to music and watch your favorite movies and TV
- Find out how using a tablet can make your life easier
Seniors new to using the iPad will love this Dummies-style guide for getting started. Feel empowered and more knowledgeable while using your iPad.
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MacBook For Dummies, 9th Edition
Learn how to drive the coolest laptop on the planet
You took the plunge, paid extra, and―even though it looks and feels like perfection―have that fleeting doubt: is my MacBook really worth the investment? You’ll be pleased to know that the answer is totally yes, and MacBook For Dummies is the ultimate way to learn the thousand and one reasons why the MacBook Pro or Air you now own is a modern masterpiece―as well as the ten thousand and one (and counting) things you can do with it. With its super-smooth performance, top-shelf LED screen, rugged reliability, and powerful, trouble-free operating system, you’re going to have a lot of fun.
Keeping jargon to a minimum, Mark L. Chambers―prolific tech author and all-round Mac whiz―gives you a friendly, step-by-step welcome to everything MacBook, from reviewing the hardware and powering up for the first time to getting familiar with files, security settings, launching apps, and entering the digital netherworld of iCloud. Then, with the basics reassuringly in place, you can begin your journey to power-user mastery in whatever areas of MacBook-ing you’re most interested in, from doing the accounts in Numbers to perfecting that soon-to-be-released cinematic classic (with original score) using iMovie and GarageBand.
- Get familiar with the latest macOS, Big Sur
- Communicate with Messages and FaceTime
- Stream music, movies, and TV shows
- Manage and edit photos and video clips
Whether you’re a PC convert, Mac veteran, or completely new to the astonishing potential of the MacBook world, you’ll find everything you need to get the most out of the technical marvel that’s now at your command.
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macOS Sonoma For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/tech))
Make friends with macOS Sonoma thanks to simple, Dummies-style instructions
macOS Sonoma For Dummies is the go-to guide for finding your way around Apple’s laptop and desktop operating system. For first-time Mac owners and longtime Apple aficionados alike, this book covers the essentials you need to navigate macOS Sonoma with ease. Get a guided tour of the latest updates to macOS widgets, improved video conferencing features, updated privacy and security help, and all the classic features of the software that powers MacBook, iMac, and Mac computers. With easy-to-follow instructions and crystal-clear illustrations, this Dummies guide makes you macOS proficient in no time―even if you’ve never used a Mac computer before.
- Learn the ins and outs of macOS Sonoma for desktop and laptop computers
- Discover valuable shortcuts, tips, and tricks for troubleshooting
- Organize your files and ensure data security
- Customize your computer so you can get things done faster
If you’re looking for a user-friendly tutorial on using macOS Sonoma and making the most of the latest updates, you can’t go wrong with macOS Sonoma For Dummies.
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Draw Anime Faces and Feelings: 800 facial expressions from joy to terror, anger, surprise, sadness and more
Drawing Anime Faces and Feelings is a great book for all abilities!
Big facial expressions are essential to anime and manga. However, faces can be challenging.
With this book, improve your anime-drawing skills with instruction for facial features and expressions for a wide variety of ages, character types, hair styles and activities. With 800 different facial expressions, you’ll be able to draw your character in any emotional situation or with any reaction.
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Read Me First! A Style Guide for the Computer Industry, Third Edition
The definitive reference for technical writers, editors, and documentation managers, Read Me First! A Style Guide for the Computer Industry, Third Edition,has been revised and updated to cover everything from creating screencasts and referencing web sites to writing for wikis.This award-winning guide to creating clear, consistent, and easy-to-understand documentation covers everything from grammar and writing style to typographic and legal guidelines. The authors, who are senior editors and writers at Sun Microsystems, share their extensive experience and provide practical tips and recommendations, including guidance on hiring writers, working with illustrators, managing schedules and workflow, and more.
The third edition of Read Me First features new chapters on:
- Writing for wikis and encouraging wiki collaboration
- Creating screencasts, using screencast terminology, and guidelines for writing narration
- Creating alternative text for nontext elements such as screen captures, multimedia content, illustrations, and diagrams
It also includes new tables for symbol name conventions, for common anthropomorphisms, and for common idioms and colloquialisms. An updated and expanded recommended reading list suggests additional resources.
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Microsoft Azure For Dummies
The must-have reference for Azure newcomers
As Microsoft’s Azure platform takes a larger stake in the cloud computing world, more tech pros need to know the ins-and-outs of this fast-growing platform. Microsoft Azure For Dummies is the essential guide for users who are new to the platform. Take your first steps into the world of Azure as you learn all about the core services―straight from a Microsoft expert. This book covers the Azure essentials you need to know, including building a virtual network on Azure, launching and scaling applications, migrating existing services, and keeping everything secure. In classic Dummies style, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Azure’s core services and―when you’re ready―how to move into more advanced services.
- Discover the basics of cloud computing with Microsoft Azure and learn what services you can access with Azure
- Build your cloud network with Azure and migrate an existing network to the platform
- Scale applications seamlessly and make sure your security is air-tight
Updated to included expanded information on data resources, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and collaboration, Microsoft Azure For Dummies, 2nd Edition answers the call for an entry-level, comprehensive guide that provides a simple-to-understand primer on core Azure services. It’s an invaluable resource for IT managers and others arriving at the platform for the first time.
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PCs For Dummies
The bestselling PC reference on the planet―now available in its 13th editionCompletely updated to cover the latest technology and software, the 13th edition of PCs For Dummies tackles using a computer in friendly, human terms. Focusing on the needs of the beginning computer user, while also targeting those who are familiar with PCs, but need to get up to speed on the latest version of Windows. This hands-on guide takes the dread out of working with a personal computer.
Leaving painful jargon and confusing terminology behind, it covers Windows 10 OS, connecting to and using services and data in the cloud, and so much more. Written by Dan Gookin, the original For Dummies author, it tells you how to make a PC purchase, what to look for in a new PC, how to work with the latest operating system, ways to protect your files, what you can do online, media management tips, and even basic topics you’re probably too shy to ask a friend about.
- Determine what you need in a PC and how to set it up
- Configure your PC, hook up a printer, and connect to the Internet
- Find your way around Windows 10 OS with ease and confidence
- Play movies and music, view photos, and explore social media
If you’re a first-time PC user at home or at work or just need to brush up on the latest technological advancements, the new edition of this bestselling guide gets you up and running fast.
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YouTube Channels For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Create a YouTube channel that draws subscribers with top-notch content
YouTube has the eyes and ears of two billion monthly users. YouTube Channels for Dummies, 2nd Edition offers proven steps to attracting a chunk of those billions to your personal or business channel.
This updated guide offers insight from a quartet of YouTube channel content creators, managers, marketers, and analysts as they share the secrets of creating great content, building an audience, and interacting with your viewers. The book includes information on:
· Setting up a channel
· Creating videos that attract viewers
· Putting together a video studio
· Editing your final product
· Reaching your target audience
· Interacting with your fans
· Building a profitable business
· Tips on copyright law
Written for both the budding YouTube creator and the business professional seeking to boost their company’s profile on the popular social networking site, YouTube Channels for Dummies allows its readers to access the over two billion active YouTube users who log on each day.
Learn how to create a channel, build a YouTube following, and get insight on content creation, planning, and marketing from established YouTube creators.
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Arduino Projects For Dummies
Discover all the amazing things you can do with Arduino
Arduino is a programmable circuit board that is being used by everyone from scientists, programmers, and hardware hackers to artists, designers, hobbyists, and engineers in order to add interactivity to objects and projects and experiment with programming and electronics. This easy-to-understand book is an ideal place to start if you are interested in learning more about Arduino’s vast capabilities. Featuring an array of cool projects, this Arduino beginner guide walks you through every step of each of the featured projects so that you can acquire a clear understanding of the different aspects of the Arduino board.
- Introduces Arduino basics to provide you with a solid foundation of understanding before you tackle your first project
- Features a variety of fun projects that show you how to do everything from automating your garden’s watering system to constructing a keypad entry system, installing a tweeting cat flap, building a robot car, and much more
- Provides an easy, hands-on approach to learning more about electronics, programming, and interaction design for Makers of all ages
Arduino Projects For Dummies is your guide to turning everyday electronics and plain old projects into incredible innovations.
Get Connected! To find out more about Brock Craft and his recent Arduino creations, visit www.facebook.com/ArduinoProjectsForDummies
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Windows 11 For Dummies
Need Windows help? Find the latest tips and tricks in this perennial favorite on WindowsWindows 11 promises to be the fastest, most secure, and most flexible version of the Microsoft operating system yet. With a promise like that, of course you want to start using it, as quickly as possible! Windows 11 For Dummies gives you that speed, security, and flexibility by getting you up to date with the latest in Windows. Windows expert and bestselling author Andy Rathbone gives you a helping hand by showing you how to get around the newly updated Windows 11 interface, how to use the new Windows tools like Teams and widgets, and how to use Android apps.
Your tour of Windows 11 starts with the Start menu and ends with how to troubleshoot when things go wrong. In between you find out how to find files on your hard drive, connect with friends and colleagues on Microsoft Teams, transfer photos from your phone to your hard drive, or switch between your desktop and laptop. Additional topics include:
- Navigating the Start menu
- Finding where your files are hiding
- Adding separate user accounts to keep your kids out of your business
- Connecting to a WiFi network
- Customizing your widgets
- Switching to a laptop or tablet
You know what you want to get done. Keep Windows 11 For Dummies by your desktop, laptop, and tablet, and you can open it at any time to find out how to get your Windows computer to do what you need.
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Once Upon an Algorithm: How Stories Explain Computing
How Hansel and Gretel, Sherlock Holmes, the movie Groundhog Day, Harry Potter, and other familiar stories illustrate the concepts of computing.Picture a computer scientist, staring at a screen and clicking away frantically on a keyboard, hacking into a system, or perhaps developing an app. Now delete that picture. In Once Upon an Algorithm, Martin Erwig explains computation as something that takes place beyond electronic computers, and computer science as the study of systematic problem solving. Erwig points out that many daily activities involve problem solving. Getting up in the morning, for example: You get up, take a shower, get dressed, eat breakfast. This simple daily routine solves a recurring problem through a series of well-defined steps. In computer science, such a routine is called an algorithm.
Erwig illustrates a series of concepts in computing with examples from daily life and familiar stories. Hansel and Gretel, for example, execute an algorithm to get home from the forest. The movie Groundhog Day illustrates the problem of unsolvability; Sherlock Holmes manipulates data structures when solving a crime; the magic in Harry Potter’s world is understood through types and abstraction; and Indiana Jones demonstrates the complexity of searching. Along the way, Erwig also discusses representations and different ways to organize data; “intractable” problems; language, syntax, and ambiguity; control structures, loops, and the halting problem; different forms of recursion; and rules for finding errors in algorithms.
This engaging book explains computation accessibly and shows its relevance to daily life. Something to think about next time we execute the algorithm of getting up in the morning.
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Adobe Photoshop 2024 Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Edit, Correct and Retouch Images with Photoshop
Unlock the Full Power of Photoshop 2024: Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Art of Image Editing
In a world where visual excellence is the standard, Photoshop reigns supreme as the ultimate tool for transforming ordinary images into extraordinary works of art. But what if you’ve never had the chance to grasp its full potential or harness its magic? Don’t fret – we’ve got the solution you’ve been longing for.
Introducing the Photoshop 2024 Masterclass, a book tailor-made for those who are looking to unleash their creative potential, whether you’re an amateur or a seasoned artist. This isn’t just a guide; it’s your ticket to photo-editing mastery.
In an age where every photographer, graphic designer, image editor, and visual artist craves precision and finesse, Adobe Photoshop 2024 stands as your trusted ally. With this cutting-edge toolkit in your arsenal, you can expand your graphic design empire and elevate your artistry to unparalleled heights. And, dear reader, you won’t want to miss out on the game-changing features Adobe Photoshop 2024 (version 25.0) brings to the table.
Our masterclass isn’t just a run-of-the-mill Photoshop book – it’s a treasure trove of knowledge and techniques that promise to supercharge your creative journey. Explore both the basics and advanced concepts through vivid, real-world examples that are guaranteed to ignite your passion and boost your productivity.
Are you a devoted photographer, a visionary graphic designer, or a creative soul eager to delve into the world of image editing? If so, prepare to embark on a transformational journey towards becoming a digital art virtuoso.
Whether you’re a novice looking to grasp the essentials or a seasoned pro yearning to harness the latest Photoshop 2024 enhancements, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s a sneak peek of what awaits you:
- ???? Unleash the full potential of Photoshop 2024 (version 25.0) with expert guidance.
- ???? Discover and master groundbreaking features like Generative AI, the contextual taskbar, and the game-changing Remove Tool.
- ???? Navigate Photoshop’s intricate web with ease, starting with the Home Screen.
- ????️ Dive into the world of pixel art with confidence.
- ???? Learn the art of monitor calibration for impeccable color accuracy.
- ???? Get up close and personal with the Zoom Tool for pixel-perfect precision.
- ???? Create, save, and breathe life into your digital canvas.
- ???? Seamlessly adapt to various Photoshop panels and workspaces.
- ???? Elevate your imagery with professional-level adjustments and enhancements.
- ✨ Effortlessly banish unwanted elements from your images with the formidable Remove Tool and finesse your retouching.
- ???? Master the intricate art of selecting subjects with complex outlines.
- ☁️ Seamlessly edit your files across devices, from desktop to mobile, with the convenience of Photoshop Cloud Documents.
- ???? Enhance your prowess in working with raw images using Camera Raw.
- ???? Breathe new life into low-resolution images with resampling and improvements.
- ????️ Effortlessly wield the power of selection tools and layer masks to transform your visuals.
- ????️ Explore the wonders of Clone Stamp and Healing Brush tools.
- ???? Push the boundaries of creativity with Adobe Filter and Liquify Filter.
This isn’t just a book; it’s your gateway to mastering the creative universe within Photoshop. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to inspiration, thanks to our user-friendly guide that makes learning Photoshop an exhilarating and straightforward journey.
Don’t let your creative potential go untapped – seize this opportunity to harness the extraordinary power of Photoshop 2024 and become the artist you’ve always aspired to be. It’s time to make magic with every pixel, stroke, and edit. Your Photoshop journey starts here.
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Microsoft 365 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Amp up your collaboration skills and rock the modern workplace by harnessing the power of Microsoft 365 with this one-stop guide to the world’s leading productivity platform
The Microsoft 365 productivity solution for the workplace is a cloud-based service with many features for effective and secure collaboration virtually or in person. Whether you start your day with meetings in Teams, respond to Outlook emails, create documents with Office apps, or even automate your work with artificial intelligence, Microsoft 365 has you covered. But first, you must unlock the potential of this powerful solution to showcase your ability to keep up with the modern workplace and make an impact in your organization. To do that, you need Microsoft 365 For Dummies!
This book walks you through the steps to get your work done anytime, anywhere, on any device, with Microsoft Teams as the central hub. Discover how to chat online in real time; conduct online meetings; co-author documents in the cloud; develop no-code applications; and even prioritize your well-being. The insights and step-by-step guidance in Microsoft 365 For Dummies will help you stay connected and engaged with your colleagues.
- Level up your teamwork game with the latest meeting and collaboration best practices from Microsoft Teams
- Stretch your use of Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote) by infusing artificial intelligence into your everyday tasks
- Save time (and look really smart) by automating your work with the Power Platform apps
- Take a break from work and focus on your health and well-being at home or in the office
Whether you’re a Microsoft 365 newbie or a superuser looking for details on what’s new, Microsoft 365 For Dummies is the friendly and authoritative how-to book you need. Discover the benefits of cloud technology today!
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Excel Workbook For Dummies
Get practical walkthroughs for the most useful Excel features
Looking for easy-to-understand, practical guidance on how to go from Excel newbie to number crunching pro? Excel Workbook For Dummies is the hands-on tutorial you’ve been waiting for.
This step-by-step guide is packed with exercises that walk you through the basic and advanced functions and formulas included in Excel. At your own speed, you’ll learn how to enter data, format your spreadsheet, and apply the mathematical and statistical capabilities of the program.
Work through the book from start to finish or, if you’d prefer, jump right to the section that’s giving you trouble, whether that’s data visualization, macros, analysis, or anything else. You can also:
- Brush up on and practice time-saving keyboard shortcuts for popular commands and actions
- Get a handle on multi-functional and practical pivot tables with intuitive practice exercises
- Learn to secure your data with spreadsheet password protections
Perfect for new users of Excel, Excel Workbook For Dummies is also the ideal resource for those who know their way around a spreadsheet but need a refresher on some of the more advanced features of this powerful program.
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Python Programming for Lucrative Careers: Your Fast-Track to Mastering Python Skills in Just One Week with Insider Coding Hacks + 30 Hands-On Exercises Included
⭐ EXCLUSIVE TO THIS BOOK: 4 SPECIAL EXTRAS ⭐
1. Special Resume Templates to find High-Paying Jobs
2. FastAPI Crash Course to become a Full Stack Developer!
3. Self-Assessment Quiz to test your skills
4. 30 Hands-on Exercises to enhance your Python programming skills through practical learning!
Do you dream of unlocking high-paying job opportunities and enhancing your career prospects with these in-demand skills?
Are you searching for a comprehensive guide that will demystify Python, propelling you from a beginner to a coding hero?
Python has become the backbone of modern computing, offering unparalleled capabilities for web development, data analysis, automation, and beyond.
Whether you’re a novice or have dabbled in coding before, this book is your key to unlocking the potential of these languages without the confusion or overwhelming technicalities.
Within these pages, you’ll uncover:
- One Week to Mastery: Yes, you read that correctly. In just seven days, you can transition from a coding novice to a proficient programmer. Our accelerated approach optimizes your learning curve, ensuring every moment counts.
- Secret Hacks for Success: Imagine possessing the insider knowledge to write clean, efficient code effortlessly. Our carefully curated hacks will elevate your skills, transforming you into a coding maestro.
- 30 Hands-On Exercises: Theory is vital, but practice makes perfect. With our hands-on exercises, you’ll solidify your understanding and gain the confidence to tackle real-world coding challenges with finesse.
- Elevate Your Skill Set: Whether you aspire to craft dynamic websites, mine data for insights, or shape the digital landscape, Python empowers you to make your mark. Imagine turning your ideas into functional, tangible applications!
- High-Paying Jobs: Python experts are in high demand across industries. With your newfound proficiency, you’ll be primed for rewarding job opportunities and career growth.
Your time is invaluable, and I’ve distilled years of coding expertise into this comprehensive guide.
Whether you’re a student, a career switcher, or simply curious about the coding universe, this book is tailored for you.
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your career prospects and unlock the world of high-paying tech jobs.
Click the “Add to Cart” button now to embark on your transformation into a proficient coder!
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