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SQL Queries for Mere Mortals

A Hands-On Guide to Data Manipulation in SQL

by John Viescas, Michael J. Hernandez ...

Series series For Mere Mortals
The #1 Easy, Common-Sense Guide to SQL Queries—Updated for Today’s Databases, Standards, and ChallengesSQL Queries for Mere Mortals ® has earned worldwide praise as the clearest, simplest tutorial on writing effective SQL queries. The authors have updated this hands-on classic to reflect new SQL standards and database applications and teach valuable new techniques.Step by step, John L. Viescas and ... Read more

$25.91 USD

The #1 Easy, Common-Sense Guide to SQL Queries—Updated for Today’s Databases, Standards, and ChallengesSQL Queries for Mere Mortals ® has earned worldwide praise as the clearest, simplest tutorial on writing effective SQL queries. The authors have updated this hands-on classic to reflect new SQL standards and database applications and teach valuable new techniques.Step by step, John L. Viescas and
... Read more
Understanding and Using C Pointers

Core Techniques for Memory Management

by Richard M Reese ...

Improve your programming through a solid understanding of C pointers and memory management. With this practical book, you’ll learn how pointers provide the mechanism to dynamically manipulate memory, enhance support for data structures, and enable access to hardware. Author Richard Reese shows you how to use pointers with arrays, strings, structures, and functions, using memory models throughout ... Read more

$22.04 USD

Improve your programming through a solid understanding of C pointers and memory management. With this practical book, you’ll learn how pointers provide the mechanism to dynamically manipulate memory, enhance support for data structures, and enable access to hardware. Author Richard Reese shows you how to use pointers with arrays, strings, structures, and functions, using memory models throughout
... Read more
Python Cookbook

Recipes for Mastering Python 3

by David Beazley, Brian K. Jones ...

If you need help writing programs in Python 3, or want to update older Python 2 code, this book is just the ticket. Packed with practical recipes written and tested with Python 3.3, this unique cookbook is for experienced Python programmers who want to focus on modern tools and idioms.Inside, you’ll find complete recipes for more than a dozen topics, covering the core Python language as well as ... Read more

$25.91 USD

If you need help writing programs in Python 3, or want to update older Python 2 code, this book is just the ticket. Packed with practical recipes written and tested with Python 3.3, this unique cookbook is for experienced Python programmers who want to focus on modern tools and idioms.Inside, you’ll find complete recipes for more than a dozen topics, covering the core Python language as well as
... Read more
PHP and MySQL for Dynamic Web Sites

Visual QuickPro Guide

by Larry Ullman ...

Learn PHP and MySQL programming— the quick and easy way!Easy visual approach uses demonstrations and real-world examples to guide you step by step through advanced techniques for dynamic Web development using PHP and MySQL.• Concise steps and explanations let you get up and running in no time.• Essential reference guide keeps you coming back again and again.• Whether you’re new to programming or ... Read more

$32.39 USD

Learn PHP and MySQL programming— the quick and easy way!Easy visual approach uses demonstrations and real-world examples to guide you step by step through advanced techniques for dynamic Web development using PHP and MySQL.• Concise steps and explanations let you get up and running in no time.• Essential reference guide keeps you coming back again and again.• Whether you’re new to programming or
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C++ Concurrency in Action

by Anthony Williams ...

"This book should be on every C++ programmer’s desk. It’s clear, concise, and valuable." - Rob Green, Bowling Green State UniversityThis bestseller has been updated and revised to cover all the latest changes to C++ 14 and 17! C++ Concurrency in Action, Second Edition teaches you everything you need to write robust and elegant multithreaded applications in C++17.About the TechnologyYou choose C++ ... Read more

$68.99 USD

"This book should be on every C++ programmer’s desk. It’s clear, concise, and valuable." - Rob Green, Bowling Green State UniversityThis bestseller has been updated and revised to cover all the latest changes to C++ 14 and 17! C++ Concurrency in Action, Second Edition teaches you everything you need to write robust and elegant multithreaded applications in C++17.About the TechnologyYou choose C++
... Read more
The AWK Programming Language

by Alfred Aho, Brian Kernighan, Peter Weinberger ...

Awk was developed in 1977 at Bell Labs, and it's still a remarkably useful tool for solving a wide variety of problems quickly and efficiently. In this update of the classic Awk book, the creators of the language show you what Awk can do and teach you how to use it effectively.Here's what programmers today are saying: "I love Awk." "Awk is amazing." "It is just so damn good." "Awk is just right." ... Read more

$30.77 USD

Awk was developed in 1977 at Bell Labs, and it's still a remarkably useful tool for solving a wide variety of problems quickly and efficiently. In this update of the classic Awk book, the creators of the language show you what Awk can do and teach you how to use it effectively.Here's what programmers today are saying: "I love Awk." "Awk is amazing." "It is just so damn good." "Awk is just right."
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Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScript

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Dynamic Websites

by Robin Nixon ...

Build interactive, data-driven websites with the potent combination of open source technologies and web standards, even if you have only basic HTML knowledge. With the latest edition of this popular hands-on guide, you'll tackle dynamic web programming using the most recent versions of today's core technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, jQuery, Node.js, and the powerful React library ... Read more

$33.11 USD

Build interactive, data-driven websites with the potent combination of open source technologies and web standards, even if you have only basic HTML knowledge. With the latest edition of this popular hands-on guide, you'll tackle dynamic web programming using the most recent versions of today's core technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, jQuery, Node.js, and the powerful React library
... Read more
Python Programs for Astronomical Solutions

Planetary Positions, Lunar and Solar Eclipses, Pictures, Videos and Maps

by Manohar Narayan Purohit ...

This book gives ready-made scripts of Python coding for the solution to all practical problems in Astronomy such as finding Planetary positions at any instant of time on any date, Detailed calculation of lunar and solar eclipses, past or future, with a production of visual simulations like videos, pictures and maps. It gives insight into the technics of Python-programming and in-depth knowledge of ... Read more

$3.59 USD

This book gives ready-made scripts of Python coding for the solution to all practical problems in Astronomy such as finding Planetary positions at any instant of time on any date, Detailed calculation of lunar and solar eclipses, past or future, with a production of visual simulations like videos, pictures and maps. It gives insight into the technics of Python-programming and in-depth knowledge of
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The Book of Dash

Build Dashboards with Python and Plotly

by Christian Mayer, Adam Schroeder, Ann Marie Ward ...

Create stunning interactive dashboard applications in Python with the Dash visualization and data analysis tool. Build interfaces that make sense of your data, and make it pretty.A swift and practical introduction to building interactive data visualization apps in Python, known as dashboards. You’ve seen dashboards before; think election result visualizations you can update in real time, or ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Create stunning interactive dashboard applications in Python with the Dash visualization and data analysis tool. Build interfaces that make sense of your data, and make it pretty.A swift and practical introduction to building interactive data visualization apps in Python, known as dashboards. You’ve seen dashboards before; think election result visualizations you can update in real time, or
... 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

$33.11 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
C Programming Absolute Beginner's Guide

by Greg Perry, Dean Miller ...

Series series Absolute Beginner's Guide
Updated for C11Write powerful C programs…without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable with C, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. You’ll learn all the basics: how to organize programs, store and display data, work with variables, operators, I/O, pointers, arrays, functions, and much more. C programming has neverbeen this simple!Who knew how simple ... Read more

$18.80 USD

Updated for C11Write powerful C programs…without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable with C, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. You’ll learn all the basics: how to organize programs, store and display data, work with variables, operators, I/O, pointers, arrays, functions, and much more. C programming has neverbeen this simple!Who knew how simple
... Read more
Deep Learning with PyTorch, Second Edition

Training and applying deep learning and generative AI models

by Luca Antiga, Eli Stevens, Howard Huang, Thomas Viehmann ...

PyTorch core developer Howard Huang updates the bestselling original Deep Learning with PyTorch with new insights into the transformers architecture and generative AI models.Instantly familiar to anyone who knows PyData tools like NumPy, PyTorch simplifies deep learning without sacrificing advanced features. In this book you’ll learn how to create your own neural network and deep learning systems ... Read more

$43.99 USD

PyTorch core developer Howard Huang updates the bestselling original Deep Learning with PyTorch with new insights into the transformers architecture and generative AI models.Instantly familiar to anyone who knows PyData tools like NumPy, PyTorch simplifies deep learning without sacrificing advanced features. In this book you’ll learn how to create your own neural network and deep learning systems
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C++ For Dummies

by Bradley L. Jones ...

An accessible walkthrough of one of the world's most popular programming languages: C++C++ For Dummies is your from-scratch guide that explains the essentials of what you need to know to understand the language and build your very first program in C++. Bradley Jones, experienced programmer and coding educator, packs this edition with examples and clear demonstrations that explain the “why” and the ... Read more

$22.00 USD

An accessible walkthrough of one of the world's most popular programming languages: C++C++ For Dummies is your from-scratch guide that explains the essentials of what you need to know to understand the language and build your very first program in C++. Bradley Jones, experienced programmer and coding educator, packs this edition with examples and clear demonstrations that explain the “why” and the
... Read more
SQL Queries for Mere Mortals

A Hands-On Guide to Data Manipulation in SQL

by John Viescas ...

Series series For Mere Mortals
The #1 Easy, Common-Sense Guide to SQL Queries—Updated with More Advanced Techniques and SolutionsForeword by Keith W. Hare, Vice Chair, USA SQL Standards CommitteeSQL Queries for Mere Mortals has earned worldwide praise as the clearest, simplest tutorial on writing effective queries with the latest SQL standards and database applications. Now, author John L. Viescas has updated this hands-on ... Read more

$32.39 USD

The #1 Easy, Common-Sense Guide to SQL Queries—Updated with More Advanced Techniques and SolutionsForeword by Keith W. Hare, Vice Chair, USA SQL Standards CommitteeSQL Queries for Mere Mortals has earned worldwide praise as the clearest, simplest tutorial on writing effective queries with the latest SQL standards and database applications. Now, author John L. Viescas has updated this hands-on
... Read more
Learn Electronics with Arduino

An Illustrated Beginner's Guide to Physical Computing

by Jody Culkin, Eric Hagan ...

This book is your introduction to to physical computing with the Arduino microcontroller platform. No prior experience is required, not even an understanding of basic electronics. With color illustrations, easy-to-follow explanations, and step-by-step instructions, the book takes the beginner from building simple circuits on a breadboard to setting up the Arduino IDE and downloading and writing ... Read more

$12.95 USD

This book is your introduction to to physical computing with the Arduino microcontroller platform. No prior experience is required, not even an understanding of basic electronics. With color illustrations, easy-to-follow explanations, and step-by-step instructions, the book takes the beginner from building simple circuits on a breadboard to setting up the Arduino IDE and downloading and writing
... Read more
T-SQL Fundamentals

by Itzik Ben-Gan ...

Query and modify data effectively with the latest T-SQL featuresMaster Transact-SQL's fundamentals, and write correct, robust code for querying and modifying data with modern Microsoft data technologies, including SQL Server 2022, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Managed Instance. Long-time Microsoft Data Platform MVP Itzik Ben-Gan explains key T-SQL concepts, helping you apply your knowledge ... Read more

$38.87 USD

Query and modify data effectively with the latest T-SQL featuresMaster Transact-SQL's fundamentals, and write correct, robust code for querying and modifying data with modern Microsoft data technologies, including SQL Server 2022, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Managed Instance. Long-time Microsoft Data Platform MVP Itzik Ben-Gan explains key T-SQL concepts, helping you apply your knowledge
... Read more
Practical Object-Oriented Design in Ruby: An Agile Primer

An Agile Primer

by Sandi Metz ...

The Complete Guide to Writing More Maintainable, Manageable, Pleasing, and Powerful Ruby Applications Ruby’s widely admired ease of use has a downside: Too many Ruby and Rails applications have been created without concern for their long-term maintenance or evolution. The Web is awash in Ruby code that is now virtually impossible to change or extend. This text helps you solve that problem by using ... Read more

$29.15 USD

The Complete Guide to Writing More Maintainable, Manageable, Pleasing, and Powerful Ruby Applications Ruby’s widely admired ease of use has a downside: Too many Ruby and Rails applications have been created without concern for their long-term maintenance or evolution. The Web is awash in Ruby code that is now virtually impossible to change or extend. This text helps you solve that problem by using
... Read more
Python Programming by Example

by Agus Kurniawan ...

This book helps you to learn how to program in Python. Several code and scenario samples are provided to accelerate your learning. All scripting samples are written in Python 3.x. The following is highlight topic in this book:* Development Environment* Python Programming Language* Lists, Tuples and Dictionary* Functions* Python Object Oriented* Python Modules and Packages* String operations* File ... Read more

$2.69 USD

This book helps you to learn how to program in Python. Several code and scenario samples are provided to accelerate your learning. All scripting samples are written in Python 3.x. The following is highlight topic in this book:* Development Environment* Python Programming Language* Lists, Tuples and Dictionary* Functions* Python Object Oriented* Python Modules and Packages* String operations* File
... Read more
iPhone 13 User Guide

Step By Step Illustrated Manual With Tips and Tricks To Master Your Apple iPhone 13

by Scott Dennis Brown ...

As Apple fans have waited months for the much-rumoured and long-expected iPhone 13 series, there are a lot of questions: When is the new iPhone 13 coming out? Will it be waterproof? What about the new AR camera? In anticipation of the iPhone 13, let's get answers to those questions and more in this book.Your iPhone 13 is powered by the A15 Bionic processor, the finest mobile phone processor out ... Read more

$4.49 USD

As Apple fans have waited months for the much-rumoured and long-expected iPhone 13 series, there are a lot of questions: When is the new iPhone 13 coming out? Will it be waterproof? What about the new AR camera? In anticipation of the iPhone 13, let's get answers to those questions and more in this book.Your iPhone 13 is powered by the A15 Bionic processor, the finest mobile phone processor out
... Read more
HTML and CSS

Visual QuickStart Guide

by Joe Casabona ...

Learn HTML and CSS with the Visual QuickStart Guide—the quick and easy way!This new edition features over six hours of instructional video that guide you through HTML and CSS, getting you up and running with web development in no time. The images in the book feature concise steps and explanations, while the videos enhance and expand the information in the book and provide an alternative method for ... Read more

$25.91 USD

Learn HTML and CSS with the Visual QuickStart Guide—the quick and easy way!This new edition features over six hours of instructional video that guide you through HTML and CSS, getting you up and running with web development in no time. The images in the book feature concise steps and explanations, while the videos enhance and expand the information in the book and provide an alternative method for
... Read more
Grokking Algorithms, Second Edition

An illustrated guide for programmers and other curious people

by Aditya Y Bhargava ...

A friendly, fully-illustrated introduction to the most important computer programming algorithms.Master the most widely used algorithms and be fully prepared when you’re asked about them at your next job interview. With beautifully simple explanations, over 400 fun illustrations, and dozens of relevant examples, you’ll actually enjoy learning about algorithms with this fun and friendly guide!In ... Read more

$49.99 USD

A friendly, fully-illustrated introduction to the most important computer programming algorithms.Master the most widely used algorithms and be fully prepared when you’re asked about them at your next job interview. With beautifully simple explanations, over 400 fun illustrations, and dozens of relevant examples, you’ll actually enjoy learning about algorithms with this fun and friendly guide!In
... Read more
Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition

A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming

by Eric Matthes ...

Python Crash Course is the world’s bestselling programming book, with over 1,500,000 copies sold to date!Python Crash Course is the world’s best-selling guide to the Python programming language. This fast-paced, thorough introduction will have you writing programs, solving problems, and developing functioning applications in no time.You’ll start by learning basic programming concepts, such as ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Python Crash Course is the world’s bestselling programming book, with over 1,500,000 copies sold to date!Python Crash Course is the world’s best-selling guide to the Python programming language. This fast-paced, thorough introduction will have you writing programs, solving problems, and developing functioning applications in no time.You’ll start by learning basic programming concepts, such as
... Read more
Mastering VBA for Microsoft Office 365

by Richard Mansfield ...

Customize and ramp-up Office 365 applicationsNOTE: Please click Downloads (located in the menu on the left) to download “Full Code Download.”The revised 2019 edition of Mastering VBA Microsoft Office 365 offers an accessible guide that shows how to extend the capabilities of Office 365 applications with VBA programming. Written in clear terms and understandable language, the book includes ... Read more

$31.00 USD

Customize and ramp-up Office 365 applicationsNOTE: Please click Downloads (located in the menu on the left) to download “Full Code Download.”The revised 2019 edition of Mastering VBA Microsoft Office 365 offers an accessible guide that shows how to extend the capabilities of Office 365 applications with VBA programming. Written in clear terms and understandable language, the book includes
... Read more
LLMs in Production

Engineering AI Applications

by Christopher Brousseau, Matt Sharp ...

Goes beyond academic discussions deeply into the applications layer of Foundation Models.This practical book offers clear, example-rich explanations of how LLMs work, how you can interact with them, and how to integrate LLMs into your own applications. Find out what makes LLMs so different from traditional software and ML, discover best practices for working with them out of the lab, and dodge ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Goes beyond academic discussions deeply into the applications layer of Foundation Models.This practical book offers clear, example-rich explanations of how LLMs work, how you can interact with them, and how to integrate LLMs into your own applications. Find out what makes LLMs so different from traditional software and ML, discover best practices for working with them out of the lab, and dodge
... Read more

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