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The Mythical Man-Month, Anniversary Edition: Essays On Software Engineering

Essays on Software Engineering

by Frederick P. Brooks Jr. ...

Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless as The Mythical Man-Month. With a blend of software engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions, Fred Brooks offers insight for anyone managing complex projects. These essays draw from his experience as project manager for the IBM System/360 computer family and then for OS/360, its massive software system. Now, 20 ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless as The Mythical Man-Month. With a blend of software engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions, Fred Brooks offers insight for anyone managing complex projects. These essays draw from his experience as project manager for the IBM System/360 computer family and then for OS/360, its massive software system. Now, 20
... Read more
The Open World, Hackbacks and Global Justice

by A. Jean Thomas ...

Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
This book explores the current impasse that global regulators face in the digital sphere. Computer technology has advanced human civilization tenfold, but the freedom to interact with others in cyberspace has made individuals, discrete communities, organizations and governments more vulnerable to abuse. In consequence, political decision-makers are seriously considering granting limited legal ... Read more

$141.99 CAD

This book explores the current impasse that global regulators face in the digital sphere. Computer technology has advanced human civilization tenfold, but the freedom to interact with others in cyberspace has made individuals, discrete communities, organizations and governments more vulnerable to abuse. In consequence, political decision-makers are seriously considering granting limited legal
... Read more
Node.js Web Development

Server-side development with Node 10 made easy

by David Herron ...

Create real-time applications using Node.js 10, Docker, MySQL, MongoDB, and Socket.IO with this practical guide and go beyond the developer\\'s laptop to cover live deployment, including HTTPS and hardened security.Key FeaturesLearn server-side JavaScript coding through the most up-to-date book on Node.jsExplore the latest JavaScript features, and EcmaScript modulesWalk through different stages of ... Read more

$41.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Create real-time applications using Node.js 10, Docker, MySQL, MongoDB, and Socket.IO with this practical guide and go beyond the developer\\'s laptop to cover live deployment, including HTTPS and hardened security.Key FeaturesLearn server-side JavaScript coding through the most up-to-date book on Node.jsExplore the latest JavaScript features, and EcmaScript modulesWalk through different stages of
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Storytelling for User Experience

Crafting Stories for Better Design

by Whitney Quesenbery, Kevin Brooks ...

We all tell stories. It's one of the most natural ways to share information, as old as the human race. This book is not about a new technique, but how to use something we already know in a new way. Stories help us gather and communicate user research, put a human face on analytic data, communicate design ideas, encourage collaboration and innovation, and create a sense of shared history and ... Read more

$51.99 CAD

We all tell stories. It's one of the most natural ways to share information, as old as the human race. This book is not about a new technique, but how to use something we already know in a new way. Stories help us gather and communicate user research, put a human face on analytic data, communicate design ideas, encourage collaboration and innovation, and create a sense of shared history and
... Read more
Elon Musk

by Walter Isaacson ...

**The #1 New York Times and global bestseller from Walter Isaacson—the acclaimed author of Steve Jobs, Einstein: His Life and World, Benjamin Franklin, and Leonardo da Vinci—is the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating, controversial innovator of modern times. For two years, Isaacson shadowed Elon Musk as he executed his vision for electric vehicles at Tesla, space exploration with ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

**The #1 New York Times and global bestseller from Walter Isaacson—the acclaimed author of Steve Jobs, Einstein: His Life and World, Benjamin Franklin, and Leonardo da Vinci—is the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating, controversial innovator of modern times. For two years, Isaacson shadowed Elon Musk as he executed his vision for electric vehicles at Tesla, space exploration with
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Windows 8 For Dummies

by Andy Rathbone ...

The bestselling tech book of all time, now updated for Windows 8Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs nearly 90 percent of the world's computers. Windows 8 will offer new interface updates, cloud-based services, and much more. This update of Andy Rathbone's bestselling Windows guide covers all the basics, plus the enhancements unique to Windows 8. Whether you're meeting Windows for ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

The bestselling tech book of all time, now updated for Windows 8Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs nearly 90 percent of the world's computers. Windows 8 will offer new interface updates, cloud-based services, and much more. This update of Andy Rathbone's bestselling Windows guide covers all the basics, plus the enhancements unique to Windows 8. Whether you're meeting Windows for
... Read more
Human-in-the-Loop Machine Learning

Active learning and annotation for human-centered AI

by Robert (Munro) Monarch ...

Human-in-the-Loop Machine Learning lays out methods for humans and machines to work together effectively.SummaryMost machine learning systems that are deployed in the world today learn from human feedback. However, most machine learning courses focus almost exclusively on the algorithms, not the human-computer interaction part of the systems. This can leave a big knowledge gap for data scientists ... Read more

$77.99 CAD

Human-in-the-Loop Machine Learning lays out methods for humans and machines to work together effectively.SummaryMost machine learning systems that are deployed in the world today learn from human feedback. However, most machine learning courses focus almost exclusively on the algorithms, not the human-computer interaction part of the systems. This can leave a big knowledge gap for data scientists
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Hands-On Web Scraping with Python

Extract quality data from the web using effective Python techniques

by Anish Chapagain ...

Work through practical examples to unlock the full potential of web scraping with Python and gain valuable insights from high-quality dataKey FeaturesBuild an initial portfolio of web scraping projects with detailed explanationsGrasp Python programming fundamentals related to web scraping and data extractionAcquire skills to code web scrapers, store data in desired formats, and employ the data ... Read more

$38.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Work through practical examples to unlock the full potential of web scraping with Python and gain valuable insights from high-quality dataKey FeaturesBuild an initial portfolio of web scraping projects with detailed explanationsGrasp Python programming fundamentals related to web scraping and data extractionAcquire skills to code web scrapers, store data in desired formats, and employ the data
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Engaged

Designing for Behavior Change

by Amy Bucher ...

Behavior change design creates entrancing—and effective—products and experiences. Whether you've studied psychology or are new to the field, you can incorporate behavior change principles into your designs to help people achieve meaningful goals, learn and grow, and connect with one another. Engaged offers practical tips for design professionals to apply the psychology of engagement to their work. ... Read more

$50.99 CAD

Behavior change design creates entrancing—and effective—products and experiences. Whether you've studied psychology or are new to the field, you can incorporate behavior change principles into your designs to help people achieve meaningful goals, learn and grow, and connect with one another. Engaged offers practical tips for design professionals to apply the psychology of engagement to their work.
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Hilarious Jokes for Minecrafters

Mobs, Creepers, Skeletons, and More

by Michele C. Hollow, Jordon P. Hollow, Steven M. Hollow ...

Series series Jokes for Minecrafters
NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.Jokes for Minecrafters: Mobs, Creepers, Skeletons, and More is the second book in the Jokes for Minecrafters series, which boasts more than eight hundred jokes. The jokes inside poke fun at everything Minecraft from ghasts to Endermen. All of your favorite parts of the Minecraft game are included in the book and the jokes ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.Jokes for Minecrafters: Mobs, Creepers, Skeletons, and More is the second book in the Jokes for Minecrafters series, which boasts more than eight hundred jokes. The jokes inside poke fun at everything Minecraft from ghasts to Endermen. All of your favorite parts of the Minecraft game are included in the book and the jokes
... Read more
Monkey Game Development: Beginner's Guide

Create monetized 2d games deployable to almost any platform with this book and ebook.

by Michael Hartlef ...

Create monetized 2d games deployable to almost any platform.Key FeaturesCreate eight fun 2d games.Understand how to structure your code, your data structures and how to set up the control flow of a modern 2D gameLearn how to deploy your games to iOS, Android, XNA (Xbox, Windows Phone 7) and desktop platforms (Windows, OSX)Book DescriptionMonkey is a programming language and toolset that allows its ... Read more

$47.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Create monetized 2d games deployable to almost any platform.Key FeaturesCreate eight fun 2d games.Understand how to structure your code, your data structures and how to set up the control flow of a modern 2D gameLearn how to deploy your games to iOS, Android, XNA (Xbox, Windows Phone 7) and desktop platforms (Windows, OSX)Book DescriptionMonkey is a programming language and toolset that allows its
... Read more
Insolvent

How to Reorient Computing for Just Sustainability

by Christoph Becker ...

How we can enact meaningful change in computing to meet the urgent need for sustainability and justice.The deep entanglement of information technology with our societies has raised hope for a transition to more sustainable and just communities—those that phase out fossil fuels, distribute public goods fairly, allow free access to information, and waste less. In principle, computing should be able ... Read more

$58.39 CAD

How we can enact meaningful change in computing to meet the urgent need for sustainability and justice.The deep entanglement of information technology with our societies has raised hope for a transition to more sustainable and just communities—those that phase out fossil fuels, distribute public goods fairly, allow free access to information, and waste less. In principle, computing should be able
... Read more
3ds Max Basics for Modeling Video Game Assets: Volume 1

Model a Complete Game Environment and Export to Unity or Other Game Engines

by William Culbertson ...

A textbook for learning 3d modeling fundamentals, this step-by-step lesson book develops the readers modeling skills through a series of modeling exercises creating modules for a medieval castle environment. As the text introduces new modeling skills it additionally calls on the reader to perform repetitive tasks, reinforcing skills learned in the process. The content is presented as if the reader ... Read more

$125.99 CAD

A textbook for learning 3d modeling fundamentals, this step-by-step lesson book develops the readers modeling skills through a series of modeling exercises creating modules for a medieval castle environment. As the text introduces new modeling skills it additionally calls on the reader to perform repetitive tasks, reinforcing skills learned in the process. The content is presented as if the reader
... Read more
Beginning Programming All-in-One For Dummies

by Wallace Wang ...

Let there be code!Beginning Programming All-in-One For Dummies offers one guide packed with 7 books to teach you programming across multiple languages. Coding can seem complex and convoluted, but Dummies makes it simple and easy to understand. You’ll learn all about the principles of programming, algorithms, data structures, debugging programs, unique applications of programming and more while ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

Let there be code!Beginning Programming All-in-One For Dummies offers one guide packed with 7 books to teach you programming across multiple languages. Coding can seem complex and convoluted, but Dummies makes it simple and easy to understand. You’ll learn all about the principles of programming, algorithms, data structures, debugging programs, unique applications of programming and more while
... Read more
Hacks for Minecrafters: Redstone

The Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You

by Megan Miller ...

From the author of Hacks for Minecrafters comes the most encompassing guide ever to redstone in the world of Minecraft!NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.With Hacks for Minecrafters: Redstone, kids will learn the basics of manipulating redstone to make amazing contraptions, with clear and illustrated explanations of redstone power and current, as well as how ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

From the author of Hacks for Minecrafters comes the most encompassing guide ever to redstone in the world of Minecraft!NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.With Hacks for Minecrafters: Redstone, kids will learn the basics of manipulating redstone to make amazing contraptions, with clear and illustrated explanations of redstone power and current, as well as how
... Read more
Modern C++23 QuickStart Pro

by Jarek Thalor ...

Learn the latest features of C++23 with Modern C++ 23 QuickStart Pro, the perfect book for experienced developers who want to expand their knowledge and skills. The book begins by demonstrating the power of variadic templates and how to use them for dynamic function signatures. After becoming familiar with fold expressions for argument handling, you will then explore std::tuple and std::variant ... Read more

$42.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn the latest features of C++23 with Modern C++ 23 QuickStart Pro, the perfect book for experienced developers who want to expand their knowledge and skills. The book begins by demonstrating the power of variadic templates and how to use them for dynamic function signatures. After becoming familiar with fold expressions for argument handling, you will then explore std::tuple and std::variant
... Read more
Unbreakable

Secure Your Digital Life in a World Built to Breach You

by Phillip Shoemaker ...

Protect your digital identity against deepfakes, SIM swaps, and AI-driven fraudUnbreakable: Secure Your Digital Life in a World Built to Breach You is a practical, narrative-driven guide from Phillip Shoemaker, who built and led Apple's App Store review team before becoming CEO of PersonaShield. Drawing on decades of experience tracking threats from early App Store fraud to AI-enabled scams, ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Protect your digital identity against deepfakes, SIM swaps, and AI-driven fraudUnbreakable: Secure Your Digital Life in a World Built to Breach You is a practical, narrative-driven guide from Phillip Shoemaker, who built and led Apple's App Store review team before becoming CEO of PersonaShield. Drawing on decades of experience tracking threats from early App Store fraud to AI-enabled scams,
... Read more
Influencer Creep

How Optimization, Authenticity, and Self-Branding Transform Creative Culture

by Sophie Bishop ...

A look at how the rise of influencer culture has changed creative workA sculptor works while wearing a GoPro camera to capture Instagram content. A painter decides whether to make pieces that she won't be able to share on Instagram, after her account was blocked for sharing "sexualized" content. An artist finds that her portraits of light-skinned women get an algorithmic boost over those featuring ... Read more

$33.99 CAD

A look at how the rise of influencer culture has changed creative workA sculptor works while wearing a GoPro camera to capture Instagram content. A painter decides whether to make pieces that she won't be able to share on Instagram, after her account was blocked for sharing "sexualized" content. An artist finds that her portraits of light-skinned women get an algorithmic boost over those featuring
... Read more
The Rule of Law After Artificial Intelligence

Automated Narratives

by Katie Szilagyi ...

A timely investigation of what is at stake when AI takes legal decision-making out of human hands.Artificial intelligence is proliferating in many professions, and the legal field is no exception. In The Rule of Law After Artificial Intelligence, Katie Szilagyi investigates the philosophical and practical implications of using AI in legal spaces, beginning with several fundamental questions: What ... Read more

$36.09 CAD

A timely investigation of what is at stake when AI takes legal decision-making out of human hands.Artificial intelligence is proliferating in many professions, and the legal field is no exception. In The Rule of Law After Artificial Intelligence, Katie Szilagyi investigates the philosophical and practical implications of using AI in legal spaces, beginning with several fundamental questions: What
... Read more
iPhone Portable Genius

by Paul McFedries ...

Series series Portable Genius
Your step-by-step guide to iPhone masteryiPhone Portable Genius delivers a practical and simple guide to quickly learning everything you need to know about the iPhone. Whether you're a novice user with Apple products or a seasoned pro, you'll find a wealth of info designed to show you how to configure your iPhone, set up accounts, manage your contacts and appointments, take stunning pictures, and ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Your step-by-step guide to iPhone masteryiPhone Portable Genius delivers a practical and simple guide to quickly learning everything you need to know about the iPhone. Whether you're a novice user with Apple products or a seasoned pro, you'll find a wealth of info designed to show you how to configure your iPhone, set up accounts, manage your contacts and appointments, take stunning pictures, and
... Read more
Learn Python Programming by Coding Retro Games with Pygame

A Hands-On Python Course Inspired by 80s and 90s Classics

by Kevin Wilson ...

Series Book 2 - Programming Applications Workshop
Discover the magic of Python programming by building your own versions of the games that defined a generation. Inspired by the golden age of arcade and home computer gaming - from the pixel-perfect charm of the Atari ST to the unforgettable titles of the Amiga 500 - this beautifully illustrated, full-color book covers the Python basics, then puts them into practice with hands on game projects ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Discover the magic of Python programming by building your own versions of the games that defined a generation. Inspired by the golden age of arcade and home computer gaming - from the pixel-perfect charm of the Atari ST to the unforgettable titles of the Amiga 500 - this beautifully illustrated, full-color book covers the Python basics, then puts them into practice with hands on game projects
... Read more
OS X Yosemite For Dummies

by Bob LeVitus ...

Get the most out of the latest version of OS XUpdated and revised for the latest OS X release from Apple, OS X Yosemite For Dummies gives you fun, easy-to-understand coverage of the key features and tools needed to get the most out OS X. Inside, you'll get up and running on OS X basics; customizing your workspace; working with the Dock; finding files with Spotlight; working with Mission Control ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Get the most out of the latest version of OS XUpdated and revised for the latest OS X release from Apple, OS X Yosemite For Dummies gives you fun, easy-to-understand coverage of the key features and tools needed to get the most out OS X. Inside, you'll get up and running on OS X basics; customizing your workspace; working with the Dock; finding files with Spotlight; working with Mission Control
... Read more
The Hands-on XBEE Lab Manual

Experiments that Teach you XBEE Wirelesss Communications

by Jonathan A Titus ...

Get the practical knowledge you need to set up and deploy XBee modules with this hands-on, step-by-step series of experimentsThe only book to cover XBee in practical fashion; enables you to get up and running quickly with step-by-step tutorials.Provides insight into the product data sheets, saving you time and helping you get straight to the information you need.Includes troubleshooting and ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

Get the practical knowledge you need to set up and deploy XBee modules with this hands-on, step-by-step series of experimentsThe only book to cover XBee in practical fashion; enables you to get up and running quickly with step-by-step tutorials.Provides insight into the product data sheets, saving you time and helping you get straight to the information you need.Includes troubleshooting and
... Read more
CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition (Exam N10-008)

by Mike Meyers, Scott Jernigan ...

This up-to-date Mike Meyers exam guide delivers complete coverage of every topic on the N10-008 version of the CompTIA Network+ Certification examGet complete coverage of all the CompTIA Network+ exam objectives inside this comprehensive resource. Created and edited by Mike Meyers, the leading expert on CompTIA certification and training, CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

This up-to-date Mike Meyers exam guide delivers complete coverage of every topic on the N10-008 version of the CompTIA Network+ Certification examGet complete coverage of all the CompTIA Network+ exam objectives inside this comprehensive resource. Created and edited by Mike Meyers, the leading expert on CompTIA certification and training, CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide,
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