Programming in Computers & Nonfiction eBooks

Code

The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

by Charles Petzold ...

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

$37.99 CAD

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

Simulating Natural Systems with JavaScript

by Daniel Shiffman ...

All aboard The Coding Train! This beginner-friendly creative coding tutorial is designed to grow your skills in a fun, hands-on way as you build simulations of real-world phenomena with “The Coding Train” YouTube star Daniel Shiffman.What if you could re-create the awe-inspiring flocking patterns of birds or the hypnotic dance of fireflies—with code? For over a decade, The Nature of Code has ... Read more

$35.19 CAD

All aboard The Coding Train! This beginner-friendly creative coding tutorial is designed to grow your skills in a fun, hands-on way as you build simulations of real-world phenomena with “The Coding Train” YouTube star Daniel Shiffman.What if you could re-create the awe-inspiring flocking patterns of birds or the hypnotic dance of fireflies—with code? For over a decade, The Nature of Code has
... Read more
Developing Java Applications with Spring and Spring Boot

Practical Spring and Spring Boot solutions for building effective applications

by Claudio Eduardo de Oliveira, Greg L. Turnquist, Alex Antonov ...

An end-to-end software development guide for the Java eco-system using the most advanced frameworks: Spring and Spring Boot. Learn the complete workflow by building projects and solving problems.About This BookLearn reactive programming by implementing a reactive application with Spring WebFluxCreate a robust and scalable messaging application with Spring messaging supportGet up-to-date with the ... Read more

$90.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

An end-to-end software development guide for the Java eco-system using the most advanced frameworks: Spring and Spring Boot. Learn the complete workflow by building projects and solving problems.About This BookLearn reactive programming by implementing a reactive application with Spring WebFluxCreate a robust and scalable messaging application with Spring messaging supportGet up-to-date with the
... Read more
Team Topologies Simplified Model

Reinventing Organizational Design for Agile Software Delivery

by Luther K. Milburn ...

"Team Topologies Simplified Model" is a practical guide for designing and implementing effective team structures in modern organizations. The book provides a clear and concise introduction to the concept of team topologies, which is a powerful approach to organizing teams based on the types of interactions and relationships between them.The book covers the four fundamental team topologies: Stream ... Read more

$9.30 CAD

"Team Topologies Simplified Model" is a practical guide for designing and implementing effective team structures in modern organizations. The book provides a clear and concise introduction to the concept of team topologies, which is a powerful approach to organizing teams based on the types of interactions and relationships between them.The book covers the four fundamental team topologies: Stream
... Read more
Responsive Web Design With Html 5 & Css

by James wood ...

Learn the HTML5 and CSS3 you need to help you design responsive and future-proof websites that meet the demands of modern web usersEvery one of the over 4 billion webpages online today use HTML markup language to display its content. HTML is everywhere.Experienced developers know that a mastery of HTML and CSS fundamentals is not only an essential web design skill, but also the solid foundation of ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn the HTML5 and CSS3 you need to help you design responsive and future-proof websites that meet the demands of modern web usersEvery one of the over 4 billion webpages online today use HTML markup language to display its content. HTML is everywhere.Experienced developers know that a mastery of HTML and CSS fundamentals is not only an essential web design skill, but also the solid foundation of
... Read more
The Product-Minded Engineer

Building Impactful Software for Your Users

by Drew Hoskins ...

In the fast-paced world of software engineering, developing technical skills often takes precedence. However, if you're seeking career advancement, enhancing your technical skills alone is not enough; you also need to deepen your empathy for users—a skill frequently overlooked in traditional engineering roles. Understanding user needs and the broader impact of your work will not only lead to ... Read more

$59.99 CAD

In the fast-paced world of software engineering, developing technical skills often takes precedence. However, if you're seeking career advancement, enhancing your technical skills alone is not enough; you also need to deepen your empathy for users—a skill frequently overlooked in traditional engineering roles. Understanding user needs and the broader impact of your work will not only lead to
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Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship

A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship

by Robert C. Martin ...

Even bad code can function. But if code isn’t clean, it can bring a development organization to its knees. Every year, countless hours and significant resources are lost because of poorly written code. But it doesn’t have to be that way.Noted software expert Robert C. Martin presents a revolutionary paradigm with Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship. Martin has teamed up with his ... Read more

$47.99 CAD

Even bad code can function. But if code isn’t clean, it can bring a development organization to its knees. Every year, countless hours and significant resources are lost because of poorly written code. But it doesn’t have to be that way.Noted software expert Robert C. Martin presents a revolutionary paradigm with Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship. Martin has teamed up with his
... Read more
Addiction by Design

Machine Gambling in Las Vegas

by Natasha Dow Schüll ...

An anthropologist traces the intimate connections between gambling addiction and casino industry design tacticsRecent decades have seen a dramatic shift away from social forms of gambling played around roulette wheels and card tables to solitary gambling at electronic terminals. Slot machines, revamped by ever more compelling digital and video technology, have unseated traditional casino games as ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

An anthropologist traces the intimate connections between gambling addiction and casino industry design tacticsRecent decades have seen a dramatic shift away from social forms of gambling played around roulette wheels and card tables to solitary gambling at electronic terminals. Slot machines, revamped by ever more compelling digital and video technology, have unseated traditional casino games as
... Read more
Java EE to Jakarta EE 10 Recipes

A Problem-Solution Approach for Enterprise Java

by Josh Juneau, Tarun Telang ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Take a problem-solution approach for programming enterprise Java or Java EE applications and microservices for cloud-based solutions, enterprise database applications, and even small business web applications. Java EE to Jakarta EE 10 Recipes provides effective, practical, and proven code snippets that you can immediately use to accomplish just about any task that you may encounter. You can feel ... Read more

$75.99 CAD

Take a problem-solution approach for programming enterprise Java or Java EE applications and microservices for cloud-based solutions, enterprise database applications, and even small business web applications. Java EE to Jakarta EE 10 Recipes provides effective, practical, and proven code snippets that you can immediately use to accomplish just about any task that you may encounter. You can feel
... Read more
Vibe Coding

Building Production-Grade Software With GenAI, Chat, Agents, and Beyond

by Gene Kim, Steve Yegge ...

GenAI is fundamentally changing the world of software development like nothing since the internet. Vibe Coding is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking book that shows developers how to embrace this new frontier.Science fiction is now reality. Programmers no longer need to toil over code and syntax. They can now describe what they want and watch it materialize instantly. Welcome to the future—Vibe ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

GenAI is fundamentally changing the world of software development like nothing since the internet. Vibe Coding is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking book that shows developers how to embrace this new frontier.Science fiction is now reality. Programmers no longer need to toil over code and syntax. They can now describe what they want and watch it materialize instantly. Welcome to the future—Vibe
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Practical TLA+

Planning Driven Development

by Hillel Wayne ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn how to design complex, correct programs and fix problems before writing a single line of code. This book is a practical, comprehensive resource on TLA+ programming with rich, complex examples. Practical TLA+ shows you how to use TLA+ to specify a complex system and test the design itself for bugs.You’ll learn how even a short TLA+ spec can find critical bugs. Start by getting your feet wet ... Read more

$56.99 CAD

Learn how to design complex, correct programs and fix problems before writing a single line of code. This book is a practical, comprehensive resource on TLA+ programming with rich, complex examples. Practical TLA+ shows you how to use TLA+ to specify a complex system and test the design itself for bugs.You’ll learn how even a short TLA+ spec can find critical bugs. Start by getting your feet wet
... Read more
The Multiplier Mindset

How to Move from Senior Engineer to Tech Leader in the Age of AI

by Gregor Ojstersek ...

You've got the technical skills—but now what? The Multiplier Mindset is the career-changing guide for senior engineers ready to grow into impactful leadership roles. As generative AI reshapes workflows and automates routine tasks, technical leaders must learn to shift their focus from personal output to team and organizational impact. This book introduces the Multiplier Mindset, a powerful ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

You've got the technical skills—but now what? The Multiplier Mindset is the career-changing guide for senior engineers ready to grow into impactful leadership roles. As generative AI reshapes workflows and automates routine tasks, technical leaders must learn to shift their focus from personal output to team and organizational impact. This book introduces the Multiplier Mindset, a powerful
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Modern Software Engineering

Doing What Works to Build Better Software Faster

by David Farley ...

Improve Your Creativity, Effectiveness, and Ultimately, Your CodeIn Modern Software Engineering, continuous delivery pioneer David Farley helps software professionals think about their work more effectively, manage it more successfully, and genuinely improve the quality of their applications, their lives, and the lives of their colleagues.Writing for programmers, managers, and technical leads at ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

Improve Your Creativity, Effectiveness, and Ultimately, Your CodeIn Modern Software Engineering, continuous delivery pioneer David Farley helps software professionals think about their work more effectively, manage it more successfully, and genuinely improve the quality of their applications, their lives, and the lives of their colleagues.Writing for programmers, managers, and technical leads at
... Read more
The Systems View of Life

A Unifying Vision

by Pier Luigi Luisi, Fritjof Capra ...

Over the past thirty years, a new systemic conception of life has emerged at the forefront of science. New emphasis has been given to complexity, networks, and patterns of organisation, leading to a novel kind of 'systemic' thinking. This volume integrates the ideas, models, and theories underlying the systems view of life into a single coherent framework. Taking a broad sweep through history and ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Over the past thirty years, a new systemic conception of life has emerged at the forefront of science. New emphasis has been given to complexity, networks, and patterns of organisation, leading to a novel kind of 'systemic' thinking. This volume integrates the ideas, models, and theories underlying the systems view of life into a single coherent framework. Taking a broad sweep through history and
... Read more
Architecture Patterns with Python

Enabling Test-Driven Development, Domain-Driven Design, and Event-Driven Microservices

by Harry Percival, Bob Gregory ...

As Python continues to grow in popularity, projects are becoming larger and more complex. Many Python developers are taking an interest in high-level software design patterns such as hexagonal/clean architecture, event-driven architecture, and the strategic patterns prescribed by domain-driven design (DDD). But translating those patterns into Python isn’t always straightforward.With this hands-on ... Read more

$57.99 CAD

As Python continues to grow in popularity, projects are becoming larger and more complex. Many Python developers are taking an interest in high-level software design patterns such as hexagonal/clean architecture, event-driven architecture, and the strategic patterns prescribed by domain-driven design (DDD). But translating those patterns into Python isn’t always straightforward.With this hands-on
... Read more
Software Design Decoded

66 Ways Experts Think

by Marian Petre, Andre Van Der Hoek ...

An engaging, illustrated collection of insights revealing the practices and principles that expert software designers use to create great software.What makes an expert software designer? It is more than experience or innate ability. Expert software designers have specific habits, learned practices, and observed principles that they apply deliberately during their design work. This book offers ... Read more

$27.19 CAD

An engaging, illustrated collection of insights revealing the practices and principles that expert software designers use to create great software.What makes an expert software designer? It is more than experience or innate ability. Expert software designers have specific habits, learned practices, and observed principles that they apply deliberately during their design work. This book offers
... Read more
Computer Programming

A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide with a 4-in-1 Bundle Covering Python, SQL, Javascript and C#

by Lena Neill ...

Are you a newcomer to the realm of computer programming, feeling overwhelmed by the multitude of choices available? Struggling to find the perfect fit for your specific needs?If so, this book presents an innovative solution!In today's digital landscape, computer programming holds immense significance. Given the increasing online presence and the ongoing evolution of programming languages by ... Read more

$14.08 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you a newcomer to the realm of computer programming, feeling overwhelmed by the multitude of choices available? Struggling to find the perfect fit for your specific needs?If so, this book presents an innovative solution!In today's digital landscape, computer programming holds immense significance. Given the increasing online presence and the ongoing evolution of programming languages by
... 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
Essential TypeScript 5, Third Edition

by Adam Freeman ...

Now in its third edition, this bestselling guide to TypeScript takes you through the nuts and bolts of the language. No frills, no fuss—just TypeScript essentials!TypeScript enhances JavaScript with static typing, while keeping all the JS flexibility you know and love! It’s the perfect choice for any developer looking to improve the predictability and reliability of their code. Essential ... Read more

$65.99 CAD

Now in its third edition, this bestselling guide to TypeScript takes you through the nuts and bolts of the language. No frills, no fuss—just TypeScript essentials!TypeScript enhances JavaScript with static typing, while keeping all the JS flexibility you know and love! It’s the perfect choice for any developer looking to improve the predictability and reliability of their code. Essential
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Handbook of Big Data Technologies

Edited by Albert Y. Zomaya, Sherif Sakr ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This handbook offers comprehensive coverage of recent advancements in Big Data technologies and related paradigms. Chapters are authored by international leading experts in the field, and have been reviewed and revised for maximum reader value. The volume consists of twenty-five chapters organized into four main parts. Part one covers the fundamental concepts of Big Data technologies including ... Read more

$499.99 CAD

This handbook offers comprehensive coverage of recent advancements in Big Data technologies and related paradigms. Chapters are authored by international leading experts in the field, and have been reviewed and revised for maximum reader value. The volume consists of twenty-five chapters organized into four main parts. Part one covers the fundamental concepts of Big Data technologies including
... Read more
Fine-Tuning AI

Customizing Large Language Models

by Laurence Moroney ...

The era of generic, one-size-fits-all AI is ending. While foundational models like GPT, Claude, and Gemini excel at general knowledge, the next wave of innovation belongs to fine-tuned, domain-expert models that know your business, your code, and your data. This book is a practical guide to moving from the fragility of prompt engineering to the robustness, security, and control of model ownership ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

The era of generic, one-size-fits-all AI is ending. While foundational models like GPT, Claude, and Gemini excel at general knowledge, the next wave of innovation belongs to fine-tuned, domain-expert models that know your business, your code, and your data. This book is a practical guide to moving from the fragility of prompt engineering to the robustness, security, and control of model ownership
... 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
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
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

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