Programming in Computers & Nonfiction eBooks

Seeing Like a Platform

An Inquiry into the Condition of Digital Modernity

by Petter Törnberg, Justus Uitermark ...

Series series Complexity in Social Science
Power needs abstraction, to make the unwieldy complexity of the social world legible and manageable. The proposition at the heart of Seeing Like a Platform is that digital technology brings new metaphors through which power operates. While industrial modernity saw society as a machinery to be designed according to detailed blueprints, digital modernity views society as organic and alive, to be ... Read more

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Power needs abstraction, to make the unwieldy complexity of the social world legible and manageable. The proposition at the heart of Seeing Like a Platform is that digital technology brings new metaphors through which power operates. While industrial modernity saw society as a machinery to be designed according to detailed blueprints, digital modernity views society as organic and alive, to be
... Read more
Data Model Patterns: A Metadata Map

A Metadata Map

by David C. Hay ...

Series series The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Data Management Systems
In recent years, companies and government agencies have come to realize that the data they use represent a significant corporate resource, whose cost calls for management every bit as rigorous as the management of human resources, money, and capital equipment. With this realization has come recognition of the importance to integrate the data that has traditionally only been available from ... Read more

$76.79 CAD

In recent years, companies and government agencies have come to realize that the data they use represent a significant corporate resource, whose cost calls for management every bit as rigorous as the management of human resources, money, and capital equipment. With this realization has come recognition of the importance to integrate the data that has traditionally only been available from
... Read more
System Programming in Linux

A Hands-On Introduction

by Stewart Weiss ...

Learn to write real Linux software—not just run it.Most programmers never learn how Linux really works. Why? Because system programming is rarely taught, and the tools can be intimidating without the right guidance. As a result, many developers stick to high-level languages and frameworks—writing code that runs on Linux without understanding how it interacts with Linux.In today’s world, that’s not ... Read more

$83.99 CAD

Learn to write real Linux software—not just run it.Most programmers never learn how Linux really works. Why? Because system programming is rarely taught, and the tools can be intimidating without the right guidance. As a result, many developers stick to high-level languages and frameworks—writing code that runs on Linux without understanding how it interacts with Linux.In today’s world, that’s not
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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

$29.59 CAD

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
The Power of Charts: Using Technical Analysis to Predict Stock Price Movements

by People with Books ...

In the dynamic world of financial markets, the ability to anticipate and understand stock price movements is a skill that sets successful investors apart. "The Power of Charts: Using Technical Analysis to Predict Stock Price Movements" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of the stock market by harnessing the insights provided by technical analysis.This e-book is crafted for ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the dynamic world of financial markets, the ability to anticipate and understand stock price movements is a skill that sets successful investors apart. "The Power of Charts: Using Technical Analysis to Predict Stock Price Movements" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of the stock market by harnessing the insights provided by technical analysis.This e-book is crafted for
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The Art of 64-Bit Assembly, Volume 1

x86-64 Machine Organization and Programming

by Randall Hyde ...

A new assembly language programming book from a well-loved master. Art of 64-bit Assembly Language capitalizes on the long-lived success of Hyde's seminal The Art of Assembly Language.Randall Hyde's The Art of Assembly Language has been the go-to book for learning assembly language for decades. Hyde's latest work, Art of 64-bit Assembly Language is the 64-bit version of this popular text. This ... Read more

$67.19 CAD

A new assembly language programming book from a well-loved master. Art of 64-bit Assembly Language capitalizes on the long-lived success of Hyde's seminal The Art of Assembly Language.Randall Hyde's The Art of Assembly Language has been the go-to book for learning assembly language for decades. Hyde's latest work, Art of 64-bit Assembly Language is the 64-bit version of this popular text. This
... Read more
Advanced Persistent Security

A Cyberwarfare Approach to Implementing Adaptive Enterprise Protection, Detection, and Reaction Strategies

by Ira Winkler, Araceli Treu Gomes ...

Advanced Persistent Security covers secure network design and implementation, including authentication, authorization, data and access integrity, network monitoring, and risk assessment. Using such recent high profile cases as Target, Sony, and Home Depot, the book explores information security risks, identifies the common threats organizations face, and presents tactics on how to prioritize the ... Read more

$44.79 CAD

Advanced Persistent Security covers secure network design and implementation, including authentication, authorization, data and access integrity, network monitoring, and risk assessment. Using such recent high profile cases as Target, Sony, and Home Depot, the book explores information security risks, identifies the common threats organizations face, and presents tactics on how to prioritize the
... Read more
ARM System Developer's Guide

Designing and Optimizing System Software

by Andrew Sloss, Dominic Symes, Chris Wright ...

Series series The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Architecture and Design
Over the last ten years, the ARM architecture has become one of the most pervasive architectures in the world, with more than 2 billion ARM-based processors embedded in products ranging from cell phones to automotive braking systems. A world-wide community of ARM developers in semiconductor and product design companies includes software developers, system designers and hardware engineers. To date ... Read more

$82.39 CAD

Over the last ten years, the ARM architecture has become one of the most pervasive architectures in the world, with more than 2 billion ARM-based processors embedded in products ranging from cell phones to automotive braking systems. A world-wide community of ARM developers in semiconductor and product design companies includes software developers, system designers and hardware engineers. To date
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ASP.NET Core 6 and Angular

Full-stack web development with ASP.NET 6 and Angular 13

by Valerio De Sanctis ...

Design, build and deploy robust web applications using ASP.NET 6, Angular 13, and Entity Framework CoreKey FeaturesThe most up-to-date book that covers cutting-edge features released in ASP.NET Core 6 and Angular 13Create a production-ready Single-Page Application (SPA) or Progressive Web Application (PWA)Adopt a full-stack approach to handle data management, API documentation, Web APIs, end-to ... Read more

$47.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Design, build and deploy robust web applications using ASP.NET 6, Angular 13, and Entity Framework CoreKey FeaturesThe most up-to-date book that covers cutting-edge features released in ASP.NET Core 6 and Angular 13Create a production-ready Single-Page Application (SPA) or Progressive Web Application (PWA)Adopt a full-stack approach to handle data management, API documentation, Web APIs, end-to
... Read more
.NET MAUI Cross-Platform Application Development

Leverage a first-class cross-platform UI framework to build native apps on multiple platforms

by Roger Ye ...

Build apps for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows using Microsoft's .NET Multi-platform App UI and BlazorKey FeaturesGet familiar with Microsoft's UI toolkit to build amazing interfaces for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOSBuild a cross-platform password manager based on the famous Windows app, KeePassExplore .NET MAUI development and Hybrid app development using BlazorBook DescriptionAn evolution of ... Read more

$38.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build apps for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows using Microsoft's .NET Multi-platform App UI and BlazorKey FeaturesGet familiar with Microsoft's UI toolkit to build amazing interfaces for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOSBuild a cross-platform password manager based on the famous Windows app, KeePassExplore .NET MAUI development and Hybrid app development using BlazorBook DescriptionAn evolution of
... Read more
Algorithmic Thinking, 2nd Edition

Learn Algorithms to Level Up Your Coding Skills

by Daniel Zingaro ...

Get in the game and learn essential computer algorithms by solving competitive programming problems, in the fully revised second edition of the bestselling original. (Still no math required!)Are you hitting a wall with data structures and algorithms? Whether you’re a student prepping for coding interviews or an independent learner, this book is your essential guide to efficient problem-solving in ... Read more

$42.39 CAD

Get in the game and learn essential computer algorithms by solving competitive programming problems, in the fully revised second edition of the bestselling original. (Still no math required!)Are you hitting a wall with data structures and algorithms? Whether you’re a student prepping for coding interviews or an independent learner, this book is your essential guide to efficient problem-solving in
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Modding Minecraft

Build Your Own Minecraft Mods!

by Sarah Guthals, Stephen R. Foster, Lindsey D. Handley ...

Series series Dummies Junior
My kid can mod Minecraft? Oh my!There’s no doubt about it: Minecraft has taken the world by storm. If your resident Minecraft fanatic is ready to take their experience to a new level of play, introduce them to modding! Modding allows Minecraft players to modify the game through code—giving them the ability to add a variety of gameplay changes, ranging from new blocks and items to new mechanisms to ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

My kid can mod Minecraft? Oh my!There’s no doubt about it: Minecraft has taken the world by storm. If your resident Minecraft fanatic is ready to take their experience to a new level of play, introduce them to modding! Modding allows Minecraft players to modify the game through code—giving them the ability to add a variety of gameplay changes, ranging from new blocks and items to new mechanisms to
... Read more
JavaScript Robotics

Building NodeBots with Johnny-Five, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and BeagleBone

by Backstop Media, Rick Waldron, Andrew Fisher, Lyza Danger Gardner, Susan Hinton, Sara Gorecki, Bryan Hughes, David Resseguie, Emily Rose, Raquel Velez, Jonathan Beri, Kassandra Perch, Anna Gerber, Donovan Buck, Julian David Duque, Pawel Szymczykowski ...

JavaScript Robotics is on the rise. Rick Waldron, the lead author of this book and creator of the Johnny-Five platform, is at the forefront of this movement. Johnny-Five is an open source JavaScript Arduino programming framework for robotics. This book brings together fifteen innovative programmers, each creating a unique Johnny-Five robot step-by-step, and offering tips and tricks along the way. ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

JavaScript Robotics is on the rise. Rick Waldron, the lead author of this book and creator of the Johnny-Five platform, is at the forefront of this movement. Johnny-Five is an open source JavaScript Arduino programming framework for robotics. This book brings together fifteen innovative programmers, each creating a unique Johnny-Five robot step-by-step, and offering tips and tricks along the way.
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Building Products for the Enterprise

Product Management in Enterprise Software

by Blair Reeves, Benjamin Gaines ...

If you’re new to software product management or just want to learn more about it, there’s plenty of advice available—but most of it is geared toward consumer products. Creating high-quality software for the enterprise involves a much different set of challenges. In this practical book, two expert product managers provide straightforward guidance for people looking to join the thriving enterprise ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

If you’re new to software product management or just want to learn more about it, there’s plenty of advice available—but most of it is geared toward consumer products. Creating high-quality software for the enterprise involves a much different set of challenges. In this practical book, two expert product managers provide straightforward guidance for people looking to join the thriving enterprise
... Read more
The Business of Android Apps Development

Making and Marketing Apps that Succeed on Google Play, Amazon Appstore and More

by Mark Rollins, Roy Sandberg ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
The growing but still evolving success of the Android platform has ushered in a second mobile technology “gold rush” for app developers. Google Play and Amazon Appstore for Android apps has become the second go-to apps eco for today's app developers. While not yet as large in terms of number of apps as iTunes, Google Play and Amazon Appstore have so many apps that it has become increasingly ... Read more

$42.99 CAD

The growing but still evolving success of the Android platform has ushered in a second mobile technology “gold rush” for app developers. Google Play and Amazon Appstore for Android apps has become the second go-to apps eco for today's app developers. While not yet as large in terms of number of apps as iTunes, Google Play and Amazon Appstore have so many apps that it has become increasingly
... Read more
Sams Teach Yourself Mod Development for Minecraft in 24 Hours

by Jimmy Koene ...

Series series Sams Teach Yourself
In Full Color!In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself Minecraft® Mod Development in 24 Hours will help you transform Minecraft® into anything you can imagine--and share your vision with millions of players worldwide! You’ll learn all the mod development skills you need as you walk through a complete step-by-step project, complete with a mob, new tools, new armor, food, ores, ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

In Full Color!In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself Minecraft® Mod Development in 24 Hours will help you transform Minecraft® into anything you can imagine--and share your vision with millions of players worldwide! You’ll learn all the mod development skills you need as you walk through a complete step-by-step project, complete with a mob, new tools, new armor, food, ores,
... Read more
Embedded Firmware Solutions

Development Best Practices for the Internet of Things

by Vincent Zimmer, Jiming Sun, Marc Jones, Stefan Reinauer ...

Embedded Firmware Solutions is the perfect introduction and daily-use field guide--for the thousands of firmware designers, hardware engineers, architects, managers, and developers--to Intel’s new firmware direction (including Quark coverage), showing how to integrate Intel® Architecture designs into their plans.Featuring hands-on examples and exercises using Open Source codebases, like Coreboot ... Read more

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Embedded Firmware Solutions is the perfect introduction and daily-use field guide--for the thousands of firmware designers, hardware engineers, architects, managers, and developers--to Intel’s new firmware direction (including Quark coverage), showing how to integrate Intel® Architecture designs into their plans.Featuring hands-on examples and exercises using Open Source codebases, like Coreboot
... Read more
Writing and Querying MapReduce Views in CouchDB

Tools for Data Analysts

by Bradley Holt ...

If you want to use CouchDB to support real-world applications, you'll need to create MapReduce views that let you query this document-oriented database for meaningful data. With this short and concise ebook, you'll learn how to create a variety of MapReduce views to help you query and aggregate data in CouchDB’s large, distributed datasets.You'll get step-by-step instructions and lots of sample ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

If you want to use CouchDB to support real-world applications, you'll need to create MapReduce views that let you query this document-oriented database for meaningful data. With this short and concise ebook, you'll learn how to create a variety of MapReduce views to help you query and aggregate data in CouchDB’s large, distributed datasets.You'll get step-by-step instructions and lots of sample
... Read more
Securing Office 365

Masterminding MDM and Compliance in the Cloud

by Matthew Katzer ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Understand common security pitfalls and discover weak points in your organization’s data security, and what you can do to combat them. This book includes the best approaches to managing mobile devices both on your local network and outside the office.Data breaches, compliance fines, and distribution of personally identifiable information (PII) without encryption or safeguards place businesses of ... Read more

$96.99 CAD

Understand common security pitfalls and discover weak points in your organization’s data security, and what you can do to combat them. This book includes the best approaches to managing mobile devices both on your local network and outside the office.Data breaches, compliance fines, and distribution of personally identifiable information (PII) without encryption or safeguards place businesses of
... Read more
Getting Started with Arduino Wiring for Windows 10 IoT Core

by Agus Kurniawan ...

If you have experiences in Arduino development using Sketch program, your Sketch program can run on Raspberry Pi 2 with Windows 10 IoT Core. This book helps you get started with Arduino Wiring development using Visual Studio 2015. The following is highlight topics in this book:* Setting Up Development Environment* Digital I/O* Serial Communication* Analog I/O* Working with I2C/TWI Protocol* ... Read more

$4.47 CAD

If you have experiences in Arduino development using Sketch program, your Sketch program can run on Raspberry Pi 2 with Windows 10 IoT Core. This book helps you get started with Arduino Wiring development using Visual Studio 2015. The following is highlight topics in this book:* Setting Up Development Environment* Digital I/O* Serial Communication* Analog I/O* Working with I2C/TWI Protocol*
... Read more
Pro Microsoft Power Platform

Solution Building for the Citizen Developer

by Mitchell Pearson, Brian Knight, Devin Knight, Manuel Quintana ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Become a self-sufficient citizen developer by learning the tools within the Microsoft Power Platform and how they can be used together to drive change and multiply your productivity. Learn about PowerApps for building applications, Power Automate for automating business processes across those applications, and Power BI for analyzing results and communicating business intelligence through ... Read more

$68.99 CAD

Become a self-sufficient citizen developer by learning the tools within the Microsoft Power Platform and how they can be used together to drive change and multiply your productivity. Learn about PowerApps for building applications, Power Automate for automating business processes across those applications, and Power BI for analyzing results and communicating business intelligence through
... Read more
Writing High-Performance Applications in Rust: Profiling, Benchmarking, and Optimization

Modern Systems Programming with Rust

by Dorian Reed ...

Series series Modern Systems Programming with Rust
Unlock the true speed of Rust.Rust guarantees memory safety and concurrency without data races, but the compiler alone cannot make your application fast. To achieve C-level performance, you must look beyond zero-cost abstractions and understand how your code interacts with the physical hardware.Writing High-Performance Applications in Rust is the definitive guide for intermediate and advanced ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the true speed of Rust.Rust guarantees memory safety and concurrency without data races, but the compiler alone cannot make your application fast. To achieve C-level performance, you must look beyond zero-cost abstractions and understand how your code interacts with the physical hardware.Writing High-Performance Applications in Rust is the definitive guide for intermediate and advanced
... Read more
The Art of Lean Software Development

A Practical and Incremental Approach

by Curt Hibbs, Steve Jewett, Mike Sullivan ...

This succinct book explains how you can apply the practices of Lean software development to dramatically increase productivity and quality. Based on techniques that revolutionized Japanese manufacturing, Lean principles are being applied successfully to product design, engineering, the supply chain, and now software development. With The Art of Lean Software Development, you'll learn how to adopt ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

This succinct book explains how you can apply the practices of Lean software development to dramatically increase productivity and quality. Based on techniques that revolutionized Japanese manufacturing, Lean principles are being applied successfully to product design, engineering, the supply chain, and now software development. With The Art of Lean Software Development, you'll learn how to adopt
... Read more
Kubernetes Handbook

Non-Programmer's Guide to Deploy Applications with Kubernetes

by Stephen Fleming ...

What “Kubernetes” does and how?After working in the technology and consulting ecosystem for the last 10 years, I am a huge supporter of simplification. While I understood the whole concept of Containerization and automating the deployment, I wanted to explain the bunch of newly recruited Technology Consultants in our team that how actually it’s used and deployed.So, the logical topics to be ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

What “Kubernetes” does and how?After working in the technology and consulting ecosystem for the last 10 years, I am a huge supporter of simplification. While I understood the whole concept of Containerization and automating the deployment, I wanted to explain the bunch of newly recruited Technology Consultants in our team that how actually it’s used and deployed.So, the logical topics to be
... Read more

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