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Make: Maverick Scientist

My Adventures as an Amateur Scientist

by Forrest M. Mims ...

Maverick Scientist is the memoir of Forrest Mims, who forged a distinguished scientific career despite having no academic training in science. Named one of the "50 Best Brains in Science" by Discover magazine, Forrest shares what sparked his childhood curiosity and relates a lifetime of improbable, dramatic, and occasionally outright dangerous experiences in the world of science.At thirteen he ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Maverick Scientist is the memoir of Forrest Mims, who forged a distinguished scientific career despite having no academic training in science. Named one of the "50 Best Brains in Science" by Discover magazine, Forrest shares what sparked his childhood curiosity and relates a lifetime of improbable, dramatic, and occasionally outright dangerous experiences in the world of science.At thirteen he
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Boom and Bust

A Global History of Financial Bubbles

by William Quinn, John D. Turner ...

Why do stock and housing markets sometimes experience amazing booms followed by massive busts and why is this happening more and more frequently? In order to answer these questions, William Quinn and John D. Turner take us on a riveting ride through the history of financial bubbles, visiting, among other places, Paris and London in 1720, Latin America in the 1820s, Melbourne in the 1880s, New York ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Why do stock and housing markets sometimes experience amazing booms followed by massive busts and why is this happening more and more frequently? In order to answer these questions, William Quinn and John D. Turner take us on a riveting ride through the history of financial bubbles, visiting, among other places, Paris and London in 1720, Latin America in the 1820s, Melbourne in the 1880s, New York
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Building Websites All-in-One For Dummies

by Doug Sahlin, David Karlins ...

Ten minibooks in one! The perfect reference for beginning web buildersThis hefty, 800+ page book is your start-to-finish roadmap for building a web site for personal or professional use. Even if you're completely new to the process, this book is packed with everything you need to know to build an attractive, usable, and working site. In addition to being a thorough reference on the basics, this ... Read more

$24.00 USD

Ten minibooks in one! The perfect reference for beginning web buildersThis hefty, 800+ page book is your start-to-finish roadmap for building a web site for personal or professional use. Even if you're completely new to the process, this book is packed with everything you need to know to build an attractive, usable, and working site. In addition to being a thorough reference on the basics, this
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X-Machines for Agent-Based Modeling

FLAME Perspectives

by Mariam Kiran ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Computer and Information Science Series
From the Foreword:"This book exemplifies one of the most successful approaches to modeling and simulating [the] new generation of complex systems. FLAME was designed to make the building of large scale complex systems models straightforward and the simulation code that it generates is highly efficient and can be run on any modern technology. FLAME was the first such platform that ran efficiently ... Read more

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From the Foreword:"This book exemplifies one of the most successful approaches to modeling and simulating [the] new generation of complex systems. FLAME was designed to make the building of large scale complex systems models straightforward and the simulation code that it generates is highly efficient and can be run on any modern technology. FLAME was the first such platform that ran efficiently
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Excel 2019 Bible

by Michael Alexander, Richard Kusleika, John Walkenbach ...

Series series Bible
The complete guide to Excel 2019Whether you are just starting out or an Excel novice, the Excel 2019 Bible is your comprehensive, go-to guide for all your Excel 2019 needs. Whether you use Excel at work or at home, you will be guided through the powerful new features and capabilities to take full advantage of what the updated version offers. Learn to incorporate templates, implement formulas, ... Read more

$33.00 USD

The complete guide to Excel 2019Whether you are just starting out or an Excel novice, the Excel 2019 Bible is your comprehensive, go-to guide for all your Excel 2019 needs. Whether you use Excel at work or at home, you will be guided through the powerful new features and capabilities to take full advantage of what the updated version offers. Learn to incorporate templates, implement formulas,
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Ruby on Rails For Dummies

by Barry Burd ...

Quickly create Web sites with this poweful toolUse this free and easy programming language for e-commerce sites and blogsIf you need to build Web and database applications quickly but you don't dream in computer code, take heart! Ruby on Rails was created for you, and this book will have you up and running in no time. The Ruby scripting language and the Rails framework let you create full-featured ... Read more

$21.00 USD

Quickly create Web sites with this poweful toolUse this free and easy programming language for e-commerce sites and blogsIf you need to build Web and database applications quickly but you don't dream in computer code, take heart! Ruby on Rails was created for you, and this book will have you up and running in no time. The Ruby scripting language and the Rails framework let you create full-featured
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Windows XP For Dummies

by Andy Rathbone ...

Windows is the world’s most popular operating system, and Windows For Dummies is the bestselling computer book ever. When you look at Windows XP For Dummies, 2nd Edition, it’s easy to see why. Here’s all the stuff you want to know, served up in plain English and seasoned with a few chuckles. But make no mistake, this book means business.Author Andy Rathbone listened to what you wanted to know, and ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Windows is the world’s most popular operating system, and Windows For Dummies is the bestselling computer book ever. When you look at Windows XP For Dummies, 2nd Edition, it’s easy to see why. Here’s all the stuff you want to know, served up in plain English and seasoned with a few chuckles. But make no mistake, this book means business.Author Andy Rathbone listened to what you wanted to know, and
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Computer Forensics JumpStart

by Michael G. Solomon, K. Rudolph, Ed Tittel, Neil Broom, Diane Barrett ...

Essential reading for launching a career in computer forensicsInternet crime is on the rise, catapulting the need for computer forensics specialists. This new edition presents you with a completely updated overview of the basic skills that are required as a computer forensics professional. The author team of technology security veterans introduces the latest software and tools that exist and they ... Read more

$18.00 USD

Essential reading for launching a career in computer forensicsInternet crime is on the rise, catapulting the need for computer forensics specialists. This new edition presents you with a completely updated overview of the basic skills that are required as a computer forensics professional. The author team of technology security veterans introduces the latest software and tools that exist and they
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Linux Bible

by Christopher Negus ...

The industry gold standard in Linux guides, fully updatedIn the newly updated eleventh edition of the Linux Bible, veteran Linux author and trainer Christopher Negus walks you through the latest and most popular Linux distributions, including Red Hat Enterprise 9, Ubuntu 24 LTS, and Fedora 41. Whether you're a brand new or power user, you'll learn hands-on ways to become skilled at the world's ... Read more

$38.00 USD

The industry gold standard in Linux guides, fully updatedIn the newly updated eleventh edition of the Linux Bible, veteran Linux author and trainer Christopher Negus walks you through the latest and most popular Linux distributions, including Red Hat Enterprise 9, Ubuntu 24 LTS, and Fedora 41. Whether you're a brand new or power user, you'll learn hands-on ways to become skilled at the world's
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Artificial Intelligence For Dummies

by John Paul Mueller, Luca Massaron, Stephanie Diamond ...

Dive into the intelligence that powers artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence is swiftly moving from a sci-fi future to a modern reality. This edition of Artificial Intelligence For Dummies keeps pace with the lighting-fast expansion of AI tools that are overhauling every corner of reality. This book demystifies how artificial intelligence systems operate, giving you a look at the inner ... Read more

$18.00 USD

Dive into the intelligence that powers artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence is swiftly moving from a sci-fi future to a modern reality. This edition of Artificial Intelligence For Dummies keeps pace with the lighting-fast expansion of AI tools that are overhauling every corner of reality. This book demystifies how artificial intelligence systems operate, giving you a look at the inner
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Learning UML 2.0

A Pragmatic Introduction to UML

by Russ Miles, Kim Hamilton ...

"Since its original introduction in 1997, the Unified Modeling Language has revolutionized software development. Every integrated software development environment in the world--open-source, standards-based, and proprietary--now supports UML and, more importantly, the model-driven approach to software development. This makes learning the newest UML standard, UML 2.0, critical for all software ... Read more

$25.99 USD

"Since its original introduction in 1997, the Unified Modeling Language has revolutionized software development. Every integrated software development environment in the world--open-source, standards-based, and proprietary--now supports UML and, more importantly, the model-driven approach to software development. This makes learning the newest UML standard, UML 2.0, critical for all software
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iPhone App Development: The Missing Manual

by Craig Hockenberry ...

Anyone with programming experience can learn how to write an iPhone app. But if you want to build a great app, there's a lot more to it than simple coding: you also need to know how design and market your creation. This easy-to-follow guide walks you through the entire process, from sketching out your idea to promoting the finished product.Get to know the tools for developing your iPhone appDesign ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Anyone with programming experience can learn how to write an iPhone app. But if you want to build a great app, there's a lot more to it than simple coding: you also need to know how design and market your creation. This easy-to-follow guide walks you through the entire process, from sketching out your idea to promoting the finished product.Get to know the tools for developing your iPhone appDesign
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Excel 2013

by Pamphlet Master ...

Excel 2013 is a step-by-step instructions created by Pamphlet Master as a complete guide on how to use Excel 2013. This pamphlet will serve as your reference guide or training handout for all Excel 2013 users. Topics covered in the pamphlet are: - The Excel 2013 Screen - The Fundamentals - Keyboard Shortcuts - Editing - Formatting -Formulas and Functions -Workbook Management - Charts ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Excel 2013 is a step-by-step instructions created by Pamphlet Master as a complete guide on how to use Excel 2013. This pamphlet will serve as your reference guide or training handout for all Excel 2013 users. Topics covered in the pamphlet are: - The Excel 2013 Screen - The Fundamentals - Keyboard Shortcuts - Editing - Formatting -Formulas and Functions -Workbook Management - Charts
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Cooking for Geeks

by Jeff Potter ...

Why do we cook the way we do? Are you the innovative type, used to expressing your creativity instead of just following recipes? Do you want to learn to be a better cook or curious about the science behind what happens to food as it cooks?More than just a cookbook, Cooking for Geeks applies your curiosity to discovery, inspiration, and invention in the kitchen. Why do we bake some things at 350°F ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Why do we cook the way we do? Are you the innovative type, used to expressing your creativity instead of just following recipes? Do you want to learn to be a better cook or curious about the science behind what happens to food as it cooks?More than just a cookbook, Cooking for Geeks applies your curiosity to discovery, inspiration, and invention in the kitchen. Why do we bake some things at 350°F
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide with 900 Practice Test Questions

Associate (SAA-C03) Exam

by David Clinton, Ben Piper ...

Series series Sybex Study Guide
Master Amazon Web Services solution delivery and efficiently prepare for the AWS Certified SAA-C03 Exam with this all-in-one study guideThe AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide: Associate (SAA-C03) Exam, 4th Edition comprehensively and effectively prepares you for the challenging SAA-C03 Exam. This Study Guide contains efficient and accurate study tools that will help you succeed on the ... Read more

$36.00 USD

Master Amazon Web Services solution delivery and efficiently prepare for the AWS Certified SAA-C03 Exam with this all-in-one study guideThe AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide: Associate (SAA-C03) Exam, 4th Edition comprehensively and effectively prepares you for the challenging SAA-C03 Exam. This Study Guide contains efficient and accurate study tools that will help you succeed on the
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ChatGPT and the Future of AI

The Deep Language Revolution

by Terrence J. Sejnowski ...

An insightful exploration of Chat GPT and other advanced AI systems—how we got here, where we’re headed, and what it all means for how we interact with the world.In ChatGPT and the Future of AI, the sequel to The Deep Learning Revolution, Terrence Sejnowski offers a nuanced exploration of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and what their future holds. How should we go about understanding ... Read more

$17.99 USD

An insightful exploration of Chat GPT and other advanced AI systems—how we got here, where we’re headed, and what it all means for how we interact with the world.In ChatGPT and the Future of AI, the sequel to The Deep Learning Revolution, Terrence Sejnowski offers a nuanced exploration of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and what their future holds. How should we go about understanding
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Máquinas como yo

Translated by Jesús Zulaika Goicoechea ...

by Ian McEwan ...

McEwan explora la ciencia ficción: ¿puede una máquina llegar a entender y juzgar la complejidad moral de las decisiones de un ser humano?McEwan explora la ciencia ficción: ¿puede una máquina llegar a entender y juzgar la complejidad moral de las decisiones de un ser humano?Londres, años ochenta del siglo pasado. Pero un Londres distópico y alternativo, en el que la historia ha seguido algunos ... Read more

$9.89 USD

McEwan explora la ciencia ficción: ¿puede una máquina llegar a entender y juzgar la complejidad moral de las decisiones de un ser humano?McEwan explora la ciencia ficción: ¿puede una máquina llegar a entender y juzgar la complejidad moral de las decisiones de un ser humano?Londres, años ochenta del siglo pasado. Pero un Londres distópico y alternativo, en el que la historia ha seguido algunos
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Windows 8: The Missing Manual

by David Pogue ...

With Windows 8, Microsoft completely reimagined the graphical user interface for its operating system, and designed it to run on tablets as well as PCs. It’s a big change that calls for a trustworthy guide—Windows 8: The Missing Manual. New York Times columnist David Pogue provides technical insight, lots of wit, and hardnosed objectivity to help you hit the ground running with Microsoft’s new OS ... Read more

$24.99 USD

With Windows 8, Microsoft completely reimagined the graphical user interface for its operating system, and designed it to run on tablets as well as PCs. It’s a big change that calls for a trustworthy guide—Windows 8: The Missing Manual. New York Times columnist David Pogue provides technical insight, lots of wit, and hardnosed objectivity to help you hit the ground running with Microsoft’s new OS
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Arduino

A Complete Step by Step Guide

by C Tech ...

$3.99 USD
Aprende a Programar en ASP .NET y C#

by Ángel Arias ...

Es la plataforma de Microsoft para el desarrollo de aplicaciones Web y es el sucesor de la tecnología ASP. Es un componente del IIS que permite a través de un lenguaje de programación integrado en la .NET Framework para crear páginas dinámicas. No es ni un lenguaje de programación como VBScript, PHP, ni un servidor web como IIS o Apache.Está basado en el Framework .NET heredando todas sus ... Read more

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Es la plataforma de Microsoft para el desarrollo de aplicaciones Web y es el sucesor de la tecnología ASP. Es un componente del IIS que permite a través de un lenguaje de programación integrado en la .NET Framework para crear páginas dinámicas. No es ni un lenguaje de programación como VBScript, PHP, ni un servidor web como IIS o Apache.Está basado en el Framework .NET heredando todas sus
... Read more
The Astrophotography Manual

A Practical Approach to Deep Sky Imaging

by Chris Woodhouse ...

The Astrophotography Manual's Third Edition is the most up to date and authoritative guide for enthusiasts who want to create beautiful images of nebulas, galaxies, clusters, and the stars with the latest professional tools and techniques.The book has been completely revised and, after a brief astronomy primer, it guides readers through the full astrophotography process, from choosing and using ... Read more

$76.99 USD

The Astrophotography Manual's Third Edition is the most up to date and authoritative guide for enthusiasts who want to create beautiful images of nebulas, galaxies, clusters, and the stars with the latest professional tools and techniques.The book has been completely revised and, after a brief astronomy primer, it guides readers through the full astrophotography process, from choosing and using
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Mobile Ad Hoc Networks

Current Status and Future Trends

Edited by Jonathan Loo, Jaime Lloret Mauri, Jesús Hamilton Ortiz ...

Guiding readers through the basics of these rapidly emerging networks to more advanced concepts and future expectations, this book examines the most pressing research issues in Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANETs). Leading researchers, industry professionals, and academics provide an authoritative perspective of the state of the art in MANETs. The book includes surveys of recent publications that ... Read more

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Guiding readers through the basics of these rapidly emerging networks to more advanced concepts and future expectations, this book examines the most pressing research issues in Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANETs). Leading researchers, industry professionals, and academics provide an authoritative perspective of the state of the art in MANETs. The book includes surveys of recent publications that
... Read more
Programación en C# para Principiantes

by Troy Dimes ...

Como un gesto de agradecimiento por leer “Programación en C# para Principiantes”, me gustaría regalarle una copia de “7 pequeños trucos de programación en C#”Para descargar la copia, visita el siguiente sitio: http://www.linuxtrainingacademy.com/7-tricks ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Como un gesto de agradecimiento por leer “Programación en C# para Principiantes”, me gustaría regalarle una copia de “7 pequeños trucos de programación en C#”Para descargar la copia, visita el siguiente sitio: http://www.linuxtrainingacademy.com/7-tricks
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SVG Essentials

Producing Scalable Vector Graphics with XML

by J. David Eisenberg, Amelia Bellamy-Royds ...

Learn the essentials of Scalable Vector Graphics, the mark-up language used by most vector drawing programs and interactive web graphics tools. SVG Essentials takes you through SVG’s capabilities, beginning with simple line drawings and moving through complicated features such as filters, transformations, gradients, and patterns.This thoroughly updated edition includes expanded coverage of ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Learn the essentials of Scalable Vector Graphics, the mark-up language used by most vector drawing programs and interactive web graphics tools. SVG Essentials takes you through SVG’s capabilities, beginning with simple line drawings and moving through complicated features such as filters, transformations, gradients, and patterns.This thoroughly updated edition includes expanded coverage of
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