-Titulo Original : The Book Of CSS3, 2nd Edition: A Developers Guide To The Future Of Web Design-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: CSS3 is the technology behind most of the eye-catching visuals on the Web. But the docs can be dry, murky, and full of dastardly caveats for inconsistent browser implementations. This completely updated second edition of the best-selling Book of CSS3 distills the dense technical language of the CSS3 specification into plain English and shows you what CSS3 can do now, in all major browsers. You’ll find fully revised coverage of the updated syntax of gradients, grids, and flexible box layout, as well as all-new chapters on values and sizing, and graphical effects like filter effects and blend modes. With an abundance of real-world examples and a focus on the principles of good design, The Book of CSS3 will help you expand your CSS skills, as you learn how to: -Style text with custom font choices, drop shadows, and other effects -Create, position, and resize background images on the fly -Spice up static web pages with event-driven transitions and animations -Apply 2D and 3D transformations to text and images -Use linear and radial gradients to create smooth color transitions -Take control of layout with grids, columns, and flexible alignment -Tailor a website’s appearance to every type of web-capable device The companion website includes up-to-date browser compatibility charts, links to tutorials and resources, and live CSS3 examples. The Web can be an ugly place. Make it pretty with The Book of CSS3. About the Author Peter Gasston has been making websites professionally for more than 14 years in both agency and corporate settings. One of the original contributors to 3.info/, the leading online destination for CSS3, Gasston is the author of The Modern Web (No Starch Press) and has been published in Smashing Magazine, A List Apart, and net magazine. He also writes the web development blog ( :// broken-links /). He lives in London, England...

-Titulo Original : Think Like A Programmer An Introduction To Creative Problem Solving-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: The real challenge of programming isnt learning a languages syntax-its learning to creatively solve problems so you can build something great. In this one-of-a-kind text, author V. Anton Spraul breaks down the ways that programmers solve problems and teaches you what other introductory books often ignore: how to Think Like a Programmer. Each chapter tackles a single programming concept, like classes, pointers, and recursion, and open-ended exercises throughout challenge you to apply your knowledge. Youll also learn how to: -Split problems into discrete components to make them easier to solve -Make the most of code reuse with functions, classes, and libraries -Pick the perfect data structure for a particular job -Master more advanced programming tools like recursion and dynamic memory -Organize your thoughts and develop strategies to tackle particular types of problems Although the books examples are written in C, the creative problem-solving concepts they illustrate go beyond any particular language; in fact, they often reach outside the realm of computer science. As the most skillful programmers know, writing great code is a creative art-and the first step in creating your masterpiece is learning to Think Like a Programmer. Review A Message From Author V. Anton Spraul “Over the past 15 years, Ive taught programming to countless students from every sort of background. A few of them were naturals, but most struggled, even the ones who would eventually turn into excellent programmers. However, they werent struggling with the syntax of the programming language, but rather with applying it to solve the assigned problems. Knowing how to read a program is very different from knowing how to write one. While typical books or training courses are often effective at explaining the individual elements of programming, they tend to offer little advice on combining these elements to solve particular problems. Thats where Think Like a Programmer comes in.” About the Author V. Anton Spraul has taught introductory programming and computer science for more than 15 years. He is the author of Computer Science Made Simple (Broadway) and How Software Works (No Starch Press). He offers advice for beginning programmers in his series Learning to Program: A Guide on his website ( :// vantonspraul )...

-Titulo Original : The Art Of R Programming A Tour Of Statistical Software Design-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: R is the worlds most popular language for developing statistical software: Archaeologists use it to track the spread of ancient civilizations, drug companies use it to discover which medications are safe and effective, and actuaries use it to assess financial risks and keep economies running smoothly. The Art of R Programming takes you on a guided tour of software development with R, from basic types and data structures to advanced topics like closures, recursion, and anonymous functions. No statistical knowledge is required, and your programming skills can range from hobbyist to pro. Along the way, youll learn about functional and object-oriented programming, running mathematical simulations, and rearranging complex data into simpler, more useful formats. Youll also learn to: Create artful graphs to visualize complex data sets and functions Write more efficient code using parallel R and vectorization Interface R with C/C and Python for increased speed or functionality Find new packages for text analysis, image manipulation, and thousands more Squash annoying bugs with advanced debugging techniques Whether youre designing aircraft, forecasting the weather, or you just need to tame your data, The Art of R Programming is your guide to harnessing the power of statistical computing. Review From the Author: Why Use R for Your Statistical Work? As the Cantonese say, yauh peng, yauh leng, which means “both inexpensive and beautiful.” Why use anything else? R has a number of virtues: It is a public-domain implementation of the widely regarded S statistical language, and the R/S platform is a de facto standard among professional statisticians. It is comparable, and often superior, in power to commercial products in most of the significant senses -- variety of operations available, programmability, graphics, and so on. It is available for the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. In addition to providing statistical operations, R is a general-purpose programming language, so you can use it to automate analyses and create new functions that extend the existing language features. R includes a library of several thousand user-contributed packages. It incorporates features found in object-oriented and functional programming languages. R is capable of producing beautiful graphics for your presentations, reports or articles. About the Author Norman Matloff is a professor of computer science (and was formerly a professor of statistics) at the University of California, Davis. His research interests include parallel processing and statistical regression, and he is the author of a number of widely-used Web tutorials on software development. He has written articles for the New York Times, the Washington Post, Forbes Magazine, and the Los Angeles Times, and is the co-author of The Art of Debugging (No Starch Press)...

-Titulo Original : The Linux Programming Interface A Linux And Unix System Programming Handbook-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: The Linux Programming Interface (TLPI) is the definitive guide to the Linux and UNIX programming interface-the interface employed by nearly every application that runs on a Linux or UNIX system. In this authoritative work, Linux programming expert Michael Kerrisk provides detailed descriptions of the system calls and library functions that you need in order to master the craft of system programming, and accompanies his explanations with clear, complete example programs. Youll find descriptions of over 500 system calls and library functions, and more than 200 example programs, 88 tables, and 115 diagrams. Youll learn how to: -Read and write files efficiently -Use signals, clocks, and timers -Create processes and execute programs -Write secure programs -Write multithreaded programs using POSIX threads -Build and use shared libraries -Perform interprocess communication using pipes, message queues, shared memory, and semaphores -Write network applications with the sockets API While The Linux Programming Interface covers a wealth of Linux-specific features, including epoll, inotify, and the /proc file system, its emphasis on UNIX standards (POSIX.1-2001/SUSv3 and POSIX.1-2008/SUSv4) makes it equally valuable to programmers working on other UNIX platforms. The Linux Programming Interface is the most comprehensive single-volume work on the Linux and UNIX programming interface, and a book thats destined to become a new classic. About the Author Michael Kerrisk has been using and programming UNIX systems for more than 20 years, and has taught many week-long courses on UNIX system programming. Since 2004, he has maintained the man-pages project ( :// kernel.org/doc/man-pages/), which produces the manual pages describing the Linux kernel and glibc programming APIs. He has written or co-written more than 250 of the manual pages and is actively involved in the testing and design review of new Linux kernel-userspace interfaces. Michael lives with his family in Munich, Germany...

-Titulo Original : Gray Hat Python: Python Programming For Hackers And Reverse Engineers-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: Python is fast becoming the programming language of choice for hackers, reverse engineers, and software testers because its easy to write quickly, and it has the low-level support and libraries that make hackers happy. But until now, there has been no real manual on how to use Python for a variety of hacking tasks. You had to dig through forum posts and man pages, endlessly tweaking your own code to get everything working. Not anymore. Gray Hat Python explains the concepts behind hacking tools and techniques like debuggers, trojans, fuzzers, and emulators. But author Justin Seitz goes beyond theory, showing you how to harness existing Python-based security tools-and how to build your own when the pre-built ones wont cut it. Youll learn how to: -Automate tedious reversing and security tasks -Design and program your own debugger -Learn how to fuzz Windows drivers and create powerful fuzzers from scratch -Have fun with code and library injection, soft and hard hooking techniques, and other software trickery -Sniff secure traffic out of an encrypted web browser session -Use PyDBG, Immunity Debugger, Sulley, IDAPython, PyEMU, and more The worlds best hackers are using Python to do their handiwork. Shouldnt you? About the Author Justin Seitz is a senior security researcher for Immunity, Inc., where he spends his time bug hunting, reverse engineering, writing exploits, and coding Python. He is the author of Black Hat Python (No Starch Press)...

-Titulo Original : Beautiful Lego-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: Mix hundreds of thousands of LEGO bricks with dozens of artists, and what do you get? Beautiful LEGO, a compendium of LEGO artwork that showcases a stunning array of pieces ranging from incredibly lifelike replicas of everyday objects and famous monuments to imaginative renderings of spaceships, mansions, and mythical creatures. You’ll also meet the minds behind the art. Interviews with the artists take you inside the creative process that turns simple, plastic bricks into remarkable LEGO masterpieces. From Publishers Weekly Legos have been a building block of childhoods around the world for decades (the Danish company, the Lego Group, was founded in 1949), but as graphic designer Doyle demonstrates in this impressive collection of 360 Lego models, theyre far from childs play. The book showcases the work of 77 artists, who offer a wildly divergent results: from portraits of Freddie Mercury and the monsters from Alien to dissected frogs, space stations, and chromed-out hot rods. Though Doyle humbly waits until the middle of the book to showcase a few of his own sculptures, they are among the most striking. His stark black-and-white renderings of an elegant Victorian house damaged by an uprooted tree, as well as the books cover (a massive futuristic city with countless spires) are nothing short of breathtaking. Brief bios of the creators accompany each entry, with the artists discussing what drew them to Lego bricks and their approach to design. One featured artist, Jordan Schwartz, may have achieved the ultimate goal: landing a job at Lego as a product designer due in part to his creations. Surprisingly, the book doesnt include specifications such as the dimensions of the pieces or the number of bricks used, nor are there images of works-in-progress. If readers can forgive that, they will be mesmerized by this astonishing collection. Full-color illus. (Nov.) Review Far from child’s play. An astonishing collection. -Publishers Weekly A stunning array. -Today One mans quest to prove LEGO can be art. -The Los Angeles Times About the Author Mike Doyle is an internationally acclaimed LEGO artist and known for his stunningly realistic, grand-scale designs. His award-winning Abandoned House series has been showcased at Gallery1988 in LA and Boston’s Museum of Realist Art. His largest piece to date is Contact I-a 6×6-foot masterwork built from more than 200,000 LEGO elements. When not constructing LEGO art, Doyle works as a graphic designer. He lives with his wife and two children in New Jersey...

-Titulo Original : The Game Console A History In Photographs-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: The Game Console is a tour through the evolution of video game hardware, with gorgeous full-color photos of 86 consoles. Youll start your journey with legendary consoles like the Magnavox Odyssey, Atari 2600, Nintendo Entertainment System, and the Commodore 64. The visual nostalgia trip continues with systems from the 1990s and 2000s, and ends on modern consoles like the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Wii U. Throughout the book, youll also discover many consoles you never knew existed, and even find a rare peek at the hardware inside several of historys most iconic video game systems. Review Featured in Wired and My Modern Met. This book gathers [Evan Amos]s gorgeous images into a visual history of games, and it’s such a nostalgic treat to pore over. -Keith Stuart, The Guardian, 1 of 20 Books Every Gamer Should Read While services like PlayStation Now prove that streaming has the potential to increase access to older hardware-bound games, The Game Console posits that consoles themselves are important cultural objects that we shouldn’t forget. -Motherboard Amos’ passion for gaming and photographic skills come together beautifully in The Game Console. -Kotaku Photographed in intense, loving detail, the book quite literally unpacks 86 consoles and examines their innards. -Mashable A perfect choice for gamers looking to build up their knowledge on video game history. -Android Central The actual history lesson of the industry makes this more than a coffee table book. -Game Vortex This image-rich guide brings gamers on a guided tour exploring the legendary consoles of yesteryear. -Sian Babish, Chicago Tribune Best gaming book. -Mr. Chaplin, Lyeed About the Author Evan Amos is a passionate video game fan and photographer. His work has been featured in Game Informer, Kotaku, Wired, Retro Gamer, and other popular media outlets...

-Titulo Original : The Lego Christmas Ornaments Book, Volume 2 16 Designs To Spread Holiday Cheer!-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: Building instructions for 16 clever Christmas ornaments that can be built from standard LEGO parts that fans are likely to have in their collection. These small and uncomplicated ornaments are quick to build and a joy to display. You can build 16 classic Christmas designs including a gingerbread house, Santa, reindeer, a snowman, a wreath, a poinsettia, and traditional shapes like baubles and modern geometric swirls. With easy-to-follow instructions and stunning full color photography, The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book, Volume 2 will help you spread some holiday cheer with LEGO in no time! About the Author Chris McVeigh is a LEGO builder, author, and photographer whose work has appeared in publications such as Esquire. McVeigh designs LEGO builds and sells the kits to make his constructions online. He is based in Halifax, NS, and has over 150k dedicated followers on social media...

-Titulo Original : Statistics Done Wrong The Woefully Complete Guide-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: Scientific progress depends on good research, and good research needs good statistics. But statistical analysis is tricky to get right, even for the best and brightest of us. Youd be surprised how many scientists are doing it wrong.Statistics Done Wrong is a pithy, essential guide to statistical blunders in modern science that will show you how to keep your research blunder-free. Youll examine embarrassing errors and omissions in recent research, learn about the misconceptions and scientific politics that allow these mistakes to happen, and begin your quest to reform the way you and your peers do statistics.Youll find advice on:Asking the right question, designing the right experiment, choosing the right statistical analysis, and sticking to the planHow to think about p values, significance, insignificance, confidence intervals, and regressionChoosing the right sample size and avoiding false positivesReporting your analysis and publishing your data and source codeProcedures to follow, precautions to take, and analytical software that can helpScientists: Read this concise, powerful guide to help you produce statistically sound research. Statisticians: Give this book to everyone you know.The first step toward statistics done right is Statistics Done Wrong. Review If you analyze data with any regularity but arent sure if youre doing it correctly, get this book. -- Nathan Yau, FlowingDataOf all the books that tackle these issues, Reinharts is the most succinct, accessible and accurate. -- Tom Siegfried, Science NewsA spotters guide to arrant nonsense cloaked in mathematical respectability. -- Gord Doctorow, BoingBoing From the Author What goes wrong most often in scientific research and data science? Statistics.Statistical analysis is tricky to get right, even for the best and brightest. Youd be surprised how many pitfalls there are, and how many published papers succumb to them. Heres a sample:Statistical power. Many researchers use sample sizes that are too small to detect any noteworthy effects and, failing to detect them, declare they must not exist. Even medical trials often dont have the sample size needed to detect a 50% difference in symptoms. And right turns at red lights are legal only because safety trials had inadequate sample sizes.Truth inflation. If your sample size is too small, the only way youll get a statistically significant result is if you get lucky and overestimate the effect youre looking for. Ever wonder why exciting new wonder drugs never work as well as first promised? Truth inflation.The base rate fallacy. If youre screening for a rare event, there are many more opportunities for false positives than false negatives, and so most of your positive results will be false positives. Thats important for cancer screening and medical tests, but its also why surveys on the use of guns for self-defense produce exaggerated results.Stopping rules. Why not start with a smaller sample size and increase it as necessary? This is quite common but, unless youre careful, it vastly increases the chances of exaggeration and false positives. Medical trials that stop early exaggerate their results by 30% on average. About the Author Alex Reinhart is a statistics instructor and PhD student at Carnegie Mellon University. He received his BS in physics at the University of Texas at Austin and does research on locating radioactive devices using statistics and physics...

-Titulo Original : The Manga Guide To Microprocessors-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: Ayumi is a world-class shogi (Japanese chess) player who can’t be beaten-that is, until she loses to a powerful computer called the Shooting Star. Ayumi vows to find out everything she can about her new nemesis. Lucky for her, Yuu Kano, the genius programmer behind the Shooting Star, is willing to teach her all about the inner workings of the microprocessor-the “brain” inside all computers, phones, and gadgets. Follow along with Ayumi in The Manga Guide to Microprocessors and you’ll learn about: -How the CPU processes information and makes decision -How computers perform arithmetic operations and store information -logic gates and how they’re used in integrated circuits -the Key components of modern computers, including registers, GPUs, and RAM -Assembly language and how it differs from high-level programming languages Whether you’re a computer science student or just want to understand the power of microprocessors, you’ll find what you need to know in The Manga Guide to Microprocessors. About the Author A 1971 graduate of Tokai University’s electrical engineering department, former nuclear magnetic resonance researcher Michio Shibuya has been a MOS product designer and developer for over 12 years. Shibuya has since pursued a career in IC design and is the author of The Manga Guide to Fourier Transforms, The Manga Guide to Semiconductors, and other books. Office Sawa was established in 2006, specializing in advertisement and practical educational guides. They pride themselves in their sales promotion materials, reference books, illustrations, and manga-themed manuals...

-Titulo Original : Wonderful Life With The Elements The Periodic Table Personified-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: From the brilliant mind of Japanese artist Bunpei Yorifuji comes Wonderful Life with the Elements, an illustrated guide to the periodic table that gives chemistry a friendly face. In this super periodic table, every element is a unique character whose properties are represented visually: heavy elements are fat, man-made elements are robots, and noble gases sport impressive afros. Every detail is significant, from the length of an elements beard to the clothes on its back. Youll also learn about each elements discovery, its common uses, and other vital stats like whether it floats-or explodes-in water. Why bother trudging through a traditional periodic table? In this periodic paradise, the elements are people too. And once youve met them, youll never forget them. Review Helium: The Lighthearted Gas Raising Our Spirits and Voices Children know it from funny voices and balloons. This ancient element could be found along with hydrogen minutes after the Big Bang. And without these two, no other elements could have been formed. They are the only two elements that are lighter than air, so maybe they’re kind of like the leaders, looking down on all the others? But helium, unlike hydrogen, is one cool cookie and doesn’t explode easily at all. Explore helium and the rest of the elements in Wonderful Life with the Elements. About the Author Japanese artist Bunpei Yorifuji is well-known for his series of humorous ads for the Tokyo metro, Do It At Home, which show riders doing inappropriate activities on the subway. He is the author of several books in Japanese, including Milk Century and The Catalogue of Death...

-Titulo Original : Python Flash Cards Syntax, Concepts, And Examples-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: These colorful programming study cards help new Python coders drill and reinforce the concepts, syntax, and terminology theyll need to become successful professional programmers. Keep your coding skills sharp on the go! Python Flash Cards take a tried-and-tested method and give it a programming makeover. Eric Matthes, author of the best-selling Python Crash Course, distills essential Python programming knowledge into this 101-card deck you can use anywhere. Work through the deck in order or shuffle it up for a new study session every time. You can brush up foundational programming principles and vocabulary like data structures, logical control, and program flow, quiz yourself on Python syntax, and test your skills against exercises and challenges designed to keep you on your toes -- all in one sitting. Dont let your Python training stop at the keyboard. With Python Flash Cards, the power of Python fits in your pocket. Review I like the teaching approach of the author . . . A great resource. -makes sense, YouTuber About the Author Eric Matthes is a high school science teacher and math teacher living in Alaska where he also teaches introductory programming classes. He has been writing programs since he was five years old and is the author of the best-selling Python Crash Course, also from No Starch Press...

-Titulo Original : The Tcp/ip Guide A Comprehensive, Illustrated Internet Protocols Reference-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: From Charles M. Kozierok, the creator of the highly regarded pcguide , comes The TCP/IP Guide. This completely up-to-date, encyclopedic reference on the TCP/IP protocol suite will appeal to newcomers and the seasoned professional alike. Kozierok details the core protocols that make TCP/IP internetworks function and the most important classic TCP/IP applications, integrating IPv6 coverage throughout. Over 350 illustrations and hundreds of tables help to explain the finer points of this complex topic. The book’s personal, user-friendly writing style lets readers of all levels understand the dozens of protocols and technologies that run the Internet, with full coverage of PPP, ARP, IP, IPv6, IP NAT, IPSec, Mobile IP, ICMP, RIP, BGP, TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, FTP, SMTP, NNTP, HTTP, Telnet, and much more. The TCP/IP Guide is a must-have addition to the libraries of internetworking students, educators, networking professionals, and those working toward certification. Review A New TCP/IP Classic -- Slashdot, December 14, 2005 A rocking, well-organized, profusely illustrated book . . . Probably the best new introduction and reference book around. -- NetPerformance , June 12, 2006 Its informative and easy to read, even when discussing rather nasty protocols. -- ;login:, April 2006 Nicely organized, from an introduction to networking through administration and troubleshooting, the book clearly explains each topic. -- Library Journal, January 15, 2006 The TCP/IP Guide is great for anyone and everyone . . . it can act both as a reference guide and a textbook. -- Linux Security, April 6, 2006 The most comprehensive guide to TCP/IP protocols we have ever come across . . . [and] the most readable . . . we highly recommend it. -- Network World, November 28, 2005 This book is the Real Deal . . . you will appreciate the mastery of Kozieroks achievement. -- WatchGuard Wire This is a really well-done book, . . . easy-to-digest information about TCP/IP. -- IBM s DeveloperWorks, January 18, 2006 Well-organized, well-illustrated, and has a conversational tone that makes it easy to read and learn even for networking novices. -- Windows Networking, May 10, 2006 About the Author Charles M. Kozierok is the author and publisher of The PC Guide, an extensive online reference work on personal computers, as well as several other educational websites, including The TCP/IP Guide. He holds master’s degrees from MIT in management and in electrical engineering and computer science (EECS), and worked in various technical and managerial roles before dedicating himself full-time to writing and educational pursuits. He lives in rural Vermont with his wife and three sons...

-Titulo Original : Clojure For The Brave And True Learn The Ultimate Language And Become A Better Programmer-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: For weeks, months-nay!-from the very moment you were born, you’ve felt it calling to you. At long last you’ll be united with the programming language you’ve been longing for: Clojure! As a Lisp-style functional programming language, Clojure lets you write robust and elegant code, and because it runs on the Java Virtual Machine, you can take advantage of the vast Java ecosystem. Clojure for the Brave and True offers a dessert-first approach: you’ll start playing with real programs immediately, as you steadily acclimate to the abstract but powerful features of Lisp and functional programming. Inside you’ll find an offbeat, practical guide to Clojure, filled with quirky sample programs that catch cheese thieves and track glittery vampires. Learn how to: -Wield Clojure’s core functions -Use Emacs for Clojure development -Write macros to modify Clojure itself -Use Clojure’s tools to simplify concurrency and parallel programming Clojure for the Brave and True assumes no prior experience with Clojure, the Java Virtual Machine, or functional programming. Are you ready, brave reader, to meet your true destiny? Grab your best pair of parentheses-you’re about to embark on an epic journey into the world of Clojure! About the Author Daniel Higginbotham has been a professional programmer for eleven years, half of that at McKinsey & Company, where he used Clojure to build mobile and web applications. He has also contributed to the curriculum for ClojureBridge, an organization that offers free, beginner-friendly Clojure workshops for women. Daniel blogs about programming and life at :// flyingmachinestudios , and can be found on Twitter, @nonrecursive. He lives in Durham, North Carolina, with his wife and four cats...

-Titulo Original : The Practice Of Network Security Monitoring Understanding Incident Detection And Response-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: Network security is not simply about building impenetrable walls-determined attackers will eventually overcome traditional defenses. The most effective computer security strategies integrate network security monitoring (NSM): the collection and analysis of data to help you detect and respond to intrusions. In The Practice of Network Security Monitoring, Mandiant CSO Richard Bejtlich shows you how to use NSM to add a robust layer of protection around your networks-no prior experience required. To help you avoid costly and inflexible solutions, he teaches you how to deploy, build, and run an NSM operation using open source software and vendor-neutral tools. Youll learn how to: -Determine where to deploy NSM platforms, and size them for the monitored networks -Deploy stand-alone or distributed NSM installations -Use command line and graphical packet analysis tools, and NSM consoles -Interpret network evidence from server-side and client-side intrusions -Integrate threat intelligence into NSM software to identify sophisticated adversaries There’s no foolproof way to keep attackers out of your network. But when they get in, you’ll be prepared. The Practice of Network Security Monitoring will show you how to build a security net to detect, contain, and control them. Attacks are inevitable, but losing sensitive data shouldnt be. About the Author Richard Bejtlich is Chief Security Strategist at FireEye, and was formerly Chief Security Officer at Mandiant. He also served as Director of Incident Response for General Electric, where he built and led the 40-member GE Computer Incident Response Team (GE-CIRT). He is a graduate of Harvard University and the United States Air Force Academy. His previous works include The Tao of Network Security Monitoring, Extrusion Detection, and Real Digital Forensics (all from Addison-Wesley). He blogs ( ://taosecurity.blogspot /) and writes on Twitter as @taosecurity...

-Titulo Original : Python Playground Geeky Projects For The Curious Programmer-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: Python is a powerful programming language that’s easy to learn and fun to play with. But once you’ve gotten a handle on the basics, what do you do next? Python Playground is a collection of imaginative programming projects that will inspire you to use Python to make art and music, build simulations of real-world phenomena, and interact with hardware like the Arduino and Raspberry Pi. You’ll learn to use common Python tools and libraries like numpy, matplotlib, and pygame to do things like: -Generate Spirograph-like patterns using parametric equations and the turtle module -Create music on your computer by simulating frequency overtones -Translate graphical images into ASCII art -Write an autostereogram program that produces 3D images hidden beneath random patterns -Make realistic animations with OpenGL shaders by exploring particle systems, transparency, and billboarding techniques -Construct 3D visualizations using data from CT and MRI scans -Build a laser show that responds to music by hooking up your computer to an Arduino Programming shouldn’t be a chore. Have some solid, geeky fun with Python Playground. The projects in this book are compatible with both Python 2 and 3. Review If you want to become adept at doing clever things with Python, I doubt youll find a better group of projects or more useful help for understanding how the language works. -Computerworld About the Author Mahesh Venkitachalam is a software engineer with two decades of programming experience. He has nurtured a passion for technology since the eighth grade, which he channels into his popular electronics and programming blog, electronut.in...

-Titulo Original : Forbidden Lego Build The Models Your Parents Warned You Against!-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: It just may be impossible to exhaust the creative potential of LEGO® bricks. With an active imagination as your guide, there are endless possibilities--provided you follow the LEGO Companys official (and sensible) rules. This means no cutting or tampering with bricks, creating models that shoot unapproved projectiles, or using non-standard parts with any LEGO product. After all, those little precision-molded ABS bricks can be dangerous on the wrong hands! Well, toss those rules out the window. Forbidden LEGO introduces you to the type of free-style building that LEGOs master builders do for fun in the back room. Using LEGO bricks in combination with common household materials (from rubber bands and glue to plastic spoons and ping-pong balls) along with some very unorthodox building techniques, youll learn to create working models that LEGO would never endorse. Try your hand at a toy gun that shoots LEGO plates, a candy catapult, a high voltage LEGO vehicle, a continuous-fire ping-pong ball launcher, and other useless but incredibly fun inventions. Once you get into the spirit, youll want to try inventing your own rule-breaking models. Forbidden Legos authors share tips and tricks that will inspire you and help you turn your visions into reality. Nothings against the rules in this book! Review LEGOs- theyre not just for good kids anymore. -FOX News Forbidden LEGO is full of dangerous projects which break the LEGO house rules...In fact, breaking rules and folding non-lego objects into the mix are so important that each project has a LEGO Rules Broken list. Rebel-tastic! -Wired About the Author Ulrik Pilegaard was a Senior Designer and Studio Manager for LEGO MINDSTORMS in Denmark and San Francisco, where he worked on projects for LEGO Technic in collaboration with the Media Lab at MIT and designed multiple models for LEGO MINDSTORMS (including R2D2). After LEGO, Pilegaard held the position of Manager of Design at Evolution Robotics, where he helped develop state-of-the-art robotics solutions. Since 2004, he has worked for Energy Innovations as a senior product designer. Mike Dooley worked as the Senior Product Manager for the original LEGO MINDSTORMS and was later promoted to Director of Development. Dooley is currently Vice President for Product and Business Development at Evolution Robotics, which focuses on next-generation technologies for consumer robotics...

-Titulo Original : The Lego Trains Book-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: Learn the model-making process from start to finish, including the best ways to choose scale, wheels, motors, and track layout. Get advice for building steam engines, locomotives, and passenger cars, and discover fresh ideas and inspiration for your own LEGO train designs. Inside youll find: -A historical tour of LEGO trains -Step-by-step building instructions for models of the German Inter-City Express (ICE), the Swiss “Crocodile,” and a vintage passenger car -Tips for controlling your trains with transformers, receivers, and motors -Advice on advanced building tech­niques like SNOT (studs not on top), micro­striping, creating textures, and making offset connections -Case studies of the design process -Ways to use older LEGO pieces in modern designs For ages 10 Review A really great resource for anyone that is interested in LEGO trains, whether youre just getting into the hobby or have been interested in LEGO trains for quite a while . . . I cannot recommend this book enough. -Adam King, Adams Brick Junction About the Author Holger Matthes is a hobbyist who has been building with LEGO since 2000. He was involved in the creation of various official LEGO projects such as the Hobby Train set #10183 and frequently presents his models and gives workshops at LEGO exhibitions worldwide...

-Titulo Original : Eloquent JavaScript, 3rd Edition: A Modern Introduction To Programming-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: The Inheritance of Beauty is a powerful Symphonic metal opus with strong influences coming from Irish folk, classical and medieval music. Alongside the typical rock instruments the band is known for the presence of a violin in the line-up and the use of a full orchestra and a choir during the recording process. The theme of the album is the fight of beauty against decadence. Botticellis Venus, representing authentic art, has turned back to stare at our world: what she sees is decadence, forgetfulness of arts values and the forsaking of Nature. The inheritance of real beauty is hidden in the essence of human beings and artists can give it new life...

-Titulo Original : Python Crash Course, 2nd Edition A Hands-on, Project-based Introduction To Programming-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: The best-selling Python book in the world, with over 1 million copies sold! A fast-paced, no-nonsense, updated guide to programming in Python.If youve been thinking about learning how to code or picking up Python, this internationally bestselling guide to the most popular programming language is your quickest, easiest way to get started and go! Even if you have no experience whatsoever, Python Crash Course, 2nd Edition, will have you writing programs, solving problems, building computer games, and creating data visualizations in no time.You’ll begin with basic concepts like variables, lists, classes, and loops-with the help of fun skill-strengthening exercises for every topic-then move on to making interactive programs and best practices for testing your code. Later chapters put your new knowledge into play with three cool projects: a 2D Space Invaders-style arcade game, a set of responsive data visualizations you’ll build with Pythons handy libraries (Pygame, Matplotlib, Plotly, Django), and a customized web app you can deploy online.Why wait any longer? Start your engine and code! Review “It has been interesting to see, over the last few years, No Starch Press, which produces this book, growing and producing future classics that should be alongside the more traditional O’Reilly Press programming books. Python Crash Course is one of those books.”-Greg Laden, ScienceBlogs“All of these projects are well thought out and presented in such a way that learning the subject matter and implementing it is much more an enjoyable pastime rather than an onerous task that must be completed. Eric took the time to deal with some rather complex projects and lay them out in a consistent, logical and pleasant manner that draws the reader into the subject willingly, which unfortunately, many authors fail to do.”-Full Circle Magazine“The book is well presented with good explanations of the code snippets. It works with you, one small step at a time, building more complex code, explaining whats going on all the way.”-FlickThrough Reviews“Learning Python with Python Crash Course was an extremely positive experience! A great choice if you’re new to Python.”-Mikke Goes CodingWhile Python Crash Course uses Python to teach you to code, it also teaches clean programming skills that apply to most other languages.-Great Lakes GeekIt does what it says on the tin, and it does it really well. If you want a crash course in Python, fear not!!! The Python Crash Course is an excellent book that provides a thorough introduction to Python that will have you writing programs and solving problems in no time!-Technical YA, Best Books to Learn Python Language in 2021Brilliant.-Anna Yukhtenko, Senior Games Analyst at HutchI recommend this book to anyone learning python. It is my best resource so far.-Firdaus H. Salim, @BetaScribblesThe fastest way to learn Python.-Learning Python, YoutuberEric Matthess passion for teaching really shines through . . . Clearly introduces every new concept.-makes sense, YouTuber About the Author Eric Matthes is a high school math and science teacher living in Alaska who teaches an Introduction to Programming class in Python. He has been writing programs since he was five years old...

-Titulo Original : Androids The Team That Built The Android Operating System-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: The fascinating inside story of how the Android operating system came to be.In 2004, Android was two people who wanted to build camera software but couldnt get investors interested. Today, Android is a large team at Google, delivering an operating system (including camera software) to over 3 billion devices worldwide. This is the inside story, told by the people who made it happen.Androids: The Team that Built the Android Operating System is a first-hand chronological account of how the startup began, how the team came together, and how they all built an operating system from the kernel level to its applications and everything in between. It describes the tenuous beginnings of this ambitious project as a tiny startup, then as a small acquisition by Google that took on an industry with strong, entrenched competition. Author Chet Haase joined the Android team at Google in May 2010 and later recorded conversations with team members to preserve the early days of Androids history leading to the launch of 1.0. This engaging and accessible book captures the developers stories in their own voices to answer the question: How did Android succeed? Review [W]ell-written [with] humorous and clever narration . . . highly recommended . . . a must-read book for every developer -Joseph Henry, Tech Times About the Author Chet Haase has spent many years working in high tech companies across Silicon Valley, usually on graphics software. He joined the Android team at Google in 2010, where he has written animation and UI software, led the UI toolkit team, served as Androids Chief Advocate in developer relations, and is now an engineer in the graphics team. He writes books and articles, creates videos and gives presentations, either humorous or technical (often both). This is Chets sixth book. His other books include two programming books, two humor books, and one slim volume of poetry about donuts...

-Titulo Original : How Linux Works, 2nd Edition What Every Superuser Should Know-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: Unlike some operating systems, Linux doesn’t try to hide the important bits from you-it gives you full control of your computer. But to truly master Linux, you need to understand its internals, like how the system boots, how networking works, and what the kernel actually does.In this completely revised second edition of the perennial best seller How Linux Works, author Brian Ward makes the concepts behind Linux internals accessible to anyone curious about the inner workings of the operating system. Inside, you’ll find the kind of knowledge that normally comes from years of experience doing things the hard way. You’ll learn:-How Linux boots, from boot loaders to init implementations (systemd, Upstart, and System V)-How the kernel manages devices, device drivers, and processes-How networking, interfaces, firewalls, and servers work-How development tools work and relate to shared libraries-How to write effective shell scriptsYou’ll also explore the kernel and examine key system tasks inside user space, including system calls, input and output, and filesystems. With its combination of background, theory, real-world examples, and patient explanations, How Linux Works will teach you what you need to know to solve pesky problems and take control of your operating system. About the Author Brian Ward has been working with Linux since 1993. He is the author of The Linux Kernel-HOWTO, The Book of VMware (No Starch Press), and The Linux Problem Solver (No Starch Press)...

-Titulo Original : Engineering In Plain Sight An Illustrated Field Guide To The Constructed Environment-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: Engineering in Plain Sight is a beautifully illustrated field guide with accessible explanations to nearly every part of the constructed world around us. Author Grady Hillhouse is the creator behind the popular YouTube channel Practical Engineering (over 2 million subscribers!) and this book is essentially 50 new episodes crammed between two covers. Engineering in Plain Sight extends the field guide genre from natural phenomena to human-made structures, making them approachable and understandable to non-engineers. It transforms readers perspectives of the built environment, converting the act of looking at infrastructure from a mundane inevitability into an everyday diversion and joy. Each section of this accessible, informative book features colorful illustrations revealing the fascinating details of how the human-made world works. An ideal road trip companion, this book offers a fresh perspective on the parts of the environment that often blend into the background. Readers will learn to identify characteristics of the electrical grid, roadways, railways, bridges, tunnels, waterways, and more. Engineering in Plain Sight inspires curiosity, interest, and engagement in how the infrastructure around us is designed and constructed. Review An outstanding resource on a wide range of civil engineering subjects for all readers. Wonderful for browsing, reading, or researching. -Rob Tench, Library Journal [Engineering In Plain Sight] is a fun, informative book that helps educate on the world around us. -Geek_Dude, GeekTechStuff A plain explanation of every day engineering . . . [with] enough detail to satisfy even a lot of detailed questions about infrastructure. -Lee Teschler, Design World Online Grady is the perfect person to explain engineering to us: hes smart enough to understand exactly how everything in the human-made world works, and hes a brilliant storyteller who can translate that knowledge into engaging tales that even the technically-challenged among us can dig into. His book [Engineering in Plain Sight] is the perfect extension of this unique skill set. By taking a concept usually applied to the natural world - a field guide! - and applying it to the, um, non-natural one, hes helped me understand for the first time basic but important things ... like how a cell tower actually works. -David Goldenberg, MinuteEarth Highly readable and illustrated with plenty of diagrams, making the material accessible to non-engineers . . . it would serve very well as a reference book for classrooms and the school library. -Terry Freedman, ICT & Computing in Education About the Author Grady Hillhouse is a civil engineer and science communicator widely known for his educational video series Practical Engineering, currently one of the largest engineering channels on YouTube with over 2 million subscribers and millions of views each month. His videos, which focus on infrastructure and the human-made environment, have garnered media attention from around the world and been featured on both the Science Channel and Discovery Channel in addition to many other publications. Before producing videos full time, Hillhouse spent nearly ten years as an engineering consultant, working on a wide variety of infrastructure projects with a focus on dams and hydraulic structures. He holds degrees from Texas State University and Texas A&M University...

-Titulo Original : The Lego Animation Book Make Your Own Lego Movies!-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: Have you ever wondered what your LEGO creations would look like on the big screen? The LEGO Animation Book will show you how to bring your models to life with stop-motion animation-no experience required! Follow step-by-step instructions to make your first animation, and then explore the entire filmmaking process, from storyboards to post-production. Along the way, you’ll learn how to: -Create special effects like explosions and flying minifigures -Convey action and emotion with your minifigure actors -Design sets for animation-make three buildings look like an entire city! -Light, frame, and capture consistent photos -Add detail and scope to your films by building in different scales -Build camera dollies and rigs out of LEGO bricks -Choose cameras, software, and other essential animation tools Dive into the world of animation and discover a whole new way to play! For ages 10 About the Author David Pagano is a LEGO animator and writer and the founder of Paganomation, a NY-based production studio. His work has appeared everywhere from BrickJournal to the Wall Street Journal. David Pickett is the LEGO filmmaker behind BRICK 101 and Nightly News at Nine. Together, they run the LEGO animation blog The Set Bump...