-Titulo Original : Automate The Boring Stuff With Python, 2nd Edition Practical Programming For Total Beginners-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: The second edition of this best-selling Python book (over 500,000 copies sold!) uses Python 3 to teach even the technically uninclined how to write programs that do in minutes what would take hours to do by hand. There is no prior programming experience required and the book is loved by liberal arts majors and geeks alike. If youve ever spent hours renaming files or updating hundreds of spreadsheet cells, you know how tedious tasks like these can be. But what if you could have your computer do them for you? In this fully revised second edition of the best-selling classic Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, youll learn how to use Python to write programs that do in minutes what would take you hours to do by hand--no prior programming experience required. Youll learn the basics of Python and explore Pythons rich library of modules for performing specific tasks, like scraping data off websites, reading and Word documents, and automating clicking and typing tasks. The second edition of this international fan favorite includes a brand-new chapter on input validation, as well as tutorials on automating Gmail and Google Sheets, plus tips on automatically updating CSV files. Youll learn how to create programs that effortlessly perform useful feats of automation to: * Search for text in a file or across multiple files * Create, update, move, and rename files and folders * Search the Web and download online content * Update and format data in Excel spreadsheets of any size * Split, merge, watermark, and encrypt PDFs * Send email responses and text notifications * Fill out online forms Step-by-step instructions walk you through each program, and updated practice projects at the end of each chapter challenge you to improve those programs and use your newfound skills to automate similar tasks. Dont spend your time doing work a well-trained monkey could do. Even if youve never written a line of code, you can make your computer do the grunt work. Learn how in Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, 2nd Edition. Review With lessons on how to use Python to program Excel spreadsheets, crawl websites, parse PDFs and Word documents, send emails, and other productivity-boosting task automation, its a stellar resource for office workers, academics, and administrators. -Mashable I think many educational resources jump levels way too quickly. One of the best I ever used was Automate the Boring Stuff with Python - that book stayed at the right level the whole way! -Oscar Baruffa, @OscarBaruffa Praise for the first edition of Automate the Boring Stuff with Python: The best part of programming is the triumph of seeing the machine do something useful. Automate the Boring Stuff with Python frames all of programming as these small triumphs; it makes the boring fun.” - Hilary Mason, Founder of Fast Forward Labs and Data Scientist in Residence at Accel “Do you need Automate the Boring Stuff with Python? Yes, if you want to enhance your workflow by using automation, this is an excellent place to start. Highly recommended.” -Network World “Valuable to have on your shelf...an extremely useful book.” - Kids, Code, and Computer Science Magazine Automate the Boring Stuff with Python is perfect for anyone who has menial tasks they dont want to spend hours doing. - GeekMom Whether you prefer working through a book, or learning by watching, or both together, Automate the Boring Stuff will have you productive in Python in no time. -Serdar Yegulalp, InfoWorld If you seriously want to know how much Python helps with automation, my favorite place is the Automate Boring Stuff with Python book, a simply awesome book. -Javin Paul, Hacker Noon This is certainly a much more engaging way to learn Python . . . it gets you all excited by the prospect of making cool little programs that will save you time. -Andrew Lau, AndrewLauActuary Ive found both the ...

-Titulo Original : The Secret Life Of Programs: Understand Computers -- Craft Better Code-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: A primer on the underlying technologies that allow computer programs to work. Covers topics like computer hardware, combinatorial logic, sequential logic, computer architecture, computer anatomy, and Input/Output. Many coders are unfamiliar with the underlying technologies that make their programs run. But why should you care when your code appears to work? Because you want it to run well and not be riddled with hard-to-find bugs. You dont want to be in the news because your code had a security problem. Lots of technical detail is available online but its not organized or collected into a convenient place. In The Secret Life of Programs, veteran engineer Jonathan E. Steinhart explores--in depth--the foundational concepts that underlie the machine. Subjects like computer hardware, how software behaves on hardware, as well as how people have solved problems using technology over time. Youll learn: * How the real world is converted into a form that computers understand, like bits, logic, numbers, text, and colors * The fundamental building blocks that make up a computer including logic gates, adders, decoders, registers, and memory * Why designing programs to match computer hardware, especially memory, improves performance * How programs are converted into machine language that computers understand * How software building blocks are combined to create programs like web browsers * Clever tricks for making programs more efficient, like loop invariance, strength reduction, and recursive subdivision * The fundamentals of computer security and machine intelligence * Project design, documentation, scheduling, portability, maintenance, and other practical programming realities. Learn what really happens when your code runs on the machine and youll learn to craft better, more efficient code. Review “Amazing . . . I highly recommend it if you dont have a very computer science background, like me.” -Tony Messias, tonysm “This book was truly a good companion to the start of my CS degree. It gave me background in the computer engineering sphere and a solid foundation in many CS topics, and I am already starting to experience many of the lessons this book gives.” -Ben Miller, Goodreads Reviewer “This book is amazing. I bought it to refresh my programming basics for courses I teach programming on industrial PLC computers, from beginner to expert. It delves into so much more. Humorous and informative. I highly recommend.” -Gil Cabrera, Amazon Reviewer “If you are just learning to code, or if you are a developer who wants a deeper understanding of how your code interacts with the machine, highly recommend!” -Carmen H. Andoh, @carmatrocity “If you are looking for a wonderfully complete tour through how a computer actually works from first principles all the way through running a piece of software, The Secret Life of Programs from @nostarch is the way to go.” -Nick Maxwell, @CodiferousCoder About the Author Jonathan E. Steinhart has designed graphics hardware and software, and built CAD systems, graphics workstations, circuit simulators, power plants, and languages for integrated circuit design. He has consulted for Apple, Intel, Sun, Welch-Allyn, Lulu, and many others. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Introduction A few years ago, I was riding on a ski lift with our Swedish exchange student. I asked her if she had thought about what she was going to do after high school. She said that she was considering engineering and had taken a programming class the previous year. I asked her what they taught. She replied, “Java.” I instinctively responded with “That’s too bad.” Why did I say that? Took me a while to figure it out. It’s not that Java is a bad programming language; it’s actually pretty decent. I said it because of the way in which Java (and other languages) are typically used to teach programming today- without t...

-Titulo Original : Bayesian Statistics The Fun Way: Understanding Statistics And Probability With Star Wars, LEGO, And Rubber Ducks-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: Fun guide to learning Bayesian statistics and probability through unusual and illustrative examples. Probability and statistics are increasingly important in a huge range of professions. But many people use data in ways they dont even understand, meaning they arent getting the most from it. Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way will change that. This book will give you a complete understanding of Bayesian statistics through simple explanations and un-boring examples. Find out the probability of UFOs landing in your garden, how likely Han Solo is to survive a flight through an asteroid shower, how to win an argument about conspiracy theories, and whether a burglary really was a burglary, to name a few examples. By using these off-the-beaten-track examples, the author actually makes learning statistics fun. And youll learn real skills, like how to: - How to measure your own level of uncertainty in a conclusion or belief - Calculate Bayes theorem and understand what its useful for - Find the posterior, likelihood, and prior to check the accuracy of your conclusions - Calculate distributions to see the range of your data - Compare hypotheses and draw reliable conclusions from them Next time you find yourself with a sheaf of survey results and no idea what to do with them, turn to Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way to get the most value from your data. About the Author Will Kurt currently works as a Senior Data Scientist at Bombora, and has been using Bayesian statistics to solve real business problems for over half a decade. He frequently blogs about probability on his website, CountBayesie . Will is the author of Get Programming with Haskell (Manning Publications) and lives in Reno, Nevada...

-Titulo Original : The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: Youve experienced the shiny, point-and-click surface of your Linux computer--now dive below and explore its depths with the power of the command line. The Linux Command Line takes you from your very first terminal keystrokes to writing full programs in Bash, the most popular Linux shell (or command line). Along the way youll learn the timeless skills handed down by generations of experienced, mouse-shunning gurus: file navigation, environment configuration, command chaining, pattern matching with regular expressions, and more. In addition to that practical knowledge, author William Shotts reveals the philosophy behind these tools and the rich heritage that your desktop Linux machine has inherited from Unix supercomputers of yore. As you make your way through the books short, easily-digestible chapters, youll learn how to: * Create and delete files, directories, and symlinks * Administer your system, including networking, package installation, and process management * Use standard input and output, redirection, and pipelines * Edit files with Vi, the worlds most popular text editor * Write shell scripts to automate common or boring tasks * Slice and dice text files with cut, paste, grep, patch, and sed Once you overcome your initial shell shock, youll find that the command line is a natural and expressive way to communicate with your computer. Just dont be surprised if your mouse starts to gather dust. Review This excellent Linux command line book is more than cubicle decoration, its a secret super power. -Ken Hess, Red Hat For those looking to master the Linux command line and get an essential understand of the core Linux command line tools, this book is a highly effective and useful guide. -Ben Rothke, RSA Conference I can honestly say I have found THE beginners guide to Linux. - Jayson Broughton, Linux Journal This is exactly what a Linux beginner needs to get up to speed quickly. The book goes beyond simply walking through all of the command line utilities, and ventures into the realm of theory and how things work together. - Nicholas C. Zakas, ! Anyone who reads this book and makes use of the examples provided will not be able to avoid becoming a Unix command line pro by the time theyve hit the end of the book. It provides an excellent introduction to the command line that takes students from knowing nearly nothing to using impressively sophisticated commands. - Sandra Henry-Stocker, ITworld The most approachable tome on the subject. - Federico Lucifredi, Linux Magazine If you would like to start using the command line, improve your existing skills, or simply want to discover tools that you were never even aware existed, this book has everything you need, and I wholly recommend it. - Phil Bull, author of the official Ubuntu documentation This is the best introduction to the command-line I have read. - BeginLinux A perfect companion to more remedial guides to Linux that touch on the command only briefly, and also a terrific bridge to deeper technical programming books. Highly recommended. - Game Vortex The Linux Command Line is pleasant to read. It has a light tone, while also getting down to business. - John D. Cook, The Endeavor A delightful read and you can hand it to a junior colleague or friend with more limited Unix shell exposure and be confident that they come back significantly shell-wiser and probably happier. - Peter N.M. Hansteen, That Grumpy BSD Guy If youre a novice Linux player, or just want to get beyond the pretty graphical wrapper of your MacBook, put this book at the top of your list. - Michael Larsen, TESTHEAD I give this book to all my interns on day one. I find this to be an incredibly indispensable resource for teaching not only the basics of the Linux command line, but also anybody looking to get into information security. Its wildly comprehensive without being ...

-Titulo Original : Inside The Machine: An Illustrated Introduction To Microprocessors And Computer Architecture-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: Computers perform countless tasks ranging from the business critical to the recreational, but regardless of how differently they may look and behave, theyre all amazingly similar in basic function. Once you understand how the microprocessor-or central processing unit (CPU)-works, youll have a firm grasp of the fundamental concepts at the heart of all modern computing. Inside the Machine, from the co-founder of the highly respected Ars Technica website, explains how microprocessors operate-what they do and how they do it. The book uses analogies, full-color diagrams, and clear language to convey the ideas that form the basis of modern computing. After discussing computers in the abstract, the book examines specific microprocessors from Intel, IBM, and Motorola, from the original models up through todays leading processors. It contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date information available (online or in print) on Intel’s latest processors: the Pentium M, Core, and Core 2 Duo. Inside the Machine also explains technology terms and concepts that readers often hear but may not fully understand, such as pipelining, L1 cache, main memory, superscalar processing, and out-of-order execution. Includes discussion of: -Parts of the computer and microprocessor -Programming fundamentals (arithmetic instructions, memory accesses, control flow instructions, and data types) -Intermediate and advanced microprocessor concepts (branch prediction and speculative execution) -Intermediate and advanced computing concepts (instruction set architectures, RISC and CISC, the memory hierarchy, and encoding and decoding machine language instructions) -64-bit computing vs. 32-bit computing -Caching and performance Inside the Machine is perfect for students of science and engineering, IT and business professionals, and the growing community of hardware tinkerers who like to dig into the guts of their machines. About the Author Jon Hannibal Stokes is co-founder of and Senior CPU Editor of Ars Technica. He has written for a variety of publications on microprocessor architecture and the technical aspects of personal computing. Stokes holds a degree in computer engineering from Louisiana State University and two advanced degrees in the humanities from Harvard. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Chicago...

-Titulo Original : The Book Of R A First Course In Programming And Statistics-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: The Book of R is a comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide to R, the world’s most popular programming language for statistical analysis. Even if you have no programming experience and little more than a grounding in the basics of mathematics, you’ll find everything you need to begin using R effectively for statistical analysis. You’ll start with the basics, like how to handle data and write simple programs, before moving on to more advanced topics, like producing statistical summaries of your data and performing statistical tests and modeling. You’ll even learn how to create impressive data visualizations with R’s basic graphics tools and contributed packages, like ggplot2 and ggvis, as well as interactive 3D visualizations using the rgl package. Dozens of hands-on exercises (with downloadable solutions) take you from theory to practice, as you learn: -The fundamentals of programming in R, including how to write data frames, create functions, and use variables, statements, and loops -Statistical concepts like exploratory data analysis, probabilities, hypothesis tests, and regression modeling, and how to execute them in R -How to access R’s thousands of functions, libraries, and data sets -How to draw valid and useful conclusions from your data -How to create publication-quality graphics of your results Combining detailed explanations with real-world examples and exercises, this book will provide you with a solid understanding of both statistics and the depth of R’s functionality. Make The Book of R your doorway into the growing world of data analysis. About the Author Tilman M. Davies is a senior lecturer at the University of Otago in New Zealand, where he teaches statistics and R at all university levels. He has been programming in R for 10 years and uses it in all of his courses...

-Titulo Original : Doing Math With Python: Use Programming To Explore Algebra, Statistics, Calculus, And More!-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: Doing Math with Python shows you how to use Python to delve into high school-level math topics like statistics, geometry, probability, and calculus. You’ll start with simple projects, like a factoring program and a quadratic-equation solver, and then create more complex projects once you’ve gotten the hang of things. Along the way, you’ll discover new ways to explore math and gain valuable programming skills that you’ll use throughout your study of math and computer science. Learn how to: -Describe your data with statistics, and visualize it with line graphs, bar charts, and scatter plots -Explore set theory and probability with programs for coin flips, dicing, and other games of chance -Solve algebra problems using Python’s symbolic math functions -Draw geometric shapes and explore fractals like the Barnsley fern, the Sierpinski triangle, and the Mandelbrot set -Write programs to find derivatives and integrate functions Creative coding challenges and applied examples help you see how you can put your new math and coding skills into practice. You’ll write an inequality solver, plot gravity’s effect on how far a bullet will travel, shuffle a deck of cards, estimate the area of a circle by throwing 100,000 darts at a board, explore the relationship between the Fibonacci sequence and the golden ratio, and more. Whether you’re interested in math but have yet to dip into programming or you’re a teacher looking to bring programming into the classroom, you’ll find that Python makes programming easy and practical. Let Python handle the grunt work while you focus on the math. Uses Python 3 Review Saha does an excellent job providing a clear link between Python and upper-level math concepts, and demonstrates how Python can be transformed into a mathematical stage. This book deserves a spot on every geometry teacher’s bookshelf. -School Library Journal About the Author Amit Saha is a software engineer who has worked for Red Hat and Sun Microsystems. He created and maintains Fedora Scientific, a Linux distribution for scientific and educational users. He is also the author of Write Your First Program (Prentice Hall Learning)...

-Titulo Original : Android Security Internals: An In-Depth Guide To Androids Security Architecture-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: There are more than one billion Android devices in use today, each one a potential target. Unfortunately, many fundamental Android security features have been little more than a black box to all but the most elite security professionals-until now. In Android Security Internals, top Android security expert Nikolay Elenkov takes us under the hood of the Android security sys­tem. Elenkov describes Android security archi­tecture from the bottom up, delving into the imple­mentation of major security-related components and subsystems, like Binder IPC, permissions, cryptographic providers, and device administration. You’ll learn: -How Android permissions are declared, used, and enforced -How Android manages application packages and employs code signing to verify their authenticity -How Android implements the Java Cryptography Architecture (JCA) and Java Secure Socket Extension (JSSE) frameworks -About Android’s credential storage system and APIs, which let applications store cryptographic keys securely -About the online account management framework and how Google accounts integrate with Android -About the implementation of verified boot, disk encryption, lockscreen, and other device security features -How Android’s bootloader and recovery OS are used to perform full system updates, and how to obtain root access With its unprecedented level of depth and detail, Android Security Internals is a must-have for any security-minded Android developer. About the Author Nikolay Elenkov has been working on enter­prise security-related projects for more than 10 years. He became interested in Android shortly after the initial public release and has been developing Android applications since version 1.5. His work has led to the discovery and correction of significant Android security flaws. He writes about Android security on his highly regarded blog, nelenkov.blogspot ...

-Titulo Original : Open Circuits The Inner Beauty Of Electronic Components-Fabricante : No Starch Press-Descripcion Original: Open Circuits is a photographic exploration of the beautiful design inside everyday electronics. Its stunning cross-section photography unlocks a hidden world full of elegance, subtle complexity, and wonder. Our phones, computers, and appliances are made of hundreds of internal components, each precisely engineered to perform a certain function, but none intended to actually be seen. Through painstakingly executed, vividly detailed cross-section photography, Open Circuits reveals the surprising-and often accidental-beauty hiding inside the electronic components that drive our everyday devices. From resistors to LEDs, USB cables to headphone jacks, stepper motors to nixie tubes, the book’s arresting imagery transforms more than 130 components into delightful works of art. As you visually dissect the components’ insides, you’ll learn about how they work and how they were made. Open Circuits has something for everyone to appreciate, whether you’re a seasoned electrical engineer, an amateur tinkerer, or simply a lover of art and photography. Review This book made me fall in love with electronics all over again . . . Part history book, part coffee-table book, and part journey into the inner lives of the electronics, [Open Circuits] is a fascinating journey through the history of electronics. -Haje Jan Kamps, TechCrunch Its stunning cross-section photography unlocks a hidden world full of elegance, subtle complexity, and wonder. . . . Open Circuits has something for everyone to appreciate, whether you’re a seasoned electrical engineer, an amateur tinkerer, or simply a lover of art and photography. -Lee Goldberg, Electronic Design Excellent pictures of the worlds most interesting objects with clear, accessible explanations. -Trevor Blackwell, Founder of Anybots Every page is a new discovery. -New Screwdriver Many of us take our electronics components for granted, using LEDs and capacitors without knowing what, exactly, is inside the hard outer shells. This stunningly beautiful book is a detailed look at the inner workings of a variety of semiconductors, sensors, electromechanics and more. While the component images stand alone as works of art, authors Schlaepfer and Oskay pair the pictures with clear and informative text that adds to the readers knowledge of the circuitry they are looking at. This book is sure to be a staple in many makers, educators, and engineers libraries. -Professor AnnMarie Thomas, University of St. Thomas, School of Engineering While it will definitely be a geek coffee table book for me, I would very much have appreciated it when I was 12 years old and first getting into electronics. -Mark Eichin, Senior Software Developer at RightHand Robotics A celebration of the electronic aesthetic . . . blur[s] the line between engineering and art. -Andrew bunnie Huang, Author of The Hardware Hacker and Hacking the Xbox This is the coolest book Ive seen in years. Fascinating look inside hundreds of circuits, switches, and mechanical electronic devices that Ive never seen before. -Jeff Geerling, @geerlingguy, Author of Ansible for DevOps What an awesome book! A rare breed of technical content that is appreciable by experts and novices alike. -Chris Lafky, @fluxotronlabs, Electrical Engineer Without a doubt, the most beautiful electronics book! -Ben Krasnow, @BenKrasnow, YouTuber at Applied Science About the Author Eric Schlaepfer runs the popular engineering Twitter account @TubeTimeUS, where he posts cross section photos, discusses retrocomputing and reverse engineering, and investigates engineering accidents. Some of his better-known projects include the MOnSter 6502 (the world’s largest 6502 microprocessor, made out of individual transistors) and the Snark Barker (a retro recreation of the famous Sound Blaster sound card). Windell H. Oskay is the co-founder of Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories, where he designs robots. A longtime photographer, he holds a B.A...