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Make a variety of cool projects using the Pi with programming languages like Scratch and Python, with no experience necessary. You'll learn how the Pi works, how to work with Raspbian Linux on the Pi, and how to design and create electronic circuits. Raspberry Pi is everywhere, it's inexpensive, and it's a wonderful tool for teaching about electronics and programming. This book shows you how to create projects like an arcade game, disco lights, and infrared transmitter, and an LCD display. You'll also learn how to control Minecraft's Steve with a joystick and how to build a Minecraft house with a Pi, and even how to control a LEGO train with a Pi. You'll even learn how to create your own robot, including how to solder and even design a printed circuit board!Learning electronics can be tremendous fun - your first flashing LED circuit is a reason to celebrate! But where do you go from there, and how can you move into more challenging projects without spending a lot of money on proprietary kits? Learn Electronics with Raspberry Pi shows you how to and a lot more. What You'll LearnDesign and build electronic circuitsMake fun projects like an arcade game, a robot, and a Minecraft controllerProgram the Pi with Scratch and PythonWho This Book Is ForMakers, students, and teachers who want to learn about electronics and programming with the fun and low-cost Raspberry Pi.

Learn how to write secure, network software in idiomatic Go using the language's latest features.

Made in close collaboration with George Lucas and Lucasfilm, this second volume covers the making of the prequel trilogy: Episode I The Phantom Menace, Episode II Attack of the Clones, and Episode III Revenge of the Sith. The XXL tome continues our visual trip through the Star Wars galaxy with an exclusive interview with Lucas, script pages,...

The design patterns in this book capture best practices and solutions to recurring problems in machine learning. The authors, three Google engineers, catalog proven methods to help data scientists tackle common problems throughout the ML process. These design patterns codify the experience of hundreds of experts into straightforward, approachable advice.In this book, you will find detailed explanations of 30 patterns for data and problem representation, operationalization, repeatability, reproducibility, flexibility, explainability, and fairness. Each pattern includes a description of the problem, a variety of potential solutions, and recommendations for choosing the best technique for your situation.You'll learn how to:Identify and mitigate common challenges when training, evaluating, and deploying ML modelsRepresent data for different ML model types, including embeddings, feature crosses, and moreChoose the right model type for specific problemsBuild a robust training loop that uses checkpoints, distribution strategy, and hyperparameter tuningDeploy scalable ML systems that you can retrain and update to reflect new dataInterpret model predictions for stakeholders and ensure models are treating users fairly

JUMPSTART YOUR NEW AND EXCITING CAREER AS A PENETRATION TESTERThe Pentester BluePrint: Your Guide to Being a Pentester offers readers a chance to delve deeply into the world of the ethical, or "white-hat" hacker. Accomplished pentester and author Phillip L. Wylie and cybersecurity researcher Kim Crawley walk you through the basic and advanced topics necessary to understand how to make a career out of finding vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications.You'll learn about the role of a penetration tester, what a pentest involves, and the prerequisite knowledge you'll need to start the educational journey of becoming a pentester. Discover how to develop a plan by assessing your current skillset and finding a starting place to begin growing your knowledge and skills. Finally, find out how to become employed as a pentester by using social media, networking strategies, and community involvement.Perfect for IT workers and entry-level information security professionals, The Pentester BluePrint also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone seeking to transition to the exciting and in-demand field of penetration testing.Written in a highly approachable and accessible style, The Pentester BluePrint avoids unnecessarily technical lingo in favor of concrete advice and practical strategies to help you get your start in pentesting. This book will teach you:* The foundations of pentesting, including basic IT skills like operating systems, networking, and security systems* The development of hacking skills and a hacker mindset* Where to find educational options, including college and university classes, security training providers, volunteer work, and self-study* Which certifications and degrees are most useful for gaining employment as a pentester* How to get experience in the pentesting field, including labs, CTFs, and bug bounties

A no-holds-barred, no-filter look at what social media is doing to us as a society, and how we can deconstruct the online fantasy to change our own attitudes about modern womanhood.

Dive into the vibrant world of FORTNITE with 'FORTNITE Official: Outfits 2', a captivating book by Epic Games. Published in 2020 by the renowned Headline Publishing Group, this book is a definitive guide to the iconic outfits that have marked the game's evolution. As you flip through the pages, you will discover detailed descriptions and vivid illustrations of your favorite characters and their unique outfits. Whether you're a dedicated gamer or a casual reader, this book will transport you to the thrilling universe of FORTNITE. Don't miss out on this exciting journey, brought to you by Epic Games and Headline Publishing Group.

The hilarious collected messages of one man who's just trying to make friends and can't understand why everyone always gets so angry.

Algorithmic trading, once the exclusive domain of institutional players, is now open to small organizations and individual traders using online platforms. The tool of choice for many traders today is Python and its ecosystem of powerful packages. In this practical book, author Yves Hilpisch shows students, academics, and practitioners how to use Python in the fascinating field of algorithmic trading.You'll learn several ways to apply Python to different aspects of algorithmic trading, such as backtesting trading strategies and interacting with online trading platforms. Some of the biggest buy- and sell-side institutions make heavy use of Python. By exploring options for systematically building and deploying automated algorithmic trading strategies, this book will help you level the playing field.Set up a proper Python environment for algorithmic tradingLearn how to retrieve financial data from public and proprietary data sourcesExplore vectorization for financial analytics with NumPy and pandasMaster vectorized backtesting of different algorithmic trading strategiesGenerate market predictions by using machine learning and deep learningTackle real-time processing of streaming data with socket programming toolsImplement automated algorithmic trading strategies with the OANDA and FXCM trading platforms

Everything you need to know about "deepfakes" and what could become the biggest information and communications meltdown in world history.

The new edition of this cookbook applies a highly practical approach to Structured Query Language (SQL) so you can create and manipulate large stores of data. Based on real-world examples, this updated book provides a framework to help you construct solutions and executable examples in several flavors of SQL

This updated book shows your company how to use alignment diagrams to turn valuable customer observations into actionable insight. You'll learn how this unique tool helps you visually map your existing customer experience and envision future solutions.

Make security a priority on your teamEvery organization needs a strong security program. One recent study estimated that a hacker attack occurs somewhere every 37 seconds. Since security programs are only as effective as a team's willingness to follow their rules and protocols, it's increasingly necessary to have not just a widely accessible gold standard of security, but also a practical plan for rolling it out and getting others on board with following it. Security Awareness For Dummies gives you the blueprint for implementing this sort of holistic and hyper-secure program in your organization.Written by one of the world's most influential security professionals--and an Information Systems Security Association Hall of Famer--this pragmatic and easy-to-follow book provides a framework for creating new and highly effective awareness programs from scratch, as well as steps to take to improve on existing ones. It also covers how to measure and evaluate the success of your program and highlight its value to management.* Customize and create your own program* Make employees aware of the importance of security* Develop metrics for success* Follow industry-specific sample programsCyberattacks aren't going away anytime soon: get this smart, friendly guide on how to get a workgroup on board with their role in security and save your organization big money in the long run.

For over 25 years, World of Warcraft has offered a land rich in mystery and wonder. Now players can get an in-depth look at the artifacts, gear, weaponry, and trinkets they have collected...and some they might not have just yet.

Quickly learn how to use Ubuntu, the fastest growing Linux distribution, in a personal or enterprise environmentWhether you're a newcomer to Linux or an experienced system administrator, the Ubuntu Linux Bible provides what you need to get the most out of one the world's top Linux distributions. Clear, step-by-step instructions cover everything from installing Ubuntu and creating your desktop, to writing shell scripts and setting up file sharing on your network. This up-to-date guide covers the latest Ubuntu release with long-term support (version 20.04 ) as well as the previous version. Throughout the book, numerous examples, figures, and review questions with answers ensure that you will fully understand each key topic.Organized into four parts, the book offers you the flexibility to master the basics in the "Getting Started with Ubuntu Linux" section, or to skip directly to more advanced tasks. "Ubuntu for Desktop Users" shows you how to setup email, surf the web, play games, and create and publish documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. "Ubuntu for System Administrators" covers user administration, system backup, device management, network configuration, and other fundamentals of Linux administration. The book's final section, "Configuring Servers on Ubuntu," teaches you to use Ubuntu to support network servers for the web, e-mail, print services, networked file sharing, DHCP (network address management), and DNS (network name/address resolution). This comprehensive, easy-to-use guide will help you:* Install Ubuntu and create the perfect Linux desktop* Use the wide variety of software included with Ubuntu Linux* Stay up to date on recent changes and new versions of Ubuntu* Create and edit graphics, and work with consumer IoT electronic devices* Add printers, disks, and other devices to your system* Configure core network services and administer Ubuntu systemsUbuntu Linux Bible is a must-have for anyone looking for an accessible, step-by-step tutorial on this hugely popular Linux operating system.

Direct from Microsoft, this Exam Ref is the official study guide for the new Microsoft AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect certification exam, and covers every single objective. Designed for modern IT professionals, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Expert level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives:Deploy and configure infrastructureImplement workloads and securityCreate and deploy appsImplement authentication and secure dataDevelop for the cloud and for Azure storage

The Kollected Kode Vicious brings together Kode Vicious's essays on building more effective computer systems: some of the most popular and respected essays ever published by ACM's Queue Magazine. These entertaining and incisive explorations, written as Socratic Q&A dialogues, are complemented with never-before-published material that illuminate KV's broader themes and offer new advice on code spelunking and other issues.KV's essays range from very specific coding advice to wide-ranging discussions of building distributed systems, working with difficult people, and hosting code reviews. While the topics are diverse, KV's unifying and unique voice is consistent throughout. The columns in The Kollected Kode Vicious focus on five major areas:The Kode at Hand: What to do or not do with a specific piece of codeSystems Design: Overall systems design issuesKoding Konundrums: Q&As about things that surround code, such as testing and documentationMachine to Machine: Distributed systems and computer networkingHuman to Human: Dealing with other people, including developers and managersRelevant both to industry newcomers and those who've been around for decades, KV's work offers practical and pragmatic advice for everyone who codes, works with code, or works with coders.

This is a first-principles-based, practical introduction to the fundamentals of data science aimed at the mathematically-comfortable reader with some programming skills.

Comprehensive hands-on reference focuses on advanced querying techniques using Transact-SQL (T-SQL). For database developers & adminstrators. Includes code & table examples.

Rust in Action introduces the Rust programming language by exploring numerous systems programming concepts and techniques. You'll be learning Rust by delving into how computers work under the hood. You'll find yourself playing with persistent storage, memory, networking and even tinkering with CPU instructions. The book takes you through using Rust to extend other applications and teaches you tricks to write blindingly fast code. You'll also discover parallel and concurrent programming.

A gorgeous, scientifically up-to-date exploration of the prehistoric world, written and illustrated by leading palaeontologists.