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By Gates, Bill
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- RRP: $48.00
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- Pub Date
16 Feb 21
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Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, shares what he has learnt in over a decade of studying climate change and investing in innovations to address climate problems. He explains how the world can work to build the tools it needs to get to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions - investing... in research, inventing new technologies and deploying them quickly at a large scale. Gates is optimistic that the world can prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis. This is a visionary and inspiring book by one of the world's most celebrated public figures.
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An in-depth, illustrated guide to data structures, a core topic in computer science, by the founder of BaseCS.
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Kids can take their first steps towards becoming expert computer programmers with this fully-updated guide to coding for beginners. They'll master Scratch 3.0, the brand-new version of the world's most popular coding language for beginners. This will let them discover what makes ...a computer work while learning how to build their own computer programs and games. Once they're Scratch experts, it's onto the more complex Python programming language to delve even deeper into the technology that surrounds us every day. Computer Coding for Kids uses a simple, visual layout to guide budding programmers step by step through the ins and outs of computer code, from algorithms to variables, even showing them how to find and fix bugs in their code. Before you know it, they'll be creating their own programs from scratch. It doesn't stop there, though. If Scratch and Python have got them hooked, there's a peek at binary and JavaScript to show them where their coding career could be heading next. This book also lifts the lid on computers and shows young readers the chips and processors that make technology come to life. Fully illustrated with funny and informative graphics, Computer Coding for Kids makes even the most difficult aspects of coding fun and easy to understand. Previous edition ISBN 9780241209738
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What will you learn from this book? For beginning programmers looking to learn C#, this practical guide provides a bright alternative to the legions of dull tutorials on this popular object-oriented language. Fun and highly visual, this introduction to C# will keep you engaged an...d entertained from first page to last. Head First C# guides you through the fundamentals and shows you how this language works to create user interfaces, databases, and more. You'll apply what you've learned in a series of hands-on labs. Why does this book look so different? Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First C# uses a visually rich format to engage your mind, rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multi-sensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works.
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PHP in easy steps, 4th edition teaches the reader to code server-side scripts, and demonstrates every aspect of the language they will need to produce professional web programming results. Its examples provide clear syntax-highlighted code showing PHP language basics including va...riables, arrays, logic, looping, functions, and classes. PHP in easy steps, 4th edition by explaining how to install a free web server and the PHP interpreter to create an environment in which you can produce your very own data-driven server-side web pages. Using examples with free, downloadable source code throughout, this guide will help you get started straight away - for smart learning!
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Python is a powerful, expressive programming language that's easy to learn and fun to use! But books about learning to program in Python can be kind of dull, gray, and boring, and that's no fun for anyone. Learning to code is just like playing a new sport or practicing an instrum...ent just get started! From the basic building blocks of programming to creating your very own games Master fundamental functions, create code blocks, and draw and move shapes with the turtle module these interactive lessons offer step-by-step guidance to make computer programming entertaining to future coders. You can even see the results of your coding in real time! With helpful hacks and screenshots for guidance. Follow the simple steps to learn how to write code in this popular programming language and improve your programming skills, while you learn to create, remix, and customize your own projects. The material in this educational book is example based and the colors and humor keep children engaged while they learn to code. If your child is ready for the next step after mastering Scratch, this is the book to get!
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GO Programming in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin programming in Google's GO programming language. It begins by explaining how to easily create a programming environment on your own computer, so you can quickly begin to create ...your own working programs by copying the book's examples.
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In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself Silverlight 4 in 24 Hours will help new and experienced rich application developers gain true mastery over Silverlight 4, and make the most of its powerful new enhancements. In this book's straightforward, step-by-step a...pproach, each lesson builds on everything that's come before, helping you learn all of Silverlight 4's core features from the ground up, and integrate them seamlessly to create more powerful user experiences for a wide variety of devices, including today's hot new Windows Phone 7 cell phones. Friendly, accessible, and conversational, this book covers everything you need to know, from the absolute basics to advanced Silverlight 4 controls and programming techniques. Step-by-step instructions carefully walks you through the most common questions, issues, and tasks...Q and As, Quizzes, and Exercises help you build and test your knowledge... Did You Know? tips offer them insider advice and shortcuts...and Watch Out! alerts help you avoid problems. By the time they're finished with these lessons, you won't just understand Silverlight 4: they'll be comfortable using it in real-world projects.
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A back-to-basics guide on coding for absolute beginners - no prior experience required! How to Think Like a Coder introduces the key concepts of coding, such as loops, data types and calculations without having to learn a single line of code! Simple activities that draw analogies... with the outside world make learning easy and fun.
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The fun way to introduce coding with Ruby to kidsIf you don't have the chance to take coding classes at school or in camp-or if you just want to learn on your own-Ruby For Kids gears you up to expand your technology skills and learn this popular programming language.
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