Creative Coding in Python

This stunning book showcases the art, behind-the-scenes details, and making of the Disney and Pixar animated film Hoppers. The next in the fan-favorite, collectible Disney and Pixar Art of series, The Art of Hoppers presents the story behind the newest film from Pixar Animation Studios. It highlights the stunning artwork from the film's creation--including character designs, storyboards, color scripts, and much more--and features exclusive interviews with the creative team along with behind-the-scenes details. This book is the perfect gift for aspiring artists, animators, film buffs, and fans. (c) 2026 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar. All rights reserved. EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT ANIMATION FILMMAKING: Fans will want to delve into and explore this Pixar Animation film through production art, stories, and making-of details exclusive to this book. PART OF THE FAN-FAVORITE SERIES: The collectible Art of series is perfect for animation enthusiasts, filmmakers, students, and fans of Disney and P

《人工智能程序設計》是一本介紹如何使用AI程序員輔助進行Python語言程序設計的通識教育類實驗實踐性教材，旨在為初學程序設計的讀者提供AI輔助程序設計的解決方案。本書共12章及附錄，其中正文共分為三部分：第一部分包含第1章，作為概述、導論部分；第二部分包含第2章至第10章，作為基礎編程部分，介紹了一些基礎的程序編寫方法；第三部分包含第11章和第12章，作為進階編程部分，介紹了在攝像頭獲取的視覺視頻中進行程序編寫的方法。最後的附錄介紹了與本書配套的AI輔助程序設計實驗平臺的使用方式。本書通俗易懂，提供了幾十個人工智能程序設計(Python語言)的應用實例，幫助各個專業方向的讀者學習和領悟人工智能AIGC輔助程序設計的方法。希望各專業的學生通過對本書的學習學會數據可視化、操作辦公文檔、NLP統計過程、算法過程分析對比、數字圖像處理、語音處理、人機可視化交互等內容，順利完成大學4年程序設計的準備工作。本書可以作為廣大本科、高職院校人工智能程序設計通識課教材，也可作為初中、高中信息課上介紹程序設計方法的進階性教材。

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Discover the joy of drawing in a sketchbook as a way of looking, reflecting and relaxing.We draw with joy and without inhibitions when we are young children, but there often comes a point where we become self-conscious and self-critical of our drawings, a belief that sadly often continues into adulthood. As often is the case, learning to draw “properly” leads to comparing ourselves with truly professional artists with years of experience, and we end up copying instead of finding our own unique creative style and expression.This book aims to be inclusive and features not only Sam’s beautiful drawings, but that of many of her students – people of all ages, all abilities and from all walks of life. Along with photographs of the students’ work, there will also be written segments that share the students’ experiences of the exercises and of the process of completing their drawings.This is an inspirational guide that encourages you to discover the joy of drawing in a sketchbook as a way of l

An inspiring guide to creating beautiful contemporary prints using the gel plate printing method.Gel plates are reusable printing plates that allow you to print without a press using a variety of techniques that involve paint, stencils, household objects, collagraphs and botanical elements to name just some. Embark on a journey into the addictive world of gel plate printing and explore the endless creative possibilities that this form of monoprinting offers with experienced mixed media artist, Susan McCreevy, as your guide.Readers can expect to master the art of gel plate printing through clever layering techniques with a focus on creating beautiful botanical-inspired paintings. Susan will demonstrate how to create dynamic abstract background layers and experiment with papers such as wet strength tissue. Depth and complexity can also be added through the use of collagraph prints and hand-drawn elements. With these captivating details completed, readers will learn how to present their w