Learn to code with Python

This book is a customized version in Taiwan, and the content is extracted from Chapters 1 to 15 of the book "Introduction to Python Programming and Data Structures, Global Edition, 3rd edition".-- --For introductory courses in Python Programming.A fundamentals first approach to programming helps students create efficient, elegant code.Introduction to Python Programming and Data Structures introduces students to basic programming concepts using a fundamentals-first approach that prepares students to learn object-oriented programming and advanced Python programming. This approach presents programming concepts and techniques that include control statements, loops, functions, and arrays before designing custom classes. Students learn basic logic and programming concepts prior to moving into object-oriented and GUI programming. The content incorporates a wide variety of problems with various levels of difficulty and covers many application areas to engage and motivate students.For a list of

My Phonics is a four-level phonics course for EFL/ESL learners. Students not only learn how to read in English, they can; also progress from “Learning to read” to “reading to learn” using this exciting new series. Through my phonics, students this exciting new series. Through My Phonics, students become proficient readers by

DescriptionMy Phonics is a four-level phonics course for EFL/ESL learners. Students not only learn how to read in English, they can; also progress from “Learning to read” to “reading to learn” using this exciting new series. Through my phonics, students this exciting new series. Through My Phonics, students become proficient readers bylearning letter and sound correlationsrecognizing common “sight words”building a solid foundation in spellingincreasing vocabulary acquisitionlearning words in context through short readings

My Phonics is a four-level phonics course for EFL/ESL learners. Students not only learn how to read in English, they can; also progress from “Learning to read” to “reading to learn” using this exciting new series. Through my phonics, students this exciting new series. Through My Phonics, students become proficient readers bylearning letter and sound correlationsrecognizing common “sight words”building a solid foundation in spellingincreasing vocabulary acquisitionlearning words in context through short readingsComponentsStudent’s BookTeacher’s Guide (with Answer Keys)

leMy Phonics is a four-level phonics course for EFL/ESL learners. Students not only learn how to read in English, they can; also progress from “Learning to read” to “reading to learn” using this exciting new series. Through my phonics, students this exciting new series. Through My Phonics, students become proficient readers bylearning letter and sound correlationsrecognizing common “sight words”building a solid foundation in spellingincreasing vocabulary acquisitionlearning words in context through short readingsComponentsStudent’s BookTeacher’s Guide (with Answer Keys)arning letter and sound correlations

If you've 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 edition of the best-selling classic Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, you'll 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. You'll learn the basics of coding in Python and explore the language's rich library of modules for performing specific tasks, like scraping data from websites, searching for text across multiple files, and merging, watermarking, or encrypting PDFs. The third edition includes: Expanded coverage of developer techniques, like creating command line programs; Updated examples and new projects; Additional chapters about working with SQLite databases, speech-recognition technology, video and audio editing, and text-to-speech capabilities; Simplified explanations

As an introduction to Python, this book allows readers to take a slow and steady approach to understanding Python code, explaining concepts, connecting programming with real-life examples, writing Python programs, and completing case studies.While there are many books, websites, and online courses about the topic, we break down Python programming into easily digestible lessons of less than 5 minutes each, following our BiteSize approach. Each lesson begins with a clear and short introduction to the topic. This gives you a strong base to start from and gets you ready for deeper learning. Then, you will see coding demonstrations that show the ideas discussed. These examples are simple and useful, helping you really understand the concepts. You'll then practice tasks at different difficulty levels, so you can test your knowledge and increase your confidence. You'll also play with case studies to solve real-world problems. Tips are included to show how you can incorporate generative AI int

Everything you need to know to get into Python coding, with 7 books in one Python All-in-One For Dummies is your one-stop source for answers to all your Python questions. From creating apps to building complex web sites to sorting big data, Python provides a way to get the work done. This book is great as a starting point for those new to coding, and it also makes a perfect reference for experienced coders looking for more than the basics. Apply your Python skills to data analysis, learn to write AI-assisted code using GitHub CoPilot, and discover many more exciting uses for this top programming language. Get started coding in Python--even if you're new to computer programmingReference all the essentials and the latest updates, so your code is air-tightLearn how Python can be a solution for large-scale projects and big datasetsAccelerate your career path with this comprehensive guide to learning PythonExperienced and would-be coders alike will love this easy-to-follow guide to learning

DescriptionEasy Fun Facts is a three-level series designed for elementary students of English who are being taught comprehension skills in the reading-to-learn stage. Easy Fun Facts exclusively focuses on nonfiction texts to equip students for future study of academic material in English. The series also utilizes a four-strand approach that sets a foundation for students to practice receptive and productive skills alongside focused language study and fluency practice.FeaturesGraded nonfiction reading passages that are informative and accessible for entry-level studentsPre-reading questions to stimulate interest and background knowledgeSight word practice to increase recognition and reading fluencyQuick tasks to practice scanning skills with each passageReview units with activities and games to reinforce vocabulary acquisitionPull-out full-color workbook included

Learn to play favourite picture-book songs, fables and action rhymes by author and songwriter, Julia Donaldson, with this easy-to-follow score book, designed for piano, voice and guitar.Play along on the piano or guitar with some of Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture-book songs and rhymes. Including much-loved modern classics, The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and The Snail and the Whale.As well as her success as a beloved author of picture books, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children, and now you can learn to play all these family favourite songs, too! A Treasury of Songs: The Scores Collection contains twenty-six musical scores for Julia Donaldson's original songs, including fun-filled action rhymes, Aesop's fables, and songs based on her best-loved picture books with Axel Scheffler.This beautifully-produced score book is illustrated throughout with Axel Scheffler's warm and witty artwork, and comes with audio accessed via a QR code to accompany your own playing, or to

From the elegance of the Black-Scholes equation to the complexity of multi-factor interest rate models and hybrid derivatives, this book is your comprehensive guide to quantitative finance, complete with 15+ advanced C++ projects using QuantLib and Boost.You'll move seamlessly from mathematical foundations to real-world implementation, building a professional-grade toolkit for pricing, risk analysis, and calibration. Inside, you will learn core option pricing methods, master single-and multi-factor interest rate models, and construct and calibrate trees and lattices for advanced derivatives. You will also explore cutting edge products: exotic multi-asset options, hybrid derivatives, credit instruments, and cross-currency swaps.Packed with practical source code, step-by-step calibrations, and performance-tuned Boost integration, this book bridges the gap between academic finance and production-grade quant development. Whether you're a quant developer, financial engineer, or an advanced

It's never too early to learn how to code! Coding For Kids For Dummies helps you learn the basics of coding the fun way. This book walks you through the essentials of coding with 13 exciting projects. You'll learn what coding is, how to make digital toys and games on your computer, and how to start writing your first lines of code! With step-by-step instructions and activities, this book makes it simple to get started. And when you see error messages, don't panic! All new coders make mistakes--this book helps you figure them out and fix them, so your code will be good to go. Along the way, you'll be boosting your creativity, getting better at logical thinking, and learning a skill that will open the door to fun hobbies and careers. So get coding! Learn basic coding concepts and skillsCreate your own digital toys and gamesFigure out how to turn your ideas into codeGet involved in the online coding communityKids who want to learn how to code (and the parents who want to encourage them) c

Your child is ready to crack the code of letters and sounds! Research shows that early phonics instruction is a key to reading success. With Phonics First Steps, kids will practice decoding and build on skills they develop with each book in the 8-book set!Developed by a phonics expert,Phonics First Stepsare an innovative program designed to help kids learn to read, step by step. New and improved—our bright boxed sets include eight little easy-to-decode books (24 pages each), now illustrated in full-color, with an easier to read font for emergent readers—plus a handy parent guide. Children will gainconfidence each time they say, "I read this book!"Set 1 covers short vowels, blends, and more!

Your child has cracked the code of letters and sounds and is ready for more! Research shows that early phonics instruction is a key to reading success. With Phonics First Steps boxed sets, kids will practice decoding and build on skills they develop with each book in the 8-book set!Children will gainconfidence each time they say, "I read this book!"Developed by a phonics expert,Phonics First Stepsare an innovative program designed to help kids learn to read, step by step. New and improved—our bright boxed sets include eight little easy-to-decode books (24 pages each), now illustrated infull-color, with an easier to read font for emergent readers—plus a handy parent guide to walk you through how to use these books with your reader.Set 3 covers short vowels, blends, digraphs, and more!

The perfect summery gift for little ones, with lots to spot, shiny mirror on every page and a gorgeous mirror ending.Soar into a bright and beautiful sky with Sharon King-Chai, the award-winning illustrator of Julia Donaldson's Animalphabet and Counting Creatures.Babies and toddlers will love finding the wonders of the sky on every reflective page in this unique mirror book, full of bold shapes, high contrast colours and new words to enjoy. Perfect for catching the eye and keeping little ones engaged as they learn to say hello and bye bye – then find themselves in the mirror at the end!Featuring a free QR code audio download with a bonus spotting game.Also available in the Mirror Magic series:Hello Bunny!Hello Bee!Hello Fish!

This book offers step-by-step descriptions of various random systems and explores the world of computer simulations. In addition, this book offers a working introduction to those who want to learn how to create and run Monte Carlo simulations. Monte Carlo simulation has been a powerful computational tool for physics models, and when combined with the programming language Excel, this book is a valuable resource for readers who wish to acquire knowledge that can be applied to more complex systems. Visualization of the simulation results via the Visual Basic built in Microsoft EXCEL is presented as the first step towards the subject. Prior experience with the Excel add-in VBA is kept to a minimum. In addition, a chapter on quantum optimization simulation utilizing Python is added to explore the quantum computation. Readers will gain a fundamental knowledge and techniques of simulation physics, which can be extended to STEM projects and other research projects.

Discover a world of wonder on a riverside walk, with this beautiful picture book from the National Trust. We're going for a walk outside,exploring by the riverside. Look what I found!Two seed heads on stalks, like tiny drumsticks.Set off on a riverside adventure to find natural treasure, from a shiny, smooth river pebble to a little cushion of moss, then learn more about the found object with irresistibly illustrated and informative nature notes. Packed full of fascinating facts alongside a gentle rhyming narrative and encouraging children to get outside and explore their surroundings, this is a nature treasure hunt series for the whole family to treasure! Other titles in the series include: Look What I Found in the Woods, Look What I Found at the Seaside and Look What I Found at the Farm. Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

A hands-on, code-based guide to leveraging Julia in a variety of scientific and data-driven scenarios Key Features: Augment your basic computing skills with an in-depth introduction to JuliaFocus on topic-based approaches to scientific problems and visualisationBuild on prior knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, or C/C++Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description: Julia is a well-constructed programming language which was designed for fast execution speed by using just-in-time LLVM compilation techniques, thus eliminating the classic problem of performing analysis in one language and translating it for performance in a second.This book is a primer on Julia's approach to a wide variety of topics such as scientific computing, statistics, machine learning, simulation, graphics, and distributed computing.Starting off with a refresher on installing and running Julia on different platforms, you'll quickly get to grips with the core concept