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In this brief, meaty introduction to Cisco routers and switches, Lucas helps readers get comfortable with the Cisco environment, teaches how to troubleshoot problems, and explores the basics of switc

This plain-English guide to popular wireless networking standards shows readers how to connect to wireless networks anywhere they go. After an introduction to networking in general, and wireless netw

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A hands-on introduction to computer science concepts for non-technical readers. Activities include word searches, mazes, "Find the Bug!" hunts, matching games, "Color by Boolean" (a twist on the class

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Search transforms the essential but challenging topic of search algorithms into a fantasy-noir mystery for the digital age. This is a unique introduction to search algorithms and how they work, writte

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Practical Deep Learning teaches total beginners how to build the datasets and models needed to train neural networks for your own DL projects.If you've been curious about machine learning but didn't k

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In Cracking Codes with Python, you’ll learn how to program in Python while making and breaking ciphers, which are used to encrypt secret messages. (No programming experience required!).After a quick c

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Rereko struggles to pass her exams in Electopia, the Land of Electricity, but is soon exiled to Tokyo, where Hikaru, a graduate student, uses real-life examples to teach her the fundamentals of elect