Learning Ruby

Today's society is a fast-paced, instant gratification kind of world. Everyone wants results immediately and most have some form of technology in their homes. Computers are considered to be some of th

Head First Ruby uses an engaging, active approach to learning that goes beyond dry, abstract explanations and reference manuals. This Head First guide teaches you the Ruby language in a concrete way t

Discover all three books in this ';effervescent and charming' (Booklist) chapter book series about Ruby Lu, a spunky Chinese American elementary schooler whose hijinks rival Ramona Quimby'snow together in a collectible paperback boxed set!Meet Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything, President of the Plum Tree Club, and star of Ruby's Magic Madness, the best backyard magic show on 20th Avenue South! Whether she's learning Cantonese, teaching her baby brother magic tricks, being the best Smile Buddy ever for her cousin, or facing the dangers of swimming lessons, Ruby Lu is always brave and true, and her life is a grand adventure. This irrepressible boxed set includes paperback editions of: Ruby Lu, Brave and True Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything Ruby Lu, Star of the Show

Ruby on Rails(TM) Tutorial by Michael Hartl has become a must-read for developers learning how to build Rails apps.--Peter Cooper, Editor of Ruby Inside Used by sites as varied as Hulu, GitHub, Shopify, and Airbnb, Ruby on Rails is one of the most popular frameworks for developing web applications, but it can be challenging to learn and use. Whether you're new to web development or new only to Rails, Ruby on Rails(TM) Tutorial, Seventh Edition, is the solution. Best-selling author and leading Rails developer Michael Hartl teaches Rails by guiding you through the development of three example applications of increasing sophistication. The tutorial's examples focus on the general principles of web development needed for virtually any kind of website. The updates to this edition include full compatibility with Rails 7. This indispensable guide provides integrated tutorials not only for Rails, but also for the essential Ruby, HTML, CSS, and SQL skills you need when developing web applicati

Coding experts point to Ruby as one of the best languages to start with when you're learning coding. It's been a popular choice for schools and code camps who want to introduce coding to a younger aud

It’s easy to write correct Ruby code, but to gain the fluency needed to write great Ruby code, you must go beyond syntax and absorb the “Ruby way” of thinking and problem solving. In Eloquent Ruby,

This challenge to influential educator Ruby Payne's theories about the impact of class differences and economics on teaching and learning puts forward other factors as better predictors of student per

In this preschool tale from the world of Gossie & Friends, water-loving goslings Ruby and Rufus play on the pond come rain, sleet, snow, or shine!Ruby and Rufus play at the pond every day. They swim i

In this preschool tale from the world of Gossie & Friends, water-loving goslings Ruby and Rufus play on the pond come rain, sleet, snow, or shine! Ruby and Rufus play at the pond every day. They s

This book covers the Ruby Association Certified Ruby Programmer examination SILVER, which is intended for engineers who design, develop, and/or operate Ruby-based systems, consultants who make Ruby-ba

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling new Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire video games that pick up where the Pokémon Adventures Ruby and Sapphire saga left off!Ruby,

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling new Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire video games and picking up where the Pokémon Adventures Ruby and Sapphire saga left off!Ruby, Sapphire and Eme

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling new Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire video games and picking up where the Pokémon Adventures Ruby and Sapphire saga left off!Ruby, Sapphire and Eme

You don't have to accept slow Ruby or Rails performance. In this comprehensive guide to Ruby optimization, you'll learn how to write faster Ruby code--but that's just the beginning. See exactly what m

Push Ruby to its limits. Ruby Cookbook is the most comprehensive problem-solving guide to this popular language, with hundreds of solutions to real-world problems. Each detailed recipe provides code t

Will Max find the perfect Christmas tree for Ruby?In this 8 x 8 storybook, Max, Ruby, and Grandma go to Santa's Tree Land to pick out a Christmas tree. Ruby wants to find the perfect tree, but Max is

Ruby gets a princess-worthy primer on manners in this charming picture book from #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser and author Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York. Ruby doe

In the heart of the bayou, Ruby Landry lives a simple, happy life. But innocence can't last forever... The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian, Grandmere Catherine, a Cajun

The Ruby Way assumes that the reader is already familiar with the subject matter. Using many code samples it focuses on "how-to use Ruby" for specific applications, either as a stand-alone language,

A new addition to our I Can Read series, this charming series about a big0hearted raccoon named Ruby is sure to become a favorite of new young readers. In Ruby Bakes a Cake, Ruby wants to bake a cake

That Ruby! Wherever she goes, table cloths accidentally pull dishes to the floor, flowers get trampled and spaghetti somehow end up in her hair. You can't take Ruby anywhere! One sunny morning, the po

In Ruby Winters' world, colour opens some doors and slams others shut. Her Johannesburg neighbourhood is a far cry from the streets of Soweto where anger and hatred simmer under the surface. Ruby can'

Praise for "Design Patterns in Ruby"""Design Patterns in Ruby" documents smart ways to resolve many problems that Ruby developers commonly encounter. Russ Olsen has done a great job of selecting class

In the heart of the bayou, Ruby Landry lives a simple, happy life. But innocence can't last forever... The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian, Grandmère Catherine, a Cajun

Acclaimed civil rights icon, Ruby Bridges, shares the touching tale of reuniting with the first-grade teacher who changed her life, Mrs. Henry.Once again, you have shown me that you never get too old to learn. Teaching really is the noblest of professions.When Ruby Bridges was only six years old, she made history by being the first Black child to integrate William Frantz Elementary School. She became best friends with her teacher, Mrs. Henry. Excited to come back for her second year, Ruby is soon devastated to learn that Mrs. Henry isn’t her second-grade teacher. Where did Mrs. Henry go? Can Ruby ever reconnect with her favorite teacher?A love letter to teachers who hold the power to change lives, Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My Teacher illuminates the lasting impact that the best of teachers can have on the lives of their students. Trudy Tran's emotive rendering of Ruby Bridges from childhood to adulthood brings new life to this heartwarming story of a reunion between two long lost best

Named one of the Best Kid’s Books of 2024 by Good Housekeeping!A debut picture book about a curious student who finds herself in trouble for talking in class—even though she just wants to share all that she’s learned.“Did you know that flamingos don’t have teeth?” Questions, facts, and dreams—Ruby René could talk for hours. Once she got going, it was hard for her to stop. It didn’t matter if it was history, science, or the lunch menu—Ruby René had so much to say! But when her teacher called home because she found her sharing distracting, Ruby vowed to keep quiet. Until . . . she finds the perfect outlet for her gift of gab.With charming text by debut author/educator Ashley Iman and colorful illustrations by Gladys Jose, Ruby René Had So Much to Say is a celebration of owning your voice, honing your skills, and turning challenges into opportunities.

Ruby does NOT like bugs! Until she's forced to spend some time looking more closely at one... A funny story for kids with big feelings and curious minds.When Ruby discovers a bug on her window one morning she FREAKS OUT! She loves animals, just NOT bugs! But no amount of blowing or squirting or yelling will get this bug to go away. It will get Ruby stuck in a time out. With lots of time to study Mr. Yuck-bug, Ruby grudgingly decides he may have some interesting qualities after all. He's strong. A good listener. And his little antennae might be an itsy-bit cute. Over the course of the day, Ruby gets almost attached to the guy. And when night falls, she sees him in a surprising new way!Allison Wortche and Sally Walker team up to show readers how something can go from gross to great when looked at in the proper light.

Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2020 by Ms. Magazine, USA Today Book Riot, The Rumpus, Library Journal, PureWow, The Every Girl, Parade and more." Forever and to the end . That's what they say instead of I love you ."When Ruby King's mother is found murdered in their home in Chicago's South Side, the police dismiss it as another act of violence in a black neighborhood. But for Ruby, it's a devastating loss that leaves her on her own with her violent father. While she receives many condolences, her best friend, Layla, is the only one who understands how this puts Ruby in jeopardy.Their closeness is tested when Layla's father, the pastor of their church, demands that Layla stay away. But what is the price for turning a blind eye? In a relentless quest to save Ruby, Layla uncovers the murky loyalties and dangerous secrets that have bound their families together for generations. Only by facing this legacy of trauma head-on will Ruby be able to break free.An unforgettable debut novel, Savi

Ruby Red Shoes is a white hare who lives in a prettily painted caravan with her grandmother. Ruby is gentle, cheerful and enchanting. She is a very aware hare and loves animals and people, trees and n

Music, whether a Debussy etude or Gram Parson’s “Hickory Wind,” has been a constant in Ruby Gervais’s life. After Ruby helps fuel a paranoid fervor that spreads like wildfire t

Ruby and her grandmother Babushka are off to Paris for a holiday! When they arrive they go and meet Babushka's brother, Monsieur Gaspar Galushka, who loves hats as much as Ruby loves red shoes. And wi

There's more to most things than meets the eye—or nose—as code-cracking, wisecracking girl detective Ruby Redfort returns in her third adventure.Wild animals roaming around Twinford? Ruby

There's more to most things than meets the eye—or nose—as code-cracking, wisecracking girl detective Ruby Redfort returns in her third adventure.Wild animals roaming around Twinford? Ruby

Ruby’s widely admired simplicity has a downside: too many Ruby and Rails applications have been created without concern for their long-term maintenance or evolution. The Web is awash in Ruby cod

A funny and touching story of antagonism and love, now in a board book Banjo is a hardworking farm dog and Ruby Red is a haughty chicken, and they never see eye to eye. But when Ruby Red falls ill, th

Ruby Dorn is book 1 of an action adventure series set in 1875. 15 year old Ruby's heartfelt narration takes the reader on a harrowing journey as she fights to survive with her tough but exasperating o

Ruby, a young woman growing up in the remote town of Big Chimney, in the deep woods of Virginia, faces challenges not common to someone her age. She is met with role reversals as her mother’s mental c

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling new Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire video games that pick up where the Pokémon Adventures Ruby and Sapphire saga left off!Ruby,