Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

Ever spent way too much time renaming a folder full of files, or updating hundreds of cells in Excel by hand? You might not be a programmer, but even non-programmers can benefit from knowing how to wr

“您需要使用Python自動完成無聊的工作嗎？是的，如果您想使用自動化來增強工作流程效率，這是一個很好的起點。強烈推薦！”—Network World“學習Python最好的書之一。”—Giles McMullen-Klein, FlickThrough Reviews如果您曾經花費數小時處理檔案的重新命名，或更新數百個試算表內的儲存格資料，就能體會這類日常的工作有多麼單調無趣了。但假如能利用電腦

Looking for complete instructions on manipulating, processing, cleaning, and crunching structured data in Python? The second edition of this hands-on guide—updated for Python 3.5 and Pandas 1.0—is packed with practical cases studies that show you how to effectively solve a broad set of data analysis problems, using Python libraries such as NumPy, pandas, matplotlib, and IPython.Written by Wes McKinney, the main author of the pandas library, Python for Data Analysis also serves as a practical, modern introduction to scientific computing in Python for data-intensive applications. It’s ideal for analysts new to Python and for Python programmers new to scientific computing.

From the No. 1 bestselling author of What If? - the man who created xkcd and explained the laws of science with cartoons - comes a series of brilliantly simple diagrams ('blueprints' if you want to be

Both kids and adults will get into the spooky Halloween spirit with this color illustrated book that's packed with party recipes and game ideas that are scary to behold! Party goers will enjoy devou

In association with the National Scouting Museum, Boy Scouts expert Robert Birkby guides readers through a hundred years of Scouting in this visual guide to Boy Scouts collectibles. With stunning neve

Beginning with a gripping description of the worst-case scenarios we've all heard on the news, expert explainer Glenn Murphy elucidates the science behind our terror and delivers a reassuring message

Annie Leonard tracks the life of the "stuff" we use every day, transforming howwe think about our patterns of consumption.

Introducing Stuff and Nonsense, the first title in a new novelty series from David Pelham! In this book, kids can meet the adorable Stuff and Nonsense mice as they work hard to gather rough stuff, smo

This tutorial offers readers a thorough introduction to programming in Python 2.4, the portable, interpreted, object-oriented programming language that combines power with clear syntax Beginning prog

Angel Morgan needs help. Daddy is in jail, and Mama has abandoned her and her little brother, leaving them with their great-grandmother. Grandma is aged and poor, and doesn’t make any attempt to care

Snag a pencil. Sink into a silly story. Solve the puzzles and save the day!Say goodbye to boring downtime and hello to Puzzlooies!, the latest in portable entertainment. Meant for kids to write in, these illustrated and compact books flip up like a reporter’s notebook, making them perfect for fast fun while on-the-go. Each zany adventure is packed with eclectic puzzles to decipher and decode―as well as jokes, riddles, and true trivia galore that’ll keep readers laughing ’til the very end…if they can reach it!In Marooned on the Moon, Cam thought his dreams came true when he travelled to the Moon for a research mission. Instead, he gets stuck with a bunch of astro-jerks who are more into partying than studying craters…who also end up leaving Cam stranded on the Moon! Even though Cam is only a junior space cadet, he still trained at the space academy for three years. Soon, he devises a plan to return to Earth…Solve the puzzles inside and help Cam find supplies, arrange moon base modules,

Snag a pencil. Sink into a silly story. Solve the puzzles and save the day!Say goodbye to boring downtime and hello to Puzzlooies!, the latest in portable entertainment. Meant for kids to write in, these illustrated and compact books flip up like a reporter’s notebook, making them perfect for fast fun while on-the-go. Each zany adventure is packed with eclectic puzzles to decipher and decode―as well as jokes, riddles, and true trivia galore that’ll keep readers laughing ’til the very end…if they can reach it!In Hamster Boy and Chameleon Girl Save the Day, frenemies Liz and Arturo mysteriously gained superpowers linked to their class pets. At first they only used their powers for school and fun. But when a thief suddenly appears, their school principal recruits them to help save their town.Solve the puzzles inside and join forces with Hamster Boy and Chameleon Girl!

Snag a pencil. Sink into a silly story. Solve the puzzles and save the day!Say goodbye to boring downtime and hello to Puzzlooies!, the latest in portable entertainment. Meant for kids to write in, these illustrated and compact books flip up like a reporter’s notebook, making them perfect for fast fun while on-the-go. Each zany adventure is packed with eclectic puzzles to decipher and decode―as well as jokes, riddles, and true trivia galore that’ll keep readers laughing ’til the very end…if they can reach it!Join Garlyck and Pellet’s epic quest in The Worst Curse! Long ago, an evil wizard dragon by the name of Charbroyle placed a curse upon the village of Muckshire. Now, all of the food in the village only tastes like one thing: overcooked broccoli! Noble Garlyck the Strong takes it upon herself to break this disgusting curse. Along with her trusty sidekick Pellet and other fantastic heroes, she must travel across a magical but dangerous kingdom and battle monsters. Solve the puzzles i

Snag a pencil. Sink into a silly story. Solve the puzzles and save the day!Say goodbye to boring downtime and hello to Puzzlooies!, the latest in portable entertainment. Meant for kids to write in, these illustrated and compact books flip up like a reporter’s notebook, making them perfect for fast fun while on-the-go. Each zany adventure is packed with eclectic puzzles to decipher and decode―as well as jokes, riddles, and true trivia galore that’ll keep readers laughing ’til the very end…if they can reach it!Enter The Museum of Supernatural History with Jayden and Chad, where mythical monsters and uncanny exhibits are preserved and on display―or so they thought! Jayden and Chad soon discover the monsters are alive, and they need the boys’ help to defeat an ancient, evil power before it destroys the world.Solve the puzzles inside and make your way out of the museum!

Maths + history + jokes - boring bits = A Quick History of Maths. This book begins around 43,000 years ago with a notched baboon leg, the Lebombo bone (the very first mathematical object in the world) and rushes us past Hindu numerals and the invention of zero, via Pythagoras, Pascal and probability, right up to the present day, with big data and the maths that rules our digital lives. Geometri-coolYou will discover:How to count on your fingers (there are more ways than you might think )Why we have 60 seconds in a minute (hint: it's to do with the ancient Babylonians)How to count like an Egyptian (using hieroglyphs)Why it's hip to be square using square numbersA Pythagorean party trickThe naked truth of Archimedes' bath time mathematicsHow to do matha-magic with magic squares...and much more.In chronological order from pre-history to present day, this is the story of maths itself. It's 43,000 years of human mathematical endeavor squeezed into one book for your reading pleasure. Illustr

Maths + history + jokes - boring bits = A Quick History of Maths. This book begins around 43,000 years ago with a notched baboon leg, the Lebombo bone (the very first mathematical object in the world)

Discover the Most Comprehensible Beginner's Guide to Coding for Children, Packed with Fun Coding Activities and Games All Kids Will LoveDear friend, Do you have a little smartypants running around your home? Would you like to ensure the brightest possible future for your child? If so, then this book is a perfect choice for both of you.This bundle is an excellent choice for all children who are interested in the world of computers, programming, and coding. It is specially made for kids aged from 8 to 12 that have no prior knowledge of coding.Here is what this bundle can teach your child: Game-based learning - there's no better way for kids to learn than through playing and fun activities that will capture your child's attention.40+ fun coding activities and games - this bundle is packed with more than 40 fun activities that will introduce coding to your child and help them grasp the basic skills from a very young age.Easy-to-follow guidance - Straightforward directions and tips keep you

Ick and Crud are surprised when duty calls and they discover the first big snowfall of the season. It's fun to play in the white fluffy stuff. But then Bob takes the boys to Mrs. Martin's house to war

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With four sections of increasing difficulty, children can puzzle their way to the top. There are over 150 themes of crosswords to conquer so the puzzles never get boring, and kids might even learn a n

Troll is fed up with eating boring old goats, so off he strolls in search of some scrumptious children. But the little boy on the bike insists that the four children in the car behind him would be FAR

With four sections of increasing difficulty, children can puzzle their way to the top. There are over 150 themes of crosswords to conquer so the puzzles never get boring, and kids might even learn a n

The highly anticipated sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller that critics are calling “out-of-this-world awesome.”Moving to a space station at the edge of the galaxy was always going to be the death of Hanna's social life. Nobody said it might actually get her killed. The sci-fi saga that began with the breakout bestseller Illuminae continues on board the Jump StationHeimdall, where two new characters will confront the next wave of the BeiTech assault. Hanna is the station captain's pampered daughter; Nik the reluctant member of a notorious crime family. But while the pair are struggling with the realities of life aboard the galaxy's most boring space station, little do they know that Kady Grant and the Hypatia are headed right toward Heimdall, carrying news of the Kerenza invasion. When an elite BeiTech strike team invades the station, Hanna and Nik are thrown together to defend their home. But alien predators are picking off the station residents one by one, and a malfunct

From the Hugo Award-winning author of The Rhesus Chart comes another supernatural case from The Laundry Files...Dominique O'Brien—her friends call her Mo—lives a curious double life with her husband, Bob Howard. To the average civilian, they're boring middle-aged civil servants. But within the labyrinthine secret circles of Her Majesty's Government, they're operatives working for the nation's occult security service known as the Laundry, charged with defending Britain against dark supernatural forces threatening humanity.Unfortunately, one of those supernatural threats has come between Mo and Bob. An antique violin, an Erich Zahn original, made of white human bone, was designed to produce music capable of slaughtering demons. Mo is the custodian of this unholy instrument. It invades her dreams and yearns for the blood of her colleagues—and her husband. And despite Mo's proficiency as a world-class violinist, it cannot be controlled…

No butts about it... this is only book you need for your journey to anal pleasure.The days of boring sex routines are over. It's time to get a little taboo, starting with the absolute basics of anal play and anal sex. Anal sex doesn't have to be scary or painful--you deserve to know how to make it safer, more comfortable, and more pleasurable.Sex educator Carlyle Jansen has all of the tips and techniques to ease you into butt play and anal pleasure. Anal play is so much more than just intercourse. Learn all of the sexiest secrets to fingering, licking, and using toys. Even try some erotic fantasy and role play. Discover the pleasure of G-spot stimulation for some and even more styles of stimulation.So try something new with your lover. Anal Sex Basics covers everything a beginner to butt play will need, from choosing your lube to learning the best positions. But more than just technique, this guide also helps you to bring up anal sex with your partner and make your adventures as fun an

Hugo Award-winning author Charles Stross presents the next case in The Laundry Files, “a weirdly alluring blend of super-spy thriller, deadpan comic fantasy, and Lovecraftian horror” (Kirkus Reviews).Dominique O'Brien—her friends call her Mo—lives a curious double life with her husband, Bob Howard. To the average civilian, they're boring middle-aged civil servants. But within the labyrinthian secret circles of Her Majesty's government, they're operatives working for the nation's occult security service known as the Laundry, charged with defending Britain against dark supernatural forces threatening humanity.Mo's latest assignment is assisting the police in containing an unusual outbreak: ordinary citizens suddenly imbued with extraordinary abilities of the super-powered kind. Unfortunately these people prefer playing super-pranks instead of super-heroics. The Mayor of London being levitated by a dumpy man in Trafalgar Square would normally be a source of shared amusement for Mo and Bob

May the best man sin Lauren Sanger is practically the perfect maid of honor, except for one tiny flaw. She hates the best man. Jackson Monaghan is beyond hothis body is the stuff of sexy lady dreamsbu

You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here's how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words sa

Here's your ticket to a world of adventures with Minecraft and programming.Learn how to extend Minecraft and create a new gaming experience, by exploring the magical world of Minecraft programming. Adventures in Minecraft, like other books in the highly successful Adventures series, is written especially for 11- to 15-year-olds. With this book you will learn new programming skills while having fun with Minecraft!Minecraft programming experts David Whale and Martin O'Hanlon walk you step-by-step through everything you need to know to:Get started writing Minecraft programs in Python on your PC, Mac, or Raspberry PiBuild houses and other structures in the blink of an eye, and make a 3D duplicating machineWrite interactive games like a field that charges you rent, and a treasure hunt using magic vanishing bridgesBuild custom game control panels using simple electronic circuitsEasily build huge 2D and 3D structures such as spheres and pyramidsBuild intelligent objects like a massive Minecra

John Cleese’s towering comedic influence has stretched across generations; his sharp satirical eye and the unique brand of physical comedy he perfected with Monty Python, on Fawlty Towers, and beyond

Who says geography and social studies have to be boring? When kids crack open this insanely illustrated atlas, they'll never look at continents, cities, landmarks, and world culture in the same way. I

Ben Kendall was a troubled man. Coming back from Vietnam with PTSD and scars that no one else could see, he hid away from the world, filling his house with an ever-increasing amount of stuff, until fi

She takes hers tall, dark and extra hot! To coffee-shop owner Eva Meyer, the California coast is beautiful, mellow?and boring. The solution? Swapping lives?and coffee shops?with her twin sister for on

Written by Mike Raicht (co-creator and writer of The Stuff of Legend and Wild Blue Yonder) with art by newcomer Daniel Faccilongo this werewolf murder mystery is sure to bring out the monster in you.

"What do I do with all this stuff?"Whether it's due to the loss of a loved one, downsizing, or moving by choice or necessity, an increasing number of people are dealing with this burning question.Stri

NO PLACE LIKE HOME For Glory Parsons, "home for the holidays" wasn't exactly the stuff of sing-a-longs and sleigh rides. In fact, she dreaded it. Dreaded having to face the things she'd lost?her broth

Secret Weapons charts the race in technology between the Allied and Axis powers, with examples of their use in battle, along with those that remained experimental or remained the stuff of science fict

Kim Wright Wiley has penned 22 editions of this book and really knows her stuff when it comes to planning an Orlando vacation and taking in the attractions at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and

The Monty Python comedian and writer for the Himalaya travel series presents a sumptuously photographed exploration of the diverse country of Brazil that describes his encounters with indigenous cultu