Presents an introduction to computer programming for kids. This book takes kids' step-by-step through the basics of computer programming and how to work with code, the language of the future.
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Featuring whimsical cartoon illustrations and a sturdy padded cover, an introduction to healthy eating invites a reluctant trio of chicks to wash their wings and enjoy some delicious veggies, in a tal
The third edition of Contemporary Russia is fully revised to provide a comprehensive introduction to the society, politics and culture of one of the most important countries in global affairs today. T
This book provides a modern introduction to harmonic analysis and synthesis on topological groups. It serves as a guide to the abstract theory of Fourier transformation. For the first time, it present
An Introduction to Programming by the Inventor of C++, Programming prepares you for programming in the real world. This book assumes that you aim eventually to write non-trivial programs, whether for
The third edition of Contemporary Russia is fully revised to provide a comprehensive introduction to the society, politics and culture of one of the most important countries in global affairs today. T
An ideal introduction to A to Z dictionaries for children aged 4 and above. The definitions use simple, full sentences that reflect the child's experience of the world, and the colourful illustrations
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This comprehensive book provides a detailed introduction to the basic physics and engineering aspects of lasers, as well as to the design and operational principles of a wide range of optical systems
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In this clear, concise, comprehensively revised and up-to-date introduction to environmental ethics, Robin Attfield guides the student through the key issues and debates in this field in ways that wil
In this clear, concise, comprehensively revised and up-to-date introduction to environmental ethics, Robin Attfield guides the student through the key issues and debates in this field in ways that wil
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This book mainly deals with the Bochner–Riesz means of multiple Fourier integral and series on Euclidean spaces. It aims to give a systematical introduction to the fundamental theories of the Bochner–
A Global History of Sexuality provides a provocative, wide-ranging introduction to the history of sexuality from the late eighteenth century to the present day. Explores what sexuality has meant in th
A Global History of Sexuality provides a provocative, wide-ranging introduction to the history of sexuality from the late eighteenth century to the present day. Explores what sexuality has meant in th
Anna Letitia Barbauld: New Perspectives, the first collection of essays on the work of this major British writer, is the indispensable volume for everyone who wants an introduction to Barbauld and to
Written for students of applied linguistics, this textbook is an indispensable introduction to the area of vocabulary knowledge. By linking the latest research to an overview of how the field is devel
Written for students of applied linguistics, this textbook is an indispensable introduction to the area of vocabulary knowledge. By linking the latest research to an overview of how the field is devel
The third edition of this bestselling title is packed full of real world advice for researchers and students. It is an invaluable introduction to the theoretical and practical essentials needed to des
An introduction to the package management tool discusses how to interact with NuGet using both the command line and the graphical user interface, employ different automation options, and set up web ap
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This third edition of a classic text continues to present a comprehensive introduction to Bayesian data analysis. Along with new and revised software code, this edition includes four new chapters on n
Weygandt's Financial Accounting, 9th Edition offers a more in-depth introduction to financial accounting with a continued focus on relevant examples based on everyday life. The goal of this text is to
Suitable for all levels of open water swimmer, from beginners right through to competing professionals, this book covers all aspects of the sport: its history and health benefits; an introduction to g
The third edition of this bestselling title is packed full of real world advice for researchers and students. It is an invaluable introduction to the theoretical and practical essentials needed to des
The new edition of this classic text provides a comprehensive introduction to the concept of legitimacy as applied to political systems. Now addressing the issue of legitimacy beyond the stat
The new edition of this classic text provides a comprehensive introduction to the concept of legitimacy as applied to political systems. Now addressing the issue of legitimacy beyond the stat
This series is a great introduction to the fascinating world of magic tricks. Simple magic handbooks that give young readers a variety of tricks that they will want to perfect and perform.
