Learn Android Studio covers Android Studio & its rich tools ecosystem including Git & Gradle this book covers how Android Studio works seamlessly with Git for source control & Gradle a build & test tool In addition this book demonstrates how to developcollaborate with remote Git web-hosting services such as Git Hub & Bitbucket Four complete Android projects accompany this volume & are available for download from a public Git repository With this book you learn the latest & most productive tools in the Android tools ecosystem & the best practices for Android app development You will be able to take away the labs' code as templates or frameworks to re-use & customize for your own similar apps Android Studio is an intuitive feature-rich & extremely forgiving Integrated Development Environment (IDE) This IDE is more productive & easier to use for your Android app creations than Eclipse With this book you will quickly master Android Studio & maximize your Android development time Source code on the remote web-hosting service is targeted to the latest Android Studio release version 12 ...

An exciting non-traditional approach to language learning with the easy relaxed appeal of an audio-only product No books No rote memorisation No chance of failure For all those who have struggled to learn French in the past For all those who think they're just not a linguist For all those who don't have the time
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- to sit & study a textbook This is your chance to have a one-to-one lesson from Paul & his native-speaking French expert & all in your own time Play the course on your device & within a few hours you will have learned over 6000 French words Importantly you will also know how to make your new vocabulary work for you No set phrases no lists of vocabulary Just real French at your fingertips A more in-depth course for those looking to improve their language skills with over 12 hours of audio & a handy written revision guide to reinforce your learning

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This is a complete practical guide with 200 step-by-step photographs illustrations & musical exercises It explains all the techniques of electric guitar playing from basic set-ups to advanced scales & modes It shows you how to master blues rhythm guitar rock 'n' roll power chords grunge riffs Indie rock wah-wah effects funk disco jazz reggae country electric slide & bass guitar It features fascinating information about influential electric guitar heroes such as Chuck Berry George Harrison Jeff Beck David Gilmour Steve Howe Bob Marley Mark Knopfler Angus Young & Stone Gossard It

Includes:: a comprehensive glossary of guitar terms The electric guitar's versatility along with its melodic & rhythmic potential has established it as an icon of modern music This book will get you started by guiding you through all the basic techniques you need to know as well as exploring more advanced techniques for experienced players wishing to expand their repertoire The book features many different genres of music such as rock 'n' roll jazz heavy rock metal & blues With expert step-by-step instructions from a professional guitarist & over 200 photographs & musical exercises this manual is an essential guide for every aspiring guitar player who wants to improve their skills

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Written by the world-renowned Zed Shaw this book of 52 hands-on projects is perfect for everyone who's written Python code but isn't yet comfortable taking new ideas all the way to finished software The perfect follow-up to Shaw's best-selling Learn Python the Hard Way this all-new step-by-step book teaches you how to Approach new problems in ways that lead to better solutions Analyze a concept idea or problem to implement in code Design a solution based on your analysis Implement your solution in the simplest way possible Systematically improve your programming skills through real projects Each project in Learn More Python 3 the Hard Way helps you build a key practical skill -- combining demonstrations to get you started & challenges to help you achieve even deeper understanding Shaw organizes this practical programming course into five sections working with commands organizing & using data applying algorithms processing text & implementing simple internet-style networking protocols Along the way Shaw stresses efficient processes & practical hacking mindsets -- helping you gain true mastery not just follow recipes! ...

For those who have tried & failed to follow through on a plan to study the entire Bible Chuck Missler has the answer Learn the Bible in 24 Hours is an ideal study aid to help you grasp the big picture of Scripture Each chapter is designed for study in an hour or less Features
Includes:ound fresh teaching on Scripture Historical & cultural insight into biblical passages Sidebars that highlight the primary concepts of the chapter
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Learn to crochet with designer & teacher Nicki Trench Nicki Trench has taught hundreds of people how to crochet so she knows what beginners need clear instructions & simple patterns on which to practise their newly-learned skills Learn to Crochet starts with a step-by-step techniques section to teach you all the basic stitches & skills Once you've learned the basics there are 25 patterns for accessories to wear items for the home & bags & covers for the things you carry with you The specific skills you will need are listed at the beginning of each pattern so you can double-check that you have mastered them before you start Practice makes perfect & with 25 patterns to choose from you'll soon be able to crochet with confidence ...

Granny squares are the perfect crochet project for beginners They are easy to learn & quick to complete With full instructions for all the techniques you will need at the start followed by 25 lovely patterns to put your newly-learned skills to use Learn to Crochet Granny Squares & Flower Motifs is the perfect book for beginners & near-beginners who want to expand their repertoire The repetition of stitches & patterns within granny squares is perfect for mastering the basics & the squares can then be made up into all sorts of useful & beautiful things from scarves & blankets to bags & cushion covers Once you've got the hang of squares branch out into hexagons & triangles & then into flower motifs
- the combinations of shape colour & pattern are almost endless Best of all you can use up all sorts of yarn from your stash as you practise until your squares are perfect
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The origin of this beautiful stitch seems to be a mystery The original designers are believed to be a mother & daughter from Bavaria Although they never wrote out a pattern many have attempted to preserve its beauty by writing instructions without any knowledge of its history This perfect 2 round stitch allows any color combination to work together in harmony because of its unique textured color overlap Jenny King felt it was time to share the technique with the rest of the world & has written clear detailed step-by-step instructions
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Learn to Draw Baby Animals shows children how to draw six adorable young animals from puppies kittens & bunnies to lambs foals & chicks Each drawing is broken down into seven simple easy-to-follow steps to help children create & then colour in their own baby animal pictures Fact boxes on each spread provide information about each baby animal allowing children to learn about as well as to draw them A glossary at the back of the book explains any complicated words & a ' More Information' section gives suggestions as to how children can find out more about baby animals If children have loved learning to draw baby animals why not try learning to draw dinosaurs dragons fairies mermaids unicorns knights castles pirates & pirate ships in other titles in the series? ...

Learn how to paint relaxing landscapes exciting seascapes & portraits with personality Whatever you want to paint William Newton can show you how Starting from first principles this thorough guide demonstrates the breadth & depth of William's watercolour painting expertise In addition to beautiful detailed projects covering architecture still life & other classic scenes this book contains sections on colour & tone the materials you will need key watercolour painting techniques as well as vital information on perspective & drawing; all explained & illustrated for ease of use This book was previously published as William Newton's Complete Guide to Watercolour Painting & is now made available in paperback ...