If you're a programmer new to databases-or just new to My SQL & its community-driven variant Maria DB-you've found the perfect introduction This hands-on guide provides an easy step-by-step approach to installing using & maintaining these popular relational database engines Author Russell Dyer Curriculum Manager at Maria DB & former editor of the My SQL Knowledge Base takes you through database design & the basics of data management & manipulation using real-world examples & many practical tips Exercises & review questions help you practice what you've just learned Create & alter My SQL tables & specify fields & columns within them Learn how to insert select update delete join & subquery data using practical examples Use built-in string functions to find extract format & convert text from columns Learn functions for mathematical or statistical calculations & for formatting date & time values Perform administrative duties such as managing user accounts backing up databases & importing large amounts of data Use APIs to connect & query My SQL & Maria DB with PHP & other languages ...

Get started in the rapidly expanding field of computer vision with this practical guide Written by Adrian Kaehler & Gary Bradski creator of the open source Open CV library this book provides a thorough introduction for developers academics roboticists & hobbyists You'll learn what it takes to build applications that enable computers to see & make decisions based on that data With over 500 functions that span many areas in vision Open CV is used for commercial applications such as security medical imaging pattern & face recognition robotics & factory product inspection This book gives you a firm grounding in computer vision & Open CV for building simple or sophisticated vision applications Hands-on exercises in each chapter help you apply what you've learned This volume covers the entire library in its modern C implementation including machine learning tools for computer vision Learn Open CV data types array types & array operations Capture & store still & video images with High GUI Transform images to stretch shrink warp remap & repair Explore pattern recognition including face detection Track objects & motion through the visual field Reconstruct 3D images from stereo vision Discover basic & advanced machine learning techniques in Open CV ...

In this update to this popular hands-on guide you'll tackle dynamic web programming with the latest versions of today's core technologies PHP My SQL Java Script CSS HTML5 & key j Query libraries 800 pages Nixon Robin ...

Learning Processing Second Edition is a friendly start-up guide to Processing a free open-source alternative to expensive software & daunting programming languages Requiring no previous experience this book is for the true programming beginner It teaches the basic building blocks of programming needed to create cutting-edge graphics applications including interactive art live video processing & data visualization Step-by-step examples thorough explanations hands-on exercises & sample code supports your learning curve A unique lab-style manual the book gives graphic & web designers artists & illustrators of all stripes a jumpstart on working with the Processing programming environment by providing instruction on the basic principles of the language followed by careful explanations of select advanced techniques The book has been developed with a supportive learning experience at its core From algorithms & data mining to rendering & debugging it teaches object-oriented programming from the ground up within the fascinating context of interactive visual media This book is ideal for graphic designers & visual artists without programming background who want to learn programming It will also appeal to students taking college & graduate courses in interactive media or visual computing & for self-study ...

The must-have companion guide to the Raspberry Pi User Guide! Raspberry Pi chose Python as its teaching language of choice to encourage a new generation of programmers to learn how to program This approachable book serves as an ideal resource for anyone wanting to use Raspberry Pi to learn to program & helps you get started with the Python programming language Aimed at first-time developers with no prior programming language assumed this beginner book gets you up & running Covers variables loops & functions Addresses 3D graphics programming Walks you through programming Minecraft Zeroes in on Python for scripting Learning Python with Raspberry Pi proves itself to be a fantastic introduction to coding ...

A must-have for anyone who will be required to read & interpret common radiologic images Learning Radiology Recognizing the Basics is an image-filled practical & easy-to-read introduction to key imaging modalities Skilled radiology teacher William Herring MD masterfully covers exactly what you need to know to effectively interpret medical images of all modalities Learn the latest on ultrasound MRI CT patient safety dose reduction radiation protection & more in a time-friendly format with brief bulleted text & abundant high-quality images Then ensure your mastery of the material with additional online content bonus images & self-assessment exercises at Student Consult Identify a wide range of common & uncommon conditions based upon their imaging findings Arrive at diagnoses by following a pattern recognition approach & logically overcome difficult diagnostic challenges with the aid of decision trees Quickly grasp the fundamentals you need to know through more than 700 images & an easy-to-use format & pedagogy including bolding of key points & icons designating special content; Diagnostic Pitfalls; Really Really Important Points; Weblinks; & Take-Home Points Gauge your mastery of the material & build confidence with extra images bonus content interactive self-assessment exercises & USMLE-style Q&A that provide effective chapter review & quick practice for your exams Apply the latest recommendations on patient safety dose reduction & radiation protection Benefit from the extensive knowledge & experience of esteemed author Dr William Herring-a skilled radiology teacher & the host of his own specialty website wwwlearningradiologycom Stay current in the latest advancements & developments with meticulous updates throughout including a new chapter on Pediatric Radiology as well as more than 60 new & updated photos many highlighting newer imaging modalities Maximize your learning experience with interactive Student Consult extras videosimages of 3D images functional imaging examinations dynamic studies & additional assessments Student Consult e Book version included with purchase This enhanced e Book experience means that you can search all of the text figures references & videos from the book on a variety of devices ...

Get a practical introduction to React Native the Java Script framework for writing & deploying fully featured mobile apps that render natively The second edition of this hands-on guide shows you how to build applications that target i OS Android & other mobile platforms instead of browsers-apps that can access platform features such as the camera user location & local storage Through code examples & step-by-step instructions web developers & frontend engineers familiar with React will learn how to build & style interfaces use mobile components & debug & deploy apps You'll learn how to extend React Native using third-party libraries or your own Java & Objective-C libraries Understand how React Native works under the hood with native UI components Examine how React Native's mobile-based components compare to basic HTML elements Create & style your own React Native components & applications Take advantage of platform-specific APIs as well as modules from the framework's community Incorporate platform-specific components into cross-platform apps Learn common pitfalls of React Native development & tools for dealing with them Combine a large application's many screens into a cohesive UX Handle state management in a large app with the Redux library ...

Children will learn programming geometry & maths while creating cool colourful designs! The easy-to-use drag & drop programming can be used on a Mac PC or tablet Extend coding knowledge further with Artie&8217;s additional browser-based languages Javascript Blockly Point &38; Click Python & Remote Control
Includes: four modes of play pre-programmed shapes games art for colouring & freeform coding Artie requires 4 AA batteries (not included) Measures 155cm H x 14cm W
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Learning Resources Geo Safari Jr My First Microscope A fully functional microscope designed for little hands! Two large eyepieces eliminate the need for a child to close one eye when viewing through the microscope

Includes:: focus adjuster for simple focusing LED light included for enhanced viewing of small details Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included)

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Teaches money skills value & how to make change for children aged 5 Helps children to understand the way money is used Features ...