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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 ...

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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 ...

Get a comprehensive in-depth introduction to the core Python language with this hands-on book Based on author Mark Lutz's popular training course this updated fifth edition will help you quickly write efficient high-quality code with Python It's an ideal way to begin whether you're new to programming or a professional developer versed in other languages Complete with quizzes exercises & helpful illustrations this easy-to-follow self-paced tutorial gets you started with both Python 27 & 33
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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
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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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