microcomputers

A step by step guide to learning programming with Python.

Readers will be fascinated by this practical guide to the Raspberry Pi 2. Covering model B and featuring full-color photographs and detailed specs, Inside a Raspberry Pi 2 is essential for those who are interested in this revolutionary, affordable small computer. Anyone switching on their Pi for the first time will find the full process of setup and configuration a breeze with this manual. The essentials of computing and programming, as well as a variety of recipes to demonstrate the acclaimed versatility of the Raspberry Pi's hardware and software, are all covered.

As the premier step-by-step manual to building the ultimate computer, Inside a Gaming PC will help readers get the performance they want even when sticking to a budget. They will discover all the cutting-edge technology and information they need to bring their ideal PC to life. Detailed spec sheets and rich technical drawings will absorb readers in this accessible and comprehensive guide as well. Whether readers are looking to upgrade a current computer or building a new one, they'll be equipped to play the latest games in style and be ready to face the challenges of next year's hottest titles.

"These days it's become easier than ever to customize social media feeds to include only information you think is relevant to your interests. But is that necessarily a positive development? "Your Personalized Internet" uncovers the problematic aspects of online customization, including the dangers of echo chambers and filter bubbles and the loss of privacy that can result from companies sharing your personal information"--Amazon.com.

Contains exercises and step-by-step guidance to coding projects in Scratch.

In Ruby's world anything is possible if you put your mind to it, even fixing her father's broken computer! Join Ruby and her new friend, Mouse, on an imaginative journey through the insides of a computer in search of the missing Cursor. Includes twenty-five activities that introduce computer programming.

Designed for novice coders, this workbook will walk kids through programming and Scratch using comprehensive lessons and Minecraft-style illustrations.

A guide to programming using the Scratch computer language.

Provides the history of Scratch, an exciting and easy-to-learn coding program for people of all ages.

"Computer coding is quickly becoming a necessary and sought after skill and schools have incorporated it into their curriculum, beginning as early as kindergarten to ensure students understand the languages and uses of computer coding. This workbook is full of fun exercises and step-by-step guidance, making it the perfect introductory practice book to build vital skills in one of the fastest growing industries"--Penguin Putnam.