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Everyday Computing with Windows 8.1

Everyday Computing with Windows 8.1

Kevin Wilson

APress
2014
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Get the most out of Windows 8.1 for your every day computing tasks, with no jargon. Clear, concise and to the point. This brief book, Everyday Computing With Windows 8.1 provides the essentials of using a desktop or laptop running Windows 8 or 8.1, providing a fast read for the beginner and the enthusiast. Windows 8 can give new users fits with options that are well hidden; this book uncovers those so that the user can be relieved of frustration.Techniques are illustrated step-by-step using photography and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow explanations from an established expert in the field.Whether you have just bought your first computer or laptop or are a computer user who needs a better understanding of the basics, this book will provide you with a firm grasp of the underpinning foundations and equip you with the skills needed to take command of your computer.
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The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Python Programming

The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Python Programming

Kevin Wilson

APRESS
2022
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Written as an illustrated, step-by-step guide, this book will introduce you to Python with examples using the latest version of the language. You'll begin by learning to set up your Python environment. The next few chapters cover the basics of Python such as language classifications, Python language syntax, and how to write a program. Next, you will learn how to work with variables, basic data types, arithmetic, companion, and Boolean operators, followed by lab exercises. Further, the book covers flow control, using functions, and exception handling, as well as the principles of object-oriented programming and building an interface design. The last section explains how to develop a game by installing PyGame and how to use basic animation, and concludes with coverage of Python web development with web servers and Python web frameworks. The Absolute Beginners Guide to Python Programming will give you the tools, confidence, and inspiration to start writing Python programs. If you are a programmer, developer, or a student, or someone who wants to learn on their own, this book is for you.What You Will LearnGain an understanding of computer programming Understand different data and data typesWork with Classes and OOPBuild interfaces, simple games, and web development with PythonWho This Book Is ForSoftware programmers, developers or students, or anyone who wants to learn Python programming on their own.
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Introduction to Photoshop

Introduction to Photoshop

Kevin Wilson

APRESS
2022
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This full-color book is an essential guide to getting started with Adobe Photoshop. It's packed with tutorials, illustrations, and practical exercises to help you make sense of this complex and powerful software.You'll start with the basics of Photoshop, including an overview of its myriad tools and other options. Next, you will learn about some of the common tasks that can be performed in Photoshop, such as how to touch up images and basic applications in photography. You'll also be walked through how to leverage Photoshop for special and 3D effects. Each and every technique author Kevin Wilson presents is illustrated step-by-step using screenshots with concise, easy to follow text. Downloadable sample photoshop files and images are also provided, to help you work your way through the book.Whether you are a graphic design student, a photographer, or just a keen computer user, this book will provide you with a firm grasp of the underpinningfoundations of Photoshop and equip you with the skills needed to unleash its full power.What You Will LearnUnderstand Photoshop's many toolsUse Photoshop to execute common image manipulation tasks Touch up photographs and other images in PhotoshopRemove lens distortion and make photos look more professionalWho This Book Is ForStudents, those interested in starting graphic design, and photographers looking to enhance, clean up and manipulate their photos. No experience with image-manipulation software is needed.
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The Absolute Beginner's Guide to HTML and CSS

The Absolute Beginner's Guide to HTML and CSS

Kevin Wilson

APRESS
2023
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Written as an illustrated, step-by-step guide for beginners, this book will introduce you to HTML and CSS with lab exercises and examples of code. You'll begin by setting up the development environment such as local web server and html editor. The next few chapters cover web servers, the basics of HTML such as language syntax, tags, and how to write a program. Next, you'll learn how to put together simple web pages demonstrating how the code works and how to use various HTML tags and CSS to style the pages. Finally, the use of CMS to build websites such as Drupal and WordPress and how HTML and CSS fits in. At the end there are reference libraries for both HTML tags and CSS. The Absolute Beginners Guide to HTML and CSS provides you with the tools, confidence, and inspiration to start building web pages and websites. If you are a programmer, developer or a student, or just someone who wants to learn on their own, this book is for you.What You'll LearnUnderstand basic computer programming conceptsSee how to use HTML and CSS to build web pagesApply the syntax of HTML and CSSSee how HTML and CSS fits into CMS systems such as Drupal and WordPressWho This Book Is For Software programmers, developers, students, and anyone who wants a quick reference for HTML and CSS
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Perfect Little World

Perfect Little World

Kevin Wilson

Picador
2018
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Perfect Little World is an unforgettable exploration of what it means to be family from New York Times bestselling author, Kevin Wilson.Aren't the best families the ones we make for ourselves?Isabelle Pool is fresh out of high school, pregnant with her art teacher's baby, and totally on her own. Izzy knows she can be a good mother but without any money or family to fall back on, she's left searching.So when she's offered a space in The Infinite Family Project - a utopian ideal funded by an eccentric billionaire - she accepts. Isabelle joins nine other couples, all with children the same age as her newborn son, to raise their children as one extended family in a spacious, secluded compound in Tennessee. But can this experiment really work - or is their 'perfect little world' destined to go horribly wrong?
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The Family Fang

The Family Fang

Kevin Wilson

Pan Books Ltd
2016
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Soon to be a major film starring Nicole Kidman and Jason Bateman'Funny, smart, ingenious, moving, altogether great' Nick HornbyWorld famous Caleb and Camille Fang have dedicated their lives to great performance art. But for their children, Annie and Buster, their 'art' is an embarrassment.As soon as the children grow up they flee home, desperate to escape the chaos of their parents' world. But when the lives they've built come crashing down, brother and sister have no choice but to go back. And whether the kids agree to participate or not, Caleb and Camille are planning one last performance that will finally determine what's more important: their family or their art.
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Baby, You're Gonna Be Mine: Stories

Baby, You're Gonna Be Mine: Stories

Kevin Wilson

Ecco Press
2018
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In Baby, You're Gonna Be Mine, Kevin Wilson's first story collection in nearly a decade, Wilson combines his signature quirkiness with his keen eye for emotional complexity to explore the fraught relationship between parents and children."Wildfire Johnny" is the story of a man who discovers a magic razor that allows him to travel back in time. "Scroll Through the Weapons" is about a couple taking care of their underfed and almost feral nieces and nephews. "Signal to the Faithful" follows a boy as he takes a tense road trip with his priest. And "Baby, You're Gonna Be Mine," the title story, is about a narcissistic rock star who moves back home during a rough patch. These stories all build on each other in strange and remarkable ways, showcasing Wilson's crackling wit and big heart.Filled with imagination and humor, Baby, You're Gonna Be Mine is an exuberant collection of captivating and charmingly bizarre stories that promise to burrow their way into your heart and soul.
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Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts

Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts

Kevin Wilson

INSIGHT EDITIONS
2018
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A 3-D masterpiece celebrating Harry Potter's Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from New York Times best-selling pop-up engineer Matthew Reinhart. Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts is an exhilarating, interactive guide to the iconic school of witchcraft and wizardry. This book features spectacular pop-up re-creations of key locations inside and outside Hogwarts castle, and it opens flat to form a pop-up map of the castle and its grounds--including the Quidditch pitch, the Forbidden Forest, and beyond. In addition to large pops on each spread, numerous mini-pops bring to life beloved elements from the Harry Potter films, such as the Marauder's Map and the Flying Ford Anglia. Each pop includes insightful text about Hogwarts as seen in the films, making for a must-have collectible for fans of the wizarding world. NOTE: Before unfolding the Hogwarts map, unhook the two manila tabs on each spread by gently pushing them out from underneath. There are eight tabs in total to release.
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Python Programming for Beginners

Python Programming for Beginners

Kevin Wilson

Elluminet Press
2024
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Dive into the world of computer programming with "Python Programming for Beginners," the illustrated guide that demystifies coding for newcomers. Whether you're a student, professional, or hobbyist, this book is designed to provide an easy-to-understand introduction to one of the most popular programming languages today.Key Features: Step-by-Step Instructions and straightforward explanations with practical examples to guide you through Python's fundamental concepts, from basics to more advanced topics.Hands-On Projects to solidify your learning with real-world programs that show the practical applications of your new python coding skills.Easy-to-Follow Format for logical and incremental learning ensuring each new concept builds on the last.Expert Tips and Tricks for efficient coding practices to write clean and optimized Python code.Interactive Learning with lab exercises at the end of each chapter to test your understanding and help you master key programming constructs in python.What you'll learnGetting Started: Installation guides for every major OS and setting up your development environment.Python Basics: Learn the syntax, language rules, and start writing scripts.Variables and Data Types: Understand how to work with different types of data in Python.Control Structures and Loops: Master decision-making in your code and automate repetitive tasks with Python.Data Structures: Dive into lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries for organized data management.File Handling: Manage files with Python, including reading, writing, and serializing data.Functions and Exception Handling: Write reusable code and handle errors gracefully.Object-Oriented Programming: Get to know classes, objects, inheritance, and more.Modules & Libraries: Expand your Python capabilities with modules and external libraries.Graphics and GUIs: Create graphical interfaces and visuals with Tkinter and PyQt.Game Development: Step into game creation with Pygame and build your own projects.Debugging and Testing: Ensure your code is error-free and works as intended.Deploying Apps: Turn your scripts into standalone applications and distribute them.Web Development: Introduction to web frameworks like Django and Flask.Benefits: Python skills are in high demand; this book can set you on a path to a lucrative career in tech.Programming teaches you to think logically and improve your problem-solving capabilities.Python's applications range from web development to data science and artificial intelligence, making your new skills highly versatile.
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Computer Jargon - 2024 Edition

Computer Jargon - 2024 Edition

Kevin Wilson

Elluminet Press
2024
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Master the geeky acronyms and simplify computer terminology with ease. All that technical jargon can be baffling at times, even for the moderately experienced user. This book cuts through the jargon to show that computer terminology isn't so complicated after all and can be easily understood by anyone.Step-by-step, visual approach to help you quickly decode the jargonPlenty of full color, illustrated screenshots and photographs to help youPresented in an easy and simple to read format.Key terms are illustrated using photography, diagrams and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field. If you want to decode the jargon quickly and easily, this is the book you need.We want to create the best possible resource to help you, so if we've missed anything out then please get in touch using [email protected] and let us know. Thanks.
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Exploring Computer Hardware - 2024 Edition

Exploring Computer Hardware - 2024 Edition

Kevin Wilson

Elluminet Press
2024
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Unlock the mysteries of modern computing with Exploring Computer Hardware. This full color illustrated guide delves into the intricate world of computer components, peripherals, networks and the internet, offering a clear understanding for both beginners, students and tech enthusiasts.Key Features: Full-Color Illustrations and Photographs bring each component and concept to life, making it easier to understand topics discussed.Step-by-Step Diagrams to help you grasp the inner workings of computer hardware.Interactive Learning with video tutorials that complement the text, providing real-world demonstrations of key concepts and procedures.What's Inside: The Basics: Introduction to computer fundamentals and essential peripherals.Types of Computers: Detailed exploration of desktops, laptops, netbooks, Chromebooks, tablets, hybrids, Macs, and PCs.Hardware Components: Comprehensive coverage of internal hardware like CPUs, RAM, storage devices, external peripherals, chipsets, BIOS, UEFI, power supplies, cooling systems and many others.Networking and Connectivity: Networking hardware, topologies and technologies, as well as the Internet.Other Topics & Fundamentals: Cloud computing, internet security, binary, fetch execute cycle, logic, data compression and sorting algorithms.Why Choose This Book?Clear and Accessible: Written in an easy-to-understand language with full color photographs and illustrations making it perfect for beginners.Practical Insights: Real-world examples and detailed explanations to help you apply what you learn.Interactive and Engaging: The combination of illustrations and video demos enhances your learning experience.Whether you're looking to build your own PC, upgrade your current system, or simply understand the technology you use every day, Exploring Computer Hardware is your ultimate resource. Dive into the world of computer hardware and become a tech-savvy expert today Get Your Copy Now
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Essential Excel 2016

Essential Excel 2016

Kevin Wilson

Elluminet Press
2016
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Whether you're upgrading from a previous version or using it for the first time, this book will guide you through Microsoft Excel 2016 one step at a time, to help you understand the software more quickly and easily Great for beginners, a computing class, or as an update. Step-by-step, visual approach to help you quickly master Microsoft Excel Plenty of full color, illustrated screenshots and photographs to help you Presented in an easy and simple to read format, written in jargon free English Learn how to use and navigate Excel 2016, the latest update to Microsoft's Spreadsheet Application. With full color screen prints, photographs and illustrations, this guide explores... Starting Excel, ribbon menus and the BackStage Building spreadsheets, entering data, importing data and formatting text Formatting spreadsheets with borders, text orientations, colors and highlights Conditional formatting Building formulas to manipulate data Using built in functions to add up, average and count data Using Lookup and IF functions Creating charts from spreadsheet data and customising chart layouts. Working with workbooks, opening, saving, and printing Basic File Management Data analysis using goal seek, scenarios, forecasts, pivot tables and charts Data validation techniques to help keep entered data accurate and more... Techniques are illustrated step-by-step, using photography and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field. Whether you are new to Microsoft Excel, upgrading, or an experienced user needing an update, this book will provide you with a firm grasp of the underpinning foundations and equip you with the skills needed to use Word effectively and productively.
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Essential Computer Hardware Second Edition

Essential Computer Hardware Second Edition

Kevin Wilson

Elluminet Press
2018
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Bits, bytes, RAM, CPUs, hard drives and DVD drives. Master the geeky acronyms and simplify computer hardware & terminology with ease.Computer hardware with all its technical jargon can be baffling, even for the moderately experienced user. This book cuts through the jargon to show that computer hardware isn't so complicated after all and can be easily understood by anyone. This book is great for beginners, a basic computing class, or someone looking to buy a computer. Step-by-step, visual approach to help you quickly decode the jargon Plenty of full color, illustrated screenshots and photographs to help you Presented in an easy and simple to read format. This book looks at Understanding computer specifications often displayed in computer stores and online General hardware concepts and what's inside the case Hardware components: CPUs, RAM, Hard Drives, Portable Drives, video cards and memory cards Data Storage: bits, bytes, kilo bytes, mega bytes, giga bytes and tera bytes Computer ports: VGA, HDMI, DVI, USB 2&3, FireWire, RJ45 ethernet, eSATA and more Different types of computer: desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablets, hybrids and supercomputers Computer peripherals: laser and inkjet printers Types of computer networks, The internet, email, the cloud and the world-wide web and more... Techniques are illustrated step-by-step using photography and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field, provide a comprehensive guide to computer systems. If you want to decode the jargon quickly and easily, this is the guide you need.
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Essential Computer Hardware Second Edition

Essential Computer Hardware Second Edition

Kevin Wilson

Elluminet Press
2018
pokkari
Bits, bytes, RAM, CPUs, hard drives and DVD drives. Master the geeky acronyms and simplify computer hardware & terminology with ease.Computer hardware with all its technical jargon can be baffling, even for the moderately experienced user. This book cuts through the jargon to show that computer hardware isn't so complicated after all and can be easily understood by anyone. This book is great for beginners, a basic computing class, or someone looking to buy a computer. Step-by-step, visual approach to help you quickly decode the jargon Plenty of full color, illustrated screenshots and photographs to help you Presented in an easy and simple to read format. This book looks at Understanding computer specifications often displayed in computer stores and online General hardware concepts and what's inside the case Hardware components: CPUs, RAM, Hard Drives, Portable Drives, video cards and memory cards Data Storage: bits, bytes, kilo bytes, mega bytes, giga bytes and tera bytes Computer ports: VGA, HDMI, DVI, USB 2&3, FireWire, RJ45 ethernet, eSATA and more Different types of computer: desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablets, hybrids and supercomputers Computer peripherals: laser and inkjet printers Types of computer networks, The internet, email, the cloud and the world-wide web and more... Techniques are illustrated step-by-step using photography and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field, provide a comprehensive guide to computer systems. If you want to decode the jargon quickly and easily, this is the guide you need.
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Essential Office 365 Third Edition

Essential Office 365 Third Edition

Kevin Wilson

Elluminet Press
2018
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The twenty-first century offers more technology than we have ever seen before, but with new updates, and apps coming out all the time, it's hard to keep up.Essential Office 365 is here to help. Along with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and photographs, this guide offers specifics in... Downloading and Installing Microsoft Office Suite Getting started with Office Online: using Sway, OneDrive, Mail & Calendar Using Office Apps on your iPad or Android device Constructing professional looking documents with Microsoft Word Adding and using graphics, photographs, and clipart Changing fonts, creating tables, graphs, clipboard, sorting and formatting text, and mail merge Creating presentations for your lessons, lectures, speeches or business presentations using PowerPoint. Adding animations and effects to PowerPoint slides Using 3D and cinematic transitions to spice up your presentations Using Excel to create spreadsheets that analyse, present and manipulate data Creating Excel charts, graphs, pivot tables, functions and formulas The basics of Microsoft Access databases Keeping in touch with friends, family and colleagues using Outlook Maintaining calendars and keeping appointments with Outlook Taking notes with OneNote and more... Unlike other books and manuals that assume a computing background not possessed by beginners, Essential Office 365 tackles the fundamentals of Microsoft Office, so that everyone from students, to senior citizens, to home users pressed for time, can understand. So, if you're looking for an Office manual, a visual book, simplified tutorial, dummies guide, or reference, Essential Office 365 will help you maximize the potential of Microsoft Office to increase your productivity, and help you take advantage of the digital revolution.
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