Programming and scripting languages: general Books

The bestselling introduction to Python programming, revised to include the latest Python features, improved explanations, and new chapters about databases and sound files. The bestselling...

A novel approach for the classroom or self-study, Learn to Code with Games makes coding accessible to a broad audience. Structured as a series of challenges that help you learn to code by creating a...

This book demonstrates how Processing is an excellent language for beginners to learn the fundamentals of computer programming. Originally designed to make it simpler for digital artists to learn to...

Research into Natural Language Processing - the use of computers to process language - has developed over the last couple of decades into one of the most vigorous and interesting areas of current...

This book presents an introduction to the field of information technology (IT) suitable for any student of an IT-related field or IT professional. Coverage includes such IT topics as IT careers,...

A How-To Guide for Conducting Common Fisheries-Related Analyses in RIntroductory Fisheries Analyses with R provides detailed instructions on performing basic fisheries stock assessment analyses in...

In today’s fast-paced world, Android development is a rapidly evolving field that requires regular updates to keep up with the latest trends and technologies. Tiny Android Projects Using Kotlin is an...

Learning a computer language like R can be either frustrating, fun or boring. Having fun requires challenges that wake up the learner’s curiosity but also provide an emotional reward for overcoming...

Introduction to Python for Science and Engineering offers a quick and incisive introduction to the Python programming language for use in any science or engineering discipline. The approach is...

Introduction to Python for Science and Engineering offers a quick and incisive introduction to the Python programming language for use in any science or engineering discipline. The approach is...

Named an Outstanding Academic Title of 2025 by Choice.Data is everywhere and it’s growing at an unprecedented rate. But making sense of all that data is a challenge. Data Mining is the process of...

It has become difficult to ignore the analytics movement within the NFL. An increasing number of coaches openly integrate advanced numbers into their game plans, and commentators, throughout...

It has become difficult to ignore the analytics movement within the NFL. An increasing number of coaches openly integrate advanced numbers into their game plans, and commentators, throughout...

Security is too important to be left in the hands of just one department or employee—it’s a concern of an entire enterprise. Enterprise Security Architecture shows that having a comprehensive plan...

This textbook is written for the first introductory course on scientific computing. It covers elementary numerical methods for linear systems, root finding, interpolation, numerical integration,...

Introduction to Python Programming is written for students who are beginners in the field of computer programming. This book presents an intuitive approach to the concepts of Python Programming for...

An Active Learning Approach to Teaching the Main Ideas in Computing Explorations in Computing: An Introduction to Computer Science and Python Programming teaches computer science students how to use...

This book presents the analysis, design, documentation, and quality of software solutions based on the OMG UML v2.5. Notably it covers 14 different modelling constructs including use case diagrams,...

Deep Learning in Practice helps you learn how to develop and optimize a model for your projects using Deep Learning (DL) methods and architectures.Key features:Demonstrates a quick review on Python,...

Just Enough R! An Interactive Approach to Machine Learning and Analytics presents just enough of the R language, machine learning algorithms, statistical methodology, and analytics for the reader to...

Introduction to Digital Music with Python Programming provides a foundation in music and code for the beginner. It shows how coding empowers new forms of creative expression while simplifying and...

Introduction to Digital Music with Python Programming provides a foundation in music and code for the beginner. It shows how coding empowers new forms of creative expression while simplifying and...

Deep Learning in Practice helps you learn how to develop and optimize a model for your projects using Deep Learning (DL) methods and architectures.Key features:Demonstrates a quick review on Python,...

Secure and Resilient Software: Requirements, Test Cases, and Testing Methods provides a comprehensive set of requirements for secure and resilient software development and operation. It supplies...

The second edition of Advanced Data Science and Analytics with Python reflects the rapid transformation of artificial intelligence in recent years. While preserving its practical, modular structure,...

The second edition of Advanced Data Science and Analytics with Python reflects the rapid transformation of artificial intelligence in recent years. While preserving its practical, modular structure,...

Introduction to Forestry Data Analysis with R equips students and practitioners with the skills needed to move confidently between field measurements and modern analytical workflows. As forestry,...

Because of the wide use of adaptive filtering in digital signal processing and, because most of the modern electronic devices include some type of an adaptive filter, a text that brings forth the...

This book provides a practical and accessible introduction to AI and robotics, presenting the foundational technologies driving the development of intelligent systems. It covers key topics such as...

This book provides a practical and accessible introduction to AI and robotics, presenting the foundational technologies driving the development of intelligent systems. It covers key topics such as...

Data visualization is the art and science of making information visible. On paper and in our imaginations, it’s a language of shapes and colors that holds our best ideas and most important questions...

Data visualization is the art and science of making information visible. On paper and in our imaginations, it’s a language of shapes and colors that holds our best ideas and most important questions...

Introduction to Psychophysics with Python is a hands-on guide to exploring how we sense and perceive the world—powered by modern Python programming. Bridging classical theory with today’s...

The asset management industry is undergoing a paradigm shift toward automation, transparency, and data-driven decision-making. Traditional tools (Excel, Bloomberg) are being replaced by programmable,...

This book is an essential guide for anyone looking to build secure and resilient generative AI applications. It provides actionable insights into identifying vulnerabilities and preventing attacks...

This book is an essential guide for anyone looking to build secure and resilient generative AI applications. It provides actionable insights into identifying vulnerabilities and preventing attacks...

Many textbooks focus narrowly on certain technologies or delve directly into frameworks without fostering a strong understanding of the underlying principles. Often, the result is trained developers...

Anyone can use AI to put a website online in minutes. But a site built in minutes is just any site – not one aligned to your goals, your visitors’ needs or the requirements of search engines and AI...

Anyone can use AI to put a website online in minutes. But a site built in minutes is just any site – not one aligned to your goals, your visitors’ needs or the requirements of search engines and AI...

This book is your definitive guide to mastering DeepSeek, a leading open-source Large Language Model (LLM), and leveraging its power through practical Python programming. It is structured to build...

This book is your definitive guide to mastering DeepSeek, a leading open-source Large Language Model (LLM), and leveraging its power through practical Python programming. It is structured to build...

This book provides a structured introduction to automata theory, bridging theoretical foundations with practical applications. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals, this book...

This book provides a structured introduction to automata theory, bridging theoretical foundations with practical applications. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals, this book...

This book is an introduction to Python for intermediate learners. It allows readers to take a slow and steady approach to building upon their understanding of Python code. While there are many books,...

PROMPTED is a clear and practical guide that makes AI interaction accessible to a wide audience. It fills the gap between dense technical manuals and overly simplistic guides by offering actionable...

AI-powered coding tools are revolutionizing software development, transforming programming from a specialized skill into an accessible educational practice across disciplines. This book investigates...

This book is an introduction to Python for intermediate learners. It allows readers to take a slow and steady approach to building upon their understanding of Python code. While there are many books,...

This book offers a comprehensive discussion of the growing importance of ethical considerations in algorithmic systems to introduce practical frameworks and tools for identifying ethical risks,...