A fun and practical guide to learning Python with a special focus on data science, web scraping, and web applications

In Unlocking Python: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners, veteran software engineer, educator, and author Ryan Mitchell delivers an intuitive, engaging, and practical roadmap to Python programming. The author walks you through the vocabulary, tools, foundational knowledge, and occasional pop-culture references you'll need to hone your skills with this popular programming language.

You'll learn how to install and run Python on your own machine, get up and coding with the language quickly, and best practices for programming both independently and in the workplace. You'll also find:

• Key concepts in computer and data science explained from the ground up
• Advanced Python topics such as logging, unit testing, multiprocessing, and interacting with databases.
• Introductions to some of Python's most popular third-party libraries: Flask, Django, Scrapy, Scikit-Learn, Numpy, and Pandas
• Amusing anecdotes from the trenches of industry

Perfect for tech-savvy professionals at any stage of their careers who are interested in diving into Python programming. Unlocking Python is also a must-read for readers who work in a technical role but are interested in getting more directly involved with programming, as well as non-Python programmers who want to apply their technical skill to a new language.

If programming is magic, then web scraping is surely a form of wizardry. By writing a simple automated program, you can query web servers, request data, and parse it to extract the information you need. This thoroughly updated third edition not only introduces you to web scraping but also serves as a comprehensive guide to scraping almost every type of data from the modern web.

Part I focuses on web scraping mechanics: using Python to request information from a web server, performing basic handling of the server's response, and interacting with sites in an automated fashion. Part II explores a variety of more specific tools and applications to fit any web scraping scenario you're likely to encounter.

• Parse complicated HTML pages
• Develop crawlers with the Scrapy framework
• Learn methods to store the data you scrape
• Read and extract data from documents
• Clean and normalize badly formatted data
• Read and write natural languages
• Crawl through forms and logins
• Scrape JavaScript and crawl through APIs
• Use and write image-to-text software
• Avoid scraping traps and bot blockers
• Use scrapers to test your website

No need to curb your big appetite in a tiny home--here are 175 recipes uniquely designed to be made in the micro-kitchens of tiny homes and apartments.

Tiny homes are the next big thing--frequently featured in HGTV shows such as Tiny House, Big Living and in popular lifestyle publications such as Good Housekeeping, tiny homes are gaining popularity for their economic and ecological sensibility. But with tiny homes come tiny kitchens--according to the Tiny House Blog, many tiny homes have only two burner stove tops, a mini-fridge, and no microwave or oven. At first glance, this may seem like a challenge, but Tiny House Cooking proves how easy cooking in a tight space can be!

Featuring 50 beautiful full-color photos of tantalizing finished recipes and a foreword by tiny house living expert Ryan Mitchell, Tiny House Cooking includes 175 recipes especially designed for the pocket-sized abode--none of the recipes require an oven, microwave, toaster oven, freezer, full-sized refrigerator, or any other extraneous device--as well as information on essential equipment, space-saving ideas, and innovative ways to reduce and recycle creative waste. Find delicious new ideas for breakfast, sandwiches, appetizers, snacks, main dishes, desserts--and more!--all only using two pots at most.

My fall 2013 portfolio for Arch 201 Form, Space, and Order at Morgan State University

The Importanciee of Efficieiencie for Moms Efficiency becomes more than a catchphrase in the complex world of parenthood; it becomes a lifeline. In addition to caring for their children's needs, mothers frequently find themselves overburdened with several obligations. Being efficient is not just something you want; it's essential to keeping your sanity and equilibrium during the crazy roller coaster of parenting.

At the core of efficiency for moms is the power to optimize time and resources. With only 24 hours a day and seemingly endless tasks to complete, every minute counts. Efficiency empowers mothers to accomplish more in less time, freeing up precious moments for self-care, relaxation, or quality time with loved ones. Whether it's streamlining meal preparation, organizing schedules, or mastering the art of multitasking, efficiency allows mothers to take control of their hectic lives, making them feel more capable and in charge.

Moreover, efficiency is not just about getting things done quickly; it's also about doing them well. Mothers can avoid the trap of busyness without productivity by prioritizing tasks and focusing on what truly matters. It's about striking a balance between quantity and quality, ensuring that each task is completed to the best of one's ability without sacrificing other essential aspects of life.