Coding for Beginners in easy steps, 3rd edition will appeal to anyone, of any age, who wants to begin coding computer programs. Use this guide to help you quickly create a programming environment on your computer, then, in easy steps, learn how to:
All features are illustrated using the Python language color-coding convention, and all code is available to download free - making it even easier!
Includes comparison examples in C, C++ and Java to give you a rounded view of computer coding.
Ideal for newcomers to programming, including youngsters needing to learn coding for the school curriculum - all in easy steps!
This third edition is updated for the latest version of Python (Python 3.13).
Unlock the full power of Windows 11 with Windows 11 in easy steps!
Discover the best features and functions of Windows 11 with this concise, easy-to-follow guide! Whether you're new to Windows or upgrading to the latest version, this best-selling book is your perfect companion. Now, updated for Windows 2024 (24H2), you'll learn how to:
You'll master Windows 11 essentials in no time!
Covers all PCs and laptops with the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2).
iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 11th edition will help you to quickly feel confident using your iPhone. It covers iOS 18 and shows you how to:
Written in larger type than our standard books and using non-technical language, iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 11th edition will help you get more out of your iPhone - so you don't have to ask the kids!
Covers iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Max
Windows 11 for Seniors in easy steps, 2nd edition is written with older citizens very much in mind. It will guide you through using Windows 11, a step at a time, and covers all the key features in the Windows 11 2024 update (24H2), including:
In addition to covering all the features in the latest version of Windows 11, there is a new chapter entitled Getting Things Done, which covers some of the most common tasks that you can perform with Windows 11. These include: secure online shopping; booking a vacation; making money from online auction sites; printing photos; completing household accounts; creating effective letters; and connecting to the internet at home or on the move with a Windows 11 mobile device.
Packed with tips throughout, this leading guide for seniors will help you get more out of Windows 11 - at your own pace!
Presented in larger type than our standard books, for easier reading.
Unlock the Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI): The essential guide for Developers.
Artificial
Intelligence for Developers in easy steps is your fast-track
guide to mastering AI and enhancing your coding skills. Whether you're an
aspiring developer or a student familiar with Python, this practical guide
empowers you to build intelligent AI solutions quickly and easily.
AI
is shaping the future, and this book shows you how it works whilst providing
hands-on tutorials to create real-world AI applications. You'll even discover
how to use no-code and low-code AI tools. Plus, it comes with free downloadable
source code so that you can start building immediately!
Inside,
you'll learn:
Perfect for developers
who want to stay ahead in the rapidly-evolving AI landscape, this guide equips
you with the tools to update your skillset and stay competitive in today's
tech-driven world.
Don't wait - take your coding skills to
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Practical Accounts & Bookkeeping in easy steps, 3rd edition is updated to cover the latest UK legislation. It starts with the basics you need to know to record your day-to-day transactions and how they appear in Nominals, Trial Balance, Profit & Loss and the Balance Sheet. It then covers:
This book will help you make sense of the daunting accounts world. It will help you to spot problems in the accounts and explain them to others using the correct terminology. It will also show you how computer software has been designed to simplify the processes. Master basic bookkeeping, then work through the book at your own pace to get a deeper understanding of Accounts.
Practical Accounts & Bookkeeping in easy steps, 3rd edition is ideal for business owners as well as students.
Includes examples to practice, and a Questions and Answers section to test yourself!
Laptops are an excellent option for seniors: they can be used anywhere, and with wireless technology, to surf the web and to keep in touch. Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, 9th edition will help you get started and then show you how to get more from Windows 11:
Even shows how to avoid ergonomic injuries while using your laptop so that you can enjoy your new laptop for a long time!
Presented in larger type than our standard books, for easier reading.
Updated to cover all laptops with the Windows 11 2024 Update.
Android phones continue to be the most popular
smartphones around the world, combining power, efficiency and the comprehensive
Android operating system and interface. However, with the constantly expanding
range of functions and features, it can be a daunting task getting the most out
of your Android phone. This is where Android Phones for
Seniors in easy steps, 4th edition comes in: this
comprehensive, all-color guide will give you the tools and knowledge to get up
and running with your Android phone, and soon you will be using it like an
expert!
Android Phones for Seniors in easy
steps, 4th edition covers versions up to Android
13 - the most widely used version of Android - but it can also be used for most
other versions of Android too. Throughout the book you will learn how to:
In addition to the impressive range of standard
features on Android phones, the book also covers the latest innovations in
Android version 13, including:
Android phones are not only powerful communication
devices, but they are also great fun to use, and help to open up a wealth of
online and digital possibilities. With your phone and Android
Phones for Seniors in easy steps, 4th edition
next to you, you will have the exciting world of Android at your fingertips.
Discover the joy of using an iPad with iPad with iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 14th edition - updated for iPadOS 18.
Written in larger type than our standard books, iPad for Seniors in easy steps will help seniors learn and enjoy key iPad features with confidence and ease:
No need to ask the kids for help anymore!
Windows 11 for Seniors in easy steps is written with older citizens in mind. It'll guide you through Windows 11, a step at a time, and covers all the key features in the 22H2 Windows update, including:
Packed with tips throughout, this leading guide for seniors will help you get more out of Windows 11 - at your own pace!
Microsoft Excel in easy steps guides you through the essential functions of Microsoft Excel - whether you are new to Excel and the spreadsheet concept, or just upgrading from an older version. This edition is illustrated using the most up-to-date version of Excel in Microsoft 365 at the time of printing.
Microsoft Excel in easy steps starts with the basics then reveals the key clever features on offer - all in easy steps! Areas covered include:
Whether you're new to Excel or new to spreadsheets, use this guide to get more out of Microsoft Excel, and manage your finances and data effectively - both at home and at work!
Discover How a Computer Works breaks down everything kids need to know about computers in an informative and easy-to-understand way.
The learning journey starts by explaining what a computer is and how it works, using the Input-Output-Process model. Kids will learn about different types of computers; from the laptops they use for school to powerful supercomputers that help scientists solve big problems.
As readers dive deeper, they'll discover how computers take in information, process it, and show results on a screen. The book also spotlights the various parts of a computer - like the motherboard and the CPU (the brain of the computer) - and explains how these components work together.
Kids will learn about essential peripherals like the GPU (the graphics card), network cards that help connect to the internet, and sound cards that make music and games come to life. There are even cool explanations about keeping computers cool with fans and water cooling, plus fun facts about computer cases and ports for connecting everything.
The book has extra sections about memory and storage, showing kids the differences between HDDs and SSDs and even explaining USB drives and cloud storage in a way that's easy to remember. There are also tips on how to check what's inside their computer, and the various specifications of the parts.
Throughout the book, there are engaging illustrations and fun quizzes to test kids' knowledge.
The QuestKids Discover How a Computer Works is perfect for curious minds eager to learn more about the parts of a computer. With colorful visuals and easy-to-follow explanations, this book makes learning about computers an exciting adventure!
For classroom-based learning as well as a home learning.
Take your coding into the next dimension!
Coding with Scratch - Make 3D Games & Graphics starts by showing you how to make 3D graphics and then, step-by-step, it takes you through to making 3D games. Try the challenges and mods and make your games unique. Your adventure in game design begins here!
Learn simple Scratch 3D techniques:
For children who have had some experience using Scratch.
Access in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to get more from the Microsoft Access app. Whether you're using Access in the Office 365 suite or standalone Office product, you can use this guide to learn the key features and get more out of Access.
Learn how to:
Access in easy steps contains separate chapters on the major features of the Access app. There are complete examples that demonstrate each aspect of Access, together with screenshots that illustrate the actual output. This book neatly demonstrates the important functions of Microsoft Access in a clear and concise manner, so you can get going quickly with this popular database application.
Illustrated using Access 2019.
Using the full potential of Windows 11 can
sometimes seem like a daunting task, even when you have mastered the basics of
the operating system. However, with Windows 11 Tips, Tricks
& Shortcuts in easy steps you can start to take your
Windows 11 knowledge to the next level. Over 1000 useful tricks of the trade to
make Windows work more efficiently for you, all revealed in this book, and
updated for Windows 11. Throughout the book you will learn how to:
With keyboard shortcuts throughout to help you
save time, this popular guide is a great investment for all Windows 11 users!
This bestselling guide, iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 13th edition, is updated to cover iPadOS 17. Written in larger type, it'll help senior folks learn how to use and enjoy myriad iPad features with ease:
Written in large type, in full color, and using non-technical language, iPad for Seniors in easy steps 13th edition will help you get much more out of your iPad - so you don't have to ask the kids!
iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 10th edition will help you to quickly feel confident using your iPhone. It covers all models of iPhone using iOS 17 and shows you how to:
Written in larger type and using non-technical language, iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 10th edition will help you get more out of your iPhone - so you don't have to ask the kids!
Microsoft 365 in easy steps guides you through the essential functions of Microsoft 365 - whether you are new to the Microsoft 365 suite or just upgrading. Covers Microsoft 365 and Office 2019.
Microsoft 365 in easy steps will take you through the key features so you can be productive straight away. In bite-size chunks, it shows how to:
Packed with handy tips and time-saving shortcuts, Microsoft 365 in easy steps is a great investment for all Microsoft 365 users, whether you are new to the Microsoft 365 suite or just upgrading.
Covers Microsoft 365 and Office 2019.
Master the essentials of modern
Fortran with Fortran Programming in easy steps.
Written for all ages, and all skill levels, this guide will help you quickly
set up your coding environment and start writing Fortran programs with the
Fortran programming language and the modern Intel IFX Fortran compiler right
away. Learn how to:
Color-coded examples make learning
even easier, and all source code is available to download free - so you can
check your work as you go!
This primer is your gateway to
mastering high-performance computing for today's needs.
Stay ahead in your
coding career!
This is the second title in The QuestKids children's series that is designed to make learning fun for children.
Coding with Scratch - Create Awesome Platform Games (US English edition) shows kids how to create amazing platform games with Scratch.
They will learn how to:
Starting with an introduction about how Scratch works, this book is suitable for beginners but with lots of tips, challenges, and extensions for experienced Scratch coders.
To create the games in this book, children will need a desktop computer or a laptop. The games require a proper keyboard so will not work well on a tablet or iPad. It is recommended that children should be supervised when using the internet, especially when using a new website.
This is the U.S. English edition.