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  Python Playground: An...

  Lisa Johnson

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  For young students excited to explore the world of coding, "Python Playground: An Interactive Guide to Python Programming for Kids: Learn Coding Through Fun Projects and Games" is the ideal place to start. Python is one of the world's most widely used and adaptable programming languages, and this book makes it simple and fun for youngsters to learn. It turns the sometimes complex programming world into a playground of creativity and exploration. 
  This book is not just a theoretical guide, but a practical handbook that makes learning to code enjoyable and interactive. It's filled with interesting, practical tasks that engage young learners and make the learning process fun. Each chapter introduces essential programming concepts like variables, loops, conditionals, and functions, accompanied by step-by-step instructions and concise explanations. Through the creation of engaging games, vibrant graphics, and interactive tests, children will have the opportunity to put what they have learned into practice while also developing their problem-solving and coding logic comprehension. 
  The book also introduces Popular Python libraries like `turtle` and `random` to promote experimentation and ignite creativity. By the conclusion of the book, young programmers will have the self-assurance and abilities necessary to create their projects, which they can then show off to friends and family. 
  "Python Playground" is an invitation to explore, create, and have fun with technology rather than merely a guide to coding. This book offers countless opportunities for those interested in learning by doing and are in the process of becoming budding programmers.

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  Cobalt - Cradle of the Demon...

  Charlie Angus

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  The world is desperate for cobalt. It drives the proliferation of digital and clean technologies. But this "demon metal" has a horrific present and a troubled history. 
   
   
   
  The modern search for cobalt has brought investors back to a small town in Northern Canada, a place called Cobalt. Like the demon metal, this town has a dark and turbulent history. 
   
   
   
  The tale of the early-twentieth-century mining rush at Cobalt has been told as a settle's adventure, but Indigenous people had already been trading in metals from the region for two thousand years. And the events that happened here—the theft of Indigenous lands, the exploitation of a multicultural workforce, and the destruction of the natural environment—established a template for resource extraction that has been exported around the world. 
   
    
   
  Charlie Angus reframes the complex and intersectional history of Cobalt within a broader international frame—from the conquistadores to the Western gold rush to the struggles in the Democratic Republic of Congo today. He demonstrates how Cobalt set Canada on its path to become the world's dominant mining superpower.

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  In Search of Darkness - The...

  Dirk Fallon

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  Dark matter is one of the greatest mysteries in the universe. Despite being invisible and undetectable by traditional means, it accounts for a significant portion of the universe’s mass. It has been a subject of scientific inquiry for over a century, and yet, it remains largely elusive. The term "dark matter" was first coined in the 1930s by astronomer Fritz Zwicky when he observed that galaxies in clusters were moving much faster than expected based on the visible matter they contained. Zwicky hypothesized that there must be some unseen mass, which he referred to as "dark matter," to explain the extra gravitational pull. This idea was revolutionary at the time, but it took decades for the concept of dark matter to gain widespread acceptance in the scientific community. 
  In the following years, astronomers and physicists continued to gather indirect evidence for dark matter’s existence. The observation of galaxy rotation curves provided another compelling clue. Galaxies, such as our Milky Way, were found to rotate faster at their outer edges than could be explained by the visible matter alone. If only the mass of the stars and gas were considered, the galaxies would not be able to maintain their rotation speeds without breaking apart. However, the additional gravitational influence of dark matter seemed to explain this discrepancy, pointing to its presence. 
  Despite this evidence, scientists still have no direct way to detect dark matter. It does not emit, absorb, or reflect light, making it invisible to traditional telescopes and detectors. The most that can be done is to observe its effects on visible matter, radiation, and gravitational forces. The hunt for dark matter has since become a driving force in astrophysics and particle physics, with scientists developing new methods and tools to try and detect it.

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  Interviewing Users 2nd Edition -...

  Steve Portigal, PhD Jamika D. Burge

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  In this new and updated edition of the acclaimed classic Interviewing Users, Steve Portigal quickly and effectively dispels the myth that interviewing is trivial. He shows how research studies and logistics can be used to determine concrete goals for a business and takes the reader on a detailed journey into the specifics of interviewing techniques, best practices, fieldwork, documentation, and how to make sense of uncovered data. Then Steve takes the process even further—showing the methods and details behind asking questions—from the words themselves to the interviewer's actions and how they influence an interview. There is even a chapter on making sure that information gleaned from the research study is used by the business in such a way to make it impactful and worthwhile. Oh, and for good measure he throws in information about Research Operations. 
   
   
   
  But, hey, that's just the nuts and bolts of the book. The truly fun part is Steve's voice and how he portrays this information through amusing anecdotes about his career, fascinating examples from other practitioners, and tips and tricks that only the most experienced UX researchers, like Steve, could come up with. As a nod to the pandemic, he offers ideas for the best way to interview someone remotely, and he also discusses personal bias—how to identify and deal with it so that it doesn't affect interviews.

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  The Guide to Going Viral - The...

  Brendan Kane

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  In a digital realm where there are 4.8 billion people on social media sending billions of messages out into the world every day, standing out requires more than just luck—it demands the strategic finesse akin to crafting a blockbuster film. 
  The Guide to Going Viral is like a director’s manual for social media. It provides a step-by-step approach to crafting content with the impact of a classic film. Brendan Kane leverages his expertise in social media, entrepreneurship, and the film industry to blend the art of filmmaking with strategies for viral content creation. This unique combination highlights his talent in transforming traditional storytelling into engaging online narratives, ensuring success in the digital realm. 
  Through Kane’s perspective, social media becomes a director’s stage, with each post unveiling a narrative arc designed to captivate and engage the audience—and striving for the digital equivalent of a standing ovation. He empowers you to assume the role of director, producer, actor, and screenwriter for your content, helping you master storytelling techniques that leave a lasting impact. 
  With twenty years of experience, Kane and his team at Hook Point have pioneered a process that has amassed tens of billions of views and hundreds of millions of followers for their clients. Now, Kane shares the most effective tools from his digital agency’s arsenal. This includes the Viral Content Model, Viral Formats, and the Communication Algorithm—consider these your elite digital content advisers. 
  Designed for visionary creatives, aspiring influencers, emerging entrepreneurs, and seasoned professionals alike, this guide is your blueprint for establishing a legacy on social media.

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  Nuts and Bolts - Seven Small...

  Roma Agrawal

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  A structural engineer examines the seven most basic building blocks of engineering that have shaped the modern world. 
   
   
   
  Some of engineering's mightiest achievements are small in scale, even hidden—and yet, without them, the complex machinery on which our modern world runs would not exist. In Nuts and Bolts, Roma Agrawal examines seven of these extraordinary elements: the nail, the wheel, the spring, the lens, the magnet, the string, and the pump. 
   
   
   
  From the physics behind both Roman nails and modern skyscrapers to rudimentary springs that inspired lithium batteries, Agrawal shows us how even the most sophisticated items are built on the foundations of these ancient and fundamental breakthroughs in engineering. Agrawal explores an array of intricate technologies—dishwashers, spacesuits, microscopes, suspension bridges, breast pumps—making surprising connections and explaining how they work. Along the way, she recounts the stories of remarkable scientists and engineers from all over the world, and reveals how engineering has fundamentally changed the way we live.

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