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Written as an illustrated, step-by-step guide and workbook for complete beginners, this illustrated, full color book will introduce you to the python programming language using clear explanations, diagrams, coded examples, lab exercises and video demos. You'll begin by learning how to set up the python interpreter and development environment on your computer, then you'll dive straight into the basics of python such as python language syntax, python keywords, and how to write and execute python program. Next, you will learn how to work with python variables, basic data types, arithmetic, companion, and boolean operators. Furthermore, the book covers flow control constructs such as if/else statements and loops in python. You'll also learn how to define and use functions, recursion, and exception handling, as well as a look at the principles of object-oriented programming. You'll also learn how to use turtle graphics to draw various shapes and patterns, and how to build a graphical user interface using tkinter. The last section covers developing a game using the PyGame module and how to add graphics, create basic animations, and user interactivity. At the end of each chapter, you'll find various lab exercises to test what you've learned in the chapter. Also included is a growing repository of sample python source code, bonus material for each chapter, videos, and model solutions to lab exercises to further enhance your learning experience. Absolute Beginner's Python Programming Guide will give you the tools, confidence, and inspiration to start writing Python programs. If you are a beginner, a developer, a student, or someone who wants to learn on their own, this book is for you. What You Will Learn Gain an understanding of computer programming with python Understand different data and data types in python Work with Classes and OOP in python Build interfaces, simple games, and web development with Python This Book Is For beginners developers students anyone who wants to learn Python programming on their own.

Bits, bytes, logic, RAM, CPUs, hard drives and SSD drives. Master the geeky acronyms and simplify computer hardware & terminology with ease. This book is great for beginners or a basic computing class. Exploring Computer Hardware looks at: The microcomputer, mainframes and super computers Hardware components CPU architecture, instructions sets, and the fetch execute cycle Computer ports and plugs Network topologies, LANs, WANs, MANs, fibre optics and ethernet WiFi and Cellular networks The internet: email, the cloud, the world-wide web IP Addressing, web servers, DNS servers and DHCP servers TCP/IP model, OSI model, ports, sockets Logic gates, binary arithmetic, two's complement, floating point, hexadecimal, and base conversions Data Storage: bits, bytes, kilo bytes, kibi bytes, megabytes... Data compression, encryption, sort, and search algorithms, and more Techniques are illustrated step-by-step using photography, illustrations, video demos, and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field, provide a comprehensive guide to computer hardware.

We've all been there before, staring at a computer screen with no idea what to do — don't worry Using Publisher 2019 is here to help. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Using Publisher 2019 is packed with easy to follow instructions, photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos. Updated to cover Microsoft Publisher 2019, this guide will show you how to: Start Publisher and find your way around the ribbon menu Lay out and design your page Use page parts, text boxes, borders and accents Use pre-designed templates, and build your own Format text: bold, italic, underlined, strike, and super/subscript Align, highlight and change text colour Cut, copy, paste and using the clipboard Use headers and footers Insert SmartArt and clipart Add charts, tables, equations and special characters Add photos, crop, wrap text and use effects Print your publications Check spelling and grammar You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around Microsoft Publisher. Have Fun!

We've all been there before, staring at a computer screen with no idea what to do — don't worry Using PowerPoint 2019 is here to help. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Using PowerPoint 2019 is packed with easy to follow instructions, photos, illustrations, helpful tips and video demos. Updated to cover Microsoft PowerPoint 2019, this guide will show you how to: Start PowerPoint and find your way around the ribbon menu Build new presentations and use templates Insert slides, add text, animations, transitions, motion paths and graphics Format presentations with borders, text orientations, colours and highlights Insert and format charts and tables to present data Work with presentation documents; open, save presentations, and print handouts Add sound, video and record voiceovers for your presentations Export presentations as PDF, video and so on Present wirelessly with projectors, laptops and tablets Set up and give your presentation using projectors and TVs Broadcast a presentation online and more... You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around Microsoft PowerPoint. Have Fun!

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 iPhone: iOS 12 Edition is here to help. Along with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and photographs, this guide offers specifics in... Setting up iOS 12 on iPhone and upgrading from previous versions A look at the updates introduced in iOS 12 Getting to know your iPhone, finding your way around the dock, menus, and icons Navigating with touch gestures using quick peek, 3D touch, tap, drag, pinch, spread, and swipe Multi-tasking with the app switcher A look at the new control centre and how to make use of it Getting to know Siri, voice dictation, and recording voice memos Communicating with email, FaceTime, iMessage, using digital touch, and peer-to-peer payments Using the Phone app to make and receive calls Browsing the web with Safari web browser Taking and enhancing pictures, panoramic and live photos, as well as recording video Listening to music with Apple Music and iTunes Store, as well as watching films and TV Using the Files App, as well as Maps, News, Apple Books, Notes, Apple Pay, Calendar, and Contacts Maintaining your iPhone with updates, backups, general housekeeping, and much more... Unlike other books and manuals that assume a computing background not possessed by beginners, Essential iPhone: iOS 12 Edition tackles the fundamentals of the iPhone, so that everyone from students, to senior citizens, to home users pressed for time, can understand. So, if you're looking for an iPhone manual, a visual book, simplified tutorial, dummies guide, or reference, Essential Phone: iOS 12 Edition will help you maximize the potential of your iPhone to increase your productivity, understanding, and help you take advantage of the digital revolution.

Updated to cover the Catalina release of MacOS, Exploring Apple Mac will help you to understand the fundamentals of your Mac and unlock its potential. Written in a clear and accessible way using full color illustrations, screenshots, video demos, and easy to follow instructions, Exploring Apple Mac will help you: Install or upgrade to Catalina New introduced in Catalina Master the basics of the traditional features such as the desktop, dock, finder, launchpad and navigation To use Action Centre, Handoff, Sidecar, Spaces, and Universal Clipboard Organising files and folders Search the web with the Safari Web Browser Keep in touch using email, iMessage, and FaceTime video chat Learn about apps such as weather, news, stock, voice memos, and how to download more Organise and listen to your music with Apple Music and the iTunes Store. Download movies, and TV Programs with the TV App Understand how iCloud storage works, and use it for free storage and sharing files Get to know Siri, the voice-activated Personal Digital Assistant who can perform various tasks for you Organise and enhance photos taken with your iPhone or digital camera. Share them, print them, create calendars, slideshows and greetings cards. Edit videos from your iPhone or digital camera with iMovie. And a whole lot more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Catalina with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, maintenance tips to help you keep your Mac running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around the new OS.

The Illustrated Guide to Understanding Computer Systems, Hardware & Networks

Updated to cover the May 2019 Update, Exploring Windows 10 is the essential guide for those who want to get to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Windows 10. Written in a clear and practical way using illustrations, screenshots, video demos, and easy to follow instructions, Exploring Windows 10 will help you: Install or upgrade to Windows 10 May 2019 update Master the key features of Windows 10 Find your way around the Desktop, Start Menu, and the Taskbar Organise your files with File Explorer Learn about external drives, flash drives, and memory cards Learn to use Action Centre, Timeline, and Cloud Clipboard Search the web with the Microsoft Edge Browser Keep in touch using email and skype video chat Organise, enhance, and share your photos with the Photos App Create home movies with your video clips, photos 3D models, effects, and music to share with friends Have fun with 3D models and Paint 3D Listen to your favourite music with Spotify and Groove Music App Learn how to watch your favourite TV programs and films using the Films & TV App Play your DVD collection on your PC Learn about apps, find and download them Understand how Cloud storage with OneDrive works, and use it for free storage and sharing files Get to know Cortana, the voice-activated Personal Digital Assistant who can perform searches on your computer or the web, and actions like opening apps or documents, or setting reminders. And a whole lot more… In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of Windows 10 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, maintenance tips to help you keep your PC running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you make your way around the new OS.

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 Macs: Mojave Edition is here to help. Along with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and photographs, this guide offers specifics in... Setting up your Mac and exploring Mojave's new features Navigating your Mac using the Dock, Finder, Dashboard, Spotlight, Spaces, Mission Control, and LaunchPad Using touch gestures on the trackpad, magic mouse, as well as some useful keyboard shortcuts Using Handoff, MailDrop, iMessage, Universal Clipboard, Auto Unlock, and Apple Pay The new AppStore, Pages, Keynote, Apple Books, Continuity Camera and Maps Using new apps such as News and Voice Memos Security considerations, malware, and backing with Time Machine Maintaining your Mac with updates and keeping your machine running smoothly Setting up WiFi, using the internet, email, emojis, iMessage, and FaceTime Using calendar and reminders to keep track of appointments & events, taking notes, and using Siri Downloading and upgrading to Mojave Organising and listening to your favourite music with iTunes and Apple Music Storing, organising, enhancing your photos, as well as sharing them on social media Creating photo albums, slideshows, photo books, greetings cards, calendars, and printing photos Watching Films and TV Programmes, and much more... Unlike other books and manuals that assume a computing background not possessed by beginners, Essential Macs: Mojave Edition tackles the fundamentals of the Mac, so that everyone from students, to senior citizens, to home users pressed for time, can understand. So, if you're looking for a Mac manual, Essential Macs: Mojave Edition will help you maximize the potential of your Mac to increase your productivity, and help you take advantage of the digital revolution.

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.

The twenty-first century offers more technology than we have ever seen before, but with new updates coming out all the time, it's hard to keep up. Essential Windows 10: October 2018 Edition is here to help. Along with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, illustrations, photographs, and video resources, this guide offers specifics in... Setting up your computer, downloading and upgrading to Windows 10 October 2018 Update A look at the new features introduced in the October Update Navigating around Windows 10 using file explorer, task view and the start menu Using the timeline and near share features Using the desktop, running applications and basic file management Using tablets, touch screen gestures, keyboards, pens and Windows Ink Getting to know Cortana virtual assistant Browsing the web with Microsoft Edge including a look at Chrome & Firefox Using OneDrive & Files on Demand Getting started with Continuum, linking your Phone, and using Windows Hello Backing up your important data with File History Downloading & watching videos, movies and watching DVDs Downloading & listening to music Storing, manipulating, sharing photos, recording video Adding 3D models & Effects with Story Remix feature in Photos App Staying in touch friends, family and colleagues using Mail, Calendar, Skype & the People App Using Paint 3D to create 3D pictures that you can share via social media A look at mixed reality using models from Paint 3D Using Windows Security, as well as new exploit and folder protection features designed to combat ransomware Maintaining Windows 10, scanning drives for errors, basic recovery procedures and more... Unlike other books and manuals that assume a computing background not possessed by beginners, Essential Windows 10: October 2018 Edition tackles the fundamentals of the Windows 10, so that everyone from students, to senior citizens, to home users pressed for time, can understand. So, if you're looking for a Windows manual, a visual book, simplified tutorial, dummies guide, or reference, Essential Windows 10: October 2018 Edition will help you maximize the potential of Windows 10 to increase your productivity, understanding, and help you take advantage of the digital revolution.

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 iPad: iOS 12 Edition is here to help. Along with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, illustrations, photographs, and video resources, this guide offers specifics in... Setting up your iPad and upgrading from previous versions A look at the updates introduced in iOS 12 Getting to know your iPad, finding your way around the dock, menus, and icons. Navigating with touch gestures using quick peek, 3D touch, tap, drag, and swipe Multi-tasking with slide over, split view, and drag & drop A look at the new control centre and how to make use of it Internal & External Keyboards and a look at Apple Pencil Getting to know Siri, voice dictation and recording voice memos Communicating with email, FaceTime, iMessage, using digital touch, and peer-to-peer payments Browsing the web with Safari web browser Taking and enhancing pictures, panoramic and live photos, as well as recording video Listening to music with Apple Music and iTunes Store, as well as films and TV The Files App, as well as Maps, News, Apple Books, Notes, Apple Pay, Calendar, and Contacts Maintaining your iPad with updates, backups, general housekeeping, and much more... Unlike other books and manuals that assume a computing background not possessed by beginners, Essential iPad: iOS 12 Edition tackles the fundamentals of the iPad, so that everyone from students, to senior citizens, to home users pressed for time, can understand. So, if you're looking for an iPad manual, a visual book, simplified tutorial, dummies guide, or reference, Essential Pad: iOS 12 Edition will help you maximize the potential of your iPad to increase your productivity, and help you take advantage of the digital revolution.

The twenty-first century offers more technology than we have ever seen before, but with new updates, and apps coming out every month, most users don't have time to keep up or figure everything out on their own and it can be quite overwhelming. With full color screen prints, photographs and illustrations, this guide explores... Setting up your tablet, setting up and transferring your data. Getting to know Android; the app dock, drawer, icons, and menus Arranging icons, the on-screen keyboard and Google assistant Navigating with touch gestures: tap, drag, and swipe Communicating with Hangouts and GMail Browsing the web with the Chrome web browser Taking portrait and panoramic photos, as well as recording video Editing and enhancing your photos Listening to music, from the play store Downloading TV Programmes and Movies Downloading and installing apps from the play store Google Maps, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, and Contacts Setting up cloud enabled printers and printing documents With comprehensive instruction for many commonly used tablets, this step-by-step guide allows readers to digest information quickly and easily without feeling confused, wasting time, and getting discouraged.

The Illustrated Guide to Learning Photoshop