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Author
Publisher
Bantam Books
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Describes the loss of the cruiser U.S.S. Houston during the early days of World War II in the Pacific and the fate of the warship's surviving crew, who were captured by the Japanese and forced to work as slaves on Japan's brutal Burma-Thailand Death Railway.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
In 1883 thirteen-year-old Katrien Courtlandt is more interested in science and exploring the Javanese jungle for beetles with her native friend, than in becoming a young lady like her despised cousin Brigitta--but when Krakatoa erupts, the tsunami hits, and their families are swept away the two cousins must struggle to survive together.
Author
Publisher
Addison-Wesley
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Effective Java has been thoroughly updated to take full advantage of the latest language and library features. The support in modern Java for multiple paradigms increases the need for specific best-practices advice, and this book delivers.
Author
Publisher
Thomson Course Technology PTR
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
This book "stresses concepts over language and includes examples in the most popular languages -- specifically HTML, C++, and Java. It explains the fundamental topics, such as decisions, loops, design, and complex data structures. It includes helpful tips and analogies to guide readers through the maze of programming techniques, concepts, and common pitfalls. It introduces the most relevant topics for beginners and pinpoints the essential skills...
Author
Publisher
Shadow Mountain
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A World War II novel about a Dutch family who is separated during the war when the Japanese occupy the Dutch East Indies"--
"Based on a true story, this gripping WWII novel captures the resilience, hope, and courage of a Dutch family who is separated during the war when the Japanese occupy the Dutch East Indies, Java Island, 1941. Six-year-old Rita Vischer cowers in her family's dug-out bomb shelter, listening to the sirens and waiting for a bomb...
Author
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education
Pub. Date
[2019].
Language
English
Description
"Fully updated for Java Platform, Standard Edition 11 (Java SE 11), Java: A Beginner's Guide, Eighth Edition gets you started programming in Java right away. Best-selling programming author Herb Schildt begins with the basics, such as how to create, compile, and run a Java program. He then moves on to the keywords, syntax, and constructs that form the core of the Java language. The book also covers some of Java's more advanced features, including...
Author
Publisher
Brilliance Audio
Pub. Date
p2007
Language
English
Description
"The Persimmon Tree is unashamedly a love story. I've always wanted to write one but until now have been afraid to do so. The reason is simple enough: most men in my experience have very little idea of what really goes on in a woman's heart or head. Now, at the age of 74, I just might know enough and have sufficient courage to write on the subject - the way of a man with a woman, of a woman with a man. My story is set in the Pacific, although not...
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Learn the in-demand skills that let you turn lines of code into websites and apps. Web Coding & Development All-in-One For Dummies is a one-stop resource for would-be developers who need guidance on the languages and steps used to build websites and applications. Learn the coding ropes and expand your existing skillset with this easy-to-understand guide. In these complete mini-books, you'll walk through the basics of web development, structuring a...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
CoderDojo Nano: Make Your Own Game teaches the fundamentals of the Javascript coding language in a simple, logical way to help kids reach their goal of creating their very own PC game. Children will learn everything from creating a game world, animating characters and determining the physics of movement within the game. Each concept is illustrated with a screenshot to make checking easy, and incredible pixel art from Army of Trolls makes this look...
Author
Publisher
O'Reilly
Pub. Date
May 2020.
Language
English
Description
From the cover. JavaScript is the programming language of the web and is used by more software developers today than any other programming language. For nearly 25 years this best seller has been the go-to guide for JavaScript programmers, and this new edition has been fully updated to cover the 2020 version of JavaScript. You'll find engaging and illuminating example code throughout and new chapters covering classes, modules, iterators, generators,...
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2021].
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever wanted to make your own game? How about an awesome website? Then JavaScript Coding for Teens is the book for you! It doesn't matter if you're not sure what a variable is, are stumped about syntax, or don't even know how to use JavaScript on your computer! This simple guide to coding for beginners walks you through every part of the process with easy-to-understand language and straightforward directions. You'll be coding like a pro in...
Author
Series
Publisher
O'Reilly
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Ever wished you could learn Python from a book? "Head First Python" is a complete learning experience for Python that helps you learn the language through a unique method that goes beyond syntax and how-to manuals, helping you understand how to be a great Python programmer. You'll quickly learn the language's fundamentals, then move onto persistence, exception handling, web development, SQLite, data wrangling, and Google App Engine. You'll also learn...
Author
Series
Publisher
In Easy Steps
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Coding for Beginners in easy steps, 2nd 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: write Python code to create your programs, store information in data structures, control program flow using control structures, create re- usable blocks of program code, [and] code powerful algorithms...
Publisher
UAV Corporation
Pub. Date
c1997
Language
English
Description
"Katia and Maurice Kraft dedicated their lives to the study of volcanos and lost their lives while filming their passion. Their efforts have erupted into a cataclysmic collection of explosive footage that can never be duplicated. Explore the beauty and danger of these natural wonders and get an up-close look inside Killer Volcanos!"--Container.
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