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11 produkter
11 produkter
136 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Millions of children and young people worldwide are using Scratch to make their own games and animations.Following on from the success of Scratch Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition, Cool Scratch Projects in easy steps gives you great ideas to create computer games and other projects that’ll impress your friends and family – and you’ll have endless fun creating and playing them! The book provides step-by-step instructions for building projects that show off some of the cool things you can do with Scratch. It starts with two simple projects to get you started. Find out how to: Make a game with animated cartoon charactersBuild a drum machine and make random musicUse anaglyph glasses for 3D effects and 3D ArtDesign amazing mazes in a 3D environmentCreate your own stop motion filmsUse the ScratchJr app to create games and interactive stories anywhere using your iPad or Android tabletCool Scratch Projects in easy steps has projects for Scratch 2.0 on a PC/Mac and Scratch 1.4 on the Raspberry Pi, and includes a Raspberry Pi Camera Module project. Each project includes suggestions for customizing it, so you can make it your own!
Del 5 - Third Age Trust (U3A)/Older & Wiser
Microsoft Office for the Older and Wiser
Get up and running with Office 2010 and Office 2007
Häftad, Engelska, 2010
127 kr
Tillfälligt slut
Are you new to Microsoft Office software? Looking for instructions that aren't full of complicated computing terms? Microsoft Office for the Older and Wiser can answer all of your queries with its straightforward advice and easy-to-follow layout on using both Office 2010and Office 2007. Completely jargon-free and aimed at those wishing to extend their computing knowledge, Microsoft Office for the Older and Wiser will have you producing documents in Word, spreadsheets in Excel, slideshows in PowerPoint, and emails in Windows Live Mail in no time.Learn how to: Type and format a letterCreate an address bookProduce personalised invitationsPublish a newsletterForm a basic holiday budgetCreate a photo slideshowKeep a digital recipe bookShare and develop ideas over the InternetU3A is a self-help, learning cooperative for those no longer in full-time, gainful employment. Members come together to share their love of learning through educational, creative and leisure activities. U3A offer their members a wide choice of 300+ subjects in areas such as art, foreign languages, music, history, life sciences, literature, poetry, gardening, philosophy, crafts, field studies, archaeology, astronomy and computing. Currently there are over 230,000 members and more than 740 local U3A groups in the UK. Visit U3A online at www.u3a.org.uk
First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers
All the know-how you need to plant and tend outdoor areas using eco-friendly methods
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
168 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
There are no stupid questions here. Everyone has to start somewhere, after all. In The First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers, Sean and Allison McManus, the gardening pros behind the popular website and podcast Spoken Garden, answer all of your questions and more.Caring for outdoor plantings can be intimidating, especially if the process is completely new to you. Before running to the hardware store to stock up on plastic bags of mulch and tools you don’t really need, arm yourself with the know-how to plant and tend outdoor areas correctly and safely. Doing so saves you time, money, and energy—and helps make the process a whole lot more fun!With help from this easy-to-follow beginner gardening guide, you’ll learn: Tips for selecting the best plants and flowers for your growing conditions The best planting techniques for different types of plantsHow to mulch trees, shrubs, and garden beds correctly Pruning dos and don’ts for common garden plantsWays to keep weeds out of outdoor areas—without using synthetic herbicidesHow to recognize and manage different pests and diseases naturallyInsider tips on everything from the difference between annuals and perennials to choosing the best organic fertilizerPlus, you’ll find time-management advice and tips for effective, resource-conscious gardeningYou will close the book not only knowing how to care for your home's outdoor plantings using earth-friendly methods, but also knowing the satisfaction of a beautiful, all-natural landscape.This book is part of The First-Time Gardener Guide series from Cool Springs Press, which also includes The First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables. Each book in The First-Time Gardener Guide series is aimed at beginner gardeners and offers clear, fact-based information that's presented in a friendly and accessible way, including step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations throughout.
214 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
A recipe for having fun and getting things done with the Raspberry Pi The Raspberry Pi makes it easy to learn about computers and computer programming, and Raspberry Pi For Dummies makes it even easier! Using this extremely affordable and compact computer, you can learn to code in languages like Scratch and Python, explore how electronics work, create computer-generated buildings in Minecraft and music in Sonic Pic, become Linux-savvy, make Internet-of-Things devices, or just play around! This book gets you up and running on your Raspberry Pi, starting with setting it up, downloading the operating system, and using the desktop environment. Then, the only limit is your imagination! It doesn’t matter whether you have a Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi 400, Raspberry Pi Zero W or an older model: we’ve got you covered. Raspberry Pi For Dummies explores the latest technology—the Raspberry Pi 4 and 400, Scratch 3 programming language, new games bundled with the Raspberry Pi, and the hottest Add-Ons out there. This introductory guide is the perfect place to start if you want to get a taste of everything the Raspberry Pi can do! Set up your Raspberry Pi, install the operating system, and connect to the Internet Learn the basics of the Linux desktop and Linux shell so you can program, work, and play Use Python, Scratch, and Sonic Pi to write your first programs and make games and digital music Discover how circuits work hand-in-hand with your Pi If you want to make the most of the Raspberry Pi for school, work, or play, you’ll love this easy-to-read reference.
321 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Launch into coding with Mission: Python, a space-themed guide to building a complete computer game in Python. As you work through the book, you'll build exercises and mini-projects, like making a spacewalk simulator and creating an astronaut's safety checklist that will put your new Python skills to the test. Before you know it, you'll have a working, awesome game to stump your friends with (and some nifty coding skills, too!). You can follow this book using a Raspberry Pi or a Microsoft Windows PC, and the 3D graphics and sound effects you need are provided as a download.
136 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Scratch Programming in easy steps introduces readers to Scratch, a programming language that is widely used on the Raspberry Pi . Using Scratch's highly visual interface, youll learn how to make games and animations. Along the way, you'll learn about some important ideas that underpin most programming languages. The book includes examples of games and techniques that readers are invited to customise and build on to make their own programs.
158 kr
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There are literally millions of websites on the Internet, but most are ugly and ineffective. So how do you create a site that looks good and makes money?Web Design in easy steps, now in its sixth edition, reveals the key principles of good web design. It guides you through the process of creating a website, from planning to search engine promotion. Learn: The fundamentals of professional web page layout and create content that’ll get your message across.All about effective navigation to make your website easy to use so your visitors stay longer.The techniques to make your website attractive for all and ensure it works on different devices.How to use HTML, CSS and JavaScript and get started with your new website.Ecommerce and social media basics to open your online shop, and start marketing it!Avoid creating another ineffective website on the net. Use Web Design in easy steps, 6th edition to create a successful site that looks good and achieves its purpose.
132 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The Scratch programming language is widely used in schools and on the Raspberry Pi. Its drag-and-drop commands make it an ideal language for all ages to learn to program. And this popular book, Scratch Programming in easy steps, now fully updated for Scratch 3, is packed with ideas and games that illustrate what’s possible with Scratch.Scratch makes it easy to create your own games, animations, music, art or applications. It’s the perfect way to learn programming because it takes away a lot of the complexity. That means you can focus on having great ideas and bringing them to life. With Scratch Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition as your companion, you’ll learn how to: Build games that require skill, knowledge or quick fingersAdd musicCreate eye-catching visual effectsKeep scoreAvoid common pitfalls and learn how to fix bugsScratch Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition will help you to get creative and become a super Scratcher!
79 kr
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100 Top Tips - Microsoft Excel will help you boost your productivity and get more value from your spreadsheets with this powerful book of tips. It showcases: time-saving features (including data entry shortcuts)powerful functions for processing text and numbersinsightful data analysis features, including pivot tables and what-if analysis. You'll also discover how to use graphs, debug formulas, and print everything out cleanly. Whether you've been using Excel for years and never gone beyond the basics, or are just entering the world of spreadsheets, this book will quickly supercharge your skills.As you would expect from the In Easy Steps brand the book is written in an approachable style with step by step instructions provided for many of the tips, and full colour screenshots guiding you through the processes.
263 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Sean McManus und Mike Cook führen Sie Schritt für Schritt in die Nutzung des Raspberry Pi ein und verschaffen Ihnen einen Überblick über all die Möglichkeiten, die er Ihnen bietet. Sie zeigen Ihnen, wie Sie den Raspberry Pi zum Laufen bringen, sich unter Linux zurechtfinden, den Raspberry Pi als ganz normalen Computer mit Office- und Bildverarbeitungsprogrammen oder als Mediencenter zum Abspielen von Musik und Videos nutzen. Außerdem lernen Sie, wie Sie die Platine mit Scratch und Python programmieren, und erfahren alles über die Verwendung des Raspberry Pi als Steuereinheit für elektronisches Spielzeug.
276 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar