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  • Making Games

    The Politics and Poetics of Game Creation Tools

    by Stefan Werning ...
    Series series Playful Thinking
    An argument that production tools shape the aesthetics and political economy of games as an expressive medium.In Making Games, Stefan Werning considers the role of tools (primarily but not exclusively software), their design affordances, and the role they play as sociotechnical actors. Drawing on a wide variety of case studies, Werning argues that production tools shape the aesthetics and ... Read more

    £11.69

  • The SuperCollider Book, second edition

    Edited by Scott Wilson, David Cottle, Nick Collins ...
    A comprehensive update of the essential reference to SuperCollider, with new material on machine learning, musical notation and score making, SC Tweets, alternative editors, parasite languages, non-standard synthesis, and the cross-platform GUI library.SuperCollider is one of the most important domain-specific audio programming languages, with wide-ranging applications across installations, real ... Read more

    £71.79

  • Creating Great Teams, Second Edition

    How Self-Selection Lets People Excel

    by Sandy Mamoli, David Mole ...
    People are happiest and most productive if they can choose what they work on and who they work with. Self-selecting teams give people that choice. Build well-designed and efficient teams to get the most out of your organization, with step-by-step instructions on how to set up teams quickly and efficiently. This new edition highlights ten years of additional insights, real-world case studies, and ... Read more

    £20.09

  • Fluent Linux

    Linux, #1

    by Dev Audiobooks ...
    Series Book 1 - Linux
    Fluent Linux is a practical guide for people who want to finally understand Linux — without stress, confusion, or endless memorizing of commands.Instead of throwing jargon at you, this book explains what's really happening under the hood and shows you how to use Linux confidently in everyday situations.Inside, you'll learn — step by step:what Linux actually is and how it differs from other ... Read more

    £7.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Refactoring Databases

    Evolutionary Database Design

    by Scott Ambler, Pramod Sadalage ...
    Series series Addison-Wesley Signature Series (Fowler)
    Refactoring has proven its value in a wide range of development projects–helping software professionals improve system designs, maintainability, extensibility, and performance. Now, for the first time, leading agile methodologist Scott Ambler and renowned consultant Pramodkumar Sadalage introduce powerful refactoring techniques specifically designed for database systems.Ambler and Sadalage ... Read more

    £29.79

  • Hello World

    How to be Human in the Age of the Machine

    by Hannah Fry ...
    **'One of the best books yet written on data and algorithms. . .deserves a place on the bestseller charts.' (The Times)You are accused of a crime. Who would you rather determined your fate - a human or an algorithm?**An algorithm is more consistent and less prone to error of judgement. Yet a human can look you in the eye before passing sentence.Welcome to the age of the algorithm, the story of a ... Read more

    £7.99

  • SQL Antipatterns, Volume 1

    Avoiding the Pitfalls of Database Programming

    by Bill Karwin ...
    SQL is the ubiquitous language for software developers working with structured data. Most developers who rely on SQL are experts in their favorite language (such as Java, Python, or Go), but they're not experts in SQL. They often depend on antipatterns - solutions that look right but become increasingly painful to work with as you uncover their hidden costs. Learn to identify and avoid many of ... Read more

    £23.79

  • Database Internals

    A Deep Dive into How Distributed Data Systems Work

    by Alex Petrov ...
    When it comes to choosing, using, and maintaining a database, understanding its internals is essential. But with so many distributed databases and tools available today, it’s often difficult to understand what each one offers and how they differ. With this practical guide, Alex Petrov guides developers through the concepts behind modern database and storage engine internals.Throughout the book, ... Read more

    £29.59

  • HTTP/2 in Action

    by Barry Pollard ...
    SummaryHTTP/2 in Action is a complete guide to HTTP/2, one of the core protocols of the web. Because HTTP/2 has been designed to be easy to transition to, including keeping it backwards compatible, adoption is rapid and expected to increase over the next few years. Concentrating on practical matters, this interesting book presents key HTTP/2 concepts such as frames, streams, and multiplexing and ... Read more

    £30.20

  • Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS

    Build future-proof responsive websites using the latest HTML5 and CSS techniques

    by Ben Frain ...
    2025 Edition: Harness the power of HTML5 and CSS to create UIs that work flawlessly on mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and everything in-between. The bestseller, now with color images.Key FeaturesUnderstand what responsive web design is, and learn to design effective, accessible, and future-proof front-end applicationsExplore the newest CSS features like view transitions, scroll-driven ... Read more

    £19.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How to Teach Computational Thinking

    by Stephen Wolfram ...
    In a world where jobs are continually being outsourced to machines and algorithms, the question of how best to educate the next generation becomes more important with every year. Stephen Wolfram, author of A New Kind of Science and Idea Makers and creator of Wolfram|Alpha, says the answer is computational thinking. Wolfram defines computational thinking as "formulating things with enough clarity ... Read more

    £1.46

  • Vibe Coding

    Building Production-Grade Software With GenAI, Chat, Agents, and Beyond

    by Gene Kim, Steve Yegge ...
    GenAI is fundamentally changing the world of software development like nothing since the internet. Vibe Coding is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking book that shows developers how to embrace this new frontier.Science fiction is now reality. Programmers no longer need to toil over code and syntax. They can now describe what they want and watch it materialize instantly. Welcome to the future—Vibe ... Read more

    £11.47

  • Reflections on Management

    How to Manage Your Software Projects, Your Teams, Your Boss, and Yourself

    by Watts Humphrey, William Thomas ...
    A Lifetime of Invaluable Management Insights from Legendary Software Quality Guru Watts S. HumphreyIn 1986, Watts S. Humphrey made an outrageous commitment: a promise to transform software development. As the pioneering innovator behind SEI's Capability Maturity Model (CMM), Personal Software Process (PSP), and Team Software Process (TSP), Humphrey has more than met that promise. But his ... Read more

    £21.29

  • C++ Application Development with Code::Blocks

    Using Code::Blocks it's possible for C++ developers to create application consistency across multiple platforms. This book takes you through the process from installation to implementing advanced features, all with a user-friendly approach.

    by BIPLAB MODAK ...
    Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThis is a comprehensive tutorial with step-by-step instructions on how to develop applications with Code::Blocks.This book is for C++ developers who wish to use Code::Blocks to create applications with a consistent look and feel across multiple platforms. This book assumes that you are familiar with the basics of the C++ programming language.What you will learnInstall ... Read more

    £20.19 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Rust Web Development

    With warp, tokio, and reqwest

    by Bastian Gruber ...
    Create bulletproof, high-performance web apps and servers with Rust.In Rust Web Development you will learn:Handling the borrow checker in an asynchronous environmentLearning the ingredients of an asynchronous Rust stackCreating web APIs and using JSON in RustGraceful error handlingTesting, tracing, logging, and debuggingDeploying Rust applicationsEfficient database accessRust Web Development</em.. ... Read more

    £26.99

  • Automating Linux Infrastructure with Ignition and NixOS

    The Complete Guide for Developers and Engineers

    by William Smith ...
    "Automating Linux Infrastructure with Ignition and NixOS""Automating Linux Infrastructure with Ignition and NixOS" is a comprehensive guide for professionals and engineers seeking to bring order, reproducibility, and security to their Linux infrastructure. Through a blend of foundational principles and hands-on solutions, the book navigates the advantages of declarative and immutable ... Read more

    £7.47 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Understanding Control Flow

    Concurrent Programming Using μC++

    by Peter A. Buhr ...
    Series series Computer Science (R0)
    The control-flow issues presented in this textbook are extremely relevant in modern computer languages and programming styles. In addition to the basic control-flow mechanisms, virtually all new computer languages provide some form of exceptional control flow to support robust programming introduced in this textbook. Also, concurrency capabilities are appearing with increasing frequency in both ... Read more

    £38.29

  • Agentic Coding with Claude Code

    The everyday developer's guide to agentic coding with Claude Code

    by Eden Marco ...
    Move beyond prompt-based coding by using Claude Code to design reliable, agent-driven workflows and build production-ready full-stack applicationsKey FeaturesLearn Claude Code as a development partner to build custom automations and agentic workflowsBuild and iterate on a Next.js application using Claude Code for AI-assisted developmentScale AI-assisted development with Claude Code while ... Read more

    Was £23.79 Now £19.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Regular Expression Pocket Reference

    Regular Expressions for Perl, Ruby, PHP, Python, C, Java and .NET

    by Tony Stubblebine ...
    This handy little book offers programmers a complete overview of the syntax and semantics of regular expressions that are at the heart of every text-processing application. Ideal as a quick reference, Regular Expression Pocket Reference covers the regular expression APIs for Perl 5.8, Ruby (including some upcoming 1.9 features), Java, PHP, .NET and C#, Python, vi, JavaScript, and the PCRE regular ... Read more

    £6.89

  • The Linux Command Line, 3rd Edition

    A Complete Introduction

    by William Shotts ...
    Banish Your Mouse.The Linux Command Line isn’t just a reference manual. It’s a complete education on how Linux really works. From your first tentative keystrokes to writing powerful shell scripts, you’ll build the confidence and understanding to make your system work for you.Now in its third edition, this best-selling guide has been fully updated with modern examples, nearly 40 pages of new ... Read more

    £18.99

  • Edit Like a Pro with iMovie

    Leverage Apple's free editor for iOS, iPadOS 3.0.1, and macOS 10.3.5 and enrich videos with Keynote animations

    by Regit . ...
    A comprehensive guide to making the most of Apple's entry-level editing software—from the basics of editing to using iLife and open source apps to create unique non-fiction videosKey FeaturesLearn editing principles as you assemble coherent and concise videosMaster basic editing tools by importing, assembling, reframing, and embellishing footage with overlays and effectsCustomize animations and ... Read more

    £16.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • NixOS Systems in Practice

    The Complete Guide for Developers and Engineers

    by William Smith ...
    "NixOS Systems in Practice"Unlock the full potential of modern systems management with "NixOS Systems in Practice," an authoritative guide to mastering the philosophy, architecture, and application of NixOS. This book delivers a comprehensive exploration starting from the immutable, declarative paradigm at the heart of NixOS, guiding readers through its unique approach to reproducibility, system ... Read more

    £7.44 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Lightburn User Guide for Beginners

    Learn Laser Setup, Speed and Power Settings, Photo Engraving, and Precision Workflow

    by Grogan Carbone s. ...
    DisclaimerThis book is an independent user guide created for educational and informational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to LightBurn Software or any of its developers. All product names, trademarks, and logos mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used strictly for identification and instructional purposes.You ... Read more

    £9.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Grokking Data Structures

    by Marcello La Rocca ...
    Don’t be perplexed by data structures! This fun, friendly, and fully illustrated guide makes it easy to learn useful data structures you’ll put to work every day.Grokking Data Structures makes it a breeze to learn the most useful day-to-day data structures. You’ll follow a steady learning path from absolute basics to advanced concepts, all illustrated with fun examples, engaging industry stories, ... Read more

    £26.99