James F. Kelly
2) Coding
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"Discover the amazing power of computer programming and how it is all around us with this exciting book full of amazing images, fun quizzes, and incredible information"--Provided by publisher.
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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT has hit the world by storm, giving you the ability to build your own robots and program them to perform all types of actions. What kind of robots? How about five exploratory robots, used to explore the newly discovered tomb of an ancient Mayan king? You are along for the ride with Evan and his archaeologist uncle as they explore a Mayan pyramid complete with traps and treasures. Using a variety of NXT robots, the archaeology team...
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Arduino Adventures: Escape from Gemini Station provides a fun introduction to the Arduino microcontroller by putting you (the reader) into the action of a science fiction adventure story. You'll find yourself following along as Cade and Elle explore Gemini Station - an orbiting museum dedicated to preserving and sharing technology throughout the centuries. Trouble ensues. The station is evacuated, including Cade and Elle's class that was visiting...
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Want to master 3D modeling and printing? Tinkercad is the perfect software for you: it's friendly, web-based, and free. Even better, you don't have to rely on Tinkercad's technical documentation to use it. This guide is packed with photos and projects that bring 3D modeling to life!
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Use Your iPad to Simplify, De-Clutter, Improve, and De-Stress Your Life! Your iPad. You already know it's fun. But did you know it can save you hours every single week? Did you know it can help you get rid of clutter, annoyances, and stress--both paper and digital? Do you know the tricks and shortcuts for doing more with your iPad than you ever did with your PC or Mac? With The Ultimate iPad, you will--and it'll be easy! One simple step at a time,...
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Minecraft is a global phenomenon and obsession: millions of kids and adults are passionately involved in building and exploring their own Minecraft worlds. Now they can master valuable real-world Computer-Aided Design (CAD) career skills while they're having fun with Minecraft. Digital Engineering with Minecraft teaches simple, hands-on CAD techniques that are directly useful in Minecraft and easily transferable to more advanced tasks and software....
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"Just about every name-brand application on the market that costs money faces a high-quality competing product available at no cost. This book collects some of the best free software available today and compares it side by side with the big-name applications." "You'll discover how Google Docs can be used instead of Microsoft Office. Let GIMP handle your photo editing jobs - move over Photoshop. Play Runes of Magic instead of World of Warcraft and...
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James Kelly's LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT-G Programming Guide, Second Edition is a fountain of wisdom and ideas for those looking to master the art of programming LEGO's MINDSTORMS NXT robotics kits. This second edition is fully-updated to cover all the latest features and parts in the NXT 2.0 series. It also includes exercises at the end of each chapter and other content suggestions from educators and other readers of the first edition. LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT-G...
14) My Motorola Xoom
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Friendly, quick, and 100% practical, My Motorola Xoom is the must-have companion for every Motorola Xoom user. This book walks new users through every task you'll want to perform, covering Xoom's advanced hardware, its breakthrough Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) operating system, and all the Google services it provides. Every task is presented step by step, using carefully annotated, full-color screenshots, all numbered so you never get lost or confused....
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You don't need kids to tell you that Making is Fun. Just get them in a room with simple projects, common household tools and utensils, inexpensive supplies, and their imagination. All young people need is an interest in how the world works, the right tools to explore, and some projects to serve as jumping-off points for their explorations. Make: Simple Flying Things offers five flight projects that are easy to build, inexpensive, and expandable--just...