English Prodigy Spelling Bootcamp For Grades 7 And 8

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English Prodigy Spelling Bootcamp for Grades 7 And 8

Author : Kalman Toth M.A. M.PHIL.
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1492160113

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English Prodigy Spelling Bootcamp for Grades 7 And 8 by Kalman Toth M.A. M.PHIL. Pdf

Put your child on the path to success in school. #1 Best Seller in school spelling drills. Increase the student brain's effective IQ with daily spelling puzzle solving. Student's IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is considered the leading determinant of scholastic and personal success. Any educator will tell you the importance of literacy in today's knowledge-driven economy. Research has shown people with low levels of literacy have a harder time finding employment, earn less money than those with better language skills, and are more likely to find themselves in trouble with the law. Spelling skills form the foundation of literacy. Some educators might acknowledge the value of learning to spell, but believe that learning the rules and patterns is boring. However, when students practice spelling skills and experience success with individualized activities, it can be fun. When a student plays with letters and words, they build awareness of words and their correct spelling. The cognitive exercises in this book involve finding missing letters in words and building words from first and last letters of other words or a list of letters. Learning to Spell When we talk about learning how to spell, we are referring to learning the correct written representation of our language. Many skills are not only possible, but also desirable for students to learn on their own. However, accurate representation of our written language is not one of them. Most spelling follows expected patterns. Acquiring knowledge of spelling patterns helps a student develop a foundation for spelling success and strengthens spelling skills. The student needs to learn and practice the common spelling patterns used in English. Doing so will help them achieve spelling success. Not only knowing the patterns of letters, but also the expected frequency of occurrence helps children improve spelling accuracy. They also need to learn what spelling pattern is used for a specific word. Learning to spell is both conceptual and associative; children must learn concepts about language structure at several levels and remember specific letter sequences. Teachers need to help students recognize spelling patterns. In addition, when they teach spelling patterns, they need to use everyday words. The puzzles in this book teach and reinforce spelling patterns using everyday words.Middle Grade Spelling Although less is known about the nature and the sequence of stages in spelling development in the middle grades, students do continue to develop their concepts of orthography and their ability to associate spelling patterns with speech patterns. As they learn more words and store more examples of common spelling patterns in their memory, they rely increasingly on analogy strategies to spell. They learn new words, as they are associated in memory with words that share similar patterns. Rather than relegate spelling to a back burner during the middle school years, spelling can and should be an integral part of language instruction. Instruction in spelling helps students master the basics of language, especially students who may struggle with reading. Teaching spelling enables a struggling student to use different senses. Thus, it helps the student learn and master the relationship between the sounds and symbols of our language, the backbone of reading. It is not only the struggling student who benefits from learning spelling skills, but also the proficient students, who will be able to more deeply understand the patterns of our complex language and become master communicators.

English Prodigy Spelling Bootcamp for High School

Author : Kalman Toth M.A. M.PHIL.,Kalman Toth
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1492192481

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THIS ILLUSTRATED BOOK WITH BASIC COGNITIVE ENGLISH PRODIGY HIGH SCHOOL SPELLING EXERCISES IS FOR THE STUDENT, PARENT, TEACHER OR TUTOR. THE COGNITIVE EXERCISES REVOLVE AROUND FINDING THE MISSING LETTERS IN WORDS & BUILDING WORDS FROM FIRST & LAST LETTERS OF OTHER WORDS OR A LIST OF LETTERS. COGNITIVE PATTERN RECOGNITION FORMS THE VERY BASIS OF OUR THINKING AND HUMAN INTELLIGENCE. SOLUTIONS PROVIDE ONE OR MORE WORDS MATCHING THE MISSING LETTERS PATTERN. THE COGNITIVE ENGLISH SPELLING EXERCISES ARE AT FOUR DIFFERENT LEVELS ALLOWING CUSTOMIZATION FOR EACH STUDENT.

Play Sudoku Puzzles to Improve Your IQ

Author : Kalman Toth,Kalman Toth M a M Phil
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1492748692

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Play Sudoku Puzzles to Improve Your IQ by Kalman Toth,Kalman Toth M a M Phil Pdf

PERFECT GIFT FOR LOGIC PUZZLE LOVERS! Enjoy the Japanese logic puzzle invention! Increase your IQ for happiness & success in life! Prevent Alzheimer's with daily puzzle solving! Are you looking for a way to blow off steam in a healthy manner? Increase your IQ? If so, then let us tell you about an interesting yet a fun way to do so. No worries, it is not as expensive as you think. All that is required for this purpose is a pencil. Confused? Let us tell you more about it. This book has the most exciting compilation of Sudoku puzzles perfect to give you an IQ boost while improving your cognitive skills. Each Sudoku puzzle is designed to exercise your brain and challenge you in different levels. All you have to do now is grab a pencil and focus on the common goal. 'Sudoku' is a game of puzzle originally from Japan. Unlike other puzzles such as picture puzzles or word puzzles, Sudoku is completely different. It is a puzzle with numbers and if you love solving mysteries, you might be the perfect person to solve Sudoku. The most interesting thing about these puzzles is that you do not have to be a math whiz. That's right. You can stop cringing now. This suits both math lovers as well as non-math lovers. How is that possible? It may sound surprising but this game uses only logic and reasoning. In other words, common sense. If you desire a productive way to keep your mind busy while exercising your brain, Sudoku is the right choice. It not only helps you in improving your IQ but also helps you stay alert and awake. This simple path that you take towards your mental wellbeing can create big positive changes in your life on the long run. Another fascinating thing about Sudoku is that there is no set age limit for this game. Hence both young and old with an interest could enjoy solving Sudoku puzzles. The rules of Sudoku are simple. A grid with randomly filled numbers is provided. Your goal is to fill the grid with digits in such a manner that every column, row and 3*3 box has numbers from 1 to 9 without repeating any. The strategies that you may use could fit one puzzle but not the other. Sometimes the same tactics could be used in solving many different puzzles. It is up to you in discovering the route to complete the puzzle. It is no wonder that this fun filled game has become an addiction to millions so much so that some have even gone to the extent of collecting records of their solved puzzles to track their progress in books such as these. These puzzles help you come up with strategies you have never thought of, providing you the opportunity to think independently and come up with your own way of solving problems. Your analytical skills get sharpened as you complete Sudoku puzzles with different levels of difficulty as it is said to activate the left part of your brain which is responsible for logic and reasoning. You do not have to complete puzzles at a stretch or at one go. There is not timer to put you under pressure. So you can take your own time, think thoroughly before making a move and solve the puzzle at your pace. The satisfaction and sheer joy that you get after completing a Sudoku puzzle cannot be described in words, it should be felt. To make things even easier, we are providing you with some picture puzzles too. This is to break the monotony and give you a chance to refresh your mind and come back with a fresh start to continue Sudoku from the point you have stopped. Sometimes you may overlook a small mistake in Sudoku which can make the whole puzzle go wrong. To prevent you from this, picture puzzles would direct your focus into a different direction. We provide you with answers to each puzzle so that you may have the chance to self-assess your abilities, reflect on your mistakes and even change your game tactics. What are you waiting for? Take a few minutes from your daily life to work on Sudoku. You will be surprised at the amount of positive energy circulating within you.

1000 Sudoku Puzzles With Love & Romance

Author : Kalman Toth,Kalman Toth M a M Phil
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Games
ISBN : 149239386X

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Are you looking for a way to blow off steam in a healthy manner? Increase your IQ? If so, then let us tell you about an interesting yet a fun way to do so. No worries, it is not as expensive as you think. All that is required for this purpose is a pencil. Confused? Let us tell you more about it. This book has the most exciting compilation of Sudoku puzzles perfect to give you an IQ boost while improving your cognitive skills. Each Sudoku puzzle is designed to exercise your brain and challenge you in different levels. All you have to do now is grab a pencil and focus on the common goal. 'Sudoku' is a game of puzzle originally from Japan. Unlike other puzzles such as picture puzzles or word puzzles, Sudoku is completely different. It is a puzzle with numbers and if you love solving mysteries, you might be the perfect person to solve Sudoku. The most interesting thing about these puzzles is that you do not have to be a math whiz. That's right. You can stop cringing now. This suits both math lovers as well as non-math lovers. How is that possible? It may sound surprising but this game uses only logic and reasoning. In other words, common sense. If you desire a productive way to keep your mind busy while exercising your brain, Sudoku is the right choice. It not only helps you in improving your IQ but also helps you stay alert and awake. This simple path that you take towards your mental wellbeing can create big positive changes in your life on the long run. Another fascinating thing about Sudoku is that there is no set age limit for this game. Hence both young and old with an interest could enjoy solving Sudoku puzzles. The rules of Sudoku are simple. A grid with randomly filled numbers is provided. Your goal is to fill the grid with digits in such a manner that every column, row and 3*3 box has numbers from 1 to 9 without repeating any. This book uses 9 letters instead of 9 digits. The strategies that you may use could fit one puzzle but not the other. Sometimes the same tactics could be used in solving many different puzzles. It is up to you in discovering the route to complete the puzzle. It is no wonder that this fun filled game has become an addiction to millions so much so that some have even gone to the extent of collecting records of their solved puzzles to track their progress in books such as these. These puzzles help you come up with strategies you have never thought of, providing you the opportunity to think independently and come up with your own way of solving problems. Your analytical skills get sharpened as you complete Sudoku puzzles with different levels of difficulty as it is said to activate the left part of your brain which is responsible for logic and reasoning. You do not have to complete puzzles at a stretch or at one go. There is not timer to put you under pressure. So you can take your own time, think thoroughly before making a move and solve the puzzle at your pace. The satisfaction and sheer joy that you get after completing a Sudoku puzzle cannot be described in words, it should be felt. To make things even easier, we are providing you with some picture puzzles too. This is to break the monotony and give you a chance to refresh your mind and come back with a fresh start to continue Sudoku from the point you have stopped. Sometimes you may overlook a small mistake in Sudoku which can make the whole puzzle go wrong. To prevent you from this, picture puzzles would direct your focus into a different direction. We provide you with answers to each puzzle so that you may have the chance to self-assess your abilities, reflect on your mistakes and even change your game tactics. What are you waiting for? Take a few minutes from your daily life to work on Sudoku. You will be surprised at the amount of positive energy circulating within you changing the way you look at problems in a much better way thus allowing you to have better control over things.

500 Word Snake Puzzles to Raise Your IQ

Author : Kalman Toth M.A. M.PHIL.
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1492891460

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500 Word Snake Puzzles to Raise Your IQ by Kalman Toth M.A. M.PHIL. Pdf

Welcome to the world of Word Snake puzzles! All puzzles are fun and entertaining, and this newly created puzzle idea is interesting and stimulating for all ages. Word Snake puzzles not only help you learn new words and definitions, they can improve your memory, increase your effective IQ, enhance your language skills, and exercise your mind's muscles for long-term learning. What is a Word Snake Puzzle? A Word Snake puzzle is an overlapping words puzzle. Each puzzle is a string of 127 letters. The word overlap is from one to four letters. The objective is the find consecutive overlapping words by following the string from beginning to end. For example, in the string DEVOTIONICES, one finds the words DEVOTION, I, ION, ON, NICE, ICE, and ICES. Why Do Word Puzzles? Word puzzles help the mind. The health benefits of word and logic puzzles can prove worthwhile. Your brain needs regular playtime to form new patterns and complex neural networks naturally. Word puzzles require brain exertion (exercise). Therefore, word puzzles improve memory and encourage better brain function. This can lead to more brainpower, increased skill, and improved concentration and memory. Scientists have found that the brain actually reorganizes itself in response to new challenges, and a word puzzle provides a challenge. In addition, word puzzles are good for your mind's cognitive (thinking and memory) development. Word puzzles teach problem-solving skills. Playing puzzles affects the thinking side of your brain, which forces you to solve problems logically. The skill of effective problem solving is a valuable and important one. A puzzle cannot be completed by cheating! An answer is either right or wrong. Therefore, word puzzles teach you to use your own mind to figure out how to think in a logical way to solve problems. Word puzzles teach perseverance. Word puzzles can be challenging, requiring 'practice makes perfect' mentality with repeated attempts at solution. The persistence required to continue attempting a challenging puzzle after repeated failures is a great lesson. In addition, once you see how to complete the puzzle very quickly, you still need to practice. Practice is necessary to master the way chosen to solve the puzzle. This teaches you to focus. Word puzzles teach critical thinking skills. Working word puzzles requires an alert mind. Word puzzles promote thinking and stimulate the brain. They encourage the mind to exercise and sharpen cognitive skills. Deduction is an important critical thinking skill. The puzzles in this book are perfect for learning organizational skills and practicing the process of elimination. Answers need to be sought and found. Thus, you must focus to deduce answers. Working independently on a puzzle helps develop a sense of responsibility. As you work word puzzles, you will often develop a strategy to work each puzzle faster and more efficiently. This helps you learn to achieve small goals as a means toward a larger goal. Building an individual learning strategy helps you reach conclusions, an important critical thinking skill.

1000 Sudoku Puzzles With Football, Baseball & Basketball

Author : Kalman Toth,Kalman Toth M a M Phil
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-12
Category : Games
ISBN : 1492396605

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1000 Sudoku Puzzles With Football, Baseball & Basketball by Kalman Toth,Kalman Toth M a M Phil Pdf

Are you looking for a way to blow off steam in a healthy manner? Increase your IQ? If so, then let us tell you about an interesting yet a fun way to do so. No worries, it is not as expensive as you think. All that is required for this purpose is a pencil. Confused? Let us tell you more about it. This book has the most exciting compilation of Sudoku puzzles perfect to give you an IQ boost while improving your cognitive skills. Each Sudoku puzzle is designed to exercise your brain and challenge you in different levels. All you have to do now is grab a pencil and focus on the common goal. 'Sudoku' is a game of puzzle originally from Japan. Unlike other puzzles such as picture puzzles or word puzzles, Sudoku is completely different. It is a puzzle with numbers and if you love solving mysteries, you might be the perfect person to solve Sudoku. The most interesting thing about these puzzles is that you do not have to be a math whiz. That's right. You can stop cringing now. This suits both math lovers as well as non-math lovers. How is that possible? It may sound surprising but this game uses only logic and reasoning. In other words, common sense. If you desire a productive way to keep your mind busy while exercising your brain, Sudoku is the right choice. It not only helps you in improving your IQ but also helps you stay alert and awake. This simple path that you take towards your mental wellbeing can create big positive changes in your life on the long run. Another fascinating thing about Sudoku is that there is no set age limit for this game. Hence both young and old with an interest could enjoy solving Sudoku puzzles. The rules of Sudoku are simple. A grid with randomly filled numbers is provided. Your goal is to fill the grid with digits in such a manner that every column, row and 3*3 box has numbers from 1 to 9 without repeating any. This book has the 9 letters version. The strategies that you may use could fit one puzzle but not the other. Sometimes the same tactics could be used in solving many different puzzles. It is up to you in discovering the route to complete the puzzle. It is no wonder that this fun filled game has become an addiction to millions so much so that some have even gone to the extent of collecting records of their solved puzzles to track their progress in books such as these. These puzzles help you come up with strategies you have never thought of, providing you the opportunity to think independently and come up with your own way of solving problems. Your analytical skills get sharpened as you complete Sudoku puzzles with different levels of difficulty as it is said to activate the left part of your brain which is responsible for logic and reasoning. You do not have to complete puzzles at a stretch or at one go. There is not timer to put you under pressure. So you can take your own time, think thoroughly before making a move and solve the puzzle at your pace. The satisfaction and sheer joy that you get after completing a Sudoku puzzle cannot be described in words, it should be felt. To make things even easier, we are providing you with some picture puzzles too. This is to break the monotony and give you a chance to refresh your mind and come back with a fresh start to continue Sudoku from the point you have stopped. Sometimes you may overlook a small mistake in Sudoku which can make the whole puzzle go wrong. To prevent you from this, picture puzzles would direct your focus into a different direction. We provide you with answers to each puzzle so that you may have the chance to self-assess your abilities, reflect on your mistakes and even change your game tactics. What are you waiting for? Take a few minutes from your daily life to work on Sudoku. You will be surprised at the amount of positive energy circulating within you changing the way you look at problems in a much better way thus allowing you to have better control over things.

252 Easy Sudoku Puzzles to Increase Your IQ

Author : Kalman Toth M.A. M.PHIL.,Kalman Toth
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-12
Category : Games
ISBN : 1494982307

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252 Easy Sudoku Puzzles to Increase Your IQ by Kalman Toth M.A. M.PHIL.,Kalman Toth Pdf

Are you looking for a way to blow off steam in a healthy manner? Increase your IQ? If so, then let us tell you about an interesting yet a fun way to do so. No worries, it is not as expensive as you think. All that is required for this purpose is a pencil. Confused? Let us tell you more about it. This book has the most exciting compilation of Sudoku puzzles perfect to give you an IQ boost while improving your cognitive skills. Each Sudoku puzzle is designed to exercise your brain and challenge you in different levels. All you have to do now is grab a pencil and focus on the common goal. 'Sudoku' is a game of puzzle originally from Japan. Unlike other puzzles such as picture puzzles or word puzzles, Sudoku is completely different. It is a puzzle with numbers and if you love solving mysteries, you might be the perfect person to solve Sudoku. The most interesting thing about these puzzles is that you do not have to be a math whiz. That's right. You can stop cringing now. This suits both math lovers as well as non-math lovers. How is that possible? It may sound surprising but this game uses only logic and reasoning. In other words, common sense. If you desire a productive way to keep your mind busy while exercising your brain, Sudoku is the right choice. It not only helps you in improving your IQ but also helps you stay alert and awake. This simple path that you take towards your mental wellbeing can create big positive changes in your life on the long run. Another fascinating thing about Sudoku is that there is no set age limit for this game. Hence both young and old with an interest could enjoy solving Sudoku puzzles. The rules of Sudoku are simple. A grid with randomly filled numbers is provided. Your goal is to fill the grid with digits in such a manner that every column, row and 3*3 box has numbers from 1 to 9 without repeating any. The strategies that you may use could fit one puzzle but not the other. Sometimes the same tactics could be used in solving many different puzzles. It is up to you in discovering the route to complete the puzzle. It is no wonder that this fun filled game has become an addiction to millions so much so that some have even gone to the extent of collecting records of their solved puzzles to track their progress in books such as these. These puzzles help you come up with strategies you have never thought of, providing you the opportunity to think independently and come up with your own way of solving problems. Your analytical skills get sharpened as you complete Sudoku puzzles with different levels of difficulty as it is said to activate the left part of your brain which is responsible for logic and reasoning. You do not have to complete puzzles at a stretch or at one go. There is not timer to put you under pressure. So you can take your own time, think thoroughly before making a move and solve the puzzle at your pace. The satisfaction and sheer joy that you get after completing a Sudoku puzzle cannot be described in words, it should be felt. To make things even easier, we are providing you with some picture puzzles too. This is to break the monotony and give you a chance to refresh your mind and come back with a fresh start to continue Sudoku from the point you have stopped. Sometimes you may overlook a small mistake in Sudoku which can make the whole puzzle go wrong. To prevent you from this, picture puzzles would direct your focus into a different direction. We provide you with answers to each puzzle so that you may have the chance to self-assess your abilities, reflect on your mistakes and even change your game tactics. What are you waiting for? Take a few minutes from your daily life to work on Sudoku. You will be surprised at the amount of positive energy circulating within you changing the way you look at problems in a much better way thus allowing you to have better control over things. We assure that you will never regret trying the IQ booster Sudoku.

1000 Sudoku Puzzles with Sex and Romance

Author : Kalman Toth M.A. M.PHIL.
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1492395331

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1000 Sudoku Puzzles with Sex and Romance by Kalman Toth M.A. M.PHIL. Pdf

Are you looking for a way to blow off steam in a healthy manner? Increase your IQ? If so, then let us tell you about an interesting yet a fun way to do so. No worries, it is not as expensive as you think. All that is required for this purpose is a pencil. Confused? Let us tell you more about it. This book has the most exciting compilation of Sudoku puzzles perfect to give you an IQ boost while improving your cognitive skills. Each Sudoku puzzle is designed to exercise your brain and challenge you in different levels. All you have to do now is grab a pencil and focus on the common goal. 'Sudoku' is a game of puzzle originally from Japan. Unlike other puzzles such as picture puzzles or word puzzles, Sudoku is completely different. It is a puzzle with numbers and if you love solving mysteries, you might be the perfect person to solve Sudoku. The most interesting thing about these puzzles is that you do not have to be a math whiz. That's right. You can stop cringing now. This suits both math lovers as well as non-math lovers. How is that possible? It may sound surprising but this game uses only logic and reasoning. In other words, common sense. If you desire a productive way to keep your mind busy while exercising your brain, Sudoku is the right choice. It not only helps you in improving your IQ but also helps you stay alert and awake. This simple path that you take towards your mental wellbeing can create big positive changes in your life on the long run. Another fascinating thing about Sudoku is that there is no set age limit for this game. Hence both young and old with an interest could enjoy solving Sudoku puzzles. The rules of Sudoku are simple. A grid with randomly filled numbers is provided. Your goal is to fill the grid with digits in such a manner that every column, row and 3*3 box has numbers from 1 to 9 without repeating any. 9 letters used in this book instead of 9 digits. The strategies that you may use could fit one puzzle but not the other. Sometimes the same tactics could be used in solving many different puzzles. It is up to you in discovering the route to complete the puzzle. It is no wonder that this fun filled game has become an addiction to millions so much so that some have even gone to the extent of collecting records of their solved puzzles to track their progress in books such as these. These puzzles help you come up with strategies you have never thought of, providing you the opportunity to think independently and come up with your own way of solving problems. Your analytical skills get sharpened as you complete Sudoku puzzles with different levels of difficulty as it is said to activate the left part of your brain which is responsible for logic and reasoning. You do not have to complete puzzles at a stretch or at one go. There is not timer to put you under pressure. So you can take your own time, think thoroughly before making a move and solve the puzzle at your pace. The satisfaction and sheer joy that you get after completing a Sudoku puzzle cannot be described in words, it should be felt. To make things even easier, we are providing you with some picture puzzles too. This is to break the monotony and give you a chance to refresh your mind and come back with a fresh start to continue Sudoku from the point you have stopped. Sometimes you may overlook a small mistake in Sudoku which can make the whole puzzle go wrong. To prevent you from this, picture puzzles would direct your focus into a different direction. We provide you with answers to each puzzle so that you may have the chance to self-assess your abilities, reflect on your mistakes and even change your game tactics. What are you waiting for? Take a few minutes from your daily life to work on Sudoku. You will be surprised at the amount of positive energy circulating within you changing the way you look at problems in a much better way thus allowing you to have better control over things.

Learn Python 3 the Hard Way

Author : Zed A. Shaw
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-26
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780134693903

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You Will Learn Python 3! Zed Shaw has perfected the world’s best system for learning Python 3. Follow it and you will succeed—just like the millions of beginners Zed has taught to date! You bring the discipline, commitment, and persistence; the author supplies everything else. In Learn Python 3 the Hard Way, you’ll learn Python by working through 52 brilliantly crafted exercises. Read them. Type their code precisely. (No copying and pasting!) Fix your mistakes. Watch the programs run. As you do, you’ll learn how a computer works; what good programs look like; and how to read, write, and think about code. Zed then teaches you even more in 5+ hours of video where he shows you how to break, fix, and debug your code—live, as he’s doing the exercises. Install a complete Python environment Organize and write code Fix and break code Basic mathematics Variables Strings and text Interact with users Work with files Looping and logic Data structures using lists and dictionaries Program design Object-oriented programming Inheritance and composition Modules, classes, and objects Python packaging Automated testing Basic game development Basic web development It’ll be hard at first. But soon, you’ll just get it—and that will feel great! This course will reward you for every minute you put into it. Soon, you’ll know one of the world’s most powerful, popular programming languages. You’ll be a Python programmer. This Book Is Perfect For Total beginners with zero programming experience Junior developers who know one or two languages Returning professionals who haven’t written code in years Seasoned professionals looking for a fast, simple, crash course in Python 3

Mindshift

Author : Barbara Oakley, PhD
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780399184086

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Mindshift reveals how we can overcome stereotypes and preconceived ideas about what is possible for us to learn and become. At a time when we are constantly being asked to retrain and reinvent ourselves to adapt to new technologies and changing industries, this book shows us how we can uncover and develop talents we didn’t realize we had—no matter what our age or background. We’re often told to “follow our passions.” But in Mindshift, Dr. Barbara Oakley shows us how we can broaden our passions. Drawing on the latest neuroscientific insights, Dr. Oakley shepherds us past simplistic ideas of “aptitude” and “ability,” which provide only a snapshot of who we are now—with little consideration about how we can change. Even seemingly “bad” traits, such as a poor memory, come with hidden advantages—like increased creativity. Profiling people from around the world who have overcome learning limitations of all kinds, Dr. Oakley shows us how we can turn perceived weaknesses, such as impostor syndrome and advancing age, into strengths. People may feel like they’re at a disadvantage if they pursue a new field later in life; yet those who change careers can be fertile cross-pollinators: They bring valuable insights from one discipline to another. Dr. Oakley teaches us strategies for learning that are backed by neuroscience so that we can realize the joy and benefits of a learning lifestyle. Mindshift takes us deep inside the world of how people change and grow. Our biggest stumbling blocks can be our own preconceptions, but with the right mental insights, we can tap into hidden potential and create new opportunities.

The Best Punctuation Book, Period

Author : June Casagrande
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781607744948

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This all-in-one reference is a quick and easy way for book, magazine, online, academic, and business writers to look up sticky punctuation questions for all styles including AP (Associated Press), MLA (Modern Language Association), APA (American Psychological Association), and Chicago Manual of Style. Punctuate with Confidence—No Matter the Style Confused about punctuation? There’s a reason. Everywhere you turn, publications seem to follow different rules on everything from possessive apostrophes to hyphens to serial commas. Then there are all the gray areas of punctuation—situations the rule books gloss over or never mention at all. At last, help has arrived. This complete reference guide from grammar columnist June Casagrande covers the basic rules of punctuation plus the finer points not addressed anywhere else, offering clear answers to perplexing questions about semicolons, quotation marks, periods, apostrophes, and more. Better yet, this is the only guide that uses handy icons to show how punctuation rules differ for book, news, academic, and science styles—so you can boldly switch between essays, online newsletters, reports, fiction, and magazine and news articles. This handbook also features rulings from an expert “Punctuation Panel” so you can see how working pros approach sticky situations. And the second half of the book features an alphabetical master list of commonly punctuated terms worth its weight in gold, combining rulings from the major style guides and showing exactly where they differ. With The Best Punctuation Book, Period, you’ll be able to handle any punctuation predicament in a flash—and with aplomb.

Learn Better

Author : Ulrich Boser
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780593135310

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For centuries, experts have argued that learning was about memorizing information: You're supposed to study facts, dates, and details; burn them into your memory; and then apply that knowledge at opportune times. But this approach to learning isn’t nearly enough for the world that we live in today, and in Learn Better journalist and education researcher Ulrich Boser demonstrates that how we learn can matter just as much as what we learn. In this brilliantly researched book, Boser maps out the new science of learning, showing how simple techniques like comprehension check-ins and making material personally relatable can help people gain expertise in dramatically better ways. He covers six key steps to help you “learn how to learn,” all illuminated with fascinating stories like how Jackson Pollock developed his unique painting style and why an ancient Japanese counting device allows kids to do math at superhuman speeds. Boser’s witty, engaging writing makes this book feel like a guilty pleasure, not homework. Learn Better will revolutionize the way students and society alike approach learning and makes the case that being smart is not an innate ability—learning is a skill everyone can master. With Boser as your guide, you will be able to fully capitalize on your brain’s remarkable ability to gain new skills and open up a whole new world of possibilities.

The Beckoning Fair One

Author : Oliver Onions
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2004-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0486436470

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The Beckoning Fair One by Oliver Onions Pdf

"Miles ahead of the average ghost-story" — Sunday Times. A novelist retreats to an abandoned house in the heart of London, where he becomes enthralled by an 18th-century spirit — and where his contact with the outside world gradually diminishes. Acclaimed by such masters as Lovecraft as one of the best ghost stories in the English language.

How I Became a Quant

Author : Richard R. Lindsey,Barry Schachter
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118044759

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How I Became a Quant by Richard R. Lindsey,Barry Schachter Pdf

Praise for How I Became a Quant "Led by two top-notch quants, Richard R. Lindsey and Barry Schachter, How I Became a Quant details the quirky world of quantitative analysis through stories told by some of today's most successful quants. For anyone who might have thought otherwise, there are engaging personalities behind all that number crunching!" --Ira Kawaller, Kawaller & Co. and the Kawaller Fund "A fun and fascinating read. This book tells the story of how academics, physicists, mathematicians, and other scientists became professional investors managing billions." --David A. Krell, President and CEO, International Securities Exchange "How I Became a Quant should be must reading for all students with a quantitative aptitude. It provides fascinating examples of the dynamic career opportunities potentially open to anyone with the skills and passion for quantitative analysis." --Roy D. Henriksson, Chief Investment Officer, Advanced Portfolio Management "Quants"--those who design and implement mathematical models for the pricing of derivatives, assessment of risk, or prediction of market movements--are the backbone of today's investment industry. As the greater volatility of current financial markets has driven investors to seek shelter from increasing uncertainty, the quant revolution has given people the opportunity to avoid unwanted financial risk by literally trading it away, or more specifically, paying someone else to take on the unwanted risk. How I Became a Quant reveals the faces behind the quant revolution, offering you?the?chance to learn firsthand what it's like to be a?quant today. In this fascinating collection of Wall Street war stories, more than two dozen quants detail their roots, roles, and contributions, explaining what they do and how they do it, as well as outlining the sometimes unexpected paths they have followed from the halls of academia to the front lines of an investment revolution.

Learn Ruby the Hard Way

Author : Zed A. Shaw
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780133135633

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Learn Ruby the Hard Way by Zed A. Shaw Pdf

You Will Learn Ruby! Zed Shaw has perfected the world’s best system for learning Ruby. Follow it and you will succeed—just like the hundreds of thousands of beginners Zed has taught to date! You bring the discipline, commitment, and persistence; the author supplies everything else. In Learn Ruby the Hard Way, Third Edition, you’ll learn Ruby by working through 52 brilliantly crafted exercises. Read them. Type their code precisely. (No copying and pasting!) Fix your mistakes. Watch the programs run. As you do, you’ll learn how software works; what good programs look like; how to read, write, and think about code; and how to find and fix your mistakes using tricks professional programmers use. Most importantly, you’ll learn the following, which you need to start writing excellent Ruby software of your own: • Installing your Ruby environment • Organizing and writing code • Ruby symbols and keywords • Basic mathematics • Variables and printing • Strings and text • Interacting with users • Working with files • Using and creating functions • Looping and logic • Arrays and elements • Hashmaps • Program design • Object-oriented programming • Inheritance and composition • Modules, classes, and objects • Project “skeleton” directories • Debugging and automated testing • Advanced user input • Text processing • Basic game development • Basic web development It’ll Be Hard At First. But Soon, You’ll Just Get It—And That Will Feel Great! This tutorial will reward you for every minute you put into it. Soon, you’ll know one of the world’s most powerful, popular programming languages. You’ll be a Ruby programmer.