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25 Scratch 3 Games for Kids teaches you to program in the wildly popular beginning programming language, Scratch, from the MIT Media Lab.

A Beginner's Guide to 3D Modeling introduces makers to the essentials of 3D CAD modeling.

Get in the game and learn essential computer algorithms by solving competitive programming problems—no math required.

Android Security Internals gives you a complete understanding of the security internals of Android devices.

Apple Confidential examines the tumultuous history of America's best-known Silicon Valley start-up

Build 70 intermediate-level Arduino projects as you become a true Arduinian, ready to invent your own creations.

Arduino Playground is a collection of fun, geeky Arduino projects for experienced tinkerers in search of a new building challenge.

Thoroughly updated and revised, The Art of Assembly Language, 2nd Edition leverages your knowledge of high level programming languages to teach you to write powerful, portable, and efficient assembly code.

AI can write the code. You still need to know what it does.

You’ve seen what Python can do. Now go deeper.

Your computer can do that for you. Al Sweigart shows you how, updated for the latest Python.

Autotools, 2nd Edition is the long awaited update to the practitioner's guide to GNU Autoconf, Automake, and Libtool.

Badass LEGO Guns includes detailed building instructions for 5 masterpieces of LEGO weaponry. Terrorize your neighborhood with a fully automatic submachine gun, a slide action crossbow pistol, a butterfly knife, and more!

With Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way you'll finally understand probability with Bayes, and have fun doing it.

Beautiful LEGO: Wild! showcases amazing nature-inspired LEGO masterpieces from artists around the world.

Beautiful Minecraft is a stunning collection of artwork created in the most unlikely of mediums.

Go from beginner programmer to Python programmer with Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python!

Black Hat Go will help you test your systems, build and automate tools to fit your needs, and improve your offensive security skillset.

The Python tools hackers actually use, fully updated. Fully on the darker side.

Your computer is already a recording studio. Audacity is free. This book shows you what to do with both.

The Book of CSS3, 2nd Edition distills the murky language of the CSS3 specification into plain English.

The Book of F# teaches you to unlock the many strengths of F# to create smarter, leaner code.

Whether you're just getting started with GIMP or working to master GIMP's more complex features, you'll find the answers you're looking for in The Book of GIMP.

The Book of IMAP offers a detailed introduction to IMAP and POP3, the two protocols that govern all modern mail servers and clients.

Cut through those programming conventions and blaze your own trail with The Book of Ruby. From methods to metaprogramming, gain the skills you need to master the world's most fun programming language with this hands-on introduction.

Build a LEGO Mustang teaches you how to build an amazing LEGO Mustang with step-by-step instructions.

Build an HTML5 Game teaches web developers to create a game with HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.

Most developers use debuggers. Sy Brand shows you how to build one from scratch.

Your World, Your Way.

C++ Crash Course is a fast-paced, thorough introduction to modern C++ written for experienced programmers.

Carbon: One Atom's Odyssey is an exquisitely illustrated, beautifully adapted story that traces a key element of planetary life over billions of years.

Cisco Routers for the Desperate, 2nd Edition is designed to be read once and left alone until something breaks. When it does, you'll have everything you need to know in one easy-to-follow guidebook.

Clojure for the Brave and True is an epic introduction to functional programming with Clojure.

Code Craft will help take your programming beyond writing correct code to writing great code.

For teachers and parents, Coding in the Classroom explains the benefits of computer science education and provides strategies to get kids coding!

Based on an award-winning university-level CS course, this entertaining book teaches you the history and inner workings of the modern computer.

Computer Graphics from Scratch demystifies the algorithms used in modern graphics software and guides beginners through building photorealistic 3D renders.

You know how to write Python. Now master the computer science that makes it work.

Mac tattoos. Mac haircuts. Apartments furnished with empty Mac boxes. Leander Kahney has seen things.

Based on techniques adapted from authentic Japanese ninja scrolls, Cyberjutsu teaches ancient approaches to modern security problems.

Turn raw logs into real intelligence.

This deep dive into the world of data structures and algorithms will transform how you approach problem solving in JavaScript.

Data Visualization with JavaScript shows developers how to create impressive data visualizations for the web, including animated charts

Deep neural networks explained clearly, from fundamentals to real-world application. No PhD required.

Deep Learning: A Visual Approach is your ticket to the future of artificial intelligence.

How real engineers build electronics—one working piece at a time.

The dark web has a marketplace. This is what's for sale.

Dive Into Algorithms is a wide-ranging introduction to algorithms using the Python Programming Language.

Doing Math with Python teaches you how to use Python as a tool to explore mathematics.

Master the tools. Build the workflow. Own the shell.

No coding. No computers. No kidding.

The JavaScript book developers actually recommend to each other. Now in its fourth edition.

A project-driven guide to designing, training, and deploying artificial intelligence directly on embedded hardware, showing how to build intelligent, autonomous systems under real-world constraints.

A guide to understanding the attack-detection software running on Microsoft systems, and how to evade it.

If your tooling is public, it’s already known.

Click here to view Chapter 2: How FLL Works, excerpts from Chapter 5: Starting or Building a Team, and excerpts from Chapter 10: Basic Building

Forbidden LEGO introduces you to the type of free-style building that LEGO's master builders do for fun in the back room.

No jargon. No hand-waving. Just a clear map of the information security field.

Foundations of Information Security provides a high-level overview of the information security field.

From Arsenic to Zirconium is an entertaining collection of poems and surprising facts about the chemical elements that make up our world.

Find vulnerabilities before anyone else does.

Game Art is a tour through the artistic side of video games, with interviews on the creative process from a variety of developers in the game industry.

Learn assembly by doing what you always wanted as a kid: programming a Game Boy.

Game Hacking shows programmers how to dissect computer games and create bots.

Geeky LEGO Crafts is an irresistible collection of fun, quirky, and occasionally practical LEGO projects.

The GNU Make Book is a practical, thorough guide to GNU Make basics, solutions, and advanced uses.

Graph algorithms explained through puzzles, mazes, and fantastical problems. More fun than it sounds.

Security analysts write code too. This is the Python book they've been waiting for.

Your startup isn't going to manage itself. Hard-won advice on building teams, products, and your sanity.

Running an MMO guild is basically running a company. Here's how not to blow it.

Hacking VoIP is your map and guidebook to where VoIP's biggest weaknesses lie and how to shore up your security

Hacking is creative problem solving: unconventional solutions, exploited weaknesses, and the technical foundation to pull it off.

Learn the tools and develop the skills for uncovering big secrets hiding in public datasets.

Most hackers borrow their spells. Pico teaches you to write your own, from shellcode to worms across four architectures.

High-Tech LEGO Projects Recreate highly technical inventions, explore science concepts, and break LEGO "rules" with this collection of high-tech LEGO projects.

Demystifies the explosion of artificial intelligence by explaining what AI really does "under the hood".

Boost your computing prowess with How Computers Really Work, which deftly deconstructs hardware, software, and everything in between.

The “hows” and “whys” of How Linux Works: for anyone who wants to understand the inner workings of the best operating system.

How Software Works explains everyday software to the non-programmer.

How the Internet Really Works is a fun guide to understanding – and navigating – the online world, teaching you the tech, your rights, and why cats rule supreme.

How to Hack Like a Ghost is a fast-paced adventure that lets you shadow a master hacker targeting a shady foe with advanced cloud security.

No source code? No problem! This second edition of the The IDA Pro Book is the definitive guide to IDA Pro, arguably the most sophisticated disassembler in the world.

Enter a world of machines in Incredible LEGO Technic, a unique gallery of LEGO models with a technical twist.

Inside the Machine is perfect for students of science and engineering, IT and business professionals, and the growing community of hardware tinkerers who like to dig into the guts of their machines.

A tutorial-style book that provides an introductory "look under the hood" of a modern computer.

Learn ARM 64-bit assembly from the ground up as you explore how high-level code connects to computer hardware.

iOS Application Security covers everything you need to know to design secure iOS apps from the ground up.

A thorough introduction that will have you writing your own JS software and web applications in no time.

Junkyard Jam Band is a collection of DIY musical instruments made from everyday materials, for any lover of music making or crafts.

Kill It with Fire chronicles the challenges of dealing with aging computer systems, along with sound modernization strategies.

Learn to code in Kotlin by starting from scratch and gradually building skills to tackle a wide range of fun and challenging problems.

Learn Lisp by writing games. Yes, actual games. Yes, actual Lisp.

Learn Python Visually takes a visual approach to teaching total beginners key programming concepts and coding techniques used in creative technology

In Learn Robotics with Raspberry Pi shows how to build robots with the Raspberry Pi microcomputer and a few easy-to-get components -- no prior experience necessary!

Learn to Code by Solving Problems is a beginner's book that uses coding-competition challenges to teach you how to write programs in Python.

Build real Android apps without writing a line of code. Then graduate to writing code.

Learn to Program with Minecraft will teach you the basics of Python programming while having fun with Minecraft!

Discover a step-by-step introduction to computer science as you create fun games, build science simulations, and more in Learn to Program with Scratch.

Learn to Program with Small Basic is a playful introduction to the kid-friendly programming language created by Microsoft.

Haskell is weird and wonderful. This illustrated guide makes it hilarious too. Monads included.

Eight robots to build. One six-legged insect, one wall climber, and six more surprises. Instructions included.

LEGO Technic Non-Electric Models: Clever Contraptions features models for 101 mechanical marvels and practical gadgets that can lift, grip, shoot, measure – and even draw!

LEGO Technic Non-Electric Models: Simple Machines features over 140 motor-free Technic models that move through the use of cranks, gears, weights, and flywheels.

LEGO Train Projects shows you how to build 7 realistic train models.

Kali Linux for hackers and pentesters, fully updated. The place to start.

If you're responsible for keeping a network secure, you'll find Linux Firewalls invaluable in your attempt to understand attacks and to detect and even prevent compromises.

The Linux Programming Interface is a comprehensive reference to the Linux API for experienced system programmers, as well as an introductory guide to these low-level interfaces for system programming newbies.

This hands-on guide to the art of lockpicking will take you from noob to competition-ready.

Machine learning concepts explained through hands-on projects kids can actually build.

Make Your Own PuzzleScript Games! is a playful, kid-friendly introduction to game development using PuzzleScript, a free online tool for creating puzzle games and platform games.

Make Your Own Scratch Games! is a playful, kid-friendly introduction game development using the Scratch programming language.

The Maker's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse is full of real DIY projects that defend against zombies, using simple circuits, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi.

Math Adventures with Python teaches you how to use Python to transform learning math topics like algebra, geometry, and calculus!

A one-stop-shop for all the math you should have learned for your programming career.

Medieval LEGO is the fun way to learn about medieval history.

The second edition of the international bestseller Metasploit is written by some of the world’s best hackers and is the only introduction you’ll ever need to the legendary Framework.

Micro:bit for Mad Scientists includes 30 mad scientist–themed projects and experiments to teach STEM topics and coding with the BBC micro:bit.

Mining Social Media explains how to obtain, process, and analyze data from the social web in meaningful ways with the Python programming language.

Nagios is robust but also complex, and Nagios: System and Network Monitoring, 2nd Edition, updated to address Nagios 3.0, will help you take full advantage of this program.

Natural Language Processing with Python and spaCy is an introduction to the task of converting human language into data that a computer can process.

This practical and comprehensive guide will teach you how to implement security, create intranets, and more.

Network Programming with Go teaches you how to write clean, secure network software with the programming language designed to make it seem easy.

A hands-on tutorial that goes deep into OOP, showing you how to combine data and code into reusable units.

The Official ScratchJr Book is an easy-to-use, interactive hands-on guide for parents and teachers, written by the creators of ScratchJr.

A complete, practical foundation for writing professional web applications.

PoC||GTFO (Proof of Concept or Get The Fuck Out), Volume 3 continues the series of wildly popular collections of this hacker journal.

Capable by default. Reliable by design.

Break AI Systems. Then Secure Them.

Practical Binary Analysis covers advanced binary analysis topics like binary instrumentation, dynamic taint analysis, and symbolic execution.

Deep learning you can actually build and deploy. No drowning in theory required.

Practical Forensic Imaging takes a detailed look at how to secure digital evidence using Linux-based command line tools.

Written by all-star security experts, Practical IoT Hacking is a quick-start conceptual guide to testing and exploiting IoT systems and devices.

Use Julia as a research tool and solve real-world problems in this practical, hands-on intro to the language.

Your circuit works on the breadboard. Now learn the concepts that turn it into a board ready for production.

Real-world threats demand real-world teamwork.

Discover the exciting world of software-defined radio (SDR) through this fun, project-based introduction.

Practical Vulnerability Management shows you how to weed out system security weaknesses and squash cyber threats in their tracks.

Do more with less. The Principles of Object-Oriented JavaScript helps you use this powerful language to its full potential.

Programming with OpenSCAD teaches beginners both how to code and how to use freely available OpenSCAD software to design and print 3D models.

When Excel isn’t enough, it’s time to learn Python.

Write concise, eloquent Python like a professional with Python One-Liners.

A friendly introduction to quantum programming for complete beginners.

If you want to learn coding, try Racket Programming the Fun Way! Build skills while you solve math puzzles, create art, and play games.

Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids teaches you coding and electronics through 12 original and daring projects.

Real-World Bug Hunting uses real-world bug reports to teach programmers how to discover and protect vulnerabilities in web applications.

Real World Python's fun, practice-based approach to writing programs launches you on exciting missions as you grow your skills.

Pentesters run other people's tools. Learn to build your own: credential harvesters, custom malware, C2 infrastructure.

AI is in everything now. So are the attackers. Learn to find the vulnerabilities before someone else does.

Rootkits and Bootkits shows you how to analyze, identify, and defend against rootkits and bootkits.

Ruby by Example shows you how to take advantage of Ruby as you explore Ruby's fundamental concepts in action.

Ruby Wizardry is a modern-day fairy tale that teaches programming skills kids can use.

Learn to code video games at any age or skill level with Scratch 3 Programming Playground! Freshly updated for Scratch 3.0.

Serious Python is a collection of practical, real-world advice for tackling common Python developer-level problems.

Your network is leaking information and you probably don't know it. Michal Zalewski does.

The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy teaches you how to protect yourself online.

With 24 incredible projects, Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred is perfect for the DIY geek on a budget. Build an electric guitar, a stuffed sock squid, a steam-powered milk-carton boat, and more. Make something cool with your kids today!

The SparkFun Guide to Processing is a hands-on introduction to Processing for non-coders.

Statistics Done Wrong shows you how to avoid errors common in modern research and perform more accurate statistical analyses.

If you thought hacking was just about mischief-makers hunched over computers in the basement, think again.

Filled with dirigibles and floating cities, penny-farthings and pirate ships, curiosities and robots galore, Steampunk LEGO is an illustrated collection of Victorian-era sci-fi treasures, all built from LEGO.

In Super Scratch Programming Adventure! (Scratch 3), kids learn programming fundamentals as they make their very own playable video games. Now updated to cover Scratch 3!

Learn to write real Linux software—not just run it.

Browsers are doing a lot of strange things under the hood. Security expert Michal Zalewski explains what and why.

The TCP/IP Guide is a must-have addition to the libraries of internetworking students, educators, networking professionals, and those working toward certification.

No magic. No shortcuts. No runtime to blame.

Add valuable skills to your programming toolkit by learning to write complete applications in ARM, a popular low-level assembly language.

A detailed guide to nation-state hacking methods that shows how to track, analyze, and attribute advanced attacks.

The Art of LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Programming is a beginner-friendly, in-depth guide to the EV3 programming language.

Mac malware is getting stealthier. Patrick Wardle knows how to find it anyway.

Learn to expertly apply a range of machine learning methods to real data with this practical guide.

Use randomness to solve problems in fun, hands-on experiments—from simulating evolution to encrypting messages.

The Art of the Brick is the stunning photographic showcase of the work that made Nathan Sawaya the world's most famous LEGO artist.

Al Sweigart's Big Book of Small Python Projects shows you how to easily build over 80 fun programs with minimal code and maximum creativity.

Build a more secure network with PF.

R for data analysis and statistics, updated and expanded. Start here if you're serious about the language.

Build a website with your pencil! The Coding Workbook empowers you to teach students the basics of web development without a computer.

A hands-on, beginner-friendly approach to developing complete web applications from the ground up.

The CS Detective is a fantasy whodunit for the digital age that introduces the concepts behind search algorithms and important data structures.

More tattoos. More haircuts. More empty boxes furnishing apartments. The cult endures.

Build intelligent applications—no data science degree required.

Expands on the first edition's collection of photos and facts documenting the history of gaming systems.

The reverse engineering tool the NSA built, and how to use it.

Google broke every rule in the business school playbook. Bernard Girard explains how — and what the rest of us can steal.

Build your own 3D solutions from 28 basic bricks. So many "Aha!" moments.

The Hardware Hacker is an illuminating career retrospective from Andrew “bunnie” Huang, one of the world’s most esteemed hackers.

Unleash your imagination with The LEGO Adventure Book, Volume 3. Learn to build a Renaissance house, classic movie theater, sushi, and more!

The LEGO Animation Book is your step-by-step guide to making awesome stop-motion LEGO movies.

The LEGO Architect explores the world of architecture using the LEGO brick.

Forget the instructions. You're ready to build something nobody has ever built before.

The LEGO Castle Book is your step-by-step guide to building building beautiful LEGO Castles in microscale.

The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book is a collection of step-by-step building instructions to spread holiday cheer.

The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Discovery Book is a complete beginner's guide to the EV3 kit.

The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Idea Book contains hundreds of ideas for building unique robotic and mechanical creations.

With hundreds of full color photos of the author's elegant but clever contraptions, The LEGO Power Functions Idea Book, Vol. 1 is designed to inspire you.

Cars! Crawlers! Tanks! Contraptions and gizmos of every stripe. The LEGO Power Functions Idea Book, Vol. 2 is designed to inspire you.

With hundreds of full color photos of the author's original creations, The LEGO Technic Idea Book: Fantastic Contraptions is designed to inspire you.

No instructions. Just hundreds of photos of original builds designed to make you think "I could do that."

With hundreds of full color photos of the author's original creations, The LEGO Technic Idea Book: Wheeled Wonders is designed to inspire you.

You've seen the shiny surface of Linux. Now dive below it.

The first serious guide to the Linux memory subsystem in twenty years. Long overdue.

Learn about the cells that make up living beings, as well as the basics of protein synthesis, metabolism, energy production, and photosynthesis in The Manga Guide to Biochemistry. Science, romance, and robot cats!

Noriko wants to be a journalist. Her boss says she needs calculus first. Follow along and learn it with her.

In The Manga Guide to Databases, Tico the fairy teaches the Princess how to simplify her data management.

In The Manga Guide to Electricity, Hikaru teaches Rereko, and you, the basics of electricity using real-world examples like flashlights, electric appliances, batteries, and turbines.