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Python for Geeks
Take your Python skills to the next level to develop scalable, real-world applications for local as well as cloud deployment Key FeaturesAll code examples have been tested with Python 3.7 and Python 3.8 and are expected to work with any future 3.x releaseLearn how to build modular and object-oriented applications in PythonDiscover how to use advanced Python techniques for the cloud and clustersBook Description Python is a multipurpose language that can be used for multiple use cases. Python for Geeks will teach you how to advance in your career with the help of expert tips and tricks. You'll start by exploring the different ways of using Python optimally, both from the design and implementat...
Age of the Geek
This collection examines the nerd and/or geek stereotype in popular culture today. Utilizing the media—film, TV, YouTube, Twitter, fiction—that often defines daily lives, the contributors interrogate what it means to be labeled a “nerd” or “geek.” While the nerd/geek that is so easily recognized now is assuredly a twenty-first century construct, an examination of the terms’ history brings a greater understanding of their evolution. From sports to slasher films, Age of the Geek establishes a dialogue with texts as varied as the depictions of “nerd” or “geek” stereotypes.
The Lingo Dictionary
If you’ve ever wondered why your girlfriend’s a ‘Sheila’ even though her name is Kate, or why your friend in the outer suburbs of Sydney is said to live ‘beyond the black stump’, then this is the book for you! Throwing light on all the quirky, intriguing and downright bizarre words and phrases that make up ‘Australian English’, this entertaining dictionary of slang belongs on everyone’s bookshelf. If you’re an Australian, you’ll be fascinated to find out how some of the sayings came to be; and if you’re a visitor you’ll find it an invaluable resource for understanding what people are actually talking about!
Full Circle Magazine #89
This month: * Command & Conquer * How-To : Install Oracle, LibreOffice, and dmc4che. * Graphics : GIMP Perspective Clone Tool and Inkscape. * Linux Labs: Kodi/XBMC, and Compiling a Kernel Pt.2 * Arduino plus: News, Q&A, Ubuntu Games, and soooo much more.
The Impossible Fortress
The year is 1987 and Playboy has just published scandalous photographs of Vanna White, from the popular TV game show Wheel of Fortune. For three teenage boys, Billy, Alf, and Clark, who are desperately uneducated in the ways of women, the magazine is somewhat of a Holy Grail: priceless beyond measure and impossible to attain. So, they hatch a plan to steal it.
Exploring the Pentium Era
Get ready to learn about the journey from the humble beginnings of the tech industry to modern-day internet marvels! Do you remember the early days of dial-up internet and how we all had to format our computers? Do you wonder what drove those bearded hackers in Silicon Valley to create the technologies that changed our lives forever? Are you tired of talking about the same old "geek culture" and want to dive deeper into the hidden stories behind it all? Well, look no further! "Exploring the Pentium Era: From Socket 4 to Web 2.0" is here to help you understand the true impact of the I.T. industry on our society and how it shaped the world as we know it today. Within its pages, you will find: ...
Research Anthology on Fandoms, Online Social Communities, and Pop Culture
The internet has grown to become one of the largest communication hubs in history. With its ability to share content and create community bonds, it has seen many fandoms and online social communities develop within the past decades. While there are some detriments to these communities, there are also many benefits and potential uses for the betterment of society. The Research Anthology on Fandoms, Online Social Communities, and Pop Culture explores the ways in which the internet has presented itself as a platform for communities to gather. This essential reference source discusses the engagement of these communities, social media use, and the uses of these communities for education. Covering topics such as digital communities, transmedia language learning, and digital humanities, this book is a vital tool for educators of K-12 and higher education, digital folklorists, sociologists, communications researchers, online administrators, community leaders, and academicians.
