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- Ruby wizardry : an introduction to programming for kids / by Weinstein, Eric,author.(CARDINAL)618604;
- Includes bibliographical references and index.1. What this book's about : Why learn programming (and why Ruby)? ; All adults on deck: installing Ruby ; Achievement unlocked: Ruby installed! ; Putting on the Ruby slippers ; Getting to know IRB ; Using a text editor and the Ruby command ; When to use IRB and when to use a text editor ; The prompts used in this book ; Into the shiny red yonder -- 2. The king and his string : A short yarn ; A bit more about variables ; Ruby operators ; A smallish project for you -- 3. Pipe dreams : The apprentice plumber's dilemma ; Writing and running Ruby scripts ; His majesty's flow control ; Improving flow_rate.rb with fancier logical operators ; A biggerish project for you -- 4. Staying in the loop : Ruby on monorails ; While loops ; Arrays ; Putting arrays and loops into action ; Your project, should you choose to accept it -- 5. Array of sunshine and hash on the range : Big Hank's hashery ; Arrays within arrays ; Even more array methods! ; Shift! Pop! Insert! ; Iterating with arrays ; Hash in the hashery ; Rollicking ranges ; Order up! -- 6. The (chunky) bacon to Ruby's hash : Symbols! ; The skinny on symbols ; Symbols and hashes, together at last ; The mid-morning rush ; What else can you do with symbols? -- 7. The magic of methods and blocks : A method to the madness ; Defining your own methods ; What is nil? ; Splat parameters ; Block methods ; Into the dragon's lair -- 8. Everything is an object (almost) : The subject of our story is an object ; Classes and objects ; Creating our first class, minstrel ; Variable scope ; Objects and self ; Methods and instance variables ; Dial-a-ballad, or the minstrel's delivery service -- 9. Inheriting the magic of Ruby : Her majesty's managerie ; A brush-up on classes ; Subclass and superclass ; Protecting the kingdom with GuardDogs and FlyingMonkeys ; The queen's machine -- 10. A horse of a different color : Utter panda-monium ; Creating modules ; Constants ; Extending your knowledge ; Mixins and inheritance ; Requiring another file ; Looking up constants ; A horse of a different color -- 11. Second time's the charm : Refactoring at the refactory ; Variable assignment tricks ; Crystal-clear conditionals ; When you need a case statement ; Simplifying methods ; De-duplicating code ; Re-refactoring -- 12. Reading, writing, and Ruby magic : File input and output ; Opening a file with Ruby ; Writing and adding to files ; Avoiding errors while working with files ; All loading docks, report for duty! -- 13. Follow the WEBrick road : Ruby and the Internet ; Using the open-uri Ruby Gem ; Investigating the kingdom's web server ; Beyond the kingdom walls -- 14. Where to go next : The big picture: what you know ; Additional resources and further reading ; Online and multimedia ; Additional topics -- A. Installing Ruby on Mac and Linux : Installing on Mac ; Installing on Linux -- B. Troubleshooting : Errors running Ruby scripts ; Errors using IRB."A playful, illustrated tale that will teach you how to program in Ruby by taking you on a fantastical journey. As you follow the adventures of young heroes Ruben and Scarlet, you'll learn real programming skills"--Page 4 of cover.870L
- Subjects: Computer programming; Object-oriented programming (Computer science); Ruby (Computer program language);
- Creative play for your toddler : Steiner Waldorf expertise and toy projects for 2-4s / by Clouder, Christopher,author.(CARDINAL)419556; Nicol, Janni,author.(CARDINAL)421976;
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-128) and index."Creative Play the Steiner Waldorf Way is the ideal book for parents who want their children to develop their creativity and imagination through play. It teaches you how to let your child develop according to the Steiner theory, which helps children to fulfil themselves naturally and holistically in mind, body and spirit. Each chapter covers a different element of your child's development and includes an expert summary of Steiner theory and how it relates to children and parents today. You will find instructions for how to make over 20 beautiful toys from natural materials to encourage your child to develop creativity, awareness, confidence and imagination" --
- Subjects: Drama.; Toys.; Waldorf method of education.; Toddlers; Child development.;
- Teach yourself visually knitting / by Turner, Sharon,1962-(CARDINAL)293339;
- Subjects: Knitting;
- The global turn : theories, research designs, and methods for global studies / by Darian-Smith, Eve,1963-author.(CARDINAL)835817; McCarty, Philip C.,author.(CARDINAL)835816;
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-263) and index.Global studies as a new field of inquiry -- Why is global studies important? -- A global theoretical framework -- Global research design -- Global methods and methodologies -- A global case study method -- Examples of global studies research -- Conclusion -- Appendix A : a global case study outline -- Appendix B : list of global studies journals.The ability to deploy interdisciplinary theoretical perspectives that speak to interconnected global dimensions is critical if one's work is to be relevant and applicable to the emerging global-scale issues of our time. The Global Turn is a guide for students and scholars across all areas of the social sciences and humanities who wish to embark on global-studies research projects. The authors demonstrate how the global can be studied from a local perspective and vice versa. They show how global processes manifest at multiple levels-transnational, regional, national, and local-all of which are interconnected and mutually constitutive. This book takes readers through the steps of thinking like a global scholar in theoretical, methodological, and practical terms, and it explains the implications of global perspectives for research design. -- Provided by publisher.
- Subjects: Globalization;
- Watercolour for absolute beginners / by Whitsett, Bill.(CARDINAL)463637; Cadorette, Nancy.(CARDINAL)463638;
- Have you always wanted to try your hand at watercolour but didn't know where to start? If so, this is the book for you. In his 50 years of teaching, Bill Whitsett has helped thousands of people of all ages blossom into accomplished painters using the simple methods described here.With a series of bite-sized lessons, let Bill show you how easy it is to paint with watercolour -- and how beautiful the results can be. Learn how to paint convincing trees using a few simple brushstrokes, how to depict a sultry summer sky using a variegated wash, how to show the gleam of light falling onto the skin of a grape, and the correct proportions for lifelike figures. Through more absorbing, longer projects, you will be able to create your first full watercolour paintings. Bill's foolproof area-by-area technique makes landscapes a breeze, and simple step-by-step instructions will help you to capture the delicate beauty of a summer rose. No-nonsense advice and clear diagrams lead you through the subjects of colour theory, composition and how to design a painting, and there is a useful guide to the equipment you'll need. By the time you have worked through all the lessons in this book you will have acquired confidence and enthusiasm -- and will just want to keep on painting!
- Subjects: Watercolor painting;
- Reference reborn : breathing new life into public services librarianship / by Zabel, Diane.(CARDINAL)196954;
- Includes bibliographical references and index.Who are our users? : scanning the environment to detect trends / Ellysa Stern Cahoy -- Demystifying virtual reference / Daniel Hickey -- Going beyond the desk : twenty-first century reference, outreach, and teaching services / Elizabeth McKeigue and Laura Farwell Blake -- The integrated services model : information commons in libraries / Juliet Rumble -- Librarians in second life and future virtual worlds / Alexia Hudson -- An exploration of the hybrid reference service model : keeping what works / Marie L. Radford and Scott Vine -- The embedded academic librarian / Susan Sharpless Smith and Lynn Sutton -- Community reference work / James LaRue -- Contemporary and future roles for readers' advisory in public libraries / Barry Trott and Neil Hollands -- Leisure reading collections in college and university libraries : have academic librarians rediscovered readers' advisory? / Anne Behler -- Librarian as marketer : learning to promote reference and outreach services / Elisabeth Leonard -- Reference quality : a primer on methods and tools for assessing reference services / Julie A. Gedeon and Joseph A. Salem, Jr. -- Telephone reference as the past and the future of library service / M. Kathleen Kern -- Reconfiguring reference services for mobile devices / Jim Hahn -- Using online social networking tools for reference and outreach / Emily Rimland -- What's next? : tracking tech trends / Michael Stephens -- From print to e-reference / David A. Tyckoson -- Digital visibility : creating usable interfaces so users can find resources / Jody Condit Fagan and Meris Mandernach -- Scholarly communication : library as content provider-digital projects to support reference and user services / Linda Friend -- What skills are needed for the next generation of librarians? / Sally W. Kalin -- Retirements in reference : passing the torch to the next generation of reference librarians / Charlotte Ford and Lili Luo -- The education of reference librarians : a detailed survey andanalysis / Lisa G. O'Connor -- The guide to reference and learning reference librarianship / Robert H. Kieft -- Practitioners as adjunct teachers / Christopher LeBeau -- Outside the school doors : lessons learned after library school / Amber A. Prentiss.
- Subjects: Reference services (Libraries); Public services (Libraries); Electronic reference services (Libraries); Internet in library reference services.;
- Write for life : creative tools for every writer : a six-week artist's way program / by Cameron, Julia,author.(CARDINAL)356209;
- Week One: Priming the Pump -- Week Two: Begin Where You Are -- Week Three: Trust Your Process -- Week Four: Resist Your Resistance -- Week Five: Dismantle Your Perfectionist -- Week Six: Celebrate Your Achievement."A 6-Week Artist's Way Program Julia Cameron has been teaching the world about creativity since her seminal book, The Artist's Way, first broke open the conversation around art. Now, in Write for Life, she turns to one of the subjects closest to her heart: the art and practice of writing. Over the course of six weeks, Cameron carefully guides readers step by step through the creative process. This latest guide in the Artist's Way Series: - Introduces a new tool and expands on powerful tried and true methods. - Gently guides readers through many common creative issues - from procrastinating and getting started, to dealing with doubt, deadlines, and "crazymakers." - Will help you reach your goals, whether your project is a novel, poetry, screenplay, standup, or songwriting. With the learned experience of a lifetime of writing, Cameron gives readers practical tools to start, pursue, and finish their writing project. Write for Life is an essential read for writers who have completed The Artist's Way and are looking to continue their creative journey or new writers who are just putting pen to paper"--
- Subjects: Problems and exercises.; Authorship.; Authorship; Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.);
- The beginner's photography guide / by Gatcum, Chris,Author(DLC)no2009196566;
- All you need is a digital camera or a mobile phone and this best-selling book to unlock your potential as a photographer. From choosing the right equipment and aperture exposure to adjusting focus and flash, The Beginner's Photography Guide explains key concepts in clear and simple terms to help you maximize the features of your camera. Inside this book, you'll find: -An overview of the basics of photography, including the equipment you need, how to set the correct exposure, how to use different lenses, and how to edit pictures -Clear, step-by-step explanations, tutorials, handy kit, and camera-setting checklists to support you on your photography journey -Simple annotated images that explain the differences and uses of equipment, lenses, and methods Written for beginners, this handbook contains step-by-step tutorials covering the range of camera functions and photographic techniques. Each chapter of the book contains practical hands-on projects to help you get the best from your camera. You'll also learn how to enhance your images using a range of innovative ideas adopted by professionals. This revised edition has been updated to reflect all the latest technological developments and creative trends in digital image-making. This manual will teach you all the tips and techniques you need to ensure that your memorable moments are captured perfectly every time!
- Subjects: Handbooks and manuals; Photography.; Digital cameras.; Photography;
- The photography storytelling workshop : a five-step guide to creating unforgettable photographs / by Beales, Finn,author,photographer.; Strohl, Alex,writer of foreword.;
- "Don’t just take a picture, make photos that move people. Storytelling is a gift to photographers, letting you weave together characters, events, locations and subjects into a work of beauty greater than the sum of its parts. In this beginner-to-pro workshop, Finn Beales teaches enthusiasts and aspiring professionals how to take unforgettable photographs using a DSLR camera. By following his five-step course -- Pitch, Prepare, Shoot, Edit and Deliver -- and a series of guided projects, you will develop the same successful, reliable working methods that earn influence and delight audiences, regardless of what genre you're working in. Want to craft a shoot from start to finish? All the essentials are covered, from building a narrative into your shoot, key shots, necessary gear and props, working with mood boards and models, right through to post-production and file delivery. With this workshop, find out how to get the most out of your camera, what it takes to become a master storyteller and the secret to [to] taking photographs that really stand out"--Back cover.
- Subjects: Photography; Photography;
- Dare to be square quilting : a block-by-block guide to making patchwork and quilts / by Davis, Boo.(CARDINAL)498496;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."Craft a modern quilt with independent quilt-maker Boo Davis, whose fun, slightly quirky designs take quilts into new graphic territory. Using only simple shapes like rectangles and squares you'll see robots, skulls, alarm clocks, and owls come to life as fabulous, full-size quilts. With 10 charming quilt patterns, and 15 eye-popping patchwork projects perfect for afternoon or weekend crafting, Dare to Be Square Quilting reinterprets quilt traditions such as basket weave, rail fence, and housetop designs in a bold new way. With advice on color and fabric selection, and an extensive how-to section on quilting, Davis teaches the fastest, simplest, and most reliable methods modern quilting has to offer. Dare to make a quilt that's funny, fabulous, and from the heart . . . Dare to be square!" --
- Subjects: Patchwork; Quilting; Square in art.;
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