Best Selling Books by Mike McGrath

CSS in easy steps, 4th edition has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin creating stylish web pages. It begins by explaining how Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) can determine the presentation of elements within HTML documents. Examples show how style sheet rules can control content position and appearance, and provide dynamic effects with animation, transformations, and transitions. You will also learn how to design responsive web pages that look great viewed on any device. Each chapter builds your knowledge of style sheets. By the end of this book you will have gained a sound understanding of CSS and be able to create your own exciting interactive web pages. CSS in easy steps, 4th edition contains examples that provide clear syntax-highlighted code showing how to selectively style elements of an HTML document and how to endow elements with interactive functionality, to illustrate each aspect of CSS. CSS in easy steps, 4th edition has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin creating stylish web pages. It will appeal to programmers who want to quickly learn the latest style sheet techniques, and to the student who is studying website design at school or college, and to those seeking a career in web development who need a thorough understanding of CSS. begins by explaining how Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) can determine the presentation of elements within HTML documents. Examples show how style sheet rules can control content position and appearance, and provide dynamic effects with animation, transformations, and transitions. You will also learn how to design responsive web pages that look great viewed on any device. Each chapter builds your knowledge of style sheets. By the end of this book you will have gained a sound understanding of CSS and be able to create your own exciting interactive web pages. CSS in easy steps, 4th edition contains examples that provide clear syntax-highlighted code showing how to selectively style elements of an HTML document and how to endow elements with interactive functionality, to illustrate each aspect of CSS. CSS in easy steps, 4th edition will appeal to programmers who want to quickly learn the latest style sheet techniques, and to the student who is studying website design at school or college, and to those seeking a career in web development who need a thorough understanding of CSS.

Visual Basic ineasy steps, 7th edition showsyou how to quickly create Windows applications using the latest free VisualBasic/Studio Community programming environment. This book gives you codeexamples, screenshots, and step-by-step instructions that illustrate eachaspect of Visual Basic. Visual Basic ineasy steps, 7th editionbegins by describing the Visual Studio Community installation process, thenintroduces form controls, application properties, the programming language, andproblem-solving techniques. Next, the book illustrates by example, how to buildand deploy a complete Windows application. A chapter is devoted to scriptingwith Visual Basic. This first shows you how to create "macros" for Word andExcel in Microsoft Office, using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), thendemonstrates how to manipulate files and data within the Windows operatingsystem using VBScript. You will learn how to incorporate external data intoyour applications from text files, Excel spreadsheets, XML documents, live RSSweb feeds, and SQL databases. Youneed have no previous knowledge of any programming language so it''s ideal ifyou''re a newcomer to Windows programming. Each chapter builds your knowledge ofVisual Basic. By the end of this book, you will have gained a soundunderstanding of Visual Basic programming and be able to create your owninteractive applications. Visual Basic ineasy steps, 7th edition has aneasy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin Windowsprogramming, including: Programmers who want to quicklylearn the latest Visual Basic techniques. Students who are studyingcomputing at school or college. Those seeking a career inInformation Technology who need a thorough understanding of Visual Basicprogramming.

Unix in easy steps demonstrates how to get the most from any Unix-based operating system using the built-in BASH shell interpreter - the "Bourne Again SHell" (BASH). This is the default shell for Linux distributions (such as Ubuntu), Mac OS X, Solaris, and for the Raspbian operating system on Raspberry Pi devices. This book will show you how to use the BASH command-line interface and how to employ BASH''s powerful programming abilities. Complete examples illustrate each aspect with colourised source code and full-colour screenshots depict the actual output. Unix in easy steps begins by demonstrating BASH commands for system navigation and file manipulation so you will quickly become familiar with the command-line interface. It explains all the BASH basics before moving on to describe advanced features such as: command historycommand-line editingenvironment customisation. This book then introduces BASH programming with examples of flow control, command switches, input/output, job control, and program debugging - allowing you to create your own executable programs by copying the book''s examples. Unix in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to: users who are completely new to Unix-based operating systemscasual users who wish to expand their knowledge of their computer system.those who would like to learn programming skills by writing useful shell scriptsthe student who is studying programming at school or collegethose seeking a career in computing and need a fundamental understanding of the BASH interpreter on Unix-based operating systems.

The "Bourne Again SHell" (Bash) is a powerful command-line shell interface that lets you communicate directly with the kernel at the heart of a computer’s operating system for total control. Bash is the default shell for Unix-based operating systems Linux, Mac OS X, and Raspbian on Raspberry Pi devices, and is also available to Windows users on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) . This book will show you how to use the Bash command-line interface and how to employ Bash''s programming abilities. Complete examples illustrate each aspect with colorized source code and full-color screenshots depict the actual output. Bash in easy steps begins by demonstrating Bash commands for system navigation and file manipulation so you will quickly become familiar with the command-line interface. It explains all the BASH basics before moving on to describe advanced features such as command history, command-line editing, and environment customization. The book then introduces Bash programming with examples of flow control, command switches, input/output, and debugging - allowing you to create your own executable programs by copying the examples. Bash in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to: · Users who are completely new to Unix-based operating systems · Casual users who wish to expand their knowledge of their computer system · Those who would like to learn coding skills by writing useful shell scripts · The student who is studying programming at school or college · Those seeking a career in computing and need a fundamental understanding of the BASH interpreter on Unix-based operating systems Table of Contents: Getting Started Managing Files Handling Text Editing Commands Customizing Environment Controlling Behavior Performing Operations Directing Flow Employing Functions Handy Reference

Java in easy steps instructs you how to easily create your own exciting Java programs. Now, updated for Java 8, it contains separate chapters on the major features of the Java language. Complete example programs with colorized code illustrate each important aspect of Java programming - all in easy steps. Now, in its fifth edition, Java in easy steps begins by explaining how to download and install the free Java Development Kit (JDK) for the Java SE (Standard Edition) platform. This allows you to quickly begin creating your own executable programs by copying the examples. This book assumes no previous knowledge of any programming language so it''s ideal for the newcomer to computer programming. Each chapter builds your knowledge of Java. By the end of this book you will have gained a sound understanding of the Java language and be able to write your own Java programs and compile them into executable files that can be run on any Java-enabled computer.

The Raspberry Pi is a cheap, basic, programmable credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. It can be used for many of the things that your PC does, like spreadsheets, word-processing and playing games, but its real purpose is to inspire children (and grown-ups) to learn how to program. Over two million Raspberry Pis have been sold worldwide. The Raspberry Pi comes in two models: Model A has RAM, one USB port and no Ethernet (network connection)Model B has 256Mb RAM, two USB ports and an Ethernet port Raspberry Pi in easy steps starts with the basic components you’ll need, the desktop and how to command the system. Then in easy steps, it shows how to use Python to create games, develop windowed apps using Tkinter, add animations using Scratch, control electrical input and output, and much more. Use Raspberry Pi in easy steps to have fun going back to basics and creating your own applications.

Java in easy steps, 7th edition instructs you how to easily create your own Java programs. The book contains separate chapters on the major features of the Java language. Complete example programs with colourized code illustrate each important aspect of Java programming – all in easy steps. This book assumes no previous knowledge of any programming language so it''s ideal for the newcomer to computer programming. Each chapter builds your knowledge of Java. By the end of this book you will have gained a sound understanding of the Java language and be able to write your own Java programs and compile them into executable files that can be run on any Java-enabled device. This 7th edition of Java in easy steps covers the many exciting features of Java, including: · How to quickly run statements in the interactive shell named jshell - similar to the Python interpreter · How to make programs with the javac compiler and execute them with the java runtime. · How to produce interactive Windows apps that can be easily distributed as jar program bundles. · How to create mobile device apps using Java functionality within the Android operating system. Table of Contents · Getting started · Performing operations · Making statements · Directing values · Manipulating data · Creating classes · Importing functions · Building interfaces · Recognizing events · Deploying programs

Assuming no prior knowledge, this guide takes the reader from creating web pages to adding features to make them more exciting. In simple and easy to follow stages, the guide shows how to create interactive forms; collect input; format output; parse files and process data; and register visitors.

Everything you need to get to grips with HTML, CSS and JavaScript – the three coding languages that are used to create modern web pages – all in easy steps! HTML, CSS & JavaScript in easy steps instructs the reader on each of the three coding languages that are used to create modern web pages; HyperText Markup Language (HTML) tags are used to control the structure of web page content, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) rules are used to determine how web page content appears, and JavaScript functions are used to provide web page interactivity. HTML, CSS & JavaScript in easy steps contains examples and screenshots that illustrate each feature of all three coding languages. You''ll learn how to create web pages to display text, images, lists, tables, hyperlinks, forms, audio, and video. Each chapter builds your knowledge so by the end of the book you''ll have gained a sound understanding of HTML markup, CSS rules and JavaScript functions. HTML, CSS & JavaScript in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to create great functional web pages. It will appeal to programmers who want to quickly add web page coding to their skills set, and to the student who is studying website design at school or college, and to those seeking a career in web development. Table of Contents: 1. Get Started in HTML 2. Manage Page Content 3. Insert Hyperlinks 4. Arrange Page Sections 5. Write Lists and Tables 6. Embed Media Content 7. Create Input Forms 8. Get Started in CSS 9. Manage the Box Model 10. Manipulate Text Styles 11. Organize Tables and Lists 12. Generate Effects 13. Control the Web Page 14. Design with Grids 15. Get Started in JavaScript 16. Perform Useful Operations 17. Manage the Script Flow 18. Use Script Objects 19. Control Numbers and Strings 20. Address the Window Object 21. Interact with the Document

Python in easy steps instructs you how to program in the powerful Python language, giving complete examples that illustrate each aspect with colourized source code. Python in easy steps begins by explaining how to install the free Python interpreter so you can quickly begin to create your own executable programs by copying the book''s examples. It demonstrates all the Python language basics before moving on to provide examples of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and CGI scripting to handle web form data. The book concludes by demonstrating how you can use your acquired knowledge to create and deploy graphical windowed applications. Python in easy steps makes no assumption you have previous knowledge of any programming language so it''s ideal for the newcomer to computer programming. It has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to programmers moving from another programming language, and to the student who is studying Python programming at school or college, and to those seeking a career in computing who need a fundamental understanding of computer programming. Python is the language used to program the Raspberry Pi - covered by Raspberry Pi in easy steps.

Visual Basic in easy steps, 4th edition shows you how to quickly create Windows applications using the latest free Visual Studio Community 2015 programming environment. This book gives you code examples, screenshots, and step-by-step instructions that illustrate each aspect of Visual Basic. Visual Basic in easy steps, 4th edition begins by describing the Visual Studio Community 2015 installation process, then introduces form controls, application properties, the programming language, and problem-solving techniques. Next, the book illustrates by example, how to build and deploy a complete Windows application. A chapter is devoted to scripting with Visual Basic. This first shows you how to create ''macros'' for Word and Excel in Microsoft Office, using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), then demonstrates how to manipulate files and data within the Windows operating system using VBScript. You will learn how to incorporate external data into your applications from text files, Excel spreadsheets, XML documents, live RSS web feeds, and SQL databases. You need have no previous knowledge of any programming language so it''s ideal if you''re a newcomer to Windows programming. Each chapter builds your knowledge of Visual Basic. By the end of this book you will have gained a sound understanding of Visual Basic programming and be able to create your own interactive applications. Visual Basic in easy steps, 4th edition has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin Windows programming. It will appeal to programmers who want to quickly learn the latest Visual Basic techniques, and to the student who is studying computing at school or college, and to those seeking a career in Information Technology who need a thorough understanding of Visual Basic programming.

SQL (Structured Query Language) is one of the world''s most popular languages that help database administrators create, manipulate, update and retrieve information in any major relational database management system. SQL is used both with large databases, such as those running with MySQL servers on a Unix-based platform, and with smaller Intranet databases, such as those running with Microsoft servers on a Windows platform - whatever the server and platform, SQL can communicate with the database.

JavaScript in easy steps, 6th edition instructs the user how to create exciting web pages that employ the power of JavaScript to provide functionality. You need have no previous knowledge of any scripting language so it''s ideal for the newcomer to JavaScript. By the end of this book you will have gained a sound understanding of JavaScript and be able to add exciting dynamic scripts to your own web pages. JavaScript in easy steps, 6th edition begins by explaining how to easily incorporate JavaScript code in an HTML document. Examples demonstrate how to use built-in JavaScript functions to work with Math, date and time, random numbers, cookies, text strings, and elements of web pages via the Document Object Model (DOM). You will learn how JavaScript is used with HTML submission forms and how JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) is used for asynchronous browser-server communication. The book examples provide clear syntax-highlighted code showing how to create behaviors for an HTML document to endow components with interactive functionality, to illustrate each aspect of JavaScript. JavaScript in easy steps, 6th edition has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to add functionality to their web pages. It will appeal to programmers who want to quickly add JavaScript to their skills set, and to the student who is studying website design at school or college, and to those seeking a career in web development who need an understanding of client-side scripting. Fully updated since the previous edition, which was published in 2013. Table of Contents: 1. Get Started in JavaScript 2. Perform Useful Operations 3. Manage the Script Flow 4. Use Script Objects 5. Control Numbers and Strings 6. Address the Window Object 7. Interact with the Document 8. Create Web Applications 9. Produce Script Magic

HTML in easy steps, 9th edition instructs you how to employ the latest development for web page design with HyperText Markup Language (HTML). Modern web browsers support exciting features of the HTML standard that allows easy creation of stunning web pages and engaging interactive apps. HTML in easy steps, 9th edition contains examples and screenshots that illustrate each feature of HTML, describing how to incorporate meta information about a document within its ‘head’ section and how to add structured ‘body’ content. You''ll learn how to create web pages to display text, images, lists, tables, hyperlinks, forms, audio, and video. Each chapter builds your knowledge so by the end of the book you''ll have gained a sound understanding of HTML. HTML in easy steps, 9th edition has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone looking to create compelling web pages for the latest browsers. Ideal for programmers who need to quickly learn the latest HTML techniques, students learning website design at school or college, those seeking a career in web development who need a thorough understanding of HTML, and the enthusiast eager to build the latest HTML features into their websites. Table of Contents: 1. Get Started in HTML 2. Manage Page Content 3. Insert Hyperlinks 4. Arrange Page Sections 5. Write Lists and Tables 6. Incorporate Media Content 7. Create Input Forms 8. Paint on Canvas 9. Employ Interfaces

Now in its seventh edition, Linux in easy steps explains the Linux environment and how to get more out of this stable, as well as free, operating system. You’ll be able to download, install and customize Linux, and master the desktop, in no time. Then, explore the key Linux apps, including: · The LibreOffice suite: Writer (word processor), Calc (spreadsheet), Impress (presentation), Draw (drawing tool), and Base (database). · Firefox for browsing the web. · Thunderbird for exchanging emails. · GIMP, Pix, Celluloid, Hypnotix, and Rhythmbox media apps to edit photos and videos and to enjoy music and movies. The final chapters show how to use the powerful Linux shell to communicate directly with the kernel at the very heart of Linux for total control. This guide will open the door to the whole new world of digital possibilities using Linux. Ideal for Linux newbies! Table of Contents 1. Getting started 2. Exploring the Desktop 3. Setting Preferences 4. Touring the File System 5. Engaging the Internet 6. Producing with Office 7. Enjoying Media 8. Using Accessories 9. Commanding the Terminal 10. Performing Operations

C++ Programming in easy steps, 6th edition shows you how to program in the powerful C++ native system language. Now, in its sixth edition, this guide gives complete examples that illustrate each aspect with colorized source code. Updated for the latest GNU C Compiler and Visual Studio 2022. C++ Programming in easy steps, 6th edition begins by explaining how to install a free C++ compiler so you can quickly begin to create your own executable programs by copying the book’s examples. It demonstrates all the C++ language basics before moving on to provide examples of Object Oriented Programming (OOP). C++ is not platform-dependent, so programs can be created on any operating system. Most illustrations in this book depict output on the Windows operating system (purely because it is the most widely-used desktop platform) but the examples can also be created on other platforms such as Linux or macOS. The book concludes by demonstrating how you can use your acquired knowledge to create programs graphically using a modern C++ Integrated Development Environment (IDE), such as Microsoft’s Visual Studio 2022. C++ Programming in easy steps, 6th edition has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to: Anyone who wants to begin programming in C++. Programmers looking to advance from an interpreted programming language, such as Python, who want to harness the superior speed of C++. Students who are studying C++ Programming at school or college. Those seeking a career in computing who need a fundamental understanding of Object Oriented Programming. This book makes no assumption that you have previous knowledge of any programming language, so it is suitable for the beginner to programming in C++, whether you know C or not. Table of Contents 1. Getting started 2. Performing operations 3. Making statements 4. Handling strings 5. Reading and writing files 6. Pointing to data 7. Creating classes and objects 8. Harnessing polymorphism 9. Processing macros 10. Programming visually

Get more out of Microsoft Excel and save time by learning Excel VBA (Visual Basic for Applications). Excel VBA in easy steps, 4th edition demonstrates VBA macro programming in a clear and concise manner, and will take your Excel proficiency to the next level: Write your own Excel macros so that you can do a series of tasks at the click of a button. Use VBA to automate repetitive tasks, and for functions and commands beyond Excel. Create dialog boxes for user interactions and then define processes to handle user input. Develop and share your Excel apps with colleagues – they’ll be impressed! Whether you’re upgrading to Excel in Office 365 or new to macro programming, use this guide to master Excel VBA essentials – in easy steps! Comes with free downloadable code to help you get started with Excel VBA right away! Table of Contents 1. Getting started 2. Writing macros 3. Storing values 4. Performing operations 5. Making statements 6. Executing procedures 7. Employing functions 101 8. Recognizing events 9. Opening dialogs 10. Providing UserForm dialogs 11. Developing apps

Access 2016 in easy steps neatly demonstrates the important functions of Access 2016 in a clear and concise manner, so you can get going quickly with this popular database application. Areas covered include: Optimizing database design Creating Tables to store data in formatted fields Using handy templates to give you a head start Defining relationships between data Importing and exporting of data Making queries to extract specific data Producing Forms for data entry Constructing Reports for data presentation Sharing your database to impress your colleagues! Whether you’re upgrading to Access 2016 or new to the database concept, use this guide to learn the key features constructively and get more out of Access 2016 – in easy steps! Contents Getting started Designing databases Creating Tables Defining relationships Handling data Querying databases Issuing SQL commands Producing Forms Fine-tuning Forms Constructing Reports Sharing Access