New Releases by Mike Mcgrath

C# Programming in easy steps will teach you to code applications, and demonstrates every aspect of the C# language you will need to produce professional programming results. Its examples provide clear syntax-highlighted code showing C# language basics including variables, arrays, logic, looping, methods, and classes. C# Programming in easy steps begins by explaining how to install the free Visual Studio Community Edition, to create an environment in which 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. The book concludes by demonstrating how you can use your acquired knowledge to create graphic programs for traditional PC Desktop apps, and also as Universal apps for multiple devices. C# Programming in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to: anyone who wants to begin programming in C#the programmer who quickly wants to add C# to their skills setthe hobbyist who wants to begin creating apps for their own computerthe student, and to those seeking a career in computing, who need a fundamental understanding of C# programming Contents: Getting startedStoring valuesPerforming operationsMaking statementsDevising methodsHandling stringsAccessing filesSolving problemsCreating objectsControlling eventsBuilding applicationsTargeting devices

PHP 7 in easy steps will teach you to code server-side scripts, and demonstrates every aspect of the language you will need to produce professional web programming results. Its examples provide clear syntax-highlighted code showing PHP language basics including variables, arrays, logic, looping, functions, and classes. PHP 7 in easy steps begins by explaining how to install a free web server and the PHP interpreter to create an environment in which you can produce your very own data-driven server-side web pages. You will learn how to write PHP server-side scripts and how to make MySQL database queries. Examples illustrate how to store and retrieve Session Data, how to provide a Message Board, and how to access Web Services APIs over HTTP. PHP 7 in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to: anyone who wants to begin producing data-driven web pages.web developers wanting to add server-side interaction to their web sites.the programmer who quickly wants to add PHP to their skills set.the hobbyist who wants to begin creating scripts for upload to their own ISP.the student, and to those seeking a career in computing, who need a fundamental understanding of server-side programming with PHP. Using examples with free downloadable source code throughout, this guide will help you get started straight away – for smart learning!

Excel 2016 in easy steps will help you get to grips with the latest version of this popular spreadsheet application. Areas covered include: Creating, editing and manipulating worksheets Formulas, Functions and Pivot Tables Handy templates to give you a head start Macros for everyday tasks to save time Charts to get an overview of your data Linking workbooks for automatic updates Using the Excel Online app to share and collaborate on spreadsheets and workbooks Adding images and illustrations to your spreadsheet to impress your colleagues! Whether you’re upgrading to Excel 2016 or new to the spreadsheet concept, use this guide to learn the key features constructively and get more out of Excel 2016 – in easy steps!

Have you ever wondered how to create an app for Android devices? Here''s your chance to find out! Android has become the dominant operating system for smartphones and a host of connected devices. Building Android Apps in easy steps, 2nd edition will help you develop your own brilliant Android App using the popular Android App Inventor 2. Your App idea can now become a reality! Assuming no prior knowledge of any programming language, Building Android Apps in easy steps, 2nd edition is ideal for newcomers wanting to easily create apps for Android devices, as well as programmers and web developers looking to quickly expand their skill set. Starting from setting up your computer to develop and test your Android apps, Building Android Apps in easy steps, 2nd edition shows how to create graphical interfaces; define application properties; add interactivity; integrate with the web; build and deploy complete Android apps and more – all using simple drag-and-drop blocks – and demonstrated here by examples. Each chapter builds your knowledge so by the end of the book you''ll have gained a sound understanding of application development for the Android platform. Use Building Android Apps in easy steps to create your own Android apps without doing any coding! Covers App Inventor 2 (released December 2013).

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.

Explains essential skills and concepts of programming with Java, including operations, statements, data handling, importing functions, building interfaces, and producing applets.

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.

Spécialiste du jardinage biologique, Mike McGrath dévoile ici, avec humour et délicatesse, tous les secrets d''une belle culture de tomates pour vous faire rougir de plaisir. Que vous soyez déjà expert, ou encore novice en la matière, vous pourrez enfin semer vos précieuses graines et cultiver de savoureuses tomates en terre ou en pots. Aucune culture potagère n''est aussi populaire que celle des tomates. Certainement parce que celles-ci ont tout simplement meilleur goût lorsque vous les cultivez vous-même ! Mike McGrath vous donne ici toutes les ficelles pour réussir vos plantations : choix des semences, germination, transplantation, tuteurage et mise en cage, nutrition, arrosage et récolte des tomates... Pour tout savoir sur les inoubliables saveurs des variétés anciennes, sur la culture des hybrides particulièrement résistantes aux maladies, sur les traitements biologiques pour chasser les nuisibles et pour épater vos voisins ! Avec un peu de bonne volonté, quelques délicates attentions, et sans produits chimiques, cultiver des tomates deviendra un jeu d''enfant si vous suivez les conseils de Mike McGrath. Patience, ça pousse !

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.

CSS3 in easy steps instructs the user how to create exciting web pages using Cascading Style Sheets version 3 (CSS3) for presentation and dynamic effect. CSS3 in easy steps begins by explaining how style sheets can determine the presentation of elements within HTML documents. Examples show how Cascading Style Sheet rules control content position and its appearance with font style, color, gradients, and drop-shadow effects. You will also learn how rules can provide dynamic effect with animation, transformations, and transitions. Each chapter builds your knowledge of style sheets. By the end of this book you will have gained a sound understanding of CSS3 and be able to create your own exciting interactive web pages. The book examples provide clear syntax-highlighted code showing how to selectively style components of an HTML document and how to endow components with interactive functionality, to illustrate each aspect of CSS3 . CSS3 in easy steps 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 CSS3.

A guide to enhancing websites using cascading style sheets explaines how style sheets determine the presentation of HTML documents, providing examples designed to control the appearance of text, content boxes, tables, and other page elements.

Offers advice on the best way to grow tomato plants and information on different types of tomatoes.

From backyards to terraces, You Bet Your Tomatoes is a guide to growing heirloom tomatoes. From a radio host and master gardener, this deliciously funny little book is also a serious guide on how to start and nurture an heirloom tomato patch.

C++ Programming in easy steps instructs you how to program in the powerful C++ language, giving complete examples that illustrate each aspect with full colour screenshots and colourised code. Now, in its fourth edition, C++ Programming in easy steps begins by explaining how to download and 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. The book concludes by demonstrating how you can use your acquired knowledge to create programs graphically in the free Microsoft Visual C++ Express Integrated Development Environment (IDE). C++ Programming in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin programming in C++. It will appeal to programmers moving from another programming language, and to the student who is studying C++ programming at school or college, and to those seeking a career in computing who need a fundamental understanding of object oriented programming.

Explains essential skills and concepts, including providing page information, creating body content, inserting hyperlinks, writing lists and tables, embedding media content, and building input forms.

Begun as a small-scale labor of love, Linux has blossomed into the world''s most versatile and flexible operating system. The reasons for its appeal are manifold: This open source OS allows numerous users to simultaneously work with multiple applications without experiencing any traffic problems, thus making it an ideal operating system for web servers. In addition, Linux is an extremely stable operating system that serves as a platform for an ever-growing number of quality applications. And not least, it''s free! You can download it for nothing from the Internet. With Linux In Easy Steps, joining the Linux Revolution is as easy as one, two, three. Following its simple instructions, you can learn to install the operating system, explore the desktop, and launch great applications. This fully illustrated primer teaches you to climb the Linux directory tree, navigate with the File Browser, and much more. Its easy-to-understand tutorials guide you through the OpenOffice business suite and media applications that let you enjoy the web, music, video, and graphics. Later chapters show you how to use the Linux shell to communicate directly with the kernel at the very heart of the operating system, allowing you total control over your Linux system. Linux In Easy Steps opens the door to a whole new world of digital possibilities!

Provides information for readers on the features and functions of Java.

Introduces Practical Enquiry and Reporting Language (PERL)for server-side scripting, using examples to demonstrate each step. Illustrates how PERL scripts can dynamically create web page content and also handle data sent from the web browser when it is received on the server.

XHTML in Easy Steps instructs the reader how to create web pages that can be viewed on traditional desktop browsers and on small handheld devices. It describes the major features of Extensible HyperText Markup Language (XHTML) and Cascading Stylesheets (CSS). There are code examples of each important aspect of XHTML and browser screenshots that illustrate how that code may appear on a PC web browser and on a modern XHTML-enabled cellphone. It will appeal to programmers and to those seeking a career in web development who want to quickly learn the latest XHTML techniques, and to the student who is studying website design at school or college.

JavaServer Pages in easy steps instructs the reader how to add functionality to web pages using JavaServer Pages (JSP) technology. This allows the exchange of data between a web browser and a web server both on Windows platforms and on Unix-based platforms, such as Linux. The book contains exciting chapters on the major features of JSP and there are complete examples together with screenshots illustrating how they might appear in a web browser.

XML is a lot more flexible than HTML, and better suited for ecommerce/business use. It enables developers to cater for different standards and operating systems. Packed with tips and notes, this guide will encourage the reader to use this powerful tool to develop professional web sites. XML in easy steps simplifies XML without waffle. XML Transformation of XML files is demonstrated with the purpose-made XSL style sheet language and also with the popular CSS language. XML may appear complex to the academic but this book makes it simple for use by the novice in the real world.