JavaScript: Mastering JavaScript from Basics to Advanced Topics ($54.99 Value) FREE for a Limited Time
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to JavaScript and web development, starting with the basics of programming and progressing through advanced topics. The initial chapters introduce JavaScript, exploring its history, its relationship with HTML and CSS, and how to integrate it into web pages. Readers will learn to create and manipulate variables, data types, and operators while controlling the flow of programs using loops and functions. As the book advances, it covers more complex concepts like working with objects, arrays, and strings, and introduces modern web APIs, such as Ajax, Fetch API, and browser storage methods. Additional chapters focus on object-oriented and functional programming, emphasizing JavaScript’s versatile capabilities. Later sections explore asynchronous programming, server-based applications with Node.js, and creating mobile and desktop applications using frameworks like React Native and Electron. There is also a focus on controlling microcontrollers using JavaScript, automating tasks with Grunt and Gulp, and managing source code through Git, providing a full-stack development approach with JavaScript at its core.
Full Stack Web Development ($54.99 Value) FREE for a Limited Time
This book offers a comprehensive guide to full stack web development, covering everything from core web technologies to advanced topics. The early chapters introduce foundational concepts like client-server relationships, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Readers learn how to build static and dynamic web pages, gaining a solid grounding in front-end development. As the book progresses, it delves into more advanced areas such as structuring applications, databases, and server-side programming using frameworks like Node.js and PHP. Practical examples, such as building web servers and handling data, help readers apply their skills in real-world scenarios, bridging the gap between theory and practice. The later chapters address crucial topics like web security, performance optimization, and project management. Readers are introduced to modern practices like Docker, microservices, and Agile project management, equipping them to handle scalable, secure applications. By the end, readers will have a holistic understanding of how to build, secure, and deploy full stack applications, making this book ideal for both beginners and experienced developers seeking to refine their skills.
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The essentials you need to learn about networking–10 books in one!. With over 900 pages of clear and trustworthy information,Networking All-in-One For Dummiesis the perfect beginner’s guide AND the perfect professional reference book. Small networks, large networks, business networks, cloud networks-it’s all covered. Learn how to set up a network and keep it functioning, using Windows Server, Linux, and related technologies. This book also covers best practices for security, managing mobile devices, and beyond. Maybe you’re just getting started with networking, or maybe you know what you’re doing and need a resource with all the knowledge in one place. Either way, you’ve found what you need with this Dummies All-in-One. Plan a network from scratch and learn how to set up all the hardware and software you’ll need. Find explanations and examples of important networking protocols. Build remote and cloud-based networks of various sizes. Administer networks with Windows Server and other versions. Secure your network with penetration testing and planning for cybersecurity incident responses. Every network administrator needs a copy ofNetworking All-in-One For Dummies,the comprehensive learning resource and reliable desk reference.
Good Is the New Cool Guide to Personal Purpose: Designing a Meaningful and Prosperous Career ($17.00 Value) FREE for a Limited Time
How to Supercharge Your Career with Purpose and Impact. At a time when employee engagement has never been lower, theGood Is the New Cool Guide to Personal Purpose: Designing a Meaningful and Prosperous Careerhelps employees bring their full selves to work by helping them discover and use their personal Purpose to fuel their careers. This can lead to higher levels of physical, emotional, and mental health, as well as huge benefits to organizations in the form of higher levels of engagement, innovation, recruitment, and retention. This book explores the ground-breaking GPS to Purpose framework for finding Personal Purpose, helping readers pinpoint their Gifts, Passions, and how they can be of Service to others, and in the process drive business growth through solving social and environmental problems. With ideas applied at Fortune 500 companies like Adidas, PepsiCo, Microsoft, and others, this book discusses topics including: Explaining what Personal Purpose is in a clear and accessible way. Unpacking the many mental, physical, and financial benefits of finding Purpose. How to unleash your inner ‘Intrapreneur’ at work. How to write an inspiring Living Vision for your life-and your work. TheGood Is the New Cool Guide to Personal Purposeearns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all employees seeking to design a career that is both meaningful and successful-and help them drive growth in an entrepreneurial way through solving social and environmental problems.
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Practical wisdom on tools, concepts, and strategies to build, grow, and optimize your business. 91% of small and medium sized businesses fail in the first 10 years. What is the other 9% doing to succeed?The 9% Edgeis a highly practical guide to entrepreneurship and taking your business to the next level, no matter where you currently are in your build. Developed from extensive research on businesses and their founders, combined with the 26 years of real-world, firsthand experience of author Candy Valentino, this book breaks down the core principles and concepts that are essential to bridging the knowledge gap between different stages of a build, and contains a wealth of tools and strategies, explained in plain English, that can be put into practice as soon astoday. Valentino went from a teenager living in a little white trailer on government assistance, to building, scaling, and selling multiple businesses in various industries and helping countless other businesses do the same in a consultant role. In this book, readers will learn about: Expanding your customer base, strategically reducing costs without compromise, and measuring and evaluating critical revenue drivers. Making data-driven decisions, implementing strategic financial and metric changes, and always moving forward with intention. Achieving organizational transformation through revamping a marketing strategy, optimizing operational efficiencies, and restructuring finances. The 9% Edgeis an essential resource for all business owners seeking to learn from someone who has run the gambit in entrepreneurial endeavors and knows from experience what has been proven to work.
Big Goals: The Science of Setting Them, Achieving Them, and Creating Your Best Life ($28.00 Value) FREE for a Limited Time
Unlock the Secret to Achieving Your Biggest Goals. No matter where you are in your journey-hesitant to begin, frustrated by failure, or striving for even greater success-Big Goalsoffers a proven roadmap to turn your ambitions into reality. Drawing on 15 years of cutting-edge positive psychology research and Caroline Adams Miller’s extensive coaching expertise, this book equips you with practical tools, unique worksheets, and actionable strategies to take charge of your personal growth and professional success. If you’ve struggled with setting or reaching your goals, the problem isn’t your ambition-it’s your approach.Big Goalsintroduces a fresh, science-backed framework to help you overcome obstacles, stay motivated, and achieve results that truly matter. Through the pages ofBig Goals,you’ll discover: How to use positive psychology practices to build grit, resilience, and a winning mindset. The BRIDGE methodology (Brainstorming, Relationships, Investments, Decisions, Grit, and Excellence) to clarify your goals and maintain momentum. How to integrate Goal Setting Theory (GST) for smarter task management, effective feedback, and consistent performance improvements. Packed with practical advice and real-world insights,Big Goalswill inspire you to dream bigger and work smarter-whether you’re aiming for personal transformation, career advancement, or organizational success.
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