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Open Circuits

Windell Oskay and Eric Schlaepfer

A photographic exploration of the tiny design wonders hidden inside everyday electronics.

Engineering in Plain Sight

Grady Hillhouse

A beautifully illustrated guide with fascinating explanations to nearly every part of the constructed world.

Glow-in-the Dark Ghoul T-Shirt (2023)

Our latest shirt is designed to be worn when the lights go out (or when the black lights go on).

Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition

Eric Matthes

This fast-paced intro to programming with Python will have you writing code, solving problems, and making cool projects in no time.

Black Hat GraphQL

Dolev Farhi, Nick Aleks

Written by hackers for hackers, this hands-on book shows how to identify vulnerabilities in apps that use GraphQL.

The Rust Programming Language, 2nd Edition

Steve Klabnik and Carol Nichols

The quintessential guide to programming in Rust. Thoroughly updated to Rust’s latest version, this edition is considered the language’s official documentation.

Cybersecurity for Small Networks

Seth Enoka

A guide to implementing DIY security solutions and readily available technologies to protect home and small-office networks from attack.

Dive Into Data Science

Bradford Tuckfield

Teaches you how to collect and work with data in business settings, and how to analyze data sets using Python code.

Modeling and Simulation in Python

Allen B. Downey

Learn how to produce simulations of real-world systems with this easy-to-follow intro to physical modeling.

MySQL Crash Course

Rick Silva

Takes you from the basics of creating a table to the complexities of managing an entire database, with real-world examples and hands-on projects.

The second edition of the best-selling Python for Kids—which brings you (and your parents) into the world of programming—has been completely updated to use the latest version of Python, along with tons of new projects!

Python Tools for Scientists

Lee Vaughan

An introduction to the language and its tools for anyone who wants to use Python for research and simulations.

Coming Soon

The LEGO Lighting Book

Brian M. Williams

Learn practical LEGO® brick-lighting techniques for all builder levels through a series of eye-popping projects.

The Shape of Data

Colleen M. Farrelly and Yaé Ulrich Gaba

This advanced machine learning book teaches algorithms through geometry, and data analysis through practical scientific applications.

Applied Math for Security

Daniel Reilly

Apply math concepts to infosec as you map fire stations, create facial recognition software, protect an art gallery and more.

Arduino for Arduinians

John Boxall

Build 70 intermediate-level Arduino projects as you become a true Arduinian, ready to invent your own creations.

Practical Julia

Lee Phillips

Use Julia as a research tool and solve real-world problems in this practical, hands-on intro to the language.

Writing a C Compiler

Nora Sandler

A hands-on, example-filled guide to the theory and practice of writing a C compiler: a computer program that translates code written by programmers into code the computer can read.

Python Playground, 2nd Edition

Mahesh Venkitachalam

Put the fun back in programming with 3D simulations, speech-recognition systems, IoT devices, and more.

Hacks, Leaks, and Revelations

Micah Lee

This blueprint for uncovering secrets in hacked datasets brings investigative journalism into the 21st century.

The Art of Machine Learning

Norman Matloff

Learn to expertly apply a range of machine learning methods to real data with this practical guide.

Algorithmic Thinking, 2nd Edition

Daniel Zingaro

Learn essential algorithms by solving competitive programming problems, in this fully revised second edition.

JavaScript Crash Course

Nick Morgan

A thorough introduction that will have you writing your own JS software and web applications in no time.

Locksport

Jos Weyers, Matt Burrough, Walter Belgers, BandEAtoZ, and Nigel K. Tolley

Written by 5 champion locksporters, this hands-on guide to the art of lockpicking will take you from noob to competition-ready.