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Build Your Own Life: A Self-Help Guide For Individuals With Asperger Syndrome
by Wendy LawsonAs someone with Asperger Syndrome, Wendy Lawson knows all about the social difficulties that accompany the condition. In this book, she guides others on the autism spectrum through the confusing map of life, tackling the building bricks of social existence one by one with humour, insight and practical suggestions. Exploring what it is like to be an adult in an alien world, she looks at the concepts of 'self' and 'other' and talks about the people in our lives - how to relate to them, how we can use their support and how we can protect ourselves in the process. Using poetry and illustrations, she goes on to explain the difficult notion of `putting on a face', looks at how to assess personal skills in order to develop them into a suitable career and how to deal with unwelcome changes in life. This book is essential reading for all those on the higher-functioning end of the autism spectrum, helping them to get the best out of a world that is often confusing and aiding those close to them to understand their perspective.
Build Your Own PaaS with Docker
by Oskar HaneThis book is intended for those who want to take full advantage of separating services into module containers and connect them to form a complete platform. It will give you all the insights and knowledge needed to run your own PaaS.
Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies
by Mark L. ChambersIf you've dreamed about having a customized multimedia PC or one tricked out for your favorite games, build your own and make your dreams come true! Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies makes it easy. Not only is building your own PC a really rewarding project, it can also save you a nice chunk of cash. This step-by-step guide helps you decide what you need, teaches you what all those computer terms mean, and tells you exactly how to put the pieces together. It shows you: What tools you need (not as many as you might think!) All about operating systems How to install CD and DVD drives The scoop on sound and video, and how to put a sound system together from start to finish How to connect a monitor and install a modem All about setting up and configuring the hard drive Secrets for securing your system, and more Included is a bonus DVD showing you how to install the motherboard, CPU, RAM, ports, hard drive, video and sound cards, a DVD drive, and more. With Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies, you can have the computer you want plus the satisfaction of doing it yourself! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Build Your Own Professional Blog, Forum, Portal or Community Website with Drupal 6
by David MercerDescription of how to design and build a web site using the Drupal CMS tool.
Build Your Own Robot: Using Python, CRICKIT, and Raspberry PI
by Marwan AlsabbaghA DIY guide to bringing your first robot to life with cheap and basic components.Build Your Own Robot introduces you to the exciting world of robotics in a way that&’s fun and affordable! You&’ll build your own real robot with easy-to-find hardware and free open source software. Plus, all the components you need can be assembled with simple tools like a screwdriver. In Build Your Own Robot you&’ll learn how to: Use cameras to capture photos and let your robot see Add cameras and basic computer vision Coordinate DC motors to move your robot Write a web app to control your robot Set up controls for joysticks Read QR codes to find and identify objects This book shows you how anyone can start building their own robot—no special soldering or electronic skills required. All you need is some basic Python know-how to get started. From scratch, you&’ll go hands-on with DC motors, touch sensors, custom shell scripting, joystick controls, and even face detection for your robot friend. About the technology You can build your own robot! With this book, you&’ll use readily-available hardware and author Marwan Alsabbagh&’s clear step-by-step instructions to create a robot that moves, manipulates objects, and responds to its environment. Along the way, you&’ll learn some serious skills like computer vision, networking, and the basics of robotics programming. About the book Build Your Own Robot is a project-based guide that takes you from spinning your first DC motor to programming a mobile robot that you can control from your phone or computer. You&’ll write simple Python code to help your new friend spin, move, and find its way. You&’ll even teach it to track faces and fetch snacks. Plus, a helpful hardware purchasing guide makes it easy to find exactly what you need to get started! What's inside Coordinate DC motors to move your robot Write a web app to control your robot Adding cameras and basic computer vision Read QR codes to find and identify objects About the reader Examples use simple Python code. No special skills or expensive tools required. About the author Marwan Alsabbagh is a seasoned software developer, who has studied mathematics and computer science at McGill University. The technical editor on this book was Alexander Ryker. Table of Contents 1 What is a robot? 2 Getting started 3 Driving the robot 4 Creating a robot shell 5 Controlling robots remotely 6 Creating robot web apps 7 Joystick-controlled robots 8 Keyboard-controlled camera 9 Face-following camera 10 Robotic QR code finder 11 Building a snack-pushing robot A Hardware purchasing guide B Configuring the Raspberry Pi C Robot assembly guide D Mocking the CRICKIT library
Build Your Own Standards Compliant Website Using Dreamweaver 8
by Rachel AndrewBuild Your Own Standards Compliant Website with Dreamweaver 8 is written for any user of Dreamweaver who wants to create standards compliant, usable and fully accessible websites. By applying Web Standards and best-practices, readers will learn to create fast-loading, easy-to-maintain and cross-browser compatible Websites. This book focuses on using XHTML and semantic markup, CSS Layouts, and accessibility guidelines to show users how to make the most of Dreamweaver 8.
Build Your Own Test Framework: A Practical Guide to Writing Better Automated Tests
by Daniel IrvineLearn to write better automated tests that will dramatically increase your productivity and have fun while doing so. This book is a build-your-own adventure designed for individual reading and for collaborative workshops. You will build an xUnit automated test framework using JavaScript: initially a clone of Jest, but adding a couple of neat features borrowed from RSpec, the genre-defining tool for behavior-driven development (BDD). Along the way, you will explore the philosophy behind automated testing best practices. The automated test runner is one of the most important innovations within software engineering. But for many programmers, automated testing remains a mystery, and knowing how to write good tests is akin to sorcery.As the chapters of this book unfold, you will see how the humble test runner is an elegant and simple piece of software. Each chapter picks a single feature to build, like the "it" function or the "beforeEach" block. It picks apart the theory of why the feature needs to exist, and how to use it effectively in your own test suites. Every chapter ends with a set of ideas for extension points should you wish to explore further, alone or in groups. The book culminates in an implementation of test doubles and mocks—one of the most difficult and misunderstood concepts within automated testing.By the end of the book, you will have gained a solid understanding of automated testing principles that you can immediately apply to your work projects. What You'll LearnBuild an xUnit automated test frameworkSee how an automated test runner worksUnderstand the best practices for automated unit testingEffectively use test doubles and mocksWho This Book Is ForSoftware developers with JavaScript experience who are seeking to master the art of automated testing.
Build Your Own Underground Root Cellar: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-76 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin Ser.)
by Phyllis HobsonSince 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Build Your Own Web Site the Right Way Using HTML & CSS (2nd Edition)
by Ian LloydBuild Your Own Website The Right Way Using HTML & CSS, 2nd Edition teaches web development from scratch, without assuming any previous knowledge of HTML, CSS or web development techniques. This book introduces you to HTML and CSS as you follow along with the author, step-by-step, to build a fully functional web site from the ground up. However, unlike countless other "learn web design" books, this title concentrates on modern, best-practice techniques from the very beginning, which means you'll get it right the first time. The web sites you'll build will: Look good on a PC, Mac or Linux computer Render correctly whether your visitors are using Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, or Safari Use web standards so your sites will be fast loading and easy to maintain Be accessible to disabled users who use screen readers to browse the Web By the end of the book, you'll be equipped with enough knowledge to set out on your first projects as a professional web developer, or you can simply use the knowledge you've gained to create attractive, functional, usable and accessible sites for personal use.
Build Your Own Website: A Comic Guide to HTML, CSS, and WordPress
by Nate CooperBuild Your Own Website is a fun, illustrated introduction to the basics of creating a website. Join Kim and her little dog Tofu as she learns HTML, the language of web pages, and CSS, the language used to style web pages, from the Web Guru and Glinda, the Good Witch of CSS.Once she figures out the basics, Kim travels to WordPress City to build her first website, with Wendy, the WordPress Maven, at her side. They take control of WordPress® themes, install useful plugins, and more.As you follow along, you’ll learn how to:–Use HTML tags–Make your site shine with CSS–Customize WordPress to fit your needs–Choose a company to host your site and get advice on picking a good domain nameThe patient, step-by-step advice you’ll find in Build Your Own Website will help you get your website up and running in no time. Stop dreaming of your perfect website and start making it!
Build Your Own Website The Right Way Using HTML & CSS: Start Building Websites Like a Pro!
by Ian LloydWith over 60,000 copies sold since its first edition, this SitePoint best-seller has just had a fresh update to include recent advances in the web industry.With the first two editions coming highly recommended by established, leading web designers and developers, the third edition with all its extra goodies will continue that trend. Also fully updated to include the latest operating systems, web browsers and providing fixes to issues that have cropped up since the last edition.Readers will learn to:Style text and control your page layout with CSSCreate and Optimize graphics for the WebAdd interactivity to your sites with formsInclude a custom search, contact us page, and a News/Events section on your siteTrack visitors with Google AnalyticsExtend your reach and connect your site with Social MediaUse HTML5&CSS3 to add some cool, polished features to your siteUse diagnosis/debug tools to find any problemsAnd lots more.
Build Your Own Wicked Wordpress Themes: Create Versatile Wordpress Themes That Really Sell!
by Alan Cole Raena Jackson Armitage Brandon R. Jones Jeffrey WayWicked WordPress Themes is a step-by-step guide to creating beautiful themes for the world's most popular CMS, WordPress.By following the book's advice, readers can produce designs that are aesthetically stunning, consistent, and for-purpose -whether it's for their own use, or to drive a high price on the theme marketplace.All facets of theme design are covered: from design, coding, and deployment, to ensuring readers' designs are ready-to-go as soon as they're installed. Wicked WordPress Themes teaches readers how to leverage theme design frameworks to dramatically shorten development time, enabling them to enter the theme market faster.
Build Your Reputation: Grow Your Personal Brand for Career and Business Success
by Rob Brown<p>Stop being a well-kept secret and start being the go-to choice. <p>Your reputation is what people say about you when you're not there. It's your most powerful asset for business growth, career enhancement and freedom of choice in many aspects of life. Yet too many people leave it to chance. They are a well-kept secret – it's not enough to be the best, you have to be seen to be the best. <p><i>Build Your Reputation</i> will show you how to master the skills of brand-building to develop a powerful profile and a formidable name. You'll learn how to identify your brand and where it fits into the big picture, and then you'll learn how to become the obvious choice for whatever it is you do. Becoming known isn't a matter of chance, nor is it a matter of luck – it's a practical set of highly coachable skills that anyone can learn. Learn how to build credibility, connect with the right people and make your achievements known. <p> <li>Identify and build your personal brand <li>Position yourself strategically for maximum impact <li>Attract the right relationships and the right attention <li>Become the go-to guru for whatever you do.</li> <p> <p>The highest-paid people in any company, industry or profession are not necessarily the most qualified, gifted or best. They're the most popular. They are liked, trusted, recommended, chosen, hired and introduced. <i>Build Your Reputation</i> gives you the inside track to the top, with practical wisdom and strategic advice for building your own brand.</p>
Build Your Resilience: Teach Yourself How to Survive and Thrive in Any Situation
by Donald RobertsonResilience: How to Thrive and Survive in Any Situation helps you to prepare for adversity by finding healthier ways of responding to stressful thoughts and feelings. You will learn a comprehensive toolkit of effective therapeutic strategies and techniques, drawing upon innovative 'mindfulness and acceptance-based' approaches to cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), combined with elements of established psychological approaches to stress prevention and management. The book also draws upon classical Stoic philosophy to provide a wider context for resilience-building. This book is a complete course in resilience training, covering everything from building long-term resilience by developing psychological flexibility, mindfulness and valued action, through specific behavioural skills such as applied relaxation, worry postponement, problem-solving, and assertiveness. Each chapter contains a self-assessment test, case study, practical exercises and reminder boxes and concludes with a reminder of the key points of the chapter (Focus Points) and a round-up of what to expect in the next (Next Step), which will whet your appetite for what's coming and how it relates to what you've just read.
Build Your Resilience: CBT, mindfulness and stress management to survive and thrive in any situation
by Donald RobertsonResilience: How to Thrive and Survive in Any Situation helps you to prepare for adversity by finding healthier ways of responding to stressful thoughts and feelings. You will learn a comprehensive toolkit of effective therapeutic strategies and techniques, drawing upon innovative 'mindfulness and acceptance-based' approaches to cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), combined with elements of established psychological approaches to stress prevention and management. The book also draws upon classical Stoic philosophy to provide a wider context for resilience-building. This book is a complete course in resilience training, covering everything from building long-term resilience by developing psychological flexibility, mindfulness and valued action, through specific behavioural skills such as applied relaxation, worry postponement, problem-solving, and assertiveness. Each chapter contains a self-assessment test, case study, practical exercises and reminder boxes and concludes with a reminder of the key points of the chapter (Focus Points) and a round-up of what to expect in the next (Next Step), which will whet your appetite for what's coming and how it relates to what you've just read.
Build Your Running Body: A Total-body Fitness Plan For All Distance Runners, From Milers To Ultramarathoners--run Farther, Faster, And Injury-free
by Melissa Breyer Pete Magill Thomas Schwartz“The best running book ever.” —Bob Anderson, founder of Runner’s World Whether you’re a miler or an ultramarathoner, if you want a fit, fast, and injury-resistant running body, there’s a better way to train than relentlessly pursuing mileage. This easy-to-use workout manual draws on the latest research in running physiology to target all the components that go into every stride—including muscles, connective tissue, cardiovascular fitness, energy production, the nervous system, hormones, and the brain. With the breakthrough whole-body training program in Build Your Running Body, runners will improve their times, run longer and more comfortably, and reduce injury. With more than 150 workouts—from weightlifting and cross-training to resistance exercises and plyometrics—fine-tuned to individual skill levels and performance goals, PLUS: • 393 photos that make it easy to follow every step of every workout • 10 training programs to help runners of all levels integrate the total-body plan into their daily routines • Interviews with leading runners, exercise scientists, and coaches—learn how elite runners train today • Race strategy for the crucial weeks leading up to the competition and through to the finish line • Exercises to prevent injury and rehabilitate common running ailments • Seasoned insight on barefoot running, the pros and cons of stretching, and other hot-button topics • Nutrition guidance on carbs, proteins, fats, and weight loss • More than 30 recipes to speed recovery and cement fitness gains • Beginners’ guidelines every step of the way • Valuable tips on proper apparel, tracking your progress, and more!
Build Your Swing: Position Teaching in the Modern Age
by Jim McLeanIn this expert guide, the renowned PGA Master Instructor shares the secrets to helping all players—from beginners to pros—perfect their swing. In Build Your Swing, Jim McLean distills the essence of his fabulously successful method of golf instruction by breaking down the various parts of the golf swing. He draws on an unparalleled wealth of golfing knowledge and experience, grown out of decades of teaching all levels of players as a PGA Master Instructor—and as the founder of the #1-ranked Jim McLean Golf Schools. This illustrated, practical guide is a must-read for golf students and instructors who are serious about improving their game.
Build Your Village: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life
by Florence Ann RomanoIn this easy-to-read self-help manual sprinkled with relatable stories, Florence Ann Romano introduces the six roles commonly found in villages and provides a roadmap to help the reader build their own support systems.Everyone has heard the phrase, &“It takes a village,&” but how exactly do we find our village? Who is in it and what does it look like? Rethinking the relationships in your life, you may realize that even if you have a calendar filled with social plans, you still might not have your &“village.&” In Build Your Village, philanthropist and businesswoman Florence Ann Romano answers these questions and more, helping you to build lasting relationships with those in your life, dispel isolation, and improve your overall happiness and health. Each chapter helps you to foster the villager qualities within yourself and to find others who display these qualities. From identifying the six types of villagers needed to complete a fully functional village to what to do when you&’ve lost your community, this book serves as a step-by step guide complete with quizzes, gut-check questions, and action steps as you learn the importance of support systems as well as how to nurture them and find meaningful connections. Your village is waiting. Now it&’s time to go and find it.
Buildbox 2.x Game Development
by Ty AudronisBuild rich, high production value mobile games and distribute them across different platforms with Buildbox About This Book * Create captivating 2D & 2.5D (isometric) video games for all platforms * Leverage Buildbox to monetize and prepare your games for distribution * This step-by-step tutorial will get you generating complex and media rich games with no coding experience Who This Book Is For This book caters to those who have an interest or desire to create their own mobile games either as a hobbyist or who are looking to enhance their skills as a professional games developer. No coding experience is required. What You Will Learn * Create the illusion of a 3D background in your game using parallax * Add advanced controls and obstacles to our first world * Develop assets (graphic and audio) for the Buildbox engine * Design games based on the capabilities and limitations of Buildbox and their target platforms * Compile and distribute video games on various channels such as Steam, iOS store, Android stores, and the Mac App Store * Optimize your games to get the absolute best quality within platform restrictions * Conquer common issues experienced with Buildbox development In Detail Buildbox is an "any skill level" development platform to develop video games with no coding experience. It also exports these games to be compiled for any platform (from Windows to Mac to iOS to Android and Blackberry) all using the same graphic user interface. Using an example as a tutorial, we will relate the driving principles and you'll see how you can implement these principles to develop any games on the platform. We begin by setting expectations and providing a brief overview of the software. But it's not long before you "dive in" to creating your first video game. You will actually have a playable level ("world") by the end of the second chapter. Later on, you'll learn everything from basic graphics creation to advanced world design while you refine your first game, called "Ramblin' Rover." All along the way, you will see how certain functions could be used in tandem to create other types of games; hoping to spark imagination. We will follow the principles and process of monetization through ads and in-game rewards. Lastly, we will go through the process of exporting, compiling, and preparing your storefront to sell the games you will eventually create. Style and approach This book follows a tutorial-based approach that teaches through examples, while also providing the necessary principles to enable you to abstract these principles into any game you want to make.
Builder Battle (Jake Maddox Esports Ser.)
by Jake MaddoxSamuel is a longtime fan of the classic world-building game, Buildtopia, playing it years after his friends have forgotten about it. So, he’s excited to learn that a big game update has reignited interest in the video game. Now with new in-game challenges, Buildtopia is getting an eSports competition. Will Samuel turn his love of the game into an opportunity to compete and connect with new friends?
The Builders: How a Small Group of Property Developers Fuelled the Building Boom and Transformed Ireland
by Frank McDonald Kathy SheridanIn the past fifteen years, Ireland has gone from being one of the poorest countries in the EU to one of the richest in the world. Of all the factors in this extraordinary transformation, none has been more prominent than the astonishing boom in construction. In The Builders, Frank McDonald and Kathy Sheridan tell the stories of these men and of the changes - physical and psychological - they have brought about. The story of Ireland's property developers has been the great untold story of the boom - until now.'Essential reading' Sunday Business Post
Builders: Class, Gender and Ethnicity in the Construction Industry (Routledge Advances in Ethnography)
by Darren ThielBuilding workers constitute between five and ten per cent of the total labour market in almost every country of the world. They construct, repair and maintain the vital physical infrastructure of our societies, and we rely upon and trust their achievements every day. Yet we know surprisingly little about builders, their cultures, the organization of their work or the business relations that constitute their industry. This book, based on one-year’s participant observation on a London construction site, redresses this gap in our knowledge by taking a close-up look at a section of building workers and businessmen. By examining the organizational features of the building project and describing the skill, sweat, malingering, humour and humanity of the building workers, Thiel illustrates how the builders were mostly autonomous from formal managerial control, regulating their own outputs and labour markets. This meant that the men’s ethnic, class and gender-bound cultural activities fundamentally underpinned the organization of their work and the broader construction economy, and thereby highlights the continuing centrality of class-bound culture and social stratification in a post-industrial, late modern world. Thiel outlines the on-going connections and intersections between economy, state, class and culture, ultimately showing how these factors interrelated to produce the building industry, its builders, and its buildings. Based predominately on cultural and economic sociology, this book will also be of interest to those working in the fields of gender and organizational studies; social class and inequality; migration and ethnicity; urban studies; and social identities.
Builders and Fighters: U.S. Army Engineers in World War II
by Barry W. FowleThe Corps of Engineers played an important role in winning World War II. Its work included building and repairing roads, bridges, and airfields; laying and clearing minefields; establishing and destroying obstacles; constructing training camps and other support facilities; building the Pentagon; and providing facilities for the development of the atomic bomb. In addition to their construction work, engineers engaged in combat with the enemy in the Battle of the Bulge, on the Ledo Road in Burma, in the mountains of Italy, and at numerous other locations. Certainly one of the highlights of Corps activity during World War II was the construction of the 1,685-mile Alaska Highway, cared out of the Canadian and Alaskan wilderness. “Builders and Fighters” is a series of essays on some of the hectic engineer activity during World War II. Veterans of that war should read this book and point with pride to their accomplishments. In it, today’s engineers will find further reasons to be proud of their heritage.
Builders' Detail Sheets (Series 1)
by S. Smith Mr P Stronach P. StronachThis book contains a unique set of information sheets, covering all aspects of building from sit setting-out to roofs and floors. It gives builders and students of building a sound knowledge of materials, their properties and limitations, and shows the practice of using these materials for sound construction. The sheets also give information on the Building Regulations and how to comply with them.
The Builder's Guide to the Tech Galaxy: 99 Practices to Scale Startups into Unicorn Companies
by Martin Schilling Thomas KlugkistLearn to scale your startup with a roadmap to the all-important part of the business lifecycle between launch and IPO In The Builder&’s Guide to the Tech Galaxy: 99 Practices to Scale Startups into Unicorn Companies, a team of accomplished investors, entrepreneurs, and marketers deliver a practical collection of concrete strategies for scaling a small startup into a lean and formidable tech competitor. By focusing on the four key building blocks of a successful company – alignment, team, functional excellence, and capital—this book distills the wisdom found in countless books, podcasts, and the authors&’ own extensive experience into a compact and accessible blueprint for success and growth. In the book, you&’ll find: Organizational charts, sample objectives and key results (OKRs), as well as guidance for divisions including technology and product management, marketing, sales, people, and service operations Tools and benchmarks for strategically aligning your company&’s divisions with one another, and with your organization&’s &“North Star&” Templates and tips to attract and retain a triple-A team with the right scale-up mindset Checklists to help you attract growth capital and negotiate term sheetsPerfect for companies with two, ten, or one hundred employees, The Builder&’s Guide to the Tech Galaxy belongs on the bookshelves of founders, managers, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders exploring innovative and proven ways to scale their enterprise to new heights.