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The Bothrops is good at making itself look like food. Its tail attracts other animals. When they get too close, the Bothrops strikes! Its venom is powerful and fast acting. Plus, some of these snakes are huge -- over six feet long and weighing as much as a big bag of potatoes. Learn all about this careful killer in Bothrops: South America's Highly Venomous Snake. Part of the series Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes, this book is filled...

Python 3 is more versatile and easier to use than ever. It runs on all major platforms in a huge array of use cases. Coding in Python minimizes development time and increases productivity in comparison to other languages. Clean, maintainable code is easy to both read and write using Python's clear, concise syntax. Object-oriented programming is a popular design paradigm in which data and behaviors are encapsulated in such a way that they can be manipulated...

Cockroaches are more than just the scary insects running across your kitchen floor at night. In fact, very few of the over 4,000 different cockroaches invade homes. The Madagascar hissing cockroach stays far away from people. They live on the famous island near the African coast. They get their name from the loud hissing sound they make. You can learn how they make this noise along with many other interesting facts about these unusual insects in “All...

The Pacific Northwest coast is home to one of the most diverse displays of intertidal marine life in the world, including sponges, clams, snails, crabs, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and more. The New Beachcomber's Guide to the Pacific Northwest is a portable and easy-to-use reference for searching out and identifying the hundreds of species of seashore life found on the beaches of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Northern...

This book provides an in-depth exploration of Excels subtotals feature, equipping readers with the tools and insights needed to master data grouping, aggregation, and analysis. Designed for professionals working with structured datasets, the book focuses on practical applications, teaching readers how to organize data effectively, apply subtotals across different categories, and handle challenges such as custom sorting, multi-level grouping, and formatting...

"You know a book is good when you actually welcome one of those howling days of wind and sleet that makes going out next to impossible." -The New York Times In The Earth Moved, Amy Stewart takes us on a journey through the underground world and introduces us to one of its most amazing denizens. The earthworm may be small, spineless, and blind, but its impact on the ecosystem is profound. It ploughs the soil, fights plant diseases, cleans up pollution,...

"One of the most elusive and controversial figures in NASA's history, George W. S. Abbey was called "the Dark Lord," "the Godfather," and "UNO" (unidentified NASA official) by those within NASA. From young pilot and wannabe astronaut to engineer, bureaucrat, and finally director of the Johnson Space Center ("mission control"), Abbey's story has never been fully told--until now. This fascinating account takes readers inside NASA to learn the real story...

In a world where technology intertwines seamlessly with our daily lives, the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing the way we interact with the world around us. "Internet of Things (IoT)" is an insightful exploration of the IoT and its advancements in communication protocols, illuminating the remarkable potential and impact this interconnected ecosystem holds for the future. This comprehensive guide begins...

In "Big Data for Beginners: Applications of Data - An Introduction to Real-Time Data Processing and Machine Learning for Data Analysis," readers will explore the cutting-edge applications of Big Data and learn how it is being used to drive innovation and solve complex problems in real-time. The book begins by examining the role of Big Data in real-time data processing and explores the various technologies and platforms used to manage and analyze...

A freelance journalist explores the science, traditions and myths surrounding blood, from ancient bloodletting practices to the development of mass blood donations during the Blitz and from researchers working on synthetic blood to the lucrative business of plasma transfusions.