by Thomas Newton, Oscar Villarreal
D3.js is a visualization library used for the creation and control of dynamic and interactive graphical forms. It is a library used to manipulate HTML and SVG documents based on data. A consolidated resource on obtaining geographic data, modifying it to your convenience, and visualizing it with augmented data using D3.js, this book will meet your mapping needs.Starting with a working map, you will explore t...
Price: $9.95 | Publisher: Packt Publishing | Release: 2014
by Dan Toomey
R is a powerful, open source, functional programming language. It can be used for a wide range of programming tasks and is best suited to produce data and visual analytics through customizable scripts and commands.The purpose of the book is to explore the core topics that data scientists are interested in. This book draws from a wide variety of data sources and evaluates this data using existing publicly av...
Price: $30.99 | Publisher: Packt Publishing | Release: 2014
by Dr Alex Blewitt
Swift is a new and powerful programming language that represents an essential new programming tool for iOS and OSX applications and builds upon the power of Objective-C while streamlining the developer experience.Swift Essentials is a fast-paced, practical guide showing you the quickest way to put Swift to work in the real world. It guides you concisely through the basics of syntax and development before pu...
Price: $49.99 | Publisher: Packt Publishing | Release: 2014
FREE EBOOK - Raspberry Pi Cookbook for Python Programmers 
by Tim Cox
The Raspberry Pi foundation has been selling their computers since 2012 with the aim of inspiring programmers and engineers.Raspberry Pi Cookbook for Python Programmers is a practical guide for getting the most out of this little computer. It will guide you through the many uses of the Raspberry Pi and allow you to showcase the best it has to offer. Discover what the Raspberry Pi has to offer using detailed...
Price: $26.99 | Publisher: Packt Publishing | Release: 2014
by Justin Stenning
The latest 3D graphics cards bring us amazing visuals in the latest games, from Indie to AAA titles. This is made possible on Microsoft platforms including PC, Xbox consoles, and mobile devices thanks to Direct3D - a component of the DirectX API dedicated to exposing 3D graphics hardware to programmers. Microsoft DirectX is the graphics technology powering all of today's hottest games. The latest versi...
Price: $32.99 | Publisher: Packt Publishing | Release: 2014
Manga Studio 5: Beginner's Guide 
by Michael Rhodes
Using Manga Studio 5 to create comics is an enriching experience. Instead of using graphite and ink, we can get creative with digital marking tools. Once you've got to grips with the basic use of these tools, creating comics digitally is just as expressive and fun as creating them on paper.Manga Studio 5 Beginner's Guide is for beginner and experienced comic artists who are new to Manga Studio. Th...
Price: $23.99 | Publisher: Packt Publishing | Release: 2014
by Sumeet Arora
WebGL, the web implementation of Open GL, is a JavaScript API used to render interactive 3D graphics within any compatible web browser, without the need for plugins. It helps you create detailed, high-quality graphical 3D objects easily. WebGL elements can be mixed with other HTML elements and composites to create high-quality, interactive, creative, innovative graphical 3D objects.This book begins with col...
Price: $26.99 | Publisher: Packt Publishing | Release: 2014
Build an Awesome PC, 2014 Edition
by Mike Riley
Custom-build your own dream PC, have fun doing it, and save yourself a lot of money in the process. This book will give you the confidence to buy the best-of-class components and assemble them with clear, step-by-step instructions. You'll build your own PC capable of effortlessly running the most graphic and CPU-intensive games, graphics software, and programming compilers available today. And because ...
Price: $5.51 | Publisher: The Pragmatic Programmers | Release: 2014
Calculus for Computer Graphics
by John Vince
Students studying computer animation and computer games have to be familiar with geometry, matrices, vectors, rotation transforms, quaternions, curves and surfaces, and as computer graphics software becomes increasingly sophisticated, calculus is also being used to resolve its associated problems.The author draws upon his experience in teaching mathematics to undergraduates to make calculus appear no more c...
Price: $52.55 | Publisher: Springer | Release: 2013
Learning Raphael JS Vector Graphics
by Damian Dawber
Raphael is an exceptional library that makes drawing vector graphics in the browser straightforward. It boasts a large number of methods that facilitate drawing and animating graphics, allowing developers to create flexible, interactive web applications and data visualizations.Learning Raphael JS Vector Graphics takes you from being a complete vector graphics novice to an accomplished vector graphics develo...
Price: $14.99 | Publisher: Packt Publishing | Release: 2013