{"product_id":"a-concise-introduction-to-programming-mark-j-johnson-9781138082588","title":"A Concise Introduction to Programming in Python","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Concise Introduction to Programming in Python, Second Edition provides a hands-on and accessible introduction to writing software in Python, with no prior programming experience required.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Second Edition was thoroughly reorganized and rewritten based on classroom experience to incorporate: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA spiral approach, starting with turtle graphics, and then revisiting concepts in greater depth using numeric, textual, and image data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, concise explanations written for beginning students, emphasizing core principles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA variety of accessible examples, focusing on key concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagrams to help visualize new concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew sections on recursion and exception handling, as well as an earlier introduction of lists, based on instructor feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe text offers sections designed for approximately one class period each, and proceeds gradually from procedural to object-oriented design. Examples, exercises, and projects are included from diverse application domains, including finance, biology, image processing, and textual analysis. It also includes a brief \"How-To\" sections that introduce optional topics students may be interested in exploring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe text is written to be read, making it a good fit in flipped classrooms. Designed for either classroom use or self-study, all example programs and solutions to odd-numbered exercises (except for projects) are available at: http: \/\/www.central.edu\/go\/conciseintro\/. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark J. Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138082589\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138082588\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/30\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 209\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d","brand":"Mark J. Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43994199556351,"sku":"9781138082588","price":56.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a2b8246b-8f36-440d-8d00-1f56cd0e49b5.jpg?v=1683328715","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-concise-introduction-to-programming-mark-j-johnson-9781138082588","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}