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(Neil Ian Bettison), 3D Tudor; Haralambous, Vanessa
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 969 Pages
Blender for Beginners Part 1 is your hands-on visual introduction to Blender, brought to you by the educators at 3D Tudor, who’ve helped over 250,000 students worldwide master 3D design. Starting Blender can feel daunting, but this first part makes it approachable. You’ll develop smart habits and clean workflows to keep projects organized. From setting up a readable interface and clean navigation to mastering reliable modeling tools that create shading-friendly results, every lesson builds your foundation as a confident 3D artist. Through easy-to-follow exercises, you’ll learn how to install Blender, navigate key menus and viewport modes, and use essential tools like Extrude, Bevel, and Loop Cut. You’ll build small assets and understand why seams, sharps, normals, and pivots matter for clean surfaces and predictable shading. Neil adds a touch of British humor that will keep you engaged throughout, even as you unwrap UVs using seams and projections, measure texel density, and explore trim sheets and UDIM basics. With principled PBR materials and Node Wrangler shortcuts, you’ll progress from flat clay to believable surfaces. Everything is taught step by step, with keystroke callouts and definitions. By the end of this part, your models will look great under lighting, your topology will behave, and your files will be ready for 3D animation—setting you up for Geometry Nodes, rendering, and compositing in Part 2. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase required
(Neil Ian Bettison), 3D Tudor; Haralambous, Vanessa
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 969 Pages
Blender for Beginners Part 1 is your hands-on visual introduction to Blender, brought to you by the educators at 3D Tudor, who’ve helped over 250,000 students worldwide master 3D design. Starting Blender can feel daunting, but this first part makes it approachable. You’ll develop smart habits and clean workflows to keep projects organized. From setting up a readable interface and clean navigation to mastering reliable modeling tools that create shading-friendly results, every lesson builds your foundation as a confident 3D artist. Through easy-to-follow exercises, you’ll learn how to install Blender, navigate key menus and viewport modes, and use essential tools like Extrude, Bevel, and Loop Cut. You’ll build small assets and understand why seams, sharps, normals, and pivots matter for clean surfaces and predictable shading. Neil adds a touch of British humor that will keep you engaged throughout, even as you unwrap UVs using seams and projections, measure texel density, and explore trim sheets and UDIM basics. With principled PBR materials and Node Wrangler shortcuts, you’ll progress from flat clay to believable surfaces. Everything is taught step by step, with keystroke callouts and definitions. By the end of this part, your models will look great under lighting, your topology will behave, and your files will be ready for 3D animation—setting you up for Geometry Nodes, rendering, and compositing in Part 2. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase required
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Lott, Steven F.; Phillips, Dusty
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 543 Pages
Learn to write effective, maintainable, and scalable Python applications by mastering object-oriented programming with this updated fifth edition. Whether you’re transitioning from scripting to structured development or refining your OOP skills, this book offers a clear, practical path forward. You’ll explore Python’s approach to OOP, from class creation and inheritance to polymorphism and abstraction, while discovering how to make smarter decisions about when and how to use these tools. You’ll apply what you learn through hands-on examples and exercises. Updated for Python 3.13, this edition simplifies complex topics such as abstract base classes, testing with unittest and pytest, and async programming with asyncio. It introduces a new chapter on Python’s type hinting ecosystem—crucial for modern Python development. Written by long-time Python experts Steven Lott and Dusty Phillips, this edition emphasizes clarity, testability, and professional software engineering practices. It helps you move beyond scripting to building well-structured, production-ready Python systems. By the end of this book, you’ll be confident in applying OOP principles, design patterns, type hints, and concurrency tools to create robust and maintainable Python applications.
Lott, Steven F.; Phillips, Dusty
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 543 Pages
Learn to write effective, maintainable, and scalable Python applications by mastering object-oriented programming with this updated fifth edition. Whether you’re transitioning from scripting to structured development or refining your OOP skills, this book offers a clear, practical path forward. You’ll explore Python’s approach to OOP, from class creation and inheritance to polymorphism and abstraction, while discovering how to make smarter decisions about when and how to use these tools. You’ll apply what you learn through hands-on examples and exercises. Updated for Python 3.13, this edition simplifies complex topics such as abstract base classes, testing with unittest and pytest, and async programming with asyncio. It introduces a new chapter on Python’s type hinting ecosystem—crucial for modern Python development. Written by long-time Python experts Steven Lott and Dusty Phillips, this edition emphasizes clarity, testability, and professional software engineering practices. It helps you move beyond scripting to building well-structured, production-ready Python systems. By the end of this book, you’ll be confident in applying OOP principles, design patterns, type hints, and concurrency tools to create robust and maintainable Python applications.
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How to Prove Anything: 30 absurd research papers no one else was brave enough to publish
McGraw, B.
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 302 Pages
This book collects popular essays from the renowned Cranberry-Lemon University Press's most illustrious scholars. Despite their questionable research methods, bizarre obsessions, personal vendettas, and often stunning lack of impartiality, the authors have irrefutably broken new ground academically. How to Prove Anything sheds new light on a wide range of topics. Famed academics Dr. Tiffany Love and Dr. Chad Broman present a glimpse into their shared life via a series of papers that unravel the mysteries of modern romance. From time series analysis of mood swings to Pavlovian behavioral modification to sub-Nyquist sampling for balancing relationship attention with videogame performance, Chad and Tiffany find new and often startling uses for tried-and-true algorithms, gaining insights from which we can all benefit. Can I avoid arguments by predicting moods with time series analysis? Can linear programming help us determine who should do the dishes? And, most pressingly of all… Can I fix him? Academic writing has brought new knowledge into the world for hundreds of years. This book may be the most vital contribution of all. While some of the applications in this book may be niche even obscure reading will provide intellectual stimulation, spiritual enlightenment or, at the very least, some entertainment.
McGraw, B.
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 302 Pages
This book collects popular essays from the renowned Cranberry-Lemon University Press's most illustrious scholars. Despite their questionable research methods, bizarre obsessions, personal vendettas, and often stunning lack of impartiality, the authors have irrefutably broken new ground academically. How to Prove Anything sheds new light on a wide range of topics. Famed academics Dr. Tiffany Love and Dr. Chad Broman present a glimpse into their shared life via a series of papers that unravel the mysteries of modern romance. From time series analysis of mood swings to Pavlovian behavioral modification to sub-Nyquist sampling for balancing relationship attention with videogame performance, Chad and Tiffany find new and often startling uses for tried-and-true algorithms, gaining insights from which we can all benefit. Can I avoid arguments by predicting moods with time series analysis? Can linear programming help us determine who should do the dishes? And, most pressingly of all… Can I fix him? Academic writing has brought new knowledge into the world for hundreds of years. This book may be the most vital contribution of all. While some of the applications in this book may be niche even obscure reading will provide intellectual stimulation, spiritual enlightenment or, at the very least, some entertainment.
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Smith, Glenn; Jackson, Tim; Smith, Gez
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 417 Pages
Scaling Agile is a complex undertaking, and the SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) is key to its success. Written by three SPCT-certified experts with over 20 years of experience each, this book is your essential guide to mastering the RTE role. You’ll learn how to differentiate the RTE role from Scrum Masters and PMOs and understand how to enable flow across the Agile Release Train (ART). The book walks you through every critical phase of PI Planning, including pre-planning logistics, live and online facilitation, and post-planning execution. You’ll also explore advanced areas, such as working with Solution Trains, Lean Portfolio Management, and the Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE). With real-world examples, tips, and a guided approach, this book builds your competence and confidence, from launching new ARTs to running effective System Demos and Inspect and Adapt workshops. It also offers exam prep tips for SAFe RTE certification and insights on coaching PI execution and delivery improvements. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped to lead ARTs with authority, drive meaningful change in your organization, and expand your influence across the enterprise.
Smith, Glenn; Jackson, Tim; Smith, Gez
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 417 Pages
Scaling Agile is a complex undertaking, and the SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) is key to its success. Written by three SPCT-certified experts with over 20 years of experience each, this book is your essential guide to mastering the RTE role. You’ll learn how to differentiate the RTE role from Scrum Masters and PMOs and understand how to enable flow across the Agile Release Train (ART). The book walks you through every critical phase of PI Planning, including pre-planning logistics, live and online facilitation, and post-planning execution. You’ll also explore advanced areas, such as working with Solution Trains, Lean Portfolio Management, and the Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE). With real-world examples, tips, and a guided approach, this book builds your competence and confidence, from launching new ARTs to running effective System Demos and Inspect and Adapt workshops. It also offers exam prep tips for SAFe RTE certification and insights on coaching PI execution and delivery improvements. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped to lead ARTs with authority, drive meaningful change in your organization, and expand your influence across the enterprise.
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Schiros, Dr. Chun; Kaur, Supreet; Arora, Rajdeep; Jagannathan, Dr. Usha
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 382 Pages
AI is only as valuable as the business outcomes it enables, and this hands-on guide shows you how to make that happen. Whether you’re a technology leader launching your first AI use case or scaling production systems, you need a clear path from innovation to impact. That means aligning your AI initiatives with enterprise strategy, operational readiness, and responsible practices, and The AI Optimization Playbook gives you the clarity, structure, and insight you need to succeed. Through actionable guidance and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to build high-impact AI strategies, evaluate projects based on ROI, secure executive sponsorship, and transition prototypes into production-grade systems. You’ll also explore MLOps and LLMOps practices that ensure scalability, reliability, and governance across the AI lifecycle. But deployment is just the beginning. This book goes further to address the crucial need for Responsible AI through frameworks, compliance strategies, and transparency techniques. Written by AI experts and industry leaders, this playbook combines technical fluency with strategic perspective to bridge the business–technology divide so you can confidently lead AI transformation across the enterprise. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase required
Schiros, Dr. Chun; Kaur, Supreet; Arora, Rajdeep; Jagannathan, Dr. Usha
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 382 Pages
AI is only as valuable as the business outcomes it enables, and this hands-on guide shows you how to make that happen. Whether you’re a technology leader launching your first AI use case or scaling production systems, you need a clear path from innovation to impact. That means aligning your AI initiatives with enterprise strategy, operational readiness, and responsible practices, and The AI Optimization Playbook gives you the clarity, structure, and insight you need to succeed. Through actionable guidance and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to build high-impact AI strategies, evaluate projects based on ROI, secure executive sponsorship, and transition prototypes into production-grade systems. You’ll also explore MLOps and LLMOps practices that ensure scalability, reliability, and governance across the AI lifecycle. But deployment is just the beginning. This book goes further to address the crucial need for Responsible AI through frameworks, compliance strategies, and transparency techniques. Written by AI experts and industry leaders, this playbook combines technical fluency with strategic perspective to bridge the business–technology divide so you can confidently lead AI transformation across the enterprise. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase required
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Schultz, Corey P.
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 568 Pages
This hands-on guide will help you become a penetration testing expert by gaining command of the powerful tools of Kali Linux, from versions 2024.3 through 2025.1, aligned with the latest features introduced and applying them in real-world security assessments. This cookbook’s third edition is updated to include the latest advancements in cybersecurity. The author leverages their 20 years of industry experience to guide you through installing Kali on multiple platforms, setting up lab environments, and using modern tools, such as Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, OpenVAS, and AI-driven reconnaissance. You’ll also explore automated social engineering, wireless hacking, web and database exploitation, and advanced persistence techniques, delivering a comprehensive and up-to-date penetration testing resource. Recognizing the critical role of human factors in security, this edition expands on social engineering tactics, including psychological principles and AI-driven automation, to craft highly effective attack campaigns. By the end of this book, you’ll have strengthened your grasp of the entire penetration testing process, from environment setup and reconnaissance to vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and maintaining access, and be equipped with industry-standard tools to enhance your effectiveness as a security professional.
Schultz, Corey P.
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 568 Pages
This hands-on guide will help you become a penetration testing expert by gaining command of the powerful tools of Kali Linux, from versions 2024.3 through 2025.1, aligned with the latest features introduced and applying them in real-world security assessments. This cookbook’s third edition is updated to include the latest advancements in cybersecurity. The author leverages their 20 years of industry experience to guide you through installing Kali on multiple platforms, setting up lab environments, and using modern tools, such as Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, OpenVAS, and AI-driven reconnaissance. You’ll also explore automated social engineering, wireless hacking, web and database exploitation, and advanced persistence techniques, delivering a comprehensive and up-to-date penetration testing resource. Recognizing the critical role of human factors in security, this edition expands on social engineering tactics, including psychological principles and AI-driven automation, to craft highly effective attack campaigns. By the end of this book, you’ll have strengthened your grasp of the entire penetration testing process, from environment setup and reconnaissance to vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and maintaining access, and be equipped with industry-standard tools to enhance your effectiveness as a security professional.
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Mastering endpoint management using microsoft intune suite: learn everything about intune suite
Sarkar, Saurabh; Singh, Rahul
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 392 Pages
Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Intune Suite with hands-on deployment, policy control, architecture insights, and real-world troubleshooting guidanceKey FeaturesExplore the most comprehensive resource on Microsoft Intune Suite’s premium toolsOvercome real-world Intune Suite challenges with EPM, Cloud PKI, and app managementUse AI-powered analytics to gain insights and streamline app deployment and supportPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionMastering Endpoint Management using Microsoft Intune Suite is one of the first books focused solely on Microsoft’s premium Intune features, offering hands-on, in-depth coverage for IT admins, security professionals, and endpoint engineers.
Co-authored by a Microsoft Intune Product Manager and a Principal Consultant who is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), this book walks you through real-world implementation using backend architecture diagrams, registry insights, and troubleshooting techniques. You’ll start with cloud public key infrastructure (PKI), learning how to simplify certificate-based authentication.
Then you’ll move on to endpoint privilege management (EPM) to enforce least-privilege access at scale.
You will learn about Enterprise App Management, which helps you how to modernize app delivery, as well as Advanced Analytics, which reveals how to use Kusto Query Language (KQL) and Security Copilot for actionable insights.
The book also covers Remote Help for secure support and Microsoft Tunnel for enabling BYOD access, and concludes with a curated list of essential Intune learning resources. By the end of this Intune book, you will have the practical expertise to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Intune Suite confidently in real-world enterprise environments.What you will learnMaster endpoint management by effectively managing and securing endpoints with Intune SuiteAlign with Microsoft's Zero Trust principle and least-privilege model by using EPMDiscover how to troubleshoot effectively by understanding underlying processes and the logs/registryUnderstand real-world setups with detailed screenshots at each deployment stepFind out how to gain insights and make data-driven decisions by leveraging Advanced AnalyticsUnderstand how to streamline/automate third-party app deployment with EAM, saving time and effortWho this book is forIf you’re an IT admin, UEM admin, security professional, consultant, or solutions architect focused on device management and security, this book is for you.
It’s ideal for those deploying Intune Suite features, troubleshooting issues, or seeking a deeper understanding of its architecture and how it compares with third-party tools.
Basic knowledge of device enrollment in Microsoft Intune is recommended.
eBook
Sarkar, Saurabh; Singh, Rahul
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 392 Pages
Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Intune Suite with hands-on deployment, policy control, architecture insights, and real-world troubleshooting guidanceKey FeaturesExplore the most comprehensive resource on Microsoft Intune Suite’s premium toolsOvercome real-world Intune Suite challenges with EPM, Cloud PKI, and app managementUse AI-powered analytics to gain insights and streamline app deployment and supportPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionMastering Endpoint Management using Microsoft Intune Suite is one of the first books focused solely on Microsoft’s premium Intune features, offering hands-on, in-depth coverage for IT admins, security professionals, and endpoint engineers.
Co-authored by a Microsoft Intune Product Manager and a Principal Consultant who is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), this book walks you through real-world implementation using backend architecture diagrams, registry insights, and troubleshooting techniques. You’ll start with cloud public key infrastructure (PKI), learning how to simplify certificate-based authentication.
Then you’ll move on to endpoint privilege management (EPM) to enforce least-privilege access at scale.
You will learn about Enterprise App Management, which helps you how to modernize app delivery, as well as Advanced Analytics, which reveals how to use Kusto Query Language (KQL) and Security Copilot for actionable insights.
The book also covers Remote Help for secure support and Microsoft Tunnel for enabling BYOD access, and concludes with a curated list of essential Intune learning resources. By the end of this Intune book, you will have the practical expertise to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Intune Suite confidently in real-world enterprise environments.What you will learnMaster endpoint management by effectively managing and securing endpoints with Intune SuiteAlign with Microsoft's Zero Trust principle and least-privilege model by using EPMDiscover how to troubleshoot effectively by understanding underlying processes and the logs/registryUnderstand real-world setups with detailed screenshots at each deployment stepFind out how to gain insights and make data-driven decisions by leveraging Advanced AnalyticsUnderstand how to streamline/automate third-party app deployment with EAM, saving time and effortWho this book is forIf you’re an IT admin, UEM admin, security professional, consultant, or solutions architect focused on device management and security, this book is for you.
It’s ideal for those deploying Intune Suite features, troubleshooting issues, or seeking a deeper understanding of its architecture and how it compares with third-party tools.
Basic knowledge of device enrollment in Microsoft Intune is recommended.
eBook
Herrera, Hugo
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 632 Pages
Struggling to architect secure, scalable Power Platform solutions that keep up with AI and enterprise demands? Microsoft Power Platform Solutions Architect's Handbook is your expert guide to building intelligent, future-ready applications with Microsoft's low-code platform. This updated second edition brings you the latest on Copilot, Azure OpenAI, AI Builder, and Power Platform AI patterns. Through a hands-on enterprise case study, you'll work through every stage of solution architecture, from requirements analysis and envisioning to secure data modeling, integration, governance, and DevOps implementation. You'll tackle real-world challenges such as licensing constraints, ALM pipeline design, multi-cloud integration, and establishing a Center of Excellence. A refreshed PL-600 certification prep chapter with current questions and exam tips will help you gear up for the exam. By the end of this book, you'll have the mindset, tools, and strategies to design scalable, AI-enhanced Power Platform solutions while using the latest in LLM and GPT technologies. Whether modernizing legacy systems or architecting cloud-native applications, this book equips you to lead digital transformation initiatives with enterprise-grade excellence.
Herrera, Hugo
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 632 Pages
Struggling to architect secure, scalable Power Platform solutions that keep up with AI and enterprise demands? Microsoft Power Platform Solutions Architect's Handbook is your expert guide to building intelligent, future-ready applications with Microsoft's low-code platform. This updated second edition brings you the latest on Copilot, Azure OpenAI, AI Builder, and Power Platform AI patterns. Through a hands-on enterprise case study, you'll work through every stage of solution architecture, from requirements analysis and envisioning to secure data modeling, integration, governance, and DevOps implementation. You'll tackle real-world challenges such as licensing constraints, ALM pipeline design, multi-cloud integration, and establishing a Center of Excellence. A refreshed PL-600 certification prep chapter with current questions and exam tips will help you gear up for the exam. By the end of this book, you'll have the mindset, tools, and strategies to design scalable, AI-enhanced Power Platform solutions while using the latest in LLM and GPT technologies. Whether modernizing legacy systems or architecting cloud-native applications, this book equips you to lead digital transformation initiatives with enterprise-grade excellence.
eBook
Morley, Sam
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 399 Pages
Solve complex problems in C++ by learning how to think like a computer scientist. This book introduces computational thinking—a framework for solving problems using decomposition, abstraction, and pattern recognition—and shows you how to apply it using modern C++ features. You'll learn how to break down challenges, choose the right abstractions, and build solutions that are both maintainable and efficient. Through small examples and a large case study, this book guides you from foundational concepts to high-performance applications. You’ll explore reusable templates, algorithms, modularity, and even parallel computing and GPU acceleration. With each chapter, you’ll not only expand your C++ skillset, but also refine the way you approach and solve real-world problems. Written by a seasoned research engineer and C++ developer, this book combines practical insight with academic rigor. Whether you're designing algorithms or profiling production code, this book helps you deliver elegant, effective solutions with confidence.
Morley, Sam
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 399 Pages
Solve complex problems in C++ by learning how to think like a computer scientist. This book introduces computational thinking—a framework for solving problems using decomposition, abstraction, and pattern recognition—and shows you how to apply it using modern C++ features. You'll learn how to break down challenges, choose the right abstractions, and build solutions that are both maintainable and efficient. Through small examples and a large case study, this book guides you from foundational concepts to high-performance applications. You’ll explore reusable templates, algorithms, modularity, and even parallel computing and GPU acceleration. With each chapter, you’ll not only expand your C++ skillset, but also refine the way you approach and solve real-world problems. Written by a seasoned research engineer and C++ developer, this book combines practical insight with academic rigor. Whether you're designing algorithms or profiling production code, this book helps you deliver elegant, effective solutions with confidence.
eBook
Maneu, Christopher; Beau, Emilie; Riehl, Jean-Pierre; Casteres, Romain; Gisbert, Frederic
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 754 Pages
Microsoft Fabric is reshaping how organizations manage, analyze, and act on data by unifying ingestion, storage, transformation, analytics, AI, and visualization in a single platform. The Definitive Guide to Microsoft Fabric takes you from your very first workspace to building a secure, scalable, and future-proof analytics environment. You’ll learn how to unify data in OneLake, design data meshes, transform and model data, implement real-time analytics, and integrate AI capabilities. The book also covers advanced topics, such as governance, security, cost optimization, and team collaboration using DevOps and DataOps principles. Drawing on the real-world expertise of five seasoned professionals who have built and advised on platforms for startups, SMEs, and Europe’s largest enterprises, this book blends strategic insight with practical guidance. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained the knowledge and skills to design, deploy, and operate a Microsoft Fabric platform that delivers sustainable business value.
Maneu, Christopher; Beau, Emilie; Riehl, Jean-Pierre; Casteres, Romain; Gisbert, Frederic
Packt Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 754 Pages
Microsoft Fabric is reshaping how organizations manage, analyze, and act on data by unifying ingestion, storage, transformation, analytics, AI, and visualization in a single platform. The Definitive Guide to Microsoft Fabric takes you from your very first workspace to building a secure, scalable, and future-proof analytics environment. You’ll learn how to unify data in OneLake, design data meshes, transform and model data, implement real-time analytics, and integrate AI capabilities. The book also covers advanced topics, such as governance, security, cost optimization, and team collaboration using DevOps and DataOps principles. Drawing on the real-world expertise of five seasoned professionals who have built and advised on platforms for startups, SMEs, and Europe’s largest enterprises, this book blends strategic insight with practical guidance. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained the knowledge and skills to design, deploy, and operate a Microsoft Fabric platform that delivers sustainable business value.
