Nicki Peter Petrikowski
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3-D printing allows for the creation of nearly any type of object, from an entire house to a human organ. Now with makerspaces, collaborative engineering workspaces, virtually anyone can utilize these printers to make anything they can dream up. This title shows young people just how. With information on where to find makerspaces in their local community to the latest types of 3-D printers available, this resource grabs the interest of engineering-minded...
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A $35 minicomputer about the size of a credit card, the Raspberry Pi has taken the world of computing by storm. Originally intended for teaching programming in schools, the device's low price, small size, and low power consumption have given it wide appeal. This entertaining, informative title reveals the vision behind the Raspberry Pi and the history of its creation. It describes the computer's hardware and the options it offers in terms of operating...
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2016
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"This book offers those suffering from ADD/ADHD a non-judgmental guide for managing their condition. The information is accessible and actionable. Also, it is presented in a nurturing, older-sibling tone. It includes the most current definition of ADD/ADHD and guidance on causes, growing up with the condition, how to navigate school and relationships, moving forward, and treatment options. Also included is advice on how to avoid conflict with peers...
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The definition of gender has been evolving with society's views on sexuality and this title offers readers an unbiased, non-political, and medical analysis of gender identity today. Topics covered include forms of being transgender, such as transexual, gender queer, and intersex, as well as how to accept one's self, come out to friends and family, and deal with discrimination. Readers learn that gender is not the binary structure of male and female,...