Books with author David Pepper

Tommy & Mollie are best friends and they go everywhere together. Tommy is a young boy and Mollie is his black & white Border Collie sheep dog. They live on a farm with Tommy?s mum and dad. Tommy & Mollie always have a fantastic time on the farm, having lots of little adventures. Then one day Tommy discovers he can make things happen with his mind. He starts off making little things happen but as time goes on he finds he can make bigger things happen and make things appear, just by thinking hard about them before he goes to bed. Then next morning they have come to life! This book will be enjoyed by children (and adults) of all ages.

Build the foundational data science skills necessary to work with and better understand complex data science algorithms. This example-driven book provides complete Python coding examples to complement and clarify data science concepts, and enrich the learning experience. Coding examples include visualizations whenever appropriate. The book is a necessary precursor to applying and implementing machine learning algorithms. The book is self-contained. All of the math, statistics, stochastic, and programming skills required to master the content are covered. In-depth knowledge of object-oriented programming isn’t required because complete examples are provided and explained.Data Science Fundamentals with Python and MongoDB is an excellent starting point for those interested in pursuing a career in data science. Like any science, the fundamentals of data science are a prerequisite to competency. Without proficiency in mathematics, statistics, data manipulation, and coding, the path to success is “rocky” at best. The coding examples in this book are concise, accurate, and complete, and perfectly complement the data science concepts introduced. What You'll LearnPrepare for a career in data scienceWork with complex data structures in PythonSimulate with Monte Carlo and Stochastic algorithmsApply linear algebra using vectors and matricesUtilize complex algorithms such as gradient descent and principal component analysisWrangle, cleanse, visualize, and problem solve with dataUse MongoDB and JSON to work with dataWho This Book Is ForThe novice yearning to break into the data science world, and the enthusiast looking to enrich, deepen, and develop data science skills through mastering the underlying fundamentals that are sometimes skipped over in the rush to be productive. Some knowledge of object-oriented programming will make learning easier.

For all readers who have ever lent an enthusiastic ear to a wonderfully well told tale, or tumbled gladly into pages that could transport them anywhere, now comes novelist Peter David’s enchanting new work of fantasy. Action-packed and suspenseful, heart-tugging and wise, it weaves a spell both hauntingly familiar and utterly irresistible for those who have ever surrendered themselves to flights of fancy, and have whispered in their hearts, “I believe.”Paul Dear is a good and clever boy, doted on by a father who fills his son’s head with tall tales, thrilling legends, and talk of fairy-folk, and by a mother who indulges these fantastic stories and tempers them with common sense. But Paul is special in ways that even his adoring parents could never have imagined. For by day, in London’s Kensington Gardens, he walks and talks with the pixies and sprites and other magical creatures that dwell among the living–but are unseen by most. And at night in his room, a boy much like himself, yet not, beckons to Paul from the mirror to come adventuring. It’s a happy life for Paul, made all the more so by the birth of his baby sister. But everything changes when tragedy strikes, and Paul concludes that there’s only one course of action he can take to dispel the darkness and make things right again. And like countless heroes before him, he knows that he must risk everything to save the day. Thus begins a quest that will lead Paul down the city’s bustling streets, to a curio shop where a magical ally awaits him, and launches him into the starry skies, bound for a realm where anything is possible. Far from home, he will run with fierce Indian warriors, cross swords with fearsome pirates, befriend a magnificent white tiger, and soar beside an extraordinary, ageless boy who reigns in a boundless world of imagination.Brimming with the sly humor and breathless excitement of a traditional Victorian bedtime story, deftly embroidered with its own unique wisdom and wonder, Tigerheart is a hymn to childhood’s happiness and heartbreak, a meditation on the love, courage, sacrifice, and faith that shape us and define our lives, and a splendidly rendered modern fable–for readers of any age–that brilliantly proves itself a worthy brother to the timeless classic that serve as its inspiration.

Paul Dear is a good and clever boy, but he’s special in ways that even his adoring parents could never have imagined. For by day, in London’s Kensington Gardens, he walks and talks with the pixies and sprites and other magical creatures that dwell among the living–but are unseen by most. Then everything changes when tragedy strikes–and a quest begins that will lead Paul to a curio shop where a magical ally awaits him and launches him into the starry skies, bound for a realm where anything is possible. Far from home, Paul will run with fierce Indian warriors, cross swords with fearsome pirates, befriend a magnificent white tiger, and soar beside an extraordinary, ageless boy who reigns in a boundless world of imagination.

In a dystopian future where tyrannical governments are controlled by corrupt mega-corporations, a new hero emerges to fight the darkness! Spider-Man 2099 pits the wall-crawler of the future against such deadly foes as Venture, The Specialist, the Vulture, Thanatos and the Orwellian Alchemax Corporation. In such a world of high-tech wonder and fear, can one man make a difference He can if he's Spider-Man! Collects Spider-Man 2099 #1-10.

Before David was king of Israel, he was just another teen-aged boy watching his father's sheep in the fields around the tiny village of Bethlehem. One day God sent the prophet, Samuel, to anoint him as the new king. This was frightening for Samuel, because he would be seen as a traitor to King Saul, who was sitting on the throne. And it was bewildering to David and his family, because David was the least of his brothers.This is the story of five cousins who witness this amazing event, as well as watching David defend his flock from a raging bear!

Sick of vampire books? Movies? TV shows? Yeah. So are we. Sick of the entire unlife of vampires? Yeah. So is Vince Hammond. Unfortunately, Vince is in it up to his (wait for it) neck. Because Vince is a young vampire hunter who lives with his vampire hunter mother in an entire community of vampire hunters, who in turn are part of a cult of vampire hunters going back all the way to the French Revolution, which many believe to be an uprising of the poor against the rich but was actually a massive purging of vampires from the French nobility (hence the guillotine; way more efficient than shoving stakes into their hearts.) And here’s Vince’s major problem: he’s a vampire. But he dare not “come out of the coffin,” as it were, and reveal his true nature, because his mother will literally kill him. And if she doesn’t manage it, she has lots of friends and neighbors to help make sure that happens. So instead Vince has to keep his head down and hunt his own kind while making sure not to actually kill them since, for the most part, vampires are law-abiding citizens who drink from eagerly volunteering “Wanna V’s” hoping for their own shot at the night life. But when some out-of-town hunters show up with a very personal connection to Vince, his two worlds are going to collide in a way that may wind up forcing Vince to run for the hills…assuming he can get far enough away before Mom hunts him down.

This is the well-known story about the baby, Moses, hidden in the bulrushes.Journey with his sister and The Cousins while they search to find just the right place to hide this famous infant from Pharaoh’s soldiers.Every year during Christmas David Perry writes a story from the Bible. These stories contain his grandkids and grandniece within them as witnesses and participants. You are invited to pick up this book and immerse yourself in its wonder.

You read about John Paul Jones’ famous battle with “HMS Serapis” in “Not Self but Country;” now read “The Crucible of Tradition” and empathize with his internal struggles and external battles after the victory. Treason, treachery, and infidelity plague him at every turn.Get reacquainted with Captain John Barry. Discover his humble peasant beginnings in Ireland. Experience the warm kinship in his loving family in the oppressive poverty of the eighteenth century. Accompany him on his rise to prominence and his personal struggle through two marriages. Meticulously researched, this novel, the second in the series, will introduce you to the men who secured America’s independence while others framed her government. You will walk the streets of colonial America in scenes that were pulled from period maps and newspapers. Fight, grieve, and exult alongside the men and women who were the actual flesh and blood heroes of their day.Tommy Robinson, Author and Twentieth Century Submarine Sailor, wrote:I have just finished reading “The Crucible of Tradition” and it was a great read. Mr. Perry’s attention to detail brings the characters to life and gives the reader a sense of being front and center. When sitting down to read this novel I feel that I have donned my best nautical attire and am sailing again with Captains John Barry, John Paul Jones, Jordi Farragut and others in this sweeping new sea saga.“The Crucible of Tradition” chronicles 30 years of colonial struggles along the Atlantic Seaboard, Caribbean Sea, and European waters. Landsmen, officers and sailors alike are all severely tested in their heroic efforts to establish a new nation and the fledgling Navy as a sea power. David Perry paints a vivid detailed picture with his pen, placing you on deck, in the rigging, and behind the cannon in explosive battles on the high seas against the British, pirates, and privateers. The reader will become part of the war for independence.Happy ready, and Fair Winds and Following Seas!Here are more “Bravo Zulus” from a fleet of salty flag officers."An illuminating account of the remarkable intrepidity of our nation's earliest maritime adventurers. Searing descriptions of life in the early colonies and beyond, reminding us of the sacrifice of those on whose shoulders we stand. Nautical historical fiction at its best!"-Rear Admiral Steve Eastburg, United States Navy (Retired)“‘Crucible of Tradition is author Dave Perry’s outstanding sequel to “Not Self but Country.” The intriguing way that actual figures are woven with fictional characters, in a setting that uses historically authentic language and meticulous detail, brings to life the Continental Navy during a crucial time in our nation’s history. Many of the traditions, customs, and culture the U. S. Navy adheres to today are articulately illuminated in this well-written and entertaining book.”-Rear Admiral Greg Nosal, United States Navy (Retired)“Another spellbinding nautical adventure from Dave Perry. If you love history, enjoy tales of life at sea, and are open to being completely captivated and transported to the beginnings of America’s maritime heritage, then The Crucible of Tradition is a must read for you. A must have for any nautical library!”-Rear Admiral Tony Kurta, United States Navy (Retired)