Books with author Pat David

This book is a collection of sayings, phrases, and short poems that have been shared by a family in Massachusetts and passed down for over five generations. Within this book, you’ll find some sayings you recognize, some you’ve never heard before, and some that have been uniquely created by the family. This book is intended not only to inspire you, but remind you of the special uniqueness of your own family. Oral traditions of this kind are living history, and these little proverbs warn us, help us to laugh, and remind us that our problems are shared more easily with the support and love of family.

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.

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.

Highly recommended book among librarians on the subject of bullying. A great story for children who may at sometimes feel a little out of place among their friends, and to encourage a child's self esteem. This book addresses the bullying issue but also teaches the little ones to love themselves first.Snippy’s having a bad day at the playground. He is bullied, teased and almost eaten by a huge beetle! In this adventure he gains self confidence and courage by facing his fears. Includes hidden characters on each colorful page. Educational snail facts included.

A poignant, warm, heart-breaking and funny timely-snapshot of English working-class, small-town adolescence and the hidden internal and external world of 15 year old, John Watts.Never talk about David Watts; that was the unwritten rule.It is Summer 1987, just before the release of The Smiths final album, and John believes that he will never escape Monkey Island; a community left devastated by the Miners' Strike.Introspective, self-critical and handsome, John feels trapped and a series of poor decisions sets him adrift from his thoughtful, book-loving girlfriend and his gregarious, sexually-charged and hard-as-nails best friend. Infected by isolation and secrecy, John begins to question his sanity when he hears the voice of his dead-twin.Pursued by local football hooligans and discarded from his sporting team, for John it feels like the end of the world, where becoming a man - in this changing landscape - seems impossible. Fifteen is an age where many avenues appear, John has to choose the one which can lead him to happiness.For John, that Summer became the story of his life...

Is your middle schooler reluctant to read? In his twenty years as an educator, David Paris has encountered middle schoolers from all walks of life. He has also encountered the many reasons that his students are reluctant to read. They believed it had no intrinsic value in their lives, and they didn’t understand its future importance. Paris spent his career helping students work past this reluctance and experience the joy of a good book. His latest project is Laughable Legends of M.S. 99, a series of short stories that address the realities of adolescence and school in fun and fulfilling ways. His collection includes tales of a student dedicated to failing every class he takes, a girl obsessed with circles who meets a boy who loves lines, a fight between a busy graffiti artist and the school custodian, a mean bully cursed by the school witch, and other unique and hilarious situations. Even the most hesitant reader will find something to love about Paris’s work, and middle schoolers will discover that they’re not alone. In this crazy world of hormones, gossip, and gamers, the power of books brings everyone together.