{"product_id":"a-concise-introduction-to-programming-in-python-chapman-hallcrc-textbooks-in-computing-9781138082588","title":"A Concise Introduction to Programming in Python (Chapman \u0026 Hall\/CRC Textbooks in Computing)","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. The Second Edition was thoroughly reorganized and rewritten based on classroom experience to incorporate: A spiral approach  starting with turtle graphics  and then revisiting concepts in greater depth using numeric  textual  and image data Clear  concise explanations written for beginning students  emphasizing core principles A variety of accessible examples  focusing on key concepts Diagrams to help visualize new concepts New sections on recursion and exception handling  as well as an earlier introduction of lists  based on instructor feedback The 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. The 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","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67948394446901,"sku":"ByrdShop_1138082589","price":52.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/a-concise-introduction-to-programming-in-python-chapman-hallcrc-textbooks-in-computing-9781138082588","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}