No Starch Press Archives

Two New Game Books From No Starch

January 20, 2017December 14, 2017James Floyd Kelly

If you’ve got a ‘Minecraft’ fan or a young programmer under your roof or are maybe teaching some tech camps this summer, you’ll want to take a look at these two now-released titles.

‘Scratch Coding Cards’ Make It Easy to Pick up Programming

January 15, 2017December 14, 2017Melissa Ford

What if you’ve never stepped foot in a computer science class, but you want your child to know how to code? It can be difficult to pass along information you don’t have yourself. Luckily, No Starch has published a set of Scratch Coding Cards to help anyone get started with MIT’s coding site.

Learn How to Animate With ‘The LEGO Animation Book’

December 4, 2016September 18, 2018Rory Bristol2

Genius book from LEGO and animation experts teaches even total newbs to animate.

Create Start-to-Finish Games With ‘Scratch Programming Playground’

November 30, 2016December 14, 2017James Floyd Kelly2

I’ve reviewed a bunch of Scratch books for GeekDad over the years, and these books are always displayed on a table during my summer camps for kids. And for Summer 2017, I’m going to be able to add another powerful Scratch book to the mix–No Starch’s ‘Scratch Programming Playground’ by Al Sweigart.

The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book

September 13, 2016September 18, 2018Rory Bristol

Christmas might not be “just around the corner,” but it is on the horizon. In preparation, No Starch Press is thrilling readers with it’s new release, The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book.

Finding Inspiration with ‘Tiny LEGO Wonders’

July 26, 2016September 18, 2018Rory Bristol1

There is nothing better for creativity than a healthy dose of inspiration. In that vein, I’ve been searching for inspiration for my LEGO creations. The most recent addition to my collection is ‘Tiny LEGO Wonders’ from No Starch Press.

Logarithm Sleuth ‘The CS Detective’ Excerpt

June 8, 2016Will James

Our friends at No Starch Press are doing something a little different with their latest offering–‘The CS Detective.’ The first half of this novel by Jeremy Kubica will be serialized as free downloadables.

Book Review: ‘Learn to Program With Minecraft’

March 8, 2016Chris Knox

‘Learn to Program with Minecraft’ does a great job of using a well-loved game to make learning to program enjoyable and rewarding.

My Kid’s Scratch Project Ended Up in a Book

February 3, 2016December 14, 2017Melissa Ford1

One of the nicest parts of Scratch is its social component: kids can tell other kids what they liked about their projects.

Stack Overflow: Geeky Coffee Tables, Part 2

September 15, 2015Jamie Greene

A roundup of some fantastic recent art/photo books that will feel at home on any geek’s coffee table.

PAX Prime 2015 Recap

September 7, 2015December 13, 2017Will James

This past weekend Seattle was overwhelmed with visitors attending PAX Prime 2015. As always there were tons of crowds, lots of lights and sounds, tons of video and tabletop games, a smattering of cosplay, and plenty of fun.

Make the Most of ‘Beautiful LEGO’ Series From Mike Doyle

September 1, 2015September 18, 2018Rory Bristol

I spend entirely too much time using LEGO bricks to funnel my creative energy. Recently, I started to feel like I’d reached the limits of my pieces. Of course, this made me want to go on a shopping spree. What can be better than buying a few thousand bricks? Luckily, a copy of ‘Beautiful LEGO Wild!’ found its way onto my desk.

Become a LEGO Architect With ‘The LEGO Architect’ by Tom Alphin

August 18, 2015September 18, 2018Rory Bristol

Explore the history and function of classic architectural styles with ‘The LEGO Architect’ by Tom Alphin.

The Art of Lego Mindstorms EV3 Programming Cover

Take Your EV3 Experience to the Next Level With ‘The Art of Lego Mindstorms EV3 Programming’

June 19, 2015December 13, 2017Maryann Goldman

GeekMom and resident FIRST Lego League coach, Maryann, takes you on a tour of ‘The Art of Lego Mindstorms EV3 Programming.’

GeekDad Exclusive: Sneak Peek of Upcoming ‘Medieval LEGO’ Book

June 9, 2015Will James4

No Starch Press, publishers of many great geek books, has a new book coming out that I am super excited about–‘Medieval LEGO’. GeekDad was lucky enough to have been given access to several exclusive spreads from the book.

New Book Tuesday – ‘Teach Your Kids to Code’

April 28, 2015December 14, 2017James Floyd Kelly

Sometimes the timing of a new book release just seems magical. I’ve got a collection of tech camps that I’ll be teaching this summer, including a Beginning Game Programming camp for ages 8 to 13. I’ve got a lot of the curriculum already selected, but I’ve been specifically looking for a kid-friendly book on Python that doesn’t talk down to kids AND provides a logical and well-organized attack on programming theory that follows the handful of programming courses I took years ago. For some time now, my search hasn’t been going so well… there are some great Python books out there, but for one reason or another I just haven’t found a solid match.
When a press release for ‘Teach Your Kids To Code’ by Bryson Payne landed in my Inbox, I pounced.

Winter Break Activity Alert: Learn Javascript

December 18, 2014December 14, 2017Melissa Ford4

I’ve fallen in love with a book. Like fallen head-over-heels, carry-it-all-around-town, sneak-in-pages-whenever-I-can in love. The real deal.

The book that is the object of my affection?

Uh… it’s Nick Morgan’s Javascript for Kids.

Steampunk Lego Book is Most Impressive Indeed

October 4, 2014Lisa Tate

Imagination abounds in this impressive collection of steampunk Lego creations.

The Manga Guide to Calculus and Statistics

June 11, 2014Dakster Sullivan

Dakster explores the world of learning calculus and statistics with manga!

Survive Inside the Human Body Manga Series!

June 10, 2014Dakster Sullivan

Survive Inside the Human Body is a 3-part series of books that teaches the ins and outs of the human body in a fun manga style format.

Can You Survive Inside the Human Body?

October 23, 2013November 23, 2017James Floyd Kelly

I’ll give Seok-Young Song and illustrator Hyun-Dong Han credit for choosing the first book in the Survive Inside The Human Body manga trilogy to be the one that covers the digestive system. What kid (of suitable age) isn’t going to enjoy a book that tackles so many of what are typically considered the “gross” subjects — stomach acid, intestines, flatulence, eructation (look it up), and yes… poop. Nothing is left to the imagination — you’ve got excellent coverage of sphincters, hook worms, and feces… everything a kid (or adult) would want to know about the digestive system.

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