Books by James Cooper

Drawing on a host of recently declassified documents from the Reagan-Thatcher years provides an innovative basis to understand the development and nature of the relationship between the two leaders.

Improve Students Python Code with Modern Object-Oriented Design PatternsTo write clean, efficient, maintainable code, developers everywhere turn to design patterns. Now there's a Python-specific patterns guide that's friendly and practical enough for every Python developer, regardless of experience.Best-selling patterns author James W. Cooper presents visual, example-driven explanations of 23 proven patterns for writing superior object-oriented code. Through clear and intuitive code samples, he introduces modern techniques for creating Python objects that interact effectively in powerful, flexible programs. Python newcomersincluding those moving from other languageswill find a succinct introduction designed to get them up to speed fast.Cooper's wide-ranging patterns coverage addresses abstract classes, multiple inheritance, GUI programming and widgets, graphical classes, drawing and plotting, math, databases, Python decorators, images, threads, iterators, creating executable code, and more. Throughout, his informal visual presentation makes patterns far easier to work withso students can confidently build sophisticated programs that use Python's rich capabilities.Review the essentials of Python objects and visual programmingLearn what design patterns are, and how they help to write better codeUse creational patterns to enhance flexibility and avoid unnecessary complexityApply structural patterns to ensure that program elements work together well in large programsOptimize communication between objects with behavioral patterns

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Still Standing, is a story about a man who grew up the oldest of seven kids, in the projects of Springfield, Ohio. James Cooper, was an emotionally fragile kid, who was born into a hostile environment. His home was flooded with traffic as his parents sold drugs right out of the living room. James leaned on basketball to get a break from his home life. Both his mom and step-father would eventually be sent to prison, forcing James and his siblings to be split up. Still, he continued to play basketball to hide the pain. With years of practice, he became a good basketball player and with improvement reached a childhood dream of playing on the collegiate level. However, success on the court did not stop the family trouble. For years his family struggled financially, leading to drastic living conditions. James was stressed daily trying to deal with his home life and do well in school. But on Friday, May 30, 2014, James'' life would change forever! His only brother, George was shot and killed in a crossfire. The death of his brother completely crushed James'' spirit. For two years, he battled severe depression, trying to cope with the loss. After reaching the lowest point of his life, James decided to try counseling with a few local pastors. The spiritual counseling, along with getting baptized gave him a new meaning of life. After those events, James decided to live life for a bigger purpose. He decided to raise awareness about the effects of living in poverty and how to overcome it. Still Standing, is a story that addresses issues ordinary people face on a daily basis. Issues such as: depression, violence, abortion, growing up with low self-esteem and dealing with grief. On the flip-side, James gives first-hand accounts of how he dealt with adversity, how he stayed strong mentally, and how he fought to overcome his upbringing!

A FICTION HOUSE BOOK: DREAM WORLD was an experiment by Ziff-Davis Publishing Company and the editors of AMAZING STORIES and FANTASTIC. For three issues in 1957 it lasted before the plug was pulled on the experi-ment. We present seventeen of the stories which appeared in this fantasy magazine, along with the non-fiction features and cartoons.

Developed through the prism of the U.S. presidency, and drawing on American, British and Irish archival material, this major study examines the attitudes and involvement of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton in the Northern Ireland conflict.

The taxicab makes a significant contribution to the accessibility of a city. This study considers the roles and functions of the taxi from its origins as the first licensed form of public transport, to the current variations of vehicle type and operation, to predictions for its future development.