{"title":"Richard Stones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in educational titles that offer clear, practical guidance in technical subjects. Readers can anticipate well-structured introductions and thorough explanations suited for those beginning their journey in areas such as programming and software use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis works often focus on empowering learners with foundational knowledge and essential skills, making complex topics accessible and engaging. Ideal for self-study or academic support, these books serve as valuable references within the Education \u0026amp; Reference category.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beginning-linux-programming-by-neil-matthew-9780470147627","title":"Beginning Linux Programming","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeginning Linux Programming\u003c\/em\u003e, Fourth Edition continues its unique approach to teaching UNIX programming in a simple and structured way on the Linux platform. Through the use of detailed and realistic examples, students learn by doing, and are able to move from being a Linux beginner to creating custom applications in Linux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book introduces fundamental concepts beginning with the basics of writing Unix programs in C, and includes material on basic system calls, file I\/O, interprocess communication (for getting programs to work together), and shell programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParallel to this, the book introduces the toolkits and libraries for working with user interfaces, from simpler terminal mode applications to X and GTK+ for graphical user interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced topics are covered in detail such as processes, pipes, semaphores, socket programming, using MySQL, writing applications for the GNOME or the KDE desktop, writing device drivers, POSIX Threads, and kernel programming for the latest Linux Kernel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460248551660,"sku":"9780470147627","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780470147627-beginning-linux-programming.jpg?v=1774946741"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-stones.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}