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These LEGO micro cities are built on a 20×20 stud footprint, where every piece has to work harder and every design choice matters. Jeff Friesen approaches them like real places, shaped by constraints and problem-solving.
In The LEGO Engineer, he shares the thinking behind builds like these and shows how engineering principles shape great LEGO creations. A thoughtful holiday gift and 40% off right now with code HOLIDAY40 during our Holiday Sale.
Many of the small, repetitive tasks we do on our computers every day can be automated once you understand the underlying patterns.
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Workbook reinforces those patterns through guided practice, projects, and full solutions so you can confidently build your own scripts. Available now at major retailers.
If you want to get beyond the surface of Linux, the command line is the right doorway.
The 3rd Edition expands guidance on chaining commands, redirection, processes, Vim, packaging, networking tools, and scripting, all with Shotts’ trademark clarity.
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🚨 Encore alert! Our Computer Science the Fun Way Humble Bundle has returned.
Dive into 18 beloved CS books, set your price, and help support @eff@mastodon.social
Ends December 15th at 6:00 PM Pacific.
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This is Hacking APIs.
Corey Ball breaks down how real APIs fail and how to exploit those failures responsibly through guided labs and realistic attack scenarios.
A strong pick for anyone ready to take API testing more seriously in the year ahead. Grab a copy during our Holiday Sale: https://nostarch.com/hacking-apis
Union Square’s new TIAT gallery in San Francisco is exploring where art and technology collide: https://secretsanfrancisco.com/tiat-art-and-technology-gallery-pop-up/
They’re also hosting a workshop/book club around The Nature of Code by Daniel Shiffman, a longtime favorite for creative coders interested in simulations, systems, and generative art.
It’s an ideal way to kick off a new creative coding path in the new year. Grab a copy for 40% off during our Holiday Sale with code HOLIDAY40: https://nostarch.com/nature-code
Last call! 18 DRM-free cybersecurity books worth $700+ for as little as $36. Build your offensive security lab with Metasploit, Hacking APIs, Black Hat Bash, and more.
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John Wengler recently hosted a webinar on using Python and Anaconda in regulated financial environments, covering workflow automation, sensitive data handling, and internal audit considerations.
You can now watch the recording: https://www.anaconda.com/resources/webinar/driving-innovation-python-financial-services?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_16284481&Dec-B=&=
He also has an upcoming book with us on using Python to enhance Excel workflows.
PowerShell is at its best when it replaces repetitive admin work with reliable automation.
PowerShell for Sysadmins covers scripting, testing, and deploying real systems across Windows and cloud environments.
This is it. Our Holiday Sale wraps up tonight. Save 40% with code HOLIDAY40 and stock your shelf with books that support focused learning and practical growth. Sale ends today at 11:59 PM PST.
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Another standout in our Hacking Humble Bundle!
One thing readers appreciate about Serious Cryptography is how plainly it addresses what can go wrong: nonce misuse, weak randomness, missing authentication, and all the subtle cryptographic mistakes that cause real incidents.
It’s approachable without being shallow, and technical without being a slog.
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For anyone searching for a holiday gift that sparks long-term creativity, BuzzFeed featured The LEGO Animation Book in a smart-toy guide:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/nataliebrown/toys-make-your-kids-smarter-2025
It gives young creators a full toolkit for making their own LEGO films and understanding the craft of animation.
Gift it this holiday season: https://nostarch.com/legoanimation
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how analysts really pull malware apart, this book walks you through the whole process: environment setup, static and dynamic analysis, debugging, unpacking, and handling the usual anti-analysis tricks.
It’s included in the Hacking Humble Bundle going on right now: 18 DRM-free titles, pay what you want:
Any guesses what these photos are from? I’ll give you a hint: Andrew “bunnie” Huang called it “a celebration of the electronic aesthetic.”
If you’re looking for a holiday gift for someone who appreciates hardware, engineering, or the hidden structure of everyday tech, this book opens up a world they’ll want to keep exploring:
Support EFF and gain hands-on hacking skills to sharpen your edge in the new year.
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