Morgan. Nick Books

This fast-paced programming introduction will have you writing software and web applications quickly. This hands-on guide is essential for anyone eager to learn coding from scratch, using the popular JavaScript language. You'll dive into programming with engaging examples and exercises, starting with fundamental concepts like variables, arrays, objects, functions, conditionals, loops, and classes. As you build your foundation, you'll combine JavaScript with HTML and CSS to create interactive web applications. You’ll apply your new skills by developing three substantial projects: a Pong-style game with a virtual opponent, an app for generating electronic music, and a platform for visualizing data from an API. Throughout the journey, you'll learn to update web pages in real time by manipulating the Document Object Model, trigger functions in response to events, generate graphics and animations with JavaScript and HTML’s Canvas element, visualize data using the D3.js library and SVG, and create electronic music with Tone.js and the Web Audio API. If you're ready to explore programming, this guide will help you write real programs quickly. Why wait? Start your coding adventure today!

Demystify the world of whisky. Whisky experts Nick Morgan and The Whisky Exchange open the lid on the whisky industry, revealing what makes one of the world's simplest spirits just so popular.

Communicating virtually is increasingly common, yet the quality of these interactions often falls short. Many agree that virtual meetings, emails, and other forms of online communication lack the emotional depth necessary for genuine human connection, leading to misunderstandings. A significant issue arises from our attempt to mimic face-to-face interactions in the virtual realm, mistakenly believing the same principles apply. To address this, we must focus on the unique challenges of the virtual era. Communication expert Nick Morgan emphasizes the need to consciously deliver a range of verbal and nonverbal cues that were previously automatic in in-person settings. This book provides a framework for updating our communication strategies for the virtual environment, encouraging a reevaluation of our connection rules rather than assuming they are similar to those of face-to-face interactions. It offers insights from current research on effective virtual communication and presents a new set of guidelines and practical tips for engaging with teams, audiences, and organizations when physical presence isn't possible. This manual is essential for anyone working in organizations with multiple locations or remote customers, equipping them for success in twenty-first-century communication.