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IP for 3G or Neural Systems for Control

2009-12-06T06:29:00.000-08:00

IP for 3G: Networking Technologies for Mobile Communications

Author: Dave Wisely

What is an 'all-IP' network? What difference will IP networking make to 3G services?
Third Generation (3G) mobile offers access to broadband multimedia services - and in the future most of these, even voice and video, will be IP-based. However 3G networks are not based on IP technologies, rather they are an evolution from existing 2G networks. Much work needs to be done to IP QoS and mobility protocols and architectures for them to be able to provide the functionality 3G requires.
IP for 3G gives a comprehensive overview of 3G networking functionality and examines how IP protocols can be developed to provide some of the basic building blocks of a mobile system (mobility, QoS and call control)
Features:
* Clear explanation of how 3G works at the network level.
* Review of IP protocol and architectural principles.
* Extensive review, classification and analysis of IP mobility protocols - macro and micro- including IPv6.
* Analysis of IP QoS protocols and proposed solutions for mobile networks.
* Tutorial on SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) and how SIP can be used for multimedia session control.
* Description of latest UMTS developments - including Release 5.
* Discussion of 4G networks - what does 4G mean?
IP for 3G will appeal to mobile telecommunications and network engineers who want to know about future developments as well as system designers and developers. Students and academics on postgraduate courses related to telecommunications, especially 3G networking or IP protocols, will find this text ideal supplementary reading, only assuming a general knowledge of GSM and general networking principles.

Booknews

Explores ways to bring the networking protocols and principles of the internet into third generation (3G) mobile phone networks. The authors, who work for BTexact Technologies in the UK, review the architecture of a UMTS network, the internet protocol stack, security techniques, call session control, mobility management, and quality of service before outlining the design of an all-IP mobile network. The book is appropriate for graduate students in telecommunications, as well as practicing network engineers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Neural Systems for Control

Author: Omid M Omidvar

Control problems offer an industrially important application and a guide to understanding control systems for those working in Neural Networks. Neural Systems for Control represents the most up-to-date developments in the rapidly growing aplication area of neural networks and focuses on research in natural and artifical neural systems directly applicable to control or making use of modern control theory. The book covers such important new developments in control systems such as intelligent sensors in semiconductor wafer manufacturing; the relation between muscles and cerebral neurons in speech recognition; online compensation of reconfigurable control for spacecraft aircraft and other systems; applications to rolling mills, robotics and process control; the usage of past output data to identify nonlinear systems by neural networks; neural approximate optimal control; model-free nonlinear control; and neural control based on a regulation of physiological investigation/blood pressure control. All researchers and students dealing with control systems will find the fascinating Neural Systems for Control of immense interest and assistance.

Key Features
* Focuses on research in natural and artifical neural systems directly applicable to contol or making use of modern control theory
* Represents the most up-to-date developments in this rapidly growing application area of neural networks
* Takes a new and novel approach to system identification and synthesis

Basic Business Statistics or Fundamentals of Math and Physics for Game Programmers

2009-12-05T02:18:00.000-08:00

Basic Business Statistics: Concepts and Applications

Author: Mark L Berenson

Berenson shows students how statistics is use in each functional area of business. This edition features statistics in real-business scenarios, web cases, data analysis and interpretation of software results, case studies and team projects, as well as visual explorations of statistical concepts. This book is intended for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in statistics.

Booknews

Using case studies and chapter review problems, the authors attempt to make statistics and its business applications with Microsoft Excel software as painless as possible. After making the case for what's in it for productivity and quality-minded managers, they ease into Excel functions for analyzing and presenting data, hypothesis testing, regression, and time-series analysis. Appends a math and algebra review, summation notation, standard statistical tables and symbols, special data sets for team projects, and documentation for the CD-ROM files. Indexed by book subjects and Microsoft Excel features. The CD-ROM includes the PHStat statistics add-in for Excel for use in business statistics courses. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Ch. 1	Introduction and Data Collection	1
	Supplement: Using Microsoft Excel for Statistical Analysis	29
Ch. 2	Presenting Data in Tables and Charts	63
Ch. 3	Summarizing and Describing Numerical Data	151
Ch. 4	Basic Probability and Discrete Probability Distributions	209
Ch. 5	Decision Making	289
Ch. 6	The Normal Distribution and Sampling Distributions	329
Ch. 7	Confidence Interval Estimation	413
Ch. 8	Fundamentals of Hypothesis Testing: One-Sample Tests	479
Ch. 9	Two-Sample Tests with Numerical Data	537
Ch. 10	ANOVA and Other c-Sample Tests with Numerical Data	603
Ch. 11	Two-Sample and c-Sample Tests with Categorical Data	669
Ch. 12	Statistical Applications in Quality and Productivity Management	721
Ch. 13	Simple Linear Regression and Correlation	771
Ch. 14	Multiple Regression Models	853
Ch. 15	Time-Series Analysis	935
	Answers to Selected Problems	1025
App. A	Review of Arithmetic and Algebra
App. B	Summation Notation
App. C	Statistical Symbols and Greek Alphabet
	App. D Special Data Set
	App. E Tables
	App. F Documentation for CD-ROM Files
	Index
	Excel Index

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Fundamentals of Math and Physics for Game Programmers

Author: Wendy Stahler

Fundamentals of Math and Physics for Game Programmers teaches the fundamental math and physics concepts, principles, and formulas that are crucial for developing successful games. Covers topics such as trigonometry snippets, vector and matrix operations, transformations, momentum and collisions, and 1D/2D/3D motion. Concepts are taught in a step-by-step format in order to improve the level of game development. Includes case studies and hands-on projects allowing students to experience the application of essential concepts. End-or-chapter review exercises are provided for additional content reinforcement

Statistical Thinking for Managers or Data Abstraction and Problem Solving with Java

2009-12-03T22:07:00.000-08:00

Statistical Thinking for Managers

Author: David K Hildebrand

Focusing on the analysis of data using modern statistical and spreadsheet software, Hildebrand and Ott emphasize making sense of data and discuss not only how a statistical method is applied, but why and why not. Throughout the book, the authors integrate computer use into the development of statistical concepts, emphasizing the value of looking at data to make sure the right questions are being asked. The real-life applications and examples throughout challenge students to think like managers. The case that concludes every chapter asks students to deal with a relatively unstructured situation and to explain the statistical reasoning in nontechnical language. Modern statistical methods, including resampling and bootstrapping are included. In addition, the authors emphasize quality control and improvement throughout the book and include three full chapters on regression and correlation methods.

Data Abstraction and Problem Solving with Java

Author: Frank Carrano

Data Structures/Java

Data Abstraction and Problem Solving with Java, 2/E

Frank M. Carrano, University of Rhode Island

Janet Prichard, Bryant University

ISBN: 0321304284

The Second Edition of Data Abstraction and Problem Solving with Java: Walls and Mirrors, presents fundamental problem-solving and object-oriented programming skills by focusing on data abstraction (the Walls) and recursion (the Mirrors). It is fully revised to use the latest version of the Java programming language (Java 5.0). Java 5.0 is particularly well suited for presenting object-oriented programming, and helps enhances this edition’s increased focus on object-oriented programming and data abstraction. Clear, accessible writing is complimented by a pedagogically rich presentation throughout this textbook.

The Second Edition includes:

Early and expanded attention to learning the Java language
Fully updated Java code and UML notation used for all psuedocode
Coverage of advances in Java 5.0 such asgeneric types, iterators, and the Java Collections Framework
Examples that illustrate the role of classes and ADTs in the problem-solving process

“This book stands out as one of the best data structures books I have ever seen. It offers fine coverage of data structures and problem-solving techniques, and presents material in an elegant way that students can easily understand.”

Eric Jiang, University of San Diego

"Data Abstraction and Problem Solving with Java: Walls and Mirrors is an effective tool for introducing students to systematic solution design and lucid programming style. Walls and Mirrors makes teaching simpler and learning easier through its clear explanation of concepts, elaborate illustrative examples, and wide-ranging selection of problems."

Sandip Sen, The University of Tulsa

“The strength of Data Abstraction and Problem Solving with Java: Walls and Mirrors lies in its systematic approach to developing problem solving and programming skills. It provides clear, effective coverage of the fundamentals of software development.”

Chakib Chraibi, Barry University

Pt. 1	Problem-solving techniques	1
1	Review of Java fundamentals	3
2	Principles of programming and software engineering	65
3	Recursion : the mirrors	113
4	Data abstraction : the walls	171
5	Linked lists	221
Pt. 2	Problem solving with abstract data types	291
6	Recursion as a problem-solving technique	293
7	Stacks	327
8	Queues	381
9	Advanced Java topics	421
10	Algorithm efficiency and sorting	463
11	Trees	517
12	Tables and priority queues	601
13	Advanced implementations of tables	657
14	Graphs	735
15	External methods	781
App. A	A comparison of Java to C++	821
App. B	Unicode character codes (ASCII subset)	825
App. C	Java resources	826
App. D	Mathematical induction	828

Programming the World Wide Web or Oracle Regular Expressions

2009-12-02T17:55:00.000-08:00

Programming the World Wide Web

Author: Robert W Sebesta

Now in the Fourth Edition, Programming the World Wide Web provides a comprehensive introduction to the tools and skills required for building and maintaining server sites on the Web, teaching readers how to develop platform-independent sites using current Web development technology. Essential programming exercises are presented using a manageable progression: Readers begin with a foundational XHTML Web site and employ new languages and technologies to add features.

Fundamentals; Introduction to XHTML; Cascading Style Sheets; The Basics of JavaScript; JavaScript and HTML Documents; Dynamic Documents with JavaScript; Introduction to XML; The Basics of Perl; Using Perl for CGI Programming; Servlets and Java Server Pages; Introduction to PHP; Introduction to ASP.NET; Database Access through the Web; Introduction to Ruby; Introduction to Rails; Introduction to Ajax.

MARKET: For all readers interested in the tools and skills required for building and maintaining server sites on the Web.

1	Fundamentals	1
2	Introduction to HTML and XHTML	27
3	Cascading Style Sheets	89
4	The Basics of JavaScript	117
5	JavaScript and HTML Documents	175
6	Dynamic Documents with JavaScript	211
7	Java Applets	251
8	Introduction to XML	291
9	The Basics of Perl	333
10	Using Perl for CGI Programming	377
11	Introduction to Web Servers and Servlets	417
12	Introduction to PHP	461
13	Database Access through the Web	509
App. A	Introduction to Java	557
	Index	577

Books about: Truth Imagined or Sea Ranch

Oracle Regular Expressions: Pocket Reference

Author: Jonathan Gennick

Support for regular expressions in SQL and PL/SQL is one ofthe most exciting features of Oracle Database 10G. Oracle has long supported the ANSI-standard LIKE predicate for rudimentary pattern matching, but regular expressions take pattern matching to a new level. They provide a powerful way to select data that matches a pattern, as well as to manipulate, rearrange, and change that data. This concise pocket guide is part tutorial and part quick-reference. It's suitable for those who have never used regular expressions before, as well as those who have experience with Perl and other languages supporting regular expressions. The book describes Oracle Database 10G's support for regular expressions, including globalization support and differences between Perl's syntax and the POSIX syntax supported by Oracle 10G. It also provides a comprehensive reference, including examples, to all supported regular expression operators, functions, and error messages. O'Reilly's Pocket References have become a favorite among developers and database administrators everywhere. By providing a wealth of important details in a concise, well-organized format, these handy books deliver just what you need to complete the task at hand. Whether you're using regular expressions for the first time or applying your skills from other languages to the latest version of Oracle, the Oracle Regular Expressions Pocket Reference is the book to have close by.

Google or MCTS

2009-12-01T13:44:00.000-08:00

Google

Author: Virginia Scott

It's the American dream--start a company, make a fortune, and retire early. But to become multibillionaires in their twenties, as Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin did, boggles the mind. All they did, after all, is come up with a better way to search for things on the Internet, right? Only in part. No company achieves a market value in the range of $172 billion (in early 2008) based on a single good idea. This new entry in the Corporations That Changed the World Series shows how Google exploited the rage for "click through" ads, instant news, mapping and satellite imagery, email, and more to create a high-tech behemoth that has done nothing less than change the way we work and live. Chapters in the book: -Explain the importance of the company and the essential "disruptions" it introduced that changed business forever. -Detail Google's origins and brief history. -Present biographies of the founders and the historical context in which they launched the company. -Explain Google's strategies and innovations. -Show how Google's treatment of employees--food for free, concierge services, laundry facilities, and more--set the bar high for any company eager to attract the best and brightest. -Assess Google's impact on society, technology, processes, methods, etc. (Huge, considering that the company's name has become a verb in the English language!) -Show how Google beat Yahoo and other companies working hard to create a roadmap of the Internet. -Detail financial results over the years. -Predict Google's future prospects and successes. In addition, author Virginia Scott offers special features that include a look at the colorful people associated with Google, interesting trivia,ethical issues and controversies, a focus on products, what its detractors have to say, and a look at where the company is headed. Google--a company that changed, and is changing, the world.

MCTS: Microsoft Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-620

Author: James Chellis

Offering a full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident that you’re getting the instruction you need to take Microsoft’s new MCTS exam (70-620), this book is packed with practical guidance and hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills. Exclusive WinSim Vista Simulator allows you to perform a number of the exercises in a simulated environment, real-world scenarios put what you’ve learned in the context of actual job roles, and challenging review questions in each chapter prepare you for exam day.

Microsoft Project Version 2002 Step by Step or Star Wars Republic Commando

2009-11-30T09:32:00.000-08:00

Microsoft Project Version 2002 Step by Step

Author: Carl S Chatfield

Teach yourself exactly what you need to know about using Microsoft Project 2002 project-management software-just when you need it. With Step by Step, you can work through every lesson or choose your own best starting point. The book uses easy-to-follow instructions and friendly, non-intimidating language to walk you through the steps for planning, organizing, and analyzing project tasks, deadlines, and resources. Hone your new skills using practice files on CD.

Step by Step is the easy way to introduce yourself to Microsoft Project 2002 features and functions-and quickly build mastery with everyday tasks-one step at a time!

Look this: Perfect Phrases for Setting Performance Goals or Personal Finance For Dummies

Star Wars Republic Commando: Prima Official Game Guide

Author: Michael Knight

Only the best get the toughest missions.
·Detailed strategies for all 3 campaigns of precise military-style operations
·Extensive maps for every mission
·Comprehensive stats for all weapons and equipment
·Enemies exposed: a complete breakdown of each enemy's weapons and weaknesses
·Multiplayer tips and tactics
·Exclusive art gallery—a look behind the graphics

The Future of Ideas or Implementing SAP ERP Sales Distribution

2009-11-29T05:21:00.000-08:00

The Future of Ideas: The Fate of the Commons in a Connected World

Author: Lawrence Lessig

The Internet revolution has come. Some say it has gone. In The Future of Ideas, Lawrence Lessig explains how the revolution has produced a counterrevolution of potentially devastating power and effect. Creativity once flourished because the Net protected a commons on which widest range of innovators could experiment. But now, manipulating the law for their own purposes, corporations have established themselves as virtual gatekeepers of the Net while Congress, in the pockets of media magnates, has rewritten copyright and patent laws to stifle creativity and progress.

Lessig weaves the history of technology and its relevant laws to make a lucid and accessible case to protect the sanctity of intellectual freedom. He shows how the door to a future of ideas is being shut just as technology is creating extraordinary possibilities that have implications for all of us. Vital, eloquent, judicious and forthright, The Future of Ideas is a call to arms that we can ill afford to ignore.

Publishers Weekly

In his previous book, Code and Other Laws of Cyberspace, constitutional scholar and former Industry Standard columnist Lessig offered a wary assessment of both the burgeoning architecture of the Internet and the work of those seeking to control its growth. In this sprawling follow-up, Lessig takes his arguments in Code to the next level. Warning of a digital future that, despite all its promise, could in fact turn out quite darkly, Lessig argues that while most of the world is still pondering a digital revolution, a counterrevolution is already underway. Programmers are closing off Internet innovation through code. And lawmakers, lobbied by entrenched commercial interests, are applying overly broad interpretations of copyright and intellectual property laws. To fully realize the cultural and economic benefits of our technological revolution, Lessig urges the creation of a public "commons" for the Internet, an open system that would allow for quicker exchange of intellectual capital and offer future innovators the ability to freely build upon the innovations of others. Some of Lessig's sweeping proposals are sure to spark a lively debate, but his well-reasoned, clearly written argument is powerful. If we fail to deal appropriately and immediately with the intellectual, legal, cultural and economic issues associated with rapid technological change, Lessig asserts, we risk not only squandering the promise of the digital future, but reverting to "a dark age" of increased corporate and government control. Although some readers may find parts of the book rather dense, Lessig has authored another landmark book for the digital age. Agent: Amanda Urban. (Nov.) Copyright 2001 Cahners BusinessInformation.

Library Journal

Is the Internet evolving into a controlled environment? Should it be completely free from intellectual property rights? Lessig (Stanford Law Sch.; Code: And Other Laws of Cyberspace) argues that as the Internet faces the challenges of intellectual property laws, it should not become so controlled that it discourages innovation and creativity in the digital world. He explains the historical context of the Internet and its relationship to the "commons" (items that are made available for free) and argues that, for the Internet to evolve and be an open environment, there must be a balance between intellectual property and the public domain. His book is filled with current case and social histories, as well as extensive source notes. His examples are thorough but can be excessively detailed. Though it is written for the lay reader, it will be better understood by those with some technological background. Recommended for all types of libraries, especially those maintaining materials on intellectual property. Rob Martindale, Dallas P.L. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Kirkus Reviews

The fate of free expression in cyberspace hangs in the balance, avers Lessig (Law/Stanford Univ.; Code: and Other Laws of Cyberspace, not reviewed), who offers practical advice to save it. From his opening rally-"The forces that the original Internet threatened to transform are well on their way to transforming the Internet"-Lessig offers a timely polemic against the sterilization of cyberspace. Created both as a venue for the quick dissemination of information and above all as a fiercely open medium, cyberspace, he argues, now suffers from innumerable and insuperable barriers created by corporate interests to protect their dominance. Maneuvering through a twisted thicket of scientific and legal arcane, his prose and reasoning could not be clearer or more passionate. He even makes computer wiring somewhat comprehensible for the layperson: no small achievement. Using concrete examples from daily life, Lessig clarifies such complex issues as intellectual property in cyberspace by providing a historical overview of relevant legal cases from player-piano rolls to cable TV to Napster. Although intellectual property laws are essential to protect the rights of creators, at what point does the protection of authorial rights unnecessarily cripple the public discourse? Why can people hang a poster of the Simpsons on their walls but not on their web pages? One of the major threads of Lessig's argument is the inherent lunacy of applying "real world" laws to cyberspace, as when eBay sued a rival for trespass because they "illegally entered" its site. For Lessig, the cyberspace commons as intellectual playground and societal gathering place must be preserved, lest we soon feel the stultifyingeffect of sterility drowning what should be a rowdy and polyphonic discourse. The author closes with a reserved homage to US Senator Orrin Hatch, a politician who (perhaps unexpectedly) seeks to preserve the freedoms of the Internet. Part manifesto, part jeremiad, but all essential reading for anyone concerned with the future of creative freedom in cyberspace.

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Implementing SAP ERP Sales & Distribution

Author: Glynn C Williams

A hands-on guide to the latest release of mySAP Sales and Distribution

This long-anticipated revision to the author’s Implementing SAP R/3 Sales & Distribution covers the latest release of SAP ERP Central Component 5.0 and 6.0. This book focuses on the complete end-to-end implementation of functionality related to the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. It will be used by SAP professionals who desire to utilize the SD module to its fullest capability by referring to time saving practical advice and tips. By drawing on his vast implementation experience, the author clearly identifies how to apply practical solutions to common requirements of an implementation.

Part One

Chapter 1 Introduction and Master Data

Chapter 2 Master Data Configuration

Chapter 3 Sales Documents

Chapter 4 Contracts and Special Processes

Part Two

Chapter 5 Available to Promise and Transfer of Requirements

Chapter 6 Logistics Execution Process

Chapter 7 Billing

Chapter 8 Pricing and Taxes

Part Three

Chapter 8 Diverse Sales and Distribution Functions

Chapter 9 Credit Management,Receivable Risk Management,Blocks and Calendars

Chapter 10 Advanced Consultant Tools

Appendix A: Transaction Codes

Learning Windows Server 2003 or Eric Sink on the Business of Software

2009-11-28T01:10:00.000-08:00

Learning Windows Server 2003

Author: Jonathan Hassell

With Windows Server 2003, Microsoft has the right server fora world now dominated by enterprise networks and web-based server applications. A number of significant improvements make this a more reliable server than Windows 2000, and those who switched have seen notable performance gains. Server 2003 is, in fact, a very competitive solution to Unix in terms of cost, performance, and application development productivity.

But getting this server up and running, either as a stand-alone or as part of a multi-site, multi-server network, is a formidable task even for the most experienced system administrators. Our no-fluff guide gives you exactly what you need: all the nuts and bolts for installing, configuring, securing, and managing Server 2003. This focused and practical book clearly documents the complexities of this server, and offers hands-on advice for planning, implementing and growing Windows networks without trying to teach you how to be a system administrator.

Learning Windows Server 2003 shows you how to create and manage user accounts (with particular attention to Active Directory), how to manage access to system resources such as printers and files, and how to configure and manage the server s plethora of major subsystems. The book goes into considerable detail about:

Windows file and print services
Active Directory
IIS6 web server
Group Policy and other security tools Patch management
.NET Framework application server
Windows Terminal Services (including their use in conjunction with Microsoft Office and the Small Business Edition)

Various networking subsystems that ship with Server 2003 This highly instructive book also provides an introduction to clustering services, and thoroughly documents steps that should be taken to ensure the security of the server and its resources. Windows Server 2003 was designed to meet the needs of companies or organizations that rely on one or more internal computer networks, and our comprehensive reference is the ideal companion.

1	Introducing Windows Server 2003	1
2	Installation and deployment	19
3	File, print, and user services	60
4	Domain name system	154
5	Active directory	204
6	Group policy and IntelliMirror	299
7	Windows security and patch management	370
8	Internet information services	426
9	.NET framework	507
10	Windows terminal services	536
11	Communications and networking	567
12	Clustering technologies	626
13	Other Windows Server 2003 services	663
App	The future of Windows Server	701

Interesting textbook: Systèmes informatiques de Bibliothèque :de l'Automation de Bibliothèque aux Solutions d'Accès D'information Distribuées

Eric Sink on the Business of Software

Author: Eric Sink

If you are looking at starting your own software company or just interested in gaining deeper insight into this segment of the industry then go, buy this book.

— Pankaj Kumar, Slashdot contributor

This book would make my "recommended reading" list with no problem.

— Tom Duff, Duffbert's Random Musings

Eric Sink on the Business of Software is a selection of the best and most popular essays from the author's website. This insightful collection of essays explore the business concerns that programmers face during the course of their careers--particularly those programmers who are small independent software vendors.

Sink also covers issues like starting your own business, and then performing the hiring, marketing, and finances--in a style that programmers understand, sprinkled with a touch of humor.

Electronic Health Records or PBX Systems for IP Telephony

2009-11-26T20:56:00.000-08:00

Electronic Health Records

Author: Byron Hamilton

The availability of complete medical information when needed brought the innovation of storing the patient’s information electronically. Improvement of patient medical care was and is the catalyst for the electronic health record. Electronic Health Records provides the conceptual theory and hands-on application students need to work in today's medical office. Hands-on practice uses fully-functional demo version of SpringCharts EHR software which is available for students to use.

PART 1: An Introduction to Electronic Health Records
Chapter 1 – AN INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS
Chapter 2 – STANDARDS FOR ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS
PART 2: SpringCharts Advanced Training
Chapter 3 – INTRODUCTION & SETUP
Chapter 4 - THE CLINIC ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 5 - THE PATIENT’S CHART
Chapter 6 - THE OFFICE VISIT
Chapter 7 – CLINICAL TOOLS
Chapter 8 - CUSTOMIZING TEMPLATES AND POPUP TEXT
Chapter 9 - TESTS, PROCEDURE, AND DIAGNOSIS CODES
Chapter 10 Productivity Center & UTIL125
Appendix A – SAMPLE DOCUMENTS
Appendix B
Glossary
Index

Interesting book: The Laws of Cool or The Economics of Information Technology

PBX Systems for IP Telephony

Author: Allan Sulkin

Calling all--

* telecom managers

* datacom managers with voice responsibilities

* Call Center managers

* VoIP implementers

* network integrators

* product and service developers

* industry analysts

"Clear and precise analysis and discussion of PBX system design and capabilities. Allan Sulkin has a unique ability to explain complex systems in easily understandable terms." -- Joe Licata, President, Siemens Enterprise Networks

"A welcome addition to the bookshelf for anyone interested in the evolving IP-PBX system. Voice and data communications managers alike will greatly benefit from this text." -- Michael Thurk, Avaya, Group Vice President - Systems

"Allan Sulkin's solid expertise and critical insight has been a valuable resource for the telecommunications community for over 20 years. He is uniquely qualified to articulate the very complex subject of PBX and IP telephony." -- Kanji Suzuki, former EVP of NEC America and current president and CEO of NEC Infrontia, Inc.

The most efficient (and economical) ways to bring enterprise communication systems into the Digital Age are in this guide, written by the foremost analyst in the markret space. In PBX Systems for IP Telephony, Allan Sulkin--consultant and advisor to Avaya, Siemens, Cisco, NEC, Alcatel and other world-class companies--evaluates technologies, markets, and best practices for enterprise voice systems, messaging, and customer contact centers.

The heart and brains of your communications network, the PBX (Private Branch Exchange) can be the vital link--or the missing link--that interfaces businesses and theircustomers. This guide, from the recognized expert in telephony systems, provides answers. Whether you need to IP-enable a PBX system for a small business, make complex choices for the advanced call center, or gain the expertise to integrate a variety of communication systems into a state-of-the-art foundation for your e-business vision, PBX Systems for IP Telephony should be your first choice. Here's why:

* No one knows PBX systems and markets better than the author, and no one is better at explaining them

* This comprehensive resource supplies nuts-and-bolts information on costs, performance, risks, and other real-world considerations difficult to research

* You get insights into the potential strengths and weaknesses of next-generation PBX systems

* You'll consult the consultant to the system designers for practical advice on systems that fit your needs and your future

* There's no more business-aware or user-friendly guide anywhere to converging your voice systems with your IP-based data systems

When it comes to the PBX, the question often seems to be "Who's job is it anyway?" With this guidebook, you'll be ready to take the responsibility--and get the credit.

HTTP Pocket Reference or CakePHP Application Development

2009-11-25T16:45:00.000-08:00

HTTP Pocket Reference

Author: Clinton Wong

The HyperText Transfer Protocol, or HTTP, is the backbone of the World Wide Web. HTTP is the language that each Web browser (or other Web client) uses to communicate with servers around the world. All Web programmers, administrators, and application developers need to be familiar with HTTP in order to work effectively.

The HTTP Pocket Reference not only provides a solid conceptual foundation of HTTP, it also serves as a quick reference to each of the headers and status codes that compose an HTTP transaction. The book starts with a tutorial of HTTP, but then explains the client request and server responses in more detail, and gives a thorough technical explanation of more advanced features of HTTP (such as persistent connections and caching).

Most people use the Web every day without knowing anything about HTTP, but if you need to get "beyond the browser," this book is the place to start.

Look this: Minimally Processed Fruits and Vegetables or Passion for Vegetables

CakePHP Application Development

Author: Anupom Syam

This step-by-step introduction to rapid web development with open-source MVC framework CakePHP teaches PHP programmers to rapidly develop and deploy well-crafted, robust web-based applications. If you know PHP and want to develop cutting-edge Web 2.0 applications, or code in a faster more productive way, this book is ideal for you. The Cake rapid-development framework for PHP uses well-known design patterns and provides a structured framework enabling PHP users at all levels to rapidly develop robust web applications, without any loss of flexibility. This book starts by installing Cake, setting up a CakePHP development and deployment environment, and building a first application, then covers each main component of a CakePHP application in detail, before showing how to build Web 2.0 style applications quickly using a case study application. It is packed with example code and demo applications, showing in action all of the techniques to write a complete, non-trivial application in PHP.

OSPF or Network Routing

2009-02-22T17:36:00.000-08:00

OSPF: Anatomy of an Internet Routing Protocol

Author: John T T Moy

Written for TCP/IP network administrators, protocol designers, and network application developers, this book gives the most complete and practical view ever into the inner workings of Internet routing. The book focuses on OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), a common TCP/IP routing protocol that provides robust and efficient routing support in the most demanding Internet environments. A methodical and detailed description of the protocol is offered and OSPF's role within the wider context of a TCP/IP network is demonstrated.

Practical throughout, the book provides not only a theoretical description of Internet routing, but also a real-world look into how theory translates into practice. It shows how algorithms are implemented, and how the routing protocols function in a working network where transmission lines and routers routinely break down.

You will find clear explanations of such routing fundamentals as how a router forwards packets, IP addressing, CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing), the routing table, Internet routing architecture, and the two main routing technologies: Distance Vector and link-state algorithms. OSPF is discussed in depth, with an examination of the rationale behind OSPF's design decisions and how it has evolved to keep pace with the rapidly changing Internet environment. OSPF topics covered by the book include the following:
• OSPF areas and virtual links
• NBMA (Nonbroadcast multi-access) and Point-to-MultiPoint network segments
• OSPF configuration and management
• Interaction with other routing protocols
• OSPF cryptographic authentication
• OSPF protocol extensions, including theDemand Circuit extensions and the multicast extensions to OSPF (MOSPF)
• An OSPF FAQ

IP multicast and multicast routing are also discussed. Methods for debugging routing problems are explained, including a catalog of available debugging tools. The book also offers side-by-side comparisons of all the unicast and multicast routing protocols currently in use in the Internet.

You will come away from this book with a sophisticated understanding of Internet routing and of the OSPF protocol in particular. Moreover, the book's practical focus will enable you to put this deeper understanding to work in your network environment.

Booknews

Written for TCP/IP network administrators, protocol designers, and network application developers, this introductory text explains the inner workings of the OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) TCP/IP routing protocol for the Internet. Topics covered include: OSBF virtual links, NBMA (nonbroadcast multi-access) network segments, interactions with other routing protocols, and protocol extensions. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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Network Routing: Algorithms, Protocols, and Architectures

Author: Deepankar Medhi

Network routing can be broadly categorized into Internet routing, PSTN routing, and telecommunication transport network routing. This book systematically considers these routing paradigms, as well as their interoperability. The authors discuss how algorithms, protocols, analysis, and operational deployment impact these approaches. A unique feature of the book is consideration of both macro-state and micro-state in routing; that is, how routing is accomplished at the level of networks and how routers or switches are designed to enable efficient routing.

In reading this book, one will learn about 1) the evolution of network routing, 2) the role of IP and E.164 addressing in routing, 3) the impact on router and switching architectures and their design, 4) deployment of network routing protocols, 5) the role of traffic engineering in routing, and 6) lessons learned from implementation and operational experience. This book explores the strengths and weaknesses that should be considered during deployment of future routing schemes as well as actual implementation of these schemes. It allows the reader to understand how different routing strategies work and are employed and the connection between them. This is accomplished in part by the authors' use of numerous real-world examples to bring the material alive.

. Bridges the gap between theory and practice in network routing, including the fine points of implementation and operational experience
. Routing in a multitude of technologies discussed in practical detail, including, IP/MPLS, PSTN, and optical networking
. Routing protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP presented in detail
. A detailed coverage of variousrouter and switch architectures
. A comprehensive discussion about algorithms on IP-lookup and packet classification
. Accessible to a wide audience due to its vendor-neutral approach
. CD-ROM with bonus chapters on advanced topics

Lotus Notes and Domino 6 Programming Bible or Fixing Windows XP Annoyances

2009-02-21T13:25:00.000-08:00

Lotus Notes and Domino 6 Programming Bible

Author: Brian Benz

* Covers all the programming techniques, concepts, and languages used with Notes and Domino, as well as the many new features of Domino 6
* Thoroughly examines the Notes and Domino role with Java, XML, Web services, and other IBM products and technologies
* Provides extensive code and examples, many geared to the needs of administrators
* High-profile authors, known to their audience through conferences and articles
* Companion Web site shows example applications from the book running on a live Domino server and provides code download

	Preface
	Acknowledgments
Pt. I	Introduction to Lotus Notes and Domino	1
Ch. 1	The History of Notes and Domino	3
Ch. 2	A Simple Application	9
Ch. 3	The Notes Storage Model	19
Ch. 4	Application Building Blocks	47
Pt. II	Domino Designer	61
Ch. 5	The Designer IDE	63
Ch. 6	Managing and Deploying Application Projects	75
Ch. 7	Standard Templates	87
Pt. III	Application Architecture	93
Ch. 8	Page and Form Basics	95
Ch. 9	Views and Folders	123
Ch. 10	Database Security	137
Ch. 11	Framesets and Outlines	145
Ch. 12	Advanced Form Design	159
Ch. 13	Database Properties	173
Ch. 14	Sharing Code with Libraries	189
Pt. IV	Automating Applications	201
Ch. 15	Formulas in Forms and Views	203
Ch. 16	Actions, Buttons, and Action Hotspots	223
Ch. 17	Form, View, and Database Events	233
Ch. 18	Agents	247
Ch. 19	Web Applications	263
Ch. 20	Mail-Enabled Applications	275
Ch. 21	Document Security	285
Ch. 22	Workflow Management	291
Pt. V	Formula Language Techniques	305
Ch. 23	Introduction to the Formula Language	307
Ch. 24	Working with @Functions	313
Ch. 25	Introduction to @Commands	335
Ch. 26	Using the Formula Language to Retrieve Data	353
Ch. 27	User Interaction through the Formula Language	369
Ch. 28	Advanced Formula Techniques	385
Pt. VI	LotusScript Language Techniques	401
Ch. 29	Introduction to LotusScript	403
Ch. 30	Working with the Domino Object Model in LotusScript	423
Ch. 31	Advanced LotusScript Techniques	469
Pt. VII	Java Techniques	511
Ch. 32	Java and Domino Designer	513
Ch. 33	Java Classes and Methods	519
Ch. 34	Accessing Domino from Java Applications	531
Ch. 35	Java Servlets for Domino	545
Ch. 36	Java Servlets Using Third-Party Developer Tools	561
Ch. 37	Domino Custom JSP Tags	575
Ch. 38	Domino and WebSphere	587
Pt. VIII	JavaScript Techniques	599
Ch. 39	JavaScript Basics	601
Ch. 40	Using JavaScript Events	615
Ch. 41	DHTML and Domino	637
Ch. 42	Combining Domino and Java Applets Using JavaScript	657
Pt. IX	Relational Database Integration	667
Ch. 43	Integrating Enterprise Data with Domino Applications	669
Ch. 44	Developing Domino Applications for Data Integration	685
Ch. 45	LEI Retrievals and Updates	699
Pt. X	XML	715
Ch. 46	XML and Domino	717
Ch. 47	XML, DXL, and Domino Data	725
Ch. 48	LotusScript and XML	741
Ch. 49	Using Domino to Serve Relational XML	751
Ch. 50	Developing Java Applications with XML and Domino	763
Ch. 51	Generating XML with Domino Java Agents and Servlets	781
Ch. 52	Getting XML into Domino	815
Ch. 53	Transforming XML with XSLT	839
Ch. 54	XML Data Islands	857
Pt. XI	Web Services	867
Ch. 55	Web Services Introduction	869
Ch. 56	SOAP, WSDL, and UDDI	879
Ch. 57	Serving Web Services from Domino	891
Ch. 58	Consuming Web Services in Notes Client Applications	913
	Index	927

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Fixing Windows XP Annoyances: How to Fix the Most Annoying Things about the Windows OS

Author: David Karp

Windows XP is the most popular operating system on the planet--and the most annoying. From incomprehensible error messages to inexplicable crashes, from wonky wireless setups to just finding a file, Windows can make your computing life a nightmare. But thanks to "Fixing Windows XP Annoyances, you can banish the bugs, speed up operations, and just make Windows work right.
Inspired by author David Karp's "Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, this all-new tome pulls together tips, tricks, insider workarounds, and fixes for PC novices and pros, in a handy, accessible Q&A format that lets you find the solutions in a flash. "Fixing Windows XP Annoyances will not only increase your productivity but lower your blood pressure. Karp's new book covers:
Setup and Hardware-Update Windows, reinstall Windows safely, speed up start up, resolve driver-hardware conflicts, and more.
Windows Interface-Navigate quickly, fix screen resolution problems, customize the desktop, and switch applications more quickly.
Windows Explorer-Force XP's file & folder management application to remember your view settings, save your default application choices, and get XP's Search tool to behave.
Multimedia-Having a problem playing a video or burning a CD? Want to do more with your digital photo collection? We have the answers.
Web and Email-Get a handle on spyware, spam and pop-ups; protect your privacy online; learn how to improve your online experience.
Wireless and Home Networking-Connect all your PCs; share Internet connections; share files and drives securely; make your wireless network purr; share network printers; and more.
If you're having a problem, just look through theTable of Contents for the annoyance that most closely matches your problem, or feel free to start thumbing through the pages. You'll likely find a fix to a problem you didn't even know could be solved.

C Gotchas or Web Standards Solutions

2009-02-20T09:13:00.000-08:00

C++ Gotchas: Avoiding Common Problems in Coding and Design

Author: Stephen Dewhurst

"This may well be the best C++ book I have ever read. I was surprised by the amount I learned."

--Matthew Wilson, Development Consultant, Synesis Software

C++ Gotchas is the professional programmer's guide to avoiding and correcting ninety-nine of the most common, destructive, and interesting C++ design and programming errors. It also serves as an inside look at the more subtle C++ features and programming techniques.

This book discusses basic errors present in almost all C++ code, as well as complex mistakes in syntax, preprocessing, conversions, initialization, memory and resource management, polymorphism, class design, and hierarchy design. Each error and its repercussions are explained in context, and the resolution of each problem is detailed and demonstrated.

Author Stephen Dewhurst supplies readers with idioms and design patterns that can be used to generate customized solutions for common problems. Readers will also learn more about commonly misunderstood features of C++ used in advanced programming and design. A companion Web site, located at . All such code is indicated in the text by an abbreviated pathname near the code example, as in >>gotcha00/somecode.cp

Finally, a warning: the one thing you should not do with gotchas is elevate them to the same status as idioms or patterns. One of the signs that you're using patterns and idioms properly is that the pattern or idiom appropriate to the design or coding context will arise "spontaneously" from your subconscious just when you need it.

Recognition of a gotcha is analogous to a conditioned response to danger: onceburned, twice shy. However, as with matches and firearms, it's not necessary to suffer a burn or a gunshot wound to the head personally to learn how to recognize and avoid a dangerous situation; generally, all that's necessary is advance warning. Consider this collection a means to keep your head in the face of C++ gotchas.

Stephen C. Dewhurst
Carver, Massachusetts
July 2002

0321125185P11072002

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Web Standards Solutions: The Markup and Style Handbook

Author: Dan Cederholm

Web Standards, created and enforced by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), make sure that web designers and browser manufacturers use the same technology syntax, no matter what language they script in. Web Standards ensure the net stays neat, preventing the chaos that would emerge with inconsistent code. These standards also increase content compatibility among varying viewing devices, from screen readers for people with vision impairments, to cell phones, PDAs and more. Web standards are applied to code in HTML, XML and CSS.

Cederholm's book explains how to create markup and style, exploring multiple techniques for handling situations when building with Web Standards. In this easy-to-read book, each chapter provides "extra credit" sections, giving you bonus tips and tricks, and empowering you to make better decisions based with well-rounded information.

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I really think it does a fantastic job at keeping the reader interested in the subject (something that is often very hard to do in technical books) and will definitely be a great business tool for you. A quick read it is, but a valuable reference that has earned a spot next to my keyboard, my 3 bars of caffeinated soap, and the trusty case of bawls.

Ch. 1	Lists	1
Ch. 2	Headings	15
Ch. 3	Tables are evil?	29
Ch. 4	Quotations	51
Ch. 5	Forms	63
Ch. 6	, , and other phrase elements	81
Ch. 7	Anchors	95
Ch. 8	More lists	109
Ch. 9	Minimizing markup	123
Ch. 10	Applying CSS	137
Ch. 11	Print styles	153
Ch. 12	CSS layouts	165
Ch. 13	Styling text	191
Ch. 14	Image replacement	203
Ch. 15	Styling	223
Ch. 16	Next steps	233

Microsoft Excel Version 2002 Step by Step or Battlefield

2009-02-19T05:02:00.000-08:00

Microsoft Excel Version 2002 Step by Step

Author: Curtis Fry

Microsoft Excel provides one of the most complete sets of analysis tools in any spreadsheet. Excel version 2002 simplifies existing features and offers new tools that help the user work faster and smarter, with better Web integration and collaboration capabilities, and comprehensive tools for creating and analyzing, and sharing spreadsheet information. Microsoft Excel Version 2002 Step by Step offers self-paced instruction to the beginning-to-advanced user who wants to get the most out of Excel Version 2002-and prepare for Microsoft Office User (MOUS) certification. This personal training system offers easy-to-follow lessons full of clear objectives, a wealth of task-oriented procedures, and dozens of real-world business scenarios. Each Step by Step title consists of friendly, straightforward instruction with dozens of full-color screenshots and illustrations to help you learn exactly what you need to know at your own pace. A companion CD-ROM includes practice files that are tightly integrated with the lessons, plus movie-style demonstrations of key procedures. Other features include a "QuickLook Guide" for easy visual navigation, a "Finding the Best Starting Point for You" section to help you decide how to get the most out of the book, and a special lay-flat binding to keep the book open during lessons.

Booknews

This instruction book for Microsoft Excel offers help organizing, processing, and presenting data. It also doubles as a study guide for the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) exam. Sixteen chapters cover topics like setting up a workbook, performing calculations, changing document appearance, data filters, reordering and summarizing data, analyzing alternative data sets, creating charts, printing, automating repetitive tasks, using databases, and publishing information on the Web. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Battlefield: Bad Company: Prima Official Game Guide

Author: Michael Knight

* Maps detailed with the locations of all gold and collectibles!
* Complete walkthroughs for each mission, including alternate strategies.
* Battlefield-tested combat tactics. Our guide shows the best ways to use demolition to your tactical advantage.
* Deadly weapons information for all kits. Know which armament is the right tool for the job!
* Offensive and defensive multiplayer strategies to help you get the edge in online play.

Free Preview includes: Weapons and Items lists as well as Acta Non Verba walkthrough.

JavaScript for Dummies or PCs Just the Steps for Dummies

2009-02-18T00:50:00.000-08:00

JavaScript for Dummies (Dummies Series)

Author: Emily A Vander Veer

• Responding to reader feedback, the author has thoroughly revamped the book with more step-by-step coverage of JavaScript basics, an exclusive focus on Internet Explorer, and many complete sample scripts

• Updated to cover JavaScript 1.5, the latest release of this popular Web scripting language

• Using lots of examples, including a sample working Web site, the book shows how to create dynamic and interactive pages, build entire sites, and automate pages

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PCs Just the Steps for Dummies

Author: Nancy C Muir

Your first PC can be intimidating. You’re probably panicky that you’ll hit a wrong key and send your information to some high-tech black hole or cause your PC to self-destruct. Not to worry. PCs Just the Steps For Dummies gives you simple directions for getting stuff done with your PC—everything from turning it on to using the Internet or a network. The book’s design features two columns, with numbered step-by-step instructions on one side and corresponding illustrations, screen shots, or photos on the other. You just pick the task you want to do and look up practical, no-nonsense how-to. This guide covers:

• Hardware basics and peripherals, including printers, faxes, and scanners

• Working with Windows XP, including managing memory and working with files and folders

• Working with sound and video

• Going online, searching the Web with Internet Explorer, and e-mailing with Outlook Express

• Networking, including configuration and connection and sharing folders or printers

• Protecting and troubleshooting your PC

With practical organization and a task-oriented approach, this book will have you inspired instead of intimidated. You won’t get an unabridged history of computers and a lot of gibberish; you will get clear, easy-to-follow instructions that help you get your tasks done efficiently on your PC.

Pt. I	Hardware basics	3
Ch. 1	First look at your PC	5
Ch. 2	Using discs and drives	11
Ch. 3	Working with input devices	17
Ch. 4	Setting up accessibility features	23
Ch. 5	Working with printers, faxes, and scanners	29
Ch. 6	Setting up your laptop	39
Pt. II	The brains of the beast	45
Ch. 7	Working with Windows XP	47
Ch. 8	Managing memory	61
Ch. 9	Setting up software	67
Ch. 10	Working with files and folders	75
Ch. 11	Exploring Windows assets	87
Pt. III	Working with your display, multimedia, and graphics	101
Ch. 12	Setting up your display	103
Ch. 13	Working with sound	115
Ch. 14	Working with digital imaging and video	127
Pt. IV	Going online	137
Ch. 15	Accessing the Internet	139
Ch. 16	Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer	149
Ch. 17	Exchanging e-mail with Outlook Express	161
Pt. V	Networking	177
Ch. 18	Setting up a network	179
Ch. 19	Connecting across a network	191
Pt. VI	Security and troubleshooting	199
Ch. 20	Making Windows XP secure	201
Ch. 21	Troubleshooting hardware problems	209
Ch. 22	Troubleshooting software problems	217

Virtual Art or Introduction to Object COBOL

2009-02-16T20:39:00.000-08:00

Virtual Art: From Illusion to Immersion

Author: Oliver Grau

Winner in the 2003 AAUP Book, Jacket, and Journal Competition in the Jackets category.

Although many people view virtual reality as a totally new phenomenon, it has its foundations in an unrecognized history of immersive images. Indeed, the search for illusionary visual space can be traced back to antiquity. In this book, Oliver Grau shows how virtual art fits into the art history of illusion and immersion. He describes the metamorphosis of the concepts of art and the image and relates those concepts to interactive art, interface design, agents, telepresence, and image evolution. Grau retells art history as media history, helping us to understand the phenomenon of virtual reality beyond the hype.

Grau shows how each epoch used the technical means available to produce maximum illusion. He discusses frescoes such as those in the Villa dei Misteri in Pompeii and the gardens of the Villa Livia near Primaporta, Renaissance and Baroque illusion spaces, and panoramas, which were the most developed form of illusion achieved through traditional methods of painting and the mass image medium before film. Through a detailed analysis of perhaps the most important German panorama, Anton von Werner's 1883 The Battle of Sedan, Grau shows how immersion produced emotional responses. He traces immersive cinema through Cinerama, Sensorama, Expanded Cinema, 3-D, Omnimax and IMAX, and the head mounted display with its military origins. He also examines those characteristics of virtual reality that distinguish it from earlier forms of illusionary art. His analysis draws on the work of contemporary artists and groups ART+COM, Maurice Benayoun, Charlotte Davies, MonikaFleischmann, Ken Goldberg, Agnes Hegedues, Eduardo Kac, Knowbotic Research, Laurent Mignonneau, Michael Naimark, Simon Penny, Daniela Plewe, Paul Sermon, Jeffrey Shaw, Karl Sims, Christa Sommerer, and Wolfgang Strauss. Grau offers not just a history of illusionary space but also a theoretical framework for analyzing its phenomenologies, functions, and strategies throughout history and into the future.

	Series Foreword
	Foreword
	Acknowledgments
Ch. 1	Introduction	2
Ch. 2	Historic Spaces of Illusion	24
Ch. 3	The Panorama of the Battle of Sedan: Obedience through Presence	90
Ch. 4	Intermedia Stages of Virtual Reality in the Twentieth Century: Art as Inspiration of Evolving Media	140
Ch. 5	Virtual Art - Digital! The Natural Interface	192
Ch. 6	Spaces of Knowledge	212
Ch. 7	Telepresence: Art and History of an Idea	270
Ch. 8	Evolution	296
Ch. 9	Perspectives	338
	References	352
	Author Index	402
	Subject Index	408

Introduction to Object COBOL

Author: E Reed Dok

Are You Ready to Meet the Demand for Object COBOL Programming? Now you can keep up-to-date with the newest standards in COBOL. With its use of straightforward language and real-world examples, An Introduction To Object COBOL is a concise and accessible introduction to using Object COBOL. You'll discover how object technology is applied and how the resulting Object COBOL code is constructed. All of the programs included in the text can be downloaded from the Wiley web site (wiley.com/college/). You are encouraged to execute and experiment with them. As you work with these programs and follow the related case study, you will gain important experience in using Object COBOL in a business environment. Inside these pages you will:
* Keep up-to-date with the state-of-the-art in COBOL programming.
* Understand the relationship of object technology to the business environment.
* See how object technology is applied to real-life examples.
* Receive a non-technical introduction to object technology without the use of intensive vocabulary.

QuickBooks 2002 or Multimedia and Hypertext

2009-02-15T16:27:00.000-08:00

QuickBooks 2002: The Official Guide

Author: Kathy Ivens

With Intuit's highly acclaimed QuickBooks 6.0 and this official guide, owners of almost any small business can create a customized accounting system designed to track cash, manage payroll, handle invoices, and more! From the get-go, you'll learn the quickest ways to set up and configure your accounts - and by the end of the book, you'll know how to work with inventory, create budgets, manage money online, and much more.

Library Journal

QuickBooks, a leader in simplified small- business accounting software, can nonetheless be confusing to set up and optimize. Authorized by the software's manufacturer, Intuit Inc., The Official Guide cuts through this confusion. Not only does it show how to use the program, but it also explains when and why to customize its features to make small business accounting simpler and more efficient. Useful for those setting up QuickBooks for the first time or those who are upgrading to the newest version. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

1	Using QuickBooks for the First Time	3
2	Setting Up Your Lists	29
3	Invoicing	67
4	Receiving Payments	103
5	Tracking Accounts Receivable	119
6	Entering Accounts Payable Bills	143
7	Paying Bills	163
8	Running Payroll	191
9	Government Payroll Reporting	211
10	Configuring and Tracking Inventory	225
11	Making Checkbook Adjustments	251
12	Reconciling Bank Accounts	275
13	Using Budgets	285
14	Using Journal Entries	297
15	Running General Ledger Reports	313
16	Using Online Banking Services	333
17	Year-End Procedures	351
18	Using Time Tracking	367
19	Using Timesheets for Payroll and Job Costing	387
20	Using the Onscreen Timer	395
21	Customizing QuickBooks	419
22	Managing Your QuickBooks Files	451
A	Do This First!	471
B	Installing QuickBooks	477
C	Glossary	485
D	Keyboard Shortcuts	489
E	Getting Help in QuickBooks	493
	Index	507

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Multimedia and Hypertext: The Internet and Beyond

Author: Jakob Nielsen

Based on his best-selling HyperText and HpyerMedia, Jakob Nielsen takes hypertext a step further--to the Internet. Multimedia and Hypertext: The Internet and Beyond explores new and developing applications in multimedia and hypertext as well as offering coverage of the use of HTML (hypertext markup language) and the World Wide Web with interfaces such as Mosaic and Netscape.

Features

Includes a large number of richly illustrated examples of a wide variety of new hypermedia systems.
Provides a range of strategies for overcoming information overload.
Thorougly discusses a number of new applications, including distribution of hypertext tools via the Internet.
Explains copyright issues for users and develeopers, and usability issues for hypertext.
Forecasts the future of the field in the long and short term.

Business Process Management and the Balanced Scorecard or The Alignment Effect

2009-02-12T08:22:00.000-08:00

Business Process Management and the Balanced Scorecard: Using Processes as Strategic Drivers

Author: Ralph Smith

Business Process Management and the Balanced Scorecard shows managers how to optimally use the balanced scorecard to achieve and sustain strategic success even as the business environment changes. It exceptionally fills the gap between theory and application to facilitate the use of processes as a strategic weapon to deliver world-class performance.

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The Alignment Effect: How to Get Real Business Value out of Technology

Author: Faisal Hoqu

ISBN: 0-13-044939-3 The cataclysmic end of the new economy signaled not only a stock market implosion but also a dramatic denouement in what was actually a decade-long history of "technology for the sake of technology." In retrospect, the revelation and return to rational thinking seem self-evident: how many executives, after all, would willingly throw millions of dollars at an investment without knowing how it could affect business? If we use history as a guide and tally up the waste, the answer is an unpalatable "a lot."

Now corporations are demanding the same accountability from their IT investments that they do from their other assets, as they hold technology initiatives to real, bottom-line business results. As any decision-maker charged with overseeing how technology affects the business and vice versa knows, get it right, and you're lionized as a savior; get it wrong, and you're cast out as a pariah.

In The Alignment Effect, Faisal Hoque combines proven guidance with object lessons from Fortune 500 executives and industry authorities to compellingly illustrate how corporations can align themselves through Business Technology Management, thereby increasing their efficiency and reducing the financial and operational risks that have long been associated with business and technology change.

"After billions upon billions of dollars and more than a decade, experience shows that failing to bring technology projects in line with business goals can have devastating consequences. Neither business vision alone nor technology alone is to blame. At the heart of this dilemma exists a costly and persistent disconnect that, regardless of industry, has vexed business and IT decision-makers alike. But, after all this time, how can companies right what is so obviously wrong?"

—Faisal Hoque

With insights contributed by key industry executives and thought leaders from around the globe:

Randolph C. Blazer: Chairman & CEO, KPMG Consulting, Inc.
Paul Daversa: President & CEO, Resource Systems Group
Patrick F. Flynn: VP & CIO, PACCAR, Inc.
Scott Hayward: Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase and Company
Dale Kutnick: Chairman, CEO, & Research Director, META Group, Inc.
Dr. Jerry Luftman: Best-selling author of Competing in the Information Age; Distinguished Service Professor, Stevens Institute of Technology
Chuck Martin: Best-selling author of Managing for the Short Term and Net Future; Former Associate Publisher, InformationWeek
Jack Mollen: SVP, Human Resources, EMC Corporation
Honorio Padron: President & CEO, Business Services, Exelon Corporation
Don Peppers: Best-selling author of the One to One book series; Founder & Partner, Peppers and Rogers Group
Chris Perretta: CIO, GE Capital, Card Services
Kevin Poulter: Head of Business Integration, British American Tobacco
Howard Smith: CTO, CSC Europe
Thomas Trainer: Former CIO, Citigroup, Inc., Eli Lilly & Co., and Reebok International Ltd.
Carl Wilson: EVP & CIO, Marriott International, Inc.

CIO Insight

In this soon-to-be-released guide to alignment strategy, the experiences of industry experts and Fortune 500 executives provide object lessons on the pitfalls of "technology for the sake of technology," while the author lays out the benefits of what he calls Business Technology Management (BTM) to help corporate decision-makers reduce risk and increase efficiency.

Soundview Executive Book Summaries

Faisal Hoque, a business technology expert, guides corporations through the challenges of business technology management by illustrating his guidance with lessons from many Fortune 500 executives and industry authorities. To help leaders get the most business value out of technology and increase their organizational efficiency, Hoque offers many ways for them to reduce the financial and operational risks that often accompany technological change in an interconnected business environment. Copyright (c) 2003 Soundview Executive Book Summaries

What People Are Saying

Charles B. Wang
The companies that will get ahead and stay ahead in today's interconnected business environment will be those that take control of technology, not those that let technology take control of them. Business leaders who want grab the reins and steer IT in the same direction as the rest of the business must read this book.
—Charles B. Wang, Founder and Chairman of the Board, Computer Associates International, Inc.

Chuck Martin
Top executives have realized for years that closing the gaping distance between technology and business can provide their organization with a strong, defensible, competitive advantage. However, knowing it and executing it are very different. The Alignment Effect finally clearly lays out a process of how to do it, and do it right.
—Chuck Martin, Author, Managing for the Short Term

Randolph Blazer
Faisal Hoque demonstrates that technology is no longer just the realm of engineers and programmers. The Alignment Effect challenges 'C' level executives to drive IT value and provides them the pathway to smart, integrated business decisions.
—Randolph C. Blazer, Chairman & CEO, KPMG Consulting, Inc.

Phil Fasasno
I found this book an enlightening and valuable read. The real world stories coupled with the author's interpretation of the CIO's business role, should make every business leader sit up and take notice. Everyone in a position of leadership should read this book before they set next year's IT budget.
—Phil Fasano, Senior Vice President, Global Technology Group, JP Morgan Chase and Company

	Acknowledgements
	Introduction
1	Real World Evidence	7
2	Approaching a Solution	27
3	Modeling, Collaboration, Reuse	47
4	The End-to-End Perspective	79
5	Business Model Definition	95
6	Process Optimization	115
7	Technology Automation	141
8	Direction and Control	171
9	Promise to Practice	195
	Conclusion	209
	Appendix	213
	References	225
	Contributors	231
	Index	237

Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems or Programming Microsoft ASPNet 20 Core Reference

2009-02-11T04:11:00.000-08:00

Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems

Author: Efraim Turban

Appropriate for all courses in Decision Support Systems (DSS), computerized decision making tools, and management support systems.

Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems 8e provides the only comprehensive, up-to-date guide to today's revolutionary management support system technologies, and showcases how they can be used for better decision-making. This completely revised and re-titled edition incorporates the expanded coverage of Business Intelligence and reflects the emphasis that most decision support courses are now taking.

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Programming Microsoft ASP.Net 2.0 Core Reference

Author: Dino Esposito

Delve into the core topics for ASP.NET 2.0 programming, mastering the essential skills and capabilities needed to build high-performance Web applications successfully. Well-known ASP.NET author Dino Esposito deftly builds your expertise with Web forms, Microsoft Visual Studio®, core controls, master pages, data access, data binding, state management, security services, and other must-know topics-combining definitive reference with practical, hands-on programming instruction. Packed with expert guidance and pragmatic examples, this CORE REFERENCE delivers the key resources you need to develop professional-level Web programming skills.

1	The ASP.NET programming model	3
2	Web development in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2005	37
3	Anatomy of an ASP.NET page	79
4	ASP.NET core server controls	119
5	Working with the page	175
6	Rich page composition	219
7	ADO.NET data providers	263
8	ADO.NET data containers	319
9	The data-binding model	353
10	Creating bindable grids of data	413
11	Managing views of a record	467
12	The HTTP request context	501
13	State management	537
14	ASP.NET caching	591
15	ASP.NET security	647

Beginning Perl for Bioinformatics or Spidering Hacks

2009-02-09T23:59:00.000-08:00

Beginning Perl for Bioinformatics

Author: James D Tisdall

With its highly developed capacity to detect patterns in data, Perl has become one of the most popular languages for biological data analysis. But if you're a biologist with little or no programming experience, starting out in Perl can be a challenge. Many biologists have a difficult time learning how to apply the language to bioinformatics. The most popular Perl programming books are often too theoretical and too focused on computer science for a non-programming biologist who needs to solve very specific problems.

Beginning Perl for Bioinformatics is designed to get you quickly over the Perl language barrier by approaching programming as an important new laboratory skill, revealing Perl programs and techniques that are immediately useful in the lab. Each chapter focuses on solving a particular bioinformatics problem or class of problems, starting with the simplest and increasing in complexity as the book progresses. Each chapter includes programming exercises and teaches bioinformatics by showing and modifying programs that deal with various kinds of practical biological problems. By the end of the book you'll have a solid understanding of Perl basics, a collection of programs for such tasks as parsing BLAST and GenBank, and the skills to take on more advanced bioinformatics programming. Some of the later chapters focus in greater detail on specific bioinformatics topics. This book is suitable for use as a classroom textbook, for self-study, and as a reference.

The book covers:

Programming basics and working with DNA sequences and strings
Debugging your code
Simulating gene mutationsusing random number generators
Regular expressions and finding motifs in data
Arrays, hashes, and relational databases
Regular expressions and restriction maps
Using Perl to parse PDB records, annotations in GenBank, and BLAST output

Interesting textbook: The Partridge and A Pear or Desserts

Spidering Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips and Techniques

Author: Kevin Hemenway

The Internet, with its profusion of information, has made us hungry for ever more, ever better data. Out of necessity, many of us have become pretty adept with search engine queries, but there are times when even the most powerful search engines aren't enough. If you've ever wanted your data in a different form than it's presented, or wanted to collect data from several sites and see it side-by-side without the constraints of a browser, then Spidering Hacks is for you.

Spidering Hacks takes you to the next level in Internet data retrieval--beyond search engines--by showing you how to create spiders and bots to retrieve information from your favorite sites and data sources. You'll no longer feel constrained by the way host sites think you want to see their data presented--you'll learn how to scrape and repurpose raw data so you can view in a way that's meaningful to you.

Written for developers, researchers, technical assistants, librarians, and power users, Spidering Hacks provides expert tips on spidering and scraping methodologies. You'll begin with a crash course in spidering concepts, tools (Perl, LWP, out-of-the-box utilities), and ethics (how to know when you've gone too far: what's acceptable and unacceptable). Next, you'll collect media files and data from databases. Then you'll learn how to interpret and understand the data, repurpose it for use in other applications, and even build authorized interfaces to integrate the data into your own content. By the time you finish Spidering Hacks, you'll be able to:

Aggregate and associate data from disparate locations, then store and manipulate the data as you like

Gain a competitive edge in business by knowing whencompetitors' products are on sale, and comparing sales ranks and product placement on e-commerce sites

Integrate third-party data into your own applications or web sites

Make your own site easier to scrape and more usable to others

Keep up-to-date with your favorite comics strips, news stories, stock tips, and more without visiting the site every day

Like the other books in O'Reilly's popular Hacks series, Spidering Hacks brings you 100 industrial-strength tips and tools from the experts to help you master this technology. If you're interested in data retrieval of any type, this book provides a wealth of data for finding a wealth of data.

Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 or Schaums Outline of Digital Signal Processing

2009-02-08T19:48:00.000-08:00

Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003: Administrator's Companion

Author: Steven D Kaczmarek

Deliver mission-critical software and updates-and help maximize your organization's productivity-with the essential guide to planning, deploying, and maintaining Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003. This comprehensive administrator's reference drills into SMS features and capabilities for change and configuration management for Microsoft Windows®-based desktop and server systems, providing easy-to-follow procedures, practical workarounds, and key troubleshooting tactics for everyday, on-the-job results. The author, an SMS expert who has written extensively about the technology, provides in-depth information for remotely installing, administering, diagnosing, and troubleshooting applications, and deploying patches, monitoring system usage, and tracking assets-must-know details for protecting and optimizing your technology investment.

Interesting textbook: Martha Stewarts Menus for Entertaining or Chardonnay

Schaum's Outline of Digital Signal Processing

Author: Monson H Hayes

Confusing Textbooks? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time?

Fortunately for you, there's Schaum's Outlines. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills.

This Schaum's Outline gives you

Practice problems with full explanations that reinforce knowledge
Coverage of the most up-to-date developments in your course field
In-depth review of practices and applications

Fully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum's highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time-and get your best test scores!

Schaum's Outlines-Problem Solved.

How to Market and Sell Your Art Music Photographs and Handmade Crafts Online or Mastering Algorithms with C

2009-02-07T15:37:00.000-08:00

How to Market and Sell Your Art, Music, Photographs, and Handmade Crafts Online: Turn Your Hobby into a Cash Machine

Author: Lee Rowley

You already paint, record, take photographs, or make unique creations, so why not make money by selling them online? You have a marketable product and you can make money.

Learn the secrets to becoming an online entrepreneur by reading this book. Here, you will learn about online galleries, designing your Web site cyber stores, arts and crafts search engines, publicity sources, online forums, auction sites, online marketing, e-mail marketing, and search engine marketing. You also will learn dozens of Web sites on which you can sell your artwork, music, or crafts.

You no longer have to sit around your house wondering what to do with your creations. Thanks to the Internet, you are on equal ground with any retailer. With the help of this book, you will learn how to create a low-cost marketing plan that will allow you to sell your products for profit without spending a lot of time. This book teaches you tricks and secrets from the professionals who use the Internet daily to sell their unique products.

Introduction     5
Why Sell Online?     11
The Basics: What You Will Need to Sell Your Products Online     21
Creating a Web Site: Establishing Your Presence in the Virtual World     41
Content, Content, Content: Attracting Visitors to Your Web Site     59
Link Building     101
Outsourcing: What To Do If You Are Not A Writer     111
Getting Your Web Site Into Search Engines & Directories     123
Software & Web Services for Running Your Business: The Tools of Success     131
Using Online Social Marketing to Build Your Clientele     159
E-mail & Newsletter Marketing     173
Using eBay Auctions to Promote & Sell Your Art     183
Selling Your Art Online: Your Own Virtual Gallery     205
Selling Your Handmade Crafts Online: Marketing Your Unique Creations     211
Selling Your Music Online: Bringing Your Music to the Masses     215
Selling Your Photographs Online: Meeting the Demand for Unique Images     221
Payment, Packaging, & Shipping Considerations     237
Conclusion     247
Resources     249
Case Studies     253
Author Dedication & Biography     271
Glossary     273
Index     287

Look this: Beyond Bilateralism or Geography and Ownership as Bases for Economic Accounting

Mastering Algorithms with C

Author: Kyle Loudon

There are many books on data structures and algorithms, and some books laying out useful libraries of C functions, but this book aims to give you a unique combination of theoretical background and working code. In offering robust solutions for everyday programming tasks, Mastering Algorithms with C avoids the abstract style of most classic data structures and algorithms texts but still provides all the information you need to understand the purpose and use of common programming techniques.

Implementations, as well as interesting, real-world examples of each data structure and algorithm, are shown in the text. Full source code appears on the accompanying disk.

Using both a programming style and a writing style that are exceptionally clean, Kyle Loudon shows you how to use such essential data structures as lists, stacks, queues, sets, trees, heaps, priority queues, and graphs. He shows you how to use algorithms for sorting, searching, numerical analysis, data compression, data encryption, common graph problems, and computational geometry. He also describes the relative efficiency of all implementations. The compression and encryption chapters not only give you working code for reasonably efficient solutions, they explain concepts in an approachable manner for people who never have had the time or expertise to study them in depth.

Anyone with a basic understanding of the C language can use this book. In order to provide maintainable and extendible code, an extra level of abstraction (such as pointers to functions) is used in examples where appropriate. Understanding that these techniques may be unfamiliar to some programmers, Loudon explains them clearly in the introductory chapters.

Contents include:

Pointers
Recursion
Analysis of algorithms
Data structures (lists, stacks, queues, sets, hash tables, trees, heaps, priority queues, graphs,)
Sorting and searching
Numerical methods
Data compression
Data encryption
Graph algorithms
Geometric algorithms

Library Journal

Although older than some of the current languages, C still is one of the best general purpose programming languages around. Loudon's book discusses C pointers, recursion, data structures from lists and stacks to trees and graphs, sorting and searching, and encryption. This is not a beginner's manual but will work well for programmers wanting to refresh their C techniques and for those moving from another language to C. Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

Web Stores Do It Yourself For Dummies or Canon EOS 30D Guide to Digital SLR Photography

2009-02-06T11:25:00.000-08:00

Web Stores Do-It-Yourself For Dummies

Author: Joel Elad

Are you excited about opening your Web store, but a little intimidated too? Relax! Web Stores Do-It-Yourself For Dummies is her to guide you step by step through the whole process. You’ll find the easiest and best ways to choose a provider, sign up with payment processors, and open for business in no time.

This make-it-happen guide for online entrepreneurs walks you through the process of opening an account, designing your store for easy shopping, creating a catalog that shoppers can’t resist processing orders and payments efficiently, and much more. You’ll find the best ways to choose merchandise, establish store information, create a skype phone number, develop store policies, and reach the customers you want. Discover how to:

• Pick products that will really sell

• Find and evaluate storefront providers

• Establish payment options

• Accept credit card payments safely

• Lay out your design from the ground up

• Set up a catalog of goods

• Arrange for shipping

• Incorporate the best practices of super-selling sites

• Keep your store up to date

• Put your Web store at the hub of your sales

• Fine-tune before you open

• Take advantage of search engines and pay-per-click campaigns

Complete with lists of the top ten things every Web store needs, tips for designing your store, and traps to avoid while building and running your store, Web Stores Do-It-Yourself For Dummies makes opening your Web store fast, fun, and simple!

New interesting book: Walking Games and Activities or Dietary Reference Intakes for Water Potassium Sodium Chloride and Sulfate

Canon EOS 30D Guide to Digital SLR Photography

Author: David D Busch

If you own a digital SLR camera, then you're serious about photography. As an avid photographer, you owe it to yourself to make the most out of your cutting-edge equipment. Somewhere between the tedious user manual full of technical garble and the generic how to digital photography books is the ideal guide to your EOS 30D. Welcome to that guide! Canon EOS 30D Guide to Digital SLR Photography provides you with a concise introduction to the most important features specific to your EOS 30D, explaining not only how to use them but also why and when. Filled with full-color images to illustrate results in various settings, this book also helps you enhance your digital photography skills with techniques specific to the EOS 30D.

Introduction Chapter 1: Quick Tour: Shooting Your First EOS 30D Picture Chapter 2: The Canon EOS 30D Roadmap Chapter 3: Setting Up Your EOS 30D Chapter 4: Shooting Basics Chapter 5: Photography with your EOS 30D Chapter 6: Working with Lenses Chapter 7: Working with Light Chapter 8: Downloading and Editing Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Your Canon EOS 30D Glossary Index

PERL for Exploring DNA or 303 Digital Filmmaking Solutions

2009-02-05T07:13:00.000-08:00

Perl for Exploring DNA

Author: Mark D LeBlanc

This book presents Perl programming with a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective for the bioinformatics classroom. The co-authors are a professor of computer science and a professor of biology who collaborate in developing software for DNA sequence analysis. A specialty of the authors is encouraging interdisciplinary undergraduate research. The book has been tested in the classroom as a text for both biology and computer science majors. Benefiting from years of teaching experience in both computer science and biology, the authors use an exceptionally friendly and pedagogically sound introduction to Perl that emphasizes good programming practices throughout. Concepts include a rich introduction to working with strings and files of sequence data, control structures, subroutines, and data structures (e.g., arrays and hash tables). A particularly unique feature of the text is the early and repeated exposure to and use of regular expressions in sequence analysis. All examples in the book are applied to biological sequence analysis (DNA analysis, Protein analysis). The full-length book is appropriate for majors in either computer science or biology and especially relevant for new interdisciplinary courses involving students from multiple disciplines.

Introduction: Explorations and Indexes     3
Essential First Steps: Installing Perl Plus a Programming Environment     13
Your First Perl Programs with a Focus on String Analysis     17
String Play with Regular Expressions     47
Using Perl to Do Calculations     77
Making Decisions Over and Over Again with Perl's if and while     93
Subroutines     117
Accessing Files of Sequences from Databases     135
Arrays     151
Hash Tables     179
Phrasing Questions by Writing Algorithms     203
Regular Expressions Revisited     217
Understanding Randomness     233
Modules     247
Conclusions     259
How to Isolate DNA from Strawberries     261
Bioinformatics as Part of the Solution     263
Bibliography     265
Index     267

New interesting book: Tai CHI Boxing Chronicle or Overcoming the Emotional Challenges of Lymphedema

303 Digital Filmmaking Solutions: Solve Any Video Shoot or Edit Problem in 10 Minutes or Less

Author: Chuck Gloman

With the advent of digital video cameras, anyone can shoot and produce a video for very little money -- in fact, hundreds of thousands of people are doing so. When video photographers look for guidance, they don't want to read a big book cover to cover -- they want help on their particular problem immediately.

This compendium of solutions is designed to allow anyone to dig into each problem category and quickly find the necessary guidance. Each solution is 2-5 pages in length, most with at least one photo or diagram illustrating the situation. With the help of this book, even a complete neophyte can take advantage of Chuck Gloman’s 22 years in the video trenches and use hard-earned trade secrets to make their videos look professional.

Chuck Gloman has been an independent producer, videographer, director, and editor with experience in all areas of video--from commercial production (800 to date) to corporate training (450 to date). A resident of York, Pennsylvania, he is a regular contributor to Videography, Mix, Television Broadcast, and Government Video.

MCSA MCSE Exam 70 291 Study Guide and Dvd Training System or Novell Netware 65 CNA Exam Cram 2

2009-02-04T03:02:00.000-08:00

MCSA/MCSE Exam 70-291 Study Guide and Dvd Training System: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

Author: Syngress

Syngress Study Guides guarantee comprehensive coverage of all exam objectives. There are no longer any short cuts or gimmicks that allow candidates to pass Microsoft's new, more rigorous exams. The days of cramming to become a "paper MCSE" are over; candidates must have a full grasp of all core concepts and plenty of hands-on experience to become certified. This book provides complete coverage of Microsoft Exam 70-291 and features one-of-a-kind integration of text, DVD-quality instructor-led training, and Web-based exam simulation and remediation, this study guide & DVD training system gives students 100% coverage of official Microsoft exam objectives plus realistic test prep. The System package consists of:
1) STUDY GUIDE. 800 pages of coverage explicitly organized in the identical structure of Microsoft's exam objectives. Sections are designed to "standalone", allowing readers to focus on those areas in which they are weakest and skim topics they may have already mastered.
2) DVD: A full hour of instructor-led training, complete with on-screen configurations and networking schematics, demystifying the toughest exam topics.
3) ONLINE PRACTICE EXAMS AND E-BOOK. Most exam candidates indicate that PRACTICE EXAMS are their single most valuable exam prep tool. Buyers of our Study Guides have immediate access to our exam simulations located at SYNGRESS.COM/SOLUTIONS. Syngress practice exams are highly regarded for rigor or the questions, the extensive explanation of the right AND wrong answers, and the direct hyperlinks from the exams to appropriate sections in the e-book for remediation.

Readers will be fully prepared to pass the exam based on our 100% Certifiedguarantee.
Readers may save thousands of dollars required to purchase alternative methods of exam preparation.
Because of its breadth of coverage, this book will serve as a post-certification reference for IT professionals.

Book review: Ultimate Cabbage Soup Diet or Rheumatoid Arthritis

Novell Netware 6.5 CNA Exam Cram 2

Author: Warren E Wyrostek

The Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) certification is the frist step to becoming Novell certified. To pass this important exam, you need to surround yourself with the most comprehensive, exam-focused materials on the market. That's where Novell Netware 6.5 CNA Exam Cram 2 comes in. You will be able to focus your knowledge with this guide, which emphasizes the learning topics of the CNA exam and closely follows the exam objectives. Step-by-step lessons offer the no-nonsense, straight-forward information needed to pass the exam. It is accompanied by a CD-ROM that features a fully customizable PrepLogic practice test engine with a detailed score report. Prepare for the CNA with the smartest, most efficient way to study - the Novell Netware 6.5 CNA Exam Cram 2.

Ch. 1	The Novell certifications	1
Ch. 2	Introduction to networking, network administration, and NetWare 6.5	9
Ch. 3	Installing and configuring NetWare 6.5	25
Ch. 4	Installing and configuring the Novell Client	69
Ch. 5	Introduction to eDirectory	89
Ch. 6	Introduction to the NetWare 6.5 file system	113
Ch. 7	Basic management tasks - eDirectory and file system	133
Ch. 8	File system security	167
Ch. 9	eDirectory security	203
Ch. 10	NetWare 6.5 network security	231
Ch. 11	NetWare 6.5 printing	253
Ch. 12	iFolder and Virtual Office	279
Ch. 13	Practice exam 1	307
Ch. 14	Answer key for practice exam 1	323
Ch. 15	Practice exam 2	343
Ch. 16	Answer key for practice exam 2	357
App. A	NetWare 6.5 port reference
App. B	NetWare 6.5 file system : effective rights practice scenarios
App. C	Workstation utilities

Access Denied or Programming the Microsoft Windows Driver Model Second Edition

2009-02-02T22:49:00.000-08:00

Access Denied: The Practice and Policy of Global Internet Filtering

Author: Ronald J Deibert

Many countries around the world block or filter Internet content, denying access to information--often about politics, but also relating to sexuality, culture, or religion--that they deem too sensitive for ordinary citizens. Access Denied documents and analyzes Internet filtering practices in over three dozen countries, offering the first rigorously conducted study of this accelerating trend.

Internet filtering takes place in at least forty states worldwide including many countries in Asia and the Middle East and North Africa. Related Internet content control mechanisms are also in place in Canada, the United States and a cluster of countries in Europe. Drawing on a just-completed survey of global Internet filtering undertaken by the OpenNet Initiative (a collaboration of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School, the Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto, the Oxford Internet Institute at Oxford University, and the University of Cambridge) and relying on work by regional experts and an extensive network of researchers, Access Denied examines the political, legal, social, and cultural contexts of Internet filtering in these states from a variety of perspectives. Chapters discuss the mechanisms and politics of Internet filtering, the strengths and limitations of the technology that powers it, the relevance of international law, ethical considerations for corporations that supply states with the tools for blocking and filtering, and the implications of Internet filtering for activist communities that increasingly rely on Internet technologies for communicating their missions.

Reports on Internet content regulation in fortydifferent countries follow, with each country profile outlining the types of content blocked by category and documenting key findings.

Contributors:

Ross Anderson, Malcolm Birdling, Ronald Deibert, Robert Faris, Vesselina Haralampieva, Steven Murdoch, Helmi Noman, John Palfrey, Rafal Rohozinski, Mary Rundle, Nart Villeneuve, Stephanie Wang, and Jonathan Zittrain

Interesting book: Metodi di ricerca per il commercio: Un metodo della costruzione di abilit�

Programming the Microsoft Windows Driver Model, Second Edition

Author: Walter Oney

The Microsoft Windows driver model (WDM) supports Plug and Play, provides power management capabilities, and expands on the driver/minidriver approach. Written by long-time device-driver expert Walter Oney in cooperation with the Windows kernel team, this book provides extensive practical examples, illustrations, advice, and line-by-line analysis of code samples to clarify real-world driver-programming issues. It's also been updated with the latest details about the driver technologies in Windows XP and Windows 2000, plus more information about how to debug drivers.

MCTS 70 620 Exam Cram or Star Ocean

2009-02-01T18:37:00.000-08:00

MCTS 70-620 Exam Cram: Microsoft Windows Vista Client Configuration [Exam Cram Series]

Author: Patrick Regan

Covers the critical information you need to know to score higher on your 70-620 exam!

Understand the various editions of Windows Vista.
Install and upgrade Windows Vista.
Configure network connectivity including configuring IPv4, IPv6, and the Network and Sharing Center.
Configure and troubleshoot Windows security features including User Account Control, Windows Defender, dynamic security for Internet Explorer 7, and Windows Firewall.
Configure Windows Vista user applications including Windows Mail, Meeting Space, Calendar, Fax and
Scan, and Windows Sidebar.
Configure Windows Vista Media Player and Media Center.
Configure parental controls.
Troubleshoot performance and reliability issues.
Configure and troubleshoot mobile computing.

Patrick Regan has been a PC technician, network administrator/engineer, design architect, and security analyst for the past 16 years. He has taught many computer and network classes at local Sacramento colleges and participated in and led many IT projects throughout his career. He is currently a senior network engineer at Pacific Coast Companies, where he supports 160 servers and 70 sites. He holds many certifications including the Microsoft MCSE, MCSA, and MCT; CompTIA's A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+, Security+, and CTT+; Cisco CCNA; Novell's CNE; and CWNP Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA). CD Features 200 Practice Questions!

Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers
Multiple test modes
Random questions and order of answers
Coverage of each 70-620 exam objective

Books about: Desperation Entertaining or Pig Perfect

Star Ocean: First Departure Official Strategy Guide

Author: Brady Games Staff

Help Save Planet Roak

An unknown power threatens to hurl the planet Roak into a new age of civilization. Is it the will of the gods, or simply fate? Whatever it may be, the human race continues to advance into the great unknown, into what they call[el]the Star Ocean.

Walkthrough & Boss Fights

Detailed tactics to lead players through every area in the game. Area Maps illustrate every important item and Private Action. Plus, game-tested strategies to defeat every boss!

Character Analysis

Learn how to recruit every character! Complete rundown of each character’s special arts and spells. Learn when characters can acquire them and their devastating effects.

Bestiary

Statistical breakdown of every foe in the game. Each foe’s strengths and weaknesses are revealed, plus other key information.

Coverage of All Extra Quests

Take part in the Battle Arena, learn about every Private Action, and discover the extra dungeon.

Item & Equipment Data

Listing of every weapon, armor, and accessory in the game.

Skill Data

Extensive breakdown of all Talents, Skills, Specialties, and Super Specialties. Learn how to develop your characters to create awesome items and custom equipment.

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Role-Playing Game

C Programming for the Absolute Beginner or Producing Video Podcasts

2009-01-31T14:24:00.000-08:00

C Programming for the Absolute Beginner

Author: Michael Vin

If you are new to programming with C and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the for the absolute beginner™ series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. C is not an easy language to learn, but fortunately the clear explanations, examples, and pictures in this book make learning C easy and fun. Each chapter contains programming challenges, a chapter review, and a complete program that uses chapter-based concepts to construct an easily built application. You will acquire the skills that you need for more practical C programming applications and will learn how these skills can be put to use in real-world scenarios. Additionally, by the time you finish this book, you will be able to apply the programming principles you've learned to the next programming language you tackle.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started •

Chapter 2 Beginning Data Types •

Chapter 3 Conditions •

Chapter 4 Looping Structures •

Chapter 5 Structured Programming •

Chapter 6 Arrays •

Chapter 7 Pointers •

Chapter 8 Strings •

Chapter 9 Arrays & Structures •

Chapter 10 Dynamic Memory Allocation •

Chapter 11 File Access •

Chapter 12 The C Preprocessor

Producing Video Podcasts: A Guide for Media Professionals

Author: Richard Harrington

This guide is full of solid information from people who know online video and are in the trenches doing it. It's a must read for anyone who wants to produce professional video podcasts.
— Jason Van Orden, podcasting consultant and author of Promoting Your Podcast

...required reading...Starting with a clear analysis of the nature and business of podcasting it covers the essentials of production and finishes with the all-important topics of delivery, RSS feeds, publishing, and hosting.
— Tom Wolsky, vp editorial, National Podcasting System, nationalpod.com

WOW, the accumulated knowledge from thousands of hours of planning, production, post and delivery essentials delivered in a simple, concise fashion...a professional resource manual that needs to be a part of every video production library.
— Gary Adcock, digital artist and technology trainer

...not just a book about Podcasting, but a full primer on professional audio and video production and digital publishing that is lavishly illustrated and full of practical tips.
— Philip Hodgetts, president and ceo, Open Television Network, openTVnetwork.com

Put the video podcast medium to work for you and your clients with a winning formula. Know how video podcasts work and every facet of what it takes to produce a professional-quality program that will meet every criterion for success. The authors are seasoned video production pros that have been on the crest of the video podcasting wave as it has risen. With over 2500 episodes produced, they can reveal what works and what doesn't with detailed, illustrated guidance. You get the nuts and bolts of the complete process, including:
* Preproduction: budgeting guidelines, mapping your production, and working with talent
* Production: the ENG shooting style, lighting values and portability, sound, essential camera features, acquisition formats, and gear lists
* Postproduction: resources for adding music and images, motion graphics, and editing techniques
* Delivery: cost-effective hosting options, creating RSS feeds, compression, and hosting processes
* Promotion: choosing directories, promoting your program, and monetizing your podcast

Instruction and case studies go in-depth on issues unique to the podcast medium. A full-color presentation delivers tangible, inspiring examples of creative video podcasts. The companion website—VidPodcaster.com—provides a blog, templates, planning documents, sample clips, and state-of-the-art updates.

Richard Harrington is a certified instructor for Adobe, Apple, and Avid, and a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals Instructor Dream Team. He is a popular trainer, podcaster, and prolific author, with 11 books and articles in DV, Photoshop User, and Layers magazine to his credit.

Mark Weiser is vice president of operations for RHED Pixel. Named to AV Multimedia Producer's list of top producers, Mark has been a featured speaker at DV Expo and the NAB conferences.

RHED Pixel (RHEDPixel.com) is a visual communications consultancy that is co-owned by the principal authors. Video and multimedia projects produced include over 2,500 video podcasts for clients that include Microsoft, Apple, and Google.

Inside Microsoft Windows Sharepoint Services 3 0 or IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies

2009-01-30T10:13:00.000-08:00

Inside Microsoft Windows Sharepoint Services 3. 0

Author: Ted Pattison

Get in-depth architectural insights for building enterprise solutions—straight from the experts.

Focus in on the internals of the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 platform with this in-depth, straightforward reference. You get expert insights, task-oriented guidance, and extensive code samples to help you master the intricacies of building robust, enterprise content management applications.

Discover how to:

•Build application pages and site pages
•Develop and deploy reusable Web parts to enable customization and personalization
•Exploit Windows SharePoint APIs to deploy Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX components
•Use XML and Collaborative Application Markup Language (CAML) to create provisioning components
•Design and implement custom document libraries
•Use Windows Workflow Foundation to create applications that automate business process
•Create Site Definitions to aggregate components and package them for deployment
•Implement Code Access Security, Trust Levels, authentication, and authorization

PLUS—Get Microsoft Visual C# and XML code samples on the Web

IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies

Author: Peter Gregory

If you have a business or a nonprofit organization, or if you’re the one responsible for information systems at such an operation, you know that disaster recovery planning is pretty vital. But it’s easy to put it off. After all, where do you start?

IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies shows you how to get started by creating a safety net while you work out the details of your major plan. The right plan will get your business back on track quickly, whether you're hit by a tornado or a disgruntled employee with super hacking powers. Here's how to assess the situation, develop both short-term and long-term plans, and keep your plans updated.

This easy-to-understand guide will help you

• Prepare your systems, processes, and people for an organized response to disaster when it strikes

• Identify critical IT systems and develop a long-range strategy

• Select and train your disaster recovery team

• Conduct a Business Impact Analysis

• Determine risks to your business from natural or human-made causes

• Get management support

• Create appropriate plan documents

• Test your plan

Some disasters get coverage on CNN, and some just create headaches for the affected organization. With IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies, you’ll be prepared for anything from hackers to hurricanes!

High Tech Ventures or NiGHTS

2009-01-29T06:01:00.000-08:00

High-Tech Ventures: The Guide for Entrepreneurial Success

Author: C Gordon Bell

High-Tech Ventures is for those who design, build, and market innovative products—people who are creating the high-tech world of the future. More specifically it is for all engineers, engineering managers, entrepreneurs, and intrapreneurs. Although engineers are responsible for identifying products and businesses that might benefit their company, all too often their suggestions are rejected. The products don’t fit within the current business, or they threaten the status quo. Thus, start-up companies are the main arena for innovation.Entrepreneurs who are considering starting up a company, or who are already doing so, can use this book to determine the health of their venture. With High-Tech Ventures they can systematically assess the exact stages of their company’s growth. They can compare their experiences to an ideal model, and sidestep—or eliminate—flaws early enough to save time, money, and even the company itself.High-Tech Ventures provides entrepreneurs with insight into the problems they may face, as well as a formal checklist for measuring success. It is also useful for board members, investors, and service industry personnel who are intimately involved in ventures. Professionals such as attorneys, accountants, technical consultants, and marketing consultants, who support the venture’s infrastructure will also find critical information here.High-Tech Ventures includes revealing case studies from major entrepreneurial players such as Sun Microsystems, Apollo, Prime, Amdahl, Cullinet, etc.

Book review: Digital Communications or Latin Journey

NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams Official Strategy Guide

Author: BradyGames

Fly Into a Magical World Where Dreams Come Alive

Every night when we fall asleep, we visit the mysterious world of dreams known as Nightopia. For Will and Helen, two kids that are growing up fast, Nightopia is more than just a dreamworld--it’s a place where they can overcome their fears and address their anxieties. But now it’s in danger of being overrun. With this essential guide, help Will and Helen defend Nightopia, conquer their fears, and defeat the evil Nightmarens!

Complete Walkthrough
We lead you step by step through every area of Nightopia and Nightmare! Complete walkthroughs for both Will and Helen!

Detailed Maps
Our maps guide you through the vivid world of dreams, revealing the courses and pinpointing critical locations throughout the game!

Expert Strategy
We show you the most effective way to defeat every frightful monster and evil Nightmaren boss!

Expanded Coverage
Find all the Dreamdrops! Master all three Persona Masks! Personalize your experience with the My Dream feature!

That’s Not All!
Two-Player Match Coverage, Character and Enemy Profiles, Complete Item Roster, Secrets & Unlockables, and Much More!

Platform: Nintendo Wii

Genre: Adventure

Powerful PowerPoint for Educators or Pthreads Programming

2009-01-28T01:49:00.000-08:00

Powerful PowerPoint for Educators: Using Visual Basic for Applications to Make PowerPoint Interactive

Author: David M Marcovitz

Learn to use PowerPoint in ways you never thought possible. Marcovitz shows how, providing practical instruction for using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to create learning environments and educational materials that support and enhance student success. With the widespread availability of PowerPoint (every copy beginning with version 1997 comes with VBA built-in) schools have all the tools they need to create powerful and interactive multimedia resources.

Book review: Access 2002 for Dummies or Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Programming For Dummies

Pthreads Programming: Using POSIX Threads

Author: Bradford Nichols

Computers are just as busy as the rest of us nowadays. They have lots of tasks to do at once and need some cleverness to get them all done at the same time. That's why threads are becoming a new model for programming. Microsoft Windows NT, the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE), and many UNIX-based operating systems support threads. One advantage of most UNIX and DCE implementations is that they conform to a recently ratified POSIX standard (originally 1003.4a, now 1003.1c), which allows your programs to be portable between them. The POSIX threads standard, commonly known as Pthreads, is supported by most UNIX-based operating systems. With threads programming, multiple tasks run concurrently within the same program. They can share a single CPU as processes do or take advantage of multiple CPUs when available. They provide a clean way to divide the tasks of a program while sharing data. In this book you will learn when to use threads and how to make them efficient. The book delves into performance issues, comparing threads to processes, contrasting kernel threads to user threads, and showing how to measure speed. It describes in a simple, clear manner what all the advanced features are for and how threads interact with the rest of the UNIX system.

Booknews

Shows how to use the POSIX threads standard, discussing performance issues and how threads interact with the rest of the UNIX system, and comparing various types of threads. Subjects include basic design techniques, specialized synchronization techniques, UNIX libraries, measuring performance, and special considerations for DCE. Source code and examples are available electronically. For programmers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Beginning DotNetNuke Design Skinning and Management or Security Warrior

2009-01-26T21:38:00.000-08:00

Beginning DotNetNuke Design, Skinning and Management

Author: Andrew Hay

• "Skinning" refers to an application's ability to change the look of the design by a setting in the application

• Explains how DotNetNuke skins can be created in either ASP.NET or HTML with CSS and can be developed with any Web tool that creates HTML/CSS or ASP.NET

• Combines the hot topic of using the DotNetNuke application framework with CSS and other site layout technologies to manage the user experience, look, feel, and functionality of Web sites

• Covers how to package, install, and remove a skin and offers programming tools for skins

• Discusses efficient design, when to use HTML versus CSS versus ASP.NET for a design, and browser-safe designs

Introduction.

Part I: Getting Acquainted.

Chapter 1: Introducing DotNetNuke Skinning.

Chapter 2: Installing DotNetNuke.

Chapter 3: Installing Skin Packages.

Chapter 4: Exploring Skins.

Chapter 5: Creating Custom Skins.

Part II: Welcome to the Neighborhood.

Chapter 6: The Neighborhood Association Website.

Chapter 7: Skinning the Neighborhood Association Website.

Chapter 8: Designing the Navigation.

Chapter 9: Leveraging Web User Controls.

Part III: Increasing the Property Value.

Chapter 10: Exploring Silverlight.

Chapter 11: Using Cascading Style Sheets.

Chapter 12: Web Standards and Compliance.

Chapter 13: Targeting Modules with CSS.

Chapter 14: Exploring AJAX in DotNetNuke.

Chapter 15: Using sIFR with DotNetNuke.

Appendix A: Exercises and Solutions.

Appendix B: Glossary of Terms and Acronyms.

Index.

Security Warrior

Author: Cyrus Peikari

It's easy to find books on computer security. Many users and administrators are becoming overwhelmed, and justifiably so. The sophistication of attacks against computer systems increases with each exploit in the wild. What's the worst an attacker can do to you? That's what Security Warrior teaches you. Based on the principle that the only way to defend yourself is to understand your attacker in depth, Security Warrior reveals how your systems can be threatened. Covering everything from reverse engineering to SQL attacks, and including topics like social engineering, antiforensics, and advanced attacks against Unix and Windows systems, this book leaves you knowing your enemy and prepared to do battle.

Security Warrior places particular emphasis on reverse engineering. RE is a fundamental skill for the administrator, who must be aware of all kinds of malware that can be installed on machines: Trojaned binaries, "spyware" that looks innocuous while sending private data back to its creator, and more. This is the only book to discuss reverse engineering for Linux or Windows CE. It's also the only book that shows you how SQL injection works, enabling you to inspect your database and web applications for vulnerability. Security Warrior is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book covering the art of computer war: attacks against computer systems and their defenses. It's often scary, and never comforting. If you're on the front lines, defending your site against attackers, you need this book, on your shelf -- and in your hands.

Library Journal

Network security assessment (see also Computer Media, LJ 8/03) involves identifying vulnerabilities so that they can be minimized, and these guides address the topic from varying perspectives. Case Studies delves into implementing the framework of network security standards (IAM, or Information Assurance Methodology) defined by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), while Network Security Assessment focuses partially on NSA IAM and partially on the UK's Government Communication Headquarters (GCHQ) security framework, CESG (Communications and Electronics Security Group) CHECK. Case Studies' checklists, case studies, and sample templates create a practical and useful guide for firms that provide security assessments, individuals who have taken an IAM class, and organizations conducting security audits. A nice overview of an often-confusing topic, moving from the security contract stage through final reporting and follow-up. Network Security Assessment's broader coverage-as well as its step-by-step discussion of security risks and how to combat or minimize them-makes it a good choice for those addressing security issues in general. Its take on multiple services and operating systems, and its real-world examples create a comprehensive, useful guide. Both are appropriate for larger libraries; buy McNab's if you can afford only one. For advanced administrators and security experts, Warrior addresses security assessment in general. It focuses most heavily, however, on the topic of reverse engineering, or of disassembling applications to see what is going on at their lowest levels. This allows administrators to dissect malware and spyware in order to disinfect and secure their systems more effectively. Its coverage of multiple environments and tools and the overview of attacks from a cracker's perspective make this an appropriate purchase for larger libraries. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Practical PHP and MySQL or Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2

2009-01-25T17:26:00.000-08:00

Practical PHP and MySQL: Building Eight Dynamic Web Applications

Author: Jono Bacon

Suddenly, it's easy to build commercial-quality Web applications using free and open source software. With this book, you'll learn from eight ready-to-run, real-world applications-all backed by clear diagrams and screenshots, well-documented code, and simple, practical explanations.

Leading open source author Jomo Bacon teaches the core skills you'll need to build virtually any application. You'll discover how to connect with databases, upload content, perform cacading deletes, edit records, validate registrations, specify user security, create reusable components, use Pear extensions, and even build Ajax applications.

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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2: (Visual QuickStart Guide Series)

Author: Nolan Hester

This book uses simple step-by-step instructions, loads of screen shots, and an array of time-saving tips and tricks, serving both as the quickest route to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 mastery for new users, and a handy reference for more experienced digital photographers.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 features numerous new features and enhancements including the ability to enhance specific areas of a photo, edit JPG, TIFF, and more than 190 camera raw file formats non-destructively, print more efficiently, and sharpen smartly.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2: Visual QuickStart Guide is the definitive task-based tutorial for digital photographers needing a jump-start on the complete range of features available in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2. Master this workflow application quickly and completely by working from beginning to end or just skip to the task you need right now. It's all covered, everything from importing, organizing and processing images, to managing and showcasing your images—whether it's one shot or an entire shoot.

Collective Intelligence or Software Testing

2009-01-24T13:15:00.000-08:00

Collective Intelligence: Mankind's Emerging World in Cyberspace

Author: Pierre Levy

The number of travelers along the information superhighway is increasing at a rate of 10 percent a month. How will this communications revolution affect our culture and society? Pierre Lévy shows how the unfettered exchange of ideas in cyberspace has the potential to liberate us from the social and political hierarchies that have stood in the way of mankind’s advancement.Anthropologist, historian, sociologist, and philosopher, Lévy writes with a depth of scholarship and imaginative insight rare among media critics. At once a profound historical analysis of the development of human culture and a blueprint for the future, Collective Intelligence is a visionary work.

	Prologue: The Nomad Planet
	Introduction	1
1	The Just: The Ethics of Collective Intelligence	23
2	Human Qualities: The Economy of Collective Intelligence	31
3	From the Molar to the Molecular: The Technology of Collective Intelligence	39
4	The Dynamics of Intelligent Cities: A Manifesto for Molecular Politics	57
5	Choreography of Angelic Bodies: The Atheology of Collective Intelligence	91
6	The Art and Architecture of Cyberspace: The Aesthetics of Collective Intelligence	117
7	The Four Spaces	131
8	Anthropological Space	143
9	Identity	151
10	Semiotics	163
11	Figures of Space and Time	173
12	Navigational Instruments	185
13	Objects of Knowledge	195
14	Epistemologies	209
15	The Relationship between the Spaces: Toward a Political Philosophy	225
	Epilogue: Voyage to Knossos	245
	Notes	257
	Index	269

Software Testing: A Craftman's Approach

Author: Paul C Jorgensen

A bestseller in its first two editions, Software Testing: A Craftsman's Approach, Third Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to highlight issues such as how Agile and XP development environments have radically changed the role of software testers by making testing integral to every phase of the development process. Coverage also includes model-based and test-driven development, reexamination of all-pairs testing, and explanation of the four contexts of software testing. The author provides new downloadable programs that demonstrate white-box, black-box and other fundamental types testing. This text continues to serve as a valuable reference for software testers, developers, and engineers.

80211 Wireless Local Area Network Fundamentals or Compressed Image File Formats

2009-01-23T09:00:00.000-08:00

802.11 Wireless Local-Area Network Fundamentals

Author: Pejman Roahan

Master the basics in designing, building, and managing a Cisco Aironet WLAN.

Master the basics of Wireless LANs with this concise design and deployment guide
Understand implementation issues for a variety of environments including vertical, SOHO, and enterprise networks
Learn design and troubleshooting advice from real-world case studies

802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals gives networking engineers and IT professionals the knowledge they need to design, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot their own wireless local-area networks (WLANs). Starting with an overview of the technology and architecture of WLANs, the book goes on to explain services and advanced features that such applications can provide. Most importantly, it provides practical design guidance and deployment recommendations.

Wireless LANs connect computer networks via radio transmissions instead of traditional phone lines or cables. Benefits to these systems go well beyond getting rid of all the cables and wires. Campus networks can grow geographically larger while still retaining all their efficiency and speed. Additionally, cost savings can be realized when third-party phone lines are no longer necessary, saving the cost of line rental and equipment upkeep. Finally, flexibility in campus network design increases significantly for the networking professional, while the network accessibility and usefulness increases for the individual users.

802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals helps networking professionals realize these benefits by helping them understand how to design, build, and maintain these networks, as well as how to justify their valuewithin organizations.

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Compressed Image File Formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, XBM, BMP

Author: John Miano

This comprehensive reference on the major graphics file formats and the compression technologies they employ is an indispensable resource for graphics programmers, especially those developing graphical applications for the Web.

Compressed Image File Formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, XBM, BMP examines the most common graphics file formats in detail and demonstrates how to encode and decode image files for each. In particular, this book offers in-depth coverage of the elaborate JPEG and newer PNG formats, providing clear explanations of complex concepts, experience-based practical techniques, and plentiful code examples. GIF, XBM, and BMP are also covered, with a focus on some of the less familiar and less well-documented features of these common file formats.

Specific topics covered include:

Compression technologies that each file format utilizes
Color models employed by each file format
The advantages and disadvantages of each file format
Huffman Coding
LZW Compression
Deflate/Inflate
Progressive JPEG
The Discrete Cosine Transform
Animated GIF

The accompanying CD-ROM contains the complete source code for all of the image formats covered in the book, as well as working examples and sample images. If you want to learn how to read and write graphic file formats for the Web--including PNG and JPEG files--there is no better resource than this book. System requirements: Windows 95 or Windows NT, Borland C++ Builder 3, or Microsoft Visual C++ 5.0.

Booknews

Shows graphics programmers how to write software that can read and write files using various 2-D image formats associated with Web browsers. Topics include compression technologies, color models, Huffman code generation, block ordering, the discrete cosine transform, and animated GIF. The CD-ROM contains source code and examples in C++. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Professional SQL Server 2005 Administration or The Definitive Guide To Sqlite

2009-01-22T04:49:00.000-08:00

Professional SQL Server 2005 Administration

Author: Brad McGehe

SQL Server 2005 is the largest leap forward for SQL Server since its inception. With this update comes new features that will challenge even the most experienced SQL Server DBAs. Written by a team of some of the best SQL Server experts in the industry, this comprehensive tutorial shows you how to navigate the vastly changed landscape of the SQL Server administration.

Drawing on their own first-hand experiences to offer you best practices, unique tips and tricks, and useful workarounds, the authors help you handle even the most difficult SQL Server 2005 administration issues, including blocking and locking. You'll learn how to fine-tune queries you've already written, automate redundant monitoring and maintenance tasks, and use hidden tools so that you can quickly get over the learning curve of how to configure and administer SQL Server 2005.

What you will learn from this book

• How to use some of the more advanced concepts of installation

• Techniques for properly administering development features such as SQL CLR

• Ways to secure your SQL Server from common threats

• How to choose the right hardware configuration

• Best practices for backing up and recovering your database

• Step-by-step guidelines for clustering your SQL Server

Who this book is for

This book is for experienced developers and database administrators who plan to administer or are already administering an SQL Server 2005 system and its business intelligence features.

Wrox Professional guides are planned and written by working technologists to meet thereal-world needs of programmers, developers, and IT professionals. Focused and relevant, they address the issues technology professionals face every day. They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert education in new technologies, all designed to help programmers do a better job.

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The Definitive Guide To Sqlite

Author: Michael Owens

The Definitive Guide to SQLite is the perfect book about SQLite. It covers everything needed to start working with SQLite including installation, using the SQLite shell, and programming with SQLite using six different language extensions.

— Joe Topjian, Adminspotting

Traditional relational databases and embedded databases both have shortcomings that can leave a developer perplexed. So for many people, the solution resides in SQLite, an open source embeddable database with an amazingly small footprint (less than 250 kilobytes). SQLite packs a powerful array of features and can handle databases as large as 2 terabytes. It offers a flexible set of datatypes and the ability to perform transactions, and it is supported by languages like C, PHP, Perl, and Python. And because SQLite's databases are completely file based, privileges are granted at the operating system level, allowing for easy and fast user management.

The Definitive Guide to SQLite is the first book to devote complete coverage to the latest version of this powerful database. It offers you a thorough overview of SQLite capabilities and APIs, while remaining cognizant of newcomers who may be making their first foray into a database environment with SQLite. This book serves as both a first-time tutorial and future reference guide.

You'll learn about SQLite extensions available for C, Java, Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, and Tcl.
The book thoroughly covers SQLite internals to help you take full advantage of its features while minimally impacting resource consumption.
Author Mike Owens is the original creator of Pysqlite, the popular Python extension for SQLite.

Special Edition Using Microsoft Office Project 2003 or Master Visually Microsoft Windows Vista

2009-01-21T00:37:00.000-08:00

Special Edition Using Microsoft Office Project 2003

Author: Timothy W Pyron

This book provides readers with everything they need to make the most of Project 2003. Project 2003 helps users manage projects indepently or as part of a large organization. Business professionals can gain access into their portfolio of projects, and collaborate on the documents, issues and risks associated with those projects.

Special Edition Using Office Project 2003, covers both Standard and Enterprise Project Management versions and provides direct answers about how to put a project schedule together. It is organized to follow the project cycle of initializing and developing a plan, implementing the plan, tracking progress and adjusting to changes and unforeseen events, and preparing the final reports.

	Introduction
I	Getting Started with Microsoft Project 2003
1	The Power of Microsoft Project 2003	15
2	Learning the Basics of Microsoft Project	29
3	Setting Up a Project Document	55
4	Managing Project Files	95
II	Scheduling Tasks
5	Creating a Task List	115
6	Entering Scheduling Requirements	175
7	Viewing Your Schedule	231
III	Assigning Resources and Costs
8	Defining Resources and Costs	277
9	Understanding Resource Scheduling	321
10	Assigning Resources and Costs to Tasks	359
11	Resolving Resource Assignment Problems	401
IV	Reviewing and Distributing the Project
12	Reviewing the Project Plan	467
13	Printing Views and Reports	489
V	Tracking and Analyzing Progress
14	Tracking Work on a Project	519
15	Analyzing Progress and Revising the Schedule	555
VI	Coordinating Projects and Sharing Data
16	Working with Multiple Projects	603
17	Exporting and Importing Data with Other File Formats	631
18	Copying, Pasting, and Inserting Data with Other Applications	691
VII	Using and Customizing the Display
19	Using the Standard Views, Tables, Filters, and Groups	735
20	Formatting Views	775
21	Customizing Views, Tables, Fields, Filters, and Groups	833
22	Using and Customizing the Standard Reports	877
23	Customizing Toolbars, Menus, and Forms	921
VIII	Using Project Server and Project Professional
24	Introduction to Microsoft Office Project Server 2003	965
25	Enterprise Project Administration	985
26	Enterprise Project Management	1029
27	Enterprise Resource Management	1069
28	Enterprise Collaboration	1119
	Index

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Master Visually Microsoft Windows Vista

Author: Rob Tidrow

"One picture is worth a thousand words." If you prefer instructions that show you how rather than tell you why, then this intermediate to advanced level reference is for you. Hundreds of succinctly captioned, step-by-step screen shots reveal how to accomplish more than 200 Windows Vista tasks, including:
* Handling new, upgrade, or dual-boot installation
* Using the new desktop and start menu
* Creating toolbars and changing display settings
* Managing the firewall and antivirus software
* Installing CD and DVD burners
* Working with the new productivity features
* "Master It" sidebars answer questions and present shortcuts
* High-resolution screen shots demonstrate each task
* Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
* Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

Networking Basics or MCAD MCSD Self Paced Training Kit

2009-01-19T14:27:00.000-08:00

Networking Basics

Author: Alan Dennis

You can get there

Whether you're already working in the computer networking field and looking to expand your skills or setting out on a new career path, Networking Basics will help you get there. Easy-to-read, practical, and up-to-date, this text not only helps you learn the fundamentals of networking at your own pace; it helps you master the core competencies and skills you need to succeed.

With this book, you will be able to:
* Fully absorb and apply essential network concepts, from local and wide-area network configurations to large-scale enterprise networks
* Design and build both wired and wireless networks
* Work with common network models and standards such as the OSI and TCP/IP (DoD) models, and IEEE 802 standards
* Match network capabilities to organizational needs

Networking Basics is ideal for both traditional and online courses. The accompanying Networking Basics Project Manual ISBN: 978-0-470-12799-5 is also available to help reinforce your skills.

Wiley Pathways helps you achieve your goals

The books in this series offer a coordinated curriculum for learning information technology. Learn more at wiley.com/go/pathways.

1. Network Fundamentals
2. Network Standards and Models
3. Network Architectures
4. Network Topologies
5. Network Media and Devices
6. Network Protocols
7. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
8. Wireless, Remote, and Wide Area Networking
9. Network Servers and Services Fundamentals
10. Wide Area and Enterprise Networking Services
11. Network Management
12. Network Security

MCAD/MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit: Developing web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual C# .NET

Author: Microsoft

Build real-world programming skills--and prepare for MCP Exams 70-305 and 70-315--with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises to learn how to build Web applications using Visual Basic .NET and Visual C# .NET. This fully revised second edition provides even more side-by-side code examples and labs that show how to perform essential tasks in both programming languages and thoroughly covers the objectives of both certification exams. It also includes an enhanced testing tool on CD that provides more practice questions, detailed feedback on answers, and automated scoring. As you build your programming expertise through the skill-building exercises and self-assessment tests, you're also preparing for MCAD or MCSD certification for Microsoft .NET.

The Man Who Knew Too Much or Alison Balters Mastering Microsoft Office Access 2007 Development

2009-01-19T05:15:00.000-08:00

The Man Who Knew Too Much: Alan Turing and the Invention of the Computer (Great Discoveries)

Author: David Leavitt

A "skillful and literate" (New York Times Book Review) biography of the persecuted genius who helped create the modern computer.

To solve one of the great mathematical problems of his day, Alan Turing proposed an imaginary computer. Then, attempting to break a Nazi code during World War II, he successfully designed and built one, thus ensuring the Allied victory. Turing became a champion of artificial intelligence, but his work was cut short. As an openly gay man at a time when homosexuality was illegal in England, he was convicted and forced to undergo a humiliating "treatment" that may have led to his suicide.

With a novelist's sensitivity, David Leavitt portrays Turing in all his humanity—his eccentricities, his brilliance, his fatal candor—and elegantly explains his work and its implications.

Publishers Weekly

Hounded by authorities and peers alike, British mathematician Alan Turing committed suicide in 1954 by biting into a cyanide-laced apple. A groundbreaking thinker in the field of pure math, a man principally responsible for breaking the Enigma code used by the Germans during WWII and the originator of the ideas that led to the invention of the computer, Turing was also an avowed homosexual at a time when such behavior flew in the face of both convention and the law. Leavitt (The Body of Jonah Boyd) writes that the unfailingly logical Turing was so literal minded, he "neither glorified nor anthologized" his homosexuality. Educated at King's College, Cambridge, and Princeton, Turing produced the landmark paper "On Computable Numbers" in 1937, where he proposed the radical idea that machines would and could "think" for themselves. Despite his Enigma code-breaking prowess during the war, which gave the Allies a crucial advantage, Turing was arrested in 1952 and charged with committing acts of gross indecency with another man. With lyrical prose and great compassion, Leavitt has produced a simple book about a complex man involved in an almost unfathomable task that is accessible to any reader. Illus. (Nov. 28) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

Sparks are bound to fly when the life of one of the 20th century's greatest scientists and thinkers is displayed through a gay lens. Novelist Leavitt (The Lost Language of Cranes) picks over old bones in the closet of acclaimed mathematician, cryptographer, computer theorist, and philosopher Alan Turing (1912-54), looking for insight into the influence that his homosexual orientation might have had on his personal and professional life. Turing spent his life bridging the gap between pure mathematics and real-world applications. Perhaps the best example of his work is the machine that broke Germany's World War II Enigma cipher. This book balances lay reader-friendly explanations of Turing's accomplishments with the story of his life and offers a great exploration of the relationship among reputation, talent, and influence. But despite Leavitt's best efforts to bring something new to Turing's story, the gay lens never really illuminates anything of substance. Because the book attempts to appeal to a gay readership, some popular science readers will be lost. For larger collections only.-James A. Buczynski, Seneca Coll. of Applied Arts & Technology, Toronto Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Kirkus Reviews

Given the example of the great British mathematician and inventor Alan Turing, it's ironic, writes novelist Leavitt (The Body of Jonah Boyd, 2004, etc.), that the study of mathematics was once thought to cure homosexuality. Turing expanded upon important ideas of how thinking happens and how machines could be taught to think, and he had a certain inclination toward machine-like literalness himself. A brilliant man who never quite shone, he was always off in the corner, becoming increasingly eccentric and spectacularly unhygienic as he grew older, oblivious to the norms by which others around him lived. Still, Turing found himself at the very heart of the British effort during WWII to crack the German Enigma code. He labored endlessly to decrypt enemy communications, making important discoveries about machine logic in the process. Many of Turing's contributions to mathematics and nascent computer science date to his years doing top-secret work at Bletchley Park. He might have gone on to greater things had he not been hauled up on the postwar morals charge of "gross indecency with another male: the same crime of which Oscar Wilde had been convicted, and for which he had been sent down, more than fifty years before." No jail for Turing, though: He instead ate a cyanide-laced apple in homage to a favorite movie, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, a gay martyr who had written of himself, sadly: "Turing believes machines think / Turing lies with men / Therefore machines do not think."Competent and always interesting, if a little cursory on some of the heavier mathematics.

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Alison Balter's Mastering Microsoft Office Access 2007 Development

Author: Alison Balter

Microsoft Office 2007 is a major upgrade from the last version of Office; Access will also be greatly revised. Alison Balter is the name that Access developers will trust to guide them through Access 2007's new features. She has the rare ability to take complex topics and explain them clearly, as shown by the success of her ten previous books on Access. Balter is known for providing real-world solutions to specific Access development problems. She also is known for her ability to back up her practical examples with just enough underlying theory to give the reader a good overall understanding of Access. In short, this book will provide beginning and intermediate Access developers with everything that they need to know to design and build Access 2007 applications. It should also appeal to DBAs and power users who want or need to get started building custom Access apps. This latest book in her Mastering Access series will not disappoint her many fans who anxiously await each new version, and should win her new fans as well.

Introduction

Part I The Basics of Access Development

1 Access as a Development Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 What Every Developer Needs to Know About Databases and Tables . . . . . . . 75

3 Relationships: Your Key to Data Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

4 What Every Developer Needs to Know About Query Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

5 What Every Developer Needs to Know About Forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 189

6 What Every Developer Needs to Know About Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

7 What Are Macros, and When Do You Need Them? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

8 VBA: An Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

9 Objects, Properties, Methods, and Events Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401

10 Advanced Form Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431

11 Advanced Report Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493

12 Advanced Query Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 539

13 Advanced VBA Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 599

14 Exploiting the Power of Class Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637

15 What Are ActiveX Data Objects, and Why Are They Important?. . . . . . . . . . 671

Part II What to Do When Things Don’t Go as Planned

16 Debugging: Your Key to Successful Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 727

17 Error Handling: Preparing for the Inevitable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 755

18 Optimizing Your Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801

Part III Developing Multiuser and Enterprise Applications

19 A Strategy to Developing Access Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 835

20 Using External Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847

21 Access 2007 and SharePoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 883

22 Developing Multiuser and Enterprise Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 909

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Part IV Black Belt Programming

23 Working with and Customizing Ribbons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935

24 Automation: Communicating with Other Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949

25 Exploiting the Power of the Windows API . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 985

26 Creating Your Own Libraries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1011

27 Using Builders and Wizards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1027

28 An Introduction to Access and the Internet/Intranet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1055

Part V Adding Polish to Your Application

29 Documenting Your Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1073

30 Maintaining Your Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1091

31 Database Security Made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1103

The following appendixes are available for download

at samspublishing.com/title/0672329328.

Part VI Appendixes

A Naming Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PDF:1131

B Table Structures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PDF:1137

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1193

Information Operations Doctrine and Practice or Mastering Financial Mathematics with Excel

2009-01-18T17:03:00.000-08:00

Information Operations - Doctrine and Practice: A Reference Handbook

Author: Christopher Paul

A no-nonsense treatment of information operations, this handbook makes clear what does and does not fall under information operations, how the military plans and executes such efforts, and what the role of IO ought to be in the "war of ideas." Paul provides detailed accounts of the doctrine and practice of the five core information operations capabilities (psychological operations, military deception, operations security, electronic warfare, and computer network operations) and the three "related" capabilities (public affairs, civil-military operations, and military support to public diplomacy). The discussion of each capability includes historical examples, explanations of tools and forces available, and current challenges faced by that community. An appendix of selected excerpts from military doctrine ties the work firmly to the military theory behind information operations. Paul argues that contemporary IO's mixing of capabilities focused on information content with those focused on information systems conflates "apples" with the "apple carts." This important study concludes that information operations would be better poised to contribute to the war of ideas if IO were reorganized, separating content capabilities from systems capabilities and separating the employment of "black" (deceptive or falsely attributed) information from "white" (wholly truthful and correctly attributed) information.

Foreword   Charles A. Krohn     ix
Preface     xi
Acronyms and Abbreviations     xiii
The History of Information Operations and the Broader "War of Ideas" as Context     1
Contemporary Information Operations     22
Information Content-Psychological Operations (PSYOP), Deception (MILDEC), and Operations Security (OPSEC)     57
Information Systems-Electronic Warfare (EW) and Computer Network Operations (CNO)     83
Related Military Capabilities-Public Affairs (PA), Civil-Military Operations (CMO), Military Support to Public Diplomacy (MSPD)     99
The Future of IO     118
IO Doctrinal Excerpts     127
Glossary     157
Index     171

Interesting book: Diabetic Goodie Book or Winetasters Secrets

Mastering Financial Mathematics with Excel: A Practical Guide for Business Calculations

Author: Alstair Day

Tools enabling managers to carry out financial calculations have evolved in the last 20 years from tables through calculators to programs on PCs and personal organisers. Today, the majority of those in finance have Excel on their desks and increasingly on their laptops or pocket computers.

Mastering Financial Mathematics in Microsoft Excel provides a comprehensive set of tools and methods to apply Excel to solving mathematical problems. Alastair Day clearly explains the basic calculations for mathematical finance backed up with simple templates for further use and development, together with numerous examples and exercises.

Providing an explanation of key financial formulas and subject areas, the book includes a CD which:

· allows you to work step-by-step through each of the chapters and examples

· shows the use of formulas using straight-forward Excel templates

· introduces examples and exercises for extension work

· provides a menu of basic templates for further development

· enables you to practise, develop and improve your efficiency and competence with Excel

Mastering Financial Mathematics in Microsoft Excel will be invaluable in helping improve your Excel skills and understand the underlying financial concepts.

Complete Guide to Windows Server 2008 or Managing Software Requirements

2009-01-17T14:22:00.000-08:00

Complete Guide to Windows Server 2008

Author: John Savill

The Start-to-Finish, Comprehensive Windows Server 2008 Book for Every Working Administrator and Architect

To make the most of Windows Server 2008 in production environments, you need a deep understanding of its technical details. However, accurate and reliable information is scarce, and even most skilled Windows professionals don't know Windows Server 2008 as well as they should. The Complete Guide to Windows Server 2008 brings together more than 15,000 pages of practical Windows Server 2008 insight and in-depth knowledge that you can't find anywhere else, all based on final code.

John Savill—one of the world's most visible and trusted experts on Windows Server technology—specializes in helping real companies use Windows Server 2008 to run their businesses. His access to Microsoft's product team as a Microsoft MVP and one of 50 elite "Windows Server 2008 Delta Force Rangers" benefited this book's accuracy and value. Coverage includes

• Deployment planning, implementing, and managing new features, including Windows Server Core and Hyper-V virtualization

• Choosing the right installation and upgrade options for your environment

• Securing Windows Server 2008: authentication, authorization, BitLocker, certification services, and more

• Implementing TCP/IP, advanced network services, remote access, and thin-client Terminal Services

• Active Directory in depth, including Federated Services, Lightweight Directory Services, and Rights Management

• Providing high availability through Network Load Balancing and failover clustering

• Using Windows Deployment Services to quickly deploy multiple servers

• Supporting complex distibuted environments with the Distributed File System

• Automating server management with PowerShell and the command prompt

• Integrating Windows Server 2008 with UNIX, Linux, and legacy Netware servers

• Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 and Vista environments, including an intuitive "how to" index to quickly locate answers to commonly asked questions

Front Matter
1           Windows 101: Its Origins, Present, and the Services It Provides
2           Windows Server 2008 Fundamentals: Navigating and Getting Started
3           Installing and Upgrading Windows Server 2008
4           Securing Your Windows Server 2008 Deployment
5           File System and Print Management Features
6           TCP/IP
7           Advanced Networking Services
8           Remote Access and Securing and Optimizing the Network
9           Terminal Services
10         Active Directory Domain Services Introduction
11         Designing and Installing Active Directory
12         Managing Active Directory and Advanced Concepts
13         Active Directory Federated Services, Lightweight Directory Services, and Rights Management
14         Server Core
15         Distributed File System
16         Deploying Windows
17         Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008
18         Highly Available Windows Server 2008
19         Virtualization and Resource Management
20         Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 and Vista Environments
21         Group Policy
22         The Command Prompt and PowerShell
23         Connecting Windows Server 2008 to Other Environments
24         Internet Information Services

Interesting book: In the Company of Soldiers or Sex Trafficking

Managing Software Requirements: A Use Case Approach (Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series)

Author: Dean Leffingwell

"Many projects fail because developers fail to build the right thing. Developers of any kind of application should read this book." —Grady Booch
"A comprehensive solution to the requirements challenges faced by every development team. Full of insight and ideas all developers can learn from." —Ivar Jacobson
Despite the wealth of development knowledge, experience, and tools available today, a substantial percentage of software projects fail, often because requirements are not correctly determined and defined at the outset, or are not managed correctly as the project unfolds. This second edition of the popular text Managing Software Requirements focuses on this critical cause of failure and offers a practical, proven approach to building systems that meet customers' needs on time and within budget.
Using an accessible style, their own war stories, and a comprehensive case study, the authors show how analysts and developers can effectively identify requirements by applying a variety of techniques, centered on the power of use cases. The book illustrates proven techniques for determining, implementing, and validating requirements. It describes six vital Team Skills for managing requirements throughout the lifecycle of a project: Analyzing the Problem, Understanding User Needs, Defining the System, Managing Scope, Refining the System Definition, and Building the Right System. Managing Software Requirements, Second Edition, specifically addresses the ongoing challenge of managing change and describes a process for assuring that project scope is successfully defined and agreed upon by all stakeholders.Topicscovered include:

The five steps in problem analysis

Business modeling and system engineering

Techniques for eliciting requirements from customers and stakeholders

Establishing and managing project scope

Applying and refining use cases

Product management

Transitioning from requirements to design and implementation

Transitioning from use cases to test cases

Agile requirements methods

032112247XB05082003

Networking All In One Desk Reference for Dummies or Maran Illustrated Windows Vista

2009-01-17T03:10:00.000-08:00

Networking All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies

Author: Doug Low

10 books in 1 - your key to networking success!

Your one-stop guide to the latest updates on networking

Packed with new and updated material on Windows Server 2008, the latest Red Hat(r) Fedora(r), Vista, and Office 2007, and the most up-to-date wireless standards, this solitary reference contains everything you need to manage both large and small networks. With these ten minibooks, you'll discover how to make your network share information in the most efficient way possible.

Discover how to:

Manage Macs in a Windows environment
Handle mobile devices on a network
Configure Windows(r) XP and Vista clients
Back up and protect your data
Set up a wireless network

	Introduction	1
Bk. 1	Networking Basics	7
Ch. 1	Understanding Networks	9
Ch. 2	Understanding Network Protocols and Standards	23
Ch. 3	Understanding Network Hardware	47
Ch. 4	Understanding Network Operating Systems	67
Bk. II	Building a Network	83
Ch. 1	Planning a Network	85
Ch. 2	Installing Network Hardware	103
Ch. 3	Setting up a Network Server	119
Ch. 4	Configuring Client Computers	135
Ch. 5	Configuring Other Network Features	149
Ch. 6	Verifying Your Network Installation	161
Bk. III	Network Administration and Security	167
Ch. 1	Help Wanted: Job Description for a Network Administrator	169
Ch. 2	Security 101	183
Ch. 3	Managing User Accounts	193
Ch. 4	Firewalls and Virus Protection	201
Bk. IV	Network Troubleshooting and Disaster Planning	211
Ch. 1	Solving Network Problems	213
Ch. 2	Network Performance Anxiety	229
Ch. 3	Protecting Your Network	239
Ch. 4	Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning	251
Ch. 5	Dealing with Dysfunctional E-Mail	259
Bk. V	TCP/IP and the Internet	267
Ch. 1	Introduction to TCP/IP and the Internet	269
Ch. 2	Understanding IP Addresses	277
Ch. 3	Using DHCP	301
Ch. 4	Using DNS	317
Ch. 5	Using FTP	345
Ch. 6	TCP/IP Tools and Commands	369
Bk. VI	Wireless and Home Networking	399
Ch. 1	Networking Your Home	401
Ch. 2	Connecting to the Internet with Internet Explorer	413
Ch. 3	Home Networking with Windows XP	431
Ch. 4	Setting Up a Wireless Network	455
Ch. 5	Securing a Wireless Network	475
Bk. VII	Windows 2000 and 2003 Server Reference	487
Ch. 1	Installing and Configuring Windows 2000 and 2003 Server	489
Ch. 2	Managing User Accounts	501
Ch. 3	Managing a File Server	521
Ch. 4	Managing Security	539
Ch. 5	Troubleshooting	551
Ch. 6	Windows Commands	563
Bk. VIII	NetWare 6 Reference	589
Ch. 1	Installing and Managing NetWare 6	591
Ch. 2	Managing User Objects	611
Ch. 3	TCP/IP and NetWare 6	623
Ch. 4	NetWare Login Scripts	643
Ch. 5	NetWare Console Commands	655
Bk. IX	Linux Reference	667
Ch. 1	Installing a Linux Server	669
Ch. 2	Getting Used to Linux	693
Ch. 3	Basic Linux Network Configuration	703
Ch. 4	Doing the Samba Dance	715
Ch. 5	Running Internet Servers	729
Ch. 6	Linux Commands	751
Bk. X	Appendixes	779
App. A	Directory of Useful Web Sites	781
	App. B: Glossary	789
	Index	811

Maran Illustrated Windows Vista

Author: Maran

Maran Illustrated Windows Vista is an excellent guide for Windows users of all skill levels. Using clear, step-by-step instructions accompanied by over 500 full-color screen shots, Maran Illustrated Windows Vista is perfect for any visual learner who prefers seeing what to do rather than reading lengthy explanations. Maran Illustrated Windows Vista is the fastest and easiest way to learn about Windows Vista. New and improved Vista features covered in this book include: Live Taskbar Thumbnails, Windows Flip and Flip 3D Vista Firewall and Windows Defender Desktop Search and Quick Search Internet Explorer 7, including Shrink-to-fit printing Windows Sidebar and Gadgets Picture slide shows and Media Center Maran Illustrated guides are full-color, easy-to-use, information-packed resources. The information is communicated through clear, step-by-step instructions and accompanied by full-color screen shots - perfect for any visual learner. Maran Illustrated contains 30% more content than our Guided Tour Series. Learning Windows has never been this easy.

The Official Guide to Rootsweb com or Mastering Windows XP Registry

2009-01-16T17:57:00.000-08:00

The Official Guide to Rootsweb. com

Author: Myra Vanderpool Gormley

From the former editor of the RootsWeb Review and the author of The Official Guide to Family Tree Maker 2006 comes the insider's tour of RootsWeb.com. In it, you will learn how to put your family tree online, locate valuable research resources, create successful message board posts, search effectively, connect with other users, and much more. The guide also features success stories from members of the RootsWeb community just like you. Unlock the full potential of the world's largest free genealogy website using the tips and tricks found only in this book.

Books about: Cold War or The Challenge

Mastering Windows XP Registry

Author: Peter D Hipson

Expert Advice for Windows XP Power Users

Created for Windows power users and anyone who aspires to be one, Mastering Windows XP Registry provides focused, practical coverage of Windows' most important--and most challenging--element: the registry. Inside, you'll learn to customize Windows XP, optimize the network, and avoid scores of potential disasters, all by working with registry settings. If you're a power user, a system administrator, programmer, or consultant, this guide is absolutely essential.

Coverage includes:
* Understanding registry keys and data types
* Applying the secrets of the most important registry keys
* Adjusting the Windows GUI through registry settings
* Using the registry in networking
* Optimizing performance by editing registry settings
* Working with registry tools
* Recovering from disasters
* Eliminating unwanted keys, entries, applications, and files
* Taking advantage of the registry in your own programs
* Tracking registry changes made by applications
* Navigating registry entries

UML for the IT Business Analyst or C

2009-01-16T05:45:00.000-08:00

UML for the IT Business Analyst: A Practical Guide to Object-Oriented Requirements Gathering

Author: Howard Podeswa

The IT Business Analyst is one of the fastest growing roles in the IT industry. Business Analysts are found in almost all large organizations and are important members of any IT team whether in the private or public sector. UML for the IT Business Analyst provides a clear, step-by-step guide to how the Business Analyst can perform his or her role using state-of-the-art object-oriented technology. Business analysts are required to understand object-oriented technology although there are currently no other books that address their unique needs as non-programmers using this technology. Assuming no prior knowledge of business analysis, IT, or object-orientation, material is presented in a narrative, chronological, hands-on style using a real-world case study. Upon completion of UML for the IT Business Analyst, you will have created an actual business requirements document using all of the techniques of object-orientation required of a Business Analyst.

Book review: Pigs at the Trough or Humanitarianism in Question

C++: The Complete Reference, Fourth Edition

Author: Herbert Schildt

Best-selling genius Herb Schildt covers everything from keywords, syntax, and libraries, to advanced features such as overloading, inheritance, virtual functions, namespaces, templates, and RTTI—plus, a complete description of the Standard Template Library (STL).
Herbert Schildt is a world leading programming author. He is an authority on the C, C++, Java, and C# programming languages, and a master Windows programmer. His programming books have sold more than three million copies worldwide and have been translated into all major foreign languages. He is the author of numerous best sellers including C: The Complete Reference, Java 2: The Complete Reference, Java 2: A Beginner's Guide, C#: A Beginner's Guide, and many more. Schildt holds a master's degree in computer science from the University of Illinois.

	Introduction
Pt. I	The Foundation of C++: The C Subset
1	An Overview of C	3
2	Expressions	13
3	Statements	57
4	Arrays and Null-Terminated Strings	89
5	Pointers	113
6	Functions	137
7	Structures, Unions, Enumerations, and User-Defined Types	161
8	C-Style Console I/O	187
9	File I/O	211
10	The Preprocessor and Comments	237
Pt. II	C++
11	An Overview of C++	255
12	Classes and Objects	289
13	Arrays, Pointers, References, and the Dynamic Allocation Operators	325
14	Function Overloading, Copy Constructors, and Default Arguments	359
15	Operator Overloading	383
16	Inheritance	417
17	Virtual Functions and Polymorphism	443
18	Templates	459
19	Exception Handling	487
20	The C++ I/O System Basics	509
21	C++ File I/O	539
22	Run-Time Type ID and the Casting Operators	567
23	Namespaces, Conversion Functions, and Other Advanced Topics	591
24	Introducing the Standard Template Library	629
Pt. III	The Standard Function Library
25	The C-Based I/O Functions	699
26	The String and Character Functions	723
27	The Mathematical Functions	737
28	Time, Date, and Localization Functions	747
29	The Dynamic Allocation Functions	757
30	Utility Functions	761
31	The Wide-Character Functions	775
Pt. IV	The Standard C++ Class Library
32	The Standard C++ I/O Classes	787
33	The STL Container Classes	811
34	The STL Algorithms	839
35	STL Iterators, Allocators, and Function Objects	861
36	The String Class	881
37	The Numeric Classes	897
38	Exception Handling and Miscellaneous Classes	925
Pt. V	Applying C++
39	Integrating New Classes: A Custom String Class	935
40	Parsing Expressions	963
A	The .NET Managed Extensions to C++	999
B	C++ and the Robotics Age	1005
	Index	1009

How to Photograph Absolutely Everything or Rick Steves Greece Turkey Israel and Egypt DVD 2000 2007

2009-01-14T12:39:00.000-08:00

How to Photograph Absolutely Everything: Successful Pictures from Your Digital Camera

Author: Tom Ang

This comprehensive step-by-step guide to photographing an unbelievably wide range of subjects includes hundreds of inspirational images, each of which is accompanied by detailed step-by-step instructions. From sporting events and safaris to family gatherings and flowers, this is the most comprehensive photography manual ever assembled.

Daniel Lombardo - Library Journal

When Ang first began working professionally as a photographer and picture editor, digital photography was in its infancy. Today, it has removed the expense and inconvenience from picture taking and put the creative capability of a darkroom within reach of anyone with a computer. This author of 17 titles on video and photography has just published two landmarks for this particular time in an ever-changing field. How To Photograph Absolutely Everythingis the most useful and comprehensive book on the subject available for the nonprofessional. Ang begins with the elements of digital photography, from choosing equipment to framing images. Five chapters follow on how to photograph real-life situations and events, e.g., portraits, weddings, and sports events. Artistic expression (working with reflections, color, light, and abstract forms) and practical photography (for auctions, selling a car, and business promotion) round out the volume. Ang's Advanced Digital Photographyrevises a book first issued in 2003. Technically detailed yet clearly written, it's for the serious photographer or professional and remains a rich source for mastering the manipulation of digital images. Both books are highly recommended.

New interesting book: The Best Damn Cybercrime and Forensics Book Period or Microsoft Office Word 2003 Quicksteps

Rick Steves' Greece, Turkey, Israel and Egypt DVD 2000-2007

Author: Rick Steves

This is the only DVD that includes all eight half-hour “Rick Steves’ Europe” TV shows on Greece, Turkey, Israel and Egypt, produced from 2000 to 2007: Athens and the Peloponnese, Greek Islands, Istanbul, West Turkey, Central Turkey, Eastern Turkey, Israel, and Egypt. The running time is four hours. Filmed on location by America's most popular travel guidebook writer, Rick Steves' DVDs offer one great escape after another, from Europe's most thrilling cities to its charming, little-known villages. These DVDs are of the highest broadcast quality (NTSC format, all region compatible), with closed-captioning. Each DVD is packaged in a durable Amaray case with on-location cover photos and complete program details.

CNC Robotics or Oracle Database 11g Administration

2009-01-14T01:26:00.000-08:00

CNC Robotics: Build Your Own WorkshopBot

Author: Geoff Williams

Here's the FIRST book to offer step-by-step guidelines that walk the reader through the entire process a building a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine from start to finish. Using inexpensive, off-the-shelf parts, readers can build CNC machines with true industrial shop applications such as machining, routing, and cutting--at a fraction of what it would cost to purchase one.

* Great for anyone who wants to automate a task in their home shop or small business
* Easy-to-use Windows-based software controls the robotic automation
* Builders can scale and customize the machine to suit their own industrial needs
* Numerous tips, tricks, and pictorials walk the reader through every step--design, construction, and completion

Geoff Williams is a woodworking enthusiast who owns and operates an athletic flooring company in Ontario, Canada. Also a professional photographer, he has extensive experience troubleshooting and repairing printed circuit boards.

Book review: Magic Lantern Guides or Adobe Illustrator CS3 How Tos

Oracle Database 11g Administration

Author: Sam R Alapati

Sam Alapati’s Expert Oracle Database 11g Administration is a comprehensive handbook for Oracle database administrators (DBAs) using the latest release of the Oracle Database (Oracle Database 11g). All key aspects of database administration are covered, including backup and recovery, day–to–day administration and monitoring, performance tuning, and more. This is the one book to have on your desk as a continual reference. Refer to it frequently. It’ll help you get the job done.

Comprehensive handbook for Oracle DBAs. Covers all major aspects of database administration.

Tests and explains in detail key DBA commands.

Offers primers on Linux/Unix, data modeling, SQL, and PL/SQL.

What you’ll learn

Prepare an environment for Oracle. Configure the system. Install the software. Create a database.

Monitor your database environment day–to–day with confidence that you will detect and resolve problems before they become emergencies.

Get the most out of Oracle Database 11g by taking full advantage of its management features and cutting–edge technologies.

Back up your database and be able to recover it if needed.

Secure your database, in terms of both regulatory compliance and user management.

Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity, network, and performance problems.

And more!

Who is this book for?

Expert Oracle Database 11g Administration is written for Oracle database administrators who want a comprehensive reference to refer to during their day–to–day work. It’sclearly written in a way that is accessible to both intermediate and beginning administrators. Readers can easily and quickly find the content they need.

No One Cares What You Had for Lunch or Digital Design

2009-01-13T15:14:00.000-08:00

No One Cares What You Had for Lunch: 100 Ideas for Your Blog

Author: Margaret Mason

Tired of filling up your blog with boring posts? Take the next step and get inspired to create something unique. Author Margaret Mason shows you the way with this fun collection of inspirational ideas for your blog. Nobody Cares What You Had for Lunch: 100 Ideas for Your Blog is a unique idea-book for bloggers seeking fun, creative inspiration. Margaret gives writers the prompts they need to describe, imagine, investigate and generate clever posts. Sample ideas include:

Writing a serial novel
Conducting unnecessary experiments
Creating your autobiography
Public eavesdropping
And much, much more

Digital Design

Author: Morris M Mano

For sophomore courses on digital design in an Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science department.

Digital Design, fourth edition is a modern update of the classic authoritative text on digital design. This book teaches the basic concepts of digital design in a clear, accessible manner. The book presents the basic tools for the design of digital circuits and provides procedures suitable for a variety of digital applications.

Preface     ix
Digital Systems and Binary Numbers     1
Digital Systems     1
Binary Numbers     3
Number-Base Conversions     5
Octal and Hexadecimal Numbers     8
Complements     9
Signed Binary Numbers     14
Binary Codes     17
Binary Storage and Registers     25
Binary Logic     28
Boolean Algebra and Logic Gates     36
Introduction     36
Basic Definitions     36
Axiomatic Definition of Boolean Algebra     38
Basic Theorems and Properties of Boolean Algebra     41
Boolean Functions     44
Canonical and Standard Forms     48
Other Logic Operations     55
Digital Logic Gates     57
Integrated Circuits     63
Gate-Level Minimization     70
Introduction     70
The Map Method     70
Four-Variable Map     76
Five-Variable Map     81
Product-of-Sums Simplification     83
Don't-Care Conditions     86
NAND and NOR Implementation     89
Other Two-Level Implementations     96
Exclusive-OR Function     101
Hardware Description Language     106
Combinational Logic     122
Introduction     122
Combinational Circuits     122
Analysis Procedure     123
Design Procedure     126
Binary Adder-Subtractor     130
Decimal Adder     139
Binary Multiplier     142
Magnitude Comparator     144
Decoders     146
Encoders     150
Multiplexers     152
HDL Models of Combinational Circuits     159
Synchronous Sequential Logic     182
Introduction     182
Sequential Circuits     182
Storage Elements: Latches     184
Storage Elements: Flip-Flops     188
Analysis of Clocked Sequential Circuits     195
Synthesizable HDL Models of Sequential Circuits     207
State Reduction and Assignment     227
Design Procedure     225
Registers and Counters     242
Registers     242
Shift Registers     245
Ripple Counters     253
Synchronous Counters     258
Other Counters      265
HDL for Registers and Counters     269
Memory and Programmable Logic     284
Introduction     284
Random-Access Memory     285
Memory Decoding     291
Error Detection and Correction     296
Read-Only Memory     299
Programmable Logic Array     305
Programmable Array Logic     309
Sequential Programmable Devices     311
Design at the Register Transfer Level     334
Introduction     334
Register Transfer Level (RTL) Notation     334
Register Transfer Level in HDL     336
Algorithmic State Machines (ASMs)     345
Design Example     352
HDL Description of Design Example     367
Sequential Binary Multiplier     371
Control Logic     376
HDL Description of Binary Multiplier     382
Design with Multiplexers     390
Race-Free Design     407
Latch-Free Design     403
Other Language Features     404
Asynchronous Sequential Logic     415
Introduction     415
Analysis Procedure     477
Circuits with Latches     425
Design Procedure     433
Reduction of State and Flow Tables     439
Race-Free State Assignment     446
Hazards     452
Design Example     457
Digital Integrated Circuits     471
Introduction     471
Special Characteristics     473
Bipolar-Transistor Characteristics     477
RTL and DTL Circuits     481
Transistor-Transistor Logic     484
Emitter-Coupled Logic     493
Metal-Oxide Semiconductor     495
Complementary MOS     498
CMOS Transmission Gate Circuits     501
Switch-Level Modeling with HDL     505
Laboratory Experiments with Standard ICs and FPGAs 57     511
Introduction to Experiments     511
Experiment 1: Binary and Decimal Numbers     516
Experiment 2: Digital Logic Gates     579
Experiment 3: Simplification of Boolean Functions     520
Experiment 4: Combinational Circuits     522
Experiment 5: Code Converters     524
Experiment 6: Design with Multiplexers     526
Experiment 7: Adders and Subtractors     527
Experiment 8: Flip-Flops     550
Experiment 9: Sequential Circuits     532
Experiment 10: Counters     534
Experiment 11: Shift Registers     535
Experiment 12: Serial Addition     538
Experiment 13: Memory Unit     539
Experiment 14: Lamp Handball     547
Experiment 15: Clock-Pulse Generator     545
Experiment 16: Parallel Adder and Accumulator     547
Experiment 17: Binary Multiplier     549
Experiment 18: Asynchronous Sequential Circuits     553
Verilog HDL Simulation Experiments and Rapid Prototyping with FPGAs     553
Standard Graphic Symbols     589
Rectangular-Shape Symbols     559
Qualifying Symbols     562
Dependency Notation     564
Symbols for Combinational Elements     566
Symbols for Flip-Flops     550
Symbols for Registers     570
Symbols for Counters     573
Symbol for RAM     575
Answers to Selected Problems     577
Index     597

C Primer Plus or xUnit Test Patterns

2009-01-13T06:02:00.000-08:00

C Primer Plus

Author: Stephen Prata

The new classic! C Primer Plus, now in its 5th edition, has been revised to include over 20 new programming exercises, newly improved examples and the new ANSI/ISO standard, C99. Task-oriented examples will teach you the fundamentals of C programming. From extended integer types and compound literals to Boolean support and variable-length arrays, you will learn to create practical and real-world applications with C programming. Review questions and programming exercises at the end of each chapter will reinforce what you have learned. This friendly and easy-to-use self-study guide will help you understand the fundamentals of this core programming language.

Booknews

New edition of a self-study guide in the fundamentals of C programming. Prata (computer programming, College of Marin) presents 17 chapters that discuss topics including extended integer types; expanded character, Boolean, and computational support; variable-length arrays; compound literals; designated initializers; and inline function. Changes to this edition include the new standard for the C language, the ISO/IEC 9899:1999 International Standard. Appropriate for both the non-professional and professional programmer and developer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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xUnit Test Patterns: Refactoring Test Code

Author: Gerard Meszaros

XUnit Test Patterns uses the practice of patterns to share proven techniques for writing automated tests using the XUnit family (e.g., JUnit and NUnit) of test automation frameworks. When properly applied, these patterns result in tests that are easier to write, easier to understand, more robust and repeatable, easier to maintain, and ultimately more cost-effective.

Maximize software return on investment by learning how to refactor test code and reduce or prevent crippling test maintenance.
All patterns are introduced with a narrative section discussing the principles behind each one.
Includes a comprehensive glossary of testing and test automation terms.

Software testing has received renewed attention with the widespread adoption of Extreme Programming and other agile methodologies. The under-appreciated practice of testing provides a timely and accurate measurement--a reality check--so that developers know whether any new action needs to be taken. And automated software testing ensures that once the software works, it is not accidentally broken during subsequent software development or maintenance activities.

Visual Summary of the Pattern Language     xvii
Foreword     xix
Preface     xxi
Acknowledgments     xxvii
Introduction     xxix
Refactoring a Test     xlv
The Narratives     1
A Brief Tour     3
About This Chapter     3
The Simplest Test Automation Strategy That Could Possibly Work     3
Development Process     4
Customer Tests     5
Unit Tests     6
Design for Testability     7
Test Organization     7
What's Next?     8
Test Smells     9
About This Chapter     9
An Introduction to Test Smells     9
What's a Test Smell?     10
Kinds of Test Smells     10
What to Do about Smells?     11
A Catalog of Smells     12
The Project Smells     12
The Behavior Smells     13
The Code Smells     16
What's Next?     17
Goals of Test Automation     19
About This Chapter     19
Why Test?     19
Economics of Test Automation     20
Goals of TestAutomation     21
Tests Should Help Us Improve Quality     22
Tests Should Help Us Understand the SUT     23
Tests Should Reduce (and Not Introduce) Risk     23
Tests Should Be Easy to Run     25
Tests Should Be Easy to Write and Maintain     27
Tests Should Require Minimal Maintenance as the System Evolves Around Them     29
What's Next?     29
Philosophy of Test Automation     31
About This Chapter     31
Why Is Philosophy Important?     31
Some Philosophical Differences     32
Test First or Last?     32
Tests or Examples?     33
Test-by-Test or Test All-at-Once?     33
Outside-In or Inside-Out?     34
State or Behavior Verification?     36
Fixture Design Upfront or Test-by-Test?     36
When Philosophies Differ     37
My Philosophy     37
What's Next?     37
Principles of Test Automation     39
About This Chapter     39
The Principles     39
What's Next?     48
Test Automation Strategy     49
About This Chapter     49
What's Strategic?      49
Which Kinds of Tests Should We Automate?     50
Per-Functionality Tests     50
Cross-Functional Tests     52
Which Tools Do We Use to Automate Which Tests?     53
Test Automation Ways and Means     54
Introducing xUnit     56
The xUnit Sweet Spot     58
Which Test Fixture Strategy Do We Use?     58
What Is a Fixture?     59
Major Fixture Strategies     60
Transient Fresh Fixtures     61
Persistent Fresh Fixtures     62
Shared Fixture Strategies     63
How Do We Ensure Testability?     65
Test Last-at Your Peril     65
Design for Testability-Upfront     65
Test-Driven Testability     66
Control Points and Observation Points     66
Interaction Styles and Testability Patterns     67
Divide and Test     71
What's Next?     73
xUnit Basics     75
About This Chapter     75
An Introduction to xUnit     75
Common Features     76
The Bare Minimum     76
Defining Tests     76
What's a Fixture?     78
Defining States of Tests     78
Running Tests     79
Test Results     79
Under the xUnit Covers     81
Test Commands     82
Test Suite Objects     82
xUnit in the Procedural World     82
What's Next?     83
Transient Fixture Management     85
About This Chapter     85
Test Fixture Terminology     86
What Is a Fixture?     86
What Is a Fresh Fixture?     87
What Is a Transient Fresh Fixture?     87
Building Fresh Fixtures     88
In-line Fixture Setup     88
Delegated Fixture Setup     89
Implicit Fixture Setup     91
Hybrid Fixture Setup     93
Tearing Down Transient Fresh Fixtures     93
What's Next?     94
Persistent Fixture Management     95
About This Chapter     95
Managing Persistent Fresh Fixtures     95
What Makes Fixtures Persistent?     95
Issues Caused by Persistent Fresh Fixtures     96
Tearing Down Persistent Fresh Fixtures     97
Avoiding the Need for Teardown     100
Dealing with Slow Tests     102
Managing Shared Fixtures     103
Accessing Shared Fixtures     103
Triggering Shared Fixture Construction     104
What's Next?     106
Result Verification     107
About This Chapter     107
Making Tests Self-Checking     107
Verify State or Behavior?     108
State Verification     109
Using Built-in Assertions     110
Delta Assertions     111
External Result Verification     111
Verifying Behavior     112
Procedural Behavior Verification     113
Expected Behavior Specification     113
Reducing Test Code Duplication     114
Expected Objects     115
Custom Assertions     116
Outcome-Describing Verification Method     117
Parameterized and Data-Driven Tests     118
Avoiding Conditional Test Logic     119
Eliminating "if" Statements     120
Eliminating Loops     121
Other Techniques     121
Working Backward, Outside-In     121
Using Test-Driven Development to Write Test Utility Methods     122
Where to Put Reusable Verification Logic?     122
What's Next?      123
Using Test Doubles     125
About This Chapter     125
What Are Indirect Inputs and Outputs?     125
Why Do We Care about Indirect Inputs?     126
Why Do We Care about Indirect Outputs?     126
How Do We Control Indirect Inputs?     128
How Do We Verify Indirect Outputs?     130
Testing with Doubles     133
Types of Test Doubles     133
Providing the Test Double     140
Configuring the Test Double     141
Installing the Test Double     143
Other Uses of Test Doubles     148
Endoscopic Testing     149
Need-Driven Development     149
Speeding Up Fixture Setup     149
Speeding Up Test Execution     150
Other Considerations     150
What's Next?     151
Organizing Our Tests     153
About This Chapter     153
Basic xUnit Mechanisms     153
Right-Sizing Test Methods     154
Test Methods and Testcase Classes     155
Testcase Class per Class     155
Testcase Class per Feature     156
Testcase Class per Fixture     156
Choosing a Test Method Organization Strategy     158
Test Naming Conventions     158
Organizing Test Suites     160
Running Groups of Tests     160
Running a Single Test     161
Test Code Reuse     162
Test Utility Method Locations     163
TestCase Inheritance and Reuse     163
Test File Organization     164
Built-in Self-Test     164
Test Packages     164
Test Dependencies     165
What's Next?     165
Testing with Databases     167
About This Chapter     167
Testing with Databases     167
Why Test with Databases?     168
Issues with Databases     168
Testing without Databases     169
Testing the Database     171
Testing Stored Procedures     172
Testing the Data Access Layer     172
Ensuring Developer Independence     173
Testing with Databases (Again!)     173
What's Next?     174
A Roadmap to Effective Test Automation     175
About This Chapter     175
Test Automation Difficulty     175
Roadmap to Highly Maintainable Automated Tests      176
Exercise the Happy Path Code     177
Verify Direct Outputs of the Happy Path     178
Verify Alternative Paths     178
Verify Indirect Output Behavior     179
Optimize Test Execution and Maintenance     180
What's Next?     181
The Test Smells     183
Code Smells     185
Obscure Test     186
Conditional Test Logic     200
Hard-to-Test Code     209
Test Code Duplication     213
Test Logic in Production     217
Behavior Smells     223
Assertion Roulette     224
Erratic Test     228
Fragile Test     239
Frequent Debugging     248
Manual Intervention     250
Slow Tests     253
Project Smells     259
Buggy Tests     260
Developers Not Writing Tests     263
High Test Maintenance Cost     265
Production Bugs     268
The Patterns     275
Test Strategy Patterns     277
Recorded Test     278
Scripted Test     285
Data-Driven Test     288
Test Automation Framework     298
Minimal Fixture     302
Standard Fixture     305
Fresh Fixture     311
Shared Fixture     317
Back Door Manipulation     327
Layer Test     337
xUnit Basics Patterns     347
Test Method     348
Four-Phase Test     358
Assertion Method     362
Assertion Message     370
Testcase Class     373
Test Runner     377
Testcase Object     382
Test Suite Object     387
Test Discovery     393
Test Enumeration     399
Test Selection     403
Fixture Setup Patterns     407
In-line Setup     408
Delegated Setup     411
Creation Method     415
Implicit Setup     424
Prebuilt Fixture     429
Suite Fixture Setup     441
Setup Decorator     447
Chained Tests     454
Result Verification Patterns     461
State Verification     462
Behavior Verification     468
Custom Assertion     474
Delta Assertion     485
Guard Assertion     490
Unfinished Test Assertion     494
Fixture Teardown Patterns     499
Garbage-Collected Teardown     500
Automated Teardown     503
In-line Teardown     509
Implicit Teardown     516
Test Double Patterns     521
Test Double     522
Test Stub     529
Test Spy     538
Mock Object     544
Fake Object     551
Configurable Test Double     558
Hard-Coded Test Double     568
Test-Specific Subclass     579
Test Organization Patterns     591
Named Test Suite     592
Test Utility Method     599
Parameterized Test     607
Testcase Class per Class     617
Testcase Class per Feature     624
Testcase Class per Fixture     631
Testcase Superclass     638
Test Helper     643
Database Patterns     649
Database Sandbox     650
Stored Procedure Test     654
Table Truncation Teardown     661
Transaction Rollback Teardown     668
Design-for-Testability Patterns     677
Dependency Injection     678
Dependency Lookup     686
Humble Object     695
Test Hook     709
Value Patterns     713
Literal Value     714
Derived Value     718
Generated Value     723
Dummy Object     728
Appendixes     733
Test Refactorings     735
xUnit Terminology     741
xUnit Family Members     747
Tools     753
Goals and Principles     757
Smells, Aliases, and Causes     761
Patterns, Aliases, and Variations     767
Glossary     785
References     819
Index     835

Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems or Essential COM

2009-01-12T17:51:00.000-08:00

Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems

Author: Gene Franklin

This introduction provides an in-depth, comprehensive treatment of a collection of classical and state-space approaches to control system design. It ties the methods together so that a designer is able to pick the method that best fits the problem at hand. Includes case studies and comprehensive examples with close integration of MATLAB throughout. Clearly marks problems to indicate which section they are drawn from for easier reference. Provides a logical presentation of a control engineer’s approach to key problems (such as rejection of disturbances, improvement in steady-state errors, and better dynamic response); compares the performance of the feedback structure to that of open-loop control. A useful reference for aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineers who want to brush up on their skills in dynamic systems.

Interesting book: The Publisher Public Official or Tourism Planning

Essential COM

Author: Don Box

"Don Box makes it possible for mere mortals to join the COM cognoscenti. If youire a C++ COM programmer, buy this book." -David Chappell, Principal, Chappell & Associates and author of Understanding ActiveX and OLE

Written by a leading COM authority, this unique book reveals the essence of COM, helping developers to truly understand the why, not just the how, of COM. Understanding the motivation for the design of COM and its distributed aspects is critical for developers who wish to go beyond simplistic applications of COM and become truly effective COM programmers. As the COM programming model continues to evolve, such insight also becomes essential to remaining current with extensions, such as Microsoft Transaction Server and COM+. By showing you why Distributed COM works as it does, Don Box enables you to apply the model creatively and effectively to everyday programming problems.

This book examines COM from the perspective of a C++ developer, offering a familiar frame of reference to ease you into the topic. You will also find comprehensive coverage of the core concepts of Distributed COM (interfaces, classes, apartments, and applications), including detailed descriptions of COM theory, the C++ language mapping, COM IDL (Interface Definition Language), the remoting architecture, IUnknown, monikers, threads, marshalers, security, and more. In addition, the book offers a thorough explanation of COMis basic vocabulary, provides a complete Distributed COM application to illustrate programming techniques, and includes the authoris tested library of COM utility code.

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The Ultimate COM Reference

The Component Object Model (better known simply as COM) is Microsoft’s response to the increasing need for a solid foundation onto which modular software components can be built and upon which they can interact. Centered on the principle of separation between interface and implementation, COM achieves truly effective component-based management and language independence by defining not only a binary standard, but also a set of mandatory rules and design/implementation idioms that allow components to expose their functionality in a consistent manner. The paradigm abstracts the physical location of the objects; thus, with DCOM (Distributed COM), clients and servers can almost transparently reside in any nodes of a network.

Starting from the progressive definition of an informal set of requirements for modular software architectures, the first chapter of Essential COM highlights how, by itself, the C++ language is not capable of satisfying many of them, even when associated with DLLs. Several possible design alternatives are then evaluated, and the final decision leads to the rough engineering of COM. This is perhaps the most vaporware-free introduction to the subject I have ever read because it explains through facts and not conjecture how and why the C++ object model maps well to COM.

The following chapter dives straight into the core of COM by clearly explaining the key notion of interfaces (including the root of all of them, IUnknown), the rules to which they must adhere, and the way they should be described in IDL (Interface Definition Language). The subsequent chapters focus on the other fundamental aspects of the paradigm: coclasses, monikers, object identity, marshaling, apartments, security. Although DCOM is not cited explicitly in the title, the presentation of object activation and of the apartment models takes into account the distributed case from the beginning, instead of delegating such discussion to a final chapter as many other books not specifically focused on distributed architectures do.

As the book proceeds, more and more room is given to complex technical issues and useful (while not trivial) COM programming idioms, such as tear-off interfaces for saving memory as the number of interfaces climbs significantly but not all of them happen to be constantly in use. In all cases the solutions make use of only the raw COM API and interfaces at the C++ level. Neither the theory, nor any of the numerous code snippets sprinkled throughout in the book, mention high-level frameworks such as ATL or MFC. The dissertation on multithreading issues and marshaling are very detailed and betray the vast experience of the author in the implementation of nontrivial COM systems.

Let me state clearly that this is not an easy read. The density of the book (calculated as actual information per page) is incredibly high and, while a rare quality in today’s books, it requires particular concentration to be digested. The editing is overall of good level, although the writing style in certain parts becomes a little heavy and academic, which does not help overcome the toughest conceptual barriers of certain topics. Additional diagrams would have aided comprehension, too.

In the preface the author himself admits he took the style of the notorious book, The C++ Programming Language (authored by the equally notorious Bjarne Stroustrup) as inspiration. Although one covers a single object-oriented programming language and the other a language- independent object-oriented paradigm, I believe the comparison is apt. Just as Stroustrup’s text is widely considered the definitive reference for C++ for its depth and completeness, so Essential COM deserves to be elected the definitive reference for COM due to the same outstanding quality.

The emphasis is on amassing a solid ground on the so-called COM lifestyle and on understanding how and why to opt for certain techniques rather than the other possible approaches to both common and advanced problems. If you are looking for a book that exposes up front to the reader ATL or MFC code snippets to cut and paste into his or her ongoing ActiveX project, look elsewhere. When you have read this however, rest assured that you will be able to benefit from such other hands-on books immensely more.

Also, following up the previous observation, just as I would be reluctant to suggest Stroustrup’s book to someone who is going to meet C++ for the first time, I wouldn’t suggest COM illiterates to begin their explorations from this one, unless they knew C++ and another distributed model like CORBA quite well. Other books on the marketplace take a milder approach while attempting to explain basically the same subject. They generally fall short of deep technical details and advanced facets, nonetheless they can offer a somewhat more progressive path to the complexity of the argument. One such book that I would suggest is Inside COM, written by Dale Rogerson and published by Microsoft Press.

Unfortunately other COM/DCOM correlated topics, such as MTS and COM+, are not even touched. It could be objected that it is not the goal of this book to offer quick-and-dirty overviews of anything, but an indication of where those new acronyms integrate in the big picture would have been interesting in my opinion.--Dr. Dobb's Electronic Review of Computer Books

DV Filmmaking or Fundamentals of Technology Project Management with CDROM

2009-01-12T07:39:00.000-08:00

DV Filmmaking: From Start to Finish

Author: Ian Aronson

Thanks to the digital revolution, film artists now have a spectacular array of powerful, new, inexpensive tools for creative expression through digital film. The once powerful studios can no longer stifle an artist's creativity. With the power of the Internet, film artists are finding once unimaginable ways to distribute their creations worldwide.

DV Filmmaking: From Start to Finish covers all aspects of the new digital video frontier, for amateurs and professionals alike--from the nuts and bolts of timecode and aspect ratio; to framing, lighting, and sound recording; as well as editing, special effects creation, and distribution.

The book is written for filmmakers at varying experience levels--taking an integrated approach to media production, and emphasizing the ways different aspects of the process work together to create a vital work of digital art:

Hands-on detailed examination of the artistic aspects of film and video production

Extensive examples use comprehensive step-by-step exercises for advanced editing techniques

Scenes from successful films illustrate techniques used by professionals

Includes a collection of professionally shot video clips, so the user can read and follow along with sets of structured exercises

Develops a highly refined repertoire of advanced skills in editing, effects creation, title design, and more

Inspires advanced readers to work with the included clips on their own and experiment with new ideas

Written for both Mac and PC users and covers advanced uses of both Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects

Written in an engaging, accessible style, DV Filmmaking provides a solid foundation of tremendous valueto abeginner, while addressing the fine points of filmmaking with a level of sophistication, detail, and insight that even the most worldly director or educator can appreciate. The author draws upon his years of experience teaching at the college and graduate level, his extensive professional background as a media producer, and his unmistakable love of cinema to create a text that's not only easy to learn from, but also fun to read.

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Fundamentals of Technology Project Management with CDROM

Author: Colleen Garton

Successful project management is increasingly vital to all organizations, driven by the demands of global competition, rapid technological growth, and faster time to market (just to name a few). For those in technology fields, project management skills are fast becoming a required core competency. And those who have mastered these skills continue to be in high demand worldwide, commanding higher salaries than those around them. But how does one extend those skills or acquire them in the first place? Fundamentals of Technology Project Management is a great place to start.

Of the hundreds of project management books on the market, precious few address the unique needs of the IT project manager. Unlike most other project management books, Fundamentals of Technology Project Management tackles the specific issues that technology professionals must face, such as understanding technology resources, managing project scope and feature creep, and meeting client expectations, among many others.

Whether you're a college student, a software engineer, or an IT professional, Fundamentals of Technology Project Management will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the project management life cycle and learn how to manage it – from first steps on through to intermediate topics (as well as some advanced ones). Author Colleen Garton explains — in easy-to-understand language— not only the what but the how of IT projects. What's more, unlike general project management books, the examples and case studies in this book are all based on technology projects, making them far more relevant to the learner.

Also included is a content-rich CD-ROMloaded with features to make the life of any IT project manager (or the IT professional with project management responsibilities) far easier. There are document templates you can use for all phases of the project — from the initial RFP to closing reports. Plus, the author steps you through meeting agendas, status reports, cost analysis, technical specifications, and more. In addition to the document templates, you're provided with PowerPoint slides that can be modified and used for reporting progress to users and management.

The continuing rise in importance of project management cannot be denied. Let this book be your guide to becoming a more effective, more efficient IT project manager.

With Fundamentals of Technology Project Management you will:
- Discover the top ten reasons projects fail
- Master the five keys to project success
- Explore the six phases of the project lifecycle, step by step
- Review the documents necessary for good project management and learn how to complete them
- Understand the warning signs of a project in trouble and learn how to get it back on track
- Learn Quality Management and Quality Assurance practices in easy-to-understand terms
- Acquire practical ways to develop effective leadership and team-building skills

C Without Fear or Ti 89 Graphing Calculator for Dummies

2009-01-11T12:26:00.000-08:00

C++ Without Fear: A Beginner's Guide that Makes You Feel Smart

Author: Brian Overland

If you know how to check e-mail, you can learn how to program in C++!

You can get C++ programs to work, right away.

If you have little or no programming experience, this engaging guide can show you how to think like a programmer and how to avoid those pitfalls that too often scare novices away from C++.

Learn the fundamentals of C++ and why specific language features matter. Understand object-oriented programming and start using it to write code that you will use again and again. Examples, illustrations, and programming exercises show you how.

With C++ Without Fear, you will:

Be conversant in C++
Get a C++ program to work
Know how and why each piece of a program does what it does
Use and understand objects
Write useful and reusable program code
Understand why C++ features work the way they do

C++ is the language of choice for systems programmers and commercial software developers. You, too, can know what they know and do what they do.

The CD-ROM includes:

A free C++ compiler for writing and executing programs in C++
All source code used in the book
Every example developed in the book
Each programming exercise from the book

Ch. 1	Your first C++ programs	1
Ch. 2	Decisions, decisions	33
Ch. 3	The handy, all-purpose "for" statement	65
Ch. 4	Functions : many are called	81
Ch. 5	Arrays : we've got their number	111
Ch. 6	Pointers : getting a handle on data	139
Ch. 7	Strings : analyzing the text	163
Ch. 8	Files : electronic storage	197
Ch. 9	Some advanced programming techniques	219
Ch. 10	Getting yourself object oriented	245
Ch. 11	The fraction class	261
Ch. 12	Constructors : if you build it ...	291
Ch. 13	Operator functions : doing it with class	313
Ch. 14	What's "new" : the stringparser class	343
Ch. 15	What's "this" : the string class	363
Ch. 16	Inheritance : what a legacy	385
Ch. 17	Polymorphism : object independence	413
App. A	C++ operators	435
App. B	Intrinsic data types	439
App. C	C++ syntax summary	441
App. D	ASCII codes	451
App. E	Common library functions	453

Ti-89 Graphing Calculator for Dummies

Author: C C Edwards

Do you own a TI-89, TI-89 Titanium, TI-92 Plus, or a Voyage 200 graphing calculator? If you do, or if you need to get one for school or your job, then you need to know how it works and how to make the most of its functions.

TI-89 For Dummies is the plain-English nuts-and-bolts guide that gets you up and running on all the things your TI-89 can do, quickly and easily. This hands-on reference guides you step by step through various tasks and even shows you how to add applications to your calculator. Soon you’ll have the tools you need to:

• Solve equations and systems of equations

• Factor polynomials

• Evaluate derivatives and integrals

• Graph functions, parametric equations, polar equations, and sequences

• Create Stat Plots and analyze statistical data

• Multiply matrices

• Solve differential equations and systems of differential equations

• Transfer files between two or more calculators

• Save calculator files on your computer

Packed with exciting and valuable applications that you can download from the Internet and install through your computer, as well as common errors and messages with explanations and solutions, TI-89 For Dummies is the one-stop reference for all your graphing calculator questions!

The Magic of Digital Printing or Data Mining for Business Intelligence

2009-01-11T03:15:00.000-08:00

The Magic of Digital Printing: Great Prints from Shooting to Output

Author: Derek Doeffinger

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Data Mining for Business Intelligence: Concepts, Techniques, and Applications in Microsoft Office Excel with XLMiner

Author: Galit Shmueli

In today's world, businesses are becoming more capable of accessing their ideal consumers, and an understanding of data mining contributes to this success. Data Mining for Business Intelligence, which was developed from a course taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management, and the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business, uses real data and actual cases to illustrate the applicability of data mining intelligence to the development of successful business models.

Featuring XLMiner, the Microsoft Office Excel add-in, this book allows readers to follow along and implement algorithms at their own speed, with a minimal learning curve. In addition, students and practitioners of data mining techniques are presented with hands-on, business-oriented applications. An abundant amount of exercises and examples are provided to motivate learning and understanding.

Data Mining for Business Intelligence:
* Provides both a theoretical and practical understanding of the key methods of classification, prediction, reduction, exploration, and affinity analysis
* Features a business decision-making context for these key methods
* Illustrates the application and interpretation of these methods using real business cases and data

This book helps readers understand the beneficial relationship that can be established between data mining and smart business practices, and is an excellent learning tool for creating valuable strategies and making wiser business decisions.

How to Be Invisible or Beginning GIMP

2009-01-10T15:03:00.000-08:00

How to Be Invisible: The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Personal Privacy, Your Assets, and Your Life

Author: J J Luna

From cyberspace to crawl spaces, new innovations in information gathering have left the private life of the average person open to scrutiny, and worse, exploitation. In this thoroughly revised update of his immensely popular guide How to Be Invisible, J.J. Luna shows you how to protect yourself from these information predators by securing your vehicle and real estate ownership, your bank accounts, your business dealings, your computer files, your home address, and more.

J.J. Luna, a highly trained and experienced security consultant, shows you how to achieve the privacy you crave and deserve, whether you just want to shield yourself from casual scrutiny or take your life savings with you and disappearing without a trace. Whatever your needs, Luna reveals the shocking secrets that private detectives and other seekers of personal information use to uncover information and then shows how to make a serious commitment to safeguarding yourself.

There is a prevailing sense in our society that true privacy is a thing of the past. Filled with vivid real life stories drawn from the headlines and from Luna's own consulting experience, How to Be Invisible, Revised Edition is a critical antidote to the privacy concerns that continue only to grow in magnitude as new and more efficient ways of undermining our personal security are made available. Privacy is a commonly-lamented casualty of the Information Age and of the world's changing climate-but that doesn't mean you have to stand for it.

Kirkus Reviews

A subversive, disturbing, and altogether remarkable exposure of our frightening transparency to government agencies, investigators, the media, and more malign forces. Luna, a security consultant who "spent 11 years running a secret operation in Franco's Spain" (presumably outwitting the state police), begins by presenting formidable evidence of the demolition of personal privacy in the information age, as well as a chilling hypothetical selection of ways in which this state of affairs can ruin the existence of Joe & Jane Citizen (from false criminal accusations to stalking to lawsuits). His wryly presented conclusion—that advanced privacy measures are "flood insurance"—are borne out through the clear-headed instructional chapters that follow. First he shows how to protect one's physical space: how to construct an alternative mail-drop and "ghost" address, how to keep your real domicile unknown, and how to avoid using one's social-security number and birthdate for identification purposes. Although his suggestions seem surprisingly simple, he offers stern disclaimers to consult legal professionals. Further chapters delve deeply into the complicated netherworld of trusts, limited-liability companies, personal nominees, secret home businesses, anonymous travel, hidden ownership of vehicles and real estate, and so forth. One cannot but note that such information, although certainly invaluable to people in particular demographics (such as undercover cops or abused women, who might well need to "disappear"), is most often utilized by a new breed of transnational organized crime (with examples evident from Nick Leeson to the Russian Mafia). Yet Luna—whoseslightlyornate prose suggests Nero Wolfe after several Belgian ales—makes a bracing, serious argument for the aggressive defense of one's informational and asset privacy, acidly noting throughout how governmental entities constantly attempt to seal the doors of invisibility, as in their harrassment of mail-receiving services. This is a memorable work which should be considered by many and undoubtedly will be acted upon by some.

	Preface	xi
1	How This Book Can Make You Invisible	3
2	U.S. Mail--Serious Dangers	20
3	When Is a "Lie" Not a Lie?	39
4	Mailboxes, Public and Private	47
5	How to Obtain Your Own "Ghost" Address	57
6	Repairmen, Home Deliveries, House Calls, FedEx, UPS	72
7	Untraceable Trash, Anonymous Utilities	83
8	Your Social Security Number and Date of Birth	90
9	Your Alternate Names and Signatures	110
10	Telephones and Answering Machines	121
11	Cell Phones and Pagers	140
12	Handheld Two-Way Radios	148
13	How to Find and Use Nominees	157
14	Bank Accounts and Money Transfers	161
15	Limited Liability Companies	173
16	Hidden Ownership of Vehicles and Real Estate	182
17	Personal Computers	197
18	E-Mail and the Internet	211
19	How to Secretly Run a Home-Based Business	232
20	Secret Spaces, Hidden Places	240
21	Cool Stuff That Did Not Fit In Earlier	248
22	An Exam, a Secret, and an Invitation	266
	Glossary	275
	Appendix	276
	Index	279

Look this: Cost Accounting or Managing Organizations

Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional

Author: Akkana Peck

From first installation to advanced image manipulation techniques, Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition explains how anyone can utilize The GIMP: a free, open source image manipulation program. You will learn how to install The GIMP on Windows, Linux, and MacOS X platforms. Once you’ve installed the application, you’ll learn about the interface and configuration options, and then jump into a quick and simple project to familiarize yourself.

You’ll learn how to prepare camera images for display on web pages—including processes like rescaling, cropping, and balancing color. Utilizing layers, paths, and masks are also covered in extensive detail. Of course, you will also learn how to draw lines and shapes; utilize patterns and gradients; and even create your own brushes, patterns, and gradients.

GIMP expert and author Akkana Peck teaches you how to touch up digital photographs, smudging away blemishes, fixing red–eye, and stitching panoramic images. You’ll learn how to tap into the powerful filters, effects, and plug–ins that are available for The GIMP and automate tasks using scripts. The entire book is approached in a project–based manner, and as you progress, numerous projects will help strengthen your newly acquired abilities.

What you’ll learn

Install The GIMP on Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX.

Explore the interface and configuration options.

Prepare your camera images for use on the Web, including rescaling, cropping, and balancing color.

Learn basic techniques such as drawing lines and shapes, utilizingpatterns, and making use of gradients.

Master advanced techniques such as layers, paths, and masks.

Create your own brushes, patterns, and gradients.

Discover tricks for fixing blemishes, removing redeye, and stitching together panoramic images.

Who is this book for?

This book is for graphics designers, digital photographers, and hobbyists. It’s is aimed at those who need to utilize a full–featured image manipulation program but don’t have hundreds of dollars to pay for Photoshop. The GIMP is also the preferred image manipulation application for the open source advocate. The GIMP is available on Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX.

About the Apress Beginning Series

The Beginning series from Apress is the right choice to get the information you need to land that crucial entry–level job. These books will teach you a standard and important technology from the ground up because they are explicitly designed to take you from “novice to professional.” You’ll start your journey by seeing what you need to know—but without needless theory and filler. You’ll build your skill set by learning how to put together real–world projects step by step. So whether your goal is your next career challenge or a new learning opportunity, the Beginning series from Apress will take you there—it is your trusted guide through unfamiliar territory!

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All along, the author gives interesting tit-bits on various aspects of image creation and modification which would be eye openers for most people who are getting introduced to the art of graphics manipulation. Reading the book, I was able to get valuable insights into different aspects of image editing such as antialiazing, hinting text and such, which plays an important part in creating good graphics.

Metasploit Toolkit for Penetration Testing Exploit Development and Vulnerability Research or Smart Mobs

2009-01-10T05:52:00.000-08:00

Metasploit Toolkit for Penetration Testing, Exploit Development, and Vulnerability Research

Author: David Maynor

This is the first book available for the Metasploit Framework (MSF), which is the attack platform of choice for one of the fastest growing careers in IT security: Penetration Testing. The book and companion Web site will provide professional penetration testers and security researchers with a fully integrated suite of tools for discovering, running, and testing exploit code.

This book discusses how to use the Metasploit Framework (MSF) as an exploitation platform. The book begins with a detailed discussion of the three MSF interfaces: msfweb, msfconsole, and msfcli .This chapter demonstrates all of the features offered by the MSF as an exploitation platform. With a solid understanding of MSF's capabilities, the book then details techniques for dramatically reducing the amount of time required for developing functional exploits.
By working through a real-world vulnerabilities against popular closed source applications, the reader will learn how to use the tools and MSF to quickly build reliable attacks as standalone exploits. The section will also explain how to integrate an exploit directly into the Metasploit Framework by providing a line-by-line analysis of an integrated exploit module. Details as to how the Metasploit engine drives the behind-the-scenes exploitation process will be covered, and along the way the reader will come to understand the advantages of exploitation frameworks. The final section of the book examines the Meterpreter payload system and teaches readers to develop completely new extensions that will integrate fluidly with the Metasploit Framework.

• A November 2004 survey conducted by "CSO Magazine" stated that 42% of chiefsecurity officers considered penetration testing to be a security priority for their organizations

• The Metasploit Framework is the most popular open source exploit platform, and there are no competing books

• The book's companion Web site offers all of the working code and exploits contained within the book

New interesting textbook: Economics of Globalization or Black Families in Corporate America

Smart Mobs: The Next Social Revolution

Author: Howard Rheingold

Smart Mobs takes us on a journey around the world for a preview of the next techno-cultural shift. The coming wave, says Rheingold, is the result of super-efficient mobile communications-cellular phones, wireless-paging, and Internet-access devices-that will allow us to connect with anyone, anytime, anywhere.Rheingold offers a penetrating perspective on the new convergence of pop culture, cutting-edge technology, and social activism. He also reminds us that the real impact of mobile communications will come not from the technology itself but from how people use it, resist it, and adapt to it.

Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Unleashed or The cdma2000 System for Mobile Communications

2009-01-09T18:40:00.000-08:00

Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Unleashed

Author: Zak Ruvalcaba

Most Dreamweaver books are targeted either at beginners or at Web designers who want to avoid coding as much as possible. Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Unleashed fills an enormous gap in the marketplace, focusing on the needs of experienced programmers who intend to use Dreamweaver as the sophisticated programming tool that it is. Thoroughly updated for the brand-new Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, this is a comprehensive, independent resource for Web developers who reliable and up-to-date help for developing complex applications and building richer end-user experiences. Expert Web developer and trainer Zak Ruvalcaba brings together deep real-world insights and advanced techniques for every facet of contemporary Web development, from data-driven applications to multimedia content, site management to security, deployment to personalization. You will learn how to smoothly integrate Dreamweaver CS4 with other key Web design and development tools, ranging from Photoshop to SQL databases. You will also discover how to use Dreamweaver CS3 to improve team collaboration, automate workflow, streamline content management, and reuse assets more efficiently. This edition contains extensive new coverage of building rich Internet applications with Ajax, Adobe Flex, and ActionScript. Dreamweaver CS4 is positioned to become the leading integrated development environment for both Ajax and Flex: this is one of the few books that will serve developers who want to use it this way.

New interesting textbook: Revolution in the Street or The Ropes to Skip and the Ropes to Know

The cdma2000 System for Mobile Communications: 3g Wireless Evolution

Author: Vieri Vanghi

This is a complete guide to the architecture and operation of cdma2000 networks. Three leading experts begin by reviewing the theory of CDMA communications, then systematically discuss every component of a cdma2000 network, including radio access networks, packet core networks, mobile stations, and their reference points. The authors present in-depth coverage of the cdma2000 air interface protocols between mobile and base stations; physical layer design; media access control; layer 3 signaling; handoffs; power control; radio resource management for mixed voice and data services; radio access network performance; and end-to-end call flows for circut switched voice, packet data, and concurrent services.

	Preface
Ch. 1	Introduction to CDMA	1
Ch. 2	Architecture	43
Ch. 3	Applications and services	83
Ch. 4	IS-2000 physical layer	111
Ch. 5	IS-2000 layer 2 (medium and signaling link access control layers)	179
Ch. 6	IS-2000 layer 3 protocol	223
Ch. 7	Handoffs	289
Ch. 8	Power control	335
Ch. 9	Packet data operation	361
Ch. 10	Radio access network performance	409
Ch. 11	cdma2000 end-to-end network operations	461
	Index	495

Essential SNMP or CWNA

2009-01-09T08:29:00.000-08:00

Essential SNMP

Author: Douglas Maura

Essential SNMP, Second Edition, is a practical guide for system and network administrators using the Simple Network Management Protocol to manage their servers and routers. It starts with the basics of SNMP and how it works, covering technical elements such as OIDs, MIBs, community strings, and traps. More importantly, this book shows you how to use SNMP to keep track of what your network is doing. Essential SNMP focuses on practical system and network administration, how to configure SNMP agents and network management stations, how to use SNMP to retrieve and modify variables on network devices, and how to configure management software to react to traps sent by managed devices.

CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide (Exam PW0-100)

Author: David A Westcott

One of the fastest-growing certifications on the market, CWNA is rapidly becoming the premier professional wireless certification for network administrators. It is also the foundation-level exam for the complete Certified Wireless Network Professional program. Now you can join the move to Wi-Fi and prepare for your certification with this comprehensive and targeted study guide. This value-packed book includes:

• Practical information on designing, installing, and managing wireless networks, including the new 802.11 standards

• Challenging practice questions and hands-on exercises

• A test engine with bonus exams and over 150 electronic flashcards

• A pre-assessment test

• A detailed glossary

Inside, find authoritative coverage of all exam PW0-100 objectives, including:

• Radio Technologies

• Antenna Concepts

• Wireless LAN Hardware and Software

• Network Design, Installation, and Management

• Wireless Standards and Organizations

• 802.11 Network Architecture

• Wireless LAN Security

• Troubleshooting

• Performing Site Surveys

Featured on the CD
SYBEX TEXT ENGINE:
Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and bonus exams.

ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS:
Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld.

Also on CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF, as well as valuable tools, demo software, and whitepapers that will supplement your certification preparation.

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Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Ch. 1	Overview of wireless standards and organizations	1
Ch. 2	Radio frequency fundamentals	23
Ch. 3	Radio frequency components, measurements, and mathematics	55
Ch. 4	Radio frequency signal and antenna concepts	91
Ch. 5	IEEE 802.11 standards	133
Ch. 6	Wireless networks and spread spectrum technologies	163
Ch. 7	Wireless LAN topologies	193
Ch. 8	802.11 medium access	219
Ch. 9	802.11 MAC architecture	251
Ch. 10	Wireless devices	275
Ch. 11	Network design, implementation, and management	309
Ch. 12	WLAN troubleshooting	327
Ch. 13	802.11 network security architecture	357
Ch. 14	Wireless attacks, intrusion monitoring, and policy	387
Ch. 15	Radio frequency site survey fundamentals	417
Ch. 16	Site survey systems and devices	443

Problem Solving with C with CDROM or Shadows of the Mind

2009-01-08T15:25:00.000-08:00

Problem Solving with C++ with CDROM

Author: Walter Savitch

Now featuring new Video Notes, the Seventh Edition of Problem Solving with C++ continues to be the most widely used textbook by students and instructors in the introduction to programming and C++ language course. Through each edition, hundreds and thousands of students have valued Walt Savitch’s approach to programming, which emphasizes active reading through the use of well-placed examples and self-test examples. Created for the beginner, this book focuses on cultivating strong problem-solving and programming techniques while introducing students to the C++ programming language. For all readers interested in the C++ programming language.

New interesting textbook: Die Führungserfahrung (mit InfoTrac?)

Shadows of the Mind: A Search for the Missing Science of Consciousness

Author: Roger Penros

A New York Times bestseller when it appeared in 1989, Roger Penrose's The Emperor's New Mind was universally hailed as a marvelous survey of modern physics as well as a brilliant reflection on the human mind, offering a new perspective on the scientific landscape and a visionary glimpse of the possible future of science. Now, in Shadows of the Mind, Penrose offers another exhilarating look at modern science as he mounts an even more powerful attack on artificial intelligence. But perhaps more important, in this volume he points the way to a new science, one that may eventually explain the physical basis of the human mind.
Penrose contends that some aspects of the human mind lie beyond computation. This is not a religious argument (that the mind is something other than physical) nor is it based on the brain's vast complexity (the weather is immensely complex, says Penrose, but it is still a computable thing, at least in theory). Instead, he provides powerful arguments to support his conclusion that there is something in the conscious activity of the brain that transcends computation--and will find no explanation in terms of present-day science. To illuminate what he believes this "something" might be, and to suggest where a new physics must proceed so that we may understand it, Penrose cuts a wide swathe through modern science, providing penetrating looks at everything from Turing machines (computers programmed from artificial intelligence) to the implications of Godel's theorem maintaining that conscious thinking must indeed involve ingredients that cannot adequately be stimulated by mere computation. Of particular interest is Penrose's extensive examination of quantummechanics, which introduces some new ideas that differ markedly from those advanced in The Emperor's New Mind, especially concerning the mysterious interface where classical and quantum physics meet. But perhaps the most interesting wrinkle in Shadows of the Mind is Penrose's excursion into microbiology, where he examines cytoskeletons and microtubules, minute substructures lying deep within the brain's neurons. (He argues that microtubules--not neurons--may indeed be the basic units of the brain, which, if nothing else, would dramatically increase the brain's computational power.) Furthermore, he contends that in consciousness some kind of global quantum state must take place across large areas of the brain, and that it within microtubules that these collective quantum effects are most likely to reside.
For physics to accommodate something that is as foreign to our current physical picture as is the phenomenon of consciousness, we must expect a profound change--one that alters the very underpinnings of our philosophical viewpoint as to the nature of reality. Shadows of the Mind provides an illuminating look at where these profound changes may take place and what our future understanding of the world may be.

	Notes to the reader
	Prologue	1
Pt. I	Why We Need New Physics to Understand the Mind: The Non-Computability of Conscious Thought
1	Consciousness and computation	7
2	The Godelian case	64
3	The case for non-computability in mathematical thought	127
Pt. II	What New Physics We Need to Understand the Mind: The Quest for a Non-Computational Physics of Mind
4	Does mind have a place in classical physics?	213
5	Structure of the quantum world	237
6	Quantum theory and reality	307
7	Quantum theory and the brain	348
8	Implications?	393
	Epilogue	423
	Bibliography	425
	Index	447

The Nintendo Wii Pocket Guide Pocket Guide Series or Final Cut Express 4

2009-01-08T03:13:00.000-08:00

The Nintendo Wii Pocket Guide [Pocket Guide Series]

Author: Bart G Farkas

Here's your essential companion to the best-selling Wii game console. This handy, low-priced Nintendo Wii Pocket Guide steers you through how to

Set up your Wii and connect it to your network.
Make your way around the Wii Channels.
Pick and use Wii controllers, including the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, and Classic and GameCube controllers.
Create and edit your own Mii—using Wii software or third-party tools—and take charge of other Miis.
Go beyond games and use the Wii to browse the Internet, send and receive email, set parental controls, and create memos and calendars.
Shop the Wii Shop Channel and buy and spend Wii Points to purchase Virtual Console games.
Choose the best Wii games and play older Nintendo games on the Wii.
Find handy accessories.
Tinker with your Wii to get the most out of the game console.

New interesting book: Mcitp SQL Server 2005 Database Developer All in One Exam Guide or Digital Portrait Photography and Lighting

Final Cut Express 4: Visual QuickStart Guide

Author: Lisa Brenneis

Here to ensure that users start taking advantage of Final Cut Express 4's powerful editing capabilities immediately is a thoroughly updated task-based guide to the program from best-selling author and digital video expert Lisa Brenneis. Users who are eager to make effective, compelling videos but don't want to invest heavily in training or equipment will welcome Lisa's simple step-by-step instructions, strong visual approach, and sound professional advice. In short order, they'll find themselves editing video; applying special effects and transitions; mastering the program's compositing, titling, and audio tools; and outputting their finished work. Readers will also learn about all that's new in this major upgrade: importing iMovie 08 projects, open format Timeline, built-in AVCHD and more.

Enterprise Master Data Management or Canon EOS 30D Digital Field Guide

2009-01-07T17:02:00.000-08:00

Enterprise Master Data Management: An SOA Approach to Managing Core Information

Author: Allen Dreibelbis

The Only Complete Technical Primer for MDM Planners, Architects, and Implementers

Companies moving toward flexible SOA architectures often face difficult information management and integration challenges. The master data they rely on is often stored and managed in ways that are redundant, inconsistent, inaccessible, non-standardized, and poorly governed. Using Master Data Management (MDM), organizations can regain control of their master data, improve corresponding business processes, and maximize its value in SOA environments.

Enterprise Master Data Management provides an authoritative, vendor-independent MDM technical reference for practitioners: architects, technical analysts, consultants, solution designers, and senior IT decisionmakers. Written by the IBM^® data management innovators who are pioneering MDM, this book systematically introduces MDM’s key concepts and technical themes, explains its business case, and illuminates how it interrelates with and enables SOA.

Drawing on their experience with cutting-edge projects, the authors introduce MDM patterns, blueprints, solutions, and best practices published nowhere else—everything you need to establish a consistent, manageable set of master data, and use it for competitive advantage.

Coverage includes

How MDM and SOA complement each other
Using the MDM Reference Architecture to position and design MDM solutions within an enterprise
Assessing the value and risks to master data and applying the right security controls
Using PIM-MDM and CDI-MDM Solution Blueprints to address industry-specific information managementchallenges
Explaining MDM patterns as enablers to accelerate consistent MDM deployments
Incorporating MDM solutions into existing IT landscapes via MDM Integration Blueprints
Leveraging master data as an enterprise asset—bringing people, processes, and technology together with MDM and data governance
Best practices in MDM deployment, including data warehouse and SAP integration

Go to: Fit for God or Helping Child Overcome Eating Disorder

Canon EOS 30D Digital Field Guide

Author: Charlotte K Lowri

Whether you're a professional or an advanced amateur, the Canon EOS 30D delivers outstanding performance and image quality. This guide is designed to help you get the most from your 8.2-megapixel EOS 30D, regardless of your shooting preferences and style. Packed with valuable advice from a professional photographer, it will help you make every shot memorable. Tuck this handy Field Guide in your gear bag and take it with you as a quick and insightful reference.
* Investigate all of the features of your Canon 30D
* Learn the various modes, view, play back, and protect images or erase unwanted shots
* Brush up on composition guidelines and the elements of exposure
* Explore conversion programs for RAW images
* Compose the best possible shots with expert advice on lighting and exposure
* Get insider tips on shooting portraits, weddings, business and product photos, landscapes, and much more

Visit our Web site at wiley.com/compbooks

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Quick Tour.

Taking the First Pictures.

Setup Basics for the EOS 30D.

Formatting the CompactFlash card.

Setting the image recording quality.

Setting file numbering.

Basic Zone Shooting.

Creative Zone Shooting.

Setting the ISO.

Setting the White Balance.

Setting the Autofocus Point.

Setting the Color Space.

Setting the Drive Mode.

Setting the Metering Mode.

Setting the Picture Style.

Part I: Using Canon EOS 30D.

Chapter 1: Exploring the EOS 30D.

Chapter 2: Canon EOS 30D Setup.

Part II: Exposure, Composition, Lighting, and Lenses.

Chapter 3: Reviewing the Elements of Exposure.

Chapter 4: Working with Light.

Chapter 5: Brush Up on Composition.

Chapter 6: Selecting and Using Lenses.

Part III: Techniques for Great Photos.

Chapter 7: A World of Subjects.

Chapter 8: Downloading Images.

Appendix A: Working with RAW Images.

Appendix B: Keep the 30D Up to Date.

Glossary.

Index.

MCITP Self Paced Training Kit or Groovy in Action

2009-01-07T05:49:00.000-08:00

MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-647): Windows Enterprise Administration

Author: Orin Thomas

Announcing an all-new Self-Paced Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on 70-647, a required exam for the new Microsoftr Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator certification. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most-including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.

Focusing on Windows Server 2008 enterprise administration, topics include planning networks and application services; designing core identity and access management components; planning for migrating, upgrading, and restructuring domains and forests; implementing PKI; and designing virtualization strategy.

Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. Then assess yourself using 300+ practice and review questions on the CD, which features multiple, customizable testing options. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers-including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an evaluation version of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition and an exam discount voucher-making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

Key Book Benefits:

• In-depth coverage of exam objectives and sub-objectives-plusinstructive case studies and troubleshooting scenarios to enhance your performance on the job
• 300+ practice and review questions
• Test engine that enables customized testing, pre-assessment and post-assessment, and automated scoring and feedback
• Handy exam-mapping grid
• Evaluation version of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition
• 15 percent exam-discount voucher from Microsoft (limited time offer)
• Entire study guide in searchable eBook format

Groovy in Action

Author: Dierk K nig

"Groovy in Action" is a comprehensive guide to the brand-new Groovy programming language, its libraries, and everyday use. Groovy brings to Java many of the features that have made Ruby popular. Groovy in Action introduces Java developers to the new dynamic features that Groovy provides for Java developers.

Because Groovy is so new, most readers will be learning it from scratch. Groovy In Action quickly moves through the basics of Groovy. After getting readers up and running, Groovy in Action presents rich and detailed examples illustrating Groovy's enhancements to Java along with Groovy's special support for XML, regular expressions and database programming. Readers get their hands dirty exploring tips and tricks for Groovy programming along with core tasks such as unit testing and build support. Readers will even learn to script Windows via Groovy. An additional bonus track is dedicated to Grails, the Groovy Web Application Framework.

"Groovy in Action" introduces Groovy by example, presenting lots of reusable code while explaining the underlying concepts. Java developers new to Groovy find a smooth transition into the dynamic programming world. Groovy experts gain a solid reference that challenges them to explore Groovy deeply and creatively.

3D Game Engine Design or Dreamweaver 8 All in One Desk Reference For Dummies

2009-01-06T20:37:00.000-08:00

3D Game Engine Design: A Practical Approach to Real-Time Computer Graphics

Author: David H Eberly

"Virtually all the books on building 3D game engines cover the basics: here's a polygon, here's a transformation matrix, here's a perspective projection, and so on. The problem is that you can't make a professional quality game with just the basics. This leaves a large gap between you and your goal of creating a great game engine. With this book, Dave is launching a huge boulder into the gap, helping you scamper to your destination."
—Eric Yiskis, Lead Programmer, Oddworld Inhabitants
3D Game Engine Design is the first book to go beyond basic descriptions of algorithms and accurately demonstrate the complex engineering process required to design and build a real-time graphics engine to support physical realism. Faster algorithms will always win out over faster processors and assembly-language optimization techniques. Implementing those algorithms, however, can be a challenge for even experienced programmers.
This book provides rigorous explanations and derivations of all the essential concepts and techniques. Ideas are revealed step by step with numerous code examples and illustrations. Source code implementations are included on the companion CD-ROM to help you understand the full progression from idea, to algorithm, to working code. Since algorithms are not used in isolation, the source code for a complete engine is provided to bring crucial context to the implementations. This book and CD-ROM offer the most comprehensive professional reference available for the development of 3D game engines.
Features:
* Designed for professionals working in game development, simulation, scientific visualization, or virtual worlds
* Written by a respected game engineerand designer of a leading commercial game engine
* Thoroughly describes the algorithms-fully implemented in working code-that are the key to writing the fastest, most efficient code possible
* Provides source code for Windows 95/98/NT/2000, Linux/Unix, and Macintosh platforms.
About the software:
Includes a CD-ROM with C++ source code implementations of all the algorithms covered in the text as well as source code for a complete game engine. Updates for the engine, new ports (such as for the Macintosh), FAQs, and additional material on real-time graphics can be found at Geometric Tools website http://www.geometrictools.com. The renderer layer of the engine is abstract and can work with whichever API is desired. An OpenGL-based renderer, DirectX8 (Direct3D), and a GLUT-based hardware renderer for either Windows or Linux are included.

Look this: The Taliban and the Crisis of Afghanistan or Firestorm at Peshtigo

Dreamweaver 8 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Author: Jon A Phillips

Nine minibooks, filling nearly 800 pages, take you beyond Dreamweaver basics, giving you the know-how and hands-on techniques necessary to create state-of-the-art Web sites. You'll master Dreamweaver basics, such as laying out pages, adding content to pages, and working with code; develop Web applications and databases; make pages dynamic; and learn to use Dreamweaver with Contribute. Order your copy of this reference to the popular software application today.

Bk. 1	Getting started	7
Ch. 1	Cruising around the Dreamweaver 8 workspace	9
Ch. 2	Planning and designing your site	31
Ch. 3	Creating and managing sites	41
Bk. II	Mastering the basics	53
Ch. 1	Creating documents	55
Ch. 2	Working with text	67
Ch. 3	Inserting graphics	83
Ch. 4	Making links with text and images	101
Ch. 5	Adding flash, movies, sound, and more	115
Ch. 6	Creating tables for layout	141
Ch. 7	Building fabulous forms	161
Bk. III	Working like the pros	185
Ch. 1	Looking good with cascading style sheets (CSS)	187
Ch. 2	Building sites with templates	223
Ch. 3	Using library items and server-side includes	257
Ch. 4	Creating code snippets and history panel commands	275
Ch. 5	Integrating Dreamweaver with fireworks	293
Bk. IV	Energizing your site	311
Ch. 1	Working with layers	313
Ch. 2	Jazzing up pages with JavaScript behaviors	335
Ch. 3	Designing pages with frames	387
Ch. 4	Introducing timelines	417
Ch. 5	Making your pages XHTML compliant	433
Bk. V	Publishing your site	443
Ch. 1	Using reports to text your site before publishing	445
Ch. 2	Keeping your code clean	469
Ch. 3	Preparing to publish your files	485
Ch. 4	Publishing your Web pages	501
Bk. VI	Working collaboratively	513
Ch. 1	Working efficiently with a team	515
Ch. 2	Setting up and connecting to a contribute site	533
Ch. 3	Managing a contribute site	547
Bk. VII	Building Web applications	555
Ch. 1	Building Web applications	557
Ch. 2	Configuring database connections for PHP	573
Ch. 3	Configuring ASP database connections	583
Ch. 4	Configuring ASP.NET database connections	593
Ch. 5	Configuring JSP database connections	603
Ch. 6	Configuring ColdFusion database connections	611
Ch. 7	Dealing with database issues	621
Bk. VIII	Making pages dynamic	631
Ch. 1	Preparing dynamic content sources	633
Ch. 2	Using dynamic content in your Web pages	645
Ch. 3	Previewing and testing your dynamic pages	657
Ch. 4	Building dynamic forms	667
Ch. 5	Advanced dynamic data presentation	675
Bk. IX	Developing applications rapidly	689
Ch. 1	Building master and detail pages	691
Ch. 2	Creating search and results pages	709
Ch. 3	Building record insert pages	723
Ch. 4	Developing record update and delete pages	735
Ch. 5	Using advanced data manipulation tools	755
Ch. 6	Restricting site access	763

CMMI Survival Guide or Starting out with C

2009-01-06T08:26:00.000-08:00

CMMI Survival Guide: Just Enough Process Improvement

Author: Suzanne Garcia

The CMMI provides a framework for process improvement spanning the life cycle of a product or service, from conception through delivery and maintenance. Widely and beneficially adopted around the world, the size and apparent complexity of the framework have nonetheless been daunting to some organizations. That need not be so. With a proper guide to help navigate around unknown dangers, potential pitfalls, and false paths, you too, can realize substantial business value from a successful CMMI implementation. This book is such a guide, full of the real-life examples to ease your way, and written in a lighter style to ease your reading.

The CMMI® Survival Guide is an effective resource for multiple readerships. If you are just now considering a process improvement program, with the CMMI among your options, the authors' discussion of relevant issues will enhance your business case right from the start. If you have already decided to implement the CMMI, the authors' practical knowledge will help you make the most of your efforts. Even if you are well into a CMMI implementation, but are lost, stuck, or going around in circles, the authors' valuable advice will help you regain your direction.

If you work in a smaller or resource-strapped organization, you will particularly benefit from the authors' description of alternative paths to process improvement—approaches that are more incremental or agile, and less intensive, than you might imagine for a CMMI implementation. The authors draw on their extensive experience working with diverse organizations, and on the CMMI tools, techniques, and templates developed for those organizations.

Whatever your background or need, the CMMI® Survival Guide will help you survey the CMMI territory, consult possible road maps, learn from other CMMI explorers, weigh the benefits of hiring a living guide, and even consider whether the trip is right for you.

What People Are Saying

"Traveling down the CMMI road can be difficult and time-consuming. Garcia and Turner have given us a practical roadmap that addresses the key points to learn as well as the many potholes to avoid. Their Survival Guide is a most valuable resource for the journey. It will help immeasurably in achieving the process improvement that you seek."

—Dr. Howard Eisner, Distinguished Research Professor, George Washington University

"Helps you get to the 'red meat' of the CMMI quickly and with minimum pain."

—Donald J. Reifer, President, Reifer Consultants, Inc.

"The best words I can offer potential readers is that you must have this book, not on your shelf, but with you for repeated reading to glean new ideas or reinforce old ones you gained from the past readings. If you have ever been directly involved in a process improvement initiative or if you are starting one, this book can only help you to do a better job. And while [the authors] may not have written this book explicitly for experienced consultants, I found it a great reference even for those of us who helped start this industry, because it provides clear and useful answers to those tough questions we are asked all of the time."

—Tim Kasse, CEO and Principal Consultant, Kasse Initiatives LLC

"This book contains practical (working) tips for the 'getting started' phase of process improvement, which is the hardest one in the road to improving one's processes."

—Agapi Svolou, Principal of Alexanna, LLC, and SEI CMMI Transition Partner

"The authors have done an outstanding job in providing guidance for process improvement from a practical perspective. Instead of focusing on a single technique or approach, they have provided a variety of methods for process improvement implementation and have framed their discussion with rich context from lessons learned. The concepts described in this book will be useful to both those starting CMMI implementations and to those who are well into their journey but are still looking for ways to lessen the pain and provide value-added improvements. Reading the book is like being in the audience during a live presentation by SuZ and Rich—they wrote the book as they would present the information to a live audience."

—Bill Craig, Director, Software Engineering Directorate, AMRDEC, RDECOM

"I have been involved in process improvement since the early 90's and many of the mistakes that I made could have been prevented if this book had been available then."

—Claude Y. Laporte, Professor, ETS Universite du Quebec

"Primarily, the book is practical. The guidance presented is geared toward someone who is not exactly sure why they need process improvement, but is presented with the fact that they must do it. Very often these are smaller organizations, with limited resources, and uncertain support from above. As I read the book, I thought almost immediately of a couple of organizations with which I am familiar who could use this kind of tutelage. There are real, and useful, techniques in this book that I believe can help these kinds of organizations prioritize and establish reasonable plans for improving the processes in the organization. I also like the sidebars and personal observations. Discussions of experience can really help organizations through the various pitfalls that are part of developing and deploying processes. It makes the book more of a 'real life' guide, and not a theoretical exercise. Finally, the book is an enjoyable read. The conversational style of the book (and the humor) make it much easier to read than many of the books I have read in the past."

—Alexander Stall, Principal Process Improvement Engineer, Systems and Software Consortium

List of Figures xiii

List of Tables xv

Foreword xvii

Preface xix

Acknowledgments xxiii

Part I Scouting the Territory 1

Chapter 1: Why We Think Process Is Important 3

1.1 A short history of process improvement 3

1.2 The role of processes in business 5

Chapter 2: Why Process Improvement Helps 9

2.1 Process improvement is about learning 10

2.2 Process improvement should be driven by business value 11

2.3 Process improvement can be valuable for organizations of all sizes 12

2.4 You have choices in your improvement approach 13

2.5 You have choices in the reference model 20

Chapter 3: Why Process Improvement Isn't Trivial 29

3.1 Building and sustaining sponsorship 30

3.2 Managing an appraisal life cycle 30

3.3 Developing and sustaining process improvement infrastructure 31

3.4 Deploying new and improved processes 32

3.5 Developing and measuring realistic goals 34

3.6 Advantages and disadvantages of different-size improvement efforts 35

3.7 Project management issues 38

3.8 Common pitfalls for PI initiatives 39

3.9 Summary of Part I 40

Part II Mapping the Route 43

Chapter 4: CMMI As Your Guide 45

4.1 Why CMMI? 45

4.2 CMMI primer 47

4.3 Some choices to think about in using CMMI 53

4.4 Using CMMI to guide your improvement 61

Chapter 5: A Decision-based Life Cycle for Improvement 65

5.1 Decide 71

5.2 Try initial (additional) model elements 80

5.3 Analyze 82

5.4 Commit 84

5.5Reflect 86

5.6 Summary of Part II 88

Part III Surviving the Passage 91

Chapter 6: A PI Case Study 93

6.1 Decide (Cycle 1: To do or not to do) 93

6.2 Decide (Cycle 2: What to do, where, and when) 95

6.3 Try (Cycle 2: The first pilot) 96

6.4 Analyze (Cycle 2: The first pilot) 97

6.5 Commit (Cycle 2: The first pilot) 98

6.6 Reflect (Cycle 2: The first pilot) 99

6.7 Decide (Cycle 3: What's next) 100

Chapter 7: Survival and PI 103

7.1 Size up the situation 104

7.2 Undue haste makes waste 105

7.3 Remember where you are 106

7.4 Vanquish fear and panic 107

7.5 Improvise 109

7.6 Value living 110

7.7 Act like the natives 111

7.8 Live by your wits, learn basic skills 112

7.9 Summary of Part III 113

Part IV Experiencing the Journey 117

Chapter 8: Developing and Sustaining Sponsorship 119

8.1 Communicating with and sustaining sponsorship of organizational leadership 120

8.2 Seeking sponsors: Applying sales concepts to building and sustaining support 122

8.3 Being a sponsor: Welcome to the "foreign element" 127

Chapter 9: Setting and Measuring Against Realistic Goals 131

9.1 Setting goals and success criteria aligned with sponsor objectives 132

9.2 Understanding the current state of the organization:Readiness and Fit Analysis for CMMI 137

9.3 How do you tell if you've succeeded? 144

Chapter 10: Managing an Appraisal Life Cycle 151

10.1 To appraise or not to appraise: Is that really the question? 152

10.2 Different appraisal philosophies 153

10.3 Managing the resources needed to plan and conduct appraisal activities 156

Chapter 11: Developing Process Improvement Infrastructure 161

11.1 Developing and sustaining process improvement team members 162

11.2 Developing a team 164

11.3 Establishing improvement infrastructure to supportand sustain CMMI implementation 167

11.4 Staffing and organization 167

11.5 Creating and evolving a PAL (Process Asset Library) 170

11.6 Measurement system/repository 175

Chapter 12: Defining Processes 179

12.1 CMMI Business Analysis 180

12.2 Developing useful process guidance 181

12.3 Collecting/incorporating lessons learned from improvement activities 188

Chapter 13: Deploying Improved Processes 191

13.1 Finding/selecting pilots for CMMI implementation 191

13.2 Working with consultants 197

13.3 Deploying practices to the targeted organizational scope 199

13.4 Communication 207

Chapter 14: Looking Ahead 217

14.1 What's next for you? 217

14.2 What's next for PI? 219

14.3 Summary of Part IV 221

Part V Outfitting Your Expedition (PI Resources) 225

Chapter 15: Tools and Techniques 227

15.1 An example of setting SMART goals 228

15.2 Performing a CMMI Business Analysis 230

15.3 Performing a Readiness and Fit Analysis 235

15.4 One-Hour Process Description method 238

15.5 Infusion and diffusion measurement 245

15.6 CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) technique + Chaos Cocktail Party 262

15.7 Additional resources 265

Bibliography 273

Index 279

New interesting book: Whatever Happened to Thrift or The Great Lakes Water Wars

Starting Out with C++: From Control Structures Through Objects

Author: Tony Gaddis

In Starting Out with C++: From Control Structures through Objects, 6/e Gaddis covers control structures, functions, arrays, and pointers before objects and classes. As with all Gaddis texts, clear and easy-to-read code listings, concise and practical real-world examples, and an abundance of exercises appear in every chapter. Introduction to Computers and Programming; Introduction to C++; Expressions and Interactivity; Making Decisions; Looping; Functions; Arrays; Searching and Sorting Arrays; Pointers; Characters, Strings, and the string Class; Structured Data; Advanced File Operations; Introduction to Classes; More About Classes; Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Virtual Functions; Exceptions, Templates, and the Standard Template Library (STL); Linked Lists; Stacks and Queues; Recursion; Binary Trees. For all readers interested in C++ programming.

	Acknowledgements
1	Introduction	1
2	An Introduction to 3G Networks	21
3	An Introduction to IP Networks	71
4	Multimedia Service Support and Session Management	121
5	IP Mobility	143
6	Quality of Service	201
7	IP for 3G	249
	Abbreviations	279
	Index	287

	Credits
	Preface
Ch. 1	Walking Softly	1
Ch. 2	Assembling a Toolbox	21
Ch. 3	Collecting Media Files	99
Ch. 4	Gleaning Data from Databases	141
Ch. 5	Maintaining Your Collections	349
Ch. 6	Giving Back to the World	363
	Index	391

	Preface
1	Why Threads?	1
2	Designing Threaded Programs	29
3	Synchronizing Pthreads	61
4	Managing Pthreads	109
5	Pthreads and UNIX	163
6	Practical Considerations	193
App. A	Pthreads and DCE	235
App. B	Pthreads Draft 4 vs. the Final Standard	243
App. C	Pthreads Quick Reference	249
	Index	261

Ch. 1	Introducing SQLite	1
Ch. 2	Getting started	17
Ch. 3	The relational model	47
Ch. 4	SQL	73
Ch. 5	Design and concepts	171
Ch. 6	The core C API	205
Ch. 7	The extension C API	255
Ch. 8	Language extensions	301
Ch. 9	SQLite internals	341

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IP for 3G or Neural Systems for Control

IP for 3G: Networking Technologies for Mobile Communications

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Basic Business Statistics or Fundamentals of Math and Physics for Game Programmers

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Statistical Thinking for Managers or Data Abstraction and Problem Solving with Java

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Data Abstraction and Problem Solving with Java

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Programming the World Wide Web or Oracle Regular Expressions

Programming the World Wide Web

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Oracle Regular Expressions: Pocket Reference

Google or MCTS

Google

MCTS: Microsoft Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-620

Microsoft Project Version 2002 Step by Step or Star Wars Republic Commando

Microsoft Project Version 2002 Step by Step

Star Wars Republic Commando: Prima Official Game Guide

The Future of Ideas or Implementing SAP ERP Sales Distribution

The Future of Ideas: The Fate of the Commons in a Connected World

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Implementing SAP ERP Sales & Distribution

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Part One

Chapter 1 Introduction and Master Data

Chapter 2 Master Data Configuration

Chapter 3 Sales Documents

Chapter 4 Contracts and Special Processes

Part Two

Chapter 5 Available to Promise and Transfer of Requirements

Chapter 6 Logistics Execution Process

Chapter 7 Billing

Chapter 8 Pricing and Taxes

Part Three

Chapter 8 Diverse Sales and Distribution Functions

Chapter 9 Credit Management,Receivable Risk Management,Blocks and Calendars

Chapter 10 Advanced Consultant Tools

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Learning Windows Server 2003 or Eric Sink on the Business of Software

Learning Windows Server 2003

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Electronic Health Records or PBX Systems for IP Telephony

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HTTP Pocket Reference or CakePHP Application Development

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CakePHP Application Development

OSPF or Network Routing

OSPF: Anatomy of an Internet Routing Protocol

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Lotus Notes and Domino 6 Programming Bible or Fixing Windows XP Annoyances

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C Gotchas or Web Standards Solutions

C++ Gotchas: Avoiding Common Problems in Coding and Design

Web Standards Solutions: The Markup and Style Handbook

Slashdot.org

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Microsoft Excel Version 2002 Step by Step or Battlefield

Microsoft Excel Version 2002 Step by Step

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JavaScript for Dummies or PCs Just the Steps for Dummies

JavaScript for Dummies (Dummies Series)

PCs Just the Steps for Dummies