WPF in Action with Visual Studio 2008

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Now more than ever, Windows applications have to work well and look good. Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Microsoft's new user interface framework, gives you the ability to create stunning graphics, rich interactions, and highly-usable Windows applications. WPF is the API beneath Windows Vista interfaces, and it's also available for older versions of Windows. Up to this point, it has only been possible to build WPF applications manually, mainly by hand-coding in XAML-WPF's declarative XML-based markup language. The soon-to-be-released Visual Studio 2008 provides the full set of developer tools you need to take advantage of this exciting technology. The combination of WPF and Visual Studio 2008 represents the start of the next generation of Windows applications. Hand-coding XAML is fine if you're an early adopter, but to put WPF into production, you need to master the tools and application styles you'll use in your day job.

The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, Second Edition

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Eric Verzuh, "The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, Second Edition" Wiley | 2005-01-28 | ISBN: 0471692840 | 402 pages | PDF | 2.1 MB Until the early '90s, project management was definitely located somewhere near the unsexy end of the business spectrum. But now, with the rise of downsizing and outsourcing, it has become one of the hot disciplines. Professional membership of the U.S.-based Project Management Institute has quadrupled in the last decade, and Microsoft claimed recently to have over 2 million users worldwide of its project-management software. The reasons for this growth are simple. Project management is about managing "projects," that is, unique pieces of work (as opposed to ongoing operations). Downsizing, outsourcing, and the accelerating pace of change have meant that, increasingly, work is carried out on an ad-hoc, one-off project basis. The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management is designed as an advanced textbook for businesspeople with a grasp of the basics and insufficient time (or inclination) to go back to school to learn more. Written by Eric Verzuh, president of the Versatile Company, a leading project-management consultancy, this is not a heavy academic text. Like the rest of the Fast Forward series, this book is designed to let the reader extract maximum information in minimum time. There is a strong use of graphics with tables, charts cross-heads, and bullet points. Important passages are flagged in bold and/or emblazoned with the words key concept. When you read it, you realize that there is nothing magical about project management, just the application of careful common sense. The book covers all the basic stuff like planning, time-tabling, quantity and price estimation, resource allocation, and scheduling. But it also acknowledges that there is inevitably a political dimension to every project, no matter how small. So it has important sections on how to ensure that all the stakeholders in the project are kept "on board" and the importance of communication. An updated and revised edition of a bestselling guide to project management The first edition of The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management sold over 100,000 copies and has been widely adopted in university courses and corporate training programs around the world. The book teaches the basic methods for defining, planning, and tracking a project, as well as techniques for leading and building strong project teams.

Essentials Of Marketing, Third Edition

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Jim Blythe “Essentials Of Marketing” Financal Times Management | 2005-07-30 | ISBN: 0273693581 | 354 pages | PDF | 2,8 MB Essentials of Marketing provides an overview of the techniques, supporting theories and tactical decision-making processes involved in marketing. As well as traditional marketing techniques, up-to-date topics such as green issues, post-modern thinking, relationship marketing and ethics are also covered. This book is aimed at undergraduates taking an introductory marketing course. Looking for a concise, clear, jargon-free book on marketing? Go no further. Jim Blythe¿s Essentials of Marketing, 3e is an ideal text for students new to marketing, students on a short introductory marketing course, overseas students needing a plain-English guide, or to anyone who needs a quick grasp of the subject. ‘Essentials of Marketing is an engaging introductory text for students new to the study of marketing. The third edition brings the latest issues within marketing theory and practice to life in an authoritative but very readable fashion. Jim Blythe has carefully considered the needs of his readers through useful learning aids and an extensive glossary.’ Dr. Matthew Higggins, Lecturer in Marketing and Consumption,University of Leicester Avoiding a UK-centered viewpoint, Essentials of Marketing, 3e offers the following: • NEW! Completely new relevant and up-to-date cases studies. • NEW! A fully rewritten Chapter 12, covering relationship marketing, Internet marketing, marketing ethics, and the changing conceptual position of marketing in the 21st century. • NEW! Extended coverage of global marketing theory. • Self-test questions designed to aid student learning. • Up-to-date and full referencing for the more academic student. • Recommended further reading for each chapter. ‘This new edition provides students with an ideal platform from which to discover the fundamental principles of marketing. The addition of new up-to-date case studies and a revised final chapter which addresses some key 21st century marketing issues provides the reader with real contemporary perspectives. The book offers an easy to follow and jargon-free source of core theories and concepts together with helpful illustrative examples from around the world.’ Dr. Phil Megicks, Head of Marketing Group, University of Plymouth, Senior Examiner for the Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Certificate Marketing Fundamentals module.

Project Management Step by Step: The Proven, Practical Guide to Running a Successful Project, Every Time

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Project Management Step by Step: The Proven, Practical Guide to Running a Successful Project, Every Time Publisher: Prentice Hall | Pages: 168 | 2006-08-30 | ISBN 0273707884 | CHM | 1 MB You’ve been given a project to run. You know you need to get it right, but you don’t know what you need to do and in what order to make sure it all runs smoothly and you come out of it looking great. You need Project Management Step by Step. Almost every manager and businessperson finds at some time that he or she has to complete a task that has sufficient complexity and importance that an ad-hoc approach to getting it done is just not enough. Managers in this common situation need the structure and rigour of a project management approach, yet very few managers are formally trained in project management or have the inclination, time or finances to become trained. They need an approach they can feel confidant is sufficiently robust to ensure their success, but also simple enough to be immediately applicable. Project Management Step by Step provides the solution to this problem; a practical and immediate way to become a competent project manager.

Database Design for Mere Mortals(R): A Hands-On Guide to Relational Database Design (2nd Edition)

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Programmers and software architects don’t really make a conscious decision to design an application (particularly one with online exposure) around the three-tier model-view-controller design pattern anymore. Three-tier, largely because of its adaptability and stability, is the norm. All of which means you need a database to underpin each of your applications. Designing your databases correctly can make the difference between slow-running, complicated code and software that’s speedy, modular, and easy to work with. Database Design for Mere Mortals prepares someone with only a passing familiarity with databases for the important job of building the persistence layer (also called the data model) for software. Michael Hernandez explains database design in tradesman’s terms. That is, he shows his readers how to identify the business problems that have to be satisfied by a database, then proceeds to explain how to build a solid solution to them. Hernandez’s approach combines procedural guidelines (first identify critical facts, then apply a certain logic to yield tables, then establish cross-references, and so on) with practical definitions that clear up much of the rich trove of jargon surrounding databases. He walks through numerous examples, and doesn’t shy away from the complexities that always exist in real customers’ requirements. If you’re not familiar with database design, and want to be, this is the book you need. –David Wall Topics covered: How to design databases that fit business requirements and make software construction easier. In addition to explaining relational database concepts, the author explains data integrity, null values, keys, table relationships (one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many), and data types. He emphasizes processes designers should follow in building a new database or improving an existing one.

Visual SourceSafe 2005 Software Configuration Management in Practice

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Visual SourceSafe 2005 Software Configuration Management in Practice: Best practice management and development of Visual Studio .NET 2005 applications with this easy-to-use SCM tool from Microsoft 404 pages | Packt Publishing (February 16, 2007) | 1904811698 | PDF | 7 Mb This book uses a real-world case-study project to teach you how to manage software configuration efficiently using Visual SourceSafe 2005, Microsoft's Software Configuration Management (SCM) solution for independent developers and for developers working in small- and medium-sized teams. It also provides a best-practices reference on using SourceSafe 2005 to manage the software development lifecycle. This book is for .NET developers, testers and configuration managers who: Use Visual Studio .NET 2005 for building software. Want to use software configuration to manage their products in day-to-day activities. Want to improve their efficiency by learning to use the best practices with SourceSafe. Want to install, manage, and configure Visual SourceSafe 2005 for optimal operation. The book does not assume previous knowledge of Software Configuration Management or Visual SourceSafe. It takes the reader from the ground up and is a great resource for people starting to learn about this subject. Readers with previous SourceSafe experience will benefit by discovering the improved and new features in Visual SourceSafe 2005.

Encyclopedia of Business and Finance, 2 Vol. set

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Macmillan Reference USA, Burton S. Kaliski, "Encyclopedia of Business and Finance, 2 Vol. set" MacMillan Reference Books | 2000-11 | ISBN: 0028650654 | 900 pages | PDF | 7,8 MB Covering accounting, management, marketing, law, finance, and economics, this set aims "to summarize the body of knowledge that we know as business in a single place and in language accessible to the layperson." Special emphasis is placed on careers and ethics in various areas of business, such as "Careers in Finance" and "Ethics in Finance." The 300-plus alphabetically arranged entries do more than simply define a term; for example, the entry for accounting also describes its history, principles, and agencies, shows how students can enter the profession, and provides cross references to related topics such as "Generally Accepted Accounting Principles." All the entries are in fact cross-referenced and include bibliographies offering print resources and web sites. In addition to business terms, legislation such as "Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977" and agencies, including the "General Accounting Office," have featured entries. An alphabetical index is included, with numbers in bold face indicating main entries. Many of the entries are illustrated with photographs, tables, and figures. Designed for a wide audience ranging from high school students to lay readers to practitioners, this work is highly recommended for school, academic, and public libraries. Lucy Heckman St. John's Univ. Lib., Jamaica, NY

A Communicative Grammar of English

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Geoffrey Leech , Jan Svartvik, "A Communicative Grammar of English" Addison Wesley Longman | 1994-09 | ISBN:058208573X | PDF | 423 pages | 12,3 Mb A Communicative Grammar of English by Geoffrey Leech and Jan Svartvik, first published in 1975, has established itself as a grammar innovative in approach, reliable in coverage, and clear in its explanations. It is one of the best books on grammar ever written and still provides an up-to-date and accessible resource for teachers, advanced learners and undergraduate students of English. A Communicative Grammar of English employs a communicative rather than a structural approach to the learning of English grammar. This edition is divided into three parts. Part One: Varieties of English , looks at the way English grammar varies in different types of English, for example 'formal' and 'informal', 'spoken' and 'written'. Part Two: Intonation. Part Three: Grammar in use - the central and largest part of the book, presents grammar through the eyes of the communicator and focuses on the uses of grammar rather than on grammatical structure. Part Four: Grammatical Compendium - provides a useful and alphabetically arranged guide to English grammar.

PHP and MySQL Web Development, Second Edition

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PHP and MySQL Web Development teaches the reader to develop dynamic, secure, commercial Web sites. Using the same accessible, popular teaching style of the first edition, this best-selling book has been updated to reflect the rapidly changing landscape of MySQL and PHP. The book teaches the reader to integrate and implement these technologies by following real-world examples and working sample projects, and also covers related technologies needed to build a commercial Web site, such as SSL, shopping carts, and payment systems. The second edition includes new coverage of how to work with XML in developing a PHP and MySQL site, and how to draw on the valuable resources of the PEAR repository of code and extensions.

Build Your Own Database Driven Website Using PHP and MySQL, 3rd Edition

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Build Your Own Database-Driven Website Using PHP & MySQL is a practical guide for first-time users of PHP & MySQL that teaches readers by creating a fully working Content Management System, Shopping Cart and other real-world applications. There has been a marked increase in the adoption of PHP, most notably in the beginning to intermediate levels. PHP now boasts over 30% of the server side scripting market (Source: php.weblogs.com). The previous edition sold over 17,000 copies exclusively through Sitepoint.com alone. With the release of PHP 5, SitePoint have updated this bestseller to reflect best practice web development using PHP 5 and MySQL 4. The 3rd Edition includes more code examples and also a new bonus chapter on structured PHP Programming which introduces techniques for organizing real world PHP applications to avoid code duplication and ensure code is manageable and maintainable. The chapter introduces features like include files, user-defined function libraries and constants, which are combined to produce a fully functional access control system suitable for use on any PHP Website.

Professional LAMP: Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP Web Development

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The combination of Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP is popular because of interaction, flexibility, customization, and-most importantly-the cost effectiveness of its components Helps LAMP professionals take their skills to the next level with in-depth discussions of OOP; extensions of PHP such as PEAR, GD, XML, and CURL; improving site security; and advanced tools available to the coder Those proficient in other languages such as Java, C++, Perl and ASP will find this guide invaluable when transitioning to the LAMP environment The Web site includes sample scripts created in the course of each chapter, and several applications that can be modified and reused

Advanced PHP Programming

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Over the past three years PHP has evolved from being a niche language used to add dynamic functionality to small sites to a powerful tool making strong inroads into large-scale, business-critical Web systems. The rapid maturation of PHP has created a skeptical population of users from more traditional “enterprise” languages who question the readiness and ability of PHP to scale, as well as a large population of PHP developers without formal computer science backgrounds who have learned through the hands-on experimentation while developing small and midsize applications in PHP. While there are many books on learning PHP and developing small applications with it, there is a serious lack of information on “scaling” PHP for large-scale, business-critical systems. Schlossnagle’s Advanced PHP Programming fills that void, demonstrating that PHP is ready for enterprise Web applications by showing the reader how to develop PHP-based applications for maximum performance, stability, and extensibility.

Using Microsoft Office 2007, Special Edition

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We crafted this book to grow with you, providing the reference material you need as you move toward Office proficiency and use of more advanced features. If you buy only one book on Office 2007, Special Edition Using Microsoft® Office 2007 is the only book you need. If you own a copy of Office 2007, you deserve a copy of this book! Although this book is aimed at the Office veteran, Ed and Woody’s engaging style will appeal to beginners, too. Written in clear, plain English, readers will feel as though they are learning from real humans and not Microsoft clones. Sprinkled with a wry sense of humor and an amazing depth of field, this book most certainly isn’t your run-of-the-mill computer book. You should expect plenty of hands-on guidance and deep but accessible reference material. This isn’t your Dad’s Office! For the first time in a decade, Microsoft has rolled out an all-new user interface. Menus? Gone. Toolbars? Gone. For the core programs in the Office family, you now interact with the program using the Ribbon–an oversize strip of icons and commands, organized into multiple tabs, that takes over the top of each program’s interface. If your muscles have memorized Office menus, you’ll have to unlearn a lot of old habits for this version.

Professional Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Workflow Programming

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SharePoint 2007 Workflow offers a vast array of rich workflow programming facilities so that you can implement and deploy your own custom workflows and activities, allowing you to create features and functions that were never before possible. Packed with practical, real-world examples and step-by-step recipes, this book presents you with detailed code walkthroughs and in-depth technical discussions to help you gain the skills, knowledge, and experience you need to develop and to deploy your own custom SharePoint workflows and activities. You'll discover the similarities and differences between workflow programming and traditional procedural programming languages such as C#. You'll also explore workflow association and initiation input forms and examine how SharePoint takes advantage of the extensibility points of Windows Workflow Foundation to add support to specific functions of SharePoint. Along the way, you'll discover how to implement data description and manifest files to deploy your custom workflows and actions through SharePoint solution packages. What you will learn from this book *The standard SharePoint activities inherited from CallExternalMethodActivity and HandleExternalEventActivity activities *How to take advantage of workflow security in your own custom workflows *Techniques for implementing a custom workflow edit task input form and deploy it as part of the deployment of a site content type *How to develop, deploy, and test a custom Office SharePoint Designer 2007 action *Ways to use the XML markup language to describe your own custom actions and conditions to Office SharePoint Designer 2007

Professional Office Business Application Development: Using Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007

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Office business application (OBA) development leverages the Office environment with SharePoint Server 2007 and Visual Studio® tools for Office (VSTO) to build solutions that integrate the most important details of design, deployment, and development to Office tools that are used every day. Understanding the key elements of building and deploying an OBA is integral to bridge the gap between business data and the people who need it. After two helpful introductory chapters that review the concepts and design patterns behind OBAs, Steve Fox and Bill Sheldon dive into discussing the ways of creating specific parts of an OBA. Using a sample sales forecast OBA throughout the book, the authors escort you from the client-side development of the sales forecast OBA to the SharePoint, server-side extensions so that you can learn firsthand how to build an OBA from end to end. What you will learn from this book *How various technologies connect to one another as part of a whole composite application *How to add business intelligence through Excel® Web Services and key performance indicators *Ways to break down a scenario into various components so you can understand the specifics *Tips for deploying and securing your OBA server components

Projects for Calculus

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K. D. Stroyan, “Projects for Calculus” Academic Press | 1998-08 | ISBN: 0126730318 | 326 pages | PDF | 9,1 Mb Projects for Calculus is designed to add depth and meaning to any calculus course. The fifty-two projects presented in this text offer the opportunity to expand the use and understanding of mathematics. The wide range of topics will appeal to both instructors and students. Shorter, less demanding projects can be managed by the independent learner, while more involved, in-depth projects may be used for group learning. Each task draws on special mathematical topics and applications from subjects including medicine, engineering, economics, ecology, physics, and biology.

Math Refresher for Scientists and Engineers

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ohn R. Fanchi, “Math Refresher for Scientists and Engineers” Wiley-IEEE Press | 2006-06-05 | ISBN-10: 0471757152 | 364 pages | PDF | 1,6 Mb Math Refresher for Scientists and Engineers, Third Edition is specifically designed as a self-study guide to help busy professionals and students in science and engineering quickly refresh and improve the math skills needed to perform their jobs and advance their careers. The book focuses on practical applications and exercises that readers are likely to face in their professional environments. All the basic math skills needed to manage contemporary technology problems are addressed and presented in a clear, lucid style that readers familiar with previous editions have come to appreciate and value. The book begins with basic concepts in college algebra and trigonometry, and then moves on to explore more advanced concepts in calculus, linear algebra (including matrices), differential equations, probability, and statistics. This Third Edition has been greatly expanded to reflect the needs of today’s professionals. New material includes: * A chapter on integral equations * A chapter on calculus of variations * A chapter on tensor analysis * A section on time series * A section on partial fractions * Many new exercises and solutions Collectively, the chapters teach most of the basic math skills needed by scientists and engineers. The wide range of topics covered in one title is unique. All chapters provide a review of important principles and methods. Examples, exercises, and applications are used liberally throughout to engage the readers and assist them in applying their new math skills to actual problems. Solutions to exercises are provided in an appendix. Whether to brush up on professional skills or prepare for exams, readers will find this self-study guide enables them to quickly master the math they need. It can additionally be used as a textbook for advanced-level undergraduates in physics and engineering.

A Cultural History of the English Language

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Gerry Knowles, “A Cultural History of the English Language” A Hodder Arnold Publication | 1997-05-30 | ISBN: 0340676809 | 192 pages | PDF | 9,65 MB This book offers a new approach to the history of English. Contemporary linguistic research in various areas - ranging from discourse analysis and stylistics to literacy and the study of pidgins and creoles - raises new historical questions. Access to large corpora of English has in recent years enabled scholars to assess the minutiae of linguistic change in much greater detail than before, and consequently the timing and interpretation of events is having to be reconsidered. Furthermore, the focus of interest in a history of the language is rather different in the 1990s than it was a decade and more ago, and this book reflects this shift. The author does not make a direct attempt to chronicle changes in syntax or pronunciation and spelling, but the book is designed to complement a corpus-based study of formal changes. It also traces change in the language on a broader front and in its social and cultural context. The story of English is brought up to the late 1990s to include, amongst other things, discussions of Estuary English and the implications of the information superhighway.

Even You Can Learn Statistics: A Guide for Everyone Who Has Ever Been Afraid of Statistics

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David M. Levine, David F. Stephan, “Even You Can Learn Statistics: A Guide for Everyone Who Has Ever Been Afraid of Statistics” Prentice Hall | 2004-09-24 | ISBN: 0131467573 | 312 pages | PDF | 3,7 MB Now, there’s an easy-to-use guide that will help you use statistics in your everyday work or study. Experienced educators David Levine and David Stephan help you learn statistics using plain English and with a minimum of mathematics, but with many examples and worked-out problems.You’ll benefit from reading a plain language definition for each statistical concept that is followed by an interpretation section that explains the importance of the concept and how you can apply the concept to solve problems. You’ll learn about the common misconceptions about statistics that people make, allowing you to better use statistics in your own work.Reinforcing your learning, you’ll review lists of real-life examples or applications of a concept or, for more advanced concepts, read complete solutions to statistical problems that include actual calculator and spreadsheet results and illustrate how you can apply the concept to your own problems.You’ll also be able to ‘test yourself’ at the end of a chapter to review the concepts and methods that you leaned in the chapter.Unlike competitive books, included are ‘Calculator Keys’ and ‘Spreadsheet Solutions’ sections that provide detailed instructions for solving real problems with a Texas Instruments statistical calculator or Microsoft Excel. For those with an interest in mathematics, optional ‘Equation Blackboard’ sections review the equations that provide the foundations for important concepts.

How to Be the Employee Your Company Can’t Live Without: 18 Ways to Become Indispensable

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Glenn Shepard, “How to Be the Employee Your Company Can’t Live Without: 18 Ways to Become Indispensable” Wiley | 2006-03-17 | ISBN: 0471751804 | 176 pages | PDF | 1,3 MB In his previous books, noted management consultant Glenn Shepard showed managers how to get the most from their workforce. Now, in How to Be the Employee Your Company Can’t Live Without, Shepard shows employees how to get the most from themselves, their jobs, and their careers. This practical, actionable guide explains what today’s managers are really looking for in employees, what they place the highest value on, and how employees can surpass expectations to gain raises and promotions. Based on common-sense principles that will work for anyone in any career, this practical, real-world guide shows you how to: Answer the one question that will immediately make you a highly valued employee Excel in your job by simply showing your employer how much you care about your job Create job security by earning a reputation as the most reliable person around Learn the right way to make mistakes Develop the kind of professional work ethic that gets you promoted Be the problem-solver companies are looking for And take control of your professional destiny! Millions of Americans feel stuck in dead-end jobs that are getting them nowhere. Often they think, despite their best efforts, that no one will notice or reward their success. How to Be the Employee Your Company Can’t Live Without shows you how to excel at the office and garner the recognition you’ve worked hard to earn. Master these principles and apply them every day at work and unlimited success will be your reward.

Pro Silverlight 2 in C# 2008

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Silverlight is a lightweight browser plug’in that frees your code from the traditional confines of the browser. It¡’s a rules-changing, groundbreaking technology that allows you to run rich client applications right inside the browser. Even more impressively, it¡’s able to host true .NET applications in non-Microsoft browsers (like Firefox) and on non-Microsoft platforms (like Mac OS X). Silverlight is still new and evolving fast, and you need a reliable guidebook to make sense of it. With four-color graphics and screenshots throughout, Pro Silverlight 2 in C# 2008 is the perfect reference: you¡’ll learn about the features that put Silverlight in direct competition with Adobe Flash, such as rich support for 2D drawing, animations, and media playback, and best of all, you¡’ll experience the plumbing of .NET and the design model of WPF through Silverlight all of the same .NET technology that developers use to design next-generation Windows applications. Author Matthew MacDonald provides an expertly crafted tutorial written from professional developer to professional developer. You¡’ll learn to create rich media applications using Silverlight in the environment you¡’re most productive in-no matter what the target platform. What you¡’ll learn *Develop rich media applications using Silverlight across browsers and platforms. *Create a project, set up a layout, and use controls. *Handle 2D drawing, animation, and media playback through Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). *Integrate web services support. *Use Silverlight in conjunction with ASP.NET and its interactions with HTML.

Pro SQL Server 2008 Relational Database Design and Implementation

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Learn effective and scalable database design techniques in a SQL Server environment. Pro SQL Server 2008 Relational Database Design and Implementation covers everything from design logic that business users will understand all the way to the physical implementation of the design in a SQL Server database. Grounded in best practices and a solid understanding of the underlying theory, authors Louis Davidson, Kevin Kline, Scott Klein, and Kurt Windisch show how to “get it right” in SQL Server database design and lay a solid groundwork for the future use of valuable business data. Solid foundation in best practices and relational theory Maximize SQL Server features to enhance security, performance, scalability Thorough treatment from conceptual design to an effective, physical implementation

Beginning C# 2008: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition

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This book is for anyone who wants to write good C# code—even if you have never programmed before. Writing good code can be a challenge—there are so many options, especially in a .NET language like C#. If you want to really get the best from a programming language, you need to know which features work best in which situations and understand their strengths and weaknesses. It is this understanding that makes the difference between coding and coding well. Beginning C# 2008: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition has been written to teach you how to use the C# programming language to solve problems. From the earliest chapters, and from the first introductory concepts, you’ll be looking at real–world programming challenges and learning how C# can be used to overcome them. As you progress through the book, the problems become more involved and interesting, while the solutions become correspondingly more complex and powerful as C# features interact to achieve the results that you want. This second edition has been revised and improved to now include the latest SQL Server 2008 release and explain how you can integrate SQL Server 2008 with your C# applications. By the time you’ve finished reading this book and worked through the sample exercises, you’ll be a confident and very competent C# programmer. You will still have many explorations of the .NET Framework API to look forward to, but you will have a firm foundation to build from, and you will know exactly where to go to find the things that you need to progress confidently in your projects.

WPF Recipes in C# 2008: A Problem-Solution Approach

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WPF offers amazing new opportunities to .NET programmers in terms of the user interfaces they can deliver to their customers. But this significant technological advance comes with a steep learning curve, requiring the programmer to learn new classes, new syntax, and an entirely new approach to UI development. Although WPF has been generally available for over a year, commercial take–up has been relatively slow, and the publicly available body of knowledge has been weak in terms of real–world examples and best–practice information. Using WPF Recipes in C# 2008, you’ll find a simple and straightforward approach to solving the problems you face every day. Each solution contains a complete, working example that demonstrates how to make the best use of WPF. You can use the example as a template to solve your own problem or as a base on which to build a solution tailored to your specific needs. Packed with well–structured and documented solutions to a broad range of common WPF problems, this book, which presents the only WPF recipes currently published, will be a valuable addition to any C# programmer’s reference library. Examples included provide you with a rich source of information as you begin to learn and will be an invaluable quick–reference guide once you’re a proficient WPF programmer. The emphasis on solving the day–to–day WPF problems that all programmers face frees you from needing to trawl through weighty programming tomes or sift through API documentation, allowing you to focus on the more interesting and innovative aspects of your project.

Building XNA 2.0 Games: A Practical Guide for Independent Game Development

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Building XNA 2.0 Games: A Practical Guide for Independent Game Development is written by James Silva, who recently won the prestigious Microsoft Dream Build Play game competition with his award–winning title, The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai. Building XNA 2.0 Games: A Practical Guide for Independent Game Development is an in–depth and exclusive look into the entire XNA game development process and includes the creation of a software game masterpiece. James Silva guides you through the process he took to build his award–winning title from concept to reality. He reveals tips and techniques for creating a polished, high–quality game with very few resources, while bridging the gap between coding and art. This title shows software developers the following: The creation of a polished game from start to finish Design philosophies Next–gen 2D graphics, including shaders Techniques for fast, fluid game play XACT Audio and XInput Eye–catching particle effects for visual stimulation The book is packed full of code, pictures, and valuable insights into XNA game development.

Accelerated Silverlight 2

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Accelerated Silverlight 2 will get you up to speed with the latest version of Silverlight quickly and efficiently. Author Jeff Scanlon assumes you’re already comfortable with the basics of .NET coding and with WPF, and they help you build on your existing knowledge to make your journey to Silverlight 2 proficiency as quick and painless as possible. Where coding techniques are similar to other, more established, areas of .NET, they’ll say so. Likewise, where there’s a syntax or conceptual “gotcha” that you’re existing coding habits will walk you into, they’ll point that out, too. You’ll find fast–track coverage of all the most important elements of the Silverlight 2 technology ranging from XAML to standard controls, from dealing with media tonetworking, from testing to deployment. Two fully worked sample applications conclude your path to Silverlight 2 mastery because nothing reinforces your understanding of how concepts fit together as much as looking at finished code. The book is based on the assumption that readers will already be very comfortable with the workings of the .NET Framework. Knowledge of Expression Blend is useful, but the authors don’t assume that you’re a master of it. You’ll learn the Blend techniques that you need to know as you go along. By the end of the book, the authors will have provided you with a sound, concise, path to mastery of Silverlight 2.

The Definitive Guide to Apache MyFaces and Facelets

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The Definitive Guide to Apache MyFaces and Facelets is an ideal reference if youre looking to develop real–world applications with the open source lightweight Apache MyFaces and Dojo (the Ajax API). The book focuses less on theory and more on aspects like scalability, design, optimization, and configurability. This book emphasizes meeting real–world requirements for performance and scalability. It includes lucid code samples that reflect the pattern being described. The “In the Trenches” sections in each chapter give you advice and recommendations based on actual experiences with each pattern. What’s more, the “Extreme Extensions” section at the end of each relevant chapter is dedicated to a “freestyle” expression of taking a particular pattern or set of patterns to the max. (This is a great way for you to learn because of the magnification effect.) This is also the first book to embrace the Dojo framework for Ajax (soon to be an Apache project).

Distribution Channels: Understanding and Managing Channels to Market

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This book targets those who are involved in the marketing and distribution of products and services, whether they are working for a supplier, a customer, or another player. It provides a fast track to the issues, measures, relationships and success factors involved in bringing products and services to market, and is especially relevant for those who are looking for guidance in addressing the commercial and financial aspects of their role. It is also relevant to those who are financially literate but new to the concerns of distribution.

The Innovation Handbook: How to Develop, Manage and Protect Your Most Profitable Ideas

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The Innovation Handbook provides a British perspective on how leaders can move their organization ahead of their competitors and offer new sources of value to their customers. Drawing on a wide range of experience and expertise in strategy, technology, brands, intellectual property, finance, marketing and management, it discusses how best to combine an open search for winning ideas with a process that captures their full value. Included are advertisements from universities, science parks fostering innovation and a number of specialist companies dealing with intellectual property management.

Profitable Buying Strategies: How to Cut Procurement Costs and Buy Your Way to Higher Profits

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Improving an organization's profitability can only be achieved in three ways: increase prices, increase sales volumes or reduce costs. Competitive pressures are making the first two options increasingly difficult, which leaves cost reduction as the key option available. Profitable Buying Strategies shows a long-term, structured approach to cost reduction through smart procurement practices. It straightforwardly explains the philosophy and psychology of buying; buying concepts, tools and techniques; changes that deliver cost reduction; market testing; outsourcing and insourcing; negotiation; e-procurement; and organizational issues. Case studies and appendices outlining the successful cost reduction drives of a number of major organizations provide a real world explanation of cost reduction and procurement options.

Forming a Limited Company: A Practical Guide to Legal Requirements and Procedures

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Setting up a limited company may be the ideal vehicle for business expansion, but the prospect can be daunting. "Forming a Limited Company" clearly lays out all the procedures required for setting up and administering a limited company and takes all of the latest legislation into account. This indispensable guide for sole traders, partnerships or co-operatives contemplating incorporation gives expert advice and guidance on every topic, including procedures required for setting up; company name; administering the company; financial matters; duties and responsibilities of directors; and changes after incorporation. Whether you are just starting out or looking to expand an already existing company, this is an essential read.

Nikon D60 For Dummies

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You have decided to upgrade from your old point-and-shoot by purchasing the compact and economical Nikon D60, an SLR model without all the bulk. Now, make the most of your new digital camera by actually learning how to use all those options and settings! Take advantage of external controls and learn how to navigate the camera menus to fully customize internal options so that you can capture, share, and print photographs like a professional. You¡¯ll find out how to understand the controls, navigate the menus, choose your settings, access internal options, and become familiar with automatic modes. You¡¯ll learn to use the Image Quality and Image Size settings, which are necessary for both automatic and manual picture-taking. Then, you can easily express your creativity by managing aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and editing your photographs on a computer. You will download photos and print them to share with your friends and family! You will find out how to: *Master camera controls *Use automatic and manual modes *Change, focus, and zoom lenses *Adjust picture quality and resolution *Manipulate exposure and lighting *Work with picture files *Print and share photos Complete with lists of ten photo-retouching tricks from repairing red eye to cropping photos and ten special-purpose features you can explore on a rainy day, Nikon D60 For Dummies is your one-stop guide to taking and sharing the pictures like a pro.

Microsoft Office 2007 QuickSteps

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Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics! Get started using Office 2007 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions guide you through all of the essential features and functions of the world's most popular productivity suite. Follow along and learn how to create great-looking Word documents; build number-crunching Excel spreadsheets; manage Outlook email, contacts, and schedules; and design impressive PowerPoint presentations. Get the book that gets you up and running on Office 2007 in no time. Use these handy guideposts: *Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks *Need-to-know facts in concise narrative *Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things *Bonus information related to the topic being covered *Errors and pitfalls to avoid

C# 3.0: A Beginner's Guide

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Essential Skills--Made Easy! Let master programmer and bestselling author Herb Schildt teach you the fundamentals of C#, Microsoft's premier programming language for the .NET Framework. You'll begin by learning to create, compile, and run a C# program. Then it's on to data types, operators, control statements, methods, classes, and objects. You'll also learn about inheritance, interfaces, properties, indexers, exceptions, events, namespaces, generics, and much more. Of course, new C# 3.0 features, such as LINQ, lambda expressions, and anonymous types, are included. Start programming in C# 3.0 today with help from this fast-paced, hands-on tutorial. Designed for Easy Learning: *Key Skills & Concepts--Lists of specific skills covered in the chapter *Ask the Expert--Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips *Try This--Hands-on exercises that show how to apply your skills *Notes--Extra information related to the topic being covered *Self-Tests--Chapter-ending quizzes to test your knowledge *Annotated Syntax--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

How to Do Everything: Ubuntu

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Your hands-on guide to Ubuntu Now it's easier than ever to get the most out of this wildly popular version of Linux. How to Do Everything: Ubuntu leads you through the interface, the built-in applications, and the process of installing software and peripherals. You'll get details on the full-featured OpenOffice.org productivity suite, as well as the fun side of Ubuntu, including graphics, photos, music, videos, and games. Maximize the power of Ubuntu-on PCs or Macs-with help from this practical guide. *Install Ubuntu and navigate the GNOME desktop *Add hardware, software, and peripheral devices *Secure your computer with Firestarter, anti-virus programs, and backup/restore software *Use the OpenOffice.org suite components-Writer, Calc, Base, Impress, Math, and Draw *Set up a network and connect to the Internet via Firefox *Create and publish your own website *Use Windows applications in Ubuntu *Play games and enjoy multimedia applications *Work with Linux shell commands *Learn to use the vi and Emacs text editors

PHP: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE

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Learn how to build dynamic, data-driven Web applications using PHP. Covering the latest release of this cross-platform, open-source scripting language, PHP: A Beginner's Guide teaches you how to write basic PHP programs and enhance them with more advanced features such as MySQL and SQLite database integration, XML input, and third-party extensions. This fast-paced tutorial provides one-stop coverage of software installation, language syntax and data structures, flow control routines, built-in functions, and best practices. Designed for Easy Learning: *Key Skills & Concepts--Lists of specific skills covered in the chapter *Ask the Expert--Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips *Try This--Hands-on exercises that show how to apply your skills *Notes--Extra information related to the topic being covered *Tips--Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things *Cautions--Errors and pitfalls to avoid *Self-Tests--Chapter-ending quizzes to test your knowledge *Annotated Syntax--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services

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The Definitive Guide to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Create and deliver data-rich reports across the enterprise using this complete server-based reporting solution. Written by a member of the original Reporting Services development team, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services covers the entire report-building and distribution process, including data extraction, integration with desktop and Web applications, and end-user access. The book explains how to maximize all of the powerful features, including the new Tablix data format, as well as enhanced performance, scalability, and visualization capabilities. *Install, configure, and customize SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services *Create SELECT queries to extract data *Generate reports from the Report Wizard and from scratch *Add charts, images, and gauges *Build reusable report templates *Use the new Tablix data format to create reports with any structure *Export reports to Word, Excel, PDF, HTML, XML, and other formats *Enable end-user access to reports via the Report Server and its Report Manager web interface

Linux Administration: A Beginner's Guide, Fifth Edition

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Administering a Linux system isn't much like administering a Windows machine. Though the goals are similar and comparable problems arise under both environments, they each require administrators to adopt a certain way of thinking about processes and data. Linux Administration: A Beginner's Guide helps readers adapt their Windows experience to Linux work. Author Steve Shah does a great job of clueing Linux newcomers into the environment. His explanations are clear, patient, accurate, and useful, and they cover all aspects of the system administrator's job. He's careful to explain hundreds of commands in a logical way, including lists of options and examples of typical uses in many cases. But this is no mere command reference or novice's introduction. Shah doesn't shy away from explaining the really interesting aspects of Linux administration, including kernel compilation, Domain Name Service (DNS) configuration, sendmail setup, and establishing firewall protection with IP chaining. For all of these subjects (and many more), this book includes clear statements of what concepts are relevant, which commands to issue, and what to expect in response. It's a great help in self-guided explorations. It's also worth having this book on hand for work assignments--you'll find complete recipes for configuring all major Internet and local area network (LAN) services that also take into account easy maintenance and security.

AJAX: A Beginner's Guide

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Essential Skills--Made Easy! Learn how to use Ajax (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) to create Web applications that mirror the richness of desktop applications. Using easy-to-follow examples, Ajax: A Beginner's Guide gets you started working with this cutting-edge collection of technologies in no time. Create XMLHttpRequest objects and use JavaScript, XML, DHTML, CSS, PHP, and more to build next-generation Web applications. You'll also find out about a variety of free, pre-written Ajax frameworks you can use right away. Designed for Easy Learning: *Key Skills & Concepts--Lists of specific skills covered in the chapter *Ask the Expert--Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips *Try This--Hands-on exercises that show how to apply your skills *Annotated Syntax--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

Collective Intelligence in Action

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There's a great deal of wisdom in a crowd, but how do you listen to a thousand people talking at once? Identifying the wants, needs, and knowledge of internet users can be like listening to a mob. In the Web 2.0 era, leveraging the collective power of user contributions, interactions, and feedback is the key to market dominance. A new category of powerful programming techniques lets you discover the patterns, inter-relationships, and individual profiles-the collective intelligence--locked in the data people leave behind as they surf websites, post blogs, and interact with other users. Collective Intelligence in Action is a hands-on guidebook for implementing collective intelligence concepts using Java. It is the first Java-based book to emphasize the underlying algorithms and technical implementation of vital data gathering and mining techniques like analyzing trends, discovering relationships, and making predictions. It provides a pragmatic approach to personalization by combining content-based analysis with collaborative approaches. This book is for Java developers implementing Collective Intelligence in real, high-use applications. Following a running example in which you harvest and use information from blogs, you learn to develop software that you can embed in your own applications. The code examples are immediately reusable and give the Java developer a working collective intelligence toolkit. Along the way, you work with, a number of APIs and open-source toolkits including text analysis and search using Lucene, web-crawling using Nutch, and applying machine learning algorithms using WEKA and the Java Data Mining (JDM) standard.

Discrete Mathematics Using a Computer

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John O'Donnell, Cordelia Hall, Rex Page "Discrete Mathematics Using a Computer" Springer | 2006-07-10 | ISBN: 1846282411 | 441 pages | PDF | 1,8 MB Discrete Mathematics Using a Computer offers a new, "hands-on" approach to teaching Discrete Mathematics. Using software that is freely available on Mac, PC and Unix platforms, the functional language Haskell allows students to experiment with mathematical notations and concepts -- a practical approach that provides students with instant feedback and allows lecturers to monitor progress easily. This second edition of the successful textbook contains significant additional material on the applications of formal methods to practical programming problems. There are more examples of induction proofs on small programs, as well as a new chapter showing how a mathematical approach can be used to motivate AVL trees, an important and complex data structure. Designed for 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students, the book is also well suited for self-study. No prior knowledge of functional programming is required; everything the student needs is either provided or can be picked up easily as they go along. Key features include: Numerous exercises and examples A web page with software tools and additional practice problems, solutions, and explanations, as well as course slides Suggestions for further reading Complete with an accompanying instructor's guide, available via the web, this volume is intended as the primary teaching text for Discrete Mathematics courses, but will also provide useful reading for Conversion Masters and Formal Methods courses.

Collins Cobuild English Grammar

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Publisher: Thomson Learning | Date: 1990 | ISBN: 000370257X | PDF | 405 pages | 1,33MB This authoritative reference grammar has been specially developed for advanced students and teachers of English. The result of a thorough analysis of written and spoken language, this book provides a clear and detailed picture of modern English grammar. The clear layout, as well as the extensive index and cross-referencing, ensure easy access. Detailed treatment of common grammatical patterns and parts of speech Clear explanations help learners to understand the attitudes and intentions of speakers and writers Thousands of real English examples, all chosen from The Bank of English Unique lists give the common words used in each structure Productive features of English are highlighted, to extend the learner`s knowledge and develop confidence `Warning' statements deal with areas of possible error and confusion

The Ultimate Safe Money Guide: How Everyone 50 and Over Can Protect, Save and Grow Their Money

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Publisher: Wiley 2002 | 337 Pages | ISBN: 0471152021 | PDF | 1 MB * Choosing profitable investments * Getting unbiased professional advice * Avoiding Insurance, Brokerage, and other scams Protect Your Wealth and Well-Being Now and for Years to Come In light of the new risks our country and our economy are facing, entering your fifties with an effective financial and personal plan for your future is now more crucial than ever-to make sure you can truly enjoy your golden years. The Ultimate Safe Money Guide was especially designed to help you map out your plan in this new environment, so that you can stop worrying about your money and just enjoy life. Step by step, Martin Weiss-an expert in financial ratings and consumer protection-introduces, explains, and helps solve many of the new challenges and risks that face millions of Americans over fifty, including how to find: * Truly profitable investments with the least risk * Protection against investment losses * The worst and best insurance policies and annuities * The best health insurance solution for you * The right plan for your long-term health care The Ultimate Safe Money Guide is an important source of information for anyone planning for a secure future during their fifties and beyond. Expert advice and proven guidance will prepare you for this critical juncture in your life at a critical time in our history, putting you on the road to a satisfying retirement, where you are always firmly in control.

Code Complete

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“We were impressed by Code Complete…a pleasure to read, either straight through or as a reference. An invaluable $35 reference.” - PC Week. This runaway bestseller is a practical guide to software design that discusses the art and science of constructing software. Examples are provided in C, Pascal, Basic, Fortran, and Ada, but the focus is on successful programming techniques.

Knitting School: A Complete Course

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Author: RCS LIBRI Publisher: RCS LIBRI File size: 29 mb File type: Pdf Begin by selecting needles and yarn and then start practicing the basic knitting and purling stitches and their variations, including the loop stitch, slip stitch, and crossed stitch. When you're ready, move on to tubular stitches, and learn to increase and decrease your rows of stitches and bind off to finish your work. Instructions are given for a wide range of garment pieces and styles, including various necklines, collars, sleeves, buttonholes, and pockets. Find out how to correct mistakes and mend holes. Add interest to your projects with decorations such as pearls, sequins, and jewels; jacquard and smock stitches, embroidery, braids, fringes and pompoms. Make baby booties, mittens, gloves, socks, sweaters and more.