Free eBooks for Dummies

Biology For Dummies, 2nd Edition

2011-09-12T03:19:00.000-07:00

An updated edition of the ultimate guide to understanding biology
Ever wondered how the food you eat becomes the energy your body needs to keep going? The theory of evolution says that humans and chimps descended from a common ancestor, but does it tell us how and why? We humans are insatiably curious creatures who can't help wondering how things work — starting with our own bodies. Wouldn't it be great to have a single source of quick answers to all our questions about how living things work? Now there is.

From molecules to animals, cells to ecosystems, Biology For Dummies, 2nd Edition answers all your questions about how living things work.
* Written in plain English and packed with dozens of illustrations, quick-reference
* Cheat Sheets, and helpful tables and diagrams, it cuts right to the chase with fast-paced, easy-to-absorb explanations of the life processes common to all organisms.
* More than 20% new and updated content, including a substantial overhaul to the organization of topics to make it a friendly classroom supplement
* Coverage of the most recent developments and discoveries in evolutionary, reproductive, and ecological biology
* Includes practical, up-to-date examples
Whether you're currently enrolled in a biology class or just want to know more about this fascinating and ever-evolving field of study, this engaging guide will give you a grip on complex biology concepts and unlock the mysteries of how life works in no time.

Drawing For Dummies, 2nd Edition

2011-09-04T11:30:00.000-07:00

Drawing can enrich your life in extraordinary and unexpected ways. Drawing your everyday experiences can change how you and others see the world, while drawing from your imagination can give rise to fantastic new worlds. And, despite what you may believe, it's something just about anyone can learn to do.

The Official Ubuntu Book, 6th Edition

2011-08-26T01:48:00.000-07:00

Written by expert, leading Ubuntu community members, this book covers all you need to know to make the most of Ubuntu 11.04, whether you’re a home user, small business user, server administrator, programmer, or novice. The authors explain Ubuntu 11.04 from start to finish: installation, configuration, desktop productivity, games, management, support, and much more. Among the many topics covered in this edition: Ubuntu One cloud storage, Ubuntu Server, and the groundbreaking Unity desktop.

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This complete guide also covers standard desktop applications, from word processing, spreadsheets, Web browsing, e-mail, instant messaging, music, video, and games to software development, databases, and server applications.

In addition, you will:
* Learn how to customize Ubuntu for home, small business, school, government, and enterprise environments
* Learn how to quickly update Ubuntu to new release versions with upgraded applications * Find up-to-the-minute troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users worldwide from forums and other means to get the help you need quickly
* Learn Ubuntu Server installation and administration, including LVM and RAID implementation
* Learn how to use Ubuntu One to buy legal music from your favorite artists and how to use cloud storage to back up or share your important files
* Learn how you can be a part of the community that creates Ubuntu

How To Be a Rockstar Wordpress Designer 2

2011-08-10T03:44:00.000-07:00

Want to take your WordPress theme designs to the next level? Rockstar WordPress Designer 2 picks up where the original Rockstar WordPress Designer left off and teaches you the advanced tools for WordPress mastery! Rohan Mehta translates his extensive experience as a WordPress developer into a straight-forward, practical guide to advanced WordPress features like custom post types, widgets, and more.

Wordpress All in One For Dummies

2011-08-10T03:37:00.000-07:00

A convenient how-to guide for maximizing your wordpress experience
Wordpress is a state-of-the-art blog publishing platform with nearly ten million active installations. Eight minibooks provide you with expanded coverage of the most important topics to the wordpress community, such as wordpress basics, theme designs, plug-in development, social media integration, SEO, customization, and running multiple sites. Veteran author Lisa Sabin-Wilson leads an authoritative team of authors who offer their unique knowledge and skillset while sharing invaluable advice for maximizing your site's potential and visitor experience.

# Presents straightforward and easy-to-understand coverage of the basics of wordpress, the most popular blog software in use today
# Delves into the topics that matter most to the wordpress community, such as theme design, plug-in development, and social media integration
# Addresses ways to handle a variety of ***** security issues
# Examines the wordpress network
The word on the street is that Wordpress All-in-One For Dummies presents everything you need to know about wordpress in one convenient book!

Facebook Application Development For Dummies

2011-08-10T03:02:00.000-07:00

Description:

A fun and easy guide to creating the next great Facebook app!
Want to build the next runaway Facebook app like Farmville or Mafia Wars? Interested in leveraging Facebook app development as part of a marketing strategy? Whether you want to build your own Facebook app from scratch, extend an existing Facebook app, or create a game, this book gets you up and running in no time. Master the Facebook toolkit, get acquainted with the Facebook Markup and Query languages, navigate the Facebook API—even learn how to make money with your new app!

Shows you how to build the next great Facebook application with just basic HTML and scripting skills
Delves into what makes a good app and what makes a lucrative app
Explores how to create Facebook apps for marketing and viral reach, creating apps that can make money, and Facebook game development
Reviews the Facebook toolkit and gets you started with the My First Facebook application
Covers Facebook Markup and Query languages, navigating the Facebook API, and how to create a compelling interface

Create the next killer Facebook app with this approachable, fun guide!

From the Back Cover
Learn to choose your platform, plan your strategy, and spread your message with Facebook!
Ready to build the next knockout Facebook app? Whether you’re starting out with a humble (but useful!) HTML tag to welcome visitors to your Facebook page or planning a fully integrated Web site that connects your visitors with their Facebook friends, this book has the scoop. If you know justa bit about HTML and basic scripting, you’re ready to go!

Find the fish — see how you can put your product or servicebefore Facebook users and “fish where the fish are” with apps and Pages
Get the tools — check out the Facebook Developer app and choose a text editor, hosting service, and scripting language
Explore APIs — learn about OAuth 2.0, Graph API, Real-Time Objects, the Search API, and more
Make it mobile — program your app on the iPhone or Android Facebook SDK
Be businesslike — turn app development into a business, advertise and sell your apps, and keep up with the rules

Open the book and find:

How to create developer and test accounts

Tips for setting up an app-hosting foundation

Steps for creating a 5-minute app

How to recreate your Web site within Facebook

Integration points and how to use them

Cool ways to use Social Plugins

How to translate your Web site into multiple languages

Pitfalls to avoid

Learn to:

Install the Facebook toolkit and use the Graph API

Use Facebook Markup Language and Facebook Query Language

Create applications for marketing and making money

Boost your brand with a Facebook page

TCP/IP For Dummies, 6th Edition

2011-07-18T00:54:00.000-07:00

Packed with the latest information on TCP/IP standards and protocols

TCP/IP is a hot topic, because it's the glue that holds the Internet and the Web together, and network administrators need to stay on top of the latest developments. TCP/IP For Dummies, 6th Edition, is both an introduction to the basics for beginners as well as the perfect go-to resource for TCP/IP veterans.

The book includes the latest on Web protocols and new hardware, plus very timely information on how TCP/IP secures connectivity for blogging, vlogging, photoblogging, and social networking. Step-by-step instructions show you how to install and set up TCP/IP on clients and servers; build security with encryption, authentication, digital certificates, and signatures; handle new voice and mobile technologies, and much more.

# Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the de facto standard transmission medium worldwide for computer-to-computer communications; intranets, private internets, and the Internet are all built on TCP/IP
# The book shows you how to install and configure TCP/IP and its applications on clients and servers; explains intranets, extranets, and virtual private networks (VPNs); provides step-by-step information on building and enforcing security; and covers all the newest protocols
# You'll learn how to use encryption, authentication, digital certificates, and signatures to set up a secure Internet credit card transaction

Find practical security tips, a Quick Start Security Guide, and still more in this practical guide.

WordPress 3 Complete

2011-07-01T21:58:00.000-07:00

Using the WordPress Content Management System, you can create a beautiful, dynamic, and amazing website. WordPress is a flexible and powerful tool that's ideal for creating both blog and non-blog websites. You can customize the features, incorporate your own design, and even write your own plugins with ease. Its versatility and ease of use have attracted a large, enthusiastic, and helpful community of users.
Wordpress 3 Complete will teach you everything you need to know both to get started with WordPress and also to unlock its massive hidden powers. This book will give you a rapid and straightforward introduction to the rich and powerful features of WordPress and will also get you up and running with WordPress quickly and painlessly. It will help you learn everything WordPress has to offer, from the ground up, so that you can build your own complete website.
WordPress 3 Complete begins from scratch, starting with how to install WordPress, all the way to the most advanced topics such as creating your own themes, writing plugins, and including custom post types in your website.
Starting with downloading and installing the core WordPress software, you will take a detailed look at WordPress settings and also choose the settings that will work best for your website or blog. After that, the book will teach you all about content management functionality for your site – from posts and pages to categories and tags, all the way to links, media, menus, images, galleries, and more. Finally, you'll learn how to create your own themes and plugins to enhance the overall functionality of your website.
Once you're done with WordPress 3 Complete, you'll be an expert in everything WordPress, from content management through technical steps such as backing up your site.
This is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on how to set up, customize, and enhance your blog or website using WordPress.

What you will learn from this book :

Install WordPress in a variety of environments
Upgrade WordPress from older installations
Add images, videos, tags, and categories to blog posts
Personalize and control the content of your website
Manage the look and feel of your site with customized themes
Allow users to have a variety of control over content
Link your website to the outside world through feeds, syndication, and podcasting
Create custom post types to manage books, movies, people, or anything else you can imagine
Design and create your own themes and plugins from scratch

Approach
This a comprehensive step-by-step tutorial packed with screenshots and examples for easy and quick pickup.

Who this book is written for
This book is a guide to WordPress for both beginners and those who have slightly more advanced knowledge of WordPress. If you are new to blogging and want to create your own blog or website in a simple and straightforward manner, then this book is for you. It is also for people who want to learn to customize and expand the capabilities of a WordPress website.
You do not require any detailed knowledge of programming or web development, and any IT-confident user will be able to use the book to produce an impressive website.

German for Dummies

2011-05-29T23:04:00.000-07:00

German for Dummies for Dummies by Edward Swick | 2008 | ISBN: 0470222565 | 1 hour 14 minutes | MP3 | 116 MB
If you need to speak German quickly, but you do not have much time with the study of the language, German for Dummies Audio Set is the fast learning for you. This dreisechzig minute CDs feature fast, focused instruction that is always up quickly on essential vocabulary and language structure.the comfortable speed portable audio set is designed to help you learn to speak German in a hurry and without noise, if you are at home or on the street. Basic greetings and expressions to grammar and conversations, you will understand the essence of communication and begin immediately! In addition, you can use the Guide 96-page notebook. Be full of words and phrases you'll hear on the CD and also a mini-dictionary. You can exercise at your own pace and skip around to focus on immediate needs. Discover how to: Become familiar with basic words and sentences and handle introductions greetings form and practice of speech Ask questions and understand answers Build your vocabulary Talk about numbers, time and schedule and manage real-life situations using Ask directions to the received hotel, bank, shop their way to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, German or in another country? German For Dummies Audio is set to make with must-have phrases and sentences to you to do business

TAGALOG: A Complete Course for Beginners

2011-05-29T22:06:00.000-07:00

This simple and effective introduction to Tagalog will teach you everything you need to speak, understand, read, and write in Tagalog. This program assumes no background in the language, and it explains each new concept clearly with plenty of examples, making it ideal for beginners or anyone who wants a thorough review. Living Language Tagalog includes:

·A course book and six audio CDs (cd only in amazon here is only PDF)
·Two unique sets of recordings, one for use with the book, and a second for use anywhere to review and reinforce
·Natural dialogues, clear grammar notes, vocabulary building, and key expressions
·Plenty of practice, both written and recorded
·Notes on culture, cuisine, history, geography, and more
·Real life “discovery” activities and internet resources
·An extensive two-way glossary

Singing For Dummies

2011-05-29T08:38:00.000-07:00

Do you like singing but everyone around you is telling you you suck? Then download this ebook with a really funny name – “Singing for Dummies” and start working on your voice!
Whether you’re a beginning vocalist or a seasoned songster, Singing for Dummies makes it easy for you to achieve your songbird dreams. This practical guide gives you step-by-step instructions and lots of helpful tips, hints, vocal exercises, reminders, and warnings for both men and women, including advice on the mechanics of singing, discovering your singing voice, developing technique, singing in performance, maintaining vocal health, and performing like a pro. This Second Edition is an even greater resource with additional vocal exercises, new songs, and information on the latest technology and recording devices.
Features:

Covers comprehensive singing techniques, finding one’s pitch, the importance of posture and breath control, and taking care of one’s voice
Discover how to sing alone or with accompaniment

Search Engine Optimization: An Hour a Day, 3rd Edition

2011-05-29T08:18:00.000-07:00

Book Description

The third edition of the bestselling guide to do-it-yourself SEO
Getting seen on the first page of search engine result pages is crucial for businesses and online marketers. Search engine optimization helps improve Web site rankings, and it is often complex and confusing. This task-based, hands-on guide covers the concepts and trends and then lays out a day-by-day strategy for developing, managing, and measuring a successful SEO plan. With tools you can download and case histories to illustrate key points, it’s the perfect solution for busy marketers, business owners, and others whose jobs include improving Web site traffic.

A successful SEO plan is vital to any business with an online presence
This book provides strategies for setting goals and gaining corporate support, developing and implementing a plan, and monitoring trends and results
Offers hints, tips, and techniques for everyone from one-person shops to Fortune 500 companies
Companion Web site includes downloadable tracking spreadsheets, keyword list templates, templates for checking rank and site indexes, and a calendar with daily SEO tasks that you can import into your own calendar system

Fully updated and expanded, Search Engine Optimization: An Hour a Day, Third Edition will help you raise your visibility on the Web.
From the Back Cover
The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Guide to SEO! A Step-by-Step Guide
More timely than ever, this comprehensive, can-do book offers expert advice, practical instructions, and smart tools to help you increase visibility for your website on Google and other major search engines. In this new edition of their bestselling guide, veteran search marketing consultants Jennifer Grappone and Gradiva Couzin give you the very latest SEO and social media strategies and tricks of the trade in a workable, day-by-day plan. Perfect for busy self-starters in organizations large and small, this book will quickly help you increase your visibility and presence on the web.

Develop and implement an SEO strategy using the winning An Hour a Day approach
Discover how search engines work now, and make them work for you
Optimize your site so you can be found, then make the sale
Use Facebook, Twitter, and other sites on the Social and Mobile Web to put your site in the spotlight
Find out what “link juice” is, and start making your own
Get visibility in local, social, shopping, and other featured search results

You’ll also find:

Essential hints, tips, and techniques for everyone from one-person shops to Fortune 500 companies
Engaging right-brain vs. left-brain sidebars, where the authors discuss key issues from their unique perspectives
Real-world “From the Trenches” case studies that illustrate successes to learn from and mistakes to avoid

Google AdSense For Dummies

2011-05-29T06:57:00.000-07:00

You can get paid for online ad placement with Google AdSense! If you’ve ever considered using AdSense to improve revenue for your Web site, Google AdSense For Dummies will get you started. It’s loaded with tips to help you implement a successful AdSense program.

AdSense lets you generate income with ad placement on blogs and Web sites. Google AdSense For Dummies shows you how AdSense works, how to analyze cost per click and track AdSense results, and how to earn money from your blog or Web site without selling a product.

Discover how to:

* Register and set up an AdSense program
* Track results with server logs, AdSense reports, and Google Analytics
* Boost AdSense income with search engine optimization techniques
* Apply Google guidelines by including relevant links and content, making your site easy to navigate, using a sitemap, and keeping links in good repair
* Fine-tune your Web site with beefed-up content to please Google and boost effectiveness
* Earn more with AdSense for RSS, streaming video, and referral units
* Design appealing ads and search boxes, and deal with ads from competitors
* Add video units to your site, design mobile ad units, and understand referral units

Water for Elephants

2011-05-29T00:23:00.000-07:00

What a terrific read! Water for Elephants has been lauded as a "great pick for summer", but this book is so much more. It has a depth and a substance to it that you don't usually find in your typical "beach read". It's obvious that the author did her research into the time period (post-Depression America), and the subject matter (traveling circuses). According to the author's note at the end of the book, many of the compelling anecdotes in the story were based upon real events, culled from the diaries and personal histories of old-time circus performers. As a result, Water for Elephants is a novel that boasts the rare combination of being both entertaining and informative. The main character is a cantankerous, still-sharp 93-year-old man, and his frustration at being trapped in an old man's body is palpable. The story of his incredible life and adventures with the Benzini Brothers circus unfolds in a way that is emotionally wrenching, and yet flashes of good humor pervade throughout. The characters are richly drawn, and even the animals are given complex personalities that make them a pivotal part of the story. There is something in the novel for everyone: it is equal parts adventure, mystery, fictional memoir, love story, and historical account. I highly recommend this book!

Cisco Firewalls

2011-05-29T00:02:00.000-07:00

Concepts, design and deployment for Cisco Stateful Firewall solutions Cisco Firewalls thoroughly explains each of the leading Cisco firewall products, features, and solutions, and shows how they can add value to any network security design or operation. The author tightly links theory with practice, demonstrating how to integrate Cisco firewalls into highly secure, self-defending networks. Cisco Firewalls shows you how to deploy Cisco firewalls as an essential component of every network infrastructure. The book takes the unique approach of illustrating complex configuration concepts through step-by-step examples that demonstrate the theory in action.

This is the first book with detailed coverage of firewalling Unified Communications systems, network virtualization architectures, and environments that include virtual machines. The author also presents indispensable information about integrating firewalls with other security elements such as IPS, VPNs, and load balancers; as well as a complete introduction to firewalling IPv6 networks. Cisco Firewalls will be an indispensable resource for engineers and architects designing and implementing firewalls; security administrators, operators, and support professionals; and anyone preparing for the CCNA Security, CCNP Security, or CCIE Security certification exams.

Create advanced security designs utilizing the entire Cisco firewall product family
Choose the right firewalls based on your performance requirements
Learn firewall configuration fundamentals and master the tools that provide insight about firewall operations
Properly insert firewalls in your network’s topology using Layer 3 or Layer 2 connectivity
Use Cisco firewalls as part of a robust, secure virtualization architecture
Deploy Cisco ASA firewalls with or without NAT
Take full advantage of the classic IOS firewall feature set (CBAC)
Implement flexible security policies with the Zone Policy Firewall (ZPF)
Strengthen stateful inspection with antispoofing, TCP normalization, connection limiting, and IP fragmentation handling
Use application-layer inspection capabilities built into Cisco firewalls
Inspect IP voice protocols, including SCCP, H.323, SIP, and MGCP
Utilize identity to provide user-based stateful functionality
Understand how multicast traffic is handled through firewalls
Use firewalls to protect your IPv6 deployments

This security book is part of the Cisco Press Networking Technology Series. Security titles from Cisco Press help networking professionals secure critical data and resources, prevent and mitigate network attacks, and build end-to-end, self-defending networks.

The Lost Hero

2011-05-28T22:12:00.000-07:00

The Lost Hero is written by Rick Riordan and was released on October 12, 2010. This book has some familiar characters from the old series, such as Annabeth and Chiron. They mention Percy Jackson through out the book, though he is mostly referred to as "Annabeth's boyfriend." The new main characters are Jason, a son of Jupiter who is the main protagonist, Piper, a daughter of Aphrodite went possibly to the same school as Jason though it was all fake, and Leo, a son of Hephaestus and has the power to shoot fire from his hands, which no other child of Hephaestus has been able to do in centuries.
The three kids have to find Hera before mother earth, Gaia, takes her powers. Jason does not end up dying, but Piper's undying love from him caused her to keep trying to wake him up, and eventually does. The book ends saying that Percy Jackson is stuck at the Roman camp Half-Blood and has amnesia. There is a sequel called Son of Neptune set to come out October 11, 2011.

Sun Signs

2011-05-28T21:39:00.000-07:00

Sun Signs was Linda Goodman's first major work, and for many it became an introduction to the zodiac. Goodman began by defining how sun signs are assigned to people at their moment of birth according to which traditional astrological sign the sun was occupying at that exact moment in time.

She also went beyond the simplified explanation of zodiac dates to reveal that astrological signs do not switch over neatly at midnight like many people less knowledgeable about the subject might have assumed. Goodman was one of the first well known astrologers who reminded everyone that the signs can change over at various times throughout the designated cusp day, so it was essential that everyone knew their time of birth to make sure they knew their correct sun sign.

2011 Social Media Directory: The Ultimate Guide to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn Resources

2011-05-28T05:30:00.000-07:00

Quick access to today’s top Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn resources – on business, entertainment, politics, health, sports, and much more!
A single, up-to-the-minute source for all the best new resources on today’s top social networks
More than 3,000 entries on parenting, shopping, fashion, sports, travel, religion, and many other topics
A huge timesaver: helps users instantly uncover hidden “gems” they’d otherwise have to search for, stumble upon, or never find at all!

Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Classroom in a Book

2011-05-28T04:58:00.000-07:00

Those creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 choose Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Classroom in a Book from the Adobe Creative Team at Adobe Press.
The 22 project-based lessons in this book show readers step-by-step the key techniques for working in Premiere Pro CS5. Readers learn the basics on things like using audio, creating transitions, producing titles, and adding effects. Once they have the basics down, they'll learn how to take their projects further by sweetening and mixing sound, compositing the footage, adjusting color, authoring DVDs, and much more.

This completely revised CS5 edition covers new features such as Ultra, the new high-performance keyer. New workflows for creative collaboration are also explored, from the script all the way to the screen using Adobe Story, OnLocation, Speech Search, and other Adobe tools that are right at users' fingertips. Best of all, the companion DVD includes lesson files so readers can work step-by-step along with the book.

CakePHP 1.3 Application Development Cookbook

2011-05-28T04:28:00.000-07:00

CakePHP is a rapid development framework for PHP that provides an extensible architecture for developing, maintaining, and deploying web applications. While the framework has a lot of documentation and reference guides available for beginners, developing more sophisticated and scalable applications require a deeper knowledge of CakePHP features, a challenge that proves difficult even for well established developers. The recipes in this cookbook will give you instant results and help you to develop web applications, leveraging the CakePHP features that allow you to build robust and complex applications. Following the recipes in this book you will be able to understand and use these features in no time.
We start with setting up authentication on a CakePHP application. One of the most important aspects of a CakePHP application: the relationship between models, also known as model bindings. Model binding is an integral part of any application’s logic and we can manipulate it to get the data we need and when we need. We will go through a series of recipes that will show us how to change the way bindings are fetched, what bindings and what information from a binding is returned, how to create new bindings, and how to build hierarchical data structures. We also define our custom find types that will extend the three basic ones, allowing our code to be even more readable and also create our own find type, with pagination support. This book also has recipes that cover two aspects of CakePHP models that are fundamental to most applications: validation, and behaviors.
A cookbook for CakePHP developers on how to leverage one of the most popular PHP frameworks, including recipes for working with AJAX, datasources, GEO location, routing, performance optimization, and more.
What you will learn from this book :

Add authentication to an application to identify which controllers will need user access, using the Auth component and ACL component
Allow users to log in using either a user name, or an email, and let the system remember their account details
Enable and leverage the use of the Containable behavior to deal with model bindings
Make run time changes to model bindings for a better control of your model relationships
Perform relatively complex GROUP and COUNT queries using CakePHP’s built in find types and use virtual fields for a cleaner approach to SQL based calculations
Creating custom find operations, and paginating its result using CakePHP’s built in pagination support
Add multiple validation rules per field using built in validation rules in CakePHP
Allow users to search address records by proximity by adding location information to our own Address model using the Geocodable behavior
Implement your own datasource by providing a way to read from and post messages to a twitter account using OAuth as the authentication layer
Modify an existing datasource by adding better transaction support to the MySQL driver and implementing locking operations
Take advantage of the routing flexibility in CakePHP by creating your own route handlers
Build non interactive tasks that run in the command line, including the automation of tasks
Internationalize all areas of your application, including views and model records, to reach a wider audience

Approach
Written in cookbook style, this book offers learning and techniques through recipes. It contains step-by-step instructions for CakePHP developers to create unique web applications. The book is designed in such a way that you can refer to things chapter by chapter, and read them in no particular order.
Who this book is written for
If you are a CakePHP developer who wants to discover quick and easy ways to improve web applications, and to leverage all aspects of the framework, this book is for you. This book assumes that you already have knowledge of CakePHP, and general PHP development skills.

Beginning Visual Basic 2010

2011-05-28T04:21:00.000-07:00

Book Description
A focused, step-by-step approach to Visual Basic for new programmers
What better way to get started with Visual Basic than with this essential Wrox beginner’s guide? Beginning Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 not only shows you how to write Windows applications, Web applications with ASP.NET, and Windows mobile and embedded CE apps with Visual Basic 2010, but you’ll also get a thorough grounding in the basic nuts-and-bolts of writing good code.
You’ll be exposed to the very latest VB tools and techniques with coverage of both the Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4 releases. Plus, the book walks you step-by-step through tasks, as you gradually master this exciting new release of Microsoft’s popular and important programming language.

Microsoft’s Visual Basic is a frequent first language for new programmers; this clear, focused book walks you through the basics and gets you quickly productive in Visual Basic
Features in-depth coverage of the Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4 releases, so you’ll be learning the very latest VB tools and techniques
Discusses flow control, data structure, Windows applications, dialog boxes, menus, error handing and debugging, and objects and object oriented techniques
Covers class libraries, Windows Forms, graphics programming, accessing databases, Web programming with ASP.NET and Visual Basic, data access, SQL Server, ADO.NET, and XML

Launch your Visual Basic programming career the right way with this practical, thorough guide.
From the Back Cover
A thorough introduction to the basics of Visual Basic 2010
Synonymous with writing code in Visual Studio 2010, Visual Basic is an incredibly popular programming language. Its speed and ease of use make it a frequent first choice for new programmers, as well as a heavily favored choice for the more experienced set eager to learn Visual Basic’s latest iteration. This beginning guide provides you with a solid foundation, unlocking the power and possibilities of Visual Basic 2010 and giving detailed steps for quickly and easily writing useful programs.
Beginning Microsoft Visual Basic 2010:

Details the process for creating Windows Forms applications, WPF Windows applications, web applications, WPF browser applications, mobile device applications, and Web Services
Discusses application debugging, error handling, and dealing with unexpected events
Addresses object-oriented programming and how to use it in your applications
Reviews dynamic data web sites and ASP.NET
Introduces XML and shows how it can be used to integrate your applications with others
Explains deploying applications using ClickOnce technology
Covers Access®, SQL Server®, and ADO.NET

Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.

HTML & CSS: The Complete Reference, Fifth Edition

2011-05-28T04:09:00.000-07:00

The Definitive Guide to HTML & CSS--Fully Updated
Written by a Web development expert, the fifth edition of this trusted resource has been thoroughly revised and reorganized to address HTML5, the revolutionary new Web standard. The book covers all the elements supported in today's Web browsers--from the standard (X)HTML tags to the archaic and proprietary tags that may be encountered.
HTML & CSS: The Complete Reference, Fifth Edition contains full details on CSS 2.1 as well as every proprietary and emerging CSS3 property currently supported. Annotated examples of correct markup and style show you how to use all of these technologies to build impressive Web pages. Helpful appendixes cover the syntax of character entities, fonts, colors, and URLs. This comprehensive reference is an essential tool for professional Web developers.
Master transitional HTML 4.01 and XHTML 1.0 markup
Write emerging standards-based markup with HTML5
Enhance presentation with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS1 and CSS 2.1)
Learn proprietary and emerging CSS3 features
Learn how to read (X)HTML document type definitions (DTDs)
Apply everything in an open standards-focused fashion
Thomas A. Powell is president of PINT, Inc. (pint.com), a nationally recognized Web agency. He developed the Web Publishing Certificate program for the University of California, San Diego Extension and is an instructor for the Computer Science Department at UCSD. He is the author of the previous bestselling editions of this book and Ajax: The Complete Reference, and co-author of JavaScript: The Complete Reference.

iPad Application Development for Dummies, 2nd Edition

2011-05-28T04:02:00.000-07:00

Turn your incredible ideas into impressive iPad apps with help from this informative guide!

Ready to join the iPad developer ranks? Now you can — even if you've never developed an app for a mobile device. If you know just a bit about object-oriented programming, Neal and Tony will help you do the rest, walking you through the iPad app development process in language you can understand. All you'll need is an Intel-based Mac, your iPad, your imagination, and this book to get started today!

* Plan your app — understand what makes a great iPad appand how to create a terrific user experience
* Handle the administrative stuff — download the SDK, registeras a developer, and follow all the rules for submitting your appto the App Store
* Explore app anatomy — get acquainted with the frameworks that structure an app and the app lifecycle
* Build on that framework — put together a sample app using Interface Builder and get comfortable with the tools
* Get serious — learn to build an app with major functionalityand take full advantage of the iPad's capabilities

Open the book and find:
* What makes a killer iPad app
* Secrets for creating a super user experience
* How to market and spread the word about your app
* Rules you must follow to avoid App Store rejection
* Tips for working with the SDK
* What design patterns are and how to use them
* Advice on testing and debugging your app
* How to maximize the iPad's unique features

Learn to:
* Download the SDK and start using Apple's developer tools
* Incorporate the latest iPad and iOSfeatures into your app designs
* Take advantage of iPad's full functionality to create a good user experience
* Print from your application usingAirPrint

From Photoshop to HTML

2011-05-28T03:35:00.000-07:00

Photoshop to HTML eBook from Rockable Press is certainly a must-read PSD to HTML eBook for those who want to learn how to slice and code like a pro. This PSD to HTML eBook is very easy to understand and follow. Photoshop to HTML eBook guides you through the process of converting a PSD to HTML and CSS standard compliant website. As long as you have an elementary understanding of HTML and CSS, this PSD to HTML eBook delivers exactly what the title promises.

Photoshop to HTML eBook is for anyone who has an elementary understanding of HTML and CSS. You should be familiar with HTML tags and the most common CSS properties. Some of the topics covered in this PSD to HTML eBook are as follows:

Different methods for slicing a PSD.
Create semantic mark-up, and learn how this HTML relates to the original PSD.
How to utilize techniques, such as background replacement and sprite generation.
Use custom fonts with Cufon font replacement.
The differences between absolute and relative positioning.
How to compensate for the dreaded Internet Explorer 6.
Take advantage of advanced CSS3 features.
How to take advantage of a variety of helpful browser extensions to expedite your coding.
Utilize the jQuery library to add a touch of interactivity.

Project Management for Dummies, 3rd Edition

2011-05-27T22:18:00.000-07:00

The tools you need for successful project management

In today's time-crunched, cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. Now with 25% new and updated content, Project Management For Dummies, 3rd Edition introduces you to the principles of successful project management and shows you how to motivate any team to gain maximum productivity.

You'll learn how to organize, estimate, and schedule projects efficiently and effectively. You'll also discover how to manage deliverables, issue changes, assess risks, maintain communications, and live up to expectations by making the most of the latest technology and software and by avoiding common problems that can trip up even the best project managers.

* The latest methods to manage resources and stay on track and within a budget
* New coverage of the pros and cons of virtual teams
* Fresh tactics for team motivation and the hottest risk management strategies
* Explanations of concepts tested in the PMP certification exam with study tips and practices to help you pass

Project Management For Dummies, 3rd Edition gives professionals like you everything you need to be successful project managers.

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