Introduction to Java Programming or Common LISP

Introduction to Java Programming

Author: Y Daniel Liang

Groundbreaking fundamentals – first approach enables readers to understand the basics before being introduced to more challenging topics. Liang offers one of the broadest ranges of carefully chosen examples, reinforcing key concepts with objectives lists, introduction and chapter overviews, easy-to-follow examples, chapter summaries, review questions, programming exercises, and interactive self-test. Now uses standard classes only. Uses UML diagrams in every example starting chapter 8. Includes additional notes with diagrams. Comprehensive coverage of Java and programming make this a useful reference for IT professionals.

Table of Contents:

NOTE:  this is a brief version.  For a more comprehensive text, please visit "Introduction to Java Programming, Comprehensive Edition"

 

Chapter 1 Introduction to Computers, Programs, and Java

Chapter 2 Elementary Programming

Chapter 3 Selections

Chapter 4 Loops

Chapter 5 Methods

Chapter 6 Arrays

Chapter 7 Objects and Classes

Chapter 8 Strings and Text I/O

Chapter 9 Thinking in Objects

Chapter 10 Inheritance and Polymorphism

Chapter 11 Abstract Classes and Interfaces

Chapter 12 Object-Oriented Design and Patterns

Chapter 13 GUI Basics

Chapter 14 Graphics

Chapter 15 Event-Driven Programming

Chapter 16 Creating User Interfaces

Chapter 17 Applets and Multimedia

Chapter 18 Exception Handling

Chapter 19 Binary I/O

Chapter 20 Recursion

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Common LISP: The Language

Author: Guy Steel

The defacto standard - a must-have for all LISP programmers.


In this greatly expanded edition of the defacto standard, you'll learn about the nearly 200 changes already made since original publication - and find out about gray areas likely to be revised later. Written by the Vice- Chairman of X3J13 (the ANSI
committee responsible for the standardization of Common Lisp) and co-developer of the language itself, the new edition contains the entire text of the first edition plus six completely new chapters. They cover: - CLOS, the Common Lisp Object System, with new features to support function overloading and object-oriented programming, plus complete technical specifications * Loops, a powerful control structure for multiple variables * Conditions, a generalization of the error signaling mechanism * Series and generators * Plus other subjects not part of the ANSI standards but of interest to professional programmers. Throughout, you'll find fresh examples, additional clarifications, warnings, and tips - all presented with the author's customary vigor and wit.

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Bridges the gap between the first edition (1984) and the forthcoming ANSI standard for the language. Includes the entire text of the first edition plus six new chapters covering the Common LISP Object System, conditions, pretty printing, loops, series, and generators. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Practical DV Filmmaking or Books in the Digital Age

Practical DV Filmmaking

Author: Russell Evans

Written for the beginner, Practical DV Filmmaking guides you thorough the process of making a film with low-cost digital equipment: from development through to production, post-production and distribution. While the technical tools you need are fully explained, the book concentrates on filmmaking principles throughout, illustrating how these tools can be used to achieve stylistic approaches for innovative filmmaking.

The book assumes no background knowledge in either technology or filmmaking and is divided into four key areas:
*DEVELOPMENT: turn your idea into a workable script, storyboard and schedule.
*PRODUCTION: develop skills to shoot original short films and turn a zero-to-low budget to your advantage.
*POST-PRODUCTION: learn basic editing techniques to enhance your original idea using iMovie, Premiere and other popular tools.
*DISTRIBUTION: set up a website and use the internet to promote your film. Includes numerous links to useful websites. Plus, top tips for how to enter a film festival and a new chapter on developing a career.

Projects enable you to master each step of the process taking you through different aspects of filmmaking today. Gradually you will find out where your strengths lie and how to make the most of them. The book also encourages stylistic development by intruding theoretical approaches to filmmaking. A glossary of terms plus an appendix of resources make this guide a one-stop essential handbook to DV filmmaking practice for beginners and student filmmakers.

* Master low-budget filmmaking principles with easy step-by-step techniques and practical projects
* Develop a real world perspective through case studies andinterviews with successful filmmakers
* Combine technical know-how with stylistic approaches to filmmaking.

Table of Contents:

Ch. 1	Overview	1
Ch. 2	Inside video	10
Ch. 3	Films and how they work	43
Ch. 4	Pre-production	70
Ch. 5	Production tools	145
Ch. 6	Production aesthetics	194
Ch. 7	Post-production tools	242
Ch. 8	Post-production aesthetics	272
Ch. 9	Careers and distribution	297
Ch. 10	Mapping the industry	362

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Books in the Digital Age: The Transformation of Academic and Higher Education Publishing in Britain and the United States

Author: John B Thompson

The book publishing industry is going through a period of profound and turbulent change brought about in part by the digital revolution. What is the role of the book in an age preoccupied with computers and the internet? How has the book publishing industry been transformed by the economic and technological upheavals of recent years, and how is it likely to change in the future?
This is the first major study of the book publishing industry in Britain and the United States for more than two decades. Thompson focuses on academic and higher education publishing and analyses the evolution of these sectors from 1980 to the present. He shows that each sector is characterized by its own distinctive ‘logic’ or dynamic of change, and that by reconstructing this logic we can understand the problems, challenges and opportunities faced by publishing firms today. He also shows that the digital revolution has had, and continues to have, a profound impact on the book publishing business, although the real impact of this revolution has little to do with the ebook scenarios imagined by many commentators.
Books in the Digital Age will become a standard work on the publishing industry at the beginning of the 21st century. It will be of great interest to students taking courses in the sociology of culture, media and cultural studies, and publishing. It will also be of great value to professionals in the publishing industry, educators and policy makers, and to anyone interested in books and their future.

Advanced ActionScript 3 with Design Patterns or CINEMA 4D

Advanced ActionScript 3 with Design Patterns

Author: Joey Lott

Today's ActionScript-based applications require increasingly sophisticated architectures and code. This book aids intermediate and advanced ActionScript developers in  learning how to plan and build applications more effectively. You'll learn how to apply design patterns as solutions to common programming scenarios. Beyond a reference, Advanced ActionScript with Design Patterns is a practical guide complete with sample mini-applications illustrating each design pattern. The accompanying CD includes a trial version of Flash 8 along with all the lesson files needed to work with the text.

Table of Contents:

Part I - Successful Projects
1. How to Design Applications
   
2. Programming to Interfaces
   
Part II - Patterns

3. MVC
   
4. Singleton
   
5. Factory (Abstract Factory and Factory Method)
   
6. Proxy
   
7. Iterator
   
8. Composite
   
9. Decorator
   
10. Command
   
11. Memento
   
12. State
   
Part III - Advanced ActionScript Topics

13. Working with Events
   
14. Sending and Loading Data
   
15. E4X (XML)
   
16. Regular Expressions

Table of Contents:

Advanced ActionScript 3 with Design Patterns by Joey Lott, Danny Patterson

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  CINEMA 4D: The Artist's Project Sourcebook

  Author: Anne Powers

  Realize you artistic vision with this treasure chest of instructional projects. Develop a mastery of the C4D toolset by working through modeling and animation projects that progressively build your technique. Updated for version 10, this edition features new chapters that explore the revamped MOCCA 3 system, R10's improved workflow and scene management, the enhanced animation timeline and searchable object manager, and advanced modeling tools. Special attention is given to the MoGraph Module, and inventive quick starts are provided for other modules including Hair, Sketch and Toon, Advanced Render, Dynamics, and Thinking Particles. Short, playful projects are presented in full color to clearly guide you to a serious 3D skill set. The companion DVD includes tutorial media, bonus tutorials, instructional movies, and 3D C4D environment teacher files.
  
  * A tutorial-based exploration of the modeling, animation and motion graphics possibilities of C4D
  * Covers MOCCA 3, MoGraph, and the integration with After Effects and other tools
  * Companion DVD with tutorial media, bonus tutorials, instructional movies and C4D teacher files.

  
  
  

Python Essential Reference or Web Design Flash Sites

Python Essential Reference

Author: David Beazley

The goal of the Python Essential Reference is to concisely describe the Python programming language and its large library of standard modules, collectively known as the Python programming "environment." It is arranged into four major parts. First a brief tutorial and introduction is presented, then an informal language reference will cover lexical conventions, functions, statements, control flow, datatypes, classes, and execution models. The third part will cover the Python library, and the final section covers the Python C API that is used to write Python extensions. This book is for the professional who has experience with other systems programming language such as C or C++, and is looking for content that is not embellished with basic introductory material on the Python programming environment.

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Web Design Flash Sites

Author: Julius Weidemann

Many of the web's most eye-popping sites are created using Flash, a program which allows for total creative freedom and maximum interactivity. In its early years, Flash was used mostly for artistic and design sites, but more recently large corporations - even Citibank - have turned to Flash. This guide rounds up the very best and most innovative sites using 100% Flash navigation, including Nike, Adidas, Bacardi, Shrek, Nintendo, Playstation, Ford, and Honda. Also featured are two case studies and an introduction by Rob Ford, the creator of Favorite Website Awards.

Introduction to Programming with Java or Optimizing Network Performance with Content Switching

Introduction to Programming with Java: A Problem Solving Approach

Author: John Dean

This book teaches the reader how to write programs using Java. It does so with a unique approach that combines fundamentals first with objects early. The book transitions smoothly through a carefully selected set of procedural programming fundamentals to object-oriented fundamentals. During this early transition and beyond, the book emphasizes problem solving. For example, Chapter 2 is devoted to algorithm development, Chapter 8 is devoted to program design, and problem-solving sections appear throughout the book. Problem-solving skills are fostered with the help of an interactive, iterative presentation style: Here's the problem. How can we solve it? How can we improve the solution?

Some key features include:

•
A conversational, easy-to-follow writing style.

• Many executable code examples that clearly and efficiently illustrate key concepts.

• Extensive use of UML class diagrams to specify problem organization.

• Simple GUI programming early, in an optional standalone graphics track.

• Well-identified alternatives for altering the book's sequence to fit individual needs.

• Well-developed projects in six different academic disciplines, with a handy summary.

• Detailed customizable PowerPointTM lecture slides, with icon-keyed hidden notes.

Student Resources:

Links to compiler software - for Sun's Java2 SDK tool kit, Helios's Text Pad and Eclipse.

Text Pad Tutorial.

Textbook errata.

All textbook example programs and associated resource files.

Instructor Resources:

Customizable PowerPoint lecture slides with hidden notes.provide comments that supplement the displayed text in the lecture slides. For example, if the displayed text asks a question the hidden notes provide the answer. As an option, instructors can delete the hidden notes (with a convenient macro) before distributing the lecture slides to the students.

Exercise solutions.

Project solutions.

"The authors have done a superb job of organizing the various chapters to allow the students to enjoy programming in Java from day one. I am deeply impressed with the entire textbook. I would have my students keep this text and use it throughout their academic career as an excellent Java programming source book". – Benjamin B. Nystuen, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

"The authors have done a great job in describing the technical aspects of programming. The authors have an immensely readable writing style. I have an extremely favorable impression of Dean and Dean’s proposed text". – Shyamal Mitra, University of Texas at Austin

"The overall impression of the book was that it was “friendly” to read. I think this is a great strength, simply because students reading it, and especially students who are prone to reading to understand, will appreciate this approach rather than the regular hardcore programming mentality". – Andree Jacobson, University of New Mexico

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction to Computers and Programming

Chapter 2. Algorithms and Design

Chapter 3. Java Basics

Chapter 4. Control Statements

Chapter 5. Using Pre-Built Methods

Chapter 6. Object-Oriented Programming

Chapter 7. Object-Oriented Programming-Additional Details

Chapter 8. Software Engineering

Chapter 9. Classes with Class Members

Chapter 10. Arrays and Array Lists

Chapter 11. Type Details and Alternate Coding Mechanisms

Chapter 12. Composition and Inheritance

Chapter 13. Inheritance and Polymorphism

Chapter 14. Exception Handling

Chapter 15. Files

Chapter 16. GUI Programming Basics

Chapter 17. GUI Programming-Component Layout, Additional GUI Components

Appendix 1. Unicode/ASCII Character Set with Hexadecimal Codes

Appendix 2. Operator Precedence

Appendix 3. Java Reserved Words

Appendix 4. Packages

Appendix 5. Java Coding-Style Conventions

Appendix 6. Javadoc

Appendix 7. UML Notations Used in this Book

Appendix 8. Recursion

Appendix 9. Multithreading

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Optimizing Network Performance with Content Switching: Server, Firewall and Cache Load Balancing

Author: Matthew Sym

Enrich the user experience while keeping control of your network

Networking professionals: At last, comprehensive coverage of content switching technology is in your hands! Optimizing Network Performance with Content Switching: Server, Firewall, and Cache Load Balancing, by topic experts Matthew Syme and Philip Goldie, provides sharp insights into this wide-ranging, rapidly changing technology. You'll learn the concepts, the background, and the architectures of content switching, as well as how it works and where and why it should be deployed to maximize the performance of your networks and servers. Fueled by increasing bandwidth and ever-richer content, this technology is fast becoming a standard in enterprise and ISP networks. Inside you'll find:

• Full explanations of TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, and other network fundamentals


• Vendor-independent coverage of the key content switching applications--server load balancing, Web cache redirection, application redirection, firewall load balancing, and more!


• Detailed diagrams that illustrate clearly the deployments and topologies for all applications and variations covered in the book


• A running fictional case study that translates theory into practice, with all applications demonstrated in example implementations


• Advanced topics including TCP/IP flows and sessions, delayed binding, URL parsing, cookie persistence, server health checking, and load balancing metrics

The advanced topics in Optimizing Network Performance with Content Switching are tailored for engineers with layer 2 and layer 3 experience looking for a comprehensive explanation of theinner workings of content switching. This book is also ideal for managers, application developers, security administrators, sales people, and other professionals who require a firm understanding of the basics of the technology.

Building and Integrating Virtual Private Networks with Openswan or Tailored Health Messages

Building and Integrating Virtual Private Networks with Openswan

Author: P Wouters

This book is a comprehensive guide to using Openswan for building both basic and industry size, military strength VPNs for medium to very large organizations. Written by the core developers, this practical book is all you need to use Openswan to build any VPN infrastructure you may need. The authors have covered the latest developments and upcoming issues. This book will not only help you build the VPN you need, but also save you a lot of time.

With the widespread use of wireless and the integration of VPN capabilities in most modern laptops, PDA's and mobile phones, there is a growing desire for encrypting more and more communications to prevent eavesdropping. Can you trust the coffee shop's wireless network? Is your neighbor watching your wireless? Or are your competitors perhaps engaged in industrial espionage? Do you need to send information back to your office while on the road or on board a ship? Or do you just want to securely access your MP3's at home? IPsec is the industry standard for encrypted communication, and Openswan is the de-facto implementation of IPsec for Linux.

Whether you are just connecting your home DSL connection with your laptop when you're on the road to access your files at home, or you are building an industry size, military strength VPN infrastructure for a medium to very large organization, this book will assist you in setting up Openswan to suit those needs.

The topics discussed range from designing, to building, to configuring Openswan as the VPN gateway to deploy IPsec using Openswan. It not only for Linux clients, but also the more commonly used Operating Systems such as Microsoft Windows and MacOSX. Furthermore it discussescommon interoperability examples for third party vendors, such as Cisco, Checkpoint, Netscreen and other common IPsec vendors.

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Tailored Health Messages: Customizing Communication with Computer Technology

Author: Matthew Kreuter

Through the use of new technologies, researchers, and practitioners in health education and health communication can now provide health information and behavior change strategies that are customized based on the unique needs, interests, and concerns of different individuals. These tailored health messages can be highly effective in assisting individuals in understanding and responding to health concerns.

In this volume, Matthew Kreuter, David Farrell, and their colleagues define the process of tailoring and describe its uses in health communication programs. They present a theoretical and public health rationale for tailoring and support their position with empirical evidence. They also lay out the steps involved in creating and delivering tailored health communication programs, which can then be applied in practice. Practitioners, researchers, and students in health communication, health psychology, public health, and related areas will find this book to be a vital and invaluable resource forimproving communication about health issues.

Consumers Guide to Cell Phones and Wireless Service Plans or Statistical Analysis of Medical Data Using SAS

Consumer's Guide to Cell Phones and Wireless Service Plans

Author: Syngress

About the Author

Jeff McLaughlin is the Senior Director of Wireless Partnerships for GetConnected, Inc. and is part of the senior management team. He has been in the wireless industry since 1994 working for wireless carriers, wireless vendors, and wireless agents. Jeff is responsible for securing partnerships with all the wireless service providers for GetConnected and for leading the strategic wireless initiatives with carriers, manufacturers, and other wireless industry players. Prior to GetConnected, Jeff was Director of Corporate Marketing for Boston Communications Group, Inc., a leading provider of prepaid services technology to wireless carriers and Business Products Manager for AT&T Wireless, one of the leading wireless carriers in the United States. He received his M.B.A from Seattle University and his B.S. from Northeastern University, Boston, MA.

Beverly LeDonne is the Senior Director of Content Services and Business Operations for GetConnected, Inc. and is part of the senior management team. Beverly is responsible for implementing new partnerships and leading innovative initiatives in data management and presentation. Prior to GetConnected, Beverly managed 200 employees and an over $30 million P&L as Division Manager at APCOA/Standard Parking, the largest parking management service organization in the United States. She received her M.B.A from Louisiana State University and her B.A. from Thomas More College, Merrimack, NH. GetConnected, Inc.

Founded in 1999, GetConnected, Inc. provides a suite of software tools that facilitate the sale of wireless, broadband, local phone, long distance, cable, and satellite television services. Named by Newsweek as one of the 103 Best Web Sites and by PC World as Best Cell Phone Site, GetConnected.com, is an easy-to-use Web site that empowers users with the information necessary to help them select the services that best meet their individual needs. GetConnected, Inc. offers consumers and small businesses access to its services directly through its Web site www.getconnected.com, and through a network of partner Web sites. Consumers will also be able to access the GetConnected telecommunication shopping services in private labeled applications at retail, where GetConnected will power the shopping experience and order processing for its retail partners.

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Statistical Analysis of Medical Data Using SAS

Author: Geoff Der

Statistical analysis is ubiquitous in modern medical research. Logistic regression, generalized linear models, random effects models, and Cox's regression all have become commonplace in the medical literature. But while statistical software such as SAS make routine application of these techniques possible, users who are not primarily statisticians must take care to correctly implement the various procedures and correctly interpret the output. Statistical Analysis of Medical Data Using SAS demonstrates how to use SAS to analyze medical data. Each chapter addresses a particular analysis method. The authors briefly describe each procedure, but focus on its SAS implementation and properly interpreting the output. The carefully designed presentation relegates the theoretical details to "Displays," so that the code and results can be explored without interruption. All of the code and data sets used in the book are available for download from either the SAS Web site or crcpress.com. Der and Everitt, authors of the best-selling Handbook of Statistical Analyses Using SAS, bring all of their considerable talent and experience to bear in this book. Step-by-step instructions, lucid explanations and clear examples combine to form an outstanding, self-contained guide--suitable for medical researchers and statisticians alike--to using SAS to analyze medical data.

Visual QuickStart Guide or Dreamweaver 8 Design and Construction

Visual QuickStart Guide: iMovie HD and iDVD 5 for MAC OS X

Author: Jeff Carlson

Take an easy, visual approach to teaching iMovie HD and iDVD, using pictures to guide you through the software and show you what to do.

Table of Contents:

Ch. 1	The digital camcorder	3
Ch. 2	Composition and coverage	17
Ch. 3	The camera in motion	33
Ch. 4	Lighting	41
Ch. 5	Capturing audio	49
Ch. 6	iMovie overview	57
Ch. 7	Importing footage	71
Ch. 8	Editing video	87
Ch. 9	Editing still pictures	105
Ch. 10	Editing audio	115
Ch. 11	Transitions	133
Ch. 12	Titles	141
Ch. 13	Effects	151
Ch. 14	Moving back to tape	161
Ch. 15	QuickTime	165
Ch. 16	Email, Web, and Bluetooth	177
Ch. 17	Moving from iMovie to iDVD	187
Ch. 18	iDVD overview	193
Ch. 19	iDVD themes	205
Ch. 20	Customizing iDVD themes	223
Ch. 21	Slideshows	237
Ch. 22	Archiving, encoding, and burning	245

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Dreamweaver 8 Design and Construction

Author: Marc Campbell

You're a beginner who wants to design a state-of-the-art family web site. You've just started a new job, and you need to learn Dreamweaver fast. Or maybe you're a professional who's been using another program but is now switching to Macromedia's leading web design tool. Learning Dreamweaver 8 gets you up to speed, quickly and efficiently.

Straightforwardly practical, with speed as the by-word, this hands-on guide focuses on the best practices for constructing both interactive and static web sites. While explaining core concepts clearly and thoroughly, so that beginners have a solid conceptural and technical foundation, it cuts through the clutter that might slow down a beginner tackling a subject as vast as web design and a tool as robust as Dreamweaver. "Dreamweaver 8 Design and Construction" emphasizes learning by doing, with short, task-oriented chapters that demonstrate theory by presenting design solutions and explaining the principles that make them work. Plenty of screen shots, illustrations, and sample layouts accompany rapid prototyping techniques for site production.

Marc Campbell has been building web sites since 1997-for everything from comic book fan communities to state government portals and e-commerce applications. A Macromedia Certified Dreamweaver Developer and beta tester, he has taught web design to students at all levels and has written eight books on the subject.

Sidebars in "Dreamweaver 8 Design and Construction" allow readers to decide how deeply they want to delve into the subject. "Best Bets" offer bottom-line recommendations for those who want to skip the general discussion, while "Behind the Scenes" sidebars provide more in-depth looksatparticular topics for those who want more detail. Absolute beginner or faux debutante, you'll learn proven procedures for quickly building Dreamweaver sites.

Microsoft Office 2007 or Essentials of Business Information Systems

Microsoft Office 2007: Post-Advanced Concepts and Techniques

Author: Gary B Shelly

In Microsoft Office 2007: Post Advanced Concepts and Techniques you'll find features that are specifically designed to improve retention, and prepare readers for future success. Our trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach now encourages users to expand their understanding of the Office 2007 software through experimentation, exploration, and planning ahead.

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Essentials of Business Information Systems

Author: Kenneth C Laudon

For introductory undergraduate courses in Information Systems taught in MIS, IS, CIS, Business and Management departments. This brief text is ideal for courses on quarter systems and those that combine a MIS text with hands-on software, projects, or case studies. These authoritative authors continue to define the MIS course by emphasizinghowbusiness objectives shape the application of new information systems and technologies and integrating a career orientation that demonstrates the relevance of information systems to all business students regardless of their major.

Table of Contents:

I	Information Systems in the Digital Age	1
1	Business Information Systems in Your Career	2
	Chapter-Opening Case: Major League Baseball Hits a Home Run with Information Systems	3
1.1	The Role of Information Systems in Business Today	6
1.2	Perspectives on Information Systems and Information Technology	10
1.3	It Isn't Simply Technology: The Role of People and Organizations	12
1.4	Understanding Information Systems: A Business Problem-Solving Approach	17
1.5	Information Systems and Your Career	22
	Learning Tracks	30
	Summary	31
	Key Terms	32
	Review Questions	32
	Discussion Questions	32
	Application Software Exercise: Database Exercise: Converting Data into Useful Information	33
	Dirt Bikes U.S.A.: Preparing a Management Overview of the Company	33
	Building Internet Skills: Analyzing Shipping Costs	33
	Video Case	34
	Teamwork: Analyzing a Business System	34
	Business Problem-Solving Case: Can the Music Industry Change Its Tune?	34
2	E-Business: How Businesses Use Information Systems	38
	Chapter-Opening Case: Information Systems Help Kia Solve Its Quality Problems	39
2.1	Components of a Business	42
2.2	Types of Business Information Systems	46
2.3	Systems That Span the Enterprise	57
2.4	The Information Systems Function in Business	64
	Learning Tracks	67
	Summary	68
	Key Terms	69
	Review Questions	69
	Discussion Questions	70
	Application Software Exercise: Spreadsheet Exercise: Improving Supply Chain Management	70
	Dirt Bikes U.S.A.: Analyzing Financial Performance	70
	Building Internet Skills: Planning Transportation Logistics	71
	Video Case	71
	Teamwork: Describing Management Decisions and Systems	71
	Business Problem-Solving Case: Can Information Systems Help Danaher Work Leaner?	71
3	Achieving Competitive Advantage with Information Systems	74
	Chapter-Opening Case: Amazon.com: An Internet Giant Fine-Tunes Its Strategy	75
3.1	Using Information Systems to Achieve Competitive Advantage	78
3.2	Competing on a Global Scale	92
3.3	Competing on Quality and Design	94
3.4	Competing on Business Processes	97
	Learning Tracks	100
	Summary	100
	Key Terms	101
	Review Questions	101
	Discussion Questions	101
	Application Software Exercise: Database Exercise: Using a Database for Strategic Business Development	101
	Dirt Bikes U.S.A.: Performing a Competitive Analysis for Dirt Bikes	102
	Building Internet Skills: Configuring and Pricing an Automobile	102
	Video Case	103
	Teamwork: Identifying Opportunities for Strategic Information Systems	103
	Business Problem-Solving Case: Can Blockbuster Stand Up to Netflix?	103
II	Information Technology Infrastructure	107
4	IT Infrastructure: Hardware and Software	108
	Chapter-Opening Case: DreamWorks Animation Turns to Technology for Production Support	109
4.1	IT Infrastructure: Computer Hardware	112
4.2	IT Infrastructure: Computer Software	121
4.3	Managing Hardware and Software Technology	135
	Learning Tracks	139
	Summary	140
	Key Terms	141
	Review Questions	142
	Discussion Questions	142
	Application Software Exercise: Spreadsheet Exercise: Evaluating Computer Hardware and Software Options	142
	Dirt Bikes U.S.A.: Analyzing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of Desktop Software Assets	143
	Building Internet Skills: Planning and Budgeting for a Sales Conference	144
	Video Case	144
	Teamwork: Evaluating Server Operating Systems	144
	Business Problem-Solving Case: JP Morgan Chase Shifts IT Outsourcing into Reverse	145
5	Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management	148
	Chapter-Opening Case: Seven-Eleven Stores Ask the Customer by Asking the Data	149
5.1	The Database Approach to Data Management	152
5.2	Database Management Systems	157
5.3	Using Databases to Improve Business Performance and Decision Making	162
5.4	Managing Data Resources	169
	Learning Tracks	172
	Summary	172
	Key Terms	173
	Review Questions	173
	Discussion Questions	173
	Application Software Exercise: Database Exercise: Building a Relational Database for a Small Business	174
	Dirt Bikes U.S.A.: Redesigning the Customer Database	174
	Building Internet Skills: Searching Online Databases	175
	Video Case	175
	Teamwork: Identifying Entities and Attributes in an Online Database	175
	Business Problem-Solving Case: The FBI Abandons Its Virtual Case System	175
6	Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology	178
	Chapter-Opening Case: Dartmouth: An Old College Becomes a New Networking Innovator	179
6.1	Telecommunications and Networking in Today's Business World	182
6.2	Communications Networks	187
6.3	The Internet	193
6.4	The Wireless Revolution	205
	Learning Tracks	215
	Summary	215
	Key Terms	218
	Review Questions	218
	Discussion Questions	219
	Application Software Exercise: Spreadsheet Exercise: Comparing Wireless Services	219
	Dirt Bikes U.S.A.: Using Internet Tools to Increase Efficiency and Productivity	219
	Building Internet Skills: Using Web Search Engines for Business Research	220
	Video Case	220
	Teamwork: Comparing Mobile Internet Access Systems	220
	Business Problem-Solving Case: Google Takes on the World	220
7	Securing Information Systems	224
	Chapter-Opening Case: Phishing: A Costly New Sport for Internet Users	225
7.1	System Vulnerability and Abuse	228
7.2	Business Value of Security and Control	238
7.3	Establishing a Framework for Security and Control	240
7.4	Technologies and Tools for Security	245
	Learning Tracks	252
	Summary	252
	Key Terms	253
	Review Questions	253
	Discussion Questions	254
	Application Software Exercise: Spreadsheet Exercise: Performing a Security Risk Assessment	254
	Dirt Bikes U.S.A.: Developing a Disaster Recovery Plan	255
	Building Internet Skills: Evaluating Security Outsourcing Services	255
	Video Case	255
	Teamwork: Evaluating Security Software Tools	255
	Business Problem-Solving Case: MasterCard and CardSystems: The Worst Data Theft Ever?	256
III	Key System Applications for the Digital Age	259
8	Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications	260
	Chapter-Opening Case: Whirlpool Fixes Its Supply Chain	261
8.1	Enterprise Systems	264
8.2	Supply Chain Management Systems	266
8.3	Customer Relationship Management Systems	274
8.4	Enterprise Applications: New Opportunities and Challenges	282
	Challenges and Opportunities	282
	Learning Tracks	283
	Summary	283
	Key Terms	284
	Review Questions	285
	Discussion Questions	285
	Application Software Exercise: Database Exercise: Managing Customer Service Requests	285
	Dirt Bikes U.S.A.: Identifying Supply Chain Management Solutions	286
	Building Internet Skills: Evaluating Supply Chain Management Services	286
	Video Case	287
	Teamwork: Analyzing Enterprise Application Vendors	287
	Business Problem-Solving Case: Philip Morris International's Supply Chain Dilemma	287
9	E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods	290
	Chapter-Opening Case: Gap Remodels Its Web Sites	291
9.1	Electronic Commerce and the Internet	294
9.2	Electronic Commerce	303
9.3	M-Commerce	310
9.4	Electronic Commerce Payment Systems	314
	Learning Tracks	318
	Summary	318
	Key Terms	320
	Review Questions	320
	Discussion Questions	321
	Application Software Exercise: Spreadsheet Exercise: Analyzing a Dot-Com Business	321
	Dirt Bikes U.S.A.: Developing an E-Commerce Strategy	321
	Building Internet Skills: Comparing Online Storefront Hosting Services	322
	Video Case	322
	Teamwork: Performing a Competitive Analysis of E-Commerce Sites	322
	Business Problem-Solving Case: Can eBay Keep It Up?	322
10	Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge	326
	Chapter-Opening Case: Procter & Gamble Restructures Its Supply Chain	327
10.1	Decision Making and Information Systems	330
10.2	Systems for Decision Support	333
10.3	Intelligent Systems for Decision Support	341
10.4	Systems for Managing Knowledge	349
	Learning Tracks	356
	Summary	356
	Key Terms	358
	Review Questions	359
	Discussion Questions	359
	Application Software Exercise: Spreadsheet Exercise: Performing Break-Even Analysis and Sensitivity Analysis	359
	Dirt Bikes U.S.A.: Analyzing the Impact of Component Price Changes	360
	Building Internet Skills: Using Intelligent Agents for Comparison Shopping	361
	Video Case	361
	Teamwork: Rating Knowledge Network Systems	362
	Business Problem-Solving Case: Can Information Systems Make Your Doctor Better?	362
IV	Building and Managing Systems	365
11	Building Information Systems	366
	Chapter-Opening Case: A New Ordering System for Girl Scout Cookies	367
11.1	Problem Solving and Systems Development	370
11.2	Understanding the Business Value of Systems and Managing Change	375
11.3	Alternative Systems-Building Approaches	384
11.4	Modeling and Designing Systems: Structured and Object-Oriented Methodologies	390
	Learning Tracks	393
	Summary	393
	Key Terms	395
	Review Questions	395
	Discussion Questions	396
	Application Software Exercise: Database Exercise: Designing a Customer System for Auto Sales	396
	Dirt Bikes U.S.A.: Designing an Employee Training and Skills Tracking System	397
	Building Internet Skills: Analyzing Web Site Design and Information Requirements	397
	Video Case	397
	Teamwork: Analyzing Web Site Requirements	397
	Business Problem-Solving Case: Comair's Crew Scheduling System Breaks Down	398
12	Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems	400
	Chapter-Opening Case: Does Location Tracking Threaten Privacy?	401
12.1	Understanding Ethical and Social Issues Related to Systems	403
12.2	Ethics in an Information Society	408
12.3	The Moral Dimensions of Information Systems	411
	Learning Tracks	426
	Summary	426
	Key Terms	427
	Review Questions	427
	Discussion Questions	428
	Application Software Exercise: Word Processing and Web Page Development Tool Exercise: Creating a Simple Web Site	428
	Dirt Bikes U.S.A.: Developing a Web Site Privacy Policy	428
	Building Internet Skills: Using Internet Newsgroups for Online Market Research	429
	Video Case	429
	Teamwork: Developing a Corporate Ethics Code	429
	Business Problem-Solving Case: Should We Trust ChoicePoint with Our Personal Data?	429
	Your Digital Portfolio	433
	Glossary	1
	References	1
	Indexes	1
	Photo and Screen Shot Credits	1

Hacking Wireless Networks For Dummies or Green BIM

Hacking Wireless Networks For Dummies

Author: Devin K Akin

Become a cyber-hero - know the common wireless weaknesses

"Reading a book like this one is a worthy endeavor toward becoming an experienced wireless security professional."
--Devin Akin - CTO, The Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) Program

Wireless networks are so convenient - not only for you, but also for those nefarious types who'd like to invade them. The only way to know if your system can be penetrated is to simulate an attack. This book shows you how, along with how to strengthen any weak spots you find in your network's armor.

Discover how to:

• Perform ethical hacks without compromising a system

• Combat denial of service and WEP attacks

• Understand how invaders think

• Recognize the effects of different hacks

• Protect against war drivers and rogue devices

Table of Contents:

Foreword.

Introduction.

Part I: Building the Foundation for Testing Wireless Networks.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Wireless Hacking.

Chapter 2: The Wireless Hacking Process.

Chapter 3: Implementing a Testing Methodology.

Chapter 4: Amassing Your War Chest.

Part II: Getting Rolling with Common Wi-Fi Hacks.

Chapter 5: Human (In)Security.

Chapter 6: Containing the Airwaves.

Chapter 7: Hacking Wireless Clients.

Chapter 8: Discovering Default Settings.

Chapter 9: Wardriving.

Part III: Advanced Wi-Fi Hacks.

Chapter 10: Still at War.

Chapter 11: Unauthorized Wireless Devices.

Chapter 12: Network Attacks.

Chapter 13: Denial-of-Service Attacks.

Chapter 14: Cracking Encryption.

Chapter 15: Authenticating Users.

Part IV: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 16: Ten Essential Tools for Hacking Wireless Networks.

Chapter 17: Ten Wireless Security-Testing Mistakes.

Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Following Up after Your Testing.

Part V: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Wireless Hacking Resources.

Appendix B: Glossary of Acronyms.

Index.

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Green BIM

Author: Brad Nies

Go green with BIM with this timely and up-close look at two of the fastest growing movements in the architecture, engineering and construction industry: sustainable design and building information modeling. Expert authors and professional architects Eddy Krygiel and Bradley Nies have created the ideal reference for AEC professionals wishing to incorporate green practices into their projects. This book begins with an overview of sustainable design and BIM, discussing how the design and construction industry has arrived at a crossroads and why we need to look to new approaches and methodologies to solve the problems we've inherited over the course of time. Because implementing these methodologies can be drastic changes in your firm's culture and approach to design and delivery, the authors put forth best practices regarding workflow, integrating project teams, and an order of operations approach to sustainable design. You'll also learn core concepts and gain a deeper understanding of keys to sustainability in building design, touching on building envelope, systems, materiality, and orientation. Whether you've had experience with sustainable design and BIM or are still a little green, this book will help you advance your practice and move you forward to a more sustainable future.

The Building Robots or 1337 h4x0r H4ndb00k

The Building Robots

Author: Gareth Branwyn

Finally, a robots book for people who don't know the first thing about robotics! Absolute Beginner's Guide to Robots is well-written, inviting, and action-packed, with engaging ideas and fascinating factoids about robots and robot-related arts and sciences. You are led gently into the intimidating world of robotics, but nearly 400 pages later, you emerge with a respectable knowledge of robot history, the major fields and "schools" of robotics today, and the basic skills and resources needed to create hobby robots. By the end of the book, you will be the proud owner of three bots, the first two of which demonstrate key robotic principles. The third is a programmable/expandable robot, which serves as a platform for future experimentation. And best of all, these robots are built with simple to get and inexpensive parts - many of which you already have around the house!

New interesting book: Gin Gin Drinks or Handbook of Frozen Foods

1337 h4x0r H4ndb00k

Author: Tapeworm

This is your ticket into the elusive underworld of the Internet, home to millions of elite computer hackers. 1337 h4x0r h4ndb00k will show you how to walk-the-walk and talk-the-talk of this exclusive community. Soon, you too will be able to go into a chat room and carry on conversations speaking the cryptic 1337 language. 1337 h4x0r h4ndb00k will also review the nature of computer viruses, different practical jokes to play on your desktop and tips on how to live the hacker lifestyle. Join the elite society of computer hackers with 1337 h4x0r h4ndb00k as your guide.

Table of Contents:

Introduction.
1. Fitting In.
The Ten Laws of Geek
Choosing a New Name
Common Behavior
Speaking Leet
Hacking The Opposite Sex
Project: Make Your Own H4x0r Pack
2. Shortcuts.
Power It Up
Desktop Overview
The Mouse
Mastering the Keyboard
Revisiting the Desktop
Project: Disable All Clicks
3. Customize.
Naming Your Computer
Loving Your Computer
Make Yourself at Home
Mod It
Project: Design Your Own Ascii Graffiti Tag
4. Browsing/E-Mail.
The Internet and Deceit
Successful Searching
E-Mail
Project: Ie and Style Sheets
5. Fundamentals.
Hardware vs. Software vs. The Web
The Registry
Programming/Scripting
Working With Notepad
The File System
Hardware Concerns
Dos/Batch Files
Project: Making Your Own Executable
6. Get The F@*! Out Of My Chat Room!
Fun With Messaging
Irc
Of Mice and Morons
Project: Irc Scripting
7. Advanced Automation.
Windows Script Host
Viruses, Robots, and Ai
Project: Making a Matrix Batch File
8. Paranoia.
Security
What About Mom?
Project: Self-Destruct!
9. Networks.
Sharing Files
Remote Desktop
Footprinting
Wardriving
Project: Cubicle Fun
10. Beyond Windows.
Reverse-Engineering
Packet-Sniffing
Hacking Off-Line
Project: Know Your Numbers
11. Conclusion.
The Future, Right Now
Learn to Adapt (Evolution of Technology)
What Do I Do Now?
Recommended Sites & Software
Final Words
Project: Making Your Own Executable (The Hard Way)

ActionScript 30 Game Programming University or Real World Camera Raw with Adobe PhotoShop CS3

ActionScript 3.0 Game Programming University

Author: Gary Rosenzweig

Gary Rosenzweig's ActionScript 3.0 Game Programming University shows you how to use ActionScript, the programming language behind Flash CS3 Professional. The lessons teach you all the basics of ActionScript programming through game examples, but the code can be easily adapted to non-game-oriented projects, such as web training and advertising. Written by a real-world Flash developer, this book presents you with the source code of 16 complete games and lays the foundation for you to create your own games. Gary also provides a companion website - flashgameu.com, which contains files, updates, new content, Gary's blog and much more.

Table of Contents:

            Introduction    1

1.         Using Flash and ActionScript 3.0    7

2.         ActionScript Game Elements    41

3.         Basic Game Framework: A Matching Game    83

4.         Brain Games: Memory and Deduction    121

5.         Game Animation: Shooting and Bouncing Games    155

6.         Picture Puzzles: Sliding and Jigsaw    195

7.         Direction and Movement: Space Rocks    227

8.         Casual Games: Match Three    267

9.         Word Games: Hangman and Word Search    297

10.       Questions and Answers: Trivia and Quiz Games    327

11.       Action Games: Platform Games    361

12.       Game Worlds: Driving and Exploration Game    393

            Index    429

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Real World Camera Raw with Adobe PhotoShop CS3

Author: Bruce Fraser

The raw revolution that began in 2003 with the Adobe Camera Raw plug-in for Adobe Photoshop has changed the way photographers work with images. Shooting in the raw format gives digital photographers complete control over every aspect of image quality. Adobe Camera Raw makes the process of using raw files easier by providing a standardized way of accessing and working with these uncompressed digital negatives. Today serious photographers shoot raw images only. Real World Camera Raw with Adobe Photoshop was the first book devoted exclusively to the topic, explaining the advantages and challenges of using Adobe Camera Raw to produce magnificent images.
Real World Adobe Camera Raw in Photoshop CS3 keeps pace with new directions in digital photography and raw image processing. Jeff Schewe, a contributor to the development of Adobe Camera Raw from its beginnings, updates Bruce Fraser’s best-selling book with inside knowledge of how new features let photographers optimize and convert images for the best results in Adobe Photoshop CS3. Hands-on techniques show readers how to expose and shoot for raw image capture as well as use new features such as Spot Healing. Readers will also learn how to use the latest version of Adobe Bridge to manage the thousands of images—and gigabytes of data—that result from raw shooting. Finally, Schewe discusses how Adobe’s latest revolutionary imaging software Photoshop Lightroom adds to the raw equation.

Business Modeling With UML or Video Codec Design

Business Modeling With UML: Business Patterns at Work

Author: Hans Erik Eriksson

"An excellent hands-on book for practitioners eager to document the internal structure and everyday workings of business processes. This clear and practical book belongs on the shelf of everyone dedicated to mapping, maintaining, and streamlining business processes." -Richard Mark Soley, Phd, Chairman and CEO, OMG
"Eriksson and Penker have not just written another patterns book; this is a significant contribution to the key field of business-IT alignment. While capturing profound academic insights, what makes the book so refreshing from a practitioner's viewpoint is the richness of accessible, down-to-earth examples and its pragmatic, unpretentious style."-Paul allen Principal of CBD Strategies and Architectures, Sterling Software
"UML may have been designed by and for software engineers, but Eriksson and Penker have defined a practical extension to UML for describing business processes. They put this extended UML immediately to use with a gallery of common business patterns that should jump start any BPR effort."-Philippe Krchten, Director of Process Development Rational Software
"This book is a marriage between proven business modeling concepts and the techniques of UML. It provides real-world strategies for developing large-scale, mission-critical business systems in a manner accessible to both software and business professionals."-ScottW. Ambler, Author of Process Patterns
Following up on their bestselling book, UML Toolkit, Hans-Erik Eriksson and Magnus Penker now provide expert guidance on how to use UML to model your business systems. In this informative book, key business modeling concepts are presented, including how to define Business Rules with UML'sObject Constraint Language (OCL) and how to use business models with use cases. The authors then provide 26 valuable Business Patterns along with an e-business case study that utilizes the techniques and patterns discussed in the book.
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Computer Bulletin

...excellent value for money.

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments
	Introduction
Ch. 1	Business Modeling	1
Ch. 2	UML Primer	17
Ch. 3	Modeling the Business Architecture	59
Ch. 4	Business Views	87
Ch. 5	Business Rules	133
Ch. 6	Business Patterns	169
Ch. 7	Resource and Rule Patterns	187
Ch. 8	Goal Patterns	273
Ch. 9	Process Patterns	293
Ch. 10	From Business Architecture to Software Architecture	353
Ch. 11	A Business Model Example	387
App. A	Eriksson-Penker Business Extensions	419
App. B	Business Patterns Summary	429
	Glossary	435
	References	445
	Index	449

Interesting book: One Hour Activist or Come to Think of It

Video Codec Design: Developing Image and Video Compression Systems

Author: Iain Richardson

Video compression coding is the enabling technology behind a new wave of communication applications. From streaming internet video to broadcast digital television and digital cinema, the video codec is a key building block for a host of new multimedia applications and services. Video Codec Design sets out to de-mystify the subject of video coding and present a practical, design-based approach to this emerging field.

Featuring:
* Guidance on the practical design and implementation of video coding technology.

* Explanation of the major video coding standards, including MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.263 and H.26L.

* Detailed coverage of key video coding techniques and core algorithms.

* Examination of critical design issues including transmission, Quality of Service and processing platforms.

* A wealth of illustrations and practical examples, including quantitative comparisons of design alternatives.
Video Codec Design provides communications engineers, system designers, researchers and technical managers with an essential handbook to image and video compression technology. The clear presentation and emphasis on real-life examples make this book an excellent teaching tool for computer science and electronic engineering instructors.

Booknews

An overview of the technology of compression and decompression of digital images and video through the use of an enCODer/DECoder (or CODEC). After dealing with fundamental concepts of compression and international standards for video coding, Richards on (Robert Gordon U., UK) presents separate sections on key components of video CODECs and system design issues. Topics include motion estimation and compensation, transform coding, entropy coding, pre- and post- processing, distortion and complexity, transmission of coded video, and platforms. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Expert NET Delivery Using NAnt and CruiseControlNET or Dont Take My Picture

Expert .NET Delivery Using NAnt and CruiseControl.NET

Author: Marc Holmes

an outstanding book for development teams wanting to build a reliable, automated delivery system.

— Jim Holmes, Slashdot Contributor

It covers NAnt so thoroughly it's amazing.

— Bill Ryan, Bill's House O Insomnia

...a nice tutorial for NAnt and CruiseControl.NET.

— Lasse Koskela, JavaRanch Sheriff

At first glance, building and deploying applications seem simple enough. But in fact, difficult releases without any confidence or processes backing them are very common. Integration and management of a new deployment can be laborious and fraught with risk. So as team size and volume of projects grow, management becomes more difficult and risk more pronounced.

This book is a guide to the implementation of good processes in a .NET environment. Author Marc Holmes focuses on actual implementation, and details patterns and anti-patterns to watch out for. He also provides a practical and in-depth look at NAnt and CruiseControl.NET, and solutions to common problem scenarios.

For additional insights, visit the author's blog, Marc: My Words.

New interesting textbook: The Cell Phone or Media Now

Don't Take My Picture!: How toTake Fantastic Digital Photos of Family and Friends (and Have Fun!)

Author: Craig Aless

This no-nonsense introductory guide coaches novice photographers in every aspect of taking great pictures of their friends and family, from selecting the right type of camera to shooting the actual pictures. Composed of a series of simple, concise discussions—each just two to three pages in length—this book addresses the basics of great imaging without requiring too much study time. Features include a description of camera types and their main components, photo composition guidelines on subject placement and camera angles, information on creating lighting effects, and professional posing techniques. An update of a classic, this latest edition has been freshened with new portrait and product shots and a new section on digital cameras and digital capture techniques.

IIS 6 Administration or Sim City Societies

IIS 6 Administration (Network Administration Series)

Author: Mitch Tulloch

Author Mitch Tulloch, MCT, MCSE, skillfully guides readers through the administration of Web service, security, application pools, performance, and much more. Learn valuable configuration, maintenance, and content management techniques, manage the FTP, SMTP, and NNTP services, and easily troubleshoot documentation and content development issues.

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments
	Introduction
Pt. I	Overview
1	Introducing IIS 6	3
2	IIS 6 Architecture	25
Pt. II	Deployment
3	Planning Deployment	61
4	Installing IIS 6	99
Pt. III	Basic Administration
5	Administering Standard/Enterprise Edition	141
6	Administering Web Edition	171
7	Creating and Configuring Websites	187
8	Creating and Configuring Applications	217
9	Creating and Configuring FTP Sites	247
Pt. IV	Advanced Administration
10	Securing IIS	269
11	Working from the Command-Line	325
12	Performance Tuning and Monitoring	361
13	Maintenance and Troubleshooting	399
14	Working with the Metabase	451
15	SMTP and NNTP	517
16	Publishing with IIS	559
Pt. V	Appendixes
A	Comparison of IIS 5 and 6	581
B	Useful IIS Resources	583
	Index	585

Book about: Food Soul or Low Carb Slow Easy

Sim City Societies

Author: Greg Kramer

Objects: Tables detailing stats and strategies for all 350 unique buildings, objects, and roads.
Societal Energies: Customize the core attributes of your city with tutorials to help you master the new "societal energies" system.
Customize Your City: Learn to shape your city into a Orwellian Utopia, a city of technology, a city of contemplation, or a police state.
Unlockables: Detailed lists of all unlockable buildings along with steps to unlocking them.

I Avatar or Eclipse

I, Avatar: The Culture and Consequences of Having a Second Life (Voices That Matter Series)

Author: Mark Stephen Meadows

What is an avatar? Why are there nearly a billion of them, and who is using them? Do avatars impact our real lives, or are they just video game conceits? Is an avatar an inspired rendering of its creator's inner self, or is it just one among millions of anonymous vehicles clogging the online freeways? Can we use our avatars to really connect with people, or do they just isolate us? And as we become more like our avatars do they become more like us?

In I, Avatar, Mark Stephen Meadows answers some of these questions, but more importantly, he raises hundreds of others in his exploration of avatars and the fascinating possibilities they hold. His examination of avatars through the lenses of sociology, psychology, politics, history, and art, he will change the way you look at even a simple online profile and revolutionize the idea of avatars as part of our lives, whether first or second.

New interesting textbook: Pan or The Basic Basics

Eclipse: Building Commercial-Quality Plug-Ins

Author: Eric Clayberg

"I'm often asked, 'What are the best books about Eclipse?' Number one on my list, every time, is Eclipse: Building Commercial-Quality Plug-ins. I find it to be the clearest and most relevant book about Eclipse for the real-world software developer. Other Eclipse books focus on the internal Eclipse architecture or on repeating the Eclipse documentation, whereas this book is laser focused on the issues and concepts that matter when you're trying to build a product."
-- Bjorn Freeman-Benson
Director, Open Source Process, Eclipse Foundation

"As the title suggests, this massive tome is intended as a guide to best practices for writing Eclipse plug-ins. I think in that respect it succeeds handily. Before you even think about distributing a plug-in you've written, read this book."
-- Ernest Friedman-Hill
Sheriff, JavaRanch.com

"Eclipse: Building Commercial-Quality Plug-ins was an invaluable training aid for all of our team members. In fact, training our team without the use of this book as a base would have been virtually impossible. It is now required reading for all our developers and helped us deliver a brand-new, very complex product on time and on budget thanks to the great job this book does of explaining the process of building plug-ins for Eclipse."
-- Bruce Gruenbaum

"This is easily one of the most useful books I own. If you are new to developing Eclipse plug-ins, it is a 'must-have' that will save you lots of time and effort. You will find lots of good advice in here, especially things that will help add a whole layer of professionalism and completeness to any plug-in.The book is very focused, well-structured, thorough, clearly written, and doesn't contain a single page of 'waffly page filler.' The diagrams explaining the relationships between the different components and manifest sections are excellent and aid in understanding how everything fits together. This book goes well beyond Actions, Views, and Editors, and I think everyone will benefit from the authors' experience. I certainly have."
-- Tony Saveski

"The authors of this seminal book have decades of proven experience with the most productive and robust software engineering technologies ever developed. Their experiences have now been well applied to the use of Eclipse for more effective Java development. A must-have for any serious software engineering professional!"
-- Ed Klimas

"Just wanted to also let you know this is an excellent book! Thanks for putting forth the effort to create a book that is easy to read and technical at the same time!"
-- Brooke Hedrick

"The key to developing great plug-ins for Eclipse is understanding where and how to extend the IDE, and that's what this book gives you. It is a must for serious plug-in developers, especially those building commercial applications. I wouldn't be without it."
-- Brian Wilkerson

"If you're looking for just one Eclipse plug-in development book that will be your guide, this is the one. While there are other books available on Eclipse, few dive as deep as Eclipse: Building Commercial-Quality Plug-ins."
-- Simon Archer

Eclipse has established itself as a dominant force in the application-development space. Key to the success of Eclipse is the ability of developers to extend its functionality using plug-ins.

This new edition of Eclipse: Building Commercial-Quality Plug-ins is the definitive, start-to-finish guide to building commercial-quality Eclipse plug-ins, with an emphasis on adding the sophistication and polish that paying customers demand. The book provides both a quick introduction to using Eclipse for new users and a reference for experienced Eclipse users wishing to expand their knowledge and improve the quality of their Eclipse-based products.

Revised to take advantage of pure Eclipse 3.1 and 3.2 APIs, this widely praised bestseller presents detailed, practical coverage of every aspect of plug-in development and specific solutions for the challenges developers are most likely to encounter. All code examples, relevant API listings, diagrams, and screen captures have been updated.

Some Eclipse concepts--such as actions, views, and editors--have not changed radically, but now have additional functionality and capabilities. Other areas, such as the Eclipse plug-in infrastructure, have changed drastically due to the Eclipse shift towards an OSGi-based infrastructure. This edition is fully updated to address these new advances for Eclipse developers.

• Includes a quick introduction to Eclipse for experienced Java programmers


• Serves as a systematic reference for experienced Eclipse users


• Introduces all the tools you need to build Eclipse and Rational plug-ins


• Explains the Eclipse architecture and the structure of plug-ins and extension points


• Offers practical guidance on building Eclipse user interfaces with SWT and JFace


• Shows how to use change tracking, perspectives, builders, markers, natures, and more


• Covers internationalization, help systems, features, and branding

This book is designed for anyone who wants a deep understanding of Eclipse, and every experienced developer interested in extending Eclipse or the Rational Software Development Platform.

Table of Contents:

	Foreword
	Foreword
Ch. 1	Using Eclipse tools	1
Ch. 2	A simple plug-in example	83
Ch. 3	Eclipse infrastructure	129
Ch. 4	The standard widget toolkit	155
Ch. 5	JFace viewers	213
Ch. 6	Actions	235
Ch. 7	Views	285
Ch. 8	Editors	349
Ch. 9	Resource change tracking	397
Ch. 10	Perspectives	411
Ch. 11	Dialogs and wizards	429
Ch. 12	Preference pages	479
Ch. 13	Properties	507
Ch. 14	Builders, markers, and natures	529
Ch. 15	Implementing help	571
Ch. 16	Internationalization	603
Ch. 17	Creating new extension points	627
Ch. 18	Features and branding	653
Ch. 19	Building a product	693
Ch. 20	Advanced topics	739

Mastering Digital Photography or Administering Windows Server 2008 Server Core

Mastering Digital Photography

Author: David D Busch

Mastering Digital Photography, Second Edition moves beyond the typical digital camera book. It is a book about digital photography: how to take great pictures and make great images that leverage the strengths of computer technology, while taking into account the special needs of digital cameras. Whether you're a snap-shooting tyro, or an experienced photographer moving into the digital realm, you'll find the knowledge you need here. This is the book that will show you how to explore the fascinating world of photography with digital technology.

Books about: American Heroes or Think Tanks Public Policy and the Politics of Expertise

Administering Windows Server 2008 Server Core

Author: John Paul Mueller

Microsoft's new GUI-less Server Core is a command line version of Windows Server 2008 that offers better security, reduced size, and faster access. Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll find everything you need to quickly master this sleek new version. Packed with instructions and practical examples, this book teaches you how to operate in a windowless environment, including using all the commands, creating BAT files, working with scripts, using registry hacks, managing remote systems, and more. Includes best practices, 52 indispensable command line tricks, and an alphabetical list of all the commands.

Table of Contents:

Introduction.

Part 1: Discovering Windows in a Command Prompt.

Chapter 1: Understanding Windows Server 2008 Server Core.

Chapter 2: Using the Command Line Effectively.

Chapter 3: Performing Essential Maintenance Tasks.

Chapter 4: Essential Registry Hacks.

Part 2: Automation Essentials.

Chapter 5: Creating CMD and BAT Files.

Chapter 6: Working with Scripts.

Chapter 7: Editing and Compiling Batch Files and Scripts.

Chapter 8: Performing Task Automation.

Part 3:  Working with the Hardware.

Chapter 9: Managing the Hard Drive.

Chapter 10: Managing the Network.

Chapter 11: Working with TCP/IP.

Chapter 12: Managing Other Hardware.

Part 4: Working with the Software.

Chapter 13: Managing Applications.

Chapter 14: Working with Data.

Chapter 15: Managing Files and Directories.

Chapter 16: Configuring the System Setup.

Chapter 17: Creating System Connections.

Chapter 18: Monitoring System Events and Performance.

Chapter 19: Configuring Directory Services.

Part 5: Working with the User.

Chapter 20: Managing System Users.

Chapter 21: Securing the System.

Part 6: Helpful Third-Party Utilities.

Chapter 22: Obtaining Command Prompt Enhancers.

Chapter 23: Increasing Productivity at the Command Line.

Part 7: Working with IIS 7.

Chapter 24: Installing and Configuring IIS.

Chapter 25: Managing IIS.

Appendices.

AppendixA: Indispensable Command Line Tricks and Techniques.

Appendix B: Alphabetical Command List.

Appendix C: Topical Command List.

Appendix D: Listing of Best Practices.

Glossary.

Index.