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31 October, 2009

Nutrition, Diet Therapy, and the Liver

Nutrition, Diet Therapy, and the Liver By Victor R. Preedy, Raj Lakshman, Rajaventhan Sri Rajaskanthan, Ronald R. Watson
Publisher: CRC 2009-09-14 | 373 Pages | ISBN: 1420085492 | PDF | 4 MB

Well-illustrated throughout and with in-depth analyses, Nutrition, Diet Therapy, and the Liver provides a holistic understanding of the causative elements that precipitate liver disease and the nutritional factors and regimens that reverse deteriorating hepatic function. This up-to-date resource also incorporates emerging fields of science and significant discoveries.

With contributions from leading experts of international repute in their respective fields, the book first emphasizes the important role nutrition plays not only in the prevention of liver disease but also in the reversal of liver dysfunction. The second section covers various aspects of alcoholic liver disease (ALD) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as well as the consequent steatohepatitis that encompasses the whole spectrum of triglyceride accumulation, inflammation, fibrosis, and end-stage cirrhosis of the liver. The book then focuses on the mounting evidence in support of alcohol abuse, hepatitis viruses, and immune diseases as key predisposing factors in the incidence of hepatocellular carcinomas. The final section evaluates the importance of nutrition in the treatment of liver diseases in infants versus adults, including recovery after liver transplantation.

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Security of Mobile Communications

Noureddine Boudriga, "Security of Mobile Communications"
AUERBACH | ISBN: 0849379415 | 2009 | 630 pages | PDF | 4,6 MB

The explosive demand for mobile communications is driving the development of wireless technology at an unprecedented pace. Unfortunately, this exceptional growth is also giving rise to a myriad of security issues at all levels — from subscriber to network operator to service provider.

Providing technicians and designers with a critical and comprehensive resource, Security of Mobile Communications brings together the policies, practices, and guidelines needed to identify and address the security issues related to today’s wireless sensor networks, satellite services, mobile e-services, and inter-system roaming and interconnecting systems. It details the major mobile standards for securing mobile communications and examines the architectures able to provide data confidentiality, authentication, integrity, and privacy in various wireless environments.

This book will serve as an invaluable resource for those looking to identify and ameliorate security issues. Professor Noureddine Boudriga, an internationally recognized authority, goes beyond analysis, standards, and guidelines to define the roles and responsibilities that network operators, service providers, and even customers need to fulfill to assure our mobile communications are as secure as they are prolific.

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Mind Performance Projects for the Evil Genius: 19 Brain-Bending Bio Hacks

Brad Graham, Kathy McGowan, "Mind Performance Projects for the Evil Genius: 19 Brain-Bending Bio Hacks"
McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics | 2009-09-16 | ISBN: 0071623922 | 240 pages | PDF | 14,2 MB

Have some evil fun inside your head!

This wickedly inventive guide offers 19 build-it-yourself projects featuring high-tech devices that can map, manipulate, and even improve the greatest computer on earth-the human brain. Every project inside Mind Performance Projects for the Evil Genius is perfectly safe and explores cutting-edge concepts, such as brain wave mapping, lucid dream control, and hypnosis.

Using easy-to-find parts and tools, this do-it-yourself book offers a wide variety of brain-bending bio hacks you can accomplish on your own. You'll find detailed guidelines, parameters, schematics, code, and customization tips for each project in the book. The only limit is your imagination!

Mind Performance Projects for the Evil Genius:

# Features step-by-step instructions, complete with helpful illustrations
# Allows you to customize each project for your purposes
# Discusses the underlying principles behind the projects
# Removes the frustration factor-all required parts are listed, along with sources

Build these and other lid-flipping gadgets:

# Biofeedback device
# Reaction speedometer
# Body temperature monitor
# Heart rate monitor
# Lie detector
# White noise generator
# Waking reality tester
# Audio dream director
# Lucid dream mask
# Alpha meditation goggles
# Clairvoyance tester
# Visual hypnosis aid
# Color therapy device
# Synchro brain machine

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Handbook of Optics, Third Edition Volume II: Design, Fabrication and Testing, Sources and Detectors, Radiometry and Photometry

Michael Bass, Casimer DeCusatis, Jay Enoch, Vasudevan Lakshminarayanan, Guifang Li, Carolyn MacDonald, Virendra Mahajan, Eric Van Stryland, "Handbook of Optics, Third Edition Volume II: Design, Fabrication and Testing, Sources and Detectors, Radiometry and Photometry"

McGraw-Hill Professional | 2009-09-22 | ISBN: 0071498907 | 1264 pages | PDF | 10,4 MB

The most comprehensive and up-to-date optics resource available

Prepared under the auspices of the Optical Society of America, the five carefully architected and cross-referenced volumes of the Handbook of Optics, Third Edition, contain everything a student, scientist, or engineer requires to actively work in the field. From the design of complex optical systems to world-class research and development methods, this definitive publication provides unparalleled access to the fundamentals of the discipline and its greatest minds.

Individual chapters are written by the world's most renowned experts who explain, illustrate, and solve the entire field of optics. Each volume contains a complete chapter listing for the entire Handbook, extensive chapter glossaries, and a wealth of references. This pioneering work offers unprecedented coverage of optics data, techniques, and applications. Volume II covers design, fabrications, testing, sources, detectors, radiometry, and photometry.

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JavaScript, A Beginner's Guide, Third Edition

John Pollock, "JavaScript, A Beginner's Guide, Third Edition"
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media | 2009-09-11 | ISBN: 0071632956 | 512 pages | PDF | 3,8 MB

Essential Skills--Made Easy!

Create dynamic Web pages complete with special effects using today's leading Web development language. JavaScript: A Beginner's Guide, Third Edition gives you step-by-step coverage of the fundamentals, including variables, functions, operators, event handlers, objects, arrays, strings, forms, and frames. You'll also learn about more advanced techniques, including debugging and security. This hands-on guide explains how JavaScript works with XHTML Transitional and covers the new features available in JavaScript. Get started using JavaScript right away with help from this fast-paced tutorial.

Designed for Easy Learning:

# Key Skills & Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
# Ask the Expert--Q & A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips
# Try This--Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills
# Notes--Extra information related to the topic being covered
# Tips--Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
# Self Tests--End-of-chapter reviews to test your knowledge
# Annotated syntax--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

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Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Bible

Paul Nielsen, "Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Bible"
Publisher: Wiley | 2002 | 939 Pages | ISBN: 0764549359 | PDF | 9.92 MB

Organization: The book is divided into 6 parts: Preparing to Develop with SQL Server; Building and Managing Databases with SQL Server; Managing Data with SQL Server; Implementing Business Rules with SQL Server; Monitoring and Performance Tuning with SQL Server; and Advanced Data Transfer and Analysis with SQL Server.
Comprehensive coverage: This Bible covers both beginning and advanced topics. Topics covered include: installing and configuring SQL Server; using SQL server's development tools; securing databases; retrieving data; SQL Server transactions; working with XML; understanding transact SQL language extensions; developing stored procedures; tuning queries and indexes; and developing for English query.
Sample database applications: The book builds on sample database applications to demonstrate topics/concepts.
Sidebars: So as readers can focus on practical information, the author is using sidebars throughout to explain the best practices associated with the product and highlight material.

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Network+ Certification Training Kit, Second Edition

Microsoft Corporation, Network+ Certification Training Kit, Second Edition
Microsoft Press | ISBN: 0735614563 | 2001 | CHM | 697 pages | 6.95 MB

The 2001 revision of the Network+ certification exam offered through CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, measures industry-standard knowledge of networking technology and practices for computer service technicians. And with the help of this competency-based, self-paced training kit, these beginning level IT professionals can advance their real-world expertise-as they prepare for the corresponding skill areas of the 2001 Network+ exam. The NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION KIT, Second Edition, delivers in-depth preparation for the 2001 exam objectives, including configuring and installing TCP/IP clients. The kit is modular and self-paced, with hands-on, skill-building exercises; the entire book is featured on CD-ROM for easy searches and reference. The Network+ credit is accepted by Novell and Lotus towards their certification tracks, and it can be an important first step toward earning certification through Microsoft's MCSE program. With the NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION KIT, Second Edition, IT professionals can demonstrate essential knowledge-and set their own pace for career advancement!

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Expert SQL Server 2008 Encryption

Every day organizations large and small fall victim to attacks on their data. Encryption provides a shield to help defend against intruders. Because of increasing pressure from government regulators, consumers, and the business community at large, the job descriptions of SQL DBAs and developers are expanding to include encryption. Expert SQL Server 2008 Encryption will show you how to efficiently implement SQL Server 2008 encryption functionality and features to secure your organizational data.

* Introduces encryption, guiding readers through its implementation in SQL Server
* Demonstrates advanced techniques such as the use of hardware security modules
* Covers all that a SQL Server database administrator needs to know about encryption

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Developing User Interfaces for Microsoft Windows

Everett N. McKay, Developing User Interfaces for Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Press | ISBN: 0735605866 | 1999 | CHM | 612 pages | 3.68 MB

This is a book about Interaction Design for GUI and how to use it to improve the User Experience with GUI Application software. The first impression is the quality and depth of the knowledge on Interaction, Navigation, Human Interface and Usability. The author is very well read and the book is filled with content taken from many recent authors working in the field as well as copious references to other material. It is also obvious that this is a book which is operating at a higher level than many Windows GUI books which have gone before it. In many ways, it is also better than many recent books on Swing, in this regard.

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Developing Microsoft Visio solutions

Microsoft Corporation, Developing Microsoft Visio solutions
Microsoft Press | ISBN: 0735613532 | 2001 | CHM | 660 pages | 5.5 MB

This book introduces the Microsoft Visio drawing and diagramming software environment and provides programmatic information about using Visio as a development platform, including details about using formulas to design Visio SmartShapes symbols that model real-world objects and behavior. It also contains information, tips, and techniques for using the Microsoft Visual Basic and Visual C++ development systems and the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming environment to incorporate Visio as a component in other applications. Because Visio is a graphics product, the book includes many illustrations for shape developers, as well as code examples and samples.

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Inside Dynamic Html

Scott Isaacs, Inside Dynamic Html
Microsoft Press | ISBN: 1572316861 | 1997 | CHM | 473 pages | 1.11 MB

For Web developers, one of the most exciting features of Microsoft(r) Internet Explorer 4.0 is Dynamic HTML, a powerful Microsoft extension of standard HTML that brings a new level of interactivity to content developers' Web sites. And INSIDE DYNAMIC HTML is the technical bible on this important new innovation. It's for Web developers, sophisticated content providers, users of JavaScript and other scripting tools, and anyone else who wants the lowdown on this widely embraced approach to a livelier Web. The book assumes proficiency with a scripting language and supplies an abundance of examples.

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Programming Applications for Microsoft Windows

Jeffrey Richter, Programming Applications for Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Press | ISBN: 1572319968 | 1999 | CHM | 1056 pages | 3.48 MB

PROGRAMMING APPLICATIONS FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS is the preeminent guide to Windows programming at the API level. Now in its fourth edition, the previously titled ADVANCED WINDOWS is revised to bring software developers the latest information about Windows 98, Windows 2000, and 64-bit Windows. Its complete coverage of the Windows operating system provides an inside view of how Windows 2000 and Windows 98 work and how to use their features. Topics covered include processes, threads, virtual memory, DLLs, file I/O, and message crackers. In addition, the fourth edition shows how the move to 64-bit Windows will affect developers. For systems-level programmers, this is a must-have title.

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Beginning T-SQL 2008

Even if you have little or no knowledge of T-SQL, Beginning T-SQL 2008 will bring you up to intermediate level and teach you best practices along the way. You'll learn how to write code that will help you to achieve the best-performing applications possible.

You'll find an introduction to databases, normalization, and SQL Server Management Studio. You'll understand how data is stored in a database and learn how to use at least one of the available tools to get to that data.

Each subsequent chapter teaches an aspect of T-SQL, building on the skills learned in previous chapters. Exercises are included in each chapter because the only way to learn T-SQL is to write some code.

This book will do more than just give the syntax and examples. It will teach you techniques to help you avoid common errors and create robust and well-performing code.

* Imparts best practices for writing T-SQL
* Helps readers avoid common errors
* Shows how to write scalable code that yields good performance

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Instant SQL Server 2000 Applications

Greg Buczek, "Instant SQL Server 2000 Applications"
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies | 2001-05-08 | 518 Pages | ISBN: 0072133201 | PDF | 5.1 MB

Improve functionality and develop robust SQL Server applications with confidence using this collection of pre-written solutions. Best-selling programming author Greg Buczek brings you the most authoritative and useful collection of expert techniques and ready-to-use applications available.

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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Notification Services

Shyam Pather, "Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Notification Services"
Publisher: Sams | 2006-02-24 | 720 Pages | ISBN: 0672327791 | CHM | 3.6 MB

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Notification Services covers the basic problems of notification applications, describes the SQL Notification Services platform and describes how to use it to build rich, scalable notification applications. Written by Shyam Pather, the Technical Lead for the SQL Notification Services Team, this book is based on his three years of experience teaching SQL Notification Services to new customers. This book is your complete resource for learning SQL Notification Services application development and the underlying architectural concepts.

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Professional SQL Server 2000 Data Warehousing with Analysis Services

Chris Graves,Mark Scott,Mike Benkovich,Paul Turley,Robert Skoglund,Robin Dewson,Sakhr Youness,Denny Lee,Sam Ferguson,Tony Bain,Terrence Joubert, "Professional SQL Server 2000 Data Warehousing with Analysis Services"
Publisher: Peer Information Inc.; 1st edition | 2001 | 701 Pages | ISBN: 1861005407 | PDF | 14 MB

Data warehouses have evolved to cope with the huge volumes of data flowing through the workplace by separating the data used for reporting and decision making from the operational systems. The purpose of the data warehouse is simply to store the raw data, and in combination with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services, this data can be transformed into accessible information that reflects the real factors affecting the enterprise.

In this book, we introduce the key concepts of data warehousing, OLAP, and data mining. In addition to coverage of Data Transformation Services (DTS) and MDX, this book also demonstrates how to develop an Analysis Services client application, and how to secure and optimize your data warehouse. There is also an in-depth discussion of the exciting new topic of Web Housing.

By reading this book, you will learn how best to employ data warehousing and OLAP in your business, and how to leverage it to provide your organization with improved revenue and profitability.

This book covers:

Understanding Analysis Services Architecture
Designing Data Warehouses and Data Marts
Using Data Transformation Services (DTS) in Data Warehousing
Techniques for Data Mining and Analysis
Building OLAP cubes with Analysis Manager, and programmatically through DSO
Securing, Administrating and Optimizing a Data Warehouse and OLAP system
Using Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) to query OLAP cubes
Building OLAP client applications with Visual Basic and ASP
English Query, PivotTable Service

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Deliver First Class Web Sites: 101 Essential Checklists

Shirley Kaiser, "Deliver First Class Web Sites: 101 Essential Checklists"
SitePoint | ISBN: 0975841904 | 2006 | 352 pages | PDF | 2,6 MB

Deliver First Class Web Sites: 101 Essential Checklistsis the only organized and easy-to-use compilation of guidelines, checklists and tips for building modern, best-practice Websites.

Drawing on dozens of books, studies, and research papers, this book distills not-so-common wisdom into 500 digestible guidelines & checkpoints that can be quickly applied to any Web Development project. Organized by chapter, the guidelines cover everything from color usage & navigation, to accessibility, usability and webpage architecture.

By following all the guidelines, you will develop 100% best-practice Websites, ensuring their projects are built "the right way" from the start. This means the final Website will be:
Cross-browser & Cross-platform compatible
Easy to update & maintain
Usable by even novice Internet Users
Accessible to disabled visitors
Search-engine friendly

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Handbook of Optics, Third Edition Volume I: Geometrical and Physical Optics, Polarized Light, Components and Instruments

Michael Bass, Casimer DeCusatis, Jay Enoch, Vasudevan Lakshminarayanan, Guifang Li, Carolyn MacDonald, Virendra Mahajan, Eric Van Stryland, "Handbook of Optics, Third Edition Volume I: Geometrical and Physical Optics, Polarized Light, Components and Instruments"
McGraw-Hill Professional | 2009-09-22 | ISBN: 0071498893 | 1248 pages | PDF | 9,1 MB

The most comprehensive and up-to-date optics resource available

Prepared under the auspices of the Optical Society of America, the five carefully architected and cross-referenced volumes of the Handbook of Optics, Third Edition, contain everything a student, scientist, or engineer requires to actively work in the field. From the design of complex optical systems to world-class research and development methods, this definitive publication provides unparalleled access to the fundamentals of the discipline and its greatest minds.

Individual chapters are written by the world's most renowned experts who explain, illustrate, and solve the entire field of optics. Each volume contains a complete chapter listing for the entire Handbook, extensive chapter glossaries, and a wealth of references. This pioneering work offers unprecedented coverage of optics data, techniques, and applications.Volume I covers geometrical and physical optics, polarized light, components, and instruments.

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30 October, 2009

Data Warehousing Design and Advanced Engineering Applications: Methods for Complex Construction

Ladjel Bellatreche, "Data Warehousing Design and Advanced Engineering Applications: Methods for Complex Construction"
Information Science Reference | 2009 | ISBN: 1605667560 | 362 pages | PDF | 10 MB

Data warehousing and online analysis technologies have shown their effectiveness in managing and analyzing a large amount of disparate data, attracting much attention from numerous research communities. Data Warehousing Design and Advanced Engineering Applications: Methods for Complex Construction covers the complete process of analyzing data to extract, transform, load, and manage the essential components of a data warehousing system. A defining collection of field discoveries, this advanced title provides significant industry solutions for those involved in this distinct research community.

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Linux+ Certification Study Guide

Robb Tracy, "Linux+ Certification Study Guide"
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition | 2007-08-27 | 1038 Pages | ISBN: 007148874X | PDF | 17 MB

This fully integrated study system delivers trusted and up-to-date coverage of the newly revised CompTIA Linux+ certification exam. Featuring more than 200 review questions, step-by-step exercises, and in-depth explanations, this is the only study guide to include platform-independent practice exams. The CD-ROM contains sample questions, video training, and more.

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Tricks of the Windows Game Programming Gurus

Tricks of the Windows Game Programmin Gurus, 2E takes the reader through Win32 programming, covering all the major components of DirectX including DirectDraw, DirectSound, DirectInput (including Force Feedback), and DirectMusic. Andre teaches the reader 2D graphics and rasterization techniques. Finally, Andre provides the most intense coverage of game algorithms, multithreaded programming, artificial intelligence (including fuzzy logic, neural nets, and genetic algorithms), and physics modeling you have ever seen in a game book.

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Sams Teach Yourself Perl in 24 Hours

Learn Perl programming quickly and easily with 24 one-hour lessons in Sams Teach Yourself Perl in 24 Hours. The book's step-by-step lessons teach you the basics of Perl and how to apply it in web development and system administration. Plus, the third edition has been updated to include five chapters on new technologies, information on the latest version of Perl, and a look ahead to Perl 6. Sams Teach Yourself Perl in 24 Hours focuses on real-world development, teaching you how to:
* Effectively use Perl for large development projects using Perl modules
* Use Perl for data processing
* Utilize Perl as a "glue" language with other programming languages
* Use Perl as a web development language

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Microsoft Visual Basic .NET Programmer's Cookbook

Matthew MacDonald, Microsoft Visual Basic .NET Programmer's Cookbook
Microsoft Press | ISBN: 073561931X | 2003 | CHM| 800 pages | 7.79 MB

Filled with the ingredients developers need—code samples, instructions, and solutions to common problems—this book is the logical place for developers to start building projects and learning more about Visual Basic .NET.

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Programming Microsoft Windows CE .NET, Third Edition

Douglas Boling, Programming Microsoft Windows CE .NET, Third Edition
Microsoft Press | ISBN: 0735618844 | 2003 | CHM | 1264 pages | 7.64 MB

Design sleek, high-performance applications for the newest smart mobile devices with the industry’s most respected reference to Windows CE .NET. Now in its third edition, this essential guide has been updated for Windows CE .NET 4.2 and the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework. Author Douglas Boling expertly demonstrates how to apply your Windows or embedded programming experience to the Windows CE .NET environment to build fast, small-footprint applications for the Windows Powered Pocket PC, Smartphone, and other next-generation devices. Accelerate your expertise—and get to market faster—with Doug’s professional-level instruction.

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Microsoft Visual Basic .NET Step by Step

Michael Halvorson, Microsoft Visual Basic .NET Step by Step

Microsoft Press | ISBN: 0735613745 | 2002 | PDF | 624 pages | 18.11 MB

This practical, authoritative, popular reference title--now in its third edition--shows developers how to design sleek, high-performance applications for the newest generation of smart devices such as the Pocket PC. Readers learn the basics of event-driven development and discover how to tackle the intricacies of the modular, compact Windows CE .NET architecture. The book examines platform-specific programming considerations and shows how to use techniques for handling memory, storage, and power constraints. It also dives into serial, network, and RAPI communications, advances reader skills with modules, processes, and threads, and demonstrates how to build or modify code to meet the requirements of devices such as the Pocket PC. With this resource, readers discover XML Web services and get expert advice on debugging.

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Flash 8 ActionScript Bible

Joey Lott,Robert Reinhardt, "Flash 8 ActionScript Bible"
Publisher: Wiley | 2006-01-24 | 867 Pages | ISBN: 047177197X | PDF | 11.8 MB

To create Flash applications that sizzle, you have to learn the code. In this comprehensive guide to the latest version of ActionScript, the object-oriented scripting language for Macromedia Flash, you'll get the detailed instruction and step-by-step tutorials you need to write robust code and create sophisticated interactive animations. Work with objects and components, interoperate with JavaScript, create games, and more - it's all here in this informative book for developers, programmers, and designers.

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Flash + After Effects: Add Broadcast Features to Your Flash designs

Chris Jackson, "Flash + After Effects: Add Broadcast Features to Your Flash designs"
Publisher: Focal Press | 2008-03-04 | 297 Pages | ISBN: 0240810317 | PDF | 12.4 MB

Flash Designers: push Flash to the next level with After Effects' robust toolset.
* Add motion graphics and visual effects to your Flash projects
* Fuse 3D depth into 2D animations
* Prepare Flash animations for broadcast
* Save development time in executing animations

Combine these two powerhouse applications to expand your multimedia horizons. Flash + After Effects gives the experienced Flash designer a working understanding of the After Effects toolset with professional techniques that raise the design bar for Web, broadcast, or CD/DVD delivery. The companion DVD contains project media that permit you to practice essential After Effects skills that include:
* Working with video and the AE timeline
* Using alpha channels for keying and enhancing interactivity
* Putting vector animation to work with Text and Shape Layers, and animation presets
* Creating 3D backgrounds with cameras and lights
* Animating with Behaviors, Parenting, Expressions and the Puppet Tool
You also get a video primer, render and file optimization techniques, and publishing and streaming guidelines.

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29 October, 2009

Sams Teach Yourself Windows Server 2008 in 24 Hours

In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, you will be able to install and configure Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and its various services for any size network. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on the previous ones, enabling you to learn the essentials of Windows Server® 2008 from the ground up. Joe Habraken is a computer technology professional and best-selling author with more than fifteen years of experience in the information technology field. He has written more than twenty computer and information technology publications including Home Wireless Networking in a Snap, Skinning Windows XP, and Sams Teach Yourself Networking in 24 Hours (with Matt Hayden). Joe, a Microsoft Certified Professional and Cisco Certified Network Associate, currently serves as an associate professor at the University of New England in Biddeford, ME, where he teaches a variety of new media and information technology-related courses.

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Encyclopedia of Soil Science, Second Edition

Upholding the high standard of quality set by the previous edition, this Second Edition, now in two volumes, offers a vast array of new and updated peer-reviewed articles showcasing the latest research and practices in the chemistry, physics, biology, and analysis of soils, soil quality, agricultural and sustainable development, environmental quality, natural resource management, and ecology. It is also available in an online version.

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Concepts in Electric Circuits

This book covers fundamental aspects of electric circuits that form the core of many engineering disciplines. In particular, basic circuit elements and their characteristics are presented when connected in an electric network. In addition, techniques to analyse and solve electric circuits are explained in a simple manner and examples are shown to demonstrate each strategy. DC as well as AC circuit analysis is provided with a brief account of filters in the end. Difficult electric circuit concepts such as sinusoids and phasors are explicated in an effective way so that basic understanding can be properly achieved.

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Principles of CMOS VLSI Design

Principles of CMOS VLSI Design By Neil H. E. Weste, Kamran Eshraghian
Publisher: Addison Wesley 1994-10 | 735 Pages | ISBN: 0201533766 | PDF | 38 MB

With this revision, Weste conveys an understanding of CMOS technology, circuit design, layout, and system design sufficient to the designer. The book deals with the technology down to the layout level of detail, thereby providing a bridge from a circuit to a form that may be fabricated.

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Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power Electronics

Typical practical applications of VSDs in process control and materials handling, such as those for pumping, ventilation, conveyers, compressors and hoists are covered in detail.
· Provides a fundamental understanding of the installation, operation and troubleshooting of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
· Includes practical coverage of key topics such as troubleshooting, control wiring, operating modes, braking types, automatic restart, harmonics, electrostatic discharge and EMC/EMI issues
· Essential reading for electrical engineers and those using VSDs for applications such as pumping, ventilation, conveyors and hoists in process control, materials handling and other industrial contexts.

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Handbook of Signs And Symptoms

"Handbook of Signs And Symptoms" by Springhouse
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | 2009 | ISBN: 160547052X | 768 pages | CHM | 12 Mb

Thoroughly updated for its Fourth Edition, this convenient, portable handbook is a comprehensive guide to the evaluation of more than 530 signs and symptoms. It has all the assessment information busy clinicians need in a single source. Each entry describes the sign or symptom and covers emergency interventions if needed, history and physical examination, medical and other causes with their associated signs and symptoms, and special considerations such as tests, monitoring, treatment, and gender and cultural issues. This edition identifies specific signs and symptoms caused by emerging diseases such as avian flu, monkeypox, respiratory syncytial virus, norovirus, metabolic syndrome, blast lung injury, Kawasaki disease, and popcorn lung disease. New information on patient teaching and obtaining a health history is included.

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A Dictionary of Virology

This third edition of A Dictionary of Virology offers an authoritative, concise, and up-to-date list of all viruses affecting vertebrate species, from humans to fish. It has been completely revised since the 1997 edition to include 25% more entries, including many completely new viruses. The entries have been restructured so that all viruses are listed and classified in accordance with the standards set by the 7th Report of the ICTV. The extensive cross-referencing and illustrative tables further enhance the utility of this reference.

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Encyclopedia of Database Systems

Encyclopedia of Database Systems
Publisher: Springer | Pages: 3752 | 2009-08-27 | ISBN 0387355448 | PDF | 60 MB

The multi-volume "Encyclopedia of Database Systems" provides easy access to relevant information on all aspects of very large databases, data management, and database systems. Over 1,400 illustrated essays and definitional entries, organized alphabetically, present basic terminology, concepts, methods and data processing algorithms, key results to date, references to the literature, and cross-references to other entries and journal articles. Topics for the Encyclopedia - including areas of current interest as well as research results of historical significance - were selected by a distinguished international advisory board and written by world class experts in the field. "The Encyclopedia of Database Systems" is designed for a wide audience including researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and other professionals and practitioners. Database specialists, software developers, scientists and engineers who need to deal with structured, semi-structured or unstructured large datasets will benefit from this comprehensive reference. In addition, database and data mining researchers and scholars in the many areas that apply database technologies, such as artificial intelligence, software engineering, robotics and computer vision, machine learning, finance and marketing will also benefit from the Encyclopedia. Publication by Springer is planned for fall 2008; the "Encyclopedia of Database Systems" will be available as a multi-volume set and an online reference work.

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Anatomy, Histology, and Cell Biology PreTest Self-Assessment and Review, Third Edition by Robert Klein

Anatomy, Histology, and Cell Biology PreTest Self-Assessment and Review, Third Edition (PreTest Basic Science) by Robert Klein
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical | 2007-04-05 | ISBN: 0071471855 | 576 pages | PDF | 14.26 MB

This one-of-a-kind test prep guide helps you to test your knowledge of essential anatomy, histology and cell biology concepts for the USMLE Step 1; practice with 500 USMLE Step 1-style questions with referenced answers;review explanations for right and wrong answers;and build confidence, skills, and knowledge.

Robert M. Klein, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine (Kansas City, KS). He teaches the histology course.

George C. Enders, PhD is Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine (Kansas City, KS). He teaches the anatomy course.

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28 October, 2009

Dynamics for Engineers

Soumitro Banerjee, "Dynamics for Engineers"
Wiley (August 19, 2005) | English | 0470868449 | 294 pages | PDF | 2.03 MB

Modelling and analysis of dynamical systems is a widespread practice as it is important for engineers to know how a given physical or engineering system will behave under specific circumstances.
This text provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the methods and techniques used for translating physical problems into mathematical language, focusing on both linear and nonlinear systems. Highly practical in its approach, with solved examples, summaries, and sets of problems for each chapter, Dynamics for Engineers covers all aspects of the modelling and analysis of dynamical systems.
Key features:
* Introduces the Newtonian, Lagrangian, Hamiltonian, and Bond Graph methodologies, and illustrates how these can be effectively used for obtaining differential equations for a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems.
* Develops a geometric understanding of the dynamics of physical systems by introducing the state space, and the character of the vector field around equilibrium points.
* Sets out features of the dynamics of nonlinear systems, such as like limit cycles, high-period orbits, and chaotic orbits.
* Establishes methodologies for formulating discrete-time models, and for developing dynamics in discrete state space.
Senior undergraduate and graduate students in electrical, mechanical, civil, aeronautical and allied branches of engineering will find this book a valuable resource, as will lecturers in system modelling, analysis, control and design. This text will also be useful for students and engineers in the field of mechatronics.

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Schaum's Outline of Electric Power Systems

Syed Nasar, "Schaum's Outline of Electric Power Systems"
MgH | 1989 | ISBN: 0070459177 | 224 pages | PDF | 6,3 MB

If you want top grades and excellent understanding of electric power systems, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have! It takes you step-by-step through the subject and gives you accompanying related problems with fully worked solutions. You also get hundreds of additional problems to solve on your own, working at your own speed. This superb Outline clearly presents every aspect of real-world power system calculation and implementation. Famous for their clarity, wealth of illustrations and examples, and lack of dreary minutia, SchaumÕs Outlines have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Compatible with any textbook, this Outline is also perfect for standardized test or professional exam review.

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CompTIA A+ Quick Reference (220-701, 220-702)

Ben Conry, "CompTIA A+ Quick Reference (220-701, 220-702)"
Que Corporation,U.S. | 2009 | ISBN: 0789742888 | 96 pages | PDF | 1 MB

The CompTIA A+ Quick Reference (220-701, 220-702) is a late-stage exam prep resource designed to be used as review shortly before your scheduled CompTIA A+ exams (2009 objectives). It is not intended to be a comprehensive curriculum. If you are using this resource, you should have already learned the material through a class or formal study method. The CompTIA A+ Quick Reference provides brief, straight forward, explanations on the major topics of the two CompTIA A+ exams -- the 220-701 Essentials Exam and the 220-702 Practical Applications Exam. This product is available as an Adobe Reader download, not as a printed product.

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Windows XP Registry: A Complete Guide to Customizing and Optimizing Windows XP

Targeting IT professionals, system administrators, and experienced users moving to the Windows XP platform, this book enables the user to master registry concepts and architecture, provides a historical overview of the registry, and outlines the differences between Windows 9x/ME and Windows NT/2000/XP registries. Special attention is drawn to the enhancements in registry architecture introduced with Windows XP, such as faster queries and removal of the registry size limitation. Covered in depth are how to properly use registry features, how to plan and implement the most appropriate registry backup strategy, and how to monitor and modify the system registry according to the administrative requirements and individual needs of the users.

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UML Bible

Tom Pender, "UML Bible"
Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition | 2003-06-02 | 940 Pages | ISBN: 0764526049 | CHM | 56.75 MB

Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of UML

* Learn to model object structure, interactions, behavior, and architecture using UML
* Explore diagram structure and usage
* Understand how to utilize the overlapping features of the UML diagrams to facilitate the modeling process
* Learn to exploit the features of the UML diagrams to test them for consistency and accuracy
* Learn to assess modeling tools to choose the one that suits your needs
* Comprehend how the statechart diagram is used to model changes in an object over its lifetime
* Apply object constraint language (OCL) and work with Action Semantics to specify behaviors that ultimately will be implemented in code
* Understand the XML Model Interchange (XMI®) standard that helps enable model sharing between modeling tools and other XMI-compatible applications
* Customize UML to meet the needs of specific industries or application types

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Freshwater Microbiology: Biodiversity and Dynamic Interactions of Microorganisms in the Aquatic Environment

This unique textbook takes a broad look at the rapidly expanding field of freshwater microbiology. Concentrating on the interactions between viruses, bacteria, algae, fungi and micro-invertebrates, the book gives a wide biological appeal. Alongside conventional aspects such as phytoplankton characterisation, seasonal changes and nutrient cycles, the title focuses on the dynamic and applied aspects that are not covered within the current textbooks in the field.
* Complete coverage of all fresh water biota from viruses to invertebrates
* Unique focus on microbial interactions including coverage of biofilms, important communities on all exposed rivers and lakes.
* New information on molecular and microscopical techniques including a study of gene exchange between bacteria in the freshwater environment.
* Unique emphasis on the applied aspects of freshwater microbiology with particular emphasis on biodegradation and the causes and remediation of eutrophication and algal blooms.

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Unix and Linux: Visual QuickStart Guide

Unix and Linux: Visual QuickStart Guide (4th Edition)
408 pages | Peachpit Press; 4 edition (July 8, 2009) | 0321636783 | PDF | 3 Mb

With Unix, 4th Edition: Visual QuickStart Guide, readers can start from the beginning to get a tour of the Unix operating system, or look up specific tasks to learn just what they need to know. This task-based, visual reference guide uses step-by-step instructions and plenty of screenshots, and includes three years worth of new material based on the latest Unix developments. This reference guide details all Unix commands and options along with tips that put those commands in context. Leading Unix authorities Deborah S. Ray and Eric J. Ray leverage their expertise as technical writers and working in the industry (Sun Microsystems) as they take readers step-by-step through the most common Unix commands and options.

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Web Design for Teens

Maneesh Sethi, "Web Design for Teens"
Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition | 2004-12-01 | 303 Pages | ISBN: 1592006078 | PDF | 10.6 MB

Your Web site is a way to communicate who you are to the world-your style, your interests, your voice. "Web Design for Teens" gives you the skills you need to create your first Web site. You don't need any coding experience to begin. You'll cover everything from how to write the code to how to create a cool design. Begin by learning HTML as you move from the basics to advanced coding topics. Then it's on to design as you conquer the fine points of color and navigation systems. Wrap things up as you learn how to put your Web site online, advertise it, and attract visitors.

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Mastery of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery

This text/atlas is a comprehensive guide to minimally invasive procedures in general surgery. Chapters are authored by world-renowned experts in this technology, who share their firsthand operative experience, emphasizing decision-making, anatomy, and key steps in the operations. The Third Edition features expanded sections on the esophagus, gastrointestinal tract, liver and biliary tract, pancreas and spleen, and small and large bowel. These areas have become vitally important to general surgeons and residents since they have seen the most significant advances in the last few years. To accommodate this growth, some highly subspecialized procedures in gynecological surgery, urological surgery, and cardiac surgery have been removed. "Doody's Core Titles 2009."

Adobe Photoshop CS4 Studio Techniques

Adobe Photoshop CS4 Studio Techniques
480 pages | Adobe Press; 1 edition (March 20, 2009) | 0321613104 | PDF | 24 Mb

Adobe Photoshop CS4 Studio Techniques has been completely updated to cover the new features in CS4. In a friendly, easy-going style that's long on information and short on techno-babble, Photoshop Hall-of-Famer Ben Willmore and photographer Dan Ablan guide you through the concepts and features that will truly make a difference in how you use Photoshop every day. They'll take you from blindly following step-by-step instructions to an in-depth understanding of how Photoshop works, cutting through the fat to focus on what they consider to be Photoshop's essential features. This full-color book delivers the content in three easily digestible sections: Working Foundations, Production Essentials, and Creative Explorations. Streamlined for this new edition, the book will distill Photoshop's vast capabilities down to what you need to know for a full understanding of the program, while simultaneously focusing more directly on best practices for the photographer. Beginning with a quick "refresher course" on the working foundations of Photoshop, you'll move on to real-world production techniques. Finally, you'll get to fully explore Photoshop's creative potential by blending and enhancing images, creating collages, retouching photographs, colorizing, and working with filters and layer masks. By the time you finish this book, your creativity and efficiency levels will soar and you'll feel like you finally "get" Photoshop.

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27 October, 2009

Windows XP for Home Users, Service Pack 2 Edition

Turn on your computer, and there it is--waiting for you to start using it. We're talking, of course, about Windows XP--the world's most ubiquitous operating system--and if you want to make the most of it, you need this thorough, practical guide from veteran author Michael Miller. In this thoroughly updated volume, Michael covers all the basics of installing, setting up, and getting online with Windows XP as well as all the features new to the latest edition: Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, changes to Windows Update, Internet Explorer's pop-up blocker and download monitoring, Outlook Express security, Wireless Networking Wizard, and the revised operation and features of Windows Media Player. You'll start by getting acquainted with XP's interface before moving on to discover how to work with files, programs, and peripherals, and how to take Windows online. Along the way you’ll find out how to chat online with Windows Messenger, send mail with Outlook Express, surf the Web with Internet Explorer, and more!

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Current Diagnosis and Treatment Surgery

Gerard Doherty, "Current Diagnosis and Treatment Surgery"
MgH | 2009 | ISBN: 0071635157 | 1324 pages | PDF | 28,3 MB

To-the-point information on more than 1000 diseases and disorders surgeons are most likely to encounter

The leading single-source surgery book for house-staff, students, practitioners, and surgeons

“All medical libraries should acquire this book, which is an outstanding text for medical students.” -- 4-star Doody’s review (of an earlier edition)

Authoritative, concise, and completely up-to-date, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Surgery features:
Wide-ranging coverage that encompasses general surgery and all the important subspecialties including otolaryngology, urology, gynecology, orthopedics, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and pediatrics
References linked to recent journal articles
Logical quick-find organization made even more accessible by a comprehensive index
More than 600 informative photographs and illustrations
Detailed treatment algorithms
NEW CD-ROM with content from Quick Answers: Surgery to speed diagnosis of symptoms and signs
NEW Chapter on Training, Communication, Professionalism, and Systems-Based Practice
Completely rewritten chapters on Wound Healing, Anesthesia, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, The Heart, Neurosurgery, Gynecology, and Orthopedics

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Learn HTML 4 In a Weekend, 4th Edition

Complete just the first two tutorial sessions to develop the HTML skills that you need to start creating fully functional and effective Web pages. Over the weekend, complete as many of the other optional tutorial sessions as you want to further extend your knowledge of more advanced topics like adding colors and backgrounds, using tables, working with frames and forms, using styles, and creating multi-column page layouts. Learn to create standard HTML 4.01 Web pages, to help ensure future compatibility and accessibility. Following your weekend, explore the appendixes for additional information and guidance on creating XHTML Web pages, using special characters and character sets, designing your own custom Web graphics, completing your wishlist (adding audio, video, animations, image maps, scripts, applets, and dynamic HTML), and using FTP to transfer your completed Web pages to your Web host's server on the Web.

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Oracle Database 10g Insider Solutions

Arun Kumar, John Kanagaraj, Richard Stroupe, "Oracle Database 10g Insider Solutions"
Publisher: Sams | 2005-09-02 | 528 Pages | ISBN: 0672327910 | CHM | 11.9 MB

Oracle Database 10g Insider Solutions is a must-have reference guide for all Oracle professionals. It provides much-needed information on best practices, tips, and techniques in debugging, installation, deployment, and tuning of the Oracle 10g database. You can draw upon the experience and knowledge of these authors to find creative ways to put your Oracle database to work. The authors will also address common and not-so-common installation concerns, database administration, development, and tuning. Oracle Database 10g Insider Solutions will bring you the insider information that you can't get anywhere else.

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