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Stata - the powerful statistical software package - has streamlined data analysis, interpretation, and presentation for researchers and statisticians around the world

Because of its power and extensive features, however, the Stata manuals are quite detailed and extensive

The Second Edition of A Handbook of Statistical Analyses using Stata describes the features of the latest version of Stata - Version 6 - in a concise, convenient format

This completely updated volume presents the effective and practical tools you need to design great desktop applications, Web 2

0 sites, and mobile devices

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Find out how to get the most from your ACT!



Manage your contacts, communicate, synchronize ACT! with Outlook, and more

You have a business or organization to run

Are you ready to reap the benefits of the bestselling contact relationship manager (CRM) software on the market today? Well, then?get into the act with ACT!

The mathematical genius Alan Turing (1912-1954) was one of the greatest scientists and thinkers of the 20th century

Now well known for his crucial wartime role in breaking the ENIGMA code, he was the first to conceive of the fundamental principle of the modern computer-the idea of controlling a computing machine's operations by means of a program of coded instructions, stored in the machine's 'memory'

In 1945 Turing drew up his revolutionary design for an electronic computing machine-his Automatic Computing Engine ('ACE')

An Introductory Guide to SPSS® for Windows®, Second Edition develops SPSS skills using sample programs illustrating how to conduct the analyses typically covered in an introductory statistics course

Throughout the book, data are analyzed and SPSS output are interpreted in the context of research questions

Boldface text is used to indicate operations or choices the reader will need to make when running SPSS

Apple's Aperture software is a post-production tool designed to allow digital photographers to import, manage and enhance photographs in one simple, integrated workflow

Aperture 2, the recently updated version of the software, includes more than 100 new features for photo management and image processing, and this much-needed guide takes you through the tools and knowledge necessary to get up-and-running fast



Unlike other software books on the market, Apple Aperture 2 looks at this powerful application in the context of the overall digital photography workflow, helping you to use your time efficiently and enhance your creativity

The only Apple-certified guide to Aperture, Apple?s revolutionary application for managing, editing, and archiving digital photographs! This comprehensive book-DVD combo starts with the basics of image management and takes you step by step all the way through Aperture?

User review
Xsan Administrators Need This!
Great little reference for any Xsan administrator to have on his desk

Along with [,,

Now fully updated for version 1

5, this comprehensive book-DVD combo starts with the basics of image management and takes you step by step all the way through Aperture's powerful photo-editing, image-retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features

Version 1

The only Apple-authorized guide to Final Cut Express HD 3

5, this book delivers the techniques you need to make movie magic with DV or HDV footage

Each chapter presents a complete lesson in an aspect of video editing and finishing, with hands-on projects to complete as you go

Whether you're an accomplished musician or a student, Garageband is the most rewarding way to create, perform, and record your own music

In the only Apple-certified guide to Garageband, composer and master trainer Mary Plummer shows you just how easy it is to turn your Mac into a fully featured recording studio

Plummer offers a complete, self-paced course in all aspects of Garageband - from mastering the interface and basic recording techniques to the secrets of arranging a song, editing and mixing tracks, adding effects, and distributing your Garageband compositions

In the only Apple-certified guide to iLife ?06, you will be making miracles with iLife within the first few pages

Using real-life material and practical lessons that you can apply immediately to your own projects, this book/DVD combo offers a complete, self-paced course in all aspects of iLife ?

The second generation of Apple's iWork productivity suite is poised to allow mac users to create, present and publish their work with style! iWork '06 features two powerful applications for creating everything from newsletters to business presentations

With Pages 2 you can quickly create a wide variety of stunning documents and with Keynote 3 you can produce quality presentations and more

This practical `how-to` guide to both using the ARIS Design Platform and, more importantly, how to use it to create real business models, follows Rob Davis? hugely successful, Business Process Modelling with ARIS (Springer 2001)

This second volume describes the ARIS Business Architect and ARIS Business Designer web clients of the newly released ARIS 7 Design Platform

Asterisk Hacking shows readers about a hacking technique they may not be aware of

It teaches the secrets the bad guys already know about stealing personal information through the most common, seemingly innocuous, highway into computer networks: the phone system

The book also comes with an Asterisk Live CD (SLAST) containing all the tools discussed in the book and ready to boot!

AutoCAD `X` For Dummies is being updated to reflect the new features in the latest release of AutoCAD



User review
AutoCAD for a `Newbie` Ninny
This book really makes AutoCAD fool proof

The only problem is, you need to read the boof BEFORE you load your program!

Now it's easy to perform many of the most common statistical techniques when you use the SAS Enterprise Guide point-and-click interface to access the power of SAS

Emphasizing the practical aspects of the analysis, this example-rich guide shows you how to conduct a wide range of statistical analyses without any SAS programming required

One or more real data sets, a brief introduction of the technique, and a clear explanation of the SAS Enterprise Guide output are provided for each analysis

If you want to fly with OpenOffice 3

0, publish to your local wiki, create web presentations, or add maps to your documents, Beginning OpenOffice 3 is the book for you

You will arm yourself with new OpenOffice

Extend the power and flexibility of Blender with the help of the high-level, easy-to-learn scripting language, Python Gain control of all aspects of Blender using the powerful Python language Create complex meshes programmatically and apply materials and textures Automate the rendering process and extend Blender's image manipulation capabilities Extend Blender's built-in editor Interact with version control systems and store render results on a FTP server

In Detail

Blender 3D is a popular, open source modeling package that can produce photo-realistic 3D images and animations

Automating tasks and extending the functionality of an extensive application like Blender will streamline your workflow and make the impossible possible

However, implementing scripts may be daunting

So you?ve heard about Blender, the free 3D animation software

You really want to know more about the features of Blender, where to get it, and how to use it

Learn all about Blender, the premier open-source 3D software, in Bounce, Tumble, and Splash!: Simulating the Physical World with Blender 3D

You will find step-by-step instructions for using Blender?

Improve Planning and Management on Any Construction Project with Powerful BIM Tools

Building information modeling (BIM) integrates 3D drawings and 4D animations to dramatically improve the communication, coordination, and planning of construction projects, while reducing risks, errors, and costs

Building Information Modeling is an in-depth resource that shows architects and building professionals how to capitalize on BIM concepts, tools, and techniques for their own building projects

An in-depth explanation of BIM concepts, tools, and techniques Guidance on applying BIM to new and retrofit construction projects More than 200 photos, charts, diagrams, and details of the BIM process Detailed case studies

Inside this Comprehensive Guide to BIM Technology

If your objective in business intelligence reporting is Business Objects success, this is the resource for you

Gives a thorough run-down of the software, plus coverage of Web intelligence, complex queries, multidimensional analysis, and more

Author Cindi Howson has plenty of hands-on experience with the product

This report aims to help executives identify Business Performance Intelligence (BPI) software best suited to their organizations? objectives

It provides an overview of the increasingly complex BPI market (which includes 1) strategy development/execution & performance management, 2) planning, budgeting & forecasting, and 3) business analytics and cost/profitability management) and suggests a framework CEOs and CFOs can use to evaluate the capabilities and potential value of 47 specific BPI systems

Companion CD includes a trial version of Camtasia Studio 4! With the latest release of Camtasia Studio, TechSmith continues to enhance its industry-leading screen video recording and editing tool

Camtasia Studio 4: The Definitive Guide describes the newest features and takes the user through the entire process of creating top-notch software tutorials, marketing spots, and demonstrations

Companion CD includes a 30-day trial version of Camtasia Studio 5! Camtasia Studio 5: The Definitive Guide introduces readers to the latest features of Camtasia Studio, including the revamped Recorder application, automated zooming and panning with SmartFocus, and upload via FTP

Readers learn the entire process of creating top-notch software tutorials, marketing spots, and demonstrations, beginning with developing goals and determining the audience to scripting, recording, editing, producing, and sharing the video

This new edition strives yet again to provide readers with a working knowledge of chaos theory and dynamical systems through parallel introductory explanations in the book and interaction with carefully-selected programs supplied on the accompanying diskette

The programs enable readers, especially advanced-undergraduate students in physics, engineering, and math, to tackle relevant physical systems quickly on their PCs, without distraction from algorithmic details

For the third edition of Chaos: A Program Collection for the PC, each of the previous twelve programs is polished and rewritten in C++ (both Windows and Linux versions are included)

Model, animate and render with a practical command of all the essential functions and tools in CINEMA 4D 10

Detailed tutorials, suitable for novices and experienced users alike, demonstrate how to navigate the redesigned UI and orient you to the workflow

Next, the author guides you through the creation of a more complex project in which you model, create, apply textures, light, and render a final showcase image of a sports car

Model, texture and animate with Cinema 4D 11 using the techniques and tips provided in Cinema 4D 11 Workshop

Starting with all of the basic concepts, functions, and tools - follow along to the workshop tutorials that deliver a hands-on knowledge of the new R11 toolset as well as the returning advanced features

The companion website provides all of the required tutorial media from the projects in the book so that you create your own working models and animations

Install Access Suite components on any platform

This technical reference provides information that can be found nowhere else -- not even on www

citrix

com

Build, secure, scale, and maintain Citrix on Windows

New and existing Citrix engineers will learn to design and deploy an enterprise-level server-based computing (SBC) environment on Windows Server 2003 using Citrix Access Suite 4

0

This official guide explains how to maximize the suite components to enable and manage secure access to applications and data across the Internet, intranets, extranets, and WANs, LANs, and wireless networks Contains helpful checklists and technical best practices Covers all products in the Citrix Access Suite

User review
Only good for sales people
I read the book cover to cover and was VERY disappointed

The Authorized Guide to Citrix XenApp Platinum Edition for Windows

Design, deploy, and maintain a virtualized, on-demand enterprise application delivery infrastructure

Citrix XenApp Platinum Edition for Windows: The Official Guide explains how to ensure high availability, enhance productivity, and reduce costs using the powerful features of XenApp

Configure your hardware, install XenApp, handle remote and wireless access, and manage an end-to-end, centralized application delivery system

This manual describes how to compare and merge files using GNU diff and patch

Comparing and merging files is a common activity for software developers

These programs make it easy to find and apply changes

This book provides instruction on how to use the OrCAD design suite to design and manufacture printed circuit boards

The book is written for both students and practicing engineers who need a quick tutorial on how to use the software and who need in-depth knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the software package



There are two goals the book aims to reach:
The primary goal is to show the reader how to design a PCB using OrCAD Capture and OrCAD Layout

This book helps chemical and other engineers develop their skills for solving mathematical models using Maple

These mathematical models can consist of systems of algebraic, ordinary, and partial differential equations

Maple?

A unique, holistic approach covering all functions and phases of pharmaceutical research and development


While there are a number of texts dedicated to individual aspects of pharmaceutical research and development, this unique contributed work takes a holistic and integrative approach to the use of computers in all phases of drug discovery, development, and marketing

It explains how applications are used at various stages, including bioinformatics, data mining, predicting human response to drugs, and high-throughput screening

By providing a comprehensive view, the book offers readers a unique framework and systems perspective from which they can devise strategies to thoroughly exploit the use of computers in their organizations during all phases of the discovery and development process

Designed to integrate a company's business, engineering, manufacturing and management functions, CIM enables staff to operate quickly and effectively by organizing the data and information that they work with

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Emphasizing the impact of computer software and computational technology on econometric theory and development, this text/reference presents recent advances in the application of computerized tools to econometric techniques and practices?focusing on current innovations in Monte Carlo simulation, computer-aided testing, model selection, and Bayesian methodology for improved econometric analyses

Computing with Mathematica, 2nd edition is engaging and interactive

It is designed to teach readers how to use Mathematica efficiently for solving problems arising in fields such as mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering

The text moves from simple to complex, often following a specific example on a number of different levels

Microsoft's flagship ISA Server delivers the Internet to your customers!
As the demand for Internet connectivity reaches a fever pitch, system administrators are being challenged to connect more and more systems to the Internet without compromising security or network performance

ISA Server 2000 provides system administrators with a revolutionary management infrastructure that addresses the two greatest needs of Enterprise-wide Internet connectivity: Security and speed

Corel Paint Shop Pro X Digital Darkroom is an easy-to-follow, tutorial approach to using Paint Shop Pro in exactly the way home users want to use it - to manipulate your own images in ways that a local photo lab often does to create both practical and comical projects

As you read, you will actually use the program to complete a variety of projects

You'll learn about key Paint Shop Pro tools almost without trying through both traditional and contemporary projects

This is a 440 page eBook featuring full color pages of detailed information on getting the most from CorelDRAW 12 along with information on getting started with Corel PHOTO-PAINT 12

Not only will you get an illustrated description of how a feature works, you'll also get more than four hours of multimedia tutorials to help you fully understand what you've read

This book was fully designed to get the very most from the PDF format with links to useful Web pages and links to the multimedia tutorials

The Only Corel-Authorized Guide to CorelDRAW X4

Create fine art and commercial graphics with one powerful tool! CorelDRAW X4: The Official Guide shows you how to get a visual message across with impact and style; edit photos; build captivating layouts; and compose scenes in a clean, attention-getting style

Learn how to illustrate like the pros, justify and flow text around shapes, and truly understand digital color

In over 100 pages, you will learn to create and use widgets using Dashcode

Widgets are simple, typically small applications for a specific purpose, such as a weather report, a calculator, a stock quote, and the like that reside on the Mac Dashboard

Building these before Dashcode was time consuming though not hard; but now, you can whip up a widget fast

A report is only useful if those who receive it understand what it means

Knowing how to use Crystal Reports gives you the edge in producing reports from your database that really are crystal clear

Crystal Reports 2008 For Dummies is a quick and easy guide to get you going with the latest version of this bestselling report-writing software

Get ready to understand, use, and explore the world of music sequencing with this one-stop guide to Cubase SX 3

This introductory book provides you with a solid foundation of Steinberg's powerful digital music production software

With `Cubase SX 3 Ignite!

Unlock your digital artistic talent with Corel Painter 11, the industry standard for pixel-based drawing and painting

Digital Painting Fundamentals with Corel Painter 11 provides step-by-step instructions for using the basic features of Painter 11 along with a Wacom graphics tablet

Created for artists by artists, Painter 11 realistically emulates the look of traditional painting and drawing in any style you choose

Digital Performer is one of the leading digital audio workstation programs for the Mac

It allows you to sequence MIDI, record multiple channels of audio, mix them down, synch them to video, and utilize plug-in software synthesizers and software studios

Digital Performer 6 Power!

The first professional book to explore and analyze digital storytelling across interactive media and genres-this book examines how digital storytelling draws on classic narrative techniques and utilizes interactive digital technologies to create today's entertainment



Digital Storytelling explains key strategies for conveying narrative through digital technologies, based on personal experience and numerous case studies, providing project managers, interactive content designers, and writers with the tools necessary for planning a successful interactive project, including ideas for product development and conceptualization



Detailed planning processes for all types of interactive projects are discussed, including videogames, massively multiplayer online games, the Internet, interactive TV, cross-media productions, smart toys, virtual reality, immersive environments, wireless devices, kiosks, and DVDs

Writing and upgrading applications for the latest Lotus Notes Domino Platform Get to grips with all of the major new developer features in Lotus/Domino 7 Use DB2 as your Domino data store, optimize your code for performance, adopt best practice Domino Designer 7, agent profiling, remote Java debugging, web services, and more

In Detail

Written by Lotus insiders, the book provides a practical guide to developing applications making use of the important features and enhancements introduced in Notes/Domino 7

These experienced experts use their own experiences to map out the benefits you could gain, and the dangers you may face, as you develop Domino applications in your business


Written by specific experts, edited and overseen by Lotus content generator Dick McCarrick, this book is the definitive guide to developing Domino 7 applications

For all those surfers who have slowly grown disenchanted with Microsoft's Internet Explorer web browser, `Don't Click on the Blue E!` from O'Reilly is here to help

It offers non-technical users a convenient roadmap for switching to a better web browser--Firefox

`The text treats a remarkable spectrum of topics and has a little for everyone

It can serve as an introduction to many of the topics of dynamical systems, and will help even the most jaded reader, such as this reviewer, enjoy some of the interactive aspects of studying dynamics using Maple

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The world's leading Axapta experts will take you from Axapta novice to pro in this book

This authoritative and comprehensive guide walks you gently through the bulk of what you need to know to productively apply the system in the real world&emdash;with real data, sizing guidelines, deployment architectures, and code

By the book's end, you will have acquired practical hands-on experience

Easy Microsoft Works Suite 2000 provides a four-color visual approach to learning, making the book easy to follow and fun for both parents and kids to use when learning about to use the various Works Suite applications

Because the software suite is so comprehensive, this book zeros in on only the essential features, which each reader can learn in a minimum amount of time

Then, the reader can start using Works Suite to write letters, manage home finances, research a report for school, or go online

eDirectory Field Guide is a handy reference for configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing Novell's eDirectory on NetWare, Linux, Unix, and Windows

Along with Sun ONE Directory Server and Microsoft Active Directory, Novell's eDirectory is a leader in directory server software, the specialized database that enterprises employ to store user identities

This book offers tips for migrating from one operating system to another

This book is intended for researchers, engineers and students in solid mechanics, materials science and physics who are interested in using the power of modern computing to solve a wide variety of problems of both practical and fundamental significance in elasticity

Extensive use of Mathematica in the book makes available to the reader a range of recipes that can be readily adjusted to match particular tastes or requirements, to visualize solutions, and to carry out symbolic and numerical analysis and optimization

Endnote Made Easy: Reference Management for the Professional is intended for healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, managers, etc

) and biomedical researchers engaged in writing scientific manuscripts

It aids readers in gaining an understanding of the effective use of information technology in storing, managing, retrieving, and citing references in scientific writings

For all engineers and students coming to finite element analysis or to ANSYS software for the first time, this powerful hands-on guide develops a detailed and confident understanding of using ANSYS's powerful engineering analysis tools



The best way to learn complex systems is by means of hands-on experience

With an innovative and clear tutorial based approach, this powerful book provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to all of the fundamental areas of engineering analysis they are likely to require either as part of their studies or in getting up to speed fast with the use of ANSYS software in working life

Essential ZBrush offers a detailed overview of the popular digital sculpting tool as well as a guide to mastering digital sculpting

From the basics of ZBrush to the creation of a number of models that demonstrate hard surface sculpting, realisitic organic sculpting, and environmental sculpting, this book provides readers with the tools to produce high-quality digital sculpts

With this text, the reader will: Explore the various ZBrush palettes, brushes, and settings, and learn how to customize the interface

Essential Mathematica: With Applications to Mathematics and Physics, based on the lecture notes of a course taught at the University of Illinois at Chicago to advanced undergrad and graduate students, teaches how to use Mathematica to solve a wide variety problems in mathematics and physics

It is illustrated with many detailed examples that require the student to construct meticulous, step-by-step, easy to read Mathematica programs

The first section, in which the reader learns how to use a variety of Mathematica commands, avoids long discussions and overly sophisticated techniques

Go beyond the mechanics of Final Cut Express 4--learn how to edit with it! More than a button-pushing manual--this workshop give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing

You develop a working knowledge with nineteen tutorials that cover each and every essential, including:
* setting up your system and understanding the interface
* ingesting and organizing your material including drive-based and disc-based camera data
* slicing, dicing, and organizing clips
* editing to build and trim a sequence of shots
* adding transitions
* using sound to refine your edit
* titling with FCE and Photoshop
* animating images to create engaging scenes
* adding special effects filters
* compositing to enhance your projects
* outputting your material
The companion DVD contains project media, demo software, and free plug-ins for your use

Go beyond the mechanics of Final Cut Express HD 3

5--learn how to edit with it! More than a button-pushing manual--this workshop give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing

Final Cut Pro 4 Editing Essentials complements Apple's software documentation with a series of tutorials that teach readers the rudiments of editing with FCP 4

All of the necessary materials, including raw video footage and sequences, detailed instructions, tips, and principles taught in film schools, guide the reader to a working knowledge of the art and technique of editing

The companion DVD includes raw video material for the reader to use with the tutorials

'Tom Wolsky's years of practical experience in editing shine through in page after page

Essentials will get you up and running quickly and you'll share some of Tom's deep industry experience and editorial insight

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As the first volume in Lynda Weinman's acclaimed HOT (Hands-On Training) series to cover Apple's video editing powerhouse, this is the guide you've been waiting for! In these pages, you'll find a series of hands-on tutorials that guide you through all stages of editing video with Final Cut Pro HD

As you follow the book's step-by-step instructions (using the lesson files included on the accompanying CD), you'll quickly progress through Final Cut Pro basics and on to more advanced topics like creating transitions and motion effects, correcting color, and choosing among filter and rendering options

Today's digital production tools empower the small team to produce multimedia projects that formerly required large teams

Orchestrating a production requires more than proficiency with the postproduction tools

Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook offers a cookbook of postproduction workflows that teams can follow to deliver an array of products to their clients

Packed with more than 500 techniques, this book delivers what you need to know-on the spot

It is suited to editors of all experience levels, whether you are:

* Migrating from another NLE
* Upgrading to Final Cut Studio 2
* Seeking a handy reference to raise your proficiency

No need to wade through tomes of documentation

Final Cut Studio On the Spot presents immediate solutions in an accessible format

Firefox is a fast, free Internet browser from Mozilla that runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux Computers

According to spreadfirefox

com, to-date there have been ~ 23 million downloads since the release of Firefox 1

Software packages are complex

Shouldn't software books make it easier? Simplify your life with The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 5!

Create your own podcasts, edit music, and more with this open source audio editor Teaches basic techniques for using Audacity to record and edit audio tracks - like podcasts and interviews Combines learning to use software program with the simple theories behind digital audio and common audio terms Provides advanced editing techniques and tips for using Audacity beyond a first project Uses a task based, step-by-step approach to guide newcomers into the world of audio editing

In Detail

Using the Audacity software as the starting off point, we discuss what the software is, what it can do, how you can use it, and where you go to get started installing it

All of this information is grounded in some basic audio editing terminology and background for those that aren't so technology inclined

Then we'll start digging into a sample project!

InstallShield Developer is the most powerful and flexible solution for creating today?s Windows Installer setups

And this book is your authoritative guide to this most critical step in the software release process: the installation

The world of mathematics is probably one of the most fascinating creations of mankind

The world of mathematics with a Computer Algebra System, like MuPAD, is even more fascinating

With MuPAD, we can develop mathematical concepts, explore them and visualize them with just a few simple commands

Going Pro with Cubase 5 provides a useful guidebook for those who are ready to jump to the next step with Cubase and would like some expert-level tips, tricks, and advice to help them truly master the program

Do you already know how to record MIDI and audio in Cubase? Do you already know Cubase?

Google Apps are Web-based, low-cost (or free!) office productivity tools that do everything those expensive applications do ? and you can access them from any computer with an Internet connection

Can Google applications really become an alternative to the venerable Microsoft Office suite? Conventional wisdom may say no, but practical wisdom says otherwise

Right now, 100,000 small businesses are currently running trials of Google office applications

This interesting guide covers all aspects of Google Earth, the freely downloadable application from Google that allows users to view satellite images from all points of the globe Aimed at a diverse audience, including casual users who enjoy air shots of locales as well as geographers, real estate professionals, and GPS developers Includes valuable tips on various customizations that users can add, advice on setting up scavenger hunts, and guidance on using Google Earth to benefit a business Explains modifying general options, managing the layer and placemark systems, and tackling some of the more technical aspects, such as interfacing with GPS There are more than 400,000 registered users of Google Earth and the number is still growing

User review
Very Well Written But Now Somewhat Outdated
I found this book extremely helpful in learning how to use Google Earth effectively, including how to use the KML language

However, since version 5 of Google Earth came out, some of the material in the book is understandably outdated

When the next version comes out, I'll buy it again!

Get the most thorough and comprehensive guide to Google

Expand your world with the dozens of Google tools, applications, and services you'll find in this comprehensive book

Going well beyond the basics of search, this in-depth resource shows you how to access and apply every one of Google's features -- things like Gmail, Google Maps, and SketchUp -- while also explaining how to program Google, become a Froogle merchant, and much more

Nationwide and around the world, instant messaging use is growing, with more than 7 billion instant messages being sent every day worldwide, according to IDC

comScore Media Metrix reports that there are 250 million people across the globe--and nearly 80 million Americans--who regularly use instant messaging as a quick and convenient communications tool



Google Talking takes communication to the next level, combining the awesome power of Text and Voice!

Current graphics software and hardware combine to allow multiple-level functionality and open up new application areas for scientists of all disciplines, and for computer scientists and engineers in particular

This integrated guide explains and lists readily available and widely used graphics software tools and their applications, while also serving as a shortcut to graphics theory and programming

It grounds readers in fundamental concepts and helps them use visualization, modeling, simulation, and virtual reality to complement and improve their work

This one-of-a-kind resource contains 500 pages of jaw-dropping hacks, mods, and customizations

These include creating mashups with data from other sources such as Flickr, building a space station tracker, hacking Maps with Firefox PiggyBank, and building a complete community site with Maps and Earth

Now you can map out locations, get driving directions, zoom into any point on the globe, display real time traffic, and much more

How to Cheat at Configuring ISA (Internet Security and Acceleration) Server 2004 meets the needs of system administrators for a concise, step-by-step guide to getting one of Microsoft's most complex server products up and running

While books twice its size may be perfect for network designers and security specialists, this is written for the person in the trenches actually running the network day to day



How to Cheat at Configuring ISA Server 2004 is written for the vast majority of Windows System Administrators with too much to do and too little time in which to do it

Here is a fully updated version of the best-seller that launched our extremely successful How to Do Everything series

This friendly, solutions-oriented book is filled with step-by-step examples for using your iMac and offers coverage of Mac OS X as well as the latest versions of iTools, iMovie, QuickTime, AppleWorks, Palm Desktop, Quicken, and much more

Upgrade your system and embrace the exciting new features of the Lotus Notes and Domino 8

5

1 platform

Upgrade to the latest version of Lotus Notes and Domino

Understand the new features and put them to work in your business

Thoroughly covers Domino Attachment Object Service (DAOS), Domino Configuration Tuner (DCT) and iNotes

Explore other useful Lotus products, such as Lotus Sametime, Lotus Quickr, Lotus Connections, and IBM WebSphere Portal Packed with expert tips and useful screenshots

In Detail

With Lotus Notes and Domino 8

Use WSE to work together, even when you're not!


Discover the ideal way for small and medium businesses to work together

IBM Workplace Services Express is an easy-to-use collaborative portal application that facilitates communication and teamwork with built-in team spaces, document management, and instant messaging -- all in a single portal

This handy guide helps you get started, navigate the workspace, get organized, use the built-in collaboration tools, use document libraries to create and share documents, and more

Unleash the power of ImageMagick with this fast, friendly tutorial and tips guide Complete tutorial and a gallery of tricks and techniques Create impressive image manipulations and animations on-the-fly from the command line or within your programs Complete PHP-based sample applications show how to use ImageMagick to add pizzazz your web site

In Detail The book is packed with interesting and fun examples

We had a lot of fun coming up with cool ways to demonstrate ImageMagick's power, and we're sure you'll have fun learning how to create them



Although the printed book is in black and white, there is a full colour PDF of the screenshots freely available that includes all of the images in the book

Genuis tips and tricks to help you get the most from Apple's video applications

Your Mac's iMovie and iDVD applications are a key part of the iLife '09 suite and Apple's cool digital lifestyle

iMovie '09 and iDVD Portable Genius is packed with tips and techniques to help you get all the benefits these applications have to offer

This full-color guide provides essential information and savvy advice on everything from capturing footage to editing, viewing, and posting movies online in a variety of formats

A fun, full-color guide to creating, editing, dressing up, and sharing home movies using iMovie and iDVD

Make home movies 21st Century style, complete with special effects, themes, backgrounds, and other elements you can add yourself when you know how to use iMovie and iDVD

This fun and friendly guide makes it easy!

iMovie and iDVD are preloaded on every new Mac

While the last version of iMovie gave moviemakers the ability to capture and edit widescreen High Definition Video (HDV) from the new generation of camcorders, iMovie 6 is all about the ease of moviemaking itself

iMovie 6 includes five professionally designed themes with backgrounds, motion graphics, titles, and effects that act as building blocks for your projects

You can preview transitions and stunning new video effects--such as time-lapse video--in real time using the full screen

The latest versions of iMovie HD and iDVD 5 are, by far, the most robust moviemaking applications available to consumers today

But whether you're a professional or an amateur moviemaker eager to take advantage of the full capabilities of these applications, don't count on Apple documentation to make the cut

You need iMovie HD & iDVD 5: The Missing Manual, the objective authority on iMovie HD and iDVD 5

Need to learn iMovie HD 6 and iDVD 6 fast? Try a Visual QuickStart!

This best-selling reference?

Dig into the architecture and internals of Microsoft Dynamics AX?with firsthand insights from the team who designed and developed it

Deepen your knowledge of the underlying frameworks, components, and tools?

The first part of any application that the end user will see is the installer

While the part of the program that gets the application onto the user's system may not seem that complicated, it can be just as difficult to write as the rest of the application

This is where deployment software comes in

Boris plug-in applications, including Graffiti, FX, and Red, permit video editors to add titling, effects, compositing, and 3D capabilities to their nonlinear editing (NLE) systems

Documentation and training materials have been notoriously lacking for these applications

Instant Boris Effects is a complete guide for novice and intermediate users of Boris Graffiti, FX, and Red applications

Carefully detailed screen shots and step-by-step directions illustrate how to use Encore DVD software in a time-efficient way

Readers learn to harness the full scope of Encore DVD's functions, including importing and organizing content to build the DVD, using Photoshop to create menus, and finish authoring

Professional tips about workflow and other topics are also provided throughout

The third book in CMP's new V

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Nonlinear, or digital, editing permits editors to move film bites around and place them anywhere in the sequence of the film with much greater ease than was ever possible with conventional film editing techniques

Instant Vegas 5 is a PC-platform, nonlinear application distributed by Sony

Carefully detailed screenshots and step-by-step directions illustrate how to use the latest version of the Vegas software in a concise, time-efficient way

Electronic musicians, rockers, rappers, and regular folks use Reason virtual studio software to create and self-record studio-quality music on PCs and Macs

This book shows you how to harness all the tools of this popular package to produce your own professional sound

Veteran studio engineer and professional musician Cliff Truesdell explains everything you need to get goingfrom Reason's full array of virtual instruments, effects, and functions to priceless inside-the-studio insights and tips you can use to start creating original pieces right away

Learn the leading BIM software quickly and easily with this book's detailed discussions and practical exercises

Introducing Revit Architecture 2010 presents the core features of this industry-leading building information modeling (BIM) software with focused discussions and practical exercises to get you up to speed quickly

Real-world tutorials from the expert authors' extensive experience, along with straightforward explanations and examples, focus squarely on accomplishing vital Revit tasks

Fully illustrated and including a 16-page color insert, Introducing Revit Architecture 2010 explains BIM principles and thoroughly covers Revit's concepts, interface, tools, and process

Amazon Exclusive: Eric Keller?s Top 10 Cool Uses for ZBrush

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Blendshape Facial Targets: Create blendshape facial targets for characters for animation in Maya using ZBrush - it's fast and easy!

Written for students and practicing enginners, this book provides an introduction to the Simulink environment and libraries

Topics covered include math operations, model verification, signal routing, and ports and subsystems

Each chapter includes numerous application examples solved using Simulink

An introductory text on Simulink to provide a complete reference on the subject

Contains a plethora of examples with step-by-step solutions

Includes background information for students and working professionals who may not be familiar with certain topics

Need to learn iPhoto 6 fast? Try a Visual QuickStart!

This best-selling reference?

If you used iPhoto when it first came out, you'll remember the way it slowed to a crawl once you loaded it with about 2,000 photos

Compare that to this year's model: iPhoto 6 can handle as many as 250,000 images and still have the power to run a host of suped-up features

Its new software engine lets you make changes with a drag & drop editing tool, find photos with a robust search feature, and manipulate images without affecting the originals in your master library

Eliminate inventorying dilemmas by implementing a free and feasible IT Inventory solution Understand and implement an IT Inventory and Resource Management solution and learn the necessary know-how in simple terms Reduce unnecessary paper-work by centralizing the asset management Audit installed software and track software licenses seamlessly just with a few clicks Manage multiple office locations from a central place-get a bird's eye view Follows a step-by-step approach visually aided with screenshots and diagrams

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OCS Inventory NG is a cross-platform, open-source inventory and asset management solution

It brings more than plentiful features to the table to satisfy the business needs of small-to-large organizations with up to tens of thousands of computers

However, to put this inventory solution to optimum use requires a lot of skill

Introduced by Apple in January 2005, iWork '05 is an innovative new suite of document and presentation software that's the same caliber as Apple's groundbreaking digital media applications and that's wholly dedicated to what Mac users like you care about most: artistry and creativity

iWork '05 isn't about `office productivity`--it's about creating slick and stylish documents and cinema-quality digital presentations that say precisely what you want them to say

While iWork '05 helps you create stunning documents and presentations, the suite doesn't come with any in-depth documentation of its own

Dress up office documents the Apple way with iWork '09 and this friendly guide

If you're a Mac lover and want to explore life outside of that `other productivity suite,` here's your chance to dress up your docs with Apple's iWork '09 and this easy-to-follow guide from Mac technology expert, Jesse Feiler

He draws on 20 years of experience with Apple software to share his secrets of producing fun and creative files using Apple iWork '09

Explore iWork's word processing software, called Pages, and start cranking out text that not only reads well, it looks great

Doing statistics in JMP has never been easier! Learn how to manage JMP data and perform the statistical analyses most commonly used in research in the social sciences and other fields with JMP for Basic Univariate and Multivariate Statistics: A Step-by-Step Guide

Clearly written instructions guide you through the basic concepts of research and data analysis, enabling you to easily perform statistical analyses and solve problems in real-world research

Information is a valuable resource to an organization

User-friendly, computer-controlled instrumentation and data analysis techniques are revolutionizing the way measurements are being made, allowing nearly instantaneous comparison between theoretical predictions, simulations, and actual experimental results

This book provides comprehensive coverage of fundamentals of advanced instrumentation systems based on LabVIEW concepts

LabVIEW Digital Signal Processing teaches engineers how to use the graphical programming language to create virtual instruments to handle to most sophisticated DSP applications

From basic filters to complex sampling mechanisms to signal generators, LabVIEW virtual instruments (VIs) can make DSP work faster and much less expensive ? a particular boon to the many engineers working on cutting edge communications systems

The #1 Step-by-Step Guide to LabVIEW--Now Completely Updated for LabVIEW 8! Master LabVIEW 8 with the industry's friendliest, most intuitive tutorial: LabVIEW for Everyone, Third Edition

Top LabVIEW experts Jeffrey Travis and Jim Kring teach LabVIEW the easy way: through carefully explained, step-by-step examples that give you reusable code for your own projects!

A fast and friendly tutorial to writing macros and spreadsheet applications Discover the power of the OpenOffice

org macro language and Calc object model Fast, fun, friendly step-by-step OOoBasic tutorial Practical and realistic examples to apply to your daily work

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Adding macros to your spreadsheets enables you to add data processing features to your work, automate repetitive tasks, and even create complete data-driven programs that use the spreadsheet as their back end

This book teaches the OOoBasic language and the Calc object model, so that you can manipulate spreadsheets and data from within your programs

The visualization of light in space, its effect on model cubature and scenery, is one of the great challenges in architectural rendering

This is a decisive reason for the use of 3D tools ? both for architecture offices and students

Logic is a powerful piece of software that can often prove to be daunting and difficult to navigate but help is at hand whether you are a Pro or Express use

By providing comprehensive and systematic coverage of the software philosophy and the features of the programme in detail, this book will enable you to get the most out of Logic when creating music



With a clear and involving writing style and fresh, visually engaging layout, the authors cut through the complexities of the programme providing a comprehensive start to finish guide that allows you access information quickly and get the most out of the programme

LOGIC PRO 9 POWER! provides a complete introduction and reference for Logic Pro that covers the things that you are most likely to run into while using Logic to make music, using simple, thorough, and complete explanations

The book also explores why Logic works the way it does, so you'll not only learn the mechanics of how to do something, but you'll really understand what you are doing so that when you're ready to explore on your own, you'll be fully prepared and successful

Tired of being tethered to your desktop computer? If you're ready to break free with a laptop,  the new MacBook could be just what you're looking for

In addition to the freedom to work wherever you happen to be, a MacBook offers you A portable darkroom with iPhoto Mobile music, podcasts, and Internet radio GarageBand software that lets you make your own music The ability to create and share original movies and DVDs Safari, a safer and ultra-cool Web browser, and all the other OS X advantages

Whether you already have your new MacBook or are still weighing the pros and cons of various models,  MacBook For Dummies is a valuable resource

The DVD StudioPro Bible is the authoritative and comprehensive guide creating professional-quality DVDs using Apple's revolutionary new killer app, DVD Studio Pro

This book features easily accessible information for beginners (including a QuickStart for immediate results), advanced tips and techniques for pros, and extensive professional insights throughout from DVD mastering professionals



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So you've got a copy of iMovie HD and iDVD 5,  a camcorder, and plenty of footage?but how do you get all this video footage into a watchable movie? Maybe you don't want  to spend a lot of time learning all the ins and outs of the software, but  just want to get your movie finished

Managing the Email Office is for all people who feel email is taking over their lives

It provides practical help and guidance on how to manage both their own volume of email as well as their organization's

It will enable you to develop winning ways with email and to re-claim some of those valuable resources which email consumes

Love Manga? The newest features of Manga Studio help you bring your ideas to life! The tools available in the latest version of this powerful program make it easy to turn your computer into your drawing board, and Manga Studio For Dummies makes it easy to get started

This book compares the two computer algebra programs, Maple and Mathematica used by students, mathematicians, scientists, and engineers

Structured by presenting both systems in parallel, Mathematica?s users can learn Maple quickly by finding the Maple equivalent to Mathematica functions, and vice versa

Maple by Example, Third Edition, is a reference/text with CD for beginning and experienced students, professional engineers, and other Maple users

This new edition has been updated to be compatible with the most recent release of the Maple software

Coverage includes built-in Maple commands used in courses and practices that involve calculus, linear algebra, business mathematics, ordinary and partial differential equations, numerical methods, graphics and more

Since the dawn of creation, man has designed maps to help identify the space that we occupy

From Lewis and Clark's pencil-sketched maps of mountain trails to Jacques Cousteau's sophisticated charts of the ocean floor, creating maps of the utmost precision has been a constant pursuit

So why should things change now?

Revit Architecture has revolutionized how architects design, develop, and deliver projects and now you can join the revolution with this expert guide

Authored by a team of Revit aficionados and experts, this in-depth book uses clear explanations, detailed tutorials, and practical examples to show you how to best implement Revit in the real world

Starting with a focused look at the basics of Revit and Building Information Modeling (BIM), you'll move quickly into setting up and customizing your Revit tools, preparing your office/project templates and settings, creating your library of components, and much more

Move beyond the basics of Revit and BIM and redefine your designs with this new edition of Mastering Revit Architecture

With updated coverage of Revit Architecture 2009 features, this comprehensive guide will help you discover best practices and tips that will make your projects smoother and their implementation easier

You?

As Autodesk's fastest-growing software package, Revit Architecture offers a new version that will require Revit users of all areas of expertise?architects, project managers, designers, contractors, and building owners?to learn new skills

If you already understand the basics of Revit Structure and want to develop a mastery of building information modeling (BIM), Mastering Revit Structure 2009 contains the information you need

The expert authors drew on years of experience to compile a comprehensive guide to the core concepts of Revit Structure with tips, tricks, and examples specific to the professional structural engineering setting

The five parts will guide you through interface, project setup and templates, view use and management, structural elements, structural analysis, drafting, detailing and annotations, phasing, collaborating, printing and publishing, and creating custom content

Mathematica by Example, 4e is designed to introduce the Mathematica programming language to a wide audience

This is the ideal text for all scientific students, researchers, and programmers wishing to learn or deepen their understanding of Mathematica

The program is used to help professionals, researchers, scientists, students and instructors solve complex problems in a variety of fields, including biology, physics, and engineering

Mathematica Cookbook helps you master the application's core principles by walking you through real-world problems

Ideal for browsing, this book includes recipes for working with numerics, data structures, algebraic equations, calculus, and statistics

You'll also venture into exotic territory with recipes for data visualization using 2D and 3D graphic tools, image processing, and music

In this third edition of Mathematica in Action, award-winning author Stan Wagon guides beginner and veteran users alike through Mathematica's powerful tools for mathematical exploration

  The transition to Mathematica 7 is made smooth with plenty of examples and case studies that utilize Mathematica's newest tools, such as dynamic manipulations and adaptive three-dimensional plotting

  Mathematica in Action also emphasizes the breadth of Mathematica and the impressive results of combining techniques from different areas

* The ideal introductory guide to Microsoft's much anticipated entry into the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software marketplace
* Discusses the key features of Microsoft's CRM software, including tools to help businesses sell more effectively, manage all customer communications in one place, track and convert leads, make informed decisions faster, and provide consistent service
* Provides expert tips and tricks to make the software work more effectively
* Explains how to achieve increased customer satisfaction, customer loyalty, and more profitable customer relationships
* Author is considered one of a handful of global experts on CRM for small- and medium-sized businesses

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As a pretty smart guy that has mastered Office and can damn near figure out most software without instruction

Get ready to take flight as two certified flight instructors guide you through the pilot ratings as it is done in the real world, starting with Sport Pilot training, then Private Pilot, followed by the Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Air Transport Pilot

They cover the skills of flight, how to master Flight Simulator, and how to use the software as a learning tool towards your pilot?s license

Do you know where you money goes? Would balancing your budget take an act of Congress? Does your idea of preparing for the future involve lottery tickets?

Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Field Guide is a quick reference for resolving problems that intermediate-to-advanced MOM administrators are likely to face

Authors Andy Dominey and Garry Meaburn have experience with both deploying and troubleshooting MOM in large-scale environments, and the problems and solutions they discuss are ones they have actually faced in their careers

This book is ideal if youre already familiar with MOM, but are not yet an expert at administering it

If you are new to the world of Microsoft Small Business Server 2003, Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 Unleashed can provide you with real-world support experience as you get started or explore your upgraded server

Written and reviewed by Small Business Server MVPs, this book provides valuable coverage of Mac platform integration, as well as the integration of ISA 2004, SharePoint, FrontPage, Exchange, and SQL Server

You will develop a number of new skills, including: Planning SBS installations

Increase your network efficiency by upgrading your NetWare network to 4

1

This is the only book for NetWare administrators that outlines the migration path to 4

If Movable Type can do it, you can do it too

By its very nature, the Web encourages change at a frenetic pace

Movable Type helps you manage that pace, and this is your indispensable guide to installing and using the most popular server-based personal publishing tool

From exploring Movable Type's template-driven publishing system to developing your own plug-ins, here's what you need to know to create and maintain sites as adaptable as the Web itself

Novell certifies thousands of professionals worldwide to manage and support their IT products

Novell certifications involve real-world requirements and performance-based testing

The quality of Novell certified professionals set the Novell certification programs about the rest of the global standard for the IT industry

Aimed at helping the scanner user understand the process involved in using ScanSoft's OmniPage technology rather than just the functions it is capable of, this reference provides help for getting the maximum use from the latest imaging capabilities provided by OmniPage Pro 11

With the release of this latest version of this software, optical character recognition (OCR) technology is poised to become an important tool for business and personal use

Moving from scanning basics to simple processes to more complicated activities such as scanning from other applications and working with templates, users will learn the technical innovations of converting physical visuals to digital images

As Microsoft Office users are converting to OpenOffice

org in droves due to a wide difference in price and no onerous licensing or restrictive installation and activation requirements, this timely guide to making this switch helps MS Office users get up to speed quickly

With the goal of preventing Office users from becoming bogged down and spending a lot of time learning how OpenOffice

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OpenCms is a professional-level open-source Website Content Management System, based on Java and XML

Many companies or organizations have requirements that go beyond what is available in the standard OpenCms application

Thankfully, OpenCms can be used by Java developers to create sophisticated add-ons and customizations that extend the power of OpenCms in virtually unlimited directions

* Uses the straightforward For Dummies style to show Linux and Windows users how to use the OpenOffice

org desktop productivity suite
* OpenOffice

org has a user interface and feature set similar to that of other office suites and works transparently with a variety of file formats, including those of Microsoft Office
* Explains how to download, install, and set up both the Linux and Windows versions of OpenOffice

Providing complete and thorough coverage of macro programming in OpenOffice

org, this guide teaches users to create their own macros and to understand their underlying structure

An introduction to the creation and management of macros in OpenOffice is presented, and each function and command is described

Extend and Customize Oracle E-Business Suite

Transform your Oracle E-Business Suite infrastructure to suit enterprise requirements using the comprehensive development methods in this Oracle Press guide

Oracle E-Business Suite Development & Extensibility Handbook lays out each tool alongside reusable code and step-by-step examples

Learn how to create multiorg objects, integrate Java and PL/SQL, design custom user interfaces, and use Oracle Application Framework and Oracle Workflow

Master Oracle E-Business Suite's Oracle General Ledger

Maintain a centralized, highly automated processing platform across a fully integrated set of Oracle E-Business Suite applications using Oracle General Ledger

This Oracle Press guide explains how to utilize Oracle General Ledger to distribute timely and accurate financial information enterprise-wide

Learn efficient techniques for creating transactions and budgets, defining custom rules and flows, reconciling balances, and easing regulatory compliance

Master Oracle E-Business Suite's Oracle Procure-to-Pay

Drive better decision making and maximize asset usage with Oracle E-Business Suite's comprehensive end-to-end procurement solution

This Oracle Press guide details, step-by-step, how to streamline and optimize your enterprise acquisition cycle using Oracle Procure-to-Pay

Set up and configure each module, generate contracts and purchase orders (POs), perform automatic invoicing, process payments, and enforce fiscal policies

Project management is the bane of the team approach to programming

Many programs out there purport to help a development team manage a projectthe only trouble is most of them aren?t very good

Great pictures don't just happen, you make them



Unleash your creative potential with this essential guide to the myriad of features in Paint Shop Pro Photo X2

Written specifically for photographers by a working professional, it tells you exactly what you need to know to master the powerful creation and editing techniques of this award-winning software

Jeremy Sutton is one of the world's premier Painter artists (www

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com and www

According to a Greenfield Online survey, one-third of small-business owners find accounting to be the most intimidating part of managing their businesses; many have no formal training in accounting and welcome a user-friendly approach to learning the software Peachtree Accounting is a well-established software package that helps small to mid-size businesses manage their finances; research suggests that business owners prefer using accounting software over working with professional accountants This updated edition covers the latest upgrades and enhancements made to the software Walks the reader through setting up and using Peachtree Accounting, managing the accounting functions, and gaining insight into business financials

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The manual received with Peachtree Complete software, is poorly written and far from complete

The program which was recommended by our agency's accountant, is not very clear, especially for those not formally educated in accounting

Fully revised to include coverage of the new features of PaintShop Photo Pro, Photo Restoration and Retouching Using Corel ? PaintShop Photo ? Pro, Second Edition teaches you how to use PaintShop Photo Pro's plethora of top-notch photo editing tools to retouch, enhance, and restore your photographs

Harness the power of Paint Shop Pro Photo and discover all the fun and practical techniques you can use to perfect your photographs and create dynamic graphic elements

`Picture Yourself Learning Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2` introduces you to the tools you need to correct and enhance photographs, beginning with the basics of working with toolbars, palettes, and rulers, and setting up your Paint Shop Pro Photo preferences

Once you are acquainted with the basic tools, you?

Harness the power of PaintShop Photo Pro X3 and discover all the fun and practical techniques that can be used to perfect photographs and create dynamic graphic elements

PICTURE YOURSELF LEARNING COREL PAINTSHOP PHOTO PRO X3 introduces the tools needed to correct and enhance photographs, beginning with the basics of working with toolbars, palettes, and rulers, and setting up your PaintShop Photo Pro X3 preferences

Once acquainted with the basic tools, readers will learn how to use layers to make brightness, hue, and color contrast adjustments; how resolution applies to their monitor, images, and prints; and how to use the various file and output functions

Recipients of nine Emmy Awards for technical innovation, Pinnacle products have long been a favorite among professional broadcasters

Now, with Liquid Edition shipping on Alienware Systems new line of notebook computers (and capturing the top engineering award at the National Association of Broadcasters convention), the rest of the world is discovering them, too

Here to help users get up to speed on it fast is the first guide devoted solely to Pinnacle s advanced editing system

`Robin's book comes at the perfect time

With the extremely popular 2

0 release, more people will discover OpenOffice

Now you can conquer each essential feature of Poser 7! Poser 7 Revealed helps you develop the skills you need to create, render, and animate scenes and projects using the amazing tools offered by Poser 7

This hands-on guide provides you with step-by-step tutorials for each task, followed by projects that allow you to use each new skill on your own

Get ready to master all the powerful features of Poser 8

`Poser 8 Revealed` helps you tackle all the essential skills you need to create, render, and animate scenes using the simple yet sophisticated toolset offered by Poser 8

This hands-on guide provides step-by-step tutorials for each task or skill, followed by basic projects that allow you to practice each new skill on your own

PostNuke Content Management is a practical, application-oriented guide to building content-driven websites and portals with the PostNuke package

Website developers will find that this guide will help you get your website up and running quickly

You'll learn how to install and setup PostNuke and use it to build fully-customizeable content-focused websites

Covering the use of Microsoft OneNote in a wide variety of situations, this handbook provides tips for anyone who takes notes, organizes materials, or keeps a to-do list

In addition to providing the basic information on using the product's interface, this guide teaches how to use OneNote to do specific tasks such as brainstorming, mind mapping, storyboarding, and minutes taking

Also discussed are using OneNote on a Tablet PC, using the existing stationery files to organize notes for a wide variety of classes, and finding OneNote resources online

Novell's best-selling server software has been reinvented in Linux! And the Novell Open Enterprise Server features the best of both worlds, including top features from NetWare Components, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 Components, and Novell Services

Author Sander van Vugt comprehensively covers this new server product, and takes you through all of the necessary setup stages to get your server running

Digidesign?s Official Pro Tools 101 Courseware takes a comprehensive approach to learning the fundamentals of Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools LE, or Pro Tools M-Powered systems

Now updated for Pro Tools 7

Get ready to explore the world of computer music creation with Pro Tools® LE 7! Even if you?ve never created music on your computer, Pro Tools LE 7 Ignite!

Professional MOM 2005, SMS 2003 and Microsoft Update provides a single source for IT administrators to understand how these systems and operations management technologies can be used in their environments

It also serves as a comparative tool that helps readers understand which tool is right for which job

It is designed and written for anyone who is involved with implementing, supporting, or managing a set of tools for systems and operations management, including IT operators, IT administrators, IT infrastructure managers and system architects

Professional SlickEditis the first guide to the award-winning SlickEdit tools, and is technically reviewed by the SlickEdit development team

SlickEdit expert John Hurst shares his years of experience in developing with SlickEdit to teach readers how to maximize the tool's features, and to write and debug code faster than they have before

Additionally, the book includes a CD ROM with an extended trial version of SlickEdit not available anywhere else

This is your guide to building Internet applications and user interfaces with the Mozilla component framework, which is best known for the Firefox web browser and Thunderbird email client

Programming Firefox demonstrates how to use the XML User Interface Language (XUL) with open source tools in the framework's Cross-Platform Component (XPCOM) library to develop a variety of projects, such as commercial web applications and Firefox extensions

This book serves as both a programmer's reference and an in-depth tutorial, so not only do you get a comprehensive look at XUL's capabilities--from simple interface design to complex, multitier applications with real-time operations--but you also learn how to build a complete working application with XUL

Create, modify, and maintain applications in NAV 5

0, the latest version of the ERP application formerly known as Navision

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Microsoft® Dynamics(tm) NAV (formerly known as Navision) is a well established Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application, part of the Microsoft® Dynamics(tm) family

Develop and maintain high performance NAV applications to meet changing business needs with improved agility and enhanced flexibility

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This is a topical work on quantum mechanics which can be used in a conventional or a computer lab-based course in introductory quantum mechanics

The materials have been thoroughly class-tested and `debugged` by the author

Pertinent Mathematica code has been carefully checked for clarity and correctness of expression by the author, physicists and Mathematica experts at Wolfram Research, Inc

`Buried inside QuickTime are a host of powerful tools for creating, delivering, and playing digital media

The official QuickTime documentation explains 'what' each API function does

But knowing what each function does isn't enough to allow a developer to take full advantage of QuickTime

In today's world of statistical computing, R is the program of choice for tens of thousands of statisticians, which is why R Graphics is sure to become an instant classic

Considered the leading expert on the use of R graphics, Murrell gives statisticians the first complete reference on the R graphical system

An in-depth text that takes nothing for granted, it helps both neophytes and seasoned statisticians master the intricacies of R

Released to near universal acclaim, Apple's Aperture is an all-in-one post-production tool for professional photographers

Featuring a RAW-focused workflow, Aperture lets photographers import, edit, catalog, organize, retouch, publish, and archive images more effectively and efficiently than ever before

In this guide, best-selling author Ben Long takes Aperture users to the next level, providing them with a more in-depth understanding of Aperture's tools, as well as lots of tips and work-arounds to get the most out of the program

Are you making reliable backups and performing regular maintenance on your Mac? Too few Mac users take the time to do so, and they regret it when something goes wrong

That's where Macintosh expert Joe Kissell can help

Author and Revit Architecture expert Eric Wing walks you through designing, documenting, and presenting a four-story office building

The continuous tutorial begins with the Revit interface and standard conventions for placing walls, doors, and windows, then progresses through the buildings design as would happen in the real world

Youll learn how to work with structural grids, beams, and foundations; add text and dimensions; build floors layer by layer; join exterior and interior walls; and create roofs and ceilings as well as stairs, ramps, and railings

A comprehensive and pragmatic guide to using, managing, and maintaining Sakai in the real world /p> Covers working with Sakai tools, the administration workspace, and more Includes lots of ideas and best practices for teachers and trainers on using Sakai effectively Create instructional materials and design students' activities A step-by-step approach with practical examples, ample screenshots, and comprehensive content for a wide target audience

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This book is the officially endorsed Sakai guide

From setting up and running Sakai for the first time to creatively using its tools, this book delivers everything you need to know

Written by Alan Berg, Senior developer at the IC and a Sakai fellow and Michael Korcuska, the executive director of the Sakai Foundation, and with significant contributions from the Sakai community, this book is a comprehensive study of how Sakai should be used, managed and maintained

So you have something to sell or you work for a business using salesforce

com, but you?re not quite sure how to maximize your profits with it?

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you will be up and running with Dynamics CRM 4

Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, this book offers a quick way for you to get started with Dynamics CRM by leveraging real business examples, practice exercises, and big picture theory

In addition to learning how to use the core application, you will develop a deeper understanding of how Dynamics CRM fits into today?

Provides step-by-step instructions for analyzing data in Microsoft Excel

You will be guided through several SAS tasks and shown how you can harness the power of SAS in Microsoft Excel

This manual is a task-oriented introduction to the main features of SAS Data Integration Studio

SAS Data Integration Studio is a visual design tool that enables you to consolidate and manage enterprise data from a variety of source systems, applications, and technologies

The audience for this manual is users who are responsible for data integration and who have a working knowledge of Base SAS software

SAS/Genetics is a collection of SAS procedures along with a SAS macro specifically designed for the statistical analysis of genetic marker data

This guide is intended to provide you with the statistical genetics background and the procedural syntax needed to use this software, as well as examples showing some common applications of the methods in these procedures

Learn to program while creating interactive stories, games, and multimedia projects using Scratch Create interactive stories, games, and multimedia projects that you can reuse in your own classroomLearn computer programming basics - no computer science degree requiredConnect with the Scratch community for inspiration, advice, and collaborationProvides hands-on projects that help you learn by experiment and play

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CA has assembled dozens of real-world stories from customers to help readers understand how to use the included software to move all of their songs, pictures, files, and settings over to a new computer or how to back up their files to keep them safe Shows what can go wrong and how to use the software to prevent a data disaster Straightforward language and simple terms that are low on `tech speak` explain what users need to do to combat potential problems and how to schedule a recurring backup of a PC's DNA in order to restore the desktop in the event of a disaster CA will include its complete Desktop DNA Migrator software free with this book, which readers can use to move all their data and settings from an old computer to a new one (valued at $60

00; no renewal needed)

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

Forgoing the `techie-talk,` CA explains how PC Pitstop Optimize performs four main functions: it removes `junk` files to free up disk space, adjusts Internet settings for better performance, removes invalid registry keys, and adjusts several registry settings that can
improve overall performance Also shows how PC Pitstop Optimize can revitalize system performance, regain hard drive space, rev up an Internet connection, and fix registry errors CA will include its complete PC Pitstop Optimize, valued at $30

00, free with this book (no renewal needed)

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

Create stunning photo-realistic and artistic visuals for your SketchUp models Create picture-perfect photo-realistic 3D architectural renders for your SketchUp models Post-process SketchUp output to create digital watercolor and pencil art Follow a professional visualization studio workflow Make the most out of SketchUp with the best free plugins and add-on software to enhance your models

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Google SketchUp, the most popular architectural software package, is used by millions of architects and visualizers throughout the world

But what you may not know is that it's also the most powerful 3D design software on the market

With this book in hand and patented technology such as the PhotoMatch, Push-Pull, and Face-me components you can produce commercial quality photo-realistic or artistic output of your designs

See how to use Skype for secure chats and connect SkypeOut and SkypeIN

Here's the fun and easy way (r) to understand all the hype about Skype and make this cool alternative communication system work for you! You'll get great advice about hardware, directions for downloading and installing Skype, ideas for using Skype in your business, and the lowdown on making Skype calls to people with old-fashioned phones

Diagrams, organizational charts, flowcharts, even floor plans ? they?re all types of business graphics

Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 is Microsoft's centralized administration tool that IT departments use to remotely deploy applications, apply security patches, and provide IT hardware and software inventory management and asset control Each chapter features a task and an outline for what is to be accomplished, along with the functionality that is required, the tools or scripts that are necessary, and the ideal results A common environment is presented throughout the text to allow readers to become familiar with it as they advance through the chapters Featured tasks include standardizing and replicating site settings, hardware and software inventory, software metering, reporting software updates, and troubleshooting

User review
Not technical enough
Bought this book hoping for an in-depth analysis of SMS 2003

Book is written to simple

Doesn't go into detail on all the aspects of SMS

`The most complete resource for SolidWorks on the market

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SolidWorks Bible is a comprehensive reference-tutorial that covers the basics, but then quickly ramps up to more advanced level topics

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This classic work has inspired and informed a whole generation of artists and technicians working in all branches of the audio industry

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Special Edition Using StarOffice provides the information beginning to intermediate users need to created, edit, and publish effective documents using Linux's freeware office suite

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OpenOffice

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For millions of Windows, Mac, and Linux users, OpenOffice

A step-by-step visual guide to using all aspects of the iPhoto application

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TextMate is a powerful tool for programmers, web designers, and anyone else who regularly needs to work with text files on Mac OS X

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Specialist terms - both musical and physical - are defined as they occur and plain English is used throughout

Analog and digital audio are considered as alternatives, and the advantages of both are stressed

Ahead Software's Nero program is the most popular CD and DVD burning software in the world

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An open source project backed by years of continual development, ImageMagick supports over 90 image formats and can perform impressive operations such as creating images from scratch; changing colors; stretching, rotating, and overlaying images; and overlaying text on images

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The Definitive Guide to Stellent Content Server Development is the most complete book available for this Enterprise Content Management application

It gives an introduction to Content Management, followed by an in-depth discussion of Stellent's core service-oriented architecture

It details how its flexible, component-driven model makes it easy to customize the appearance and behavior of the server

The Filmmaker's Guide to Final Cut Pro Workflow is the comprehensive roadmap to affordable postproduction workflow using Final Cut Pro, Cinema Tools, and Pro Tools

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Maple is a very powerful computer algebra system used by students, educators, mathematicians, statisticians, scientists, and engineers for doing numerical and symbolic computations

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Master the Vegas Pro 8 toolset, including its industry-leading HD and audio capabilities

This comprehensive guide delivers the nuts and bolts of the essential tasks, from installing the application to outputting, together with practical editing techniques and real-world examples for working more efficiently



Packed with all the necessary materials, including video footage, sequences, and detailed instructions, this book and DVD combo gives you a working knowledge of Vegas Pro 8

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If you are already using Media Composer, Symphony, or Xpress and want to improve and consolidate your basic methods, or if you need to learn these systems from scratch, then this book is for you

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Zimbra is open-source server and client software for messaging and collaboration: email, group calendaring, contacts, and web document management and authoring

The Zimbra server is available for Linux, Mac OS X, appliances, and virtualization platforms

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