Sound Synthesis and Sampling or Software Release Methodology

Sound Synthesis and Sampling

Author: Martin Russ

Sound Synthesis and Sampling' provides a comprehensive introduction to the underlying principles and practical techniques applied to both commercial and research sound synthesizers. This new edition has been updated throughout to reflect current needs and practices- revised and placed in a modern context, providing a guide to the theory of sound and sampling in the context of software and hardware that enables sound making. For the revised edition emphasis is on expanding explanations of software and computers, new sections include techniques for making sound physically, sections within analog and digital electronics. Martin Russ is well known and the book praised for its highly readable and non-mathematical approach making the subject accessible to readers starting out on computer music courses or those working in a studio.

* Explains the theory of sound and sampling to allow readers to really understand the different types of synthesis and sound making
* Covers all the latest technology and techniques in music production and sound design enabling the reader to get to grips with the current shape of computer technology and music composition
* Includes glossary and jargon buster for quick reference and grasp of vocabulary

Table of Contents:

	Background	1
1	Background	3
	Techniques	69
2	Analogue synthesis	71
3	Hybrid synthesis	155
4	Sampling	197
5	Digital synthesis	223
	Applications	285
6	Using synthesis	287
7	Controllers	330
8	Performance	355
	Analysis	391
9	The future of synthesis	393

New interesting book: Process Redesign or Six Sigma For Dummies

Software Release Methodology

Author: Michael E Bays

Improve software quality, lower costs, and get to market faster!

Don't risk your software product's success through haphazard integration and release management! Software Release Methodology shows you "best practices" for every stage of a successful product release: source code control, product build, testing and defect tracking, code integration, software change management, and release engineering. No matter how large (or small) your project or software development organization, you'll find carefully designed, practical solutions that enhance quality, reduce costs, and get you to market faster. Coverage includes:

• Why product builds are so difficult, and how to solve the problem.
• Simple defect tracking techniques that make sure problems actually get fixed.
• Managing releases on hard media, soft media, and "net" media.
• Preventing problems on media masters.
• Release numbering and naming: setting customer expectations and avoiding confusion.
• Change control for managing your software development process from start to finish.
• Organizational solutions that work in establishing release management and services.

Bays presents expert techniques that have never been published before-and shows how to design a coherent integration and release process that's dramatically more effective than what you're doing now. If you're responsible for a successful software release, Software Methodology may be the most important book you'll buy this year.

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Bays (release engineering manager for a Silicon Valley software company) provides an introduction to the field of software release methodology. Key elements addressed include source code control, software product build activities, product defect tracking, a central and distributed discussion on source code management and integration endeavors, product change control, and, finally, release engineering. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Debugging Windows Programs or Universal Meta Data Models

Debugging Windows Programs: Strategies, Tools, and Techniques for Visual C++ Programmers

Author: Everett N McKay

For professional software developers, debugging is a way of life. This book is the definitive guide to Windows debugging, providing developers with the strategies and techniques they need to fulfill one of their most important responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

Debugging Windows Programs shows readers how to prevent bugs by taking full advantage of the Visual C++ development tools and writing code in a way that makes certain types of bugs impossible. They also will learn how to reveal bugs with debugging statements that force bugs to expose themselves when the program is executed, and how to make the most of debugging tools and features available in Windows, Visual C++, MFC, and ATL. The authors provide specific solutions to the most common debugging problems, including memory corruption, resource leaks, stack problems, release build problems, finding crash locations, and multithreading problems.

These essential topics are covered:

• The debugging process
• Writing C++ code for debugging
• Strategically using assertions, trace statements, and exceptions
• Windows postmortem debugging using Dr. Watson and MAP files
• Using the Visual C++ debugger
• Debugging memory
• Debugging multithreaded programs
• Debugging COM

Each chapter provides developers with exactly what they need to master the subject and improve development productivity and software quality.

Comprehensive, current, and practical, Debugging Windows Programs helps developers understand the debugging process and make the most of the Visual C++ debugging tools.

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Shows how to prevent bugs by taking advantage of the Visual C++ development tools and writing code in a way that makes certain types of bugs impossible. The authors recommend the use of debugging statements that force bugs to expose themselves when the program is executed, and provide specific solutions to the most common debugging problems, including memory corruption, resource leaks, stack problems, release build problems, and finding crash locations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

(Each Chapter concludes with "Recommended Reading")
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Preface.
Introduction.

I. DEBUGGING STRATEGIES.
1. The Debugging Process.
The Five (Wrong) Stages of Debugging.
The Five Stages of Debugging.
Determining That a Bug Exists.
Gathering Bug Information.
Analyzing the Bug Information.
Removing the Bug.
Verifying the Change.
Debug Smarter, Not Harder.
2. Writing C++ Code for Debugging.
Design.
C++ Programming Style.
The C++ Language.
The Visual C++ Compiler.
3. Using Assertions.
The Limitations of Assertions.
Types of Assertions.
More MFC Assertion Macros.
Custom Assertions.
Portable Assertions.
Assertion Strategy.
Invariants.
Assertion Patterns.
Document Your Assertions.
Implementing AssertValid.
Defensive Programming.
Error Handling.
Miscellaneous Tips.
4. Using Trace Statements.
Types of Trace Statements.
Custom Trace Statements.
Trace Statement Strategies.
Miscellaneous Tips.
5. Using Exceptions and Return Values.
Incorrect Error Handling Results in Bugs.
The Need for a Strategy.
Using Exceptions.
Using Return Values.
Exceptions and Bugs.
C++ Exceptions versus Windows Structured Exception Handling.
Translating Structured Exceptions to C++ Exceptions.
Exception Performance.
Exception Strategy.
Defensive Programming with Exceptions.
DebuggingExceptions.
Miscellaneous Tips.

II. DEBUGGING TOOLS.
6. Debugging with Windows.
Postmortem Debugging.
Windows API Error Codes.
Windows Exception Basics.
Portable Executable Basics.
Rebasing DLLs.
Assembly Language Basics.
Debugging with MAP Files.
Debugging with PDB Files.
Debugging Using a Windows 98 Crash Dialog Box.
Debugging Using Dr. Watson.
Miscellaneous Tips.
7. Debugging with the Visual C++ Debugger.
Compiler and Linker Options.
Debug versus Release Builds.
Debugging Release Builds.
The Test Build.
Debugging Symbols.
The Debug Windows.
Watch Expressions.
Datatip Expressions.
Registers and Pseudo-registers.
Watch Window Formatting Symbols.
Using Autoexp.dat.
Debugging with Breakpoints.
Just-in-time Debugging.
Remote Debugging.
Debugging with Edit and Continue.

III. DEBUGGING TECHNIQUES.
8. Basic Debugging Techniques.
General Debugging Techniques.
Visual C++ Debugger Techniques.
Windows Debugging Techniques.
MFC Debugging Techniques.
9. Debugging Memory.
Why Memory Leaks Aren't Acceptable.
Types of Memory Debugging.
Using the Debug Heap.
How the Debug Heap Works.
Reading Windows Memory Addresses.
Debugging Memory Corruption.
Debugging Memory Leaks.
Debugging Windows Resource Leaks.
Debugging Windows Thread Stacks.
Miscellaneous Tips.
10. Debugging Multithreaded Programs.
What Is Multithreading?
Issues in Multithreaded Programs.
Writing Thread-safe Code.
Thread Creation and Termination.
Understanding the Debugger.
Debugging Techniques.
11. COM Debugging.
Chapter Basics.
Defensive COM Programming Practices.
Debugging Base COM DLLs.
Debugging Base COM EXEs.
Debugging Configured Components.
Debugging Base COM DLLs That Are Called From ASPs.
12. Desperate Measures.
Checking the Easy Stuff.
Using Your Head.
Rechecking Your Assumptions.
Checking the Obvious.
Checking the Code.
Checking the System.
Double-Checking the Documentation.
Using Other People.
Using Newsgroups.
Stop Living Dangerously.
Bibliography.
Index. 020170238XT04062001

Book review: Information Visualization or Digital Photography 101

Universal Meta Data Models

Author: David Marco

• The heart of the book provides the complete set of models that will support most of an organization's core business functions, including universal meta models for enterprise-wide systems, business meta data and data stewardship, portfolio management, business rules, and XML, messaging, and transactions

• Developers can directly adapt these models to their own businesses, saving countless hours of development time

• Building effective meta data repositories is complicated and time-consuming, and few IT departments have the necessary expertise to do it right-which is why this book is sure to find a ready audience

• Begins with a quick overview of the Meta Data Repository Environment and the business uses of meta data, then goes on to describe the technical architecture followed by the detailed models

Simulation Modeling and Analysis with Expertfit Software or The Advanced Digital Photographers Workbook

Simulation Modeling and Analysis with Expertfit Software

Author: Averill Law

Since the publication of the first edition in 1982, the goal of Simulation Modeling and Analysis has always been to provide a comprehensive, state-of-the-art, and technically correct treatment of all important aspects of a simulation study. The book strives to make this material understandable by the use of intuition and numerous figures, examples, and problems. It is equally well suited for use in university courses, simulation practice, and self study. The book is widely regarded as the “bible” of simulation and now has more than 100,000 copies in print. The book can serve as the primary text for a variety of courses; for example:

• A first course in simulation at the junior, senior, or beginning-graduate-student level in engineering, manufacturing, business, or computer science (Chaps. 1 through 4, and parts of Chaps. 5 through 9). At the end of such a course, the students will be prepared to carry out complete and effective simulation studies, and to take advanced simulation courses.

• A second course in simulation for graduate students in any of the above disciplines (most of Chaps. 5 through 12). After completing this course, the student should be familiar with the more advanced methodological issues involved in a simulation study, and should be prepared to understand and conduct simulation research.

• An introduction to simulation as part of a general course in operations research or management science (part of Chaps. 1, 3, 5, 6, and 9).

Table of Contents:

1 Basic Simulation Modeling

2 Modeling Complex Systems

3 Simulation Software

4 Review of Basic Probability and Statistics

5 Building Valid, Credible, and Appropriately Detailed Simulation Models

6 Selecting Input Probability Distributions

7 Random-Number Generators

8 Generating Random Variates

9 Output Data Analysis for a Single System

10 Comparing Alternative System Configurations

11 Variance-Reduction Techniques

12 Experimental Design, Sensitivity Analysis, and Optimization

13 Simulation of Manufacturing Systems

New interesting textbook: The Lorax or The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey

The Advanced Digital Photographer's Workbook: Professionals Creating and Outputting World-Class Images

Author: Yvonne J Butler

THE ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER'S WORKBOOK is packed full of real-world yet incredibly practical and effective solutions to move digital photographers to a new level of performance. Contributors include twelve world-class professional digital photographers who share their tips and tricks. The authors provide details to move you beyond the basics of capture, processing and output to more sophisticated workflow functions and techniques that will help you create world-class images. They cover rigorous yet easy-to-understand approaches to: capture a great image in black-and-white and color, correct color, calibrate and set up systems properly, creatively manipulate and enhance the image, and produce an excellent print or output of the image.

Contributors: Steve Anchell, Stephen Burns, Yvonne Butler, Eric Cheng, Joe Farace, Lou Jones, Rick Sammon, George Schaub, Jeremy Sutton, Tony Sweet, Taz Tally, Eddie Tapp

* "Big name recognition" and collective knowledge of experts in digital photography and imaging.
* Wide breadth of special digital subjects in one text.
* Depth of coverage and practical application of each subject for amateurs to professionals across all areas of photography and graphic arts.

Creating Emotion in Games or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Unleashed R2 Edition

Creating Emotion in Games: The Art and Craft of Emotioneering

Author: David Freeman

David Freeman brings you the inside scoop on how to apply the Emotioneering™ techniques he's so well known for. These powerful techniques create a breadth and depth of emotion in a game, and induce a player to identify with the role he or she is playing. Mr. Freeman's techniques are so highly sought after because they're the key to mass market success in today's competitive game market. The over 300 distinct Emotioneering techniques in this book include (to name but a few): ways to give emotional depth to an NPC (non-player character), even if the NPC has just one line of dialogue; techniques to bond a player to a game's NPCs; and techniques to transform a game into an intense emotional journey. In a warm and crystal-clear style, Mr. Freeman provides examples which demonstrate exactly how to apply the techniques. He also shows how some of these techniques were utilized in, and contributed greatly to the success of such games as "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City"; "Deus Ex"; and "Thief" I & II, among others. The book is packed with striking art by some of today's top concept artists and illustrators, including an eight-page color section and a four-color, fold-out cover. When you've finished this book, you'll be equipped to apply Mr. Freeman's powerful Emotioneering techniques to artfully create emotion in the games you design, build, or produce.

Table of Contents:

Pt. 1	Introduction
Ch. 1.1	Communicate ... Explore ... Help ... Words ... Edge ...	3
Ch. 1.2	An Introduction to Emotioneering	7
Ch. 1.3	Why Put Emotion into Games?	13
Ch. 1.4	17 Things Screenwriters Don't Know About Games	17
Ch. 1.5	Why Game Designers Often Find Writing to Be So Challenging	31
Ch. 1.6	Why "Writing" Is a Bad Word and "Emotioneering" Is a Better One	35
Ch. 1.7	How to Hopefully Be Unappreciated	37
Ch. 1.8	Where Screenwriting Leaves Off and Emotioneering Begins	39
Pt. II	The 32 Categories of Emotioneering Techniques
Ch. 2.1	NPC Interesting Techniques	45
Ch. 2.2	NPC Deepening Techniques	61
Ch. 2.3	Dialogue Interesting Techniques	71
Ch. 2.4	Dialogue Deepening Techniques	79
Ch. 2.5	Group Interesting Techniques	89
Ch. 2.6	Group Deepening Techniques	99
Ch. 2.7	NPC Toward NPC Chemistry Techniques	103
Ch. 2.8	NPC Toward NPC Relationship Deepening Techniques	113
Ch. 2.9	NPC Character Arc Techniques	119
Ch. 2.10	NPC Rooting Interest Techniques	127
Ch. 2.11	Player Toward NPC Chemistry Techniques	139
Ch. 2.12	NPC Toward Player Relationship Deepening Techniques	151
Ch. 2.13	Player Toward NPC Relationship Deepening Techniques	159
Ch. 2.14	Group Bonding Techniques	165
Ch. 2.15	Emotionally Complex Moments and Situations Techniques	173
Ch. 2.16	Plot Interesting Techniques	199
Ch. 2.17	Plot Deeping Techniques	219
Ch. 2.18	World Induction Techniques	231
Ch. 2.19	Role Induction Techniques	243
Ch. 2.20	First-Person Character Arc Techniques	255
Ch. 2.21	First-Person Deepening Techniques	269
Ch. 2.22	Revealing Complex Characters Through Their Actions	295
Ch. 2.23	Enhancing Emotional Depth Through Symbols	303
Ch. 2.24	Self-Created Story Techniques (a.k.a. Agency Techniques)	327
Ch. 2.25	Motivation Techniques	333
Ch. 2.26	Cohesiveness Techniques	347
Ch. 2.27	"True-to-Life" Techniques	355
Ch. 2.28	Cross-Demographic Techniques	359
Ch. 2.29	Injecting Emotion into a Game's Story Elements	367
Ch. 2.30	Tying Story to Gameplay and Mechanics	379
Ch. 2.31	Writing Powerful Pre-Rendered and In-Game Cinematics	389
Ch. 2.32	Opening Cinematic Techniques	411
Pt. III	An Emotioneering Gallery
Ch. 3.1	Introduction	421
Ch. 3.2	Chasm	423
Ch. 3.3	Styx	433
Ch. 3.4	Rough Trade	439
Pt. IV	Magic
Ch. 4	Magic	449
Pt. V	Addenda
Ch. 5.1	Introduction	461
Ch. 5.2	Techniques for Creating Fun	465
Ch. 5.3	Gatherings	475
	Art Credits	497
	Artists' Bios and Contact Information	501
	Glossary	517
	Index	527

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Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Unleashed R2 Edition

Author: Rand Morimoto

Since the release of Windows Server 2003, Microsoft has made many feature packs available that were not in the initial release, including Group Policy Management Console, Windows Resource Manager, File Replication Services, Terminal Services Feature Pack, Timewarp Client, Windows Sharepoint Services, Automatic Deployment Services, Active Directory in Application mode, Identity and Integration Services, Windows Right Management, Directory Services Mark-up Language, Microsoft Audit Collection Service, Security Configuration Wizard, and File Replication Services Monitor.

This book is the second edition of the best seller Windows Server 2003 Unleashed. With Windows Server 2003 being released in April/2003 and the next release of Windows (codename Longhorn) not due out until 2005 / 2006, this second edition will keep the text viable with new updates to the core Windows 2003 code. There have not been changes to the released version of the server, but Microsoft has released approximately 15 features through the release of feature packs. The second edition covers these feature packs along with incorporating reader feedback to make the book an even stronger resource for the IT professional.

Library Journal

Microsoft's April launch of Windows Server 2003 signaled a newer, modular strategy; the company intends to continue delivering additional components for at least six months postlaunch. This means that libraries, though needing to invest in guides to the new server OS, may need to upgrade more quickly than in the past for coverage of newer components. These four titles will help start the collection. Intended for Windows Server 2000 administrators who need to update their skills, Delta Guide eschews the basics for changes in the new OS, beginning with selecting an edition and moving through interface and policy changes, security enhancements, new command line tools, and more. Online sidebars bring users up to speed in areas where their Win2k knowledge is lacking. Buy in conjunction with more thorough guides that also address the needs of beginning administrators. Beginner's Guide and Teach Yourself target beginning administrators, teaching via step-by-step chapters. In Beginner's, the notes and "Ask the Expert" sidebars add useful info, progress checks mid-chapter help break up lengthy prose, and projects and mastery checks close chapters. Teach ends chapters with a summary and Q&A and includes similar notes and asides, falling somewhat short in explaining what to do when its step-by-step instructions fail. Beginner's, for example, goes by degrees through setting up nonplug and play printers, while Teach merely directs readers to the Add Printer Wizard. Both are good bets for all libraries. Meanwhile, Unleashed is a comprehensive reference for intermediate to advanced administrators. Lists of best practices contain tips to keep servers running smoothly, along with rules and recommendations integrated into each chapter; larger libraries can consider. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Agent Based Models or Way of the Samurai 2

Agent-Based Models (Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences Series)

Author: Nigel Gilbert

Agent-based modeling (ABM) is a technique increasingly used in a broad range of social sciences. It involves building a computational model consisting of "agents," each of which represents an actor in the social world, and an "environment" in which the agents act. Agents are able to interact with each other and are programmed to be pro-active, autonomous and able to perceive their virtual world. The techniques of ABM are derived from artificial intelligence and computer science, but are now being developed independently in research centers throughout the world.

In Agent-Based Models, Nigel Gilbert reviews a range of examples of agent-based modeling, describes how to design and build your own models, and considers practical issues such as verification, validation, planning a modeling project, and how to structure a scholarly article reporting the results of agent-based modeling. It includes a glossary, an annotated list of resources, advice on which programming environment to use when creating agent-based models, and a worked, step-by-step example of the development of an ABM.

This latest volume in the SAGE Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences series will have wide appeal in the social sciences, including the disciplines of sociology, economics, social psychology, geography, economic history, science studies, and environmental studies. It is appropriate for graduate students, researchers and academics in these fields, for both those wanting to keep up with new developments in their fields and those who are considering using ABM for their research.

Key Features

• Aimed at readers who are new to ABM
• Offers a brief, but thorough, treatment of a cutting-edge technique
• Offers practical advice about how to design and create ABM
• Includes carefully chosen examples from different disciplines

New interesting textbook: Billion Dollar Lessons or How to Succeed in the Game of Life

Way of the Samurai 2: Official Strategy Guide

Author: Bart Farkas

BradyGames' Way of the Samurai 2 Official Strategy Guide includes a comprehensive walkthrough for each possible story path in the game. Detailed area maps pinpoint enemy and item locations. Expert fighting techniques. Tips for collecting all swords and items in the game. Game secrets and more revealed!

This product is available for sale worldwide, excluding Japan and Asia.

MATLAB for Engineers or Podcasting for Profit

MATLAB for Engineers

Author: Holly Moor

With a hands-on approach and focus on problem solving, this introduction to Matlab uses examples drawn from a range of engineering disciplines to demonstrate Matlab’s applications to a broad variety of problems. Encourages readers to type in examples as they go for immediate application of techniques presented. Includes numerous broad-based examples embedded in the text, practice exercises with solutions, and hints related to commonly encountered problems. Introduces m-files early in the text to make it easier for readers to save their work and develop a consistent programming strategy. For those interested in learning Matlab.

New interesting book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Personal Workbook or Economics

Podcasting for Profit: A Proven 10-Step Plan for Generating Income Through Audio and Video Podcasting

Author: Leesa Barnes

In 10 steps, this podcasting business strategy presents guidelines for developing a podcasting concept, building an audience, and turning a hobby into income through sponsorships, advertising, and online sales of products and services. Along with a proven plan for turning passion into profit, readers get a complete starter kit of podcasting software and services through a members-only companion website, as well as consultation with the author. The starter kit includes audio and video editing software, hosting services, background music, sound effects, promotional tools, and advertising sales tools. Businesses or individuals will find concrete steps to create a podcast or increase revenue through existing podcasts.

PaulColligan.com

The most advanced examination of the money to be made.

What People Are Saying

Paul Colligan
The most advanced examination of the money to be made.

Larry Lawfer
Smart . . . strategic. . . . This book is a must read. (Larry Lawfer, founder and president, YourStories)

Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise or Java I O

Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise: CCNA Discovery Learning Guide

Author: Allan Reid

Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise course in the Cisco® Networking Academy® CCNA® Discovery curriculum version 4. The course, the third of four in the new curriculum, familiarizes you with the equipment applications and protocols installed in enterprise networks, with a focus on switched networks, IP Telephony requirements, and security. It also introduces advanced routing protocols such as Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Protocol. Hands-on exercises include configuration, installation, and troubleshooting.

 

The Learning Guide, written and edited by instructors, is designed as a portable desk reference to use anytime, anywhere to reinforce the material from the course and organize your time.

 

The Learning Guide’s features help you focus on important concepts to succeed in this course:

• Chapter Objectives–Review core concepts by answering the focus questions listed at the beginning of each chapter.
• Key Terms–Refer to the lists of networking vocabulary introduced and highlighted in context in each chapter. The Glossary defines each key term.
• Summary of Activities and Labs–Maximize your study time with this complete list of all associated exercises at the end of each chapter.
• Check Your Understanding–Evaluate your readiness with the end-of-chapter questions that match the style of questions you see in the online course quizzes.The answer key explains each answer.
• Challenge Questions and Activities–Apply a deeper understanding of the concepts with these challenging end-of-chapter questions and activities. The answer key explains each answer.
• Hands-on Labs– Master the practical, hands-on skills of the course by performing all the tasks in the course labs and additional challenge labs included in Part II of the Learning Guide. 

How To–Look for this icon to study the steps you need to learn to perform certain tasks.

 

Interactive Activities–Reinforce your understanding of topics with more than 60 different exercises from the online course identified through-out the book with this icon. The files for these activities are on the accompanying CD-ROM.

 

Packet Tracer Activities– Explore and visualize networking concepts using Packet Tracer exercises interspersed throughout some chapters. The files for these activities are on the accompanying CD-ROM. Packet Tracer v4.1 software developed by Cisco is available separately.

 

Hands-on Labs–Work through all 44 course labs and 4 additional challenge labs included in Part II of the book. The labs are an integral part of the CCNA Discovery curriculum; review the core text and the lab material to prepare for all your exams.

 

Companion CD-ROM

The CD-ROM includes

• Interactive Activities
• Packet Tracer Activity files
• IT Career Information
• Taking Notes
• Lifelong Learning

 

This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Series from Cisco Press®. Books in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum.

New interesting book: Effective Phrases for Performance Appraisals or Sway

Java I/O

Author: Elliotte Rusty Harold

If you're interested in learning how to boost input/output

performance in Java applications, this is the book you want. The I/O

issue is a great concern to anyone involved in game programming or in

building large-scale enterprise applications, and with the I/O API

updates in J2SE 5.0, Java I/O, Second Edition is

essential reading.

The new edition offers you a complete introduction to I/O

along with the major API improvements introduced in Java 5.0. Beginning with an

overview of Java's stream capabilities, the book shows you how to open,

read, and write local files in Java applications, in addition to

network programming using URL and network streams, including sockets.

In the sections on filters, you'll learn how classes can

filter out characters within streams. More advanced material covers the

Java encryption mechanism, including hashing, the Data Encryption

Standard (DES) algorithm, and ciphers. You get a complete explanation

of object serialization, which allows Java objects to save and restore

their state, as well as details on Java's support for data compression

(and ZIP files) and multilingual Unicode character sets. Finally,

Java I/O, Second Edition teaches you how to format

output in Java using its support for width and numeric precision APIs. If

you're a serious Java developer, this book is a must.

Oracle Database 11g SQL or Corel Paint Shop Pro X

Oracle Database 11g SQL

Author: Jason Pric

Write powerful SQL statements and PL/SQL programs

Learn to access Oracle databases through SQL statements and construct PL/SQL programs with guidance from Oracle expert, Jason Price. Published by Oracle Press, Oracle Database 11g SQL explains how to retrieve and modify database information, use SQL Plus and SQL Developer, work with database objects, write PL/SQL programs, and much more. Inside, you'll find in-depth coverage of the very latest SQL features and tools, performance optimization techniques, advanced queries, Java support, and XML. This book contains everything you need to master SQL.

• Explore SQL Plus and SQL Developer
• Use SQL SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements

  See also: Direction de Projet de Construction Totale

  Corel Paint Shop Pro X: The Official Guide

  Author: David Huss

  This step-by-step guide shows users how to get the most out of this highly affordable professional image editing software. Corel Paint Shop Pro 10: The Official Guide covers the entire product, including the suite of art media features, professional photo editing tools, and precision graphic design capabilities. Readers will learn to restore and revive images through editing, color correction, and other techniques designed to help achieve professional results. Step-by-step projects help readers practice the skills necessary to master Paint Shop Pro.

  Dave Huss has been a photographer for more than 40 years and his work has won several international competitions. He is the author of more than 28 books on digital photo editing and digital photography. Dave is a regular contributor to Photoshop User Magazine and he teaches workshops throughout the U.S. and Europe.

  Lori J. Davis has taught many computer graphics classes online, has been a beta tester for Paint Shop Pro, and has contributed articles to Digital Camera magazine. She is the author of several books on Paint Shop Pro and the coauthor of a book on digital scrapbooking.

   

  
  
  

  Table of Contents:

  Ch. 1	Meet Paint Shop Pro for the first time	3
  Ch. 2	Set up shop	29
  Ch. 3	Getting pictures into Paint Shop Pro	55
  Ch. 4	Simple image editing and printing	85
  Ch. 5	Correcting photographic problems	113
  Ch. 6	Repairing and restoring photographs	145
  Ch. 7	Create a Photo Montage	173
  Ch. 8	Add text to your images	219
  Ch. 9	Add dazzling effects to your images	239
  Ch. 10	Understanding the vector tools	275
  Ch. 11	Digital scrapbooking	313
  Ch. 12	Art media	343
  Ch. 13	Customizing the Paint Shop Pro workspace	363
  Ch. 14	Scripting and batch processing	379

Adventures in Social Research or CIO Survival Guide

Adventures in Social Research: Data Analysis Using SPSS 14.0 and 15.0 for Windows

Author: Earl R Babbi

*This is NOT the edition that comes with the student version of SPSS software. To order that, please order ISBN: 9781412940825.*

Adventures in Social Research: Data Analysis Using SPSS 14.0 and 15.0 for Windows, Sixth Edition guides readers step-by-step through the process of data analysis using the latest version of SPSS and the most up to date version of the General Social Survey. In this thoroughly revised edition, authors Earl Babbie, Fred Halley, and Jeanne Zaino stress active and collaborative learning as students engage in a series of practical investigative exercises.

New to the Sixth Edition:

• Presents the latest version of SPSS for Windows: Readers are introduced to computerized data analysis using the latest version of SPSS for Windows (14.0 & 15.0).
• Gives access to the latest version of the GSS: In the text and lab exercises, readers are given a chance to work with data from the most recent General Social Survey (GSS 2004).
• Provides a shorter, more condensed version than the Fifth Edition: The latest edition has been restructured to make the material more user-friendly for students, including a separate chapter on recoding and a more straightforward discussion of composite measures.

Accompanied by High Quality Ancillaries!
An accompanying CD-ROM contains data sets, Designing Your Own Survey, and comprehensive appendices that include questionnaires, research reports, proposals, survey tips, commands, readings, and much more. *Note - this CD-ROM runs only on computers with SPSSinstalled. If you do not have SPSS installed, please order the version of this book that comes with the student version of SPSS (ISBN 9781412940825).

Intended Audience:
Designed for both introductory and advanced research methods or statistics courses in Sociology, Political Science, Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Public Health departments, this is an ideal computer skills and data analysis textbook for any discipline that uses survey methods.

Go to: Irans Military Forces and Warfighting Capabilities or Land Mosaics

CIO Survival Guide: The Roles and Responsibilities of the Chief Information Officer

Author: Karl D Schubert

CIO Survival Guide is a leadership manual for the emerging role of the Chief Information Officer. This book supports and guides CIOs in acquiring or enhancing their technical skills and leadership competencies to be a full and respected member of the Executive Team. It includes exposition and practice of the skills and competencies required to be a successful CIO.

Table of Contents:

	Preface
Ch. 1	What we were, who we are, and who we are becoming	1
Ch. 2	A fork in the road : business or technology?	21
Ch. 3	A unified competency profile	65
Ch. 4	Connecting IT to value creation	115
Ch. 5	Focus and prioritization	173
Ch. 6	Final preparations	235
	Glossary	275
	Index	285

Geometric Modeling or Upgrading to Lotus Notes and Domino 7

Geometric Modeling

Author: Michael E Mortensen

Completely updated to include the most recent developments in the field, the third edition like the two previous editions, emphasizes clarity and thoroughness in the mathematical development of its subjects. It is written in a style that is free of jargon of special applications, while integrating the three important functions of geometric modeling: to represent elementary forms (curves, surfaces, and solids), to shape and assemble these into complex forms, and to determine geometric properties and relationships. With hundreds of illustrations, this unique book appeals to the reader's visual and intuitive skills in a way that makes it easier to understand its more abstract concepts. Upper-division and graduate students, teachers, and professionals studying, teaching or practicing geometric modeling, 3D modeling, computational geometry, computer graphics applications, animation, CAD/CAM, and related subjects will find this to be a very valuable reference.

Distinctive Features
Describes and compares all the important mathematical methods for modeling curves, surfaces, and solids.
Prepares the reader for more advanced topics, such as 3D modeling, CAD/CAM, animation, and scientific visualization.
Incorporates references throughout the text to direct the reader to more specialized treatments of the subjects.
Carefully designed illustrations and exercises support each mathematical concept presented.
Offers hundreds of exercises to test the reader's comprehension.

Table of Contents:

1	Introduction	1
2	Curves	34
3	Hermite curves	56
4	Bezier curves	122
5	B-spline curves	149
6	Surfaces	177
7	Bicubic hermite surfaces	200
8	Bezier surfaces	255
9	B-spline surfaces	265
10	Solids	275
11	Complex model construction	318
12	Geometric properties	387

New interesting textbook: Bryant Family Vineyard Cookbook or Chafing Dish Possibilities

Upgrading to Lotus Notes and Domino 7

Author: Tim Speed

Written by Lotus insiders, this book provides a practical guide to each of the important features and enhancements introduced in Notes/Domino 7. It is ideal for administrators and developers working with any version of Lotus Notes/Domino who need the low-down on how to successfully make the most of the 7.0 upgrade including: an overview of the new features and how put them to work in your business; a full explanation of the implications of changes and new features; integration with WebSphere and Microsoft Outlook; real-life case study of how Lotus upgraded its own developerWorks site to Lotus Notes/Domino 7If you want to introduce these new features to a large business, quickly and efficiently, then this book is for you. These experienced experts use their own experiences to map out the benefits you could gain, and the dangers you may face, as you implement these features in your business. The book also covers the important topics in the 190-702 Update exam.

USB Mass Storage or Library Information Systems

USB Mass Storage: Designing and Programming Devices and Embedded Hosts

Author: Jan Axelson

This developer’s guide for designers and programmers of mass-storage devices that use the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface provides developers with information on how to choose storage media, interface the media to a microcontroller or other CPU, and write device firmware to access the media and perform USB communications. Comparisons of popular storage-media options to help users choose a media type for a project are included, and the types described cover hard drives and flash-memory cards such as the MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) card, and CompactFlash card. Helpful tips on developing an embedded host that can access USB mass-storage devices are also covered.

EDN

Jan Axelson knows better than almost anybody else how to write clearly and how to explain complex technical issues.

ECN Magazine

If a design employs a USB mass-storage device connection, you will need this book. I recommend it highly.

Go to: Naruto Uzumaki Chronicles 2 or How to Do Everything with Your iPAQ Pocket PC

Library Information Systems: From Library Automation to Distributed Information Access Solutions

Author: Thomas R Kochtanek

The text gives broad coverage of all the major issues confronting library directors in today's fast-moving technology marketplace, and will be well placed on the shelves of the many libraries faced with the complexities that information technology developments bring to the library. Giving a useful overview of library systems-from their history to current trends in the technology and marketplace that serve libraries-this book includes coverage of telecommunications, standards, planning, managing technology in libraries, system selection, and more. Specifically designed for core units in library automation and information systems, this text gives students a comprehensive overview of one of the most critical areas of library operations, and enables them to take the lead in managing the complexities that information technology brings to the library.

Table of Contents:

1	The Evolution of LIS and Enabling Technologies	3
2	The Library Information Systems Marketplace	14
3	Design of Integrated Library Systems	29
4	Open Systems	50
5	Telecommunications and Networks	66
6	Standards and Standards Organizations	93
7	Planning for Information Technology	113
8	Basic Technology Axioms	129
9	The Impact of Technology on Library Services	136
10	System Selection and Implementation	156
11	Usability of Systems	187
12	Managing Library Information Systems	208
13	Technology Trends	229
14	Digital Libraries	239
	Conclusions	251
	Glossary	253
	Index	275

Microsoft Windows Vista Visual Encyclopedia or Fix Your Laser Printer and Save a Bundle

Microsoft Windows Vista Visual Encyclopedia

Author: Kate Shoup

If you prefer to see what things look like and how to perform a task, instead of just being told, this is your ideal A to Z reference. Part I shows every Windows Vista tool and how to use it. Part II provides step-by-step instructions for more than 140 key tasks and techniques. Both are arranged alphabetically and illustrated in full color. It's the ultimate Visual resource--you'll see!

* Each tool and technique illustrated in full color
* Alphabetical listings for easy reference
* Step-by-step instructions for performing dozens of tasks
* A comprehensive guide for visual learners

A Visual guide to
* Identifying and using Vista tools
* Creating appointments and sharing calendars
* Backing up your PC and encrypting files
* Setting spam and scam filters
* Playing DVDs and creating movies
* Configuring a remote desktop connection

Table of Contents:

Credits.

About the Authors.

Preface.

Introduction.

Part I:Tools.

A.

Add Printer Wizard.

AutoPlay.

B.

Backup and Restore Center.

C.

Calculator.

Calendar.

CardSpace.

Command Prompt.

Computer Folder.

Connect to a Network Projector Wizard.

Connect to a Network Wizard.

Connect to the Internet Wizard.

Contacts.

Content Advisor.

Control Panel.

D.

Details Pane.

Device Manager.

Disk Cleanup.

Documents Folder.

E.

Ease of Access Center.

Easy Transfer.

Event Viewer.

F.

Fax and Scan.

File and Folder Backup Wizard.

Flip 3D.

G.

Gadgets.

Games.

I.

Import Video Wizard.

Internet Explorer.

Internet Explorer Protected Mode.

Internet.

M.

Mail.

Media Library.

Media Player.

Microsoft Management Console.

Movie Maker.

Music Folder.

N.

Narrator.

Navigation Pane.

Network and Sharing Center.

Network Folder.

Network Map.

Notepad.

O.

On-Screen Keyboard.

Open.

P.

Paint.

Parental Controls.

Personal Folder.

Phone and ModemOptions.

Photo Gallery.

Picture Library.

Pictures Folder.

Preview Pane.

Programs and Features Window.

Q.

Quick Launch.

Quick Tabs.

R.

Recent Items.

Recycle Bin.

Regional and Language Options.

Restore Files Wizard.

S.

Save As.

Scanner and Camera Installation Wizard.

Search Box.

Search Folder.

Security Center.

Security Report.

Set Up a Wireless Router or Access Point Wizard.

Sound Notifications.

Speech Recognition.

Start Menu.

Sync Center.

System Information Window.

T.

Task Manager.

Task Scheduler.

Taskbar and Start Menu Properties.

U.

User Account Control.

V.

Video Library.

Volume Mixer.viii

W.

Welcome Center.

Windows Defender.

Windows Firewall.

Windows Live Messenger.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.

Windows Media Center.

Windows Meeting Space.

Windows Sidebar.

Windows SideShow.

Windows Update

WordPad.

Part II: Techniques.

A.

Aero: Set Up Aero.

B.

Background: Set the Desktop Background.

C.

Calendar: Manage Tasks.

Calendar: Publish a Calendar.

Calendar: Set an Appointment.

Calendar: Subscribe to a Calendar.

CardSpace: Create a Personal Information Card.

CDs and DVDs: Burn Data, Music, and Photos.

CompletePC Backup: Back Up Your PC with CompletePC Backup.

Computer Folder: View Free Space and Other Information.

Computer Name: Identify and Change the Computer Name.

Contacts: Import and Export Contacts.

Contacts: Manage Contacts.

Content Advisor: Set Internet Explorer 7 Parental Controls.

D.

Date and Time: Change Your System Date, Time, and Time Zone.

Default Programs Center: Set Windows Default Programs.

Device Manager: Access Device Driver Information.

Device Manager: Remove a Device.

Device Manager: Troubleshoot Issues.

Display Properties: Configure Display Properties.

DVD Maker: Burn a Movie to DVD.

E.

Ease of Access Center: Set Accessibility Options.

Edit: Cut, Copy, and Paste.

Encrypting File System: Encrypt Files and Folders.

F.

Fax and Scan: Scan a Document.

Fax and Scan: Send a Fax.

Fax and Scan: Set Up Your System to Use Fax and Scan.

File and Folder Backup: Make Backups Automatic.

File and Folder Management: Copy and Move Files and Folders.

File and Folder Management: View and Set File and Folder Properties.

File and Folder Sharing: Share Folders and Files.

Folders: Create a New Folder.

Fonts: Add a Font.

Fonts: Manage Installed Fonts.

FTP: Using FTP in Internet Explorer.

G.

Gadgets: Add Gadgets.

Groups: Add Users to Groups.

H.

Help and Support Center: Access Help and Other Information for Windows.

I.

Internet Explorer 7: Search the Web with Internet Explorer 7.

L.

Local Security Policy: Change Local Security Settings.

M.

Mail: Create a Mailing List.

Mail: Filter Spams and Scams.

Mail: Participate in a Newsgroup.

Mail: Send and Receive E-mail Messages.

Mail: Set Up an Account.

Mail: Set Up the Newsreader.

Media Player: Burn a Music CD.

Media Player: Find New Content.

Media Player: Play a CD or DVD.

Media Player: Rip Music.

Microsoft Management Console: Add Management Tools.

Movie Maker: Create a Simple Movie.

Movie Maker: Publish a Movie.

N.

Network Connections Window: Manage Network Connections.

O.

Offline Files: Enable Offline Files.

Offline Files: Make Files Available for Offline Use.

Offline Files: View Synchronization Settings.

Open With Command: Open a File in a Different Program.

P.

Parental Controls: Set Windows Media Center Parental Controls.

Parental Controls: Set Windows Vista Parental Controls.

Partition: Create and Format a Partition.

Passwords: Set a User Password.

Performance Information and Tools: Assess Your Computer’s Performance.

Phishing Filter: Avoid Phishing Scams.

Phone and Modem Options: Set Up a Dialing Location.

Photo Gallery: Create and View a Slide Show.

Photo Gallery: Edit Pictures.

Photo Gallery: Manage Pictures.

Photo Gallery: Print a Picture.

Power Plan: Choose a Power Plan.

Previous Versions: Revert to a Previous Version of a Document.

Print: Print a File.

Printers: Share a Printer.

Problem Reports and Solutions: Review Problem Reports and Find Solutions.

Program Compatibility Wizard: Enable Older Programs to Run.

Q.

Quick Launch: Add and Remove Programs on the Quick Launch Bar.

Quotas: Set Space Quotas.

R.

Ratings: Rate Files.

Recycle Bin: Empty the Recycle Bin.

Regional and Language Options: Add Language Support.

Remote Assistance: Get Help Via Remote Assistance.

Remote Desktop: Configure Remote Desktop Connection.

RSS Feeds: Find and Subscribe to RSS Feeds.

S.

Screen Saver: Choose a Screen Saver.

Search Folder: Save a Search.

Security Zones: Customize Web Site Security Settings.

Shortcuts: Create and Manage Shortcuts.

Sound Scheme: Set Up a Sound Scheme.

Speech Recognition: Set Up Speech Recognition.

Start Menu: Customize the Start Menu.

Start Menu: Open a Program, Folder, File, or Feature.

Startup Folder: Control Which Programs Launch at Startup.

Sync Center: Sync an Offline Folder or Mobile Device.

System Restore: Create a Restore Point.

System Restore: Roll Back with a Restore Point.

System window: View Your System’s Properties.

T.

Tags: Tag Files.

Task Manager: View System Information.

Taskbar: Customize the Taskbar.

Temp Folder: Locate and Manage the Temporary Files Folder.

Temporary Internet Files: Clean the Internet Files Cache.

Themes: Apply a Desktop Theme.

U.

User Accounts: Create a New User Account.

User Accounts: Enable Guest Accounts.

User Accounts: Manage User Accounts.

W.

Windows Defender: Scan for Spyware.

Windows Firewall: Configure the Windows Firewall.

Windows Firewall: Manage Exceptions.

Windows Live Messenger: Create an Account.

Windows Live Messenger: Populate Your Contacts.

Windows Live Messenger: Send and Receive IMs.

Windows Media Center: Burn Digital Video to a DVD.

Windows Media Center: Listen to Music Files.

Windows Media Center: Record TV.

Windows Media Center: Set Up Windows Media Center.

Windows Media Center: Watch Live TV.

Windows Media Center: Watch Recorded TV.

Windows Meeting Space: Share Files, Programs, and Your Desktop.

Windows Meeting Space: Start a Windows Meeting Space Session.

Windows Update: Check for Updates.

Windows Update: Configure Automatic Updates.

Windows Update: Remove a Potential Problem Update.

WordPad: Save a Document.

X.

XPS Documents: View an XPS Document.

XPS Documents: Work with XPS Documents.

Index.

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Fix Your Laser Printer and Save a Bundle

Author: Paul Lapsansky

Laser printer down and don't know where to begin? Convinced that the local repair shop is not being completely honest? Avoid the hassle of having to reinvent the wheel when trying to troubleshoot and repair monochrome laser printers without the necessary guide. With Fix Your Laser Printer and Save a Bundle, confidently diagnose those repairs or have the peace of mind that what the repair shop is saying is correct.

Fix Your Laser and Save a Bundle includes:

• Troubleshooting tips for monochrome laser printers from Hewlett-Packard, Apple, IBM/Lexmark and Panasonic.
• Diagrams and visual defect drawings to better aid in troubleshooting specific problems.
• Error codes and their meanings.
• Part lists with manufactures part numbers.
• Replacement parts sources.

Paul Lapsansky has accumulated over ten years of experience servicing laser printers and has amassed this experience into a wealth of troubleshooting tips to bring to you in Fix Your Laser Printer and Save a Bundle.

Preventing Identity Theft for Dummies or DigiMarketing

Preventing Identity Theft for Dummies

Author: Michael Arata

• Twenty-seven million Americans have been victims of identity theft in the last five years and the total cost of identity theft approaches $48 billion per year (total costs to businesses are $43 billion and the direct cost to consumers is $5 billion)

• These staggering statistics have prompted security consultant Michael Arata to provide readers with the resources they need to guard themselves against identity theft

• In this valuable book, Arata offers easy-to-follow, straightforward advice on understanding identity theft, minimizing risk, maintaining vigilance, choosing who to share personal information with, selecting hard-to-guess PINs, determining victimization, reviewing a credit report, charting a course of action, resolving credit problems, reclaiming good credit, and much more

• Explains how to recover successfully if identity theft does occur

• Author Michael Arata, CISSP, CPP, CFE, ACLM, is a veteran of the security industry with more than fifteen years of experience

Table of Contents:

	Introduction	1
	How This Book Is Organized	1
	Icons Used in This Book	2
	Where to Go from Here	2
Part I	Getting the Scoop on Identity Theft	3
Chapter 1	Who's Stealing What...and What You Can Do About It	5
	Taking a Look at the Fastest Growing Crime	5
	Who it affects	7
	How it happens	7
	Knowing What Information Is Vulnerable	8
	It comes in the mail	10
	What you throw away can hurt you	11
	The Role of Technology in Identity Theft	12
	Encryption	13
	Authentication	15
	Safeguarding Your Information in Everyday Ways	16
	Finding Your Allies	17
	Getting Back Your Identity and Your Good Reputation	19
Chapter 2	Keeping Tabs on Your Personal Information	23
	Discovering Where Your Personal Information Hides	23
	The important info on the documents you receive	24
	Finding your information online	27
	Accounts you have online	29
	Checks, receipts, and other paper you generate	29
	Government documents	30
	Keeping Your Information Safe but Available	31
	Software to help keep your information safe	32
	Tips to keep your information safe	32
	Accessing your information	33
	Knowing When to Hold 'Em, When to Fold 'Em, and When to Shred 'Em	34
	What to keep	34
	Best practices for destroying what you don't keep	37
Chapter 3	Mike's Anti-Identity-Theft Crash Course	39
	Tips for Preventing Identity Theft	39
	Buy and use a shredder	42
	Order and review your credit report	42
	Guard your personal information	43
	Opting out of pre-approved credit card offers	44
	Opting out of other mailing lists	45
	Government Laws to Protect You	46
	Steps to Take If You Are a Victim	48
	Reporting the crime to law enforcement	49
	Other essential actions you must take	50
Part II	Determining Whether You're a Victim	51
Chapter 4	Smelling a Rat: Recognizing When You Are a Victim	53
	Suspecting a Thief at Your Mailbox	53
	Recognizing When Something Is Wrong, and What You Can Do About It	54
	Denied credit for a large purchase	56
	Receiving credit card bills from cards you didn't apply for	57
	Receiving calls from bill collectors for stuff you did not buy	58
	Receiving bills for unknown purchases	59
	Large unknown purchases on your credit card bills	60
	Suddenly...several unknown charges on each month's bill	62
Chapter 5	Homing In on Bank Statements	65
	Checking Your Bank Statement Religiously	65
	Identifying an Unwelcome Doppelganger	67
	Withdrawals you didn't make	67
	Checks you did not write	68
	Finding bizarre bank account balances	69
	Reviewing Investment Account Statements	70
Chapter 6	Interpreting Your Credit Report	73
	What Is a Credit Report?	73
	Obtaining Your Credit Report	75
	Reviewing the Telltale Information on Your Credit Report	79
	The personal profile section	80
	The account history section	81
	The credit summary section	82
	The public records section	82
	The credit inquiries section	84
	The account history section	85
	Your credit score	85
	Sudden unknown credit score change	87
	Looking for consistency	88
	Pulling it together	89
	Disputing Your Credit Report	89
Part III	Staying Ahead of Identity Theft	93
Chapter 7	Watching What You Set on the Curb	95
	Protecting Your Mail	95
	Watching What You Throw Away	97
	Monthly credit card statements	98
	Monthly checking account statements	99
	Utility bills	100
	Cell phone bills	100
	Cancelled checks	101
	Expired driver's licenses	101
Chapter 8	Practicing Discretion in Public Places	103
	Carrying Minimal Personal Information	103
	Do not carry your Social Security Card	104
	Memorize your bank ATM PIN	104
	Carry one credit card	105
	Carry personal checks only when necessary	106
	The Walls Have Ears and Eyes	107
	Shoulder surfing	107
	Be careful about what you say	108
	Keeping Track of Important Things	109
	Checking Credit Card Receipts	109
	Losing your wallet or purse	110
Chapter 9	Staying Safe Online and on the Phone	113
	Ordering Stuff by Phone	113
	Ordering Stuff Online	115
	Check Your Monthly Card Statement for Surprises	117
	Beware of Scams to Get Personal Information	118
	Who is calling?	118
	Phishing out a thief	118
	We're from the government	119
	Why financial information?	121
	Bank examiner scam	121
Part IV	Taking Back Your Good Name	125
Chapter 10	Joining Forces in the Identity Theft Battle	127
	Filling Out the Initial Reports	127
	Placing a fraud alert on your credit report	128
	Reporting the crime to law enforcement	128
	Completing an ID theft affidavit	129
	Taking Care of Compromised Accounts: The First Steps	132
	Call your credit card company	133
	Call your bank	134
	Asking for fraud dispute forms	135
	Getting Straight with the Government	136
	Filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission	136
	What to do if your SSN has been used to get a job	139
Chapter 11	Closing Compromised Accounts	143
	Closing Out Bank Accounts	143
	When your ATM card goes missing	144
	Reporting to check-verification companies	145
	Covering checks that you've already written	146
	Closing Credit Accounts	147
Chapter 12	Opening New Accounts	149
	Opening New Bank Accounts	149
	Maintaining good records	150
	Using a new PIN	151
	Opening New Credit Accounts	152
Part V	The Part of Tens	153
Chapter 13	Ten Tips to Make Reclaiming Your Identity Go More Smoothly	155
	Follow a Checklist	155
	Keep a Journal	156
	Complete a Fraud Affidavit	156
	Record All Correspondence with Creditors	157
	Follow-up	157
	Place a Fraud Alert on Your Credit Report	158
	File a Police Report	159
	Dispute Charges You Didn't Make	160
	Report Your Stolen Checks to One of the Check Verification Companies	160
	Close Compromised Accounts	161
Chapter 14	Ten Handy Resources	163
	Web Sites	163
	Major Credit Card Issuers	164
	Credit Report Services	166
	Registration Services	167
	Major Banking Institutions	168
Chapter 15	Ten Common Scams and How to Avoid Them	169
	Phishing	169
	The Bank Examiner Scam	171
	The Doctored ATM	171
	Phone Fraud	172
	Card Verification	173
	You Won the Lottery!	174
	Bogus Charities	174
	Bogus Invoices	175
	Phony Brokerage Firms	176
	Temporary Suspension of Your Account	177
	Index	179

See also: Die Volkswirtschaft der Klimaveränderung: Die Strenge Rezension

DigiMarketing: The Essential Guide to New Media and Digital Marketing

Author: Ian Fenwick

“We are all DigiMarketers now" - or we should be.  The authors have for the first time provided a lucid, hype-free, business-based and practical guide to the new age of marketing: it is a kind of digital Baedeker, which should be on every businessman's book-shelf. —Miles Young, Chairman,   Ogilvy & Mather Asia Pacific

The digital frontier is now the center of our universe. As Kent Wertime and Ian Fenwick show, marketers must seize this digital opportunity to accelerate their market growth. —John A. Quelch, Senior Associate Dean and Lincoln Filene Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School

Too many advertisers are stuck in the primordial soup when it comes to their digital marketing strategy.  However, they need to evolve fast if they are to survive in a multi-channel landscape. This timely book acts like an Origin of the Species, steering hesitant brand owners through the complexities of the digital ecosystem. An impressive blend of academic theory, professional insight and practical advice. —Paul Kemp-Robertson,   Co-founder & Editorial Director, Contagious

DigiMarketing: The Essential Guide to New Marketing & Digital Media is a clear call for companies to evolve their marketing practice. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking a roadmap to the future of business.—Dipak C. Jain, Dean,   Kellogg School of Management

The rise of conversational media new forms of distribution – from blogs tomobile platforms – challenge traditional approaches to marketing, and require every business to have a transition plan. Kent Wertime and Ian Fenwick have written a book that is required reading for any marketers interested in successfully making that transition. —John Battelle,  CEO and Founder, Federated Media Publishing and Author, The Search

Kent Wertime and Ian Fenwick have written the definitive guide to marketing in the digital age. But Digimarketing does more than educate marketing professionals. It describes the new media landscape brilliantly, making it an essential read for anyone who hopes to understand the most important technological revolution of the past fifty years. I wore out three yellow highlighters before realizing that every sentence and every paragraph is worth committing to memory. —Norman Pearlstine,   Former Editor-in-Chief, Time Inc. and  Managing Editor, The Wall Street Journal,  Senior Advisor, Telecommunications & Media, The Carlyle Group

UML 2 For Dummies or Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac OS X

UML 2 For Dummies

Author: James A Schardt

• Uses friendly, easy-to-understand For Dummies style to help readers learn to model systems with the latest version of UML, the modeling language used by companies throughout the world to develop blueprints for complex computer systems
• Guides programmers, architects, and business analysts through applying UML to design large, complex enterprise applications that enable scalability, security, and robust execution
• Illustrates concepts with mini-cases from different business domains and provides practical advice and examples
• Covers critical topics for users of UML, including object modeling, case modeling, advanced dynamic and functional modeling, and component and deployment modeling

Table of Contents:

	Introduction	1
Pt. I	UML and System Development	7
Ch. 1	What's UML About, Alfie?	9
Ch. 2	Following Best Practices	19
Pt. II	The Basics of Object Modeling	37
Ch. 3	Objects and Classes	39
Ch. 4	Relating Objects That Work Together	61
Ch. 5	Including the Parts with the Whole	83
Ch. 6	Reusing Superclasses: Generalization and Inheritance	93
Ch. 7	Organizing UML Class Diagrams and Packages	111
Pt. III	The Basics of Use-Case Modeling	129
Ch. 8	Introducing Use-Case Diagrams	131
Ch. 9	Defining the Inside of a Use Case	147
Ch. 10	Relating Use Cases to Each Other	161
Pt. IV	The Basics of Functional Modeling	175
Ch. 11	Introducing Functional Modeling	177
Ch. 12	Capturing Scenarios with Sequence Diagrams	189
Ch. 13	Specifying Workflows with Activity Diagrams	213
Ch. 14	Capturing How Objects Collaborate	227
Ch. 15	Capturing the Patterns of Behavior	247
Pt. V	Dynamic Modeling	259
Ch. 16	Defining the Object's Lives with States	261
Ch. 17	Interrupting the States by Hosting Events	277
Ch. 18	Avoiding States of Confusion	293
Pt. VI	Modeling the System's Architecture	313
Ch. 19	Deploying the System's Components	315
Ch. 20	Breaking the System into Packages/Subsystems	339
Pt. VII	The Part of Tens	359
Ch. 21	Ten Common Modeling Mistakes	361
Ch. 22	Ten Useful UML Web Sites	371
Ch. 23	Ten Useful UML Modeling Tools	377
Ch. 24	Ten Diagrams for Quick Development	383
	Index	393

New interesting book: Comptabilité Directoriale :une Introduction aux Concepts, les Méthodes et les Utilisations

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac OS X (Visual QuickStart Guide Series)

Author: Steven Schwartz

If you're like many people, you wouldn't dream of turning on your computer without also instantly (or almost instantly) launching at least one of the applications included in Microsoft Office. This task-based guide recognizes that and gets down to business fast, taking you step-by-step through all of the key features of the Microsoft Office 2004 suite for Mac OS X: Word 2004, Excel 2004, PowerPoint 2004, Entourage 2004and MSN Messenger Version 4.0. If you're a beginning user, you'll appreciate the friendly, visual approach to all of Office's word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, calendaring, and email features. And if you're an Office veteran, you'll relish the coverage of Office 2004's newest features (many of them exclusive to Macs): Compatibility Reports, which identify and correct discrepancies between different versions of Office documents (including Mac and Windows versions); Word's Notebook Layout View; Excel's Page Layout View; and much more.

iMovie 08 iDVD 08 for Mac OS X Visual QuickStart Guide or Sams Teach Yourself Programming with Java in 24 Hours

iMovie 08 & iDVD 08 for Mac OS X [Visual QuickStart Guide]

Author: Jeff Carlson

Visual QuickStart Guide—the quick and easy way to learn!

This full-color, amply illustrated, accessible book teaches readers the essential skills necessary for creating compelling movies with iMovie and iDVD, Apple's consumer-friendly digital movie and DVD-burning software applications. Readers can follow the step-by-step instructions from the beginning to get a tour of the applications or look up specific tasks to learn just what they need to know. Longtime Macintosh and technology writer Jeff Carlson takes extra steps to ensure that readers understand all of the key aspects of digital movie making.


• Easy visual approach uses pictures to guide you through iMovie and iDVD (and how they interact with the other iLife ’08 applications) and show you what to do.
• Concise steps and explanations let you get up and running in no time.
• Page for page, the best content and value around.
• Companion Web site at www.jeffcarlson.com/imovievqs offers links mentioned in the book, sample movies, and ongoing news and information about iMovie, iDVD, and video editing.

See also: SELECT Series or A Design That Cares

Sams Teach Yourself Programming with Java in 24 Hours

Author: Rogers Cadenhead

If you have been wanting to learn Java, check out the newly revised fourth edition of the best-seller Sams Teach Yourself Programming with Java in 24 Hours. This step-by-step tutorial will teach you how to create simple Java programs and applets. Comprised of 24 one-hour lessons, this new edition focuses on key programming concepts and essential Java basics, has been improved by dozens of reader comments, and is reorganized to better cover the latest developments in Java. The book's coverage of core Java programming topics has also been expanded. A great starting point for learning Java, this book is also a great primer to reading sams Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days.

Table of Contents:

Hour 1	Becoming a programmer	5
Hour 2	Writing your first program	19
Hour 3	Vacationing in Java	33
Hour 4	Understanding how Java programs work	51
Hour 5	Storing and changing information in a program	65
Hour 6	Using strings to communicate	83
Hour 7	Using conditional tests to make decisions	97
Hour 8	Repeating an action with loops	113
Hour 9	Storing information with arrays	131
Hour 10	Creating your first object	147
Hour 11	Describing what your object is like	165
Hour 12	Making the most of existing objects	183
Hour 13	Building a simple user interface	201
Hour 14	Laying out a user interface	217
Hour 15	Responding to user input	231
Hour 16	Building a complex user interface	249
Hour 17	Creating interactive Web programs	269
Hour 18	Handling errors in a program	293
Hour 19	Creating a threaded program	309
Hour 20	Reading and writing files	327
Hour 21	Reading and writing XML data	347
Hour 22	Using fonts and color	361
Hour 23	Working with graphics	375
Hour 24	Creating animation	395
Hour 25	Creating Web services with XML-RPC	411
App. A	Using the Java development kit	431
App. B	Programming with the Java development kit	455
App. C	Using the NetBeans integrated development environment	479