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Android Application Development for Java Programmers
Published 9 years ago
by James Sheusi, Course Technology PTR
If you're looking for a fast, user-friendly guide to developing mobile apps in Java for Android, look no further: ANDROID APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT FOR JAVA PROGRAMMERS is the ideal first step. Offering quick-start, hands-on lessons, this book explains and illustrates, by careful example, the essential components of the development process. You'll learn, through the book's simple tutorial-based style, how to create useful and marketable mobile apps for this popular platform.
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Csound Power!
Published 9 years ago
by Jim Aikin, Course Technology PTR
Csound, a free, cross-platform, do-it-yourself software solution for sound synthesis and music production, has been growing in power for more than 25 years. Getting started with this highly sophisticated system can be a bit daunting for new users. But once you've mastered the basic concepts, using Csound is nearly as easy as plugging patch cords into a modular synthesizer. That's where CSOUND POWER!: THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE comes in.
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Introduction to Python Programming and Developing GUI Applications with PyQT
Published 9 years ago
by B. M. Harwani, Course Technology PTR
INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON PROGRAMMING AND DEVELOPING GUI APPLICATIONS WITH PYQT 1E teaches Python programming step-by-step through practical examples that readers can see in action right away. It begins with a solid introduction of Python from scratch, covering loops, control structures, sequences, functions, classes, and exception handling.
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Data Analysis with Microsoft Access 2010: From Simple Queries to Business Intelligence
Published 9 years ago
by Larry Rockoff, Course Technology PTR
DATA ANALYSIS WITH MICROSOFT ACCESS 2010 is an introduction to Access with an emphasis on topics relevant to data analysis. The goal is to help the analyst gain a true understanding of data and the information it contains. Access queries are covered in detail, both in terms of the mechanics of their design, and how they can be used for typical data analysis tasks. The book is written in an easy-to-understand tutorial style, with new topics introduced in a logical and intuitive sequence.
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Essential Linux Administration: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
Published 9 years ago
by Chuck Easttom, Course Technology PTR
ESSENTIAL LINUX ADMINISTRATION: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS introduces you to the various aspects of Linux administration. Each chapter is designed to give you an overview of a specific topic, along with some practical "how-to" material that you can apply immediately. The first three chapters set the stage, providing an overview of operating system concepts, Linux history, and instructions for installing Linux for use as a server.
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Crystal Reports 2011 for Developers
Published 9 years ago
by Cynthia Moore, Course Technology PTR
Crystal Reports 2011 is a powerful software tool for turning raw data into corporate decision-making information. End-users and report developers alike use Crystal Reports to extract and format information, and Crystal Reports is one of the most popular packages for corporate reporting. As powerful as it is, Crystal Reports is not known for having a gentle learning curve--in fact, many new users can find the task of extracting what they need from the program a daunting one.
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More Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner
Published 9 years ago
by Jonathan S. Harbour, Course Technology PTR
What better way is there to learn a programming language than with a game-oriented approach? If you ask the many readers that have made this book's prequel, PYTHON PROGRAMMING FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER, a bestseller, they'll tell you - there isn't one.
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Picture Yourself Building a Web Site with Joomla! 1.6: Step-by-Step Instruction for Creating a High Quality, Professiona
Published 9 years ago
by Robin Turner, Herb Boeckenhaupt, Course Technology PTR
"Picture Yourself Building a Website in 20 Minutes with Joomla!" shows readers how to create, customize, and edit a commercial-quality website and put it online in less than 30 minutes. Joomla! is an easy to use, open-source software package for creating and managing websites.
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Wizards and Warriors: Massively Multiplayer Online Game Creation
Published 9 years ago
by Jason Darby, Course Technology PTR
With "Wizards and Warriors: Massively Multiplayer Online Game Creation" you can create your own MMO game, even if you have no programming or game design knowledge. Utilizing the latest version of the popular MMO program Realm Crafter©, simply follow this step-by-step guide and soon you will be playing a game of your own creation, without ever needing to learn complex programming language. Learn what makes a great MMO game, and then get started on yours!
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GarageBand '11 Power!: The Comprehensive Recording and Podcasting Guide
Published 9 years ago
by Todd Howard, Course Technology PTR
Ready to explore music composition, recording, podcasting, audio/video blogging, remixing/mashing, sound design for video editing or DVD creation, or learning to play the guitar or piano with GarageBand? Great! This book will show you how. GarageBand is one of the most powerful and user-friendly tools available for capturing, manipulating, and sharing audio, and the best part is, it comes free with your Mac!
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System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R3 Complete
Published 9 years ago
by Brad Price, Daniel D. Eddy, Course Technology PTR
System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr), formerly Systems Management Server (SMS), is a systems management software product by Microsoft for managing large groups of Windows-based computer systems. Configuration Manager provides remote control, patch management, software distribution, operating system deployment, and hardware and software inventory. As companies strive to make their operations more efficient, they are striving to find ways to optimize their administrative overhead.
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Visual C# Game Programming for Teens
Published 9 years ago
by Jonathan S. Harbour, Course Technology PTR
VISUAL C# GAME PROGRAMMING FOR TEENS teaches teens and other beginners how to create games using C# and Windows Forms (GDI+). A true beginner's guide, this book covers each essential step for creating your own complete role-playing game, including a character creation screen and a combat system. This book serves as a comprehensive introductory guide for readers who are new to programming or new to programming for games.
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XNA Game Studio 4.0 for Xbox 360 Developers
Published 10 years ago
by Jonathan S. Harbour, Course Technology PTR
With the release of XNA Game Studio Express version 2.0, the XNA toolkit is becoming more popular for programming both independent and commercial games for the PC and Xbox 360. "Complete XNA: An Exploration of the XNA Framework Library" shows intermediate to advanced game programmers how to use XNA with C# to program games. The book provides a comprehensive look at the entire XNA Framework, combining an analytical approach and examples that cover every class in the Library.
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The Lure: The True Story of How the Department of Justice Brought Down Two of The World's Most Dangerous Cyber Criminals
Published 10 years ago
by Steve Schroeder, Course Technology PTR
Beginning in the fall of 1999, a number of Internet-related businesses and financial institutions in the United States suffered computer intrusions or "hacks" that originated from Russia. The hackers gained control of the victims' computers, copied and stole private data that included credit card information, and threatened to publish or use the stolen credit cards or inflict damage on the compromised computers unless the victims paid money or gave the hackers a job.
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Beginning Java SE 6 Game Programming, Third Edition
Published 10 years ago
by Jonathan S. Harbour, Course Technology PTR
BEGINNING JAVA SE 6 GAME PROGRAMMING, THIRD EDITION is a hands-on guide that is perfect for beginner-level game programmers who want to quickly and easily learn how to create games using the latest version of the Java SDK, Java 6. Written in simple language, the book teaches each new skill using engaging tutorials, followed by end-of-chapter questions and exercises to help reinforce what you've just learned.
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VMware ESXi: Planning, Implementation, and Security
Published 10 years ago
by Dave Mishchenko, Course Technology PTR
VMware ESXi is the easiest way to get started with virtualization -- and it's free. It allows administrators to consolidate their applications onto fewer servers and start saving money through reduced hardware, power, cooling, and administration costs. VMware ESXi has been optimized and tested to run even their most resource-intensive applications and databases with minimal performance overhead.
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Beginning C++ Through Game Programming, Third Edition
Published 10 years ago
by Michael Dawson, Course Technology PTR
BEGINNING C++ THROUGH GAME PROGRAMMING, THIRD EDITION approaches learning C++ from the unique and fun perspective of games. Written for the beginning game developer or programmer, the book assumes no previous programming experience and each new skill and concept is taught using simple language and step-by-step instructions. Readers will complete small projects in each chapter to reinforce what they've learned and a final project at the end combines all of the major topics covered in the book.
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SharePoint 2010 Disaster Recovery Guide
Published 10 years ago
by John L. Ferringer, Sean McDonough, Course Technology PTR
Microsoft's SharePoint platform is a complex, diverse technical tool designed to meet a range of business needs and uses. It requires several other platforms and applications for implementation, and it can be integrated with other external line of business applications. This diversity also applies to the numerous methods, tools, and approaches that can be used to preserve your SharePoint farm if it becomes affected by a catastrophic event.
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Professional Web Design: Techniques and Templates
Published 10 years ago
by Clint Eccher, Course Technology PTR
Clint Eccher has designed professional Web sites for seven years and now makes some of his designs available as templates through his own site (A5design.com) and with his new book, Professional Web Design. You get 50 templates (each of which features home and second-level pages) and careful instructions on how to adapt them for your own use.
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Introduction to Game AI
Published 10 years ago
by Neil Kirby, Course Technology PTR
Today's game players expect increasingly realistic interaction within games. "Introduction to Game AI" teaches readers who are new to game AI the skills they need through hands-on projects based on small, understandable games. While there are many books that take a more advanced approach to this topic, this is one of the only books that focuses specifically on beginners.
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