Thursday, October 9, 2008

Pro SQL Server 2008 Relational Database Design and Implementation

Pro SQL Server 2008 Relational Database Design and Implementation
By Louis Davidson , Kevin Kline , Scott Klein , Kurt Windisch Learn effective and scalable database design techniques in a SQL Server environment. Pro SQL Server 2008 Relational Database Design and Implementation covers everything from design logic that business users will understand all the way to the physical implementation of the design in a SQL Server database. Grounded in best practices and a solid understanding of the underlying theory, authors Louis Davidson, Kevin Kline, Scott Klein, and Kurt Windisch show how to “get it right” in SQL Server database design and lay a solid groundwork for the future use of valuable business data. * Solid foundation in best practices and relational theory * Maximize SQL Server features to enhance security, performance, scalability * Thorough treatment from conceptual design to an effective, physical implementation


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Data Networks, IP and the Internet: Protocols, Design and Operation

Data Networks, IP and the Internet: Protocols, Design and Operation

Paperback: 864 pages
Data: March 31, 2003
Format: PDF
Description: Data Networking is a capability that allows users to combine separate data bases, telecommunication systems, and specialised computer operations into a single integrated system, so that data communication can be handled as easily as voice messages. Data communications is the problem of getting information from one place to another reliably (secure both from channel disruptions and deliberate interference) while conforming to user requirements. IP (Internet protocol) is the central pillar of the Internet and was designed primarily for internetworking as being a simple protocol almost any network could carry.

The business world appears to increasingly revolve around data communications and the Internet and all modern data networks are based around either the Internet or at least around IP (Internet Protocol)-based networks. However, many people still remain baffled by multiprotocol networks - how do all the protocols fit together? How do I build a network? What sort of problems should I expect? This volume is intended not only for network designers and practitioners, who for too long have been baffled by the complex jargon of data networks, but also for the newcomer - eager to put the plethora of "protocols" into context.
After the initial boom the rate of IP development is now beginning to stabilise, making a standard textbook and reference book worthwhile with a longer shelf life. Highly illustrated and written in an accessible style this book is intended to provide a complete foundation textbook and reference of modern IP-based data networking - avoiding explanation of defunct principles that litter other books.

Network/IP engineers, Network operators, engineering managers and senior undergraduate students will all find this invaluable.


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Microsoft Excel VBA Programming for the Absolute Beginner

Microsoft Excel VBA Programming for the Absolute Beginner
Description: VBA Programming for the Absolute Beginner is designed to help readers with no programming experience learn not only the basics of VBA, but also the fundamental programming concepts they need to grasp in order to learn their next programming language. Offering an easy, non-intimidating approach to VBA, the For the Absolute Beginner series was designed by computer science instructors and takes a unique approach to programming. Throughout the book, you will be using programming concepts to create simple games with VBA. Before you know it, you will have accumulated a wealth of programming skills that you can easily put to use in real-world scenarios.





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Honeypots for Windows

Honeypots for Windows
Description: Installing a honeypot inside your network as an early warning system can significantly improve your security. Currently, almost every book and resource about honeypots comes from a Unix background, which leaves Windows administrators still grasping for help. But Honeypots for Windows is a forensic journeyhelping you set up the physical layer, design your honeypot, and perform malware code analysis.

Youll discover which Windows ports need to be open on your honeypot to fool those malicious hackers, and youll learn about numerous open source tools imported from the Unix world. Install a honeypot on your DMZ or at home and watch the exploits roll in! Your honeypot will capture waves of automated exploits, and youll learn how to defend the computer assets under your control.

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IP Routing Primer Plus

IP Routing Primer Plus

Description: IP Routing Primer Plus takes the reader on a methodical journey through the OSI model and shows the relationship of the different IP protocol suite. It gives the readers a "big picture view" design to equip them to use the protocols, or to prepare for a certification exam. Topics covered include a review of the OSI model as well as:
* IP Addressing;
* IP Operation;
* IP Routing;
* RIP;
* IGRP and EIGRP;
* OSPF.

In addition the appendices offer valuable reference materials concerning RFC's, ports, VLANs, and Subnetting.



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A Professional's Guide To Data Communication In a TCP/IP World

A Professional's Guide To Data Communication In a TCP/IP World

Paperback: 253 pages
Data: September 30, 2004
Format: PDF
Description: This hands-on resource provides you with a comprehensive picture of the Internet protocol stack and the role of TCP/IP in data communication. It serves as a detailed guide to the protocols, networks, codes, signals, and equipment that make it possible to communicate using TCP/IP. You find complete bit-level descriptions of the functions performed by the headers and frames of the TCP/IP suite, making it easy for you to analyze individual data packets. The book offers you a through understanding of advanced LAN and WAN technologies, and gives you an integrated view of bridging, routing and tagging operations.


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1001 Chemicals in Everyday Products, 2nd Edition

1001 Chemicals in Everyday Products, 2nd Edition

Description: There is a virtual laboratory of chemicals in the food we eat and the products we encounter every dayat home, at school, and at work. What are these substances and how are they used? How are they helpful? Can they be harmful?

Here are fast, hands-on answers to these and other crucial questions about hundreds of chemical substances we come into contact with on a regular basis. From MSG in food to perchloroethylene in dry cleaning, this AZ guide provides clear, no-nonsense information on the use and health effects of hundreds of chemicals found in food, medicines, cosmetics, cleaning solutions, lawn and garden products, and more. Well-organized and easy-to-use, it gives you the help you need to make smarter choices about the products you choosefor yourself and your family. Inside 1,001 Chemicals in Everyday Products you'll find:
-Entries listing products, uses, precautions, and synonyms
-Direct answers to over 250 frequently asked questions on everyday chemicals
-Handy product and chemical synonym indexes
-A nationwide listing of Poison Control Centers


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Introduction to MATLAB and Simulink, Third Edition

Introduction to MATLAB and Simulink, Third Edition

Description: This book provides the optimal introduction to MATLAB(including v.7.5) and Simulink, the central engineering tools in engineering, science, and industry for simulating dynamic systems. Using the latest versions of the software, the book also has 20 hands-on projects that provide a practical mastery of the subject areas including the code and executable files. Apart from a basic knowledge of mathematics and physics, no further specialist knowledge is necessary. There are also over 80, in-text, exercises where readers themselves can check their mastery of the material.




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Digital Signal Processing: Laboratory Experiments Using C and the TMS320C31 DSK

Digital Signal Processing: Laboratory Experiments Using C and the TMS320C31 DSK

Description: A practical guide to using the TMS320C31 DSP Starter Kit
With applications and demand for high-performing digital signal processors expanding rapidly, it is becoming increasingly important for today's students and practicing engineers to master real-time digital signal processing (DSP) techniques.

Digital Signal Processing: Laboratory Experiments Using C and the TMS320C31 DSK offers users a practical--and economicalm--approach to understanding DSP principles, designs, and applications. Demonstrating Texas Instruments' (TI) state-of-the-art, low-priced DSP Starter Kit (DSK), this book clearly illustrates and integrates practical aspects of real-time DSP implementation techniques and complex DSP concepts into lab exercises and experiments. TI's TMS320C31 digital signal processor provides substantial performance benefits for designs that have floating-point capabilities supported by high-level language compilers.

Most chapters begin with a theoretical discussion followed by representative examples. With numerous programming examples using TMS320C3x and C code included on disk, this easy-to-read text:
* Covers DSK tools, the architecture, and instructions for the TMS320C31 processor
* Illustrates input and output
* Introduces the z-transform
* Discusses finite impulse response (FIR) filters, including the effect of window functions
* Covers infinite impulse response (IIR) filters
* Discusses the development and implementation of the fast Fourier transform (FFT)
* Examines utility of adaptive filters for different applications

Bridging the gap between theory and application, this book furnishes a solid foundation for DSP lab or project design courses for students and serves as a welcome, practically oriented tutorial in the latest DSP techniques for working professionals.




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Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook

Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook

Description: ...electronic version of a well-known print handbook...This program is most useful for users who do most of their work in the field or on the road, where they would carry laptop computers but would not want to take books with them...One advantage of the software is the ability to print specific pages, allowing users to write notes on the pages without the guilt of defacing a book. Upper-division undergraduates and up.




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Illustrated Tcp/Ip

Illustrated Tcp/Ip

Description: A complete anatomy of TCP/IP networks and the IP protocol suite in a quick-reference format.
Illustrated TCP/IP

Whether you're adding new TCP/IP applications to your office suite or migrating from IPv4 to IPv6, Illustrated TCP/IP gives you instant access to the detailed information you need-in a unique quick-reference format. Each topic is concisely explained on a large-format page, with a PowerPoint slide graphic to illustrate key concepts. Matt Naugle covers all the bases, including:
* A concise, easy-to-read discussion of the TCP/IP protocol
* IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
* FTP, DNS, SMTP, SNMP, BOOTP, DHCP, RSVP, RTP, RTCP, and other major applications protocols
* Routing protocols RIP, RIPv2, and OSPF
* IP multicast
* The impact of IPv6 on existing networks
* Migrating from IPv4 to IPv6
* RFCs and where to find them.



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Internet Technologies Handbook: Optimizing the IP Network

Internet Technologies Handbook: Optimizing the IP Network

Paperback: 955 pages
Data: April 13, 2004
Format: PDF
Description: * A comprehensive reference that addresses the need for solid understanding of the operation of IP networks, plus optimization and management techniques to keep those networks running at peak performance
* Uniquely distinguished from other books on IP networks, as it focuses on operation and management support, and is not just another treatise on protocol theory
* Includes many practical case studies as further illustration of the concepts discussed



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50 Fast Flash MX Techniques

50 Fast Flash MX Techniques

Paperback: 292 pages
Data: September 9, 2002
Format: PDF
Description: “…inspires you to push yourself using the techniques within…well-written, detailed and accessible…”(Practical Web Projects, August 2003)




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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astrology (2nd Edition)

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astrology (2nd Edition)

Paperback: 464 pages
Data: September 1, 2000
Format: PDF
Description: This guide is for anyone who is interested in New Age theories and practices. It will introduce you to astrology, its houses, its signs and their meanings, and will provide information about astrology's connection with palmistry, tarot, and numerology.




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The Little SAS Book for Enterprise Guide 4.1

The Little SAS Book for Enterprise Guide 4.1

Description: Learning to use SAS Enterprise Guide has never been easier! With The Little SAS Book for Enterprise Guide 4.1, Susan Slaughter and Lora Delwiche help you quickly become familiar with the SAS Enterprise Guide point-and-click environment. A series of carefully designed tutorials help you master the basics of the tasks you will want to do most frequently. The reference section of the book expands on the tutorial topics, focusing on specific features. If you are new to SAS or new to SAS Enterprise Guide, this book will be an invaluable tool on your way to becoming an expert.



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Macromedia FreeHand MX: Training from the Source

Macromedia FreeHand MX: Training from the Source

Description: Macromedia FreeHand MX: Training from the Source is a thorough ground-up text that is part of the popular series from Macromedia Press. Macromedia FreeHand MX leads you step-by-step through the program's most important new features as you work through several, practical graphic design projects that reflect real-world problems, solutions, and practices.

With Macromedia FreeHand MX: Training from the Source you'll learn how to use the program's robust tools to create a logo and then create a corporate identity package all in one document, organize and manage complex illustrations, and even create an animation that will then be used in a Flash animation. The book's project-based tutorial approach allows you to work through the lessons in the book at your own pace, using the practice files on the companion CD-ROM to get started immediately with the program!

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Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology (2 Volume Set)

Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology (2 Volume Set)

Description: Educational Psychology is a special field of endeavor since it strives to apply what we know about many different disciplines to the broad process of education. In the most general terms, you can expect to find topics in this area that fall into the categories of human learning and development (across the life span), motivation, measurement and statistics, and curriculum and teaching. There are few comprehensive overviews of the field of educational psychology, and the purpose of this two-volume Encyclopedia is to share this information in a way that is, above all, informative without being overly technical or intimidating.

With more than 275 contributions, the Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology opens up the broad discipline of educational psychology to a wide and general audience. Written by experts in each area, the entries in this far-reaching resource provide an overview and an explanation of the major topics in the field of human development. While the Encyclopedia includes some technical topics related to educational psychology, for the most part, it focuses on those topics that evoke the interest of the everyday reader.

Key Features
Addresses topics that are of particular interest to the general public such as vouchers, Head Start, divorce, learning communities and charter schools
Shares subjects that are rich, diverse, and deserving of closer inspection with an educated reader who may be uninformed about educational psychology
Draws from a variety of disciplines including psychology, anthropology, education, sociology, public health, school psychology, counseling, history, and philosophy
Presents many different topics all tied together by the theme of how the individual can best function in an educational setting, from pre-school through adult education


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Electrodynamics from Ampere to Einstein

Electrodynamics from Ampere to Einstein
Description: Three quarters of a century elapsed between Ampere's definition of electrodynamics and Einstein's reform of the concepts of space and time. The two events occurred in utterly different worlds: the French Academy of Sciences of the 1820s seems very remote from the Bern patent office of the early 1900s, and the forces between two electric currents quite foreign to the optical synchronization of clocks. Yet Ampere's electrodynamics and Einstein's relativity are firmly connected through an historical chain involving German extensions of Ampere's work, competition with British field conceptions, Dutch synthesis, and fin de siecle criticism of the aether-matter connection. Darrigol's book retraces this intriguing evolution, with a physicist's attention to conceptual and instrumental developments, and with an historian's awareness of their cultural and material embeddings. This book exploits a wide range of sources, and incorporates the many important insights of other scholars. Thorough accounts are given of crucial episodes such as Faraday's redefinition of charge and current, the genesis of Maxwell's field equations, or Hertz' experiments on fast electric oscillations. Thus emerges a vivid picture of the intellectual and instrumental variety of nineteenth century physics. The most influential investigators worked at the crossroads between different disciplines and traditions: they did not separate theory from experiment, they frequently drew on competing traditions, and their scientific interests extended beyond physics into chemistry, mathematics, physiology, and other areas. By bringing out these important features, this book offers a tightly connected and yet sharply contrasted view of early electrodynamics.



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Programming Microsoft® Visual C#® 2008: The Language

Programming Microsoft® Visual C#® 2008: The Language

Get the in-depth reference and pragmatic, real-world insights you need to exploit the enhanced language features and core capabilities in Visual C# 2008. Programming expert Donis Marshall deftly helps you build your proficiency with language features

such as classes, structs, and other fundamentals, and helps you advance your expertise with more-advanced topics such as debugging, threading, and memory management. Combining an incisive reference with code samples and best practices, this developerreference focuses on details of the C# language you need to build innovative solutions.Key Book Benefits:Delves into the core, must-know topics for developers working with Visual C# 2008, and advances their mastery with essentialskillsThoroughly explicates language features such as generics, code snippets, and anonymous methods, while also providing updated information about classic features such as namespaces and metadataProvides code samples to illustrateconcepts and build skills mastery









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Deploying LINUX on the Desktop

Deploying LINUX on the Desktop.1555583288

This book will meet the needs of those LINUX users who wish to set up a desktop LINUX workstations, and integrate them into their corporate environment. It will provide practical answers to such questions as: a) What tools do I use to fully

integrate with the Microsoft Office tool suite? b) How do I set up my email and interact with a Microsoft Exchange Server? c) Where can I obtain, and how do I install, Internet browser plug-ins needed for web access, media playing, and othercorporate Internet functionality? Provides a guide to using LINUX on the desktop for the corporate user. It will cover more than basic topics, such as whether to use OpenOffice or use another tool such as Evolution; they will delve intospecific configurations necessary to interact efficiently with the Microsoft centric world of the Desktop. This guide will cover those problem areas that arise and discuss how to smooth over the bumps while meeting the goal of using a LINUXdesktop.Lastly this book will cover whether or not a complete LINUX solution is available, or if some hybrid desktop will be needed to interact smoothly in the modern corporate computing environment; including a discussion of necessary LINUXgrowth directions for future expansion and capability. · Reviews real world requirements.· Covers Pure LINUX, and Hybrid Corporate Desktops.· Covers Enabling Tools such as CrossOver Office andthe use of Windows Native programs on LINUX.· Reveals Interoperability Concerns.· Implements a solid Corporate Desktop.· Reviews the complete costs of Implementing LINUX as a desktop.









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ASP.NET 2 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

ASP.NET 2 For Dummies.076457907X

More than one million developers now use ASP.NET, the Microsoft technology for creating dynamic, data-driven Web sites Published day and date with the new Visual Studio 2005 release, this revision of our bestselling book covers

new language features as well as the much-anticipated Visual Web Developer tool Requiring no previous Visual Basic or C# experience, the author walks complete beginners through ASP.NET 2 basics, from working with objects, building userinterfaces, and killing bugs to accessing databases and handling user input The CD-ROM includes all code and bonus content









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Sams Teach Yourself E-Commerce Programming with ASP in 21 Days (Sams Teach Yourself)

Sams Teach Yourself E-Commerce Programming with ASP in 21 Days (Sams Teach Yourself)

The friendly, tutorial style of Sams Teach Yourself E-Commerce Programming with ASP in 21 Days empowers you to create your own online stores quickly and easily. Using online-proven methods, Stephen Walther, an expert e-commerce developer, provides

you with an understanding of online commerce applications, then guides you through the use of VBScript and ASP's built-in objects, enabling you to create your own dynamic, database-driven e-commerce solutions. This book does not stop at just creatingthe online store. The author teaches you to create order tracking systems, manage advertising, create store reports, personalize the shopping experience and much more.









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Learning ASP.NET 3.5

Learning ASP.NET 3.5.0596518455

With this book, you will learn how to create engaging and interactive web applications using the latest version of the world's most popular web development platform: ASP.NET with AJAX, built on the productivity-enhancing features of Visual Studio

2008. All you need to get started is a basic knowledge of HTML and a desire to produce professional quality websites. Learning ASP.NET 3.5 introduces new skills in each new chapter and offers fully annotated and fully functional examples that you canput to work immediately. Each chapter adds detailed summaries, practice questions to ensure comprehension, and exercises so you can apply what you've learned to new situations. Written by the bestselling author team of Jesse Liberty, Dan Hurwitz, andBrian MacDonald, Learning ASP.NET 3.5 offers complete, up-to-date coverage of ASP.NET 3.5 and AJAX. The book includes: Chapters that are designed as a series of tutorials on different aspects of web development Examples in each chapter thatillustrate how a new concept works. Different chapters feature either a single running example with several stages, or a series of smaller examples A single large example in the final chapter offers that uses everything the reader has learned VB,JavaScript, and SQL Cheat Sheet sidebars to help readers with no little or no background with those topics AJAX-style fully integrated into ASP.NET programming -- the way it should be taught and used If you want to get up to speed with the world'smost popular web development technology, Learning ASP.NET 3.5 is the best resource for the job.









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Programming .NET 3.5

Programming .NET 3.5.059652756x

.NET 3.5 will help you create better Windows applications, build Web Services that are more powerful, implement new Workflow projects and dramatically enhance the user's experience. But it does so with what appears to be a collection of disparate technologies. In Programming .NET 3.5, bestselling author Jesse Liberty and industry expert Alex Horovitz uncover the common threads that unite the .NET 3.5 technologies, so you can benefit from the best practices and architectural patterns bakedinto this newest generation of Microsoft frameworks. While single-topic .NET 3.5 books delve into Windows Presentation Foundation and the other frameworks in greater detail,
Programming .NET 3.5 offers a "Grand Tour" of the release that describes howthe four principal technologies can be used together, with Ajax, to build modern n-tier and service-oriented applications. Developers have struggled to implement these patterns with previous versions of the .NET Framework, but this hands-on guideuses real-world examples and fully annotated source code to demonstrate how .NET 3.5 can make it easy. The concepts and technologies that this book covers include: XAML -- Microsoft's new XML-based markup language for UI, used with WPF WindowsPresentation Foundation (WPF) -- a new presentation framework and graphics subsystem for Windows that puts Vista-like effect in your grasp Ajax Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) - a new standards-based framework that enables applications tocommunicate across a network using a variety of protocols Workflow Foundation (WF) -- framework for defining, executing, and managing workflows CardSpace -- framework for managing the identities of your users You'll learn how to useeach of the fourframeworks alone and in concert to build a series of meaningful example applications. Examples are written in C#, and all of the source code will be available for download at both the O'Reilly and the authors' site, which offers access to a freesupport forum. Between them, authors Jesse Liberty and Alex Horovitz have nearly forty years of experience in delivering commercial applications for companies such as Citibank, Apple, AT&T, NeXt, PBS, Ziff Davis, and dozens of smaller organizations.Their combined experience is valuable for telling the story of .NET 3.5 and how it will shorten the development life cycle for applications developers, and enhance your productivity.










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ASP.NET by Example (By Example)

ASP.NET by Example.0789725622

ASP developers need to understand how ASP.NET can help them solve business problems better than any prior product. ASP.NET by Example is designed to provide a "crash course" on ASP.NET and quickly help the reader start using this new technology.

As part of the By Example series, this book approaches ASP.NET in an easy-to-use tutorial way, giving the reader a much faster and more interactive learning experience than the traditional reference book. By building the sample applications taught inthe book, readers will learn how to create custom ASP.NET controls, how to use ADO+ objects in ASP, and how to deploy and manage applications. ASP.NET by Example also provides tools and information needed to migrate old ASP files to the new platform,saving developers significant time and money. As an added feature Steven A. Smith has included multiple case studies on how ASP.NET is used in e-commerce applications.










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ASP.NET 2.0 Everyday Apps For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

ASP.NET 2.0 Everyday Apps For Dummies.0764597760

Create a shopping cart, online store, and Web forum, or set up a blog ASP.NET 2.0 is a functional programming tool, so why not discover how to use it by actually creating something functional? These aren't useless "Hello World" type

examples - you'll build secure e-commerce, community, and back-end applications right from the start. Even before you've finished this hands-on guide, you'll have something to show for your efforts! Discover how to * Understandapplication design * Debug your projects * Avoid cross-site scripting attacks * Build a database management application * Create an online product catalog * Design blog and forum applications









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Building a Web 2.0 Portal with ASP.NET 3.5

Building a Web 2.0 Portal with ASP.NET 3.5.0596510500

If you think you're well versed in ASP.NET, think again. This exceptional guide gives you a master class in site building with ASP.NET 3.5 and other cutting-edge Microsoft technologies. You learn how to develop rock-solid web portal applications that

can withstand millions of hits every day while surviving scalability and security pressures -- not just for mass-consumer homepages, but also for dashboards that deliver powerful content aggregation for enterprises. Written by Omar AL Zabir,co-founder and CTO of Pageflakes, Building a Web 2.0 Portal with ASP.NET 3.5 demonstrates how to develop portals similar to My Yahoo!, iGoogle, and Pageflakes using ASP.NET 3.5, ASP.NET AJAX, Windows Workflow Foundation, LINQ and .NET 3.5. Throughthe course of the book, AL Zabir builds an open source Ajax-enabled portal prototype (available online at "www.dropthings.com"), and walks you though the design and architectural challenges, advanced Ajax concepts, performance optimizationtechniques, and server-side scalability problems involved. You learn how to: Implement a highly decoupled architecture following the popular n-tier, widget-based application model Provide drag-and-drop functionality, and use ASP.NET 3.5 to build theserver-side part of the web layer Use LINQ to build the data access layer, and Windows Workflow Foundation to build the business layer as a collection of workflows Build client-side widgets using JavaScript for faster performance and better cachingGet maximum performance out of the ASP.NET AJAX Framework for faster, more dynamic, and scalable sites Build a custom web service call handler to overcome shortcomings in ASP.NET AJAX 1.0 for asynchronous, transactional, cache-friendlyweb servicesOvercome JavaScript performance problems, and help the user interface load faster and be more responsive Solve scalability and security problems as your site grows from hundreds to millions of users Deploy and run a high-volume production site whilesolving software, hardware, hosting, and Internet infrastructure problems Building a Web 2.0 Portal with ASP.NET 3.5 also presents real-world ASP.NET challenges that the author has solved in building educational and enterprise portals, plus thirteenproduction disasters common to web applications serving millions of users. If you're ready to build state-of-the art, high-volume web applications, this book has exactly what you need.









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Creating Interactive Web Sites with PHP and Web Services

Creating Interactive Web Sites with PHP and Web Services.0782142796

Build Dynamic Websites with PHP and MySQL—and Extend Those Sites with Web Services PHP and MySQL are great tools for building database-driven websites. There's nothing new about that. What is new is the environment in which your

site operates—a world rich (and growing richer) in web services that can add value and functionality in many different ways. Creating Interactive Web Sites with PHP and Web Services walks you through every step of a major web project—acontent-management system—teaching you both the basic techniques and little-known tricks you need to build successful web sites. And you can use those skills to develop dynamic applications that will meet your special requirements. Here's some ofwhat you'll find covered inside: Adding, deleting, and displaying data with a custom content-management system Building a template system with PHP Interacting with web services using PHP and MySQL Creating and managing a user system and a shopping cart Processing credit card payments using merchant accounts and third-party payment solutions Tracking site statistics using PHP and MySQL Enhancing your site withthird-party scripts Tons of examples, complete with explanations and supported by online source code, will speed your progress, whether you're a true beginner or already have PHP experience. This book is platform-agnostic, so itdoesn't matter if you're deploying your site on Linux or Windows. You also get PHP and MySQL references, so you can quickly resolve questions about syntax and similar issues.











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Electronic Gaming Monthly - Issue 234 (11/2008)

Electronic Gaming Monthly - November 2008










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Popular Photography №10 Оctober 2008

Popular Photography №10 Оctober 2008










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Everyday Creativity and New Views of Human Nature: Psychological, Social, and Spiritual Perspectives

Everyday Creativity and New Views of Human Nature: Psychological, Social, and Spiritual Perspectives.097921257X

What is creativity? Is it a force? An innate capacity? A planned process? Who has access to creativity and who does not? Ruth Richards, leading creativity researcher and editor of Everyday Creativity argues against the notion of exclusive

creativity, saying instead that creativity a universal ability, accessible to everyone. An innate ability with the capacity to make our lives happier and more fulfilling, an ability that unfortunately for most of us falls by the wayside or isregrettably underutilized and underdeveloped. Richards states, "Everyday creativity is about everyone, throughout our lives, and fundamental to our very survival. It is how we find our lost child, get enough to eat, make our way in a new placeand culture...With our everyday creativity, we adapt flexibly, we improvise, we try different options, whether we are raising a child, counseling a friend, fixing our home, or planning a fundraising event." To illustrate this, Richardsgathers together in Everyday Creativity a provocative collection of essays; an interdisciplinary group of eminent thinkers and writers who offer their thoughts on how embracing creativity--tapping into the "originality of everyday life"--canlead to improved physical and mental health, to new ways of thinking, of experiencing the world and ourselves. They show how creativity can refine our views of human nature at an individual and societal level and, ultimately, change ourparadigms for survival--and for flourishing--in a world fraught with urgent challenges. Neither a dry treatise nor a manual, this anthology draws upon the latest research in the area to present a lively examination of the phenomenon and processof everyday creativity and its far-reaching ramifications for self, culture, history, society, politics, and humankind's future.









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The Technician's Radio Receiver Handbook

The Technician's Radio Receiver Handbook.0750673192

The Technician's Radio Receiver Handbook is an invaluable tool for anyone involved in the technologies of wireless, cellular telephone, telecommunications, avionics, and other forms of electronic communication using radio waves. The market demand for

and use of wireless and telecommunication technology has increased dramatically over the past decade, leaving many technicians and other communications professionals with the need for accurate information on how the newest equipment works and how tofix any problems that arise. Joe Carr, a notable author in the amateur radio and communications markets, explains both the new and old technologies, the science behind the scenes, as well as troubleshooting techniques not found in any other book.The book will also have a companion website including helpful calculation software, customizable spreadsheets, and much more. Written for technicians and hands-on practitioners in clear,easy-to-read text with many detailed illustrationsContains information on cutting-edge receiver equipment as well as the most popular types used today in a variety of markets.Destined to be a constant reference and superb training guide foranyone interested in communications technology










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