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The Ten Roads to Riches: The Ways The Wealthy Got There (And How You Can Too!)
Author Lara W. Hoffmans , Ken Fisher
If you've ever wondered how the super-rich built their wealth, then this book is for you. The Ten Roads to Riches takes an engaging and informative look at some of America's most famous (and infamous) modern-day millionaires (and billionaires) and reveals how they....
Release Date 2008/10 -
Author Timothy Fisher
Thanks to the explosive growth in popularity of the Rails framework, the equally popular Ruby programming language now has a great place to hang its hat. The powerful combination of the two provides the perfect toolset to create Web applications that feature concise....
Release Date 2008/10 -
Python Web Development with Django®
Author Wesley Chun , Jeff Forcier , Paul Bissex
Using the simple, robust, Python-based Django framework, you can build powerful Web solutions with remarkably few lines of code. In Python Web Development with Django®, three experienced Django and Python developers cover all the techniques, tools, and concepts you ....
Release Date 2008/10 -
Version Control with Subversion, 2nd Edition
Author Brian W. Fitzpatrick , Ben Collins-Sussman , C. Michael Pilato
Written by members of the development team that maintains Subversion, this is the official guide and reference manual for the popular open source revision control technology. The new edition covers Subversion 1.5 with a complete introduction and guided tour of its c....
Release Date 2008/09 -
Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® & Photoshop® Workflow Bible
Author Mark Fitzgerald
The digital photographer's workflow is divided into two distinct parts - the Production Workflow and the Creative Workflow. The Production workflow is used to import and organize large numbers of images, and prepare them for presentation via proof printing, Web, or....
Release Date 2008/09 -
Make: Technology on Your Time Volume 15
Author Mark Frauenfelder
Explore the euphonic delights of homemade music in MAKE, Volume 15, the Musical Instrument issue. From handheld synthesizers, to laser harps, to autonomous robot composers, MAKE 15 will fill your world with sweet sounds made by you, even if you've never learned to....
Release Date 2008/08 -
Author Jonathan Daudelin , James Floyd Kelly
FIRST LEGO League: The Unofficial Guide is the go-to source for coaches, teachers, parents, and students participating in the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) competition. Written for both rookie and experienced teams, the book covers a variety of topics, including team form....
Release Date 2008/08 -
Author Fabio Claudio Ferracchiati
Every C# programmer needs to learn about LINQ (Language--Integrated Query), Microsoft's breakthrough technology for simplifying and unifying data access from any data source. With LINQ, you can write more elegant and flexible code—not just to access databases and f....
Release Date 2008/08 -
Author Stephane Faroult , Pascal L'Hermite
What can you do when database performance doesn't meet expectations? Before you turn to expensive hardware upgrades to solve the problem, reach for this book. Refactoring SQL Applications provides a set of tested options for making code modifications to dramaticall....
Release Date 2008/08 -
Handbook of Finance: Financial Markets and Instruments
Author Frank J. Fabozzi
Volume I: Financial Markets and Instruments skillfully covers the general characteristics of different asset classes, derivative instruments, the markets in which financial instruments trade, and the players in those markets. It also addresses the role of financial ....
Release Date 2008/08 -
So, You Want to Start a Business?: 8 Steps to Take Before Making the Leap
Author Charles F. Goetz , Edward D. Hess
“Hess and Goetz present a roadmap for how to avoid the things that can cause you to stumble and how to build a business the right way.”–JEFF ZEIGLER, CEO, TechTurn.com, Austin, TX“When I started my graphic design business, I knew I had enough talent to impress and k....
Release Date 2008/08 -
Introduction to Securitization
Author VINOD KOTHARI , FRANK J. FABOZZI
Introduction to Securitization outlines the basics of securitization, addressing applications for this technology to mortgages, collateralized debt obligations, future flows, credit cards, and auto loans. The authors present a comprehensive overview of the topic bas....
Release Date 2008/07 -
The Handbook of Commodity Investing
Author DIETER G. KAISER , ROLAND FÜSS , FRANK J. FABOZZI
Filled with a comprehensive collection of information from experts in the commodity investment industry, this detailed guide shows readers how to successfully incorporate commodities into their portfolios. Created with both the professional and individual investor i....
Release Date 2008/07 -
ColdFusion 8 Developer Tutorial
Author John Farrar
An intense guide to creating professional ColdFusion web applications: get up to speed in ColdFusion and learn how to integrate with other web 2.0 technologies Fast-paced guide to important ColdFusion development topics Packed with example code and real-world knowle....
Release Date 2008/06 -
Watercolor: Florals & Botanicals
Author Geri Medway , Caroline Linscott , Joan Hansen , Barbara Fudurich
Learn to paint sunflowers, water lilies, roses, and more! In this gorgeous 32-page project book, four accomplished watercolorists show aspiring artists how to paint a range of florals and botanicals from delicate orchids to bold birds of paradise.
Release Date 2008/06 -
Author Pamela Gerloff , Robert W. Fuller
In his books Somebodies and Nobodies and All Rise, Robert Fuller exposed rankism—abuse of the power inherent in rank to exploit or humiliate someone of lower rank. In Dignity for All, Fuller and Pamela Gerloff offer a concise, action-oriented guide to the concr....
Release Date 2008/06 -
Beginning Groovy and Grails: From Novice to Professional
Author James Shingler , Joseph Faisal Nusairat , Christopher M. Judd
Web frameworks are playing a major role in the creation of today's most compelling web applications, because they automate many of the tedious tasks, allowing developers to instead focus on providing users with creative and powerful features. Java developers have b....
Release Date 2008/06 -
The Power of a Positive Attitude: Discovering the Key to Success
Author Roger Fritz
Attitude affects every facet of our lives--from the way we handle stress to how we communicate at work. The way we view difficulties and setbacks can make the difference between success and failure. Roger Fritz has devoted his career to helping people overcome obsta....
Release Date 2008/06 -
Author Qiang Huang , Jazib Frahim
SSL Remote Access VPNsAn introduction to designing and configuring SSL virtual private networksJazib Frahim, CCIE® No. 5459Qiang Huang, CCIE No. 4937Cisco® SSL VPN solutions (formerly known as Cisco WebVPN solutions) give you a flexible and secure way to extend netw....
Release Date 2008/06 -
Sams Teach Yourself Visual C# 2008 in 24 Hours: Complete Starter Kit
Author James Foxall
Sams Teach Yourself Visual C#® 2008 in 24 HoursJames FoxallStarter KitDVD includes Visual C#® 2008 Express EditionIn just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you will be up and running with Visual C# 2008. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson bui....
Release Date 2008/06 -
Author Tom Phoenix , Randal L. Schwartz , brian d foy
Learning Perl, popularly known as "the Llama," is the book most programmers rely on to get started with Perl. The bestselling Perl tutorial since it was first published in 1993, this new fifth edition covers recent changes to the language up to Perl 5.10. This book ....
Release Date 2008/06 -
Subprime Mortgage Credit Derivatives
Author FRANK J. FABOZZI , THOMAS A. ZIMMERMAN , DOUGLAS J. LUCAS , SHUMIN LI , LAURIE S. GO
Mortgage credit derivatives are a risky business, especially of late. Written by an expert author team of UBS practitioners-Laurie Goodman, Shumin Li, Douglas Lucas, and Thomas Zimmerman-along with Frank Fabozzi of Yale University, Subprime Mortgage Credit Derivativ....
Release Date 2008/06 -
Scratch™ Programming for Teens
Author Jerry Lee Ford
Welcome to Scratch Programming for Teens! Scratch is a programming language intended to make programming easier to learn for novice programmers. It can be used to create computer games, interactive stories, graphic artwork and computer animation, and all sorts of ot....
Release Date 2008/06 -
Make: Technology on Your Time Volume 14
Author Mark Frauenfelder
Keep an eye out for MAKE Volume 14, which has a special section on optics. You'll learn how to make an inexpensive but powerful digital microscope that allows you to display bacteria colonies on a video monitor, a vintage-looking opaque projector that can display ....
Release Date 2008/05 -
Application Security in the ISO27001 Environment
Author Anbalahan Siddharth , Pakala Sangit , Shetty Sachin , Ummer Firosh , Mangla Anoop , V
As conduits of critical business data, it's vital that your software packages are adequately secured. The de-facto standard on application security, this book is your step-by-step guide to securing your software applications within a best practice ISO/IEC 27001 and....
Release Date 2008/04 -
Author Walter Foster , Ken Goldman , William Powell , Debra Kauffman Yaun
Learn to draw faces, features, and figures in graphite, with inspiration from 4 accomplished artists Packed with practical advice, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, this comprehensive, 144-page book is an essential resource to which artists of all skill leve....
Release Date 2008/04 -
Leadership the Hard Way: Why Leadership Can't be Taught– and How You Can Learn it Anyway
Author Robert Howard , Dov Frohman
Leadership the Hard Way presents a method of living and working that can truly facilitate the learning of leadership. Their method shows how to go against the current, fight conventional wisdom, and embrace the unexpected. It is about trusting oneself and valuing in....
Release Date 2008/04 -
The Six Secrets of Change: What the Best Leaders Do to Help Their Organizations Survive and Thrive
Author Michael Fullan
From bestselling author Michael Fullen wisdom for thriving in today's complex environmentSuccessful organizations adjust quickly and intelligently to shifts in consumer tastes, political climate, and economic opportunity. How do they do it? The Six Secrets of Chang....
Release Date 2008/04 -
Inside the Index and Search Engines: Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007
Author Lars Fastrup , Patrick Tissegham
Get expert, architectural guidance for optimizing user search with custom SharePoint Server 2007 deployments from a Microsoft MVP. You ll go inside the Index and Search Engines. The authors address the unique challenges presented by a folder-and-file organizational ....
Release Date 2008/04