Within one generation, software has become one of the principal sources of wealth in the world. The development and use of software has grown faster than for any artifact in the history of the world. Probably no topic or subject in history has accelerated in its rate of practice as software has. Software development now needs to mature into a...

Think you have to be a technical wizard to build a great web site? Think again. For anyone who wants to create an engaging web site--for either personal or business purposes--Creating Web Sites: The Missing Manual demystifies the process and provides tools, techniques, and expert guidance for...

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Apple's Mac OS X operating system continues to capture the attention of consumers and programmers alike with its ability to run older Mac programs, classic Unix applications, and innovative open source...

"Cubase SX/SL 2 Power!" goes in-depth with the most important features of Cubase SX and SL 2. You'll also learn some of the lesser-known features that will allow you to take advantage of everything this impressive software has to offer. You'll cover the Freeze functionan attractive new addition to this version of...

Due to the nature of their work and personalities, many professionals prefer to do things on their own, in their own way. A firm’s best talents may not take too kindly to being told what to do and when to do it. They may resist being managed , and be unenthusiastic about working in a team. Whatever category they fall into—highly...

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Do you relish viewing and identifying celestial objects? Whether you're a first timer or an advanced hobbyist, you will find Astronomy Hacks makes a brilliant cosmic companion. Why use the traditional approach in admiring and studying the stars when you can turn computers, handheld devices, and...

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Presenting Windows Workflow Foundation is a premium reference that provides information on a key part of WinFX, providing universally accessible and consistent workflow technology for the Windows platform. Windows Workflow Foundation delivers an API as part of WinFX and a workflow designer...

There is a large increase in the amount of information available on the World Wide Web and also in the number of online databases. This information abundance increases the complexity of locating relevant information. Such complexity drives the need for improved and intelligent systems for search and information retrieval. Intelligent Agents are...