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Finally decided to get the hottest device on the planet? If so, don't go far without the iPad's must-have accessory—your own copy of iPad 2 Portable Genius. This hip little guide will show you how to get the very most out of your iPad 2. Being a Portable Genius, it...

Despite global concerns over dwindling resources, climate change and carbon dioxide emissions, fossil fuels still account for more than 80% of the world’s energy demands. As resources diminish and demand increases from rapidly developing nations such as China and India, the threat to both our environment and the security of our energy...

• Stop writing scripts and start architecting programs
• Learn the latest Python syntax and libraries
• A practical, hands-on tutorial that teaches you all about abstract design patterns and how to implement them in Python...

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...

• Write next-gen HTML5 apps using the SproutCore framework and tools
• Get started right away by creating a powerful application in the very first chapter
• Build your...

TRIZ is a brilliant toolkit for nurturing engineering creativity and innovation. This accessible, colourful and practical guide has been developed from problem-solving workshops run by Oxford Creativity, one of the world's top TRIZ training organizations started by Gadd in 1998. Gadd has successfully introduced TRIZ to many major...