Trying to learn Maya programming from the documentation can be daunting whether or not you are a programmer. The first edition of MEL Scripting for Maya Animators earned the reputation as the best introductory book on MEL, Mayas scripting language. Now fully revised and updated, the second edition also includes new features, such as a...
Cisco Voice over IP (CVOICE), Third Edition, is a Cisco-authorized, self-paced learning tool for CCVP foundation learning. This book provides you with the knowledge and skills required to plan, design, and deploy a Cisco voice-over-IP (VoIP) network and to integrate gateways and gatekeepers into an enterprise VoIP network. By reading this...
Anyone can master the fundamentals of game design no technological expertise is necessary. The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses shows that the same basic principles of psychology that work for board games, card games and athletic games also are the keys to making top-quality videogames. Good game design happens when you view your...
At a recent family gathering in my home, the grown-ups were trading stories about companies that
provide good customer service and those that don't. Out of curiosity, I asked my then twelve-year-old
granddaughter, Margot, what she thought were the most important rules for great service. Without a
moment's hesitation, she...
If you picked up this book, you are probably looking for a way to bring more emotion to your animated characters. Emotion in animation is much more than just depicting emotion in a character. In this book, character emotion is covered as well as other aspects of animation, such as environments and conveying emotion to the audience. My hope in...
Pro SQL Server 2008 Administration is critical for database administrators seeking in-depth knowledge on administering SQL Server 2008. This book covers the impact of the new features available in SQL Server 2008 specifically targeted for database administrators, along with the tried-and-true advanced techniques required to support and...
Your Ticket to a Magical Family Vacation!Inside this new edition is all the information you need to have the family vacation of a lifetime at the Orlando theme parks. Up-to-date and written with the help of more than 500 families, this guide is packed with details on all the attractions at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and...
The definitive book on animation, from the Academy Award-winning animator behind Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Animation is one of the hottest areas of filmmaking today--and the master animator who bridges the old generation and the new is Richard Williams. During his fifty years in the business, Williams has been...
“So useful you may whistle while you work”- Fortune
The original edition of The Disney Way was awarded a coveted “Best Business Book of the Year” by Fortune magazine. The world's foremost experts on Disney, Bill Capodagli and Lynn Jackson revealed Walt's secret success formula...
Your one-stop guide to the most-used language for application development
There's no question that Java is the popular kid on the block, and knowing Java will definitely boost your reputation as a developer. Here are all the Java essentials packed into one handy resource. Find out...
This book is about project success. It reveals a secret for project success: effective
project leadership. It shows where pure project management falls short and why
project leadership is the decisive factor for project success. It outlines five simple yet
powerful leadership principles which, if applied systematically, can help...
