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Understanding Present-Day Grammar of English is a resource text for learners of English as a second language (ESL), learners of English as a foreign language (EFL), and learners of English for special purposes (ESP). It is invaluable for all students of English for academic purposes (EAP), and for all professionals who wish to improve on...

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V is the IT administrator's guide to this rising datacenter solution. Hyper-V has already surpassed VMWare in datacenter management, identity service for multiple devices, and more; this book shows you how to harness...

Drawing on extraordinary insider access to Microsoft's ASP.NET development team, three renowned ASP.NET experts cover every key platform enhancement, from Master Page templates for standardizing look and feel to improved security and data- access controls. They go far beyond already published white papers and previews, presenting...

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Are you ready to revolutionize the way you can work with data? This book shows you how to effectively utilize LINQ so that you can query XML, SQLdatabases, ADO.NET DataSets, and other data sources, and it also delvesdeeper into the technology to demonstrate how LINQ can dramatically improve your...

Computing for the Older & Wiser is a simple-to-follow user friendly guide aimed at the older generation introducing the basics of mastering a computer.   Covering the latest release of Windows Vista Home Premium^TM and Windows XP^TM, this book is designed for people who want straightforward instructions on...