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Handbook of Plastic Optics

John Wiley & Sons, 2005

This volume is the only book to describe in detail all aspects of plastic optics from design issues to production technology and quality control aspects. Throughout, the focus is firmly set on practical applications, making this an indispensable source of information for all those working in optics research and development.

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Configuration Management Best Practices: Practical Methods that Work in the Real World

Addison Wesley, 2010

Successfully Implement High-Value Configuration Management Processes in Any Development Environment

As IT systems have grown increasingly complex and mission-critical, effective configuration management (CM) has become critical to an...

Backyard Ballistics: Build Potato Cannons, Paper Match Rockets, Cincinnati Fire Kites, Tennis Ball Mortars, and More Dynamite Devices

Chicago Review Press, 2001

Ordinary folks can construct 13 awesome ballistic devices in their garage or basement workshops using inexpensive household or hardware store materials and this step-by-step guide. Clear instructions, diagrams, and photographs show how to build projects ranging from the simple-a match-powered rocket-to the more complex-a scale-model, table-top...

Creative Composition: Digital Photography Tips & Techniques

John Wiley & Sons, 2009

Sometimes you get the best results by breaking the rules, but first you have to know what the rules are! In this indispensable photography guide, renowned photographer Harold Davis first walks you through the recommended guidelines for composing great shots with your DSLR camera-and then shows you how to break free, build your own unique style,...

Pancreatic Cancer

Springer, 2009

Worldwide, there are an estimated 232, 000 new cases of pancreatic cancer annually. In the United States, it is the fourth leading cause of cancer death, and approximately 30,000 people die of pancreatic cancer each year. The disease is difficult to diagnose in its early stages, and most patients have incurable disease by the time they present...

HTML & XHTML Pocket Reference: Quick, Comprehensive, Indispensible

O'Reilly, 2009

After years of using spacer GIFs, layers of nested tables, and other improvised solutions for building your web sites, getting used to the more stringent standards-compliant design can be intimidating. HTML and XHTML Pocket Reference is the perfect little book when you need answers immediately.

Jennifer Niederst-Robbins,...

Mashup Patterns: Designs and Examples for the Modern Enterprise

Addison Wesley, 2009

Using new mashup tools and technologies, enterprise developers can impose their own APIs on everything from Web sites and RSS feeds to Excel and PDF files–transforming a world of content into their own customized informationsource. In Mashup Patterns, Michael Ogrinz applies the concept of software development...

Blogging to Drive Business: Create and Maintain Valuable Customer Connections

Que, 2010

Use Blogging to Supercharge Sales, Customer Loyalty, Innovation, and Profits

Blogging can help you deepen customer loyalty, reach new customers, gain indispensable feedback, and drive more sales. This no-nonsense guide...

The Data Access Handbook: Achieving Optimal Database Application Performance and Scalability

Prentice Hall, 2009

Performance and scalability are more critical than ever in today’s enterprise database applications, and traditional database tuning isn’t nearly enough to solve the performance problems you are likely to see in those applications. Nowadays, 75-95% of the time it takes to process a data request is typically spent in the database...

How to Write Fast Under Pressure

AMACOM, 2009

Anyone who regularly deals with work-related writing deadlines knows the kind of paralysis that can take over when there's too much to accomplish and not enough time to compose a clear sentence. This book contains an easy, efficient, and confidence-building process for keeping up and being productive, even under tight time constraints and...

6 Habits of Highly Effective Bosses

Career Press, 2005

"This is a wonderful book for managers to read. It is comprehensible, concise and filled with useful wisdom on the human aspects of leadership."

—Mike Wilk, Partner and Practice Leader, Ernst & Young

"The 6 Habits of Highly Effective Bosses provides an excellent training model that a manager can both fully...

Macworld iPhone Superguide, Second Edition

Macworld, 2009

For iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, Mac and Windows users, this book details and simplifies the best use of your iPhone features. This Second Edition brings back the popular iPhone Superguide, updated for iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod touch.

Our experts share how to master hidden features easily, connect to nearby...

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