"Professional Financial Computing Using Excel and VBA is an admirable exposition that bridges the theoretical underpinnings of financial engineering and its application which usually appears as a "black-box" software application. The book opens the black-box and reveals the architecture of risk-modeling and financial...

Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube have changed everything. Some managers fear their employees will waste entire days using online social media. Smart managers, though, understand that social media is a powerful tool for engaging customers and growing...

You may have heard about social networking sites on the Web. If you view a list of social networking Web sites (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_social_networking_ websites) on Wikipedia, a popular reference site, you will see links to more than 100 networking sites, available from around the world and catering to every taste. The...

Metro apps are an important addition to Microsoft Windows 8, providing the cornerstone for a single, consistent programming and interaction model across desktops, tablets, and smartphones. The Metro app user experience is very different from previous generations of Windows applications: Metro-style apps are full-screen and favor a usability...

ScratchJr is a free, introductory computer programming language that runs on iPads, Android tablets, Amazon tablets, and Chromebooks. Inspired by Scratch, the wildly popular programming language used by millions of children worldwide, ScratchJr helps even younger kids create their own playful animations, interactive stories, and dynamic...

Welcome to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 On Demand, a visual quick reference book that shows you how to work efficiently with Lightroom 2. This book provides complete coverage of basic to advanced Lightroom skills.

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You don’t have to read this book in any particular order. We’ve designed...

In the beginning was the Internet, and then there was too much e-mail. Now there's RSS, a win-win solution for both Web sites and their visitors, and this book is your ticket to jump on the bandwagon! It helps you...

In this handy new Pocket Guide, mobile device expert Jason O'Grady reveals the secrets to using the DROID. He covers everything from how to make phone calls, send text messages and email to synching  data with your Google account. In addition he covers how to surf the web with the built-in browser, use the phone's GPS, Google...