Many of us wish to create our own video games. For some, gaming is a hobby, and for others it is something fun to participate in casually. But for the rest of us, gaming and the dream of making our own games is more like a passion. Chances are, if you’ve purchased this book, you are looking to turn your desire and passion into...

For thirty years, consultant Keith Granet has enjoyed helping design professionals turn their passion into profit. In his new book, The Business of Design: Balancing Creativity and Profitability, Granet debunks the myth that business sense and creative talent are mutually exclusive. The Business of Design: Balancing Creativity...

"Most books on modeling are either too theoretical or too focused on the mechanics of programming. Powell and Batt's emphasis on using simple spreadsheet models to gain business insight (which is, after all, the name of the game) is what makes this book stand head and shoulders...

Quick Start Guide teaches you the basics of Ajax programming in 21 short, easy-to-read...

Take a deep dive into SharePoint 2013, and master the intricacies for designing and implementing robust apps and other business solutions for your organization. Led by an author team with in-depth knowledge of SharePoint architecture,...

More than a search engine, Google has become a lifestyle. This book introduces you to the rest of the Google family — valuable tools such as Google Maps, Google Video, Google Earth, Google Scholar, and...

As members of a functional society, we adhere to standards every day of our lives. Often we don't think about these standards; rather, we take them for granted and apply them naturally. For instance, when you pull up to an intersection that's a four-way stop, you stop your car and check for cross-traffic. Once any cars already crossing the...