This book will detail the various enhancements, new functionalities, and general improvements
available in this version of the Adobe AIR runtime. Each item is explained
in detail, and when possible, a series of screen captures and a full code example will be
provided, enabling you to both grasp the new feature in a visual way, and...
In the five years since the first edition was published,
Microsoft has made impressive progress in building out its
data warehousing and business intelligence tools suite. It is
gratifying to those of us who work in this space to see the
steady commitment that Microsoft has made to provide
usable, professional quality tools. During...
This book guides you through the whole network monitoring implementation process. It covers all NNMi features and gives you hints to adapt this management software to your specific needs. It also describes how to use built-in features and adapt them in the most efficient way. It stitches the gap between technical personnel and management,...
Why did we decide to update this book on ATM once again? Mainly, because the publisher asked us to! Seriously, though, in the fast moving telecommunications industry, a lot has happened since the publication of the last edition in 1998. In case you have been asleep, Internet-based communication is clearly the killer application for...
Building a camera into a phone makes total sense. Th ese days,
nearly everyone carries a cell phone with them at all times; and
nearly everyone owns a small digital camera to take snapshots
of things that are happening in their life. So putting the two
together was a no-brainer. Why carry two things when you can
carry one?
Wikis can be one of the most effective learning tools for today's teachers—if they're used correctly and appropriately. In many cases, educators have not been using this powerful Web 2.0-based tool to its complete potential. In today's demanding, fast-paced education environment, educators need to take full advantage of the...
This Digital Field Guide is designed to be a pocketable companion in your quest to
create postcard-worthy photographs in New York City. Whether you are visiting for
the fi rst time or are a long-time resident, a beginner or seasoned shooter, this
photo guide will offer tips and suggestions for 28 of the most photogenic spots in
the...
The main purpose of statistical theory is to derive from observations of a
random phenomenon an inference about the probability distribution underlying
this phenomenon. That is, it provides either an analysis (description)
of a past phenomenon, or some predictions about a future phenomenon of
a similar nature. In this book, we insist...
Let's investigate the inner-workings of your Arduino. It appears to be a simple machine, but it is not. Much effort has been invested to make it easy to learn and use. Unfortunately, these good intentions can mask some of the Arduino's underlying capabilities. You suspected that there was more, much more, under the simplistic...
Maybe you've heard the story—or probably urban legend—about the university that didn't lay any grass or pour any concrete when it first opened, leaving the campus grounds as solid dirt. Then, as students began to traverse the campus from one class to the next, campus planners mapped the common paths they took, and then...
In The Attractor Factor, Joe Vitale combines principles of spiritual self-discovery with proven marketing concepts to show how anyone can live a happy life in and outside of business. He shares his own quest for wealth and success while leading you through the five simple steps that will make all your aspirations, professional and...