Economic development and social welfare depend on the existence of effective and efficient infrastructure systems, particularly in health, energy, transportation and water, many of which are developed and managed through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). However, empirical evidence suggests some pitfalls in the use of these PPP...

Nonprofits must comply with stringent federal and state laws due to their special tax-exempt status; the government's ultimate threat is revocation of a nonprofit's...

Custom-build your own dream PC, have fun doing it, and save yourself a lot of money in the process. This book will give you the confidence to buy the best-of-class components and assemble them with clear, step-by-step instructions. You'll build your own PC capable of effortlessly running the most graphic and CPU-intensive games, graphics...

• Plan, install, and implement...

Told with humor, enthusiasm, and rare clarity, this entertaining book reveals how a former high...

• Develops Real World Approaches to Penetration testing using Metasploit
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The Apple App Store is a gold mine for developers, but with more apps for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch being added every day, it?s essential to have a solid programming foundation to create the best apps possible. If you're eager to learn the ins...

• Detect an intruder on camera and set off an alarm
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• Find out what the other computers on your network are up to
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• In-depth navigation and explanations for the entire PowToon product
• Challenges the way you to think about how to plan your PowToon project depending on audience...

• Learn how you can create your own fantastic PlayStation®Mobile (PSM) applications
• Develop 2D games quickly and easily, complete with graphics, audio, and input
• Discover how to...

"The Rough Guide to Italy" is the definitive guide to this stunning country, with informed coverage of everything from boutique hotels and state-of-the art B&Bs to authentic trattorias, gelaterias and cafes. "Rough Guide" authors dig deep behind the scenes of ancient and contemporary Italy, bringing its historical...

Business success comes neither easily nor quickly. What is needed is a practical guide to achieving peak performance recognising your starting point and telling you what is required to achieve your goals. The Complete CEO does exactly this by providing a comprehensive framework against which any business leader can assess their strengths and...