For years, MySQL has been helping MySQL developers and database administrators learn their MySQL system inside and out. This newest edition has been updated to include information on MySQL 5 and it will prove itself again to you as being the most definitive reference guide to using,...
Java's growth over the last 10 years has been nothing short of phenomenal. Given Java's rapid rise to prominence and the even more spectacular growth of the Internet, it's a little surprising that network programming in Java is still so mysterious to so many. It doesn't have to be. In fact, writing network programs in Java...
Unlike any other book you'll find, this IT project management book synthesizes project management fundamentals, IT processes and procedures, and business fundamentals. Learn how to align your IT projects to the company's strategic objectives. Also learn how to determine which project will solve the right problem at the right time while still...
As the first volume in Lynda Weinman's acclaimed HOT (Hands-On Training) series to cover Apple's video editing powerhouse, this is the guide you've been waiting for! In these pages, you'll find a series of hands-on tutorials that guide you through all stages of editing video with Final Cut Pro HD. As you follow the book's step-by-step instructions...
You bought your Mac OS X Tiger computer because you thought it would be easy to use-and it is! But if you've never used a computer before, never stared at a graphical user interface or clicked an icon to launch a program or open a file, getting going with your new machine can still be a daunting proposition. With this guide from...
These are powerful, flexible, and complex tools, and most Excel users never tap their full potential. But you can, with Peter Aitken's step-by-step tutorials, understandable instructions, and detailed explanations. You'll learn to create and use PivotTables and charts from the simplest to the most complex.
Benjamin Crowell, in "The Assayer", book reviews and discussion for the free-information renaissance ...There's ... emphasis on teaching computer science not just as a technical trade but as a mental discipline.
A systematic introduction to partial differential equations and modern finite element methods for their efficient numerical solution
Partial Differential Equations and the Finite Element Method provides a much-needed, clear, and systematic introduction to modern theory of partial differential equations (PDEs) and...
Microsoft's .NET is a collection of new technologies that are revolutionizing Windows-based software development. A major theme of .NET is the idea of Web services, allowing software to communicate directly with other software using Internet technologies. The .NET Framework and Visual Studio.NET, two more core aspects of this initiative, provide...
A key resource to learn how to repurpose Windows applications for handheld devices
When handheld computers were power-hungry and memory-poor, synchronizing calendars and perhaps reading e-mail were all the applications most people needed. Now that handhelds have more power than first-generation desktop computers, the opportunity to do more than...
Pro Hibernate 3 is the first book to offer complete coverage of the open source lightweight Hibernate 3 and its new features. Authors Dave Minter and Jeff Linwood discuss the new persistence layer and share design tips and best practices. And the duo goes beyond just explaining "how to" use parts of Hibernate; they probe well...
Imagine a publisher who wants to "stamp" his ebooks on the fly with the name of the buyer (to discourage sharing). Such a publisher would (and we know one who does) use iText for the task. Developers looking to enhance web- and other applications with dynamic PDF document generation and/or manipulation will find this book unique in...