Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, this book covers all of the basics of Level 1 and Level 2 AutoCAD concepts. It uses "mixed units" e.g., inches, meters, feet, kilometers, etc., to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the DVD to set up all the drawing lessons and projects in the text, see...

This second edition of the bestselling Advanced Web Metrics with Google Analytics is the perfect book for marketers, vendors,...

Drupal 7 is the latest version of the free, open source content management system Drupal. A powerful content management system and framework Drupal has an unfortunate reputation of having a steep learning curve. This guide to Drupal 7...

The Cisco CCNA Security curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary network security, helping Cisco Networking Academy students systematically prepare for the latest CCNA Security exam. While extensive online study resources are available, many students and instructors have requested a low-cost printed resource that can be...

Autodesk Revit® Architecture® software provides building information modeling (BIM) data that allows you to design buildings with modeling and drafting elements. This book provides basic, step-by-step instructions for getting started and using the Revit Architecture software or for refreshing your Revit skill. It covers only the...

Nowadays, it is very common to see people everywhere and at anytime use mobile telecommunications devices, such as cellular/mobile phones, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), or laptop equipped with wireless connectivity to communicate with the network and access information. This phenomenon, which is generally known as mobile computing is...

Perfect for designer who wants a quick reference, this book covers the newest version of the popular desktop publishing program Adobe PageMaker 7. Packing more than 300 task descriptions, term definitions, and tips, users can easily locate a task by utilizing the unique alphabetical organization of data. Topics such as creating a letterhead...

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Introducing Silverlight 4 brings you up to speed with the latest version of Silverlight quickly and efficiently. The book builds off your understanding of the basics of .NET coding and WPF, allowing your journey to Silverlight 4 proficiency to be as quick and painless as possible. The text highlights where coding techniques are...

WCF is Microsoft's unified programming model for building service-oriented applications. It enables developers to build secure, reliable, transacted solutions that integrate across platforms and interoperate with existing investments. WCF is built on the Microsoft .NET Framework and simplifies development of connected systems. It unifies...