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Using Drupal»rank: 4990by: Angela Byron, Addison Berry, Nathan Haug, Jeff Eaton, James Walker, Jeff Robbins
: :With the recipes in this book, you can take full advantage of the vast collection of community-contributed modules that make the Drupal web framework useful and unique. You'll get the information you need about how to combine modules in interesting ways (with a minimum of code-wrangling) to develop a variety of community-driven websites. Each chapter describes a case study and outlines specific requirements for one of several projects included in the book -- a wiki, publishing workflow site, photo gallery, product review site, online store, user group site, and more. With Using Drupal, you will: Get an overview of Drupal concepts and key modules introduced in each chapter, with a bird's-eye view ... |
Understanding the Linux Kernel, Third Edition»rank: 16451by: Daniel Bovet, Marco Cesati
: :In order to thoroughly understand what makes Linux tick and why it works so well on a wide variety of systems, you need to delve deep into the heart of the kernel. The kernel handles all interactions between the CPU and the external world, and determines which programs will share processor time, in what order. It manages limited memory so well that hundreds of processes can share the system efficiently, and expertly organizes data transfers so that the CPU isn't kept waiting any longer than necessary for the relatively slow disks. The third edition of 'Understanding the Linux Kernel' takes you on a guided tour of the most significant data structures, algorithms, ... |
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Taking Your iPod touch to the Max (Technology in Action)»rank: 20181by: Erica Sadun
: :Fast and fun to read, Taking Your iPod touch to the Max gives you all the tips and techniques you could ever think of to make the most of your Apple iPod touch. Erica Sadun is an expert at hacking devices to discover undocumented tricks, and this book reveals everything and more about the functionality of the iPod Touch. But before that, Sadun will give you the best, most efficient, and fun–to–read introduction to the basics of using the iPod touch that you will ever find. What you’ll learn iPod touch basics E–mail using iCal Surfing the Web with iPod Touch using Safari Expanding the main menu using third–party software Using iTunes, ... |
SPSS Survival Manual: A Step by Step Guide to Data Analysis Using SPSS for Windows (Version 15)»rank: 21488by: Julie Pallant
: :Praise for previous editions:. . 'This book really is a life saver ... If the mere thought of statistics gives you a headache, then this is the book for you.' - Statistics student, UK. . 'I just wanted to say how much I value Julie Pallant's SPSS Survival Manual. It�s quite the best text in SPSS I�ve encountered and I recommend it to anyone who�s listening!' - Professor Carolyn Hicks, Birmingham University, UK. . '... one of the most useful functional pieces of instruction I have seen. So, gold star and thanks.' - Instructional designer, USA . . 'There are several SPSS manuals published and this one really does 'do what it ... |
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Making Things Talk: Practical Methods for Connecting Physical Objects»rank: 19309by: Tom Igoe
: :Building electronic projects that interact with the physical world is good fun. But when devices that you've built start to talk to each other, things really start to get interesting. Through a series of simple projects, you'll learn how to get your creations to communicate with one another by forming networks of smart devices that carry on conversations with you and your environment. Whether you need to plug some sensors in your home to the Internet or create a device that can interact wirelessly with other creations, Making Things Talk explains exactly what you need. This book is perfect for people with little technical training but a lot of interest. Maybe you're ... |
Dreamweaver CS4 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))»rank: 16943by: Janine C. Warner
: :Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a Web design newbie, Dreamweaver CS4 For Dummies shows you the quickest, easiest way to get up to speed on Dreamweaver. You’ll be able to create professional, great-looking, user-friendly websites in no time at all. Take advantage of the new, more customizable interface, improved integration with Flash and Photoshop, a handy new AJAX coding feature, and Live View, which lets you see your work as you create it. Understand Dreamweaver basics, set up your site and create new pages, and work with text, graphics, and links. You can manage, test, and publish a site, define and apply styles with CSS, coordinate your design work, add audio, ... |
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Dreamweaver CS3 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))»rank: 16536by: Janine C. Warner
: :Packed with the latest Dreamweaver tips and techniques Get up to speed fast and start creating dynamite Web sites! Do you want to create a sophisticated Web site that's easy to develop and maintain? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Web developer, this friendly guide shows you how to utilize Dreamweaver's newest enhancements to build and manage state-of-the-art, professional Web sites quickly and easily. Set up your site and create new pages Work with text, graphics, and links Define and apply styles using CSS Add audio, video, and Flash® files to your site Use Dreamweaver's database features |
Bulletproof Web Design: Improving flexibility and protecting against worst-case scenarios with XHTML and CSS (2nd Edition) (Voices That Matter)»rank: 22881by: Dan Cederholm
: :No matter how visually appealing or content-packed a Web site may be, if it's not adaptable to a variety of situations and reaching the widest possible audience, it isn't really succeeding. In Bulletproof Web Desing, author and Web designer extraordinaire, Dan Cederholm outlines standards-based strategies for building designs that provide flexibility, readability, and user control--key components of every sucessful site. Each chapter starts out with an example of an unbulletproof site one that employs a traditional HTML-based approach which Dan then deconstructs, pointing out its limitations. He then gives the site a make-over using XHTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), so you can see how to replace bloated code with lean markup ... |
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Programming Python»rank: 13102by: Mark Lutz
: :Already the industry standard for Python users, 'Programming Python' from O'Reilly just got even better. This third edition has been updated to reflect current best practices and the abundance of changes introduced by the latest version of the language, Python 2.5. Whether you're a novice or an advanced practitioner, you'll find this refreshed book more than lives up to its reputation. 'Programming Python,' 3rd Edition, teaches you the right way to code. It explains Python language syntax and programming techniques in a clear and concise manner, with numerous examples that illustrate both correct usage and common idioms. By reading this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to apply Python in real-world problem domains ... |
Learning jQuery: Better Interaction Design and Web Development with Simple JavaScript Techniques»rank: 13250by: Jonathan Chaffer
: : jQuery is a powerful JavaScript library that can enhance your websites regardless of your background. For designers, jQuery leverages existing CSS and HTML skills, allowing you to dynamically find and change any aspect of a page.This book provides a gentle introduction to jQuery concepts, allowing you to add interactions and animations to your pages - even if previous attempts at writing JavaScript have left you baffled. For programmers, jQuery offers an open -source, standards-compliant, unobtrusive approach to writing complex JavaScript applications. This book will guide you past the pitfalls associated with AJAX, events, effects, and advanced JavaScript language features. This book has a companion title, jQuery Reference Guide: A Comprehensive Exploration ... |