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MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-236): Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 (PRO-Certification)

Orin Thomas, Ian McLean

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Announcing an all-new SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT designed to help maximize your performance on 70-236, the required exam for the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 certification. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and practice exercises for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.

Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. Focusing on configuring Exchange Server 2007, this official study guide covers topics such as installing Exchange Server 2007; configuring recipients, groups, and mailboxes; setting up connectors and message compliance; modifying spam settings and blocking attachments; monitoring system performance and client connectivity; creating server and usage reports; configuring backups; and recovering messaging data and server roles.

Then assess yourself by using 400+ practice and review questions on the CD, featuring multiple, customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an evaluation version of Exchange Server 2007 software and an exam discount voucher making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

Making Things Talk: Practical Methods for Connecting Physical Objects

Tom Igoe

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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 a science teacher who wants to show students how to monitor weather conditions at several locations at once, or a sculptor who wants to stage a room of choreographed mechanical sculptures. Making Things Talk demonstrates that once you figure out how objects communicate -- whether they're microcontroller-powered devices, email programs, or networked databases -- you can get them to interact.

Each chapter in contains instructions on how to build working projects that help you do just that. You will:

• Make your pet's bed send you email
• Make your own seesaw game controller that communicates over the Internet
• Learn how to use ZigBee and Bluetooth radios to transmit sensor data wirelessly
• Set up communication between microcontrollers, personal computers, and web servers using three easy-to-program, open source environments: Arduino/Wiring, Processing, and PHP.
• Write programs to send data across the Internet based on physical activity in your home, office, or backyard
• And much more

With a little electronics know-how, basic (not necessarily in BASIC) programming skills, a couple of inexpensive microcontroller kits and some network modules to make them communicate using Ethernet, ZigBee, and Bluetooth, you can get started on these projects right away. With Making Things Talk, the possibilities are practically endless.

Mac OS X Leopard Bible

Samuel A. Litt, Thomas, Jr. Clancy, Warren G. Gottlieb, Douglas B. Heyman, Elizabeth Costa-Woods, Seth B. Zuckerman

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The Best Book on Leopard 5 out of 5 stars.
20 of 20 people found this review helpful.

The Mac OS X Leopard Bible is simply the best book available on Mac OS 10.5. Yes, it's better than Pogue's Missing Manual; the Bible is far more comprehensive, with more detailed information, and is therefore more useful in the real world.

As a computer consultant specializing in Macs, I'm a Mac expert, but no one can know everything. I often have to find fast answers to questions that come up in the course of troubleshooting Macs for my clients, so I own pretty much every book on Leopard. This is the one I reach for first, because I have found it the most likely to have the answer I'm looking for. Maybe because it is written by New York-based Mac consultants who understand how Macs are used in the real world, by both home users and in the business world. So, to me, the scope and content of this book is superior.

I find the writing style in this book to be direct, clear, and concise. I become impatient with Pogue's more conversational style, which some may prefer. But who reads one of these books cover-to-cover? Mostly, these are reference books you dive into to look something up, or maybe read a section to gain an overview, or to find a procedure to follow; the Bible seems designed to get you to what you need FAST. And despite the technical subject, it's quite readable, with light touches of subtle humor here and there.

I noticed a few reviews here that complain this book has thin paper, light printing, small fonts. These comments seem like weird nit-picks to me. This book offers a VAST amount of information -- much more than Pogue's book -- for the same price. To achieve this, I guess the publisher made some adjustments that might be unpopular with the more aesthetically sensitive. I say, look beyond these things -- this is a technical book, not a coffee-table book. The Bible is the best value for your money, and the content is unsurpassed.

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• This comprehensive one-stop guide offers nearly 1,000 pages of in-depth information on the latest Mac OS X version, including tips, secrets, and detailed how-to instructions
• Provides expert guidance on all of Leopard's new features, including the pro-level security tools and brand-new built-in applications
• Offers greatly enhanced coverage of Dashboard, Automator, wireless networking, and troubleshooting
• Topics covered include customizing the desktop, working with the Dock, searching with Finder, getting on the Internet, searching with Sherlock, using Apple Mail and iChat, synching with iSync, getting the most out of the iLife applications, setting up Leopard on a network, and tapping the power of Mac Unix
• There are currently more than 19 million Mac OS X users, and Apple shipped over 1.3 million Macs in the last quarter

UML for the IT Business Analyst: A Practical Guide to Object-Oriented Requirements Gathering

Howard Podeswa

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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The IT Business Analyst is one of the fastest growing roles in the IT industry. Business Analysts are found in almost all large organizations and are important members of any IT team whether in the private or public sector. "UML for the IT Business Analyst" provides a clear, step-by-step guide to how the Business Analyst can perform his or her role using state-of-the-art object-oriented technology. Business analysts are required to understand object-oriented technology although there are currently no other books that address their unique needs as non-programmers using this technology. Assuming no prior knowledge of business analysis, IT, or object-orientation, material is presented in a narrative, chronological, hands-on style using a real-world case study. Upon completion of "UML for the IT Business Analyst," you will have created an actual business requirements document using all of the techniques of object-orientation required of a Business Analyst. "UML for the IT Business Analyst" puts together all of the technology pieces needed to proficiently perform the Business Analyst role.

New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 11th Edition, Introductory (New Perspectives (Paperback Course Technology))

June Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja

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Engage, excite and enlighten your users with New Perspectives on Computer Concepts, Eleventh Edition. This book has been completely updated to provide your users with the latest, most in-depth information on computer concepts and their application today's world. The Eleventh Edition provides the most current information on computers, software, the Internet, and emerging issues and technologies. Its unique method transforms learning concepts into an approachable, hands-on experience that appeals to everyone, from the computer novice to the computer savvy learner.

Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition

David Pogue, Adam Goldstein

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It's little wonder that longtime Windows users are migrating in droves to the new Mac. They're fed up with the virus-prone Windows way of life, and they're lured by Apple's well-deserved reputation for producing great all-around computers that are reliable, user-friendly, well designed, and now--with the $500 Mac mini--extremely affordable, too.

Whether you're drawn to the Mac's stability, its stunning digital media suite, or the fact that a whole computer can look and feel as slick as your iPod, you can quickly and easily become a Mac convert. But consider yourself warned: a Mac isn't just a Windows machine in a prettier box; it's a whole different animal and a whole new computing experience.

If you're contemplating--or have already made--the switch from a Windows PC to a Mac, you need Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition. This incomparable guide delivers what Apple doesn't: everything you need to know to successfully and painlessly move to a Mac.

The latest reprint of this book has been updated to reflect the new generation of Mac models that run on Intel chips. There's even a new appendix that guides you through the installation of Windows XP on your Macintosh (using adapter software like Boot Camp or Parallels), so that you have the best of all worlds: a single, beautiful machine that can run 100 percent of the world's desktop software. (Note to people who've already bought the book: This appendix is available as a free PDF download from missingmanuals.com.)

Missing Manual series creator and bestselling author David Pogue teams up with 17-year-old whiz kid and founder of GoldfishSoft (www.goldfishsoft.com) Adam Goldstein to cover every aspect of switching to a Mac--things like transferring email, files, and addresses from a PC to a Mac; getting acquainted with the Mac's interface; adapting to Mac versions of familiar programs (including Microsoft Office); setting up a network to share files with PCs and Macs; and using the printers, scanners, and other peripherals you already own.

Covering the latest in Mac OS X v.10.4 "Tiger," Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition explains the hundreds of innovative new features to the Mac OS and how you can understand and make the very most of each.

Whether you're a novice or a power user, Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition, teaches you how to smoothly and seamlessly replace (or supplement) your Windows machine--in a refreshingly funny and down-to-earth style--with a mighty Mac.

iPod & iTunes For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Tony Bove, Cheryl Rhodes

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Whether it’s the iPod Nano, iPod Shuffle, video iPod, or some other variation, iTunes and iPods go together like treble and bass. It’s so easy to purchase the latest music and videos, download podcasts, and even keep track of your calendar on your iPod—so why wouldn’t you? But if it’s so easy, why do you need iPod & iTunes For Dummies?

iPods now come in everything from 1GB to 80GB models and play movies, store photos, function as a spare hard drive, and even wake you up in the morning. If this is your first one, you’ll find no better place to get acquainted with it than in this bestselling book. If you’ve just purchased a brand-new iPod, you’ll find this Fifth Edition packed with valuable tidbits about the latest and greatest features. You’ll discover how to:

• Set up an iTunes account
• Build a playlist of streaming radio stations
• Synchronize your iPod with other devices
• Record memos and appointments
• Play movies from your iPod on a TV
• Connect your iPod to your car stereo or portable speakers
• Add and edit iTunes song information
• Organize music and media into iTunes playlists
• Fine-tune sound playback with either the iPod or iTunes equalizer
• Transfer music to your iPod from old tapes and phonograph records

Find out how to use every feature of your favorite iPod model and get the scoop on making the most of iTunes with iPod & iTunes For Dummies, 5^th Edition!

Succeeding with Technology, 3rd Edition

Kenneth Baldauf, Ralph Stair

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Succeeding with Technology - Third Edition presents the latest ways to get ahead and lead a successful, fulfilling life with technology. Building off the innovative approach from previous editions, it focuses on the newest trends that are impacting the way we live, while providing just the right amount of foundational concepts to provide a thorough understanding. By focusing on the application of technology and how technology may be used by learners for personal and professional gain, this text gives learners the information they need to prosper.

iPhone For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Edward C. Baig, Bob LeVitus

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Congratulations! The iPhone you just bought is one heck of a wireless telephone, complete with a capable 2-megapixel digital camera. But it’s way more than that: it's also a gorgeous widescreen video iPod and the smallest, most powerful Internet communications device yet. So now that you've got it, what do you do with it? That's where iPhone For Dummies comes in.

Apple’s iPhone, puts the world virtually in your pocket. But because it does so much, there’s a lot to know about using it! This full-color guide shows you how to find and play music and videos; use the full-featured keyboard; get driving directions and stock quotes; send e-mail; take, browse, and organize photos; work with contacts and appointments — and even talk on the phone. You'll find out how to:

• Activate your own service
• Master the multitouch interface
• Turn on the speaker phone
• Use Visual Voicemail
• Get video, podcasts, and RSS feeds
• Surf the Web with your iPhone
• Browse your iTunes library and create playlists
• Send and receive text messages and notes
• Choose wallpaper and ringtones
• Troubleshoot problems
• Lock your iPhone and secure your stuff

iPhone For Dummies comes complete with tantalizing lists of awesome accessories, wonderful widgets, and fantastic things to wish for—once you finally stop gushing and drooling and playing with your sparkly, new iPhone long enough to wish for anything else!

Fudamentals of Digital Logic with VHDL Design with CD-ROM

Stephen Brown, Zvonko Vranesic

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Not a very good text 3 out of 5 stars.
6 of 8 people found this review helpful.

I'm currently using this book for a Digital Design class and I have yet to be impressed. Though this book has lots of useful information it phrases it in such a way that you have to be a rocket scientist to understand it. As for the VHDL you're supposed to be learning from this book it stinks. I work the problems at the end of the chapters for practice and constantly have problems finding the answers in the text or finding example VHDL code that is relavent to the problem I'm trying to answer. In short I do not recommend this book.

Editorial Review:

Fundamentals of Digital Logic with VHDL Design teaches the basic design techniques for logic circuits. It emphasizes the synthesis of circuits and explains how circuits are implemented in real chips. Fundamental concepts are illustrated by using small examples, which are easy to understand. Then, a modular approach is used to show how larger circuits are designed.

VHDL is used to demonstrate how the basic building blocks and larger systems are defined in a hardware description language, producing designs that can be implemented with modern CAD tools. The book emphasizes CAD through the use of Altera's Quartus II CAD software, a state-of-the-art digital circuit design package. This software produces automatic mapping of designs written in VHDL into Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs).