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JavaScript: The Definitive Guide

David Flanagan

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This Fifth Edition is completely revised and expanded to cover JavaScript as it is used in today's Web 2.0 applications. This book is both an example-driven programmer's guide and a keep-on-your-desk reference, with new chapters that explain everything you need to know to get the most out of JavaScript, including: Scripted HTTP and Ajax XML processing Client-side graphics using the canvas tag Namespaces in JavaScript--essential when writing complex programs Classes, closures, persistence, Flash, and JavaScript embedded in Java applications

Part I explains the core JavaScript language in detail. If you are new to JavaScript, it will teach you the language. If you are already a JavaScript programmer, Part I will sharpen your skills and deepen your understanding of the language.

Part II explains the scripting environment provided by web browsers, with a focus on DOM scripting with unobtrusive JavaScript. The broad and deep coverage of client-side JavaScript is illustrated with many sophisticated examples that demonstrate how to: Generate a table of contents for an HTML document Display DHTML animations Automate form validation Draw dynamic pie charts Make HTML elements draggable Define keyboard shortcuts for web applications Create Ajax-enabled tool tips Use XPath and XSLT on XML documents loaded with Ajax And much more

Part III is a complete reference for core JavaScript. It documents every class, object, constructor, method, function, property, and constant defined by JavaScript 1.5 and ECMAScript Version 3.

Part IV is a reference for client-side JavaScript, covering legacy web browser APIs, the standard Level 2 DOM API, and emerging standards such as the XMLHttpRequestobject and the canvas tag.

More than 300,000 JavaScript programmers around the world have made this their indispensable reference book for building JavaScript applications.

""A must-have reference for expert JavaScript programmers...well-organized and detailed."" -- Brendan Eich, creator of JavaScript

WordPress For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Lisa Sabin-Wilson

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Bloggers love WordPress! If you’re ready to start using this free blogging software, WordPress For Dummies, 2nd Edition is just what you and your blog need to make a splash.

Professional blog designer Lisa Sabin-Wilson shows you how to use all the latest upgrades to WordPress 2.5 and helps you decide whether to use the Wordpress.com hosted service or self-host your blog with WordPress.org. Whether you’re just venturing into the blogosphere or you want to shift an existing blog to WordPress, WordPress For Dummies, 2nd Edition will help.

• Explore theme development and learn where to find free WordPress themes
• Extend WordPress through plug-ins, CSS, custom fields, and more
• Find out about archiving, interacting with readers through comments, tracking back, and handling spam
• Get the scoop on domain registration, Web hosting providers, basic tools like FTP, and more
• Create a unique blog theme and presentation by using template tags with CSS
• Sign up for WordPress.com, log in, set options, and create a profile
• Install WordPress.org, set up a MySQL database, explore RSS feeds, and organize a blogroll
• Discover the secrets of creating a blog that draws readers
• Get tips on wonderful widgets, upgrades, and plugins you can add to make your blog extra cool
• Learn how to use the Dashboard, manage comments, and make permalinks work with your Web server

With WordPress For Dummies, 2nd Edition on hand, it’s easy to make the most of the free software and build a blog that stands out in a crowd.

Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World Official Strategy Guide (Official Strategy Guides (Bradygames))

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Poorly done for a Tales Guide 3 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This guide is not the best Tales guide I have seen-and I have played most all of the games. Yes it has a basic walkthrough, and gives you some of the quest information. Many of the sidequests-most notably the ones with Richtor-have been omitted from the guide. There is not even a separate quests section-which is how it was done for most of the other Tales games. While the bestiary does contain all of the monsters, there is no information on the evolution of these monsters. The guide would have been much better if it included the evolutionary paths for the various monsters in the game-as the evolution of these monsters is an important factor of the game. Get the guide if you want tips on boss battles, help with the game's various puzzles-it details those out fairly well-or if you want to be able to check on where to go next. Otherwise it is not that helpful.

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BradyGames’ Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World Official Strategy Guide includes the following:

• A comprehensive walkthrough of the entire game.
• DETAILED MAPS: The locations of events, battles, items, and more are pinpointed
• BESTIARY: In-depth bestiary including over 200 unique monsters with tips on how to capture them
• CHARACTER AND SIDE QUESTS: Tactics to lead players through all extra quests found in the game

Platform: Wii

Genre: Role-Playing Game

Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies

David D. Busch

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Whether you own a Digital SLR camera or are thinking of buying one, with this guide, you’ll give it your best shot! It has info to help you choose the right camera and accessories, and then use them right. Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies covers the hardware, the software, and the techniques you need to take top-notch digital photos with your dSLR. This guide will get you clicking with information on:

• The advantages of a dSLR camera: more control over what portions of your images are in sharp focus; a more accurate viewfinder; lower levels of the annoying grain effect called noise; ability to capture the most fleeting action; more control over depth-of-field; ability to review your image immediately, upload the photo to your computer, make adjustments, and print a full-color print in minutes
• Choosing the accessories that will take your dSLR to the next level, depending on the type of photography you do and your current and future needs
• Megapixels, and matching pixels to print sizes and printers
• The components of a dSLR: lens; viewing system, aperture, shutter, light-sensitive component; medium for storing the captured image
• Accessorizing your dSLR with memory cards, filter add-ons (infrared, polarizers, neutral density, and special effects), electronic flash, tripods, and more

Once you get your hands on a dSLR camera (literally), this reference helps you use its features and controls to take great pictures. Complete with more than 300 color photos, lots of tables, and clear, step-by-step instructions for various situations, subjects, and calculations, Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies helps you refine your techniques with info on:

• Getting the exposure right with the histogram, the metering system, or Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual Exposure modes
• Achieving the right focus with manual focus or autofocus
• The scoop on lenses—prime, zoom, and special—and using them appropriately and creatively

• How to use interchangeable lenses, set up speedy continuous-shooting burst modes, apply selective focus, and shoot under the lowest light levels
• Special features of dSLR to reduce noise, cancel camera shake, do time-lapse photography, and shoot infrared photos
• Working with the RAW format, JPEG, or both
• Taking action, flash, or sequence photos or freezing the action
• Composition basics, including the Rule of Thirds, tips for shooting portraits or group photos, and more
• Using image editors to fix-up your photos (with cropping, tonal adjustments, color correction, spot removal, sharpening/blurring, and more), with step-by-step instructions for using Photoshop
• Compositing images
• Choosing your printer and evaluating your output options

With Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies, you won’t only get the how-to for various types of shots, you’ll see the results with great color photos. In no time, you’ll be taking great photos of your own.

The PMP Exam: How to Pass On Your First Try (Test Prep series)

PMP, Andy Crowe

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I had the luck to discover this book, 1 month previous to the exam 5 out of 5 stars.
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I can recommend this book and even the price seems high than other books around, It made a siginificant contribution for my exam that I passed yesterday!!. It was easier to understand the concepts of the PM Book with the examples along the book. I had the chance to review it in 4 weeks previous to my exam and it helped me a lot!!!

One of the best on the market for the topic 4 out of 5 stars.
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The best! This book is concise, to the point and covers most of the material. Has a very intuitive way of explaining how outputs from one process flow into inputs of the next process. Without this book I would have never understood the flows. The book gets the job done i.e. If you read this book and follow the author you will pass the exam on your first try. Unlike other books that are just an expansion of PMBOK or insult your intelligence this book is an easy read and covers all the material that you need to pass the exam.

Why a 4 star review? There are some mistakes in this book. e.g. the author confuses PERT and 3 point estimate as the same thing. Also, the book overlooks details of Organization Process Assets and Enterprise Environment Factors as "common inputs". They are crucial to understanding the initiation and closing of a project.

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This self-study guide for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam from the Project Management Institute contains everything project managers need to pass the PMP Exam, including 44 processes, and 592 inputs, tools, and outputs. Exam topics are covered and insider secrets, complete explanations of all PMP subjects, test tricks and tips, hundreds of highly realistic sample questions, and exercises designed to strengthen understanding of PMP concepts and prepare managers for exam success on the first attempt are provided.

Fable II Limited Edition Guide (Bradygames Limited Edition Guides)

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The Ultimate Collectible - Two Books Inside!

 

Exclusive Art Book

Gorgeous concept art combined with commentary straight from the Lionhead artists provides a unique behind-the-scenes perspective about the inspirations, direction, and choices that brought Fable II to life.

 

Signature Series Strategy Guide - Four Collectible Covers!

Each Signature Series guide comes with one of four outrageous covers straight from the world of Albion!

 

Strategy Guide Includes:

ALBION ATLAS! Detailed data sections reveal Spotlight Homes and Businesses, Collectibles, Jobs, Pub Games, and More!

 

COMPLETE QUEST GUIDE! Full strategy on completing the game and finishing Every Quest!

 

GOOD VS. EVIL! Detailed morality tables indicate how each quest result will affect your Hero!

 

EVERY SECRET! Gargoyles, Chests, Silver Keys, Dig Spots, Dive Spots, and Demon Doors!

 

EXCLUSIVE DOUBLE-SIDED FOLDOUT! Complete Xbox 360 Achievement Listing with strategies and tips.

 

LOADS OF EXTRAS! “Happily Ever After” Diary, Item and Weapon Lists, Developer Tips, Expert Boss Strategy, and Much More

 

 

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Role-Playing Game

Call of Duty: My Life Before, During and After the Band of Brothers

Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton, Marcus Brotherton

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FOREWARD BY SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN:
“The “Band of Brothers” story rightly took America by storm. In telling of that remarkable generation of men who risked everything – everything – to defeat the evils of fascism, the tale of Easy Company’s bravery and valor has inspired its own, new generation of Americans.

As rightly it should. America has relied throughout its history on the courage and honor of extraordinary citizens who, though they may come from the most ordinary of situations, stand up when duty calls them to act. The “Band of Brothers,” that company of citizen- soldiers who helped our country wage and win World War II, represented that timeless virtue, the unselfish determination to serve a cause greater than our self-interest. In choosing this course, no matter its cost, an entire generation of men and women helped save the world from the evils of Nazism. We today, and all who follow, are in their debt.

Men and women, no matter how meager their origins or difficult their circumstances, possess within them the potential to alter the course of history. Buck Compton knew this, and this understanding shaped his life and destiny. He knew that there is no greatness without courage, no faith in country without devotion to fellows, no commitment to duty without service to others. Through his life and his words, we can find much to admire in men like him.

Second Lieutenant Compton commanded the second platoon of Easy Company in the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the famed 101st Airborne Division about which so many tales are told. In an episode familiar to any viewer of the “Band of Brothers” series, in 1944 Buck Compton and others assaulted a German battery operating four 105 mm howitzers directed at Utah Beach, disabling the guns and routing the enemy. Buck was awarded the Silver Star for that action. Later, after being wounded in an operation aimed at seizing bridges in the Netherlands, Buck returned to his unit in time for the month-long siege that would in time become known as the Battle of the Bulge.

In the course of my military service, I have learned what it’s like to fight on foreign soil. When bullets begin flying and fighting grows thick, the ability of any individual to make correct decisions is sorely tested. Indecisiveness can be costly; poor judgment deadly. As this memoir so ably details, Buck Compton’s performance in battle demonstrates that firmness and strategic thinking can save lives. In critical moments on the World War II battlefront, Buck Compton was there: fighting, persevering, and never relenting.

Yet Buck’s story doesn’t end there. He returned from war to a life of public service, measuring success not only by victories on the battlefield but also through his conduct during seasons of peace. Turning down an offer to play minor league baseball, he focused on a career in law, became a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department and, ultimately, an Associate Justice on the California Appeals Court. In reaching a level of success in civilian life commensurate with his victories in battle, Buck Compton showed us the many ways in which Americans fight for justice.

This memoir does his story the service it deserves. This book is the next best thing to having this courageous, thoughtful, and exceedingly modest hero relate in person the adventures and exploits of Easy Company, the prosecution of Sirhan Sirhan, and other tales from the life of an extraordinary American called to duty in an extraordinary time. In understanding the life of honor and service Buck Compton has bestowed upon his country, we glimpse anew the greatness that is America.
—US Senator John McCain
Phoenix, Arizona
January, 2008

The true story of an American hero—in his own words.

As part of the elite 101st Airborne paratroopers, Lt. Lynn “Buck” Compton fought in critical battles of World War II as a member of Easy Company, immortalized as the Band of Brothers.

Here, Buck Compton tells his own story for the first time. From his years as a two-sport UCLA star who played baseball with Jackie Robinson and football in the 1943 Rose Bowl, through his legendary post- World War II legal career as a prosecutor, in which he helped convict Sirhan Sirhan for the murder of Robert F. Kennedy, Buck Compton truly embodies the American Dream: college sports star, esteemed combat veteran, detective, attorney, judge.

This is the true story of a real-life hero who traveled to a faraway place and put his life on the line for the cause of freedom—and an insightful memoir about courage, leadership, camaraderie, compassion, and the opportunities for success that can only happen in America.

Head First Java, 2nd Edition

Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates

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Learning a complex new language is no easy task especially when it s an object-oriented computer programming language like Java. You might think the problem is your brain. It seems to have a mind of its own, a mind that doesn't always want to take in the dry, technical stuff you're forced to study.

The fact is your brain craves novelty. It's constantly searching, scanning, waiting for something unusual to happen. After all, that's the way it was built to help you stay alive. It takes all the routine, ordinary, dull stuff and filters it to the background so it won't interfere with your brain's real work--recording things that matter. How does your brain know what matters? It's like the creators of the Head First approach say, suppose you're out for a hike and a tiger jumps in front of you, what happens in your brain? Neurons fire. Emotions crank up. Chemicals surge.

That's how your brain knows.

And that's how your brain will learn Java. Head First Java combines puzzles, strong visuals, mysteries, and soul-searching interviews with famous Java objects to engage you in many different ways. It's fast, it's fun, and its effective. And, despite its playful appearance, Head First Java is serious stuff: a complete introduction to object-oriented programming and Java. You'll learn everything from the fundamentals to advanced topics, including threads, network sockets, and distributed programming with RMI. And the new. second edition focuses on Java 5.0, the latest version of the Java language and development platform. Because Java 5.0 is a major update to the platform, with deep, code-level changes, even more careful study and implementation is required. So learning the Head First way is more important than ever.

If you've read a Head First book, you know what to expect--a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. If you haven't, you're in for a treat. You'll see why people say it's unlike any other Java book you've ever read.

By exploiting how your brain works, Head First Java compresses the time it takes to learn and retain--complex information. Its unique approach not only shows you what you need to know about Java syntax, it teaches you to think like a Java programmer. If you want to be bored, buy some other book. But if you want to understand Java, this book's for you.

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)

Jason Wilson

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•Expert and advanced combos from tournament competitors!
•Detailed information including damage percentage of all moves!
•Hints and tips to unlock all secret characters!
•Complete list of all Xbox 360 Achievements and PLAYSTATION 3 Trophies!

Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)

Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John M. Vlissides

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Total reviews: 250 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Why are people still buying this book? 3 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I give this book a 3 because it was great when it was written. But now, it is not a very good book to read. Most people who read it acknowledge they can't understand it. There are two excellent books on the market that should be read if you want to learn design patterns.

Head First Design Patterns (Head First) - is the best book to read on what patterns are as solutions to a problem in a context. Fun to read, useful, really wonderful *****.

However, if you want to learn what patterns really are - the thought process behind them, read Design Patterns Explained: A New Perspective on Object-Oriented Design (2nd Edition) (Software Patterns Series) *****

A related book that would also be a good read is Scott Bain's Emergent Design: The Evolutionary Nature of Professional Software Development (Net Objectives Product Development Series) *****

Let's give tribute to the acknowledged #1 classic in the modern software industry. But it is not the book to read to learn patterns anymore.

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*Capturing a wealth of experience about the design of object-oriented software, four top-notch designers present a catalog of simple and succinct solutions to commonly occurring design problems. Previously undocumented, these 23 patterns allow designers to create more flexible, elegant, and ultimately reusable designs without having to rediscover the design solutions themselves. *The authors begin by describing what patterns are and how they can help you design object-oriented software. They then go on to systematically name, explain, evaluate, and catalog recurring designs in object-oriented systems. With Design Patterns as your guide, you will learn how these important patterns fit into the software development process, and how you can leverage them to solve your own design problems most efficiently.