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Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Classroom in a Book

Adobe Creative Team

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The fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Dreamweaver CS4

Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Classroom in a Book contains 11 lessons. The book covers the basics of learning Adobe Dreamweaver and provides countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive with the program. You can follow the book from start to finish or choose only those lessons that interest you.

Learn how to create and manage web sites, build rich interactive interfaces, incorporate graphics, text, and video, and use Photoshop Smart Objects.

“The Classroom in a Book series is by far the best training material on the market. Everything you need to master the software is included: clear explanations of each lesson, step-by-step instructions, and the project files for the students.” —Barbara Binder, Adobe Certified Instructor, Rocky Mountain Training

Classroom in a Book®, the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, helps you learn the features of Adobe software quickly and easily. Classroom in a Book offers what no other book or training program does—an official training series from Adobe Systems incorporated, developed with the support of Adobe product experts.

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Programming WCF Services

Juval Lowy

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Programming WCF Services is the authoritative, bestselling introduction to Microsoft's unified platform for developing service-oriented applications (SOA) on Windows. Hailed as the most definitive treatment of WCF available, this relentlessly practical book provides insight, not documentation, to help you learn the topics and skills you need for building WCF-based applications that are maintainable, extensible, and reusable. Author Juval Lowy, Microsoft software legend and participant in WCF's original strategic design review, revised this new edition for the latest productivity-enhancing features of C# 3.0 and the .NET 3.5 SP1 Framework. The book also contains Lowy's ServiceModelEx, a framework of useful utilities, tools, and helper classes that let you simplify and automate many tasks, and extend WCF as well. With this book, you will: Learn about WCF architecture and essential building blocks, including key concepts such as reliability and transport session Use built-in features such as service hosting, instance management, concurrency management, transactions, disconnected queued calls, and security Take advantage of relevant design options, tips, and best practices in Lowy's ServiceModelEx framework to increase your productivity and the quality of your WCF services Learn the rationale behind particular design decisions, and discover poorly documented and little-understood aspects of SOA development By teaching you the "why" along with the "how" of WCF programming, Programming WCF Services not only will help you master WCF, it will enable you to become a better software engineer.

Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship (Robert C. Martin Series)

Robert C. Martin

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Even bad code can function. But if code isn’t clean, it can bring a development organization to its knees. Every year, countless hours and significant resources are lost because of poorly written code. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Noted software expert Robert C. Martin presents a revolutionary paradigm with Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship. Martin has teamed up with his colleagues from Object Mentor to distill their best agile practice of cleaning code “on the fly” into a book that will instill within you the values of a software craftsman and make you a better programmer—but only if you work at it.

What kind of work will you be doing? You’ll be reading code—lots of code. And you will be challenged to think about what’s right about that code, and what’s wrong with it. More importantly, you will be challenged to reassess your professional values and your commitment to your craft.

Clean Code is divided into three parts. The first describes the principles, patterns, and practices of writing clean code. The second part consists of several case studies of increasing complexity. Each case study is an exercise in cleaning up code—of transforming a code base that has some problems into one that is sound and efficient. The third part is the payoff: a single chapter containing a list of heuristics and “smells” gathered while creating the case studies. The result is a knowledge base that describes the way we think when we write, read, and clean code.

Readers will come away from this book understanding

• How to tell the difference between good and bad code
• How to write good code and how to transform bad code into good code
• How to create good names, good functions, good objects, and good classes
• How to format code for maximum readability
• How to implement complete error handling without obscuring code logic
• How to unit test and practice test-driven development

This book is a must for any developer, software engineer, project manager, team lead, or systems analyst with an interest in producing better code.

Canon EOS Rebel XSi/450D Digital Field Guide

Charlotte K. Lowrie

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Less helpful than owner's manual 2 out of 5 stars.
14 of 22 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book based on the reviews of the author's "field guide" on the XTi, which were quite positive, with only a few critics. Usually, that's enough to steer me away if there's another choice, but I thought since there were so many positive reviews, the book must be pretty good. I was very disappointed, however, and I agree with the analysis of those critics of the XTi book.

If you're looking for a version of the owner's manual that's larger and in full color, you might be happy with this "field guide", but if you're looking for something to help you take advantage of what the XSi can do (i.e. tips and techniques), you'll be disappointed too. It was actually less helpful to me than the owner's manual was. For example, I'm new to SLRs (as most of the audience for this book should be), and I didn't know very much about the 4 metering modes that this camera offers. Both the owner's manual and this book describe what they do, but only the owner's manual gives a recommendation (spot metering and center-weighted average are labeled "for advanced users"). Perhaps Lowrie wouldn't agree with that, but at least it's something besides the nuts & bolts.

I can't imagine how Lowrie went about taking up so much space without saying something valuable, or even subjective, about this camera. Perhaps it was all the "full color photos". I also can't imagine ever bringing this "field guide" into "the field". I'd much sooner stick the owner's guide in my back pocket. I found Lowrie's blog much more informative and useful than this book.

Editorial Review:

Your Digital Rebel XSi/450D, with its 12.2 megapixel resolution, 3-inch view screen, and the option for "Live View" shooting, is designed for simplicity without sacrificing creative freedom. This guide is ideal for helping you use that creative control and get great shots anywhere, anytime. If you’re new to dSLRs, it makes the transition easy. If you’re already comfortable with the various modes and settings, the book helps you make the most of every one.

• Set up your camera and learn when to choose automatic, semi-automatic, and manual modes
• Understand the camera's controls, menus, and when to use different metering and autofocus modes
• Explore Canon Picture Styles and custom functions
• Learn to manipulate ISO, exposure, depth of field, and shutter speed
• Create intriguing night and low-light images, capture sports action, portraits, and get tips for better macro photography

World of Warcraft: Night of the Dragon

Richard A. Knaak

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Grim Batol: its dark legacy stretches back into the mists of Azeroth's past. But most know it as the site of a terrible tragedy -- where the vile orcs corrupted the hatchlings of the noble Dragonqueen, Alexstrasza, and used them as weapons of war. Though a band of heroes, led by the enigmatic mage, Krasus, defeated the orcs and freed the captive dragons, the cursed mountain stands as another ravaged landmark within the...

WORLD OF WARCRAFT

But now Krasus -- known to some as the red dragon Korialstrasz -- senses the malice of Grim Batol rising once more to threaten those he holds dear. Determined this time to confront this evil by himself, he is unaware of the quests that will draw others to Grim Batol and reveal the monstrous truth that could not only herald their deaths, but usher in a terrible new age of darkness and destruction.

Essential ActionScript 3.0 (Essential) (Essential)

Colin Moock

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ActionScript 3.0 is a huge upgrade to Flash's programming language. The enhancements to ActionScript's performance, feature set, ease of use, cleanliness, and sophistication are considerable. Essential ActionScript 3.0 focuses on the core language and object-oriented programming, along with the Flash Player API. Essential ActionScript has become the #1 resource for the Flash and ActionScript development community, and the reason is the author, Colin Moock. Many people even refer to it simply as "The Colin Moock book." And for good reason: No one is better at turning ActionScript inside out, learning its nuances and capabilities, and then explaining everything in such an accessible way. Colin Moock is not just a talented programmer and technologist; he's also a gifted teacher. Essential ActionScript 3.0 is a radically overhauled update to Essential ActionScript 2.0. True to its roots, the book once again focuses on the core language and object-oriented programming, but also adds a deep look at the centerpiece of Flash Player's new API: display programming. Enjoy hundreds of brand new pages covering exciting new language features, such as the DOM-based event architecture, E4X, and namespaces--all brimming with real-world sample code. The ActionScript 3.0 revolution is here, and Essential ActionScript 3.0's steady hand is waiting to guide you through it.

Counselor: A Life at the Edge of History

TED SORENSEN

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The Keeper of the Kennedy Flame 4 out of 5 stars.
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Ted Sorensen, who was as much a Kennedy alter ego as he was a speechwriter, is the keeper of the Kennedy flame. In that capacity he wrote Kennedy's biography in 1965. But that book was wooden and lacking in perspective. This book is written after Sorensen has lived a full lifetime and enjoys the perspective of history. He's somewhat more capable of being critical of Kennedy than he was in 1965, but he's still a Kennedy booster. And this time around, he is armed with the vindication brought by 40 years of history. Best of all, Sorensen is capable, at this stage of his life, in being extraordinarily candid. The result is quite moving.

Sorensen's own life history -- his idealistic politician father, his mentally ill mother, and his large extended family -- is quite interesting in its own right. And he tells the tale with great grace.

Sorensen's relationship with Kennedy, and absolute devotion to the man, is told with great insight and passion. Sorensen's best service to history is to demonstrate beyond a shadow of a doubt that Kennedy was a man of great substance and idealism. This is not some empty suit, some diletante repeating lines fed to him by advisors hired by his rich daddy. This criticism of Kennedy has resonated over the years given the plethora of shallow Kennedy want-to-bes and given all the disclosures about Kennedy's poor health and border-line addictive sex life. Apart from appealing to our prurient interests, such criticisms appeal to our baser instincts that delight in dragging down the good and the mighty.

Sorensen portrays Kennedy's intelligence, wit, and judgment. Most importantly, Kennedy was a leader with the ability to inspire and to get the most out of people. This included Sorensen himself, who under Kennedy's spell wrote some of the best speeches of the century and who helped to run a successful presidential campaign and administration. Without Kennedy, Sorensen is lost, at least in his abortive attempts at a post-Kennedy political career. He's a highly intelligent, successful lawyer without Kennedy, but with Kennedy he's able to scale far greater heights.

But there is also something quite tragic about Sorensen's absolute devotion to Kennedy, which, he acknowledges, cost him his family. Sorensen's grief over Kennedy's death is conveyed in very moving terms.

On the matter of Kennedy' speeches and publications, Sorensen takes the position that Kennedy is the author in the truest sense of the word, though Sorensen (much like a highly effective judical law clerk) is writing much of the text. Sorensen stresses his partnership with Kennedy, how he was in tune with Kennedy on policy matters, and how he would borrow from Kennedy's previous speeches or conversations to write first drafts that were then edited heavily by Kennedy. What matters for me is not so much that Kennedy, like Lincoln, had to write every word of his speech, but that Kennedy was highly engaged in policy formulation, policy expression, and speech writing. It's unrealistic in the modern age to expect a President to have the time to write every word of every speech. Kennedy used his time well so that he could perform all of the functions of his office and had the indispensable abiity to inspire and to delegate to others.

Sorensen delivers a withering evaluation of George W. Bush and the wrong turn the country took in the Reagan era. Kennedy stood for the importance of the public sector, for shared sacrifice, and for creation of an economically just society. The worship of the private sector, the view of government as a problem not a solution, and the pursuit of social wedge issues have made Kennedy obsolete for many years. History has seemed to vindicate Kennedy as we view the wreckage of the American economy and foreign policy in 2008 -- and as we see the emergence of a new President who Sorensen views as Kennedy's rightful heir.

Whatever your politics, Sorensen has written a moving and insightful autobiography that makes the best case for Kennedy that can be made.

INFINITE UNDISCOVERY Signature Series Guide

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Break the Chains that Enslave the World!

The Order of Chains, led by the Dreadknight, has locked the moon in place with massive chains to leech its power. The ominous power of these chains has spawned deadly creatures that blight the land. Crops fail, trees wither, and humanity cries out for salvation. Who will heal the land?

 

Complete Walkthrough

Use our strategies to complete every mission. Detailed area maps illustrate important characters, mission objectives, and treasure chests.

 

Full Bestiary

Learn the strengths and weaknesses of every enemy type and discover tips and tactics to get the best loot drops.

 

Item List and Crafting Guide

Complete statistics and effects for every weapon, armor piece, accessory, and item in the game. Study our exhaustive lists to craft rare and powerful equipment.

 

Battle Skills, Side Quests, and More!

 

2-Sided Foldout Poster

 

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Role-Playing Game

Halo 3: The Official Strategy Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Very helpful 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This is very helpful for game play.I would greatly encourage the xbox live gamer to get it because it tells the respawn times for the weapons on each multiplayer map.

Somewhat dissapointed but worth it 3 out of 5 stars.
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

There are some good tips and advice in the pages of this guide for legendary which I beat, but I was disappointed that they did not show the location of the skulls. It is fun to read through the guide to find some interesting advice. Its worth buying for this price. Enjoy

not a gamer but.... 5 out of 5 stars.
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I am not a "gamer" This was a purchase for my grandson at christmas. I am able to relate to his delight. Further, I feel that as intense as this game is the guide book was a good thing to include with the X-box and Halo game.Jamie says it is "way cool" with real great tips and tricks. I bet that you did not think that it was possible to get a big old bear hug from a 13 year old boy in front of his friends.

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·Detailed annotated maps for all levels
·Learn how to dominate multiplayer matches with information on weapon locations and expert tips
·Learn about every enemy, vehicle and weapon — their strengths and weaknesses and how you can exploit them
·Confidently navigate the huge Campaign mode with our exclusive maps and step-by-step walkthrough
·Complete list of all Achievements and how to unlock each one
Packed with tips, tactics and techniques direct from Bungie

Final Cut Express 4 Editing Workshop

Tom Wolsky

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Go beyond the mechanics of Final Cut Express 4--learn how to edit with it! More than a button-pushing manual--this workshop give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing. You develop a working knowledge with nineteen tutorials that cover each and every essential, including:
* setting up your system and understanding the interface
* ingesting and organizing your material including drive-based and disc-based camera data
* slicing, dicing, and organizing clips
* editing to build and trim a sequence of shots
* adding transitions
* using sound to refine your edit
* titling with FCE and Photoshop
* animating images to create engaging scenes
* adding special effects filters
* compositing to enhance your projects
* outputting your material
The companion DVD contains project media, demo software, and free plug-ins for your use.

* Nineteen tutorial lessons give you firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing
* Covers every essential activity from system set-up to outputting your material
* The companion DVD contains project media files, demo software and plug-ins