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Letting Go of the Words: Writing Web Content that Works (Interactive Technologies) (Interactive Technologies) (Interactive Technologies)

Janice (Ginny) Redish

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Redish has done her homework and created a thorough overview of the issues in writing for the Web. Ironically, I must recommend that you read her every word so that you can find out why your customers won't read very many words on your website -- and what to do about it.;-- Jakob Nielsen, Principal, Nielsen Norman GroupThere are at least twelve billion web pages out there. Twelve billion voices talking, but saying mostly nothing. If just 1% of those pages followed Ginnys practical, clear advice, the world would be a better place. Fortunately, you can follow her advice for 100% of your own sites pages, so pick up a copy of Letting Go of the Words and start communicating effectively today.--Lou Rosenfeld, co-author, Information Architecture for the World Wide WebOn the web, whether on the job or at home, we usually want to grab information and use it quickly. We go to the web to get answers to questions or to complete tasks to gather information, reading only what we need. We are all too busy to read much on the web.This book helps you write successfully for web users. It offers strategy, process, and tactics for creating or revising content for the web. It helps you plan, organize, write, design, and test web content that will make web users come back again and again to your site. Learn how to create usable and useful content for the web from the master Ginny Redish. Ginny has taught and mentored hundreds of writers, information designers, and content owners in the principles and secrets of creating web information that is easy to scan, easy to read, and easy to use. This practical, informative book will help anyone creating web content do it better.Features* Clearly-explained guidelines with full color illustrations and examples from actual web sites throughout the book. * Written in easy-to-read style with many ;befores; and ;afters.;* Specific guidelines for web-based press releases, legal notices, and other documents.* Tips on making web content accessible for people with special needs.Janice (Ginny) Redish has been helping clients and colleagues communicate clearly for more than 20 years. For the past ten years, her focus has been helping people create usable and useful web sites. She is co-author of two classic books on usability: A Practical Guide to Usability Testing (with Joseph Dumas), and User and Task Analysis for Interface Design (with JoAnn Hackos), and is the recipient of many awards.* Clearly-explained guidelines with full color illustrations and examples from actual web sites throughout the book.* Written in easy-to-read style with many ;befores; and ;afters.;* Specific guidelines for web-based press releases, legal notices, and other documents. * Tips on making web content accessible for people with special needs.

Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days (Recipes: a Problem-Solution Ap)

Jessica Livingston

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For would–be entrepreneurs, innovation managers or just anyone fascinated by the special chemistry and drive that created some of the best technology companies in the world, this book offers both wisdom and engaging insights—straight from the source.

— Chris Anderson, editor–in–chief of Wired Magazine, and author of The Long Tail

“All the best things that I did at Apple came from (a) not having money and (b) not having done it before, ever.” —Steve Wozniak, Apple

Now available in paperback—with a new preface and interview with Jessica Livingston about Y Combinator!

Founders at Work: Stories of Startups’ Early Days is a collection of interviews with founders of famous technology companies about what happened in the very earliest days. These people are celebrities now. What was it like when they were just a couple friends with an idea? Founders like Steve Wozniak (Apple), Caterina Fake (Flickr), Mitch Kapor (Lotus), Max Levchin (PayPal), and Sabeer Bhatia (Hotmail) tell you in their own words about their surprising and often very funny discoveries as they learned how to build a company.

Where did they get the ideas that made them rich? How did they convince investors to back them? What went wrong, and how did they recover?

Nearly all technical people have thought of one day starting or working for a startup. For them, this book is the closest you can come to being a fly on the wall at a successful startup, to learn how it's done.

But ultimately these interviews are required reading for anyone who wants to understand business, because startups are business reduced to its essence. The reason their founders become rich is that startups do what businessesdo—create value—more intensively than almost any other part of the economy. How? What are the secrets that make successful startups so insanely productive? Read this book, and let the founders themselves tell you.

The ACT for Dummies

Suzee Vlk

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A spoonful of humor helps the material go down 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

We love the "Dummies" series for their humor and easy-to-understand qualities. What good is a prep book if your mind wanders due to boredom? My son felt this book helped him understand the subjects better than his high school classes did. After thoroughly reviewing each subject, the book had two practice tests with complete explanations in the next chapter. This really helped my son prepare for and do well on the ACT. We highly recommend it.

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What would you think of a test preparation guide that's actually fun to read? If you think that studying for the ACT means memorizing long lists of mathematical theorems and seven-syllable words, think again! Written in the famously friendly ."..For Dummies" style, "The ACT For Dummies," 2nd Edition, takes the drudgery out of studying -- and zeros in on exactly what you need to know to score high on the test. "The ACT For Dummies," 2nd Edition, gives you plain-English explanations, a tear-out cheat sheet, two complete sample exams and practice questions, and top ten lists (such as ten wrong rumors about the ACT, ten things that colleges want, and ten dumb things you can do to mess up your ACT). Discover how to Get your best possible score Master critical reading passages Review only the math you really need Tackle science reasoning questions Spot trick questions Ease your test-taking anxiety You can have your ACT together in no time with "The ACT For Dummies," 2nd Edition!

Resistance 2 Signature Series Guide

BradyGames

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Resistance is "Fertile" 5 out of 5 stars.
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The Bradygames guide for Resistance 2 is basically two guides in one. It contains everything you need for the single player campaign as well as the co-op campaign. Design and layout are top notch. Photos are large and clear. The level descriptions are easy to follow (although the type is pretty small). There are lots of hints given on how to defeat certain enemies. There is a large fold out in the back of the guide that lists all of the trophies as well as cool concept art. All of the multiplayer options are explained with painstaking detail. There is a lot of instruction on how to coordinate your efforts as a team as well as individually in co-op and competitive modes.

Bradygames usually puts out high quality guides, and this one is no exception. This is a rich guide that will surely enhance your game playing experience. You'll notice I used the word "fertile" in my title. Well, this guide will help you get the most out of the game, which focuses more attention on "growing" the multiplayer component and expanding the Resistance universe with two campaigns. I couldn't ask for more.

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BradyGames’ Resistance 2 Signature Series Guide includes the following:

• A comprehensive walkthrough of the entire battle to defeat the Chimera invasion.
• WEAPONS COVERAGE: Detailed data on the entire arsenal of weapons
• BOSS TACTICS: Expert strategies to defeat every boss
• MULTIPLAYER STRATEGIES: Extensive multiplayer coverage, including tips to dominate the unprecedented squad-based battles
• Signature Series guide features bonus foldout and more!

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Shooter

Sonic Unleashed: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)

Prima Games

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Good guide, but not complete 3 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Okay, this quide does a very good job of summarizing the story and detailing the gameplay, which is great. However, the bottom line is that it does not cover the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 versions, just the Wii and the Playstation 2 versions. The PS3/360 versions have an extra level, Empire City, that the Wii/PS2 versions don't. Also, I believe that extra characters are involved in the storyline and have special mini-games that do not seem to be present in the Wii/PS2 versions.

Despite this annoying, and surprising considering the quality of Primagames' guides, error the guide gets everything about these two versions downpat. If you have a Wii/PS2 and plan to get Sonic Unleashed, it will be very helpful. If you are going to go for the PS3/360 versions, like I am, skip it and wait for either 1) Primagames to come out with a guide to these versions or 2) Someone to put an FAQ on GameFAQs or [...].

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• Spring Into Action: This game combines a brand new graphics engine with the power and fun of the Wii's controls. Prima's guide will cover all the basic and advanced strategies for success in SEGA's latest installment to the Sonic franchise.
• Don't Be Undone: Special moves, secret abilities, and strategies for boss battles will be detailed to the fullest.
• Know Where to Look: Secrets and unlockables will be uncovered with all the where's and how's you need to get it for yourself.

The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master

Andrew Hunt, David Thomas

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What others in the trenches say about The Pragmatic Programmer..."The cool thing about this book is that it's great for keeping the programming process fresh. The book helps you to continue to grow and clearly comes from people who have been there." --Kent Beck, author of Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change "I found this book to be a great mix of solid advice and wonderful analogies!" --Martin Fowler, author of Refactoring and UML Distilled "I would buy a copy, read it twice, then tell all my colleagues to run out and grab a copy. This is a book I would never loan because I would worry about it being lost." --Kevin Ruland, Management Science, MSG-Logistics "The wisdom and practical experience of the authors is obvious. The topics presented are relevant and useful...By far its greatest strength for me has been the outstanding analogies--tracer bullets, broken windows, and the fabulous helicopter-based explanation of the need for orthogonality, especially in a crisis situation. I have little doubt that this book will eventually become an excellent source of useful information for journeymen programmers and expert mentors alike."--John Lakos, author of Large-Scale C++ Software Design "This is the sort of book I will buy a dozen copies of when it comes out so I can give it to my clients. " --Eric Vought, Software Engineer "Most modern books on software development fail to cover the basics of what makes a great software developer, instead spending their time on syntax or technology where in reality the greatest leverage possible for any software team is in having talented developers who really know their craft well. An excellent book." --Pete McBreen, Independent Consultant "Since reading this book, I have implemented many of the practical suggestions and tips it contains. Across the board, they have saved my company time and money while helping me get my job done quicker! This should be a desktop reference for everyone who works with code for a living." --Jared Richardson, Senior Software Developer, iRenaissance, Inc. "I would like to see this issued to every new employee at my company..." --Chris Cleeland, Senior Software Engineer, Object Computing, Inc. "If I'm putting together a project, it's the authors of this book that I want...And failing that I'd settle for people who've read their book."--Ward Cunningham Straight from the programming trenches, The Pragmatic Programmer cuts through the increasing specialization and technicalities of modern software development to examine the core process--taking a requirement and producing working, maintainable code that delights its users. It covers topics ranging from personal responsibility and career development to architectural techniques for keeping your code flexible and easy to adapt and reuse. Read this book, and you'll learn how to *Fight software rot; *Avoid the trap of duplicating knowledge; *Write flexible, dynamic, and adaptable code; *Avoid programming by coincidence; *Bullet-proof your code with contracts, assertions, and exceptions; *Capture real requirements; *Test ruthlessly and effectively; *Delight your users; *Build teams of pragmatic programmers; and *Make your developments more precise with automation. Written as a series of self-contained sections and filled with entertaining anecdotes, thoughtful examples, and interesting analogies, The Pragmatic Programmer illustrates the best practices and major pitfalls of many different aspects of software development.Whether you're a new coder, an experienced programmer, or a manager responsible for software projects, use these lessons daily, and you'll quickly see improvements in personal productivity, accuracy, and job satisfaction. You'll learn skills and develop habits and attitudes that form the foundation for long-term success in your career. You'll become a Pragmatic Programmer.

The Macintosh iLife 08

Jim Heid

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The definitive iLife reference, completely updated and revised!

The Macintosh iLife ’08  is a lavishly illustrated handbook packed with easy-to-follow instructions, essential technical background, and tips for iLife users of all levels. Now in its sixth edition, it’s the world’s top-selling iLife book.

• Shop ’til you drop at the iTunes Store—and wirelessly with the iPhone and iPod touch
• Create a digital media center with Apple TV and your widescreen TV set
• Improve your photography and video-shooting techniques
• Produce spectacular slide shows, photo books, calendars, and greeting cards
• Refine your photos to perfection with iPhoto’s new editing tools
• Share photos via email, .Mac Web Gallery, DVD slide shows, and more
• Assemble a video library with the all-new iMovie—and share your creations on YouTube
• Record and arrange your own music with GarageBand
• Create and publish your own Web sites, blogs, and podcasts
• Preserve the past: digitize old records, photos, and movies

The book: Each two-page spread is a self-contained tutorial or set of tips. Everything you need is at your fingertips, and every page is updated for iLife ’08, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, the iPhone, and latest iPods.

The Web site: Get updates, tips, and much more at this book’s companion Web site, www.macilife.com.

Mechanika: Creating the Art of Science Fiction with Doug Chiang

Doug Chiang

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Tutorials from a pro 5 out of 5 stars.
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Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3BVB7SCU8O8US It's not very often you see a great concept artist come up with a tutorial book. Here, we have a great book by Doug Chiang. He's the concept artist for big movie hits like Star Wars, War of the Worlds and Terminator just to name a few.

In this book are 30 lessons and step-by-step tutorials for creating science fiction art, mainly robots. There are details and tips for using Photoshop.

Through these pages, one can see Doug Chiang's process of creating sci-fi concept art. It's always interesting to find out how other artist work, especially one of such high caliber.

His work has also appeared in other books like Robota, and The Art of Star Wars: The Revenge of the Sith.

There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.

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In this stunning collection of step-by-step lessons, award-winning entertainment artist Doug Chiang gives artists the inside scoop on his processes, techniques, and theories for creating eye-popping science fiction artwork. Readers will learn to draw the creatures, robots, vehicles and drama of distant worlds--perennial favorites in film, television, toys and games. With Chiang's expert advice, 25 step-by-step demonstrations using both traditional and digital techniques, and a stunning gallery showcasing his amazing visual style, artists have no choice but to be inspired to create their own phenomenal works of art..

QuickBooks 2008: The Official Guide

Kathy Ivens

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Maximize the power of the leading small business financial software

Set up a comprehensive small business financial management system with QuickBooks 2008 and the expert advice in this official guide. Filled with practical information, this book explains how to perform essential business tasks and customize QuickBooks for your needs. Track finances, manage payroll, process invoices, monitor inventory, manage sales and expenses, and much more. Run your small business easily and efficiently--regardless of your industry or growth level--using the real-world tips, techniques, and shortcuts in this authoritative guide to QuickBooks 2008.

• Configure and customize QuickBooks for your business
• Log transactions quickly and accurately
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Manage customers and vendors
• Monitor inventory
• Track employee hours and manage payroll
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Set up and manage budgets
• Create standard or customized business reports
• Analyze business performance

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Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)

Catherine Browne

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•Crack open every Mumbo Crate to stock your garage with free vehicle parts!
•Build awesome cars, planes, and helicopters with our full guide to Mumbo's Motors.
•Full-color maps of every world show all challenge locations and unlockable parts!
•Find every single hidden Jiggy in Showdown Town with our secret tips.
•Strategies for earning every Jiggy and Trophy so your bank is totally golden.