| Big Data Now: Current Perspectives from O'Reilly Radar
| This collection represents the full spectrum of data-related content we’ve published on O’Reilly Radar over the last year. Mike Loukides kicked things off in June 2010 with “What is data science?” and from there we’ve pursued the various threads and themes that naturally emerged. Now, roughly a year later, we can look back over all we’ve covered and identify a number of core data areas: Data issues -- The opportunities and ambiguities of the data space are evident in discussions arou...More
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| Non-Designer's Design Book, The (3rd Edition)
| A lot has happened in the world of digital design since the first edition of this title was published, but one thing remains true: There is an ever-growing number of people attempting to design pages with no formal training. This book is the one place they can turn to find quick, non-intimidating, excellent design help from trusted design instructor Robin Williams. This revised classic--now in full color--includes a new section on the hot topic of Color itself. In The Non-Designer's Des...More
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| Random Numbers - introducing one of the best psuedorandom number generators (Programming by Example)
| This book's theme is random numbers. To be more precise, the subject is pseudorandom numbers, because they are repeatable and therefore not truly and completely random.However, the new algorithm presented here does create a unique and never repeated sequence for each and every possible string used as a seed, and each of those sequences effectively has an infinite cycle length.This "Programming by Example" series of books on Visual Basic programming is a little different than most every book out ...More
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| The Unofficial Siri Handbook: The Essential Reference for Your iPhone 4S
| If you have an iPhone 4S, then chances are Siri is slowly becoming an important part of your mobile life. You have learned the basics, but Siri's vocabulary is quickly evolving and expanding, and there's likely a lot you had no idea you could do with it. Don't sweat it, GadChick has you covered with The Unofficial Siri Handbook.This short eBook will show you key phrases you should know, and even how to add a :-) into a Siri message.When you finish reading, stop by GadChick.com where you can read...More
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| Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100
| Space elevators. Internet-enabled contact lenses. Cars that fly by floating on magnetic fields. This is the stuff of science fiction—it’s also daily life in the year 2100.Renowned theoretical physicist Michio Kaku details the developments in computer technology, artificial intelligence, medicine, space travel, and more, that are poised to happen over the next hundred years. He also considers how these inventions will affect the world economy, addressing the key questions: Who will have jobs?...More
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| Photoshop Elements 10: The Missing Manual
| Elements 10 offers much of Photoshop's power without the huge price tag. It's a great tool for most image-editing buffs—whether you’re a photographer, scrapbooker, or aspiring graphic artist. But Elements still doesn't come with a useful manual. This bestselling book helps you get the most out of the program, from the basics to advanced tips for both Windows and Mac users. The important stuff you need to know:Quickly learn your way around. Customize Elements to suit your working style...More
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| I, Steve: Steve Jobs in His Own Words
| Drawn from more than three decades of media coverageprint, electronic, and onlinethis book serves up the best, most thought-provoking insights ever spoken by Steve Jobs: more than 200 quotations that are essential reading for everyone who seeks innovative solutions and inspirations applicable to their business, regardless of size.Jobs, the longtime CEO of Apple, Inc., which he co-founded in 1976, stepped down from that role in August 2011, bringing an end to one of the greatest, most transfo...More
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| The Fat Flush Plan
| From one of the top nutritionists in the United States comes a revolutionary diet plan.
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| The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Made Easy (Syngress Basics Series)
| The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing serves as an introduction to the steps required to complete a penetration test or perform an ethical hack. You learn how to properly utilize and interpret the results of modern day hacking tools; which are required to complete a penetration test. Tool coverage will include, Backtrack Linux, Google, Whois, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Netcat, Netbus, and more. A simple and clean explanation of how to utilize these tools will allow you to gain a ...More
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| If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
| When a hungry little traveler drops by, a cookie leads to a glass of milk, and that leads to all sorts of fun and surprises in this delightful new interactive storybook. The ingenious CD-ROM invites children to read, color, sing, and follow their favorite mouse from one fun-filled project to the next. Features two original songs with a performance by The Cookettes. System Requirements: CD-ROM drive; 386DX or higher; MS-DOS 5.0 or later; Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11; 4MB RAM; 5MB fr...More
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| Kindle Fire Tips & Tricks
| Go beyond the basics and discover the Secrets of the Kindle Fire. You'll get up to speed quickly with this straight forward guide, full of practical step-by-step visual instructions. Full color screen shots help you learn visually and quickly become productive. From the best selling author of the Top 100 Tips for iPhone.
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| The Kindle Fire Pocket Guide
| This affordable and engaging guide is packed with practical information to you help you get the most from your Kindle Fire. Amazon Kindle expert Scott McNulty offers plenty of tips and pointers for using Amazon's trim tablet, including how to download apps, read books, take advantage of the Amazon cloud, and browse the web with Silk. With this essential companion, you'll learn how to make your way through Amazon's rich content ecosystem. Scott shows you how toPurchase or rent movies and TV shows...More
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| Excel 2010 Bible
| A comprehensive reference to the newest version of the world’s most popular spreadsheet application: Excel 2010John Walkenbach's name is synonymous with excellence in computer books that decipher complex technical topics. Known as "Mr. Spreadsheet," Walkenbach shows you how to maximize the power of all the new features of Excel 2010.An authoritative reference, this perennial bestseller proves itself indispensable no matter your level of skill, from Excel beginners and intermediate user...More
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| Final Fantasy XIII: The Complete Official Guide
| This title includes an exclusive additional 16-page section featuring an overview and analysis of 'The Final Fantasy XIII' story. This is the complete guide to 'Final Fantasy XIII'. Every secret, every side-quest, every mini-game, every bonus, every achievement and every trophy is revealed and explained in a dedicated Extras chapter. Dedicated walkthrough charts the most rewarding path through this epic adventure. Strategy & Analysis chapter exposes hidden mechanics, advanced battle tactics and ...More
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| QuickBooks 2012 The Official Guide (Quick Guides)
| The only official guide to the #1 bestselling financial software Packed with insider tips and expert advice, QuickBooks 2012: The Official Guide shows you how to set up a comprehensive, well-organized small business financial management system with ease! Find out the most effective methods for accomplishing essential business tasks and customizing QuickBooks for your needs. Fully endorsed by Intuit, makers of QuickBooks, this official guide provides best practices for tracking finances, m...More
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| Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World
| A visionary game designer reveals how we can harness the power of games to boost global happiness. With 174 million gamers in the United States alone, we now live in a world where every generation will be a gamer generation. But why, Jane McGonigal asks, should games be used for escapist entertainment alone? In this groundbreaking book, she shows how we can leverage the power of games to fix what is wrong with the real world-from social problems like depression and obesity to globa...More
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| Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML
| Tired of reading HTML books that only make sense after you're an expert? Then it's about time you picked up Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML and really learned HTML. You want to learn HTML so you can finally create those web pages you've always wanted, so you can communicate more effectively with friends, family, fans, and fanatic customers. You also want to do it right so you can actually maintain and expand your Web pages over time, and so your web pages work in all the browsers and mobile dev...More
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| iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It
| “‘The Woz’ built the first [personal computer]—by hand, by himself.”—USA TodayBefore slim laptops that fit into briefcases, computers looked like strange vending machines, with cryptic switches and pages of encoded output. But in 1977 Steve Wozniak revolutionized the computer industry with his invention of the first personal computer. As the sole inventor of the Apple I and II computers, Wozniak has enjoyed wealth, fame, and the most coveted awards an e...More
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| HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites
| A full-color introduction to the basics of HTML and CSS from the publishers of Wrox! Every day, more and more people want to learn some HTML and CSS. Joining the professional web designers and programmers are new audiences who need to know a little bit of code at work (update a content management system or e-commerce store) and those who want to make their personal blogs more attractive. Many books teaching HTML and CSS are dry and only written for those who want to become programmers, w...More
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| The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos
| Design is the single most important factor in creating a successful photograph. The ability to see the potential for a strong picture and then organize the graphic elements into an effective, compelling composition has always been one of the key skills in making photographs. Digital photography has brought a new, exciting aspect to design - first because the instant feedback from a digital camera allows immediate appraisal and improvement; and second because image-editing tools make it possible...More
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