Wednesday, August 31, 2011

The CSS Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks (Kindle Edition)

The CSS Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks
The CSS Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks (Kindle Edition)
By Rachel Andrew

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The CSS Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks is a compilation of best practice solutions to the most challenging CSS problems. The third edition of this best-selling book, has been completely revised and updated to cover the latest techniques and newer browsers, including Firefox 3 and Internet Explorer 8.

It's the most complete question-and-answer book on CSS, with over 100 tutorials that'll show you how to gain more control over the appearance of your web page, create sophisticated Web page navigation controls, design for today's alternative browsing devices including phones and screen readers, and much more.

The CSS code used to create each of the components is available for download and guaranteed to be simple, efficient and cross-browser compatible.

This book will show you how to:

- Construct robust CSS layouts that work every time.
- Create sleek drop-down menus using only CSS.
- Build a professional tabbed navigation system.
- Replace image-based navigation with low-fat CSS lists.
- Design smarter, more usable CSS-flavored web forms.
- Use rounded corners minus the bloated HTML.
- Allow your visitors to select their preferred look and feel.
- Let the W3C validator do your debugging.
- Reduce the burden of site maintenance and updates. ... along with 92 other solutions to common questions and problems.

The CSS Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks is ideal for Web designers who would like to add sparkle to their existing designs, as well as newcomers who want to become true CSS masters.

The book can be read cover to cover, or referred to like a cookbook with 101 different recipies for your Website. It's written in an easy-to-follow, full-color consistent format that's well illustrated screenshots and code examples, providing quick visual cues.

About the Author
Rachel is a director of edgeofmyseat.com, a UK-based web solutions company, and is an experienced web developer. Rachel is a member of the Web Standards Project on the Dreamweaver Task Force, and hopes to encourage best practices in the support and use of W3C Standards in Dreamweaver. In addition to co-authoring several books, Rachel writes for various magazines and resource sites, both online and off. When not writing code or writing about writing code, Rachel spends time with her daughter, tries to encourage people to use Debian GNU/Linux, studies with the Open University, and enjoys a nice pint of beer.The CSS Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks is a compilation of best practice solutions to the most challenging CSS problems. The third edition of this best-selling book, has been completely revised and updated to cover the latest techniques and newer browsers, including Firefox 3 and Internet Explorer 8.

It's the most complete question-and-answer book on CSS, with over 100 tutorials that'll show you how to gain more control over the appearance of your web page, create sophisticated Web page navigation controls, design for today's alternative browsing devices including phones and screen readers, and much more.

The CSS code used to create each of the components is available for download and guaranteed to be simple, efficient and cross-browser compatible.

This book will show you how to:

- Construct robust CSS layouts that work every time.
- Create sleek drop-down menus using only CSS.
- Build a professional tabbed navigation system.
- Replace image-based navigation with low-fat CSS lists.
- Design smarter, more usable CSS-flavored web forms.
- Use rounded corners minus the bloated HTML.
- Allow your visitors to select their preferred look and feel.
- Let the W3C validator do your debugging.
- Reduce the burden of site maintenance and updates. ... along with 92 other solutions to common questions and problems.

The CSS Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks is ideal for Web designers who would like to add sparkle to their existing designs, as well as newcomers who want to become true CSS masters.

The book can be read cover to cover, or referred to like a cookbook with 101 different recipies for your Website. It's written in an easy-to-follow, full-color consistent format that's well illustrated screenshots and code examples, providing quick visual cues.

About the Author
Rachel is a director of edgeofmyseat.com, a UK-based web solutions company, and is an experienced web developer. Rachel is a member of the Web Standards Project on the Dreamweaver Task Force, and hopes to encourage best practices in the support and use of W3C Standards in Dreamweaver. In addition to co-authoring several books, Rachel writes for various magazines and resource sites, both online and off. When not writing code or writing about writing code, Rachel spends time with her daughter, tries to encourage people to use Debian GNU/Linux, studies with the Open University, and enjoys a nice pint of beer. Read more


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The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers (Robert C. Martin Series) (Kindle Edition)

The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers (Robert C. Martin Series)
The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers (Robert C. Martin Series) (Kindle Edition)
By Robert C. Martin

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This is the eBook version of the printed book.

Robert C. Martin reveals the disciplines, techniques, tools, and practices that separate software craftsmen from mere "9-to-5" programmers

 

  • One of the world's most respected programmers takes software craftsmanship to the next level, answering hard questions about what it really means to be a craftsman
  • Useful advice on how to code, refactor, test, estimate, manage time, and learn
  • By the legendary "Uncle Bob," who helped launch the Agile movement and wrote Software Development's influential "Craftsmanship" column

Programming languages and development platforms burst into fashion, and then fade away. Software paradigms briefly dominate, then shift. Methodologies are debated religiously, agreed upon - and soon scrapped altogether. It's no wonder that application development has a high rate of turnover and burnout. Programmers who endure and succeed amidst swirling uncertainty have one thing in common: they all care deeply about the practice of creating software. They treat it as a craft. In this much-anticipated new book, software legend Robert C. Martin explains why programmers should care about their jobs, how organizations can foster the type of environment that allows programmers to succeed, and what it means for individual software developers to truly work as craftsmen. The Clean Coder goes beyond "values and attitudes" to fully document the specific disciplines, techniques, tools, and practices that successful software craftsmen share in common. Throughout his 40-year career at the forefront of movements ranging from agile and extreme programming to object-oriented development, "Uncle Bob" has consistently been a voice of practical common sense and enduring wisdom. He has now written a book that every aspiring and ascending software craftsman can use: to write better software, and to gain greater personal fulfillment in doing so.

This is the eBook version of the printed book.

Robert C. Martin reveals the disciplines, techniques, tools, and practices that separate software craftsmen from mere "9-to-5" programmers

 

  • One of the world's most respected programmers takes software craftsmanship to the next level, answering hard questions about what it really means to be a craftsman
  • Useful advice on how to code, refactor, test, estimate, manage time, and learn
  • By the legendary "Uncle Bob," who helped launch the Agile movement and wrote Software Development's influential "Craftsmanship" column

Programming languages and development platforms burst into fashion, and then fade away. Software paradigms briefly dominate, then shift. Methodologies are debated religiously, agreed upon - and soon scrapped altogether. It's no wonder that application development has a high rate of turnover and burnout. Programmers who endure and succeed amidst swirling uncertainty have one thing in common: they all care deeply about the practice of creating software. They treat it as a craft. In this much-anticipated new book, software legend Robert C. Martin explains why programmers should care about their jobs, how organizations can foster the type of environment that allows programmers to succeed, and what it means for individual software developers to truly work as craftsmen. The Clean Coder goes beyond "values and attitudes" to fully document the specific disciplines, techniques, tools, and practices that successful software craftsmen share in common. Throughout his 40-year career at the forefront of movements ranging from agile and extreme programming to object-oriented development, "Uncle Bob" has consistently been a voice of practical common sense and enduring wisdom. He has now written a book that every aspiring and ascending software craftsman can use: to write better software, and to gain greater personal fulfillment in doing so.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Practical Computing for Biologists (Paperback)

Practical Computing for Biologists
Practical Computing for Biologists (Paperback)
By Steven H. D. Haddock

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Customer tags: graphics software, python, unix, ecology, biology, bioinformatics, programming, science, python programming

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Increasingly, scientists find themselves facing exponentially larger data sets and analyses without suitable tools to deal with them. Many biologists end up using spreadsheet programs for most of their data-processing tasks and spend hours clicking around or copying and pasting, and then repeating the process for other data files.

Practical Computing for Biologists shows you how to use many freely available computing tools to work more powerfully and effectively. The book was born out of the authors' own experience in developing tools for their research and helping other biologists with their computational problems. Although many of the techniques are relevant to molecular bioinformatics, the motivation for the book is much broader, focusing on topics and techniques that are applicable to a range of scientific endeavors. Twenty-two chapters organized into six parts address these topics and more:

  • Searching with regular expressions
  • The Unix command line
  • Python programming and debugging
  • Creating and editing graphics
  • Databases
  • Performing analyses on remote servers
  • Working with electronics

While most of the concepts and examples apply to any operating system, the main narrative focuses on Mac OS X. Where there are differences for Windows and Linux users, parallel instructions are provided in the margin and in an appendix. The book is designed to be used as a self-guided resource for researchers, a companion book in a course, or as a primary textbook. Practical Computing for Biologists will free you from the most frustrating and time-consuming aspects of data processing so you can focus on the pleasures of scientific inquiry.

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Monday, August 29, 2011

Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming (Paperback)

Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming
Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming (Paperback)
By Peter Seibel

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Patterned after the best selling Founders at Work, Coders at Work represents two years of interviews with some of the top programmers of our times. Readers will find out what their work habits are, coding preferences, language preferences, style choices and idiosyncrasies in the fascinating look at how some of the best in the world do their work.

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Sunday, August 28, 2011

Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Step by Step (Step by Step (Microsoft)) (Paperback)

Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Step by Step (Step by Step (Microsoft))
Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Step by Step (Step by Step (Microsoft)) (Paperback)
By Michael Halvorson

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Customer tags: visual basic(3), programming(2), visual basic 2010(2), microsoft

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Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to learning Visual Basic® 2010.

Teach yourself the essential tools and techniques for Visual Basic® 2010-one step at a time. No matter what your skill level, you'll find the practical guidance and examples you need to start building professional applications for Windows® and the Web.

Discover how to:

  • Work in the Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2010 Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
  • Master essential techniques-from managing data and variables to using inheritance and dialog boxes
  • Create professional-looking UIs; add visual effects and print support
  • Build compelling Web features with the Visual Web Developer tool
  • Use Microsoft® ADO.NET and advanced data presentation controls
  • Debug your programs and handle run-time errors
  • Use new features, such as Query Builder, and Microsoft® .NET Framework
A Note Regarding the CD or DVD

The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com. Read more


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Saturday, August 27, 2011

Problem Solving with C++, 7th Edition (Paperback)

Problem Solving with C++, 7th Edition
Problem Solving with C++, 7th Edition (Paperback)
By Walter J. Savitch

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Now featuring new Video Notes the Seventh Edition of Problem Solving with C++ continues to be the most widely used textbook by students and instructors in the introduction to programming and C++ language course. Through each edition, hundreds and thousands of students have valued Walt Savitch’s approach to programming, which emphasizes active reading through the use of well-placed examples and self-test examples. Created for the beginner, this book focuses on cultivating strong problem-solving and programming techniques while introducing students to the C++ programming language. Read more


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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

BlueAction BAE-827 Black/Gold Bluetooth Wireless Headset for Iphone apple (Wireless Phone Accessory)

BlueAction BAE-827 Black/Gold Bluetooth Wireless Headset for Iphone apple
BlueAction BAE-827 Black/Gold Bluetooth Wireless Headset for Iphone apple (Wireless Phone Accessory)
By CellularFactory

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BlueAction BAE-827 Black/Gold Bluetooth Wireless Headset for Iphone apple . BlueAction BAE-827 Black/Gold Wireless Headset for you to enjoy easy and convenient communication via your bluetooth enable cell phone.The BAE-827 Bluetooth Wireless Headset keeps users connected in style with a sleek design featuring metalized accents and sophisticated subtle finishes. EasyPair technology makes it simple to connect with more than 200 compatible Bluetooth enabled devices, including non-Motorola handsets.Universal Compatibility - Tested with over 15 brands such as Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sony-Ericsson, and LG cell phones.Compatible With Iphone iPhone 4 GSM iPhone 3GS iPhone 4 (CDMA) iPhone 3G iPhone Read more


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