“…Create map-enabled web pages with a custom look Learn the JavaScript skills required to exploit the Google Maps API Create highly interactive interfaces for mapping applications Embed maps in desktop applications written in .NET Annotate maps with labels, markers, and shapes Understand geodesic paths and shapes and perform geodesic calculations Store geographical data in KML format Add GIS features to mapping applications Store large sets of geography data in databases and perform advanced spatial queries Use web services to request spatial data from within your script on demand Automate the generation of standalone web pages with annotated maps Use the Geocoding and Directions APIs Visualize large data sets using symbols and heatmaps Animate items on a map Bonus online content includes: A tutorial on The SQL Spatial application A bonus chapter on animating multiple airplanes Three appendices: debugging scripts in the browser; scalable vector graphics; and applying custom styles…”

“…His new fable offers an entertaining look at this field and those who aspire to excel within it…”

“…Jugaad Innovation argues the West must look to places like India, Brazil, and China for a new approach to frugal and flexible innovation. …”

“…Flying in the face of current thinking, this book suggests that we do not need to 'think outside the box' in our quest for creativity, rather we should rethink the way we look 'inside the box'. This idea will resonate only too well with those who have endeavoured to be creative by thinking outside that box, only to have their attempts scuppered by the constraints of bureaucracy and organizational politics. …”

“…If you've ever wanted to take dynamic and vibrant digital photos of your favorite band in concert, but aren't sure how to tackle such obstacles as approaching the stage, tricky lighting situations, or even what equipment to use, then look no further! Concert and Live Music Photography is a comprehensive guide to shooting live music performances, providing you with the right information on equipment, camera settings, composition, and post-processing to get the best out of each performance shot. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…CONTROL THE LIGHTMETER FOR EXPOSURE; CHAPTER 4: COMPOSING YOUR PICTURE; LEARN THE BASICS OF COMPOSITION; CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE; SHIFT YOUR POINT OF VIEW; USE SELECTIVE FOCUS; CHAPTER 5: TAKING PORTRAITS; CREATE THE LOOK; EXPLORE THE LIGHT; WORK WITH YOUR SUBJECT; EXPERIMENT; CHAPTER 6: FAMILIES, GROUPS, AND PARTIES; PREPARE YOURSELF; DIRECT AND POSITION THE GROUP; CANDIDS; GET CREATIVE; OPTIMIZE YOUR EQUIPMENT FOR GROUP SETTINGS; CHAPTER 7: KIDS; DIRECT THE KIDS; KEEP IT REAL; FRAME THE SHOT; CHAPTER 8: BABIES; GET COMFORTABLE WITH THE BABY; KEEP IT SIMPLE; USE SOFT LIGHT; SEIZE THE MOMENT…”

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“…You know you don’t want to reinvent the wheel, so you look to design patterns—the lessons learned by those who’ve faced the same software design problems. …”

“…Too many new companies and products have names that look like the results of a drunken Scrabble game (Xobni, Svbtle, Doostang). …”

“…A solid grasp of data structures and algorithms (DSA) is imperative for anyone looking to do professional software development and engineering, but classes in the subject can be dry or spend too much time on theory and unnecessary readings. …”

“…They show how “bad” cryptography creeps in during implementation and what “good” cryptography should look like. They do so by showing and comparing the advantages and disadvantages based on processing time, execution time, and reliability. …”

“…Just like successful diets, building a high performing workforce requires more than chasing after the latest quick-fix fad or hiring the best consulting gurus to get your organization on track. Companies often look for a silver bullet, a single program that solves all their problems. …”

“…The focus of the present review is to look at the fundamental components of the FGF pathway and illustrate how this highly conserved regulatory cassette has been deployed to regulate multiple, diverse processes during vertebrate development. …”

“…Half of all deliberate fire-related damage is caused by adults and this is the first book to take a comprehensive look at the issue from a mental health perspective. …”

“…The essential M&A primer, updated with the latest research and statistics Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings provides a comprehensive look at the field's growth and development, and places M&As in realistic context amidst changing trends, legislation, and global perspectives. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- Student Needs -- Qualities to Look for in a Supervisor -- The Institutional Context of Supervision -- Cultural Diversity -- Finding the “Just Right” Supervisor -- Supervisors to Avoid -- Co-Supervision -- The Thesis Committee -- Writing the Proposal -- Introduction -- Overcoming Fear -- Working Independently -- Developing or Joining a Community of Practice (CoP) -- Working with the Supervisor -- Finding a Thesis Topic and Formulating a Research Question -- Finding a Research Topic and Methodology -- Components of the Proposal -- Conducting and Writing Literature Reviews -- Introduction -- Types of Literature Reviews -- Locating and Evaluating Research -- But Is It Research? …”

“…Documentary Storytelling is unique in offering an in-depth look at story and structure as applied not to Hollywood fiction, but to films and videos based on factual material and the drama of real life. …”

“…Yet most individuals, Kekki finds, took charge of their own destinies despite the injustice and looked forward to the day when Heart Mountain was behind them. …”

“…In this book, a number of experts from various disciplines take a look at three different strands in learning to model. …”