“…Updated for Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7, this fourth edition includes coverage of Xcode 4, blocks, view-based table views, Apple’s new approach to memory management (Automatic Reference Counting), and the Mac App Store. …”

“…Database interaction--cursors, DML and transaction management, cursor variables, and native dynamic SQL Program construction--procedures, functions, blocks, packages, database triggers, and calling PL/SQL functions in SQL. …”

“…What you will learn Develop your ideas fast and efficiently using the Ethereum blockchain Make writing and deploying smart contracts easy and manageable Work with private data in blockchain applications Handle large files in blockchain applications Ensure your decentralized applications are safe Explore how Ethereum development frameworks work Create your own cryptocurrency or token on the Ethereum blockchain Make sure your cryptocurrency is ERC20-compliant to launch an ICO Who this book is for This book is for individuals who want to build decentralized applications using blockchain technology and the power of Ethereum from scratch. …”

“…If you'd like to run the tests, you'll also need to install the latest version of Node Package Manager (npm)…”

“…Authoritative and up to date, this book: Identifies the bottlenecks that can impact the and improvethe fiscal close process and provides best practices to help alleviate these challenges Defines the Record to Report (R2R) and recommends the roles and responsibilities for fiscal close processes flow Offers the internal controls to use for the end-to-end fiscal close process Describes approaches for risk management, R2R, and fiscal close benchmarking Identifies KPIs for all aspects of the R2R process Provides the mechanism for developing a financial close scorecard Recommends leading practices for both external and internal reporting Provides guidance on how strategic planning, the budget and forecast processes can be streamlined to enhance the fiscal close and internal reporting results Written by a respected expert on internal controls and the fiscal closing process, The Fast Close Toolkit is a valuable source of information for professionals involved in controllership and have responsibility for the fiscal close…”

“…An introduction to the open transaction environment and task control block (TCB) management logic in CICS TS, including a reference that describes how several configuration attributes combine to affect the behavior of the CICS TS dispatcher. …”

“…What you will learn Familiarize yourself with the format of the Security+ exam Target your test preparation on each of the Security+ domains Brush up on your understanding by testing yourself on realistic practice questions Discover areas for improvement by comparing your responses to the answers provided Measure your readiness with full-length practice tests Know what to expect on test day and Learn helpful strategies for tackling the different question types Who this book is for This book is designed for service desk analysts, system support engineers, and other IT professionals who want to start their career in managing the IT infrastructure of an organization. …”

“…What you will learn Discover cybersecurity strategies and the ingredients critical to their success Improve vulnerability management by reducing risks and costs for your organization Learn how malware and other threats have evolved over the past decade Mitigate internet-based threats, phishing attacks, and malware distribution sites Weigh the pros and cons of popular cybersecurity strategies of the past two decades Implement and then measure the outcome of a cybersecurity strategy." -- Publisher's description…”

“…What you will learn Work with third-party Go projects and modify them for your use Write Go code using modern best practices Manage your dependencies with the new Go module system Solve common problems encountered when dealing with backend systems or DevOps Explore the Go standard library and its uses Test, profile, and fine-tune Go applications Who this book is for If you're a web developer, programmer, or enterprise developer looking for quick solutions to common and not-so-common problems in Go programming, this book is for you. …”

“…Topics include financial transactions, tokenisation, identity management, supply chain transparency, global shipping and freight, counterfeiting and more. …”

“…Learn how to: • Connect your iPad to your Wi-Fi and your mobile carrier • Learn how to use the on-screen keyboard, predictive text, and dictation • Secure your iPad using Touch ID, passcodes, and other security measures • Use Control Center to control frequently used settings • Use Siri to control your iPad or get information by speaking commands • Use iCloud to keep everything current between all your iOS devices (even your Mac), including music, photos, emails, and more • Surf the Web, and send and receive email • Download and install apps to make your iPad even more useful • Record and edit video using iMovie for iPad • Take photos, and then edit them using iPhoto for iPad • Use AirDrop to share files and information with other iOS devices nearby • Manage your contacts, and then connect with others using Messaging • Use FaceTime and Skype to stay connected with friends and family • Use Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to create documents and presentations • Discover some of the most useful and entertaining apps…”

“…Coverage includes Using Swift’s new patterns and concise, expressive syntax to produce safer, more reliable code Leveraging the surprising power of Swift’s data structures Utilizing Swift’s type system to help prevent errors common in other languages Using optionals to correctly handle invalid, missing, or unknown values Implementing generics to reduce duplication, improve power, and simplify maintenance Interacting with C and Objective-C APIs Abstracting functionality for reusable code while maintaining type safety Isolating code in clean, flexible, low-overhead closures Combining Swift with Objective-C in the same project Avoiding gotchas when importing Objective-C classes in Swift projects Nesting types to improve code clarity Creating shared objects with singletons Managing threading and concurrency with Swift’s advanced Grand Central Dispatch (GCD) patterns…”

“…Can you execute strategy while inspiring peak performance, nurturing top talent, managing complexity, creating value, conquering uncertainty, and yes, developing new leaders? …”

“…“data at rest” Recognize subtle interrelationships that impact business performance Improve the accuracy of your sentiment analyses Determine eminence, and distinguish “talkers” from true influencers Optimize decisions about marketing and advertising spend Whether you’re a marketer, analyst, manager, or technologist, you’ll learn how to use social media data to compete more effectively, respond more rapidly, predict more successfully... grow profits, and keep them growing…”

“…Susan is the bestselling author of Situational Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager with Ken Blanchard and Laurence Hawkins, Achieve Leadership Genius with Drea Zigarmi and Dick Lyles, Leading at a Higher Level with Ken Blanchard, The Team Leader's Idea-a-Day Guide with Drea Zigarmi, Empowerment with Ken Blanchard, and Good Leaders, Good Shepherds with Dick Lyles…”

“…." - Dennis Kane, San Francisco, CATopics Covered in Depth Include: Interchangeable Lens Choices Working with Lens Mount Adapters Controlling Exposure with ND Filters Audio AVCHD Format Choices Extra Tele-Convergence Final Cut Pro Workflow SDHC card management HDMI output Focus Control and more...Grab the Panasonic GH2 Guidebook and you’ll learn all the tips and tricks to get the most out of your camera and create amazing images…”

“…Following a practical, developer-focused introduction to Microsoft SharePoint 2010, you’ll learn about Visual Studio 2010 templates and tools that simplify the creation of SharePoint solutions The SharePoint object model and its most frequently used methods, properties, and events Using lists to store, manage, and share data Responding to events related to lists, features, items, or workflows Integrating external data with Business Data Connectivity Services Using content types that ship with SharePoint 2010—and creating new ones Building multi-step workflows and custom forms that work with them Utilizing Web Parts to present different data and applications on the same page Customizing SharePoint pages or navigation with ASP.NET Packaging and deploying solutions, and customizing deployment to your unique requirements Whether you’re just starting out with SharePoint development, upgrading from earlier versions, or building on experience with ASP.NET, this book will help you solve real problems and get real results—fast!…”

“…Gain a holistic understanding of C# 5.0, .NET, and Visual Studio 2012 Use classes and objects “the C# way” Master the C# type system, inheritance, interfaces, and abstract classes Define, initiate, respond to, and send data through events Work with loops, strings, regular expressions, and collections Ensure type safety and promote code reuse with generics and collections Work with data in all forms, from file systems and streams to XML and databases Use advanced features such as attributes, dynamic types, and anonymous functions Build and debug C# applications with Visual Studio 2012 Create state-of-the-art Windows Store apps with the async pattern Improve performance and reliability by managing memory more effectively Build more responsive software with threads, concurrency, and parallelism…”

“…Feiler, the standard’s author and technical lead, this introductory reference and tutorial is ideal for self-directed learning or classroom instruction, and is an excellent reference for practitioners, including architects, developers, integrators, validators, certifiers, first-level technical leaders, and project managers. Packed with real-world examples, it introduces all aspects of the AADL notation as part of an architecture-centric, model-based engineering approach to discovering embedded software systems problems earlier, when they cost less to solve. …”

“…He is a recent MBA graduate of the Jack Welch Management Institute…”