“…Each skillset is taught hands on, and available online video tutorials (more than 5 hours) will guide you through Blender’s trickier tasks. By the time you’re done, you’ll understand how the whole process fits together, and how to use Blender to create outstanding characters for all media. …”

“…He illuminates the use of cross-sectional data, time series, spatial, and spatio-temporal data. You’ll learn why each problem matters, what data are..…”

“…He illuminates the use of cross-sectional data, time series, spatial, and spatio-temporal data. You’ll learn why each problem matters, what data are relevant, and how to explore the data you’ve identified. …”

“…This authoritative Canvas reference covers The canvas element—using it with other HTML elements, handling events, printing a canvas, and using offscreen canvases Shapes—drawing, dragging, erasing, and editing lines, arcs, circles, curves, and polygons; using shadows, gradients, and patterns Text—drawing, positioning, setting font properties; building text controls Images—drawing, scaling, clipping, processing, and animating Animations—creating smooth, efficient, and portable animations Sprites—implementing animated objects that have painters and behaviors Physics—modeling physical systems (falling bodies, pendulums, and projectiles), and implementing tweening for nonlinear motion and animation Collision detection—advanced techniques, clearly explained Game development—all aspects of game development, such as time-based motion and high score support, implemented in a game engine Custom controls—infrastructure for implementing custom controls; implementing progress bars, sliders, and an image panner Mobile applications—fitting Canvas apps on a mobile screen, using media queries, handling touch events, and specifying iOS5 artifacts, such as app icons Throughout the book, Geary discusses high-quality, reusable code to help p..…”

“…Coverage includes Mastering an essential HTML5/JavaScript game development toolset: browser, text editor, terminal,¿JavaScript console, game engine, and more Accelerating development with external libraries and proven patterns Managing browser differences between IE, Firefox, and Chrome Getting up to speed on web development with a QUIZ game built with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and JQuery Creating INTERACTIVE FICTION “gamebooks” that leverage new CSS3 features and impress.js Building PARTY games around the lightweight atom.js engine Developing PUZZLE games with the easel.js graphics rendering engine Writing PLATFORMERS with melon.js and its integrated tilemap editor Coding intense 2-player FIGHTING games for web browsers with game.js Building a SPACE SHOOTER with the jQuery-based gameQuery game engine Implementing pseudo-3D techniques like ray casting for an FPS (First Person Shooter) style game Producing a 16 bit RPG (Role Playing Game) complete with interfaces for dialog, inventories, and turn-based battles with enchant.js Building an isometric RTS (Real Time Strategy) game that incorporates server components along with¿ node.js, socket.io, and crafty.js Engaging players with content that encourages exploration Turn to The Web Game Developer’s Cookbook for proven, expert answers–and the code you need to implement them. …”

“…Deploy, manage, monitor, and scale multivendor VoIP networks more effectively Integrate performance data from multiple VoIP network segments and service flows to effectively manage SLAs Use performance counters, call detail records, and call agent trace logs to gauge network health in real time Utilize dashboards to analyze and correlate VoIP metrics, analyze trends, and plan capacity Implement a layered approach to quickly isolate and troubleshoot both localized and systemic problems in VoIP networks Optimize performance in networks where the service provider owns the “last mile” connection Improve performance when VoIP is deployed over publicly shared infrastructure Manage performance in enterprise networks using both centralized and distributed call processing Plan media deployment for the best possible network performance Monitor trends, establish baselines, optimize existing resources, and identify emerging problems Understand and address common voice quality issues This IP communications book is part of the Cisco Press® Networking Technology Series. …”

“…In How to Keep Score in Business, long-time CEO Robert Follett helps you capture crucial insights buried in balance sheets, income statements, and other key reports. …”

“…The features of the book empower you to fit exam preparation into a busy schedule: Visual calendar summarizing each day’s study topic Checklist providing advice for preparation activities leading up to the exam Description of the 640-822 ICND1 exam and how to sign up for it, including how to use a course voucher Strategies to be mentally, organizationally, and physically prepared for exam day Conversational tone, which makes your study time more enjoyable CCENT certification is open to everyone, but this book is specifically designed to prepare the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Discovery student for the exam. …”

“…Coverage includes --Performance issues associated with large-scale Java platforms, including consolidation, elasticity, and flexibility --Technical considerations arising from theoretical and practical limits of Java platforms --Building horizontal in-memory databases with VMware vFabric SQLFire to improve scalability and response times --Tuning large-scale Java using throughput/parallel GC and Concurrent Mark and Sweep (CMS) techniques --Designing and sizing a new virtualized Java environment --Designing and sizing new large-scale Java platforms when migrating from physical to virtualized deployments --Designing and sizing large-scale Java platforms for latency-sensitive in-memory databases --Real-world performance studies: SQLFire vs. …”

“…As you build Space Viking , you’ll learn how to: Install and configure Cocos2D so it works with Xcode 4 Build a complete 2D action adventure game with Cocos2D Add animations and movement to your games Build your game’s main menu screen for accessing levels Use Cocos2D’s Scheduler to make sure the right events happen at the right times Use tile maps to build scrolling game levels from reusable images Add audio and sound effects with CocosDenshion, Cocos2D’s sound engine Add gravity, realistic collisions, and even ragdoll effects with Box2D and Chipmunk physics engines Add amazing effects to your games with particle systems Leverage Game Center in your game for achievements and leader boards Squeeze the most performance from your games along with tips and tricks And much more! …”

“…." -- From the Foreword by Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times bestselling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There "Andrew Thorn brings inspiring insights and deep truths to examine the single most important life question: finding your life purpose. …”

“…• Secure your iPad with passwords and data encryption • Connect your iPad to a wireless printer • Discover today’s most powerful iPad business apps • Manage contacts and relationships using your iPad and the VIPorbit app • Do your word processing, spreadsheet and database management while on the go • Access your email and surf the Web from almost anywhere • Make winning sales and business presentations from your iPad • Read PC and Mac files, from Microsoft Office to Adobe PDF • Manage your next project from your iPad • Use your iPad more efficiently on the road and while traveling • Manage your company’s social networking presence from your tablet • Hold iPad-based video conferences and virtual meetings • Use your iPad as an ebook reader, and find the best new business and productivity books online • Reduce your communications costs with FaceTime and Skype • Create and distribute iPad content, or have a custom app developed for your business • Add hardware and accessories that make your iPad even more useful…”

“…Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time. Don Poulton (A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA, MCSE) is an independent consultant who has worked with computers since the days of 80-column punch cards. …”

“…—Stan Payne, CEO, Canaveral Port Authority About the Book: When was the last time you were in a meeting and every participant was in the room? …”

“…What You Will Learn Find out how to build effective visualizations and dashboards Prepare and clean your data so you can be sure Tableau is finding answers to your questions – not raising more problems Discover how to create advanced visualizations that explain complexity with clarity and style Dig deeper into your data with clustering and distribution models that allow you to analyze trends and make forecasts Learn how to use data storytelling to aid decision-making and strategy Share dashboards and visualizations to cultivate a culture where data is available and valued In Detail Tableau has for some time been one of the most popular Business Intelligence and data visualization tools available. …”

“…Shift the odds in your favor Change focus to discover your next breakthrough solution Drive superior outcomes despite limited resources Engage your constraints, and put them to work for you Grab hold of your hidden “levers of opportunity” Learn how to leverage timing, interaction, perception, and structure Use dissatisfaction and skepticism constructively Pinpoint the real difficulties then transform them into opportunities Avoid the “Laws of Defeat” Discover the surprising mistakes that keep leaders from succeeding “WARNING! …”

“…Jim has been heavily involved in Web development for more than a decade and has operated and designed many Web sites during that time. He’s been featured in numerous publications, including MSDN Magazine and PC Magazine. …”

“…Tom had provided an example from a previous improvement effort where he worked with a hospital in Chicago to improve their Emergency Department time for STEMI-type heart attack patients. In his explanation, Tom presents a variety of improvement tools which includes the integration of the Theory of Constraints, Lean, and Six Sigma. …”

“…This study by Joel Vital makes accessible for the first time a whole range of remains from the mid-Rhone Valley in the Final Bronze Age It bus not proved possible to examine dwelling-site organization nor stratigraphy for the Baume des Anges site, which originally spanned a period ranging from the Chalcolithic the Final Bronze Age 3b nevertheless, systematic analysts of the archaeological artefacts, mainly ceramic and metallic, has established both their dates and their geographical origins Statistical treatment of data indicates persistent geographic links with northern Italy during the Early and Late Bronze Ages and with the northern Alpine regions in the Final Bronze Age The new and definitive chronological framework established by this study ret eats on one band a synchronization with the different stages of development of the Bronze Age in continental Europe, and on the other hand the lengthening of...…”

“…The book assumes that you have spent some time in SketchUp and have basic modeling experience…”