“…Takes you step-by-step through the process of developing OS X and iOS applications using Xcode 4 Examines the benefits of Xcode 4, Apple's updated, free, object oriented programming environment Helps you tame the complex Xcode environment so you can develop amazing apps This book gets you up to speed on all the remarkable new features and redesigned user interface of Xcode 4 so you can get started creating phenomenal apps today…”

“…Fluent C# successfully introduces you to the principles and concepts you need to use Object-Oriented Programming, Test-Driven Development, design patterns, and even the Microsoft Architectural Guidelines for building effective .NET software. …”

“…On the surface, it looks like many other C-style languages, but Ballerina also contains features that incorporate current best practices for web programming, microservices, and Agile- or DevOps-oriented development. In this report, O’Reilly editor Andy Oram helps you understand what Ballerina offers and how it solves modern development problems. …”

“…Program faster with Scala's succinct and flexible syntax Dive into basic and advanced functional programming (FP) techniques Build killer big data and distributed apps, using Scala's functional combinators and tools including Akka and Spark Use traits for mixin composition and pattern matching for data extraction Learn the sophisticated type system that combines functional programming and object-oriented programming concepts…”

“…Define classes and create instances with Sencha Touch’s object-oriented abstraction Build user interfaces with the framework’s extensive set of high-level components Develop apps that consume complex data, whether it’s stored locally or on remote servers Organize your application code in a consistent, predictable, and maintainable way Use Sass stylesheets to craft a personalized look and feel for your app Debug, test, and document your app with WebKit Web Inspector, Jasmine, Siesta, and JSDuck Use the Sencha Architect UI designer and IDE to simplify complex project development…”

“…Topics include Drawing and rendering geometric data such as points, lines, and polygons Controlling color and lighting to create elegant graphics Creating and orienting views Increasing image realism with texture mapping and shadows Improving rendering performance Preserving graphics integrity across platforms A companion Web site includes complete source code examples, color versions of special effects described in the book, and additional resources…”

“…This book deals with parenthood of mothers and fathers with so-called learning difficulties, who are often confronted with prejudices about their abilities in the role of parents, in Austria. The author is oriented towards the social critique of disability studies and follows an emancipatory-participatory approach. …”

“…Although it has certainly fostered greater recognition of the plurality of knowledge and advanced the traceability of resources, the Protocol has also helped to impose a narrowly market-oriented understanding of nature and knowledge, exacerbating demands for recognition and ownership in the Global South, and effectively restricting access to biodiversity in an era of globalised research. …”

“…The field has gradually emerged from the interaction between three distinct scientific areas of theory and research: Early Childhood Education, Psychology, which is oriented towards the study of learning, and Science Education. …”

“…The Legitimacy of Modern Democracy will be of interest to political theorists, political philosophers, intellectual historians, theoretically oriented political scientists, and legal scholars working in the subfields of constitutional law and legal theory"--…”

“…Following the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington, DC, there has been an increasing interest among scholars, students, and the interested public to study and learn about the Islamist-oriented terrorist organizations called Jihadi Salafi Groups (JSGs). …”

“…These amazing stories all emphasize a simple yet profound message that with hard work, focus, and belief in yourself, you can achieve greatness.Organized by themes such as Attitude, Teamwork, and Motivation, Theismann's wise anecdotes highlight his firm belief that positive-thinking, goal-oriented people can achieve anything they set their minds to. …”

“….), and of gender (gender-differentiated behaviour, denunciation as "release" from conflicts concerning gender hierarchy), of generation, of political/ideological orientation, and of the significance of the social environment, the sphere of life and the locality. …”

“…Ellen Carnaghan takes aim at this cultural-determinist thesis in her study of Russian attitudes, based on intensive interviews with more than sixty citizens from all walks of life and a variety of political orientations. What she finds is that, rather than being influenced by an antidemocratic and anticapitalist ideology, these ordinary citizens view the economic and political system in Russia today very critically because it simply does not function well for them in meeting their everyday needs. …”

“…In addition to the traditional areas of interest (health, work, education, and the legal framework) and to statistical aspects (ISMU estimates that 5,576,000 foreigners live permanently in Italy as of 1st January 2021), the 27th edition of the Report devotes particular attention to the attitudes and orientations of Italian people towards migration, as well as to the experience of migrant women in terms of discrimination and positive valorization. …”

“…Among such devices, there is currently a growing interest in the development of user-oriented and multipurpose systems for intelligent packaging or on-site medical diagnostics, which would greatly benefit from printable solar cells as their energy source for autonomous operation. …”

“…L'auteur nous livre ainsi l'introduction d'une oeuvre beaucoup plus ambitieuse qui tend à un inventaire cohérent et complet, à travers la géographie, de la conception que se faisait du monde une conscience orientale à cette époque : ce n'est pas l'étude du monde du Moyen Âge oriental, mais celle de la représentation de ce monde…”

“…The FranklinCovey Change Model provides the structure necessary to orient, ground, and gain clarity about change…”

“…Dans un contexte européen où se redéfinissent les grandes orientations de la recherche, une réflexion s'impose sur les principes généraux au fondement des sciences humaines et sociales et sur leur place dans la science et dans la société. …”

“…Fundamental theories and models of liquid crystals have gained great importance in many scientific communities. The concepts of orientational order and cooperative molecular behavior have entered the actual basic knowledge of the bio-sciences community, and have contributed to the understanding of muscle function, cell division and membranes, and morphogenesis.Recent trends in liquid crystal research include topics such as polymer-modified anisotropic fluids, dispersions of liquid crystals with various nano-sized particles, topological defects in soft materials, new lyotropic systems, liquid crystal functionality in living systems, and the synthesis of liquid crystal based functional materials (e.g., photonic materials, organic plastic conductors, semiconductors, materials in sensors, materials used in switchable GHz applications, and materials for data storage), along with the study of these materials’ properties and applications…”