“…This book will help you Move beyond functional quality to quantify non-functional and structural quality Prove that improved software quality translates into strongly positive ROI and greatly reduced TCO Drive better results from current investments in Quality Assurance and Testing Use quality improvement techniques to stay on schedule and on budget Avoid ';hazardous' metrics that lead to poor decisions…”

“…You’ll also learn how to: · Monitor 3G usage to avoid costly overages · Manage files stored on the web or your own flash drives · Play and edit online media · Browse and search the Web · Discover great new Chrome extensions and Apps for fun, family, and social networking · Safely share your Chromebook with other users · Work with free or low-cost web-based productivity tools · Configure Chromebook for more security, privacy, performance, and battery life · Save time with built-in shortcuts · Troubleshoot and recover from problems…”

“…This new edition includes more examples and case studies, new approaches for addressing statistical problems, and the following new technological updates: SAS procedures used in group sequential trials (PROC SEQDESIGN and PROC SEQTEST) SAS procedures used in repeated measures analysis (PROC GLIMMIX and PROC GEE) macros for implementing a broad range of randomization-based methods in clinical trials, performing complex multiplicity adjustments, and investigating the design and analysis of early phase trials (Phase I dose-escalation trials and Phase II dose-finding trials) Clinical statisticians, research scientists, and graduate students in biostatistics will greatly benefit from the decades of clinical research experience and the ready-to-use SAS macros compiled in this book…”

“…Engaging and easy to read, this book shows you how to discover the best ways to invest your time into productive and profitable actions—and feel great about your achievements. Using the proven, immediately-actionable GSD Formula, you’re on your way to: Doubling your achievements, your work habits, and your income Implementing simple shifts and simple actions that increase positive outcomes Recognizing the early warning signs of procrastination and reluctance Eliminating the major GSD distractions that hold you back Discovering how to select, set, and achieve your goals Get Sh*t Done: The Ultimate Guide to Productivity, Procrastination, & Profitability is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to never again say "I'll do it later" and just get it done…”

“…Learn how to Make the most of Galaxy Note 5’s powerful hardware–from S Pen to sensors Connect the right way at the right time, with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, VPNs, NFC, and beaming Transform your Galaxy Note 5 into a Wi-Fi hotspot others can share Access websites fast and sync bookmarks across all your devices Customize your wallpaper, keyboard, sound, display, and language Efficiently manage your life: messages, contacts, meetings, and more Use GPS and Google Maps to find any destination and never get lost Get the exact information you need right now, with Google Now Play, sync, and manage media–from music to YouTube videos Store your music collection in the Cloud, so you can listen anywhere Make plans faster by adding participants to calls in progress Automatically reject calls you don’t want Read ebooks and magazines with Google Play or the Amazon Kindle app Find the best new apps and games on Google Play–even great freebies Keep your Galaxy Note 5 up-to-date, reliable, and secure Stay up-to-date seamlessly by using your Galaxy Note 5 with your Android Wear Smartwatch…”

“…Discover the power of storytelling and generate effective content ideas Plan a long-term content strategy and a content creation framework Create great content, promote it, measure it, and analyze its performance Extend your content’s value, become a more effective writer, and develop a growth mentality Effective content is worth its weight in marketing gold. …”

“…All access pass to 16 keynotes, 18 tutorials, and 174 individual sessions The future of Hadoop by Doug Cutting and Mike Cafarella, cofounders of Apache Hadoop Specialized content tracks in security, finance, media, retail, transportation, and health care 51 sessions covering real time analytics; 20 on data innovations; 38 on machine learning and AI Case studies from Cigna, LinkedIn, Eventbrite, Quora, Twitter, Google, and more Plus a round of great jokes about data science by comedian Paula Poundstone…”

“…The book explains how to create a workplace that is good for people, releases them to what they do best and enjoy most, and produces great and profitable work. Find actionable strategies and tactics you can put into use today. …”

“…is the skill-building guide to running great meetings with confidence and results…”

“…Swift is a programming language that allows you to write software for iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, Apple TVs, desktops, servers, and anything else that runs code! Swift is great for new programmers because it is very intuitive and continues to evolve as Apple adds new features. …”

“…You’ll also learn how to setup a lens adapter and calibrate it step by step.The video is divided into two sections:Part 1: Overview: Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Depth of Field: Sensors Chapter 3 Depth of Field: Focus Chapter 4 Depth of Field: Aperture Chapter 5 Glass Chapter 6 Speed Chapter 7 Bokeh Chapter 8 Chromatic Aberration Chapter 9 Mounts Chapter 10 Focal Length 1 Hour and 7 MinutesPart 2 Hands-On Chapter 1 Arri Super Speeds Chapter 2 Nikon Still Lenses Chapter 3 Lomo Lenses Chapter 4 Setup Demo Chapter 5 Wrap Up 48 MinutesTotal 2+ hours of contentThis video also makes a great introduction to the 35mm lenses and adapters for new and prospective owners. …”

“…Grant writing 101 — get an easy-to-understand introduction to the ins and outs of grants, including who funds them and how to receive them Know what funders want — discover the many grant-making organizations throughout the world and how to tailor your message to what your prospects expect Tug on reviewers' heartstrings — find out how to tell your story so peer reviewers award your application the maximum number of points The write stuff — explore writing techniques to create powerful, successful applications and proposals that convey your need for grant funding Go online and find templates for request letters, executive summaries, logic models, budget summary tables, and more Open the book and find: How to connect with grant-making agencies What goes into a grant submission How to build a great funding plan An overview of the peer review process A helpful checklist to make sure all the pieces are in place How to navigate federal grant websites Compelling words to use in applications Advice on requesting matching funds and other items…”

“…CUTTING-EDGE COVERAGE OF THESE TOPICS AND MUCH MORE: Creating effective web/online marketing plans and budgets Integrating online and traditional marketing Designing great sites--including ecommerce sites Getting actionable answers from web analytics Profiting from search engine marketing (SEM) and optimization (SEO) Executing winning pay-per-click and display ad campaigns Developing effective email lists and campaigns Building two-way conversations with customers and prospects Marketing on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media Creating an online PR media room Marketing through YouTube and podcasts Selling through iPhone and Android apps Managing web/online marketing coherently and efficiently Tracking performance--and improving it! …”

“…Use this book on its own or with Lynda’s book Writing for the Web: Creating Compelling Web Content Using Words, Pictures, and Sound , and you’ll learn how to motivate yourself to generate great web content—and have fun doing it. Includes 365 challenges that encourage you to observe, to think, and to try effective storytelling tasks Focuses on words, pictures, and sound as story elements for your Web content, rather than the mechanics of using specific software apps and tools Features a simple, straightforward format of numbered exercises, with suggested time to take for each one For more tips, exercises, and suggestions for teachers, check out www.write4web.com…”

“…Learn how to Make the most of Galaxy Note II’s powerful hardware—from S Pen to sensors Connect the right way at the right time, with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, VPNs, NFC, and beaming Transform your Galaxy Note II into a Wi-Fi hotspot others can share Access websites fast and sync bookmarks across all your devices Customize your wallpaper, keyboard, sound, display, and language Efficiently manage your life: messages, contacts, meetings, and more Use GPS and Google Maps to find any destination and never get lost Get the exact information you need right now, with Google Now Play, sync, and manage media—from music to YouTube videos Store your music collection in the cloud, so you can listen anywhere Make plans faster by adding participants to calls in progress Automatically reject calls you don’t want Read ebooks and magazines with Google Play or the Amazon Kindle app Find the best new apps and games on Google Play—even great freebies Extend your battery life—today and for years to come Keep your Galaxy Note II up-to-date, reliable, and secure…”

“…Get started fast with jQuery web programming The jQuery JavaScript library greatly simplifies the creation of modern, rich web applications, while seamlessly integrating with virtually all leading web development platforms and frameworks. …”

“…Quickly master the basic 3D concepts you need to understand Navigate Tinkercad’s Dashboard and tool set Create your first 3D model and control its properties Save time by incorporating publicly available elements Import hand sketches or SVG graphics into your models Use the Shape Generator to create custom shapes Add raised text and other embellishments Assemble multiple pieces into a more sophisticated model Make realistic prototypes Output molds for creating items from soft materials Transform models into STL files for printing Get great results from an online 3D printing service Move your 3D objects into the Minecraft virtual world Find answers to your most important Tinkercad questions Discover tools for tasks Tinkercad can’t handle Learn from others! …”

“…This image-packed reference also features iconic photography from prominent fashion photographers and includes a how-to chapter at the beginning of the book that provides a crash course on lighting, styling, props, and backgrounds—everything you need to know to make a woman look great, regardless of which of the 1,000 poses you wind up using…”

“…Learn how to • Make the most of Galaxy Note 3’s powerful hardware—from S Pen to sensors • Connect the right way at the right time, with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, VPNs, NFC, and beaming • Transform your Galaxy Note 3 into a Wi-Fi hotspot others can share • Access websites fast and sync bookmarks across all your devices • Customize your wallpaper, keyboard, sound, display, and language • Efficiently manage your life: messages, contacts, meetings, and more • Use GPS and Google Maps to find any destination and never get lost • Get the exact information you need right now, with Google Now • Play, sync, and manage media—from music to YouTube videos • Store your music collection in the cloud, so you can listen anywhere • Make plans faster by adding participants to calls in progress • Automatically reject calls you don’t want • Read ebooks and magazines with Google Play or the Amazon Kindle app • Find the best new apps and games on Google Play—even great freebies • Keep your Galaxy Note 3 up-to-date, reliable, and secure • Stay up-to-date seamlessly by using your Galaxy Note 3 with your Galaxy Gear smart watch…”

“…The authors also have greatly expanded their treatment of quality attributes, which remain central to their architecture philosophy—with an entire chapter devoted to each attribute—and broadened their treatment of architectural patterns. …”