“…Chapter 6, discussing some probabilistic aspects of permutations, now covers the concept of asymptotically normal distributions. …”

“…No matter if you're a professional, an aspiring professional, or a hobbyist, Photoshop Compositing Secrets will sharpen your skills and open up a whole new avenue of photographic expression in an easy-to-understand way that will have you creating your own composites in no time…”

“…There is no doubt that I have had the opportunity to work with some really fantastic teams that truly achieved HPT status, but I have also struggled with team development, cultures, communication issues, and conflicts. If you had asked me a year ago about my ability to develop HPTs and lead programs to successful conclusions, I would have immediately shouted, Yes, of course I can do that. …”

“…Ms. Hurd has taught in associate and baccalaureate nursing programs. Score Higher on the NCLEX-PN® Exam! …”

“…This edition highlights the most important aspects of Spring 3.0 including REST, remote services, messaging, Security, MVC, Web Flow, and more. …”

“…Basic knowledge of Java and Spring is assumed. What's Inside Batch programming from the ground up Implementing data components Handling errors during batch processing Automating tedious tasks Table of Contents PART 1 BACKGROUND Introducing Spring Batch Spring Batch concepts PART 2 CORE SPRING BATCH Batch configuration Running batch jobs Reading data Writing data Processing data Implementing bulletproof jobs Transaction management PART 3 ADVANCED SPRING BATCH Controlling execution Enterprise integration Monitoring jobs Scaling and parallel processing Testing batch applications…”

“…Each project comes with support files to validate results Covers one of the most unique challenges for game artists -- sculpting realistic and moveable human characters for a game environment Brings you up to speed on ZBrush, the top digital sculpting tool used to create characters and props in such games as Rock Band and World of Warcraft Covers body style, faces, skin texturing, clothing, shoes, weaponry, and how to put your character into a game environment Provides in-depth techniques and tips for everyone from aspiring digital sculptors to high-level professional ZBrush artists Includes a DVD with supporting files from the projects in the book, as well as videos that illustrate concepts Build the next game-winning action character with ZBrush and this professional guide!…”

“…Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of the problem, and includes challenges, solutions, diagrams, screenshots, cookbook-style code examples, and more. …”

“…Some books that try to assess the most significant improvements concerning the connection of the photovoltaic systems to the grid have been recently published"--…”

“…NEW IN THIS EDITION The newest processors, including Intel’s 2nd generation Core i3, i5, i7 plus the Atom, and AMD’s new VISION series CPUs 3TB (and larger) disks, 4K sectoring, partition alignment, faster SATA disk interfaces, and SSD (Solid State Drive) hard drive replacements New firmware innovations, from full UEFI BIOS support to built-in motherboard flash BIOS upgrade utilities Integrated video and audio, including 5.1/7.1 surround sound, HDMI, and DisplayPort connections Updated PCI Express and Power Supply specifications for powering high-end video cards Emerging interfaces such as USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt Updated coverage of building PCs from scratch–from choosing and assembling hardware through BIOS setup and troubleshooting ON THE DVD Get more than 90 minutes of up-to-the minute, studio quality how-to videos–all playable on your DVD player or computer! …”

“…With new information on design principles, mobile and gestural interactions, content strategy, remote research tools and more, you’ll learn to: Recognize the various roles in UX design, identify stakeholders, and enlist their support Obtain consensus from your team on project objectives Understand approaches such as Waterfall, Agile, and Lean UX Define the scope of your project and avoid mission creep Conduct user research in person or remotely, and document your findings Understand and communicate user behavior with personas Design and prototype your application or site Plan for development, product rollout, and ongoing quality assurance…”

“…Quickly find Java language details, such as naming conventions, fundamental types, and object-oriented programming elements Get details on the Java SE 7 platform, including development basics, memory management, concurrency, and generics Browse through basic information on NIO 2.0, the G1 Garbage Collector, and Project Coin (JSR-334) features Get supplemental references to development, CM, and test tools; libraries; IDEs; and Java-related scripting languages Find information to help you prepare for the Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 7 Programmer I exam…”

“…In addition to learning the ropes of game art, you'll also find in depth tutorials and techniques that apply to all aspects of 3D graphics. Whether you are using Photoshop, 3ds max, Maya, or any other computer graphics software, you'll find a wealth of information that you can continue to come back to time and time again…”

“…A basic knowledge of Java technologies such as servlets, JavaBeans, Enterprise JavaBeans, as well as database, device management, and XML applications and the terminology used in Web publishing is assumed. Please note that the additional material referenced in the text is not available from IBM…”

“…Learn how to • Install and use Evernote on your iPhone, Android, iPad, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, PC or Mac, and beyond • Create and share notebooks, customized just the way you like, and organize your notes your way • Save images, drawings, handwriting, web content, even webcam snapshots in notes you can access anywhere, anytime • Add notes straight from Twitter or Google+, and link Evernote to your Facebook account • Format your notes to look great, and easily print the notes you want to file the old-fashioned way • Build easy-to-use To Do lists, complete with checkboxes • Sync your notes across multiple devices, and store them in the cloud so they’re always available over the Web • Import notes from other popular note-taking tools, such as Microsoft OneNote and Google Notebooks • Record high-quality audio notes and organize and share them as needed • Send notes to Evernote from Apple’s Siri digital assistant • Organize, tag, and search your notebooks to instantly find whatever you’re looking for • Install and use the Evernote Web Clipper in all popular web browsers • Securely share notebooks publicly or privately and collaborate with teams, wherever they are • Find apps and add-ons that make Evernote do even more for you CATEGORY: Desktop Applications COVERS: Evernote USER LEVEL: Beginning-Intermediate…”

“…As the Founder of the Institute for Operational Excellence, the leading educational center on Operational Excellence, and Duggan Associates, an international training and advisory firm, Kevin has assisted many major corporations worldwide, including United Technologies Corporation, Caterpillar, Pratt & Whitney, Singapore Airlines, IDEX Corporation, GKN and Parker Hannifin. …”

“…IntroductionKnowledge-Based Economies, Competitiveness, and Innovation Quality Management Systems QMSs and Competitive Advantage Innovation and DesignFrom Quality Inspection to Business ExcellenceA Systems Approach to Quality Management Systems Quality Management Systems and Business Strategy AlignmentMeasuring QMS PerformanceUnderstanding the Way to Business Excellence Understanding the Vision and the FutureSummary Key Points to RememberReferencesFurther Suggested ReadingBusiness Excellence ModelsIntroduction-QMSs and Business ModelsBusiness Excellence ModelsEvolution of BEMsComparison of QMSsQuality Management StandardsLeading to an Integration of Management StandardsSummary Key Points to RememberReferencesFurther Suggested ReadingsProcess ManagementIntroductionManaging by Processes Defining Processes Importance of Process ManagementRole of Information Technology (IT) Developing IT Competence IT in Process ManagementIdentifying Key ProcessesValue Stream Mapping and ModelingProcess Improvement AgendaSummary Key Points to RememberReferencesFurther Suggested ReadingsQuality Management Systems and Business Processes DiagnosticIntroductionDefining the QMS Maturity Level Interpretation and Diagnosis Performing the Assessment Using the MDIIdentifying Strengths and Opportunities for Improvement in the Organization's Business Processes: A Self-Assessment Approach A Best-Practice Approach for Conducting a Self-Assessment Process Stage 1: Setting the Organizational Environment for the Self-Assessment Process Stage 3: Forming and Training the Assessment Team Stage 4: Collecting the Data and Information Needed for the Self-Assessment Process Stage 5: Assessing and Scoring Stage 6: Achieving Consensus Stage 7: Producing the Feedback ReportQuality Management AuditsRole and Importance of the QMS and Business Processes Diagnostic on Operational Improvement and Business StrategySummary Key Points to RememberReferencesFurther Suggested ReadingStrategic Quality PlanningIntroductionStrategic Decision Making-Why Does It Matter?…”

“…Using practical examples, sample documents, Excel worksheets, and graphs, Kricheff covers all this, and much more: yields, spreads, and total return; ratio analysis of liquidity and asset value; business trend analysis; modeling and scenarios; potential interest rate impacts; evaluating and potentially escaping leveraged finance covenants; how to assess equity (and why it matters); investing on news and events; early stage credit; and creating accurate credit snapshots. …”

“…CMOs of the future will play a much larger role in all aspects of marketing, sales, service and technology. …”

“…By the end of this book, you’ll have a thorough working knowledge of all aspects of the C# language, whether you’re a novice programmer or a seasoned veteran of other languages. …”