“…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. …”

“…Whether you’re at the outset of a career as an architect or in the midst of such a career, series editor Neal Ford has curated this collection of tools and guides for aspiring and seasoned architects alike…”

“…We dive into high availability clusters, configuring JMS and JDBC, and then moving on to more general WebLogic Server aspects. Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune the performance of your WebLogic server with time tested solutions. …”

“…The book comprises of Liferay portal performance best practices related to various aspects. It starts with the architecture and design best practices and ends with performance tuning and lLoad testing best practices. …”

“…Das Buch beschreibt im Detail: Entstehung, Aufbau und Varianten des CMMI die einzelnen, im CMMI als Prozessgebiete bezeichneten Themengebiete Vergleich mit dem Vorgängermodell CMM Einführung und Nutzung des Modells Interpretation der einzelnen Anforderungen des CMMI Grenzen des Modells Assessments Der Anhang beinhaltet u.a. den normativen Teil der Anforderungen des CMMI in deutscher Übersetzung sowie ein Glossar. …”

“…No previous knowledge of the product and messaging technologies is assumed. The remaining parts of this book discuss enhancements to previous versions of WebSphere MQ. …”

“…Chapters 7 and 8 provide technical background to assist in preparing and configuring the scenarios and chapters 9 through 14 are the scenarios themselves. …”

“…Written by two of the UK’s leading business trainers and based on extensive research into what the best trainers say and do, this book: · Is a single reference for anyone involved in business training whether you are newly qualified or experienced, a freelance trainer or already embedded in learning and development departments · Provides a comprehensive resource of ideas, tools and approaches · Will help you improve the quality of all aspects of your training needs, including analysis, planning and delivery · Reveals the secrets of outstanding business training so that you can improve your reputation and results · Answers commonly asked questions · Offers support on your training journey via www.ftguidetobusinesstraining.com…”

“…In Environmental Protection and the Social Responsibility of Firms, some of the nation‘s leading scholars in law, economics, and business examine commonly accepted assumptions at the heart of current debates on corporate social responsibility and provide a foundation for future research and policymaking…”

“…Chapters 5 through 9 cover various aspects of security for the Android platform and applications. …”