“…Building a clear sense of common purpose and then reinforcing it through storytelling can underpin the success of an integration or significant change programme. …”

“…This Hadoop Fundamentals LiveLessons tutorial demonstrates the core components of Hadoop including Hadoop Distriuted File Systems (HDFS) and MapReduce. …”

“…Offers a thorough discussion of the qualities of light, how the camera measures light, and the settings needed to record an image with proper exposure Provides a complete overview of all the components that make up the Nikon Creative Lighting System, outlining how to use the different Speedlights and accessories to correspond with each camera’s unique capabilities Covers how to use the Nikon Speedlights off the camera using the Advanced Wireless Lighting (AWL) features built into the Creative Lighting System Features several examples of real photo shoots, showing you how to take great photos in a variety of situations, building from one flash up to multiple flashes…”

“…Drawing on his unparalleled experiences from the worlds of sports, law, business and politics, as well as dealing with life issues common to us all, Shapiro takes you through the steps of his systematic approach: The Three Ps, Prepare-Probe-Propose.Learn how to use the process to empower you in negotiations. …”

“…Through exercises, examples (good and bad), and a clear, structured framework for understanding individual components, you’ll learn how to include facets in your UI design, whether it’s for desktop, mobile, or both. …”

“…About the Technology In the last ten years, Groovy has become an integral part of a Java developer’s toolbox. Its comfortable, common-sense design, seamless integration with Java, and rich ecosystem that includes the Grails web framework, the Gradle build system, and Spock testing platform have created a large Groovy community. …”

“…A CWNA certification denotes advanced-level proficiency in the field, with a complete understanding of wireless LAN components, features, and function—but the only way to pass the exam is to truly understand the material, not just the talking points. …”

“…In Practical LEGO Technics, Mark Rollins shows you how to use LEGO and Power Functions components like motors and remote controls to create motorized cars, all terrain vehicles, vehicle steering, construction equipment such as cranes and forklifts, airplanes. …”

“…Such technologies include Service Component Architecture (SCA), Service Data Object (SDO), Business Process Execution Language (BPEL) for web services, and Business Processing Modeling Notation (BPMN). …”

“…By the end of the first chapter, you will have programmed your first C++ application! As one of the most commonly used programming languages, C++ is a must-have skill for programmers who wish to remain versatile and marketable. …”

“…IBM Intelligent Operations Center includes an application-based programming model that supports all the interactions with the solution components. The programming model is based on industry standard Representational State Transfer (REST) and Java technologies. …”

“…It includes ratios that are commonly used, such as return on investment (ROI), return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), economic value added (EVA), and debt-to-equity ratio, just to name a few. …”

“…Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Xcode 4 development tasks. Quizzes and Exercises at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge. …”

“…Almost all technological components in the data center are getting faster; central processing units, network, storage area networks (SAN), and memory. …”

“…Bruce introduces network standards and vendors, such as ITU-T, IEEE, IETF, Cisco, Juniper, and Avaya, as well as various network components including the Network Interface Card (NIC), access points, routers and switches. …”

“…Gives you an overview of your social media marketing choices Covers giving social license to employees and metrics Provides the latest trends in social media marketing Includes tips on creating a social media marketing campaign, avoiding common mistakes, and key resources If you're a busy marketer, small business owner, or entrepreneur looking to reach new markets with social media marketing initiatives, this hands-on, friendly guide has you covered…”

“…Author Azat Mardan clearly explains how to start developing with Express.js with a basic 'Hello World', and then delves into a deep API reference, before looking at common and abstract development problems. Lastly, you will learn how to build a series of real-world apps in order to cement your knowledge. …”

“…This book walks you through the signs and patterns of trade-based money laundering (TBML) to help you recognize it when it occurs, and shows you how data and analytics can be used to detect it. You'll learn the common value transfer techniques including invoice fraud, over-and-under invoicing, and misrepresentation, and learn why analytic detection systems have yet to be implemented despite the existence of copious data. …”

“…Build Your Own 2D Game Engine and Create Great Web Games teaches you how to develop your own web-based game engine step-by-step, allowing you to create a wide variety of online videogames that can be played in common web browsers. Chapters include examples and projects that gradually increase in complexity while introducing a ground-up design framework, providing you with the foundational concepts needed to build fun and engaging 2D games. …”

“…You will learn: The new media components (raster, vector, audio, video, rendering) needed for VFX The concepts behind the digital VFX content production workflow How to install and utilize Blackmagic Design Fusion 8 and its visual programming language Concepts behind resolution, aspect ratio, bit-rate, color depth, layers, alpha, and masking 2D VFX concepts such as animated masking, matte pulling (Primatte V) and motion tracking 3D VFX concepts such as 3D geometry, materials, lighting, animation, and auxiliary channels Advanced VFX concepts such as particle systems animation using real-world physics …”