“…-Simon Fuller, Founder and CEO of 19 Entertainment and creator of American Idol "Captain Dave is a dreamer and a fearless innovator, a visionary of high order, very delicately tractable on the surface but beneath that, he’s a slamming, thumping, battering ram, very mystical but rational." …”

“…He has worked on projects and solutions for NordicTrack, ProForm, Freemotion, Sears, Costco, Sam’s Club, and others. He was an original team member of the iFit project that integrated Google Maps into personalized workout creation and playback. …”

“…Coverage includes: WebGL’s origin, core concepts, features, advantages, and integration with other web standards How and basic WebGL functions work together to deliver 3D graphics Shader development with OpenGL ES Shading Language (GLSL ES) 3D scene drawing: representing user views, controlling space volume, clipping, object creation, and perspective Achieving greater realism through lighting and hierarchical objects Advanced techniques: object manipulation, heads-up displays, alpha blending, shader switching, and more Valuable reference appendixes covering key issues ranging from coordinate systems to matrices and shader loading to web browser settings This is the newest text in the OpenGL Technical Library, Addison-Wesley’s definitive collection of programming guides an reference manuals for OpenGL and its related technologies. …”

“…He has been heavily involved in various Open Source projects, writing books, starting user groups and serving as a board member. Originally from the U.K., Stephen now lives in Atlanta, Georgia…”

“…He also guides business leaders in building an organizational "infrastructure for sustainability"--one that can survive budgeting and boardrooms, recharging innovation and growth throughout your enterprise. …”

“…He is the co-author of seven textbooks, including Essential JavaFX and Navigating C++ and Object-Oriented Design. He has also conducted hands-on tutorials at JavaOne conferences…”

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“…About the Author: Conrad Carlberg has a doctorate in statistics from the University of Colorado, Boulder and studied under one of the foremost statisticians of the last century, Gene Glass. he is a multi-time recipient of Microsoft's MVP/Excel award, and has written somewhere around 15 books on Excel, including one originally published in 1995 and now in its 4th edition. …”

“…She is also a trained co-active coach and will soon be an Organizational and Relationship Systems Certified Coach (ORSCC). …”

“…Boudreau show exactly how to choose, implement, and use metrics to improve decision-making, optimize organizational effectiveness, and maximize the value of HR investments. …”

“…Spring behaviors can be used for anything from tweaking lowrider suspension to creating cloth simulation; flotation mechanics enable the simulation of submersibles or dirigibles; you can even create your own solar system with accurate orbits and gravity. It doesn’t matter if you’re modeling the Lorentz force in an electromagnetic field or you’re modeling the lift force in a flight simulator, Physics for JavaScript Games, Animation, and Simulations enables you to fill your games and applications with accurate and realistic effects…”

“…Hands-on exercises and their downloadable tutorial files are based on the real-world task of drawing a house Covers crucial features and techniques, including 2D drawing working with layers, organizing objects with groups and blocks, using hatch patterns and gradients, using constraints and layouts, importing data, 3D modeling, and Includes content to help prepare you for Autodesk's AutoCAD certification program AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014 Essentials is the Autodesk Official Press guide that helps you quickly and confidently learn the newest version of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT…”

“…The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. …”

“…Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: Explore Office 2013’s updated interface and most efficient shortcuts Use Microsoft Office on the Web and mobile devices Streamline Word document creation with templates, tables, and more Efficiently build and review longer documents–by yourself or with teams Quickly create reliable, sophisticated Excel workbooks Analyze and visualize Excel data with charts, sparklines, pivot tables, and slicers Create high-impact presentations with PowerPoint 2013’s newest tools Supercharge presentations with audio, video, animations, and transitions Set up email accounts and personalize Outlook to your own workstyle Manage your life with Outlook contacts, tasks, to-do lists, and notes Use Social Connector to simplify activities on Facebook, LinkedIn, and beyond Organize research more efficiently with OneNote notebooks Integrate text, links, files, media, screen clips, and handwriting into your OneNote notebooks And much more...…”

“… • Printed in full color • Covers iOS 6.0 and up • Use the new Objective-C NSArray, NSDictionary, and NSNumber Data Type shortcuts introduced in Xcode 4.5.2 • Learn to navigate the Xcode 4.5+ development environment • Prepare your system and iDevice for efficient development • Get started quickly with Apple’s Objective-C and Cocoa Touch • Understand the Model-View-Controller (MVC) development paradigm • Visually design and code interfaces using Xcode storyboards, segues, exits, and the iOS Object Library • Use Auto Layout to adapt to different screen sizes and orientations • Build advanced UIs with tables, split views, navigation controllers, and more • Read and write preferences and data, and create System Settings plug-ins • Use the iOS media playback and recording capabilities • Take photos and manipulate graphics with Core Image • Sense motion, orientation, and location with the accelerometer, gyroscope, and GPS • Integrate online services using Twitter, Facebook, Email, Web Views, and Apple Maps • Create universal applications that run on both the iPhone and iPad • Write background-aware multitasking applications • Trace and debug your applications as they run…”

“…Coverage Includes • Developing for MobileFirst: moving from “graceful degradation” to “progressive enhancement” • Quickly delivering lightweight JEE apps with WebSphere Application Server’s new Liberty Profile • Implementing an agile, user-centered, page-oriented approach to design • Constructing REST services with WebSphere Liberty, Eclipse, and JEE annotations • Building better front-end application architectures with frameworks and JavaScript • Designing and building complex, transactional RESTful services that interface with databases and other data sources • Building IBM Worklight hybrid apps with open source frameworks: jQuery Mobile, Backbone, Require.js, and Handlebars • Debugging cross-platform, multi-language modern web apps • Promoting scalability, security, and connectivity into the wider enterprise The IBM Press developerWorks Series pairs books with complementary resources on the developerWorks website at https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/dwbooks…”

“…Coverage includes • Creating robust app interfaces with the newest XAML controls, including flyouts and command bars • Saving data in a persistent “roaming zone” for syncing across Windows 8.1 devices • Using Visual State Manager (VSM) to build apps that adapt to various device resolutions and orientations • Integrating virtually any form of data into your apps • Connecting with web services, RSS, Atom feeds, and social networks • Securing apps via authentication, encrypting, signing, and single sign-on with Microsoft Account, Facebook, Google, and more • Leveraging Windows 8.1 media enhancements that improve battery life and app performance • Networking more effectively with Windows 8.1’s revamped HTTP implementation and new location APIs • Using Tiles and Toasts to keep apps alive and connected, even when they aren’t running • Enabling users to send content between devices via NFC tap and send • Ensuring accessibility and globalizing your apps • Efficiently debugging, optimizing, packaging, and deploying your apps • Building sideloadable apps that don’t have to be published in Windows Store “This book doesn’t just focus on singular concepts, it also provides end-to-end perspective on building an app in WinRT. …”

“…Develop a 24-36 month roadmap reflecting initial requirements, longterm strategies, and key unknowns for organizations from 100 users to 100,000 users Establish governance that reduces risk and increases value, covering the system as well as information architecture components, security, compliance, OneDrive, SharePoint 2013, Office 365, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and identity management Address unique considerations of large, global, and/or multilingual enterprises Plan for the hybrid cloud (private, public, hybrid, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) Integrate SharePoint with external data sources: from Oracle and SQL Server to HR, ERP, or document management for business intelligence initiatives Optimize performance across multiple data centers or locations including US and EU compliance and regulatory considerations (PHI, PII, HIPAA, Safe Harbor, etc.) …”

“…Combined editions of this book, all by Microsoft MVP Andy Rathbone, have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, making Windows For Dummies the #1 bestselling technology book of all time Covers all the basics of using Windows 8--core desktop components, managing files and folders, saving files, using Windows search, printing, and working in the cloud Shows how to get online, set up and use e-mail, use the latest version of Internet Explorer, set up security and virus protection, add music to the media player, organize photos, and edit media Includes coverage on using Windows 8's new start screen on both a desktop computer and a touchscreen device Windows 8 For Dummies has what all Windows newbies need to know as well as complete coverage of the new version's bells and whistles…”

“…Learn how to: • Connect your iPad mini to your Wi-Fi and 3G/4G LTE networks • Record and edit video using iMovie for iPad mini • Use Siri to control your iPad mini or get information by speaking commands • Take photos, and then edit them using iPhoto for iPad mini • Video chat with your friends using Skype and FaceTime • Stream audio and video to Apple TV and other devices • Use Dictation to create notes, emails, text messages, search the Internet, and more • Use iCloud to synchronize data between your devices • Watch movies, TV shows, or home videos • Surf the Web, and send and receive email • Download apps to make your iPad mini even more useful • Manage your contacts, and then connect with others using Messaging • Stay organized with the Calendar app • Use Pages and Numbers to create documents and spreadsheets • Use Keynote to build and display presentations…”