AUTHOR : James Gosling
PUBLISHER : Addison-Wesley Professional
iSBN : 0321246780

Written by the inventors of the technology, The Java� Language Specification, Third Edition, is the definitive technical reference for the Java� programming language. If you want to know the precise meaning of the language’s constructs, this is the source for you. The book provides complete, accurate, and detailed coverage of the Java programming language. It provides full coverage of all new features added since the previous edition, including generics, annotations, asserts, autoboxing, enums, for-each loops, variable arity methods, and static import clauses.

Your in-depth guide to using the new Microsoft(r) data mining standard to solve
today’s business problems

Concealed inside your data warehouse and data marts is a wealth of valuable
information just waiting to be discovered. All you need are the right tools
to extract that information and put it to use. Serving as your expert guide,
this book shows you how to create and implement data mining applications that
will find the hidden patterns from your historical datasets. The authors explore
the core concepts of data mining as well as the latest trends. They then reveal
the best practices in the field, utilizing the innovative features of SQL Server
2005 so that you can begin building your own successful data mining projects.

You’ll learn:

• The principal concepts of data mining
• How to work with the data mining algorithms included in SQL Server data
  mining
• How to use DMX-the data mining query language
• The XML for Analysis API
• The architecture of the SQL Server 2005 data mining component
• How to extend the SQL Server 2005 data mining platform by plugging in your
  own algorithms
• How to implement a data mining project using SQL Server Integration Services
• How to mine an OLAP cube
• How to build an online retail site with cross-selling features
• How to access SQL Server 2005 data mining features programmatically

Since the dawn of film, novices and experts have used
quick-and-dirty workarounds and audiovisual tricks to improve their
motion pictures, from home movies to feature films. Today, the tools
have certainly changed, as have the quality and scope of the results.
With digital video, the hacking possibilities are now limitless, for
both amateurs and professional artists. From acquiring footage, mixing,
editing, and adding effects to final distribution, Digital Video Hacks provides unique tips, tools, and techniques for every stage of video production. You’ll learn how to:

• Get your projects started right using creative preparation tools and
  techniques, from making your own steadicam, boom, or dolly to effective
  storyboarding, timecoding, and tape labeling
• Troubleshoot
  common shooting problems, including using stop-motion and time-lapse
  techniques, lighting effects, colored screens and gels, and household
  objects to establish mood or otherwise wow an audience
• Create stunning visual effects, such as satellite zooming, surreal scenes, Matrix-like bullet-time, and green screen illusions
• Fool your audience with audio tricks, replacing flubbed dialogue,
  smoothing over cuts, and covering missing audio with room tone
• Add
  professional features with post-production tricks, including color
  correction, soundtrack cleanup, opening sequences, and DVD bookmarks
• Distribute
  final content in a variety of creative ways, from exporting to basic
  videotape or DVD to streaming over the internet or even via cell phone
• Use the web to provide interactivity and dynamic content, attend a remote conference, or vlog your life.

Paperback: 304 pages | Publisher: Idea Group Publishing (January 17, 2006)

Language: English | ISBN: 1591408555 | Format: CHM | Size: 8.2 MB
Scholars and students are searching for information on what a Web
portfolio is, what it is not, what to put into a Web portfolio, and
what technical skills are needed to succeed in the process. Web
Portfolio Design and Applications provides a combination of theory,
pedagogy, and practice to help enable faculty and students across
disciplines to explore creating a Web portfolio. This book provides
research conclusions, case studies, and hands-on technical processes,
which allow people of all levels to develop a personal approach to
creating a Web portfolio. Web Portfolio Design and Applications is
designed for anyone who has an interest in Web portfolios and
electronic portfolios.

MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-291): Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Mcft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
This MCSA/MCSE Training kit was designed to help maximize your performance on Exam 70-291, a core exam for the new Windows Server 2003 certification. This kit packs the tools and features exam candidates want most–including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case studies, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.

Focusing on network infrastructure management for Windows Server 2003, this official study guide covers topics such as implementing, managing, and maintaining IP addressing, name resolution, network security measures, routing and remote access, and monitoring and troubleshooting network infrastructure.

Ace your exam preparation and ramp up quickly on Windows Server 2003 by working at your own pace through the lessons, hands-on exercises, and practice tests. The flexible, best-of-class test engine on CD-ROM features 300 practice questions and pre-assessment and post-assessment capabilities. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives or chapters, and get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers–including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get a 120-day evaluation version of Windows Server 2003 software–making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.