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20541. |  Making Telecoms Work: From Technical Innovation to Commercial Success By: Geoff Varrall Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 08-MAY-2012 Insert Date: 21-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Making Telecoms Work: From Technical Innovation to Commercial Success
Bridging the industry divide between the technical expertise of engineers and the aims of market and business planners, Making Telecoms Work provides a basis for more effective interdisciplinary analysis of technology, engineering, market and business investment risk and opportunity. Since fixed and mobile broadband has become a dominant deliverable, multiple areas of transition and transformation have occurred; the book places these changes in the context of the political, social and economic dynamics of the global telecommunications industry.
Drawing on 25 years of participative...
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20542. |  The Internet of Things: Key Applications and Protocols By: Olivier Hersent; David Boswarthick; Omar Elloumi Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 01-FEB-2012 Insert Date: 21-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Internet of Things: Key Applications and Protocols
An all-in-one reference to the major Home Area Networking, Building Automation and AMI protocols, including 802.15.4 over radio or PLC, 6LowPAN/RPL, ZigBee 1.0 and Smart Energy 2.0, Zwave, LON, BACNet, KNX, ModBus, mBus, C.12 and DLMS/COSEM, and the new ETSI M2M system level standard. In-depth coverage of Smart-grid and EV charging use cases.
This book describes the Home Area Networking, Building Automation and AMI protocols and their evolution towards open protocols based on IP such as 6LowPAN and ETSI M2M. The authors discuss the approach taken by service providers to interconnect the...
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20543. |  By: Elisabeth Wilson; Infinite Ideas; Infinite Ideas Publisher: Infinite Ideas Publication Date: 17-JAN-2012 Insert Date: 22-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Stress-free living
The internet, email and mobile technology have given birth to an 'instant gratification' society. It's almost impossible not to find yourself drawn into it. In Stress-free living we help you find and maintain a balanced perspective, so that you can deal with whatever life throws at you. Whether you're permanently stressed-out or just in need of a bit of a push towards a calmer place, this book can help you regain control. It's what you want: helpful information that's jargon-free, gets straight to the point, is easy to navigate and most importantly is actually pertinent to you.
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20544. |  Microsoft Silverlight 5 Data and Services Cookbook By: Gill Cleeren; Kevin Dockx Publisher: Packt Publishing Publication Date: 20-APR-2012 Insert Date: 22-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Microsoft Silverlight 5 Data and Services Cookbook
"Over 115 practical recipes for creating rich, data-driven, business applications in Silverlight 5 using this book and eBook.
Design and develop rich data-driven business applications in Silverlight and Windows Phone 7 following best practices using this book and eBook
Rapidly interact with services and handle multiple sources of data within Silverlight and Windows Phone 7 business applications
Understand sophisticated data access techniques in your Silverlight business applications by binding data to Silverlight controls, validating data in Silverlight, getting data from...
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20545. |  By: Michael Hartlef; Publisher: Packt Publishing Publication Date: 20-APR-2012 Insert Date: 22-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Monkey Game Development
"Create monetized 2d games deployable to almost any platform with this book and ebook.
Create eight fun 2d games.
Understand how to structure your code, your data structures and how to set up the control flow of a modern 2D game
Learn how to deploy your games to iOS, Android, XNA (Xbox, Windows Phone 7) and desktop platforms (Windows, OSX)
In Detail
Monkey is a programming language and toolset that allows its user to develop modern 2D games easily for mobile and other platforms like iOS, Android, HTML5, FLASH, OSX, Windows and XNA. With Monkey you can create best...
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20546. |  The iPad Pocket Guide, Third Edition By: Jeff Carlson Publisher: Peachpit Press Publication Date: 25-APR-2012 Insert Date: 23-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The iPad Pocket Guide, Third Edition Inexpensive and to-the-point, The iPad Pocket Guide is a
complete companion to all the features and functions of the iPad
including: Facetime, HD Video, Mail, Safari, Photos and Video, App
Store, iBooks, Maps, Notes, Calendar, Contacts, and more. It will
help you get up-and-running with easy to understand instructions
and then show you hidden gems and tips to make you a true iPad
expert.
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20547. |  Software Testing Practice: Test Management By: Andreas Spillner; Tilo Linz; Thomas Rossner; Mario Winter Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 24-AUG-2007 Insert Date: 24-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Software Testing Practice: Test Management Aimed at software developers, project managers, quality managers, team leaders, or anyone wanting to become a true testing professional, The Software Testing Process: Test Management addresses the major issues related to advanced, state-of-the-art test management. This book covers the syllabus required to pass the Certified Tester Examination - Advanced Level as defined by the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB).
Included are best practices in the field of testing, as well as detailed descriptions of involved tasks, roles, and responsibilities. Well suited for...
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20548. |  The Economics of Cloud Computing: An Overview For Decision Makers By: Bill Williams Publisher: Cisco Press Publication Date: 25-JUN-2012 Insert Date: 19-MAY-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Economics of Cloud Computing: An Overview For Decision Makers The Economics of Cloud Computing
An Overview for Decision Makers
Bill Williams
Foreword by George Reese, author of Cloud
Application Architectures
The decision-maker’s guide to cloud
computing: from making the case to managing the transition
This concise book delivers the insight and
tools you need to make intelligent decisions about cloud computing
and effectively manage the transition to this new paradigm. Bill
Williams explains how cloud computing platforms are transforming
business IT and helps you fully understand the economies of scale
and other benefits associated with “the...
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20549. | 
Publisher: IBM Press Publication Date: 13-APR-2012 Insert Date: 24-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | A brand new collection of
state-of-the-art insights for technical writers, editors, and
content managers…in a convenient e-format, at a great
price!
Three outstanding IBM Press eBooks plus exclusive video
walkthroughs help you maximize the value and effectiveness of your
technical communications—in all media, for all audiences,
everywhere! (Enhanced eBook)
This package brings together unsurpassed IBM
eBook and video resources for creating clearer, more usable, more
effective technical communication. For one low price, you get three
outstanding IBM Press books in industry-standard ePub...
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20550. |  Adobe® Illustrator® CS6 on Demand, Second Edition By: Steve Johnson Publisher: Que Publication Date: 18-MAY-2012 Insert Date: 14-JUL-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Adobe® Illustrator® CS6 on Demand, Second Edition Need answers quickly? Adobe Illustrator
CS6 on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step
format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full
color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions.
Numbered Steps guide you through each task
See Also points you to related information in the book
Did You Know alerts you to tips and techniques
Illustrations with matching steps
Tasks are presented on one or two pages
Inside the Book
Improve publishing and productivity with the CS6 interface
Browse, organize, and process files using Adobe...
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20551. |  Pottermore Secrets and Mysteries Revealed: The Unofficial Guide to Pottermore.com By: Jason R. Rich Publisher: Que Publication Date: 04-DEC-2012 Insert Date: 08-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Pottermore Secrets and Mysteries Revealed: The Unofficial Guide to Pottermore.com Pottermore.com allows you to experience the
adventures of Harry Potter in a whole new and exciting way. During
your quest, you’ll re-live important and memorable scenes
from the Harry Potter books, and take part in your own, unique and
interactive adventure that’s chock full of places to explore,
characters to interact with, magical or enchanted items to find,
creatures to learn about, and mysterious puzzles to solve.
Everything you need to know in order to experience and enjoy
Pottermore.com is included within this book, such as:
• An easy-to-follow,
step-by-step guide through Book 1 of...
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20552. |  Your iPad® at Work, Second Edition By: Jason R. Rich Publisher: Que Publication Date: 11-MAY-2012 Insert Date: 03-JUN-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Your iPad® at Work, Second Edition Your iPad at Work, Second Edition
Supercharge your business effectiveness with
any model of iPad–in the office, on the road, everywhere!
Do you have an iPad? Put it to work! If
you’re a manager, entrepreneur, or professional… a
consultant, salesperson, or freelancer… this book will make
you more efficient, more effective, and more successful!
Your iPad at Work includes the latest
information about the new iPad (third generation) and iOS 5.1, but
also applies to the original iPad and iPad 2.
It’s packed with easy,
nontechnical business solutions you can use right
now–each presented...
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20553. |  By: Bruce Hanington; Bella Martin Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-FEB-2012 Insert Date: 24-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Universal Methods of Design
Universal Methods of Design is an immensely useful survey of research and design methods used by today’s top practitioners, and will serve as a crucial reference for any designer grappling with really big problems.
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20554. |  By: Donald Knuth; Grady Booch; Linus Torvalds; Steve Wozniak; Vint Cerf; Karen Spärck Jones, FBA; Sir Tim Berners-Lee; Jimmy Wales; Dame Stephanie Shirley, DBE FREng FBCS CEng CITP Publisher: British Informatics Society Limited Publication Date: 30-SEP-2011 Insert Date: 24-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Leaders in Computing
This collection of interviews provides a fascinating insight into the thoughts and ideas of influential figures from the world of IT and computing, such as Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Donald Knuth, Linus Torvalds, Jimmy Wales and Steve Wozniak. It gives an excellent overview of important developments in this diverse field over recent years.
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20555. |  By: Richard Templar Publisher: Pearson Life Publication Date: 27-JAN-2010 Insert Date: 24-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Rules of Love
Love matters. Whether its the romantic kind or the emotional bond between you and family or friends. Indeed latest research suggests that those who love and are loved are significantly more likely to be alive in 10 years time than those without love in their lives. Love makes us happy, and the happier we are, the longer it seems we tend to live. But it isnt always easy to love and be loved. Love is also complicated. Relationships are invariably complex and they need to be attended to, nurtured, worked at, and invested in. Its all too easy to neglect relationships ...
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20556. |  The Project Workout, 4th Edition By: Robert Buttrick Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall Publication Date: 10-JAN-2011 Insert Date: 24-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Project Workout, 4th Edition
" an important book, taking a lead role in growing a new generation of professional project managers ." Oded Cohen, The Goldratt Institute . Put yourself and your business through the Project Workout learn to direct and manage the programmes and projects that will deliver results, drive change and improve the health of your business. Project Workout shows you how to: Identify and overcome common challenges Measure critical success factors in any project Master a staged framework for managing a project Set up your project and manage the team, the schedule,...
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20557. |  By: David Freemantle Publisher: Pearson Business Publication Date: 27-JAN-2010 Insert Date: 24-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Wanted
Competition is intense, talent is rife and jobs are never secure. Whether youre going after your first job, dream job or want to rise to the dizzy heights of success with your current or future employer, learn how you can be the most wanted employee around. Based on a life-time of experience working in the best companies around, David Freemantle gives you 50 ways to become the person everyone wants in their organisation: Use the power of influence to make any situation work for you Discover how to become instantly likeable Evolve and grow so you a lways...
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20558. |  Change Management: Financial Times Briefing By: Richard Newton Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall Publication Date: 21-SEP-2010 Insert Date: 24-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Change Management: Financial Times Briefing
A concise and pithy reference guide that gives senior managers and executives powerful, practical and accessible guidance on everything they need to know about change management to get the right results for their business. This book provides senior managers and executives with the powerful, coherent, practical and accessible guidance they need to drive value-adding change in their business. Encompasses what that level of management need to know, with sufficient theory, but primarily concrete guidance on achieving change. Structured in the series format of the Financial Times...
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20559. |  By: Joeri Van den Bergh; Mattias Behrer Publisher: Kogan Page Publication Date: 03-FEB-2011 Insert Date: 24-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: How Cool Brands Stay Hot Generation Y (13-29 year olds) are the most marketing savvy and advertising critical generation ever. Three times the size of the previous Generation X, they have a much bigger impact on society and business. But what drives them and how do you develop the right brand strategies to reach this critical generation? How Cool Brands Stay Hot reveals what drives Generation Y and how you can reach them. Based on important new research, it provides insights into the consumer psychology and behaviour of 'the Millennials'. It will help you to re-connect with the new generation of consumers by...
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20560. |  Building Your Business Through Export By: John Westwood Publisher: Kogan Page Publication Date: 03-MAY-2012 Insert Date: 24-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Building Your Business Through Export Exporting is a fantastic way for companies of all sizes to grow their business, and with many governments offering extensive support for their exporters, there has never been a better time to start. Building Your Business Through Export is an indispensible handbook for new and established exporters. In this thorough but accessible guide, John Westwood explains how to navigate the risks, build an understanding of potential target markets and make the most of the services many governments make available to their exporters as you develop and implement your export strategy. Including a range of...
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