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Modern Lens Design

Modern Lens Design

By: Warren Smith

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 22-OCT-2004

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Unlike the first edition, which was more a collection of lens designs for use in larger projects, the 2nd edition of Modern Lens Design is an optical “how-to.” Delving deep into the mechanics of lens design, optics legend Warren J. Smith reveals time-tested methods for designing top-quality lenses. He deals with lens design software, primarily OSLO, by far the current market leaders, and provides 7 comprehensive worked examples, all new to this edition. With this book in hand, there’s no lens an optical engineer can’t design. ...

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Understanding LEAPS: Using the Most Effective Options Strategies for Maximum Advantage

Understanding LEAPS: Using the Most Effective Options Strategies for Maximum Advantage

By: Allaire

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 06-SEP-2002

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Long-term Equity AnticiPation Securities have become increasingly popular vehicles for investors looking to combine the advantages of option investing with the security of a longer timeframe. But the investment press hasnt kept pace with the investing public in recognizing their popularity. ...

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PeopleSoft PeopleTools Data Management and Upgrade Handbook

PeopleSoft PeopleTools Data Management and Upgrade Handbook

By: Dean Paula; Marion Jim

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 09-NOV-2012

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Master Oracle’s People Soft People Tools Data Administration and Upgrade Tool set Maximize data integrity, maintain peak application performance, and keep your People Soft environment up to date. People Soft People Tools Data Management and Upgrade Handbook explains the latest techniques and provides best practices, case studies, and programming examples. Find out how to develop and deploy data mover scripts, audit database health, apply patches, and generate project comparison reports. This Oracle Press guide offers thorough coverage of Oracle’s PeopleSoft life cycle management tools. ...

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The Shopper Economy: The New Way to Achieve Marketplace Success by Turning Behavior into Currency

The Shopper Economy: The New Way to Achieve Marketplace Success by Turning Behavior into Currency

By: Crawford Liz

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 20-MAR-2012

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GET READY FOR THE AGE OF SHOPPER MARKETING Consumers today are armed with a wealth of content--price comparisons, reviews, and even online inventory data--and this is good news for marketers, because these tools empower consumers, making them into shoppers who are more willing than ever to interact with your brand . . . but for a price. The value of these shoppers attention is soaring, and The Shopper Economy gives you the framework for capturing and monetizing this valuable commodity. Liz Crawford, a leading marketing innovator and consumer behavior analyst, gives a fast-paced and...

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Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Developers Guide

Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Developers Guide

By: Rittman Mark

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 11-OCT-2012

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Master Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Reports and Dashboards Deliver meaningful business information to users anytime, anywhere, on any device, with Oracle Business Intelligence 11g. Written by Oracle ACE Director Mark Rittman, Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Developers Guide fully covers the latest BI report design and distribution techniques. Find out how to execute effective queries, build accurate models, use scorecards and KPIs, create dynamic reports, set up dashboards, and publish to smartphones and wireless devices. This Oracle Press guide contains comprehensive details on...

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The Complete Reference™ SAP® BusinessObjects™ BI 4.0: Third Edition

The Complete Reference™ SAP® BusinessObjects™ BI 4.0: Third Edition

By: Howson Cindi; Newbould Elizabeth

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 09-NOV-2012

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The definitive reference for building actionable business intelligence—completely revised for SAP Business Objects BI 4.0. Unleash the full potential of business intelligence with fact-based decisions, aligned to business goals, using reports and dashboards that lead from insight to action. SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0: The Complete Reference offers completely updated coverage of the latest BI platform. Find out how to work with the new Information Design Tool to create universes that access multiple data sources and SAP BW....

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Effective MySQL Replication Techniques in Depth

Effective MySQL Replication Techniques in Depth

By: Ronald Bradford; Chris Schneider

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 23-JUL-2007

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The Essential Guide to Scaling Your Business Solution Written by Oracle ACE Director and MySQL expert Ronald Bradford, with coauthor Chris Schneider, Effective MySQL: Replication Techniques in Depth describes what is needed to understand and implement MySQL replicationto build scalable solutions. ...

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OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Study Guide (Exam 1Z0-803)

OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Study Guide (Exam 1Z0-803)

By: Finegan Edward; Liguori Robert

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 18-SEP-2012

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A Proven Study System for Oracle Certified Associate Exam 1Z0-803 - Prepare for the Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 7 Programmer I exam with help from this exclusive Oracle Press guide. In each chapter, you'll find challenging exercises, practice questions, a two-minute drill, and a chapter summary to highlight what you've learned. This authoritative guide will help you pass the test and will also serve as your essential on-the-job reference. ...

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Java: The Complete Reference™, Eighth Edition

Java: The Complete Reference™, Eighth Edition

By: Herbert Schildt

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 22-JUN-2011

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The Definitive Java Programming Guide In Java: The Complete Reference, Eighth Edition, best selling programming author Herb Schildt shows you everything you need to develop, compile, debug, and run Java programs. Updated for Java Platform, Standard Edition 7 (Java SE 7), this comprehensive volume covers the entire Java language, including its syntax, keywords, and fundamental programming principles. ...

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Malware, Rootkits & Botnets: A Beginner’s Guide

Malware, Rootkits & Botnets: A Beginner’s Guide

By: Christopher Elisan

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 28-AUG-2012

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Security Smarts for the Self-Guided IT Professional Learn how to improve the security posture of your organization and defend against some of the most pervasive network attacks. Malware, Rootkits & Botnets: A Beginner's Guide explains the nature, sophistication, and danger of these risks and offers best practicesfor thwarting them. After reviewing the current threat landscape, the book describes the entire threat lifecycle, explaining how cybercriminals create, deploy, and manage the malware, rootkits, and botnets under their control. ...

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What's Behind the Numbers? A Guide to Exposing Financial Chicanery and Avoiding Huge Losses in Your Portfolio

What's Behind the Numbers? A Guide to Exposing Financial Chicanery and Avoiding Huge Losses in Your Portfolio

By: John Del Vecchio; Tom Jacobs

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 12-OCT-2012

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Learn how to detect corporate sleight of hand—and gain the upper hand with smart investing Companies are under more pressure than ever to “beat by a penny,” but you don’t need to be a forensic accountant to uncover where the spin ends and the truth begins. With the help of a powerhouse team of authors, you can avoid losing a chunk of your portfolio when the next overhyped growth stock fails by knowing What’s Behind the Numbers? Investing experts John Del Vecchio and Tom Jacobs mix a potent combination of earnings quality analysis, long-side investing, and short-side portfolio risk...

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1.Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration: The Complete Reference

1.Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration: The Complete Reference

By: Michael Jang; Harry Foxwell

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 05-SEP-2012

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Take Full Advantage of the Oracle Solaris 11 Management Features Manage a highly scalable, cloud-based computing platform and deliver unmatched performance levels at every layer of your IT stack. Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration: The Complete Reference shows how to deploy Solaris from scratch. Get up-to-date details on installation options, device configuration,virtualization techniques, network security, file encryption, and Web services. ...

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CASP CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Certification Study Guide (Exam CAS-001)

CASP CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Certification Study Guide (Exam CAS-001)

By: Arthur Conklin; Gregory White; Dwayne Williams

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 05-OCT-2012

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The best fully integrated study system available for CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Exam CAS-001 With hundreds of practice questions and lab exercises, CASP CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Certification Study Guide covers what you need to know—and shows you how to prepare—for this challenging exam. ...

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How to Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer: The Qualities That Make Salespeople Great, Second Edition

How to Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer: The Qualities That Make Salespeople Great, Second Edition

By: Herbert Greenberg; Patrick Sweeny

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 07-SEP-2012

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The completely revised edition of the landmark sales management classic updated for today’s competitive business environment How to Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer, Second Edition will keep your organization a step ahead of the competition. ...

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Winning the Battle for Sales: Lessons on Closing Every Deal from the World's Greatest Military Victories

Winning the Battle for Sales: Lessons on Closing Every Deal from the World's Greatest Military Victories

By: John Golden

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 14-SEP-2012

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FROM THE CREATORS OF SPIN SELLING TRIED-AND-TRUE STRATEGIES TO ARM YOU IN THE WAR FOR SALES SUPREMACY I distinctly remember my first VP talking about campaigns and targets. ...

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If It’s Raining in Brazil, Buy Starbucks

If It’s Raining in Brazil, Buy Starbucks

By: Navarro

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 07-AUG-2001

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From mid-March to mid-May of 2000 the NADSAQ suffered a 40 percent drop from it’s all-time high of 5132. This tumble was caused by a combination of forces: the failure of Microsoft and the Justice department to resolve their anti-trust dispute, an unexpected jump in the CPI, and Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan’s increase in interest rates. ...

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Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud Handbook

Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud Handbook

By: Tom Plunkett; TJ Palazzolo; Tejas Joshi

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 07-SEP-2012

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Full coverage of the world’s first integrated cloud machine—hardware and software engineered together to provide a “cloud in a box.” ...

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CompTIA Network+ Certification Study Guide, Fifth Edition (Exam N10-005)

CompTIA Network+ Certification Study Guide, Fifth Edition (Exam N10-005)

By: Glen Clarke

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 06-JAN-2012

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The best fully integrated study system available for Exam N10-005 Prepare for CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-005 with McGraw-Hill—a Gold-Level CompTIA Authorized Partner offering Authorized CompTIA Approved Quality Content to give you the competitive edge on exam day. With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, CompTIA Network+ Certification Study Guide, Fifth Edition covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam. • 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam N10-005 • Exam Readiness checklist--you’re ready for the exam...

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Reader-Friendly Reports: A No-nonsense Guide to Effective Writing for MBAs, Consultants, and Other Professionals

Reader-Friendly Reports: A No-nonsense Guide to Effective Writing for MBAs, Consultants, and Other Professionals

By: Carter Daniel

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 12-DEC-2011

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The book that has taught thousands of students how to write winning business reports For more than 30 years, Carter A. Daniel has been teaching MBA students at Rutgers University the art of effective business communication with the aid of his eminently practical guide Reader-Friendly Reports. Now available to the public for the first time, this beloved resource gives you everything you need to translate your hard-won figures, conclusions, and insights into concise and powerful reports. No definition of communication, no history, no theory, no diagrams Reader-Friendly Reports simply shows...

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Linux Administration: A Beginner’s Guide, Sixth Edition

Linux Administration: A Beginner’s Guide, Sixth Edition

By: Wale Soyinka

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 21-FEB-2012

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Essential Linux Management Skills Made Easy Effectively deploy and maintain Linux and other Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) on your servers or entire network using this practical resource. Linux Administration: A Beginner’s Guide, Sixth Edition provides up-to-date details on the latest Linux distributions, including Fedora, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Debian, and Ubuntu. Learn how to install and customize Linux, work from the GUI or command line, configure Internet and intranet services, interoperate with Windows systems, and create reliable backups. Performance tuning, security,...