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1. |  Palm OS® Programming : Professional Projects By: Vikram Bhatia Publisher: Premier Press Publication Date: 01-JAN-2002 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Palm OS® Programming : Professional Projects
This book include real-life project situations and scenarios to help the user relate the concepts to his/her work environment. It guides the reader through various phases of developing a complete application with database support. The book is divided into multiple projects, with each project focusing on a specific technical skill. After completing this book, readers will have gained the infromation necessary to begin developing applications for their own work environments.
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Includes hands-on exercises for real-world applications
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2. |  Microsoft®C# Programming for the absolute beginner By: Andy Harris Publisher: Premier Press Publication Date: 01-JAN-2002 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Microsoft®C# Programming for the absolute beginner
Using game creation as a teaching tool, this book not only teaches C#, it also teaches the fundamental programming concepts you need to grasp in order to learn any computer language. You will be able to take the skills learned in this book and then apply them to your own situation. Microsoft C# Programming for the Absolute Beginner is a unique book aimed at the novice programmer. Developed by computer science instructors, this series is the ideal tool for anyone with little to no programming experience.
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A fun approach to a difficult topic -- create games in C#...
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3. |  By: Matt Rutledge Publisher: Premier Press Publication Date: 01-JAN-2004 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: PHP Game Programming
“PHP Game Programming” offers you the introduction you need to begin creating your own online games. You’ll be amazed at the games you can create with this powerful—and completely free—development tool! Dive right in as you begin with coverage of server configuration and the major features of PHP. Then you’re off and running as you use PHP to create and manipulate graphics, develop a chess game using a non-relational database, and send and receive data through sockets. Put your new skills to use as you create your own massively multiplayer online game! From the basics of PHP and HTML to...
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4. |  By: MARTIN J. WELLS Publisher: Premier Press Publication Date: 01-JAN-2004 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: J2ME™
Have you ever seen players’ eyes light up as they explore the worlds that you’ve created in your games? If you have, then game development probably has you hooked firmly in its grasp! If you’ve never taken your games beyond the PC, now’s the time! “J2ME Game Programming” is a hands-on guide that teaches you how to create games for micro-devices. You’ll be amazed at just how cool the games you create can look and play. Focusing primarily on mobile phone game creation, you’ll jump right in and create your own games as you work your way through the book. The thought has surely crossed your...
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5. |  By: Maneesh Sethi Publisher: Premier Press Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Game Programming for Teens
If you’re interested in jumping into the exciting world of game programming, then you’ve found the perfect book! “Game Programming for Teens” doesn’t expect you to have any experience with programming. You’ll learn everything you need to know along the way. You’ll use Blitz Basic, an easy-to-learn programming language that the author will teach you. As you work your way through the book, you’ll learn everything you need to know to create a complete game. Graphics, animation, sound and music, and artificial intelligence are all covered. By the end of the book, you will have created your...
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6. |  By: Lisa A. Bucki Publisher: Premier Press Publication Date: 01-JAN-2002 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Adobe Photoshop ® 7.0
While Adobe has made Photoshop increasingly easier for the beginner to create and customize professional-looking designs, users still require a guide to fully utulize Photoshop’s many features. This book walks the reader through the sometimes intimidating and overwhelming feature set of Photoshop by presenting tasks in concise steps complemented by clear illustrations. Readers will learn key tasks includiing creating new images, editing images from other sources such as scanner or digital camera, adding effects, prepping images for Web use, and much more. This book presents informatino in...
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7. |  Python Programming for the absolute beginner By: MICHAEL DAWSON Publisher: Premier Press Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Python Programming for the absolute beginner
If you are new to programming with Python and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the for the absolute beginner series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. You will acquire the skills that you need for more practical Python programming applications and you will learn how these skills can be put to use in real- world scenarios. Best of all, by the time you finish this book you will be able to apply the basic principles you’ve learned to the next programming language you...
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8. |  By: Eric D. Grebler Publisher: Premier Press Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Lindows ™
Now you can enjoy open source freedom with an installation sequence that’s easier and faster than ever before. With the step-by-step instructions offered in “Lindows Fast & Easy”, you’ll cover everything from installing the Lindows operating system on your computer to installing and running the variety of free software available for use with Lindows. You’ll also learn how to personalize Lindows to meet your needs.
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A concise guide to Lindows that will not confuse or intimidate readers.
Broken down into logical sections that will allow readers...
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9. |  By: Alex Varanese Publisher: Premier Press Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Game Scripting Mastery
As a game programmer, you realize the importance of creating stunningly realistic characters and captivating plots— players should lose themselves in your game. You also understand the attraction of modding, and recognize the need to design a game that allows players to reshape it to fit their own vision. So how do you create a game that is all things to all people? Through scripting—creating a custom-designed language. This comprehensive book contains everything you need to know in order to easily script and control your in-game entities and environments, as well as how to give players...
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10. |  Corel ® Painter ™ 8 fast&easy® By: Eric D. Grebler Publisher: Premier Press Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 19-AUG-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Corel ® Painter ™ 8 fast&easy®
“Corel Painter 8 Fast & Easy” puts you on the fast track to master the latest version of this popular application. Through step-by-step instructions and screen shots, you’ll learn a variety of techniques and creative tricks to create artwork quickly and make your work stand out. Use your imagination and create masterpieces that go beyond the capabilities of a traditional canvas and brush!
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Covers the new features of the latest version of Corel Painter.
Uses step-by-step instructions and a ton of screenshots to get readers up and running quickly
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