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iPad Application Development For Dummies, 3rd Edition

iPad Application Development For Dummies, 3rd Edition

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Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 01-MAY-2012

Insert Date: 10-MAY-2013

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The fun and easy guide to creating iPad apps, updated for iOS 5! iPad app development is hot, with more than 140,000 apps available specifically for the device and that number growing every day. The introduction of iOS 5 and iCloud gives developers even more options to create incredible iPad apps. This fast and friendly guide to iPad app development is fully updated for the most recent upgrades and covers everything you need to know, starting with how to download the SDK and become an Apple developer all the way to finishing up your app and submitting it to the App Store. Zeroes in...

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OS X Mountain Lion Bible

OS X Mountain Lion Bible

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 11-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013

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The complete guide to Mac OS X, fully updated for the newest release! The Mac's solid, powerful operating system and the exploding popularity of iOS devices are fueling a strong increase in market share for Apple. Previous editions of this book have sold more than 75,000 copies, and this new edition is fully updated with all the exciting features of OS X Mountain Lion, including Game Center, Messages, and Notifications. Written by industry expert Galen Gruman, it covers all the basics and then delves deep into professional and higher-end topics, making it the one book you need to succeed...

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OS X Mountain Lion Portable Genius

OS X Mountain Lion Portable Genius

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 11-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013

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Essential tips and techniques on the Mac OS X features you use most! If you want the kind of hip, friendly help you'd get from friends on how to get the most of out of Mac OS X Mountain Lion, this is the guide you need. Jump right into the coolest new Mac OS X features like Game Center, Messages, and Notification, or get a better handle on the basic tools and shortcuts that will help keep your mountain cat purring. From customizing to using multimedia to syncing your Mac to other devices, this book saves you time and hassle, avoids fluff, and covers what you want to know most. New...

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OS X Mountain Lion Simplified

OS X Mountain Lion Simplified

By: Paul McFedries

Publisher: Visual

Publication Date: 02-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013

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The easy way for visual learners to get up to speed on Mac OS X Mountain Lion OS X Mountain Lion is the latest version of the Mac desktop operating system, offering great new features for millions of users. If you're switching to a Mac, upgrading from an earlier OS, or just getting started with computers, Mac OS X Mountain Lion Simplified provides all information you need in the simplest way possible. Tasks are presented in spreads with step-by-step instructions and full color illustrations, showing you exactly how things work, without the long-winded explanations. Discover exciting...

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY OS X Mountain Lion

Teach Yourself VISUALLY OS X Mountain Lion

By: Paul McFedries

Publisher: Visual

Publication Date: 04-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013

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Get to know the new cat in the pride-Mac OS X Mountain Lion-with this VISUAL guide Apple's new Mac OS X Mountain Lion is impressive, with features and functions that will be familiar to Mac users from their iPhones and iPads. Make sure you get the most out of your new big cat with this practical guide. Using step-by-step instructions and full-color screenshots or illustrations on virtually every page-the hallmark of the practical Teach Yourself VISUALLY series-this book clearly shows you how to accomplish tasks, rather than burying you with paragraphs of text. You'll learn how to...

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Macs, 3rd Edition

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Macs, 3rd Edition

By: Paul McFedries

Publisher: Visual

Publication Date: 06-NOV-2012

Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013

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The visual guide to getting up and running with your new Mac Macs are enjoying robust sales, and visual learners are drawn to their intuitive interface. This colorful, step-by-step guide quickly gets you up to speed on your new Mac, and if you're moving to a Mac from Windows, it smoothes the transition. Full-color screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions show you how to navigate the interface and explain how to attach hardware, sync mobile devices, browse the web with Safari, manage photos with iPhoto, shop at the iTunes store, and much more. There are even productivity,...

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iOS App Development Portable Genius

iOS App Development Portable Genius

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 07-AUG-2012

Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013

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The essential skills and technologies needed for iOS development in one handy guide! The unprecedented popularity of iOS devices, such as the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, has led to a development boom. If you're eager to become part of the action, then this is the book for you! Packed with must-have information on iOS development, this handy guide covers Objective-C, Xcode, Frameworks, and sound design principles and explains how to upload an app to the app store and integrate apps with the latest advances that Apple offers developers. The featured tips and tricks will get you up and...

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OS X Mountain Lion For Dummies

OS X Mountain Lion For Dummies

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Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 14-AUG-2012

Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013

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Tame your Mountain Lion, the "Dr. Mac" way Author Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus is a Mac guru and one of the world's leading authorities on all things Apple, so when he talks OS X Mountain Lion, people listen. Now you can learn how to get the most out of OS X Mountain Lion with the latest edition of this bestselling guide to OS X. Whether you're learning your way around your first Mac or just updating your OS, you'll unleash the power of OS X Mountain Lion with this friendly, full-color guide to Apple's new operating system. Covers OS X basics, including working with the Dock, Launchpad,...

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Mac Mini

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Mac Mini

By: Guy Hart-Davis

Publisher: Visual

Publication Date: 25-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013

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The perfect how-to guide for visual learners Apple s Mac Mini packs a powerful punch is in a small package, including both HDMI and Thunderbolt ports plus the acclaimed OS X. But if you want to get the very most from all this power and versatility, be sure to get this practical visual guide. With full-color, step-by-step instructions as well as screenshots and illustrations on every page, it clearly shows you how to accomplish tasks rather than burying you in pages of text. Discover helpful visuals and how-tos on the OS, hardware specs, Launchpad, the App Store, multimedia capabilities...

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 5

Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 5

By: Guy Hart-Davis

Publisher: Visual

Publication Date: 30-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013

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Get the most out of your new iPhone with this easy-to-read visual guide If you want clear, practical, visual instructions on how to use your new iPhone, this is the book for you. With over 500 color illustrations plus easy-to-follow explanations, it gets you up and running by clearly showing you how to do everything. See how to access and download books, apps, music, and video, as well as send photos, sync with your other Apple devices, and even edit movies on your phone! Guides you through all the new features and capabilities of the cutting-edge iPhone and the latest version of...

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iOS Drawing: Practical UIKit Solutions

iOS Drawing: Practical UIKit Solutions

By: Erica Sadun

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional

Publication Date: 23-SEP-2013

Insert Date: 01-MAY-2013

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This Rough Cut is an early draft manuscript version of the final book. Please excuse typos. UIKit provides a powerful two-dimensional drawing engine for iOS. It enables developers to draw elements using arbitrary output fidelity, regardless of the display specifics (retina or non-retina) and destination (device, printing services, etc). This device- and destination-independent API includes powerful features like transparency, path-based drawing, antialiasing, and more. In this guide, Erica Sadun, bestselling author of The Core iOS 6 Developer's Cookbook and The Advanced iOS 6...

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The Unauthorized Guide to iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod® Repair: A DIY Guide to Extending the Life of Your iDevices!

The Unauthorized Guide to iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod® Repair: A DIY Guide to Extending the Life of Your iDevices!

By: Timothy L. Warner

Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 01-MAY-2013

Insert Date: 27-APR-2013

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DON’T JUNK IT, FIX IT--AND SAVE A FORTUNE! The only reference & tutorial of its kind--in full color! Fix your own iPhone, iPad, or iPod with secret repair knowledge Apple doesn’t want you to have! This groundbreaking, full-color book shows you how to resurrect expensive Apple mobile iDevices you thought were dead for good, and save a fortune. Apple Certified Repair Technician Timothy L. Warner demystifies everything about iDevice repair, presenting simple, step-by-step procedures and hundreds of crisp, detailed, full-color photos. He’ll walk you through safely taking apart your...

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Pro iOS Geo: Building Apps with Location Based Services

Pro iOS Geo: Building Apps with Location Based Services

By: Giacomo Andreucci

Publisher: Apress

Publication Date: 30-JAN-2013

Insert Date: 15-APR-2013

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Deepen your app development skills with Pro iOS Geo. This book shows you how to use geolocation-based tools to enhance the iOS apps you develop. Author Giacomo Andreucci describes different ways to integrate geo services, depending on the kind of app you're looking to develop: a web app, a hybrid app, or a native app. You'll discover how to use the Google Maps API features to integrate powerful geo capabilities in your apps with a little effort. You'll learn how to: Design geographic features for your apps while respecting usability criteria Design touristic geo apps Use...

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iPhone 5 For Dummies, 6th Edition

iPhone 5 For Dummies, 6th Edition

By: Edward C. Baig; Bob LeVitus

Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 15-NOV-2012

Insert Date: 13-APR-2013

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The full-color guide to getting the most out of your iPhone Completely updated and revised to include iOS 6, iCloud, and the latest iPhone 5 features, this full-color book is your guide to all things iPhone. Bestselling veteran authors Edward Baig and Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus introduce you to the capabilities of the iPhone for making phone calls, browsing the Internet, sending and receiving e-mails, working with the calendar, watching and recording HD videos, taking and editing great photos, and much more. You'll discover how to set up iTunes, buy music and videos, protect your...

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Building iPhone and iPad Electronic Projects

Building iPhone and iPad Electronic Projects

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Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.

Publication Date: 15-SEP-2013

Insert Date: 12-APR-2013

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Want to combine iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch sensors with external electronic gadgets? This hands-on book helps you build several projects, using these built-in magnetic, light, and proximity sensors with inexpensive boards such as Arduino and a Bluetooth Low Energy Shield....

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OS X Mountain Lion All-in-One For Dummies

OS X Mountain Lion All-in-One For Dummies

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Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 19-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 10-APR-2013

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The big new book on Apple's big new cat OS X Mountain Lion The 800+ pages in this value-packed guide cover everything you need to know to get the most out of OS X Mountain Lion. Eight minibooks are packed with detailed information covering essential topics such as OS X basics, customizing and sharing, creating digital hubs, using iWork, networking, advanced functions, and more. You'll learn how to keep your system safe with the amazing new Gatekeeper, integrate Twitter and Facebook into your Mac life, get your head in the iCloud, and a host of other cool and practical new...

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iPad All-in-One For Dummies, 4th Edition

iPad All-in-One For Dummies, 4th Edition

By: Nancy Muir

Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 03-JUL-2012

Insert Date: 09-APR-2013

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Six minibooks in one show you how to power-use the iPad For work, play, and life on the road, the iPad has quickly become indispensable, and the new iPad is packed with even more features and power than ever. In this fun and practical guide, long-time For Dummies author Nancy C. Muir walks you through the latest functions, features, and capabilities of the iPad. Get up to speed on the basics, see how to use your iPad to get more organized and productive, learn to use your iPad for work, and discover all the ways to have fun. This book covers it all, and in full color! Packs six...

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iPad® and iPad® mini Absolute Beginner’s Guide

iPad® and iPad® mini Absolute Beginner’s Guide

By: James F. Kelly

Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 09-APR-2013

Insert Date: 09-APR-2013

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Make the most of your new iPad or iPad mini–without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, connect with friends and family, enjoy media, play games, post to Facebook and Twitter, and more! Even if you’ve never used an iPad before, this book will show you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. iPads have never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple iPad and iPad mini could be? This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using your new iPad or iPad mini…simple, practical instructions for...

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OS X Mountain Lion Server For Dummies

OS X Mountain Lion Server For Dummies

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Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 02-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 08-APR-2013

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Create a Mac network in your home or office There's no doubt about it: Macs, iPhones, and iPads have invaded the workplace. But, you don't need an IT department to administer a Mac network in your home or business. This friendly guide explains everything you need to know to set one up yourself using OS X Mountain Lion Server. First, you'll find an easy, quick-start way to implement OS X Mountain Lion on a Mac Mini. From there, you'll learn how to set up DNS, iCal Server, Podcast Producer, Wiki Server, file sharing, mail services, and more. This book helps you set up profile support for...

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iPhone and iPad Apps for Absolute Beginners, Third Edition

iPhone and iPad Apps for Absolute Beginners, Third Edition

By: Dr. Rory Lewis; Chad Mello

Publisher: Apress

Publication Date: 20-MAR-2013

Insert Date: 04-APR-2013

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So how do you build an application for the iPhone and iPad? Don't you need to spend years learning complicated programming languages? What about Objective-C and Cocoa touch? The answer is that you don't need to know any of those things! Anybody can start building simple apps for the iPhone and iPad, and this book will show you how. This update of an Apress bestseller walks you through creating your first app, using plain English and practical examples using the iOS 6 software development platform and more. It cuts through the fog of jargon and misinformation that surrounds iPhone and...