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Windows Vista™ Resource Kit

Windows Vista™ Resource Kit

By: ; ; ; The Microsoft Windows Vista Team

Publisher: Microsoft Press

Publication Date: 04-APR-2007

Insert Date: 05-SEP-2008

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Get the definitive reference for deploying, configuring, and supporting Microsoft® Windows Vista(tm)--with expert insights from Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) and the Windows Vista Team. This official Microsoft RESOURCE KIT provides more than 1,500 pages of in-depth technical guidance on automating deployment; implementing security enhancements; administering group policy, files and folders, and programs; and troubleshooting for Windows Vista. In addition, you get detailed information on Microsoft Internet Explorer® 7, Microsoft Windows® Firewall, and Windows Defender. You also...

19462. 

Water Management Models: A Guide to Software

Water Management Models: A Guide to Software

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Publisher: Prentice Hall

Publication Date: 31-JAN-1995

Insert Date: 04-AUG-2008

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Water Management Models: A Guide to Software is designed to make the inventory of modeling tools more accessible to water management professionals. The purpose of the book is to assist water managers, planners, engineers, and scientists in sorting through the maze of models to understand which ones might be most useful for their particular modeling needs. Information is provided to facilitate identification, selection, and acquisition of software packages for a broad spectrum of water resources planning and management applications....

19463. 

IBM System i5 V5R4 Technical Overview Redbook

IBM System i5 V5R4 Technical Overview Redbook

By: Jim Cook; Louis Cuypers; Joonwoo Kim; Jos Vermaere; Will Witten; Donald Otis; Roshan Tarrosa

Publisher: IBM Redbooks

Publication Date: 28-FEB-2007

Insert Date: 02-JUL-2008

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This IBM Redbook provides a technical overview of IBM System i family hardware and i5/OS-based software at Version 5 Release 4 level. It is intend for those already familiar with System i and i5/OS who need a broad perspective of what is new with V5R4 either to consider upgrading to V5R4 or to take full advantage of V5R4 capabilities. Several V5R4-based licensed program capabilities are also included. These include Lotus products, WebSphere Application Server versions, WebSphere Development Studio for iSeries capabilities, and IBM Director for i5/OS capabilities. Selected i5/OS V5R3...

19464. 

The AMA Guide to Management Development

The AMA Guide to Management Development

By: Daniel R. Tobin; Margaret S. Pettingell

Publisher: AMACOM

Publication Date: 30-JAN-2008

Insert Date: 18-JUN-2008

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Based on the set of managerial competencies specially developed by the American Management Association for a new core management curriculum, The AMA Guide to Management Development provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of how to continually develop managers throughout their entire organization. The book considers every factor important in management development, and features in-depth information on topics including: * The five major categories of competencies, including business knowledge and the ability to lead and manage change and innovation * The specific skills needed,...

19465. 

Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Access 2002 in 21 Days

Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Access 2002 in 21 Days

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Publisher: Sams

Publication Date: 18-DEC-2001

Insert Date: 25-MAY-2008

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This book is a hands-on tutorial for Access users who want to learn Access by working through solid examples. It will show the reader how to use Access and how to develop solid databases from start to finish. The focus of the book will be Access databases on the desktop but will have two chapters on implementing Access in a networked or client/server environment. Key topics include understanding relational databases and the Access 2002 architecture; designing, building, and maintaining full-feature, robust database applications; implementing Data Access Pages; working with Visual Basic for...

19466. 

The Momentum Effect: How to Ignite Exceptional Growth

The Momentum Effect: How to Ignite Exceptional Growth

By: J. C. Larreche

Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall

Publication Date: 26-MAR-2008

Insert Date: 02-APR-2008

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A few rare companies have discovered the secret to sustained high growth: momentum. They’ve learned how to create the conditions that lead to exceptional organic growth—which feeds on itself, continually accelerating the business forward. In The Momentum Effect, J.C. Larreche introduces a complete framework for gaining momentum, keeping it, and harnessing its power. Drawing on new research and powerful case studies, Larreche demonstrates the stunning role of momentum in value creation. He sets out the process for developing the “power offers” that lie at the heart of this powerful force. This...

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Adobe AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) with Ajax: Visual QuickPro Guide

Adobe AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) with Ajax: Visual QuickPro Guide

By: Larry Ullman

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 02-MAY-2008

Insert Date: 16-OCT-2007

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AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) is Adobe’s open-source technology that lets Web developers and programmers create Rich Internet Applications that run outside of any Web browser. This Visual QuickPro Guide teaches everything you need to know to begin creating applications that combine the rich experience of a traditional desktop application with the power and reach of the Internet. The book uses a visual, step-by-step approach and covers all the fundamental AIR concepts, without the fluff, confusing segues, and technical jargon that bog down so many other computer books. Author Larry Ullman has...

19468. 

Power Integrity Modeling and Design for Semiconductors and Systems

Power Integrity Modeling and Design for Semiconductors and Systems

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Publisher: Prentice Hall

Publication Date: 19-NOV-2007

Insert Date: 21-NOV-2007

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The First Comprehensive, Example-Rich Guide to Power Integrity ModelingProfessionals such as signal integrity engineers, package designers, and system architects need to thoroughly understand signal and power integrity issues in order to successfully design packages and boards for high speed systems. Now, for the first time, there's a complete guide to power integrity modeling: everything you need to know, from the basics through the state of the art.Using realistic case studies and downloadable software examples, two leading experts demonstrate today's best techniques for designing and...

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Adobe Creative Suite 3 has fantastic tools for minimizing the drudgery of graphics production work: The key is to make your computer and Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign do rote tasks for you. And although the concept of automation may sound intimidating, it doesn’t have to be. Learn what automation is, why it’s as natural as breathing, and how it can take over routine work, freeing you up to be creative. ·     Combine customer data with graphics for personalized communications ·     Customize hundreds or even thousands of illustrations or layouts in one pass ·     Record...

19470. 

Prototype Quick Reference

ShortCut

Prototype Quick Reference

By: ; Sergio Pereira

Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.

Publication Date: 30-NOV-2006

Insert Date: 21-DEC-2006

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This short cut provides a complete quick reference to the Prototype JavaScript framework. Prototype is an open-source library that is particularly useful to developers of dynamic Ajax applications, and to other web developers who need to work with DOM elements.If you're a web developer building sophisticated, user-friendly applications, you should be using Prototype. This reference gives you everything you need to use Prototype to its fullest.This document covers Prototype 1.4. There will be a free upgrade to the Prototype 1.5 version of this document....

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Beyond Telling Ain't Training—Fieldbook—Methods, Activities, and Tools for Effective Workplace Learning

Beyond Telling Ain't Training—Fieldbook—Methods, Activities, and Tools for Effective Workplace Learning

By: Harold D. Stolovitch; Erica J. Keeps

Publisher: American Society for Training & Development

Publication Date: 15-MAY-2005

Insert Date: 19-OCT-2005

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Beyond Telling Aint Training Fieldbook, is the answer to these many requests to provide a practical, on-the-ground guide to help individuals and their organizations fully implement the powerful principles in Telling Aint Training. Beyond Telling Aint Training provides readers with concrete actions and support materials to help transform telling to training. You will find useful worksheets, assessments, tools, and advice that will enable you and your organization to realize the true value of workplace learning. Like the original book, readers will recognize the easy-to-read, breezy writing...

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16 Steps to Becoming a Learning Organization—Organizational Development

16 Steps to Becoming a Learning Organization—Organizational Development

By: Dr. Michael Marquardt

Publisher: American Society for Training & Development

Publication Date: 15-MAY-1997

Insert Date: 18-OCT-2005

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This Info-line presents the five components of the systems model of a learning organization: the learning, the organization, the people, the knowledge, and the technology. Provides 16 steps to follow to become a learning organization. Includes case studies of learning programs at Rover, McKinsey & Co., and Federal Express. ...

19473. 

Eclipse Rich Client Platform: Designing, Coding, and Packaging Java™ Applications

Eclipse Rich Client Platform: Designing, Coding, and Packaging Java™ Applications

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Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional

Publication Date: 11-OCT-2005

Insert Date: 12-OCT-2005

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Build Powerful, Cross-Platform Rich Client Applications Eclipse is more than a state-of-the-art IDE: its Rich Client Platform (RCP) plug-ins form an outstanding foundation for any desktop application, from chat applications to enterprise software front-ends. In Eclipse Rich Client Platform, two leaders of the Eclipse RCP project show exactly how to leverage Eclipse for rapid, efficient, cross-platform desktop development. In addition to explaining the power of Eclipse as a desktop application development platform, the authors walk step-by-step through developing a fully featured, branded...

19474. 

Microsoft® Small Business Kit

Microsoft® Small Business Kit

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Publisher: Microsoft Press

Publication Date: 25-AUG-2004

Insert Date: 12-MAY-2005

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Save time and money—and grow your small business the smart way! This one-stop resource offers expert advice for entrepreneurs, including practical ways to use technology to get more done—and prosper. CD comes packed with tools for success....

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Learning Unix for Mac OS X Tiger

Learning Unix for Mac OS X Tiger

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Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.

Publication Date: 02-JUN-2005

Insert Date: 24-MAY-2006

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Beneath Mac OS X Tiger's easy-to-use Aqua interface lies a powerful Unix engine. Mac users know that Unix is at their fingertips, if only they knew how to access it. Learning Unix for Mac OS X Tiger provides Mac users with a user-friendly tour of the Unix world concealed beneath Mac OS X's hood and shows how to make the most use of the command-line tools. Thoroughly revised and updated for Mac OS X Tiger, this new edition introduces Mac users to the Terminal application and shows you how to navigate the command interface, explore hundreds of Unix applications that come with the Mac, and,...

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Optimizing Applications on Cisco Networks

Optimizing Applications on Cisco Networks

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Publisher: Cisco Press

Publication Date: 11-NOV-2004

Insert Date: 31-MAR-2005

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Maximize the performance and availability of network applications and the network infrastructure with application performance management Understand how to identify applications critical to your business model Identify basic application characteristics and how they can be optimized for transmission Understand the principle of proactive planning in order to maintain the delivery criteria necessary for your business critical applications Improve service delivery and outsourcing decisions by utilizing meaningful SLAs Identify and solve network application performance...

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Essential Mac OS X Panther Server Administration

Essential Mac OS X Panther Server Administration

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Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.

Publication Date: 24-MAY-2005

Insert Date: 06-AUG-2005

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From the command line to Apple's graphical tools, this book uses a thorough, fundamental approach that leads readers to mastery of every aspect of the server. Full of much-needed insight, clear explanations, troubleshooting tips, and security information in every chapter, the book shows system administrators how to utilize the software's capabilities and features for their individual needs. Some of the topics covered in detail include: InstallationDeploymentServer managementDirectory servicesWeb application servicesSystem interactionData gatheringStress planning This comprehensive guide also...

19478. 

Feedback That Works: How to Build and Deliver Your Message

An Ideas Into Action Guidebook: Feedback That Works: How to Build and Deliver Your Message

By: Sloan R. Weitzel

Publisher: Center for Creative Leadership

Publication Date: 01-MAR-2000

Insert Date: 23-DEC-2004

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Demonstrates how to make the feedback you give more effective so that others can benefit from your message....

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Unix Advanced: Visual QuickPro Guide

Unix Advanced: Visual QuickPro Guide

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Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 14-FEB-2005

Insert Date: 05-APR-2005

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If you've mastered the flavors, commands, and technical jargon surrounding Unix, are comfortable working from within the command line, and are now itching to take your Unix skills to the next level, this is the place to start! Using a task-based teaching style and easy visual approach, author Chris Herborth does more than just enumerate commands here. In these pages, he shows you how to combine and synthesize those commands to take full advantage of all of Unix's functionality. The focus here is on Unix security, networking, and system administration. By the time you reach the end of...

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50 One-Minute Tips for Better Communication—Revised: A Wealth of Business Communication Ideas

50 One-Minute Tips for Better Communication—Revised: A Wealth of Business Communication Ideas

By: Phillip E. Bozek

Publisher: Crisp Learning

Publication Date: 01-JAN-1997

Insert Date: 18-AUG-2004

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This course will teach you the critical skills to conduct and participate in effective meetings, revise and clarify your writing and speaking, and create and execute engaging presentations and teleconferences. Business communication occurs in a variety of venues, and in today's rapidly changing environment good communication is key. The point of clear communication is to strengthen business relationships. Precise communication depends on clear purposes, careful attention to the message, and thorough awareness of the audience. Coverage includes— To show ways to make meetings...