A fully updated guide to the state-of-the-art guidelines strategies & new technologies in modern event planning A must-have resource for every event planner manager caterer & student this in-depth guide covers all aspects of the event planning process. Written by expert event manager Julia Rutherford Silvers the book outlines the tools & strategies to effectively procure organize implement & monitor all the products vendors & services needed to bring an event to life. Enhanced throughout with useful checklists tables & sample forms the book

Includes:: chapters on everything from Developing the Event Site & Providing the Event Infrastructure to Ancillary Programs Food & Beverage Operations & Vendors & Volunteers. The practical information is supplemented throughout the book by On-Site Insights" featuring real-world examples from successful event planners as well as chapter objectives discussion questions & exercises in professional event coordination to help readers build key skills & test their knowledge. From weddings to corporate conferences & from intimate events to huge festivals Professional Event Coordination is a versatile guide to planning events of all kinds."

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This book the long-awaited new gundog training book from the best-selling author Joe Irving reveals the techniques used by the professional trainers & enables the individual gundog owner to utilise them for their own training programme. Set out in an easily accessible A-Z format the author covers all aspects of gundog training as well as giving advice on field trials breeding & general care & management of gundogs. This book gives invaluable information that will be of assistance to every gundog owner. ...

This revised edition of Professional Hairdressing" is mapped to the new QCF hairdressing qualifications & is the only guide to hairdressing fully endorsed by Habia! Building on the success of the previous edition this textbook is packed full of cutting edge photographs expert advice stimulating activities end-of-chapter revision questions & free online student resources to make learning engaging & fun! Written by two of the most respected authors in the training industry the Palladino & Green texts have been trusted by generations of hairdressers & continue to engage & inspire learners training to succeed in the hairdressing industry. A range of fully blended online interactive teaching resources are available to accompany this textbook including a lecturer's e-teaching website & Learning Assistant's e-Portfolio which helps centres speed up the assessment & verification process." ...

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Java Script is loosely based on Java which is an object-oriented programming language that became popular for use on the Web by way of embedded applets. It has a similar syntax & programming methodology to Java however it should not be considered the light" version of the language. Java Script is its own language that found its home in web browsers around the world & enabled enhanced user interaction on websites as well as web applications. In this book Java Script is covered from its beginning in the earliest Netscape browsers to the present-day versions that can support the DOM & Ajax. You will learn how to extend the language to suit specific needs & how to create client-server communications without intermediaries such as Java or hidden frames. You will also learn how to apply Java Script solutions to business problems faced by web developers everywhere. This book provides a developer-level introduction along with more advanced & useful features of Java Script. The book begins by exploring how Java Script originated & evolved into what it is today. There is a discussion of the components that make up a Java Script implementation that follows that has a specific focus on standards such as ECMAScript & the Document Object Model (DOM). The differences in Java Script implementations used in different popular web browsers are also discussed. After building a strong base the book goes on to cover basic concepts of Java Script including its version of object-oriented programming inheritance & its use in HTML. The book then explores new APIs such as HTML5 the Selectors API & the File API. The last part of the book is focused on advanced topics including performance/memory optimization best practices & a look at Where Java Script is going in the future. The book is broken up into 25 chapters. Chapter 1 explains the origins of Java Script including where it came from how it evolved & what it is today. Chapter 2 examines how Java Script is used in conjunction with HTML to create dynamic webpages. Chapter 3 introduces basic language concepts including syntax & flow control statements. Chapter 4 explores how variables are handled in Java Script given their loosely typed nature. Chapter 5 covers all of the details regarding Java Scripts built-in reference types such as object & array. Chapter 6 explains how to use object-oriented programing in Java Script. Chapter 7 explores one of the most powerful aspects of Java Script: function expressions. Chapter 8 introduces the Browser Object Model (BOM) which is responsible for objects allowing interaction with the browser itself. Chapter 9 explains various approaches to detecting the client machine & its capabilities. Chapter 10 introduces the Document Object Model (DOM) objects available in Java Script as defined in DOM Level 1. Chapter 11 explains how other APIs as well as other browsers extend the DOM with more functionality. Chapter 12 builds on the previous two chapters by explaining how DOM Levels 2 & 3 augmented the DOM with additional properties methods & objects. Chapter 13 explains the nature of events in Java Script where they originated legacy support & how the DOM redefined how events should work. Devices such as the Wii & iPhone are covered. Chapter 14 looks at using Java Script to enhance form interactions & work around browser limitations. Chapter 15 discusses the tag & how to use it to create on-the-fly graphics. Chapter 16 introduces Java Script API changes as defined in HTML5. Chapter 17 discusses how browsers handle errors in Java Script code & presents several ways to handle errors. Chapter 18 presents the features of Java Script used to read & manipulate e Xtensible Markup Language (XML) data. Chapter 19 discusses the ECMAScript for XML (E4X) extension to Java Script which is designed to simplify working with XML. Chapter 20 introduces the JSON data format as an alternative to XML. Chapter 21 looks at common Ajax" ...

A must-have guide for the latest updates to the new release of Reporting Services SQL Server Reporting Services means that you can create reports & business intelligence (BI) solutions. With this updated resource a team of experts shows you how Reporting Services makes reporting faster easier & more powerful than ever in web desktop & portal solutions. New coverage discusses the new reporting tool called Crescent BI semantic model's impact on report design & creation semantic model design & more. You'll explore the major enhancements to Report Builder & benefit from best practices shared by the authors. Builds on the previous edition while also providing coverage of the new features introduced with SQL Server 2012 Explains Reporting Services architecture & BI fundamentals Covers advanced report design & filtering techniques walking you through each design discussing its purpose & the conditions where it could be more efficient Discusses semantic model design Report Builder Crescent & more Targets business analysts & report designers as well as BI solution developers Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services is mandatory reading if you are eager to start using the newest version of SQL Server Reporting Services. ...

This is the reference of choice for thousands of pastry chefs & home cooks. A favorite of pastry lovers & serious chefs worldwide The Professional Pastry Chef" presents comprehensive coverage of basic baking & pastry techniques in a fresh & approachable way. Now skillfully revised & redesigned to meet the needs of todays pastry kitchen this classic reference is better & easier to use than ever. The new edition contains more than 650 recipes which offer a new emphasis on American applications of European techniques with yields suitable for restaurant service or for entertaining at home. It shares encyclopedic guidance on everything from mise en place preparation & basic doughs to new chapters covering flatbreads crackers & homestyle desserts. Throughout award winning Executive Pastry Chef Bo Friberg explains not only how to perform procedures but also the principles behind them helping readers to build a firm foundation based on understanding rather than memorizing formulas. Illustrated step by step instructions demystify even the most complex techniques & presentations while 100 vivid color photographs bring finished dishes to life with a sublime touch of visual inspiration. Whether used to develop skills or refine techniques to gain or simply broaden a repertoire " The Professional Pastry Chef" is filled with information & ideas for creating mouthwatering baked goods & tantalizing desserts today & for years to come." ...

This is a new title to add to the well established & highly regarded Professional" series. Aimed at those who already have basic skills but are now thinking of doing an intermediate course on the subject or starting up their own business this book offers expert advice on all aspects of soft furnishings. Whether you hope to develop your passion into a rewarding career or simply want to add finishing touches your own home this book will show you how to produce schemes & specify effectively for them. Colours & fabrics are all covered along with window treatments chair coverings & household linen. Create bright fresh items for your home & be inspired by the beautiful projects featured all broken down into easy-to-follow steps: chairs tables beds curtains & window treatments are all considered. As with all the books in the series a basics section at the front takes you through all the essential techniques which are clearly explained & illustrated with step-by-step photographs." ...

The ultimate developers' guide to Visual Studio 2012 This expert Wrox guide is what you need to get up & running quickly on Visual Studio 2012. Written by a Microsoft Visual C MVP it guides you through the integrated development environment (IDE) showing you how to maximize all new tools & improvements. Offers programmers a fast way to IDE-centric programming success Demonstrates new IDE features including the new Metro style app project templates & Windows 8 app store features Explains each feature then illustrates the context in which it will help you solve problems Covers timely & essential topics related to rich client app development web applications application services file configuration debugging & testing & more Helps advanced users customize & extend Visual Studio through the Automation Model writing macros working with the Managed Extensibility Framework (MEF) & more Provides ample detail for programmers who are new to Visual Studio 2012 as well as for experienced programmers exploring the advanced capabilities of the IDE Professional Visual Studio 2012 uses a unique IDE-centric approach to help you get up & running quickly on this exciting new release. ...

The hero of Charlotte Brontes first novel escapes a dreary clerkship in industrial Yorkshire by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium. There however his entanglement with the sensuous but manipulative Zoraide Reuter complicates his affections for a penniless girl who is both teacher & pupil in Reuters school. ...