Weather Wonders" is a visual celebration of the diversity & unpredictability of the weather in all its forms
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The Weaver of Time's Tapestry has finally suceeded in twisting the threads of history into a new shape; the Luftwaffe have pushed the RAF to the brink & the invasion barges have reached the beaches of Sussex & Kent. Britain wakes up to the nightmare of the Wermacht unleashed in Southern Engl&. As the desperate battle to hold up the invasion rages it is left to a few indivuals caught up in the panic & chaos to piece together what has really happened
- is this the culmination of a plan that has taken centuries to play out a plot from the future to change the past forever? Stephen Baxter's historical thriller series crashes into the 20th century with a terrfying vision of mechanised war & political atrocity unleashed on English soil. This is the climax of one of the most thoughful & involving series of novels that have brought history alive like no other.
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From expert weaver Anne Dixon comes The Weavers Inkle Pattern Directory the ultimate resource for inkle weavers. Inkle weaving is a simple technique that offers ample opportunity for experimentation to beginners & experienced weavers. This book is the most comprehensive tool available to inkle weavers. Inside youll find: an overview of inkle weavings history & traditions; instructions for loom set-up & simple techniques; an astonishing 400+ woven patterns; illustrated samples & charts. This incomparable guide offers tips tricks & techniques to weave traditional & modern patterns & introduces a bounty of innovative new designs as well. Inkles created from these patterns can be used for a variety of projects ranging from belts & braces to trims & neckpieces. ...

Weaving Textiles That Shape Themselves" sounds like a contradiction in terms but this book sets out to show how textiles can do precisely that: shape themselves. Weaving with high-twist yarns & contrasting materials can create fabrics with lively textures & elastic properties. Although these fabrics are flat on the loom they are transformed by washing
- water releases the energy of the different yarns & the fabrics organize themselves into crinkled or pleated textures."
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Dr William Moreland has spent much of his life attending to the physical & mental health of the inhabitants of Knife Island a tiny Micronesian community. Feeling that his records should be analysed to ensure that the wealth of information contained within them should not be lost he asks Alex Delaware for assistance. The timing is perfect for Alex & his partner Robin. Desperate to escape the violence of Los Angeles & recuperate from the terrible ordeal they seize the opportunity for a sabbatical. But Knife Island is not the tropical paradise it first appears. The murder of a young woman has created an atmosphere of fear & division & Moreland himself is not quite what he seems. Surrounded by tarantulas & giant hissing cockroaches Alex & Robin find themselves drawn into a grotesque web of intrigue that even Alex with his deep knowledge of the human psyche finds it hard to unravel. ...

The highly successful security book returns with a new edition completely updated Web applications are the front door to most organizations exposing them to attacks that may disclose personal information execute fraudulent transactions or compromise ordinary users. This practical book has been completely updated & revised to discuss the latest step-by-step techniques for attacking & defending the range of ever-evolving web applications. You'll explore the various new technologies employed in web applications that have appeared since the first edition & review the new attack techniques that have been developed particularly in relation to the client side. Reveals how to overcome the new technologies & techniques aimed at defending web applications against attacks that have appeared since the previous edition Discusses new remoting frameworks HTML5 cross-domain integration techniques UI redress framebusting HTTP parameter pollution hybrid file attacks & more Features a companion web site hosted by the authors that allows readers to try out the attacks described gives answers to the questions that are posed at the end of each chapter & provides a summarized methodology & checklist of tasks Focusing on the areas of web application security where things have changed in recent years this book is the most current resource on the critical topic of discovering exploiting & preventing web application security flaws. ...

Web designers must wear many hats. Among books on Web design Web Design All-in-One For Dummies is the one that helps you successfully wear all those hats without losing your head. Full-color illustrations & five self-contained minibooks show you how to be a graphic designer creative organizer visual communicator markup language technologist & cutting-edge trendsetter all in one. This book helps you lay the groundwork follow design rules test your site register a domain name & much more. Getting Started covers planning defining your target audience choosing the right software & more Designing For the Web acquaints you with HTML CSS & Java Script plus how to choose a layout & optimize graphics Building Web Sites gets down to nuts & bolts: putting text images hyperlinks & multimedia files together organizing content & building navigation systems Web Standards & Testing teaches you how to test & validate so everyone can enjoy your site Publishing & Site Maintenance helps you get your site online & keep it current Web Design All-in-One For Dummies also helps you learn how to choose a Web editor & graphics program how to make your site accessible to the widest possible audience & when its time to call in a pro like author Sue Jenkins. Its just what you need to start & manage a great site. ...

Get up to speed on the newest technologies tools & possibilities in web design. Have a great idea for a web site but don't know where or how to begin? Web Design For Dummies 3rd Edition" is an ideal starting point! Fully updated to cover the latest & the greatest in the world of web design this fun-but-straightforward guide gets you caught up with everything you need to know to organize your ideas create a template start development test to make sure everything is working properly & launch your finished site. Packed with invaluable advice on incorporating social media aspects linking content with social sites & designing for mobile devices this book will have you web designing like a pro in no time. It highlights the many significant changes in the world of web design since the previous edition including the introduction of HTML5 new technologies for sharing media mobile web design & more. It zeroes in on effectively using color text & navigation. It reveals helpful advice for avoiding common pitfalls. It details ways to connect with social sites like Twitter & Facebook. " Web Design For Dummies 3rd Edition" goes beyond just making a basic web site & instead encourages you to create a site that is appealing practical & useful." ...

Are you still designing web sites like its 1999? If so youre in for a surprise. Since the last edition of this book appeared five years ago there has been a major climate change with regard to web standards. Designers are no longer using (X)HTML as a design tool but as a means of defining the meaning & structure of content. Cascading Style Sheets are no longer just something interesting to tinker with but rather a reliable method for handling all matters of presentation from fonts & colors to the layout of the entire page. In fact following the standards is now a mandate of professional web design. Our popular reference Web Design in a Nutshell" is one of the first books to capture this new web landscape with an edition thats been completely rewritten & expanded to reflect the state of the art. In addition to being an authoritative reference for (X)HTML & Cascading Style Sheets this book also provides an overview of the unique requirements of designing for the Web & gets to the nitty-gritty of Java Script & DOM Scripting web graphics optimization & multimedia production. It is an indispensable tool for web designers & developers of all levels. The third edition covers these contemporary web design topics: Structural layer
- HTML 4.01 & XHTML 1.0 (9 chapters) including an alphabetical reference of all elements attributes & character entities; Presentation layer
- ten all-new chapters on Cascading Style Sheets Level 2.1 including an alphabetical reference of all properties & values; Behavior layer
- Java Script & scripting with the Document Object Model (DOM); Web environment
- new web standards browsers display devices accessibility & internationalization; Web graphics optimization
- producing lean & mean GIF JPEG PNG & animated GIFs; & Multimedia
- Web audio video Flash & PDF. Organized so that readers can find answers quickly " Web Design in a Nutshell Third Edition" helps experienced designers come up to speed quickly on standards-based web design & serves as a quick reference for those already familiar with the new standards & technology. There are many books for web designers but none that address such a wide variety of topics. Find out why nearly half a million buyers have made this the most popular web design book available."





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Quick Inspiration for Web Designers Featuring more than 650 examples this third volume of The Web Designers Idea Book is packed with visual inspiration for creating top-notch web design. Web design expert Patrick Mc Neil author of the popular Web Designers Idea Book series is back with the latest examples of the best design on the web today. Arranged thematically this guide puts important topics like technology design styles elements site types & site structure at your fingertips. This new volume also

Includes:: a detailed discussion of the various content management systems available to help you find the best platform for your project. An indispensable reference this book provides you with the latest in themes styles & trends you need to keep your projects relevant in the fast-paced & every-changing world of web design.

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