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Learn how to build real-world applications with the ASP.NET MVC framework using powerful architecture patterns & modern web technologies such as HTML 5 & j Query. With this hands-on guide you'll gain a complete understanding of this framework with examples that demonstrate how various ASP.NET MVC 4 features work. You'll also get valuable code examples that you can directly apply to your own projects. This practical book also

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The second edition of Programming Clojure is the first book to cover the new features in Clojure 1.3. Clojure experts Stuart Halloway & Aaron Bedra have updated the first book on Clojure & new examples have been added to demonstrate the power & depth of the new features. Programming Clojure 2nd Edition covers new concepts like Protocols & Datatypes as well as Clojures changes to the numerics system. In addition this book

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This updated edition teaches everything you need to know to create effective web applications with the latest features in PHP 5.x. You'll start with the big picture & then dive into language syntax programming techniques & other details using examples that illustrate both correct usage & common idioms. If you have a working knowledge of HTML the authors' many style tips & practical programming advice will help you become a top-notch PHP programmer. Get an overview of what's possible with PHP programs Learn language fundamentals including data types variables operators & flow control statements Understand functions strings arrays & objects Apply common web application techniques such as form processing data validation session tracking & cookies Interact with relational databases like My SQL or No SQL databases such as Mongo DB Generate dynamic images create PDF files & parse XML files Learn secure scripts error handling performance tuning & other advanced topics Get a quick reference to PHP core functions & standard extensions ...

For undergraduate students who have completed a course in object-oriented programming Programming the World Wide Web provides a comprehensive introduction to the tools & skills required for both client- & server-side programming teaching students how to develop platform-independent sites using the most current Web development technology. Essential programming exercises are presented using a manageable progression: students begin with a foundational XHTML Web site & employ new languages & technologies to add features as they are discussed in the course. Readers with previous experience programming with an object-oriented language are guided through concepts relating to client-side & server-side programming. ...

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Progressive Audio-Transcription is a comprehensive course aimed at preparing students for the RSA Audio-Transcription examinations at all levels from Beginner to Stage II. The book covers the main points of audio-transcription theory along with extensive practice material including a dedicated chapter on examination practice containing past RSA examination papers. In addition two C90 cassettes are available which contain graded practice exercises. This flexible approach means that it can be used by full- & part-time students in a variety of environments such as colleges open-learning workshops & the workplace. ...

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A friendly reference guide to Microsoft Project the leading enterprise project management software As project management software Microsoft Project means that you can oversee your business activities effectively. You can manage resources share project info perform modeling & scenario analysis & standardize reporting processes. This easy-to-understand guide is completely updated to cover the latest changes & newest enhancements to Project 2010 & shows you how to get Project 2010 to work for you. After an introduction to basic project management concepts youll discover the mechanics of using Project software to create & manage projects. Other topics covered include working with calendars using & sharing resources budgeting formatting taskbars gathering & tracking data working with reports & creating templates. Microsoft Project means that you can manage resources share project information perform scenario analysis & standardize reporting processes Offers completely updated coverage of the new Project 2010 which is expected to implement the Office Ribbon Reviews formatting taskbars gathering & tracking data & working with reports Addresses using & sharing resources creating templates & managing projects Let the friendly For Dummies writing style guide you through maximizing the new features of Project 2010. ...

Dennis Lock's masterly exposition of the principles & practice of project management has been pre-eminent in its field for 45 years & was among the first books to treat project management as a holistic subject. But Project Management has been kept completely up to date by regular & sensitive revisions to ensure that it remains fresh & totally relevant. Project Management explains the entire project management process in great detail demonstrating techniques from simple charts to detailed computer applications. Everything is reinforced with clear diagrams & case examples many new for this edition. The author has expanded discussion of topics such as supply chain management & the project management office (PMO) & there are new chapters about implementing change management projects & the role of senior managers in supporting projects. Obsolescent or less frequently used methods have been stripped out but readers of the hardback Tutor's Edition will find that this deleted material lives on as new chapters on the accompanying CD-ROM which has itself also been thoroughly revised. Importantly that disc

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