The Completer Reference Web Design (Second Edition)

Book Description.

This book features a perfect blend of core theories behind Web design and practical, focused examples for designers of all levels.

Editoril Review.

With so many books out on particular development tools and languages, it's refreshing to see one that tackles the overarching topic of Web design and implementation techniques. Web Design: The Complete Reference is a rare combination of design theory and detailed information on implementation. Author Thomas A Powell, who also wrote HTML: The Complete Reference, has produced an impressive sequel in this hefty title.

Powell addresses topics like navigation theory and user profiling, backing up high-level discussion with excellent, practical technique. He goes beyond your garden-variety explanation of what particular features are and how to code them by specifying the problems you might face and offering solutions. You get insight you can use: how to handle those pesky frames by understanding UI consequences, keep frames from opening within themselves, and offer your users the ability to print framed pages reliably.

All the bases are covered, including adding GUI interactivity, solid page layout and formatting techniques, and a look at the various Web technologies and their effect on site design. The entire work exudes the confidence of a well-seasoned writer, and the discussions leave you feeling well informed. This book bridges the gap between knowing how to build Web sites and having a holistic knowledge of all of the intricacies and pitfalls of coding for the Web. --Stephen W. Plain

Topics covered:

* Web-design methodologies
* Usability
* Types of Web sites
* Navigation theory and practice

* Linking text/buttons/icons/graphics
* Search facilities
* Text handling
* Colors and images

* Building interactivity
* Web technologies (XML, CSS, JavaScript)
* Cookies
* Server-side scripting

* Multimedia
* Site delivery and management
* The future of Web design
* Site evaluation procedures

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Thomas Powell is the founder and principal of Powell Internet Consulting, Inc. a San Diego-based web design firm that specializes in Web research and development and site construction for high-tech companies. He developed the Web Design Certificate Program at UCSD, teaches web publishing classes and serves as senior instructor and faculty advisor in the University's Information Technology Program. He holds a Bachelor of Science from UCLA and a Master's degree in Computer Science from UCSD. Powell is the author of three books: HTML: The Complete Reference and HTML Programmer's Reference for Osborne and Web Site Engineering: Beyond Web Page Design for Prentice Hall. 

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The Completer Reference Web Design (Second Edition)

Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill; 2 Sub edition (August 23, 2002)

Author: Thomas Powell

ISBN-10: 0072224428

Paperback: 901 pages

Language: English

Info: http://www.amazon.com/Design-Complete-Reference-Thomas-Powell/dp/0072224428

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Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition)

Book Description.

Almost everyone can “see” in the conventional sense, but developing photographic vision takes practice. Learning to See Creatively helps photographers visualize their work, and the world, in a whole new light.

Now totally rewritten, revised, and expanded, this best-selling guide takes a radical approach to creativity. It explains how it is not some gift only for the “chosen few” but actually a skill that can be learned and applied. Using inventive photos from his own stunning portfolio, author and veteran photographer Bryan Peterson deconstructs creativity for photographers. He details the basic techniques that went into not only taking a particular photo, but also provides insights on how to improve upon it—helping readers avoid the visual pitfalls and technical dead ends that can lead to dull, uninventive photographs.

This revised edition features the latest information on digital photography and digital imaging software, as well as an all-new section on color as a design element. Learning to See Creatively is the definitive reference for any photographers looking for a fresh perspective on their work.

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Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition)

Publisher: Amphoto Books; Revised edition (October 1, 2003)

Author: Bryan Peterson 

ISBN-10: 0817441816

Paperback: 160 pages

Language: English

Info: http://www.amazon.com/Learning-See-Creatively-Composition-Photography/dp/0817441816

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Securing SQL Server: Protecting Your Database from Attackers

Book Description .

There is a lot at stake for administrators taking care of servers, since they house sensitive data like credit cards, social security numbers, medical records, and much more. In Securing SQL Server you will learn about the potential attack vectors that can be used to break into your SQL Server database, and how to protect yourself from these attacks. Written by a Microsoft SQL Server MVP and MCM, you will learn how to properly secure your database, from both internal and external threats. Best practices and specific tricks employed by the author will also be revealed. Learn expert techniques to protect your SQL database environment.

* Author Denny Cherry is a Microsoft MVP and MCM for his expertise in the SQL Server product
* Learn expert techniques to protect your SQL database environment
* Discover how to identify what an intruder accessed or damaged

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Securing SQL Server: Protecting Your Database from Attackers | Publisher: Syngress; 1 edition (February 14, 2011) | 272 pages | PDF | Language: English

info : http://www.amazon.com/Securing-SQL-Server-Protecting-Attackers/dp/1597496251

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HTML & CSS: The Complete Reference, Fifth Edition (Complete Reference Series)

Book Description. 

The Definitive Guide to HTML & CSS--Fully Updated

Written by a Web development expert, the fifth edition of this trusted resource has been thoroughly revised and reorganized to address HTML5, the revolutionary new Web standard. The book covers all the elements supported in today's Web browsers--from the standard (X)HTML tags to the archaic and proprietary tags that may be encountered.

HTML & CSS: The Complete Reference, Fifth Edition contains full details on CSS 2.1 as well as every proprietary and emerging CSS3 property currently supported. Annotated examples of correct markup and style show you how to use all of these technologies to build impressive Web pages. Helpful appendixes cover the syntax of character entities, fonts, colors, and URLs. This comprehensive reference is an essential tool for professional Web developers. 

* Master transitional HTML 4.01 and XHTML 1.0 markup
* Write emerging standards-based markup with HTML5
* Enhance presentation with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS1 and CSS 2.1)
* Learn proprietary and emerging CSS3 features

* Learn how to read (X)HTML document type definitions (DTDs)
* Apply everything in an open standards-focused fashion

Thomas A. Powell is president of PINT, Inc. (pint.com), a nationally recognized Web agency. He developed the Web Publishing Certificate program for the University of California, San Diego Extension and is an instructor for the Computer Science Department at UCSD. He is the author of the previous bestselling editions of this book and Ajax: The Complete Reference, and co-author of JavaScript: The Complete Reference.

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HTML & CSS: The Complete Reference, Fifth Edition (Complete Reference Series) | Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 5 edition (January 15, 2010) | 856 pages | PDF | Language: English

info : http://www.amazon.com/HTML-CSS-Complete-Reference-Fifth/dp/0071496297

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Pencil Sketching, 2nd Edition

 Book Description.

The complete, classic guide to the art of pencil sketching

Portable. Erasable. Inexpensive. No other single drawing tool is as versatile as the pencil. Through the centuries, generations of artists have used it to work out ideas, study form, and develop fundamental skills that are crucial to an artist's training.

Pencil Sketching has taught thousands of beginners the basic principles and techniques of pencil sketching. Carefully revised to meet the needs of today's artists, this edition features easy-to-follow instructions, dozens of new illustrations, and more-everything you need to explore the amazing potential of the pencil and learn to sketch with confidence.
* Techniques: shading, texture, value, line, strokes . . .
* Materials: pencils, papers, accessories . . .
* Skills: observation, recording, composition, sketching from memory . . .
* Subjects: trees, landforms, water, architecture, cityscapes . . .

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Pencil Sketching, 2nd Edition  | Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (August 8, 2001) | 128 pages | PDF | Language: Englishinfo : http://www.amazon.com/Pencil-Sketching-2nd-Thomas-Wang/dp/0471399191

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Ubuntu Unleashed 2011 Edition: Covering 10.10 and 11.04 (6th Edition)

Book Description.

Ubuntu Unleashed 2011 Edition presents advanced coverage of the popular Ubuntu distribution of Linux. Windows users, Mac users, and Linux enthusiasts have been increasingly turning to Ubuntu for a user-friendly and easy-to-use Linux distribution that remains useful to power users.

This book provides detailed information on installing, using, and administering Ubuntu. You will learn how to set up a workstation or a server, details on Ubuntu’s easy-to-use desktop and productivity software, and you will find topics of interest to both casual and serious developers.

Ubuntu Unleashed 2011 Edition includes a range of coverage: From the software you need everyday for productivity and enjoyment, to how to configure your Linux desktop to run smoothly, to advanced topics like systems administration and software development, and much more.

Some books excel at helping beginners take baby steps. There is some beginning material in Ubuntu Unleashed 2011 Edition. However, this book is intended for anyone who wants to move beyond the basics of using Ubuntu into the realm of an intermediate or advanced user.

• Install and configure Ubuntu
• Get all your system’s devices and peripherals up and running
• Configure and customize your graphic user interface
• Manage Linux services and users
• Secure your machine and your network from intruders
• Configure a firewall
• Share files with Windows users using Samba
• Get productive with office tools
• Use multimedia programs
• Play games
• Set up and run various types of servers
• Learn the basics of several programming languages
• Learn how to write a software application quickly
• Participate in Ubuntu QA testing
• Tune your system for maximum performance
• Learn to manage and compile the kernel and modules

Ubuntu 10.10 on DVD

DVD includes the full Ubuntu 10.10 distribution for Intel x86 computers as well as the complete OpenOffice.org office suite and hundreds of additional programs and utilities.

Free Upgrade!

Purchase this book anytime in 2011 and receive a free Ubuntu 11.04 Upgrade Kit by mail (U.S. or Canada only) after Ubuntu 11.04 is released.

See inside back cover for details.

Category: Operating Systems/Linux

Covers: Ubuntu 10.10

User Level: Intermediate—Advanced

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Ubuntu Unleashed 2011 Edition: Covering 10.10 and 11.04 (6th Edition)  | Publisher: Sams; 6 edition (December 24, 2010) | 864 pages | PDF | Language: English

info : http://www.amazon.com/Ubuntu-Unleashed-2011-Covering-10-10/dp/0672333449

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1000 Photoshop Tricks

Book Description

You already know Photoshop basics. Now you’d like to go beyond with shortcuts, tricks, and tips that let you work smarter and faster. And because you learn more easily when someone shows you how, this is the book for you. Inside, you’ll find clear, illustrated instructions for tasks that reveal cool secrets, teach timesaving tricks, and explain great tips guaranteed to make you more productive with Photoshop.

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1000 Photoshop Tricks | Publisher: Visual | ISBN: 076458841X | edition 2008 | HF-ES-RS-DF | 326 pages | 

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