Computers

Bruce Eckel

Thinking in Java

""Thinking in Java" should be read cover to cover by every Java programmer, then kept close at hand for frequent reference. The exercises are challenging, and the chapter on Collections is superb! Not only did this book help me to pass the Sun Certified Java Programmer exam; it's also the first book I turn to whenever I have a Java question.""--Jim Pleger, Loudoun County (Virginia) Government"""Much" better than any other Java book I've seen. Make that 'by an order of magnitude'.... Very complete, with excellent right-to-the-point examples and intelligent, not dumbed-down, explanations.... In contrast to many other Java books I found it to be unusually mature, consistent, intellectually honest, well-written, and precise. IMHO, an ideal book for studying Java.""--Anatoly Vorobey, Technion University, Haifa, Israel""Absolutely one of the best programming tutorials I've seen for any language.""--Joakim Ziegler, FIX sysop""Thank you again for your awesome book. I was really floundering (being a non-C programmer), but your book has brought me up to speed as fast as I could read it. It's really cool to be able to understand the underlying principles and concepts from the start, rather ...

Ji Yong Park

Visual Communication in Digital Design

The art of visual communication is the arrangement of design elements in a way that is balanced, visually appealing, and effectively delivers its intended message. This full-color tutorial serves as an introduction to understanding this art of visual communication and the creative process of design.

Addo Stuur

Windows XP for Seniors: For Everyone Who Wants to Learn to Use the Computer at a Later Age

Beginning or intermediate senior computer users will enjoy this large print guide that introduces the computer, leads users through the components that make up a PC, and describes the fundamentals of Windows XP. Users will become comfortable with computer terms, make sense of all the information on the screen, learn to install software, and perform basic troubleshooting operations.

Windows 7 for Seniors: For Everyone Who Wants to Learn to Use the Computer at a Later Age

The ultimate starting point for senior citizens who want to learn how to use a personal computer, this reference guides users through the basics of the Windows 7 operating system with easy-to-read large print and numerous screenshots.

Google for Seniors: Get Acquainted with Free Google Applications

Brimming with step-by-step instructions and illustrative screenshots, this guide designed specifically for seniors provides detailed information on the free software and services provided online by Google. For beginners and more advanced computer users alike, this insightful resource shows how to perform tasks such as exploring the world, building a free website, browsing the internet, creating documents, and sharing web albums and calendars, by using the host of options available through Google. Since these applications are available on the internet, they will run the same on a computer with Windows Vista, XP, or 7, though a fast internet connection (DSL or cable) is required.

Picasa for Seniors: Get Acquainted with Picasa: Free, Easy-To-Use Photo Editing Software

Designed specifically for older adults, this guide provides the tools for managing, editing, and displaying digital photo collections using the free Picasa software. Screen illustrations and step-by-step instructions demonstrate the variety of options available such as enhancing colors, deleting "red eyes," cropping images, printing photos, creating slideshows, and sharing a photo album on the Internet. Securing a digital photo collection is critical, and this manual shows the simple way that Picasa burns backup image files to a CD or DVD. Some Picasa options require a high-speed internet connection, though the software will run the same way whether using a Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 7 operating system.

Windows Vista for Seniors: For Senior Citizens Who Want to Start Using Computers

The ultimate starting point for senior citizens who want to learn how to use a PC, this reference guides users through the basics of the Windows Vista operating system. Seniors can work through the book at their own pace while sitting at the computer, learning how to write letters and memos, send and receive e-mail, explore the World Wide Web, and customize computer settings. The information is suitable for users with Windows Vista, Internet Explorer 7, and Outlook Express 7.

More Windows 7 for Seniors

Geared toward older adults who want more information about managing their own computers using Windows' latest operating system, this reference demonstrates how to personalize and configure Windows 7 and how to install and remove programs. Other new lessons include protecting a PC with Windows Security Center, setting up passwords for multiple users, saving important information onto CDs, creating back-ups, and troubleshooting. Easy-to-read large print and numerous screenshots help seniors work through the book at their own pace while sitting at the computer.

Windows Live Essentials for Seniors: Get Acquainted with Free Windows Live Essentials Applications

With step-by-step instructions that each include a screenshot, this guide written specifically for older adults explains how to use the Windows Live services and software. Topics covered include background information on each application, taking advantage of free web services, and downloading the software. This information is suitable for users with Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP and is presented in a large-print format, making it easy to follow.

Raymond P. L. Comvalius

Windows 7 for XP Professionals: Essential Planning & Support for the IT Pro

Windows 7 will be the successor to Windows XP for most organizations running Windows clients. What can system administrators expect when upgrading to the new operating system? What are the most important differences for the IT pro, and how does all this new technology work? This book has the answersclear, simple, and to the point. The subjects in this book focus on real-world experience; giving you the technical information you need without the marketing chat. Windows 7 for XP Professionals benefits IT professionals who are responsible for setting up and maintaining medium- to large-sized networks. The book contains an in-depth overview of the essential changes since Windows XP in terms of deploying, managing, securing, and migrating to Windows 7. The new version of Windows offers unprecedented opportunities and challenges. Let Windows 7 for XP Professionals help make your migration seamless.

Metrics for IT Service Management

This book considers the design and implementation of metrics in service organizations using industry standard frameworks. It uses the ITIL process structure and many principles from the ITIL and ISO20000 (BS15000) as a basis.

Troy Dumoulin, Rodrigo Flores, Bill Fine

Defining IT Success Through the Service Catalog [With CDROM]

Written by industry experts and using real case studies, this valuable title takes the reader beyond the theoretical to focus on the real business benefits of Service Catalogs and how to implement them successfully within an organization.

Arjen de Jong, Axel Kolthof, Mike Pieper

ITIL V3 Foundation Exam

This new title covers all the material found in the ITIL Foundations Exam. It covers everything readers need to know to pass the exam and, in addition, the Official OGC sample exams are included at the end of each chapter.

ITIL V3 a Pocket Guide

Managers can use this portable reference to obtain an overall picture of the ITIL V3 upgrade. Covering not only the ITIL V3 Service Lifecycle approach, this handy guide also describes the ITIL V3 functions and processes in a separate section.

Koen Brand, Harry Boonen

IT Governance Based on Cobit 4.1: A Management Guide

Ideal for business and IT (service) managers, consultants, auditors, and anyone interested in the possible application of IT governance standards in the IT management domain, this guide also provides students in IT and Business Administration with a compact reference to COBIT 4.1.

TOGAF 9 Certified Study Guide

The topic for this Study Guide is preparation for the TOGAF 9 Part 2 Examination or Section 2 of the TOGAF 8 9 Advanced Bridge Examination, leading to TOGAF 9 Certified.

B. N. Bennoach

How to Build a Computer: Building Your Own PC - The Easy, Step-By-Step Guide to Building the Ultimate, Custom Made PC

Building a computer can be a very rewarding experience. You can learn a lot about computer hardware by building a computer. Aside from that, you get a totally personalized computer that no OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) could match, and there is also the opportunity to save a lot of money in the process. The only downside is that you won't have any technical support number to ring, or any centralized warranty service (each part will have its own warranty/return policy), so there may be a chance that you will have to pay more for service (if you don't repair yourself). So now you've been sold on the merits, read on to find out how...

Hiroyuki Sagawa, Nobuaki Yoshida

Fundamentals of Quantum Information

This book provides an introduction to the basic ideas and concepts of quantum computation and information for both undergraduate and graduate students. The book starts with the quantum bits and the entangled states which turn out to bring revolutionary ideas in information theory. This book is self-contained and unified in its description of the cross-disciplinary nature of this field. The book aims to provide intuitive and transparent ideas of the subjects, and is not strictly mathematical. Quantum mechanics and mathematical tools (especially, number theory) are explained with many examples and illustrations. The students can obtain practical problem-solving ability by solving the exercises at the end of each chapter. Detailed solutions to all problems are provided at the end of the book.

Design: Play: Empower Graphics, Format and Concept with Clever Twist

Stereographics: Graphics in New Dimensions