Video and Multimedia Transmissions over Cellular Networks

Video and Multimedia Transmissions over Cellular Networks
Publisher: Wiley | ISBN: 0470699337 | edition 2009 

 PDF | 413 pages | 11,2 mb

Video and Multimedia Transmissions over Cellular Networks describes the state-of-the-art in the transmission of multimedia over cellular networks, evaluates the performance of the running system based on the measurements and monitoring of live networks, and finally presents concepts and methods for improving of the quality in such systems.
Key Features:
* Addresses the transmission of different media over cellular networks, with a focus on evolving UMTS transmission systems
* Provides in-depth coverage of UMTS network architecture, and an overview of 3GPP video services
* Describes the characteristics of the link layer errors in the UMTS Terrestrial radio Access Network (UTRAN), obtained by extensive measurements in live UMTS networks
* Covers video encoding and decoding, introducing H.264/AVC video codec, as well as addressing various novel concepts for increased error resilience
* Discusses the real-time capable algorithms that are suitable for implementation in power and size limited terminals

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Understanding Electronic,

Understanding Electronic, 3rd edition
R. H. Warring, G. Randy Slone
Tab Books | 1989 | ISBN: 0071573763
375 pages | PDF | 12,4 MB

Now, revised with state-of-the-art information on all the modern advances in electronics, this classic sourcebook is more complete than ever! This is a thorough examination of dozens of components, including the latest photoelectronic and digital IC components. You'll learn exactly what each one is, what it looks like, what it does, and in what types of circuits it is used. With this type of basic groundwork in the practical side of electronics, the subject can be quite simple. To make the discussion more practical, there are 51 suggested working circuits you can build. Some of the many specific topics you'll find covered include:

Autotransformers
Field-effect transistors
Phase-shift oscillators
Digital systems ICs
Parallel-tuned circuits
Microprocessors
Variable resistive devices
Rectifiers
Bus-bar assemblies
Photovoltaic cells
The superheterodyne
Radio and Television

Novices and experienced experimenters alike will find this to be the most useful electronics book available. It has all the fundamentals of electronics practice combined with the latest electronics technology - all in one comprehensive sourcebook!

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Learning AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010

Learning AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 (2 volumes)
Publisher: Sybex | ISBN: 1897177798 | edition 2009 

 PDF | 928 pages | 17,3 mb

Written by the experts who created the software, Learning AutoCAD features discussions and hands-on exercises that teach readers fundamental AutoCAD principles and functionality, including 2D drawing, design, drafting, drawing organization, annotations, dimensioning, hatching, and more. The book also serves as crucial AutoCAD Certification preparation.
The book opens with an exploration of the interface and explains basic drawing functionality and object manipulation before showing how to best organize and edit drawings with layers, linetypes, and more. Readers then learn how to work with layouts, dimensions, and annotations before learning sophisticated hatch techniques using gradients, fills, and patterns. Finally, readers learn best-practices techniques for working with such drawing objects as splines and polylines as well as using drawing templates and getting great results when printing and exporting.

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AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 Bible

AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 Bible
 Publisher: Wiley | ISBN: 0470436409 | edition 2009  

PDF | 1298 pages | 19 mb

10th anniversary edition of the bestselling AutoCAD Bible
Even AutoCAD developers turn to this book for answers!
Find out what fans of all the previous bestselling editions of this book already know: this is the top all-in-one guide to everything you need to master AutoCAD. Whether you're a novice looking to start with the basics and progress to programming, or an AutoCAD veteran exploring what's new or seeking a quick refresher, every feature is covered. Start drawing today in AutoCAD 2010 with the one book you need to succeed.

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Autodesk AutoCAD 2010 Tutorials

Autodesk AutoCAD 2010 Tutorials 

  ISO | 85MB

VTC - QuickStart! - Autodesk AutoCAD 2010

Autodesk AutoCAD, is the world s most widely used Computer Aided Design
(CAD) package. It lets you design, visualize and communicate your ideas with ease and efficiency. This QuickStart! course provides users an introduction to the new features and tools of AutoCAD 2010, and gives insight on existing tools already available.
 

INSTALLATION
Extract
Mount/Burn
Play & Learn


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VBA for the 2007 Microsoft Office System

VBA for the 2007 Microsoft Office System
Paul McFedries
Pages: 432 | PDF | 5.09 MB
Que | 2007 | ISBN: 0789736675

 “VBA for the 2007 Microsoft Office System is jam-packed with code samples that you’ll be able to reuse right away in your VBA projects.”  —Guy Barrette, Microsoft MVP & Regional Director, .NET Expertise

Develop your VBA expertise instantly with proven techniques

VBA for the 2007 Microsoft® Office System shows you how to take full advantage of the 2007 Microsoft Office suite by automating routine Office tasks. No matter which Office application you’re using, there are some tasks you perform dozens of times, such as typing a section of text, running a series of menu commands, or formatting a document in a particular way.This book shows you how to accomplish the same tasks by incorporating them into a macro that you can run with just a few mouse clicks or keystrokes. This book shows you the basics of VBA programming from the ground up. Even if you’ve never programmed before, VBA for the 2007 Microsoft® Office System will have you up to speed with VBA in no time.You’ll learn how to write programs that control Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access databases, and even Outlook email.You get dozens of example macros that not only illustrate the concepts in the book but also provide you with practical, business-oriented tools that you can use right away to improve your productivity.

* Practical, real-world examples for anyone who uses Office applications—not just power users.
* Automate or streamline all your repetitive Word, Excel, and PowerPoint chores.
* Create custom dialog boxes and custom Ribbon tabs, groups, and buttons to make Office look and work the way you want it to—no program experience required!
* Easy-to-understand instructions that make learning VBA fast and fun.
* All code examples and documents are available online so you can get started with VBA with a minimum of fuss.
* Automate Routine Tasks
* Control Word, Excel,
* and PowerPoint
* Program Access Databases
* Automate Document Backups
* Create Advanced Email Rules
* Build Custom Dialog Boxes
* Customize the Office 2007
* Ribbon
* Access the Registry
* Troubleshoot Macro Problems
* Control Macro Security

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Enterprise JavaBeans 3.1

Enterprise JavaBeans 3.1
By Andrew Lee Rubinger, Bill Burke
PDF | 5.2 MB | 768 Pages
Publisher: O'Reilly Media 2010 | ISBN: 0596158025


Learn how to code, package, deploy, and test functional Enterprise JavaBeans with the latest edition of this bestselling guide. Written by the developers of JBoss EJB 3.1, this book not only brings you up to speed on each component type and container service in this implementation, it also provides a workbook with several hands-on examples to help you gain immediate experience with these components.
With version 3.1, EJB's server-side component model for building distributed business applications is simpler than ever. But it's still a complex technology that requires study and lots of practice to master. Enterprise JavaBeans 3.1 is the most complete reference on this specification. You'll find a straightforward, no-nonsense explanation of the underlying technology, including Java classes and interfaces, the component model, and the runtime behavior of EJB.

Develop your first EJBs with a hands-on walkthrough of EJB 3.1 concepts
Learn how to encapsulate business logic with Session Beans and Message-Driven Beans
Discover how to handle persistence through Entity Beans, the EntityManager, and the Java Persistence API
Understand EJB's container services such as dependency injection, concurrency, and interceptors
Integrate EJB with other technologies in the Java Enterprise Edition platform
Use examples with either the JBossAS, OpenEJB, or GlassFish v3 EJB Containers

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Mastering Enterprise JavaBeans 3.0

Mastering Enterprise JavaBeans 3.0
Rima Patel Sriganesh
PDF | 720 pages | 9.5 MB
John Wiley & Sons | ISBN: 0471785415 | 2006

This book is a tutorial on Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB). It’s about EJB concepts,  methodology, and development. This book also contains a number of advanced EJB topics,  giving you a practical and real-world understanding of the subject. By reading this book,  you will acquire a deep understanding of EJB.

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The Art of Condolence

The Art of Condolence :
What to Write, What to Say, What to Do At a Time of Loss
288 Pages | 1.8 MB | PDF

Time and again we stumble for words and actions that will reflect our feelings of compassion and our desire to be of comfort. Based on the authors' extensive research, their workshops, and their professional experience, and filled with personal stories and anecdotes, this heartfelt, practical, and easily accessible resource covers the three most common areas of concern: \"What can I write?\" \"What can I say?\" and \"What can I do?\"

The authors address such issues as:
Special circumstances -- sudden death, suicide, the death of a parent or child How to compose a letter of condolence -- including a variety of sample letters How to be of service - from ideas for thoughtful gifts, to assisting with business affairs and funeral arrangements, to suggested ways of helping in the aftermath When more help is needed - the benefits of grief therapy and support groups, with a listing of recommended reading and other resources.


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ASP .Net 3.5 A Beginner's Guide

ASP .Net 3.5 A Beginner's Guide
448 pages | PDF | 13,1 MB

This book is written for the developer who wants to get started using server-side programming in ASP.NET 3.5 and C# 3.0. Ideally, the reader is familiar with HTML and has a good sense of the Internet and web pages. It is meant to be a first book for those who are serious about crafting Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) and want to get up and running as quickly as possible.

What distinguishes the web hobbyist from the professional developer is the ability to store and retrieve data from a server over the Internet. Some readers may have made that step with PHP or Perl, and for them the journey has already begun. For others, ASP.NET 3.5 is just the next step in the growth and development of ASP.NET. For them, much will be familiar and some will be very new. If the transition is from ASP.NET using Visual Basic to ASP.NET with C#, then you will find even more new, and the transition to C# is going to be easier than many imagine. Still others are making the first step into the realm of server-side programming, so just about everything about ASP.NET 3.5 and C# 3.0 is new.


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Windows 7 Inside Out

Windows 7 Inside Out
PDF | 34.7 MB | 1000 Pages

 You re beyond the basics, so dive right in and really put your PC to work! This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of time saving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It s all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Windows 7 and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery! Compare features and capabilities in each edition of Windows 7. Configure and customize your system with advanced setup options.

Manage files, folders, and media libraries. Set up a wired or wireless network and manage shared resources. Administer*** s, passwords, and logons and help control access to resources. Configure Internet Explorer 8 settings and security zones. Master security essentials to help protect against viruses, worms, and spyware. Troubleshoot errors and fine-tune performance. Automate routine maintenance with scripts and other tools


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101+ Complaint Letters That Get Results

101+ Complaint Letters That Get Results PDF | 306 Pages | 1.95 MB

You can modify these letters for your personal use. Simply choose the letter that you feel most accurately represents your situation, and change all of the information to fit your own particular needs. You can even use them over and over again, or choose a different letter if  another situation arises that warrants action.

This package includes MS Word version of the sample letters.


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Mergers & Aquisitions:

Mergers & Aquisitions: 

An Insider's Guide to the Purchase and Sale of 

Middle Market Business Interests.
413 pages | PDF | 4,2 MB

If you are looking beyond all of the technical jargon that clutters the world of investment banking, and focusing on the key elements of how deals actually get done, this is the book for you. This books provides refreshing outlook engaging real world teachings and clever
insights.


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The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics

The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics
PDF | 810 Pages | 6.97 MB

Continuing in the tradition of its best-selling predecessors, this updated dictionary of electronics terms covers a broader range of subjects in an easier-to-use format than any other source of its kind. No comparable reference offers such a vast range of definitions, abbreviations, acronyms, illustrations, schematics, diagrams, and conversion tables.

More than 28,000 definitions–plus over 1,000 clear and functional illustrations make the
Eighth Edition the ultimate reference for technicians, hobbyists, and students.


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The Princeton Companion to Mathematics

The Princeton Companion to Mathematics
PDF | 1009 Pages | 8.75 MB

Once in a while a book comes along that should be on every mathematician's bookshelf. This is such a book. Described as a 'companion', this 1000-page tome is an authoritative and informative reference work that is also highly pleasurable to dip into. Much of it can be read with benefit by undergraduate mathematicians, while there is a great deal to engage professional mathematicians of all persuasions.

Edited by Gowers, a recipient of the Fields Medal, this volume contains almost 200 entries, commissioned especially for this book from the world's leading mathematicians. It introduces basic mathematical tools and vocabulary, traces the development of modern mathematics, defines essential terms and concepts, and puts them in context. . . . Packed with
information presented in an accessible style, this is an indispensable resource for undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics as well as for researchers and scholars seeking to understand areas outside their specialties.

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CCNA Discovery Course 4 full modules

CCNA Discovery Course 4 full modules
Application | 160 MB

Welcome to the CCNA Discovery course, Networking for Home and Small Businesses. The goal of this course is to introduce you to fundamental networking concepts and technologies. This course provides a hands-on introduction to networking and the Internet using tools and hardware commonly found in the home and small business environment. These online materials will assist you in developing the skills necessary to plan and implement small networks across a range of applications. This course prepares you with the skills needed to obtain entry-level Home Network Installer jobs. It also prepares you for some of the skills needed for Network Technician, Computer Technician, Cable Installer, and Help Desk Technician jobs.


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Electrician’s Examinations-Questions and Answers

Electrician’s Examinations-Questions and Answers
PDF | 312 pages | 2.39 MB

It is the author’s experience that, for most electricians, knowing how to take a test is almost as important as knowing the technical information, as far as obtaining a passing grade is concerned. In recent years, many municipalities have added business competency examinations to their standard Master Electrician examinations.

This book prepares you covering all aspects of the exam.


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CCNP BCRAN Exam Certification Guide

CCNP BCRAN Exam Certification Guide
PDF| 15.3 MB | 552 Pages

CCNP BCRAN Exam Certification Guide is a complete study tool for the CCNP BCRAN exam, allowing you assess your knowledge, identify areas in which to conventrate your study, and master key concepts to help you succeed on the exam and in your daily job.

The book is filled with features that help you master the skills to configure, operate and trouble shoot WAN and other remote access networks while maximizing bandwidth utilization over remote links. Cisco Press books are the only self study books authorised by Cisco Systems for CCNP exam preparation.


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Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English

5 Self Study Pack:
Examination Papers from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
192 pages | PDF | 1,9 Mb

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English 5 contains four complete tests for the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) examination from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL). These past examination papers provide the most authentic exam preparation available. They allow candidates to familiarize themselves with the content and format of the examination and to practise useful examination techniques.

Attractive colour visual material for Paper 5, the Speaking Test, is included with each test, enabling students to prepare thoroughly for the paired interview. The Student’s Book is also available as a ‘with answers’ edition which contains a comprehensive section of answer keys and recording transcripts, making it suitable for self-study or for use by teachers.



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Ace the IELTs

Ace the IELTs
65 Pages | 2006 | 0.5 Mb

This guide teaches you HOW TO:
• Listen, hear the right answers and write them down FAST
• Scan through the text and deal with all kinds of questions FAST
• Get your essay written FAST
• Build a speech in your head on any topic FAST
• Know and avoid the traps when you see them
This book might not give you the perfect English, but it sure will help you to get in shape and ACE the IELTS!


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Learning Python

Learning Python
1212 pages | PDF | 6 MB

Google and YouTube use Python because it’s highly adaptable, easy to maintain, and allows for rapid development. If you want to write high-quality, efficient code that’s easily integrated with other languages and tools, this hands-on book will help you be productive with Python quickly — whether you’re new to programming or just new to Python. It’s an easy -to-follow self-paced tutorial, based on author and Python expert Mark Lutz’s popular training course.

Each chapter contains a stand-alone lesson on a key component of the language, and includes a unique Test Your Knowledge section with practical exercises and quizzes, so you can practice new skills and test your understanding as you go. You’ll find lots of annotated examples and illustrations to help you get started with Python 3.0.

* Learn about Python’s major built-in object types, such as numbers, lists, and dictionaries
* Create and process objects using Python statements, and learn Python’s general syntax model
* Structure and reuse code using functions, Python’s basic procedural tool
* Learn about Python modules: packages of statements, functions, and other tools, organized into larger components
* Discover Python’s object-oriented programming tool for structuring code
* Learn about the exception-handling model, and development tools for writing larger programs
* Explore advanced Python tools including decorators, descriptors, metaclasses, and Unicode processing


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The Official Guide for GMAT Review

The Official Guide for GMAT Review
PDF | 1.80 MB | 377 Pages

The only study guide with real GMAT questions:
*More than 1,400 GMAT questions with answers explained by test authors
*Actual essay topics, sample responses, and scoring information
*Comprehensive math review
*Test-taking tips and strategies
* Test tutorials


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How to write a Great CV

How to write a Great CV
176 pages | PDF | 4,6 Mb

At some time in our life, we are all likely to need
a Curriculum Vitae, or CV for short. Whether we're leaving school or
college, wanting a career change, experiencing redundancy or returning
from a career break, our first priority is to get a CV written.

Not only is a CV necessary for the benefit of the intended reader, but
as this book will illustrate, compiling one can provide a great insight
for you personally. Rather than relying on someone who doesn't know
you to write your 'personal sales brochure', this book gives you a
practical step-by-step approach to creating your own.


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Electronics Projects for Dummies

Electronics Projects for Dummies
408 pages | PDF | 12,7 MB

If you’ve caught the electronics bug, you’re ready to try all kinds of projects that will help you develop your skills while creating weird and wonderful gadgets. That’s what this book is about: providing projects that are fun and interesting as well as helping you find out about all kinds of electronic circuits and components.

Electronics Projects For Dummies is a great way to break into electronics or expand your electronics horizons. Here, we provide projects that allow you to dabble in using sound chips, motion detectors, light effects, and more. And all the projects are low voltage, so if you follow our safety advice, no electronics folks will be hurt in the process.

Electronics projects not only help you build useful and fun gadgets, but you pick up a lot of knowledge along the way about how various electronic parts work, how to read a circuit diagram, and how to use tools such as soldering irons and multimeters. So by using this book, you have fun and get some knowledge at the same time.

This book provides you with just what you need to get going in the fun world of electronics. It offers projects that you can build in a reasonable amount of time — and in most cases, for very little money!!!

Sound Projects like:
* to make lights dance to music,
* create a parabolic microphone to pick up sounds at a distance,
* make a wizard that talks when you push his buttons, and
* create your own AM radio.
Light projects like:
* light up a pumpkin by using a motion detector,
* create a light display that will make your next party rock, and
* build a go-kart that you direct by using an infrared remote control device.
Vibrations projects like:
* create a metal detector,
* a radio controlled vehicle that senses light and runs around a track, and
* a device that sits on your couch and raises a ruckus if your pet jumps on the cushion.
All Projects are nicely illustrated......


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Adobe® Photoshop CS3: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks

Adobe® Photoshop CS3: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks 
256 pages | PDF | 5 MB

Photoshop® CS3: Top 100 Simplified® Tips & Tricks includes 100 tasks that reveal cool secrets, teach time saving tricks, and explain great tips guaranteed to make you more productive with Photoshop CS3. The easy-to-use layout lets you work through all the tasks from beginning to end or jump in at random.

Who is this book for?

You already know Photoshop basics. Now you would 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.

This book uses step-by-step instructions to guide you easily through each task. Numbered callouts on every screenshot show
you exactly how to perform each task, step by step.

Practical tips provide insights to save you time and trouble, caution you about hazards to avoid, and reveal how to do things with Photoshop CS3 that you never thought possible!


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PC Errors & Solutions

PC Errors & Solutions
PDF | 164 Pages | 6.53 MB

PCs run into problems all the time, and they typically respond by
sending you a message that is either indecipherable or too vague to be of any use.

In this issue we translate those arcane computing error messages into plain English, and we point out potential solutions to the problem. Use this issue as a handy reference for whenever you encounter PC errors.

Error messages aren’t evil monkey wrenches that clog the gears of your computer’s systems—but they are signs that something isn’t quite right. Pinpointing the problem, even if you have a clearly written error message at your disposal, is not always
easy because your computer is so complex,incorporating hardware, numerous programs, and an OS (operating system) that supposedly helps each of those components play nice.

" Error Messages Contain Helpful
Troubleshooting Information"

This ebook, explains some common problems every computer user may face,
and suggests useful solution...in a easy to understand language...



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AutoCAD 2008 3D Modeling

AutoCAD 2008 3D Modeling 

Workbook For Dummies
PDF | 366 Pages | 6.6MB

* AutoCAD 2008 features a new 3D rendering engine that greatly enhances the program's 3D functionality-and makes this industry-standard drafting program even more difficult to master, even for veteran users
* This focused For Dummies workbook gives people the practice they need to get up to speed on the new 3D features, with dozens of problems and step-by-step solutions for modeling, shadowing, and lighting
* Topics covered by the problems include 2D geometric construction, 3D solid modeling, 3D surface modeling, rendering and imaging, dimensioning and drafting, and model interchange
* Used by architects, engineers, and draftspeople, AutoCAD is the #1 computer-aided design (CAD) software in the world, with an installed base of 6.7 million users
* The accompanying DVD provides videos that illustrate select problems and solutions presented in the workbook

AutoCAD is the leading CAD software for architects,
engineers, and draftspeople who need to create detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings; there are more than 5 million registered AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT users



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Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009

Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009
PDF | 867 Pages | 20.7 MB

If you already possess some background in Civil 3D but want to broaden your understanding of this popular civil engineering software, Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 will provide you with detailed coverage of advanced topics like surveying, LandXML and LDT Project Transfer, cross-sections, pipe networks, visualization, project management, and data shortcuts. Many of the featured topics and techniques, directly applicable to the civil engineering profession, are previously undocumented. Practical tutorials, tips, tricks, real-world examples and easy-to-follow explanations detail all aspects of a civil engineering project.

Coverage includes:
Digging deeper into Civil 3D tools to get more from the program
Working field to finish with in-depth information on field surveying
Applying simple techniques to tackle more complicated corridor construction
Managing team and project environments with Autodesk® Vault or Data Shortcuts
Creating construction documents in a flash with the Plan Production tool
Migrating your Land Desktop data to Civil 3D
Building project visualizations that don’t break the bank or the schedule
Cut Office Time with Automated Line work Direct from Your Survey Crews
Create Accurate and Dynamic Surface Models Using the Best Techniques
Design Subdivision and Lot Layouts with Precision and Ease
Build Complex Corridors to Model Everything from Streams to Cul-de-Sacs
Collaborate More Efficiently with Autodesk Vault


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Digital Camera Techniques

Digital Camera Techniques
PDF | 340 Pages | 13.00 MB

This book has been written to be a fun book to read and one that can be used as a continual source of valuable information for taking better photographs with a compact digital camera.

If you enjoy photography and you have, or plan to have a compact digital camera, this book is for you. If you do not yet have a compact digital camera, this book can still be valuable to you because it will help you learn which camera features are likely to be important to you, thus enabling you to buy the right camera for your needs the first time.


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Sams Teach Yourself CorelDRAW 9 in 24 Hours

Sams Teach Yourself CorelDRAW 9 in 24 Hours
Html | 7.25 MB |414 Pages

CorelDRAW is a cross-platform illustration program. This title is aimed at the user who wants to learn the basics of this software, or who wants to become

familiar with the features of this version. Topics include drawing and editing shapes; blends and gradients; and placing files onto the Web.



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CorelDRAW- X4 : The Official Guide

CorelDRAW- X4 : The Official Guide
PDF | 927 Pages | 16.9 MB

The Only Corel-Authorized Guide to CorelDRAW X4 Create fine art and commercial graphics with one powerful tool! CorelDRAW X4: The Official Guide shows you how to get a visual message across with impact and style; edit photos; build captivating layouts; and compose scenes in a clean, attention-getting style.

Learn how to illustrate like the pros, justify and flow text around shapes, and truly understand digital color. also discover how to create 3D objects, apply special effects, and integrate different media to build outstanding graphics. Packed with expert tips and techniques for creating professional-level art, this is your one-stop CorelDRAW X4 resource.

Create drawings that mimic traditional oils and acrylics using Artistic Media, Smudge, and Roughen brushes Lay out complete page designs with layers, multi-page options, and preset page and label templates Import and format text, flow text around illustrations, and add drop caps Use CorelDRAW as a desktop publishing program Import and edit digital photos, including camera RAW files, and incorporate them into your designs

Add special effects to your illustrations including dynamic lens effects and transparency Create 3D objects with the Extrude tool Includes an all-new 8-page full-color section.


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Introducing AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009

Introducing AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009
PDF | 435 Pages | 18.3 MB

If you’re involved in any way with the design and manufacturing
industry, you’ve probably had to work with AutoCAD drawings.
Autodesk AutoCAD has become the standard program for producing
technical drawings of all types. It has the depth and range of features
that enable the expert user to create nearly any type of technical drawing.


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Upgrading & Repairing Laptops

Upgrading & Repairing Laptops
CHM | 1008 Pages | 8.47 MB

Laptops--call them notebooks, portable computers, or whatever else you like--are tightly engineered items. It's hard to get all the required components to obey stringent performance and power-management requirements, and still fit into a small case. The job usually requires a custom motherboard and other specialized components, and so the laptop owner who wants to upgrade his or her machine faces a much more difficult task than the owner of a desktop machine with a similar wish. One can swap out the hard drive, add more RAM, and make tweaks in software, but almost everything else requires the addition of external components, which kind of defeat the purpose of a laptop. That's the message the reader takes away from Scott Mueller's Upgrading and Repairing Laptops.

Scott Mueller has gone where no computer book author has gone before — right past all the warranty stickers, the hidden screws, and the fear factor to produce a real owner's manual
that every laptop owner should have on his desk. Upgrading and Repairing Laptops, Second Edition shows the upgrades users can perform, the ones that are better left to the
manufacturer, and how to use add-on peripherals to make the most of a laptop.


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Hardware Hacking: Have Fun While Voiding Your Warranty

Hardware Hacking: Have Fun While Voiding Your Warranty
PDF | 576 Pages | 38.07 MB

This book has something for everyone---from the beginner hobbyist with no electronics or coding experience to the self-proclaimed "gadget geek." Take an ordinary piece of equipment
and turn it into a personal work of art. Build upon an existing idea to create something better. Have fun while voiding your warranty!

Some of the hardware hacks in this book include:
* Don't toss your iPod away when the battery dies! Don't pay Apple the $99 to replace it!
Install a new iPod battery yourself without Apple's "help"
* An Apple a day! Modify a standard Apple USB Mouse into a glowing UFO Mouse or build a
FireWire terabyte hard drive and custom case
* Have you played Atari today? Create an arcade-style Atari 5200 paddle controller for your
favorite retro videogames or transform the Atari 2600 joystick into one that can be used by left-handed players
* Modern game systems, too! Hack your PlayStation 2 to boot code from the memory card or modify your PlayStation 2 for homebrew game development
* Videophiles unite! Design, build, and configure your own Windows- or Linux-based Home Theater PC
* Ride the airwaves! Modify a wireless PCMCIA NIC to include an external antenna connector or load Linux onto your Access Point
* Stick it to The Man! Remove the proprietary barcode encoding from your CueCat and turn it into a regular barcode reader
* Hack your Palm! Upgrade the available RAM on your Palm m505 from 8MB to 16MB

· Includes hacks of today's most popular gaming systems like Xbox and PS/2.
· Teaches readers to unlock the full entertainment potential of their desktop PC.
· Frees iMac owners to enhance the features they love and get rid of the ones they hate.


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101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius

 101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius
PDF | 260 Pages | 41.09 MB

Utilizing inexpensive, easily obtainable components, you can build the same information gathering, covert sleuthing devices used by your favorite film secret agent. Projects range from simple to sophisticated and come complete with a list of required parts and tools,
numerous illustrations, and step-by-step assembly instructions.

Projects include: scanners and radios, night vision devices, telephone devices, computer monitoring, audio eavesdropping, hidden cameras, video transmitters, and more...


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A Social History of the Deccan,

A Social History of the Deccan, 

1300-1761: Eight Indian Lives
Publisher: Cambridge University Press | ISBN: 0521254841 | edition 2005 

| PDF | 239 pages  | 45,7 mb

 In this fascinating account of one of the least known parts of South Asia, Richard Eaton  recounts the history of the Deccan plateau in southern India from the fourteenth century to  the rise of European colonialism. He does so, vividly, through the lives of eight Indians  who lived at different times during this period, and who each represented something  particular about the Deccan. 

Their stories are woven together into a rich narrative  tapestry, which illuminates the most important social processes of the Deccan across four  centuries and provides a much-needed book by the most highly regarded scholar in the field.

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The Eternity of Sound & Science of the Mantra

The Eternity of Sound & Science of the Mantra 

Publisher: Shantikunj, Haridwar India | ISBN-10: 8182550394 | edition 2003 

English | PDF | 115 pages | 1.38 mb

 The knowledge of Sabd Brahm-Nad Brahm is an important branch of the Indian School of  Spirituality. The science and philosophy of Sabd Brahm encompasses the methodology and  effects of mantra-jap, prayers, collective chanting and sadhanas of the ved-mantras and  that of the Nad Brahm deals with the genesis, expansion and influence of music. 

The volume  19 of the "Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya Vangmaya" series presents truly rare and detailed  information and guidance on this topic. The present book is compiled from the English  translation of the first two chapters of this volume that focus on the cosmic dimensions of  sound and the science of mantras. Acharya Sharma's elucidation of the esoteric and complex  subject matter of Sabd Brahm and Mantras is indeed lucid, logical and scientific. 

The book  also outlines how the modern science could offer multifaceted benefits toward the incessant  welfare of human society by constructive investigations in the Science of Mantras.

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Wicca For One: The Path Of Solitary Witchcraft

Wicca For One: The Path Of Solitary Witchcraft

 Publisher: Citadel | ISBN-10: 0806525541 | edition 2004

 English | PDF | 146 pages | 4.37mb

 Alone In Practice, Alive In Spirit. Some Wiccans are unable to find a coven; others simply  prefer to practice alone. Either way, solitary practice is a wholly authentic choice,  steeped in traditions even older than those of organized covens.

 Known as the Father of American Wicca, Raymond Buckland has authored numerous books on all  aspects of the Craft. Now he has written his most important work to date - a comprehensive  guide to the solitary practice of Wicca through every season of life. From becoming a Witch  to improving your life with magic to mastering spells, rites, traditions, and celebrations,  this thoroughly modern handbook includes information on:

-The advantages and drawbacks of practicing solitary Wicca
-Constructing the tools and sacred space needed to create magic every day
-Using dreamwork, tarot cards, crystal balls, astrology, and other divinations
-Maintaining ethics without the guidance of a coven
-Developing the power to heal and to ward off negativity

 Let Wiccan For One be your guidebook and inspiration as you travel the time-honored path  of the solitary practitioner.

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To Ride A Silver Broomstick:

To Ride A Silver Broomstick: 

New Generation Witchcraft 

Publisher: Llewellyn Publications | ISBN-10: 9780875427911| edition 2002

 English | PDF | 315 pages | 18.8 mb

 Silver RavenWolf is one of the most widely recognized names in circles of witchcraft, and  with good reason; she has written some of the best guides to contemporary Witchcraft  available. 

To Ride a Silver Broomstick is a handbook aimed at the beginner, and doesn't get  bogged down in history, dogma, or gender roles. It is a workbook for the individual,  whether one is a solitary practitioner or part of a coven, that covers the basics of the  craft--from useful vocabulary to setting up an altar--and briefly delves into more advanced  concepts such as astral projection and telepathy. 

To Ride a Silver Broomstick may not be  the most comprehensive single volume on the subject of witchcraft, but RavenWolf focuses on  the aspects most important to a beginner, and keeps her introduction to the craft  approachable and easy to follow. --Brian Patterson


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Ogdoadic Magick

Ogdoadic Magick
Publisher: Weiser Books | ISBN-10: 1578632080 | edition 2001
English | PDF | 154 pages | 2.59 mb

For the person wishing to embark upon a reliable course in magic, in a place where a working group is not established, or for the person who simply seeks a solitary practice, Ogdoadic Magick is the perfect source. Everything the initiate could desire is found in these pages: a foundation in magical ethics, an exploration of Jungian archetypes as magical tools, wards and warding, how to create a magical robe, an introduction to the five elements and the Qabalah, as well as sensible instructions for establishing a daily and weekly practice.

Norman Kraft's Ogdoadic Magick began as a training manual for members of a contemporary mystical order, the Aurum Solis, in their first initiatory degree. This book takes the novice step-by-step through an entire year of magical practice. Kraft's work includes a clear definition of magic, drawing on sources within the Aurum Solis and from other respected traditions. He answers the question "How does magic work?" with an insightful discussion of the true work of magic: the discovery and enlightenment of the true self.

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Protection & Reversal Magick:

Protection & Reversal Magick: 

A Witch's Defense Manual
 Publisher: New Page Books | ISBN-10: 1564148793 | edition 2006

 English| PDF | 203 pages | 9.25 mb

You could be the target of a spell or a curse and not even know it! Powerful, invisible spirits may be threatening your health, relationships, or job. With Protection & Reversal Magick, you can fight back - and win the battle.

Psychic, magickal, and spiritual attacks happen more often than even most Witches and Magicians realize. The circumstances of attack vary but include: "crossed conditions" brought on by visiting disturbed or haunted places, aggression from spirits in retribution for human actions like pollution, experimental magick gone wrong, accidental attacks by psychics, and intentional curses by Witches and Magicians.
All people, Witches or not, are susceptible to these attacks. The difference: Witches and Magicians can do something about it. Now you can too.
Protection & Reversal Magick is a complete how-to manual on preventing, defending, and reversing magickal attacks of any kind. You will learn to:

• Recognize the signs and the source of an attack
• Set up early warning systems
• Appease angry spirits through offerings
• Perform daily banishings and make amulets that will prevent most attacks
• Make magickal "decoys" to absorb attacks against you
• Summon guardian spirits or gods for help
• Reverse curses and other attacks back upon their sender
• Bind, confuse, or expel a persistent enemy that will not leave you be.

These techniques aren't just for Wiccans, either, but for Ceremonial Magicians, Rootdoctors, Witches, and anyone else that puts Magick to a practical use.

Like the Cunning Men and Women of old, with Protection & Reversal Magick, you will be able to defend against even the strongest attacks, either for yourself or for others.

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Painter IX Creativity: Digital Artists Handbook

Painter IX Creativity: Digital Artists Handbook
Publisher: Focal Press | 2005 | ISBN: 0240806697

  Pages: 480 | PDF | 21,63 MB

Painter IX Creativity is a comprehensive creative guide to Corel's Painter IX Software. It explains the basics of setting up, understanding, customizing, and applying Painter to create original works, paintings, generating painterly animations, manipulating and transforming photographic images, and constructing evocative photo-collage. The projects include advanced techniques and creative strategies.

The book gives visual artists-digital designers, multimedia artists, photographers, illustrators, animators, and graphic artists-the explanations they need in order to maximize the sophisticated, creative Painter tool. The book teaches the artist how to transfer traditional art skills and techniques to the computer. It teaches the animator how to add painterly effects to their work, whether for video, TV, or the web. IT explains how photographers can transform and collage their images with natural-media tools. For Adobe Photoshop users, this book explains the expanded creative potential Painter lends to their work.

The author takes a knowledgeable and straightforward approach to this step-by-step project-based book, explaining how each tool is used, every effect achieved, and every topic thoroughly described. The book allows readers to build upon their knowledge so that beginners have the chance to become advanced users, and advanced users have an opportunity to hone their skills and adopt new techniques.

*Learn how to use the phenomenal image creation tool, Corel Painter IX, with clear, organized, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions from an internationally recognized computer artist and Painter master!
*CD-ROM includes unique custom brushes and art materials not supplied with Corel Painter IX, plus tutorial images for all projects
*A new Instructor Manual is available from the publisher
*The only Painter workbook that addresses both creativity and technical proficiency
*Teaches creative techniques that can be adapted by all visual artists as well as photographers, designers, and illustrators.


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The C++ Standard Library Extensions: A Tutorial and Reference

The C++ Standard Library Extensions: A Tutorial and Reference
Pete Becker
Addison-Wesley Professional | ISBN 0321412990 | 1st Edition (July 2006)
CHM | 1 Mb | 624 Pages

The current C++ standard library extends the core C++ language with common classes and  functions. In recent years, to address limitations in that library, a number of components  have been developed to extend the language even further. Compiled in a comprehensive  technical report (TR1), the bulk of these extensions have been approved for the next  revision of the C++ standard.

 In this book, Pete Becker describes in detail each component in the TR1 library,  explaining new facilities for utilities, containers, call wrappers, type traits, numerics,  regular expressions, and C compatibility. He draws on his own experience implementing these  components to illustrate their value, clarifying the specifications when necessary and  providing complete, tested code examples.

 Most chapters include exercises of various degrees of difficulty to help programmers get  hands-on practice with the new components. Answers to the exercises, along with all code  examples, are available on the Web. Appendixes comprise a summary of headers included in or  extended by the TR1 library, as well as guidelines on how to use the components safely in  multithreaded applications.

 The C++ Standard Library Extensions is for any programmer who wants to get a jump on the  revised standard. It also makes the perfect companion to The C++ Standard Library, by  Nicolai Josuttis, both books being tutorials and references essential for using C++ more  effectively.

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C++ Database Development

C++ Database Development
2nd Edition - Al Stevens
Mis Press | 1994 | ISBN: 1558283579
350 pages | PDF | 18,2 MB

 Learn the fundamentals of creating and using object oriented databases with C++ Database  Development, 2nd Edition. This comprehensive guide covers the history and principles of  database management, advanced techniques for designing and writing C++ persistent object  database programs, and using PARODY the Persistent, Almost-Relational Object Database  Manager. C++ Database Development, 2nd Edition also includes a bonus diskette with source  code for PARODY and all the examples from the book.

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Advances and Innovations in Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engineering

Advances and Innovations in Systems, 

Computing Sciences and Software Engineering
Khaled Elleithy,
Publisher: Springer | ISBN: 140206263X | edition 2007
PDF | 578 pages | 11.3 mb

Advances and Innovations in Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engineering includes a set of rigorously reviewed world-class manuscripts addressing and detailing state-of-the-art research projects in the areas of Computing Sciences, Software Engineering and Systems.
 

Advances and Innovations in Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engineering includes selected papers form the conference proceedings of the International Conference on Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engineering (SCSS 2006) which was part of the International Joint Conferences on Computer, Information and Systems Sciences and Engineering (CISSE 2006).
 

All aspects of the conference were managed on-line; not only the reviewing, submissions and registration processes; but also the actual conference. Conference participants - authors, presenters and attendees - only needed an internet connection and sound available on their computers in order to be able to contribute and participate in this international ground-breaking conference. The on-line structure of this high-quality event allowed academic professionals and industry participants to contribute work and attend world-class technical presentations based on rigorously refereed submissions, live, without the need for investing significant travel funds or time out of the office. Suffice to say that CISSE received submissions from more than 70 countries, for whose researchers, this opportunity presented a much more affordable, dynamic and well-planned event to attend and submit their work to, versus a classic, on-the-ground conference.
 

The CISSE conference audio room provided superb audio even over low speed internet connections, the ability to display PowerPoint presentations, and cross-platform compatibility (the conferencing software runs on Windows, Mac, and any other operating system that supports Java). In addition, the conferencing system allowed for an unlimited number of participants, which in turn granted CISSE the opportunity to allow all participants to attend all presentations, as opposed to limiting the number of available seats for each session.


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Studying for Science

Studying for Science

Publisher: Spon Press | ISBN: 0419148108
PDF | 194 pages | 1 mb

Looking back to when I started teaching, some 20 years ago, I am sure I was too critical of students’ work. They were penalized not only for their lack of scientific knowledge and understanding, but also for failure in the way they approached their work and their inability to retrieve and use information. With hindsight, I realize that many of their supposed faults were of my own making. As a science teacher it was my job not only to extend and broaden subject knowledge, but also to instruct in the ways of studying science and demonstrate the accessibility of scientific information. I took for granted that they had already developed the skills of being a student; failing to appreciate that for many, unless told otherwise, academic work equated with a parrot-like ability to recall fact and detail.
 

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Reverse Engineering: An Industrial Perspective

Reverse Engineering: An Industrial Perspective
Vinesh Raja, Kiran J. Fernandes,
Springer; 1 edition (December 6, 2007) | ISBN: 184628855X
242 pages | PDF | 4 MB

Reverse engineering is the process of discovering the technological principles of an object or component through analysis of its structure and function. Such analysis can then be used to redesign the object very quickly using computer-aided design in concert with rapid-manufacturing processes to produce small numbers of components adapted to the needs of a particular customer. This way of working has huge benefits of speed and flexibility over traditional mass-production-based design and manufacturing processes.

This edited collection of essays from world-leading academic and industrial authors yields insight into all aspects of reverse engineering:
The methods of reverse engineering analysis are covered, with special emphasis on the investigation of surface and internal structures.
Frequently-used hardware and software are assessed and advice given on the most suitable choice of system.
Rapid prototyping is introduced and its relationship with successful reverse engineering is discussed.
Importantly, legal matters surrounding reverse engineering are addressed as are other barriers to the adoption of these techniques.
Applications of reverse engineering in three significant areas: automotive, aerospace, and medical engineering are reported in depth.

Reverse Engineering is a "must have" title for anyone working with advanced modern manufacturing technologies, either with a view to researching and improving them further or to making their company leaner and more agile in a competitive manufacturing marketplace

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Cell Therapy, Stem Cells and Brain Repair

Cell Therapy, Stem Cells and Brain Repair
Publisher: Humana Press | ISBN: 1588295028 | edition 2006
PDF | 408 pages | 4 mb

Cell Therapy, Stem Cells, and Brain Repair reviews the most compelling treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, disorders, and injuries, including Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, traumatic brain injury, and stroke. Covering the history of cell therapy and neural transplantation, it also focuses on stem cells, including embryonic, bone marrow, and umbilical cord blood, as well as other investigative sources. This compilation explicates previous cornerstones and milestones of neurological cellular therapy, which have provided a foundation for modern stem cell research.

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