-Titulo Original : Delivering Business Intelligence With Microsoft Sql Server 2016, Fourth Edition-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Distribute Actionable, Timely BI with Microsoft® SQL Server® 2016 and Power BI Drive better, faster, more informed decision making across your organization using the expert tips and best practices featured in this hands-on guide. Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2016, Fourth Edition, shows, step-by-step, how to distribute high-performance, custom analytics to users enterprise-wide. Discover how to build BI Semantic Models, create data marts and OLAP cubes, write MDX and DAX scripts, and share insights using Microsoft client tools. The book includes coverage of self-service business intelligence with Power BI. * Understand the goals and components of successful BI* Build data marts, OLAP cubes, and Tabular models* Load and cleanse data with SQL Server Integration Services* Manipulate and analyze data using MDX and DAX scripts and queries* Work with SQL Server Analysis Services and the BI Semantic Model* Author interactive reports using SQL Server Data Tools* Create KPIs and digital dashboards * Implement time-based analytics* Embed data model content in custom applications using ADOMD.NET* Use Power BI to gather, model, and visualize data in a self-service environment From the Publisher Brian Larson (Arden Hills, MN), MCSD, served as a member of the Reporting Services development team on a contract basis, and has contributed to the code base. He is the Chief Creative Officer for Superior Consulting Services (SCS) in the Twin Cities. SCS is a Microsoft Certified Partner and is currently developing many client solutions that use Microsoft BI tools. Brian has been invited to speak on BI topics at several conferences including the PASS Summit, is a SQL Server Pro IdeaXchange Xpert, and has written articles and produced training videos for SQL Server Magazine. About the Author Brian Larson (Arden Hills, MN), MCSD, served as a member of the Reporting Services development team on a contract basis, and has contributed to the code base. He is the Chief Creative Officer for Superior Consulting Services (SCS) in the Twin Cities. SCS is a Microsoft Certified Partner and is currently developing many client solutions that use Microsoft BI tools. Brian has been invited to speak on BI topics at several conferences including the PASS Summit, is a SQL Server Pro IdeaXchange Xpert, and has written articles and produced training videos for SQL Server Magazine...

-Titulo Original : Hacking Exposed Industrial Control Systems Ics And Scada Security Secrets & Solutions-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Secure your ICS and SCADA systems the battle-tested Hacking Exposed™ way This hands-on guide exposes the devious methods cyber threat actors use to compromise the hardware and software central to petroleum pipelines, electrical grids, and nuclear refineries. Hacking Exposed Industrial Control Systems: ICS and SCADA Security Secrets and Solutions shows, step-by-step, how to implement and maintain an ICS-focused risk mitigation framework that is targeted, efficient, and cost-effective. The book arms you with the skills necessary to defend against attacks that are debilitating and potentially deadly. See how to assess risk, perform ICS-specific threat modeling, carry out penetration tests using “ICS safe” methods, and block malware. Throughout, the authors use case studies of notorious attacks to illustrate vulnerabilities alongside actionable, ready-to-deploy countermeasures. Learn how to:* Assess your exposure and develop an effective risk management plan* Adopt the latest ICS-focused threat intelligence techniques* Use threat modeling to create realistic risk scenarios* Implement a customized, low-impact ICS penetration-testing strategy* See how attackers exploit industrial protocols* Analyze and fortify ICS and SCADA devices and applications* Discover and eliminate undisclosed “zero-day” vulnerabilities* Detect, block, and analyze malware of all varieties From the Publisher Clint Bodungen is an industry-recognized ICS/SCADA security researcher and penetration testing expert with more than 20 years of experience. Bryan L. Singer, CISSP, CAP is an industry-recognized industrial security expert and principal investigator with Kenexis Security Corporation. Aaron Shbeeb has worked for more than a decade in a variety of programming and security positions, including ICS/SCADA, and specializes in secure programming practices. Kyle Wilhoit is a senior threat researcher at Trend Micro. He focuses on original threat, malware, vulnerability discovery/analysis, and criminal activity on the Internet. Stephen Hilt is an Information Security and ICS Security expert and researcher who has published numerous ICS-Specific Nmap scripts that identify ICS protocols via native commands. About the Author Clint Bodungen is an industry-recognized ICS/SCADA security researcher and penetration testing expert with more than 20 years of experience. Bryan L. Singer, CISSP, CAP is an industry-recognized industrial security expert and principal investigator with Kenexis Security Corporation. Aaron Shbeeb has worked for more than a decade in a variety of programming and security positions, including ICS/SCADA, and specializes in secure programming practices. Kyle Wilhoit is a senior threat researcher at Trend Micro. He focuses on original threat, malware, vulnerability discovery/analysis, and criminal activity on the Internet. Stephen Hilt is an Information Security and ICS Security expert and researcher who has published numerous ICS-Specific Nmap scripts that identify ICS protocols via native commands. Bryan L. Singer, CISSP, CAP, (Montevallo, AL) is an industry-recognized industrial security expert currently in the position of Principal Investigator with Kenexis Security Corporation, specializing primarily in industrial control systems and SCADA security. Bryan began his professional career with the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and intelligence analyst. Since fulfillment of his military service, Bryan has designed, developed, and implemented large scale industrial networks, cybersecurity architectures, and conducted penetration tests and cybersecurity assessments worldwide across various critical infrastructure fields including power, oil and gas, food and beverage, nuclear, automotive, chemical, and pharmaceut...

-Titulo Original : Crystal Reports Xi The Complete Reference (osborne Complete Reference Series)-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. This best-seller has been fully updated for Crystal Reports XI (extreme insight) -- the first jointly developed release of this leading report writing and analysis software since the acquisition of Crystal Decisions by Business Objects. Readers will learn to create visually appealing reports that communicate content effectively using helpful features such as charts, complex formulas, custom functions, sorting and grouping, Business Views, and more. Publishing and viewing reports on the Web is also explained in detail. NEW coverage includes: All the new user interface elements; New Dynamic/Cascading Parameter Fields; and, Using Crystal Reports with Business Objects Enterprise XI. From the Publisher After more than ten years as an internal consultant and trainer in a large corporation, George Peck founded his own consulting and training firm, The Ablaze Group, in 1994 ( AblazeGroup ). He has trained, consulted, and developed custom software for large and small organizations throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico. George works as both a trainer and consultant exclusively with Crystal Reports, Crystal Enterprise, and Crystal Reports Server/BusinessObjects Enterprise. This is his sixth title in the Crystal Reports: The Complete Reference series, best-sellers published by McGraw-Hill/Osborne. He is also the author of Crystal Reports Professional Results, also published by McGraw-Hill/ Osborne. Prior to his computer career, George was a broadcaster. His voice may still be heard on various national radio and TV commercial and promotional campaigns. From the Back Cover Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Design, manage, and deliver enterprise database reports Publish dynamic reports on the Web using Crystal Reports Server Integrate with Visual Studio .NET and Visual Basic THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CRYSTAL REPORTS XI Create and publish visually effective, high-fidelity reports with help from this one-stop resource. Now you can produce and share professional-quality documents by maximizing the many useful features of Crystal Reports XI, including dynamic and cascading prompts, custom functions, cross-tab objects, the repository, enhanced Business Views, and much more. You can even create reports based on Microsoft Exchange Server, ACT! contact manager, Microsoft Outlook, or Web server activity logs. This must-have desktop companion to the most popular enterprise reporting tool on the market will help you access data, format it, and deliver it as dynamic business information. Design and publish high-quality reports that effectively communicate content Share formulas with other report users by taking advantage of reusable custom functions Store report objects in the repository for company-wide accessibility Build reports based on a variety of unique sources including XML data, Windows Server and XP event logs, and Microsoft Exchange databases Simplify complex database structures using Business Views Export reports in different file formats for use with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Acrobat Reader, and HTML Use simple and complex formulas including case statements, variables, and other advanced formula techniques Publish and schedule reports on the Web with the new Crystal Reports Server Integrate reports into custom Web and Windows applications using Visual Basic and Visual Studio .NET. About the Author After more than ten years as an internal consultant and trainer in a large corporation, George Peck founded his own consulting and training firm, The Ablaze Group, in 1994 ( Ab...

-Titulo Original : How To Do Everything Genealogy, Fourth Edition-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Discover your genealogy using the latest methods Thoroughly revised to cover new tools, techniques, and data, How to Do Everything: Genealogy, Fourth Edition uniquely addresses all the major genealogical record types and explains traditional and digital researchstrategies. Genealogy expert George G. Morgan shows you how to research your family history using the most current websites, mobile apps, social networking sites, record archives, census data, digital records, DNA research, and more. Discover your family’s past with help from the new edition of this bestselling guide. Start an effective, well-organized genealogical research project Work with traditional, electronic, and genetic research Analyze and organize your family information Locate and access genealogy records in the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Canada, and Australia Place your ancestors in geographical and historical context Learn successful Internet search techniques Locate vital, civil registration, census, and church records Track down military, property, and immigration and naturalization records Access libraries, archives, and other repositories online Research and verify your ancestors using geneticgenealogy (DNA) Get past brick walls and dead ends Incorporate social networking into your research From the Publisher George G. Morgan, president of Aha! Seminars, Inc., is a popular speaker at international genealogical conferences. He is cohost, with Drew Smith, of The Genealogy GuysSM Podcast, the longest-running genealogy podcast with thousands of listeners worldwide. They are the coauthors of Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques. About the Author George G. Morgan, president of Aha! Seminars, Inc., is a popular speaker at international genealogical conferences. He is cohost, with Drew Smith, of The Genealogy GuysSM Podcast, the longest-running genealogy podcast with thousands of listeners worldwide. They are the coauthors of Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques...

-Titulo Original : Web Scalability For Startup Engineers-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Design and build scalable web applications quickly This is an invaluable roadmap for meeting the rapid demand to deliver scalable applications in a startup environment. With a focus on core concepts and best practices rather than on individual languages, platforms, or technologies, Web Scalability for Startup Engineers describes how infrastructure and software architecture work together to support a scalable environment. You’ll learn, step by step, how scalable systems work and how to solve common challenges. Helpful diagrams are included throughout, and real-world examples illustrate the concepts presented. Even if you have limited time and resources, you can successfully develop and deliver robust, scalable web applications with help from this practical guide. Learn the key principles of good software design required for scalable systems Build the front-end layer to sustain the highest levels of concurrency and request rates Design and develop web services, including REST-ful APIs Enable a horizontally scalable data layer Implement caching best practices Leverage asynchronous processing, messaging, and event-driven architecture Structure, index, and store data for optimized search Explore other aspects of scalability, such as automation, project management, and agile teams From the Publisher Artur Ejsmont is a software engineer and agile leader, currently working for ! in Sydney. He has been working with web applications for more than 10 years with a focus on agile, startup-like environments. Artur has also served as a university lecturer and he actively contributes to the tech community as a technical writer, blogger, and public speaker. About the Author Artur Ejsmont is a software engineer and agile leader, currently working for ! in Sydney. He has been working with web applications for more than 10 years with a focus on agile, startup-like environments. Artur has also served as a university lecturer and he actively contributes to the tech community as a technical writer, blogger, and public speaker...

-Titulo Original : Sql A Beginners Guide, Fourth Edition-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Essential SQL Skills Made Easy Fully revised to cover the latest software versions, this easy-to-follow guide will get you started programming in SQL right away. Discover how to create database tables, access and modify data, work with triggers and transactions, build effective queries, and handle management and administrative functions. SQL: A Beginners Guide, Fourth Edition offers clear instruction on each topic and is loaded with step-by-step examples. This practical book includes coverage of database security, SQL/XML, and new temporal data features. Designed for Easy Learning: * Key Skills & Concepts Lists of specific skills covered in the chapter * Ask the Expert Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips * Try This Hands-on exercises that show how to apply your skills* Notes Extra information related to the topic being covered* Tips Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things * Cautions Errors and pitfalls to avoid* Self-Tests Chapter-ending quizzes to test your knowledge* Annotated Syntax Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated From the Publisher Andrew J. (Andy) Oppel has held a wide variety of information technology positions, including programmer, programmer/analyst, systems architect, and project manager. He is a Technical Trainer at GoodData Corporation, an instructor at University of California (Berkeley) Extension, and author of many instructional books, including SQL Demystified, Databases, A Beginners Guide, and SQL: The Complete Reference, 3rd Edition. About the Author Andrew J. (Andy) Oppel has held a wide variety of information technology positions, including programmer, programmer/analyst, systems architect, and project manager. He is a Technical Trainer at GoodData Corporation, an instructor at University of California (Berkeley) Extension, and author of many instructional books, including SQL Demystified, Databases, A Beginners Guide, and SQL: The Complete Reference, 3rd Edition...

-Titulo Original : Mastering Lambdas Java Programming In A Multicore World (oracle Press)-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The Definitive Guide to Lambda Expressions Mastering Lambdas: Java Programming in a Multicore World describes how the lambda-related features of Java SE 8 will enable Java to meet the challenges of next-generation parallel hardware architectures. The bookexplains how to write lambdas, and how to use them in streams and in collection processing, providing code examples throughout. Youll learn how to use lambda expressions to take full advantage of performanceimprovements provided by todays multicore hardware. This Oracle Press book covers: Why lambdas were needed, and how they will change Javaprogramming Syntax of lambda expressions The basic operation of streams and pipelines Using collectors and reduction to end pipelines Creating streams Spliterators, the fork/join framework, and exceptions Examining stream performance with microbenchmarking API evolution using default methods From the Publisher Maurice Naftalin has over 30 years experience in IT - as developer, designer, architect, manager, teacher, and author. He is a certified Java Programmer and has worked in every release of Java to date. Naftalin’s experience in Java and business give him a unique perspective on the fundamental change that comes with introducing Lambda expressions in Java. He is a frequent presenter at conferences worldwide, including the annual JavaOne. About the Author Maurice Naftalin has over 30 years experience in IT - as developer, designer, architect, manager, teacher, and author. He is a certified Java Programmer and has worked in every release of Java to date. Naftalin’s experience in Java and business give him a unique perspective on the fundamental change that comes with introducing Lambda expressions in Java. He is a frequent presenter at conferences worldwide, including the annual JavaOne...

-Titulo Original : Hacking Exposed Wireless, Third Edition Wireless Security Secrets & Solutions-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Exploit and defend against the latest wireless network attacks Learn to exploit weaknesses in wireless network environments using the innovative techniques in this thoroughly updated guide. Inside, you’ll find concise technical overviews, the latest attack methods, and ready-to-deploy countermeasures. Find out how to leverage wireless eavesdropping, break encryption systems, deliver remote exploits, and manipulate 802.11 clients, and learn how attackers impersonate cellular networks. Hacking Exposed Wireless, Third Edition features expert coverage of ever-expanding threats that affect leading-edge technologies, including Bluetooth Low Energy, Software Defined Radio (SDR), ZigBee, and Z-Wave. Assemble a wireless attack toolkit and master the hacker’s weapons Effectively scan and enumerate WiFi networks and client devices Leverage advanced wireless attack tools, including Wifite, Scapy, Pyrit, Metasploit, KillerBee, and the Aircrack-ng suite Develop and launch client-side attacks using Ettercap and the WiFi Pineapple Hack cellular networks with Airprobe, Kraken, Pytacle, and YateBTS Exploit holes in WPA and WPA2 personal and enterprise security schemes Leverage rogue hotspots to deliver remote access software through fraudulent software updates Eavesdrop on Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy traffic Capture and evaluate proprietary wireless technology with Software Defined Radio tools Explore vulnerabilities in ZigBee and Z-Wave-connected smart homes and offices Attack remote wireless networks using compromised Windows systems and built-in tools From the Publisher Joshua Wright is a senior technical analyst with Counter Hack, and a senior instructor and author for the SANS Institute. Through his experiences as a penetration tester, Josh has worked with hundreds of organizations on attacking and defending mobile devices and wireless systems, disclosing significant product and protocol security weaknesses to well-known organizations. Johnny Cache is the founder and Chief Science Officer of Cache Heavy Industries. He has spoken at several security conferences including BlackHat, BlueHat, and ToorCon. Johnny received his Masters in Computer Science from the Naval Postgraduate School in 2006. His thesis work, which focused on fingerprinting 802.11 device drivers, won the Gary Kildall award for the most innovative computer science thesis. About the Author Johnny Cache (Virginia) received his Masters in Computer Science from the Naval Postgraduate School in 2006. His thesis work, which focused on fingerprinting 802.11 device drivers, won the Gary Kildall award for the most innovative computer science thesis. Johnny wrote his first program on a Tandy 128K color computer sometime in 1988. Since then he has spoken at several security conferences including BlackHat, BlueHat, and ToorCon. He has also released a number of papers related to 802.11 security, and is the author of many wireless tools. He is the founder and Chief Science Officer of Cache Heavy Industries. Joshua Wright is a senior technical analyst with Counter Hack, and a senior instructor and author for the SANS Institute. Through his experiences as a penetration tester, Josh has worked with hundreds of organizations on attacking and defending mobile devices and wireless systems, disclosing significant product and protocol security weaknesses to well-known organizations. Johnny Cache is the founder and Chief Science Officer of Cache Heavy Industries. He has spoken at several security conferences including BlackHat, BlueHat, and ToorCon. Johnny received his Masters in Computer Science from the Naval Postgraduate School in 2006. His thesis work, which focused on fingerprinting 802.11 device drivers, won the Gary Kildall awar...

-Titulo Original : Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Break through brick walls in your genealogical research Easy to read, provides clear explanations, examples and is well-illustrated, thus definitely meeting the needs of libraries and individuals seeking a book to guide family historians who are beyond the basics and need help solving problems.--FORUM magazine Learn how to use innovative methods to unearth hard-to-find ancestors. Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques shows you, step by step, how to uncover elusive details by taking advantage of specialized tools and software programs and using proven best practices for breaking through the brick walls that have hindered your progress. You’ll get professional advice on formulating a research strategy, understanding the details you discover, keeping careful track of your data, analyzing the evidence, and developing hypotheses. Real-world case studies demonstrate how you can apply the systematic procedures presented in this practical guide to your own research--and achieve success! Examine the brick wall in detail to find potential weak spots that can be exploited into a breakthrough Use brute force techniques that leave no stone unturned Obtain exact copies of original records rather than derivative sources Research the family, associates, and neighbors (FANs) of your brick wall ancestor Consult with your family, friends, and colleagues to get a fresh perspective on your research Use crowdsourcing--genealogy societies, online forums, social media, blogs, wikis, and podcasts Apply technological solutions, including DNA testing and specialized genealogical software Get tips on hiring a professional genealogical researcher with the appropriate credentials and references Revisit your brick wall problem after honing your research skills Review your evidence, develop a research strategy, and keep a meticulous research log From the Publisher George G. Morgan, an internationally recognized genealogy expert, is president of Aha! Seminars, Inc., and vice president of membership for the Federation of Genealogical Societies. He is the author of several books, including three editions of How to Do Everything: Genealogy. George coproduces The Genealogy Guys Podcast with Drew Smith. Drew Smith, MLS, a librarian at the University of South Florida, is the “Rootsmithing with Technology” columnist for the Federation of Genealogical Societies’ FORUM magazine. He is chair of the Family History Information Standards Organisation and president of the Florida Genealogical Society of Tampa. About the Author George G. Morgan, an internationally recognized genealogy expert, is president of Aha! Seminars, Inc., and vice president of membership for the Federation of Genealogical Societies. He is the author of several books, including three editions of How to Do Everything: Genealogy. George coproduces The Genealogy Guys Podcast with Drew Smith. Drew Smith, MLS, a librarian at the University of South Florida, is the “Rootsmithing with Technology” columnist for the Federation of Genealogical Societies’ FORUM magazine. He is chair of the Family History Information Standards Organisation and president of the Florida Genealogical Society of Tampa. Drew Smith (Odessa, FL) has been a librarian in the Academic Services department at the University of South Florida (USF) Tampa Library since 2007. Between 1994 and 2007, he was an instructor for the USF School of Library and Information Science (now the School of Information), where he taught undergraduate-level courses in library/Internet research skills and website design, and graduate-level courses in genealogical librarianship and indexing/abstracting. Drew has been a volunteer in the America Online (AOL) Genealogy Forum, writes regular genealogy articles for Gene...

-Titulo Original : How To Do Everything Macbook Air-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Take your MacBook Air to new heights! Discover how to get more than ever before out of Apple’s incredibly thin and light notebooks with help from this hands-on guide. How to Do Everything: MacBook Air shows you how to harness the power of the new Mac OS X Mountain Lion operating system, and use iTunes, iWork, iLife, iCloud, Safari, Contacts, Calendar, Reminders, Notification Center, Mail, and other powerful apps. Tap into all the computing power built into Apple’s ultra-portable MacBook Air while you’re at home, at work, or on-the-go. Custom configure your MacBook Air and navigate with the Multi-Touch trackpad Get the most out of the new Mac OS X Mountain Lion operating system Transfer data from a PC or another Mac Manage your email accounts with the Mail app Sync all of your data and devices via iCloud Connect peripherals Bluetooth devices, printers, cameras, and more Use your MacBook Air to connect to , Twitter, Google, Flickr, Tumblr, LinkedIn, and other services Maximize productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office and the iWork apps Download and play movies, TV shows, and games Manage your iTunes Library Get organized with the new Contacts, Calendar, and Reminders apps Communicate efficiently using the Messages app Video chat with FaceTime or Skype Run Microsoft Windows programs on your MacBook Air Update, back up, troubleshoot, and maintain your MacBook Air Review McGraw-Hill Computing Series Comparison Beginner Beginner - Intermediate Intermediate The QuickSteps series features a full-color, heavily illustrated, step-by-step format designed for readers who are visual learners. The landscape-oriented layout displays screenshots with callouts that show and explain exactly what readers will see on their computer screens, making it easy to get things done. QuickSteps numbered actions and QuickFacts sidebars break down information into easy-to-accomplish actions. The How to Do Everything series offers a friendly, results-oriented approach, provides broad coverage, and leads readers from beginning to intermediate skills. Featuring deep dives into a wide range of topics, products, and technologies, the books cover as much ground as possible to deliver a solid learning overview. How To and Did You Know sidebars give deliver step-by-step coverage of specific features. The Kickstart series helps readers hit the ground running on day one with all the features and functions of the latest devices, software, and technologies quickly and easily. Loaded with crisp, full-color screenshots, these practical, visual guides focus on the best ways to maximize today’s innovative technologies. Tips and Now You Know sidebars offers solutions to potential pitfalls and veteran insight helps readers get even more out of a gadget, tool, or technology. From the Publisher Jason R. Rich is the bestselling author of more than 48 books on a wide range of topics, including How To Do Everything: Digital Photography, Start An eCommerce Business in a Week, and Mac Migration: The Small Business Guide to Switching To The Mac. About the Author Jason R. Rich is the bestselling author of more than 48 books on a wide range of topics, including How To Do Everything: Digital Photography, Start An eCommerce Business in a Week, and Mac Migration: The Small Business Guide to Switching To The Mac...

-Titulo Original : Trigonometry Demystified 2/e-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. DeMYSTiFieD is your solution for tricky subjects like trigonometry If you think a Cartesian coordinate is something from science fiction or a hyperbolic tangent is an extremeexaggeration, you need Trigonometry DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition, to unravel this topics fundamental concepts and theories at your own pace. This practical guide eases you into trig, startingwith angles and triangles. As you progress, you willmaster essential concepts such as mapping, functions,vectors, and more. You will learn to transform polar coordinates as well as apply trigonometry in the real world. Detailed examples make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key ideas. Its a no-brainer! Youll learn about: Right triangles Circular functions Hyperbolic functions Inverse functions Geometrical optics Infinite-series expansions Trigonometry on a sphere Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Trigonometry DeMYSTiFieD,Second Edition, helps you master this essential subject. From the Publisher Stan Gibilisco has authored or co-authored more than 50 nonfiction books in the fields of electronics, general science, mathematics, and computing. Stan has worked as a technical writer in industry, as a shortwave radio broadcast station technician, as a radio-frequency design engineer, and as a magazine editor. One of his books, the Encyclopedia of Electronics (TAB Books, 1985), was named by the American Library Association (ALA) in its list of Best References of the 1980s. Another of his books, the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing (McGraw-Hill, 1995), was named as a Best Reference of 1996 by the ALA. About the Author Stan Gibilisco has authored or co-authored more than 50 nonfiction books in the fields of electronics, general science, mathematics, and computing. Stan has worked as a technical writer in industry, as a shortwave radio broadcast station technician, as a radio-frequency design engineer, and as a magazine editor. One of his books, the Encyclopedia of Electronics (TAB Books, 1985), was named by the American Library Association (ALA) in its list of Best References of the 1980s. Another of his books, the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing (McGraw-Hill, 1995), was named as a Best Reference of 1996 by the ALA...

-Titulo Original : Sap Businessobjects Bi 4.0 The Complete Reference 3/e-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The definitive reference for building actionable business intelligence completely revised for SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0. Unleash the full potential of business intelligence with fact-based decisions, aligned to business goals, using reports and dashboards that lead from insight to action. SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0: The Complete Reference offers completely updated coverage of the latest BI platform. Find out how to work with the new Information Design Tool to create universes that access multiple data sources and SAP BW. See how to translate complex business questions into highly efficient Web Intelligence queries and publish your results to the BI Launchpad. Learn how to create dashboards from data sourced through a universe or spreadsheet. The most important concepts for universe designers, report and dashboard authors, and business analysts are fully explained and illustrated by screenshots, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions. Establish and evolve BI goals Maximize your BI investments by offering the right module to the right user Create robust universes with the Information Design Tool, leveraging multiple data sources, derived tables, aggregate awareness, and parameters Develop a security plan that is scalable and flexibleDesign Web Intelligence reports from basic to advanced Create sophisticated calculations and advanced formatting to highlight critical business trends Build powerful dashboards to embed in PowerPoint or the BI Launchpad Use Explorer to visually navigate large data sets and uncover patterns From the Publisher Cindi Howson is the founder of BI Scorecard, an independent industry analyst, and faculty member of The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI). She is the bestselling author ofBusinessObjects XI: The Complete Reference and Successful Business Intelligence. Elizabeth Newbould is the owner of Solstice Consulting Group ( scg360 ), a premier BI and data warehousing solutions firm. She has more than 15 years of experience successfully deploying SAP BusinessObjects solutions. About the Author Elizabeth Newbould is the owner of Solstice Consulting Group ( scg360 ), a premier business intelligence and data warehousing solutions firm. Elizabeth has been delivering measurable ROI with business intelligence and data warehousing solutions for over 15 years bringing a unique, business-based approach to every implementation. She has performed system selections, user training, system design and implementation, dashboard design and implementation of Business Objects since version 4.x. Elizabeth can be reached at enewbould@scg360 . Cindi Howson is the founder of BI Scorecard, an independent industry analyst, and faculty member of The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI). She is the bestselling author ofBusinessObjects XI: The Complete Reference and Successful Business Intelligence. Elizabeth Newbould is the owner of Solstice Consulting Group ( scg360 ), a premier BI and data warehousing solutions firm. She has more than 15 years of experience successfully deploying SAP BusinessObjects solutions...

-Titulo Original : Math Word Problems Demystified 2/e-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Your solution to MATH word PROBLEMS! Find yourself stuck on the tracks when two trains are traveling at different speeds? Help has arrived! Math Word Problems Demystified, Second Edition is your ticket to problem-solving success. Based on mathematician George Polyas proven four-step process, this practical guide helps you master the basic procedures and develop a plan of action you can use to solve many different types of word problems. Tips for using systems of equations and quadratic equations are included. Detailed examples and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning. Its a no-brainer! Youll learn to solve: Decimal, fraction, and percent problems Proportion and formula problems Number and digit problems Distance and mixture problems Finance, lever, and work problems Geometry, probability, and statistics problems Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Math Word Problems Demystified, Second Edition helps you master this essential mathematics skill. From the Publisher Allan G. Bluman taught mathematics and statistics in high school, college, and graduate school for 39 years. He is the recipient of An Apple for the Teacher Award for bringing excellence to the learning environment and the Most Successful Revision of a Textbook award from McGraw-Hill. Mr. Bluman’s biographical record appears in Whos Who in American Education, 5th Edition. He is the author of three mathematics textbooks and several highly successful books in the DeMYSTiFieD series, including Pre-Algrebra DeMYSTiFieD and Business Math DeMYSTiFieD. About the Author Allan G. Bluman taught mathematics and statistics in high school, college, and graduate school for 39 years. He is the recipient of An Apple for the Teacher Award for bringing excellence to the learning environment and the Most Successful Revision of a Textbook award from McGraw-Hill. Mr. Bluman’s biographical record appears in Whos Who in American Education, 5th Edition. He is the author of three mathematics textbooks and several highly successful books in the DeMYSTiFieD series, including Pre-Algrebra DeMYSTiFieD and Business Math DeMYSTiFieD...

-Titulo Original : Javascript The Complete Reference 3rd Edition-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The essential JavaScript resource fully updated Design, debug, and publish high-performance web pages and applications using tested techniques and best practices from expert developers. The all-new edition of this comprehensive guide has been thoroughly revised and expanded to cover the latest JavaScript features, tools, and programming methods. JavaScript: The Complete Reference, Third Edition provides illustrative examples, line-by-line code samples, and practical development advice from the core of the language to the various standard and emerging APIs supported by modern web browsers. This in-depth resource covers everything you need to know, whether you’re trying to understand the fundamentals of weak typing in JavaScript, reduce your confusion over closures, or perform common tasks like form validation or Ajax calls. Explore core JavaScript syntax and data types Investigate often confusing concepts such as weak typing and closures Use object-oriented programming the JavaScript way See what changes come from ECMAScript 5 Perform dynamic content updates using DOM methods Handle user-generated events with modern event models Modernize form handling with HTML5 and JavaScript Use the XMLHttpRequest object to create Ajax applications Control animation and multimedia content with JavaScript Generate bitmap graphics with the Canvas API Learn methods to handle the challenges of cross-browser coding Discover defensive development and error handling From the Publisher Thomas Powell, lecturer for the University of California, San Diego, is the author of HTML & CSS: The Complete Reference and Ajax: The Complete Reference. He is president and founder of PINT, a Web site design and development firm. Fritz Schneider is a software engineer at Google where he works on both front- and back-end systems. His previous experience includes social search service Aardvark and an earlier stint at Google where he founded Googles Firefox and Safe Browsing teams. Fritz is an experienced teacher of Web technologies and coauthor of How to Do Everything with Google. About the Author Fritz Schneider is a Software Engineer at Google where he works on both front- and back-end systems. His previous experience includes social search service Aardvark and an earlier stint at Google where he founded Googles Firefox and Safe Browsing teams. He holds a BS in Computer Engineering from Columbia University and an MS in Computer Science from UC San Diego. Thomas Powell, lecturer for the University of California, San Diego, is the author of HTML & CSS: The Complete Reference and Ajax: The Complete Reference. He is president and founder of PINT, a Web site design and development firm. Fritz Schneider is a software engineer at Google where he works on both front- and back-end systems. His previous experience includes social search service Aardvark and an earlier stint at Google where he founded Googles Firefox and Safe Browsing teams. Fritz is an experienced teacher of Web technologies and coauthor of How to Do Everything with Google...

-Titulo Original : Schaums Outline Of Digital Signal Processing, 2nd Edition (schaums Outlines)-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: The ideal review for your digital signal processing course More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum’s Outlines for their expert knowledge and helpful solved problems. Written by renowned experts in their respective fields, Schaum’s Outlines cover everything from math to science, nursing to language. The main feature for all these books is the solved problems. Step-by-step, authors walk readers through coming up with solutions to exercises in their topic of choice. Outline format facilitates quick and easy review of course fundamentals Hundreds of examples illustrate applications and complex calculations More than 300 solved problems Exercises to help you test your mastery of digital signal processing Appropriate for the following courses: Signals and Systems; Digital Signal Processing; Digital Filters and Signal Processing; Discrete-Time and Continuous-Time Linear Systems Supports and supplements the bestselling textbooks in digital signal processing Easy-to-follow review of digital signal processing Solved problems demonstrate calculation techniques and applications Supports all the major textbooks for digital signal processing courses From the Publisher Monson H. Hayes is professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. He holds MSEE and Sc.D. degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT. He is the author of the textbook Statistical Digital Signal Processing and Modeling. About the Author Monson H. Hayes is professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. He holds MSEE and Sc.D. degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT. He is the author of the textbook Statistical Digital Signal Processing and Modeling...

-Titulo Original : Herb Schildts C Programming Cookbook-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Your Ultimate How-To Guide to C Programming! Legendary programming author Herb Schildt shares some of his favorite programming techniques in this high-powered C cookbook. Organized for quick reference, each recipe shows how to accomplish a practical programming task. A recipe begins with a list of key ingredients (classes, functions, and headers) followed by step-by-step instructions that show how to assemble them into a complete solution. Detailed discussions explain the how and why behind each step, and a full code example puts the recipe into action. Each recipe ends with a list of options and alternatives that suggest ways to adapt the technique to fit a variety of situations. Whether youre a beginner or an experienced pro, youll find recipes that are sure to satisfy your C programming appetite! Topics include: String Handling * Standard Template Library (STL) Containers * Algorithms * Function Objects * Binders * Negators * Adaptors * Iterators * I/O * Formatting Data Learn how to: Tokenize a null-terminated string Create a search and replace function for strings Implement subtraction for string objects Use the vector, deque, and list sequence containers Use the container adaptors stack, queue, and priority_queue Use the map, multimap, set, and multiset associative containers Reverse, rotate, and shuffle a sequence Create a function object Use binders, negators, and iterator adapters Read and write files Use stream iterators to handle file I/O Use exceptions to handle I/O errors Create custom inserters and extractors Format date, time, and numeric data Use facets and the localization library Overload the [ ], ( ), and -> operators Create an explicit constructor And much, much more From the Publisher Herb Schildt is a leading authority on C, C, Java, and C#, and is a master Windows programmer. His programming books have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide and have been translated into all major foreign languages. Herb is the author of numerous bestsellers, including C: The Complete Reference, Java: The Complete Reference, C#: The Complete Reference, and C: A Beginners Guide. About the Author Herb Schildt is a leading authority on C, C, Java, and C#, and is a master Windows programmer. His programming books have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide and have been translated into all major foreign languages. Herb is the author of numerous bestsellers, including C: The Complete Reference, Java: The Complete Reference, C#: The Complete Reference, and C: A Beginners Guide...

-Titulo Original : How To Sell Anything On Ebay... And Make A Fortune (how To Sell Anything On Ebay & Make A Fortune)-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Imagine opening a store...and more than 150 million people showing up. Thats the power of selling on eBay. More than 100,000 people have used the first edition of How to Sell Anything on eBay...and Make a Fortune! to make their fortunes. Now the fully revised second edition shows you how to navigate the new site design, revised fee structures, and most importantly, how to reach the increased number of registered users-from 50 million to 157 million! Youll learn about the newest ways to make it big, including: A list of current fee structures and tips on how to make the most money Updated “screen shots,” detailing how to navigate through eBays redesigned Web site Revised policies, and ways to dodge possible pitfalls Money-making ideas for your auction From the Publisher Dennis L. Prince is one of the countrys leading experts on eBay and internet auctions. He is the author of Unleashing the Power of eBay, and has been interviewed on MSNBC and the BBC. From the Back Cover Imagine having a garage sale or opening a store...and more than 150 million people show up. Thats the power of selling on ebay. Whether you want to supplement your income, extend a retail business, or create a fulltime job from home, the second edition How to Sell Anything on ebay . . . and Make a Fortune! gives you everything you need to get started and get rich. More than 100,000 people have used the first edition of How to Sell Anything on eBay to make their fortunes. Now the fully revised second edition shows you how to navigate the new site design, the revised fee structures, and most importantly, how to reach the increased number of registered users-from 50 million to 157 million! Youll learn about the latest crucial developments, including: A list of current fee structures and tips on how to make the most money Updated screen shots, detailed pages showing how to navigate through eBays redesigned website Revised policies, with ideas on how to dodge possible pitfalls Clever ideas on how to make your auctions stand out among millions of competitors About the Author Dennis L. Prince is one of the countrys leading experts on eBay and internet auctions. He is the author of Unleashing the Power of eBay, and has been interviewed on MSNBC and the BBC...

-Titulo Original : Nurse Management Demystified-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Find out what it takes to MOVE into MANAGEMENT Are you looking to take your nursing career to the next level but dont know where to begin? Nurse Management Demystified is the perfect starting point. Youll find its an effective and enlightening way to find out what it really takes to succeed in this challenging profession. First, youll learn about nursing care delivery models, staffing, delegation, and supervision. Next, youll cover communication and conflict resolution, legal issues, healthcare economics, budgeting, and financial management. Other topics covered include unions, nursing informatics, and time and risk management. Featuring end-of-chapter quizzes, this book will give you a thorough overview of the field of nurse management in no time at all. This easy-to-follow guide gives you: An inside look at the many responsibilities of a nurse manager Tips for applying the techniques in the book in real-life clinical situations A quiz at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work! Approachable enough for a beginner, but informative enough for a pro, Nurse Management Demystified is your shortcut to finding out all about this demanding yet rewarding healthcare career. From the Publisher Irene Mceachen, R.N., Ed.D., was formerly vice president of nursing at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. She is currently a professor of nursing at Saint Peters College in New Jersey, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate course in nursing administration. Jim Keogh was formerly on the faculty of Columbia University and is on the faculty of New York University and Saint Peters College. He is the coauthor of Microbiology Demystified and Pharmacology Demystified as well as several other books. From the Back Cover Find out what it takes to MOVE into MANAGEMENT Are you looking to take your nursing career to the next level but dont know where to begin? Nurse Management Demystified is the perfect starting point. Youll find its an effective and enlightening way to find out what it really takes to succeed in this challenging profession. First, youll learn about nursing care delivery models, staffing, delegation, and supervision. Next, youll cover communication and conflict resolution, legal issues, healthcare economics, budgeting, and financial management. Other topics covered include unions, nursing informatics, and time and risk management. Featuring end-of-chapter quizzes, this book will give you a thorough overview of the field of nurse management in no time at all. This easy-to-follow guide gives you: An inside look at the many responsibilities of a nurse manager Tips for applying the techniques in the book in real-life clinical situations A quiz at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work! Approachable enough for a beginner, but informative enough for a pro, Nurse Management Demystified is your shortcut to finding out all about this demanding yet rewarding healthcare career. About the Author Jim Keogh is on the faculty of Columbia University teaching courses in its technology certification program. He has spent 15 years developing computer systems for major Wall Street firms such as Salomen, Inc. and Bear Stearns and has written several best-selling books for Prentice Hall and IDG. Irene McEachen, R.N., Ed.D., was formerly vice president of nursing at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. She is currently a professor of nursing at Saint Peters College in New Jersey, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate course in nursing administration. Jim Keogh was formerly on the faculty of Columbia University and is on the faculty of New York University and Saint Peters College. He is the coauthor of Microbiology Demystified and Pharmacology Demystifi...

-Titulo Original : Kit Airplane Construction-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Featuring new and classic kitplane designs, this proven bestseller is the most current and comprehensive resource available on choosing, building, and flying homebuilt planes. Covering tubing and fabric, wood, traditional sheet metal, and the latest composites, Kit Airplane Construction uses step-by-step instructions and detailed case studies of kitplane models to give amateur plane builders the knowledge needed to create and fly their own aircraft. From the Publisher Ronald J. Wanttaja is an award-winning aviation writer and a systems engineer with Boeing, working in satellite orbit/constellation design and analysis, launch vehicle and onboard propulsion system trades, and operations concepts for space systems. He worked on the early design studies for the International Space Station. An Air Force veteran, he was an on-duty operator for the Defense Support Program missile early-warning satellite. As a freelance aviation journalist, he has written for Private Pilot, Flying, Sport Aviation, Flight Line, Kitplanes, and other publications. He is author of the book Airplane Ownership, also from McGraw-Hill. His aviation writing has won several prizes, including the EAA Bax Seat Trophy and a journalism award from the Aviation/Space Writers Association. Mr. Wanttaja has also written and published historical fiction. From the Back Cover Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. THE Guide for Kitplane Builders Featuring new and classic kitplane designs, this bestseller shows you how to choose, build, and fly a homebuilt plane. Kitplanes magazine calls this book required reading for anyone thinking about building an airplane. More than a how-to, Kit Airplane Construction is also a why-to. In this unbiased look at every aspect of the kitplane process, award-winning aviation writer Ron Wanttaja covers everything from cost comparisons with certified used aircraft to drilling all those holes for the rivets. Expert, easy-to-understand instructions help you construct your chosen kitplane type: tubing and fabric, wood, traditional sheet metal, or leading-edge composites. Case studies confer the benefit of others experiences in purchasing and building a variety of kitplanes. Youll find state-of-the-art kitplane designs; high-quality illustrations; current prices and costs associated with shipping kits; expanded information on financing options; highlights of the auto-engine debate; and quality control features to add confidence to workmanship. THERES A LOT NEW IN KITPLANE CONSTRUCTION, Third Edition! Costs and Materials Guides Details on Avionics Occupant Comfort Section Experimental Light Sports Category Safety Regulations New photographs About the Author Ronald J. Wanttaja is an award-winning aviation writer and a systems engineer with Boeing, working in satellite orbit/constellation design and analysis, launch vehicle and onboard propulsion system trades, and operations concepts for space systems. He worked on the early design studies for the International Space Station. An Air Force veteran, he was an on-duty operator for the Defense Support Program missile early-warning satellite. As a freelance aviation journalist, he has written for Private Pilot, Flying, Sport Aviation, Flight Line, Kitplanes, and other publications. He is author of the book Airplane Ownership, also from McGraw-Hill. His aviation writing has won several prizes, including the EAA Bax Seat Trophy and a journalism award from the Aviation/Space Writers Association. Mr. Wanttaja has also written and published historical fiction...

-Titulo Original : Schaums Outline Of Digital Principles-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: If you want top grades and thorough understanding of digital principles, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have! It takes you step-by-step through the subject and gives you accompanying related problems with fully worked solutions. You also get additional problems to solve on your own, working at your own speed. (Answers at the back show you how you’re doing.) Famous for their clarity, wealth of illustrations and examples and lack of dreary minutiae Schaum’s Outlines have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. This guide will show you why! From the Back Cover Master digital principles with Schaums­­the high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams! Students love Schaums Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides. Get the edge on your classmates. Use Schaums! If you dont have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you: Brush up before tests Find answers fast Study quickly and more effectively Get the big picture without spending hours poring over lengthy textbooks Schaums Outlines give you the information your teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format­­without overwhelming you with unnecessary details. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaums let you study at your own pace and reminds you of all the important facts you need to remember­­fast! And Schaums are so complete, theyre perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams. Inside, you will find: Coverage of all course fundamentals 716 solved problems, including step-by-step solutions Examples of logic gates, shift registers, and other important applications Clear explanations of all principal digital theory and devices If you want top grades and thorough understanding of digital principles, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have! About the Author McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwid...

-Titulo Original : Schaums Outline Of Programming With C-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Confusing Textbooks? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Fortunately for you, theres Schaums Outlines. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaums to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaums is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills. This Schaums Outline gives you Practice problems with full explanations that reinforce knowledge Coverage of the most up-to-date developments in your course field In-depth review of practices and applications Fully compatible with your classroom text, Schaums highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaums to shorten your study time-and get your best test scores! Schaums Outlines-Problem Solved. About the Author Byron S. Gottfried is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Academic Director of the Freshman Engineering Program at the University of Pittsburgh. He has written eleven college textbooks, including Schaums Outline of Programming with Basic...

-Titulo Original : Official Gre Super Power Pack, Second Edition-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Save money and get total official GRE test preparation with this 3 book bundle from the test maker! This Power Pack includes three Official Guides: The Official Guide to the GRE, 3rd edition Official GRE Quantitative Reasoning Questions, Volume 1, Second Edition Official GRE Verbal Reasoning Questions, Volume 1, Second Edition This Official GRE Super Power Pack 2017 Edition provides key information and the practice you need to do your best on the GRE General Test. For less than what you would pay for each book separately, the bundle packages. The Official Guide to the GRE General Test, 3rd Edition; Official GRE Verbal Reasoning Practice Questions, Volume 1 and Official Quantitative Reasoning Practice Questions, Volume 1. This essential resource features four, complete, real GRE tests, hundreds of authentic GRE practice questions with answers and explanations, descriptions of every question type, with valuable question answering tips and test taking strategies to use in your GRE test preparation. Only ETS can show you exactly what to expect on the test. So for in depth GRE test preparation and intensive practice at a money saving price, this bundle is your best choice! The Official GRE Super Power Pack offers: * Significant savings over purchasing each book separately * Everything you need to know about the test, direct from the test maker * 4 complete, real GRE tests - 2 in the book and 2 online * 600 real practice exam questions, many with detailed answer explanations * The test maker’s own tips for answering each question type * Scored sample Analytical Writing essay responses and reader commentary * Access to GRE POWERPREP Online * content that is fully accessible for individuals with disabilities. From the Publisher Educational Testing Service (ETS) (Princeton, NJ) is a private, nonprofit organization devoted to educational measurement and research, primarily through testing. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers, and scores more than 50 million tests annually including the TOEFL and TOEIC tests, the GRE tests, and The Praxis Series assessments in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide....

-Titulo Original : Trade Like A Stock Market Wizard How To Achieve Super Performance In Stocks In Any Market-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: One of the best Stock Market books of all time - BookAuthorityMinervini has run circles around most PhDs trying to design systems to beat the market. -- JACK SCHWAGER, bestselling author of Stock Market Wizards Marks book has to be on every investors bookshelf. It is about the most comprehensive work I have ever read on investing in growth stocks. -- DAVID RYAN, three-time U.S. Investing Champion [Minervini is] one of the most highly respected independent traders of our generation. His experience and past history of savvy market calls is legendary. -- CHARLES KIRK, The Kirk Report One of Wall Streets most remarkable success stories. -- BEN POWER, Your Trading Edge THE INVESTORS GUIDE TO SUPERPERFORMANCE! Dramatically increase your stock market returns with the legendary SEPA system! For the first time ever, U.S. Investing Champion Mark Minervini reveals the proven, time-tested trading system he used to achieve triple-digit returns for five consecutive years, averaging 220% per year for a 33,500% compounded total return. In Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard, Minervini unveils his trademarked stock market method SEPA, which provides outsized returns in virtually every market by combining careful risk management, self-analysis, and perseverance. He explains in detail how to select precise entry points and preserve capital for consistent triple- digit returns. Whether youre just getting started in the stock market or youre a seasoned pro, Minervini will show how you how to achieve SUPERPERFORMANCE! Youll gain valuable knowledge as he shares lessons, trading truths, and specific tactics--all derived from his 30-year career as one of Americas most successful stock traders. Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard teaches you:How to find the best stocks before they make big price gains How to avoid costly mistakes made by most investors How to manage losses and protect profits How to avoid high-risk situations Precisely when to buy and when to sell How to buy an IPO Why traditional valuation doesnt work for fast-growing Superperformers Examples of Minervinis personal trades with his comments With more than 160 chart examples and numerous case studies proving the remarkable effectiveness of Minervinis methodology, Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard puts in your hands one of the most effective and--until now--secretive stock investing systems in the world. MARK MINERVINI has a trademarked stock market method that produces outsized returns in virtually every market. Its called Specific Entry Point Analysis--SEPA--and it has been proven effective for selecting precise entry points, preserving capital and profi ts with even more precise exit points--and consistently producing triple-digit returns. Now, in Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard, Minervini shares--for the fi rst time ever--his coveted methodology with investors like you! From the Publisher MARK MINERVINI, one of Americas most successful stock traders, has been a veteran of Wall Street for nearly 30 years. He founded Minervini Private Access, an online members-only platform that provides real-time access to his SEPA stock trades. He also conducts a live Master Trader Program where attendees experience hands-on education about his methodology. About the Author MARK MINERVINI, one of Americas most successful stock traders, has been a veteran of Wall Street for nearly 30 years. He founded Minervini Private Access, an online members-only platform that provides real-time access to his SEPA stock trades. He also conducts a live Master Trader Program where attendees experience hands-on education about his methodology. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. TRADE LIKE A STOCK MARKET WIZARDHOW TO ACHIEVE SUPERPERFORMANCE IN STOCKS IN ANY MARKETBy MARK MINERVINIThe McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.Copyright © 2013 Mark MinerviniAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-0-07-180722-7ContentsForewordCHAPTER 1 An Introduction...

-Titulo Original : Guide To Spanish Idioms-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Guide to Spanish Idioms is packed with more than 2,500 idioms, English equivalents, and explanation of typical use. It also includes common obstacles such as nouns that change meaning according to gender or number. Users will find idioms that relate to moods, appearance, personal relations, unpleasant situations and difficulties, and more! From the Back Cover Students, linguists, travelers - anyone interested in the Spanish language and culture - will find this reference book both useful and enjoyable. Covering 2,500 of the most common Spanish idioms and expressions, as well as common pitfalls and ambiguities, this book opens up the world of genuine, colloquial Spanish. About the Author McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwid...