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James Lynn Page has written a creative and practical guide to an ancient and mysterious tradition that is enjoying an astonishing revival worldwide. He separates fact from fiction, myth from magic, and brings the reader closer to the truth in this fascinating study of the Celts: their traditional ceremonies, rituals and lore linked to the seasons; Hallowe'en and modern Witchcraft (or Wicca); and, the Celtic gods, goddesses and heroes. And then he tells us how to make the magic happen for ourselves, to harness its power and improve our lives.
Essential Virtual Reality fast
How to Understand the Techniques and Potential of Virtual Reality
Häftad, Engelska, 1998
554 kr
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This text examines what is and what is not virtual reality. It provides a potted history of the field and explains in easy-to-understand terms what computer graphics are and how they are integral to VR systems. The part that human factors have to play in a good VR system is emphasized, such as sound, sight, touch and balance, and a working VR system is explored. The text also attempts to answer questions such as what hardware and software is used, how does multi-user VR work, can you network VR, and what are its applications?
Essential Visual J++ 6.0 fast
How to develop Java applications and applets with Visual J++
Häftad, Engelska, 1999
554 kr
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Java is an object oriented language which allows you to create interactive Web pages, or to write applications which will run on any computer. Visual J++ gives you access to the power of Java with all the benefits of a modern visual development environment, for fast programming, and debugging. If you are new to Java or are an existing Java programmer who wants to switch to Visual J++, this book gives you all the essential information you need using lots of examples. Topics covered in this book include: the Java language, polymorphism, inheritance and encapsulation, graphics and animation, handling events, using files, exception handling, abstract windowing toolkit, the Java applet wizard and the resource wizards, debugging, and project management. Essential Visual J++ 6.0 fast is designed for professional developers or students who need to learn the maximum in the minimum time and to develop applications fast.
335 kr
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Essential JavaBeans fast de-mystifies the terminology and gets programmers using the JavaBean components quickly and effectively in their own applications. Programmers can either read the book from start-to-finish (it shouldnt take long) or can dip into it for various aspects of JavaBeans where needed. The book focuses on all the necessary elements for getting started on and using JavaBeans. Many examples are included and readers are encouraged to try them out as they go, to get a real feel for how JavaBeans work.
554 kr
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If you are a new programmer or a Java programmer moving to Java 2 then this is the book for you! It offers: a complete introduction to Java 2; describes the language and many of its class libraries; shows how they are used; describes the key concepts of object orientation with lots of examples of how to apply the theory. This book will show you how to take advantage of Java 2's new features (such as the abstract windowing toolkit and the Swing classes) for creating graphical user interfaces. John Cowell explains how to use Swing components to change the look and feel of your Java applications so that they look like Windows, Mac or Motif applications. Sun Microsystems Java 2 (formerly called the Java Development Kit 1.2 - JDK 1.2) is a major step forward in the growth of Java into a powerful mature language for writing both applications and applets. Topics covered in this book include: the Java language; the abstract windowing toolkit; the new Java Swing components; handling component, keyboard and mouse events; polymorphism and inheritance; animation and multithreading; handling exceptions; using files.Essential Java 2 - fast is designed for professional developers or students who need to learn the maximum in the minimum time. You'll develop applications and applets fast, learning everything you need to write Java applications and applets quickly with Java.
Essential Computer Animation fast
How to Understand the Techniques and Potential of Computer Animation
Häftad, Engelska, 2000
444 kr
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Computer Animation is now worlds away from its early beginnings when programs merely mimicked the hand drawn cartoon process. Its now regularly used for creating wonderful special effects in major movies like Titanic, Toy Story, Antz and Bugs Life. John Vince tells you all about: The basic principles used in the powerful software products currently available on the market; The terms and processes involved; And in an easy-to-understand way, with no complicated math. So if you want to learn more about 3D computer animation without being swamped by complex mathematics, then read this book and have fun creating your own animated programs.
Essential Visual C++ 6.0 fast
An Introduction to Windows Programming using the Microsoft Foundation Class Library
Häftad, Engelska, 1999
554 kr
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Microsoft's Visual C++ 6.0 contains features designed to help developers build high performance applications. This book covers all these for those who want a quick introduction to Windows programming with Visual C++ and the Microsoft Foundation class (MFC) library. Topics covered by Ian Chivers in this book include: The 2 key Windows classes: CFrameWnd and CWinApp Message Maps Controls. Graphical Output Newcomers to the package will find that Essential Visual C++ 6.0 fast will help them to create their own applications - incorporating all the new features - quickly, effectively and productively.
554 kr
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Visual Basic is an integrated development environment which allows you to create professional Windows applications. It has an intuitive user interface, an extensive set of controls and debugging facilities, and gives information on how to write professional applications for Windows using Visual Basic 6.0 - fast. Version 6.0 is the latest version of Visual Basic and includes all of the facilities of earlier versions combined with an extensive set of new controls. These extend the capabilities, especially for writing database and web-based applications. This text covers the Visual Basic language, the standard Visual Basic controls, handling control events, using data aware controls, ActiveX controls, and writing web-based applications. It is designed for professional developers and students who need to develop applications fast.
554 kr
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If you are new to Access 2000 or already use an alternative database application and you want to switch to Access 2000 this book gives you all the essential information you need using lots of examples. Topics covered in this book include:- How to use the Access interface- How to use Access objects to create a simple database- How to use built in functions- How to create tables- How to create forms- How to create queries to select and update data- How to create reports- How to create macros- How to use object events and create proceduresEssential Access 2000 fast is designed for professionals or students who need to learn the maximum in the minimum time and to develop databases fast.
554 kr
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Essential ColdFusion fast gives the reader a working knowledge of ColdFusion and how to use it and how it integrates with other web-based technologies. Lots of working examples are included throughout, all of which are also available via a web-site that is powered by ColdFusion, which shows exactly how they work.Matthew Norman has written a 'get started quick' guide to ColdFusion, in the style of the Essential series, describing the setting up of a development system. He talks about how to achieve this on a budget, using techniques that are applicable to large scale operations as well.Anyone with a working knowledge of the internet, and who wants to learn more about what ColdFusion does and how they can start using it quickly, will find this book a real help.
554 kr
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Packed with lots of examples and illustrations, including an 8-page colour section, Essential Java 3D fast is an introductory textbook for those who want to learn Java 3D fast.The best way to learn any programming language is by writing programs. In this book, Ian Palmer takes you through the steps to write a simple program in Java 3D, and then shows you how to modify and add features to this program, so you learn the key features of Java 3D.Learn about: Writing a simple Java 3D program;Creating Shapes;Defining Appearance;Animation;Behaviours.The examples in this book assume a working knowledge of Java and some background in 3D graphics, in order to explain the new concepts in Java 3D.
554 kr
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Linux has become increasingly popular as an alternative operating system to Microsoft Windows as its ease of installation and use has improved. This, combined with an ever growing range of applications, makes it an attractive alternative to Windows for many people.Essential Linux fast covers areas such as:- The essential preliminaries that should be carried out before installing Linux- Installing a Linux system- Configuring peripherals- Using X windows- Basic and intermediate Unix commands- Using the Internet with Linux- Using Linux for document preparation- Using Linux for programmingIf you want to make the switch from Windows, this is the book you need. Ian Chivers tells you how to get and install Linux and explains why Linux is becoming the hottest operating system of the millennium.
Essential UMLTm fast
Using SELECT Use Case Tool for Rapid Applications Development
Häftad, Engelska, 2002
554 kr
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Essential UML fast introduces you to the concepts of object-oriented analysis, design and programming, using the Unified Modeling Language. UML is one of the best known modelling languages in the object-oriented software development world, and is fast becoming a standard modelling language for OO software developers. With lots of examples and plenty of detailed illustrations, it's easy to work through the techniques step-by-step, and get up and running with UML fast. One of the best known use case tools, Select Enterprise, is used and advice is given on how to set it up and make best use of it so that you can quickly model practical software.You will learn about:Use case tools and software modelling basicsSetting up and running Select EnterpriseUse case diagramsClass diagramsObject interaction diagramsBehavioural modellingPatterns and techniques for fast software modelling and developmentThe modelling examples included in this book are available at the Essential series site: http:www essential-series.com
478 kr
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Macromedia's Flash 5.0 is one of the most dynamic and powerful design applications for interactive web-based animation. No doubt, the technology has given birth to a new generation of internet designers. This book reveals readers all the tips and techniques so that they can start designing quickly. Both old and new features are covered in the book. New features include: improved interface design, new creative tools, and action scripts for interactivity.
478 kr
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C# is a new language from Microsoft and is a key part of their . NET framework. It is a modern, well-engineered language, in the same family of programming languages in terms of syntax, as C, C++ and Java. If you have knowledge of one of these languages, it will look very familiar. Essential C# fast is a quick, practical introduction to the C# programming language. It includes complete programming examples that highlight the core features of this language, and covers areas such as: - Using C# with a traditional compile run cycle;- Using C# within the Developer Studio environment; - Different data types supported in C#; - Control structures and input and output (i/o) in C#; - Key features of C# and their relationship to C, C++, Java and other programming languages. The source code for examples in this book is available from the Essential series web site: www essential-series. com
499 kr
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Macromedia Dreamweaver 4. 0 provides an exciting environment for creating and managing web pages and web sites. Fiaz Hussain gives a quick, but effective, introduction to the various key components and tools making up the development studio. Using a hands-on approach, with plenty of animated illustrations, Essential Dreamweaver 4. 0 fast:- shows the simple and valuable steps necessary to design, develop, evaluate and publish a web site;- explains the essential components of building a web-site, through hand-coding HTML or JavaScript, or via the Visual Editor, or by means of both; - discusses how to include text, images, links, forms, frames, layers, HTML, JavaScript and style sheets. Essential Dreamweaver 4. 0 fast gives an easy explanation of the basic tools needed to build and manage sophisticated web sites quickly. The source code for the examples in the book is available from the Essential Series web site: http://www essential-series. com
554 kr
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How to create dynamic web environments using the PHP language and the MySQL database! If you are familiar with the syntax for C, C++ and Java, then PHP will seem very familiar. Once you have got up to speed with this HTML embedded scripting language, you will soon be creating dynamic HTML database-enabled web pages quickly and easily. This quick and practical introduction explains: - how PHP works and what a dynamic web page is; - the software development environment; - the syntax and features of the language; - how PHP can be integrated with MySQL databases; - dynamic database applications. Clearly written, this book provides you with all the essential information you need to create your own dynamic web environments using PHP. Additional material is available from the Essential series web site: http://www essential-series.com
554 kr
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Visual Basic .NET is part of the Visual Studio .NET family of products. While the syntax and style are similar to earlier versions of Visual Basic, this version has many radical new features to ensure that Microsoft's best selling language remains one of the most sophisticated Integrated Development Environments available. Whether you want to develop applications for Windows or for the World Wide Web, Visual Basic .NET is an excellent tool for producing reliable, professional applications fast. Essential VB .NET fast covers the development environment, the key controls and the VB programming language including the new additions which allow serious object-oriented programming. Using plenty of examples, John Cowell shows:- How to develop both Windows and ASP .NET applications in a Windows XP environment- An introduction to developing Windows database applications- How to use the essential Windows and Web controls- How to create object orientated applications to get you up and running fast, using VB .NET. The source code for the examples in this book is available at the Essential series web site http://www essential-series.com
335 kr
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Essential Dynamic HTML fast provides a step-by-step approach to discovering DHTML and its techniques - everything you need to know from standard HTML tags to Layers and DOM (Document Object Model). You'll learn everything you need to know to build a dynamic web site - starting from choosing which font to use, to using dynamic positioning and contents, and how to incorporate audio, video and animation, and Scripting. Start with basic HTML tags. See what makes a site interactive. Learn about multimedia effects. Discover Cascade Style Sheets (CSS): dynamic web pages. Understand Document Object Model (DOM) and layers. And learn how to manage dynamic sites: from layout to after design.Written in the inimitable style of the Essentials series, this book tells you everything you need to know to get your first project up and running, with lots of tips on how to manage a dynamic site and resourceful URL addresses.
554 kr
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Macromedia Director 8.5 provides an exciting environment for composing interactive, attractive and media rich movies suitable for the web. Starting with an introduction to the development environment, Fiaz Hussain presents a quick and effective guide to the powerful components that make up Macromedia Director 8.5. Using a hands-on approach, with plenty of illustrations, Essential Director 8.5 fast:- Introduces the panels, windows and tools required for producing attractive and informative movies - Explains the role of casts and sprites in making appealing movies - Shows various ways of designing, developing and publishing animations - Demonstrates how different media types can be integrated to create lively movies - Illustrates the use of behaviours to add interactivity and dynamism in movies - Provides a quick guide to producing Shockwave movies suitable for web delivery Essential Director 8.5 fast gives an easy explanation of the basic tools needed to create dazzling entertainment, interactive product demonstrations and learning applications suitable for corporate web sites.Examples used in the book can be found in the accompanying Essential series web site http://www essential-series. com
554 kr
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How to create dynamic web environments using the ASP .NET framework! The ASP .NET framework enables the development of dynamic web pages, which can interface to various database systems. Using the Visual Basic .NET language you will be able to begin to create your own web systems with ease. This quick and practical introduction explains: how to setup an ASP.NET development environment, and where to find the various software components. - the syntax and features of the language. - web-based user interaction using ASP .NET forms. - pre-defined ASP .NET objects. - how ASP .NET can interface with databases. Clearly written, this book provides you with all the essential information you need to create your own dynamic web environments using ASP .NET. Additional material is available from the Essential series web site: http://www essential-series.com
554 kr
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XHTML is a flexible XML-based markup language for designing Web sites. In January 2000, the W3C announced that it was supporting the development of XHTML as a replacement to HTML. HTML will continue to be around for a while, but if you want to develop Web sites for the future you need to switch to XHTML. Designers who make the change find that they can develop faster, better sites using XHTML. Most Web sites are interactive, responding to the viewer. To do this you need to use a scripting language - JavaScript is the most popular scripting language and interfaces easily with XHTML. To develop powerful interactive Web sites you need to understand these technologies and how they work together. Essential XHTML fast gives you everything you need to develop great Web sites in XHTML, including an introduction to scripting with JavaScript so that you can create dynamic interactive Web pages. There are many step-by-step examples, which you can download from the series Web site.It covers key aspects such as: - The relationship between XML and XHTML - Cascading Style sheets for formatting layout - Using text, images and image maps as links- Creating and using tables - The new standard for frames - Interactive XHTML forms - The JavaScript language- Incorporating JavaScript into XHTML pages- Handling events in JavaScript The source code for the examples in this book is available at the Essential series web site http://www essential-series.com
153 kr
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The Hijri calendar is based on the rotation of the moon around the Earth. Each Hijri month has its own special features and importance to all Muslims. So, let's find out all about the 12 Islamic months by reading this book together.
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If you are developing software either as a professional programmer, a student, or simply for fun then it is very likely that you will be working in a Windows environment. If you are, and you are looking to build your own Windows applications, you will find Visual Basic provides an easy and effective means of doing so. This book is written specifically to help users get up and running fast on Visual Basic and focusses on how to develop useful programs quickly and effectively. If you are an undergraduate wanting a simple way to program applications, a professional programmer who needs a broad introduction to Visual Basic 3, or even an amateur programmer interested in building Windows applications, then this book will tell you all you need to know.
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Delphi is a new Windows software development environment from Borland. Released in 1995, it has quickly built up an excellent reputation as one of the best Windows software development tools.John Cowell shows how to program in Delphi using various tools. He provides lots of examples and illustrations and describes various database specific tools included with the Delphi package. The book shows how to use the Borland database engine along with other database formats (including Microsoft's Access). There are a number of chapters which cover the object-oriented aspects of Pascal, and advanced programming techniques such as drag-and-drop, DDE, OLE, and the creation of on-line help systems are also looked at. New users, as well as current Visual Basic users wanting to get up to speed on Delphi, will find this clear and informative book provides all the information they need to develop Windows applications quickly, competently, and easily.
554 kr
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Java is a new and exciting object-oriented programming language which is set to transform the world wide web. Java allows users to write applications which can be accessed across different platforms and provides an effective means of building small but powerful programs that enable a huge range of new applications - such as animation, live updating, two-way interactions etc. - to be quickly and easily implemented. As with all the 'Essential Series' books Essential Java Fast provides a highly readable and accessible introduction to the Java programming language allowing the reader to get up and running fast when developing their own programs. Software developers producing software for the Internet, those writing substantial commercial applications in a Windows environment, as well as individuals wanting to produce single versions of an application to run on any platform, should read this book from cover to cover.
554 kr
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Visual Basic has sold over 4 million copies and is the most widely used development environment for creating Windows 95 applications. Developers enjoyed using the powerful, intuitive facilities in version 4 but wanted more. Version 5 is the latest and b est version which significantly extends the power of previous versions and offers a range of new features, in particular Active X component development. If you are new to Visual Basic or an existing Visual Basic user Essential Visual Basic 5.0 fast is written to give you the critical information that you need to write object oriented applications in Visual Basic 5 fast. New features, in particular how to write Active X components and how to use the Visual Data Manager, are covered in detail, with many examples. Essential Visual Basic 5 is designed for professional developers or students who need to learn the maximum in the minimum time and to develop applications fast.
1 100 kr
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Delphi 3 is a true object oriented, visual programming environment. If you need to write complex applications for Windows 95, Delphi is an excellent choice. Many professional developers considered that the user interface and the facilities that Delphi 2.0 offers were superior to any other programming environment. Delphi 3 has an improved user interface and offers many additional features. One of the most exciting recent developments has been ActiveX. Delphi 3.0 has all the tools that you need to develop ActiveX components. Essential Delphi 3.0 presents all of the key features of Delphi including database and ActiveX applications with many examples. The key events and methods, graphics programming, using Object Pascal, designing menus and debugging are some of the features covered. Essential Delphi 3.0 is designed for professional developers or students who need to learn the maximum in the minimum time and to develop applications fast.
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This is a concise guide to the issues surrounding the preparation of a well-designed, professional Web site using HTML. Using design principles and the full extent of the HTML 3.2 standard, the reader should be able to design a professional-looking, and easily extensible Web site. The book is written to be a desktop quick-reference and it should appeal to business users and home users as well as students taking a course on HTML and Web site design. Its structure allows the reader to learn HTML stepwise, and to find answers to a specific problem. Topics covered include: how to plan your Web site effectively; effective use of hypertext, images, audio and video; layout techniques using tables and lists; how to use style sheets, font sizes and plans for mathematical equation mark-up. Integration of C GI scripts, Java and ActiveX into your Web site is also discussed.