FW: ActionScript 3.0 Game Programming University

 

 

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Product Description Gary Rosenzweig's ActionScript 3.0 Game Programming University shows you how to use ActionScript, the programming language behind Flash CS3 Professional. The lessons teach you all the basics of ActionScript programming through game examples, but the code can be easily adapted to non-game-oriented projects, such as web training and advertising. Written by a real-world Flash developer, this book presents you with the source code of 16 complete games and lays the foundation for you to create your own games. Gary also provides a companion website - flashgameu.com, which contains files, updates, new content, Gary's blog and much more. About the Author As a youngster, Gary Rosenzweig was allowed to play video games whenever he wanted, as long as his homework was done first. His parents got him an Atari 2600 and an assortment of games. He loved to play Adventure, Asteroids, Pitfall, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and even that dreadful E.T. game. At age 13, in 1983, his grandmother gave him a new TRS-80 Model III. The first thing he did with it was learn to program. And then, make games. He made some text adventure games, and then some RPG games, and then some arcade games. He was allowed to stay up all night making games, as long as his homework was done first. In high school, Gary got to play with the Apple II computers pretty much whenever he wanted, as long as his schoolwork was done first. He made space shuttle simulators and spreadsheet pro Read more...

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FW: AppleScript: The Definitive Guide

 

 

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Product Description AppleScript has always been useful, but with Mac OS X it's even more so. Nearly every application that comes with Mac OS X is scriptable. Even non-scriptable applications can often be driven with AppleScript, thanks to the new Accessibility API and GUI Scripting technologies. And now AppleScripters can put a true Aqua interface around their scripts! There's never been a more exciting time for AppleScript users. AppleScript: The Definitive Guide explores and teaches the language from the ground up. If you're a beginner and want to learn how to write your first script or just understand what the excitement is all about, you'll be able to do so after reading this book. Experienced AppleScripters will love having the most definitive, up-to-date AppleScript language reference available. About the Author Neuburg writes for the venerable online Macintosh publication TidBITS. He has a Ph.D. in Ancient Greek and has taught at many universities. Read more...

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FW: Good Gardens with Less Water

 

 

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Product Description It is possible to have a great garden anywhere in Australia, even under the toughest water restrictions. Good Gardens with Less Water will show you how. A companion to Kevin Handreck’s best-selling Gardening Down-Under, this new book is a practical guide to gardening with limited water. This beautifully illustrated, full-color book contains a wealth of information on such key topics as: how to improve soil structure to maximize the retention of water for use by plants; selecting drought-tolerant native and exotic plants; working out how much water to apply to different types of plants; choosing the best lawn grass for your climate; rainwater harvesting and use; and how to avoid problems when greywater is used in the garden. With specific chapters devoted to watering systems and equipment, mulches, planting techniques and potted plants, this book offers practical solutions for anyone who wishes to garden sustainably. About the Author Kevin Handreck is the Managing Director of Netherwood Horticultural Consultants and former CSIRO Soil Scientist. Read more...

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FW: Strategic Asset Allocation in Fixed Income Markets: A Matlab based user's guide

 

 

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Product Description Matlab is used within nearly all investment banks and is a requirement in most quant job ads. There is no other book written for finance practitioners that covers this Enables readers to implement financial and econometric models in Matlab All central concepts and theories are illustrated by Matlab implementations which are accompanied by detailed descriptions of the programming steps needed All concepts and techniques are introduced from a basic level Chapter 1 introduces Matlab and matrix algebra, it serves to make the reader familiar with the use and basic capabilities if Matlab. The chapter concludes with a walkthrough of a linear regression model, showing how Matlab can be used to solve an example problem analytically and by the use of optimization and simulation techniques Chapter 2 introduces expected return and risk as central concepts in finance theory using fixed income instruments as examples, the chapter illustrates how risk measures such as standard deviation, Modified duration, VaR, and expected shortfall can be calculated empirically and in closed form Chapter 3 introduces the concept of diversification and illustrates how the efficient investment frontier can be derived - a Matlab is developed that can be used to calculate a given number of portfolios that lie on an efficient frontier, the chapter also introduces the CAPM Chapter 4 introduces econometric tools: principle component analysis is presented and used as a prelude to yield Read more...

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FW: Compatibility of Pharmaceutical Solutions and Contact Materials: Safety Assessments of Extractables and Leachables for Pharmaceutical Products

 

 

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Subject: Compatibility of Pharmaceutical Solutions and Contact Materials: Safety Assessments of Extractables and Leachables for Pharmaceutical Products

 

Review "The analogy of extractables and leachables to the bogeyman hiding in the closet is so true and telling, whether experienced with leachable studies or not the issues are well communicated. Nomenclature is established, in the author?s vernacular, which describes pharmaceutical contact materials and key terms enabling a clear understanding of the objectives of compatibility assessments. Excellent examples of extractables studies, correlations and risk assessments are given and the classification of extraction strategies puts into perspective the purpose for acquiring the data. The appendix listing materials and their associated extractables is a valuable reference tool for chemists, toxicologists and regulators involved with qualifying contact materials used with pharmaceutical products. This is a comprehensive and practical guide for both the novice and the knowledgeable. A great read!" --Diane M. Paskiet, Associate Director of Scientific Affairs, West Pharmaceutical Services Product Description Compatibility of Pharmaceutical Products and Contact Materials Dennis Jenke Important safety aspects of compatibility for therapeutic products and their manufacturing systems, delivery devices, and containers Compatibility of Pharmaceutical Products and Contact Materials helps pharmaceutical, toxicology, analytical, and regulatory affairs professionals assess the safety of leachable and extractable chemicals associated with drug product packaging, manufacturing systems Read more...

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FW: The Just

 

 

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Review "The essays assembled in The Just are at once essential readings for anyone concerned with the link between ethics, law, and politics and perfect complements to the seventh, eighth, and ninth studies contained in Oneself as Another. However, knowledge of Ricoeur's earlier writings is not a prerequisite for understanding the content of these essays since he retains the style of a moderator by engaging the most powerful authors on justice available: Aristotle, Kant, Arendt, Rawls, Walzer, to name a few."-Paul Gyllenhammer, Review of Metaphysics (Paul Gyllenhammer Review of Metaphysics ) "In essays on Rawls, Michael Walzer, and Ronald Dworkin, among American philosophers and Hannah Arendt and Luc Botanski among European theorists, Ricoeur sketches a distinctive position on questions of justice that straddles the liberal/communitarian divide common in the Anglo-American world. . . . [Ricoeur provides] a fresh perspective on current debates within his own interesting account of the structure of moral action."--Georgia Warnke, Ethics (Georgia Warnke Ethics ) "In these essays, Ricoeur applies his hermeneutical theory of the capable person, articulated in the magisterial Oneself as Another, to the philosophy of law and justice, demonstrating once again the remarkable breadth of his research project."-Michael Johnson, Journal of Religion (Michael Johnson Journal of Religion ) "The novelties of this book are the analyses of different phases of judicial practice: hearin Read more...

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FW: Insect Infection and Immunity: Evolution, Ecology, and Mechanisms

 

 

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Subject: Insect Infection and Immunity: Evolution, Ecology, and Mechanisms

 

Review "A significant contribution and an excellent resource to anyone interested in the growing field of ecological immunology. It is unique in that it integrates previously disjointed camps - researchers interested in mechanistic immunology and those interested in evolutionary ecology - into one, mostly cohesive approach. As such, the text should help settle the needless, ongoing, polarized debate amongst researchers. For those of us in the field, the timing of this work is perfect."--Myrmecological News "A useful introduction for scientists unfamiliar with insect immunity and, for those already familiar with the field, a useful update on recent research and a source of often novel, sometimes speculative, but always thought-provoking ideas."--Trends in Ecology and Evolution Product Description Under continual attack from both microbial pathogens and multicellular parasites, insects must cope with immune challenges every day of their lives. However, this has not prevented them from becoming the most successful group of animals on the planet. Insects possess highly-developed innate immune systems which have been fine-tuned by an arms race with pathogens spanning hundreds of millions of years of evolutionary history. Recent discoveries are revealing both an unexpected degree of specificity and an indication of immunological memory - the functional hallmark of vertebrate immunity. The study of insect immune systems has accelerated rapidly in recent years and is now becomi Read more...

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FW: Functional Reconstructive Nasal Surgery

 

 

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FW: Manuel veterinaire Merck [FRENCH]

 

 

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Cette nouvelle edition correspond a la traduction et a l’adaptation pour la France de la 8e edition de l’ouvrage americain. Vendu a plus de 200.000 exemplaires, il est l’ouvrage veterinaire le plus consulte au monde. Le Manuel est un ouvrage de reference complet pour le veterinaire praticien couvrant le diagnostic, le traitement et la prevention des maladies des animaux - mammiferes, mammiferes marins, oiseaux, poissons, reptiles - qu’ils soient de compagnie, d’elevage, de laboratoire ou de jardin zoologique, ainsi que l’immunologie, les techniques de gestion et d’ elevage, la nutrition, les valeurs biologiques, la pharmacologie, la toxicologie, les zoonoses... Le Manuel Merck Veterinaire est remarquable par l’etendue et la multiplicite des sujets qu’il couvre, mais aussi par la specificite de son approche et la clarte de son expose. Du comportement social du chat aux besoins nutritionnels des reptiles, des problemes dermatologiques et l’encephalopathie spongiforme chez les bovins au traitement du cancer chez l’animal et a la toxicite des plantes d’interieur pour les animaux de compagnie, tous les sujets sont abordes avec le meme soin et la meme minutie, dont le sujet important des relations sociales entre l’homme et l’animal. Le Manuel Merck Veterinaire, auquel ont contribue plus de 500 experts reconnus, compte 23 sections. Vous y trouverez, sur plus de 2.300 pages, un index de plus de 10.000 entrees, 160 tableaux, une mise en page concus pour faciliter la consultat Read more...

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FW: Minimally Invasive Ophthalmic Surgery

 

 

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Many minimally invasive procedures have been developed over the past decades, leading to a great improvement in eye surgery. This unique textbook and reference guide provides a complete up-to-date overview of minimally invasive surgical techniques in ophthalmology. Lavishly illustrated with superb illustrations and video clips, it presents the state of the art of minimally invasive ophthalmic procedures. It serves as an invaluable resource for all ophthalmic surgeons with widely varying levels of experience, from the resident to the experienced surgeon. Read more...

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FW: Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change in Intimate Partner Violence

 

 

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Motivational Interviewing has becoming increasingly widespread among counselors and therapists, but no book to date has focused exclusively on applying Motivational Interviewing to domestic and partner violence. Written by established authorities in the field, the chapters in this volume represent important applications of motivational enhancement strategies to intimate partner violence with both victims and batterers. These studies include descriptive research on victims and perpetrators of abuse, measurement issues in assessing stages of change, and real-world applications of motivational interviewing. Murphy and Maiuro illustrate both the benefits and challenges inherent in this growing area of research. Read more...

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FW: Frommer's Caribbean 2010

 

 

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Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Caribbean features gorgeous color photos of the stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and colorful coral gardens that await you. There are dozens of islands and hundreds of accommodations and restaurants to choose from, so our guide compares all the options, helping you plan the tropical getaway that's right for you. You'll find in-depth, honest reviews of lavish honeymoon resorts, intimate inns, family-friendly motels and condo complexes, and more, with selections in every price category. We'll also point you to the loveliest secluded beaches, and send you to the best places for snorkeling, diving, golf, sailing, tennis, deep-sea fishing, and more. You'll get a complete shopper's guide and up-to-date coverage of the hottest nightlife in the region, from glittering casinos and sizzling reggae clubs to funky beach bars. You'll even find an up-to-date cruise planner, tips on finding the best package deals, and an online directory that makes trip planning a snap. Read more...

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FW: Dirac Operators and Spectral Geometry

 

 

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The Dirac operator has many useful applications in theoretical physics and mathematics. This book provides a clear, concise and self-contained introduction to the global theory of the Dirac operator and to the analysis of spectral asymptotics with local or nonlocal boundary conditions. The theory is introduced at a level suitable for graduate students. Numerous examples are then given to illustrate the peculiar properties of the Dirac operator, and the role of boundary conditions in heat-kernel asymptotics and quantum field theory. Topics covered include the introduction of spin-structures in Riemannian and Lorentzian manifolds; applications of index theory; heat-kernel asymptotics for operators of Laplace type; quark boundary conditions; one-loop quantum cosmology; conformally covariant operators; and the role of the Dirac operator in some recent investigations of four-manifolds. This volume provides graduate students with a rigorous introduction and researchers with a invaluable reference to the Dirac operator and its applications in theoretical physics. Read more...

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FW: High Commitment High Performance: How to Build A Resilient Organization for Sustained Advantage

 

 

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"In these economic times this book is more important than ever. A must-read for the leaders of today and tomorrow." Douglas R. Conant, president and chief executive officer, Campbell Soup Company Praise for High Commitment, High Performance "It is seldom that I read a book about leadership and get excited; this one did that to me. The author has found values and aspects of leadership that have worked well for long term execution of strategies. For Boards and CEOs, this is a great book." —Leif Johansson, president and chief executive officer, Volvo Group "Resilience promises to be the distinguishing characteristic of companies that will prosper from the current economic crisis. Mike Beer's new book is a compelling manual for success in this new economy." —Ravi Venkatesan, chairman, Microsoft India "A must read for leaders who want to develop an edge by building a resilient organization for competitive advantage. Beer's views and recommendations are based on extensive research." —Ram Charan, Ram Charan Associates and co-author of the bestselling book, Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done "With decades of teaching and research and close engagement with companies, Michael Beer has written a book that not only makes the case for building a high commitment organization, but also provides practical advice for doing it." —Jeffrey Pfeffer, professor, Stanford Business School and author, The Human Equation: Building Profits by Putting People Firs Read more...

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FW: Gender Medizin: Geschlechtsspezifische Aspekte fur die klinische Praxis [GERMAN]

 

 

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Gender Medizin ist eine noch junge Wissenschaft, die Forschung, Diagnose- und Therapie unter geschlechtsspezifischen Aspekten betrachtet. Erstmals im deutschen Sprachraum fasst das Buch die Gender Medizin aus der Sicht von unterschiedlichen klinischen Fachbereichen, wie Kardiologie, Rheumatologie, Intensivmedizin und Psychiatrie, zusammen. Geschlechtsspezifische Forschung wird hierbei im Hinblick auf verbesserte und optimierte Pravention, Diagnostik, Fruherkennung, Therapie und Rehabilitation dargestellt. Neben einer systematischen Ubersicht aus der Fachliteratur werden aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse mit praktischen Tipps fur den klinischen Arbeitsalltag verknupft. Read more...

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FW: Le grand livre du DSI: Mettre en oeuvre la direction des systemes d'information 2.0 [FRENCH]

 

 

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Subject: Le grand livre du DSI: Mettre en oeuvre la direction des systemes d'information 2.0 [FRENCH]

 

Des retours d'experience concrets sur le pilotage des systemes d'information, la conduite de projets au sein des directions informatiques et la gouvernance des hommes et des systemes au sein d'une DSI. Les moyens d'assurer une communication efficace entre service informatique, utilisateurs, partenaires de l'entreprise et monde exterieur. Les clefs de succes pour la mise en oeuvre des nouvelles technologies (Cloud Computing, SaaS, MDM, SOA, etc.), l'application optimisee des reglementations et des normes qui contraignent les entreprises, la conduite de l'urbanisation du SI et le choix des progiciels en coherence avec les metiers de l'entreprise. Les grands challenges sur l'avenir de la fonction de DSI, aussi bien en periode d'expansion qu'en periode de crise socio-economique se repercutant sur le domaine de l'informatique. Illustre de cas concrets et didactiques, ce livre permettra au lecteur de preparer la mise en oeuvre d'une organisation conduisant son service vers la DSI 2.0. Read more...

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FW: ECGs for Nurses

 

 

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ECGs for Nurses provides everything the nurse needs to know about the electrocardiogram. Accessible yet comprehensive, and packed with case studies, this portable guide enables nurses to become skilled practitioners in an area often seen as highly complex. Using real ECG traces as examples, possible effects on the patient and treatment options are discussed, with a focus on the role of the nurse. This fully illustrated second edition remains the essential reference guide for nurses working in all acute areas, as well as general nurses and students learning about ECGs for the first time. • One of the only ECG texts written by a nurse specifically for nurses • Written by an expert in the field • Easy-to-access information, full of practical advice • Essential for nurses working and studying in intensive care, high dependency units, theatre, theatre recovery coronary care units, medical wards and accident and emergency. • Case studies and discussion of real ECGs throughout. New to this edition • Fully updated throughout with up-to-date guidelines and procedures • Includes new guidelines on management of cardiac arrest arrhythmias • Case studies added to all chapters Read more...

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FW: Isogeometric Analysis: Toward Integration of CAD and FEA

 

 

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“The authors are the originators of isogeometric analysis, are excellent scientists and good educators. It is very original. There is no other book on this topic.” —Rene de Borst, Eindhoven University of Technology Written by leading experts in the field and featuring fully integrated colour throughout, Isogeometric Analysis provides a groundbreaking solution for the integration of CAD and FEA technologies. Tom Hughes and his researchers, Austin Cottrell and Yuri Bazilevs, present their pioneering isogeometric approach, which aims to integrate the two techniques of CAD and FEA using precise NURBS geometry in the FEA application. This technology offers the potential to revolutionise automobile, ship and airplane design and analysis by allowing models to be designed, tested and adjusted in one integrative stage. Providing a systematic approach to the topic, the authors begin with a tutorial introducing the foundations of Isogeometric Analysis, before advancing to a comprehensive coverage of the most recent developments in the technique. The authors offer a clear explanation as to how to add isogeometric capabilities to existing finite element computer programs, demonstrating how to implement and use the technology. Detailed programming examples and datasets are included to impart a thorough knowledge and understanding of the material. • Provides examples of different applications, showing the reader how to implement isogeometric models • Addresses readers on both si Read more...

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FW: Software Error Detection through Testing and Analysis

 

 

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An in-depth review of key techniques in software error detection Software error detection is one of the most challenging problems in software engineering. Now, you can learn how to make the most of software testing by selecting test cases to maximize the probability of revealing latent errors. Software Error Detection through Testing and Analysis begins with a thorough discussion of test-case selection and a review of the concepts, notations, and principles used in the book. Next, it covers: • Code-based test-case selection methods • Specification-based test-case selection methods • Additional advanced topics in testing • Analysis of symbolic trace • Static analysis • Program instrumentation Each chapter begins with a clear introduction and ends with exercises for readers to test their understanding of the material. Plus, appendices provide a logico-mathematical background, glossary, and questions for self-assessment. Assuming a basic background in software quality assurance and an ability to write nontrivial programs, the book is free of programming languages and paradigms used to construct the program under test. Software Error Detection through Testing and Analysis is suitable as a professional reference for software testing specialists, software engineers, software developers, and software programmers. It is also appropriate as a textbook for software engineering, software testing, and software quality assurance courses at the advanced undergraduate and gradua Read more...

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FW: Basic Thai [FRENCH]

 

 

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Plus de 80 recettes, simples et rapides, classiques ou insolites, pour savourer chez soi la cuisine thaie : quelle que soit la recette choisie, elle sera " Aroi muk muk " (delicieuse) et tous vos invites en redemanderont ! Read more...

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