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Navigate the tricky issues around cross-browser inconsistencies and use jQuery to avoid wasting time fixing these bugs. This book (read more)

Navigate the tricky issues around cross-browser inconsistencies and use jQuery to avoid wasting time fixing these bugs. This book is your step-by-step guide to learning the jQuery library and allows you to concentrate on what really matters to you, mastering the most popular JavaScript library in a web developer's toolkit.Throughout this book, you'll discover how expressive yet concise jQuery's code is and how much quicker and efficiently you can develop with jQuery. Beginning jQuery takes you from the basics of getting you started with jQuery, right through to extending jQuery by writing your own plug-ins.

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Everything beginners need to start programming with Perl Perl is the ever-popular, flexible, open source programming language that (read more)

Everything beginners need to start programming with Perl Perl is the ever-popular, flexible, open source programming language that has been called the programmers Swiss army knife. This book introduces Perl to both new programmers and experienced ones who are looking to learn a new language. In the tradition of the popular Wrox Beginning guides, it presents step-by-step guidance in getting started, a host of try-it-out exercises, real-world examples, and everything necessary for a Perl novice to start programming with confidence.

* Introduces Perl to both new programmers and experienced ones who want to learn a new language * Provides a host of real-world applications for today's environments so readers can get started immediately * Covers the new features of Perl but fully applicable to previous editions Beginning Perl provides the information and instruction you need to confidently get started with Perl. For Instructors: Classroom and training support material are available for this book. (hide)

The bestselling guide to blogging updated and better than ever! Are you ready to make your mark on the Internet with a personal blog, (read more)

The bestselling guide to blogging updated and better than ever! Are you ready to make your mark on the Internet with a personal blog, but aren't quite sure where to start? Blogging For Dummies gives you the lowdown on blogging basics, the anatomy of a good blog, and all the tools you need to get started. Plus, you'll find advice on choosing a blog topic, picking a domain name and host, writing your first blog post, planning an editorial calendar, and much more. Whether you're interested in casual blogging or creating a more professional online presence, Blogging For Dummies covers it all and makes it easier than ever to put your thoughts and words out to the masses.

Updated to include coverage of the latest trends and techniques in the blogosphere like technology changes in blogging software and social media it helps you choose a blogging platform, use SEO effectively to drive traffic to your blog, create content that's pinnable and shareable, and integrate your blog with social media through plug ins. Best of all, you'll discover how you can make real money from your passion and become a professional blogger. * Choose a blogging topic and platform * Use your blog to build your personal brand * Monetize your blog through advertising and sponsorships * Create content that easily integrates with social media Blogging is a great way to express yourself, build and audience, and test out your ideas, and Blogging For Dummies will help you jump in with both feet! (hide)

When you are working on your PC and come up against a problem that you are unsure how to solve or want to accomplish something in (read more)

When you are working on your PC and come up against a problem that you are unsure how to solve or want to accomplish something in application that you aren't sure how to do, Brilliant guides give you the answers. Brilliant Office 2010 allows you to find the information you need easily and without fuss. It guides you through all tasks and applications using a highly visual, step-by-step approach.

It tells exactly what you need to know when you need to know it.Brilliant Office 2010 will show you how to ...Organize information in Office and add impact with Clip Art, SmartArt diagrams, tables and charts using the new results-oriented interface* Create great-looking documents faster in Word using themes, styles and templates* Use organizing, processing, and presenting tools to create data in Excel* Create powerful presentations faster in Powerpoint using ready-made design templates and themes* Use tools for creating and managing your email, calendar, contacts and tasks in Outlook* Use task panes to quickly create a brochure or a newsletter without being a designer using Publisher* Use Groove and SharePoint Team Services to collaborate and share documents and information Spend less time reading and more time doing with a simple step-by-step approach to beginner and intermediate level office tasks. < /I> Brilliant guides provide the quick, easy-to-access information that you need - Numbered steps guide you through each task or problems Numerous screenshots illustrate each steps Cross reference boxes point you to related tasks and information in the books "Did you know ?..." sections alert you to relevant expert tips, tricks and advice (hide)

Build Your Own Gaming PC Manual will help readers get the performance they want on a budget they can afford. They will find all the (read more)

Build Your Own Gaming PC Manual will help readers get the performance they want on a budget they can afford. They will find all the cutting-edge technology and guidance they need to make a perfect PC a reality. Whether they're looking to upgrade a current computer or building a new one from scratch, they'll be able to play the latest games in style and be ready to face the challenges of next year's hottest titles. (hide)

What is social media? Have you got a facebook page but are unsure how it can benefit your company? Or do you want to monitor your (read more)

What is social media? Have you got a facebook page but are unsure how it can benefit your company? Or do you want to monitor your social media activity to see its effectiveness? Learn how to understand and utilize social media for business. From the basics to the most complex issues The Business of Being Social breaks down every aspect of social media and explains step-by-step how you can create a strategy for success. Social media exploded onto our screens but most businesses use traditional marketing methods and are confused how to harness the benefits.

Make sure you're using social media to its full potential. Whether you're a business owner or need social media for marketing to set up new social media channels such as Pinterest or YouTube, build your community or find out how to use keywords and SEO, The Business of Being Social covers all these aspects and more. From helping you to build your brand and promote communication between yourself and your customers, to driving customers to your website and learning from companies who have made their social media campaigns a success, The Business of Being Social is your one-stop guide to the ins and outs of social media. (hide)

C# in Depth has become widely regarded as one of the best books in its field, focusing on C# as a language to provide an unparalleled (read more)

C# in Depth has become widely regarded as one of the best books in its field, focusing on C# as a language to provide an unparalleled level of detail. It explains not just what the language does, but also why it was designed that way. C# in Depth, Third Edition has been updated and expanded to cover the new features in C# 5, such as async modifier and async await operator which provide greater support for asynchronous operations and improve the ability to write asynchronous code which is readable, robust, and maintainable.

It expertly guides the reader through the details and gives a new level of clarity about how the language works and how to use it most effectively. *Explains the what and why of C# * Covers new features of C# 5 * Shows how to avoid hidden pitfalls This book is aimed at intermediate to advanced developers who already know C# to some extent - but are possibly very rusty. C#, which is used to write asynchronous code, is a language primarily developed by Microsoft, targeting the .NET platform and is widely used in the corporate world. .NET 4.5, released August 2012, supports C# 5 which is the next version of the language and contains features that make it much easier to write apps for Windows 8, which relies heavily on asynchrony. (hide)

Cambridge International AS and A Level Computer Science provides a set of resources to students and teachers following the Cambridge (read more)

Cambridge International AS and A Level Computer Science provides a set of resources to students and teachers following the Cambridge AS and A Level syllabus (9608). It delivers clearly written information to help develop the theoretical and practical skills required by the course, with a clear progression of tasks that consolidate and develop knowledge. The coursebook offers students detailed descriptions of the concepts, reinforced with examples that outline complex subject matter in a clear way.

A teacher resource and revision guide are part of this set of resources. (hide)

A complete preparation guide for the entry-level networking CCNA certification If you're planning to advance your career by taking (read more)

A complete preparation guide for the entry-level networking CCNA certification If you're planning to advance your career by taking the all-important Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), this is the study guide you need! Seven minibooks cover all the concepts and topics on which you'll be tested, covering the latest version of the exam. Each part of the exam is covered thoroughly in its own section, so you can readily find the information you want to study. Plenty of review questions help you prepare, and the companion CD-ROM includes the highly rated Dummies Test Engine so you can test your progress with questions based on exam content.*

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is the entry-level certification for network professionals* Seven minibooks in this guide cover Secure Device Manager, Virtual Private Networks, IPv6, 2960 Switches, Cisco Network Assistant, Advanced EIGRP and OSPF, and Introduction to Wireless Networks* Covers the latest version of the exam, including the new voice, security and wireless components added in 2008* Packed with review questions to help you prepare* Includes more security and troubleshooting information*

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CCNP Routing and Switching Portable Command Guide All ROUTE (300-101) and SWITCH (300-115) Commands in One Compact, Portable Resource (read more)

CCNP Routing and Switching Portable Command Guide All ROUTE (300-101) and SWITCH (300-115) Commands in One Compact, Portable Resource Preparing for the CCNP(R) ROUTE or CCNP SWITCH exam? Working as a network professional? Here are all the CCNP-level commands you'll need, in one handy resource. The CCNP Routing and Switching Portable Command Guide is filled with valuable, easy-to-access information, and it's portable enough to use whether you're in the server room or the equipment closet. This guide helps you memorize commands and concepts as you prepare to pass the CCNP ROUTE (300-101) or CCNP SWITCH (300-115) exams.

It summarizes all CCNP certification-level Cisco IOS(R) Software commands, keywords, command arguments, and associated prompts, offering tips and examples for applying them in real-world environments. Throughout, configuration examples deepen your understanding of how these commands are used in actual network designs. Whenever you're researching routing or switching solutions, you won't find a quicker, more useful offline resource. (hide)