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About Face 3
by Alan Cooper Robert Reimann David CroninThis completely updated volume presents the effective and practical tools you need to design great desktop applications, Web 2.0 sites, and mobile devices. You'll learn the principles of good product behavior and gain an understanding of Cooper's Goal-Directed Design method, which involves everything from conducting user research to defining your product using personas and scenarios. Ultimately, you'll acquire the knowledge to design the best possible digital products and services.
About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design
by Christopher Noessel Alan Cooper Robert Reimann David CroninAbout Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design, Fourth Edition is the latest update to the book that shaped and evolved the landscape of interaction design. This comprehensive guide takes the worldwide shift to smartphones and tablets into account. New information includes discussions on mobile apps, touch interfaces, screen size considerations, and more. The new full-color interior and unique layout better illustrate modern design concepts. <p><p> The interaction design profession is blooming with the success of design-intensive companies, priming customers to expect "design" as a critical ingredient of marketplace success. Consumers have little tolerance for websites, apps, and devices that don't live up to their expectations, and the responding shift in business philosophy has become widespread. About Face is the book that brought interaction design out of the research labs and into the everyday lexicon, and the updated Fourth Edition continues to lead the way with ideas and methods relevant to today's design practitioners and developers.
Abortion Politics, Mass Media, and Social Movements in America
by Deana A. Rohlinger"Weaving together analyses of archival material, news coverage, and interviews conducted with journalists from mainstream and partisan outlets as well as with activists across the political spectrum, Deana A. Rohlinger reimagines how activists use a variety of mediums, sometimes simultaneously, to agitate for - and against - legal abortion"--
ABOBE Illustrator CS: Hands-On Training
by Jeff Van West Lynda WeinmanGet hands-on, project building exercises, and a CR-ROM full of tutorials from this top-selling series by Lynda.com. Adobe Illustrator CS Hands-On Training uses guided, tutorial-based exercises to teach you how to use Illustrator CS to create high-quality artwork. In this book, you'll find carefully developed, classroom-proven lessons and exercises. Each lesson contains extensive background information, which helps you understand the process as well as the particular exercise. You will learn about creating and editing vector-based artwork, with an emphasis on mastering the pen and path tools. You'll also learn how to work with the new 3D features, as well as typographic effects, integration with the other tools in the Adobe Creative Suite, and more. This book is designed for the reader who learns by doing. The accompanying CD-ROM contains guided exercises and QuickTime movies to meet the needs of beginning to intermediate Web designers, as well as Photoshop users who are looking for a great tool to create graphics for the Web. Adobe Illustrator CS was released in October 2003 for the price of $499 for the full version and $169 for the upgrade.
Ablaufsimulation in der Automobilindustrie
by Sven Spieckermann Sigrid Wenzel Gottfried Mayer Carsten PögeDas vorliegende Buch stellt den Stand der Technik zur Ablaufsimulation in der deutschen Automobilindustrie zusammen und beschreibt Simulationsanwendungen in einzelnen Gewerken sowie auf Lieferkettenebene. Ferner werden Standards zur Simulation aus dem Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI) und dem Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) aufgegriffen sowie aktuelle Entwicklungen rund um die Digitale Fabrik und Industrie 4.0 diskutiert. Autoren aus Forschung, Automobilindustrie und Automobilzulieferindustrie sowie aus Simulationsdienstleistungsunternehmen stellen Aktualität, Praxisrelevanz, wissenschaftliche und fachliche Breite sowie die Berücksichtigung unterschiedlicher Perspektiven sicher.Die ereignisdiskrete Simulation (auch Ablaufsimulation) wird in der Automobilindustrie fast durchgängig in allen Gewerken zur Untersuchung von Produktions- und Logistikprozessen eingesetzt. Mit ihrer Hilfe kann die Planung von Produktions- und Logistiksystemen umfassend abgesichert und nachvollzogen werden. Aufgrund der zunehmenden Komplexität, Flexibilität und Wandlungsfähigkeit dieser Systeme bei gleichzeitiger Verkürzung der Planungszeiträume hat sich in den letzten Jahren die Relevanz der Ablaufsimulation als Analysemethode kontinuierlich erhöht. Mit der Etablierung eines Simultaneous Engineering, der Einführung von Werkzeugen zur Digitalen Fabrik oder der Beherrschung neuer Herausforderungen im Zusammenhang mit den Bestrebungen von Industrie 4.0 unterliegt auch die Simulation neuen Entwicklungen. Das Buch wendet sich an Anwender, Forscher und Studierende in gleichem Maße.
Abgründe der Informatik: Geheimnisse und Gemeinheiten
by Alois PottonWas Sie schon immer über die Informatik und "die Informatiker" wissen wollten, aber nie zu fragen wagten, Alois Potton hat es notiert: Über mehr als zwei Jahrzehnte hat er hinter die Kulissen geblickt und Anekdoten in 80 Glossen gegossen. Schonungslos, bösartig und zum Teil politisch nicht ganz korrekt analysiert er den alltäglichen Wahnsinn und die Absurditäten der IT-Szene. Allgemein verständlich geschrieben, werden sich auch Nichtinformatiker angesichts analoger Vorgänge in ihrem Arbeitsbereich amüsieren - oder aber beleidigt fühlen.
Abduction in Cognition and Action: Logical Reasoning, Scientific Inquiry, and Social Practice (Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics #59)
by John R. Shook Sami PaavolaThis book gathers together novel essays on the state-of-the-art research into the logic and practice of abduction. In many ways, abduction has become established and essential to several fields, such as logic, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, philosophy of science, and methodology. In recent years this interest in abduction’s many aspects and functions has accelerated. There are evidently several different interpretations and uses for abduction. Many fundamental questions on abduction remain open. How is abduction manifested in human cognition and intelligence? What kinds or types of abduction can be discerned? What is the role for abduction in inquiry and mathematical discovery? The chapters aim at providing answer to these and other current questions. Their contributors have been at the forefront of discussions on abduction, and offer here their updated approaches to the issues that they consider central to abduction’s contemporary relevance. The book is an essential reading for any scholar or professional keeping up with disciplines impacted by the study of abductive reasoning, and its novel development and applications in various fields.
The ABCs of LDAP: How to Install, Run, and Administer LDAP Services
by Reinhard E. VoglmaierThis book explores the use of Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) as an efficient protocol. It combines all of the relevant information available on the Internet along with a number of arguments treated in the various books that are available, and provides many examples of LDAP code.
The ABCs of IP Addressing
by Gilbert HeldOur world is rapidly becoming an Internet-based world, with tens of millions of homes, millions of businesses, and within a short period of time, possibly hundreds of millions of mobile professionals accessing the literal mother of all networks. One of the key problems affecting many Internet users, ranging from individual professionals to networki
ABCs of Electronics: An Easy Guide to Electronics Engineering (Maker Innovations Series)
by Farzin AsadiLearn the fundamental principles of electronic components in a simple, easy-to-follow text. This book is a must-have for anyone seeking to master the basics of electronic engineering.Completely avoiding unnecessary complex technical concepts and highly mathematical terms, chapters are presented in simple language, using analogies that are familiar to everyone. From deciphering schematics to practical implementation, the knowledge imparted in these pages opens doors to exciting possibilities. You'll gain a solid understanding of crucial components like diodes, transistors, relays, ICs, DC motors, and more.Whether you're a student looking to grasp the fundamentals or a maker eager to bring your projects to life, ABCs of Electronics is your essential companion. What You'll LearnGain the skills to read and implement electronic schematicsDevelop a practical understanding of digital electronics, logic gates, and prototyping platforms.Discover how to work with DC motors and relays for various electronic applications.Acquire essential electronics knowledge Simplify the complexities of electronics and offer practical, hands-on guidance.Who This Book Is ForMakers, high school and college students pursuing electronic engineering, individuals with a general interest in electronics, and anyone seeking a practical and simplified approach to learning the fundamentals of electronics.
ABCs of Beautiful Light
by Rosanne Olson"Light is a language, it takes practice to become fluent". This is the premise of the ABCs of Beautiful Light. In this book, Rosanne Olson presents lessons and insight from her many years both in the photographic industry and as a teacher. These are time-tested techniques that leave her clients and students pleased time and time again. Presented in a format that allows the reader to progress at their own pace, this book is sure to leave a lasting impact on any photographer who dives in. The book begins with the fundamentals of photography. Olson leads the reader through the basic functions of the camera, from metering & exposure, to the uses of the digital files and how to manage them. Laying out this groundwork puts the reader in the right position to proceed with the lessons in the book. From there, the importance and concepts of design are explained. While the book focuses on lighting, the understanding of design is essential to creating compelling, memorable photos.
ABCs of Beautiful Light
by Rosanne OlsonEverything we see is lit by one source or another. The questions are: what and how? That is what this book is designed to teach you. Through Roseanne Olson's tried-and-true course on lighting principles for photography, video, and art in general, you will discover how the angles and heights of your light sources affect your pictures. You will learn how to work with light modifiers to change the quality of your light, and how to control light to create a feeling of depth and dimension--whether you're shooting with natural light, continuous artificial light, studio strobes, dedicated flash, or a combination of sources. Assignments are included to help you put each concept into practice as you perfect your skills and train your eyes to see the subtleties of light. You will never look at a photograph or painting in the same way after you read this book!
ABAP in Eclipse: Install, Configure, Use, and Enhance Your ADT
by Łukasz PęgielMaster Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) Development Tools by installing, customizing, and using them in Eclipse.The book begins by describing the installation and customization of ABAP Development Tools in Eclipse and how to adjust the IDE to meet your requirements. You will discover the ABAP Development Tools functionality that helps you be more efficient in programming in the ABAP language, including refactoring, markers, quick fixes, unit testing, and much more. Moving on, you will cover the available Eclipse plugins that you can use with ABAP Development Tools to make Eclipse even more developer-friendly: ABAP Continuous Integration and ABAP Extensions. Finally, you will learn how to create your own Eclipse plugin that is integrated with ABAP Development Tools.This book is perfect for every ABAP developer who wants to get started with ABAP Development Tools in Eclipse, as well as experienced ADT users who would like to take advantage of hidden functions or external extensions for ADT and Eclipse.What You Will Learn Install and configure your ABAP in Eclipse to meet your personal requirementsDiscover the functionalities of ABAP in Eclipse that will accelerate your developmentUse additional extensions to make your work with Eclipse more enjoyableCreate your own plugin that works with ABAP in Eclipse Who This Book Is For ABAP developers that want or need to switch to Eclipse and current ABAP in Eclipse users who want to learn its possibilities and hidden features.
Abandoned Buildings in Contemporary Cities: Smart Conditions for Actions (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #168)
by Isabella M. LamiIs it possible to energise the reuse of urban abandoned spaces with low financial capital investment? Addressing this question requires a normative and cultural change, where the rules are less focused on the material processes of producing space and more aimed at fostering the construction of relationships. The reality of several European cities shows how traditional forms of stimulating urban renewal – with respect to the financing of operations, how to design and build, and urban planning legislation – no longer work. This book examines an alternative culture of design and regulation, drawing on the richness of the various approaches to the subject to present an integrated study of the phenomenon of reuse across its economic, architectural and urban dimensions. From this theoretical base, it empirically analyses six Italian case studies in terms of the broadness of geography and in their governance models, and of the important role of the unity of cultural destination for their reuse proposal. The book is intended for all those involved in the cultural challenge of reusing urban abandoned spaces, including public administrators, entrepreneurs, architects, planners and academics.
Ab initio Theory of Magnetic Ordering: Electronic Origin of Pair- and Multi-Spin Interactions (Springer Theses)
by Eduardo Mendive TapiaMany technological applications exploit a variety of magnetic structures, or magnetic phases, to produce and optimise solid-state functionality. However, most research advances are restricted to a reduced number of phases owing to computational and resource constraints. This thesis presents an ab-initio theory to efficiently describe complex magnetic phases and their temperature-dependent properties. The central assumption is that magnetic phases evolve slowly compared with the underlying electronic structure from which they emerge. By describing how the electronic structure adapts to the type and extent of magnetic order, a theory able to describe multi-spin correlations and their effect on the magnetism at finite temperature is obtained. It is shown that multi-spin correlations are behind the temperature and magnetic field dependence of the diverse magnetism in the heavy rare earth elements. Magnetically frustrated Mn-based materials and the effect of strain are also investigated. These studies demonstrate that the performance of solid-state refrigeration can be enhanced by multi-spin effects.
AARP Word 2010 For Dummies
by Dan GookinIt's a whole new Word – make the most of it! Here's exactly what you need to know to get going with Word 2010. From firing up Word, using the spell checker, and working with templates to formatting documents, adding images, and saving your stuff, you'll get the first and last word on Word 2010 with this fun and easy mini guide. So get ready to channel your inner writer and start creating Word files that wow! Open the book and find: Tips for navigating Word with the keyboard and mouse Advice on using the Ribbon How to edit text and undo mistakes Things to know about saving and naming files How to print documents
AARP Protecting Yourself Online For Dummies
by Nancy C. Muir Ryan C. WilliamsProtect your privacy and use the internet safely! Don’t let news about internet risks deter you from taking full advantage of its benefits! The web is such an amazing and useful resource for connecting with friends and family, shopping, banking, catching up on current events, and getting help in a myriad of ways. Let AARP’s Protecting Yourself Online For Dummies arm you with the information you need to use the internet with confidence. You’ll learn: How and why risks can occur Steps to protect yourself from identity theft, fraud, and e-mail scams Expert tips for creating strong passwords and storing them safely Information you need to keep your online banking and shopping accounts safe By reading this guide and following a few safety precautions, you can be confident and risk-free as you enjoy a connected, digital life online!
AARP PowerPoint 2010 For Dummies
by Doug LoweAdd some pizzazz to your presentations Slideshows are one of the best ways to captivate your audience during a presentation, and this one-of-a-kind mini guide will show you how to build great-looking slides, add sound and video, animate your slideshow graphics, and more. Whether you're showing off pictures from your summer vacation or trying to raise money for your favorite cause, PowerPoint 2010 is sure to add the power you need to all your presentations. Open the book and find: What's new in PowerPoint 2010 Tips on navigating the Ribbon How to create and edit a slide presentation Hints for working in Backstage View How to set up a presentation
AARP Pinterest For Dummies
by Kelby CarrGet on board and join in the fun with Pinterest! This handy mini guide walks you through the basics of Pinterest, the immensely popular virtual pinboard that lets you share your inspirational ideas online. You’ll learn how to request an invite, set up your account, create and edit boards, and start pinning your favorite images today! Open the book and find: Tips on setting up your Pinterest profile Help creating your own pinboards Advice on finding friends and sharing pins Secrets for creating quality pins How to give credit where credit is due
AARP Outlook 2010 For Dummies
by Bill DyszelGain a whole new outlook on e-mail Overwhelmed by e-mail and ready to simplify your inbox? You’ll be surprised at all the things you can accomplish with this mini guide to effectively using Outlook 2010. From creating notes, managing e-mail, and maintaining your calendar to eliminating spam and tracking your schedule, you’ll take back control of your inbox and stay organized with Outlook 2010 and help from For Dummies. Open the book and find: Tips for setting up the Navigation pane Easy e-mail essentials Steps for storing names and addresses How to use the Outlook calendar Ways to reduce spam
AARP Laptops For Dummies
by Dan GookinTake technology with you wherever you go! Get a move on and learn to roam free with this mini guide to choosing and using a laptop. Packed with useful advice on picking a laptop, setting it up, managing power and peripherals, going online, and hitting the road, you’ll learn to love your laptop with help from For Dummies. Whether this is your first laptop or a recent upgrade, you’ll get the advice you need from laptop to lap-bottom here. Open the book and find: Tips for buying the right laptop for you A tour of your laptop and its features Explanations of common laptop terms Maintenance and troubleshooting tips How to connect to a wireless network
AARP iPad
by Barbara BoydThe world is at your fingertips with iPad!AARP iPad: Tech to Connect introduces you to the world?s most popular tablet device, the iPad, and all the amazing things it has to offer. In clear, non-technical language, this book guides you through registering and setting up your iPad, getting acquainted with the multitouch interface, navigating around the screen, finding and downloading apps, reading books, listening to music, watching videos, surfing the web, and communicating with friends and family.Developed in partnership with AARP and dedicated to helping readers stay connected with friends, family, and community by providing timely and helpful advice and solutions for using tech to connectCovers the need-to-know basics like powering up your iPad, getting it registered, and navigating the multitouch interface Walks you through setting up your e-mail account, typing with the onscreen keyboard, browsing the Internet, shopping at the iTunes store, and finding your way from Point A to Point B with MapsExplores the iPad?s multimedia features like taking and sharing photos and videos, reading e-books, downloading and listening to your favorite music, watching and recording movies, playing games, and moreShows you how to expand your iPad?s functionality with apps, maintain your contacts and schedule with the calendar and contacts features, and stay on top of the latest news with Notification CenterHelps you stay in touch with family and friends through FaceTime video calling, social media, texting with iMessage, and moreNo matter how you look at it, the iPad is one incredible device, and this book is your one-of-a kind guide to making the most of it.
AARP Facebook
by Marsha CollierConnect with old friends and make some new ones with Facebook and this one-of-a-kind referenceAARP Facebook: Tech to Connect is packed with examples and guidance to familiarize you with Facebook and all it has to offer. People over 55 are among Facebook's fastest-growing user segment, with well over six million users, and this guide shares the insights of many 50+ users. It covers signing up, creating a profile, adding friends, posting status updates, chatting online, uploading photos and video, creating events, joining groups, and much more.Covers creating and tweaking a profile, finding and adding friends, creating events and groups, subscribing to news feeds, creating status updates, and sending messages to friendsExplains how to become a fan, play social games, add and manage applications, post notes, share links, add and tag photos, and adjust privacy optionsFeatures task-oriented tutorials arranged in such a way to make it easy to find material and achieve successYou might as well face it. You'll love Facebook, and this guide is filled with the essentials you need to enrich your experience and have some Facebook fun.
AARP Excel 2010 For Dummies
by Greg HarveyCrunch numbers the easy way with Excel 2010 This handy mini guide is packed with the information you need to become a spreadsheet superstar! You’ll learn to find your way around Excel 2010, enter data on a worksheet, create simple formulas, format cells, preview and print pages, and more. Whether you’re new to Excel 2010 or new to Excel altogether, the basics are all here. Open the book and find: Ten cool Excel 2010 features How to navigate the Ribbon A guide to formatting cells Where to turn for online help How to make your spreadsheets look the way you want
Aaron Marks' Complete Guide to Game Audio: For Composers, Sound Designers, Musicians, and Game Developers
by Aaron MarksWhether trying to land that first big gig or working to perfect the necessary skills to fill a game world with sound, Aaron Marks’ Complete Guide to Game Audio 3rd edition will teach the reader everything they need to know about the audio side of the multi-million dollar video game industry. This book builds upon the success of the second edition with even more expert advice from masters in the field and notes current changes within the growing video game industry. The tools of the trade excerpts will showcase what professionals, like Marty O’Donnell, Richard Jacques and Tom Salta, use to create their work and to help newcomers in the field prepare their own sound studios. Sample contracts are reviewed within the text as well as helpful advice about contractual terms and negotiable points. These sample contracts can also be found as a downloadable zip for the reader’s convenience. Aaron Marks also explores how to set your financial terms and network efficiently along with examples of how projects can go completely awry and achieving the best results in often complicated situations. Aaron Marks’ Complete Guide to Game Audio serves as the ultimate survival guide to navigating an audio career in the video game industry. Key Features New, full color edition with a complete update of information. Added and expanded coverage of field recording for games, creating voiceovers, adaptive and interactive audio and other cutting edge sound creation and implementation techniques used within games. Update/Replacement of interviews. Include interviews/features on international game audio professionals New and expanded interview features from game composers and sound designers of every experience level such as Keith Arem, Bradley Meyer, Christopher Tin and Rodney Gates including many international professionals like Pasi Pitkanen, Henning Nugel and Christos Panayides. Expanded and updated game console coverage of the Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3 and PS4. Includes new scripting and middleware concepts and techniques and review of powerful tools such as FMOD and Wwise.