Facebook & Twitter for Seniors for Dummies ( For Dummies (Large Print) )

A fun and easy social media guide for the over-55 set
People over 55 were the fastest-growing user group on Facebook in the first half of 2009, and they’re flocking to Twitter at a faster rate than their under-20 grandchildren. From basic information about establishing an Internet connection to rediscovering old friends, sharing messages and photos, and keeping in touch instantly with Twitter, this book by online expert Marsha Collier helps seniors jump right into social media. Seniors are recognizing the communication possibilities of Facebook and Twitter and are signing up in record numbers This plain-English guide explains how to get online, set up a Facebook profile, locate friends, post public and private messages, share photos, create events, follow local businesses and friends on Twitter, create a blog, play games, and more Marsha Collier explains every step with the same friendly, comfortable style that has made her "eBay For Dummies" books bestsellers
"Facebook & Twitter For Seniors For Dummies" supplies everything seniors need to function confidently on these two social media platforms. (Check Catalog)

The Complete Idiot's Guide to HTML5 and CSS3 ( Complete Idiot's Guides (Computers) )

What's next for web developers who want creative, competitive sites.
The newest revision of HTML (HyperText Markup Language), the primary markup language for most of the content on the web. It's a major update that incorporates video playback, animation, and drag & drop. CSS3 is the latest version of Cascading Style Sheets, a style sheet language that is used in conjunction with HTML to enhance the presentation of web content. "The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to HTML5 and CSS3" provides both new and existing web developers with the tools they need to code and design the web content people increasingly expect to see when they open their browser of choice to surf the web.
? Apple's decision to support HTML5 instead of Adobe Flash on the iPhone and iPad is expected to increase the transition to HTML5/CSS3.  (Check Catalog)
? Includes a 16-page color insert.

Creating a Website: The Missing Manual ( Missing Manuals )

Think you need an army of skilled programmers to build a website? Think again. With nothing more than an ordinary PC, some raw ambition, and this book, you'll learn how to create and maintain a professional-looking, visitor-friendly site. This Missing Manual gives you all the tools, techniques, and expert advice you need.Plan your site. Create web pages by learning the basics of HTML and HTML5. Control page design with CSS. Format text, images, links, tables, and other elements. Attract visitors. Ensure that people can find your site through popular search engines. Build a community. Add forums, fresh content, and a feedback form to encourage repeat visits. Get smart. Use free tools to identify your site's strengths and weaknesses. Create your own blog. Post your musings with a free blog-hosting service. Bring in cash. Host Google ads, sell Amazon's wares, or push your own products. Add pizzazz. Include audio, video, interactive menus, and more. (Check Catalog)

The Rough Guide to the iPad ( Rough Guide to the iPad )

Now fully updated, "The Rough Guide to the iPad" is the ultimate companion to the revolutionary Apple iPad. Making sure users get the most out of their newest toy, the guide provides full coverage of the latest Apple software and hardware advances. (Check Catalog)

Middleware and Cloud Computing: Oracle on Amazon, Rackspace and Rightscale

Middleware and Cloud Computing
Oracle Fusion Middleware on Amazon Web Services, Rackspace Cloud and RightScale Cloud Management Platform
This book contains all the new and cool AWS stuff: Free Micro Instances, Tags, S3 Reduced Redundancy Storage, EBS-backed AMIs, MySQL RDS Read Replicas and Multi-Availability Zone Instances, Simple Notification Service (SNS), Simple Queue Service (SQS), Auto Scaling, Elastic Load Balancing with SSL Termination, the brand new Amazon Linux and much, much more!
Learn why running Oracle WebLogic Server and Fusion Middleware in the cloud is often easier, sometimes cheaper and typically more reliable than in your own data center -Buzzword-free, comprehensive and vendor-neutral - Clearly written by an independent IT professional, who has delivered successful projects to some ofthe world's leading companies -Take advantage of the industry's best: Amazon, Rackspace, RightScale and Oracle -Understand what it takes to achieve availability, scalability, monitoring and management of middleware in the cloud -Get started straightaway with a free MicroInstance from Amazon -Discover key features and showstoppers.
Develop your expertise by reading this book. (Check Catalog)