Tuesday, February 28, 2012

iPhone 4S for Dummies

The full-color guide to getting the most out of your iPhone
Completely updated and revised to include iOS 5, iCloud, and other new Apple features, this full-color book is your guide to all things iPhone. Bestselling veteran authors Edward Baig and Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus introduce you to the capabilities of the iPhone for making phone calls, browsing the Internet, sending and receiving e-mails, working with the calendar, watching videos, taking great photos, and much more. You'll discover how to set up iTunes, buy music and videos, protect your information, troubleshoot, multitask, and download the hundreds of thousands of apps available from the App Store.Gets you started with your iPhone, and gets you on your way to mastering the multitouch interface, synching with iCloud, making phone and video calls, texting, working with the calendar, and more. Explains setting up iTunes, watching videos, taking photos, and listening to your favorite music. Walks you through connecting to the Internet, sending and receiving e-mails, getting directions from GPS maps, protecting your information, and troubleshooting.  Addresses the latest updates, iCloud, and new iOS 5 features that make your iPhone even more powerful and easy to use. Includes coverage of iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and the iPhone 4 models from all  major carriers.
Presented in the straightforward-but-fun style that defines the "Dummies" series, "iPhone For Dummies, 5th Edition" is the just the book you need to get acquainted with your brand new iPhone. (Check Catalog)

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours [With CDROM]

Starter Kit includes C++ compiler and IDE for Windows, Mac & Linux In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, you can learn the basics of programming with C++-one of the most popular and powerful programming languages ever created. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, this fast and friendly tutorial teaches you everything you need to know, from installing and using a compiler, to debugging the programs you've created, to what's coming in C++0x, the next version of C++. Each lesson builds on what you've already learned, giving you a solid understanding of the basics of C++ programming concepts and techniques. Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common C++ programming tasks. Quizzes and Exercises at the end of each chapter help you test yourself to make sure you're ready to go on.  Starter Kit software provides everything you need to create and compile C++ programs on any platform-Windows, Mac or Linux Learn how to...
  • Install and use a C++ compiler for Windows, Mac OS X or Linux
  • Build object-oriented programs in C++
  • Master core C++ concepts such as functions, classes, arrays, and pointers
  • Add rich functionality with linked lists and templates
  • Debug your programs for flawless code
  • Learn exception and error-handling techniques
  • Discover what's new in C++0x, the next version of C++
Jesse Liberty is the author of numerous books on software development, including best selling titles on C++ and .NET. He is the president of Liberty Associates, Inc. where he provides custom programming, consulting, and training. Rogers Cadenhead is a web application developer who has written many books on Internet-related topics, including "Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours." He maintains this book's official website at http: //cplusplus.cadenhead.org. CD-ROM includes C++ compiler Visual development environment for Windows, Mac and LinuxSource code for the book's examples. Register your book at informit.com/register for convenient access to updates and corrections as they become available. (Check Catalog)

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Fundamentals of Microsoft.NET Programming ( Start Here! )

Grasp the basic concepts that drive all Microsoft(R) .NET-based languages--and prepare yourself to learn .NET programming. If you have absolutely no previous experience, no problem--simply start here! This ebook provides the foundation for all other .NET programming language books in the "Start Here!" series. You'll explore programming concepts and techniques with clear explanations, easy-to-follow examples, and exercises. It's the perfect reference for understanding how computer programs work. Delve into object-oriented concepts such as properties, methods, and events Discover what multiprocessing is--and how it's changing computing. Examine how programs store data in files, object stores, and databases. Explore controls, such as labels, text boxes, menus, and scroll bars. Learn how programming environments help you design and run programs. Get an extensive glossary of key programming terms. (Check Catalog)

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Head First jQuery ( Brain-Friendly Guides )


Want to add more interactivity and polish to your websites? Discover how jQuery can help you build complex scripting functionality in just a few lines of code. With "Head First jQuery," you'll quickly get up to speed on this amazing JavaScript library by learning how to navigate HTML documents while handling events, effects, callbacks, and animations. By the time you've completed the book, you'll be incorporating Ajax apps, working seamlessly with HTML and CSS, and handling data with PHP, MySQL and JSON.
If you want to learn--and understand--how to create interactive web pages, unobtrusive script, and cool animations that don't kill your browser, this book is for you.Use jQuery with DOM to overcome the limitations of HTML and CSS Learn how jQuery selectors and actions work together Write functions and wire them to interface elements Use jQuery effects to create actions on the page Make your pages come alive with animation Build interactive web pages with jQuery and Ajax Build forms in web applications  (Check Catalog)