A Beginner’s Guide series, written for absolute beginners is designed for Easy Learning with Key Skills & Concepts with chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter , Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips, hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills, Extra information related to the topic being covered and Helpful reminders to help you prepare for the exam and alternative ways of doing things.

This series has reveived several praises from SciTech Book News, which is published by Book News, Inc. Book News prepares concise, descriptive reviews of new books in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities for librarians and other buyers of serious books; SciTech Book News is unique in its coverage of high-level books in technology, engineering, computer, medicine, agriculture, and the physical & biological sciences.

AppleScript: A Beginner’s Guide

Authors: Hart-Davis, Guy
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-163954-5
ISBN-10: 0071639543
©2010 | 1st Edition | 448 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: December 2009
Price: US$ 39.99
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Reviewed in the March 2010 issue of SciTech Book News

“Written for absolute beginners, this tutorial shows how to program in AppleScript, the scripting language built into Mac OS X, in order to automatically generate documents, spreadsheets, and e-mails. Sections cover getting started, essential AppleScript programming techniques, and automating major applications with AppleScript. Debugging and error handling are also covered. Learning features include Q&A sections, hands-on exercises, tips, cautions, and example code with annotations. A companion web site offers ready-to-use code. Hart-Davis has written other computer books.”

HTML A Beginner’s Guide

Authors: Willard, Wendy
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-161143-5
ISBN-10: 0071611436
©2009 | 4th Edition | 538 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: June 2009
Price: US$ 29.99
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Reviewed in the September 2009 issue of SciTech Book News

“The fourth edition of this beginner’s guide to programming in the HTML language describes the basic steps of structuring pages, placing images, formatting text, creating links, adding color, using forms and working with multimedia. Willard, a freelance web designer and consultant, uses hands-on exercises, self tests and Q&A sections so that novices can learn advanced applications such as dynamic web content, CSS and JavaScript. A new chapter has been added in this version that covers the use of HTML for email so that target audiences can be reached through online communications.”  

iPhone SDK Programming: A Beginner’s Guide

Authors: Brannan, James
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-162649-1
ISBN-10: 0071626492
©2009 | 1st Edition | 480 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: August 2009
Price: US$ 39.99
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An excerpt from this book has been published in the Winter issue of iPhone Life Magazine. To view the excerpt, please use the following link (article located on pages 80-81 of the electronic issue), please click Here.

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CNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless Study Guide (Exam 640-721)

Authors: Chou, Henry; Kang, Michael
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-170152-5
ISBN-10: 0071701524
©2010 | 1st Edition | 560 pages , Softcover with CDROM
Pub Date: March 2010
Price: US$ 49.99

The Best Fully Integrated Study System Available

With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless Study Guide covers what you need to know–and shows you how to prepare–for this challenging exam.

• 100% complete coverage of all objectives for CCNA Wireless Exam 640-721
• Exam Readiness Checklist–you’re ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off
• Inside the Exam sections highlight key exam topics covered
• Two-Minute Drills for quick review
• Simulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam

Covers all the exam topics, including:
Radio Frequency Basics / Wireless LAN Standards and Topologies / The Shared Wireless Medium / Wireless Security Frameworks / Wireless Authentication and Encryption / Understanding the Cisco Unified Wireless Network Architecture / Understanding Cisco Mobility Express Solution / Deploying Cisco Wireless LAN Components / Understanding and Deploying the Wireless Control System / Understanding and Installing Wireless Clients / Administering and Maintaining a Cisco Wireless Network / Cisco Wireless Network Troubleshooting Tasks

CD-ROM includes:

• Electronic book for studying on the go
• Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring:
  • One full practice exam
  • Detailed answers with explanations
  • Score Report performance assessment tool

With Free Online Registration:

• Bonus downloadable MasterExam practice test

About the Authors

Henry Chou (San Jose, CA), CCNA, CCNP is a wireless networking engineer and has been a Cisco Certified Networking Professional and solutions architect for the past four years. Chou currently works with the Wireless Practice, Advanced Services group at Cisco Systems, Inc.

Michael Kang (Atlanta, GA), CCNA, CCNP is a wireless networking engineer and solutions architect with Cisco Systems, Inc.

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IT Project Management: On Track from Start to Finish

Authors: Phillips, Joseph
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-170043-6
ISBN-10: 0071700439
©2010 | 3rd Edition | 550 pages , Softcover with CDROM
Pub Date: March 2010
Price: US$ 49.99

Master IT Project Management

This practical, up-to-date guide explains how to successfully manage an IT project and prepare for CompTIA Project+ certification. IT Project Management: On Track from Start to Finish, Third Edition walks you through each step of the IT project management process, covering critical strategies for on-time and within-budget projects. You’ll get proven methods for initiating a project, selecting qualified team members, conferring with management, establishing communication, setting realistic timetables, tracking costs, and closing a project.

Learn how to:

• Define project requirements and create the project charter
• Create a feasibility study and establish project priority
• Determine strategy and obtain management approval
• Manage project scope and determine project expenses
• Build the project management plan
• Organize and lead a project team
• Track progress and calculate the Cost Performance Index (CPI)
• Implement changes to the project plan
• Perform continuous quality management
• Complete the project and assess deliverables

On the CD:

• CompTIA Project+ practice exam
• Project management video training from the author
• Ready-to-use templates and worksheets
• Complete e-book

About the Author

Joseph Phillips, PMP, Project+ (Indianapolis IN) is the Director of Education for Project Seminars, a PMI Registered Education Provider. He is quoted regularly in the PMI publication PM Network and recently had an article written about him in PMI Today. As a leader in adult education, Phillips has taught organizations how to successfully implement project management methodologies, information technology project management, risk management, and other courses. He is a Certified Technical Trainer and has taught more than 10,000 professionals through seminars, conferences, and presentations. Phillips is a member of the Project Management Institute and often speaks for PMI chapters.

Plug-In PHP: 100 Power Solutions

Authors: Nixon, Robin
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-166659-6
ISBN-10: 0071666591
©2010 | 1st Edition | 384 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: March 2010
Price: US$ 39.99

100 PHP power solutions in one handy guide

This practical resource contains 100 ready-to-run PHP plug-ins you can use to create dynamic Web content. The book begins by showing you how to install, configure, and use a powerful web development environment. Then, each chapter in Plug-In PHP offers complete, working examples for specific end results you can achieve right away. In this time-saving tool, all of the code is extensively documented along with tips for adapting it for your own requirements.

Get ready-made PHP plug-ins for:

• Text processing
• Image handling
• Content management
• Forms and user input
• Internet integration
• Chat and messaging
• MySQL, sessions, and cookies
• APIs, RSS, and XML
• JavaScript and Ajax
• Geo-location
• Spelling and language translation
• And much more

Download all of the book’s plug-ins at www.pluginphp.com

About the Author

Robin Nixon (UK) is a developer and freelance technical writer who has published more than 500 articles in magazines such as PC Plus, PCW, Web User, .net, PC Advisor, and PC Answers. He is the author of 3 computing books, including the upcoming Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScript (O’Reilly).

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The PROSE Awards annually recognize the very best in professional and scholarly publishing by bringing attention to distinguished books, journals, and electronic content in over 40 categories. Judged by peer publishers, librarians, and medical professionals since 1976, the PROSE Awards are extraordinary for their breadth and depth.

Each year, publishers and authors are recognized at the PSP Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., for their commitment to pioneering works of research and for contributing to the conception, production, and design of landmark works in their fields.

On February 4, 2010, Software & Systems Requirement: In Practice received a finalist/honorable mention in the Computing & Information category in the 2009 PROSE Awards.

Software & Systems Requirements Engineering: In Practice

Authors: Berenbach, Brian; Paulish, Daniel; Kazmeier, Juergen; Rudorfer, Arnold
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-160547-2
ISBN-10: 0071605479
©2009 | 1st Edition | 356 pages , Hardcover
Pub Date: March 2009 
Price: US$ 59.99

Proven Software & Systems Requirements Engineering Techniques

“Requirements engineering is a discipline used primarily for large and complex applications. It is more formal than normal methods of gathering requirements, and this formality is needed for many large applications. The authors are experienced requirements engineers, and this book is a good compendium of sound advice based on practical experience.”
                    –Capers Jones, Chief Scientist Emeritus, Software
                       Productivity Research

Deliver feature-rich products faster, cheaper, and more reliably using state-of-the-art SSRE methods and modeling procedures. Written by global experts, Software & Systems Requirements Engineering: In Practice explains how to effectively manage project objectives and user needs across the entire development lifecycle. Gather functional and quality attribute requirements, work with models, perform system tests, and verify compliance. You will also learn how to mitigate risks, avoid requirements creep, and sidestep the pitfalls associated with large, complex projects.

• Define and prioritize customer expectations using taxonomies
• Elicit and analyze functional and quality attribute requirements
• Develop artifact models, meta-models, and prototypes
• Manage platform and product line development requirements
• Derive and generate test cases from UML activity diagrams
• Deploy validation, verification, and rapid development procedures
• Handle RE for globally distributed software and system development projects 
• Perform hazard analysis, risk assessment, and threat modeling

Author Dan Paulish has been interviewed and filmed for a video for SmartPros/WatchIT. The SmartPros/WatchIT library includes more than 200 video-based technology programs that share the experience of real world experts and help smart people stay smart; at their pace, and on just the content they need to know. WatchITs “on-demand” platform also makes it easy for IT professionals to learn from experts wherever and whenever it is convenient to learn. Over 20 new titles are added to the library every year. WatchIT is part of the SmartPros organization www.smartpros.com, a leader in online professional education.  

To watch the author interview video, please visit the following link:  

http://www.watchit.com/IPV/html/IPV_ie_wmt7_js_ini.cfm?setIPV_preTest_completed=no&setIPV_PostTest_completed=no&CourseAck=SSRE&Bandwidth=WM100&show_survey=0&knskinid=-1&comingFrom=viewprograms

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A+ Guru Mike Meyers introduces new 2009 CompTIA A+ exams (220-701, 220-702)

Mike Meyers tells you what’s new in the 2009 CompTIA A+ certification and what to expect in the new exams (220-701, 220-702). Mike Meyers is the #1 bestselling author of CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide and Mike Meyer’s CompTIA A+ Certification Passport.

Books by Mike Meyers and related titles on CompTia A+

CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Seventh Edition (Exams 220-701 & 220-702)

Authors: Meyers, Michael
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-170133-4
ISBN-10: 0071701338
©2010 | 7th Edition | 1376 pages , Hardcover with CDROM
Status: Feburary 2010
Price: US$ 59.99

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CompTIA A+ Certification Study Guide, Seventh Edition (Exam 220-701 & 220-702)

Authors: Holcombe, Jane; Holcombe, Charles
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-170145-7
ISBN-10: 0071701451
©2010 | 7th Edition | 776 pages , Softcover with CDROM
Status: May 2010
Price: US$ 49.99

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Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Certification Passport, Fourth Edition (Exams 220-701 & 220-702)

Authors: Meyers, Michael
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-170298-0
ISBN-10: 0071702989
©2010 | 4th Edition | 816 pages , Softcover
Status: June 2010
Price: US$ 29.99

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Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, Third Edition (Exams 220-701 & 220-702)

Authors: Meyers, Michael
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-171380-1
ISBN-10: 0071713808
©2010 | 3rd Edition | 1152 pages , Softcover
Status: February 2010
Price: US$ 75.00

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Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Guide: Practical Application Lab Manual, Third Edition (Exam 220-702)

Authors: Meyers, Michael
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-173645-9
ISBN-10: 007173645X
©2010 | 3rd Edition | 320 pages , Softcover
Status: May 2010
Price: US$ 37.50

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Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Guide: Practical Application, Third Edition (Exam 220-702)

Authors: Meyers, Michael
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-173869-9
ISBN-10: 007173869X
©2010 | 3rd Edition | 768 pages , Softcover
Status: July 2010 
Price: US$ 60.00

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Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Guide: Essentials, Third Edition (Exam 220-701)

Authors: Meyers, Michael
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-173873-6
ISBN-10: 0071738738
©2010 | 3rd Edition | 768 pages , Softcover
Status: July 2010
Price: US$ 60.00

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Cloud Computing, A Practical Approach

Authors: Velte, Toby; Velte, Anthony; Elsenpeter, Robert
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-162694-1
ISBN-10: 0071626948
©2010 | 1st Edition | 352 pages , Softcover
Status: September 2009
Price: US$ 39.99

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In Video 1,  ”Cloud Computing: what organizations and solutions are good matches for cloud computing”, Tony Velte, author of Cloud Computing: A Practical Approach and Microsoft Azure Services Platform, talks about the organizations and technology solutions that are best suited for the cloud.  

In Video 2, Tony Velte discusses the applications of cloud computing, its potential evolution in the future, and how it can be a catalyst for change in technology. He also advices on the implementation of cloud computing and how to proceed with caution.

CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Fifth Edition

Authors: Harris, Shon
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-160217-4
ISBN-10: 0071602178
©2010 | 5th Edition | 1008 pages , Hardcover with CDROM
Status: February 2010
Price: US$ 79.99

A comprehensive, up-to-date revision of the market-leading CISSP training resource

Written by Shon Harris, the number-one name in IT security certification and training, this exam guide offers complete coverage of all the material on the latest release of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam. With full treatment of all the 10 exam domains, as developed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2), this definitive tool contains learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, sidebars with in-depth technical explanations, practice questions, and real-world scenarios.

CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Fifth Edition serves as both a comprehensive certification study guide and an essential on-the-job reference. The CD-ROM includes more than 250 simulated practice questions in a Windows-based test engine, an electronic book, and video training from the author.

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 How to Do Everything Netbook

Authors: Ballew, Joli
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-163956-9
ISBN-10: 007163956X
©2010 | 1st Edition | 320 pages , Softcover
Status: January 2010
Price: US$ 24.99

 Get the most out of your netbook!

Now that you’ve got a netbook, it’s time to find out how to maximize all of its capabilities. This hands-on guide explains how you can keep your netbook running at peak performance by limiting how many programs you run concurrently and what you download. Learn the best ways to connect to the Internet, secure your system, install software, use web-based programs from Microsoft, Google, and others, add memory, and troubleshoot your netbook. You’ll also get helpful tips for working with Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Secure your netbook, set up a firewall, and protect it from viruses, malware, and other threats
• Connect to public wireless networks, Wi-Fi hotspots, and wired networks
• Configure your web browser to run quickly and cleanly
• Connect to printers, USB drives, backup devices, and other hardware
• Install software stored on a CD or DVD
• Configure and use the built-in web cam
• Expand your netbook with accessories
• Take advantage of Office Live Workspace, Google Apps, and other free web-based applications
• Use Open Office on a Linux-based netbook
• Learn how to use Windows 7

About the author:
Joli Ballew, MCSE, MCTS, MCDST, is a technical writer, technology trainer, and website manager. She is the author of How to Do Everything with Windows Vista Media Center, Hardcore Windows XP, and other books.

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Mobile Application Security

Authors: Dwivedi, Himanshu; Clark, Chris; Thiel, David
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-163356-7
ISBN-10: 0071633561
©2010 | 1st Edition | 400 pages , Softcover
Status: January 2010
Price: US$ 49.99

Expert techniques for securing mobile devices and applications

This is the only book on the market that shows IT and Web professionals how to secure mobile devices and the new Web 2.0 applications that run on them. You will learn best practices for securing applications that are written for the most popular mobile platforms, such as Apple iPhone, Windows Mobile, and Google Android. The author provides global case studies based on his work building mobile applications for major international corporate clients.

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CRM at the Speed of Light, Fourth Edition

Authors: Greenberg, Paul
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-159045-7
ISBN-10: 0071590455
©2010 | 4th Edition | 688 pages , Hardcover
Status: December 2009
Price: US$ 34.99

Fully updated bestseller now covers the latest Web 2.0 tools

The fourth edition of this bestseller brings the work up-to-date with now-critical examinations of how Web 2.0 technologies and social media tools are being woven into CRM strategies. The book identifies the new business models now being used by the most successful companies and provides valuable guidance on how other companies can and should adopt these innovations. CRM expert Paul Greenberg examines the companies that are providing the best tools, provides his recommendations, and interviews industry leaders. The book’s companion website (MyCRMCareer.com) will foster a user community.

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Internet Core and Computing IC3 Certification Global Standard 3 Study Guide

Authors: Gilster, Ron
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-163811-1
ISBN-10: 0071638113
©2010 | 1st Edition | 633 pages , Softcover
Status: December 2009
Price: US$ 39.99

Complete coverage of all three IC³ certification exams

Covering the Internet and Computing Core (IC3) 2009 standard, this study guide offers complete details on all of the topics on the brand-new IC³ certification exam. You will get coverage of the objectives required to pass all three IC³ exams: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online.

Each chapter includes an overview of primary topics covered along with end-of-chapter questions and challenging exercises to help you gain understanding through hands-on practice. The CD-ROM includes practice exams and an e-book.

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Xara Xtreme 5: The Official Guide

Authors: Bouton, Gary David
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-162559-3
ISBN-10: 0071625593
©2010 | 1st Edition | 352 pages , Softcover
Status: November 2009
Price: US$ 39.99

Master the world’s fastest drawing program!

Learn the principles of vector drawing as you learn technique, composition, and other art essentials–then apply your skills to creating websites, animations, logos, photographic retouches, and more. Xara Xtreme 5: The Official Guide shows you how to customize the software, use QuickShapes, draw vector paths, use fills for photorealistic effects, and compose professional desktop publishing documents. This hands-on resource brings you from concept to completion with examples that span a range of art styles–using the vector drawing program that thinks it’s a bitmap editor. With these tutorials that apply to Xara Xtreme, Xtreme Pro, and Magix Xtreme Photo & Graphic Designer, you’ll:

• Work with vector paths that look like paint strokes
• Tag colors to dramatically change complex drawings in seconds
• Build multi-page, graphically rich websites in a few hours
• Convert bitmap web graphics to resizable vector shapes
• Design artwork in minutes that looks like it took days
• Create and export original Flash animations for the web in no time
• Create 3D text and apply special effects to imported photos and vector shapes
• Invisibly retouch photographs with feathering, fractal fills, multi-step gradients, and transparencies

Inside you’ll find an inspirational Xara GrandMasters Gallery of award-winning artwork from around the world. Get started today by downloading free trial software from www.xara.com !

Download lesson files from:  www.mhprofessional.com/computingdownload and www.theboutons.com.

Gary David Bouton, an international award-winning illustrator, has authored 25 books on graphics software, including CorelDRAW X4: The Official Guide. He practices what he teaches: his work can be seen on Graphics.com, TalkGraphics, The CG Society, and YouTube.

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