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2012-12-13T20:19:59-08:00Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:19:59 PST

Core Data is intricate, powerful, necessary - and this book is your guide to harnessing its power. Core Data is Apple's recommended way to persist data: it's easy to use, built-in, and integrated with iCloud. You'll learn fundamental Core Data principles such as thread and memory management, and you'll discover how to use Core Data in your iPhone, iPad, and OS X projects by using NSPredicate to filter data and adding iCloud to your applications.

What You Need:

Mac OS X Mountain Lion and iOS 6

2012-12-19T20:19:59-08:00Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:19:59 PST

The new EPUB 3 specification from the IDPF incorporates a wide range of technologies and functionality that are set to revolutionize electronic publishing. The format is poised to make the static two-dimensional page a thing of the past, introducing the world to new rich multimedia reading experiences and scripted interactivity. But a specification that offers so much can be a daunting thing to learn.

EPUB 3 Best Practices steps in to help fill the knowledge void. Authored by people involved in the development of the specification, and with extensive experience in electronic publishing, this guide will provide you with a solid foundation on which to begin developing your own EPUBs. Topics covered include:

A comprehensive survey of accessible production features and best practices A walkthrough of the new global language support features An introduction to the new multimedia elements and how to use them to embed content A guide to best practices for authoring of interactive elements and scripting A review of publication and distribution metadata Techniques for fixed and adaptive layouts

EPUB 3 Best Practices is a must-read for anyone looking to unleash the potential of the new format.

2012-12-19T20:19:59-08:00Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:19:59 PST

This supremely organized reference packs the details you need to plan and manage a Windows Server 2012 implementation—including hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds.

2012-12-03T20:18:50-08:00Mon, 3 Dec 2012 20:18:50 PST

The Book of GIMP is a comprehensive guide to GIMP 2.8 with answers to (nearly) all of your questions about GIMP.

2012-12-12T08:19:41-08:00Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:19:41 PST

Enyo is a JavaScript framework designed to produce cross-platform apps using Web technologies. It is modern, elegant and promotes good programming practices. This book covers everything a JavaScript programmer needs to know to get started with Enyo. You'll learn the core features of Enyo, how to make use of the layout and widget libraries, and how to package apps for both the desktop and mobile devices. In short order, you'll find out how Enyo takes the headaches out of JavaScript app development.

2012-12-03T20:18:50-08:00Mon, 3 Dec 2012 20:18:50 PST

In Kindle Fire: The Missing Manual, digital media expert Peter Meyers helps you master Amazon's new HD tablet models. The Kindle Fire lets you enjoy all of your Amazon books, movies, and magazines in full color along with speedy web browsing, email, and games. Loaded with color illustrations, the new edition of this entertaining guide includes an all-new chapter on social media, Skype, and video chat.

2012-12-03T14:20:07-08:00Mon, 3 Dec 2012 14:20:07 PST

Build the real-world skills needed to deploy and manage Windows 8 clients in the enterprise. Work at your own pace through the lessons, exercises, and practices in this Training Guide—for the hands-on expertise your job demands.

2012-12-03T14:20:07-08:00Mon, 3 Dec 2012 14:20:07 PST

Uncover surprises, risks, and potentially serious bugs with exploratory testing. Rather than designing all tests in advance, explorers design and execute small, rapid experiments, using what they learned from the last little experiment to inform the next. Learn essential skills of a master explorer, including how to analyze software to discover key points of vulnerability, how to design experiments on the fly, how to hone your observation skills, and how to focus your efforts.

2012-12-01T00:21:03-08:00Sat, 1 Dec 2012 00:21:03 PST

MAKE Volume 33 has great projects for makers of all skill levels — Arduino projects, internet gadgets, food, music, personal fabrication, astronomy, electronics, and more. In our special Codebox section you'll learn about software of interest to makers, including circuit board design, 3D CAD and printing, microcontrollers and creative coding, and programming for kids, featuring Microsoft's SmallBasic, Scratch, and the extremely popular Kickstarter-funded project Makey Makey. And you'll meet fascinating makers, like the maniacs behind the popular Power Wheels Racing events at Maker Faire.

2012-12-01T00:21:03-08:00Sat, 1 Dec 2012 00:21:03 PST

Teach yourself how to build Windows 8 applications using Microsoft® Visual C++—one step at a time. Ideal for those with intermediate to advanced C++ development skills, this tutorial provides practical, learn-by-doing exercises for creating apps that can adapt to different screen sizes—including desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and slates.

2012-12-01T00:21:03-08:00Sat, 1 Dec 2012 00:21:03 PST

Teach yourself how to create great documents with Word 2013—one step at a time! Build and practice new skills at your own pace, and get downloadable practice files and a companion eBook.

2012-12-01T00:21:03-08:00Sat, 1 Dec 2012 00:21:03 PST

Teach yourself how to create compelling presentations with PowerPoint 2013—one step at a time! Build and practice new skills at your own pace, and get downloadable practice files and a companion eBook.

2012-12-01T00:21:03-08:00Sat, 1 Dec 2012 00:21:03 PST

2012-12-01T00:21:03-08:00Sat, 1 Dec 2012 00:21:03 PST

If you need to expand your business but not your budget, if your group has an intense but short-term project, if you don't have the skill set to get a job done-it's time to think about outsourcing. Starting from the first step (should you outsource part of your tech work?) to the last (how can you protect your intellectual property?), you'll learn everything about setting up projects overseas.

2012-12-01T00:21:03-08:00Sat, 1 Dec 2012 00:21:03 PST

Programming legend Charles Petzold is rewriting his classic Programming Windows—one of the most popular programming books of all time—to show developers how to use existing skills and tools to build Windows 8 apps.