1. | | A concise yet practical book that offers the
essence of LINQ, not just a blind "how-to."
"Essential LINQ" describes how LINQ integrates querying
into C# as a first class citizen. It explains that LINQ provides
developers with a strongly typed, IntelliSense aware technology for
working with SQL databases, XML files, and generic data structures
such as Lists and Queues. This book will describe how to extend
LINQ to reach alternative data sources, and how to adopt best
practices that enable developers to fully utilize the power of
LINQ.The authors, both Microsoft insiders, fully
explain the...
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2. | | This is the Rough Cut version of the printed book.Asustek has introduced a single line of ultra-portable computers
that could surpass all of Apple's Macintosh sales. Of that total,
about 1.6 million units will be equipped not with Windows, but
Xandros Linux. The Eee is designed to open up new market segments:
In the U.S and other developed nations, it will be targeted largely
at school students. Equipped with both "learning" programs as well
as office and internet applications, the Eee will provide
everything that students need regardless of their grade level.
Because it is an ultra-light,...
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3. | | Policy has been described as "a
set of considerations designed to guide decisions of courses of
action." In an IT setting, policies are used to guide decisions
relating to the management of the IT infrastructure. For example,
consider the policies used to operate an IT system. The operations
staff designs a set of considerations that govern how the
environment is managed: what can happen when; who can access what;
what must be achieved when; the value of accomplishing various
tasks; and so on. Policy Technology within IT infrastructure
is an emerging field that holds tremendous potential...
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4. | | This is the Rough Cut version of the printed book.This is a comprehensive guide to the most recent edition of the
top-selling business intelligence software package, Crystal
Reports. It is authorized by Crystal Reports' parent company,
BusinessObjects, as part of the BusinessObjects Press. As Crystal
Reports insiders, the authors bring unique and valuable real-world
perspectives to guide readers through how to apply CR's features in
their own organizations. In addition to a basic grounding in CR,
the authors cover all the new features and changes in the latest
edition of CR, including the...
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5. | | Project management has mushroomed for over
the past 20 years. While the discipline of project management has
existed for centuries, its recognition as a legitimate business
discipline is recent.Interestingly, this explosion concentrates
on one person: the project manager. The number of new titles
published every year on the topic is staggering, the number of
seminars presented each year continues to grow, yet almost all are
targeted to the one person who is in charge of the project.Recent advances in project management
address two specific areas: project scope management, including
aligning...
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6. | | This is the Rough Cut version of the printed book....
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7. | | Eclipse: Building Commercial-Quality Plug-ins
presents detailed, practical coverage of every aspect of plug-in
development. It contains everything you need to gain mastery and
achieve results: cookbook-style code examples, relevant API
listings, diagrams, screen shots, and much more. This edition is
fully updated to address new advances for Eclipse
developers.
Includes a quick introduction to Eclipse for experienced Java
programmers—Serves as a systematic reference for experienced
Eclipse users
Introduces all the tools you need to build Eclipse and Rational
plug-ins—Explains the Eclipse...
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8. | | This is the Rough Cut version of the printed book.Everyday thousands of bands and small businesses signup for
Myspace with big dreams of online exposure. These demographics are
eager to expand their reach through the website but cannot afford
the Myspace advertising rates. Instead they take a guerrilla
marketing approach to building their network and connecting with
new "friends". But it's hard to reach the people you want to reach,
in the way you want to reach them, without having some insight
about Myspace. This book will appeal to bands, small businesses,
online marketers, and anyone else...
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9. | | Salesforce.com is one of the leading Sales
Force Automation (SFA) systems, used by almost 750,000 people every
week. But most users fail to get the business benefits they
expect because they don't know how to use the system properly or
how to adjust their business practices for real results. What's
been missing is a roadmap that can help them build an effective
strategy for using the system. Though there is plenty of online
documentation available, currently the only available option for
obtaining guidance on business processes and SFDC optimization is
to hire a consultancy at a cost of $300...
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10. | | Your own business: take the leap, make
it happen, and make it
succeed!
The truth about choosing the right
business for you
The truth about planning, funding, hiring,
and successful launches
The truth about financial management,
marketing, and growth
Simply the best thinking...THE TRUTH
AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTHThis book reveals 53 bite-size,
easy-to-use techniques for choosing, planning, launching, and
growing your winning business.Every book in The Truth About Series
distills all the essential knowledge you need on a topic...
presents it clearly, simply, and quickly,...
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