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Product Description It's a great blessing when a new mom with postpartum depression (PPD) is fortunate enough to be diagnosed early by a knowledgeable medical practitioner or therapist. But without guidance, it isn't always clear where the boundary between normal baby blues and PPD lies. As with any other illness, the quicker that PPD is identified and treated, the faster the woman will recover. Postpartum Depression For Dummies can help you begin the process of determining what’s going on with you and give you a better idea of where you fall so that you can get yourself into proper treatment right away. The book covers all aspects of PPD, from its history and its origins to its effects on women and their families to the wide variety of treatments available—including conventional Western medicine, psychological therapy, alternative medical treatments, and self-care measures. Postpartum Depression For Dummies reveals: * Why some doctors may be hush-hush about PPD * How to distinguish between pregnancy hormone changes, "baby blues," and PPD * The difficulties of getting a proper diagnosis * The role and importance of a therapist * The benefits of medication for depression * Alternative treatments with a successful track record * How to find the right balance of psychological, medical, and alternative treatment * Ways you can help foster recovery * The nutrition you need to care for yourself properly * How to help your partner help you Postpartum De Read more...

Book Description It’s time we cleared the air about ham radio. If you think of it as staticky transmissions sent by people in the middle of nowhere, think again. Today’s ham radio goes beyond wireless to extreme wireless, Operators transmit data and pictures, use the Internet, laser, and microwave transmitters, and travel to places high and low to make contact. In an emergency or natural disaster, ham radio can replace downed traditional communication and save lives. Whether you’re just getting turned on to ham radio or already have your license, Ham Radio for Dummies helps you with the terminology, the technology and the talknology. You discover how to: * Decipher the jargon and speak the language * Buy or upgrade your equipment, including the all-important antennas * Build a ham radio shack, complete with the rig, a computer, mobile/base rig, microphones, keys, headphones, antennas, cables and feedlines * Study for your license, master Morse code, take the test and get your call sign * Understand the basics of ragchews (conversations), nets (organized on-air meetings) and DX-ing (competing in contacts to make contacts) * Keeping logs with the vital statistics, including time (in UTC or World Time), frequency, and call sign Written by Ward Silver, an electrical engineer, Certified Amateur Radio License Examiner, and columnist for QST, a monthly magazine for ham operators, Ham Radio for Dummies gives you the info you need to delve into the science or dive into the Read more...

Book Description Computer viruses—just the thought of your trusty PC catching one is probably enough to make you sick. Thanks to the cyber-sickies who persist in coming up with new strains, there’s a major new cyberattack nearly every day. Viruses sneak in, usually through e-mail. Fortunately, there are ways to inoculate and protect your computer. Computer Viruses For Dummies helps you: * Understand the risks and analyze your PC’s current condition * Select, install, and configure antivirus software * Scan your computer and e-mail * Rid your computer of viruses it’s already caught * Update antivirus software and install security patches * Use firewalls and spyware blockers * Protect handheld PDAs from viruses * Adopt safe computing practices, especially with e-mail and when you’re surfing the Net Written by Peter H. Gregory, coauthor of CISSP For Dummies and Security + For Dummies, Computer Viruses For Dummies goes beyond viruses to explain other nasty computer infections like Trojan horses, HiJackers, worms, phishing scams, spyware, and hoaxes. It also profiles major antivirus software to help you choose the best program(s) for your needs. Remember, if you don’t protect your computer, not only do you risk having your computer infiltrated and your data contaminated, you risk unknowingly transmitting a virus, worm, or other foul computer germ to everybody in your address book! This guide will help you properly immunize your PC with antivirus software now Read more...

Review "...all you need to know about using your player and managing music files..."(PC Home, February 2004) "...a new book just on sale revealing the secret on how to get the best from this sleek little gadget..." (Northern Echo, February 2004) "...an invaluable tool to help you get the most out of your iPod..." (Burton Mail, January 2004) "...all you need to know about using your player and managing music files..."(PC Home, February 2004) "...a new book just on sale revealing the secret on how to get the best from this sleek little gadget..." (Northern Echo, February 2004) "...an invaluable tool to help you get the most out of your iPod..." (Burton Mail, January 2004) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Burton Mail, January 04 "...an invaluable tool to help you get the most out of your iPod..." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. See all Editorial Reviews Product Details * Paperback: 408 pages * Publisher: For Dummies; 3 edition (September 30, 2005) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0471747394 * ISBN-13: 978-0471747390 Read more...

Book Description From the general ledger to the balance sheet — solve bookkeeping problems with ease In order to become a certified bookkeeper, you need to pass the test recently introduced by The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. No worries with this easy-to-follow guide! This hands-on workbook gets you up to speed in all the basics of bookkeeping, from setting up a company's books and recording transactions to managing employee payroll, handling government paperwork, and closing out the books. With the featured demonstration problems, complementary examples, and multiple-choice questions, you'll sharpen your bookkeeping skills for the real world and improve your performance on any test. * Practice key concepts and skills through real-world bookkeeping problems * Know where you went wrong (or right) with a problem through step-by-step answers * Track day-to-day business operations, handle cash, and develop internal controls * Prove out your books, do your taxes, and get ready for a new bookkeeping year About the Author Lita Epstein, who earned her MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, enjoys helping people develop good financial, investing and tax-planning skills. While getting her MBA, Lita worked as a teaching assistant for the financial accounting department and ran the accounting lab. After completing her MBA, she managed finances for a small nonprofit organization and for the facilities management section of a la Read more...

Review "...remains a strong contender among object-oriented programming languages". (Library Journal, October 1, 2004) Book Description If you’ve thought of programmers as elite intelligentsia who possess expertise (and perhaps genes) the rest of us will never have, think again. C++ For Dummies, 5th Edition, debunks the myths, blasts the barriers, shares the secrets, and gets you started. In fact, by the end of Chapter 1, you’ll be able to create a C++ program. OK, it won’t be newest, flashiest video game, but it might be a practical, customized inventory control or record-keeping program. Most people catch on faster when they actually DO something, so C++ For Dummies includes a CD-ROM that gives you all you need to start programming (except the guidance in the book, of course), including: * Dev-C, a full-featured, integrated C++ compiler and editor you install to get down to business * The source code for the programs in the book, including code for BUDGET, programs that demonstrate principles in the book * Documentation for the Standard Template Library * Online C++ help files Written by Stephen Randy Davis, author of C++ Weekend Crash Course, C++ for Dummies, takes you through the programming process step-by-step. You’ll discover how to: * Generate an executable * Create source code, commenting it as you go and using consistent code indentation and naming conventions * Write declarations and name variables, and calculate expressions * Write and use a Read more...

Book Description Packed with FULL COLOR, easy-to-complete projects The fun and easy way to discover your inner artist through oil painting! Have you always wanted to paint with oil? Now you can! This friendly guide gives you all the hands-on instruction you need to master the basics. You'll see how to plan a painting, build an image in layers, mix colors, and create the right composition. And you'll practice your new skills by painting a variety of subjects, from portraits to still lifes to landscapes. * Choose the right supplies * Develop your design and * composition skills * Practice sketches and brush strokes * Set up your studio and care * for your equipment * Work on a variety of compositions About the Author Anita Giddings and Sherry Stone Clifton are award-winning artist-educators who have made careers out of teaching beginning artists of all aspirations. Product Details * Paperback: 303 pages * Publisher: For Dummies (February 5, 2008) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 047018230X * ISBN-13: 978-0470182307 Read more...

Book Description Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies is a 50-75% revision to Microsoft Publisher 2000 For Dummies, covering both the Publisher 2003 and Publisher 2007 editions. The book focuses on three markets: Small and medium-sized businesses using Publisher for marketing campaigns; churches using Publisher to communicate via newsletters and marketing charity events; and schools using Publisher to communicate via newsletters and projects. New features covered in the 2007 edition include: * Applying branding to materials * Searching for templates * Previewing templates * The Publisher Task pane * Storing and retrieving frequently used design elements * Personalizing e-mail with mail merge * Personalizing hyperlinks * Improving navigation with bookmarks * Combining lists within Publisher * Publishing in PDF or XPS format * Creating press-ready PDFs * Creating a new marketing campaign * Linking to Business Contacts for tracking * Searching folders * And more! From the Back Cover Promote your organization with newsletters, cards, and brochures Get going with Publisher basics and start communicating with your public Chances are you just want to use Publisher to get some things done, right? Then you've grabbed the right book. Here's just what you need to know to set up a flyer or publication, place text and pictures where they work best, get it all looking terrific, and print it or post it on the Web for all to see. Discover how to: * Read more...

From the Back Cover Features healing routines and illustrations to guide you Ease your aches and find relief through the power of touch Searching for alternative treatments for pain? This friendly, do-it-yourself guide introduces you to the basics and benefits of acupressure and reflexology, showing you step by step how to nurture your emotional and physical well-being and that of someone else. You'll see how to target specific body parts to address your ailments and improve your emotional as well as your physical well-being. * Understand basic healing principles * Relieve your specific aches and pains * Boost your immune system * Address age-related ailments * Find professional help See all Editorial Reviews Product Details * Paperback: 340 pages * Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (September 4, 2007) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0470139420 * ISBN-13: 978-0470139424 Read more...

Book Description Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies is a 50-75% revision to Microsoft Publisher 2000 For Dummies, covering both the Publisher 2003 and Publisher 2007 editions. The book focuses on three markets: Small and medium-sized businesses using Publisher for marketing campaigns; churches using Publisher to communicate via newsletters and marketing charity events; and schools using Publisher to communicate via newsletters and projects. New features covered in the 2007 edition include: * Applying branding to materials * Searching for templates * Previewing templates * The Publisher Task pane * Storing and retrieving frequently used design elements * Personalizing e-mail with mail merge * Personalizing hyperlinks * Improving navigation with bookmarks * Combining lists within Publisher * Publishing in PDF or XPS format * Creating press-ready PDFs * Creating a new marketing campaign * Linking to Business Contacts for tracking * Searching folders * And more! From the Back Cover Promote your organization with newsletters, cards, and brochures Get going with Publisher basics and start communicating with your public Chances are you just want to use Publisher to get some things done, right? Then you've grabbed the right book. Here's just what you need to know to set up a flyer or publication, place text and pictures where they work best, get it all looking terrific, and print it or post it on the Web for all to see. Discover how to: * Read more...

From the Back Cover Features healing routines and illustrations to guide you Ease your aches and find relief through the power of touch Searching for alternative treatments for pain? This friendly, do-it-yourself guide introduces you to the basics and benefits of acupressure and reflexology, showing you step by step how to nurture your emotional and physical well-being and that of someone else. You'll see how to target specific body parts to address your ailments and improve your emotional as well as your physical well-being. * Understand basic healing principles * Relieve your specific aches and pains * Boost your immune system * Address age-related ailments * Find professional help See all Editorial Reviews Product Details * Paperback: 340 pages * Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (September 4, 2007) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0470139420 * ISBN-13: 978-0470139424 Read more...

Review "...Bipolar expert Candida Fink has written a book that explains it clearly, and provides plenty of advice on the latest drugs as well as telling you how to spot early signs of the condition..." (Independent on Sunday, 25th September 2005) Product Description Bipolar Disorder affects many more people than just the 2.5 million Americans who suffer from the disease. Like depression and other serious illnesses, bipolar disorder also affects spouses, partners, family members, friends and coworkers. And, according to the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation, 150f children diagnosed with ADHD may actually be suffering from early-onset of Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder For Dummies reveals some of the causes and consequences of bipolar disorder, let you in on some crisis survival strategies, and describe ways that friends and family members can support loved ones who have the disease. The book includes an overview of the causes and symptoms of bipolar disorder, explains step-by-step how to obtain an accurate diagnosis, discusses the medications available, and tells what you can and can't do to help someone with the disease. You'll learn: * The different categories and potential causes of bipolar disorder * How to select the right mental health specialist * Managing employment-related issues brought on because of the disorder * How bipolar disorder affects children * Advocating for yourself or a loved one * Planning ahead for manic and depressive episode Read more...

Book Description Here's how to make sound decisions about a desktop studio Get the lowdown on equipment, design your studio space, and set your music free! If you've been dreaming of making music with your computer, wake up and get started! Musician Jeff Strong clears a path for you through all the confusing options, helping you sort out hardware and software choices, coax the sound you want from your equipment, work with equalizers and processors, and start your creative juices flowing! Discover how to * Choose the right system and install software * Optimize studio sound for recording and mixing * Understand audio interfaces, sound cards, and MIDI gear * Compare popular programs * Mix and master your tracks Download Description * New from the author of Home Recording for Musicians For Dummies, the #1 bestselling home-recording book * Shows how to set up a PC for recording, getting sounds, mixing, mastering, and outputting and explains how to get the best sounds out of a PC studio * Shares techniques on recording individual instruments including guitars, drums, and keyboards * Covers the latest recording software, including Pro Tools, GarageBand, and Logic # 404 pages # Publisher: For Dummies (April 1, 2005) # Language: English # ISBN-10: 0764577077 # ISBN-13: 978-0764577079 Read more...

Product Description Although menopause is a natural and inevitable stage in every woman’s life, its physical, mental, and emotional manifestations can vary greatly from one person to the next. Add to this all of the conflicting “expert” information about the benefits, risks, and side effects to which women are exposed on a daily basis, and it’s easy to see why most find it difficult to make informed choices about how to deal with their menopausal symptoms. Authored by a team of acknowledged experts in treating menopausal symptoms, Menopause For Dummies arms you with all the information you need to stay in control every step of the way. In plain English, it explains the role menopause plays in a variety of common health problems, such as osteoporosis, stroke, and heart disease. It walks you through proven measures for minimizing your risk of developing complications through including diet and exercise, stress management, hormone replacement, and other techniques. And it arms you with authoritative, up-to-the-minute coverage of: * Premenopause how to identify it and what it means * The stages of menopause * How menopause can affect your body, emotions, and libido * The latest facts about hormone replacement therapy * The pros and cons of various alternative treatments * The best ways of handling hot flashes * Easing symptoms with diet and exercise * Preventing bone loss * Helpful lifestyle changes With Menopause For Dummie Read more...

Clear up acne misconceptions and get effective treatment! Pimples. Blemishes. Zits. Spots. Whatever you call them, they aren't pretty. But these days, there are lots of treatments. In this friendly guide, a dermatologist explains how you can clear up your complexion, whether you're a teenager or an adult, complete with color photos to help you identify your skin condition. From purchasing over-the-counter products to visiting a dermatologist, find the answers you need for optimal skin care. Discover how to * Understand your type of acne * Assess your treatment options * Safely use prescription medications, including Accutane * Get treatment for scarring * Clear up rosacea, razor bumps, and other acne impostors Read more...

Product Description The book presents all the necessary theory for the successful practice of automatic process control. The significance of the theory is explained at all times. Both introductory and advanced control strategies are presented and applied. Book Info The objective of this book is to present the practice of automatic process control along with the fundamental principles of control theory. New edition contains information on Z-transform analysis and discrete controllers. DLC: Chemical process control. Product Details * Hardcover: 784 pages * Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (February 24, 1997) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0471575887 * ISBN-13: 978-0471575887 Read more...

ELECTRONICS FOR BEGINNERS GENERAL THEORY PRACTICAL SKILLS and PROJECTS COMPONENTS TEST AND MEASUREMENT DIGITAL D.C. THEORY BLOCK DIAGRAMS GENERAL THEORY THE DIFFERENCE AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT SYMBOLS CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS REACTANCE AND IMPEDANCE FEEDBACK CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS PULSES GRAPHS AND WAVEFORMS TIME CONSTANTS SOURCE AND LOAD RMS AND PEAK TO PEAK FILTERS THE INTEGRATOR THE DIFFERENTATOR ELECTROMAGNETISM THE GENERATOR PRINCIPLE THE R.F. SPECTRUM MAGNETISM THE MOTOR PRINCIPLE AMPLIFIERS CLIPPERS AND LIMITERS OSCILLATORS WHAT IS PHASE LIGHT FREQUENCY MODULATION HARMONICS SOUND AMPLITUDE MODULATION THE MIXER THE FREQUENCY CHANGER PULSE MODULATION AVERAGES PERCENT AND TOLERANCE SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS HEAT COMPONENTS RESISTOR COLOUR CODE VALUE MULTIPLIERS WIRES AND CABLES THE DIODE INTEGRATED CIRCUITS PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS FUSES SWITCHES 7 SEGMENT DISPLAYS BATTERIES CIRCUIT SYMBOLS INDUCTORS THE TRANSFORMER USING LED's RESISTORS CAPACITORS THE CRT TRANSFORMER TYPES ACTIVE AND PASSIVE THE ELECTROMAGNETIC RELAY THE REED SWITCH THE LOUDSPEAKER SEMICONDUCTOR DATA COMPONENT SUPPLIERS AMERICAN WIRE GAUGES 1 AMERICAN WIRE GAUGES 2 SELECTING CAPACITORS TEST AND MEASUREMENT LOGICAL FAULT FINDING MEASURING VOLTAGES MEASURING CURRENT FREQUENCY RESPONSE SIGNAL GENERATORS TESTING TRANSISTORS CONTINUITY TESTING EFFECT OF METER RESISTANCE WITH RESPECT TO MEASURING RESISTANCE USING A SCOPE TRACING A SCHEMATIC FAULT FINDING ALGORITHMS Read more...

Product Description This six-part book fully and completely explains the principles, models, and technical requirements of power electronics at a higher level than is currently published. The book moves logically from theory to application-specific material, covering in one source what readers are currently finding in two or more texts. Bob Erickson creates the context in Parts 1 and 2 of his book covering converter circuits and electronics, semiconductor devices, analytical assessment techniques, converter topologies, and AC-modeling of DC converters. Later chapters cover theory, design, and application techniques for control systems, magnetics, converters, inverters, and filters. Each chapter includes homework problems, step-by-step design techniques, and real-world examples. Book Info A text and reference focusing on the fundamental principles, models, and technical requirements for the design of power electronics. Includes numerous examples, illustrations, and exercises, as well as new material on soft switching, low harmonic rectifiers, and AC modeling of the discontinuous conduction mode. Previous edition not cited. DLC: Power electronics. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Product Details * Hardcover: 750 pages * Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (July 31, 1997) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0412085410 * ISBN-13: 978-0412085413 Read more...

Product Description Phase lock loop frequency synthesis finds uses in a myriad of wireless applications - from local oscillators for receivers and transmitters to high performance RF test equipment. As the security and reliability of mobile communication transmissions have gained importance, PLL and frequency synthesisers have become increasingly topical subjects. Phase Lock Loops and Frequency Synthesis examines the various components that make up the phase lock loop design, including oscillators (crystal, voltage controlled), dividers and phase detectors. Interaction amongst the various components are also discussed. Real world problems such as power supply noise, shielding, grounding and isolation are given comprehensive coverage and solved examples with MATHCAD programs are presented throughout. * Presents a comprehesive study of phase lock loops and frequency synthesis in communication systems * Written by an internationally-recognised expert in the field * Details the problem of spurious signals in PLL frequency synthesizers, a topic neglected by available competing titles * Provides detailed theorectical background coupled with practical examples of state-of-the-art device design * MATHCAD programs and simulation software to accompany the design exercises and examples This combination of thorough theoretical treatment and guidance on practical applications will appeal to mobile communication circuit designers and advanced electrical engineering students. Do Read more...

Product Description The book presents all the necessary theory for the successful practice of automatic process control. The significance of the theory is explained at all times. Both introductory and advanced control strategies are presented and applied. Book Info The objective of this book is to present the practice of automatic process control along with the fundamental principles of control theory. New edition contains information on Z-transform analysis and discrete controllers. DLC: Chemical process control. Product Details * Hardcover: 784 pages * Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (February 24, 1997) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0471575887 * ISBN-13: 978-0471575887 Read more...

ELECTRONICS FOR BEGINNERS GENERAL THEORY PRACTICAL SKILLS and PROJECTS COMPONENTS TEST AND MEASUREMENT DIGITAL D.C. THEORY BLOCK DIAGRAMS GENERAL THEORY THE DIFFERENCE AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT SYMBOLS CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS REACTANCE AND IMPEDANCE FEEDBACK CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS PULSES GRAPHS AND WAVEFORMS TIME CONSTANTS SOURCE AND LOAD RMS AND PEAK TO PEAK FILTERS THE INTEGRATOR THE DIFFERENTATOR ELECTROMAGNETISM THE GENERATOR PRINCIPLE THE R.F. SPECTRUM MAGNETISM THE MOTOR PRINCIPLE AMPLIFIERS CLIPPERS AND LIMITERS OSCILLATORS WHAT IS PHASE LIGHT FREQUENCY MODULATION HARMONICS SOUND AMPLITUDE MODULATION THE MIXER THE FREQUENCY CHANGER PULSE MODULATION AVERAGES PERCENT AND TOLERANCE SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS HEAT COMPONENTS RESISTOR COLOUR CODE VALUE MULTIPLIERS WIRES AND CABLES THE DIODE INTEGRATED CIRCUITS PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS FUSES SWITCHES 7 SEGMENT DISPLAYS BATTERIES CIRCUIT SYMBOLS INDUCTORS THE TRANSFORMER USING LED's RESISTORS CAPACITORS THE CRT TRANSFORMER TYPES ACTIVE AND PASSIVE THE ELECTROMAGNETIC RELAY THE REED SWITCH THE LOUDSPEAKER SEMICONDUCTOR DATA COMPONENT SUPPLIERS AMERICAN WIRE GAUGES 1 AMERICAN WIRE GAUGES 2 SELECTING CAPACITORS TEST AND MEASUREMENT LOGICAL FAULT FINDING MEASURING VOLTAGES MEASURING CURRENT FREQUENCY RESPONSE SIGNAL GENERATORS TESTING TRANSISTORS CONTINUITY TESTING EFFECT OF METER RESISTANCE WITH RESPECT TO MEASURING RESISTANCE USING A SCOPE TRACING A SCHEMATIC FAULT FINDING ALGORITHMS Read more...

Product Description This six-part book fully and completely explains the principles, models, and technical requirements of power electronics at a higher level than is currently published. The book moves logically from theory to application-specific material, covering in one source what readers are currently finding in two or more texts. Bob Erickson creates the context in Parts 1 and 2 of his book covering converter circuits and electronics, semiconductor devices, analytical assessment techniques, converter topologies, and AC-modeling of DC converters. Later chapters cover theory, design, and application techniques for control systems, magnetics, converters, inverters, and filters. Each chapter includes homework problems, step-by-step design techniques, and real-world examples. Book Info A text and reference focusing on the fundamental principles, models, and technical requirements for the design of power electronics. Includes numerous examples, illustrations, and exercises, as well as new material on soft switching, low harmonic rectifiers, and AC modeling of the discontinuous conduction mode. Previous edition not cited. DLC: Power electronics. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Product Details * Hardcover: 750 pages * Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (July 31, 1997) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0412085410 * ISBN-13: 978-0412085413 Read more...

Product Description Phase lock loop frequency synthesis finds uses in a myriad of wireless applications - from local oscillators for receivers and transmitters to high performance RF test equipment. As the security and reliability of mobile communication transmissions have gained importance, PLL and frequency synthesisers have become increasingly topical subjects. Phase Lock Loops and Frequency Synthesis examines the various components that make up the phase lock loop design, including oscillators (crystal, voltage controlled), dividers and phase detectors. Interaction amongst the various components are also discussed. Real world problems such as power supply noise, shielding, grounding and isolation are given comprehensive coverage and solved examples with MATHCAD programs are presented throughout. * Presents a comprehesive study of phase lock loops and frequency synthesis in communication systems * Written by an internationally-recognised expert in the field * Details the problem of spurious signals in PLL frequency synthesizers, a topic neglected by available competing titles * Provides detailed theorectical background coupled with practical examples of state-of-the-art device design * MATHCAD programs and simulation software to accompany the design exercises and examples This combination of thorough theoretical treatment and guidance on practical applications will appeal to mobile communication circuit designers and advanced electrical engineering students. Do Read more...

From the Back Cover * PCB design instruction and reference manual, all in one book! * In-depth explanation of the processes and tools used in modern PCB design * Standards, formulas, definitions, and procedures, plus software to tie it all together Buy it to learn, but keep it as a valued reference tool! Printed circuit boards (PCBs) literally form the backbone of electronic devices. The electronics industry continues its spread into every aspect of modern life, yet surprisingly little written material exists about PCB standards and design. At the same time, the industry is beginning to feel the effects of a lack of new designers entering the field! To address this situation, PCB design authority Christopher T. Robertson wrote Printed Circuit Board Designer's Reference: Basics. This book teaches the essentials of PCB design—the same standards and techniques used in the field, but collected in one place. You'll learn most of the key design techniques in use today, and be in the perfect position to learn the more advanced methods when you're ready. On the job, Printed Circuit Board Designer's Reference: Basics will continue to serve as an indispensable reference source filled with tables, charts, and task checklists you'll definitely want to keep on hand. Rounding out the book is a valuable software package DR Resource (Designer's Reference Resource) a multifunction calculator that manages the day-to-day activities of the PCB designer, performs projec Read more...

Product Description Building on the success of the first edition, which offered a practical introductory approach to the techniques of error concealment, this book, now fully revised and updated, provides a comprehensive treatment of the subject and includes a wealth of additional features. The Art of Error Correcting Coding, Second Edition explores intermediate and advanced level concepts as well as those which will appeal to the novice. All key topics are discussed, including Reed-Solomon codes, Viterbi decoding, soft-output decoding algorithms, MAP, log-MAP and MAX-log-MAP. Reliability-based algorithms GMD and Chase are examined, as are turbo codes, both serially and parallel concatenated, as well as low-density parity-check (LDPC) codes and their iterative decoders. * Features additional problems at the end of each chapter and an instructor’s solutions manual * Updated companion website offers new C/C ++programs and MATLAB scripts, to help with the understanding and implementation of basic ECC techniques * Easy to follow examples illustrate the fundamental concepts of error correcting codes * Basic analysis tools are provided throughout to help in the assessment of the error performance block and convolutional codes of a particular error correcting coding (ECC) scheme for a selection of the basic channel models This edition provides an essential resource to engineers, computer scientists and graduate students alike for understanding and app Read more...

Wine enthusiasts and novices, raise your glasses! The #1 wine book has been extensively updated! If you’re a connoisseur, Wine For Dummies, Fourth Edition will get you up to speed on what’s in and show you how to take your hobby to the next level. If you’re new to the world of wine, it will clue you in on what you’ve been missing and show you how to get started. It begins with the basic types of wine, how wines are made, and more. Then it gets down to specifics: * How to handle snooty wine clerks, navigate restaurant wine lists, decipher cryptic wine labels, and dislodge stubborn corks * How to sniff and taste wine * How to store and pour wine and pair it with food * Four white wine styles: fresh, unoaked; earthy; aromatic; rich, oaky * Four red wine styles: soft, fruity, and relatively light-bodied; mild-mannered, medium-bodied; spicy; powerful, full-bodied, and tannic * What’s happening in the “Old World” of wine, including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, and Greece * What’s how (and what’s not) in the New World of Wine, including Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, and South Africa * U.S. wines from California, Oregon, Washington, and New York * Bubbling beauties and medieval sweets: champagne, sparkling wines, sherry, port, and other exotic dessert wines Authors Ed McCarthy, CWE, who is a regular contributor to Wine Enthusiast and The Wine Journal and Mary Ewing-Mulligan, MW, Read more...

The First book that teaches what SQL programmers need in order to successfully make the transition from transactional systems (OLTP) into the world of OLAP. Before SQL programmers could begin working with OLTP (On-Line Transaction Processing) systems, they had to unlearn procedural, record-oriented programming before moving on to SQLs declarative, set-oriented programming. This book covers the next step in your growth. OLAP (On-Line Analytical Processing), Data Warehousing and Analytics involve seeing data in the aggregate and over time, not as single transactions. Once more it is time to unlearn what you were previously taught. This book is not an in-depth look at particular subjects, but an overview of many subjects that will give the working RDBMS programmers a map of the terra incognita they will faceif they want to grow. * Expert advice from a noted SQL authority and award-winning columnist, who has given ten years of service to the ANSI SQL standards committee and many more years of dependable help to readers of online forums. * First book that teaches what SQL programmers need in order to successfully make the transition from transactional systems (OLTP) into the world of data warehouse data and OLAP. * Offers real-world insights and lots of practical examples. * Covers the OLAP extensions in SQL-99; ETL tools, OLAP features supported in DBMSs, other query tools, simple reports, and statistical software. Read more...

People who can’t or won’t negotiate on their own behalf run the risk of paying too much, earning too little, and always feeling like they’re getting gypped. Negotiating For Dummies, Second, Edition offers tips and strategies to help you become a more comfortable and effective negotiator. And, it shows you negotiating can improve many of your everyday transactions—everything from buying a car to upping your salary. Find out how to: * Develop a negotiating style * Map out the opposition * Set goals and limits * Listen, then ask the right question * Interpret body language * Say what you mean with crystal clarity * Deal with difficult people * Push the pause button * Close the deal Featuring new information on re-negotiating, as well as online, phone, and international negotiations, Negotiating for Dummies, Second Edition, helps you enter any negotiation with confidence and come out feeling like a winner. Summary: Good Usable Info Rating: 4 I've read the book Getting to Yes and was a little concerned that this may be dry as well. This doesn't seem like a tough subject to educate on; only tough to actually make yourself do. So with that said, I was impressed with the easy step-by-step (even on a audio level). I have a few more techniques in my arsenal that will allow me to more effectively use this skill. I also appreciate the fact that he points out to use it in even simple situations to gain experience. Would buy aga Read more...

The Encyclopedia of Applied Psychology encompasses applications of psychological knowledge and procedures in all areas of psychology. This compendium is a major source of information for professional practitioners, researchers in psychology, and for anyone interested in applied psychology. The topics included are, but are not limited to, aging (geropsychology), assessment, clinical, cognitive, community, counseling, educational, environmental, family, industrial/organizational, health, school, sports, and transportation psychology. The entries drawn from theabove-referenced areas provide a clear definition of topic, a brief review of theoretical basis relevant to the topic, and emphasize major areas of application. Read more...