"My main impetus for creating this book was the realization that my musician friends who had purchased the new semi-pro Pro Tools systems were being overwhelmed by the complexity of the software. Although the Pro Tools Reference Guide is very well written, they had difficulty taking it all in. In my efforts to help them through the learning curve, I found that the best approach was to show them only the parts of the program necessary to record, edit, and mix their own demos, using the techniques I had developed over the years.

The mission of these tutorials is to get beginners up and running in a few days, using their own instruments and their own music. My approach is to keep the lessons short and concise, with no unnecessary information. The instructions are very specific, and assume that the reader knows nothing about Pro Tools. The tools needed for the specific tasks are introduced gradually, and the emphasis is on having fun with the program. For those who wish to learn them, the more advanced features will be covered in Book Two.

It is my hope that musicians who may feel daunted by the Pro Tools learning curve will find this book an enjoyable shortcut to the amazing world of hard disk recording."

This training kit is designed for developers who plan to take Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS) exam 70-561, as well as for developers who need to know how to create data-driven applications using the ADO.NET and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. We assume that before you begin using this kit, you have a working knowledge of the .NET Framework, databases, and Microsoft Visual Basic or C#.

By using this training kit, you learn how to do the following:

• Connect to a variety of data sources

• Query data

• UseLanguage Integrated Query (LINQ)

• Change data and use transactions

• Work with the Entity Framework and LINQ to SQL for object-relational mapping

• Synchronize data across disparate devices and tiers

• Work with ADO.NET Data Services for Internet applications

This is the most modern, comprehensive and system-oriented text on radio engineering in print, by a pioneer in the field. Engineers and students need to use this book, which covers the physics of radio systems from a quantum mechanical point of view and offers a unique insight into radio engineering by showing not only how but why radio systems work.

Professor Gosling has spent a lifetime in industry and education, including time as Technical Director of Plessey, President of EUREL (European Convention of Engineering Societies), Past President of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, and Chair of Electronic Engineering at the University of Bath. He is currently Visiting Professor at the University of Bath. He has published eleven books and over fifty scientific papers.

Eminent author
Accessible treatment of a challenging subject
Together with 'Radio Spectrum Conservation' (1999) makes up Radio Engineering Fundamentals

About the Author

BSc (Special) University of London, Doctor of Science (Electrical Engineering) University of Bath, Fellow of University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology and of Plymouth University honoris causa, Visiting Professor at University of Bath, consultant to a number of major companies.

*The essential data and information for modern radio engineering at your fingertips
*Based on the practical knowhow of practicing engineers
*Ideal for reference and revision

This handy volume contains a mass of essential information and data needed every day by a wide range of radio engineers, RF circuit designers, telecommunications engineers, radio hobbyists, radio / TV technicians and students.

Newnes Radio and RF Engineering Pocket Book covers all aspects of radio and communications engineering from very low frequencies to microwaves, with particular emphasis on mobile communications. Wave principles and the decibel scale, instrumentation and power supplies, equipment types and encryption methods, connectors and interfaces, are all included in this book.

New material in the third edition includes mobile base station antennas, operation of cellular networks, SAW filters and ceramic resonators, modulation for stereo FM broadcasts, ADPCM, and vocoders.

About the Author

Steve Winder specializes in designing circuits for telecommunications applications, but has experience in a number of fields. As the current European Applications Engineer for Supertex Inc. Steve works alongside design engineers throughout Europe to design circuits using components made by Supertex, a U.S. based manufacturer of high voltage MOSFETs, CMOS integrated circuits and ASICs. Prior to joining Supertex, Steve was for many years a team leader for a group of analogue and digital design engineers at British Telecom's research and development laboratories, now known as Adastral Park, based near Ipswich, UK. Here, Steve applied his analytical skills to many technical areas but specialized in wideband analogue and digital transmission systems using copper pairs and optical fibre. In this role, Steve's strength was in radio frequency design, low-power design, low-noise design and systems engineering.

Joe Carr devoted his life to furthering a wider understanding of electronics and spreading his passion for radio, becoming one of the USA's best known technical authors with over 25 books and hundreds of magazine articles to his name. Newnes is proud to have published a number of his recent titles, including his last book, RF Components and Circuits.

Concern for your own safety as well as the safety of others should always be on your mind. Most safety procedures are common sense but, because some hazards are not obvious, there are regulations born out of experience which are designed to make the workplace safer.

There are two aspects of safety which concern us in the assembly of electrical equipment and control panels.

A truly accessible guide to TV technology and the Digital revolution.

The third edition of the Newnes Guide to Television & Video Technology is the definitive guide to analogue and digital TV technology. Eugene Trundle explores the fundamentals of Digital TV (satellite, cable and terrestrial) and Digital Video, as well as providing a thorough grounding in analogue systems.

The readable style of this book makes it the first choice for a wide range of readers working in TV manufacturing, broadcasting and retail. It also makes fascinating reading for anyone who wants to discover the technical side of the Digital revolution gain a better understanding of their home video equipment, or simply learn more about how their TV works.

Newnes Guide to Television & Video Technology is essential reading for service engineers and electronic servicing students, and provides an ideal foundation text for the relevant units of City & Guilds 2240, NVQs and the new City & Guilds Progression Awards (6958).

A truly accessible guide to TV technology and the Digital revolution
Essential information for all servicing students and professionals
Includes full coverage of analog systems, and new material on Digital

The readable style of this book makes it the first choice for a wide range of readers working in TV manufacturing, broadcasting and retail. It also makes fascinating reading for anyone who wants to discover the technical side of the Digital revolution gain a better understanding of their home video equipment, or simply learn more about how their TV works.Newnes Guide to Television & Video Technology is essential reading for service engineers and electronic servicing students, and provides an ideal foundation text for the relevant units of City & Guilds 2240, NVQs and the new City & Guilds Progression Awards (6958).

About the Author

Eugene Trundle is the UK's leading author on servicing and TV technology, and a practising service engineer.

*A practical engineer’s reference that puts the key information at your fingertips
*Covers essential data, techniques and working practice
*This update covers the latest international regulations

Newnes Data Communications Pocket Book is a remarkable toolkit for engineers, IT professionals, managers and students. The wide ranging coverage is focused firmly on day-to-day information needs, comprising the data, formulae and fundamentals that professionals and students really need to hand in work situations.

The scope of this book encompasses networking, on-line services, fibre optics, network protocols, data compression, and the standards that govern these technologies. The new edition has been fully updated to include new material on USB, Firewire, IP version 6, ISDN, ADSL / HDSL, PC video standards and video on demand. The section on LANs has been rewritten with new sections on Cisco, connecting LANs to WANs, and wireless LAN technologies including Bluetooth. There is also a greatly increased emphasis on security, access and administration issues.

Despite the complexity of the subject, this wealth of information is presented succinctly and in such a way, using tables, diagrams and brief explanatory text, as to allow the user to locate information quickly and easily. Thus the book should be invaluable to those involved with the installation, commissioning and maintenance of data communications equipment, as well as the end user.

About the Author

Steve Winder specializes in designing circuits for telecommunications applications, but has experience in a number of fields. As the current European Applications Engineer for Supertex Inc. Steve works alongside design engineers throughout Europe to design circuits using components made by Supertex, a U.S. based manufacturer of high voltage MOSFETs, CMOS integrated circuits and ASICs. Prior to joining Supertex, Steve was for many years a team leader for a group of analogue and digital design engineers at British Telecom's research and development laboratories, now known as Adastral Park, based near Ipswich, UK. Here, Steve applied his analytical skills to many technical areas but specialized in wideband analogue and digital transmission systems using copper pairs and optical fibre. In this role, Steve's strength was in radio frequency design, low-power design, low-noise design and systems engineering.

Mike Tooley is a technical author and consultant. He was formerly Vice Principal at Brooklands College in Surrey, England, where he was responsible for the delivery of learning to over 10,000 Further and Higher Education students increasingly by flexible, open and on-line distance learning. Mike is the well-known author of several popular engineering and related text books, including widely adopted course texts for BTEC, GCE A-level and GCSE qualifications in Engineering. Mike's hobbies include astronomy, amateur radio, aviation, computing and electronic circuit design and construction.

The Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology is the first work to map this ever-changing field. It is the most comprehensive, research-based encyclopedia consisting of contributions from over 900 noted researchers in over 50 countries. This five-volume encyclopedia includes more than 550 articles highlighting current concepts, issues and emerging technologies. These articles are enhanced by special attention that is paid to over 4,500 technical and managerial terms. These terms will each have a 5-50 word description that allow the users of this extensive research source to learn the language and terminology of the field. In addition, these volumes offer a thorough reference section with over 11,500 sources of information that can be accessed by scholars, students, and researchers in the field of information science and technology.

About the Author

Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. is currently the Executive Director of the Information Resources Management Association (IRMA). Previously, he served on the faculty of the Pennsylvania State University as an Associate Professor of Information Systems for twenty years. He has written or edited over twenty books in Information Technology Management and he is also the editor of the Information Resources Management Journal, Journal of Cases on Information technology, Journal of Electronic Commerce in Organizations, and International Journal of Cases on Electronic Commerce.

Can computers be intelligent?

This question causes even more debate than the definitions of intelligence do.

Computational intelligence is the study of adaptive mechanisms to enable or facilitate intelligent behaviour in complex and changing environments. As such, computational intelligence encompasses artificial neural networks, evolutionary computing, swarm intelligence and fuzzy systems.

This book presents a systematic introduction to the fundamentals of computational intelligence, including in-depth treatments of the more important and most frequently used techniques. Numerous explanations and exercises allow readers to implement the different techniques themselves, and to apply these techniques to solve real-world, complex problems.

Key features include:

• State-of the-art coverage of the most recent developments in computational intelligence
• Balanced treatment of the different computational intelligence paradigms
• Complete algorithms in pseudo-code for easy implementation
• Exercises to stimulate thought and to breed new ideas
• Easily accessible style: ideal for readers new to the subject as well

This comprehensive reference ranging from artificial neural networks to swarm intelligence will prove essential reading for undergraduates on third or fourth year and post-graduate courses in computer science as well as researchers new to the field.

Take control – as much or as little as you want

Your Rebel XSi/450D, with its 12.2 megapixel resolution, 3-inch view screen, and the option for "Live View" shooting, is designed for simplicity without sacrificing creative freedom. This guide is ideal for helping you use that creative control and get great shots anywhere, anytime. If you're new to dSLRs, it makes the transition easy. If you're already comfortable with the various modes and settings, this book helps you make the most of every one.

• Set up your camera and learn when to choose automatic, semi-automatic, and manual modes

• Understand the camera's controls and menus, and when to use different metering and autofocus modes

• Explore Canon Picture Styles and Custom Functions

• Learn to manipulate ISO, exposure, depth of field, and shutter speed

• Create intriguing night and low-light images, capture sports action, and get tips for better macro photography

About the Author

Charlotte K. Lowrie is a freelance stock, editorial, and portrait photographer, and she is an award-winning writer. Her images have been featured on the Canon Digital Learning Center, in Microsoft publications, and in national magazines. Charlotte teaches photography classes at BetterPhoto.com, and she is the author of nine books including the bestselling Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi Digital Field Guide and four other Canon Digital Field Guides. Visit her Web site at wordsandphotos.org.

All the tools, templates, and techniques you need to execute a testing plan on different platforms and servers

Automated Web Testing Toolkit

Due to deadline constraints and rapidly evolving technologies, Web testing is often an overlooked aspect of development. Companies risk losing hundreds of thousands––even millions––of dollars without a secure testing process in place. As online businesses continue to grow, a lack of testing can lead to skyrocketing costs, interrupted workflow, and a loss of customers, and may ultimately mar a company’s reputation. This critical book focuses exclusively on software testing in a Web environment and provides a comprehensive working resource for developers, programmers, software engineers, and Webmasters responsible for developing Web applications.

Offering a clear description of the technical aspects of developing and testing code, this book also illustrates how to manage a software project from inception to full execution and how to perform follow-up enhancements. Expert Diane Stottlemyer presents a reliable way to build and perform full-functionality Web testing and explains the code enhancements for adding features to existing applications and regression testing.

Providing essential and informative insights to Web testing, the material covers:

• Processes, methodology, and security measures
• Web site and risk management
• How to test in different languages (XML, HTML, Java, VBScript, etc.) and databases (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.)
• Preparing the environment for testing
• Capacity and regression testing
• Running tests, analyzing the results, and documentation

The CD-ROM includes customizable templates, sample test plans, cases, scripts and scenarios, a resource listing with links, and access to sample tools.

About the Author

DIANE STOTTLEMYER is a certified software test engineer and information technology expert with more than ten years’ experience. She has consulted for several Fortune 500 companies–including IBM and Wachovia–and has designed test plans, scripts, cases, and scenarios for many different projects. She teaches IT and Internet Business courses for AOL, ElementK, Connected University, Franklin University, and Capella University, and has published several articles with Lectures Online.