Posted: October 4th, 2008, 5:50pm CEST by jobko
Author: Jonathan A. Zdziarski
Publisher: O'Reilly
Date: March 2008
Pages: 280
Description:
Certain technologies bring out everyone's hidden geek, and the iPhone did so instantly upon its release. Thousands of programmers want to provide applications on the iPhone, and this book shows you how to achieve the spectacular effects that made the device an immediate hit. You'll learn how to use an open, community-developed toolkit that has been widely downloaded and used. Author Jonathan Zdziarski, the developer of the first fully functional application using the open iPhone toolkit, now explains in clear language how to create applications using Objective-C and the iPhone API, which in some ways resembles Apple's desktop API and in some ways strikes new ground.
iPhone Open Application Development covers:
* Installation of the toolkits
* Background on the operating system and Objective-C
* Detailed recipes and working examples for everyone's favorite iPhone feature
* Graphics and audio programming
* The CoreImage and CoreSurfaces interfaces for games programming
* Interfacing with iTunes
* The use of sensors
Any programmer, using this book, can provide applications that impress users just as much as the official iPhone utilities.
CHM | 1.3 MB
Posted: October 4th, 2008, 5:47pm CEST by jobko
PDF | English | 978 pages | 45.5 MB
Posted: October 4th, 2008, 5:44pm CEST by jobko
Everything you need to create secure, reliable and easy-to-use web services using Apache Axis2. Packed with real-life examples, you will learn how to
work with Axis2 in a fast and practical way. You will learn to build SOAP and REST web services and APIs for your web applications.
In Detail:
Axis2 is an enterprise-ready web service engine that is very user friendly and provides web service interactions with a dynamic and flexible execution framework.
Apache Axis2 is a core engine for web services with two implementations: Apache Axis2/Java and Apache Axis2/C. It is a complete redesign and rewrite of the widely used Apache Axis SOAP stack that builds on the lessons learned from the Apache Axis implementation of the SOAP submission to W3C. Apache Axis2 not only supports SOAP 1.1 and SOAP 1.2, but also has integrated support for the widely popular REST-style of web services. The same business logic implementation can offer both a WS-* style interface and a REST/POX style interface simultaneously.
Apache Axis2 is more efficient, more modular, more scalable, and more XML-oriented than the older version. It is carefully designed to support the easy addition of plug-in modules that extend its functionality for features such as security and reliability. Apache Axis2 is built on Apache AXIOM, a new high performance, pull-based XML object model. This book will take you through the basics of web services and Axis2 to the details of Axis2’s architecture.
Posted: October 4th, 2008, 5:42pm CEST by jobko
Author: Christian Gross
Publisher: Apress
Date: February 2008
Pages: 472
Description:
This book is for anyone who wants to write good Visual Basic 2008 code -- even if you have never programmed before.
Writing good code can be a challenge, there are so many options, especially in a language like Visual Basic. If you want to really get the best from a programming language you need to know which features work best in which situations and understand their strengths and weaknesses. It is this understanding that makes the difference between coding and coding well.
Beginning VB 2008 has been written to teach you how to use the Visual Basic programming language to solve problems. From the earliest chapters, and from the first introductory concepts, you'll be looking at real-world programming challenges and learning how Visual Basic can be used to overcome them. As you progress through the book the problems become more involved and interesting while the solutions become correspondingly more complex and powerful as Visual Basic features interact to achieve the results that you want.
By the time you've finished reading this book and worked through the sample exercises, you'll be a confident and very competent Visual Basic programmer. You will still have many explorations of the .NET Framework API to look forward to in your future career, but you will have a firm foundation to build from and you will know exactly where to go to find the things that you need to progress confidently in your projects.
PDF | 7.9 MB
Posted: October 4th, 2008, 5:34pm CEST by jobko
Prepare yourself for the ultimate test of your brain power!
We’re devised over 500 IQ puzzles to stretch your logical and lateral thinking abilities to the limit.
This book has been meticulously compiled from some of the most devious puzzles you’ve seen. Some will require keen mathematical skill, others an ability to recognise abstract patterns, but all our puzzles are supremely logical and can be solved with the right approach.
If you have a sharp mind, some of the answers to these puzzles will jump straight out of the page at you. However, others will require a bit more thought. Try not to rush for an answer straight away – have faith in your abilities and all will become clear – and don’t feel tempted to have a peek at the answer page too soon. If you feel completely stumped by one particular puzzle, then move on and come back to it later – coming up with the solution to a later puzzle just might give you the inspiration you need!
But the idea of this book is not about right and wrong answers, it’s about exercising your mind and flexing your mental muscles. With the right approach, you too can discover your IQ potential.
The large variety of puzzles here are designed to test your powers of lateral thinking and problem solving to the max! You’ll have to be able to recognize patterns and sequences, spot similarities and differences and even pick your way through our convoluted mindbenders.
The solutions to all the puzzles in this book are staring you right in the face – you just have to be looking at them in the right way!
So sit back, relax your body and let your brain take the strain – it’s all a matter of logic.
Posted: November 30th, 2008, 10:34am CET by jobko
Philip Carter "IQ and Personality Tests"
Kogan Page | 2007-06-01 | ISBN: 0749449543 | 207 pages | PDF | 1,1 MB
IQ and Personality Tests contains hundreds of practice questions for aptitude tests and personality questionnaires. The personality questions look at attitudes and values, often in an entertaining way. The aptitude questions are organized into two IQ tests typical of the type and style of questions that candidates are likely to encounter in actual IQ tests. Answers and a simple analysis of scores are given so that readers can assess their performance. IQ and Personality Tests provides great practice material for those who are faced with employment-related tests; they also provide great entertainment for those who aren't.
Posted: November 29th, 2008, 12:24pm CET by jobko
The book concentrates on leveraging Java Business Integration (JBI) for addressing real worldintegration problems with examples. Business level integration in Java needs to addressintegrating multiple flavors of business components including POJO, EJB, Web Services, JMS,etc. The book will explain all the above scenarios, using open source Apache ServiceMix as the
ESB framework.
Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 6:10pm CET by jobko
Nicholas J. Cull, David Culbert, David Welch. Propaganda and Mass Persuasion: A Historical Encyclopedia, 1500 to the Present
ABC-Clio | 2003-07 | ISBN: 1576078205 | 479 pages | PDF | 6 Mb
It's impossible to fully detail the past 500+ years, but this book hits almost all of the major events
For anyone that studies International Relations or enjoys History, this book sheds light on information that is not taught in ordinary classes or textbooks. It is formatted like an encyclopedia, so it is easy to quickly reference the desired historical event. It's impossible to fully detail the past 500+ years, but this book hits almost all of the major events.
Posted: November 22nd, 2008, 12:53pm CET by jobko
Dictionary of Occult, Hermetic and Alchemical Sigils
# Hardcover: 410 pages
# Publisher: Viking Pr (July 1981)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0710000952
# ISBN-13: 978-0710000958
# Price: $499.99
| PDF | 26.9MB
Posted: November 22nd, 2008, 12:55am CET by jobko
Pat Dittmar. Practical Poker Math: Basic Odds & Probabilities for Hold'Em and Omaha
Ecw Press | 2008-09 | 256 pages | PDF | 5 Mb | rar | RS.com
A study in probability, strategy, and game theory, this handy companion explores all the mathematical methods of mastering the game of poker. The poker world needs more books like Practical Poker Math.
This book made difficult topics like odds, probabilities and game theory easy to understand for a beginner.
Using an original concept called "Total Odds," the book presents a complete odds work-up for both Texas Hold'Em and the high and low hands of Omaha. These principles are accessible to any poker player at any skill level, and the calculations are color-coded, making them easy to follow. Serving as a convenient primer for the beginner and a reference text for more experienced players, this guide is a safe bet for anyone looking to win.
Posted: November 21st, 2008, 5:01pm CET by jobko
The Art of Approaching - How to Meet Any Woman without Rejection
BizJancer Inc. | 2006 | ISBN: N/A | 338 pages | PDF | 1.41 MB
The Art of Approaching? has complete reference material with real world examples to transform you into a female magnet. It contains real world examples of how and when to apply the techniques.
You?ll discover:
-The single most important factor to control if you ever want to have a romantic encounter with the woman of your dreams
-Discover WHY beautiful women wind up with an ?average Joe?? and how you can exploit the answer to get the girl you want
-One simple yet extremely effective standing posture that women swoon over!
-Uncover the 6 dead giveaways that reveal IF a woman is interested!
-5 very common tell-tale signs that expose her interest in you!
-The Golden Rule of picking up women that maximizes your chances of finally getting the girl you want
-The single most important thing you must develop BEFORE you can enjoy the benefits of meeting and enjoying women
-How to quickly and easily avoid ?psyching? yourself out of approaching your "choice"
-How to overcome the self-defeating behavior that gives the ?scent? of insecurity!
-5 counter-productive actions that RUIN your opportunity to get the girl you want!
-How to eliminate 5 destructive habits you can?t ignore IF you want to meet the women of your dreams.
Posted: November 21st, 2008, 10:08am CET by jobko
With over 750 entries, the Encyclopedia of United States National Security is the first single, concise reference source to provide accurate and informative answers to the many challenging questions of how, why, when, and where national security has evolved. In addition to presenting historical facts and analyses, this two-volume encyclopedia is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to some of the more complicated and abstract questions concerning world politics and national security. A thoroughly interdisciplinary work, this encyclopedia views national security from historical, economic, political, and technological perspectives.
Key Features
* Examines the full range of contemporary weapons systems including air, sea, and land warfare; ballistic missile defense; space weapons; stealth technology; antisubmarine warfare; and biological weapons
* Explores much more than the use of force as protection by introducing competing paradigms, such as economic and diplomatic tools in security strategy
* Includes excerpts from treaties, speeches, and other sources and provides an overview of important events such as scandals and breaches of national security
* Offers a close look at the leaders and thinkers that shaped U.S. security policy as well as individuals who have had the greatest impact upon U.S. national security
Posted: November 21st, 2008, 1:20am CET by jobko
Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: For Dummies (February 16, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470030771
ISBN-13: 978-0470030776
Product Description
"A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history."
пїЅTony Robinson star of Blackadder and Time Team.
This entertaining and informative guide introduces readers to the amazing world of ancient Rome and its emperors, epic wars, awesome architecture, heroes, and villains. With a complete rundown of Roman history alongside fascinating insights into the lives of everyday Romans, readers will discover the amazing people and events involved in the rise and fall of one of the greatest of all ancient civilisations and how its influence can still be felt around the world today.
Guy de la BпїЅdoyпїЅre is a historian, archaeologist, and Roman expert, he is well known for his numerous books and appearances on TV, especially Channel 4пїЅs Time Team.
Explore one of the most exciting eras in ancient history
This entertaining and informative guide introduces readers to the amazing world of ancient Rome and its emperors, epic wars, awesome architecture, heroes, and villains. With a complete rundown of Roman history alongside fascinating insights into the lives of everyday Romans, readers will discover the amazing people and events involved in the rise and fall of one of the greatest of all ancient civilisations and how its influence can still be felt around the world today.
Discover:
*How the Romans came to rule the world
*The lasting legacy of Roman society, culture, economics, and industry around the world
*The good, the bad, and the very bad Roman rulers
*Roman religion, beliefs, and worship
*How the Romans enjoyed themselves
Posted: November 21st, 2008, 12:37am CET by jobko
Publisher: Cambridge University Press | 184 pages | 2008-10-31| 0521878659 | PDF | 2,5 Mb
In The Construction of Authority in Ancient Rome and Byzantium, Sarolta TakГЎcs examines the role of the Roman emperor, who was the single most important law-giving authority in Roman society. Emperors had to embody the qualities or virtues espoused by Rome's ruling classes. Political rhetoric shaped the ancients' reality and played a part in the upkeep of their political structures. TakГЎcs isolates a reoccurring cultural pattern, a conscious appropriation of symbols and signs (verbal and visual) belonging to the Roman Empire. She shows that many contemporary concepts of "empire" have Roman precedents, which are reactivations or reuses of well-established ancient patterns. Showing the dialectical interactivity between the constructed past and present, TakГЎcs also focuses on the issue of classical legacy through these virtues, which are not simply repeated or adapted cultural patterns, but are tools for the legitimization of political power, authority, and even domination of one nation over another.
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:07pm CET by jobko
James L. Haley “Apaches: A History and Culture Portrait"
University of Oklahoma Press | 1997-09 | 453 pages | HTML | 4,51 MB
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 11:51am CET by jobko
Graham Webster “The Roman Imperial Army: Of the First and Second Centuries A.D."
University of Oklahoma Press | 1998-03 | 343 pages | HTML | 4,35 MB
Review
This book is probably one of the defenitive works on the Roman legions in the English language today. This is not hyperbole. Some would find this work to be dry, but it isn't intended for popular entertainment. Through all the editions it has remained a meticulously researched piece about that most famous, or infamous, of Roman institutions-the Legion. If one is looking for a light read, the equivlant of the college survey class, then don't read this book. But if one has a genuine interest in all things Roman and reading about helmets, sandals, and other assorted minutae then this is for you. Personally I think this book is excellent and I've felt this way for the past twenty years.
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 11:36am CET by jobko
J. C. Cirlot " Dictionary of Symbols"
Routledge | 1990-12-31 | 508 pages | PDF | 5,7 MB
The unvarying essential meanings of around 1,000 symbols and symbolic themes commonly found in the art, literature and thought of all cultures through the ages are clarified.
Posted: November 18th, 2008, 1:24pm CET by jobko
Encyclopaedia Britannica Almanac 2009
Time | 2008-11-04 | 961 pages | PDF | 25.3 MB
Info:
Bursting with facts about people, current events, history, geography, sports, religion, science and technology, health and medicine, money and business, and statistics on almost every imaginable topic, the Britannica Almanac 2009 has more coverage of key subjects than any other leading almanac.
Posted: November 11th, 2008, 2:53pm CET by jobko
Dermatology and Dermatological Therapy of Pigmented Skins
Publisher:Informa HealthCare | Pages:448 | 2005-09-23 | ISBN:084931402X | PDF | 4.6 MB
Approximately 80 percent of the world's population is pigmented; even in the United States, current projections indicate that by mid-century the majority of the population will be non-Caucasian. US dermatologists are already seeing a significant shift in the makeup of their client population. Yet, despite this changing face of the American population, until now practicing dermatologists and students in training have been challenged by the lack of a comprehensive textbook on the diagnosis and treatment of pigmented skins. Dermatology and Dermatological Therapy of Pigmented Skins fills a serious need by providing an exceptionally comprehensive text on the practice of dermatology as it applies to the variety of skins found in the U.S. population. As the editors note, its not simply about dark skin versus light skin. Blacks, Asians, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Slavs all have different skin profiles and consequently require different treatment. The presentation of common dermatologic disorders will often vary from one ethnic group to another, and while some disorders may be found frequently in some groups, in others they are rarely found. Furthermore, the application of medical and surgical therapies will sometimes require different parameters for differently colored skin.
Posted: October 24th, 2008, 12:10pm CEST by jobko
Beginning Ubuntu LTS Server Administration: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition (Expert's Voice in Linux)
Apress | 424 Pages | 2008-09-16 | PDF | English | 4.23 MB
Product Description:
Beginning Ubuntu LTS Server Administration, Second Edition is the touchstone companion book for anyone implementing Ubuntu LTS Server. Author Sander van Vugt introduces the most recent server edition of Ubuntu Linux, the most popular Linux distribution, to power users, system administrators, and programmers and demonstrates the power and flexibility that the Hardy–Heron Ubuntu Server Long Term Support Edition offers for small networks and corporate systems alike.
