Apps & Ebooks

Armored Core Formula Front -- Extreme Battle (PSP)

2008-09-06T12:56:00.003+05:30

Armored Core Formula Front -- Extreme Battle (PSP)

Robot fighting fans rejoice, for the Armored Core series has finally made its way to the PSP in the name of Armored Core: Formula Front - Extreme Battle. Extreme may not be the most appropriate descriptor however as you'd think the series may have taken things to the next level, which isn't necessarily the case. What Formula Front - Extreme Battle really ends up offering fans is more of the same Armored Core action that they know and love, though there really isn't a whole lot else. Sure, AC nuts will dig this like a grave, but anyone who's been turned off by the series' tedious trial and error Armored Core design and test elements of the past won't find anything new here to turn them onto the series. One of the problems that the series has had is that its Core configuration mechanics have had a rather elusive learning curve. That is, until you've figured out exactly what every single piece does (which can take quite a long time), then you'll find that building the Cores is simply a matter of selecting a piece, heading out to a test battle and see if it suits you. If not, pick from one of the other numerous parts and try again.

Part of the problem is that while some of the attributes have reasonable enough descriptors that you can bring up, some other aspects, like exactly how certain missiles acquire a target and seek them out, are things you'll have to find out on your own. Again, it's a whole trial and error routine that takes place over and over and over again. It can be frustrating, for sure. On the bright side though, if you're really into what's going on here then there's plenty of customizability to be done. You'll find anywhere between 30+ to 70+ parts for any section of your Armored Core, and with the number of sections you'll have access to configuring, this leaves room for a lot of unique designs. Really, where the series has shined for its fans is in how much control they have over building their unique creations with which to do battle, and though it's a rather steep learning curve to get everything down, there's a whole lot here for fans to dig into. Once your Armored Cores are built (you can keep a number in your garage of sorts), you'll set out to take down a series of other ACs in various leagues. There really isn't much in the way of any sort of story or anything here, it's simply you choosing the next battle and then fighting it out. It would have at least been nice to see background info and images, if not a movie, of each of the other architects you fight. Without the customizations you can wrangle off the battlefield, the on-field action really wouldn't hold up very well. Once you step into the arena the battles become somewhat slow from an action standpoint, though it does offer a fair bit of strategic play. For example, if you've designed an AC that's best used from behind cover and at a distance, then you'll need to play that way. If you've designed your unit for speed and vertical movement, flying about in a more action-heavy manner is what you'll want to focus on. Like the other games in the series, AC: Formula Front - Extreme Battle does pretty well in this regard.

As mentioned however, were this game to rely strictly on its battle elements it would fall flat. Battles typically come down to who can target who fastest, time strategic missile shots and make most use of the various additions to their Armored Cores, like RADAR jammers and such. Again, the strategic stuff here is decent, but simply locking onto another unit and pressing Square isn't really all that engaging.

One thing that's disappointing is that though you can choose to have your Armored Core's AI fight for you - which you can tune a bit, though maybe not as much as we'd have liked - you're unable to provide any sort of commands whatsoever during battle. It would be cool to play more of a managerial role here, letting your unit take care of all of the action elements while you issue various high-level commands, like to play defensively for now, focus on long-range weapons or such.

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of The Lions (PSP)

2008-09-06T12:40:00.004+05:30

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of The Lions (PSP)

While some games don't withstand the test of time, others, like the commonly praised Final Fantasy Tactics, exist in a state of pristine stasis: never changing, yet standing proud at the head of the class, and rarely bested by legions of pretenders to the throne. In other words, you won't need the rose-hued goggles of nostalgia to appreciate Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions, since it's a great game even by modern standards. If you're new to Tactics, you'll find a strategy role-playing game with plenty of deep gameplay and one of the finest stories in a Final Fantasy game to date. If you've already experienced the 1998 PlayStation original, you'll enjoy some nifty additions in this enhanced port, including terrific cutscenes, new character classes, and new playable characters. There are some noticeable issues in the presentation, and some lurking frustrations in the gameplay remain. In the context of such satisfying gameplay, though, the annoyances are easy to forgive--especially considering you can squeeze 60 or 70 hours of quality entertainment out of it.

Do you smell that? Oh no--I guess you wouldn't.

One of the original's many strengths was its complex, moving story. Almost 10 years later, Tactics expresses more excitement and romance in a single moment than many modern games can manage in their entirety. It helps tremendously that the awkward localization of the original has been replaced with realistic dialogue devoid of grammatical errors (well, except for a few famous ones). There's also another major storytelling enhancement: beautiful, fully acted cutscenes that provide an even greater sense of atmosphere. Calling these scenes cel-shaded wouldn't do them justice, though, since they have a grainy texture to them that resemble a painting more than a cartoon. Suffice it to say, it won't take you long to get caught up in the internal struggles of Ivalice's House of Beoulve, the binding ties of friendship, and the social stigmas of the lower classes.

But if the story ropes you in, it will be the gameplay that keeps you coming back for more. A word of warning to new players, however: War of the Lions throws you into the fire, expecting you to figure out the convoluted class and character systems on your own. As a result, you may find yourself getting your butt handed to you until you get used to the mechanics. Once you do, however, you'll find an engaging character development scheme that will keep you constantly reevaluating the makeup of your adventuring party. Every party member begins as either a squire or a chemist, but can ultimately evolve into a monk, mage, assassin, oracle, and more. But you also have a secondary job slot to equip, as well as other ability slots that can be lifted from other classes.

As you gain experience in battle, not only do your characters level up, but so do your job classes. In turn, you are then able to purchase new abilities within those classes. It's a terrific system, for while it gives you the freedom to customize characters in endless ways, your party members still retain the core strengths that lend them to certain roles. There are two new classes to play around with, too: Onion Knight and Dark Knight. Experienced players will probably get more use from the Onion Knight than new players will, since its jack-of-all-trades nature requires some patience. Dark Knights, on the other hand, are deadly from the start, though you have to master multiple classes before you gain access to this profession.

Battles are generally intense, though the downside of the class system's flexibility is that the level of difficulty can vary wildly, depending on how you set up your parties. You may find some early battles almost impossible to get through without a bit of grinding first, while you will absolutely breeze through others. Still, most battles are quite challenging, requiring you to closely examine each move before committing to it. It's perfectly plausible (and if you aren't careful, downright common) to waste a spell because you don't have enough mana, or damage party members in addition to enemies. In light of this, it's too bad you can't take back your move orders once committed, as you can't always tell if a square will put your enemy in attack range until you occupy it.

The Final Fantasy I & II Anniversary Editions released earlier this year featured more striking visual upgrades than does War of the Lions. Yet the graphics hold up remarkably well, using familiar (and charmingly noseless) 2D sprites on 3D maps. The presentation has been enhanced to take advantage of the PSP's widescreen resolution, yet there are some awkward moments during scenes in the game engine where the map is cut off to the right or left, since it wasn't created to fill the wider screen. Some spells and attacks have new effects to go along with them, though the slowdown that accompanied some attacks in the original is still present in War of the Lions--as is the lack of synchronization of certain sounds that accompany them. The soundtrack is slightly enhanced, yet even without the tweaking, it remains one of the finest Final Fantasy scores to date, featuring tracks by both Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata.

The number of ways to customize your characters is staggering.

War of the Lions adds both cooperative and competitive ad-hoc multiplayer options, accessible from taverns within the game. One-on-one matches are fine provided you have a buddy with characters of approximately the same level, though we don't recommend exploring the inherent frustration of imbalanced battles between a weak party and a strong one. Co-op play fares better, but even then, a player with a less experienced party may not enjoy the relatively strong monsters that spawn in, thanks to the other player's higher level. Two players on equal footing, however, should have a blast, especially because there is new equipment up for grabs.

There are other small annoyances that the new version retains, such as its camera, which can be rotated and tilted, but may not always give you the most helpful view. But by and large, Final Fantasy Tactics remains a great game even by modern standards, thanks to its finely tuned character development system and challenging battles that will have you using every trick in your arsenal. Whether you are a newcomer to Final Fantasy Tactics or an experienced fan, you will lose countless hours falling to War of the Lions' insistence that you take just...one...more...turn.

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Pocket Atlas of Human Anatomy: Based on the International Nomenclature

2007-09-04T07:18:00.001+05:30

Pocket Atlas of Human Anatomy: Based on the International Nomenclature

Book Info
Univ. of Tubingen, Germany. Pocket atlas translated from the German edition, c1998. Anatomical terms are arranged by systems in accordance with the international nomenclature. Previous edition: c1994. For students and clinicians.

Product Details

* Paperback: 500 pages
* Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers; 4 Revised edition (August 15, 2000)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0865779287
* ISBN-13: 978-0865779280

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Schaum's Outline of Human Anatomy and Physiology

2007-09-04T07:17:00.001+05:30

Schaum's Outline of Human Anatomy and Physiology

Book Description

Boiled-down essentials of the top-selling Schaum's Outline series for the student with limited time

What could be better than the bestselling Schaum's Outline series? For students looking for a quick nuts-and-bolts overview, it would have to be Schaum's Easy Outline series. Every book in this series is a pared-down, simplified, and tightly focused version of its predecessor. With an emphasis on clarity and brevity, each new title features a streamlined and updated format and the absolute essence of the subject, presented in a concise and readily understandable form.

Graphic elements such as sidebars, reader-alert icons, and boxed highlights stress selected points from the text, illuminate keys to learning, and give students quick pointers to the essentials.

* Designed to appeal to underprepared students and readers turned off by dense text
* Cartoons, sidebars, icons, and other graphic pointers get the material across fast
* Concise text focuses on the essence of the subject
* Delivers expert help from teachers who are authorities in their fields
* Perfect for last-minute test preparation
* So small and light that they fit in a backpack!
Product Details

* Paperback: 160 pages
* Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (July 24, 2001)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0071369767
* ISBN-13: 978-0071369763
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Film Production Management

2007-09-04T07:16:00.000+05:30

Film Production Management

Review
* The best book out there for developing a shooting schedule.

* I took Production Management in film school and this book blows away what we used as our textbook. It will defintely steer you to getting things done in a professional manner, whether it is managing locations or developing a shooting schedule. This is the one book you need to make sure everything runs smoothly.

* I adopted this book for my "Movie Business" Class-- it is an excellent and practical book explaining the pre-production and production phases of motion pictures.

"...with over 80 films and various awards to his name you do get the feeling you are being guided by an experience hand."

Product Details

* Paperback: 232 pages
* Publisher: Focal Press; 3 edition (September 1, 2005)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0240806956
* ISBN-13: 978-0240806952

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Practical DV Filmmaking

2007-09-04T07:11:00.000+05:30

Practical DV Filmmaking

Book Description
Written for the beginner, Practical DV Filmmaking guides you thorough the process of making a film with low-cost digital equipment: from development through to production, post-production and distribution. While the technical tools you need are fully explained, the book concentrates on filmmaking principles throughout, illustrating how these tools can be used to achieve stylistic approaches for innovative filmmaking.

The book assumes no background knowledge in either technology or filmmaking and is divided into four key areas:
*DEVELOPMENT: turn your idea into a workable script, storyboard and schedule.
*PRODUCTION: develop skills to shoot original short films and turn a zero-to-low budget to your advantage.
*POST-PRODUCTION: learn basic editing techniques to enhance your original idea using iMovie, Premiere and other popular tools.
*DISTRIBUTION: set up a website and use the internet to promote your film. Includes numerous links to useful websites. Plus, top tips for how to enter a film festival and a new chapter on developing a career.

Projects enable you to master each step of the process taking you through different aspects of filmmaking today. Gradually you will find out where your strengths lie and how to make the most of them. The book also encourages stylistic development by intruding theoretical approaches to filmmaking. A glossary of terms plus an appendix of resources make this guide a one-stop essential handbook to DV filmmaking practice for beginners and student filmmakers.

* Master low-budget filmmaking principles with easy step-by-step techniques and practical projects
* Develop a real world perspective through case studies and interviews with successful filmmakers
* Combine technical know-how with stylistic approaches to filmmaking.

Product Details

* Paperback: 400 pages
* Publisher: Focal Press; 2 edition (December 2, 2005)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0240807383
* ISBN-13: 978-0240807386

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The Automotive Chassis

2007-08-31T17:11:00.001+05:30

The Automotive Chassis

Book Description
This comprehensive overview of chassis technology presents an up-to-date picture for vehicle construction and design engineers in education and industry. The book acts as an introduction to the engineering design of the automobile's fundamental mechanical systems. Clear text and first class diagrams are used to relate basic engineering principles to the particular requirements of the chassis. In addition, the 2nd edition of 'The Automotive Chassis' has a new author team and has been completely updated to include new technology in total vehicle and suspension design, including platform concept and four-wheel drive technology.

Product Details

* Hardcover: 444 pages
* Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd; 2Rev Ed edition (May 23, 2001)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0750650540
* ISBN-13: 978-0750650540

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Electronics For Dummies

2007-08-31T17:09:00.001+05:30

Electronics For Dummies

Book Description
Want to hook up your home theater system?

Want to fix it so your garage band rocks the neighborhood?

Want to solder the faulty wire on your old phonograph so you can play those 60s albums you’ve kept all this time?

Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer , hobbyist, or student , this book will turn you on to real-world electronics. It quickly covers the essentials, and then focuses on the how-to instead of theory. It covers:

* Fundamental concepts such as circuits, schematics, voltage, safety, and more
* Tools of the trade, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic probes, and more
* Common electronic components (e.g. resistors, capacitors, transistors)
* Making circuits using breadboards and printed circuit boards
* Microcontrollers (implementation and programming)

Author Gordon McComb has more than a million copies of his books in print, including his bestselling Robot Builder’s Bonanza and VCRs and Camcorders For Dummies. He really connects with readers! With lots of photos and step-by-step explanations, this book will have you connecting electronic components in no time! In fact, it includes fun ideas for great projects you can build in 30 minutes or less. You’ll be amazed! Then you can tackle cool robot projects that will amaze your friends! (The book gives you lots to choose from.)

Students will find this a great reference and supplement to the typical dry, dull textbook. So whether you just want to bone up on electronics or want to get things hooked up, souped up, or fixed up,…whether you’re interested in fixing old electronic equipment, understanding guitar fuzz amps, or tinkering with robots, Electronics For Dummies is your quick connection to the stuff you need to know.

Product Details

* Paperback: 432 pages
* Publisher: For Dummies (February 4, 2005)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0764576607
* ISBN-13: 978-0764576607

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Applied Economics: Thinking Beyond Stage One

2007-08-31T17:05:00.001+05:30

Applied Economics: Thinking Beyond Stage One

Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
While politicians squabble over the pros and cons of price controls on prescription drugs, onlooking citizens are often left scratching their heads. Many of today's economic issues are obscured by their inherent complexity and the blarney coming from political talking heads. In his follow-up to Basic Economics, Sowell, a leading conservative spokesman and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, seeks to alleviate this confusion. He highlights the major differences between politicians (who act for the short term, i.e., reelection) and economists (who look at the long-range ramifications of policy), and urges voters to keep these differences in mind. Sowell then focuses on a few issues, including some political hot potatoes: medical care, housing, discrimination, insurance and the development of nations. He urges readers to consider not only the intended, immediate goal of a particular policy, but also its unintended, long-range impact. For instance, he says, supporters of nationalized health care overlook the fact that it often results in health-care shortages, reduced quality of services and black markets. The great achievement of Sowell's book is its simplicity. His writing is easy and lucid, an admirable trait considering the topic at hand. This book will not satisfy hard-core economic junkies, and Sowell does not pretend it will. His target audience is the average citizen who has little or no economics background, but would like the tools to think critically about economic issues. Some readers will be turned off by Sowell's preference for free-market principles, but the author is an esteemed economist and his explanations fit well within the mainstream. As a basic primer for the economically perplexed, this volume serves very well.

Product Details

* Hardcover: 246 pages
* Publisher: Basic Books (November 11, 2003)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0465081436
* ISBN-13: 978-0465081431

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Building Forums With Vbulletin

2007-08-31T17:02:00.000+05:30

Building Forums With Vbulletin

Book Description
This will grow your understanding and familiarise you with the power and possibilities of vBulletin. vBulletin's Administration Control Panel is where you can control every aspect of your board. From users, forums and word filters to skins, templates and maintenance, everything can be done through the web-based control panel. The book devotes significant sections to covering these, getting you up to speed on the options available to you, and offering advice to help you make the right choices with your board administration. To make your forums stand out from the rest, we cover skins and templates to take your first steps in customising your forum. vBulletin is one of the most popular forum platforms available. Well known for its power and speed, it drives many of the most popular discussion forums on the Internet.

The book covers:
Install and configure vBulletin
Learn the your way around vBulletin with a thorough guided tour
Customise your forum to meet the unique requirements of your community
Administer users and posts, appoint staff to moderate your forum – or moderate it yourself
See how to upgrade your vBulletin installation, or upgrade other forum systems to vBulletin
Create a beautiful forum by designing templates or adjusting existing ones
Install hacks to change vBulletin's behaviour or add new features – you will even see how to create your own hacks
Product Details

* Paperback: 244 pages
* Publisher: Packt Publishing (January 30, 2006)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1904811671
* ISBN-13: 978-1904811671

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Civil Engineering Formulas

2007-08-31T17:00:00.000+05:30

Civil Engineering Formulas

Book Description

* An indispensable, pocket reference for all practicing civil engineers and students
* Compiles all the essential civil engineering formulas and equations into one easy-to-use portable reference
* Material presented in SI and USCS formats

Product Details

* Paperback: 350 pages
* Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (September 30, 2001)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0071356126
* ISBN-13: 978-0071356121

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Schaum's Easy Outline of Business Statistics

2007-08-31T16:59:00.001+05:30

Schaum's Easy Outline of Business Statistics

Book Description
Easy Outlines are concise, easy-to-use versions of the biggest and best-selling classics in the Schaum's Outlines series. This is a continuation of the Schaum's Easy Outline Series, successfully launched in 1999. The annual enrollment in Business Statistics is 250,000.

Every book in the series is a pared-down, simplified, and tightly-focused version of a top-selling Schaum's Outline. In the aggregate, these titles have sold more than 4,000,000 copies.

Format will be streamlined and updated for a contemporary look and feel
# Each book will extract the absolute essence of the subject, presenting it in concise and readily understandable form, emphasizing clarity and brevity
# Graphic elements like sidebars, reader-alert icons, and boxed highlights will feature selected points from the text, emphasizing keys to learning and giving students quick pointers to the essentials

Product Details

* Paperback: 144 pages
* Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (February 21, 2003)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0071398767
* ISBN-13: 978-0071398763

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Introduction to Project Finance

2007-08-31T16:48:00.000+05:30

Introduction to Project Finance

Book Description
The term "project finance" is now being used in almost every language in every part of the world. It is the solution to infrastructure, public and private venture capital needs. It has been successfully used in the past to raise trillions of dollars of capital and promises to continue to be one of the major financing techniques for capital projects in both developed and developing countries.

Project Finance aims to provide:
*Overview of project finance
*Understanding of the key risks involved in project finance and techniques for mitigating risk
*Techniques for effective evaluation of project finance from both a financial and credit perspective

The author differentiates between recourse and non-recourse funding, tackles the issues of feasibility, identifies the parties normally involved with project finance plans, and details techniques for realistic cash flow preparation.

*Inspired by basic entry level training courses that have been developed by major international banks worldwide
*Will enable students, and those already in the finance profession, to gain an understanding of the basic information and principles of project finance
*Includes questions with answers, study topics, practical 'real world' examples and an extensive bibliography

Product Details

* Paperback: 205 pages
* Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann (June 27, 2005)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 075065905X
* ISBN-13: 978-0750659055

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Dead Reef's The Game (RIP GAME)

2007-07-04T09:02:00.000+05:30

It is said that for hundreds of years, pirates from the
English island of Dead Reefs were looting the ships
sailing by and slaughtering their crews. One of the
wrecked ships was carrying an old relic, kept secret and
locked by a centennial monk order. It is known to have
been then stolen and retrieved by the ruler of the island,

Baron DeSantra.
Shortly after, inhabitants of the island started dying in
unnatural ways one by one. The first victim of thi s
strange series of events was the Baron's wife, who was
killed by her husband with his sword.
Ten decades after these alleged "facts", a new d eath is
reminiscent of the legend and casts fear on the island of
Dead Reefs. A detective from the mainl and, Amideo
Finvinero, is sent to investigate the deat h and find the
killer.
You are this detective. And you wil l need more than
natural skills to shed the light on this terrific case.

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Practical Electronics Handbook, Sixth Edition

2007-07-04T08:56:00.000+05:30

Book Description
Ian Sinclair's Practical Electronics Handbook combines a wealth useful day-to-day electronics information, concise explanations and practical guidance in this essential companion to anyone involved in electronics design and construction. The compact collection of key data, fundamental principles and circuit design basics provides an ideal reference for a wide range of students, enthusiasts, technicians and practitioners of electronics who have progressed beyond the basics.
The sixth edition is updated throughout with new material on microcontrollers and computer assistance, and a new chapter on digital signal processing

· Invaluable handbook and reference for hobbyists, students and technicians
· Essential day-to-day electronics information, clear explanations and practical guidance in one compact volume
· Assumes some previous electronics knowledge but coverage to interest beginners and professionals alike

Product Details

Paperback: 480 pages
Publisher: Newnes; 6 edition (January 11, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0750680717
ISBN-13: 978-0750680714

Size: 3.9 mb

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Eclipse: Step by Step

2007-07-04T08:50:00.000+05:30

Get a copy of this book and you will be using Eclipse like an old ranch hand in no time.

Product Details

Paperback: 376 pages
Publisher: MC Press, LLC; Pap/Cdr edition (August 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1583470441
ISBN-13: 978-1583470442

Size: 24.27 mb

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Build Your Own Web Site

2007-07-04T08:39:00.000+05:30

Book Description
Go high tech at low cost with this easy-to-understand, yet thorough, guide to building a Web site, regardless of your experience level. Learn from more than 200 screen shots and illustrations, produce a professional-quality Web site using a variety of page design tools, then keep your Web site functioning and up-to-date.

From the Back Cover

Stop dreaming and start building that Web site! This one-stop resource demystifies the process, showing you step-by-step how to plan for, construct, and publish your own Web site. Connect to a remote server, get a domain name, and gather content. Then, construct pages using a variety of tools. Learn to use pictures and graphics, format text, create links and animation, take advantage of interactivity, and input forms. Build Your Own Web Site is a complete and illustrated step-by-step guide to the skills, tools, and accessories you'll need to produce professional-level Web sites in no time.

Establish a domain name and secure server space
Determine which Web site building tools work best for your needs
Use Dreamweaver, FrontPage, GeoCities, and other Web site authoring tools
Prepare text and photos for the Web
Create graphics, animation, sound, and other exciting Web features
Enhance your site with interactive search boxes and input forms
Use link-testing tools, hit counters, and online mail list managers
Increase traffic by working with search engines

Product Details

Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition (May 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0072229535
ISBN-13: 978-0072229530

Size: 64.1 mb

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The Shield (RIP GAME)

2007-07-03T15:58:00.001+05:30

The Shield is a 3rd person action videogame capturing the look,
feel and authenticity of one of the most talked about programs on
television. Detective Vic Mackey and the Strike Team define a new
form of policing on FX Network's Emmy and Golden Globe win- ning
police action-drama, The Shield. Sammy Studios is working in
cooperation with the show's creators and talent to ensure that the
game authentically recreates the same action and visceral emotional
impact as the show. Never-before-seen gameplay elements will create
a true-to-life police action video game, and moments taken directly
from the series will immerse players in the disturbing Farmington
underworld now recognized by millions as Vic's universe. Just like
the series, players in the game will delve into the grayest areas
of the law, employing unconventional police tactics while fighting
a war on crime where the lines are blurred on what ends can justify
the means.

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Prince Of Persia The Two Thrones (RIP GAME)

2007-07-03T15:23:00.000+05:30

The Two Thrones follows the second ending of Warrior Within, in which the Prince kills the Dahaka and successfully alters Kaileena's (The Empress of Time) fate. While on a ship en route to his home city of Babylon, the Prince tosses his magical medallion overboard, as he believes he no longer needs it. He has promised Kaileena that no harm will come to her in Babylon, but upon returning, he is horrified to find the city is burning and ravaged by war. His ship is attacked and he and Kaileena are thrown overboard. Kaileena is taken prisoner after drifting ashore.

After fighting his way through the city, the Prince discovers that as a result of his efforts on the Island of Time to prevent the Sands of Time from being created, the events of the original games never happened- the Vizier was never killed. Worse, he now possesses the empty hourglass, the Dagger of Time, and the magical staff. The Vizier is now in search of the Sands of Time, and has captured the Empress of Time to get them. Just as the Prince finds Kaileena, the Vizier kills her, and unleashes the Sands of Time, which strike and mutate the Vizier's lieutenants into hideous sand monsters. Then, by impaling himself with the dagger, the Vizier transforms into a terrifying immortal winged creature. The Prince is also struck by the Sands of Time, although the effects on him are not revealed until later in the story. The unleashed Sands of Time cause the palace to fall apart and collapse. The Prince falls as the floors collapse around him, but not before stealing the Dagger of Time.

Later, the Prince finds that the Sands of Time have split him into two personalities: his usual self, which although flawed strives to be good and noble; and the "Dark Prince" who represents the more cruel, avaricious, and arrogant aspects of his psyche, and is manifested as a bitter and cynical inner voice. Whenever the Dark Prince is dominant - in the absence of water, and when he is able to feed on the Prince's fear and anger - the Prince assumes his dark, corrupted form, although his mind remains intact. In his natural state, the corruption of the Sands is limited to a glowing wound on his left arm and shoulder, where the Sands had fused a razor-sharp chain weapon known as the "Daggertail" into his flesh. The Prince is alarmed to discover that the wound spreads further with each metamorphosis into the Dark Prince.

Meanwhile, the Vizier has transformed his army (and even some of the population of Babylon) into Sand monsters. While searching for a way to defeat the Vizier, the Prince once again encounters Farah, who does not remember him, and is surprised that the Prince knows her name. Although initially wary of the Prince, she agrees to help him defeat the Vizier.

As they travel together, the Prince continues to endure the inner struggle between his noble aspirations (which resonate with the brave and compassionate Farah, who is also developing feelings toward him) and the Dark Prince, whose voice is a constant reminder of the Prince's darker tendencies. The Prince's growing affection for Farah compels him to embrace a more selfless perspective, beginning with concern for Farah and developing into compassion for his downtrodden people. As this begins to happen, he realizes that the Dark Prince, who claims to be part of him, is in fact a Sand monster, who is vying for control of the Prince and his kingdom. A particularly heroic and selfless deed proves a turning point in his mission, as his heroism inspires a new hope in the populace. With their spirits lifted by the knowledge that their Prince is fighting to save them from the Vizier, they rise up in defiance of his army, and provide just enough of a diversion for the Prince and Farah to get through the horde of Sand warriors guarding the palace.

As they approach the throne room, however, they are ambushed by the Vizier. He captures Farah and sends the Prince plummeting deep into a dry well, who survives only by transforming into the Dark Prince. As he goes further into the well, the Dark Prince's voice grows stronger and more hostile, fuelled by the lack of water and the Prince's desperation. The Prince eventually comes across a dark room to find his father, King Sharaman, lifeless on the ground. Overcome with grief and taunted by the Dark Prince, the Prince finally recognizes his own immaturity underlying his constant efforts to undo his mistakes. He resolves never to walk down that path again, and to accept the consequences of his actions. With this resolution, he silences the Dark Prince and reverts to his natural form - without water. Taking up his father's sword he makes his way up the tower to complete his mission.

Using the Dagger of Time and his father's sword, the Prince is able to defeat the Vizier and free Farah. With the Vizier's death, his army vanishes and Kaileena's soul is freed from his grotesque form. She thanks the Prince by cleansing him of his corruption and removing the Daggertail, before leaving this world for another that more suited to her presence, taking the Dagger of Time with her. However, as the Prince leans down to reach for his father's crown, he is confronted by the form of a dark warrior, as prophesied at the end of Warrior Within. Before the Prince's eyes, the dark warrior metamorphoses into the Dark Prince, who swings his Daggertail and draws the Prince into the mental realm where the two battle for control. With some help from the voice of Farah, the Prince realizes that battling his inner demon only serves to feed it, and will trap him forever within its realm. In the end he turns away and follows the voice of Farah up an ascending staircase leading to a bright cleansing light. Starved of anger, greed, and pride, the Dark Prince is finally defeated. The Prince awakens back in the real world to Farah's warm embrace.

Veterans of The Sands of Time are then treated to a tribute and reference to the first game in the trilogy. As they look out over Babylon, Farah asks the Prince how he really knew her name. He then begins to tell her the story of the first game, using the same monologue as the introduction and ending of that game, bringing the trilogy full circle: "Most people think time is like a river, that flows swift and sure in one direction. But I have seen the face of time, and I can tell you, they are wrong. Time is an ocean in a storm. You may wonder who I really am and why I say this. Come, and I will tell you a tale like none you have ever heard...."

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Wireless Technicians Handbook

2007-07-03T09:14:00.000+05:30

This new second edition of the Artech House classic, Wireless Technician’s Handbook applies up-to-date knowledge of wireless communications formats to the real-world situations you encounter everyday. Featuring brand new material on such critical technologies as GPRS, EDGE, CDMA-2000, and WCDMA, this single, easy-to-understand volume collects the comprehensive information that is essential for your work in the field today. Covering dBm versus Watts, the differences between analog, TDMA and CDMA, as well as the evolution to 2.5 and 3G standards such as EDGE, WCDMA and CDMA-2000, and testing of handsets and base stations, this handy resource explains all first-tier wireless formats in clear, concise language, helping you to become more knowledgeable and productive. The book focuses on testing concepts and procedures, and types of testing equipment, including spectrum analyzers and power meters and their applications. Moreover, it reviews AMPS, CDMA, IS-136 and GSM, and includes important charts and screen shots from common test instruments. An invaluable reference for the field-based technician, the book also serves as an excellent guide for non-technical wireless professionals.

Book Info
Text applies up-to-date knowledge of wireless communications formats to the real-world situations professionals encounter every day. Features new material on critical technologies as GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000, and WCDMA. For field engineers and technicians. Previous ed: c1999. DLC: Wireless communication systems.

Product Details

Hardcover: 314 pages
Publisher: Artech House Publishers; 2nd edition (July 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1580533574
ISBN-13: 978-1580533577

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MySQL: Your visual blueprint for creating open source databases

2007-07-03T08:58:00.000+05:30

A fine introduction to MySQL and a lasting reference guide to boot

Product Details

Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Visual; Pap/Cdr edition (October 23, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764516922
ISBN-13: 978-0764516924

Size: 7.1 MB

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (RIP GAME)

2007-07-03T08:18:00.000+05:30

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles tells the story of four unassuming turtle s who, one day, while wandering through the sewers of New York, are mu tated into humanlike form by a mysterious radioactive ooze. With the h elp of a rat named Splinter (who was also transformed by the ooze), th e turtles take the next logical step by learning martial arts and beco ming superheroes. The game's plot revolves around a mystical sword tha t is being sought by the evil Shredder and his army of ninja thugs, kn own as the Foot Clan, so that they may perform unspeakable acts of evi l with it. Along the way, you'll encounter many faces from the show, i ncluding the Turtles' best pal, April, and Casey Jones, the hockey-mas k-sporting vigilante hero. The game's story is told in an episodic fas hion, with each stage containing its own segment of the overall story- -although certain stages don't quite seem to fit into the overall plot line. Every stage has around five or six areas that you must clear to pass on to the next stage. Certain areas are preceded or succeeded by either a story sequence, using the in-engine characters, or an actual full-blown cutscene, using the animation style and voice talent from t he TV show. The cutscenes are actually quite well done, but the in-eng ine stuff only has the characters standing around occasionally shaking their fists or marginally changing their facial expressions to signif y being mad or something similar. The show's voice talent is used in t hese scenes as well, but, overall, they're still decidedly lackluster when compared to the real cutscenes.

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Amacom Accounting Demystified

2007-07-02T14:27:00.000+05:30

Amacom Accounting Demystified

Dr. Haber's book admirably accomplishes its goal: to make the basics of accounting understandable in plain English. He walks the reader through terminology and numbers, starting with simple concepts and building on them logically and painlessly. Clear examples and even occasional dry humor make this an ideal introduction for the neophyte. A sure cure for "accounting phobia"!

Product Details

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: AMACOM/American Management Association (October 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0814407900
ISBN-13: 978-0814407905

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How Linux Works: What Every Super-User Should Know

2007-07-02T13:36:00.000+05:30

How Linux Works describes the inside of the Linux system for systems administrators, whether you maintain an extensive network in the office or one Linux box at home. Some books try to give you copy- and-paste instructions for how to deal with every single system issue that may arise, but How Linux Works actually shows you how the Linux system functions so that you can come up with your own solutions. After a guided tour of filesystems, the boot sequence, system management basics, and networking, author Brian Ward delves into open-ended topics such as development tools, custom kernels, and buying hardware, all from an administrator's point of view. With a mixture of background theory and real-world examples, this book shows both "how" to administer Linux, and "why" each particular technique works, so that you will know how to make Linux work for you.

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Boiler Operators Handbook

2007-06-28T09:05:00.000+05:30

Boiler Operator's Handbook by Ken Heselton

Book Description

This book was written specifically for boiler plant operators and supervisors who want to learn how to lower plant operating costs, as well as how to operate plants of all types and sizes more wisely. Going beyond the basics of "keeping the pressure up", the author explains how to set effective priorities to assure optimum plant operation, including safety, continuity of operation, damage prevention, managing environmental impact, training replacement plant operators, logging and preserving historical data, and operating the plant economically. The book can also serve as an important reference for managers and superintendents who are interested in reducing a facility's operating expense.

Product Details

Hardcover: 600 pages
Publisher: Fairmont Press (October 19, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0824742907
ISBN-13: 978-0824742904
Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches

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WTM CD Protect

2007-06-26T14:46:00.000+05:30

WTM CD Protect - Protect your CD against illegal copy. More profit with less illegal copies.
Create your own copy protection for your music, video or data cds. This copy protection system is easy to use and have a strong protection.

Worried about CD duplication, illegal copies? What you need is CD Protection – software that makes sure the data on the CD cannot be copied onto another. Effective CD protection (for Music CDs, Video CDs and Data CDs) and CD copy protection is what you require to leverage your business, give it that cutting edge and of course, increase your profits. You have a requirement and we have the solution! What you need is the WTM CD Protect software.

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WordPress Complete: set up, customize, and market your blog

2007-06-26T14:13:00.000+05:30

Book Description
Wordpress is a simple and powerful way to start blogging. If you're not an IT expert but want to use a state of the art blogging system to give your blog the best chance of success, while giving you the time to focus on content and your readers, WordPress is the right system for you, and this book is the right place to start. It will give you a rapid and straightforward introduction to the rich and powerful features of WordPress and get you up and running with a state of the art blog as quickly and painlessly as possible. WordPress is an open source blog engine released under GNU general public license. It allows users to easily create dynamic blogs with great content and many outstanding features. It is an ideal tool for developing blogs and though it is chiefly used for blogging, it can also be used as a complete CMS with very little effort. Its versality and ease of use has attracted a large, enthusiastic, and helpful community of users. If you want to create powerful, fully-featured blogs in no time, this book is for you. This book will help you explore WordPress showing you what it offers and how to go about building your blog with the system. You will be introduced to the main aspects of a blog - users, communities, posts, comments, news feeds - and learn how to manage them using WordPress. You will develop the skills and confidence to manage all types of content, be it text or images, on your blog, and also understand how users interact with the blog. In working through the book you'll be inspired as well as informed, and have the capability and the ideas for make your blog cutting edge and exciting to maximise its impact. From this book you'll learn about: Installing and configuring WordPress on a local development machine or a web hosting service Managing posts and comments Working with Image galleries, calendars, etc. Organising users and Communities Creating and Installing themes to control the page layout Linking to the outside world - Feeds, Syndication, and Podcasting Customising Widgets and Plugins Using WordPress as a regular CMS Written in a clear, easy to read style, the book takes you the essential tasks required to create a feature-rich blog as quickly as possible. From initial setup to customizing modules, each task is explained in a clear, practical way using an example blog developed through the book. Who this book is written for This book is a beginner's guide to WordPress, for people who are new to blogging and want to create their own blogs in a simple and straightforward manner. It does not require any detailed knowledge of programming or web development, and any IT confident user will be able to use the book to produce an impressive blog. The table of contents is: WordPress and the World of Blogging Getting Started with WordPress Choosing and Installing a Theme Blog Your Heart Out Non-Blog Content Feeds, Syndication, and Podcasting Getting the Theme Tailor-Made for You Managing Users and Building Communities Widgets and Plugins Administrator's Reference

Product Details

Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Packt Publishing (October 17, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1904811892
ISBN-13: 978-1904811893
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches

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Defender of the Crown Heroes Live Forever (Rip Game)

2007-06-26T12:47:00.001+05:30

The beloved Cinemaware classic returns! Battle five cunning
lords for control of medieval England. Build and lead your
armies of knights and archers on the battlefield, and conduct
daring raids to rescue princesses and pillage treasuries.
Compete in jousting and archery tournaments, and lay
siege to your foes with catapults and Greek Fire!
Gain fame, outsmart, and outmuscle your foes to lay
sole claim to the British crown!

Build armies and fortify your castles as you wage war against five tenacious opponents for control of the crown.
Challenge your foes to archery contests or meet them in the lists for a joust!
Increase your fame and line your coffers by rescuing and kidnapping princesses, and raiding enemy treasuries!
Place your opponents under siege! Attack their battlements with catapults, hurling boulders, Greek Fire, and disease into their ranks!
Triumph on the battlefield using special Tactic and Hero cards to gain the advantage!

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Skill Soft Basic Concepts of Information Technology

2007-06-26T09:55:00.001+05:30

The best way to check your IT skills through this courses

try yourself.

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