Tuesday, June 25, 2024

iTunes Store: Top 25 Books in Computers & Internet 2024-06-25

Jeremy Wagner - Responsible JavaScript artwork Responsible JavaScript
Jeremy Wagner
Genre: Computers
Price: $38.99
Publish Date: October 26, 2021
Publisher: A Book Apart
Seller: Ingram DV LLC

JavaScript plays a powerful role in creating rich interactive experiences. But its power comes at a cost: longer load times, sluggish pages, and inaccessible content. The more we rely on client-side rendering, the more likely we are to exclude visitors with older devices, slower connections, or those who have disabled JavaScript altogether. If we want people to fully experience the sites we have worked so hard to craft, then we must be judicious in our use of JavaScript. In thoughtful detail, Jeremy Wagner shows how JavaScript can be used to progressively enhance server-side functionality, while improving speed and access for more visitors. By centering user needs every step of the way-from toolchains to metrics to testing-we can all contribute to a more inclusive, accessible, and resilient web. THIS BOOK EXPLORES: How framework choices directly impact user experience outcomesTechniques for loading JavaScript and effectively navigating modern toolchainsHow to mitigate performance disruption from third-party JavaScript Using Service Worker technology to create more resilient experiences



Titus Winters, Tom Manshreck & Hyrum Wright - Software Engineering at Google artwork Software Engineering at Google
Lessons Learned from Programming Over Time
Titus Winters, Tom Manshreck & Hyrum Wright
Genre: Computers
Price: $49.99
Publish Date: February 28, 2020
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Seller: O Reilly Media, Inc.

Today, software engineers need to know not only how to program effectively but also how to develop proper engineering practices to make their codebase sustainable and healthy. This book emphasizes this difference between programming and software engineering. How can software engineers manage a living codebase that evolves and responds to changing requirements and demands over the length of its life? Based on their experience at Google, software engineers Titus Winters and Hyrum Wright, along with technical writer Tom Manshreck, present a candid and insightful look at how some of the world’s leading practitioners construct and maintain software. This book covers Google’s unique engineering culture, processes, and tools and how these aspects contribute to the effectiveness of an engineering organization. You’ll explore three fundamental principles that software organizations should keep in mind when designing, architecting, writing, and maintaining code: How time affects the sustainability of software and how to make your code resilient over timeHow scale affects the viability of software practices within an engineering organizationWhat trade-offs a typical engineer needs to make when evaluating design and development decisions



Steven S. Phillips, Emi Ryan & Jamie DeMumbrum - Control Your ERP Destiny artwork Control Your ERP Destiny
Reduce Project Costs, Mitigate Risks, and Design Better Business Solutions
Steven S. Phillips, Emi Ryan & Jamie DeMumbrum
Genre: Software
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: November 15, 2022
Publisher: Street Smart ERP Publications
Seller: Steven Phillips 1924128166

The history of implementing ERP systems has shown that leaving the fate of your Enterprise Resource Planning project in the hands of software consultants and vendors may only create a false sense of security. While the help of consultants is usually required, they are not all-knowing, have a limited ability to control the keys to project success, and are often the beneficiaries of cost overruns. When it comes to software vendors, their sales people will be long gone when it comes time to go-live with the new system. This book presents comprehensive strategies and techniques that enable organizations to take charge of their Enterprise Resource Planning projects to drive success. It is a guide to making informed decisions during each project phase. The author describes how to become less dependent on outside consultants, mitigate project risks, and significantly reduce system implementation costs. Just as important are strategies and methods for the project team and key stakeholders to identify business improvement opportunities within your organization and redesign processes to achieve the project benefits. The book also contains many tips to create internal project ownership, select ERP software, manage service providers, transfer software knowledge, develop implementation strategies, establish a realistic schedule and budget, and properly test the new system. It also addresses the various system deployment options, emerging technology trends, and the implications from a software selection, implementation and on-going support standpoint. This edition updated: November 2023 Reviews "There really aren't many "must-read" ERP books in the 30 year (or so) history of ERP, but you can add this book to the must-read list. The book fits nicely into what I call the Center of Excellence movement - the push by ERP customers to gain more value out of their ERP investments and endure less headaches. The book is a combination of hard-won advice, cautionary tales, and a bit of a manifesto for not placing blind trust in third party consultancies." - Jon Reed, SAP/ERP Market Analyst. "You owe it to your company and yourself to read this book. If you do so, you will sharply increase your odds for success and spend a lot less money. Steve has done the ERP industry a big service." - Tom F. Wallace, early ERP pioneer, author, and Distinguished Fellow at The Ohio State University Center for Operational Excellence. "If the Project Management Institute (PMI) had a certification program in ERP Management, this would be the only textbook needed." - Andy Klee, President, Klee Associates, ERPtips.com (SAP), and JDEtips.com (Oracle Enterprise One). "I love this book." - R. Ray Wang. CEO & Principal Analyst of Constellation Research, a founding partner of the Altimeter Group, and a thought leader in enterprise digital transformation. About the Author Steven Phillips is an ERP professional with over twenty-seven years of implementation experience as a software consultant and a practitioner within industry. His background includes senior management education, software selection, project management, application consulting, process redesign, systems design, testing, training, and post go-live support. This extensive knowledge is coupled with a rare combination of functional experience in operations management, IT management, and business reengineering. His industry experiences include manufacturing, distribution, business services, and the public sector. Steve has a degree in Production and Operations Management with advanced studies in Industrial Management. Previously certified by the American Production and Inventory Control Society, he has written articles appearing in APICS publications.



Chip Huyen - Designing Machine Learning Systems artwork Designing Machine Learning Systems
Chip Huyen
Genre: Computers & Internet
Price: $59.99
Publish Date: May 17, 2022
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Seller: O Reilly Media, Inc.

Machine learning systems are both complex and unique. Complex because they consist of many different components and involve many different stakeholders. Unique because they're data dependent, with data varying wildly from one use case to the next. In this book, you'll learn a holistic approach to designing ML systems that are reliable, scalable, maintainable, and adaptive to changing environments and business requirements. Author Chip Huyen, co-founder of Claypot AI, considers each design decision--such as how to process and create training data, which features to use, how often to retrain models, and what to monitor--in the context of how it can help your system as a whole achieve its objectives. The iterative framework in this book uses actual case studies backed by ample references. This book will help you tackle scenarios such as: Engineering data and choosing the right metrics to solve a business problemAutomating the process for continually developing, evaluating, deploying, and updating modelsDeveloping a monitoring system to quickly detect and address issues your models might encounter in productionArchitecting an ML platform that serves across use casesDeveloping responsible ML systems



Christophe Schmitt - L’intelligence artificielle à votre service ! artwork L’intelligence artificielle à votre service !
Christophe Schmitt
Genre: Operating Systems
Price: $5.99
Publish Date: April 24, 2024
Publisher: Compétence Mac
Seller: Knowware Sarl

L’intelligence artificielle est un sujet qui fait la une depuis de nombreux mois. Nous avons jugé utile de vous proposer un petit guide qui revient sur cette notion à travers l’histoire et le type de services que cela devrait vous rendre au quotidien. La plupart des services et applications que nous détaillons ici sont accessibles depuis un navigateur ou un logiciel dédié pour Mac. À la fin de cet ouvrage, nous avons sélectionné 10 applications iOS fortement intéressantes. Bonne découverte !



Christophe Schmitt - iCloud – Maîtrisez le nuage en 37 points clés artwork iCloud – Maîtrisez le nuage en 37 points clés
Christophe Schmitt
Genre: Operating Systems
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: April 20, 2024
Publisher: Compétence Mac
Seller: Knowware Sarl

Ce nouveau guide édité par Compétence Mac vous propose d’aborder le sujet d’iCloud pour apprendre à configurer le nuage sur tous vos appareils, à synchroniser vos documents en ligne depuis le Mac, à mettre en sécurité les données de votre iPhone et/ou iPad, à protéger votre identifiant Apple, à débuter un projet sur un appareil et à le poursuivre sur un autre, à optimiser le stockage de vos photos sur le cloud, et bien plus encore. Le thème d’iCloud est vaste et parfois difficile à appréhender. Nous avons traité différents angles et fonctionnalités du nuage made in Apple. Comme à notre habitude, nous avons tenté de simplifier au maximum les sujets de ce guide. Bonne découverte !



Christophe Schmitt - Le Mac a 40 ans – 1984 - 2024 artwork Le Mac a 40 ans – 1984 - 2024
Christophe Schmitt
Genre: Operating Systems
Price: $6.99
Publish Date: May 08, 2024
Publisher: Compétence Mac
Seller: Knowware Sarl

À l’occasion de l’anniversaire des quarante du Mac, nous vous avons concocté ce guide retraçant l’histoire de Macintosh et d’Apple. Découvrez ainsi la genèse d’Apple avant le premier Mac, le lancement du Macintosh 128K pour 2495 $, les innovations d’Apple et le départ de Steve Jobs dans les années 80, la valse des patrons et les échecs cuisants des années 90, la guerre des clones ou comment Apple s’est tiré une balle dans le pied avec des licences de MacOS, le retour de Steve Jobs à la tête d’Apple en 1997, le développement exceptionnel de la marque dans les années 2000, l’inauguration du système Mac OS X OpenSTEP, les cinq plus grands échecs d’Apple durant toute son histoire ainsi que les six Macintosh les plus emblématiques de la Pomme. Bonne découverte !



Kelly L. Murdock - Autodesk Maya 2023 Basics Guide artwork Autodesk Maya 2023 Basics Guide
Kelly L. Murdock
Genre: Digital Media
Price: $39.99
Publish Date: August 08, 2022
Publisher: SDC Publications
Seller: SDC Publications, Inc.

• Designed for users completely new to 3D modeling and animation • Covers the fundamentals of Autodesk Maya using easy to follow steps • Introduces you to the Maya interface, modeling, texturing, animating, visual effects and more • Advanced topics such as character rigging, skinning, animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced • Teaches you how to use Maya to create stunning 3D models, stills and animations like a pro Written by renowned author and 3D artist Kelly L. Murdock, Autodesk Maya 2023 Basics Guide is designed to give new users a solid understanding of the fundamental skills needed to create beautiful 3D models and stunning animations with Autodesk Maya. Using clear and easy to follow instructions this book will guide you through learning all the major features of Maya.  Autodesk Maya 2023 Basics Guide makes no assumptions about your previous experience with Autodesk Maya. It begins by helping you get comfortable with the user interface and navigating scenes before moving into modeling, texturing, lighting, animating, rendering and more. Additionally, more advanced features such as character rigging, skinning, animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced. Each chapter begins by examining the concept behind each task, the goal and the necessary features that are involved. Then you go in-depth with the objective of your task as you study examples and learn the steps necessary to complete it. Working your way through the comprehensive, step-by-step lessons, you'll develop the confidence you need to create incredible renderings and animations using Autodesk Maya. Who this book is for This text was created specifically for users with no prior 3D modeling or animation experience. If you want to work in a creative field or are just curious about how 3D animated movies are made this book is the perfect way to get started. Users who are migrating from another 3D application or upgrading from a previous version of Maya will also benefit greatly from this text. What you'll learn • How to create models using primitives, curves, NURBS, Polygons and more • How to assign materials and textures to make realistic-looking models • How to use Paint Effects to paint on and quickly create complex 3D Models • How to use lights, cameras, and depth of field to render captivating scenes • How to use keyframes, motion paths and the Graph Editor to create animations • How to use character rigging, skinning, and inverse kinematics to animate realistic movements • How to use various deformers to manipulate objects, animations and special effects • How to add influence objects, skin weights and hair to a character for a more realistic look • How to use dynamics to create fire, smoke, lightning, explosions, cloth and ocean effects • How to enable raytracing, motion blur, and fog effects for increased realism • How to render stills and animations using Maya Vector and Mental Ray for different looks • How to use the Command Line and MEL Scripting to work faster About Autodesk Maya Maya is a program, created by Autodesk, used to model, animate, and render 3D scenes. 3D scenes created with Maya have appeared in movies, television, advertisements, games, product visualizations, and on the Web. With Maya, you can create and animate your own 3D scenes and render them as still images or as animation sequences. Table of Contents       Introduction 1.   Learning the Maya Interface 2.   Controlling the View Panel 3.   Starting with Primitive Objects 4.   Working with Objects 5.   Creating and Editing Polygon Objects 6.   Working with NURBS Surfaces 7.   Drawing and Editing Curves 8.   Using Deformers 9.   Assigning Materials and Textures 10. Adding Paint Effects 11. Using Cameras and Lights 12. Animating with Keyframes 13. Working with Characters 14. Animating with Dynamics 15. Rendering a Scene 16. Using MEL Scripting       Glossary       Index



Richard Yonck & Rana El Kaliouby - Heart of the Machine artwork Heart of the Machine
Our Future in a World of Artificial Emotional Intelligence
Richard Yonck & Rana El Kaliouby
Genre: Computers & Internet
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: March 07, 2017
Publisher: Arcade
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

For Readers of Ray Kurzweil and Michio Kaku, a New Look at the Cutting Edge of Artificial Intelligence Imagine a robotic stuffed animal that can read and respond to a child’s emotional state, a commercial that can recognize and change based on a customer’s facial expression, or a company that can actually create feelings as though a person were experiencing them naturally. Heart of the Machine explores the next giant step in the relationship between humans and technology: the ability of computers to recognize, respond to, and even replicate emotions. Computers have long been integral to our lives, and their advances continue at an exponential rate. Many believe that artificial intelligence equal or superior to human intelligence will happen in the not-too-distance future; some even think machine consciousness will follow. Futurist Richard Yonck argues that emotion, the first, most basic, and most natural form of communication, is at the heart of how we will soon work with and use computers. Instilling emotions into computers is the next leap in our centuries-old obsession with creating machines that replicate humans. But for every benefit this progress may bring to our lives, there is a possible pitfall. Emotion recognition could lead to advanced surveillance, and the same technology that can manipulate our feelings could become a method of mass control. And, as shown in movies like Her and Ex Machina , our society already holds a deep-seated anxiety about what might happen if machines could actually feel and break free from our control. Heart of the Machine is an exploration of the new and inevitable ways in which mankind and technology will interact. The paperback edition has a new foreword by Rana el Kaliouby, PhD, a pioneer in artificial emotional intelligence, as well as the cofounder and CEO of Affectiva, the acclaimed AI startup spun off from the MIT Media Lab.



Imagine Publishing & Imgine Publishing - iTunes 11 for Beginners artwork iTunes 11 for Beginners
Everything You Need to Know to Get Started In iTunes 11
Imagine Publishing & Imgine Publishing
Genre: Operating Systems
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: July 20, 2013
Publisher: Imagine Publishing
Seller: Imagine Publishing

If you’re new to iTunes 11, this is the ideal book for you. Covering everything you need to get up and running, these simple step-by-step guides will walk you through what iTunes is capable of. From uploading songs, purchasing tracks, creating playlists, watching movies and much more, iTunes 11 for Beginners will show you everything you need to know. Designed by experts as an accessible, friendly guide to world-beating software and devices, the For Beginners series will help give you the confidence to learn everything you need to know. Clear, easy-to-understand and comprehensive, For Beginners’ first class tutorials, features and reviews are created with you in mind, ready to give you the tools you need to get the most out of your new passion.



Margaret A. Boden - Artificial Intelligence: A Very Short Introduction artwork Artificial Intelligence: A Very Short Introduction
Margaret A. Boden
Genre: Computers & Internet
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: August 13, 2018
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Seller: The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford trading as Oxford University Press

This concise guide explains the history, theory, potential, application, and limitations of Artificial Intelligence. Boden shows how research into AI has shed light on the working of human and animal minds, and she considers the philosophical challenges AI raises: could programs ever be really intelligent, creative or even conscious?



Nick Morgan - JavaScript for Kids artwork JavaScript for Kids
A Playful Introduction to Programming
Nick Morgan
Genre: Programming
Price: $27.99
Publish Date: December 14, 2014
Publisher: No Starch Press
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

JavaScript is the programming language of the Internet, the secret sauce that makes the Web awesome, your favorite sites interactive, and online games fun! JavaScript for Kids is a lighthearted introduction that teaches programming essentials through patient, step-by-step examples paired with funny illustrations. You’ll begin with the basics, like working with strings, arrays, and loops, and then move on to more advanced topics, like building interactivity with jQuery and drawing graphics with Canvas. Along the way, you’ll write games such as Find the Buried Treasure, Hangman, and Snake. You’ll also learn how to: –Create functions to organize and reuse your code –Write and modify HTML to create dynamic web pages –Use the DOM and jQuery to make your web pages react to user input –Use the Canvas element to draw and animate graphics –Program real user-controlled games with collision detection and score keeping With visual examples like bouncing balls, animated bees, and racing cars, you can really see what you’re programming. Each chapter builds on the last, and programming challenges at the end of each chapter will stretch your brain and inspire your own amazing programs. Make something cool with JavaScript today! Ages 10+ (and their parents!)



Scott Duffey - Learning Microsoft Intune (2023 Edition) artwork Learning Microsoft Intune (2023 Edition)
Scott Duffey
Genre: Computers
Price: $26.99
Publish Date: January 22, 2023
Publisher: Scott Duffey
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

Originally published as "Learning Microsoft Endpoint Manager", this essential Intune ramp-up guide has been updated and expanded for 2023 by Microsoft Product Manager Scott Duffey. Microsoft Intune (previously known as Microsoft Endpoint Manager) has rapidly become the tool of choice for IT professionals around the world for managing corporate and personal desktop and mobile devices, but the learning curve can be steep. Updated with the latest concepts and guidance, this book will fast-track your understanding of Intune by laying out concepts in an easy-to-read way, with examples and tips for the real world, along with guided lab exercises. In this book you will learn: Microsoft Intune – What it is and how to use itHow to set up your own learning labMobile Device Management (MDM) for iOS, macOS, Android & Windows 10/11Enrollment concepts for personal and corporate devices including Windows Autopilot, Apple Automated Device Enrollment (ADE), and Google Zero TouchEndpoint Security configuration in Intune including device Compliance and Conditional Access across Microsoft Cloud Products and services - Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Office 365Deploying, protecting, and configuring mobile and desktop applications



Arvind Narayanan, Joseph Bonneau, Edward Felten, Andrew Miller & Steven Goldfeder - Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies artwork Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies
A Comprehensive Introduction
Arvind Narayanan, Joseph Bonneau, Edward Felten, Andrew Miller & Steven Goldfeder
Genre: Computers
Price: $57.99
Publish Date: July 19, 2016
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Seller: Princeton University Press

An authoritative introduction to the exciting new technologies of digital money Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies provides a comprehensive introduction to the revolutionary yet often misunderstood new technologies of digital currency. Whether you are a student, software developer, tech entrepreneur, or researcher in computer science, this authoritative and self-contained book tells you everything you need to know about the new global money for the Internet age. How do Bitcoin and its block chain actually work? How secure are your bitcoins? How anonymous are their users? Can cryptocurrencies be regulated? These are some of the many questions this book answers. It begins by tracing the history and development of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, and then gives the conceptual and practical foundations you need to engineer secure software that interacts with the Bitcoin network as well as to integrate ideas from Bitcoin into your own projects. Topics include decentralization, mining, the politics of Bitcoin, altcoins and the cryptocurrency ecosystem, the future of Bitcoin, and more. An essential introduction to the new technologies of digital currencyCovers the history and mechanics of Bitcoin and the block chain, security, decentralization, anonymity, politics and regulation, altcoins, and much moreFeatures an accompanying website that includes instructional videos for each chapter, homework problems, programming assignments, and lecture slidesAlso suitable for use with the authors' Coursera online courseElectronic solutions manual (available only to professors)



John D Gauchat - CloudKit with SwiftUI artwork CloudKit with SwiftUI
Quick Guides for Masterminds
John D Gauchat
Genre: Programming
Price: $3.99
Publish Date: April 07, 2022
Publisher: John D Gauchat
Seller: John Gauchat

Quick Guides for Masterminds are excerpts from our best-selling books SwiftUI for Masterminds, UIKit for Masterminds, and HTML5 for Masterminds, providing a cost-effective alternative to getting the information you need. Description With this guide, you will learn how to share data between devices using CloudKit databases and the SwiftUI framework. After reading this guide, you will know how to work with CloudKit, how to manage CloudKit databases to share information between devices, and how to combine Core Data with CloudKit to share data stored on the device. Swift 5.6 | iOS 15 | Xcode 13 Table of Contents ICLOUD Data in the Cloud Enabling iCloud Testing Devices CLOUDKIT Container Records Zones Query Operations Batch Operations References CloudKit Dashboard Implementing CloudKit Assets Subscriptions Errors CLOUDKIT AND CORE DATA Deploy to Production This guide assumes that you have a basic knowledge of app development, Xcode, and the Swift language. You should also know how to create and display basic SwiftUI views and a how to work with Core Data. For a complete course on app development with SwiftUI, read our book SwiftUI for Masterminds. This guide is a collection of excerpts from the book SwiftUI for Masterminds. The information included in this guide will help you understand a particular aspect of app development, but it will not teach you everything you need to know to develop an app for Apple devices. If you are looking for a complete course on app development with SwiftUI, read our book SwiftUI for Masterminds. For more information, visit our website at www.formasterminds.com.



Andy Hunt - Pragmatic Thinking and Learning artwork Pragmatic Thinking and Learning
Refactor Your Wetware
Andy Hunt
Genre: Software
Price: $31.99
Publish Date: October 28, 2008
Publisher: Pragmatic Bookshelf
Seller: O Reilly Media, Inc.

Printed in full color. Software development happens in your head. Not in an editor, IDE, or designtool. You're well educated on how to work with software and hardware, but what about wetware --our own brains? Learning new skills and new technology is critical to your career, and it's all in your head. In this book by Andy Hunt, you'll learn how our brains are wired, and how to take advantage of your brain's architecture. You'll learn new tricks and tipsto learn more, faster, and retain more of what you learn. You need a pragmatic approach to thinking and learning. You need to Refactor Your Wetware. Programmers have to learn constantly; not just the stereotypical new technologies, but also the problem domain of the application, the whims of the user community, the quirks of your teammates, the shifting sands of the industry, and the evolving characteristics of the project itself as it is built. We'll journey together through bits of cognitive and neuroscience, learning and behavioral theory. You'll see some surprising aspects of how our brains work, and how you can take advantage of the system to improve your own learning and thinking skills. In this book you'll learn how to: Use the Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition to become more expert Leverage the architecture of the brain to strengthen different thinking modes Avoid common "known bugs" in your mind Learn more deliberately and more effectively Manage knowledge more efficiently



Rob de Winter - Photoshop on the iPad artwork Photoshop on the iPad
Rob de Winter
Genre: Software
Price: $46.99
Publish Date: March 16, 2023
Publisher: Pearson Education
Seller: Pearson Education Inc.

Adobe Photoshop, the world's most popular image-editing program, is now available on the iPad. So, wherever you are, you can use familiar Photoshop tools to retouch photos, create compositions, work with layers, add text and a whole lot more. Photoshop on the iPad helps you make the most of Photoshop's iPad-optimized interface, as well as combine Photoshop with other familiar Adobe iPad apps, from Lightroom to Fresco. Packed with practical exercises, this guide also offers inspiring interviews with four world-renowned Photoshop artists, Ted Chin, Russell Brown, Frankie Cihi and Magdiel Lopez. You'll see how the pros use Photoshop on the iPad in their workflows, so they can do great work anywhere. And you can too! IN THIS BOOK, YOU'LL LEARN: How Photoshop's interface on the iPad works and how it differs from the desktop version of Photoshop What layers and adjustment layers are and how to use them How to combine different types of images into an imaginative composition How to work with the various selection tools and use them to create masks, make color corrections, select hair and remove backgrounds How to remove blemishes and other distracting elements with Photoshop's retouching tools How to design an image for social media How to add text and adjust text settings How to work with fi les, including how to use Adobe Creative Cloud to share fi les between your iPad and desktop How app integration works and what workflows to use with other Adobe apps “Rob de Winter has done a tremendous job of capturing the versatility, power and possibility that Photoshop on the iPad espouses with this book.” — RYAN DUMLAO, Product Manager for Photoshop on the iPad



Shashi Shekhar & Pamela Vold - Spatial Computing artwork Spatial Computing
Shashi Shekhar & Pamela Vold
Genre: Computers
Price: $17.99
Publish Date: February 18, 2020
Publisher: MIT Press
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

An accessible guide to the ideas and technologies underlying such applications as GPS, Google Maps, Pokémon Go , ride-sharing, driverless cars, and drone surveillance. Billions of people around the globe use various applications of spatial computing daily—by using a ride-sharing app, GPS, the e911 system, social media check-ins, even Pokémon Go . Scientists and researchers use spatial computing to track diseases, map the bottom of the oceans, chart the behavior of endangered species, and create election maps in real time. Drones and driverless cars use a variety of spatial computing technologies. Spatial computing works by understanding the physical world, knowing and communicating our relation to places in that world, and navigating through those places. It has changed our lives and infrastructures profoundly, marking a significant shift in how we make our way in the world. This volume in the MIT Essential Knowledge series explains the technologies and ideas behind spatial computing. The book offers accessible descriptions of GPS and location-based services, including the use of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and RFID for position determination out of satellite range; remote sensing, which uses satellite and aerial platforms to monitor such varied phenomena as global food production, the effects of climate change, and subsurface natural resources on other planets; geographic information systems (GIS), which store, analyze, and visualize spatial data; spatial databases, which store multiple forms of spatial data; and spatial statistics and spatial data science, used to analyze location-related data.



Imagine Publishing - iCloud for Beginners artwork iCloud for Beginners
Everything You Need to Know to Get Started in iCloud
Imagine Publishing
Genre: Internet
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: January 24, 2012
Publisher: Imagine Publishing
Seller: Imagine Publishing

Teaching you everything you need to know about iCloud, Apple's revolutionary back-up and sync service, iCloud for Beginners guides you through every essential element. From how to set-up your free iCloud account to sharing your information across your Apple devices, these easy-to-follow guides and step-by-step tutorials will show you exactly how to get the most out of your iPad, iPhone and Mac. Designed by experts as an accessible, friendly guide to world-beating software and devices, the For Beginners series will help give you the confidence to learn everything you need to know. Clear, easy-to-understand and comprehensive, For Beginners’ first class tutorials, features and reviews are created with you in mind, ready to give you the tools you need to get the most out of your new passion.



Macworld Editors - 100 Things Every Mac User Should Know artwork 100 Things Every Mac User Should Know
Beyond the Basics: Tips and Shortcuts That Separate the Veterans from the Beginners
Macworld Editors
Genre: Computers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: April 01, 2011
Publisher: IDG Consumer & SMB, Inc.
Seller: Mac Publishing L.L.C.

We all like to think we're pretty savvy when it comes to using our Macs, and in the case of the typical Macworld reader, that's usually true. But there's a funny thing we've noticed when we talk even to veteran Mac users: There's almost always some essential stuff—basic things that would make their Mac use easier or more efficient—that they've either forgotten or never learned.  So we got some Macworld editors and contributors together and asked: What are the things that every Mac user should know how to do? Not the really basic stuff—Command-C, Command-V, and so on—but the skills and knowledge that mark you as Mac-literate. After much pondering and discussion, we came up with a list of 100 items that fit the bill. Those skills run the gamut from startup to shutdown: they include smart ways to manage files and accounts, search, and customize your Mac.  We'll bet that you already know many of them. But we'll also bet that you don't know them all. And if you can really, honestly say that you knew every one, you're a whole lot savvier than any of us.



Saied G - Hello iPad artwork Hello iPad
Tips & Tricks
Saied G
Genre: Digital Media
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: February 04, 2013
Publisher: It's About Time Products, LLC.
Seller: Its About Time Products LLC

Hello iPad Tips & Tricks shows you over 50 iPad secrets only iPad pros know. Did you know: • In the Camera app, you can take a picture by pressing the volume up button? • In Mail, to see your drafts, you can hold down the Compose new message button? • You can get Emoji on your iPad keyboard? There are tons of great features you'll discover and love your iPad even more.



Imagine Publishing - iPad mini for Beginners artwork iPad mini for Beginners
Everything You Need to Know to Get Started With Your iPad mini
Imagine Publishing
Genre: Computers
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: November 02, 2012
Publisher: Imagine Publishing
Seller: Imagine Publishing

The iPad mini is even more portable than its older sibling, fitting neatly in a bag and comfortably in just one hand. Apple’s smaller tablet does not compromise on features, however, and is the ideal device for communication, entertainment, productivity and more. Discover everything it has to offer in this book. Designed by experts as an accessible, friendly guide to world-beating software and devices, the For Beginners series will help give you the confidence to learn everything you need to know. Clear, easy-to-understand and comprehensive, For Beginners’ first class tutorials, features and reviews are created with you in mind, ready to give you the tools you need to get the most out of your new passion.



Macworld Editors - 12 Things Every iPhone & iPad User Should Know artwork 12 Things Every iPhone & iPad User Should Know
Macworld Editors
Genre: Operating Systems
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: February 15, 2013
Publisher: IDG Consumer & SMB, Inc.
Seller: Mac Publishing L.L.C.

While using an iOS device isn’t hard—and that's partially why we love them—even savvy users like Macworld readers have holes in their iPhone and iPad knowledge. Maybe you know everything there is to know about Safari caching, but you're in the dark when it comes to iPhone photography. Or perhaps you're a Mail maestro, but you'd like to be faster at composing emails on a digital keyboard. Whether you've forgotten an iOS trick or you want to learn some new ones, our editors have you covered. We polled our community—and our newsroom—to create a list of 12 essential iOS features we think every iOS user should know about. Topics include syncing your accounts and data, managing your apps, printing, and working with Bluetooth. You can learn how to troubleshoot meddlesome battery issues and brush up on your security and backup options; we'll also explain the basics of multitasking and editing text, and walk you through shooting a quality photo and working with PDFs. These iOS essentials first appeared as the cover story for our April 2012 issue; not only does the book include all the information from that print feature, we've redesigned the layout, included new galleries and videos, and added a little bit extra for our ebook viewers. 



Saied G - 70 iOS 7 and Legacy Tips, Tricks & Secrets artwork 70 iOS 7 and Legacy Tips, Tricks & Secrets
Saied G
Genre: Operating Systems
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: September 14, 2013
Publisher: It's About Time Products, LLC.
Seller: Its About Time Products LLC

" iOS 7 is completely redesigned with an entirely new user interface and over 200 new features, so it's like getting a brand new device."  We went through all of the 200 features and picked the best ones to show you. We also included legacy tricks as well.  Almost every single tip has a video a accompany it so you can see it in action. Be the first to know all the cool things you can do in iOS 7! Check us out at helloiat.com for more books and apps.



Macworld Editors - iOS 5 Upgrade Guide artwork iOS 5 Upgrade Guide
Macworld Editors
Genre: Operating Systems
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: October 12, 2011
Publisher: Mac Publishing, LLC
Seller: Mac Publishing L.L.C.

iOS 5 has hit the stage, and eager users everywhere are getting ready to upgrade their devices. If you’re concerned about the upgrade process, or simply want to know all your setup options before making the big switch, let the editors at Macworld help you upgrade your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to iOS 5 with this step-by-step guide. After you've set up your device, we'll walk you through the mysteries of iCloud, introduce you to each of iOS 5's marquee features, and uncover hidden gems within apps.