| Arduino and Kinect Projects Posted: 15 May 2012 09:20 AM PDT 
Book Description If you’ve done some Arduino tinkering and wondered how you could incorporate the Kinect—or the other way around—then this book is for you. The authors of Arduino and Kinect Projects will show you how to create 10 amazing, creative projects, from simple to complex. You’ll also find out how to incorporate Processing in your project design—a language very similar to the Arduino language. The ten projects are carefully designed to build on your skills at every step. Starting with the Arduino and Kinect equivalent of “Hello, World,” the authors will take you through a diverse range of projects that showcase the huge range of possibilities that open up when Kinect and Arduino are combined. - Gesture-based Remote Control. Control devices and home appliances with hand gestures.
- Kinect-networked Puppet. Play with a physical puppet remotely using your whole body.
- Mood Lamps. Build your own set of responsive, gesture controllable LED lamps.
- Drawing Robot. Control a drawing robot using a Kinect-based tangible table.
- Remote-controlled Vehicle. Use your body gestures to control a smart vehicle.
- Biometric Station. Use the Kinect for biometric recognition and checking Body Mass Indexes.
- 3D Modeling Interface. Learn how to use the Arduino LilyPad to build a wearable 3D modelling interface.
- 360º Scanner. Build a turntable scanner and scan any object 360º using only one Kinect.
- Delta Robot. Build and control your own fast and accurate parallel robot.
What you'll learn - Arduino and Kinect basics
- Interfacing Kinect and Arduino through Processing
- Communicating: Serial and communication over networks
- Interacting with the physical world: Sensors and actuators
- Volumetric Scanning
- Step-by-step instructions on a variety of Arduino/Kinect projects
Who this book is for
Intermediate to experienced gadget hackers who want to learn how to combine Arduino with Kinect, or who want inspiration for innovation. Table of Contents - Arduino Basics
- Kinect Basics
- Interfacing Arduino and Kinect through Processing
- Hello World: LED-me
- Gesture-based Remote Control
- Kinect-networked Puppet
- Mood Lamps
- Drawing Robot
- Remote-controlled Vehicles
- Biometric Station
- 3D Modeling Interface
- 360º Scanner
- Delta Robot
Book Details - Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Apress (April 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1430241675
- ISBN-13: 978-1430241676
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| Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 in 24 Hours Posted: 15 May 2012 08:43 AM PDT 
Book Description In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you'll learn how to drive powerful business results with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011! Using this book's straightforward, step-by-step approach, you'll learn how to orchestrate successful CRM projects, automate processes, create more efficient workflows, optimize sales and marketing campaigns, and integrate with your other systems to do even more. One step at a time, you'll master new features ranging from the new Ribbon interface to SharePoint integration. Each lesson builds on what you've already learned, helping you get the job done fast–and get it done right! Step-by-step instructions walk you through common tasks. Quizzes and exercises at the end of each chapter test your knowledge. By the Way notes present information related to the discussion. Did You Know? tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks. Watch Out! cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them. Learn how to… - Get a deep jump start on Dynamics CRM
- Grasp what is new in Dynamics CRM 2011
- Bring together all the elements of a successful CRM project
- Understand Microsoft's roadmap for Dynamics CRM and prepare for the future
- Establish a strong foundation by making the right infrastructure and security choices
- Use Dynamics CRM to manage sales, leads, customer accounts, and marketing
- Efficiently manage your individual contacts and activities
- Take full advantage of email, Word mail merge, Excel and Outlook integration
- Integrate and automate the way you manage contracts, cases, tickets, schedules, and time
- Gain actionable business insights with Dynamics CRM Dashboards and Charts
- Add solutions from the MarketPlace that make Dynamics CRM even more valuable
- Extend Dynamics CRM with programming customizations and unique features
Book Details - Paperback: 528 pages
- Publisher: Sams (January 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0672335379
- ISBN-13: 978-0672335372
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| Ubuntu Unleashed 2012 Edition: Covering 11.10 and 12.04, 7th Edition Posted: 15 May 2012 08:39 AM PDT 
Book Description Ubuntu Unleashed is filled with unique and advanced information for everyone who wants to make the most of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by a long-time Ubuntu community leader to reflect the exciting new Ubuntu 11.10 ("Oneiric Ocelot") and the forthcoming Ubuntu 12.04. Former Ubuntu Forum administrator Matthew Helmke covers all you need to know about Ubuntu 11.10/12.04 installation, configuration, productivity, multimedia, development, system administration, server operations, networking, virtualization, security, DevOps, and more—including intermediate-to-advanced techniques you won't find in any other book. Helmke presents up-to-the-minute introductions to Ubuntu's key productivity and Web development tools, programming languages, hardware support, and more. You'll find brand-new coverage of the new Unity desktop, new NoSQL database support and Android mobile development tools, and many other Ubuntu 11.10/12.04 innovations. Whether you're new to Ubuntu or already a power user, you'll turn to this book constantly: for new techniques, new solutions, and new ways to do even more with Ubuntu! Matthew Helmke served from 2006 to 2011 on the Ubuntu Forum Council, providing leadership and oversight of the Ubuntu Forums, and spent two years on the Ubuntu regional membership approval board for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He has written about Ubuntu for several magazines and websites, is a lead author of The Official Ubuntu Book. He works for The iPlant Collaborative, which is funded by the National Science Foundation and is building cyberinfrastructure for the biological sciences to support the growing use of massive amounts of data and computationally intensive forms of research. - Quickly install Ubuntu, configure it, and get your hardware running right
- Configure and customize the new Unity desktop (or alternatives such as GNOME)
- Get started with multimedia and productivity applications, including LibreOffice
- Manage Linux services, users, and software packages
- Administer and use Ubuntu from the command line
- Automate tasks and use shell scripting
- Provide secure remote access
- Manage kernels and modules
- Administer file, print, email, proxy, LDAP, and database services (both SQL and NoSQL)
- Use both Apache and alternative HTTP servers
- Support and use virtualization
- Use Ubuntu in cloud environments
- Learn the basics about popular programming languages including Python, PHP, and Perl, and how to use Ubuntu to develop in them
- Learn how to get started developing Android mobile devices
Book Details - Paperback: 864 pages
- Publisher: Sams; 7th Edition (January 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0672335786
- ISBN-13: 978-0672335785
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| iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks Posted: 15 May 2012 08:34 AM PDT 
Book Description For iOS 5 on iPad 2 and iPhone 4/4s Discover hundreds of tips and tricks you can use with your iPad or iPhone to maximize its functionality as you use your iOS 5 mobile device as a powerful communication, organization, and productivity tool, as well as a feature-packed entertainment device. In addition to learning all about the apps that come preinstalled on your iPhone or iPad, you learn about some of the best third-party apps currently available and discover useful strategies for how to best utilize them. Using an easy-to-understand, nontechnical approach, this book is ideal for absolute beginners, as well as more experienced iPad or iPhone users who want to discover how to use the iOS 5 operating system with iCloud and the latest versions of popular apps. Here's just a sampling of what the tips, tricks, and strategies offered in this book will help you accomplish: - Update your iPad or iPhone with the iOS 5 operating system.
- Discover how to use the preinstalled apps on your iOS 5 device, including Notification Center and Reminders.
- Take advantage of built-in apps such as Contacts, Calendars, Safari, Mail, and Music.
- Learn how to best use Siri on the iPhone 4S.
- Find, download, and install the most powerful and versatile apps and content for your iPad or iPhone.
- Synchronize files, documents, data, and content with iCloud, your computer, or other iOS 5 devices.
- Create and maintain a reliable backup of your iOS 5 device.
- Use your iPad or iPhone as an eBook reader, portable gaming machine, and feature-packed music and video player.
Book Details - Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Que (December 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0789749122
- ISBN-13: 978-0789749123
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| My Xbox Posted: 15 May 2012 08:32 AM PDT 
Book Description Covers Xbox 360, Kinect, and Xbox LIVE Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Xbox photos that show you exactly what to do Help when you run into problems with Xbox 360, Kinect, or Xbox LIVE Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Xbox 360 system Full-color, step-by-step tasks show you how to have maximum fun with Xbox 360, Kinect, and Xbox LIVE! Learn how to: - Quickly set up your Xbox 360, Kinect sensor, controllers, headset, and storage
- Network your Xbox using wireless or wired connections
- Join Xbox LIVE and start competing against gamers worldwide
- Create your avatar and personalize your entire Xbox experience
- Get great new content on Microsoft's Game, Video, and Music Marketplaces
- Find, contact, and team up with friends on Xbox LIVE
- Protect your kids from inappropriate content
- Post on Facebook and Twitter from your Xbox
- Discover how Kinect is the future of motion control–now!
- Get great performance from your Kinect sensor
- Troubleshoot Xbox problems fast, so you can get back to having fun!
Book Details - Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Que (February 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0789748967
- ISBN-13: 978-0789748966
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| The NOOK Book, 3rd Edition Posted: 15 May 2012 08:29 AM PDT 
Book Description Make the Most of Any B&N NOOK–Including NOOK Tablet, NOOK Color, or NOOK Simple Touch! Read books, play media, get free content, uncover powerful, little-known features you'll love! Do all this, and much more… - Discover great web sources of free and low-cost ebooks
- Sample B&N content for free before you buy it
- Mark up your ebooks with highlights, annotations, and bookmarks
- Stream Netflix, Hulu Plus, and other video on your NOOK Tablet or NOOK Color
- Listen to music with Pandora, Rhapsody, MOG, and Grooveshark
- Read full-color comics, graphic novels, and magazines
- Lend and borrow books with B&N's LendMe
- Read your ebooks anywhere–even if you've left your NOOK at home
- Master NOOK's built-in chess, crosswords, and Sudoku
- "Root" your NOOK to run standard Android apps
- Use NOOK Friends to share your reading status, recommendations, and ratings on Facebook, Twitter, or BN.com
- Manage your content with My NOOK Library or powerful third-party Calibre software
- Create personal NOOK wallpapers and screensavers
- Browse the web more efficiently with your NOOK Tablet or NOOK Color
- Customize NOOK children's ebooks to read themselves aloud–in your own voice!
- Use PubIt!M to publish and sell your own ebook at BN.com
Book Details - Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Que; 3rd Edition (January 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0789748487
- ISBN-13: 978-0789748485
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