Wow! eBook: Android Design Patterns - 7 new eBooks

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• Android Design Patterns
• Beyond Auto Mode
• Nikon D600 Digital Field Guide
• Solidworks 2013 Bible
• Excel 2013 Bible
• Teach Yourself VISUALLY PowerPoint 2013
• Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad 4th Generation and iPad mini

Android Design Patterns Posted: 06 Mar 2013 07:08 PM PST Book Description Master the challenges of Android user interface development with these sample patterns With Android 4, Google brings the full power of its Android OS to both smartphone and tablet computing. Designing effective user interfaces that work on multiple Android devices is extremely challenging. This book provides more than 75 patterns that you can use to create versatile user interfaces for both smartphones and tablets, saving countless hours of development time. Patterns cover the most common and yet difficult types of user interactions, and each is supported with richly illustrated, step-by-step instructions. Includes sample patterns for welcome and home screens, searches, sorting and filtering, data entry, navigation, images and thumbnails, interacting with the environment and networks, and more Features tablet-specific patterns and patterns for avoiding results you don’t want Illustrated, step-by-step instructions describe what the pattern is, how it works, when and why to use it, and related patterns and anti-patterns A companion website offers additional content and a forum for interaction Android Design Patterns: Interaction Design Solutions for Developers provides extremely useful tools for developers who want to take advantage of the booming Android app development market. From the Back Cover Everything you need to create a spectacular mobile experience! The state of the Android ecosystem right now is the perfect storm, combining the factors for explosive near-term growth and long-term market dominance. Now’s the time to begin designing and developing Android 4 apps, and this book is about what works: patterns. Here are 58 essential interaction design patterns for handling the most challenging aspects of Android app design: the welcome experience, home screen, navigation, search, sorting and filtering, data entry, and forms. Equally important are 12 antipatterns, describing common mistakes to avoid in your quest for customer empowerment, delight, and enjoyment. Here’s everything you need to create a spectacular mobile experience. In-depth review of 58 essential native Android 4 patterns A complete methodology for building and user-testing effective, inexpensive prototypes Case studies of what works and what doesn’t Android interpretations of great ideas from other mobile operating systems Chapters devoted to key design patterns for mobile banking and tablets Experimental patterns to explore the cutting edge of Android design Table of Contents Part I: UX Principles and Android OS Considerations Chapter 1. Design for Android: A Case Study Chapter 2. What Makes Android Different Chapter 3. Android Fragmentation Chapter 4. Mobile Design Process Part II: Android Design Patterns and Antipatterns Chapter 5. Welcome Experience Chapter 6. Home Screen Chapter 7. Search Chapter 8. Sorting and Filtering Chapter 9. Avoiding Missing and Undesirable Results Chapter 10. Data Entry Chapter 11. Forms Chapter 12. Mobile Banking Chapter 13. Navigation Chapter 14. Tablet Patterns Book Details Paperback: 456 pages Publisher: Wiley (March 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1118394151 ISBN-13: 978-1118394151 Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file. Related Posts Android Wireless Application Development Volume II, 3rd Edition (29-09-2012) Learning Android Application Programming for the Kindle Fire (22-09-2012) The Android Developer's Cookbook (25-11-2010) Professional Android 4 Application Development (23-05-2012) Pro ASP.NET MVC 4, 4th Edition (08-02-2013) Pro Android Media (28-12-2010) Practical Android 4 Games Development (31-01-2012) PhoneGap Essentials (04-09-2012) Mobile Design Pattern Gallery (29-03-2012) Instant Spring for Android Starter (28-02-2013) The post Android Design Patterns appeared first on Wow! eBook.

Beyond Auto Mode Posted: 06 Mar 2013 07:04 PM PST Book Description Take full advantage of your dSLR camera, and do it with confidence Many people buy dSLR cameras for their flexibility, but find themselves so intimidated by all the options and controls that they rarely venture beyond the automatic mode. With a friendly tone and clear, understandable instruction, photographer and educator Jen Bebb introduces you to every mode and setting on your sophisticated dSLR. After thoroughly explaining shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, ISO, and basic composition, she offers direction on what each camera mode does and when it should be used. You’ll gain the confidence to use the entire feature set you paid for. Beginning dSLR users are often intimidated by the scene, semi-automatic, and fully manual modes on their cameras; this guide gently explains each mode and setting Uses a conversational tone and liberal examples to define and explain basic concepts including shutter speed, aperture, ISO, depth of field, and composition Covers how each camera mode works and when to consider using it Helps those new to dSLR photography to gain confidence and begin taking advantage of all the flexibility a dSLR offers Written by a professional photographer who is also known for her skill as an instructor, Beyond Auto Mode encourages new and less experienced dSLR users to take the next step toward creative control. From the Back Cover Take charge of your image You can do it Part art and part science, photography records and preserves the moments of our lives. Sure, you can snap a picture with your smartphone. But if you want to create a truly memorable portrait of a moment, you must master lighting, exposure, and focus. When you control what makes the photo, you — not the camera — control the results. Enter the exhilarating world beyond auto mode, and feel the power of crafting the total image. Master the exposure triangle: ISO, aperture, and shutter speed Experiment with settings to learn what they do Practice with semi-automatic modes See how different types of light affect your image Understand exactly what you can control and what the camera controls Explore settings for portraits, landscapes, and other common shots Learn to create the perfect image in the camera, instead of fixing a mediocre image with Photoshop Book Details Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Wiley (February 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1118172876 ISBN-13: 978-1118172872 Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file. Related Posts Nikon D600 Digital Field Guide (07-03-2013) Photoshop Lightroom: From Snapshots to Great Shots (07-08-2012) Nikon D7000: From Snapshots to Great Shots (07-03-2011) Nikon D600 For Dummies (21-02-2013) Landscape Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots (07-08-2012) Canon EOS 5D Mark III (14-02-2013) Beyond Point-and-Shoot (23-05-2012) Aftershot Pro: Non-destructive photo editing and management (28-01-2013) Your Camera Loves You: Learn to Love It Back (30-11-2011) The Photoshop Elements 10 Book for Digital Photographers (07-07-2012) The post Beyond Auto Mode appeared first on Wow! eBook.

Nikon D600 Digital Field Guide Posted: 06 Mar 2013 07:02 PM PST Book Description Everything you need to know to take amazing photos with your Nikon D600 This full-color, portable guide goes beyond the owner’s manual to deliver clear, succinct descriptions of how the Nikon D600′s features and functions work. Perfectly sized to fit in your camera bag, this portable guide offers professional advice on everything from composing a variety of shots to choosing lenses and downloading photos. Veteran author J. Dennis Thomas clearly explains how to get the exact shots you want, when you want them, and shares beautiful color photos from his own collection. Features step-by-step instructions and full-color images of each menu screen Teaches you how to adjust white balance, autofocus, exposure, and choose lenses, and when and why to use each of those settings Covers the essentials of lighting, composition, and exposure Includes a bonus gray and color checker card that allows new DSLR owners to capture perfect color in any environment. Packed with amazing examples, Nikon D600 Digital Field Guide helps you master all the menus, modes and controls of this feature-filled dSLR, and presents you with a variety of tips and tricks to capturing portraits, candids, sports, travel, macro photography, and much more. From the Back Cover Take full advantage of your full-frame Nikon D600 Whether you’re a novice, an advanced hobbyist photographer, or a videographer, the D600 has features you will love. This book helps you identify, understand, and use them all. Written by a veteran photographer and designed to go everywhere in your camera bag, this full-color guide walks you through setting up your camera and using every feature in real-life situations. Here’s how to get the most from your investment in Nikon technology. Get acquainted with all the settings, modes, and controls Learn to manipulate focus, understand white balance, and use each of the 19 scene modes Choose the right lens for your purpose Shoot both still pictures and video in Live View, and master in-camera editing techniques Explore user settings, off-camera flash, HDR, and tone mapping Book Details Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Wiley (January 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1118509307 ISBN-13: 978-1118509302 Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file. Related Posts The Adobe Photoshop CS6 Book for Digital Photographers (01-10-2012) The Digital Photography Book, Part 4 (09-07-2012) Mastering the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 (14-02-2013) Photoshop CS6: Visual QuickStart Guide (24-09-2012) Nikon D600 For Dummies (21-02-2013) Digital Capture After Dark (14-02-2013) Aftershot Pro: Non-destructive photo editing and management (28-01-2013) The Smashing Idea Book (04-03-2013) The Photoshop Elements 10 Book for Digital Photographers (07-07-2012) The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers (06-07-2012) The post Nikon D600 Digital Field Guide appeared first on Wow! eBook.

Solidworks 2013 Bible Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:19 AM PST Book Description A comprehensive resource packed with information for both beginners and advanced users SolidWorks is the leading 3D solid modeling software used in computer-aided design. It’s powerful but not simple. This complete guide introduces beginners to the software but then goes far beyond, covering numerous details that advanced users have requested. Beginners will learn not only how the software works but why, while more experienced users will learn all about search criteria, Pack-and-Go, other file management concepts, and much more. A valuable companion website contains before and after real-world parts and assemblies along with many example files used in the text. Additionally, the text of the book is augmented by video tutorials with author voice-over which can be found on the website. SolidWorks is the leading 3D CAD program, and previous editions of this book have sold more than 33,000 copies Covers necessary information to give beginners a solid foundation in the software, including part and assembly modeling and 2D drawing techniques Addresses a wide range of advanced topics not treated in other books, including best practices, search criteria, Pack-and-Go, and other file management concepts Includes tutorials on both beginning and advanced topics, with videos; sample part, assembly, and drawing files; and before-and-after example files available on the companion website SolidWorks 2013 Bible is the ultimate resource on SolidWorks 2013, the book beginners can start with and advanced users will want to keep close at hand. From the Back Cover Companion Website FEATURES: before-and-after example files Video tutorials Learn best practices & advanced techniques Find content not well covered elsewhere Take your SolidWorks skills to a new level Get solid with SolidWorks Standard Are you switching from another CAD program or trying to improve your current SolidWorks skills? If you want more info on SolidWorks than you’ve been able to find, this practical guide from well-known SolidWorks guru Matt Lombard is what you need. Featuring detailed content and workarounds, new performance icons to help you choose the best settings, and access to video tutorials, this book will soon have you efficiently using this complex software at a higher level. Review SolidWorks basic concepts, terminology, and the user interface Integrate 3D intelligence into your sketches from the beginning, and design parts Work with assembly sketches, use SpeedPak and other tools, and control assembly configurations Use the best tools for creating drawings from SolidWorks parts and assemblies Master multi-body modeling and surface modeling, including techniques not widely covered elsewhere Work effectively with large-scale designs Create smooth shapes with the new Conic sketch entity Use the new Intersect feature to create and edit solid bodies Display the FeatureManager in a straight-line history Companion Website Visit the companion website for: Chapter intro videos to get you up to speed on each chapter’s basic concepts Tutorial videos that accompany the many tutorials in the book All hands-on project files needed to complete the tutorials Before-and-after example files Book Details Paperback: 1296 pages Publisher: Wiley (February 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1118508408 ISBN-13: 978-1118508404 Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file. Related Posts AndEngine for Android Game Development Cookbook (23-02-2013) Windows Server 2012 Inside Out (11-02-2013) Torque 3D Game Development Cookbook (26-02-2013) Social CRM For Dummies (21-02-2013) Professional Visual Studio 2012 (18-02-2013) Processing 2: Creative Programming Cookbook (22-10-2012) Pro SQL Database for Windows Azure, 2nd Edition (08-02-2013) Kinect for Windows SDK Programming Guide (29-01-2013) Instant Moodle Quiz Module How-to (22-02-2013) HTML5 Canvas For Dummies (20-02-2013) The post Solidworks 2013 Bible appeared first on Wow! eBook.

Excel 2013 Bible Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:16 AM PST Book Description Excel at Excel with the help of this bestselling spreadsheet guide John Walkenbach’s name is synonymous with excellence in computer books that decipher the complexities of Microsoft Excel. Known as “Mr. Spreadsheet,” Walkenbach shows you how to maximize the power of Excel 2013 while bringing you up to speed on the latest features. This perennial bestseller is fully updated to cover all the new features of Excel 2013, including how to navigate the user interface, take advantage of various file formats, master formulas, analyze data with PivotTables, and more. Whether you’re an Excel beginner who is looking to get more savvy or an advanced user looking to become a power user, this latest edition provides you with comprehensive coverage as well as helpful tips, tricks, and techniques that you won’t find anywhere else. Shares the invaluable insight of Excel guru and bestselling author “Mr. Spreadsheet” John Walkenbach as he guides you through every aspect of Excel 2013 Provides essential coverage of all the newest features of Excel 2013 Presents material in a clear, concise, logical format that is ideal for all levels of Excel experience Features a website that includes downloadable templates and worksheets from the book Chart your path to fantastic formulas and stellar spreadsheets with Excel 2013 Bible! From the Back Cover Excel at Excel with this ultimate guide Whether you want to create charts, import and clean data, automate tasks with VBA macros, or work in the cloud—however you want to use Excel, John Walkenbach can show you how. Fully updated for the latest features in Excel 2013, this perennial bestseller is packed with information, techniques, helpful notes, and tips to take your spreadsheet skills to the next level. Beginner, power user, or somewhere in between, this is the ultimate Excel resource you’ll turn to again and again. Get up to speed on everything new in Excel 2013 Review Excel basics—worksheets, formulas, functions, and charts Learn to handle data in many ways, including importing, cleaning, and analyzing Master useful Excel tools, such as Sparklines, Flash Fill, and Analysis ToolPak Discover the power of Excel’s ultimate analysis tool—pivot tables Create VBA macros, add controls, and work with Excel events Slice and dice your data to identify trends and patterns Work your way through sample workbooks and take advantage of downloadable templates on the companion website Use formulas and functions to create useful forms Learn which chart is most suitable for your data Pivot table slicers make it easy to filter data Book Details Paperback: 1056 pages Publisher: Wiley (February 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1118490363 ISBN-13: 978-1118490365 Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file. Related Posts Excel VBA Programming For Dummies, 3rd Edition (06-03-2013) Teach Yourself VISUALLY PowerPoint 2013 (06-03-2013) Pro Application Lifecycle Management with Visual Studio 2012, 2nd Edition (19-10-2012) Predictive Analytics: Microsoft Excel (02-10-2012) Instant Oracle Database and PowerShell How-to (27-02-2013) Excel 2013 All-in-One For Dummies (05-03-2013) Excel 2010: The Missing Manual (07-07-2010) Developing Microsoft Dynamics GP Business Applications (29-01-2013) Winning LEGO MINDSTORMS Programming (07-02-2013) Windows Server 2012 Unified Remote Access Planning and Deployment (28-01-2013) The post Excel 2013 Bible appeared first on Wow! eBook.

Teach Yourself VISUALLY PowerPoint 2013 Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:12 AM PST Book Description A straightforward, visual approach to learning the new PowerPoint 2013! PowerPoint 2013 boasts updated features and new possibilities; this highly visual tutorial provides step-by-step instructions to help you learn all the capabilities of PowerPoint 2013. It covers the basics, as well as all the exciting new changes and additions in a series of easy-to-follow, full-color, two-page tutorials. Learn how to create slides, dress them up using templates and graphics, add sound and animation, and more. This book is the ideal “show me, don’t tell me” guide to PowerPoint 2013. Demonstrates how to create memorable and captivating presentations using PowerPoint 2013, the latest generation of Microsoft’s presentation software Walks you through PowerPoint 2013′s new features, including new wide-screen themes and variants, improved collaboration tools, and an enhanced Presenter View Shows you how to create slides, dress them up with templates and graphics, add sound and animation, and present in a business or Internet setting Features easy-to-follow, full-color, two-page tutorials With Teach Yourself VISUALLY PowerPoint 2013, you have the power to make a remarkable presentation! From the Back Cover Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something — and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you’ll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 190 PowerPoint 2013 tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running on PowerPoint 2013 in no time. You’ll learn to: Search for templates online Write and format presentation text Insert tables, charts, and videos Enhance your slides with animation Make your presentation effective Designed for visual learners Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules Succinct explanations walk you through step by step Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks Book Details Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Wiley / Visual (March 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1118510429 ISBN-13: 978-1118510421 Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file. Related Posts PowerPoint 2013 For Dummies (05-03-2013) HTML5 Advertising (08-02-2013) Torque 3D Game Development Cookbook (26-02-2013) Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad 4th Generation and iPad mini (06-03-2013) Nikon D600 Digital Field Guide (07-03-2013) Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 Step By Step (11-02-2013) Mastering Blender, 2nd Edition (24-11-2012) Mastering Adobe Captivate 6.0 (14-09-2012) Instant Oracle Database and PowerShell How-to (27-02-2013) Excel 2013 Bible (06-03-2013) The post Teach Yourself VISUALLY PowerPoint 2013 appeared first on Wow! eBook.

Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad 4th Generation and iPad mini Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:10 AM PST Book Description A fully updated visual guide on the latest evolution of the amazing iPad! As the ultimate entertainment and media device, the iPad is ever evolving. This visual guide gets you up to date on all the latest information for accessing and downloading books, apps, music, and video content as well as sending photos and emails, syncing with other devices and services, and effectively using the multi-touch display. Covering the latest generation of the iPad as well as the iPad mini, and iOS6, this resource provides you with helpful step-by-step, image-driven guidance geared towards users who learn best with visual cues. Helps you get connected to the Apple app store so that you can enjoy more than 700,000 apps, including award-winning games and amazing productivity tools Shows you how to enjoy eBooks, music, and videos via iTunes Gets you connected to rich multimedia content, social networking, and the power of the Internet Shares a variety of ways that you can maximize your use of your iPad or iPad mini The iPad and the iPad mini go wherever you go and are at your beck and call at any time?and so is Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad 4th Generation and iPad mini! From the Back Cover Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something — and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you’ll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 140 iPad tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running on your iPad 4th Generation or mini in no time. You’ll learn to: Set up and sync your iPad Handle Siri, dictation, and text Connect via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Install, organize, and update apps Play music, games, and videos Designed for visual learners Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules Succinct explanations walk you through step by step Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks Book Details Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Wiley / Visual (January 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1118596323 ISBN-13: 978-1118596326 Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file. Related Posts iPad: The Missing Manual, 5th Edition (01-12-2012) The OS X Mountain Lion Pocket Guide (20-09-2012) My New iPad, 3rd Edition (28-06-2012) iPod and iTunes For Dummies, 10th Edition (06-03-2013) iPhone 5 For Dummies, 6th Edition (27-12-2012) Instant New iPad Features in iOS 6 How-to (28-02-2013) Windows 8 for Tablets Plain & Simple (08-10-2012) The iPhone Book, 5th Edition (09-07-2012) OS X Mountain Lion: The Missing Manual (11-08-2012) iPhone: The Missing Manual, 6th Edition (08-11-2012) The post Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad 4th Generation and iPad mini appeared first on Wow! eBook.

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