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Mastering Xcode 4: Develop and Design

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:37 AM PST

Mastering Xcode 4: Develop and Design

Book Description

Xcode 4 has a brand new user interface, built upon proven technologies that Apple itself uses to build Mac OS X and iOS, and that have produced over a quarter million Mac OS X and iOS apps.

This project-based book introduces readers to Apple’s development environment. The book is aimed at new Mac OS X and iOS developers and assumes the reader is familiar with programming and object-oriented concepts. The book starts at the basics–how to download, install, and start using Xcode–and moves to a detailed look at building and running applications. The last part of the book covers more advanced topics, such as testing, debugging, and source-code management. With the book’s approach, readers will be able to take the projects they build during the book and adapt them for use in their own projects.

Table of Contents
Part I: The Basics: Getting Started with Xcode 4
1. Discovering Xcode Tools
2. Starting a Project
3. Navigating a Project
4. Getting Help

Part II: Working with COCOA Applications
5. Creating User Interfaces
6. Adding Files to a Project
7. Writing Code with the Source Editor
8. Searching and Replacing
9. Basic Debugging and Analysis
10. Using the Data Model Editor
11. Customizing the Application Icon
12. Deploying an Application

Part III: Going Beyond the Basics
13. Advanced Editing
14. The Build System
15. Libraries, Frameworks, and Loadable Bundles
16. Workspaces
17. Debugging and Analysis in Depth
18. Unit Testing
19. Using Scripting and Preprocessing
20. Using Instruments
21. Source Code Management

Appendixes
Appendix A: Managing Your iOS Devices
Appendix B: Gestures and Keyboard Shortcuts
Appendix C: Documentation Updates
Appendix D: Other Resources

Book Details

  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Peachpit Press (September 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321767527
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321767523
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PHP and MySQL for Dynamic Web Sites: Visual QuickPro Guide, 4th Edition

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:36 AM PST

PHP and MySQL for Dynamic Web Sites: Visual QuickPro Guide, 4th Edition

Book Description

It hasn’t taken Web developers long to discover that when it comes to creating dynamic, database-driven Web sites, MySQL and PHP provide a winning open-source combination. Add this book to the mix, and there’s no limit to the powerful, interactive Web sites that developers can create. With step-by-step instructions, complete scripts, and expert tips to guide readers, veteran author and database designer Larry Ullman gets right down to business: After grounding readers with separate discussions of first the scripting language (PHP) and then the database program (MySQL), he goes on to cover security, sessions and cookies, and using additional Web tools, with several sections devoted to creating sample applications. This guide is indispensable for beginning to intermediate level Web designers who want to replace their static sites with something dynamic. In this edition, the bulk of the new material covers the latest features and techniques with PHP and MySQL. Also new to this edition are chapters introducing jQuery and object-oriented programming techniques.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction to PHP
Chapter 2. Programming with PHP
Chapter 3. Creating Dynamic Web Sites
Chapter 4. Introduction to MySQL
Chapter 5. Introduction to SQL
Chapter 6. Database Design
Chapter 7. Advanced SQL and MySQL
Chapter 8. Error Handling and Debugging
Chapter 9. Using PHP with MySQL
Chapter 10. Common Programming Techniques
Chapter 11. Web Application Development
Chapter 12. Cookies and Sessions
Chapter 13. Security Methods
Chapter 14. Perl-Compatible Regular Expressions
Chapter 15. Introducing jQuery
Chapter 16. An OOP Primer
Chapter 17. Example—Message Board
Chapter 18. Example—User Registration
Chapter 19. Example—E-Commerce
Appendix A. Installation

Book Details

  • Paperback: 696 pages
  • Publisher: Peachpit Press; 4th Edition (September 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321784073
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321784070
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The Complete Manual of Typography, 2nd Edition

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:06 AM PST

The Complete Manual of Typography, 2nd Edition

Book Description

Beautifully designed and richly illustrated The Complete Manual of Typography, Second Edition, is the fully updated version of THE seminal book on typography by Jim Felici. This book is about how type should look and how to make it look that way – in other words, how to set type like a professional. It explains in practical terms how to use today's digital tools to achieve the secret of good design: well set type. An essential reference for anyone who works with type: designers, print production professionals, and corporate communications managers can go to straight to the index to find focused answers to specific questions, while educators and students can read it as a text book from cover to cover.

You'll Learn:

  • Basic Concepts and anatomy of good typography, indexed for quick reference by busy professionals
  • How to manage fonts and handle corrupted or missing fonts on any operating system
  • What makes good type good (and bad type bad)
  • Techniques for working with measure, point-size, leading, kerning, and other type fundamentals
  • Practical ways to fix composition problems such as loose lines, bad rags, windows, and orphans
  • Hard-to-find rules for managing hyphenation and justification, indents, text wraps, and expert-set characters
  • Secrets of how to wring out good type from uncooperative word-processing and layout problems
  • The latest font technologies, including OpenType
  • New typographic tools and improved font services in Operating Systems such as Windows and Mac OS
  • New Techniques, and coverage of working methods such as style sheets.
  • 35 page glossary of type terms

Praise for the first edition:
“Clear and elegant… There’s no better or more useful introduction to the whole craft of typography”
–Roger Black – Danilo Black, Inc

“All you’ve wanted to know about type and typography but never dared ask. Jim Felici brings together a vast amount of knowledge in this book. Must-Have!”
–Erik Spiekermann author, Stop Stealing Sheep (and Find Out How Type Works)

Book Details

  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Adobe Press; 2nd Edition (July 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321773268
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321773265
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The Passionate Photographer

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:06 AM PST

The Passionate Photographer

Book Description

If you've got a love and passion for photography, and a feel for your camera gear and settings, yet your images still fall short–The Passionate Photographer will help you close that disappointing and frustrating gap between the images you thought you took and the images you actually got.

This book will help you determine what you want to say with your photography, then translate those thoughts and feelings into strong images. It is both a source of inspiration and a practical guide, as photographer Steve Simon distills 30 years of photographic obsession into the ten crucial steps every photographer needs to take in order to become great at their passion.

Simon's practical tips and advice are immediately actionable–designed to accelerate your progress toward becoming the photographer you know you can be. Core concepts include:

  • The power of working on personal projects to fuel your passion and vision
  • Shooting a large and targeted volume of work, which leads to a technical competence that lets your creativity soar
  • Learning to focus your concentration as you shoot, and move outside your comfort zone, past your fears toward the next great image
  • Strategies for approaching strangers to create successful portraits
  • How to edit your own work and seek second opinions to identify strengths and weaknesses, offering opportunities for growth and improvement with a goal of sharing your work with the world
  • The critical need to follow, see, and capture the light around you

Along the way, Simon offers inspiration with "Lessons Learned" culled from his own extensive experience and archive of photojournalism and personal projects, as well as images and stories from acclaimed photographers. If you're ready to be inspired and challenge yourself to take your photography to the next level, The Passionate Photographer provides ideas and creative solutions to transform that passion into images that convey your unique personal vision.

Book Details

  • Paperback: 264 pages
  • Publisher: New Riders Press (July 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321719891
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321719898
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Black and White: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:05 AM PST

Black and White: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Book Description

Now that you've bought that amazing new DSLR, you need a book that goes beyond the camera manual to capture stunning images. For digital photographers interested in black and white, this guide will help beginning- and intermediate-level shooters conquer the fundamentals and take amazing shots.

Pro photographer John Batdorff starts with the basics, including composition, light, contrast, exposure, and when to choose black and white. He covers all the key camera features (regardless of what type of DSLR you have) that affect your image, including the shutter speed's ability to freeze and convey motion, and the aperture's direct correlation with depth of field.

Once you've captured those great shots, John takes you step by step through the color conversion process to black and white in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom using simple presets. He also covers the enhancements and features that can be added using Nik Silver Efex Pro software–from presets to control points using U-Point Technology.

Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide and you will:

  • Learn to see in black and white by understanding contrast, texture, and lighting
  • Understand all the best tricks and techniques for getting great black and white action shots, landscapes, and portraits
  • Create your own digital workflow by understanding the basics of post processing in Lightroom, then go beyond the basics with Nik Silver Efex Pro
  • Share your images and learn tips on printing and presenting your work online

And once you’ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your camera to get great black and white shots at flickr.com/groups/blackandwhite fromsnapshotstogreatshots.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Equipment: Starting with a Strong Foundation
Chapter 2: Composition and Light: Visualizing Your Masterpiece
Chapter 3: Exposure: Capturing a Great Image
Chapter 4: Post Processing: Realizing Your Vision with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Chapter 5: Black and White Effects: Defining Your Style Using Nik Software Silver Efex Pro and Other Plug ins
Chapter 6: Print, Post, and Share: Showcasing Your Final Images

Book Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Peachpit Press (July 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321774574
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321774576
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Mac OS X Lion: Peachpit Learning Series

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:05 AM PST

Mac OS X Lion: Peachpit Learning Series

Book Description

The latest update of Robin Williams bestselling guide will have you working miracles in no time with Mac OS X Lion. With this book, you can learn in your own way, whether it’s working through the lessons from start to finish, jumping straight to step-by-step exercises about new features, or looking up just what you need to know at that moment. There are hundreds of exciting tools and hidden gems in your Mac. And with the gentle, yet expert, hand of Robin Williams guiding you along the way, you will learn to take full advantage of all that OS X Lion has to offer. If you are new to Mac OS X, you’ll learn to use your Mac with help from a world-renowned teacher. From there, you can move on to customize it to suit the way you work. And if you’ve been using Mac OS X already, you’ll learn to use all of the new features in OS X Lion including Multi-Touch Gestures, Launchpad, Mission Control, the App Store, Mail, and much more.

Table of Contents
Mac OS X Basics for New Mac Users
Lesson 1 Introduction to the Mac OS X Desktop
Lesson 2 A Bit Beyond the Basics

Mac OS X Applications in Leopard
Lesson 3 Introduction to Mac OS X Applications
Lesson 4 TextEdit for Word Processing
Lesson 5 Mail for Email and Notes
Lesson 6 Address Book for Contact Info
Lesson 7 Safari for Web Browsing and News
Lesson 8 iCal for Organizing Your Life
Lesson 9 iChat and FaceTime for Text, Audio, and Video Messaging
Lesson 10 iTunes for Your Listening Pleasure
Lesson 11 Preview for Viewing Images and pdfs
Lesson 12 Miscellaneous Tools on Your Mac
Lesson 13 Common Tools in Mac OS X Applications
Lesson 14 Working between Mac OS X Applications

Make it Your Own Mac
Lesson 15 Personalize Your Mac to Meet Your Needs
Lesson 16 Mission Control to Organize Your Space
Lesson 17 Set Up Printing and Scanning
Lesson 18 Share One Mac with Multiple Users
Lesson 19 Find What You Want, Fast–with Spotlight
Lesson 20 Time Machine Backup

Tech Stuff
Lesson 21 Get Connected and Share Files
Lesson 22 Basic Troubleshooting
Lesson 23 Secure Your Mac and its Files
Lesson 24 Upgrade Your Mac and Migrate Your Files

Book Details

  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Peachpit Press (July 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321777018
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321777010
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Mac OS X Lion: Visual Quickstart Guide

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:05 AM PST

Mac OS X Lion: Visual Quickstart Guide

Book Description

Visual QuickStart Guides, designed in an attractive tutorial and reference format, are the quickest, easiest, and most thorough way to learn applications, tasks, and technologies. The Visual QuickStart Guides are a smart choice and guide the learner in a friendly and respectful tone. Visually presented with copious screenshots, the focused discussions by topic and tasks make learning a breeze and quickly take you to exactly what you want to learn.

The latest update of this best-selling Visual QuickStart Guide will have you up and running in no time with Mac OS X Lion. Respected, best-selling author Maria Langer will take you through all of Mac OS X Lion’s groundbreaking capabilities and new features including Multi-Touch Gestures, Launchpad, Mission Control, the App Store, Mail, and much more. With plenty of screenshots to clearly illustrate techniques, this effective tutorial and reference is packed with practical information for people who want to jump in and start working and playing with OS X Lion.

As a companion to this book, Peachpit offers more than an hour of short, task-based videos that will help you master Mac OS X Lion's top features and techniques; instead of just reading about how to use a tool, you can watch it in action. It's a great way to learn all the basics and some of the newer or more complex features of the operating system. Log on to the Peachpit site at www.peachpit.com/register to register your book, and you'll find a free streaming sample; purchasing the rest of the material is quick and easy.

Table of Contents
Part I: Getting Started with Mac OS X
Chapter 1: Setting Up Mac OS X Lion
Chapter 2: Finder Basics
Chapter 3: File Management Basics
Chapter 4: Window Views
Chapter 5: Getting Help

Part II: Managing Files
Chapter 6: Advanced Finder Techniques
Chapter 7: Searching for Files
Chapter 8: Storage Devices & Media
Chapter 9: Backup & Recovery Features
Chapter 10: Multiple Users

Part III: Using Applications
Chapter 11: Application Basics
Chapter 12: Standard Application Menus
Chapter 13: The App Store
Chapter 14: TextEdit
Chapter 15: Address Book
Chapter 16: iCal
Chapter 17: Music & Video Applications
Chapter 18: Other Mac OS X Applications
Chapter 19: Dashboard
Chapter 20: Desktop Management

Part IV: Mac OS Utilities
Chapter 21: Fonts
Chapter 22: Printing
Chapter 23: Disk Utility
Chapter 24: Mac OS Utility Applications

Part V: Network & Internet Connectivity
Chapter 25: Networking
Chapter 26: Connecting to the Internet
Chapter 27: Internet Applications

Part VI: Customizing Your Mac
Chapter 28: Customizing the Finder
Chapter 29: Customizing Finder Windows
Chapter 30: System Preferences Basics
Chapter 31: Personal Preferences
Chapter 32: Hardware Preferences
Chapter 33: Internet & Wireless Preferences
Chapter 34: System Preferences

Part VII: Reference
Appendix A: Menus & Keyboard Shortcuts

Book Details

  • Paperback: 648 pages
  • Publisher: Peachpit Press (July 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321786734
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321786739
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