For programmers, analysts, and database administrators, SQL in a Nutshell is the essential reference for the SQL language used in today's most popular database products. This new edition clearly documents every SQL command according to the latest ANSI standard, and details how those commands are implemented in Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Oracle 11g, and the MySQL 5.1 and PostgreSQL 8.3 open source database products. You'll also get a concise overview of the Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) model, and a clear-cut explanation of foundational RDBMS concepts -- all packed into a...

If you want to get ahead in this new era of interaction design, this is the reference you need. Nintendo's Wii and Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch have made gestural interfaces popular, but until now there's been no complete source of information about the technology. Designing Gestural Interfaces provides you with essential information about kinesiology, sensors, ergonomics, physical computing, touchscreen technology, and new interface patterns -- all you need to know to augment your existing skills in "traditional" web design, software, or product development. Packed with informative...

This is the Rough Cut version of the printed book.This is the only book in the After Effects market to focus exclusively on the creation of visual effects, and is a one-stop resource for anyone who wants in-depth explanations that demystify the realm of visual effects and how they were created, thanks to veteran author Mark Christiansen's friendly and accessible style. A thoroughly packed, informative read, this masterful guide focuses on explaining the essential concepts, features, and techniques that are key to creating seamless movie-quality visual effects. Users who are comfortable with...

This is the Safari online edition of the printed book.31 Days Before your CCNA Exam, Second Edition, offers you a personable and practical way to understand the certification process, commit to taking the exam, and finish your preparation using a variety of Foundational and Supplemental study resources.The book breaks down key exam topics into 31 daily reviewsessions using short summaries, lists, tables, examples, and graphics. A Study Resources section provides you with a quick reference for locating more in-depth treatment of a day's topics within the relevant Foundational and Supplemental...

This is the Safari online edition of the printed book.Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 is more than just the world's most popular and powerful Web design tool: As part of Creative Suite 4 (which includes Photoshop CS4 and Flash CS4), it's a key component of an overall Web design workflow that encourages users to rely on all of their applications to seamlessly create graphically rich content for the Web and motion graphics. This information- and image-packed guide lets users get right down to work by providing exact steps for the Dreamweaver CS4 features they're most likely to need and use, including new...

Today's markets are more volatile than ever. That terrifies some investors. But smart investors know that volatile markets offer extraordinary opportunities–if you know how to take advantage of them. Volatile Markets Made Easy teaches you how to do just that. Top investment expert Guy Cohen introduces six proven strategies designed to leverage the consistent patterns and fast-changing behavior of volatile markets. Cohen shows how to use options to control risk as you trade safely and profitably in rollercoaster markets. He helps you identify opportunities before typical investors do...gives...

This is the Safari online edition of the printed book.The "Oslo" Modeling Language (commonly referred to as "M") is a language for defining domain models and languages (the latter are often referred to as textual DSLs). "M" was created to allow developers to efficiently capture their intention in a form that is natural to author but also efficient to store and query using off-the-shelf database technology.This book comes from the original creators of "M"--David Langworthy, Brad Lovering, and Don Box--and is the definitive reference to the language. If you are looking for a compact textual...

This is the Safari online edition of the printed book.Here is your essential companion to the nuvi. The Garmin nuvi Pocket Guide steers you through how to: Set up and quickly start using your nuvi. Personalize nuvi. Find your destinations and points of interest (POIs). Master multiple-point routing. Create proximity alerts for speed traps, safety cameras, and school zones. Receive traffic, weather, and news. Master hands-free and POI dialing via Bluetooth Tune in with the built-in FM transmitter. Use the nuvi's travel features: its currency and unit converters,...

This is the Safari online edition of the printed book. "As this book shows, Linux systems are just as functional, secure, and reliable as their proprietary counterparts. Thanks to the ongoing efforts of thousands of Linux developers, Linux is more ready than ever for deployment at the frontlines of the real world. The authors of this book know that terrain well, and I am happy to leave you in their most capable hands." —Linus Torvalds "The most successful sysadmin book of all time—because it works!" —Rik Farrow, editor of ;login: "This book clearly explains current technology with...

Want to make a splash on YouTube? Even go viral? You've come to the right place. This book is written by two veteran 'Tubers who live their art and know what they're talking about -- especially Alan Lastufka, a.k.a. "fallofautumndistro," who has over 10,000 YouTube subscribers and millions of views. Alan and co-author Michael W. Dean show you how to make a quality video, and how to optimize, encode, upload, and promote it. This book can't promise you'll be rich and famous, but it can tell you how to make great video art, and what you need to do to get your work seen. You'll learn...