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This book provides: Background on the Relational Database Model, including current and previous SQL standardsFundamental concepts necessary for understanding relational databases and SQL commandsAn alphabetical command reference to SQL statements, according to the SQL2003 ANSI standardThe implementation of each command by MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL ServerAn alphabetical reference of the ANSI SQL2003 functions, as well as the vendor implementationsPlatform-specific functions unique to each implementationBeginning where vendor documentation ends, SQL in a Nutshell distills the experiences of professional database administrators and developers who have used SQL variants to support complex enterprise applications. Whether SQL is new to you, or you've been using SQL since its earliest days, you'll get lots of new tips and techniques in this book.O'Reilly Media, Inc.Kevin KlineDaniel KlineBrand HuntSafari IT BooksDecember 2, 2008http://safari.ibmpressbooks.com/9780596156756If 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. 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Designing Gestural Interfaces will help you enter this new world of possibilities.O'Reilly Media, Inc.Dan SafferSafari IT BooksDecember 3, 2008http://safari.ibmpressbooks.com/9780321618023This 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 After Effects will find a helpful review of After Effects fundamentals—managing footage, viewing and editing layers, animating type, and more—so they can learn how to work smarter and more efficiently. 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Throughout the book, beautiful full-color examples demonstrate what's possible, while the companion DVD offers demos of After Effects CS4, sample footage, and software plug-ins.Adobe PressMark ChristiansenAfter EffectsDecember 17, 2008http://safari.ibmpressbooks.com/9781587132780This 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 resources.Use this day-by-day guide to organize, prepare, and review all the CCNA® objectives. 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Allan currently works full time developing CCNA instructional support and training materials.Category: Cisco® Certification$29.99 USA / $32.99 CANCisco PressAllan JohnsonCCNANovember 09, 2008http://safari.ibmpressbooks.com/9780321618160This 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. 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Sysadmins will especially appreciate the thorough and up-to-date discussions of such difficult topics such as DNS, LDAP, security, and the management of IT service organizations.Linux® Administration Handbook, Second Edition, reflects the current versions of these leading distributions: Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® FedoraTM Core SUSE® Linux Enterprise Debian® GNU/Linux Ubuntu® Linux Sharing their war stories and hard-won insights, the authors capture the behavior of Linux systems in the real world, not just in ideal environments. They explain complex tasks in detail and illustrate these tasks with examples drawn from their extensive hands-on experience.Prentice HallEvi NemethGarth SnyderTrent R. HeinLinuxOctober 30, 2006http://safari.ibmpressbooks.com/9780596155049Want 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. 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