3D is everywhere--video games, movie and television specialeffects, mobile devices, etc. Many aspiring artists and animatorshave grown up with 3D and computers, and naturally gravitate tothis field as their area of interest. Bringing a blend of studioand...

Get a head start evaluating Windows Server 2012 R2 - with technical insights from a Microsoft MVP and members of the Windows Server product team. Based on final Windows Server 2012 R2...

The Cisco Certified Network Associate Data Center certificationis Cisco's newest certification, covering the Cisco Unified DataCenter technologies. Written by unparalleled author and Ciscoauthority Todd Lammle, and CCIE John Swartz, this...

Many Excel books do an adequate job of discussing the individual functions and tools that can be used to create an “Excel Report.” What they don’t offer is the most effective ways to present and report data. Offering...

This quick and easy reference is designed for all users (newbies and seasoned) who are comfortable with the Windows OS  and need a fast reference to solve a problem or navigate a new feature without context or explanation.  It will be the must-have reference for...

Part of a series of specialized guides on System Center - this book shares real-world expertise for using Configuration Manager capabilities to deliver more effective IT services. Series editor Mitch Tulloch and a team of System Center experts provide concise technical guidance as they step you through key deployment and management...

Ace your preparation for the CompTIA A+ Exams 220-801 and 220-802 with this 2-in-1 Training Kit from Microsoft Press. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and practical exercises, and then assess your computing technology skills with the online practice test—featuring multiple, customizable testing options to meet your...

Nmap Network Scanning is the official guide to the Nmap Security Scanner, a free and open source utility used by millions of people for network discovery, administration, and security auditing. From explaining port scanning basics for novices to detailing low-level packet crafting methods used by advanced hackers, this book by Nmap's...

Using an applications perspective Thermodynamic Models forIndustrial Applications provides a unified framework for thedevelopment of various thermodynamic models, ranging from theclassical models to some of the most advanced ones. Among these arethe Cubic Plus Association Equation of State (CPA EoS) and thePerturbed Chain Statistical...

Want to build the next runaway Facebook app like Farmville orMafia Wars? Interested in leveraging Facebook app development aspart of a marketing strategy? Whether you want to build your ownFacebook app from scratch, extend an existing Facebook app, orcreate a game,...