Sams Teach Yourself PERL in 21 Days or Fedora 9 Linux Desktop Handbook

Sams Teach Yourself PERL in 21 Days

Author: Laura Lemay

Sams Teach Yourself Perl in 21 Days covers the basics of Perl in the first few chapters, and then moves on to practical issues of Perl and in-depth discussions of more advanced topics. Later chapters also delve into software engineering topics, with discussions of modular code and object-oriented programming. CGI is covered in one chapter, but it is not the focus on the book. The book relies heavily on longer working examples and code, as opposed to small snippets and code fragments, and each chapter includes two to three smaller complete examples and one major one that illustrates most of the concepts for that chapter and builds on the chapters before it. Written by Laura Lemay, this is her third major book after Sams Teach Yourself Web Publishing with HTML in 21 Days and Sams Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days.

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Fedora 9 Linux Desktop Handbook

Author: Richard Petersen

This book examines Fedora for the user. Though administrative tools are covered, the emphasis is on what a user would need to know to perform tasks. The emphasis here is on what users face when using Fedora, covering topics like installation, applications, software management, the GNOME and KDE desktops, shell commands, and both the Fedora administration and network tools. Desktops are examined in detail, including configuration options. Applications are reviewed. This book is very much an handbook for Fedora 9, with all the latest features of interest to users.

Schaums Outline of Feedback and Control Systems Second Edition or Advanced Server Virtualization

Schaum's Outline of Feedback and Control Systems, Second Edition

Author: Allen J Stubberud

If you want top grades and thorough understanding of feedback and control systems—both analog and digital—in less study time, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have! It takes you step-by-step through the subject and gives you accompanying problems with fully worked solutions—plus hundreds of additional problems with answers at the end of chapters, so you can measure your progress. You also get the benefit of clear, detailed illustrations. Famous for their clarity, wealth of illustrations and examples—and lack of tedious detail—Schaum’s Outlines have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. This guide will show you why!

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Control Systems Terminology

Differential Equations, Difference Equations, and Linear Systems

The LaPlace Transform and The Z-Transform

Stability

Transfer Functions

Block Diagram Algebra and Transfer Functions of Systems

Signal Flow Graphs

System Sensitivity Measures and Classification of Feedback Systems

Analysis and Design of Feedback Control Systems: Objectives and Methods

Nyquist Analysis

Nyquist Design

Root-Locus Design

Bode Analysis

Bode Design

Nichols Chart Analysis

Nichols Chart Design

Introduction to Nonlinear Control Systems

Introduction to Advanced Topics in Control Systems Analysis and Design

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Advanced Server Virtualization: VMware and Microsoft Platforms in the Virtual Data Center

Author: David Marshall

Executives of IT organizations are compelled to quickly implement server virtualization solutions because of significant cost savings. However, most IT professionals tasked with deploying virtualization solutions have little or no experience with the technology. This creates a high demand for information on virtualization and how to properly implement it in a datacenter. Advanced Server Virtualization: VMware® and Microsoft® Platforms in the Virtual Data Center focuses on the core knowledge needed to evaluate, implement, and maintain an environment that is using server virtualization. This book emphasizes the design, implementation and management of server virtualization from both a technical and a consultative point of view. It provides practical guides and examples, demonstrating how to properly size and evaluate virtualization technologies. This volume is not based upon theory, but instead on real world experience in the implementation and management of large scale projects and environments. Currently, there are few experts in this relatively new field, making this book a valuable resource The book is divided into major sections making it both a step-by-step guide for learning and implementing server virtualization as well as a quick reference. The chapter organization focuses first on introducing concepts and background, and then provides real-world scenarios.

PHP Solutions or Excel 2003 VBA Programmers Reference

PHP Solutions: Dynamic Web Design Made Easy

Author: David Powers

In this book you'll learn how to:

• Create dynamic websites with design and usability in mind, as well as functionality
• Understand how PHP scripts work, giving you confidence to adapt them to your own needs
• Bring online forms to life, check required fields, and ensure user input is safe to process
• Upload files and automatically create thumbnails from larger images
• Manage website content with a searchable database

You want to make your websites more dynamic by adding a feedback form, creating a private area where members can upload images that are automatically resized, or perhaps storing all your content in a database. The problem is, you're not a programmer and the thought of writing code sends a chill up your spine. Or maybe you've dabbled a bit in PHP and MySQL, but you can't get past baby steps. If this describes you, then you've just found the right book.
PHP and the MySQL database are deservedly the most popular combination for creating dynamic websites. They're free, easy to use, and provided by many web hosting companies in their standard packages. Unfortunately, most PHP books either expect you to be an expert already or force you to go through endless exercises of little practical value. In contrast, this book gives you real value right away through a series of practical examples that you can incorporate directly into your sites, optimizing performance and adding functionality such as file uploading, email feedback forms, image galleries, content management systems, and much more. Each solution is created with not only functionality in mind, but also visual design.
But this book doesn't just providea collection of ready-made scripts: each PHP Solution builds on what's gone before, teaching you the basics of PHP and database design quickly and painlessly. By the end of the book, you'll have the confidence to start writing your own scripts or—if you prefer to leave that task to othersto adapt existing scripts to your own requirements.
Right from the start, you're shown how easy it is to protect your sites by adopting secure coding practices. The book has been written with an eye on forward and backward compatibilityrecommending the latest PHP 5 techniques, but providing alternative solutions for servers still running PHP 4.3. All database examples demonstrate how to use the original MySQL extension, MySQL Improved, or the PHP Data Objects (PDO) introduced in PHP 5.1, letting you choose the most suitable option for your setup.
Summary of Contents:

• Chapter 1: What Is PHPAnd Why Should I Care?
• Chapter 2: Getting Ready to Work with PHP
• Chapter 3: How to Write PHP Scripts
• Chapter 4: Lightening Your Workload with Includes
• Chapter 5: Bringing Forms to Life
• Chapter 6: Uploading Files
• Chapter 7: Using PHP to Manage Files
• Chapter 8: Generating Thumbnail Images
• Chapter 9: Pages That Remember: Simple Login and Multipage Forms
• Chapter 10: Setting Up MySQL and phpMyAdmin
• Chapter 11: Getting Started with a Database
• Chapter 12: Creating a Dynamic Online Gallery
• Chapter 13: Managing Content
• Chapter 14: Solutions to Common PHP/MySQL Problems
• Chapter 15: Keeping Intruders at Bay

Table of Contents:

Summary of contents:

• Chapter 1: What Is PHPAnd Why Should I Care?
• Chapter 2: Getting Ready to Work with PHP
• Chapter 3: How to Write PHP Scripts
• Chapter 4: Lightening Your Workload with Includes
• Chapter 5: Bringing Forms to Life
• Chapter 6: Uploading Files
• Chapter 7: Using PHP to Manage Files
• Chapter 8: Generating Thumbnail Images
• Chapter 9: Pages That Remember: Simple Login and Multipage Forms
• Chapter 10: Setting Up MySQL and phpMyAdmin
• Chapter 11: Getting Started with a Database
• Chapter 12: Creating a Dynamic Online Gallery
• Chapter 13: Managing Content
• Chapter 14: Solutions to Common PHP/MySQL Problems
• Chapter 15: Keeping Intruders at Bay

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Excel 2003 VBA Programmer's Reference

Author: Brian Patterson

What is this book about?

Excel 2003 VBA Programmer's Reference is an updated and expanded version of the two previous editions now with a reference section downloadable from the Web for easy perusal. The book is aimed at Excel users who want to gain more control over their spreadsheets using VBA or who want to develop Excel applications for other users. The book starts with a primer chapter focused on bringing the readers up to speed with Excel and VBA. From there, the book expands to focus on major issues faced by advanced Excel users and developers.

What does this book cover?

In this book, you'll discover how to do the following:

• Set up applications and convert them to add-ins

• Package and distribute Excel applications

• Set up interaction with other Office applications and databases

• Program the VB Editor and use the Windows API

• Use VB6 and VB.NET with Excel

• Set up internationalization

• Advanced debugging and error handling techniques

Scripting Recipes for Second Life or Call to Action

Scripting Recipes for Second Life

Author: Jeff Heaton

Second Life is an Internet-based virtual world where residents can explore, meet other residents, socialize and participate in individual and group activities. Another major activity is the ability to create and trade/sell items and services to other residents. However, to create advanced items you must program in the Linden Scripting Language.
This book presents many common objects in Second Life, with complete Linden Scripting Language examples. For each example, you are provided with copy/modifyable objects for all examples in the Second Life world. These examples are presented as a series of recipes, which are useful by themselves, or as a starting point for more complex objects.
The recipes span a wide array of uses. Useful recipes for buildings provide elevators, teleport pads, and locking doors. Vehicles are covered with example cars, boats and helicopters. The video game side of Second Life is demonstrated with an assortment of gun and bullet recipes. Recipes for wearable items such as glittering jewelry, jet packs, parachutes, and anti-push orbs are also presented. Recipes for slide shows, cannons, weather stations, and other miscellaneous items are also covered. Commerce is a huge part of Second Life. Two chapters are dedicated to commerce objects, such as tip jars, rental scripts and vendor kiosks.

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Call to Action: Secret Formulas to Improve Online Results

Author: Bryan Eisenberg

Call to Action includes the information businesses need to know to achieve dramatic results from online efforts. Are you planning for top performance? Are you accurately evaluating that performance? Are you setting the best benchmarks for measuring success? How well are you communicating your value proposition? Are you structured for change? Can you achieve the momentum you need to get the results you want? If you have the desire and commitment to create phenomenal online results, then this book is your call to action.

Within these pages, New York Times best-selling authors Bryan and Jeffrey Eisenberg walk you through the five phases that comprise web site development, from the critical planning phase, through developing structure, momentum, and communication, to articulating value. Along the way, they offer advice and practical applications culled from their years of experience "in the trenches."

Table of Contents:

Contents

FOREWORD....................xi
INTRODUCTION: A BRIEF CONVERSION PRIMER Calculating Your Company's Conversion Rate....................xiii
Your Vertical Industry's Conversion Rate....................xiv
The Micro-Perspective on Conversion....................xv
Conversion versus Persuasion: A Bigger Picture....................xvii
Benefits of Increasing Your Conversion Rate....................xxiii
CHAPTER ONE: PLANNING An Incredibly Condensed History of Persuasion and Sales....................1
Value-Customer Defined....................3
A Solid Foundation....................7
Principle #1: Avoid Accidental Marketing....................10
Principle #2: Get the Winning Edge....................12
Principle #3: Understand Your Customers....................14
Principle #4: Don't Frustrate Your Customers....................15
Principle #5: Shun Assumptions That Kill Sales....................20
Principle #6: Put Customer Service Where It Counts....................23
Principle #7: Emphasize Conversion....................27
Principle #8: Recheck the Basics....................32
CHAPTER TWO: STRUCTURING From Traditional to Persuasion Architecture....................38
Architect Your Path to Success....................42
Uncovery-A Closer Look....................48
(Wire) Frame Yourself....................68
Storyboarding-Now the Plot Thickens....................69
Why Success Among the Failures....................107
KISS Your Customers If You Want Them Back....................109
CHAPTER THREE: COMMUNICATING 20,000 Leagues into theBrain....................112
Does Your Online Writing Have What It Takes?....................115
Case Study: MaxEffect Before and After....................119
Image and Web Site Images....................123
Can't Smell It on the Web?....................127
When Your Copy Must Leap Oceans....................129
In-Site Search Engines-Thumbs Down....................131
E-mail Strategy-Saying the Right Thing at the Right Time....................133
Advanced Wordsmithing: Three Stylistic Ways to Become Memorable....................139
Some Final Thoughts on Language....................140
CHAPTER FOUR: MOMENTUM The Foundation for Momentum....................143
Persuasive Scenarios....................146
Don't Slow 'Em Down....................150
Qualifying Your Visitors....................152
Overcoming Analysis Paralysis....................157
Map Scent Trails That Build Momentum....................159
The ABCs of GTC (and By the Way, POA)....................171
Twenty Tips for Lowering Shopping Cart Abandonment....................178
How CafePress.com Lowered Its Abandonment Rate....................185
What About Your Web Forms?....................195
The New Frontier: Complex Sales....................205
CHAPTER FIVE: OPTIMIZING "Good Enough" Conversion Rates?....................209
E-Commerce Metrics: Drowning in Your Own Data?....................213
Ending the Single Page Visit....................218
Is Your Home Page Helping or Hindering Sales?....................219
Beyond the Sacred Portal of the Home Page....................221
Increase Your Pay-Per-Click ROI....................222
Optimizing Your Scent Trails....................223
Making the Dial Move by Testing....................224
Web Analytics for Retailers....................229
GLOSSARY....................238
NOTES....................258