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Visual Basic 2008 For Dummies

by Bill Sempf ...

Visual Basic is a favorite programming language, so if you’re new to programming, it’s a great place to start. Visual Basic 2008 For Dummies is the fun and easy way to begin creating applications right away while you get the hang of using the Visual Studio environment. Soon you’ll be building all sorts of useful stuff with VB 2008!This step-by-step guide walks you through a logical series of tasks ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Visual Basic is a favorite programming language, so if you’re new to programming, it’s a great place to start. Visual Basic 2008 For Dummies is the fun and easy way to begin creating applications right away while you get the hang of using the Visual Studio environment. Soon you’ll be building all sorts of useful stuff with VB 2008!This step-by-step guide walks you through a logical series of tasks
... Read more
Microsoft Windows Networking Essentials

by Darril Gibson ...

The core concepts and technologies of Windows networkingNetworking can be a complex topic, especially for those new to the field of IT. This focused, full-color book takes a unique approach to teaching Windows networking to beginners by stripping down a network to its bare basics, thereby making each topic clear and easy to understand. Focusing on the new Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

The core concepts and technologies of Windows networkingNetworking can be a complex topic, especially for those new to the field of IT. This focused, full-color book takes a unique approach to teaching Windows networking to beginners by stripping down a network to its bare basics, thereby making each topic clear and easy to understand. Focusing on the new Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
... Read more
Word 2013 For Dummies

by Dan Gookin ...

This bestselling guide to Microsoft Word is the first and last word on Word 2013It's a whole new Word, so jump right into this book and learn how to make the most of it. Bestselling For Dummies author Dan Gookin puts his usual fun and friendly candor back to work to show you how to navigate the new features of Word 2013. Completely in tune with the needs of the beginning user, Gookin explains how ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

This bestselling guide to Microsoft Word is the first and last word on Word 2013It's a whole new Word, so jump right into this book and learn how to make the most of it. Bestselling For Dummies author Dan Gookin puts his usual fun and friendly candor back to work to show you how to navigate the new features of Word 2013. Completely in tune with the needs of the beginning user, Gookin explains how
... Read more
Architects of Intelligence

The truth about AI from the people building it

by Martin Ford ...

Financial Times Best Books of the Year 2018TechRepublic Top Books Every Techie Should ReadBook DescriptionHow will AI evolve and what major innovations are on the horizon? What will its impact be on the job market, economy, and society? What is the path toward human-level machine intelligence? What should we be concerned about as artificial intelligence advances?Architects of Intelligence contains ... Read more

$22.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Financial Times Best Books of the Year 2018TechRepublic Top Books Every Techie Should ReadBook DescriptionHow will AI evolve and what major innovations are on the horizon? What will its impact be on the job market, economy, and society? What is the path toward human-level machine intelligence? What should we be concerned about as artificial intelligence advances?Architects of Intelligence contains
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The Picture of Dorian Gray

by Oscar Wilde ...

This is a high quality book: it was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, finally, back in print.This is a freshly published edition of this culturally important work, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work. These few paragraphs distill the contents and gives you a short overview and insight of this work and the author's style:From the ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is a high quality book: it was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, finally, back in print.This is a freshly published edition of this culturally important work, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work. These few paragraphs distill the contents and gives you a short overview and insight of this work and the author's style:From the
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Comics and Videogames

From Hybrid Medialities to Transmedia Expansions

Edited by Andreas Rauscher, Daniel Stein, Jan-Noël Thon ...

This book offers the first comprehensive study of the many interfaces shaping the relationship between comics and videogames. It combines in-depth conceptual reflection with a rich selection of paradigmatic case studies from contemporary media culture.The editors have gathered a distinguished group of international scholars working at the interstices of comics studies and game studies to explore ... Read more

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This book offers the first comprehensive study of the many interfaces shaping the relationship between comics and videogames. It combines in-depth conceptual reflection with a rich selection of paradigmatic case studies from contemporary media culture.The editors have gathered a distinguished group of international scholars working at the interstices of comics studies and game studies to explore
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Windows 7 Annoyances

Tips, Secrets, and Solutions

by David A. Karp ...

Windows 7 may be faster and more stable than Vista, but it's a far cry from problem-free. David A. Karp comes to the rescue with the latest in his popular Windows Annoyances series. This thorough guide gives you the tools you need to fix the troublesome parts of this operating system, plus the solutions, hacks, and timesaving tips to make the most of your PC.Streamline Windows Explorer, improve ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

Windows 7 may be faster and more stable than Vista, but it's a far cry from problem-free. David A. Karp comes to the rescue with the latest in his popular Windows Annoyances series. This thorough guide gives you the tools you need to fix the troublesome parts of this operating system, plus the solutions, hacks, and timesaving tips to make the most of your PC.Streamline Windows Explorer, improve
... Read more
Life on the Screen

by Sherry Turkle ...

Life on the Screen is a book not about computers, but about people and how computers are causing us to reevaluate our identities in the age of the Internet. We are using life on the screen to engage in new ways of thinking about evolution, relationships, politics, sex, and the self. Life on the Screen traces a set of boundary negotiations, telling the story of the changing impact of the computer ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Life on the Screen is a book not about computers, but about people and how computers are causing us to reevaluate our identities in the age of the Internet. We are using life on the screen to engage in new ways of thinking about evolution, relationships, politics, sex, and the self. Life on the Screen traces a set of boundary negotiations, telling the story of the changing impact of the computer
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Practical Reverse Engineering

x86, x64, ARM, Windows Kernel, Reversing Tools, and Obfuscation

by Bruce Dang, Alexandre Gazet, Elias Bachaalany, Sébastien Josse ...

Analyzing how hacks are done, so as to stop them in the futureReverse engineering is the process of analyzing hardware or software and understanding it, without having access to the source code or design documents. Hackers are able to reverse engineer systems and exploit what they find with scary results. Now the good guys can use the same tools to thwart these threats. Practical Reverse ... Read more

$58.99 CAD

Analyzing how hacks are done, so as to stop them in the futureReverse engineering is the process of analyzing hardware or software and understanding it, without having access to the source code or design documents. Hackers are able to reverse engineer systems and exploit what they find with scary results. Now the good guys can use the same tools to thwart these threats. Practical Reverse
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CTS Certified Technology Specialist Exam Guide, Third Edition

by AVIXA Inc., NA, Andy Ciddor ...

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The Most Complete, Up-to-Date CTS Exam Study SystemPublished with AVIXA™, CTS Certified Technical Specialist Exam Guide, Third Edition provides comprehensive coverage of all objectives on the latest release of ... Read more

$76.99 CAD

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The Most Complete, Up-to-Date CTS Exam Study SystemPublished with AVIXA™, CTS Certified Technical Specialist Exam Guide, Third Edition provides comprehensive coverage of all objectives on the latest release of
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How Ordinary People Make an Extraordinary Amount of Money Online - Affiliate Marketing, Anyone? - And Much More - 101 World Class Expert Facts, Hints, Tips and Advice on Affiliate Marketing

by Arthur Lindberg ...

Great book for learning and implementing affiliate marketing.Making a fortune with affiliate marketing is possible. If you are an affiliate marketer, you might find much of this book repetitive. But, if you are not making a fortune and want to, then this book is for you.Most of us know it takes a llloooooonnnnnngggg time to make any money from most affiliate programs, and this book doesn't tell ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Great book for learning and implementing affiliate marketing.Making a fortune with affiliate marketing is possible. If you are an affiliate marketer, you might find much of this book repetitive. But, if you are not making a fortune and want to, then this book is for you.Most of us know it takes a llloooooonnnnnngggg time to make any money from most affiliate programs, and this book doesn't tell
... Read more
The Philosophy of Online Manipulation

Edited by Fleur Jongepier, Michael Klenk ...

Series series Routledge Research in Applied Ethics
Are we being manipulated online? If so, is being manipulated by online technologies and algorithmic systems notably different from human forms of manipulation? And what is under threat exactly when people are manipulated online?This volume provides philosophical and conceptual depth to debates in digital ethics about online manipulation. The contributions explore the ramifications of our ... Read more

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Are we being manipulated online? If so, is being manipulated by online technologies and algorithmic systems notably different from human forms of manipulation? And what is under threat exactly when people are manipulated online?This volume provides philosophical and conceptual depth to debates in digital ethics about online manipulation. The contributions explore the ramifications of our
... Read more
How to Do Everything Microsoft SharePoint 2013

by Stephen Cawood ...

Maximize Microsoft SharePoint 2013Written by a former member of the SharePoint development team, How to Do Everything: Microsoft SharePoint 2013 shows you how to get the most out of the latest release of this dynamic business collaboration platform. You’ll learn to set up SharePoint sites and use document management, wikis, taxonomy, blogs, social features, and more to organize, manage, and share ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

Maximize Microsoft SharePoint 2013Written by a former member of the SharePoint development team, How to Do Everything: Microsoft SharePoint 2013 shows you how to get the most out of the latest release of this dynamic business collaboration platform. You’ll learn to set up SharePoint sites and use document management, wikis, taxonomy, blogs, social features, and more to organize, manage, and share
... Read more
Outlook 2010 All-in-One For Dummies

by Jennifer Fulton, Karen S. Fredricks ...

Extensive coverage on using Microsoft Outlook to manage and organize your dayAs the number one e-mail client and personal information manager, Microsoft Outlook offers a set of uncomplicated features that maximize the management of your e-mail, schedule, and general daily activities, with the least amount of hassle possible. Comprised of ten minibooks in one and packed with more than 800 pages, ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Extensive coverage on using Microsoft Outlook to manage and organize your dayAs the number one e-mail client and personal information manager, Microsoft Outlook offers a set of uncomplicated features that maximize the management of your e-mail, schedule, and general daily activities, with the least amount of hassle possible. Comprised of ten minibooks in one and packed with more than 800 pages,
... Read more
Statistical Rethinking

A Bayesian Course with Examples in R and STAN

by Richard McElreath ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science
Winner of the 2023 De Groot Prize awarded by the International Society for Bayesian Analysis (ISBA)Statistical Rethinking: A Bayesian Course with Examples in R and Stan builds your knowledge of and confidence in making inferences from data. Reflecting the need for scripting in today's model-based statistics, the book pushes you to perform step-by-step calculations that are usually automated. This ... Read more

$170.99 CAD

Winner of the 2023 De Groot Prize awarded by the International Society for Bayesian Analysis (ISBA)Statistical Rethinking: A Bayesian Course with Examples in R and Stan builds your knowledge of and confidence in making inferences from data. Reflecting the need for scripting in today's model-based statistics, the book pushes you to perform step-by-step calculations that are usually automated. This
... Read more
NSA

National Security Agency

by Claude Delesse ...

Plus grande agence de renseignement électronique au monde, la NSA espionne tout le monde : du terroriste au hacker, du grand industriel à l’employé de base, du chef d’État au simple citoyen. Comment fonctionne-t-elle? Quelles sont ses missions? Quelles sont ses cibles? Quels scandales a-t-elle traversés? Quelles conséquences aura l’affaire Snowden sur son avenir? Depuis sa création en 1952 jusqu’à ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Plus grande agence de renseignement électronique au monde, la NSA espionne tout le monde : du terroriste au hacker, du grand industriel à l’employé de base, du chef d’État au simple citoyen. Comment fonctionne-t-elle? Quelles sont ses missions? Quelles sont ses cibles? Quels scandales a-t-elle traversés? Quelles conséquences aura l’affaire Snowden sur son avenir? Depuis sa création en 1952 jusqu’à
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Galaxy S II: The Missing Manual

by Preston Gralla ...

Unlock the potential of Samsung’s outstanding smartphone with this jargon-free guide from technology guru Preston Gralla. You’ll quickly learn how to shoot high-res photos and HD video, keep your schedule, stay in touch, and enjoy your favorite media. Every page is packed with illustrations and valuable advice to help you get the most from the smartest phone in town.The important stuff you need to ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Unlock the potential of Samsung’s outstanding smartphone with this jargon-free guide from technology guru Preston Gralla. You’ll quickly learn how to shoot high-res photos and HD video, keep your schedule, stay in touch, and enjoy your favorite media. Every page is packed with illustrations and valuable advice to help you get the most from the smartest phone in town.The important stuff you need to
... Read more
Crystal Reports 2008 For Dummies

by Allen G. Taylor ...

A report is only useful if those who receive it understand what it means. Knowing how to use Crystal Reports gives you the edge in producing reports from your database that really are crystal clear.Crystal Reports 2008 For Dummies is a quick and easy guide to get you going with the latest version of this bestselling report-writing software. In fact, it’s so popular that previous editions have made ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

A report is only useful if those who receive it understand what it means. Knowing how to use Crystal Reports gives you the edge in producing reports from your database that really are crystal clear.Crystal Reports 2008 For Dummies is a quick and easy guide to get you going with the latest version of this bestselling report-writing software. In fact, it’s so popular that previous editions have made
... Read more
Access 2010 Programmer's Reference

by Teresa Hennig, Rob Cooper, Geoffrey L. Griffith, Jerry Dennison ...

A comprehensive guide to programming for Access 2010 and 2007Millions of people use the Access database applications, and hundreds of thousands of developers work with Access daily. Access 2010 brings better integration with SQL Server and enhanced XML support; this Wrox guide shows developers how to take advantage of these and other improvements.With in-depth coverage of VBA, macros, and other ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

A comprehensive guide to programming for Access 2010 and 2007Millions of people use the Access database applications, and hundreds of thousands of developers work with Access daily. Access 2010 brings better integration with SQL Server and enhanced XML support; this Wrox guide shows developers how to take advantage of these and other improvements.With in-depth coverage of VBA, macros, and other
... Read more
Collins Tracing Your Scottish Family History

by Anthony Adolph ...

The authoritative and comprehensive guide to tracing your Scottish ancestryThere's never been a better time to trace your Scottish family history. Vast internet resources and DNA testing, as well as access to censuses, religious records and other archive material make this process easier than ever.Renowned genealogist Anthony Adolph unveils a wide range of tools and information available, specific ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

The authoritative and comprehensive guide to tracing your Scottish ancestryThere's never been a better time to trace your Scottish family history. Vast internet resources and DNA testing, as well as access to censuses, religious records and other archive material make this process easier than ever.Renowned genealogist Anthony Adolph unveils a wide range of tools and information available, specific
... Read more
CodeNotes for Java

Intermediate and Advanced Language Features

by Gregory Brill ...

Series series CodeNotes
CodeNotes provides the most succinct, accurate, and speedy way for a developer to ramp up on a new technology or language. Unlike other programming books, CodeNotes drills down to the core aspects of a technology, focusing on the key elements needed in order to understand it quickly and implement it immediately. It is a unique resource for developers, filling the gap between comprehensive manuals ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

CodeNotes provides the most succinct, accurate, and speedy way for a developer to ramp up on a new technology or language. Unlike other programming books, CodeNotes drills down to the core aspects of a technology, focusing on the key elements needed in order to understand it quickly and implement it immediately. It is a unique resource for developers, filling the gap between comprehensive manuals
... Read more
Actionable Gamification

Beyond Points, Badges, and Leaderboards

by Yu-kai Chou ...

Learn all about implementing a good gamification design into your products, workplace, and lifestyleKey FeaturesExplore what makes a game fun and engagingGain insight into the Octalysis Framework and its applicationsDiscover the potential of the Core Drives of gamification through real-world scenariosBook DescriptionEffective gamification is a combination of game design, game dynamics, user ... Read more

$28.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn all about implementing a good gamification design into your products, workplace, and lifestyleKey FeaturesExplore what makes a game fun and engagingGain insight into the Octalysis Framework and its applicationsDiscover the potential of the Core Drives of gamification through real-world scenariosBook DescriptionEffective gamification is a combination of game design, game dynamics, user
... Read more
MacBook Air (2020 Model) For Seniors

Getting Started With Your First Mac

by Scott La Counte ...

You know what a MacBook is, but chances are you spent most of your life with a Windows PC.While there is a learning curve, it’s not as hard as you’d think. And there are lots of advantages—especially if you have other Apple products like the iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Apple TV.This book is meant to help users who are picking up a MacBook for the first time. While it’s based on the MacBook Air ... Read more

$11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

You know what a MacBook is, but chances are you spent most of your life with a Windows PC.While there is a learning curve, it’s not as hard as you’d think. And there are lots of advantages—especially if you have other Apple products like the iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Apple TV.This book is meant to help users who are picking up a MacBook for the first time. While it’s based on the MacBook Air
... Read more
The Exploit

a dark psychological thriller perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Thomas Harris

by Daniel Scanlan ...

Series Book 2 - The Ericka Blackwood Files
'The Exploit packs a serious punch. Brimming with authentic technologies that power our modern world – as well as the vulnerabilities that threaten it. A dark and gripping tale that we all hope remains fiction!' Daniel SuarezOUT NOW IN PAPERBACKWhen a deadly enemy reappears with a lethal new plan, it's up to FBI Special Agent Ericka Blackwood to stop him – but not before she overcomes the failures ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

'The Exploit packs a serious punch. Brimming with authentic technologies that power our modern world – as well as the vulnerabilities that threaten it. A dark and gripping tale that we all hope remains fiction!' Daniel SuarezOUT NOW IN PAPERBACKWhen a deadly enemy reappears with a lethal new plan, it's up to FBI Special Agent Ericka Blackwood to stop him – but not before she overcomes the failures
... Read more

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