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C# 3.0 in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference (In a Nutshell (O’Reilly))

ISBN: 0596527578 Publisher: O’Reilly Media, Inc. Author: Joseph Albahari, Ben Albahari

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This is a concise yet thorough reference to C# 3.0 programming as implemented in Microsoft’s Visual Studio 2008. C# 3.0 in a Nutshell gets right to the point, covering the essentials of language syntax and usage as well as the parts of the .NET base class libraries you need to build working applications. But unlike earlier editions, this book is now organized entirely around concepts and use cases, providing greater depth and readability. C# 3.0 introduces the most significant enhancements yet to the programming language, and C# 3.0 in a Nutshell delves deep into the subject while assuming minimal prior knowledge of C#-making it accessible to anyone with a reasonable background in programming. In addition to the language, the book covers the .NET CLR and the core Framework assemblies, along with the unified querying syntax called Language Integrated Query (LINQ), which bridges the traditional divide between programs and their data sources. Free of clutter and long introductions, this book provides a map of C# 3.0 knowledge in a succinct and unified style: Opening chapters concentrate purely on C#, starting with the basics of syntax, types and variables, and finishing with advanced topics such as unsafe code and preprocessor directives Later chapters cover the core .NET 3.5 Framework, including such topics as LINQ, XML, collections, I/O and networking, memory management, reflection, attributes, security, threading, application domains and native interoperability Designed as a handbook for daily use, C# 3.0 in a Nutshell is an ideal companion to any of the vast array of books that focus on an applied technology such as WPF, ASP.NET, or WCF. The areas of the language and .NET Frameworkthat such books omit, this one covers in detail.

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“This guide is full of the techniques that will help you and your kids build . . . just about anything.” — Power To Learn, March 2006

“We were so pumped . . . All aspects of Lego building are covered, using principles found in other walks of life.” — Uncrate.com, June 2006

…mixes the levels of information to allow the book to reach to a broad audience. — Brick Journal, October 2005
(http://www.legofan.org/brickjournal/)

All of this information is organized in easy-to-follow chunks, with accurate illustrations, and straightforward and understandable writing. — Blogcritics.org, October 9, 2005
(http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/10/09/234743.php)

If you like building with Lego bricks, this is the book for you. — Teddy the Bear blog, October 5, 2005
(http://teddythebear.blogspot.com/2005/10/unofficial-lego-builders-guide-book.html)

If you’re… a precocious youngster wishing to absorb some formalized knowledge of the system, fills in the gap. — Ink19, September 2005

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What exactly is a slope? What’s the difference between a tile and a plate? Why is it bad to simply stack bricks in columns to make a wall? The Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide is here to answer your questions.

Focusing on building actual models with real bricks, The Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide comes with complete instructions to build several cool models but also encourages you to use your imagination to create your own fantastic creations.

Inside, you’ll learn:

* The best ways to connect bricks and creative uses for those patterns
* Tricks for calculating and using scale (it’s not as hard as you think)
* The step-by-step plans to create a train station on the scale of LEGO people (a.k.a. “minifigs”)
* How to build spheres, jumbo-sized LEGO bricks, micro-scaled models, and a mini space shuttle
* Tips for sorting and storing all of your LEGO pieces

The Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide also includes the Brickopedia, a visual guide to nearly 300 of the most useful and reusable elements of the LEGO system, with historical notes, common uses, part numbers, and the year each piece first appeared in a LEGO set.

The firm foundation for your LEGO hobby starts here!

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* Paperback: 344 pages
* Publisher: No Starch Press (September 2005)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1593270542
* ISBN-13: 978-1593270544

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The Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Texts: Writings From The Ancient World

Author: Peter Der Manuelian (Editor) James P. Allen
(Editor)
Release: 2005
Publisher: Society of Biblical Literature
Format: PDF 471 pages
ISBN: 1589831829 (1-58983-182-9)
ISBN 13: 9781589831827 (978-1-58983-182-7)
List Price: $39.95
File Size: 5.0 MB

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The Pyramid Texts are the oldest body of extant literature from ancient Egypt. First carved on the walls of the burial chambers in the pyramids of kings and queens of the Old Kingdom, they provide the earliest comprehensive view of the way in which the ancient Egyptians understood the structure of the universe, the role of the gods, and the fate of human beings after death. Their importance lies in their antiquity and in their endurance throughout the entire intellectual history of ancient Egypt. This volume contains the complete translation of the Pyramid Texts, including new texts recently discovered and published. It incorporates full restorations and readings indicated by post–Old Kingdom copies of the texts and is the first translation that presents the texts in the order in which they were meant to be read in each of the original sources.
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Acid Dreams – The Complete Social History of LSD

Acid Dreams is the complete social history of LSD and the counterculture it helped to define in the sixties. Martin Lee and Bruce Shlain’s exhaustively researched and astonishing account-part of it gleaned from secret government files-tells how the CIA became obsessed with LSD as an espionage weapon during the early l950s and launched a massive covert research program, in which countless unwitting citizens were used as guinea pigs. Though the CIA was intent on keeping the drug to itself, it ultimately couldn’t prevent it from spreading into the popular culture; here LSD had a profound impact and helped spawn a political and social upheaval that changed the face of America. From the clandestine operations of the government to the escapades of Timothy Leary, Abbie Hoffman, Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters, Allen Ginsberg, and many others, Acid Dreams provides an important and entertaining account that goes to the heart of a turbulent period in our history. “Engaging throughout . . . at once entertaining and disturbing.” – Andrew Weil, M.D., The Nation; “Marvelously detailed . . . loaded with startling revelations.” – Los Angeles Daily News; “An engrossing account of a period . . . when a tiny psychoactive molecule affected almost every aspect of Western life.” – William S. Burroughs; “An important historical synthesis of the spread and effects of a drug that served as a central metaphor for an era.” – John Sayles.

# Paperback: 384 pages
# Publisher: Grove Press; Revised edition (January 21, 1994)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0802130623
# ISBN-13: 978-0802130624

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Required reading for pilots for more than 25 years, this handbook is used extensively as a reference source for the FAA Knowledge Exams and provides information for training and guiding student pilots. Including basic knowledge that is essential for all pilots, from beginning students to those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates, it introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress through their pilot training. Principles of flight, aircraft and engine structures and systems, weight/balance and performance calculations, charts and navigation, weather theory, reports, forecasts, and flight manuals are among the subjects covered. Formerly published as an Advisory Circular (AC 61-23C), this new edition is now listed as an official FAA Handbook (#FAA-H-8083-25).

# 352 pages
# Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.; New Ed edition (September 1, 2004)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 1560275405
# ISBN-13: 978-1560275404

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Taking Care of Your Child – A Parent’s Illustrated Guide to Complete Medical Care (2009)
Da Capo Lifelong Books | English | 2009-06-01 | ISBN: 0738213497 | 544 pages | PDF | 2.7 MB

Taking Care of Your Child offers the most recent information on obesity, behavioral issues, and other critical health concerns, along with updated immunization schedules and new material on complementary and alternative medicine.
Taking Care of Your Child is easy to use, even in a crisis. Parents can look up a symptom to find a complete explanation of probable causes, how serious they are, and how to relieve the problem at home. Easy-to-follow decision charts show exactly when to take a child to see a doctor. Covering more than 100 common complaints—like injuries, allergies, and childhood diseases—and with especially clear advice on handling emergencies, it is the indispensable guide for parents

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Oracle Database 10g SQL (Osborne ORACLE Press Series)

ISBN: 0072229810 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media Author: Jason Price, Jason Price, McGraw-Hill

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This volume will take you from novice to master, covering not only how to use SQL but also the Oracle extensions to SQL. The examples feature the sample schemas available with Oracle Database 10 g , and free code will be available for download.

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The Sims 2 FreeTime: Prima Official Game Guide

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Product Description:
• Five all-new careers exposed, including cool career objects!
• Immerse your Sims in ten engrossing hobbies
• All new Talent Badges revealed
• Dream big. Earn rewards. Learn how inside!

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As your Sims progress and excel in life, they’ll earn new Lifetime Aspiration Benefit Points that can be spent on an array of thirty-seven Lifetime Aspiration Benefits. Nine of these superpowers (in the Needs and Work tracks and the option of a secondary Aspiration) are available to every Teen or older Sim. The others are specific to the Sim’s Aspiration, with up to four benefits for each. Of these, we’ve selected (more or less arbitrarily) the ten most interesting:

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* Paperback: 160 pages
* Publisher: Prima Games; illustrated edition edition (February 26, 2008)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0761559078
* ISBN-13: 978-0761559078

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C/C++ Programmer’s Reference, Third Edition

ISBN: 0072227222 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media Author: Herbert Schildt

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Like having a brain in your back pocket. Provides clear explanations of all C and C++ programming syntax, keywords, commands, functions, and class libraries. Since no programmer can remember the precise syntax of every C/C++ element, this quick-access guide assists programmers in implementing efficient solutions on demand.

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CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate: Fast Pass

ISBN: 0470185716 Publisher: Sybex Author: Todd Lammle

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Organized by exam objectives, this is a focused, concise review guide that works hand-in-hand with any learning tool, including the Sybex CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, 6th and Deluxe editions. The book will consist of four high-level chapters, each mapping to the four main Domains of the exam skill-set. The book will drill down into the specifics of the exam, covering the following: *Designing Cisco internetworks *Developing an access list *Evaluating TCP/IP communication *Configuring routers and switches *Configuring IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateway addresses *Performing LAN, VLAN, and WAN troubleshooting *Understanding rules for packet control The interactive CD contains two bonus exams, handy flashcard questions, and a searchable PDF of a Glossary of Terms.

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