Download : The Sun's Heartbeat: And Other Stories from the Life of the Star That Powers Our Planet [Paperback]

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The beating heart of the sun is the very pulse of life on earth. And from the ancients who plotted its path at Stonehenge to the modern scientists who unraveled the nuclear fusion reaction that turns mass into energy, humankind has sought to solve its mysteries. In this lively biography of the sun, Bob Berman ranges from its stellar birth to its spectacular future death with a focus on the wondrous and enthralling, and on the heartbreaking sacrifice, laughable errors, egotistical battles, and brilliant inspirations of the people who have tried to understand its power.

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Download : A First Course in Systems Biology [Paperback]

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A First Course in Systems Biology is a textbook designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Its main focus is the development of computational models and their applications to diverse biological systems. 

 Because the biological sciences have become so complex that no individual can acquire complete knowledge in any given area of specialization, the education of future systems biologists must instead develop a student's ability to retrieve, reformat, merge, and interpret complex biological information. 

 This book provides the reader with the background and mastery of methods to execute standard systems biology tasks, understand the modern literature, and launch into specialized courses or projects that address biological questions using theoretical and computational means.

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Download : Practical Bioinformatics [Paperback]

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Practical Bioinformatics is specifically designed for biology majors, with heavy emphasis on learning the steps necessary to perform bioinformatics analysis to answer biological questions. 

 The chapters are focused on sequence analysis activities, a frequently performed subset of the field of bioinformatics. 

This book is written for courses that have a practical, hands-on element and contains many exercises (e.g. database searches, protein analysis, data interpretation) to complement the straightforward and practical topics. 

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Microsoft Windows 8 Pro

If you currently have a personal computer running Windows 7, Windows XP or Windows Vista then you can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro (Professional). With Windows 8 Pro, you can connect and share your files. Windows 8 Pro also adds enhanced features if you need to connect to company networks, access remote files, encrypt sensitive data, and other more advanced tasks. 

The new Windows 8 start screen is your personalized home for items you use the most and can be customized according to your user preferences. Windows 8 Live tiles provide real-time updates from your Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail accounts. Along with the new Start screen, the lock screen now includes e-mail, calendar, and clock widgets.

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Download : Windows 8 Inside Out [Paperback]

Windows 8 Inside Out

You’re beyond the basics—so dive right into Windows 8 and really put your PC to work! This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It’s all muscle and no fluff. 

Discover how the experts tackle Windows 8—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery! Topics include: Installing and personalizing Windows 8 Mastering the new UI and features Using pen, touch, and voice input Implementing security essentials Managing files, disks, and drives Sharing and synching digital media Setting up and troubleshooting a home or mobile network Monitoring and tuning performance.

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Download : Turn Your Android Phone or Tablet into a Multimedia Hub (Top Ten Android Tips) [Kindle Edition]

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What does it take to turn your smartphone or tablet into a multimedia hub? Android! With the help of some really cool multimedia apps available on the Android Market, the multimedia functionalities of even mid-range smartphones can be fully explored. This eBook will take you on a journey of discovery of what your Android smartphone or tablet can really achieve in the multimedia sphere. 

This guide covers: Music playback Organizing a music collection Syncing music and video collections Porting over an existing iTunes collection Internet radio Playing media files remotely from a computer on an Android device Video playback, of multiple formats Organizing a video collection Storing your media collection in the cloud and sharing it between multiple devices Exploring Internet TV Discovering podcasts Playing and organizing podcasts Enjoying audiobooks Some fun with photos A better way to explore YouTube Using your device as a digital photo frame And basically a slew of advice on how to use the best apps for these purposes You could download, install, test, and then discard or keep probably hundreds of apps before you figured out the collection of apps you’d need for this veritable smorgasbord of media goodness! Best of all, the apps that are recommended are all free!

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Download : Android for Programmers: An App-Driven Approach (Deitel Developer Series) [Kindle Edition]

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The Welcome app looks solid; great to see the integration of the new layout editor. The Tip Calculator app is a pretty cool example and definitely a useful app; I love the deeper coverage of the lifecycle. The Favorite Twitter Searches app is a good way to demonstrate ScrollView. 

The Flag Quiz app is one of my favorites, covering delayed events, View animations and string arrays; I like the use of the AssetManager for the flags. The XML declaration and explanation of the tweened flag-shake animation is nicely done. 

The SpotOn Game app is one of my favorites; it does an excellent job in covering the new Honeycomb+ property animations, and uses them in a creative way to build a surprisingly fun little game. Nice job of keeping the database queries out of the UI thread in the Address Book app. It’s great how the Route Tracker app chapter puts so much useful MapView information in one place. Slideshow is a beautiful app.

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Download : Getting Started with Windows 8 Apps: A Guide to the Windows Runtime [Paperback]

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Get a head start on building apps for Windows 8. With a series of examples, this hands-on guide takes you through the process of creating complete touch-enabled apps that respond to native sensors. Through the course of the book, you’ll learn how to work with the Windows Runtime application model while building a Bing Image Search app. If you’re an experienced .NET developer who wants to get up to speed with Windows 8, this book provides the expertise and C# code samples you need. 

 Get a high-level overview of Windows 8 features—from the Start Screen to in-app features such as the Application Bar Begin by building a simple app to retrieve Bing image search results from a web service Learn about the components needed to complete the app, including UI design, the MVVM architectural pattern, and “tombstoning” Take advantage of native OS features such as tiles, file pickers, and sharing requests Examine the steps necessary to publish an app to the Windows Store.

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Download : The Top Ten System Tools for Android (Top Ten Android Tips) [Kindle Edition]

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Most computer users have become quite familiar with the ways that Windows provides access to tweak system settings. When it comes to mobile devices Android provides some default options, and other developers have also unleashed a collective of remarkable system tools for Android. 

File Manager, Device Manager, Control Panel and software management tools have taken the form of small and light apps, providing an enhanced user experience and complete control of your device settings. Shanzai.com tested and reviewed hundreds of system utility apps before bringing you this eBook featuring the top ten system tools for Android. 

The tools featured in this eBook can help you do a lot more with your Android device a single click to control a lot of actions without clicking your way through multiple steps and settings.

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Download : Beginning Windows 8 Application Development (Wrox Programmer to Programmer) [Paperback]

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Learn to use exciting new development tools and create applications for Windows 8 If you're a beginning developer, there's no better place to get up to speed on the Windows 8 SDK than this Wrox guide. A team of Microsoft experts provides a complete course in Windows 8 programming, helping you take full advantage of the innovative new SDK. Written in an easy-to-read style, this book is packed with reusable examples that showcase the endless possibilities of the Windows SDK and also introduces the new Windows 8 app store. 

 It explains how to set up the development environment and covers user interface design, using special effects and graphics, working with C# and C++, and much more. Provides a complete introduction to the Windows SDK and Windows 8, starting with setting up the development environment and building your first application Covers user interface design, touch- and event-driven design elements, leveraging windows-based services, and offline application development with HTML 5 Explores creating C# applications for the Windows 8 system, XNA 4 and Silverlight 5 considerations, and the role of C++ Shows how to debug, certify and deploy your applications Introduces the new Windows 8 app store and offers advice on marketing your apps Beginning Windows 8 Application Development is perfect for anyone who's ready to get started developing apps for the exciting new Windows 8 OS.

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Download : Windows 8 for the Older and Wiser Get up and Running on your Computer (The Third Age Trust (U3A)/Older & Wiser) [Paperback]

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A must-read book for seniors who are eager to get started with Windows 8! As one of the biggest and most highly anticipated technology releases, Windows 8 will be new territory to many PC users and may require a generous learning curve. Windows 8 for the Older and Wiser is an ideal guide for the senior computer user. Featuring an accessible writing style, a full-colour layout, an easy-to-read font, and a generous amount of screenshots, this resource covers everything from mouse and keyboard basics to surfing the Internet. 

No previous computing knowledge is assumed, so you get an easygoing style that skips the technical jargon. A friendly step-by-step approach helps you get through each topic, including what the "windows" are in Windows and how they work, how to customise your Windows desktop, get digital photos from your camera to your PC, and much more. Details how to create, save, organise, and find files Reviews all the desktop background options, font sizes, widgets, colours, and more Addresses troubleshooting solutions to common problems Walks you through setting up and using e-mail Demonstrates how to use the Internet for news, shopping, travel, and more Helps you use programs, navigate menus, enlarge fonts and icons, set the screen for best visibility, and more Windows 8 for the Older and Wiser is an easy-to-follow guide for the senior market for making the most of Windows 8.

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Download : Professional Windows 8 Programming: Application Development with C# and XAML [Paperback]

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It is an exciting time to be a Windows developer. The arrival of Windows 8 is a complete game changer. The operating system and its development platform offer you an entirely new way to create rich, full-featured Windows-based applications. This team of authors takes you on a journey through all of the new development features of the Windows 8 platform specifically how to utilize Visual Studio 2012 and the XAML/C# languages to produce robust apps that are ready for deployment in the new Windows Store. 

Professional Windows 8 Programming: Learn how to utilize XAML to create rich content driven user interfaces Make use of the new AppBar to create a chrome-less menu system See how to support Sensors and Geo-location on Windows 8 devices Integrate your app into the Windows 8 ecosystem with Contracts and Extensions Walks you through the new Windows 8 navigation system for multi-page apps Minimize code with Data Binding and MVVM design patterns Features tips on getting your app ready for the Windows store Maximize revenue for your app by learning about available monetization strategies.

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Download : Windows 8 Simplified [Paperback]

Windows 8 Simplified

The easiest way for visual learners to get started with Windows 8 The popular Simplified series makes visual learning easier than ever, and with more than 360,000 copies sold, previous Windows editions are among the bestselling Visual books. This guide goes straight to the point with easy-to-follow, two-page tutorials for each task. With full-color screen shots and step-by-step directions, it gets beginners up and running on the newest version of Windows right away. 

Learn to work with the new interface and improved Internet Explorer, manage files, share your computer, and much more. Perfect for the absolute beginner, with easy-to-follow instructions and colorful illustrations that show what's happening on the screen Covers Windows basics, navigating the interface, creating accounts to share a computer, customizing Windows, and working with files Demonstrates how to browse the web with the new version of Internet Explorer, how to use media features, and much more The bestselling Simplified series is designed to make it easy for visual learners to start using new technologies right away Windows 8 Simplified gives visual learners confidence as they start using the new version of Windows quickly and easily.

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Download : Windows 8 Five Minutes at a Time [Paperback]

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The perfect Windows 8 guide for today's busy learners Get more out of Windows 8 at your own pace with this great new guide that's perfect for busy learners. Helpful information is presented in quick, easy-to-digest, individual tasks that you can read and learn in five minutes or less, per task. Boost your productivity with hundreds of smart techniques, which include step-by-step instructions, full-color screenshots, and plenty of practical tips and sidebars sprinkled throughout the book. 

The attractive design brings everything in clear focus and helps you quickly locate the information you need. Provides quick, five-minute nuggets of information to help you get more out of the Windows 8 operating system Covers the new user interface and all new features, as well as the basics Also includes step-by-step instructions, helpful sidebars, and screenshots to guide you through tasks and concepts Full-color, attractive design makes it easy for you to find what you're looking for Open Windows 8 in 5 Minutes, and you're just five minutes away from getting more out of Windows 8.

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Download : Windows 8 Secrets [Paperback]

Windows 8 Secrets

Tips, tricks, treats, and secrets revealed on Windows 8

 Microsoft is introducing a major new release of its Windows operating system, Windows 8, and what better way for you to learn all the ins and outs than from two internationally recognized Windows experts and Microsoft insiders, authors Paul Thurrott and Rafael Rivera? They cut through the hype to get at useful information you'll not find anywhere else, including what role this new OS plays in a mobile and tablet world.

Regardless of your level of knowledge, you'll discover little-known facts about how things work, what's new and different, and how you can modify Windows 8 to meet what you need.

Windows 8 Secrets is your insider's guide to:

• Choosing Windows 8 Versions, PCs and Devices, and Hardware
• Installing and Upgrading to Windows
• The New User Experience
• The Windows Desktop
• Personalizing Windows
• Windows Store: Finding, Acquiring, and Managing Your Apps
• Browsing the Web with Internet Explore
• Windows 8's Productivity Apps
• Windows 8's Photo and Entertainment Apps
• Xbox Games with Windows 8
• Windows 8 Storage, Backup, and Recovery
• Accounts and Security
• Networking and Connectivity

Windows 8 for Your Business

Windows Key Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows 8 Secrets is the ultimate insider's guide to Microsoft's most exciting Windows version in years.

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Download : Android Development Bibliography [Kindle Edition]

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Android is a top open source project that powers millions of mobile devices. But, it all started back in 2005, when a small startup called Android, Inc. was acquired by Google. With the acquisition of Android Inc, Google entered the mobile space. Later in 2007, together with other major companies, Google created the Open Handset Alliance consortium with the goal of promoting Android as a standard for mobile platforms. Today Android has taken the mobile industry by surprise with major 3rd-party handset manufacturers and network operators around the world embracing Android. In addition, the Android ecoystem and developer community, both key elements of Android's success, are very strong. In fact, a recent study indicates that Android devices are being sold at the rate of 350,000 a day.Safari Books Online provides full access to all of the resources in this bibliography. A subscription to our "cloud library" gives you unlimited use of more than 16,000 books and videos. 

The future of Android looks bright. From smartphones to tablets to TVs, to home appliances and Machine-to-Machine (M2M), expect Android to power all of these, while grabbing a large segment of the mobile and embedded market. You can expect Android to enter emerging markets such as Africa via low-cost, Android-powered handsets, extending the reach and business opportunities to all Android developers.We have chosen a selection of popular books in this bibliography that span the spectrum of Android topics. We cover Android core application concepts, such as getting you up to speed with the Android SDK, using Eclipse, and creating your first Android application. We also cover how to use JavaScript, CSS3 and HTML5 to create mobile web applications that tap into native Android functionality. Finally, for those ready to take on more advanced topics, we cover 2D and 3D gaming and communications, and using the Native Development Kit to tap into existing C and C++ programs. We even cover making money selling your applications. For these topics and more, dive into the this bibliography and join the Android movement.

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Download : Android for beginners. Building a Fuel Consumption Calculator with line by line commentary. [Kindle Edition]

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Android for beginners. Building a Fuel Consumption Calculator with line by line commentary is aimed at those wanting to develop Android applications without having to dig through piles of technical jargon. It helps you build a working Android application step by step, with line by line commentary explaining each line of code. After working through the tutorial you will have a good understanding of Android application development and will be able to go on to build more complex applications with confidence.

The Consumption Calculator covers all the basics of an interactive Android applications. On first installation it displays a splash screen which checks whether or not a vehicle registration has already been saved. A Main menu then displays, allowing the user to either add a record, edit a record, delete a record or calculate the fuel consumption. The record contains the vehicle registration number, date of entry, odometer reading, total fuel bought and the total cost of the fuel. The record is saved in a Sqlite database.

The database can be searched by date or odometer reading to find a record or to calculate the fuel consumption between two dates or odometer values. The tutorial takes you step by step, building the project, creating the activities and layout files. Explaining each step, describing each line of code. You can download all the project files of the working application to validate your progress. A must have resource for anyone wanting to learn Android application development.

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Download : Android Programming Painless (Tutorial Book) [Kindle Edition]

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This book is intended to any person wanting to learn Android programming while giving to the reader the necessary foundation in Java and familiar with the java keywords used in Android.

This book was designed to provide the foundation for a novice user without any prerequisites through detailed examples using the new Android SDK (Jelly Bean), and as a guide to set a standard for all future android programmers.

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Download : Professional Android 4 Application Development (Wrox Professional Guides) [Kindle Edition]

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The fast-growing popularity of Android smartphones and tablets creates a huge opportunities for developers. If you're an experienced developer, you can start creating robust mobile Android apps right away with this professional guide to Android 4 application development. Written by one of Google's lead Android developer advocates, this practical book walks you through a series of hands-on projects that illustrate the features of the Android SDK. That includes all the new APIs introduced in Android 3 and 4, including building for tablets, using the Action Bar, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC Beam, and more.

• Shows experienced developers how to create mobile applications for Android smartphones and tablets
• Revised and expanded to cover all the Android SDK releases including Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), including all updated APIs, and the latest changes to the Android platform.
• Explains new and enhanced features such as drag and drop, fragments, the action bar, enhanced multitouch support, new environmental sensor support, major improvements to the animation framework, and a range of new communications techniques including NFC and Wi-Fi direct.
• Provides practical guidance on publishing and marketing your applications, best practices for user experience, and more

This book helps you learn to master the design, lifecycle, and UI of an Android app through practical exercises, which you can then use as a basis for developing your own Android apps.

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