Build Your Own AJAX Web Applications


AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is a new approach for developing web applications. It essentially permits users to interact with a Webpage without forcing a slow & tedious reload of the entire page after every action. This means web applications become more responsive, easier to use, and more intuitive. Build Your Own Ajax Web Applications uses a step-by-step tutorial format that's so easy to follow, you'll be able to build sophisticated and intuitive Ajax web interfaces in no time!Read this book, and you'll:
Get an overview of the basic technologies you'll need to use to build Ajax applications.
Understand the XMLHttpRequest object, the core of Ajax applications.
Build a cross-browser XMLHttpRequest wrapper that you can use in all of your Ajax projects.
Build an Ajax application monitor that works in real time.
Learn how to use Ajax without breaking older browsers or causing accessibility issues.
Get your Ajax application working with screen readers.
Use dynamic animations to improve usability.
Build edit-in-place functionality.
Create an Ajax search application that pulls data from Amazon, del.icio.us, and Google.
Fix the "Back button" problem.
Use JSON, YAML, and XML to communicate with the server.
Build an Ajax drag 'n' drop chess game.
And a whole lot more!
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Magazine: IKEA 2008 Catalog


Home is the most important place in the world
Your home, where you live your everyday life, is important. It's where you get together with your family, play, eat, sleep...or just relax watching TV. The one place on earth that says something about who you are. In this year's catalogue, on our website and in our stores, you'll be able to enjoy losts of new, exciting ideas about how to create a home that is truly good to live in - every day.
IKEA, Scandinavian modern style furniture and accessories.
The IKEA Catalogue, containing about 12,000 products, is printed in 160 million copies (2006) worldwide, and distributed free of charge, through mail and stores worldwide.
The IKEA Catalogue appears to meet or exceed the Bible (estimated at 53 to 100 million copies) in number of copies printed annually.
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Adobe Photoshop CS2 for Potographers



Adobe Photoshop CS2 for Photographers begins with an introduction to all the new features in Photoshop CS2 , followed by an overview of the Photoshop interface, how to configure and optimize your computer's performance to run Photoshop and then it dives straight into the essentials of image editing. Practical workshops show you how to master the essential techniques, such as optimizing an image for prepress, color correction, retouching techniques, layers palette management, toning a black and white image, rendering textures and so on. Each technique is described in step-by-step detail, showing exactly which command to use, whether you are working with a Mac or PC computer.

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Managing Change: Learning Made Simple


Learning Made Simple books give you skills without frills. They are matched to the main qualifications and written by experienced teachers and authors to make often tricky subjects simple to learn. Every book is designed carefully to provide bite-sized lessons matched to readers' needs.Using full colour throughout and written by leading teachers and writers, Learning Made Simple books build on a rich legacy of over 50 years as leading publishers helping to learn new skills and develop their talents.Whether studying at college, training at work, or reading at home, aiming for a qualification or simply getting up to speed, Learning Made Simple Books will give readers the advantage of easy, well-organized training materials in a handy volume you can refer to again and again.These titles will be promoted direct to training companies and learners, and individuals will be urged to buy them not only by college lecturers but also by trainers at work. These titles will be core stock for years to come.The books are written by experienced HR trainers and will be typeset by PK McBride (an experienced teacher and author of several Learning Made Simples himself). PK McBride has a thorough understanding of the ethos of the LMSs books and his involvement will insure that all titles have a layout and style consistent with the brand. Lesley Partridge has 18 years' experience in the writing, design and development of learning materials aimed at the management and people development market. Lesly trained in educational publishing with Jossey-Bass, Wadsworth, and the University of Claifornia at Berkley Press in the US. Her clients have included ScottishPower, BSkyB, British Gas, Crown Prosecution Service, RNIB and the BBC.*First class handbooks for first class learning*Learning Made Simple, a colourful approach to support self-study and training courses alike *Written by experienced trainers for inexperienced learners to succeed, matched to the main qualifications
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DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows: DBA Guide, Reference, and Exam Prep (6th Edition)


DB2® 9 builds on the world's number one enterprise database to simplify the delivery of information as a service, accelerate development, and dramatically improve operational efficiency, security, and resiliency.
Now, this new edition offers complete, start-to-finish coverage of DB2 9 administration and development for Linux®, UNIX®, and Windows® platforms, as well as authoritative preparation for the latest IBM DB2 certification exam.
Written for both DBAs and developers, this definitive reference and self-study guide covers all aspects of deploying and managing DB2 9, including DB2 database design and development; day-to-day administration and backup; deployment of networked, Internet-centered, and SOA-based applications; migration; and much more. You'll also find an unparalleled collection of expert tips for optimizing performance, availability, and value.
Coverage includes:
Important security and resiliency enhancements, including advanced access control; fine-grained, label-based security; and the new security administrator role
Breakthrough pureXMLâ„¢ features that make it easier to succeed with service-oriented architecture
Operational improvements that enhance DBA efficiency--including self-tuning memory allocation, automated storage management, and storage optimization
Table-partitioning features that improve scalability and manageability
Powerful improvements for more agile and rapid development, including the new Eclipse-based Developer Workbench and simple SQL or XQuery access to all data
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