In this hilarious and highly practical book, author and professional speaker Scott Berkun reveals the techniques behind what great communicators do, and shows how anyone can learn...
In the 1970s, while their contemporaries were protesting the computer as a tool of dehumanization and oppression, a motley collection of college dropouts, hippies, and electronics...
How do you develop products that people will actually use and buy? This practical guide shows you how to validate product and company ideas through customer development research...
Rails just keeps on changing. Both Rails 3 and 4, as well as Ruby 1.9 and 2.0, bring hundreds of improvements, including new APIs and substantial performance enhancements. The...
Build interactive, data-driven websites with the potent combination of open-source technologies and web standards, even if you only have basic HTML knowledge. With this popular...
Custom-build your own dream PC, have fun doing it, and save yourself a lot of money in the process. This book will give you the confidence to buy the best-of-class components ...
Programming Sound with Pure Data introduces and explores Pure Data programming language, building understanding of sound design concepts along the way. You'll start by learning...
How can you make your bookkeeping workflow smoother and faster? Simple! With this Missing Manual, you're in control. You get step-by-step instructions on how and when to use specific...
Two big shifts are happening right now in the practice of writing software, and Node.js is at the forefront of both. First, software is becoming increasingly asynchronous. Whether...
Windows 8.1 continues the evolution of the most radical design in Microsoft's history. It combines the familiar Windows desktop with a new, touchscreen-friendly world of tiles...
Super-fast processors, streamlined Internet access, and free productivity and entertainment apps make Apple's new iPads the hottest tablets around. But to get the most from them...
In iOS 7, Apple gave the iPhone the most radical makeover in its history. The new software is powerful, sleek, and a perfect companion to the iPhone 5s and 5c—but it's wildly ...
Get up to speed on Dart, the web development language that not only matches the dynamic natures of JavaScript, but addresses its problems as well. This practical book gets you...
Galaxy S4 is amazing right out of the box, but if you want to get the most out or your S4 or S4 Mini, start here. With clear instructions and savvy advice from technology expert...
The Art of iPhone Photography explores how 45 of today's most creative iPhone photographers conceived, composed, and edited some of their finest pieces using applications on their...
In a perfect world, software engineers who produce the best code are the most successful. But in our perfectly messy world, success also depends on how you work with people to...
Customers are adopting disruptive technologies faster than your company can adapt. When your customers are delighted, they can amplify your message in ways that were never before...
This Missing Manual shows you how to take your HTML and CSS skills to the next level, with valuable tricks, tips, and step-by-step instructions. You'll quickly learn how to build...
Want to know how to use an electronic component? This first book of a three-volume set includes key information on electronics parts for your projects—complete with photos, schematics...
The minimalist process emphasizes the importance of first knowing what you want to achieve as photographer and then choosing the most effective equipment, subject matter, and ...
Author Sal Congeloso shows you the working parts of a "simple" LED bulb and explains the challenges electronics companies face as they push LED lighting into the mainstream. You...
This hands-on book shows you how to use HTML5, JavaScript, and the latest W3C specifications to build mobile and desktop web apps that work on all browsers and devices. You'll...
