Monday, October 31, 2011

NIV Thinline Reference Bible, Large Print

NIV Thinline Reference Bible, Large Print Review



The slim, transportable Bible for on-the-go inspiration. The NIV Thinline Reference Bible, Large Print is easy for you to carry around and, best of all, it is easy on your eyes. Enjoy reading God's Word with this Bible's 10.5 large-print font, and take it with you wherever you go, knowing the center-column reference system is always there when you want to dig into Scripture. Features: * Extra-thin edition---less than one inch thick * Center-column reference system for in-depth study of the Bible * Large 10.5-point text for comfortable reading * NIV concise concordance for quick and easy reference * Eight pages of full-color maps to enhance Bible study * Presentation page---ideal for gift giving * Words of Christ in red * Ribbon marker * Book introductions Testimonials: 'The weight is just right for carrying to church or holding while reading for long periods of time. I'm so glad the reference system is so simple and easy to follow!' 'I was so excited to see that the reference system didn't make the Bible any thicker. It is so nice to have a reference Bible that is still portable and easy to carry.'


Sunday, October 30, 2011

Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Fifth Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements

Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Fifth Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements Review



The most thoroughly revised and updated bible of natural health with cutting-edge findings in alternative and preventative therapies.

Prescription for Nutritional Healing is the nation's #1 bestselling guide to natural remedies. The new fifth edition incorporates the most recent information on a variety of alternative healing and preventive therapies and unveils new science on vitamins, supplements, and herbs.

With an A-to-Z reference to illnesses, updates include:

•How omega-3 and exercise may help those suffering from Alzheimer's

•Current information on the latest drug therapies for treating AIDs

•What you need to know about H1N1 virus

•Nutritional information for combating prostate cancer

•Leading research on menopause and bio identical hormones

•And much, much more

In the twenty years since the first edition was released, the natural health movement has gone mainstream, and the quest for optimal nutrition is no longer relegated to specialty stores. With more than 800 pages of comprehensive facts about all aspects of alternative ways to wellness, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Fifth Edition, unites the best of age-old remedies with twenty-first- century science.


Saturday, October 29, 2011

OpenGL SuperBible: Comprehensive Tutorial and Reference (5th Edition)

OpenGL SuperBible: Comprehensive Tutorial and Reference (5th Edition) Review



OpenGL® SuperBible, Fifth Edition is the definitive programmer’s guide, tutorial, and reference for the world’s leading 3D API for real-time computer graphics, OpenGL 3.3. The best all-around introduction to OpenGL for developers at all levels of experience, it clearly explains both the API and essential associated programming concepts. Readers will find up-to-date, hands-on guidance on all facets of modern OpenGL development, including transformations, texture mapping, shaders, advanced buffers, geometry management, and much more. Fully revised to reflect ARB’s latest official specification (3.3), this edition also contains a new start-to-finish tutorial on OpenGL for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

 

Coverage includes

• A practical introduction to the essentials of real-time 3D graphics

• Core OpenGL 3.3 techniques for rendering, transformations, and texturing

• Writing your own shaders, with examples to get you started

• Cross-platform OpenGL: Windows (including Windows 7), Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, UNIX, and embedded systems

• OpenGL programming for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: step-by-step guidance and complete example programs

• Advanced buffer techniques, including full-definition rendering with floating point buffers and textures

• Fragment operations: controlling the end of the graphics pipeline

• Advanced shader usage and geometry management

• A fully updated API reference, now based on the official ARB (Core) OpenGL 3.3 manual pages

• New bonus materials and sample code on a companion Web site, www.starstonesoftware.com/OpenGL

 

Part of the OpenGL Technical Library–The official knowledge resource for OpenGL developers

The OpenGL Technical Library provides tutorial and reference books for OpenGL. The Library enables programmers to gain a practical understanding of OpenGL and shows them how to unlock its full potential. Originally developed by SGI, the Library continues to evolve under the auspices of the OpenGL Architecture Review Board (ARB) Steering Group (now part of the Khronos Group), an industry consortium responsible for guiding the evolution of OpenGL and related technologies.


Friday, October 28, 2011

The Wiley Engineer's Desk Reference: A Concise Guide for the Professional Engineer

The Wiley Engineer's Desk Reference: A Concise Guide for the Professional Engineer Review



The Reference of Choice for Today's Engineer.

Revised, expanded, updated -- and ready to use!

Every engineer should have a copy of the bestselling Wiley Engineer's Desk Reference -- the ideal all-in-one resource for practical engineering applications and daily problem solving. Now fully updated to address the latest developments in theory and practice, this brand-new Second Edition balances authoritative coverage of classical engineering topics with new material on state-of-the-art subjects such as composites, lasers, automatic data collection, and more.

No other book on the market covers the broad spectrum of engineering in as concise a fashion. So whether you're looking for a specific piece of data or general background knowledge, this conveniently sized ready reference puts the information you need right at your fingertips. Contents include:
* Mathematics
* Mechanics and materials
* Hydraulics
* Structures
* Thermodynamics
* Electricity and electronics
* Process control
* Statistics and economics
* Energy sources
* Engineering practice
* The design process
* Tables and reference data.


Thursday, October 27, 2011

The Annotated C++ Reference Manual

The Annotated C++ Reference Manual Review



This book provides a complete reference for the C++ programming language. It consists of the C++ reference manual, approved as the base document for ANSI standardization of the language, plus annotations and commentary. The annotations and commentary discuss what is not included in the language, why certain features are defined as they are, and how one might implement particular features. The commentaries also help the reader to understand the relationships between parts of the language. Comparisons with C and examples explain the more subtle points of the language. Sixteen chapters cover the latest version of C++ including multiple inheritance, abstract classes, templates, exception handling, and more. A final chapter describes resolutions by the ANSI/ISO committee including new features such as run-time type information and namespaces. Appendices summarize the grammar and evolution of the language, and explain in detail the differences between C and C++. The Annotated C++ Reference Manual will appeal to language implementors and expert C++ programmers. 0201514591B04062001


Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Tuttle Vietnamese-English Dictionary: Completely Revised and Updated Second Edition (Tuttle Reference Dic)

Tuttle Vietnamese-English Dictionary: Completely Revised and Updated Second Edition (Tuttle Reference Dic) Review



The Tuttle Vietnamese-English Dictionary, now completely revised and updated, continues to be the most up-to-date and complete Vietnamese-English dictionary on the market. The 19,000 entries include names of countries and important international organizations, along with a pronunciation guide.


Tuesday, October 25, 2011

SPSS for Windows Step-by-Step: A Simple Guide and Reference, 14.0 update (7th Edition)

SPSS for Windows Step-by-Step: A Simple Guide and Reference, 14.0 update (7th Edition) Review



SPSS for Windows Step by Step: A Simple Guide and Reference, 14.0 Update makes data analysis and SPSS procedures clear and accessible. Presents straightforward "step by step" instructions in each analysis chapter to clarify procedures. Hundreds of screen shots and "Step by Step" boxes guide the student through the program. All of the datasets used in the book are available for download on the text website. Exercises at the end of each chapter and selected answers on the website give students an opportunity to practice using SPSS. Updated to reflect SPSS Version 14.0