English | 2013 | ISBN-10: 1466502266 | 383 pages | PDF | 3,3 MB

The availability and security of many services we rely upon—including water treatment, electricity, healthcare, transportation, and financial transactions—are routinely put at risk by cyber threats. The Handbook of SCADA/Control Systems Security is a fundamental outline of security concepts, methodologies, and relevant information pertaining to the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and technology that quietly operate in the background of critical utility and industrial facilities worldwide.

English | 2013 | ISBN: 1401312810 | 256 pages | EPUB | 68 MB

Appearing daily on the ABC network, The Chew celebrates and explores life through food, with a group of dynamic, engaging, fun, relatable co-hosts who serve up everything to do with food-from cooking and home entertaining to food trends, restaurants, holidays, and more-all aimed at making life better, fuller, and more fun.

THE CHEW: WHAT'S FOR DINNER? captures the show's trademark wit, fun, practical advice, and recipes-and highlights ways to make dinner fun. Formatted like 2012's standout bestseller, THE CHEW, this all-new book features more than 100 delectable recipes, perfect for each day of the week, from Manic Monday (fast and easy), to Friday Funday (delicious treats), as well as the weekend. It will also feature favorite segments from the show like, "What's in My Fridge?" "Grandma's Iron Chef Challenge" and "Leftover Makeover" as well as the ever popular, "Clinton's Craft Corner." It will be filled with mouth-watering photographs and lively graphics so it is every bit as pleasing and inviting as the first book. 

Spanish | 132 pages | True PDF | 32.00 Mb

English | 116 pages | True PDF | 18.50 Mb

English | ISBN: 9780987247896, 0987247891 | 2012 | 146 pages | PDF | 4 MB

This e-book (pdf format only) will focus on setting your system up properly (for those systems that support it) and will fly a little lower than the typical 50,000 foot level of many tutorials.

What you’ll learn

Set up Ruby Version Manager (RVM) to maintain sandboxed development environments

Install Ruby 1.9.3 – install Rails 3.1 – create a Rails application

Determine what Rails IDEs exist, as well as their pros and cons

Generate a resource for your application to create, retrieve, update, and delete

Modify a view template & know what’s next

Who should do this

While Rails is often touted as a good web development framework for beginners, there are rumblings in the community that Rails has outgrown that moniker the changes in Rails 3.1 are a result of a more mature community being in need of an advanced web framework. We’re going to focus on Rails 3.1 (RC4 at the time of writing), highlighting some of the changes at 3.1 as we go. I’ll assume that you’re comfortable on the command line; that is, “curl” is more than a Canadian verb.

English | ISBN: 9780992279431, 0992279437 | 2014 | 163 pages | PDF, EPUB, MOBI, code | 24 MB

Originally developed by Twitter, Bootstrap is a front-end web framework that’s revolutionized modern web development. It makes it easy to build professional, feature-packed websites in no time. Better still, Bootstrap is built from the ground up to be fully responsive, meaning your designs will look beautiful on any device, and in any browser.

Whether you’re a designer or a developer, you need to get acquainted with Bootstrap. Jump Start Bootstrap is the perfect primer to the most popular front-end framework available on the Web today.

2013 | ISBN: 111851159X | English | 544 pages | PDF | 62 MB

This 70-412 Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services textbook covers the third of three exams required for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 certification. This course will help validate the skills and knowledge necessary to administer a Windows Server 2012 Infrastructure in an enterprise environment. The three MCSA exams collectively validate the skills and knowledge necessary for implementing, managing, maintaining and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment. This Microsoft Official Academic Course is mapped to the 70-412 Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services exam objectives. This textbook focuses on real skills for real jobs and prepares students to prove mastery of Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services such as advanced configuring tasks necessary to deploy, manage, and maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure. It covers such skills as fault tolerance, certificate services, and identity federation. In addition, this book also covers such valuable skills as: * Implementing Advanced Network Services * Implementing Advanced File Services * Implementing Dynamic Access Control * Implementing Network Load Balancing * Implementing Failover Clustering * Implementing Disaster Recovery * Implementing Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) * Implementing Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) The MOAC IT Professional series is the Official from Microsoft, turn-key Workforce training program that leads to professional certification and was authored for college instructors and college students. MOAC gets instructors ready to teach and students ready for work by delivering essential resources in 5 key areas: Instructor readiness, student software, student assessment, instruction resources, and learning validation. With the Microsoft Official Academic course program, you are getting instructional support from Microsoft; materials that are acc

English | ISBN: 1118407415 | 2014 | 248 pages | PDF | 8 MB

With a focus on the needs of educators and students, "Making Sense of Data" presents the steps and issues that need to be considered in order to successfully complete a data analysis or data mining project. This "Second Edition" focuses on basic data analysis approaches that are necessary to complete a diverse range of projects. New examples have been added to illustrate the different approaches, and there is considerably more emphasis on hands-on software tutorials to provide real-world exercises. Via the related Web site, the book is accompanied by Traceis software, data sets, and tutorials; PowerPoint slides for classroom use; and other supplementary material to support educational classes. The authors provide clear explanations that guide readers to make timely and accurate decisions from data in almost every field of study. A step-by-step approach aids professionals in carefully analyzing data and implementing results, leading to the development of smarter business decisions. The topical coverage has been revised throughout to ensure only basic data analysis approaches are discussed, and new appendices have been added on the Traceis software as well as new tutorials using a variety of data sets with the software. Additional examples of data preparation, tables of graphs, statistics, grouping, and prediction have been included, and the topics of multiple linear regression and logistic regression have been added to provide a range of widely used and transparent approaches to performing classification and regression.

English | ISBN: 1118901223 | 2014 | 240 pages | PDF | 11 MB

Fundamental testing methodologies applied to the popular Python language Testing Python; Applying Unit Testing, TDD, BDD and Acceptance Testing is the most comprehensive book available on testing for one of the top software programming languages in the world. Python is a natural choice for new and experienced developers, and this hands–on resource is a much needed guide to enterprise–level testing development methodologies. The book will show you why Unit Testing and TDD can lead to cleaner, more flexible programs. Unit Testing and Test–Driven Development (TDD) are increasingly must–have skills for software developers, no matter what language they work in. In enterprise settings, it′s critical for developers to ensure they always have working code, and that′s what makes testing methodologies so attractive. This book will teach you the most widely used testing strategies and will introduce to you to still others, covering performance testing, continuous testing, and more. Learn Unit Testing and TDD—important development methodologies that lie at the heart of Agile development Enhance your ability to work with Python to develop powerful, flexible applications with clean code Draw on the expertise of author David Sale, a leading UK developer and tech commentator Get ahead of the crowd by mastering the underappreciated world of Python testing Knowledge of software testing in Python could set you apart from Python developers using outmoded methodologies. Python is a natural fit for TDD and Testing Python is a must–read text for anyone who wants to develop expertise in Python programming.

English | 2013 | ISBN: 3895783838 | ISBN-13: 9783895783838 | 746 pages | PDF | 28,1 MB

This book presents a comprehensive description of the configuration of devices and network for the S7-400 components inside the engineering framework TIA Portal. You learn how to formulate and test a control program with the programming languages LAD, FBD, STL, and SCL. The book is rounded off by configuring the distributed I/O with PROFIBUS DP and PROFINET IO using SIMATIC S7-400 and data exchange via Industrial Ethernet.

English | 2011 | ISBN: 1430239603 | PDF | pages: 1052 | 16,9 mb

The Definitive Guide to HTML5 provides the breadth of information you'll need to start creating the next generation of HTML5 websites. It covers all the base knowledge required for standards-compliant, semantic, modern website creation. It also covers the full HTML5 ecosystem and the associated APIs that complement the core HTML5 language. 

The Definitive Guide to HTML5 begins by tackling the basics of HTML5, ensuring that you know best practices and key uses of all of the important elements, including those new to HTML5. This section also covers extended usage of CSS3, javascript, and DOM manipulation, making you proficient in all core aspects of modern website creation. 

The final part of the book covers the associated W3C APIs that surround the HTML5 specification. You will achieve a thorough working knowledge of the Geolocation API, web storage, creating offline applications, and the new drag and drop functionality. The Definitive Guide to HTML5 also dives into the key media enhancements of HTML5 and its surrounding technologies: Canvas, video and audio.

English | ISBN: 1849695008 | 2013 | 334 pages | PDF + EPUB | 11 + 9 MB

Appcelerator Titanium is the leading method for creating native cross-platform apps. This book guides you from the initial stages with the language right through to the submission of your app to the marketplace/app store. Specially crafted examples cover the most common requirements of an app programmer. This book will be your companion as you progress with the language.

"Appcelerator Titanium Application Development by Example Beginner's Guide" will guide you through the process of designing cross-platform apps using Titanium. It covers all areas of the language from installation through development to submission to the store.

This book will take a hands-on approach in teaching you how to write cross-platform apps using Titanium, as well as exploring the new features of Titanium 3. Each chapter will show you how to overcome specific challenges using Titanium. You will learn how to design your apps using MVC principles and Alloy, use the cloud to your advantage, develop apps that work on tablets and phones, use the phone gadgets like the accelerometer, integrate social media, record usage using analytics, and monetise your app. All tasks from installation to deployment to the store are covered and backed by examples. The book will be your companion from your first steps with Titanium to successful live deployment.

English | ISBN: 178216006X | 2013 | 254 pages | PDF + EPUB | 4 + 9 MB

jQuery Mobile is a touch-optimized web framework (also known as a javascript library or a mobile framework) currently being developed by the jQuery project team. The development focuses on creating a framework compatible with a wide variety of smartphones and tablet computers made necessary by the growing but heterogeneous tablet and smartphone market. 

English | ISBN: 178216734X | 2013 | 246 pages | PDF + EPUB | 3,5 + 5 MB

Cocos2d-x is the C++ port of arguably the most popular open source 2D framework in the world. Its predecessor was limited to the Apple family but with Cocos2d-x you can take your applications to all major app stores, with minimum extra work. Give your games a larger target audience with almost no extra hassle.

"Cocos2d-X by Example Beginner's Guide" allows you to build your own cross platform games using all the benefits of a time tested framework, plus the elegance and simplicity of C++.

English | 2007 | ISBN: 0672329433 | 5th Edition | PDF | 720 pages | 5.5 Mb

In just 21 days, you can acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to develop three kinds of programs with Java: applications on your computer, servlets on a web server, and browser-launched Java Web Start applications. No previous programming experience required. By following the 21 carefully organized lessons in this book, anyone can learn the basics of Java programming.

English | 2014 | 480 Pages | ISBN: 111882377X | PDF | 4 MB

The best–selling C++ For Dummies book makes C++ easier! C++ For Dummies, 7 th Edition is the best–selling C++ guide on the market, fully revised for the 2014 update. With over 60% new content, this updated guide reflects the new standards, and includes a new Big Data focus that highlights the use of C++ among popular Big Data software solutions. The book provides step–by–step instruction from the ground up, helping beginners become programmers and allowing intermediate programmers to sharpen their skills. The companion website provides all code mentioned in the text, an updated GNU—C++, the new C++ compiler, and other applications. By the end of the first chapter, you will have programmed your first C++ application! As one of the most commonly used programming languages, C++ is a must–have skill for programmers who wish to remain versatile and marketable. C++ For Dummies, 7 th Edition provides clear, concise, expert instruction, which is organized for easy navigation and designed for hands–on learning. Whether you′re new to programming, familiar with other languages, or just getting up to speed on the new libraries, features, and generics, this guide provides the information you need. Provides you with an introduction to C++ programming Helps you become a functional programmer Features information on classes, inheritance, and optional features Teaches you 10 ways to avoid adding bugs The book incorporates the newest C++ features into the fundamental instruction, allowing beginners to learn the update as they learn the language. Staying current on the latest developments is a crucial part of being a programmer, and C++ For Dummies, 7 th Edition gets you started off on the right foot.

English | ISBN: 160774533X | 2014 | EPUB | 132 pages | 13 MB

A cookbook devoted to the beloved Vietnamese sandwich, with 50 recipes ranging from classic fillings to innovative modern combinations.

Created by Vietnamese street vendors a century or so ago, banh mi is a twist on the French snack of pâté and bread that is as brilliant as it is addictive to eat. Who can resist the combination of crisp baguette, succulent filling, and toppings like tangy daikon and carrot pickles, thin chile slices, refreshing cucumber strips, and pungent cilantro sprigs? You’ll have ample opportunities to customize your sandwich with filling options such as grilled pork, roast chicken, and “the special”—a delectable combination of garlicky pork, liver pâté, and Vietnamese cold-cuts.