Your journey into the world of comic art begins here! 3dtotal's latest successful Beginner's Guide delves into the creative processes behind great comic art, outlining both the traditional and digital
Now with a downloadable virtual machine showcasing the book’s test system configuration and updated for the latest Linux kernel release, the new edition of this bestseller teaches system administrator
Autodesk's Maya is the industry standard software used in the movie and video game business for creating assets. In the Beginner's Guide to Character Creation in Maya, the artist will learn transferab
Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting: Characters is a comprehensive guide for artists wishing to create convincing and detailed characters. It features established artists such as Charlie Bowater (con
Adobe Photoshop Elements is a perfect tool to learn for an artist's first digital creative adventure, with a simplified interface and fewer variable parameters than its big brother, Photoshop. The Ele
Learn how to program modern, compelling Web sites by adding dynamic features and applications using jQueryjQuery: A Beginner's Guide is an effective introduction to this JavaScript library essential f
"A gateway to all the Cisco basics as well as an introduction to new trends in the world of internetworking. This practical guide covers the fundamentals, including IOS command structure, routing and
Security Smarts for the Self-Guided IT ProfessionalThis complete, practical resource for security and IT professionals presents the underpinnings of cryptography and features examples of how security
Completely updated for the latest JavaScript standardShows how to create dynamic Web pages complete with special effects using today's leading Web development language Includes a new chapter on HTML5
Security Smarts for the Self-Guided IT Professional Defend your network against a wide range of existing and emerging threats. Written by a Certified Information Systems Security Professional with mor
A hands-on guide to using a variety of tools to conduct computer forensics investigations and verify findingsComputer Forensics, A Beginner’s Guide offers a complete overview of computer forensics, in
Security Smarts for the Self-Guided IT ProfessionalSecure web application from today's most devious hackers. Web Application Security: A Beginner's Guide helps you stock your security toolkit, prevent
"Essential Java programming skills made easyFrom Herb Schildt, the number-one programming author worldwide, comes this fully revised and updated introductory Java guide. You will get all the informati
Essential Skills--Made Easy!Leverage the power of the Zend Framework to supercharge your PHP development! Zend Framework: A Beginner's Guide covers key features, including model-view-controller implem
Essential Skills--Made Easy!Create professional-quality web sites in no time with help from hands-on tutorials. Fully updated to cover the latest technologies and techniques, Web Design: A Beginner's
A practical guide to networking fundamentals Fully up to date with the latest technologies, this introductory handbook covers wired and wireless network design, configuration, hardware, protocols, s
In this multifaceted introduction to the renowned thinker, Edward Feser shows how Aquinas's works are as relevant as when they were written. Defending his ideas from modern misrepresentation, Feser in
It is a conundrum that has vexed societies throughout history: how do you deal with those that break the law? If their aim is to evade you, how do you identify them? If their aim is to lie, how do y
The Qur'an has spoken to Muslims for over one thousand years; it is seen as law-maker, moral code, and the word of God. Drawing on both contemporary and ancient sources, Esack outlines the key themes
From quarks to computing, this fascinating introduction covers every element of the quantum world in clear and accessible language. Drawing on a wealth of expertise to explain just what a fascinating
Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide introduces Jesus, the man and his enduring legacy. Separating fact from fiction, Professor Le Donne places Jesus within the context of first-century Judaism, and explores t
Succeed as a project manager, even if you’ve never run a project before! This book is the fastest way to master every project management task, from upfront budgeting and scheduling through execution,
Make the most of the newest versions of JavaScript in modern web and mobile development, even if you've never used it before! This book is the freshest, fastest way to take control of JavaScript, and
MinecraftR is a registered trademark of Mojang Synergies / Notch Development AB. This book is not affiliated with or sponsored by Mojang Synergies / Notch Development AB.Now you can mod your Minecraft
Make the most of your new Windows 10 notebook, desktop computer, or tablet–without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started
Make the most of your new Windows 10 device—without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to take control of Windows 10, and use it tocreate, connect, and discover…simplify and org
New to FileMaker Pro 12? This practical, approachable book will show you how to do exactly what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. The only FileMaker Pro 12 tutorial written from
More than 70 million websites and blogs run on WordPress: it's the world's #1 web development tool. Now, you can make the most of WordPress without becoming a technical expert. WordPress Absolute Begi
C isn’t just the foundation for most modern programming languages: it’s a great solution for programs ranging from games to mobile apps. Now, you can painlessly master the newest version of C, and qui
Make the most of Project2013 -- without becoming a technical expert! Project 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide is the fastest way to get comfortable and productive with the newest version of Project, us
Make the most of Visio2013 -- without becoming a technical expert! Visio 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide is the fastest way to get comfortable and productive with the newest version of Visio, use its
Project Management Absolute Beginner’s Guide Succeed as a project manager, even if you’ve never run a project before! This book is the fastest way to master every project management task, from upf
Windows 8 Absolute Beginner’s Guide Make the most of your new Windows 8 device—without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to take control of Windows 8, and use it to create
Everything casual users need to know to get the most out of their new Windows 7 PCs, software, and the Internet The best-selling beginner's guide, now completely updated for Windows 7 and today's
The world didn't end on 10 September 2008, but the possibility may have got you thinking: was it worth the risk? What is the point of science actually? Geoffrey Gorham considers these questions and ex
Maybe you just bought a brand new Dell, Sony or HP computer and are curious about the WordPerfect software that came with it. Or maybe you just took a new job in an office where they use WordPerfect 1
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is a set of tools based on the Visual Basic language. The great thing about using it to enhance Office applications is that it's easier to learn than Visual Basic a
Jerry Weissman, world-renowned guru of the corporate presentation and best-selling author, offers everyone, even absolute beginners, the benefit of his experience and expertise in crafting and deliver