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The only Cisco authorized Engineering Journal and Workbook for the IT Essentials I course within the Networking Academy

• Additional exercises and activities for reinforcement
• Authored by the course developers
• Opportunity to begin the professional practice of maintaining a journal of networking knowledge

The CompTIA A+ certification exam updated in late 2003.This Engineering Journal includes exercises and questions that help prepare the student for the latest exam. The book also compliments and supports the latest version of the IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software online course. The IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Engineering Journal and Workbook, Second Edition, is designed to provide additional exercises and activities to reinforce students' understanding of the course topics. These books also provide ample writing opportunities to guide your students into the habit of keeping notes on their networking knowledge. Maintaining an engineering journal is a common practice used by professionals to keep their own dated records, including troubleshooting details, lab procedures and observations, equipment logs, hardware and software notes, and router configurations.

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An expanded & strongly recommended, 256 page second edition
Now in an updated, expanded and strongly recommended, 256 page second edition, The Cisco Networking Academy Program HP IT Essentials: PC Hardware And Software Engineering Journal And Workbook, supplements the Hewlett-Packard sponsored web-based course in the Cisco Networking Academy Program. The exercises in the Engineering Journal and Workbook help you become thoroughly knowledgeable in the material in this course by including additional topical coverage and vocabulary exercises. This Cisco Systems and Academic Business consultants jointly developed workbook also provides review questions to help study to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification exam. Completing this workbook allows the development and expression of a clear understanding of computer hardware and operating systems, the functionality of hardware and software components, and best practices in maintenance and safety.
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George Omura has no business writing technical books.
I earlier wrote that this book blows chunks.I have ordered another book about AutoLisp, and while waiting for it I have continued to explore Omura's book.After reading further I take back what I said about it blowing chunks.What I should have said is that George Omura is a functional retard who deserves to be tarred, feathered, and run out on the rails of the programming community.This book is bad on every level.Poorly organized, poorly written, not proofread and almost every example has errors in it.For example, he writes
(set quote golden (+ golden 1))
leaving out a required set of parentheses.But hey, what's a couple of parentheses to someone who probably needs help figuring out which way to turn the power switch on his computer.Hope you can guess where the second one goes.

Or consider the section called "How to Convert Numbers to String [sic] and Back."Instead of just explaining how to do it, he makes us go through an example that requires quitting AutoCad, loading one of his example files, making a change to it, starting AutoCad again, and running the function that requires picking points on the screen.Four pages later we get to what we want: a list of the functions that convert numbers to strings...or so it seems.Too bad he decided to leave out atof (assuming he knows about it).Hope you didn't want to convert a string to a real number.

Even when he does explain things he gets it wrong.Describing the function substr, for example, Omura writes, "The third argument is the ending location of the substring. This value is an integer greater than or equal to the value for the beginning of the substring and it determines the ending location of the substring (see figure 7.3)."Omura should have taken his own advice and looked at figure 7.3 himself.He may have noticed that the third argument is the LENGTH of the substring, NOT the ending location of it.Or maybe he wouldn't have noticed it.All bets on the intelligence of this author are off.Even the most glaring errors made it into this publication.Consider the description of how to convert degrees to radians.Omura writes, "A simple formula to convert degrees to radians is:" and gives a formula.Then on the immediately next line he writes, "To convert degrees to radians the formula is:" and gives the inverse.Well, one of the two is correct.

The entire book is written in this manner.With all the out-of-work techies there are you'd think this publisher would have been able to find someone with the inclination to read what he had written before submitting it for publication.This book isn't worth the time it's taken you to read this review.

This book blows chunks
I feel personally abused after trying to use this book to program in autocad.I have learned many programming languages and this book is the worst one I have ever encountered.It does not--I reapeat does not--start with the standard explanation of how to print "hello world" and move on from there as all programming books should do.Just trying to figure out how to display the value of my variables as a simple program is running had me pulling out my hair.I could go on but I won't.

Great for basic conceptual programming skills in Autolisp.
Personally this book is still a part of my library at work. I use it for reference often. You need a good basic knowledge of autocad to follow it well. If not, you have no business programming Autocad. Otherwise an excellent first book for anyone wanting to learn how to manipulate Autocad.I only gave it four stars because I expected additional ABC's with theprogression of Autocad but Mr. Omura fell out of site since Ver. 10. Veryunfortunate, I would have been a loyal reader. ... Read more

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Enhanced by a glossary of Internet terminology, a comprehensive introduction to the Internet and its functions, applications, and resources furnishes detailed coverage of Netscape Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and the latest versions of Eudora, AOL, and MSN. Original. (Beginner)." ... Read more

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This is a good book for beginners
When you are looking for 'dictionary' on internet topics and you are notyet familiar with the Internet this is a good book. Personally I expected abit more about the newest web items like Flash, XML, DHTML etc.

I thinkthis book is a good example of the difference between printed media end theinternet. It is not easy to stay up to date in print.

The book offersvalue for money.

It is like the base for the internet gate !
This book is very important for any one who needs to relaize the word "Internet" and wants to keep working with it without having the fear of NT technology ... Read more

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This book describes the NEEDS-ABC Model, developed by the author, and shows the model in use in group, family, couple and individual therapies.An integrated therapeutic approach combines observation and elucidation of client and group process, using concepts also described in cognitive-behavioural, motivational, narrative and emotion-focused models.The Model emphasises the theme-based relational needs behind maladaptive behaviours, rather than the behaviours themselves, and is flexible inapplication to clients in a range of personal and therapeutic settings.NEEDS-ABC: A needs acquisition and behaviour change model for group work and other psychotherapies is written in a wholly accessible manner, making it applicable to a wide public within the field of psychotherapeutic care of clients engaging in group, couple and marriage therapy. It is based on decades of actual practice with these clients and offers an approach to emotional healing that can be adapted to a wide range of circumstances. Extensive use is made of carefully written case studies.Tom Caplan is Adjunct Professor, McGill University School of Social Work. Director and Supervisor at the McGill Domestic Violence Clinic. and Director and Supervisor Montreal Anger Management Centre. He also undertakes private practice with individuals, couples, families and groups. ... Read more

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Microsoft has had a strong impact on the browser market, and Internet Explorer has emerged as a standard. With the latest edition of Ross's introduction to Internet Explorer, readers get clear, concise instructions for using Internet Explorer's most practical features. Topics include setting up your account, using commands and functions, surfing the Internet, sending and receiving e-mail, and much more. This straightforward guide is perfect for anyone who has some basic familiarity with the PC, but is new to using the Internet. ... Read more

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CHOCK FULL OF IE.4 KNOW HOW
This is a very detailed and informative guide to develope you into a IE.4 guru in no time.Lots of screen pics and a glossary of IE.4 terms that you'll be finding yourself using frequently.There are lots of IE.4 guidesout but for what its worth and you weigh heavily on these reviews onAmazon.com to choose the best product I must recommend this one to all IE.4students. ... Read more

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The TCP/IP protocol suite is changing dynamically to reflect advances in technology and can be considered to represent the "protocol for the new millenium." The ABCs of TCP/IP reflects these advances and includes new coverage on: ·Secure Web transactions ·Practical subnetting examples·Security threats and countermeasures ·IPSec·ICMP utilization and threatsThis comprehensive reference provides professionals with an overview of the TCP/IP suite and details its key components. While many books on the subject focus on the details and minutae of TCP/IP, this book covers applications, methods, concepts, and economics associated with the TCP/IP stack. It illustrates how to leverage investments in TCP/IP and how to economize network operations. The ABCs of TCP/IP examines: the manner by which various protocols and applications operate, addressing issues, security methods, routing, network design constraints, testing methods, troubleshooting, management issues, and emerging applications. It also includes separate chapters focusing on security threats and methods useful for overcoming these threats. About the Author: Gilbert Held is an award-winning author and lecturer. Mr. Held is the author of over 40 books and 400 technical articles covering personal computers and computer communications. Some his recent titles include Building a Wireless Office and The ABCs of IP Addressing, published by Auerbach Publications. Mr. Held can be reached via email at gil_held@yahoo.com. ... Read more

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Incorporate the Benefits of Activity-Based Costing into the Efficiencies of Your SAP R/3 System

Given SAP’s dominance in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) market, many companies and their managers encounter SAP AG applications in some form or another.Many of these organizations have recognized the value of utilizing Activity-Based Costing/Management concepts to perform more accurate cost assignments or drive performance initiatives. Managers are then faced with trying to determine how Activity-Based Costing can be incorporated into the SAP environment. The 123s of ABC in SAPis the first book of its kind designed to help business managers understand the capabilities of the SAP R/3 business application to support Activity-Based Costing, Management, and Budgeting.

Divided into three parts–the conceptual foundation, the capabilities of SAP ABC, and integration with other tools–the book provides readers with the following:

• An explanation of how Activity-Based Costing can be used with SAP
• Helpful hints for implementing ABC into SAP
• Insights into the most common difficulties and potential solutions when implementing ABC into SAP
• Summary tables that highlight key decisions to be made, implementation hints, and organizational challenges
• Detailed descriptions of SAP software applications to support the Activity-Based Costing approach as well as the integration of SAP R/3 with Oros software
• Examples of the tandem usage of Resource Consumption Accounting with Activity-Based Costing

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Excellent textbook on implementing ABC in SAP
Very detailed descriptions and examples explaining how to implement effective Activity Based Costing In SAP. The book does an outstanding job of explaing the SAP terminolgy and the SAP approach to costing. All the tools and costing apporaches available in SAP are explained, together with expainations on how these can be effectively utilized

"Go-to" book for Activity Based Costing in SAP
The only book that I have found to explain both WHY you should enable Activity Based Costing in SAP and HOW to get the job done.

An essential book for ABC and SAP practitioners
This is the first book that really explains the theory and practice behind using Activity Based Costing within SAP.This book does not suffer fools - it requires active reading and reflection.Nonetheless, the reader will be rewarded with excellent graphics and useful number examples.Particularly important is the segue to the real heart of advanced costing in SAP (of which ABC is a part), RCA or Resource Consumption Accounting.Excellent information of the mechanics the SAP templates (the truly groundbreaking functionality within SAP-ABC). ... Read more

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Create XML documents the easy way, with this ABC of XML tags. Learn how to build every XML tag step by step. The big IDEA is that you get all the tools you need to learn how--Instructions, Diagrams, Examples, and Answers.

1. Instructions: Instead of giving you raw syntax as in a conventional reference volume, I walk you through building the tags, step by step.

2. Diagrams: Because the actual work involves tiny bits of punctuation, I give you large diagrams, showing each piece of the structure, up front.You can see the structure you are building, right in front of you.

3. Examples: Many folks say that the examples really help them understand the guidelines. Each step has at least one example, so you can follow those, as you construct the tag.

4. Answers: I have responded to some of the most common questions that come up when I teach this material to professional writers, managers, and other non-programmers in a classroom.Answers to challenges appear in the back of the book.

Aimed at non-programmers,this tutorial takes you by the hand, and walks you through the process of constructing each type of tag. The book is based on the popular course at the University of California, Santa Cruz, XML for the Rest of Us.You can complete the tutorial in 5 hours. Outcome: You can read and write XML.

You can take an XML document, understand it, and modify it without damaging the tags.

You can write your own original XML document accurately and correctly.

And this tutorial offers lots of supporting material at the back.

1. Considering Tools: Applications in which you use XML to create or manage content.

2. Sites.

4. Answers to all the challenges.

5. A to Z of XML Markup: A quick reference.

6. Index.

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Chapters: Pascal, Haskell, Logo, Turing, Squeak, Pilot, Abc, Hypertalk, Rapira, Comal, Educational Programming Language, Tutor, Qi, Agentsheets, Processing, Oz, Scratch, Bluej, Mama, Pl/0, Alice, Greenfoot, Stagecast Creator, Ecl Programming Language, Phrogram, Etoys, Microsoft Small Basic, Cobra, Karel, A++, Hackety Hack, Ars++, Starlogo, Karel++, Sp/k, Toontalk, Pico, Rur-Ple, Guido Van Robot, Bloop and Floop, Micro Programming Language, Hot Soup Processor, Elan, Zeno, Foil, Cesil, Pl/c, Tiny Programming Language, Iitran, Rex, Authoring Language, Tyro, Drawbot, Brown University Interactive Language, Lego Logo. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 248. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Pascal is an influential imperative and procedural programming language, designed in 1968/9 and published in 1970 by Niklaus Wirth as a small and efficient language intended to encourage good programming practices using structured programming and data structuring. A derivative known as Object Pascal was designed for object oriented programming. Pascal is based on the ALGOL programming language and named in honor of the French mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal. Wirth subsequently developed the Modula-2 and Oberon, languages similar to Pascal. Before, and leading up to Pascal, Wirth developed the language Euler, followed by Algol-W. Initially, Pascal was largely, but not exclusively, intended to teach students structured programming. A generation of students used Pascal as an introductory language in undergraduate courses. Variants of Pascal have also frequently been used for everything from research projects to PC games and embedded systems. Newer Pascal compilers exist which are widely used. Pascal was the primary high-level language used for development in the Apple Lisa, and in the early years...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=23773 ... Read more

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These 2 videos and paper bound discussion guide contain segments on topics relevant to student success from award winning shows such as World News Tonight, Nightline, 20/20, and Primetime Live.Supplement for Instructors (free with qualitying adoptions). ... Read more

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The only Cisco authorized Lab Companion for the IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software course within the Networking Academy

• Written by the course developers - information straight from the source
• Gives students hands-on experience in the technology presented
• Includes optional challenge exercises