In this easy step-by-step guide, seniors will learn how to create movies on their computer with the user-friendly program ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD 2. The process begins by capturing video from a digital video camera or CD-ROM. Demonstrated next is how to compile a movie by selecting and assembling the clips wanted. How to apply transition effects between these clips, add music, sound, or voice to the movie, and top it off by adding titles is also discussed. Finally, information on burning a movie onto a videotape, CD, or DVD is provi... read more

Drawn from actual excel conundrums posted on the author's website, www.mrexcel.com, this high-level resource is designed for people who want to stretch Excel to its limits. Tips for solving 100 incredibly difficult problems are covered in depth and include extracting the first letter of each word in a paragraph, validating URL's, generating random numbers without repeating, and hiding rows if cells are empty. The answers to these and other questions have produced results that have even surprised the Excel development team.

"Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop: Basics of ArcView, ArcEditor, and ArcInfo, Second Edition Updated for ArcGIS 9.3", is a systematic update for the latest release of the world-leading geographic information system (GIS) software by ESRI. The second edition acquaints readers with the principles of GIS as it teaches them the fundamentals of using ArcGIS[registered] Desktop software.Each chapter in "Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop, Second Edition Updated for ArcGIS 9.3", contains introductory concepts followed by scripted software exerc... read more

ArcGIS is the newest and most powerful GIS technology from ESRI, and this comprehensive reference teaches Geographic Information System (GIS) technology users the concepts and methods for its customization. As ArcObjects are the building blocks of COM-based ArcGIS software, GIS professionals are given an introduction to basic object-oriented programming concepts and the classes, properties, and methods that make ArcObjects unique. Also stressed are the use of Visual Basic for Applications and the use of ArcObjects to modify the Arc... read more

This study guide meets a growing demand for effective GIS training by combining ArcGIS tutorials and self-study exercises that start with the basics and progress to more difficult functionality. Presented in a step-by-step format, the book can be adapted to a reader's specific training needs, from a classroom of graduate students to individaul study. Readers learn to use a range of GIS functionality from creating maps and collecting data to using geoprocessing tools and models for advanced analysis. the authors have incorporated th... read more

Now in its fourth edition, this developer's guide to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface covers all aspects of project development, such as hardware design, device firmware, and host application software. Topics include how to choose a device controller chip, cut development time by using USB classes, and write software to access devices that perform vendor-specific functions. Example codes are provided using Visual Basic .NET and Visual C# .NET for performing tasks such as detecting device arrival and removal and transferring... read more

In a freshly-updated third edition, this invaluable resource takes an in-depth look into the new American dream-running one's own e-business from home. Starting with a guide to defining what is most important-time with family, a flexible schedule, financial freedom, and risk levels-this study moves into an investigation of how online business works, followed by profiles of 101 proven ideas guaranteed to fuel entrepreneurial thinking. From getting started in online and offline promotion, this handbook is sure to accommodate all need... read more

Increasing the chances of a website's success by boosting its ability to entice surfers to stop at the site, absorb what it offers, and return at a later date, this guide provides templates, checklists, and forms—as well as proven techniques such as using e-mail, links, and online advertising—to increase the number of initial users and repeat visitors to a website. Invaluable to entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporate marketing managers, and consultants seeking guidance to make their website successful, this resource is an ... read more

Demonstrating how to animate a character with perfect anatomy, this guide for advanced animators covers the newest release of the 3ds max animation software. Described are techniques for modeling and texturing, applying the new features of Character Studio 4, and using the Stitch plug-in and a plug-in for styling hair. Advanced biped posing and freeform walk cycles and animation are covered, and tips on skinning with Standard Skin and Physique are also provided. With the methods detailed for using the MoCap files, animators will be... read more

The South Island of New Zealand is brown trout country without peer. Amazingly varied landscapes and waterways greet the angler at every turn of the road. Streams range from tiny lowland spring creeks to huge, snow-fed giants. Brown trout are found in these streams in good numbers. Most important, perhaps, is the impressive size and sheer beauty of these wild fish. A Stroll Through Brown Trout Country is a celebration of Les Hill & Graeme Marshall's exploration together of brown trout habitat, spanning more than three decades. ... read more