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Islamic Commercial Law
Muhammad Saleem Yusuf
A concise study of the practices in Islamic commercial law Filling a gap in the current literature, Islamic Commercial Law is the only book available that combines the theory and practice of Islamic commercial law in an English-language text....
Phonetics For Dummies
William Katz F.
The clear and easy way to get a handle on the science of speech The science of how people produce and perceive speech, phonetics has an array of real-world applications, from helping engineers create an authentic sounding Irish or Canadian...
Biophysics For Dummies
Ken Vos
The fun, easy way to get up to speed on biophysics concepts, principles, and practices One of the most diverse of modern scientific disciplines, biophysics applies methods and technologies from physics to the study of biological systems and...
VMware vSphere Design
Scott Lowe
Achieve the performance, scalability, and ROI your business needs What can you do at the start of a virtualization deployment to make things run more smoothly? If you plan, deploy, maintain, and optimize vSphere solutions in your company, this...
Scrum For Dummies
Mark Layton C.
Practice an agile form of management to stop wasting time and money Scrum For Dummies is an easy to use guide to managing the tricky transition from a traditional project management methodology to the new and most popular agile framework. As the...
Chemistry For Dummies
John T. Moore
Chemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293460) was previously published as Chemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781118007303). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and...
ITIL For Dummies
Peter Farenden
ITIL For Dummies provides an easy-to-understand introduction to using best practice guidance within IT service management. It breaks down the 5 stages of the service lifecycle into digestible chunks, helping you to ensure that customers receive...
Spotify For Dummies
Kim Gilmour
The ultimate beginner guide to the groundbreaking music service, Spotify! Spotify is a free online streaming music platform that allows users to listen to songs on demand over the Internet–without having to buy or own the actual tracks. This fun...
GIMP Bible
Robert Shimonski
The ultimate reference and guide to the GNU image manipulation program GIMP is a free, Photoshop-like image manipulation program, and as its use grows, so does the demand for detailed instruction on how to get the very most out of it. GIMP Bible...
Beginning Drupal
Jacob Redding
A thorough introduction that lessens the learning curve to building sites with Drupal 7 Drupal 7 is the latest version of the free, open source content management system Drupal. A powerful content management system and framework Drupal has an...
JavaScript Bible
Danny Goodman
The bestselling JavaScript reference, now updated to reflect changes in technology and best practices As the most comprehensive book on the market, the JavaScript Bible is a classic bestseller that keeps you up to date on the latest changes in...
WordPress Bible
Aaron Brazell
Get the latest word on the biggest self-hosted blogging tool on the market Within a week of the announcement of WordPress 3.0, it had been downloaded over a million times. Now you can get on the bandwagon of this popular open-source blogging...
Beginning Perl
Curtis Poe
Everything beginners need to start programming with Perl Perl is the ever-popular, flexible, open source programming language that has been called the programmers’ Swiss army knife. This book introduces Perl to both new programmers and...
The Ten-Minute Inservice. 40 Quick Training Sessions that Build Teacher Effectiveness
Todd Whitaker
Quick, easy, specific steps that make a difference in teaching and learning Busy school leaders need an easy-to-apply resource to increase teacher effectiveness quickly and efficiently. This book shows principals and staff developers how to...
Faces of Learning. 50 Powerful Stories of Defining Moments in Education
Sam Chaltain
Inspirational stories of engaging, real-life educational experiences Everyone has a personal learning story, a time when they became actively engaged in their own education. Maybe it was an especially challenging teacher, or a uniquely...
Taming the Money Sharks. 8 Super-Easy Stock Investment Maxims
Philip Cheng Shu-Ying
Easy-to-follow guidelines from a pro for simplifying your investments, protecting yourself from the investment sharks and achieving financial freedom Drawing on his years as an investor for leading banks in the U.S. and Asia, Philip Cheng...
IFRS and US GAAP. A Comprehensive Comparison
Steven Shamrock E.
A practical comparison of—and expert guidance on—IFRS and GAAP written by a practicing controller International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are used in over 120 countries. US companies will inevitably encounter IFRS when evaluating the...
Kick-Start Your Class. Academic Icebreakers to Engage Students
LouAnne Johnson
The New York Times bestseller author of Dangerous Minds has a new way to engage students LouAnne Johnson's newest book is a collection of fun and simple educational icebreaker activities that get students excited and engaged from the very first...
Action!. Acting Lessons for CG Animators
John Kundert-Gibbs
In order to bring a character to life, it is beneficial for animators to have a solid understanding of acting principles, and this book examines the important skills behind the artistry of creating animated characters. With a particular emphasis...
The Book Whisperer. Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child
Donalyn Miller
Donalyn Miller says she has yet to meet a child she couldn't turn into a reader. No matter how far behind Miller's students might be when they reach her 6th grade classroom, they end up reading an average of 40 to 50 books a year. Miller's...
The Externally Focused Quest. Becoming the Best Church for the Community
Eric Swanson
A practical approach for leaders to guide their congregations to become more externally focused The Externally Focused Quest: Becoming the Best Church for the Community is designed for church leaders who want to transform their churches to...
Managing Project Stakeholders. Building a Foundation to Achieve Project Goals
Tres Roeder
The keys to project management success delivered by one of the world's most respected experts in the field Why do some project managers achieve their project goals while others fail? Drawing on his years of experience as a recognized global...
Project Management Leadership. Building Creative Teams
Rory Burke
Project Management Leadership is a comprehensive guide to the human factors involved in Project Management, in particular the leadership skills required to ensure successful implementation of current best practice. It provides the latest...
Beginning CSS. Cascading Style Sheets for Web Design
Richard York
Completely updated material and new examples show you what CSS can do With the latest versions of Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, and other browsers released, CSS is more essential than ever. This beginner guide demonstrates how cascading...
Private Equity in China. Challenges and Opportunities
Kwek Yong Ping
Learn valuable lessons from the newly successful private equity players in China and explore the challenges and opportunities offered in Chinese markets The first book to deal with private equity finance in China, Private Equity in China:...
Phonics Pathways. Clear Steps to Easy Reading and Perfect Spelling
Dolores Hiskes G.
Teaches students of all ages the basics of phonics with a time-tested, foolproof method This tenth edition of the best-selling book teaches reading using sounds and spelling patterns. These sounds and patterns are introduced one at a time, and...
Brand Rewired. Connecting Branding, Creativity, and Intellectual Property Strategy
Jennifer Wolfe C.
Discover how the world's leading companies have added value to their company by rewiring the brand creation process Brand Rewired showcases the world's leading companies in branding and how they have added value to their company by rewiring the...
ZBrush Creature Design. Creating Dynamic Concept Imagery for Film and Games
Scott Spencer
Zero in on the most cutting-edge trend in creature design for film and games: ZBrush! ZBrush allows you to develop a creature for film and games in realistic, 3D format. With this book, you will learn how to create a unique creature from start...
Effective Inclusive Schools. Designing Successful Schoolwide Programs
Thomas Hehir
How to raise the achievement of all kids, from gifted to those with severe disabilities This book presents lessons learned from in-depth case studies of some of our most effective inclusive public schools. The authors conclusively demonstrate...
Professional WebGL Programming. Developing 3D Graphics for the Web
Andreas Anyuru
Everything you need to know about developing hardware-accelerated 3D graphics with WebGL! As the newest technology for creating 3D graphics on the web, in both games, applications, and on regular websites, WebGL gives web developers the...
Cool Infographics. Effective Communication with Data Visualization and Design
Randy Krum
Make information memorable with creative visual design techniques Research shows that visual information is more quickly and easily understood, and much more likely to be remembered. This innovative book presents the design process and the best...
Strategic Project Portfolio Management. Enabling a Productive Organization
Simon Moore
Lead change through strategic alignment of project and process performance Practical and filled with expert advice, Strategic Project Portfolio Management: Enabling a Productive Organization presents a clear framework for your organization to...
Guppy Trading. Essential Methods for Modern Trading
Daryl Guppy
A compilation of the very best of Daryl Guppy Daryl Guppy has been one of Australia's foremost experts on share trading and charting for almost 20 years. His first book, Share Trading, is still a must-read for people wanting to learn about the...
Mamarazzi. Every Mom's Guide to Photographing Kids
Stacy Wasmuth
Calling all mamarazzis! Every camera-toting mom will want this guide! Moms, if you can't seem to take enough great photos of the children in your life, this is the book for you. Now you can learn how to photograph children with the style,...
Private Equity. Fund Types, Risks and Returns, and Regulation
Douglas Cumming
A comprehensive look at the private equity arena With private equity differing from other asset classes, it requires a whole new approach for those trained in more traditional investments such as stocks and bonds. But with the right guidance,...
Maya Studio Projects. Game Environments and Props
Michael McKinley
Use Maya to create realistic environments and props for digital games Weapons, vehicles, tools, buildings, trees, plants, walls, ceilings, and floors-these items may seem secondary to the game environment, but they are integral parts of the game...
Financial Services Firms. Governance, Regulations, Valuations, Mergers, and Acquisitions
Zabihollah Rezaee
Indispensable coverage of new federal regulatory reforms and federal financial issues An essential guide covering new federal regulatory reforms and federal financial issues Financial Institutions, Valuations, Mergers and Acquisitions, Third...
Private Equity. History, Governance, and Operations
Harry Cendrowski
An authoritative guide to understanding the world of private equity (PE) investing, governance structures, and operational assessments of PE portfolio companies An essential text for any business/finance professional's library, Private Equity:...
Ecoliterate. How Educators Are Cultivating Emotional, Social, and Ecological Intelligence
Lisa Bennett
A new integration of Goleman's emotional, social, and ecological intelligence Hopeful, eloquent, and bold, Ecoliterate offers inspiring stories, practical guidance, and an exciting new model of education that builds – in vitally important ways –...
Innovate!. How Great Companies Get Started in Terrible Times
Thomas Meyer A.
Learn the lessons of how great companies began in the worst economic times Eli Lilly. IBM. Medtronic, Procter & Gamble. Hewlett-Packard and Marvel Entertainment. All great companies and all made their start during the worst economic times....
Making RTI Work. How Smart Schools are Reforming Education through Schoolwide Response-to-Intervention
Wayne Sailor
Offers best practices for implementing RTI at the school-wide level-to ensure success for all learners Response-to-Intervention is now mandated at schools across the country. While there are a handful of books offering tips on implementation,...
Fire Sale. How to Buy US Foreclosures
Philip McKernan
The ads are everywhere. US real estate at rock-bottom prices. Posh homes in gated communities devalued 50% from a year ago. US real estate agents with nowhere to go in their own backyard are targeting Canada and other countries to attract buyers...
Patent Valuation. Improving Decision Making through Analysis
Paul Remus C.
A practical resource for valuing patents that is accessible to the complete spectrum of decision makers in the patent process In today's economy, patents tend to be the most important of the intellectual property (IP) assets. It is often the...
Teacherpreneurs. Innovative Teachers Who Lead But Don't Leave
Barnett Berry
We need a bold new brand of teacher leadership that will create opportunities for teachers to practice, share, and grow their knowledge and expertise. This book is about «teacherpreneurs»—highly accomplished classroom teachers who blur the lines...
Trust Matters. Leadership for Successful Schools
Megan Tschannen-Moran
Make your school soar by escalating trust between teachers, students, and families Trust is an essential element in all healthy relationships, and the relationships that exist in your school are no different. How can your school leaders or...
Better Together. Making Church Mergers Work
Warren Bird
Thousands of Protestant churches are perplexed by plateaued or declining attendance, while other congregations nearby thrive. Is there a way for them to combine forces, drawing on both their strengths, in ways that also increase their missional...
WikiLeaks. News in the Networked Era
James Ball
WikiLeaks is the most challenging journalistic phenomenon to have emerged in the digital era. It has provoked anger and enthusiasm in equal measure, from across the political and journalistic spectrum. WikiLeaks poses a series of questions to...
Fundraising the SMART Way. Predictable, Consistent Income Growth for Your Charity
Ellen Bristol
Strategic planning and tactical fundraising can maximize income and minimize costs Fundraising is the lifeblood of the nonprofit, and, successful or otherwise, determines the organization's ability to provide for the group it serves. Every...
Visible Learners. Promoting Reggio-Inspired Approaches in All Schools
Daniel Wilson
A progressive, research-based approach for making learning visible Based on the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, Visible Learners highlights learning through interpreting objects and artifacts, group learning, and documentation to make...
Virtualization Security. Protecting Virtualized Environments
Dave Shackleford
Securing virtual environments for VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft hypervisors Virtualization changes the playing field when it comes to security. There are new attack vectors, new operational patterns and complexity, and changes in IT architecture...
