Suitable for intermediate and advanced users.

Autodesk[registered] 3ds Max[registered] 9 helps you maximize your productivity and tackle challenging animation projects. This book, developed by Autodesk insiders, provides information on the essential tools and techniques. It teaches how to use 3ds Max 9 confidently in a production environment, offers a series of theory lessons and one lab.

Filled with tips and advice for Mac users, this title covers v10.5 Leopard, of the Apple operating system. It helps you import your files and emails from an old Mac or PC, master the finer points of OS X v.10.5 Leopard and download music and hook-up to an iPod. It also explains how to edit photos and movies, and host your own website on your Mac.

Covers the CLAIT 2006 Syllabus.

The perfect, jargon-free introduction to the basic applications you want to use on your computer, updated to include Windows Vista, Office 2007 and Internet Explorer

Explains how to understand computers, using the XP operating system. This work helps the absolute beginner learn how to master the basics of: creating typed documents with Microsoft Word; using the Internet with Internet Explorer; and corresponding in e-mail with Outlook Express.

Teaches Poser artists the tasks they want and need to learn in order to get up to get the most out of Poser X. This book teaches how to create Poser scenes, how to add realism to Poser characters, and how to make Poser clothing. It includes real-world tasks to teach users how to maximize Poser.

Computers have much to offer people of any age. This book discusses how to set up a computer, use software, and get online. It includes illustrations to setting up your computer and gaining basic computer skills.

Offers information about your twenty-first-century PC - from what plugs into what to adjusting your monitor to burning DVDs, and more. This work helps you learn how to: set up your PC; use Vista menus; store your stuff on Memory Cards; record live TV; download digital photos; connect to a wireless network; and, explore the Internet safely.

Shows how to design screens in a systematic way so that they are easy to understand and support the under interface efficiently. It shows not only how to design an interface, but also how to make a fully functional interface - putting theory into practice and highlighting the problems a designer faces when working in a real-world situation.

Explores the relationship between technological change, society and the law, and the powerful role that computers and computer professionals play in a technological society.

Offers comprehensive coverage of all seven ECDL modules and BCS Unit E.

Takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a playable 3D character using 3DS Max. This title offers an overview of the 3D real-time character asset creation pipeline. It takes you through the five major subjects used in the asset pipeline.

Useful for the late beginner or the technologically terrified.

A pocket-sized reference book for anyone going for qualifications, or working in, IT service management. Complementing the complete IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), it hammers home the message that IT services exist solely to support the business and its efficient and effective operation.

Brilliant Computer Basicsis a visual quick reference book that gives you a basic grounding in the way computers work, introduces the Windows Vista operating system and demonstrates how to use common applications a complete reference for the beginner user. This full colour task-based guide will take you through all the basic skills you need, giving you expert tips and trouble-shooters. Fully ...

Brilliant Computing for the Over 50s is specifically written for those who did not have significant contact with computers in their working lives, but who now have time to explore the possibilities of new technology. All the most important tasks are covered, using clear, step-by-step instructions with accompanying 4 colour visuals. This visual task-based guide will take you through all the basic .

Explains fundamental concepts and the nuts and bolts of performing specific tasks using PHP and MySQL. This book includes: PHP basics such as strings and arrays, and pattern matching; a discussion of the variances in different PHP versions; MySQL data fundamentals like tables and statements; and information on SQL data access for language.

MySQL contains so many features that no administrator or programmer can memorize all the functions. This book is a useful on-the-job companion, organized to help you find the statements you need at work. It gives you reminders on how to use important MySQL functions, especially in conjunction with key parts of the LAMP open source infrastructure.