Monday, February 6, 2012

Mass Transfer Operations for the Practicing Engineer


by Louis Theodore, Francesco Ricci

Synopsis

Part of the Essential Engineering Calculations Series, this book presents step-by-step solutions of the basic principles of mass transfer operations, including sample problems and solutions and their applications, such as distillation, absorption, and stripping. 

Sams Teach Yourself Asp.Net in 21 Days


by Denise Boyd, Chris Payne

Synopsis

Sams Teach Yourself ASP.NET in 21 Days, Second Edition offers an approachalbe guide to the latest in Microsoft .NET technologies. The author's example-packed and accessible presentation style helped make the previous edition a success. The book walks the reader through the .NET Framework and teaches techniques needed to program Web applications efficiently. 

Pro Data Backup and Recovery


by Steven Nelson

Synopsis

Good backup and recovery strategies are key to the health of any organization. Medium- to very-large-scale systems administrators have to protect large amounts of critical data as well as design backup solutions that are scalable and optimized to meet changing conditions. 

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography


by Walter Isaacson

Synopsis

From bestselling author Walter Isaacson comes the landmark biography of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. In Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography, Isaacson provides an extraordinary account of Jobs' professional and personal life. 

Lighting for Nude Photography, Revised Edition


Book Description

The nude is a difficult subject to light. This book gives ideas on lighting nude and semi-nude figures, based on successful examples by established and renowned photographers.

How to Be a Gentleman: A Timely Guide to Timeless Manners


Book Description
Should you take your BlackBerry on vacation? What is the best way to accept a compliment? Is an e-mail an acceptable means of writing a Thank-You note? While the tenets of gracious behavior never change, the situations a gentleman faces do and have changed significantly in the last ten years. 

Do Not Open


Book Description
Grade 4–9—This entertaining look at oddities, mysteries, and unexplained phenomena successfully adapts the innovative format first seen in Pick Me Up (DK, 2006). Nearly 100 topics are covered, mostly on spreads, each with a unique look. "Who Are the Men in Black?" uses a captioned street map to present facts and theories (Nazca Lines, Bermuda Triangle, Atlantis), for example, while cases of "Spontaneous Combustion" appear on illustrations of burning paper. 

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Windows 7 Secrets


Book Description


You already know the ups and downs of Windows Vista-now it's time to learn the ins and outs of Windows 7! Internationally recognized Windows experts, Microsoft insiders, and authors Paul Thurrott and Rafael Rivera cut through the hype to pull away the curtain and reveal useful information not found anywhere else. Regardless of your level of knowledge, you'll discover little-known facts on how things work, what's new and different, and how you can modify Windows 7 to meet your own specific needs.

Kama Sutra Step By Step


Book Description
For centuries, the Kama Sutra has been the benchmark for sexual advice and position guides. Now a new edition allows couples to explore its teachings to the full, with bold, step-by-step photography. 

Porn Star Secrets of Sex: Over 100 mind-blowing tips, tricks, and games you wish you knew


Book Description

You don't have to have aspirations to stardom or want any more audience than your own special guy. This guide will show women how to get rid of inhibitions and find new ways to be beautiful and sexy with over 100 mind-blowing tips, tricks and games.

The Female Orgasm Black Book


Book Description
Do you believe your girlfriend or wife when she claims to have an orgasm? How can you know for certain that she's not faking?
Here are some surprising facts about female orgasm:

The Cook's Book: Techniques And Tips From The World's Master Chefs


Book Description
If you have somehow never cooked and yet want to, there's always that troublesome problem of where to begin. Fortunately, The Cook's Book, edited by Jill Norman and published by those masters of how-to books, Dorling Kindersley, has answered that question in over 600 glorious pages. With The Cook's Book you can pick your point of entry and launch yourself into the world of food with no fear.

DIY Quick Fix - Problem Solving Techniques For Repairing And Improving Your Home


Book Description
Providing quick-fix techniques for tackling the most common DIY home improvement problems-from freeing stuck windows to repairing burst pipes- this handy book features step-by-step sequences, combining close-up, annotated images and clear instructions that are easy to follow while completing the tasks at hand. 

Business Plans Handbook Vol.22


Book Description

Business Plans Handbook is a collection of actual business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses throughout North America.

How to Write a Business Plan


Book Description
Thinking of starting a business or raising money to expand an existing one? This popular book will show you how to write the business plan and loan package necessary to finance your business and make it work.

Android Programming Tutorials, 3rd Edition


Book Description

Android Programming Tutorials is a collection of exercises that will have you build a pair of relatively sophisticated Android applications: a restaurant database and a microblogging client. The goal of the tutorials is to expose you to a wide range of Android capabilities in the context of a larger application, rather than standalone demonstrations like a programming guide might profile. Each exercise is a set of step-by-step instructions on how to add different features and functions. There is only a bit of theory presented, focusing instead of having you "learn by doing".

1,001 Facts That Will Scare The Shit Out Of You: The Ultimate Bathroom Reader


Book Description
1,001 Facts that Will Scare the S#*t Out of You: The Ultimate Bathroom Reader /by Cary McNeal. Fact: Chocolate contains the alkaloid theobromine, which in high doses can be toxic to humans, and in even small amounts can kill dogs, parrots, horses, and cats.

101 Foods That Could Save Your Life

Book Description

When it comes to food, nature provides a wealth of delicious choices. But each one also supplies unique health benefits. Leading nutritionist David Grotto reveals a wealth of power foods, from apples to yogurt, and explains why