Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Essentials

Title	Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Essentials Autodesk official training guide Serious skills
Authors	Dariush Derakhshani, Randi L. Derakhshani
Edition	illustrated
Publisher	John Wiley & Sons, 2012
ISBN	1118130553, 9781118130551
Length	400 pages

A four-color, task-based Autodesk Official Training Guide covering the core features of 3ds Max

Beginning users of this popular 3D animation and effects software will find everything they need for a thorough understanding of the software’s key features and functions in this colorful guide. The authors break down the complexities of learning 3D software and get you going right away with interesting, job-related projects. You’ll learn the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, lighting, visualization, and visual effects with 3ds Max, exploring the methods and why they are used as they are.

• An Official Training Guide endorsed by Autodesk and ideal for those new to 3D software
• Written by CG professionals, featuring hands-on, real-world projects that offer realistic, job-related professional challenges
• Teaches the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, lighting, visualization, and visual effects, explaining the entire program to help you learn about the entire production pipeline
• Covers everything a beginner needs to know for a solid foundation in 3ds Max, with illustrated tutorials and full-color screen shots
• Companion website features starting and ending files for the exercises and additional learning tutorials available for download

Autodesk 3ds Max Essentials is the ideal beginner’s guide to the exciting world of 3D software.

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Cliffs Testprep TOEFL CBT,: Y Michael A. Pyle

Title	Cliffs Testprep TOEFL CBT,: Y Michael A. Pyle
Author	Michael A. Pyle
Publisher	IHungry Minds., 2001
ISBN	0764586092, 9780764586095

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XML by Example

Title	XML by Example By Example Series
Author	Benoît Marchal
Edition	illustrated
Publisher	Que Publishing, 2002
ISBN	0789725045, 9780789725042
Length	495 pages

XML by Example, 2nd edition has been revised and updated to include the newest standards, more robust examples, and better tools for developers to make the most of XML as they learn it. Building off readers¿ knowledge of HTML, JavaScript and web development, this book teaches XML using practical, real-world examples every step of the way. The book starts with a broad overview of the technologies and standards that make up XML. Following chapters teach each of these topics in depth, including new coverage of: more robust tools for parsing and manipulating XML, modeling with XML Schemas, managing extensibility with Namespaces, the latest version of XSL transformations (XSLT), applying style with XSL Formatting Objects and Cascading Style Sheets, object models including SAX 2 and DOM 2, and working with existing XML models: XHTML, WML and RSS. The final chapters design and build an XML-enabled e-Commerce application, putting together the concepts mastered earlier in the book.

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Gre Exam Vocabulary Flashcards

Title	Gre Exam Vocabulary Flashcards Kaplan Test Prep Series
Author	Kaplan
Edition	2, revised
Publisher	Kaplan Publishing, 2006
ISBN	1419541943, 9781419541940
Length	512 pages

These revised vocabulary flashcards help students master the vocabulary words that appear most often on the GRE. Simple, focused, and user-friendly, Kaplan’s targeted guide features 500 words with definitions and pronunciations for each, and sample sentences to help students understand each word’s meaning.

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How to Prepare for the TOEFL Essay

Title	How to Prepare for the TOEFL Essay Barron’s How to Prepare for the Computer-Based Toefl Essay Barron’s Writing for the TOEFL
Author	Lin Lougheed
Publisher	Barron’s Educational Series, 2004
ISBN	0764123130, 9780764123139
Length	276 pages

The written essay is a very important part of the Test of English as a Foreign Language. This manual offers solid preparation, with instructions for organizing details and ideas for a topic, then developing them in clear, grammatical written English. The author provides approximately 185 models essays for students to read and analyze plus exercises in proofreading and editing rough drafts of essays.

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How to Prepare for the TOEFL Essay

Title	How to Prepare for the TOEFL Essay Barron’s How to Prepare for the Computer-Based Toefl Essay Barron’s Writing for the TOEFL
Author	Lin Lougheed
Publisher	Barron’s Educational Series, 2004
ISBN	0764123130, 9780764123139
Length	276 pages

The written essay is a very important part of the Test of English as a Foreign Language. This manual offers solid preparation, with instructions for organizing details and ideas for a topic, then developing them in clear, grammatical written English. The author provides approximately 185 models essays for students to read and analyze plus exercises in proofreading and editing rough drafts of essays.

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GRE The Official Guide to the Revised General Test , Second Edition

Title	GRE The Official Guide to the Revised General Test with CD-ROM, Second Edition GRE: The Official Guide to the General Test Official Guide to the Gre The Official Guide to the GRE Revised General Test, Educational Testing Service, ISBN 0071791205, 9780071791205
Contributor	Educational Testing Service
Edition	illustrated
Publisher	McGraw Hill Professional, 2012
ISBN	007179123X, 9780071791236
Length	563 pages

Get the only official guide to the GRE® revised General Test that comes straight from the test makers!

If you’re looking for the best, most authoritative guide to the GRE revised General Test, you’ve found it! The Official Guide to the GRE revised General Test is the only GRE guide specially created by ETS–the people who actually make the test. It’s packed with everything you need to do your best on the test–and move toward your graduate or business school degree.

Only ETS can show you exactly what to expect on the test, tell you precisely how the test is scored, and give you hundreds of authentic test questions for practice! That makes this guide your most reliable and accurate source for everything you need to know about the GRE revised General Test.

No other guide to the GRE revised General Test gives you:

• Four complete, real tests–two in the book and two on CD-ROM
• Hundreds of authentic test questions–so you can study with the real thing
• In-depth descriptions of the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning measures plus valuable tips for answering each question type
• Detailed overview of the two types of Analytical Writing essay tasks including scored sample responses and actual raters’ comments
• Everything you need to know about the test, straight from the test makers!

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A Comprehensive grammar of the English language

Title	A Comprehensive grammar of the English language
Author	Randolph Quirk
Publisher	Longman, 1985
ISBN	0582517346, 9780582517349
Length	1779 pages

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Sample Essays For The TOEFL Writing Test (TWE)

Title	Sample Essays For The TOEFL Writing Test (TWE)
Author	Anonymous
Publisher	LULU Press, 2004
ISBN	1411607740, 9781411607743
Length	152 pages

ETS publishes its official list of TOEFL essay topics on its website. All essays assigned on the actual TOEFL test come from this list. This book contains 400 sample essays with scores of 6.0. Each essay was written based on one of the topics from the ETS official list. The book covers 100% of these topics. Each ETS TOEFL writing topic has at least one sample answer in this book. Students who take the Computer-Based Test of English as a Foreign Language must also compose a written essay that counts towards part of their structure score. This book contains a total of 400 sample TOEFL essays, offering an intensive preparation for this part of the test. This book uses 10.5pt Garamond typefont (other than the 13.5pt used in the special edition), and has a total of 145,000 words.

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A Programmer’s Guide to Drupal

Title	A Programmer’s Guide to Drupal
Author	Jennifer Hodgdon
Publisher	O’Reilly Media, Inc., 2013
ISBN	1449343317, 9781449343316
Length	99 pages

If you’re a web programmer new to Drupal, this book shows you which programming techniques you can use—and which you should avoid—when building custom web applications with this content management framework. Drupal has its own set of programming principles that require a different approach, and many programmers make mistakes when relying on skills they’ve used for other projects. The guidelines in this book help you through the transition by demonstrating which programming practices conform to the “Drupal way,” and which don’t.

If you’re familiar with PHP, you’ll quickly learn how to take advantage of the powerful Drupal API.

• Get a complete overview of Drupal, including Drupal core and add-on modules and themes
• Learn Drupal’s basic programming principles, such as the ability to customize behavior and output with hooks
• Discover common Drupal programming mistakes—and why hacking is one of them
• Explore specific areas where you can put your programming skills to work
• Learn programming tips and tools to help you perfect and debug your applications

Size: 4 MB Download

ASP Programming for the Absolute Beginner

Title	ASP Programming for the Absolute Beginner ASP Programming for the Absolute Beginner: The Fun Way to Learn Programming, John Gosney For the absolute beginner
Author	John Gosney
Edition	illustrated
Publisher	Premier Press, 2002
ISBN	1931841012, 9781931841016
Length	310 pages

If you are new to programming with ASP and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science professors, Microsoft ASP.NET Programming for the absolute beginner teaches the principles of programming through simple game creation. You will acquire the skills that you need for more practical ASP programming applications and will learn how these skills can be put to use in real world scenarios. Best of all, by the time you finish this book, you will be able to apply the basic principles you’ve learned to the next programming language you tackle.

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The Official Joomla! Book

Title	The Official Joomla! Book Joomla! Press Series
Authors	Jennifer Marriott, Elin J. Waring
Edition	illustrated
Publisher	Addison Wesley Professional, 2011
ISBN	0321704215, 9780321704214
Length	332 pages

The Official Joomla! Book is the authoritative and comprehensive Joomla! reference for every administrator, developer, designer, and content manager. Distilling the unsurpassed experience of two long-time Joomla! contributors, it teaches exactly what you need to know, through practical example sites and crystal-clear explanations.

If you’re new to Joomla!, you’ll learn how to quickly create usable, effective sites. If you’re an experienced Joomla! user, you’ll learn how to make your sites more flexible, feature-rich, visually attractive, and useful. And whether new or experienced, you’ll learn how Joomla! really works, so you can fully leverage its power whenever you’re ready. You’ll also get to know the Joomla! community by hearing from twelve community members through in-depth interviews, and you’ll learn how to participate in the Joomla! project in ways that make sense for you.

The Official Joomla! Book covers everything from installation to usability, templates to extensions. The authors explain each key concept conversationally, helping you learn to help yourself and confidently gain control over Joomla! and the sites you build with it. They also present chapter-length application case studies for business, non-profits, and education. You will learn how to

• Plan sites effectively before you start building them
• Create production sites quickly while avoiding common mistakes
• Install and configure Joomla! for maximum efficiency
• Create and edit content for your Joomla! site
• Customize and work with Joomla! templates
• Work with extensions: components, modules, plugins, and languages
• Efficiently administer Joomla! sites
• Participate in the Joomla! community as a user and contributor

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Programming PHP

Title	Programming PHP
Authors	Kevin Tatroe, Peter MacIntyre, Rasmus Lerdorf
Edition	3
Publisher	O'Reilly Media, 2013
ISBN	1449365833, 9781449365837
Length	540 pages

This updated edition teaches everything you need to know to create effective web applications with the latest features in PHP 5.x. You’ll start with the big picture and then dive into language syntax, programming techniques, and other details, using examples that illustrate both correct usage and common idioms.

If you have a working knowledge of HTML, the authors’ many style tips and practical programming advice will help you become a top-notch PHP programmer.

• Get an overview of what’s possible with PHP programs
• Learn language fundamentals, including data types, variables, operators, and flow control statements
• Understand functions, strings, arrays, and objects
• Apply common web application techniques, such as form processing, data validation, session tracking, and cookies
• Interact with relational databases like MySQL or NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
• Generate dynamic images, create PDF files, and parse XML files
• Learn secure scripts, error handling, performance tuning, and other advanced topics
• Get a quick reference to PHP core functions and standard extensions

file size: 4 MB Download

The Best Test Preparation for the GRE, Graduate Record Examination, in Physics

Title	The Best Test Preparation for the GRE, Graduate Record Examination, in Physics GRE Test Preparation Series Gre Program Series REA test preps
Author	Joseph J. Molitoris
Edition	illustrated, revised
Publisher	Research & Education Assoc., 1991
ISBN	0878918485, 9780878918485
Length	396 pages

The SAT II: Subject Tests are used by colleges and universities for evaluating a student's ability in a particular subject. Many colleges require SAT II: Subject Test scores as part of the admission process.This test preparation book includes four full-length exams with detailed explanations modeled after the actual GRE in Physics. Knowledge of mechanics, electromagnetism, atomic physics, physic optics and wave phenomena, quantum mechanics, special relativity, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, laboratory methods, and advanced topics are tested. Includes a general physics review of all topics tested on the exam. For physics students bound for graduate school.

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Joomla!: Visual QuickStart Guide

Title	Joomla!: Visual QuickStart Guide Visual QuickStart Guide
Authors	Marni Derr, Tanya Symes
Edition	2
Publisher	Pearson Education, 2011
ISBN	0132735857, 9780132735858
Length	384 pages

Building on the first edition of Joomla!: Visual QuickStart Guide, this task-based guide is the perfect tool for those just starting with Joomla, as well as, seasoned professionals who want to know how to use the latest version of the software to its fullest. It shows how to create, customize, and maintain a dynamic Joomla 1.6 website starting with fundamental concepts for using Joomla and then walks the user through every function of the system. It details the requirements for operating a secure and efficient Joomla website, including server configuration and website planning. The reader learns not only the functions of Joomla, such as adding content and structure, creating menus, using components, modules, plug-ins, and templates, but also how each function integrates as a whole. Each chapter ends with increasingly advanced topics, such as installation and configuration of the administrative back end, using 3rd-party extensions to create a portfolio, a blog, an e-commerce site, magazine, or news portal, as well as, how to use content construction kits, create custom templates, and integrate social media.

New features covered in this edition include: how to use the redesigned admin interface; new menu systems, including advanced functions for developers; how to use the category-article structure of content; the ability for users to create their own groups and assign access control levels; and control and customization of templates.

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Word 2013 Bible

Title	Word 2013 Bible
Author	Lisa A. Bucki
Edition	4, illustrated
Publisher	John Wiley & Sons, 2013
ISBN	1118684362, 9781118684368
Length	1056 pages

Top-to-bottom coverage of the top-selling Microsoft Office application

If you want to use Microsoft Word to create more than just simple documents, start with this ultimate Word guide. Packed with the in-depth content that is the hallmark of all Wiley Bibles, this book covers it all. You'll first find out what's new in Word 2013 on the features level - formatting, styles, tables, and more - before you dive into the big stuff that can help you become more efficient. From document design to creating master documents to applying security to collaborating in the Cloud, you'll learn not just how to do tasks, but the best ways to do them, and why.

• Details everything you need to know to get the most out of Word 2013
• Walks you through new or refreshed basics, such as formatting, styles, charts, and tables
• Shows you how to use data sources, create envelopes and labels, and make forms
• Takes your Word skills up a notch with coverage of keyboard customization, security, collaborating on the Cloud, comparing documents, and much more

Start creating documents at a new level and wow your colleagues, with Word 2013 Bible.

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Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Classroom in a Book

Title	Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Classroom in a Book Classroom in a Book
Author	Adobe Creative Team
Contributor	Adobe Systems
Edition	illustrated
Publisher	AdobePress, 2010
ISBN	0321704517, 9780321704511
Length	399 pages

Those creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 choose Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Classroom in a Book from the Adobe Creative Team at Adobe Press.

The 22 project-based lessons in this book show readers step-by-step the key techniques for working in Premiere Pro CS5. Readers learn the basics on things like using audio, creating transitions, producing titles, and adding effects. Once they have the basics down, they'll learn how to take their projects further by sweetening and mixing sound, compositing the footage, adjusting color, authoring DVDs, and much more.

This completely revised CS5 edition covers new features such as Ultra, the new high-performance keyer. New workflows for creative collaboration are also explored, from the script all the way to the screen using Adobe Story, OnLocation, Speech Search, and other Adobe tools that are right at users' fingertips. Best of all, the companion DVD includes lesson files so readers can work step-by-step along with the book.

All of Peachpit's eBooks contain the same content as the print edition. You will find a link in the last few pages of your eBook that directs you to the media files.

Helpful tips:

• If you are able to search the book, search for "Where are the lesson files?"
• Go to the very last page of the book and scroll backwards.
• You will need a web-enabled device or computer in order to access the media files that accompany this ebook. Entering the URL supplied into a computer with web access will allow you to get to the files.
• Depending on your device, it is possible that your display settings will cut off part of the URL. To make sure this is not the case, try reducing your font size and turning your device to a landscape view. This should cause the full URL to appear.

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PowerPoint 2013 Bible

Title	PowerPoint 2013 Bible
Editor	Faithe Wempen
Edition	4, illustrated
Publisher	Wiley, 2013
ISBN	111868009X, 9781118680094
Length	840 pages

 

Master PowerPoint and improve your presentation skills with one book!

In today's business climate, you need to know PowerPoint inside and out, and that's not all. You also need to be able to make a presentation that makes an impact. From using sophisticated transitions and animation in your PowerPoint presentations to interfacing in person with your audience, this information-packed book helps you succeed. Start creating professional-quality slides that captivate audiences and discover essential tips and techniques for making first-rate presentations, whether you're at a podium or online.

• Combines both the technical software skills and the soft presentation skills needed to be a successful presenter in today's business climate
• Explains PowerPoint 2013's features and tools in detail, so you can create impressive,professional presentations for your job
• Shows you essential formatting techniques, including tables and working with Layouts, Themes, and Masters
• Covers working with drawings and SmartArt, photos, charts, sounds, music, video, and data from other sources
• Explains how to prepare for live presentations and also how to create and present material in the Cloud or online, including e-learning

For compelling, successful presentations in person, in the cloud, or on the web, start with PowerPoint 2013 Bible.

Size: 53 MB  Download

Building Grammar Skills

Title	Building Grammar Skills
Publisher	Lulu.com
ISBN	0978112210, 9780978112219

Size: 9 MB Download

Introduction to AutoCAD 2011

Title	Introduction to AutoCAD 2011
Author	Alf Yarwood
Edition	illustrated
Publisher	Routledge, 2010
ISBN	008096575X, 9780080965758
Length	450 pages

Alf Yarwood s best-selling text provides a comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the latest release of AutoCAD. It covers all the requirements of City and Guilds courses in Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Engineering and the drawing modules in BTEC Higher and National Higher Engineering. After beginning with the basic principles and an introduction to 2D technical drawing, he continues with extensive coverage of all 3D topics such as 3D solid modelling and rendering, taking into account all the new features of the 2011 AutoCAD software. The full-colour, clear presentation makes this the best choice for all beginning students of AutoCAD.

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AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011: No Experience Required

Title	AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011: No Experience Required Serious skills Wiley Desktop Editions
Author	Donnie Gladfelter
Publisher	John Wiley & Sons, 2010
ISBN	0470901446, 9780470901441
Length	920 pages

A step-by-step tutorial on AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT basics

AutoCAD is the leading drawing software, used by design and drafting professionals to create 2D and 3D technical drawings. This tutorial is aimed at AutoCAD novices and provides you with the essentials you need so you can acquire the necessary skills to work in AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT immediately.

You'll begin with the basics and gradually progress to more advanced topics and features, such as grouping, elevations, hatches, and using text in drawings. Concise explanations, focused examples, and step-by-step instructions round out this hands-on tutorial.

• Begins with the basics of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, the leading 2D and 3D drawing software
• Progresses to more advanced topics and skill sets and covers grouping, hatches, and text in drawings
• Introduces dimensioning, external references, layouts and printing, and using 3D Contains helpful examples and step-by-step instructions so you can get started using AutoCAD immediately

Featuring the most up-to-date techniques, tactics, industry standards, and methods, this tutorial will get you started using AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT right away.

Size: 16 MB Download

An Introduction to XML Query Processing and Keyword Search

Title	An Introduction to XML Query Processing and Keyword Search
Publisher	Springer, 2013
ISBN	3642345557, 9783642345555
Length	303 pages

Size: 3 MB Download

Learning Stencyl 3.X Game Development: Beginner's Guide

Title	Learning Stencyl 3.X Game Development: Beginner's Guide
Author	Innes Borkwood
Publisher	Packt Publishing Ltd, 2013
ISBN	1849695970, 9781849695978
Length	336 pages

A step-by-step, practical tutorial with a no-nonsense approach. The book starts by showing readers how to create a playable game that is fully-functioning, then moves on to demonstrate how to fine-tune the game with eye-catching graphics techniques, audio-effects and more.This book is for indie and existing game developers and those who want to get started with game development using Stencyl. Some understanding of Objective-C, C++, and game development basics is recommended. People with some programming experience may also find this book useful.

Size: 5 MB Download

Physics for Game Developers

Title	Physics for Game Developers Oreilly Series
Author	David M. Bourg
Edition	illustrated
Publisher	O'Reilly Media, Inc., 2002
ISBN	0596000065, 9780596000066
Length	326 pages

Colliding billiard balls. Missile trajectories. Cornering dynamics in speeding cars. By applying the laws of physics, you can realistically model nearly everything in games that bounces around, flies, rolls, slides, or isn't sitting still, to create compelling, believable content for computer games, simulations, and animation. Physics for Game Developers serves as the starting point for those who want to enrich games with physics-based realism.

Part one is a mechanics primer that reviews basic concepts and addresses aspects of rigid body dynamics, including kinematics, force, and kinetics. Part two applies these concepts to specific real-world problems, such as projectiles, boats, airplanes, and cars. Part three introduces real-time simulations and shows how they apply to computer games. Many specific game elements stand to benefit from the use of real physics, including:

• The trajectory of rockets and missiles, including the effects of fuel burn off
• The collision of objects such as billiard balls
• The stability of cars racing around tight curves
• The dynamics of boats and other waterborne vehicles
• The flight path of a baseball after being struck by a bat
• The flight characteristics of airplanes

You don't need to be a physics expert to learn from Physics for Game Developers, but the author does assume you know basic college-level classical physics. You should also be proficient in trigonometry, vector and matrix math (reference formulas and identities are included in the appendixes), and college-level calculus, including integration and differentiation of explicit functions. Although the thrust of the book involves physics principles and algorithms, it should be noted that the examples are written in standard C and use Windows API functions.

Size: 16 MB Download

The Definitive Guide to HTML5 WebSocket

Title	The Definitive Guide to HTML5 WebSocket Books for professionals by professionals The expert's voice in web development
Authors	Vanessa Wang, Frank Salim, Peter Moskovits
Edition	illustrated
Publisher	Apress, 2013
ISBN	143024741X, 9781430247418
Length	208 pages

The Definitive Guide to HTML5 WebSocket is the ultimate insider’s WebSocket resource. This revolutionary new web technology enables you to harness the power of true real-time connectivity and build responsive, modern web applications.

This book contains everything web developers and architects need to know about WebSocket. It discusses how WebSocket-based architectures provide a dramatic reduction in unnecessary network overhead and latency compared to older HTTP (Ajax) architectures, how to layer widely used protocols such as XMPP and STOMP on top of WebSocket, and how to secure WebSocket connections and deploy WebSocket-based applications to the enterprise. Build real-time web applications with HTML5.

Size: 7 MB Download

Professional WordPress: Design and Development

Title	Professional WordPress: Design and Development
Authors	Brad Williams, David Damstra, Hal Stern
Edition	2
Publisher	John Wiley & Sons, 2012
ISBN	1118604385, 9781118604380
Length	456 pages

WordPress is the most popular self-hosted open source website software in use today, and the latest version makes it even simpler to operate. Packed with real-world examples for load balancing and multiusers, this esteemed resource replaces some of the more basic material with more advanced content. Every single chapter has been reworked to provide the most current and proper methods for developing and designing in WordPress. Coverage of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript and new chapters on custom post types, custom taxonomies, Multisite, and extensions of themes bring the content of this book completely up-to-date and provides you with all you need to deploy successful WordPress sites.

• Offers an overview of the WordPress system and describes what happens when a WordPress-generated web page is displayed
• Demonstrates extending WordPress through plugins and customizing it via themes
• Combines a developer view of user experience and optimization with the deployment requirements for performance, security, and measurement
• Includes code downloads and code samples from the book's website

Size: 14 MB Download