Oreilly - Bioinformatics Programming Using Python

Paperback: 512 pages
Publisher: O'Reilly Media; 1 edition (December 23, 2009)
ISBN-10: 059615450X
ISBN-13: 978-0596154509

Product Description

Powerful, flexible, and easy to use, Python is an ideal language for building software tools and applications for life science research and development. This unique book shows you how to program with Python, using code examples taken directly from bioinformatics. In a short time, you'll be using sophisticated techniques and Python modules that are particularly effective for bioinformatics programming.

Bioinformatics Programming Using Python is perfect for anyone involved with bioinformatics -- researchers, support staff, students, and software developers interested in writing bioinformatics applications. You'll find it useful whether you already use Python, write code in another language, or have no programming experience at all. It's an excellent self-instruction tool, as well as a handy reference when facing the challenges of real-life programming tasks.

* Become familiar with Python's fundamentals, including ways to develop simple applications
* Learn how to use Python modules for pattern matching, structured text processing, online data retrieval, and database access
* Discover generalized patterns that cover a large proportion of how Python code is used in bioinformatics
* Learn how to apply the principles and techniques of object-oriented programming
* Benefit from the "tips and traps" section in each chapter

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OReilly : Using Joomla Building Powerful and Efficient Web Sites :Dec (2009)

By Ron Severdia, Kenneth Crowder
Publisher:O'Reilly Media
Released:December 2009
Pages:416
ISBN 10:0-596-80494-6

Product Description
With Joomla, you don't need to have any technical expertise or web design experience to create effective websites and web apps. Whether you're creating your first website or building a multi-function site for a client, this book provides straightforward, hands-on instruction that makes it easy to learn this open source web content management system.

Why use Joomla? Because with Joomla you don't need to have any technical expertise or web design experience to create effective websites and web apps. Whether you're creating your first website or building a multi-function site for a client, this book provides straightforward, hands-on instruction that makes it easy to learn this open source web content management system.

Written by members of the Joomla Leadership Team, Using Joomla helps newcomers quickly learn the basics, while developers with Joomla experience will pick up best practices for building more sophisticated websites. You'll also find more than a dozen ways to extend the functionality of existing Joomla-built websites. Start building with Joomla in minutes!

   * Get guidelines for planning, creating, and organizing your content
   * Understand how to create and use Joomla templates to build websites quickly
   * Explore how components, modules, and plug-ins can extend your site's functionality
   * Increase your site ranking by using Joomla best practices
   * Use built-in components such as banners, news feeds, polls, search, and web links
   * Set up an online store, calendar, photo gallery, discussion forum, and more
   * Learn important security precautions to safeguard your site

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O'Reilly CSS Cookbook : 3rd Edition Dec (2009)

By Christopher Schmitt
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Released: December 2009
Pages: 736

Product Description

Learn how to solve the real problems you face with CSS. This cookbook offers hundreds of practical examples for using CSS to format your web pages, and includes code samples you can use right away. You'll find exactly what you need, from the basics to complex hacks and workarounds.

Each recipe explains how to customize a solution to meet your needs, and each chapter features a sample design that showcases the topics discussed. You'll learn about the behavior of the latest browsers-including IE 8, Firefox 3, Safari 4, and Google Chrome-and how you can resolve differences in the ways they display your web pages. Arranged in a convenient format for quick reference, this third edition is a valuable companion for anyone working with CSS.

* Learn the basics, such as the CSS rule structure
* Work with web typography and page layout
* Create effects for images and other page elements
* Learn techniques for configuring lists, forms, and tables
* Design effective web navigation and create custom links
* Get creative by combining CSS with JavaScript
* Learn useful troubleshooting techniques
* Explore features of HTML5 and CSS3

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AutoCAD 2008 3D Modeling Workbook For Dummies

By Lee Ambrosius
Paperback: 366 pages
Publisher: For Dummies; Pap/DVD edition (August 13, 2007)
ISBN-10: 0470097639
ISBN-13: 978-0470097632

Product Description

• AutoCAD 2007 features a new 3D rendering engine that greatly enhances the program's 3D functionality-and makes this industry-standard drafting program even more difficult to master, even for veteran users
• This focused For Dummies workbook gives people the practice they need to get up to speed on the new 3D features, with dozens of problems and step-by-step solutions for modeling, shadowing, and lighting
• Topics covered by the problems include 2D geometric construction, 3D solid modeling, 3D surface modeling, rendering and imaging, dimensioning and drafting, and model interchange
• Used by architects, engineers, and draftspeople, AutoCAD is the #1 computer-aided design (CAD) software in the world, with an installed base of 6.7 million users
• The accompanying DVD provides videos that illustrate select problems and solutions presented in the workbook

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Excel 2007 Workbook For Dummies

# Paperback: 408 pages
# Publisher: For Dummies (September 4, 2007)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0470169370
# ISBN-13: 978-0470169377

Product Description
From formulas to functions to the latest features - practice and plan Excel tasks with ease.
See how to

• Set up, format, and edit basic spreadsheets
• Manage and secure your Excel data
• Create formulas and functions for finance, date and time, math, text, and more
• Master data analysis with pivot tables
• Save and share your spreadsheet data

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Excel 2007 Just the Steps For Dummies

# Paperback: 240 pages
# Publisher: For Dummies (February 12, 2007)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0470039213
# ISBN-13: 978-0470039212

Product Description

• Completely updated to reflect the many changes in the latest release of Excel, this helpful book presents readers with concise instructions for carrying out common Excel 2007 tasks
• An easy-to-navigate design features a two-column layout and is packed with step-by-step directions and illustrations that incorporate the notable changes to Excel 2007
• Readers can pick the task, find it fast, and get it done quickly, all while gaining a clear understanding of Excel 2007 enhancements, such as a new user interface, improved charting and PivotTable capabilities, and better data exchange with XML

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Excel 2007 VBA Programming For Dummies

# Paperback: 384 pages
# Publisher: For Dummies (February 20, 2007)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0470046740
# ISBN-13: 978-0470046746

Product Description

Step-by-step instructions for creating VBA macros
Harness the power of VBA and create custom Excel applications
Make Excel 2007 work for you! This clear, nonintimidating guide shows you how to use VBA to create Excel apps that look and work the way you want. Packed with plenty of sample programs, it explains how to work with range objects, control program flow, develop custom dialog boxes, create custom toolbars and menus, and much more.

Discover how to
* Grasp essential programming concepts
* Use the Visual Basic(r) Editor
* Navigate the new Excel user interface
* Communicate with your users
* Deal with errors and bugs

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