Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) revolutionizes the way Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) are deployed and supports two primary technologies?Flash and HTML/Ajax?in order to make desktop development something that every web developer can do. This book walks you through eleven fully implemented AIR applications with source code that you can use as they currently exist or customize. Each project begins with a discussion of architecture and design, followed by code implementation. You?ll get hands-on knowledge of AIR application design and development that you can then use to build dynamic RIAs.

Although the Windows XP Media Center is designed as a consumer product, it is actually more complex than the conventional computer and home entertainment devices it replaces. That's why this book--written in the fun, friendly Absolute Beginner's style--is required reading for buyers of these multitasking, media-centric machines. It is written in an easy-to-understand tone that won't confuse readers with lots of technical jargon.

Search skills of today bear little resemblance to searches through print publications. Reference service has become much more complex than in the past, and is in a constant state of flux. Learning the skill sets of a worthy reference librarian can be challenging, unending, rewarding, and-- yes, fun.

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2012 International Conference on Information, Communication and Engineering (ICICE 2012), December 15-20, 2012, Fuzhou, Taiwan. Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS). The papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Advanced Computer and Information Science, Network, Communication and Virtual Systems Applications in Industry; Chapter 2: Applied Mathematics; Chapter 3: Recognition and Monitoring Technologies; Chapter 4: Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Automation and Applied Mechanics Applications; Chapter 5: Creative and Product Design, Knowledge Innovation in Industry; Chapter 6: Green Technology & Architecture Engineering; Chapter 7: Material Science Engineering and Technology; Chapter 8: Medical Engineering Applications; Chapter 9: Miscellaneous Researches.