What can the human brain and its relationship to the internet tell us about our society, our technologies, and our businesses? A lot, as it turns out. The internet today is a virtual replica of the brain, and the networks that leverage it grow and collapse in ways that are easily predictable if you understand the brain and other biological networks.We're living in the midst of a networking revolution. All of the major technology innovations of the 21st century – social networking, c...

This #1 New York Times bestseller introduces Amos Decker, a gifted police detective with a perfect memory who must solve a mystery he wishes he could forget: his family's murder.Amos Decker's life changed forever—twice.The first time was on the gridiron. A big, towering athlete, he was the only person from his hometown of Burlington ever to play in the NFL. But his career ended before it had a chance to begin. On his very first play, a violent helm...

We've gone from regarding the Net as something exotic to something that we take for granted, like mains electricity or running water. Yet most people have no idea how the network functions, nor any conception of its architecture; and few can explain why it has been - and continues to be - so uniquely disruptive in social, economic and cultural contexts. John Naughton has been thinking, arguing, lecturing and writing about the Net for over two and a half decades, and in FROM GUTENBERG TO ZU...

Celebrants and skeptics alike have produced valuable analyses of the Internet's effect on us and our world, oscillating between utopian bliss and dystopian hell. But according to Robert W. McChesney, arguments on both sides fail to address the relationship between economic power and the digital world.McChesney's award-winning Rich Media, Poor Democracy skewered the assumption that a society drenched in commercial information is a democratic one. In Digital Disconnect

Facebook is the most popular online social network. Originally developed to connect college students, Facebook is used by different people from around the world amounting to its 1.39 billion users. The website gained popularity by providing an easy means of communication between people. Instead of having to send several messages to different people about how you are doing, you can post one update on Facebook to alert everyone. It also allows you to share pictures and other media with multi...

Everyone knows that Google lets you search billions of web pages. But few people realize that Google also gives you hundreds of cool ways to organize and play with information.Since we released the last edition of this bestselling book, Google has added many new features and services to its expanding universe: Google Earth, Google Talk, Google Maps, Google Blog Search, Video Search, Music Search, Google Base, Google Reader, and Google Desktop among them. We've found ways to get the...

One of the most beloved vector graphic softwares among Web Designers is Adobe Illustrator. But getting to know all of its tools and features can be time-consuming. With this eBook we try to ease the learning process for you. You'll get to learn how to create graphics, transform a sketch into a vector, combine analog and digital techniques, prepare artwork for screen printing and also learn useful typography tips, all focusing on Adobe Illustrator. TABLE OF CONTENTS -...

Unlike its predecessors, the new Smashing Books #3 and #3⅓ have the main theme: Redesign. The books are a professional guide on how to redesign websites, but they also introduce a whole new mindset for progressive Web design. They challenge you to think differently about your work and will change the way you design websites forever.A detailed look at the business and technical side of redesign is followed by a comprehensive overview of advanced HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript techniques...

Step-by-step instructions for executing a website testing and optimization planWebsite optimization is can be an overwhelming endeavor due to the fact that it encompasses so many strategic and technical issues. However, this hands-on, task-based book demystifies this potentially intimidating topic by offering smart, practical, and tested instructions for developing, implementing, managing, and tracking website optimization efforts. After you learn how to establish ...

There's a lot of money to be made on eHow.com if you know what you're doing...the problem is many writers don't! This book is essentially the missing guide to eHow. Why is it some articles generate more money than others? How can you ensure your articles always earn money? What is it you're doing wrong? "Writing for eHow - You're Doing it Wrong" was written to answer these questions.

WIRELESS SYSTEMSThis book is aimed at engineers, software developers, and sales professionals. You need a good understanding of wireless telecom systems/services, but don't want to wade through large amounts of mathematics, formulae or theoretical exercises. We cover topics, clearly and concisely, such as:- Fixed wireless- Cellular (GSM)- Satellite- GPRS, HSPA, EDGE- Wireless LAN- Radio systems- Fading...

The key to successful projects and products are the people behind them. Have you ever found yourself wondering how these thinkers and creators of the Web actually work, and how they tackle their projects? Where do they seek inspiration, and what are the lessons they have learned in the course of their careers? With the help of this eBook, we want to focus on the people behind the names for a change. After all, what could be more insightful than giving them a chance to share their stories?