PoweReading is a tried and tested step-by-step system that guarantees above-average success. With PoweReading 1.378 users have been scientifically proven to achieve an average increase in reading speed of 124,5 % with a 4 % higher rate of text comprehension. With this system you will to ride the wave of information instead of being smothered by it. Inclusive: Interview with Markus Hofmann

Applied User Data Collection and Analysis Using JavaScript and PHP is designed to provide the technical skills and competency to gather a wide range of user data from web applications in both active and passive methods. This is done by providing the reader with real-world examples of how a variety of different JavaScript- and PHP-based libraries can be used to gather data using custom feedback forms and embedded data gathering tools.Once data has been gathered, thi...

Powerful, Flexible Tools for a Data-Driven WorldAs the data deluge continues in today's world, the need to master data mining, predictive analytics, and business analytics has never been greater. These techniques and tools provide unprecedented insights into data, enabling better decision making and forecasting, and ultimately the solution of incre

Discover the intricacies of American Sign Language with this comprehensive, essential guide to learning the basics of sign language.The appeal of American Sign Language (ASL) has extended beyond the Deaf community into the mainstream—it’s even popular as a class in high school and college. You are guided through the basics of ASL with clear instruction and more than 300 illustrations. With a minimum of time and effort, you will learn to sign: the ASL alphabet; ques...

How do you create a mission-critical site that provides exceptional performance while remaining flexible, adaptable, and reliable 24/7? Written by the manager of a UI group at Yahoo!, Developing Large Web Applications offers practical steps for building rock-solid applications that remain effective even as you add features, functions, and users. You'll learn how to develop large web applications with the extreme precision required for other types of software.Avoid co...

Learn all about the note-taking technique that improves memory and learning, concentration, time management, and creativity.Included:IntroductionChapter One: The Science of Mind MappingChapter Two: Guidelines for the Mind Mapping ProcessChapter Three: The Structure of the Mind Mapping ProcessChapter Four: Mind Mapping CharacteristicsChapter Five: Understanding the Architecture of Your BrainChapter Six: Uses for Mind MappingCha...

Design patterns are time-tested solutions to recurring problems, letting the designer build programs on solutions that have already proved effectiveProvides developers with more than a dozen ASP.NET examples showing standard design patterns and how using them helpsbuild a richer understanding of ASP.NET architecture, as well as better ASP.NET applicationsBuilds a solid understanding of ASP.NET architecture that can be used over and over again in many projects...

“The ‘inside-the-box approach’ can reveal key opportunities for innovation that are hiding in plain sight” (Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive).The traditional attitude toward creativity in the American business world is to “think outside the box”—to brainstorm without restraint in hopes of coming up with a breakthrough idea, often in moments of crisis. Sometimes it works, but it’s a problem-specific solution that does nothing to engender creative thinking mo...

Learn how to train your memory, enhance your mental abilities, and keep your mind agile and alert. This book’s expert tips, clear text, and informative illustrations will show you how to improve your concentration, organize your thoughts, and retain and recall information quickly and accurately to make your memory work for you both in personal and professional situations.The Essential Manager guides have sold more than two million copies worldwide! Experienced and novice managers a...

Find tips for creating efficient PL/SQL codeIf you know a bit about SQL, this book will make PL/SQL programming painless!The Oracle has spoken—you need to get up to speed on PL/SQL programming, right? We predict it'll be a breeze with this book! You'll find out about code structures, best practices, and code naming standards, how to use conditions and loops, where to place PL/SQL code in system projects, ways to manipulate data, and more.

"I love you.""What can I get you?""Let's take a walk."Wanting to say simple things like these but not being able to is frustrating and disheartening-but learning how to communicate can be easy and fun! This book is a basic guide to the alphabet, vocabulary, and techniques it takes to connect using American Sign Language. Whether signing out of necessity or learning for the sake of growing, you will enjoy this practical primer. After reading this book, you will be able...

Learning DATABASE fundamentals just got a whole lot EASIER!Now you can design, build, and manage a fully functional database with ease. Thoroughly updated to cover the latest technologies and techniques, Databases Demystified, Second Edition gives you the hands-on help you need to get started.Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide covers methods that can be used with any database, including Microsoft Access, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle...