XML is now at the heart of book publishing techniques: it provides the industry with a robust, flexible format which is relatively easy to manipulate. Above all, it preserves the future: the XML text becomes a genuine tactical asset enabling publishers to respond quickly to market demands. When new publishing media appear, it will be possible to very quickly make your editorial content available at a lower cost. On the downside, XML can become a bottomless pit for publishers attracted by i...

"High Adventure is a thrilling and captivating memoir written by James Norman Hall, a renowned American author and adventurer. In this book, Hall takes readers on a journey through his incredible experiences as a pilot in World War I, as well as his daring adventures in the South Pacific. Filled with vivid descriptions and heart-pounding action, High Adventure is a gripping tale of courage, resilience, and the unyielding spirit of exploration. With its compelling storytelling and remarkabl...

Jabber is a set of protocols expressed in XML, and an extensible framework that allows people and applications to exchange all sorts of information, from simple text messages to being used to extend the backbone of an enterprise data system. Jabber gives you the power to build applications that have identity, presence, and that can take part in conversations.Programming Jabber offers developers a chance to learn and understand the Jabber technology and protocol from an im...

Are you interested in using Twitter, but don't know where to start? Are you mystified by hashtags, retweets, and other strange conventions? The revised and expanded third edition of Twitter In 30 Minutes is here to help! This unofficial Twitter tutorial will walk you through the basics, using plain English, step-by-step instructions, and lots of examples from real Twitter users. In no time, you'll learn how to: Create a new Twitter account online or...

Having trouble passing AutoVetter? Is your book's formatting FUBAR? Can't make it into the premium catalog?As promised, this guide walks users through the mysterious Nuclear Method, step by step. This beautifully destructive process blasts away latent Microsoft Word code, leaving your text squeaky-clean and ready for conversion.

If you have a new iPhone 3GS, or just updated your 3G with iPhone 3.0, iPhone: The Missing Manual, will bring you up to speed quickly. New York Times tech columnist David Pogue gives you a guided tour of every feature, with lots of tips, tricks, and surprises. You'll learn how to make calls and play songs by voice control, take great photos, keep track of your schedule, and more.This entertaining book offers complete step-by-step instructions for doing everything ...