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LabTutor, a combined book and software system, provides an introduction to the principles and practice of laboratory data acquisition, experimental control, and data processing using any hardware/software system. It includes specific instructions and examples on how to use LabVIEW, a graphical programming language from National Instruments used for developing automated instrumentation systems.LabTutor allows new users to make effective use of laboratory computers with as little as ten hours of effort and to become accomplished practitioners with less than forty hours of effort.The printed version offers the convenience and readability of an ordinary book, while the hypertext version includes sound and animation to clarify certain concepts and offers the advantage of rapid searching, making it useful as an online manual.LabTutor can be used as a primary package for a course on laboratory computers, as a supplement in traditional laboratory courses, or as a self-guided tutorial for those learning to use laboratory computers on their own. ... Read more

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DK's best-selling Essential Managers series are ideal for managers at every level. These compact references demonstrate the techniques and skills that are useful in any work environment, making this series the most accessible single-subject business guides on the market. ... Read more

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The first detailed chronology of the Titanic's final hours, with exact times assigned to each event based on current scientific examination of the wreck. How many stars were found on the American flag flying from the Titanic's foremast? How many dogs were on board? What happened to the only other vessel to bear the name Titanic? Why was the Titanic's helmsman prevented from seeing the approaching iceberg? The answers to these questions, and many more, are in this new book by the world's foremost Titanic authorities, John P. Eaton and Charles A. Haas. Based on research conducted on three continents and containing over 625 illustrations, many never published before, this splendid volume covers more than 250 important dates in the Titanic story, from the births of key players in the tragedy to the latest expedition to recover artifacts, and includes the first detailed accounts of how the public learned the news of the sinking as well as court hearings to establish ownership rights to the wreck. An exclusive selection of the authors' own photographs of recent expeditions, plus new material and artifact photographs, make this an essential book for both the serious historian and the casual reader. ... Read more

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PICTURES GALORE !!!
The most pictures I've seen from the Titanic and the events surrounding its demise. If you aren't into reading detailed accounts and love pictures then this book is perfect for you. Each page is filled with numerous pictures and a brief description of the people and events involved and how it plays into the whole story. Two thumbs way up. One of my favorites.

pictures galore
The most pictured from the Titanic and the events surrounding its demise. If you aren't into reading detailed accounts and love pictures then this book is perfect for you. Each page is filled with numerous pictures and a brief description of the people and events involved and how it plays into the whole story. Two thumbs way up. One of my favorites.

TI member gives this book thumbs up!
Very rare thatauthors can keep a story fresh. But somehow Charles Haas and Jack Eaton manage to turn up new exciting finds in the story of the Titanic. Buy this book!

Recycled, sloppy, but has some value.
I was looking forward to this book since I enjoyed Triumph and Tragedy and because the title and the advance write-up emphasized a Titanic timeline of events. But I was surprised by what some of the timeline contained. Forinstance, it has the first smokestack falling over at 2:05, followed byLightoller carefully lowering collapsible D from the boat deck. How canthis be when everyone knows Lightoller's testimony and his later memoirsmention that he had been in the water for a while when the smokestack fellover and just missed striking him? This seems sloppy, especially since theemphasis of this book is the timeline itself.In another case, the exactsame Bruce Ismay photograph was used on page 64 and 116. And a lot of thephotographs seem to be repeats of Triumph and Tragedy.

On a positivenote, I enjoyed the 8 color pages insert in the middle of the book (thebalance is black and white), and thought the events following the disasterthrough today made for fresh reading (although simple exhibits of Titanicartifacts are repeatedly listed in the timeline as if they are signficant"events.")

This book has been listed on the Amazon page forfour months now as a 625 page book when in fact, it is a 248 page book!

Another Titanic Book
Charles Haas and Jack Eaton are very capable maritime writers. But what they have given us is arehash of their book, " Triumph and Tragedy ". There are some wonderful new pictures in this book, but theirchronology is a bit off. In the times where new info is being sought, thisbook falls short of that. Still, it is a welcome edition to your library. ... Read more

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Breathing techniques and mental exercises for an immediate sense of calm and well-being. A number of meditation techniques are introduced using colors, sound and objects. Also included are affirmations and visualizations for all sorts of situations, from improving your confidence in meetings and social events, to meditations for problem solving and relaxation. This book provides immediate accessibility to simple meditation ideas that help you relax, resolve mental tensions and cope more effectively with stress. ... Read more

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Multimedia & ODBC API Bible explores four generally unrelated topics in its pages: ODBC (Open Database Connectivity), the Telephony API (application programming interface), Common Messaging Calls (CMC), and multimedia API. Each API element gets a one- to three-page explanation of its arguments, return values and syntax; some elements also get illustrative source code and comments.

The ODBC section details the ODBC 2.5 API, which is only one step behind the current ODBC 3.0 release. Individual chapters contain the calls that have to do with certain types of database procedures, such as connecting to a data source and working with result sets. The Telephony API portion of this book does much the same thing, splitting the telephony function into line devices and phone devices, then describing API elements in each piece. The Common Messaging Calls, a part of MAPI (messaging application programming interface), are fully documented. Multimedia API documentation gets broken down by functional area, with chapters on MIDI, Media Control Interface (MCI), AVI (Audio Video Interleaved) file I/O, joysticks, and other elements. Of the four topics covered in this book, multimedia gets the most thorough coverage, with the best source code and the clearest prose.

Multimedia & ODBC API Bible takes on too much and only does a good job with some of its chosen material. If you're looking for decent multimedia API documentation, this book has good information on Telephony API, which isn't commonplace; however, you should consider supplementing the rest of the sections with other resources. ... Read more

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Windows 95 Multimedia & Odbc Api Bible
This book, is the best result of the masterminds of the state of art, andI Suggest as a read for everyone that work with this technology.

It's great in any language!
I do not read Japanese but the only available edition of this book when I needed it was the Japanese edition.I still found the book to give me all the information I needed to do what I needed to do, write an audiorecording app without knowing anything about Multi-Media beforehand.Ialso liked that it used mostly lower level coding so that it would not beso at risk from Microsofts whims.

Simon gets it right again!!
I can honestly say that I have never been disappointed by any Robert Simonbook and this is no exception.Rather than read this book from cover tocover I use it as a reference. It is a fairly complete guide to multimediaand ODBC API calls and it is presented in a way that anyone can understand. Good job Mr. Simon!! ... Read more

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Other Wiley-Interscience books for your library… Fundamentals of Insect Physiology Edited by Murray S. Blum "…the best such textbook available." —Nature This text offers a contemporary, lucid survey of this fast-growing field, synthesizing established principles with the latest research findings. It serves both as a text for courses in insect physiology and as a basic reference for entomologists, zoologists, pest managers, and physiologists. 1985 (0 471-05468-2) 598 pp. Arthropod Brain Its Evolution, Development, Structure, and Functions Edited by Ayodhya P. Gupta Collecting the latest findings and theories for the first time, Arthropod Brain presents an up-to-date, authoritative examination of the evolution, development, macro- and microanatomy, and functions of the brain in major arthropod groups as well as in the sister group Onychophora. Over 150 illustrations complement the coverage, and bibliographies are included for each chapter. 1987 (0 471-82811-4) 500 pp. ... Read more

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NOT JUST THE TITANIC
While the Titanic story has been covered extensively from every angle, much less is known about other White Star ships.But the line suffered several accidents over the years.This book tells us about the wrecks of the Atlantic, Britanic and Republic, among others.I especially enjoyed the chapters on the Olympic and Atlantic.The Olympic was the Titanic's sister ship, enjoying a fascinating history of her own.The Atlantic sank in 1873 with the loss of several hundred lives.Only true Titanic and sea buffs will want to read this book, though.Others will quickly find it boring and are advised to stick with materials entirely on Titanic. ... Read more