Software Project Survival Guide


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How to be sure your first important project isnþt your last.




The Survival Guide for New Special Education Teachers


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This book offers practical guidance on such topics as roles and responsibilities, school environment and culture, classroom organization and management, collaboration with other professionals, and individual professional development.




The Computer Professional's Survival Guide


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A career road map for every computer professional. Profiles of successful professionals and their careers provide keys to staying ahead of the game in the information industry.




PC Mag


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PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.




The Computer Professional's Guide to Effective Communications


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Technical know-how is not the only skill a computer professional needs to ensure career growth - a firm command of effective written and verbal communication skills is also required




The Music Producer’s Survival Guide


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A music-career book like no other, The Music Producer’s Survival Guide offers a wide-ranging, exploratory, yet refreshing down-to-earth take on living the life of the independent electronic music producer. If you are an intellectually curious musician/producer eager to make your mark in today’s technologically advanced music business, you’re in for a treat. This new edition includes industry and technological updates, additional interviews, and tips about personal finances, income, and budgets. In this friendly, philosophical take on the art and science of music production, veteran producer, engineer, and teacher Brian Jackson shares clear, practical advice about shaping your own career in today’s computer-centric "home-studio" music world. You’ll cover music technology, philosophy of music production, career planning, networking, craft and creativity, the DIY ethos, lifestyle considerations, and much more. Brian’s thoughtful approach will teach you to integrate your creative passion, your lifestyle, and your technical know-how. The Music Producer’s Survival Guide is the first music-production book to consider the influence of complexity studies and chaos theory on music-making and career development. It focuses on practicality while traversing a wide spectrum of topics, including essential creative process techniques, the TR-808, the proliferation of presets, the butterfly effect, granular synthesis, harmonic ratios, altered states, fractal patterns, the dynamics of genre evolution, and much more. Carving out your niche in music today is an invigorating challenge that will test all your skills and capacities. Learn to survive—and thrive—as a creative-technical professional in today’s music business, with the help of Brian Jackson and The Music Producer’s Survival Guide!




A Risk Professionals Survival Guide


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Balanced, practical risk management for post – financial crisis institutions A Risk Professional's Survival Guide fills a critical gap left by existing risk management texts. Instead of focusing only on quantitative risk analysis or only on institutional risk management, this book takes a comprehensive approach. The disasters of the recent financial crisis taught us that managing risk is both an art and a science, and it is critical for practitioners to understand how individual risks are integrated at the enterprise level. This book is the only resource of its kind to introduce all of the key risk management concepts in a cohesive case study spanning each chapter. A hypothetical bank drawn from elements of several real world institutions serves as a backdrop for topics from credit risk and operational risk to understanding big-picture risk exposure. You will be able to see exactly how each rigorous concept is applied in actual risk management contexts. This book includes: Supplemental Excel-based Visual Basic (VBA) modules, so you can interact directly with risk models Clear explanations of the importance of risk management in preventing financial disasters Real world examples and lessons learned from past crises Risk policies, infrastructure, and activities that balance limited quantitative models This book provides the element of hands-on application necessary to put enterprise risk management into effective practice. The very best risk managers rely on a balanced approach that leverages every aspect of financial operations for an integrative risk management strategy. With this book, you can identify and control risk at an expert level.




The Computer Lab Teacher's Survival Guide


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There are many books on educational technology, but few specifically for the computer lab teacher. As in any other subject, learning technology requires structure and lessons aligned to standards. And like in other subjects, students need a strong foundation and understanding of technology in order to succeed in school and in their future careers. The Computer Lab Teacher's Survival Guide speaks directly to computer lab teachers, advising on set up, lab management, Internet security, ergonomics, and other important components of an effective computer lab, one that provides the materials needed to create life-long technology learners. Other educators who lack computer lab teacher training, but are responsible for technology education, will find this book a helpful resource to lead them through a whole year of instruction.




The Essential It Contractor's Survival Guide


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If you are planning to be, or are already an IT Contract worker, you want the information contained in this book. Clear and concise, this text shows the pros, cons and rewards of this exciting field of endeavor. Contents include special sections for women, older persons and those returning to the work force.




The Black Computer Survival Guide


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Looking for a compelling and historical read on the intersection of race and technology? Look no further than the re-release of The Black Computer Survival Guide. Originally published in 1992, this book was an early direct response from the black community to prepare for the digital divide and the technology-driven economy we live in today. Written by then UC Berkeley student Eno Essien, who had trouble finding computer-skilled African-Americans for job openings and referrals, this book is a unique and artistic guide that covers everything you need to know to become computer proficient in a new era, including: The Big 3 computer applications needed for employment: Wordprocessing, Database Management, and Spreadsheet Management Tips on buying and choosing a computer The best places to find and use computers Specific advice for students and collegians on computer courses and computer-related employment opportunities But what sets this guide apart is its emphasis on making technology accessible and relatable to the African-American community. With a focus on making money and making it a "BLACK THANG", this book is not your typical dry computer manual. It's a lively and engaging read that made it into leading universities to personal bookshelves across the globe. So whether you're reliving the dawn of the PC era or looking to explore an important moment in the history of race and technology, The Black Computer Survival Guide is a must-read. Don't miss your chance to experience this unique and groundbreaking guide for yourself!