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The Future That Never Existed: Vintage Tomorrows

 In Vintage Tomorrows, Intel's resident futurist Brian David Johnson joins cultural historian James H. Carrott in a globe-spanning journey to dig beyond definitions and into the heart of the growing subculture that is steampunk. Read More
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The Information Diet: A Case for Conscious Consumption--New from O'Reilly Media

 Just as too much junk food can lead to obesity, too much junk information can lead to ignorance. "The Information Diet" (O'Reilly, $22.99 USD) shows you how to thrive in this information glut--what to look for, what to avoid, and how to be selective. Read More
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Innovative-e Partners with O'Reilly Media to Offer Live "SharePoint 2010 Jumpstart" Online Course

 Innovative-e and O'Reilly Media are offering a four-part "SharePoint 2010 Jumpstart" online course beginning October 13, 2011. Read More
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Gamification Master Class with Gabe Zichermann--New from O'Reilly Media

 "Gamification Master Class with Gabe Zichermann" shows you how to take advantage of gamification--the secret ingredient that's fueled the success of Foursquare, Nike+, Groupon, and many other websites and mobile apps. Read More
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Droid X and Droid 2 Covered in Two New Missing Manuals from O'Reilly Media

 The Droid X and the Droid 2 are two of the most popular smartphones on the planet, you'll need assistance in order to take advantage of every feature. Luckily, Preston Gralla has two definitive guides: Droid X: and Droid 2: The Missing Manual. Read More
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O'Reilly Media Announces Global Ignite Week 2011

 From February 7-11, over 100 cities will host community-powered Ignite events attended by upwards of 12,000 technologists, entrepreneurs, DIYers, and creative professionals on at least six continents. Read More
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Building Android Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: Making Native Apps with Standards-Based Web Tools--New from O'Reilly Media

 If you know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, you already have the tools you need to develop Android applications. "Building Android Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript" shows you how to design and build apps that can be adapted for any Android device. Read More
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Best iPhone Apps, Second Edition--New from O'Reilly Media

 New York Times technology columnist J.D. Biersdorfer has stress-tested hundreds of the App Store's mini-programs and hand-picked more than 200 standouts for this new edition of "Best iPhone Apps" (O'Reilly Media, $19.99 USD). Read More
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Photoshop Elements 9: The Missing Manual--New from O'Reilly Media

 "Photoshop Elements 9: The Missing Manual" (O'Reilly Media, $44.99 USD), will help you get the most out of the program, from the basics to advanced tips for both Windows and Mac. Read More
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iPhone: The Missing Manual, 4th Edition--New from O'Reilly

 With the iOS 4 software and the new iPhone 4, Apple has a world-class hit on its hands. David Pogue is back with this expanded edition of his witty, full-color guide: the world's most popular iPhone book. Read More
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The Myths of Innovation--New from O'Reilly

 In this new paperback edition of the classic bestseller, "The Myths of Innovation" (O'Reilly Media, $17.99 USD), you'll be taken on a hilarious, fast-paced ride through the history of ideas. Read More
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Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food--New from O'Reilly

 Are you the innovative type, the cook who marches to a different drummer--used to expressing your creativity instead of just following recipes? Then "Cooking for Geeks" (O'Reilly Media, $34.99 USD) is for you. Read More
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Being Geek: The Software Developer's Career Handbook--New from O'Reilly

 Author Michael Lopp (@rands) recalls his own make-or-break moments with Silicon Valley giants such as Apple, Netscape, and Symantec in "Being Geek"--an insightful and entertaining book that will help you make better career decisions. Read More
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Innovative-e Partners with O'Reilly Media to Offer Webinar: "Best Practices in Developing Requirements for SharePoint Projects"

 Dux Raymond Sy, managing partner of Innovative-e, Inc., will discuss how to properly develop requirements for a successful SharePoint implementation during a one-hour Webinar, to be held Wednesday July 28. Read More
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Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers--New from O'Reilly Media

 Creating an environment for creative thinking and innovation can be a daunting challenge. How can you make it happen at your company? The answer may surprise you: "Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers." Read More
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Adobe Photoshop CS5 One-on-One--New from O'Reilly

 In "Adobe Photoshop CS5 One-on-One" (O'Reilly Media, $49.99 USD), author Deke McClelland's gives you step-by-step tutorials, hours of DVD-video demonstrations, and lots of hands-on projects to help you improve your knowledge and hone your skills. Read More
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Innovative-e Partners with O'Reilly Media to Offer Two-Hour Webinar: "Effectively Planning, Tracking and Controlling Projects with Microsoft Project 2010"

 Dux Raymond Sy, managing partner of Innovative-e, Inc., will demonstrate how to leverage Microsoft Project 2010 from initial planning to project closing in a free two-hour Webinar, to be held Friday June 25. Read More
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DocBook 5: The Definitive Guide--New from O'Reilly Media

 If you need a reliable tool for technical documentation, "DocBook 5: The Definitive Guide" (O'Reilly Media, $49.99 USD) is a clear and concise reference which will help you take advantage of DocBook. Read More
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Best Android Apps: The Guide for Discriminating Downloaders--New from O'Reilly Media

 "Best Android Apps" (O'Reilly Media, $19.99 USD) leads you beyond the titles in Android Market's "Top Paid" and "Top Free" bins to showcase apps that will truly delight, empower, and entertain you. Read More
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Flex 4 Cookbook: Real-world recipes for developing Rich Internet Applications--New from O'Reilly

 With a large collection of proven recipes, "Flex 4 Cookbook" (O'Reilly Media, $49.99 USD) is the ideal problem-solving guide for developing interactive Rich Internet Applications on the Adobe Flash Platform. Read More
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Scott & Scott, LLP is Gold Sponsor of Ignite Dallas

 Dallas law firm, Scott & Scott, LLP, supports 2nd Ignite Dallas event as Gold Sponsor at Granada Theater, June 2. Speakers will present bite-sized presentations of their passions at gathering of the Dallas business, technical and creative community. Read More
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iPad: The Missing Manual--New from O'Reilly. Harness the Potential of Apple's iPad--Ebook Available Now

 New York Times tech columnist, bestselling author, and iPad expert J.D. Biersdorfer shows you how to get the most out of this sleek tablet to surf the Web, send and receive email, watch movies, and more, with "iPad: The Missing Manual" ($24.99 USD). Read More
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Programming Windows Azure--New from O'Reilly

 Written by Sriram Krishnan, a key member of the product development team, "Programming Windows Azure" shows you how to build, deploy, host, and manage applications using Windows Azure's programming model and essential storage services. Read More
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Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution, 25th Anniversary Edition--New from O'Reilly Media

 With updated material from noteworthy hackers such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Stallman, and Steve Wozniak, "Hackers" is a fascinating story that begins in early computer research labs and leads to the first home computer. Read More
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iPhone 3D Programming: Developing Graphical Applications with OpenGL ES--New from O'Reilly

 What does it take to build an iPhone app with stunning 3D graphics? "iPhone 3D Programming" (O'Reilly Media, $39.99 USD) will show you how to apply OpenGL graphics programming techniques to any device running the iPhone OS. Read More
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Windows 7 Annoyances: Tools and Techniques to Improve Your Windows 7 Experience--New from O'Reilly Media

 Windows 7 may be faster and more stable than Vista, but it's a far cry from problem-free. David A. Karp comes to the rescue with the latest in his popular Windows Annoyances series. Read More
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iPhone App Development: The Missing Manual--New from O'Reilly

 Written by Craig Hockenberry, developer of the wildly popular Twitterific iPhone app, "iPhone App Development: The Missing Manual" (O'Reilly Media, $39.99 USD) includes illustrated, step-by-step tutorials and real-world examples. Read More
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Buying a Home: The Missing Manual--New from O'Reilly

 In "Buying a Home: The Missing Manual" (O'Reilly Media, $21.99 USD), real estate expert Nancy Conner takes you through the process of buying a home, from start to finish. Read More
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Facebook: The Missing Manual, Second Edition--New from O'Reilly Media

 Facebook's popularity is skyrocketing, drawing more than 400 million people to this combination online village green, personal website creator, and souped-up address book. Enter "Facebook: The Missing Manual, Second Edition." Read More
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Enterprise Development with Flex: Best Practices for RIA Developers--New from O'Reilly

 If you want to use Adobe Flex to build production-quality Rich Internet Applications for the enterprise, Enterprise Development with Flex (O'Reilly Media, $54.99 USD) is a groundbreaking book that will show you exactly what's required. Read More
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New Digital Services for Publishers: Ebooks. Digital formats. Mobile Apps. And more.--O'Reilly Media Alert

 O'Reilly Media announced today an innovative new digital service at O'Reilly's Tools of Change for Publishing Conference in New York City. O'Reilly's new division aims to help publishers meet the demands and challenges of the 21st century. Read More
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97 Things Every Programmer Should Know: Collective Wisdom from the Experts--New from O'Reilly Media

 Tap into the wisdom of experts to learn what every programmer should know--no matter what language you use--with "97 Things Every Programmer Should Know" (O'Reilly Media, $29.99 USD). Read More
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Open Government: Collaboration, Transparency, and Participation in Practice--New from O'Reilly Media

 If government is a platform, and Gov 2.0 is the next release, how can we make it one that shakes up--and reshapes--the world? A timely new book from O'Reilly, "Open Government" (O'Reilly Media, $44.99 USD), answers that question. Read More
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Search Patterns: Design for Discovery--New from O'Reilly Media

 "Search Patterns" brings modern information retrieval to life, covering such topics as relevance, faceted navigation, multitouch, personalization, visualization, multitouch, personalization, visualization, multisensory search, & augmented reality. Read More
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Building iPhone Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: Making App Store Apps Without Objective-C or Cocoa--New from O'Reilly Media

 With "Building iPhone Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript," you'll learn how to use these open source web technologies to design and build apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch on the platform of your choice-without using Objective-C or Cocoa. Read More
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O'Reilly Media Alert: Global Ignite Week Reaches Over 70 Cities; At Least 12,000 Expected to Attend

 The first annual Global Ignite Week, coming March 1-5, 2010, is gaining steam. At least 12,000 knowledge-seekers around the planet will be attending Ignite events in cities spanning six continents. Read More
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The New How: Building Business Solutions through Collaborative Strategy--New from O'Reilly

 Once in a generation, a book comes along that transforms the business landscape. For today's business leaders, The New How (O'Reilly, US $24.99) by Nilofer Merchant redefines the way companies create strategies and win new markets. Read More
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jQuery Cookbook--New from O'Reilly Media

 Ideal for newcomers and JavaScript veterans alike, "jQuery Cookbook" (O'Reilly, US $34.99), edited by Cody Lindley (@corylindley), starts with the basics and then moves to practical use cases with tested solutions to common web development hurdles. Read More