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Google SketchUp is the exciting free software package that makes 3D available to everybody. Whether you need to build 3D models for work, or you’ve just always wanted to explore 3D modeling, Google SketchUp was made for you. Still, it does take a bit of understanding to get started, so turn to Google SketchUp 7 For Dummies . In classic For Dummies tradition, Google SketchUp 7 For Dummies gets right to the point so you can start creating 3D models right away. You’ll learn to: Set up SketchUp, learn about edges and faces, use inferences and guides, and build your first model; Establish a basic end-to-end workflow for creating and sharing models; Model non-boxy objects like terrain, characters, bottles, and spheres; Add details like stairs, gutters, and eaves; Spruce up your models with styles and shadows to add effects, make objects pop, and enhance realism; Use the LayOut function to draw with vector tools, add text and callouts, and print your work; Design buildings and objects, export your models to other design programs or to Google Earth, and explore 3D animation. On the book’s companion Web site, you’ll also find a bonus chapter and videos demonstrating more about what you can do with Google SketchUp. Google SketchUp 7 For Dummies also shows you what SketchUp can and can’t do, and offers tips for solving common problems. Add a new dimension to your work today! more...

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Alan Cooper calls for a Software Revolution - his best-selling book now in trade paperback with new foreword and afterword. EWeek lists Alan Cooper, the father of Visual Basic, as the #2 Mover and Shaker in a list of the 25 most influential people in technology-#1 was President George W. Bush. New edition supported by strong publicity and marketing campaign including endorsements from leaders in the industry and press reviews. Reveals the dark underbelly of software user interface development. more...

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Get the expert guidance you need to begin building native applications for Apple's new iPhone 3G as well as the iPod Touch. Apple's iPhone is the hottest mobile device on the planet. More than one million iPhone 3G phones were sold in the first three days of release and millions more are sure to be in the hands of iPhone fans each year. Apple's iPhone SDK has been updated and includes more than one thousand new APIs that developers will want to get their hands on. iPhone SDK 3 Programming shows you how to build great applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Inside, veteran mobile developer and Bell Labs scientist Maher Ali begins with a foundational introduction to Objective-C and Cocoa programming, and then guides you through building programs with Apple's iPhone SDK 3.: Covers the complete application development process, and highlights all the key device features including the camera, location awareness, and more; Completely revised and redesigned with more than 100 new pages of content; iPhone's new SDK release contains more than one thousand new APIs you will want to use right away; Includes a focused introduction to the Objective-C language and Cocoa frameworks that new iPhone developers need. With this advanced resource , you'll get the expert guidance you need to begin building native applications for Apple's new iPhone 3G as well as the iPod Touch. more...

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The itSMF Foundations book has been a significant contributor to the acceptance of ITIL worldwide. It is used in numerous countries and was made available in thirteen languages. The upgrade of this title can provide the same value to ITIL version 3, supporting its acceptance by creating an easy-to-read introduction into the entire ITIL library. more...

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Mastering Unreal Technology, Volume I: Introduction to Level Design with Unreal Engine 3 is your start-to-finish guide to modding and level design with the world’s hottest new gaming engine: Unreal Engine 3. Here’s everything you need to know to jumpstart your skills and create stunning new content and games for consoles and PCs alike! Your authors aren’t just the world’s #1 Unreal game development trainers: They’ve even built the training modules that shipped with Unreal Tournament 3: Limited Collector’s Edition. Now, working with the full cooperation of Unreal Engine 3’s creators, Epic Games, they introduce every facet of game development–from simple level creation to materials, lighting, and terrain...even advanced level optimization and streaming!.  . Packed with tips, hands-on tutorials, and expert techniques, Mastering Unreal Technology, Volume I is all you need to create levels that look spectacular and work brilliantly...levels that gamers just can’t stop playing!.  . You’ll find expert tips on: Understanding the game development process from start to finish; Planning projects for greater efficiency, faster delivery, and better quality; Crafting worlds with stunning beauty and clarity; Bringing amazing realism to characters, objects, and props; Making the most of Unreal Engine 3’s massively upgraded lighting system; Scripting complex gameplay quickly and easily with Unreal Kismet; Building animated game assets with Unreal Matinee  Testing game performance during live gameplay; Optimizing levels by improving the interaction between lights and surfaces; Using advanced level streaming to create vast, rich, highly playable levels more...

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