Optimize your queries and obtain simple and elegant solutions to  common business tasks using window functions in Transact-SQL. Learn how to apply calculations against sets of rows in a flexible, clear, and efficient manner. Ideal whether you’re a database administrator or developer.

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An example-driven guide for administrators managing networks of Windows servers and desktops. With 150 practical examples, including ready-to-reuse scripts and techniques, you'll learn the ins and outs of automating WMI via PowerShell v3. Covers of all aspects of Windows administration, including IIS, DNS and Hyper-V.

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Packed full of JavaScript, HTML5, WebGL, and CSS3 code, showing you how some fantastic games were built, passing on the skills you'll need to create your own great games. Contains programming tips, tricks, and optimization techniques with real-world code examples that you can use in your own projects.

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Apple’s third-generation iPad will dazzle you with its looks and speed, but you won’t get far without an owner’s manual to all its features. This 4th edition now covers all iPads.  It shows how to transfer media to your iPad, sync and shop wirelessly, tap into WiFi and 4G cellular networks, and use iTunes for media management.

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Discover practical, scalable techniques for analyzing risk and planning tests: implementing exploratory, black box, white box, and acceptance testing; tracking issues; testing “Docs & Mocks,” interfaces, classes, modules, libraries, binaries, services, and infrastructure; reviewing code and refactoring and more.

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Master the Objective-C language, and start using it to write powerful native applications for both Macs and iOS devices! Using this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach, make the most of its powerful implementation of objects and messaging and work effectively with design patterns, collections, blocks, threading, and more.

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An A4 bound sketch pad that contains 150 empty templates which are best described as graph paper with a frame that reproduces the dimension of a typical  Windows Phone so that you can draft your ideas and annotate them. No informational content.

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A fast-paced run through building and managing scalable applications using the RabbitMQ messaging server. Starts by explaining how message queuing works, its history, and how RabbitMQ fits in. Then shows real-world examples you can apply to your own scalability and interoperability challenges.

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Offers guidelines and innovative techniques that will help you plan and execute a comprehensive SEO strategy. This second edition brings you up to date on recent changes in search engine behavior, such as new ranking methods involving user engagement and social media, with tactics from basic to advanced.

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Subtitled, Learning to Use a Digital SLR or Interchangeable-Lens Camera, this illustrated guide shows how to get the most out of your camera's automatic and semi-automatic exposure modes, as well as how to move beyond those modes and take full, manual control of your camera.

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There is no magic to successful blogging.This book sets out teach programmers and technical people the techniques to attract and keep a large audience of loyal, regular readers and leverage this popularity to achieve your goals. Whether you want to create a popular technical blog from scratch or take your blog to the next level, this book shows you how.

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Subtitled "Modularity Patterns with Examples Using OSGi". Upcoming versions of Java will include a module system that allows you to build more resilient and flexible software systems. Modularity will change the way we develop Java applications, and you’ll only be able to realize the benefits if you understand how to design more modular software systems.

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