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Definitive, Comprehensive SCEA Exam Prep–Straight from Sun’s Exam Developers!

This book delivers complete, focused review for Sun’s new Sun Certified Enterprise Architect (SCEA) for Java EE certification exam–straight from two of the exam’s creators! SCEA lead developer/assessor Mark Cade and SCEA lead developer/assessor Humphrey Sheil offer powerful insights, real-world architectural case studies, and challenging sample questions that systematically prepare you for the actual exam. For every question, the authors show why the right answers are right–and why the other answers are wrong. Cade and Sheil cover every SCEA exam topic, skill, and technique, including:

* Understanding system architecture and its goals
* Decomposing larger systems into components organized by tiers or layers
* Addressing requirements for scalability, maintainability, reliability, availability, extensibility, performance, and security
* Building effective web (presentation) tiers, and analyzing tradeoffs associated with using web frameworks
* Leveraging EJB 3’s enhancements for business tier development
* Covering new enhancements in the JEE 5 platform
* Choosing and architecting the best integration and messaging components for your system
* Using the Java security model to enforce confidentiality, integrity, authorization, authentication, and non-repudiation
* Using the most powerful and useful Java EE architecture patterns Continue Reading »

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Announcing an all-new SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT designed to help maximize your performance on 70-680, the required exam for the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows 7, Configuration certification.This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most—including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs to give you the skills and expertise you can use on the job.Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. This official study guide covers installing, upgrading, and migrating to Windows 7; configuring network connectivity, applications, and devices; implementing backup and recovery; configuring User Account Control (UAC), mobility options, and new features such as DirectAccess and BranchCache; and managing system updates.Then assess yourself using the 200 practice questions on CD, featuring multiple customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an exam discount voucher—making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment. Continue Reading »

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ASVAB Exam Cram, Second Edition, is the perfect study guide to help you pass the ASVAB exam. It provides coverage and practice questions for every exam topic. The book contains an extensive set of practice questions, including 200 printed questions in two full practice exams, while the CD-ROM test engine provides real-time practice and feedback. The book covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your ASVAB exam!

• Master all four domains of knowledge covered on the ASVAB: verbal, math, science/technical, and spatial
• Accurately interpret the meaning of paragraphs and of words presented in context
• Review essential math, physical science, and biology principles
• Master the basics of electricity and electronics
• Understand the technologies that make automobiles and other vehicles work
• Check your knowledge of shop tools, terminology, and techniques
• Review and understand basic mechanical and physical principles
• Practice for the newest Assembling Objects exam module by recognizing how objects will look when they are put together Continue Reading »

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Having trouble with geometry? Do Pi, The Pythagorean Theorem, and angle calculations just make your head spin? Relax. With Head First 2D Geometry, you’ll master everything from triangles, quads and polygons to the time-saving secrets of similar and congruent angles — and it’ll be quick, painless, and fun.

Through entertaining stories and practical examples from the world around you, this book takes you beyond boring problems. You’ll actually use what you learn to make real-life decisions, like using angles and parallel lines to crack a mysterious CSI case. Put geometry to work for you, and nail your class exams along the way.

We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First 2D Geometry uses a visually-rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Continue Reading »

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That word Moodle keeps cropping up all over the place – it’s in the newspapers, on other teachers’ tongues, in more and more articles. Do you want to find out more about it yourself and learn how to create all sorts of fun and useful online language activities with it? Your search ends right here.

This book demystifies Moodle and provides you with answers to your queries. It helps you create engaging online language learning activities using the Moodle platform. It has suggestions and fully working examples for adapting classroom activities to the Virtual Learning Environment.

This book breaks down the core components of a typical language syllabus – speaking, pronunciation, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and assessment – and shows you how use Moodle 1.9 to create complete, usable activities that practice them. Each chapter starts with activities that are easier to set up and progresses to more complex ones. Nevertheless, it’s a recipe book so each activity is independent. We start off with a brief introduction to Moodle so that you’re ready to deal with those specific syllabus topics, and conclude with building extended activities that combine all syllabus elements, making your course attractive and effective. Building activities based on the models in this book, you will develop the confidence to set up your own Moodle site with impressive results. Continue Reading »