http://www.apress.com/pressroom/ Fri, 24 May 2013 09:46:27 +0000 http://www.apress.com/skin/frontend/enterprise/default/images/rss.png http://www.apress.com/pressroom/ Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.apress.com/pressroom/BeginningR/ Learn a statistical programming technology that can be run on UNIX, Windows or MacOS. Apress brings “R” knowledge to programmers with their new offering, Beginning R, by Larry Pace. R, a powerful open-source implementation of the statistical language S, allows users to crunch data and represent it graphically. Originally developed by AT&T, it can be used on UNIX, Windows and Mac Operating systems and is even being implemented into Oracle Database. As an author and educator, Dr. Pace takes a hands-on and example-based approach, incorporating best practices with clear explanations of statistical and graphical techniques. As attendees of Oracle Open World can attest, R has grown since the Big Data wave and has since proven its relevance in the tech community. R has eclipsed S and the commercially-available S-Plus language, and has become the de facto standard for doing, teaching, and learning computational statistics. In this book, Pace teaches readers where to get R and how to install it, how to import and export data and scripts, generate basic statistics and graphics and program in R to write custom functions. The title is an easy-to-read reference for working professionals, professors and students who want to learn and use R for basic statistics. It is the perfect book for anyone needing a free, capable, and powerful tool for exploring statistics and automating their use. The investment in learning R is sure to pay off in the long term as R continues to grow into the go-to language for statistical exploration and research. For more information on Beginning R, please visit: http://www.apress.com/9781430245544. About the Author Dr. Larry Pace is a statistics author and educator, as well as a consultant. He lives in the upstate area of South Carolina in the town of Anderson. He is a professor of statistics, mathematics, psychology, management, and leadership. He has programmed in a variety of languages and scripting languages including R, Visual Basic, JavaScript, C##, PHP, APL, and in a long-ago world, Fortran IV. He writes books and tutorials on statistics, computers, and technology. He has also published many academic papers, and made dozens of presentations and lectures. He has consulted with Compaq Computers, AT&T, Xerox Corporation, the U.S. Navy, and International Paper. He has taught at Keiser University, Argosy University, Capella University, Ashford University, Anderson University (where he was the chair of the behavioral sciences department), Clemson University, Louisiana Tech University, LSU in Shreveport, the University of Tennessee, Cornell University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Georgia. About Apress Media With more than 1,000 books in print and e-formats, Apress is the authoritative source for IT professionals, software developers, and business leaders all over the world. Apress provides high-quality, no-fluff content that helps serious technology professionals build a comprehensive pathway to career success. Since 2007, Apress has been part of Springer Science+Business Media, one of the world's leading scientific, technical, and medical publishing houses, enabling global distribution of Apress publications. For more information, please visit http://www.apress.com.]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.apress.com/pressroom/apress-open/ ApressOpen to Offer Free and Full Access to Professional-Level Content Apress, a leading publisher of technology books, announces the launch of ApressOpen, a program that offers technology companies and professionals the opportunity to publish technical and business content under an open access model. With ApressOpen, content will be freely available through multiple online distribution channels and electronic formats with the goal of disseminating professionally edited and technically reviewed content to the worldwide community. In support of this launch, we are also pleased to announce that Apress is working with Intel Corporation to publish at least 10 books under the ApressOpen brand. Intel is providing assistance with content architecture with resources from their Industry Education Office. “Our aim is to publish content that is strategically aligned with industry-leading companies and globally-recognized, topic-expert authors who are on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. Making the resulting content free and available to the widest possible audience will assure great, favorable impact for the computer industry and other industries over time. We’re excited to work with Intel on some of our first ApressOpen titles, so that the computer industry may quickly benefit from Intel’s unique insights in computer innovation,” says Jeffrey M. Pepper, Assistant Publisher at Apress. “The computer industry will benefit from Apress’ publishing expertise, and the new ApressOpen content distribution channel will accelerate the flow of important technical insights around the world. Technical insights from technology experts, delivered at the right time, are critical to developers of computer hardware and software products, and IT professionals who employ the latest products,” said Richard Bowles, Managing Director of Intel’s Industry Education Office within Intel Labs. ApressOpen content will be distributed on SpringerLink with over 122,000,000 unique visitors per year as well as on Apress.com, Intel.com, and all major eBook and database platforms. Apress is uniquely positioned to reach academic, professional, and individual markets around the globe. About Apress With more than 1,500 books in print and e-formats, Apress is the authoritative source for IT professionals, software developers, and business leaders all over the world. Apress provides high-quality, technically reviewed content that helps serious technology professionals. Since 2007, Apress has been part of Springer Science+Business Media, one of the world's leading scientific, technical, and medical publishing houses and a leader in open access publishing. For more information, please visit www.apress.com. About Intel Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com. ]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.apress.com/pressroom/Troelsen/ This C# bible is ready to take the Technology industry by storm as the most comprehensive reference guide to hit the market Andrew Troelsen maintains his reputation as an authority on the C# language with his long-awaited sixth edition of Pro C# 5.0 and the .NET 4.5 Framework, released by Apress Media today. This book has been the leader in C# books since the first edition was released in 2001 and continues to be the most all-inclusive resource available for developers. Troelsen’s latest edition is the definitive guide on how best to use C# 5.0 together with the .NET 4.5 Platform. Microsoft's newest release has resulted in improvements across the whole scope of the technology. Troelsen has updated his book from cover to cover with particular emphasis upon the changes taking place with Windows 8, WPF 4.5 and Visual Studio 2012–all which are expected to greatly affect developers. At a whopping 1,560 pages, Pro C# 5.0 and the .NET 4.5 Framework is a must-have for anyone that wants an all-encompassing reference guide to meet the day-to-day questions that will arise from the updates of these programs. This book is targeted to experienced software professionals or graduate students of computer science who are interested in the .NET Framework and C# language. Troelsen’s title can also be utilized by those developers who are using .NET for the first time or those writing applications using previous .NET versions, since it gives a well-rounded picture of Microsoft’s new technology. For more information on Pro C# 5.0 and the .NET 4.5 Framework, please visit http://www.apress.com/9781430242338 . ISBN 978-1-4302-4233-8 1600 pages User Level: Intermediate to Advanced Publication Date: August 22, 2012 Available eBook Formats : EPUB, MOBI, PDF Print Book Price : $59.99 eBook Price: $41.99 About the Author Andrew Troelsen is a partner, trainer, and consultant at Intertech Inc., and is a leading authority on both .NET and COM. His book Pro C# 2005 and the .NET 2.0 Platform won the prestigious 2003 Referenceware Excellence Award. Troelsen has a degree in mathematical linguistics and South Asian studies from the University of Minnesota, and is a frequent speaker at numerous .NET-related conferences. You can check out his blog at Intertech.com. About Apress Media With more than 1,000 books in print and e-formats, Apress is the authoritative source for IT professionals, software developers, and business leaders all over the world. Apress provides high-quality, no-fluff content that helps serious technology professionals build a comprehensive pathway to career success. Since 2007, Apress has been part of Springer Science+Business Media, one of the world's leading scientific, technical, and medical publishing houses, enabling global distribution of Apress publications. For more information, please visit http://www.apress.com]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.apress.com/pressroom/pressroom/ Apress Launches Adam Freeman’s Highly Anticipated “Metro Revealed” Books with a Free eBook Offer on May 1st. Get a first look at key features within Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system with “Metro Revealed: Building Windows 8 Apps with HTML5 and JavaScript” and get it for FREE on May 1st! New York, NY (PRWEB) April 27, 2012 For the special debut of “Metro Revealed: Building Windows 8 apps with HTML5 and JavaScript,” Apress has taken the opportunity to offer free copies of the eBook on May 1, 2012 at apress.com. Developers awaiting a first look at Windows 8 app development can get ahead of the game with Apress’s brand new Metro Revealed books, written by veteran author, Adam Freeman. “Metro Revealed: Building Windows 8 apps with HTML5 and JavaScript” and “Metro Revealed: Building Windows 8 apps with XAML and C#” clearly explain how to create touch-enabled applications on both desktop and Windows Phone devices on the latest Metro application framework. These books dive into no-fluff content, teaching users how to create Metro applications, apply a touch-enabled user interface, utilize the Metro persistence model to store app data and application state, and access the content remotely using Metro networking. Readers will have the opportunity to focus on how to package and deploy a Metro app in the Windows app store. Freeman divides each book into two core topics, HTML5 and JavaScript or XAML and C# to zero in on the languages programmers use most. Metro Revealed is geared towards developers that are working with the Consumer Preview, allowing them to get ahead of the curve and fully understand the new features that the system is implementing. Starting this May, Apress will also be rolling out its latest .NET titles in its Alpha program, which allows readers to get a first look at early, unedited content before a book’s final release. Alpha caters to users who want to get a head start in learning about the newest versions of Microsoft technologies. For more information on Metro Revealed, please visit http://www.apress.com/9781430244882 and http://www.apress.com/9781430244912. “Metro Revealed: Building Windows 8 apps with HTML5 and JavaScript” * ISBN: 978-1-4302-4491-2 *100 pages * User Level: Intermediate to Advanced * Publication Date: April 29, 2012 * Available eBook Formats : EPUB, MOBI, PDF * Print Book Price : $14.99 * eBook Price: $10.49 “Metro Revealed: Building Windows 8 apps with XAML and C#” * ISBN: 978-1-4302-4491-2 *100 pages * User Level: Intermediate to Advanced * Publication Date: May 13, 2012 * Available eBook Formats : EPUB, MOBI, PDF * Print Book Price : $14.99 * eBook Price: $10.49 About the Author Adam Freeman is an experienced IT professional who has held senior positions in a range of companies, most recently serving as chief technology officer and chief operating officer of a global bank. Now retired, he spends his time writing and training for his first competitive triathlon.]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:40:45 +0000 http://www.apress.com/pressroom/Gimp/ Whether you're a novice or professional, "GIMP for Absolute Beginners" will give you the necessary tools to begin graphic design from the ground up. Apress, the market leader for GIMP guides, releases "GIMP for Absolute Beginners" -the first beginner's guide for GIMP version 2.8 and the only all-inclusive beginner's guide being offered on the market today. GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), a free software application, runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, and contains nearly all of the components of its rival program, Photoshop. GIMP has been continually developed over the past 15 years and the 2012 GIMP version 2.8 features additions like Single-Window Mode and Paint Dynamics. Authors and GIMP experts, Jan Smith and Roman Joost, have taken this widespread tool and explained it in a clear and concise manner so that everyone from hobbyists to editing professionals can understand and utilize the concepts. "There is nothing like the exhilarating feeling of transforming an ordinary image into a very good or even a great image. It is not so great if you are stuck or if you do not know how to do something in GIMP," Smith remarks in the introduction of the book. Smith and Joost make it a point to create a fun learning experience and leave no question unanswered. The book covers essential topics -from how to manage small photo alterations to creating original artwork without an already existing photo. Users are not expected to have an existing knowledge of GIMP and will learn the software from top to bottom. Designers, photographers, graphic design newbies, and those who just like to edit photos and graphics for fun will all benefit from this comprehensive guide. To learn more about GIMP for Absolute Beginners, visit www.apress.com/9781430231684. • ISBN: 978-1-4302-3168-4 • 350 pages • User Level: Beginner • Publication Date: April 25th, 2012 • Available eBook Formats : EPUB, MOBI, PDF • Print Book Price : $44.99 • eBook Price: $31.49 About the Authors Jan Smith discovered GIMP nine years ago while volunteering at Computerbank (a company that refurbishes donated computers and sells them cheaply to low-income users to help bridge the digital gap). Jan has assisted hundreds of low-income individuals become familiar with computers loaded with open-source software. Rooman Joost first learned about open-source software in 1997. He is the project manager of GIMP's user documentation and he has contributed code to GIMP. He has contributed to GIMP and Zope open-source projects for eight years. Roman has a Diplom-Informatiker (FH) from Anhalt University of Applied Sciences in Koethen, Germany. About Apress Media Apress Media LLC is a technical and business publisher devoted to meeting the needs of IT professionals, software developers, programmers, and business leaders with more than 1,000 books in print and electronic formats. Apress provides high-quality, no-fluff content that helps serious technology professionals build a comprehensive pathway to career success. For more information about the innovative approach Apress takes to publishing, please visit http://www.apress.com. ]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:10 +0000 http://www.apress.com/pressroom/using-arduino-to-build-robots/ 27" bolts of lightning. Josh is Isotope Eleven’s lead architect and is responsible for overseeing architectural decisions and translating customer requirements into working software. Josh graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) with degrees in both mathematics and philosophy. Harald Molle has been a computer engineer since 1984. He started his career by becoming a researcher at a university in the southwest of Germany before cofounding an embedded systems company. Harald is an expert scuba diver, a passion he is trying to combine with his work by developing a GPS-controlled robot to survey lakes. Arduino Robotics By John-David Warren, Josh Adams, and Harald Molle ISBN13: 978-1-4302-3183-7 628 Pages Published July 18, 2011 Print Book Price: $39.99 eBook Price: $27.99 ]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.apress.com/pressroom/a-geeks-guide-to-advancing-from-techie-in-the-trenches-to-cto/ Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.apress.com/pressroom/what-is-a-3d-printer/ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0000 http://www.apress.com/pressroom/apress-launches-apress-business-a-new-line-of-business-books/ Tue, 24 May 2011 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.apress.com/pressroom/new-android-development-books-from-apress/ Wed, 11 May 2011 13:15:05 +0000