When you’re under pressure to produce a well designed, easy-to-navigate mobile app, there’s no time to reinvent the wheel. This concise book provides a handy reference to 70 mobile app design patterns, illustrated by more than 400 screenshots from current iOS, Android, BlackBerry, WebOS, Windows Mobile, and Symbian apps.

Before your next purchase, be it a big investment or minor indulgence, you want to make sure you're getting the best product out there at the best price. But thoroughly researched, unbiased reviews are hard to come by. That is why Consumer Reports has been a mainstay in buying guides since 1936, keeping readers informed on the best products, from cars to tools and appliances. Each issue offers useful and detailed reviews that are broken down into dozens of categories, such as electronics, home and yard, fitness and cars. Sections are then further broken down into subcategories, such as "best in fuel economy" for cars, or "best TV brands" for electronics. Consumer Reports offers vital tips and information that make it easier to navigate the vast market and find the product you're looking for. In the magazine's "Lab tests" section, you will find detailed reviews of products that have been assessed on a profound level, the results based on numerous trials. With Consumer Reports, you can trust that the information you are getting is straightforward and to the point. Discover fun details about products and get tips about reliable brands. Products that perform well and offer great value are easy to find, as they are given the coveted title of "CR Best Buys." Further, readers will find interesting articles on topics ranging from money and politics to nutrition and food. All in all, Consumer Reports is a vital tool for the informed consumer.

Wood magazine is the go-to guide for woodworkers of all skill levels. Each issue is packed with must-read information including handy “how-to’s” and great project ideas. Woodworking plans are accompanied with detailed step-by-step instructions along with tips and techniques. The magazine’s pattern inserts are shop-tested, so readers can be confident that projects are doable with great results. Wood features product reviews covering a wide range of manufacturers, enabling readers to become more informed when it comes to purchasing tools and materials. The magazine’s articles cover a wide range of topics, from basic tasks like cutting wood to more complicated endeavors such as carving patterns and shapes. Whether you’re a serious woodworker or like to experiment occasionally, Wood is an essential tool in honing your skills.

GIMP for Absolute Beginners gives us an easy way to use the power of GIMP, and enjoy digital photography and graphics without worrying about application features.

The agile, lightweight, open-source Spring Framework continues to be the de facto leading enterprise Java application development framework for today's Java programmers and developers. It works with other leading open-source, agile and lightweight Java technologies like Hibernate, Groovy, MyBatis, and more. Spring now also works with Java EE and JPA 2 as well.

Eat Magazine is a comprehensive food, wine and associated good living resource that brings you restaurant reviews, recipes from award-winning chefs, wine recommendations, local travel tips, cook's toys and tools, books and lots more.

CgCookie Tutorial on the modelling and rendering of the exterior of a modern villa using 3dsMax. Videos and project files included.

PC Plus is must have resource for the computing enthusiast. Its success is built on a reputation for extensive lab tests, authoritative features and challenging tutorials. We provide our readers with the highest standard of technical information, and with every issue we provide you with a DVD full of software tools and utilities.

Wireless has finally come of age. With a significant jump in throughput over previous standards, 802.11n is the first wireless technology that doesn’t trade speed for mobility, and users have stormed onto wireless networks with a passion. In this concise guide, Matthew Gast—chair of the IEEE group that produced revision 802.11-2012—shows you why wireless has become the default method of connecting to a network, and provides technical details you need to plan, design, and deploy 802.11n today.