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"Fluid simulation is a computer graphic used to develop realistic animation of liquids in modern games. The Art of Fluid Animation describes visually rich techniques for creating fluid-like animations that do not require advanced physics or mathematical skills. It explains how to create fluid animations like water, smoke, fire, and explosions through computer code in a fun manner. The book presents concepts that drive fluid animation and gives a historical...

This 6th edition covers recent changes to the Perl language up to version 5.14. It teaches you the basics and shows you how to write programs up to 128 lines long -- roughly the size of 90% of the Perl programs in use today. Each chapter includes exercises to help you practice what you've just learned.

This hands-on guide for every user who wants to create outstanding presentations with PowerPoint 2013 teaches visually, using an easy, friendly, full-colour format designed to 'show how', instead of 'telling how.'

There are books on the nuts and bolts of web design and there are books about website aesthetics, showcasing examples of good design. This book contains the essentials of both, addressing the skillsets required to produce websites that are functional and elegant, but from a graphic designer's perspective. It demonstrates that you can design a working website in minutes without the need for expensive programs. Useful "tips and tricks" panels are included,...

Harris has written the book he wishes he'd had when he started creating games for his own enjoyment. Whether you're new to programming or a skilled programmer eager to cash in on today's game bonanza, this guide helps you build powerful games that also work on mobile devices --

A visual handbook demonstrates the newest features of Windows 8.1, covering such topics as surfing the Web, connecting with social networking accounts, editing documents, working with multimedia, and networking.

Whether you've used other versions of this popular program or never processed a single word, this guide will get you going with Word 2013.

Does creating web pages seem daunting? This guide will help you master the basics of HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) language, so you can start creating your own awesome sites on the World Wide Web.

A guide to using Windows 7 that covers the desktop, the taskbar, searching and organizing files, getting help, programs, documents, gadgets, applications, the control panel, using the Internet, pictures, music, printing, networking, and other related topics.

Mining data requires a deep investment in people and time. How can you be sure you're building the right models? What tools help you connect with the customer's needs? With this hands-on book, you'll learn a flexible toolset and methodology for building effective analytics applications.