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In Java for Beginners, expert author and professor Mike McMillan starts you along the path to enlightenment with Java. You'll learn the basic concepts, tools and functions that you will need to build fully functional programs with the popular programming language, Java. Java is the base for all object-oriented programming langauges. 

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This class will give you an introduction to the fundamentals of programming languages. Key concepts include how to specify and process valid strings, sentences and program structures. This course assumes previous programming experience, comparable to what is covered by the Udacity CS101 course. Take this class and learn how to build your own simple web browser complete with the ability to parse and understand HTML and JavaScript.

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Alice is a 3-D programming language that makes it easy to create an animation for creating applications, telling a story, or playing an interactive game. Alice is a teaching tool for introductory computing. It uses 3D graphics and a drag-and-drop interface to facilitate a more engaging, less frustrating first programming experience. This course by Arthur Lee assumes no prior programming background and uses a building block approach beginning with simple Alice features and examples while gradually introducing more complex features. Sample programs are provided to be referenced by the user to enhance their learning experience.
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Programming with Ruby introduces developers to the Ruby programming language. Ruby is a dynamic object-oriented language. Its heritage includes LISP, Smalltalk, Perl and other languages. The simple but powerful nature of Ruby makes it one of today's hottest languages to learn. VTC author Al Anderson guides you through the various constructs and library of the language providing you with the tools to create great software in Ruby
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In Project 2010 Essential Training, project management expert Bonnie Biafore shows how individuals and teams can use Microsoft Project to manage any level of project. The course demonstrates setting up projects, adding tasks, assigning resources, fixing scheduling issues, dealing with resource conflicts, and tracking project progress. It also covers the new Project interface, featuring the new Ribbon and Backstage view, and explains how to use new features like user-controlled scheduling, the Timeline, and Team Planner. Exercise files accompany the course.

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Discover how to more efficiently manage your business projects. Author Bonnie Biafore lays out a set of principles and examines the concepts behind project management, from defining the problem, establishing project objectives, and building a project plan to meeting deadlines, managing team resources, and closing the project. The course also provides tips for reporting on project performance, keeping a project on track, and gaining customer acceptance.

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One of the hottest trends in photography continues to be compositing: shooting a subject on a plain background and adding them on to a different photo. This course will show you the secrets to making believable composite images, quickly and easily.

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Photoshop can be overwhelming with all of its choices, settings, tools - and all the things you have to remember. In this course you'll learn how to customize Photoshop, to make it look and operate the way YOU want. You'll see how Presets can be the best thing ever invented, and how to customize preferences, panels, menus and shortcuts - all to your liking.

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Record is Propellerhead's response to the demands of Reason users who have long desired the ability to record audio straight into Reason. Record is a seamlessly integrated DAW that can encapsulate Reason or stand alone as a simple and effective DAW. Music producer and home recording expert, Sean Michael Paddison, begins this course by demonstrating how to set up and navigate inside Record so that beginners will not be lost. He continues with in-depth explorations of the Sequencer, the Rack, and the Mixer. Throughout the course he shares some cool techniques that even seasoned pros will find helpful. Work files are included.
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Whether you are speaking to one person or one million…the skills are the same.  And your ability to capture their hearts and minds will set the stage for your success. The good news is…learning HOW is easier than you think. Remember, people recall how you made them FEEL…not the actual words that you said. You already have an audience – we all do.  The key is being prepared. Knowing how to engage and identify with them. Capturing their attention and getting it back ANY time you want.

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