This is the first guide yet produced to the amphibians and reptiles of New York State, a large and heavily populated state that hosts a surprisingly diverse and interesting community of amphibians and reptiles. This much needed guide to the identification, distribution, natural history and conservation of the amphibians and reptiles of New York State fill a long-empty niche. The book is the first comprehensive presentation of the distributional data gathered for the New York State Amphibian and Reptile Atlas project. With more than 60,000 records compiled from 1990-1999, this extraordinary and up-to-date database provides a rich foundation for the book. This volume provides detailed narratives on the 69 species native to New York State. With a heavy emphasis on conservation biology, the book also includes chapters on threats, legal protections, habitat conservation guidelines, and conservation case studies. Also included are 67 distribution maps and 62 pages of color photographs contributed by more than 30 photographers. As a field guide or a desk reference The Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State is indispensable for anyone interested in the vertebrate animals of the Northeast, as well as students, field researchers and natural resource professionals.

The Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State: Identification, Natural History, and Conservation

Science & Math

Johnson, Glenn

Gibbs, James P.

Breisch, Alvin R.

Ducey, Peter K.

Behler, the late John

Bothner, Richard

Biological Sciences

Oxford University Press

This is the first guide yet produced to the amphibians and reptiles of New York State, a large and heavily populated state that hosts a surprisingly diverse and interesting community of amphibians and reptiles. This much needed guide to the identification, distribution, natural history and conservation of the amphibians and reptiles of New York State fill a long-empty niche. The book is the first comprehensive presentation of the distributional data gathered for the New York State Amphibian and Reptile Atlas project. With more than 60,000 records compiled from 1990-1999, this extraordinary and up-to-date database provides a rich foundation for the book. This volume provides detailed narratives on the 69 species native to New York State. With a heavy emphasis on conservation biology, the book also includes chapters on threats, legal protections, habitat conservation guidelines, and conservation case studies. Also included are 67 distribution maps and 62 pages of color photographs contributed by more than 30 photographers. As a field guide or a desk reference, The Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State is indispensable for anyone interested in the vertebrate animals of the Northeast, as well as students, field researchers and natural resource professionals.

Introduces Microsoft's widely-used, free Web development tool to new users and to those preparing for certification Includes thirty one-hour lessons that recreate a typical week-long introductory seminar Gets readers quickly up-to-speed on using ASP.NET and Web Matrix to develop Web pages and Web services The author has taught ASP.NET and other Microsoft tools for Xerox Connect and other major corporations Companion Web site features an online presentation by the author that follows along with each chapter and includes an audio-only option for readers with dial-up Internet connection

ASP.NET in 60 Minutes a Day

Computers & Technology

Web Development & Design

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

Dive in for reference where you need it—and learn the intricacies of developing sleeker, more robust, security-enhanced applications in ADO.NET 2.0. Featuring code samples in Microsoft Visual C# and Visual Basic, this reference goes beyond the fundamentals to help professional developers solve sophisticated enterprise development problems. Discover how to: <ul>
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Programming Microsoft® ADO.NET 2.0 Applications: Advanced Topics

Programming

Microsoft Press

EXAM PREP GUIDE Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCTS Exam 70-528—and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce what you’ve learned by applying your knowledge to real-world case scenarios and labs. This official Microsoft study guide is designed to help you make the most of your study time. Maximize your performance on the exam by learning to: <ul>
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MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-528): Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 Web-Based Client Development (Pro Certification)

Northrup, Tony

Certification

Ace your preparation for the skills measured by three required MCPD: Web Developer exams—and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce what you’ve learned by applying your knowledge to real-world case scenarios and labs. PRACTICE TESTS Assess your skills with practice tests on CD. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies. Maximize your exam performance with preparation for: EXAM 70-536 Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0—Application Development Foundation <ul>
<li>Use types, collections, generics, and regular expressions to manage data</li> <li>Develop services, application domains, and multithreaded applications</li> <li>Implement code access and role-based security, and data encryption</li> <li>Work with serialization and reflection techniques</li> <li>Instrument applications with logging and tracing</li> <li>Interact with legacy code using COM Interop and PInvoke</li> </ul>
EXAM 70-528 Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Web-Based Client Development <ul>
<li>Create, trace, configure, and deploy Web applications</li> <li>Integrate data into your application using Microsoft ADO.NET, XML, and data-bound controls</li> <li>Implement forms authentication, impersonation, and login controls</li> <li>Configure user controls and create custom Web controls</li> <li>Use themes, user profiles, and Web parts for customizable, personalized Web sites</li> <li>Manage server-side and client-side application state</li> </ul>
EXAM 70-547 Designing and Developing Web-Based Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework <ul>
<li>Evaluate Web application requirements and build a validation prototype</li> <li>Use style sheets, master pages, Web parts, and user controls for a consistent UI </li> <li>Design, develop, and implement application components </li> <li>Develop mechanisms for data access, exception handing, event logging, and application feedback</li> <li>Define, assess, and implement a testing strategy</li> <li>Validate a deployment plan and analyze performance to determine readiness</li> </ul>
Your all-in-one kit includes: <ul>
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MCPD Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-536, 70-528, 70-547): Microsoft® .NET Framework Web Developer Core Requirements: Microsoft .Net Framework Web Developer Core Requirements

Wildermuth, Shawn

Lanham, Brian C.

EXAM PREP GUIDE Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCTS Exam 70-516 - and on the job - with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce and apply what you've learned through real-world case scenarios and practice exercises. 
 Maximize your performance on the exam by mastering the skills and experience measured by these objectives: 
<ul>
<li>Modeling data </li>
<li>Managing connections and context </li>
<li>Querying data </li>
<li>Manipulating data </li>
<li>Developing and deploying reliable applications </li>
</ul>
 PRACTICE TESTS 
Assess your skills with practice tests. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-516): Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4

Designed to help experienced programmers develop real-world, job-role-specific skills—this Training Guide focuses on creating applications with HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3. Build hands-on expertise through a series of lessons, exercises, and suggested practices—and help maximize your performance on the job. 
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<li>Provides in-depth, hands-on training you take at your own pace</li> <li>Focuses on job-role-specific expertise for using HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3 to begin building modern web and Windows 8 apps</li> <li>Features pragmatic lessons, exercises, and practices</li> <li>Creates a foundation of skills which, along with on-the-job experience, can be measured by Microsoft Certification exams such as 70-480</li> <li>Coverage includes: creating HTML5 documents; implementing styles with CSS3; JavaScript in depth; using Microsoft developer tools; AJAX; multimedia support; drawing with Canvas and SVG; drag and drop functionality; location-aware apps; web storage; offline apps; writing your first simple Windows 8 apps; and other key topics</li> </ul>

Training Guide: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3

Keep it Tight: History of the Making of the East Coast Truckers Children's Convoy

Sheila & Paul Hutchinson

A Silver Lined Jubilee Celebration

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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