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New Seasons of Carsey-Werner TV Series on DVD

Mill Creek Entertainment, a recognized leader in value entertainment will release new seasons of some of the most popular, award-winning sitcoms from Carsey-Werner Television Distribution on DVD in September including “Grounded for Life –The Complete Series,” “That ‘70s Show” Seasons 5 and 6, and “Roseanne” Seasons 5 and 6.

Additionally, other television favorites including two Sir Arthur Conan collections “Sherlock Holmes,” the TV miniseries and his original Jurassic double feature “The Lost World” and “Return to the Lost World” along with “On Duty Firefighters,” the Complete Series will also be released in September for unbelievably low prices starting at $9.98...

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REVIEW: BenQ Joybee GP2 Portable Projector

If you're in the market for a portable projector, you may want to take a look at the BenQ Joybee GP2, which is the high-definition version of the Joybee product line. It's successor, the BenQ Joybee GP1, had many of the same features, but provided a lower video resolution. The GP2, however, does provide additional features that viewers on-the-go may need. These new features include 200 lumens of brightness (compared to the 100 lumens of the GP1), an HDMI port to support the higher-resolution, an SD card slot, and an iPhone/iPod Touch dock.

GP2 – What's In The Box? Other than the projector itself, the package contains a carrying case, power cord, power adapter, CEA30 pin cable, remote (with battery included), a mini HDMI adapter (that can be used for connecting an iPad), a USB cable, a quick start guide, and...

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Learning Rails 3: Rails from the Outside In

If you're a web developer or designer ready to learn Rails, Learning Rails 3 is the ideal way to start. "The process of learning Rails can feel like a moving target," says coauthor Eric Gruber. "The framework is constantly evolving and continually maturing. Learning Rails 3 is a major rewrite from the previous edition, walking the reader through the many incredible changes to this popular web development tool."

Rather than throw you into the middle of the framework's Model-View-Controller architecture, Learning Rails 3 works from the outside in. You'll begin with the foundations of the Web you already know, and learn how to create something visible with Rails' view layer. Then you'll tackle the more difficult inner layers...

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OS X Mountain Lion: The Missing Manual

What do you get when you cross a Mac with an iPad? OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. Its 200 new features include iPaddish goodies like dictation, Notification Center, and Reminders—but not a single page of instructions. Fortunately, David Pogue is back, with the expertise and humor that have made this the #1 bestselling Mac book for over 10 years straight.

There's something new on practically every page of this new edition, and David Pogue brings his celebrated wit and expertise to every one of them. Apple's brought a new cat to town, and Mac OS X Mountain Lion: The Missing Manual is the best way to tame it...

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Photoshop CS6 and Lightroom 4: A Photographer's Handbook

In Photoshop CS6 and Lightroom 4, Adobe Certified Instructor Stephen Laskevitch has leveraged his experience as a teacher and practitioner to create a guide that provides a clear and effective workflow for editing photographs in Photoshop CS6 and its companions Bridge, Camera Raw, and Lightroom 4. Focusing on the critical elements of a workflow rather than covering every arcane feature, this book is designed to get you working quickly in these applications.

In addition to the essential features of these programs, Laskevitch covers new features specific to the 2012 releases, including...

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WD Red Hard Drives For SOHO NAS Systems

WD ®, a storage industry leader, has announced the debut of WD Red™ NAS hard drives, an innovative line of SATA hard drives specifically designed for home and small office NAS (network attached storage) systems with one to five drive bays. Compatibility-tested with top NAS box manufacturers and optimized for power and performance, WD Red hard drives are now shipping in 3.5-inch 1 TB, 2 TB and 3 TB capacities.

The WD Red line features NASware™ technology, designed to improve reliability and system performance, reduce customer downtime and to simplify the integration process. This new product line addresses the unique environment of NAS and the growing demand for affordable, reliable and compatible storage that reduces customer total cost of ownership. WD Red hard drives also feature 3D Active Balance Plus, an enhanced balance control technology, which...

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Basic4android V2.00 for Android App Development

Anywhere Software, a leading provider of developers' tools for the Android, Windows Mobile, and Pocket PC platforms, has announced the release of a major upgrade to its Basic4android development platform. Basic4android is a comprehensive, feature-rich Rapid Application Development toolbox that enables both novices and experts to develop high-performance native Android apps without the need for complex and time-consuming Java and XML programming.

"As the market share for Android-based smartphones and tablets continues to grow, so has the need for Rapid Application Development tools that simplify and accelerate time-to-revenue for Android applications," said Erel Uziel, CEO of Anywhere Software. "Basic4android is designed to take the learning curve out of Android development...

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Logitech K760 Wireless Solar Keyboard

Logitech has announced the expansion of its solar offering with the new Logitech® Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 for Mac®, iPad® or iPhone®. A continuation of Logitech’s solar series, which started with the Logitech® Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 and has continued with the Logitech® Solar Keyboard Folio for iPad, this new keyboard adds Bluetooth® connectivity with an easy-switching capability. It allows you to simultaneously pair multiple devices and quickly switch among them with the push of a button.

“Laptops, smartphones and tablets are ubiquitous – both at work and at play,” said Denis Pavillard, vice president of experience design at Logitech. “Because Apple devices are central to this trend, Logitech is committed to improving the way people interact with them...

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New SanDisk High-Speed, High-Capacity USB Flash Drives

SanDisk Corporation, a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, has announced a suite of USB flash drives that includes SanDisk’s fastest, thinnest and highest-capacity USB products ever. The drives offer consumers the storage they need to carry libraries of digital content with them wherever they go, transfer their files quickly and do so with style.

“Whether consumers are seeking super-fast transfer speeds, maximum storage capacity or a stylish fashion statement, we offer a drive to meet their needs,” said Bob O’Keefe, vice president, retail marketing, SanDisk. “SanDisk pioneered the USB drive and now offers one of the broadest lineups in the industry, with a wide range of form factors and reliability that consumers can count on to store their important files...”

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Windows PowerShell for Developers

Want to perform programming tasks better, faster, simpler, and make them repeatable? Take a deep dive into Windows PowerShell and discover what this distributed automation platform can do. Whether you’re a .NET developer or IT pro, this concise guide will show you how PowerShell’s scripting language can help you be more productive on everyday tasks.

Quickly learn how to create PowerShell scripts and embed them into your existing applications, write "little languages" to solve specific problems, and take charge of your code. This book includes example scripts that you can easily pull apart, tweak, and then use in your own PowerShell and .NET solutions...

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Getting Started with Windows 8 Apps

Get a head start on building apps for Windows 8. With a series of examples, this hands-on guide takes you through the process of creating complete touch-enabled apps that respond to native sensors. Through the course of the book, you’ll learn how to work with the Windows Runtime application model while building a Bing Image Search app.

If you’re an experienced .NET developer who wants to get up to speed with Windows 8, this book provides the expertise and C# code samples you need. Get a high-level overview of Windows 8 features—from the Start Screen to in-app features such as the Application Bar. Begin by building a simple app to retrieve Bing image search results from a web service...

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Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation, Volume 1 on DVD

Four green turtles, heard the news? Changed to mutants by an ooze. Found on the floor and raised by a rat. Now they’re ninjas, how about that? Check it out, another one found made her way to Chinatown. With the rest, now that makes five. Ninja Turtles are alive!

Cowabunga! Get ready to relive the live-action TV adventures of Saban’s Ninja Turtles when Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Saban Brands, will unleash the Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation, Volume 1 DVD set on September 4, 2012. Delivering fun-filled family entertainment for all ages, this highly anticipated 2-DVD set features the first 13 action-packed episodes of the memorable 90s pop culture series. A must-have for Ninja Turtles fans, collectors and pop culture enthusiasts, the 2-DVD set of Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation, Volume 1 is...

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SUNSET BOULEVARD on Blu-ray

Paramount Home Media Distribution proudly presents one of the studio’s most iconic films, newly restored and in sparkling high definition for the first time ever, when SUNSET BOULEVARD debuts on Blu-ray November 6, 2012.

A fitting release to continue Paramount’s centennial celebration, Billy Wilder’s seminal classic continues to enthrall audiences with its bizarre and tragic tale of Hollywood’s dark side. Nominated for 11 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, and winner for Best Writing, Best Art Direction and Best Music, SUNSET BOULEVARD was named by the American Film Institute as #12 on its list of the Greatest American Movies...

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AVATAR 3D Blu-ray Collector's Edition

The world of Pandora has never looked better as over 33 million AVATAR Facebook fans were the first to learn of the upcoming release of the AVATAR Blu-ray 3D Collector’s Edition, debuting globally beginning October 15, releasing in North America October 16, from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

A home entertainment experience like no other, for the first time ever, fans will be able to welcome James Cameron’s global box office sensation into their homes in stunning 3D high-definition. “3D television is the future of home entertainment,” said James Cameron, the Oscar® winning Director. “I’m a huge proponent of the technology and very pleased that AVATAR can be viewed in the living room the way it is meant to be seen...”

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KATY PERRY: Part of Me on Blu-ray and DVD

The fun, glamorous, heartbreaking, inspiring, crazy, magical, passionate, and honest mad diary of one of the biggest performers on the planet blasts off when the KATY PERRY: Part of Me movie debuts on Blu-ray and DVD (both with UltraViolet™), On Demand and for Digital Download on September 18, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.

Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, KATY PERRY: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams.   Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy’s signature style and more...

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FileMaker Pro 12: The Missing Manual

You don't have to be a techie to use FileMaker Pro 12, but you do need to know what you're doing. And FileMaker pros Susan Prosser and Stuart Gripman can help. With their new, crystal-clear guide—FileMaker Pro 12: The Missing Manual—you'll learn how to create a powerful database that lets you do almost anything with your data.

"Beginners who read straight through the book will get a sense of just how deep and wide FileMaker's power are," notes Prosser about the new edition. "They'll finish with a solid introduction that takes them through intermediate concepts and into some fairly advanced topics. They'll have the confidence and skill to create their own databases. Even experienced users will find plenty...

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Deploying Rails: Deliver Scalable Web Apps

Today's modern Rails applications have lots of moving parts. Make sure your next production deployment goes smoothly with Deploying Rails: Automate, Deploy, Scale, Maintain, and Sleep at Night.

This hands-on book guides you through the entire production process. You'll set up scripts to install and configure all the software your servers need, including your application code. Once you're in production, you'll learn how to set up systems to monitor your application's health, gather metrics so you can stop problems before they start, and fix things when they go wrong...

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INDIANA JONES: The Complete Adventures Blu-ray Bonus Features

Every unforgettable exploit of world-renowned, globetrotting hero Indiana Jones finally comes home with pristine picture and sound when INDIANA JONES: The Complete Adventures debuts on Blu-ray September 18, 2012 from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Home Media Distribution.

In addition to all of Indy’s thrilling adventures, the set includes seven hours of fascinating documentaries, featurettes and interviews with cast members and filmmakers. This comprehensive collection of behind-the-scenes bonus features is augmented by a brand new two-part documentary entitled “On Set with Raiders of the Lost Ark – From Jungle to Desert and From Adventure to Legend...”

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Dreamweaver CS6: The Missing Manual

Dreamweaver CS6 is the most capable website design and management program yet, but there's no printed guide to its amazing features. That's where Dreamweaver CS6: The Missing Manual comes in. You'll learn to use every facet of this versatile program, through jargon-free explanations and 13 hands-on tutorials.

The important stuff you need to know: Get A to Z guidance. Go from building simple web pages to creating rich, interactive websites. Learn state-of-the-art design. Create dynamic, visually appealing sites using JavaScript and CSS, and see how HTML5 and CSS3 fit in...

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Ubuntu Made Easy: A Project-Based Introduction

Ubuntu is supposed to be the Linux distribution for the masses, and in many ways it is. But despite the best efforts of scores of developers, it can still be intimidating for newcomers.

Ubuntu Made Easy from No Starch Press makes the move to Linux easy with hands-on projects that go beyond the basics. The book's accessible, step-by-step instructions walk readers through important tasks like troubleshooting common hardware and software problems, accessing social networks, connecting with the Ubuntu community, and accessing a Windows installation. This is a stress-free guide that promises to turn the Linux-shy novice into a confident user...

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The Sony SLT-A77: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide

The Sony SLT-A77 provides enthusiastic photographers with a wealth of information about the unique features of the Sony SLT-A77, an interchangeable-lens camera with an electronic viewfinder and a fixed, translucent mirror. The A77 differs from the current crop of DSLRs in its ability to use a phase detection focusing system throughout the entire picture-taking process, for both still photographs and videos. This provides an immediacy and responsiveness when using burst shots and creating HD videos that is unavailable in any other camera.

In this guide, authors Carol Roullard and Brian Matsumoto teach you how to obtain exceptional photographs and videos as they cover everything from the basics of using the camera's automatic modes, to the more advanced...

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BATTLESHIP on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital

An exhilarating campaign to save mankind unfolds on the high seas, in the skies and on land when Battleship – the entertaining, action-adventure made with unprecedented support of the US Navy – comes to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand August 28th, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Also available through Digital Download.

Against all odds, a daring young naval officer and his heroic crew launch an all-out military showdown against a superior alien force in this enthralling, thrill-ride that will have viewers holding their breath through the final gripping face-off. Blu-ray’s high-definition picture and perfect hi-def 5.1 surround sound provide...

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FREELANCERS on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital

The brotherhood between cops is sacred, but it’s not stronger than the bond between a father and son, especially when it’s a matter of justice. From a producer of 16 Blocks and Righteous Kill comes the action packed police thriller, Freelancers, premiering on Blu-ray Disc, DVD, Digital Download and On Demand on August 21, 2012.

The film will also be available in theaters for a limited release on August 10, 2012. Multi-platinum recording artist and rising Hollywood film star Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (Get Rich or Die Tryin’) adds to his growing resume as an actor with his portrayal of Malo, the son of a slain NYPD officer who joins the force only to discover the villainous story behind his father’s death...

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Visual Models for Software Requirements

"There is a gap in the resources about requirements models available to practitioners," say authors Joy Beatty and Anthony Chen. "Over the years, we have noticed that many of our customers only create long lists of text requirements. And even as more modeling languages are available, they still aren't being adopted in the community."

In fact, those teams that do create models for their solutions usually only have one or two standby models that they always use, like Process Flows or Use Cases. We wanted to create a single resource practitioners could go to in order to learn how to create and use models on their projects." In Visual Models for Software Requirements...

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Microsoft SQL Server 2012 T-SQL Fundamentals

Get started with the fundamentals of Transact-SQL and learn how to write efficient and powerful database queries. With this hands-on guide, you'll gain a solid understanding of T-SQL and good programming practices through the right balance of conceptual and practical content.

Learn the steps required to develop T-SQL code for retrieving and modifying data, with exercises to help you apply what you've learned—ideal for T-SQL programmers, DBAs, BI practitioners, report writers, analysts, and architects.
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Start Here! Learn the Kinect API

Ready to learn Kinect programming? Start Here!™ Learn the Kinect™ API teaches you the fundamentals of programming with the Kinect™ API—and begin building apps that use motion tracking, voice recognition, and more.

"The Kinect sensor can be used to create genuinely new applications and user interface experiences," says author Rob Miles. "Once a developer knows how the sensor works, and how it can be used from their programs, they can start to find new ways to use the device and create brand new applications and games..."

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Programming Computer Vision with Python

If you want a basic understanding of computer vision's underlying theory and algorithms, this hands-on introduction is the ideal place to start. You'll learn techniques for object recognition, 3D reconstruction, stereo imaging, augmented reality, and other computer vision applications as you follow clear examples written in Python.

Programming Computer Vision with Python explains computer vision in broad terms that won't bog you down in theory. You get complete code samples with explanations on how to reproduce and build upon each example, along with exercises to help you apply what you've learned. This book is ideal for students, researchers, and enthusiasts...

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Tabletop Photography by Cyrill Harnischmacher

Imagine capturing stunning, professional-looking product shots without needing a studio filled with expensive equipment and large flash units. Tabletop Photography teaches all the steps for creating your own tabletop photography studio.

Affordable compact flashes offer a number of creative lighting options within your tabletop studio; and the appropriate lighting and backdrop, and the creative use of your camera's features are key to a perfect image. Author Cyrill Harnischmacher guides you through a variety of exposure and lighting techniques, and covers how to achieve excellent results using compact flash units. Whether you wish to capture product images for use in print or on the web, or you want to improve your photos for personal use, this book will provide you with everything you need to know to get great results...

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A League of Their Own 20th Anniversary Blu-ray

Fans will cheer yet again when the girls of the Rockford Peaches take the field to celebrate the 20th anniversary of A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, debuting on Blu-ray™ from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on October 16th – just one week before the 2012 World Series of Baseball.

This classic is based on the true story of the pioneering women who blazed the trail, both on the field and off, for generations of athletes to follow. The delightful sports tale, which taught America “there’s no crying in baseball,” was directed by Penny Marshall (Awakenings, Big). The film stars Tom Hanks (Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, The Da Vinci Code), as Jimmy Dugan, a has-been pro who leads teammates Mae, Dottie, Doris and Kit into the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) World Series. Academy Award© winner Geena Davis (Best Actress in a Supporting Role, The Accidental Tourist, 1987), Madonna (Die Another Day, Evita), Lori Petty (Poetic Justice, Free Willy) and Rosie O’Donnell (TV’s “Nip/Tuck,” “The Rosie O’Donnell Show”) are the key ball players...

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Red Giant Knoll Light Factory 3

Red Giant announced the release of Knoll Light Factory 3, the biggest update to the industry’s most advanced 3D lens flare system. Co-developed with Academy Award winning VFX Supervisor John Knoll, the new Light Factory delivers an intuitive interface, realistic flare elements, beautifully designed presets, and time-saving animated behaviors.

“This is the biggest advance to Light Factory in many years,” said John Knoll, inventor of the lens flare technology. “Version 3 delivers a great new editor to make flare creation faster, and new and updated elements for the flare engine for better accuracy at high resolution. The library includes a collection of realistic cinematic and distant flares that I've built to help with your next production...”

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