Search User Interfaces

 This book focuses on the human users of search engines and the tool they use to interact with them: the search user interface. The truly worldwide reach of the Web has brought with it a new realization among computer scientists and laypeople of the enormous importance of usability and user interface design. In the last ten years, much has become understood about what works in search interfaces from a usability perspective, and what does not. Researchers and practitioners have developed a wide range of innovative interface ideas, but only the most broadly acceptable make their way into major web search engines.

This book summarizes these developments, presenting the state of the art of search interface design, both in academic research and in deployment in commercial systems. Many books describe the algorithms behind search engines and information retrieval systems, but the unique focus of this book is specifically on the user interface. It will be welcomed by industry professionals who design systems that use search interfaces as well as graduate students and academic researchers who investigate information systems.

Title Search User Interfaces
Authors Marti A. Hearst
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (September 30, 2009)
Paperback: 352 pages
eBook: HTML files
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0521113792
ISBN-13: 978-0521113793
Download: http://searchuserinterfaces.com/book/

Microsoft BizTalk Succinctly

BizTalk Server is a powerful platform that can be applied to multiple project types. It not only allows you to integrate data, use business rules engines, and monitor your business using its Business Activity Monitoring, it allows you to connect people, systems, and businesses using business processes and workflows.

In BizTalk Succinctly, author Rui Machado provides an insightful look at one of Microsoft’s most useful servers. After going over the BizTalk Server architecture and system requirements, you’ll quickly learn to map schemas, manage nodes and create custom pipelines and orchestrations. Detailed definition tables and step-by-step images are also provided to help you along the way.

Title Microsoft BizTalk Succinctly
Author(s) Rui Machado
Publisher: Syncfusion Inc. (2014)
Paperback: N/A
eBook PDF (111 Pages, 2.1 MB), Kindle, etc.
Language: English
ISBN-10/ASIN: N/A
ISBN-13: N/A
eBook: http://files2.syncfusion.com/Downloads/Ebooks/BizTalk_Succinctly.pdf

Prism 4 Succinctly

Learn the basics of Microsoft Prism 4 and develop good programming practices in order to construct functional WPF applications. Follow along with three demonstration projects in order to put your skills to use while you learn. With author Eric Stitt leading the way, Prism 4 Succinctly will help you get started with Microsoft Prism 4.

This book shows you how you can build composite applications by using the Microsoft PRISM Framework. It takes a learn-by-doing approach. All PRISM features will be presented by implementing small sample applications that showcase the features.

Title Prism 4 Succinctly
Author(s) Eric Stitt
Publisher: Syncfusion Inc. (2014)
Paperback: N/A
eBook PDF (111 Pages, 2.1 MB), Kindle, etc.
Language: English
ISBN-10/ASIN: N/A
ISBN-13: N/A
eBook: http://www.syncfusion.com/content/downloads/ebook/Prism4_Succinctly.pdf