JavaScript

Douglas Crockford

Describes the reliable features of JavaScript, covering such topics as syntax, objects, functions, arrays, regular expressions, inheritance, and methods.

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Computer Graphics

James D. Foley

A guide to the concepts and applications of computer graphics covers such topics as interaction techniques, dialogue design, and user interface software.

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Applications

Charles Petzold

"Learn how to create next-generation client interfaces with Windows legend Charles Petzold. Get the definitive guide to the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), the new client programming interface for the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 and Windows Vista. Award-winning author Charles Petzold teaches you how to combine C# code and the Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML) to develop applications for the WPF. You'll get expert guidance and hundreds of practical, hands-on examples--giving you the skills you need to exploit the new interface and graphics capabilities for Windows Vista."--Publisher's website.

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Hello, Android

Ed Burnette

Provides information on the basics of Androd programming, covering such topics as designing the user interface, 2D graphics, multimedia, storing local data, SQL, OpenGL, and multi-touch.

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Professional XMPP Programming with JavaScript and JQuery

Jack Moffitt

Provides information on using XMPP to build applications or add new features to current applications, covering such topics as the debugging console, the identica client, service discovery, event handling, and plugins.

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Foundation HTML5 Canvas

Rob Hawkes

Foundation HTML5 Canvas: For Games and Entertainment teaches you how to make exciting interactive games and applications using HTML5 canvas. Canvas lets you produce graphics, animations, and applications using the HTML5 and JavaScript web standards. It allows you to draw directly within the browser without the need for third-party plugins like Adobe Flash, and so canvas works perfectly across desktop and mobile devices, like the iPhone and Android. Foundation HTML5 Canvas begins by introducing you to HTML5 and the cool new features that it opens up for you. You are then offered a quick guide to JavaScript programming to get you up to speed. Next up you'll receive a thorough introduction to the canvas element, which teaches you how to draw objects within the browser with great ease. Once the basics are covered you’ll move on to the more advanced features of canvas, including image and video manipulation. You’ll also learn how to create realistic animations with the help of some basic physics. Foundation HTML5 Canvas then teaches you how to create two thrilling space-based games using all the skills you’ve learned so far. You'll find plenty of code examples and illustrations designed to help you understand even the most complex of topics. HTML5 is already here for you, and this book will provide you with all the information you need to enjoy the show. For more information, source code, and the latest blog posts from author Rob Hawkes, visit http://rawkes.com/foundationcanvas. What you’ll learn The exciting new features that HTML5 brings and how to use them The basics of programming in JavaScript and capturing user input What the canvas drawing element is all about and why you’d want to use it How to utilize both basic and advanced features of canvas How to create realistic animations using canvas and a splash of physics How to make interactive games using canvas, JavaScript, and other HTML5 goodies Who this book is for The book has been written in a friendly way that makes it approachable to beginners and experts alike. It is predominantly for Web designers who are new to HTML5 and JavaScript, and covers the absolute basics of creating interactive games and applications using the HTML5 canvas element. Experienced Web designers and programmers will also learn about all the features of canvas and how they can be used within their own projects. Flash and Silverlight developers wanting to broaden their reach across the Web and mobile devices will also benefit from the information in this book. Table of Contents Introducing HTML5 Foundation JavaScript Learning the Basics of Canvas Pushing Canvas Further Manipulating Images and Video Making Things Move Implementing Advanced Animation Creating the Space Bowling Game Creating the Asteroid Avoidance Game Taking Things Further and the Future of Canvas

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Kicking Butt with MIDP and MSA

Jonathan Knudsen

The release of MIDP 2.0 and the introduction of the new Mobile Service Architecture (MSA) are generating momentum for the Java ME platform. As more and more Java-enabled mobile devices become available and more service providers become open to third-party development, the demand for customized applications will grow dramatically. Now, there's a practical, realistic guide to building MIDP 2.0/MSA applications that are robust, responsive, maintainable, and fun. Long-time Java ME author Jonathan Knudsen offers real solutions for the complex challenges of coding efficiency, application design, and usability in constrained mobile environments. Experienced Java developers will master MIDP 2.0 and MSA programming through clear, carefully designed examples. Downloadable code is available for both NetBeans Mobility Pack and the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit. Kicking Butt with MIDP and MSA 's wide-ranging content covers: Pushing MIDP's limits, and exploiting MSA's full power Using MIDlets, Forms, commands, core classes, and invocation Building effective mobile user interfaces Designing graphics with the Canvas, the Game API, SVG, and 3D Providing storage and resources: record stores, FileConnection, and PDA PIM Internationalizing mobile applications Networking via WMA, Bluetooth, Web services, and SIP Parsing XML documents Implementing audio and advanced multimedia Securing mobile applications with SATSA and the Payment API Building advanced location-based applications Designing applications for multiple devices Creating end-to-end mobile application architectures

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Foundation HTML5 Animation with JavaScript

Billy Lamberta, Keith Peters

Foundation HTML5 Animation with JavaScript covers everything that you need to know to create dynamic scripted animation using the HTML5 canvas. It provides information on all the relevant math you'll need, before moving on to physics concepts like acceleration, velocity, easing, springs, collision detection, conservation of momentum, 3D, and forward and inverse kinematics. Foundation HTML5 Animation with JavaScript is a fantastic resource for all web developers working in HTML5 or switching over from Flash to create standards-compliant games, applications, and animations that will work across all modern browsers and most mobile devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. You will learn how to utilize the amazing animation and physics-based code originally created by author Keith Peters in his hugely successful Foundation ActionScript Animation in all of your HTML5 applications. In no time at all, you'll understand the concepts behind scripted animation and also have the ability to create all manner of exciting animations and games. What you’ll learn All the JavaScript and HTML5 code (including math and trigonometry functions) you'll need to start animating with code Basic motion principles like velocity, acceleration, friction, easing, and bouncing How to handle user interactions via the keyboard, mouse, and touchscreen Advanced motion techniques like springs, coordinate rotation, conservation of momentum, and forward and inverse kinematics All the basic 3D concepts you'll need for 3D in HTML5 (without WebGL)—from simple perspective to full 3D solids, complete with backface culling and dynamic lighting Who this book is for This book is a fantastic resource for all web developers working in HTML5 or switching over from Flash to create standards-compliant games, applications, and animations that will work across all modern browsers and most mobile devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. Table of Contents Basic Animation Concepts Basics of JavaScript for Animation HTML5 and Canvas graphics Trigonometry for Animation Velocity and Acceleration Boundaries and Friction User Interaction: Moving Objects Around Easing and Springing Collision Detection Coordination Rotation and Bouncing Off Angles Billiard Ball Physics Particle Attraction and Gravity Forward Kinematics: Making Things Walk Inverse Kinematics: Dragging and Reaching 3D Basics 3D Lines and Fills Backface Culling and 3D Lighting Matrix Math Tips and Tricks

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Introducing HTML5 Game Development

Jesse Freeman

Summary: Step-by-step guide to creating a 2D game using Impact, the JavaScript game framework that works with HTML5's Canvas element.

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Linear Algebra and Its Applications

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