Beagles are an extraordinary breed—no bones about it. They’re cute, compact, fun-loving, and great with kids. (Not to mention those soulful eyes!) But their sense of humor, independence, and stubborn nature isn’t for everyone. So whether you’re thinking about getting your very own Snoopy-dog, or if you’ve already opened your heart and home to one, Beagles for Dummies answers important questions like:

• What are Beagles supposed to look like and how should they behave?
• Should I choose a puppy or an adult dog? Male or female?
• How do I correct my Beagle’s behavior problems?
• What do I need to do to survive my Beagle’s puppyhood?
• How can I Beagle-proof my house to keep him (and my stuff) safe?
• What should I teach my Beagle to do? How do I teach him?
• What health problems is my Beagle likely to have when he’s young? How about when he grows up—or gets old?

Life with these little hounds can lead to years of merriment, entertainment, and love—but if you think Beagles are just another hound dog, think again! Whether you want to know everything there is to living with a Beagle, or just want to skip to a relevant subject (like how to keep him out of the hamper), Beagles for Dummies gives you everything you need to choose and raise your Snoopy soul mate.
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* Provides an introduction to J2EE using the WebLogic platform, which claims the largest market share-about forty percent-of the Java application server market
* Features the most comprehensive coverage of the component types of WebLogic in the friendly For Dummies style
* Covers static resources, JSPs, taglibs and servlets, EJBs, and WebLogic’s Web service development and deployment capabilities and tools
* Teaches readers the basic administration and monitoring capabilities built into WebLogic, using a conversational and example-driven approach
* Uses real-world analogies all programmers will recognize to introduce the major topics of J2EE
* Examples will include not only coding, but also step-by-step deployment and troubleshooting tips

Set up Web services for Windows®, Unix®, and Linux®Install and configure WebLogic, serve up some beans, and visit the Workshop

Got application server issues? Apply some logic with BEA WebLogic Server, and let this handy guide show you how. You’ll soon be up and running with the number one J2EE application server, building and deploying Web services, using WebLogic Workshop, managing clusters, and using all the components of this enterprising technology.
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Shake the earth with deep, sonorous vibrations. Be the force that relentlessly drives the music. Rumble like the ominous thunder of an approaching storm. For you, it’s not enough just to be heard; you need to be felt, too. You need to play bass guitar.Imagine your favorite music without bass. It doesn’t work, does it? The bass is the heartbeat of the music, the foundation of the groove, and the glue that holds together all the different instruments. You can feel the vibrations of the low notes – sometimes subtle and caressing, sometimes literally earthshaking – as they propel the song. The bass is the heart. So leave center stage to the other musicians – you have more important work to do. The limelight may be cool, but bassists rule!

You can find everything you need to dominate the bass in Bass Guitar For Dummies – whether you’re a beginner picking up a bass for the first time or an experienced player looking for way to improve. And you won’t drown in complicated music theory, either; this easy-to-understand reference gives you just enough music theory to get you on your way.
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