Best Flash Web Design Books of 2025

Dark Pools: The Rise of the Machine Traders and the Rigging of the U.S. Stock Market is a captivating account of the rise of computerized trading systems and their impact on the global stock market. Author Scott Patterson brilliantly portrays the birth of Island, a computerized trading hub, and its evolution into a global electronic stock market. The book sheds light on the birth of secretive exchanges called dark pools and the self-directed trading machines that have seemingly slipped out of human control. Overall, Dark Pools is a well-researched and engaging narrative that provides valuable insight into the new world of stock trading.

The Shelly Cashman Series Microsoft Office 365 & Excel 2019 Comprehensive is an innovative guide for students that offers step-by-step learning through experimentation, critical thought, and personalization. This new edition and accompanying resources engage students in real-world scenarios to reinforce critical skills that will help them succeed in their educational and professional careers. With updated SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) online resources and MindTap, this book is an excellent tool for additional study. Written by experienced authors Steven M. Freund and Joy Starks, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to expand their understanding of Microsoft Office and Excel.

The "Seniors Guide to iPhone" is a step-by-step illustrated guide designed exclusively for seniors who want to learn how to use their new iPhones to the fullest. The book covers everything from basic settings, taking pictures, using apps like WhatsApp and Facebook, to emergency SOS calls and medical ID configuration. It's a great resource for those who aren't comfortable with technology and want to stay in touch with their loved ones. The book is written by UrGod, a trusted brand in mainframes and minicomputers books. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for seniors who want to learn how to use their iPhones and stay connected with their loved ones.

Mastering Blockchain: Unlocking the Power of Cryptocurrencies, Smart Contracts, and Decentralized Applications by Lorne Lantz and Daniel Cawrey is a detailed guide that distills the complex ideas behind blockchain into an easily digestible reference manual. The book covers the evolution and current state of the technology, including the functions of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts, and explains the challenges of scaling and forking a blockchain. The authors also delve into the language of blockchain as industry terms are explained. This book is a must-read for anyone evaluating whether to invest time in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.

The "Learn to Write Line Tracing Workbook" by © Preschool Genius is an excellent resource for parents who want to prepare their children aged 3-6 for writing, reading, and drawing. This A4 exercise book includes varied exercises to support fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and concentration. The book offers pre-writing and tracing exercises, picture motifs for coloring, puzzles, cognitive games, and varied drawing exercises. The carefully designed picture illustrations invite children to trace lines of figures and shapes, loops, hooks, and changes of direction improve their pen-holding skills, and drawing pictures and figures strengthens their self-confidence. Overall, this workbook is a fun and playful way to prepare children for writing, reading, and drawing.

The Shelly Cashman Series Microsoft Office 365 & Excel 2016: Comprehensive is an excellent resource for students who want to learn the latest advancements in Microsoft Office and Excel. The book uses a step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach to provide a thorough understanding of Excel 2016 through experimentation, critical thought, and personalization. The book is designed to engage readers, improve retention, and prepare students for future success in working with all aspects of Excel 2016. Overall, this book is a great choice for anyone looking to improve their skills in spreadsheet software.

How to Cheat in Adobe Animate CC is a must-have for anyone looking to create great animation and enhance their productivity in Animate CC. Written by Myra Ferguson and Chris Georgenes, this book offers step-by-step walkthroughs, time-saving practical tips, and real-world projects with source files. The book includes all NEW content and cheats for Animate CC, such as creating cinemagraphs, simulating a bokeh effect, and converting your documents to HTML5. This book is a goldmine of artistic inspiration and working methods to help you work faster and more efficiently with new features in Adobe Animate CC and the Creative Cloud. Overall, it is an excellent resource for digital media and animation experts alike.

This book, titled "Memory, Microprocessor, and ASIC (Principles and Applications in Engineering)", is an essential guide for VLSI circuit design. The book covers crucial elements, including timing, memory, power dissipation, testing, and testability. Experts from around the world provide in-depth discussions on the latest developments in stacked gate, embedded, and flash memory, including their power consumption. The book also includes a chapter dedicated to application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and design-related topics such as microprocessor architectures, layout methods, design verification, testability concepts, and CAD tools. Overall, this book is an excellent reference for anyone interested in VLSI circuit design and a valuable resource for professionals in the field.

This comprehensive book on Adobe Animate CC provides readers with practical exercises to master the fundamentals of creating and deploying interactive and motion design content. It covers a range of topics, from basic document workflows to creating animations, interactive projects, and more using a variety of techniques. The book focuses on the core skill set needed to master Animate CC, including drawing tools, movie clips, video and audio content, text, graphics, external data, and components. Readers will also receive a solid overview of the code needed to take their skills to the next level. Overall, this is an excellent resource for those looking to create and publish animated and interactive web-based content.

Sketching Light: An Illustrated Tour of the Possibilities of Flash is another masterpiece from legendary magazine photographer Joe McNally. This book takes readers on a journey into the land of light, covering everything from small flash to big flash and everything in between. McNally's instruction is straightforward, complete, and honest, with no secrets held back. He shows readers what works and what doesn't through his let's-see-what-happens approach, plentiful sketches, and behind-the-scenes production shots. With 30 years of experience shooting for prestigious publications, McNally's wisdom and humor make the book a must-read for anyone interested in digital photography.