Offering a manageable introduction to an emerging technology, this text includes a detailed tutorial on the features and functionality of JavaFX and offers students a step-by-step approach to build an application for a mobile device. The manual comes with a DVD including the JavaFX and NetBeans software. About the Sun Academic Program Advantage: Sun Microsystems, Inc. has teamed up with Pearson Education to develop training on Java technology, Java FX, Open Source, OpenSolaris and more for students of all levels. Through this academic partnership, instructors can incorporate Sun Academic Advantage course materials into their curriculum to give their students an enhanced classroom experience using the latest Sun technologies. For more information, please visit http://www.pearsonhighered.com/sunacademic/ Dr. Pamela Lawhead has been a Professor of Computer Science at The University of Mississippi for the past twenty-four years. She has been actively involved in the online education field since the advent of the Internet in 1992. Dr. Lawhead holds a Ph. D in Computer Science from The University of Mississippi and an MS in Philosophy from the University of Texas. Mr. Reichley works with Pam Lawhead and has been a computer programmer for The University of Mississippi. Mr. Reichley graduated with a BS in Computer Science from The University of Mississippi. Aik Min Choong works with Pam Lawhead and is a computer programmer with The University of Mississippi. Mr. Choong has an MS/PhD in Computer and Information Sciences from the University of Mississippi. David Ferguson works with Pam Lawhead and has taught classes in computer graphics for the University of Mississippi, School of Art. He has been an instructor for the Mississippi Continuing Adult Education program emphasizing computer training. Mr. Ferguson is a graduate of The University of Mississippi with a BBA in MIS. Used Book in Good Condition