Complete Guides

An indispensable guide, Frommer's Ireland is a comprehensive and photo-filled look at one of the world's most beloved destinations. Written by leading Emerald Isle expert Yvonne Gordon, it takes you to many places only locals know, along with giving tips

Take the guesswork out of vacation planning. Frommer's hires only seasoned experts, in this case two renowned journalists who live in Arizona. Their advice is savvy, dependable, and based not on one or two short trips to the state, but on a lifetime of exploration. They offer an up-to-date, detail- and tip-rich commentary on Arizona's iconic sights, and will introduce you to restaurants, off-the-beaten-path attractions, nature spots, tours, bars, and shops, that few tourists know to visit. So whether you're going to be rafting the Grand Canyon, hiking in Sedona, living the high life in Phoenix and Scottsdale, or walking in the path of Native American history, this is the book for you. Frommer's Arizona and the Grand Canyon contains: • Dozens of stunning, full-color photos throughout • Helpful maps throughout, including a fully-detachable fold-out map • Strategic itineraries, including for families and weeklong stays, so you can make the most of your time • Authentic experiences to help you appreciate this unique Southwestern culture, cuisine, historic sights and customs like a local • Candid reviews, with star ratings of the best restaurants, attractions, tours, shops, and experiences-and advice on the ones not worth your time and money • Accurate, up-to-date info on transportation, useful websites, costs, telephone numbers, health care options, and more • Budget-planning help with the lowdown on prices and ways to save money, whether you're traveling on a shoestring or in the lap of luxury. Note: Frommer's always lists exact prices, not ranges, so there's less guessing with this guidebook About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.

Now in its fourth edition, this developer's guide to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface covers all aspects of project development, such as hardware design, device firmware, and host application software. Topics include how to choose a device controller chip, cut development time by using USB classes, and write software to access devices that perform vendor-specific functions. Example codes are provided using Visual Basic .NET and Visual C# .NET for performing tasks such as detecting device arrival and removal and transferring vendor-defined data using the human interface device class. This newest edition has updated information on controller chips, USB classes, power use, and Microsoft's WinUSB driver.

PC COM ports, USB virtual COM ports, and ports in embedded systems are all addressed in this updated guide to programming, interfacing, and using serial ports. Topics include using .NET's SerialPort class for COM-port communications on PCs; upgrading existing RS-232 designs to USB or wireless networks; and creating serial networks of embedded systems and PCs. Example circuits and code provide a quick start to projects. Installation and maintenance staff will also find tips for ensuring reliable operation and problem tracking.

Comprehensive and completely up-to-date, Frommer's Iceland takes you from world-famous waterfalls to hopping nightclubs and everywhere in between. Frommer's expert Katie Featherstone, is an Iceland specialist, knows every inch of the country and is not afraid to tell the truth. With her reliable, straight-shooting advice, you'll be hiking across lava fields, catching the Northern Lights from a hot tub, spotting one of the 20 species of whales that swim in Icelandic waters, experiencing Iceland's rich cultural traditions and innovative regional cuisine, and more. Frommer's Iceland contains: • Helpful maps throughout the book, including a handy pullout map • Detailed itineraries for planning a trip to suit your interests and make the most of your time • Authentic experiences honoring Iceland's diverse topography, cultural traditions, food, and customs • Outdoor adventures for travelers of all ages and skill levels • Opinionated reviews of the best restaurants, tours, shops, attractions and hotels-and the ones to avoid. It's all written with the understanding that our only client is the reader-meaning no listing in this book is paid advertising. Frommer's takes pride in its tradition of journalistic travel writing • Accurate, up-to-date info on transportation, useful websites, telephone numbers, and other resources you'll need • Money-saving tips and exact pricing for travelers on any budget-from backpacker to luxury About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles and became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.