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• The Definitive Guide to F#

  Published 2 days ago

  The Definitive Guide to F# is about practical programming in a beautiful language that puts the power and elegance of functional programming into the hands of professional developers. In combination with .NET, F# achieves unrivaled levels of programmer productivity and program clarity.

• Beginning Rails 3

  Published 1 month ago

  Beginning Rails 3 is the practical starting point for anyone wanting to learn how to build dynamic web applications using the latest release of the Rails framework for Ruby. You'll learn how all of the components of Rails fit together and how you can leverage them to create sophisticated web applications with less code and more joy. This book is particularly well suited to those with little or no experience with web application development, or who have some experience but are new to Rails.

• Practical Ext JS Projects with Gears (Practical Projects)

  Published 2 months ago

  Discover Ext JS, one of today’s most powerful and highly regarded JavaScript frameworks, with perhaps the best set of GUI widgets around, and a whole host of components that make developing client–side applications a breeze. Using a pragmatic approach, you’ll dissect seven full–fledged applications, covering *How Ext JS allows you to create these applications with a slick user interface with a minimum of effort

• Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in VB 2008: Includes Silverlight 2

  Published 2 months ago

  ASP.NET 3.5 is the latest version of Microsoft's revolutionary ASP.NET technology. It is the principal standard for creating dynamic web pages on the Windows platform. Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in VB 2008: Includes Silverlight 2 raises the bar for high–quality, practical advice on learning and deploying Microsoft's dynamic web solution. Updated with everything you need to integrate Silverlight 2.0 into your ASP.NET applications, this book teaches you all about Silverlight's excitin

• Practical Reporting with Ruby and Rails (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

  Published 2 months ago

  Business intelligence and real–time reporting mechanisms play a major role in any of today’s forward–looking business plans. With many of these solutions being moved to the Web, the popular Rails framework and its underlying Ruby language are playing a major role alongside web services in building the reporting solutions of tomorrow.

• Expert C# 2005 Business Objects, Second Edition

  Published 2 months ago

  Rockford Lhotka started writing his Business Objects books in 1996, and over the years, hes become one of the worlds foremost authorities on building distributed object-oriented systems. His industry-standard VB .NET Business Objects book not only addresses changes in .NET 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005, but also reflects substantial enhancements and improvements to the CSLA .NET Framework and how it can be used to create enterprise-level .NET applications.

• Beginning POJOs: Lightweight Java Web Development Using Plain Old Java Objects in Spring, Hibernate, and Tapestry (Begin

  Published 2 months ago

  Beginning POJOs: From Novice to Professional introduces you to Open Source lightweight Web development using Plain Old Java Objects (POJO) and the tools and frameworks that enable this. Tier by tier, this book guides you through the construction of complex but lightweight enterprise Java-based Web applications centered around several major open source lightweight frameworks, including the use of Spring, Hibernate, Tapestry, and JBoss (including the new Lightweight JBoss Seam).

• Pro J2ME Polish: Open Source Wireless Java Tools Suite

  Published 2 months ago

  Pro J2ME Polish: Open Source Wireless Java Tools Suite is written for wireless and other mobile Java programmers who want to "polish" their efficiency and acquire in-depth knowledge about programming real-world J2ME applications. It also uncovers all common device limitations and quirks, and explains how these can be circumvented. The book describes the Open Source tools collection, "J2ME Polish," and shows how the tools can be used for creating professional J2ME applications.

• Pro Spring 3

  Published 2 months ago

  Founded by SpringSource, the Spring Framework continues to be the leading and most adopted enterprise Java and Java EE application development framework. This book also covers what’s new and available in Spring 3, specifically Java 6 annotations (support for declaring factory methods) and generics, support for Java EE 6 features like Java Persistence API (JPA 2), JavaServer Faces (JSF 2) support, REST in Spring MVC, possible unified Expression Language (EL) (as already seen in Spring Web

• Beginning Java™ ME Platform (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 2 months ago

  Have you thought about building games for your cell phone or other wireless devices? Whether you are a first–time wireless Java developer or an experienced professional, Beginning Java™ ME Platform brings exciting wireless and mobile Java application development right to your door and device! Beginning Java™ ME Platform empowers you with the flexibility and power to start building Java applications for your Java–enabled mobile device or cell phone. The book covers sound HTTPS support

• Pro Silverlight 3 in C#

  Published 2 months ago

  Four-color graphics and screenshots throughout make Pro Silverlight 3 in C# an invaluable reference for professional developers wanting to discover the new features of Silverlight 3. Author Matthew MacDonald's expertly crafted tutorial guides you through creating rich media applications using Silverlight in the environment you're most productive in–no matter what the target platform.

• Pro JPA 2: Mastering the Java™ Persistence API

  Published 2 months ago

  Pro JPA 2 introduces, explains, and demonstrates how to use the new Java Persistence API (JPA), now available outside of the EJB 3.x specification and reference implementation. JPA provides Java developers with both the knowledge and insight needed to write Java applications that access relational databases through JPA.

• Pro ASP.NET Extensibility

  Published 2 months ago

  ASP.NET’s new model for supporting language extensibility is intriguing to developers everywhere. With support for traditional, statically compiled languages like C# as well as dynamic languages like Python, ASP.NET now has a natural ability to support languages that developers want to work with, not ones they are forced to use. ASP.NET is quickly becoming an attractive place for today’s dynamic languages. Pro ASP.

• Pro Silverlight 3 in VB

  Published 2 months ago

  Silverlight is a lightweight browser plug-in that frees your code from the traditional confines of the browser. It's a rules-changing, groundbreaking technology that allows you to run rich client applications right inside the browser. Even more impressively, it's able to host true .NET applications in non-Microsoft browsers (like Firefox) and on non-Microsoft platforms (like Mac OS X). Silverlight is still new and evolving fast, and you need a reliable guidebook to make sense of it.

• Pro IronPython

  Published 3 months ago

  IronPython represents a unique direction for developers interested in working with dynamic languages within the .NET Framework. Whether you’re looking to develop applications from scratch or add functionality and maintainability to an existing application, IronPython opens many doors while providing a high–speed, high–performance language that integrates tightly with other .NET languages. *Learn to create applications using the benefits of a dynamically typed language.

• Beginning Scala

  Published 3 months ago

  The open source Scala language is a Java–based dynamic scripting, functional programming language. Moreover, this highly scalable scripting language lends itself well to building Cloud–based/deliverable Software as a Service (SaaS) online applications.Written by Lift Scala web framework founder and lead Dave Pollak, Beginning Scala takes a down–to–earth approach to teaching Scala that leads you through simple examples that can be combined to build complex, scalable systems and applications.

• Accelerated Silverlight 3

  Published 4 months ago

  Accelerated Silverlight 3 teaches you how to get up to speed with the latest version of Silverlight quickly and efficiently. The book assumes you're already comfortable with the basics of .NET coding and with WPF and builds on your existing knowledge to make your journey to Silverlight 3 proficiency as quick and painless as possible. Where coding techniques are similar to other, more established, areas of .NET, the text says so.

• Pro SQL Server 2008 Failover Clustering

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro SQL Server 2008 Failover Clustering is dedicated to the planning, implementation, and administration of clustered SQL Server 2008 implementations. Whether deploying a single–instance, two–node cluster or a multiple–node, many–instance cluster for consolidation, this book will detail all of the considerations and pitfalls that may be encountered along the way.

• Pro SQL Server 2008 Analytics: Delivering Sales and Marketing Dashboards

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro SQL Server 2008 Analytics provides everything you need to know to develop sophisticated and visually appealing sales and marketing dashboards using SQL Server 2008 and to integrate those dashboards with SharePoint, PerformancePoint, and other key Microsoft technologies.

• Pro SQL Server 2008 Replication

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro SQL Server 2008 Replication is for MS database developers and administrators who want to learn about the different types of replication and those best suited to SQL Server 2008. This book will also cover advanced topics like replication with heterogeneous databases, backup and recovery of replicated databases, database mirroring with replication, log shipping with replication, troubleshooting, plus optimization and tuning.

• The Definitive Guide to Lift: Scala-based Web Framework

  Published 4 months ago

  Learn all about Lift, an exciting new framework that leverages the Scala programming language to offer an innovative approach to creating web applications. Lift provides enormous flexibility and functionality while keeping your code simple. The Definitive Guide to Lift is brought to you by Derek Chen-Becker, Marius Danciu, and Tyler Weir, three committers on the Lift project.

• The Definitive Guide to Lift: A Scala-based Web Framework

  Published 4 months ago

  Apress's firstPress series is your source for understanding cutting-edge and emerging technology. Short, highly focused, and written by experts, firstPress books save you time and effort. They contain the information you could get based on intensive research yourself or if you were to attend a conference every other week–if only you had the time. They cover the concepts and techniques that will keep you ahead of the technology curve.

• Practical Rails with jQuery Projects (Practical Projects)

  Published 4 months ago

  jQuery’s popularity in the Ruby on Rails community has been growing in recent months. jQuery, with its unobtrusive nature, has got developers thinking in ways that they haven’t done before. jQuery is doing for the implementation of JavaScript what CSS did for the old school table layouts. Ruby on Rails, with its convention over configuration and full stack, makes it extremely simple (and secure) to get a professional web application up and running.

• Pro (IBM) WebSphere Application Server 7 Internals

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro (IBM) WebSphere Application Server 7 Internals covers the internal architecture and implementation of the WebSphere Application Server (WAS) version 7 product set and how other IBM products extend it. It presents information to enable administrators, developers, and architects to learn about the aspects of WAS that apply to them: Administrators will come to understand how the WAS7 environment functions to best optimize it for their environment, and what to do when things go wrong.

• Pro JavaFX™ Platform: Script, Desktop and Mobile RIA with Java™ Technology

  Published 4 months ago

  The highly anticipated JavaFX™ technology and platform is essentially Sun’s approach to Adobe Flash and Microsoft’s emerging Silverlight. JavaFX lets developers play with the open source scripting, desktop, and mobile APIs offered to create dynamic, seamless visual user interfaces (UIs) that are “Flash–like” and beyond?

• The Definitive Guide to Django: Web Development Done Right, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  This latest edition of The Definitive Guide to Django is updated for Django 1.1, and, with the forward–compatibility guarantee that Django now provides, should serve as the ultimate tutorial and reference for this popular framework for years to come. Django, the Python–based equivalent to Ruby’s Rails web development framework, is one of the hottest topics in web development today.

• Practical Django Projects, Second Edition (Practical Projects)

  Published 4 months ago

  Build a django content management system, blog, and social networking site with James Bennett as he introduces version 1.1 of the popular Django framework. You’ll work through the development of each project, implementing and running the applications while learning new features along the way.

• Beginning Java™ EE 6 Platform with GlassFish™ 3: From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  Sun's enterprise Java™ platform, Java EE (Enterprise Edition), is getting a facelift! Beginning Java EE 6 Platform with GlassFish 3 is one of the first tutorial books on the forthcoming Java EE 6 Platform. Step–by–step and easy to follow, this book describes many of the Java EE 6 specifications and reference implementations and shows them in action using practical examples. This book uses the new version of GlassFish™ 3 to deploy and administer the code examples.

• Pro SpringSource dm Server™

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro SpringSource dm Server™ is a completely modular, OSGi–based Java server designed to run enterprise Java applications and Spring–powered applications with a new degree of flexibility and reliability. The SpringSource dm Server is based on the new SpringSource Dynamic Module Kernel™ (dm Kernel). The dm Kernel provides a module–based backbone for the server, which also harnesses the power of Spring, Apache Tomcat, and OSGi–based technologies.

• Developing with Ext GWT: Enterprise RIA Development

  Published 4 months ago

  Developing in Ext GWTis a fast–paced, practical guide to quickly learning the tasks necessary in building enterprise–class Rich Internet Applications. Based around the exciting new UI library from Ajax leaders Ext JS and the latest GWT release, this book takes the reader through setup, the available widgets, and advanced custom widgets and templates, and concludes with a functional sample client–server application in less than 150 pages.

• The Definitive Guide to Windows Installer (Expert's Voice in Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  This book definitely merits a spot on every packager's bookshelf!— Darwin Sanoy, DesktopEngineerTraining.comWhen a company builds and ships software, the installation process is often the first opportunity for a customer to view the the product and the company&emdash;and the installation experience can make or break a lasting impression. So this book is ideal for companies and developers who want to impress their clientele.

• Practical .NET 2.0 Networking Projects

  Published 4 months ago

  Practical .NET 2.0 Networking Projectsdemonstrates some of the key networking technologies that are being made easily accessible through .NET Framework 2.0. It discusses communication between wired machines and between networks and mobile devices. The book teaches you about the technologies by walking you through sample projects in a straightforward and direct way.The book begins by discussing background theory so youll get comfortable with the layout of the .

• Pro WPF: Windows Presentation Foundation in .NET 3.0

  Published 4 months ago

  The Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation (formerly code-named "Avalon") is a key part of .NET 3.0 and provides the foundation for building applications and high-quality user experiences in Windows Vista. WPF blends together application user interface, documents, and media content, while exploiting the full power of your computer.WPF functionality extends support for Tablet PCs and other forms of input device, and provides a more modern imaging and printing pipeline.

• Distributed .NET Programming in VB .NET

  Published 4 months ago

  With the release of .NET, Microsoft has once again altered the distributed programming landscape. Almost everything has changed, from data access, to remote object calls, to the deployment of software components. And of course, .NET introduces a new technology in XML Web services that may revolutionize Web development. Distributed .NET Programming in VB .NET describes how to use these new .NET technologies to build fast, scalable, and robust distributed applications.

• Pocket PC Database Development with eMbedded Visual Basic

  Published 4 months ago

  The Pocket PC is now the fastest growing platform for building handheld-based enterprise applications. Free from the memory limitations and underpowered processors of other handheld platforms, Pocket Access and eMbedded Visual Basic are providing the Pocket PC with the same one-two punch that Microsoft Access and Visual Basic gave Windows application development in the early 1990s.

• Pro WPF in C# 2008: Windows Presentation Foundation with .NET 3.

  Published 4 months ago

  The Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation provides the foundation for building applications and high–quality user experiences in Windows Vista. WPF blends application user interface, documents, and media content to provide richer control, design, and development of the visual aspects of Windows programs. Author Matthew MacDonald shows you how WPF really works. His no–nonsense, practical advice will get you building high–quality WPF applications quickly and easily.

• Beginning ASP.NET 2.0 in C# 2005: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: From Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning ASP.NET 2.0 in C#: From Novice to Professional steers you through the maze of ASP.NET web programming concepts. You will learn language and theory simultaneously, mastering the core techniques necessary to develop good coding practices and enhance your skill set. This book provides thorough coverage of ASP.NET, guiding you from beginning to advanced techniques, such as querying databases from within a web page and performance-tuning your site.

• Pro ASP.NET 2.0 in VB 2005 (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  With its added improvements, ASP.NET 2.0 is becoming the standard technology for creating dynamic web pages on the Windows platform. This new technology is faster to code than the previous version, and offers a more powerful set of tools including MasterPages and Generics. It also runs more quickly when deployed, so that customers enjoy a much better user experience. It is now used by organizations across the board, from start-up companies to blue-chip multinational corporations. Pro ASP.NET 2.

• Pro ASP.NET 2.0 Website Programming

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro ASP.NET 2.0 Website Programming tackles real business problems. This comprehensive reference book provides insights into practices that help reduce maintenance costs, decrease development time, and manage user perception. If you have some familiarity with ASP.NET, VB .NET, and Visual Studio, then this book will show you how to harness the new features of ASP.NET to build websites that tackle real business needs.

• Microsoft SharePoint: Building Office 2007 Solutions in C# 2005 (Expert's Voice in Sharepoint)

  Published 4 months ago

  Microsoft SharePoint: Building Office 2007 Solutions in C# 2005 is the third edition of Scot Hilliers market-leading SharePoint book. This book features extensive updates to the previous edition, with a complete focus on SharePoint 2007 and its integration with the 2007 Microsoft Office System.

• Expert ASP.NET 2.0 Advanced Application Design (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  Expert ASP.NET 2.0 Advanced Application Design will help you derive maximum performance and reliability from the distributed applications you create with ASP.NET 2.0. The book first looks at some of the non-functional requirements that impact the design of a distributed application. It then relates them to the servers and services available in the .NET 2.0 Framework. ASP.NET 2.0 is the central process for use in distributed .NET applications, and the book closely examines the ASP.NET 2.

• Pro ASP.NET 2.0 E-Commerce in C# 2005 (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro ASP.NET 2.0 E-Commerce in C# 2005 takes you through the e-commerce web application development cycle, from conception to coding to deployment and maintenance. It will also help you maximize your potential profits, learn what risks are involved, and take the necessary steps to minimize those risks. The book begins by introducing e-commerce systems and lays out the toolset.

• Pro LINQ: Language Integrated Query in C# 2008 (Windows.Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  LINQ is the project name for a set of extensions to the .NET Framework that provide a generic approach to querying data from different data sources. LINQ will premier in Visual Studio 2008, and will become the next must-have skill for .NET developers. Pro LINQ: Language Integrated Query in C# 2008 is all about code. Literally, this book starts with code and ends with code.

• Pro C# 2008 and the .NET 3.5 Platform, Fourth Edition (Windows.Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  The first edition of this book was released at the 2001 Tech Ed conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Since that time, this text has been revised, tweaked, and enhanced to account for the changes found within each release of the .NET platform (1.1, 2.0, 3.0 and now 3.5). The last version, .NET 3.0, was more of an augmentative release, essentially providing three new APIs: Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) and Windows Workflow Foundation (WF

• The Definitive Guide to Plone, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  The Definitive Guide to Plone, Second Edition has been completely updated to cover the latest version of Plone and its newest features. This book provides a complete and detailed overview of Plone. It is divided into three parts, which cover using, configuring, and developing and customizing Plone. After the coverage of Plone’s features, the case studies in the final part of the book reveal the true power of Plone.

• Beginning C# 2008: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  This book is for anyone who wants to write good C# 2008 code - even if you have never programmed before. Writing good code can be a challenge, there are so many options, especially in a language like C#. If you want to really get the best from a programming language you need to know which features work best in which situations and understand their strengths and weaknesses. It is this understanding that makes the difference between coding and coding well.

• Accelerated C# 2008

  Published 4 months ago

  Many books introduce C#, but if you don't have the time to read 1200 pages, Accelerated C# 2008 gives you everything you need to know about C# 2008 in a concentrated 500 pages of must-know information and best practices. C# 2008 offers powerful new features, and Accelerated C# 2008 is the fastest path to mastery, for both experienced C# programmers moving to C# 2008 and programmers moving to C# from another object-oriented language.

• Foundations of Atlas: Rapid Ajax Development with ASP.NET 2.0

  Published 4 months ago

  I enjoyed reading this book. It really covers the fundamentals of the technology but also answer the why-questions of some implementations. — David Boschmans Weblog This book introduces a fast-track path to understanding Atlas, and how this technology can increase the power and functionality of your code while conserving time and effort. The book begins with a bare-bones introduction that explains how Atlas relates to Ajax.

• Pro Flex on Spring (Expert's Voice in Web Development)

  Published 4 months ago

  This book is well suited for those with some experience with Flex and Spring who are looking for development design patterns and practical RIA architecture integration techniques. What you’ll learn Explore best practices on architecting enterprise Rich Internet Applications with Flex and Spring. Discover how Flex applications interface with Spring services.

• Client-Side Reporting with Visual Studio in C#

  Published 4 months ago

  Client-Side Reporting with Visual Studio in C# shows how to design and create stunning professional reports with SQL Server 2005 and with Visual Studio versions 2005 and 2008. The only comprehensive guide to client-side Reporting Services Covers Visual Studio versions 2005 and 2008 Practical, step-by-step instruction on designing, developing, and deploying real-world reports Quickly turns beginners into sophisticated report writers Gives expert tips on handling complex reporting scenarios The

• Illustrated C# 2005

  Published 4 months ago

  Illustrated C# 2005 doesnt use the traditional dense prose format of most programming texts. Rather, it presents the C# programming language in a unique visual manner. The book uses three techniques to achieve this: concise text; tables that clarify and summarize language features; and frequent figures and diagrams. Each feature is also illustrated with concise, focused code samples. The book starts with an overview of the

• Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Gain a fundamental understanding of Python’s syntax and features with the second edition of Beginning Python, an up–to–date introduction and practical reference. Covering a wide array of Python–related programming topics, including addressing language internals, database integration, network programming, and web services, you’ll be guided by sound development principles. Ten accompanying projects will ensure you can get your hands dirty in no time.

• Beginning Object-Oriented ASP.NET 2.0 with VB .NET: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: From Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Object-Oriented ASP.NET 2.0 with VB .NET covers all of the basics, from definition to inheritance. This book even includes a chapter on Visual Studio 2005 and Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, enabling you to create ASP.NET 2.0 applications. Also included are chapters on creating web forms, web controls, and web services. Code samples illustrate the usage of each concept.

• Pro ASP.NET 2.0 in C# 2005

  Published 4 months ago

  Purchase this book and you'll get the free, fully searchable eBook&emdash;a $30 value! (Details are printed inside the book.) Seasoned .NET professionals Matthew MacDonald and Mario Szpuszta explain how you can get the most from this ground-breaking new technology. They cover ASP.NET 2.0 as a whole, illustrating both the brand-new features and the functionality carried over from previous versions of ASP. This book will give you the knowledge you need to code real ASP.NET 2.

• C++/CLI: The Visual C++ Language for .NET

  Published 4 months ago

  C++/CLI: The Visual C++ Language for .NET introduces Microsoft's new extensions to the C++ syntax that allow you to target the common language runtime the key to the heart of the .NET 3.0 platform. In 12 no-fluff chapters, Microsoft insider Gordon Hogenson takes you into the core of the C++/CLI language and explains both how the language elements work and how Microsoft intends them to be used.

• Pro Visual C++ 2005 for C# Developers

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Visual C++ 2005 for C# Developers features two distinct sections that lead to a simple migration path for you to move toward Visual C++ 2005 development. If you're an experienced developer approaching Visual C++ from a C# background with .NET 1.1 or 1.0, you'll greatly benefit from this book. The first section introduces the Visual C++ 2005 technology, then outlines the language in fast-track chapters. This overview focuses on the mechanics of the language, without introducing any coding.

• Foundations of Agile Python Development (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

  Published 4 months ago

  You’ve long been enamored with the Python language, and have mastered its many nuances. Yet something seems to be missing—a productivity boost that you know is possible but you’re not sure how to go about it. This was the sentiment of so many developers before discovering Agile programming paradigm, which embraces concepts such as automation, effective code management, and test–driven development.

• Pro ASP.NET 2.0 in VB 2005, Special Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  Welcome to Pro ASP.NET 2.0 in VB 2005, Special Edition. In this book, youll learn how ASP.NET 2.0 really works. You wont be bored with a rehash of the VB 2005 languageinstead, youll get the hard-won practical advice that you need to build sophisticated, scalable websites. New features are clearly identified, so if youve programmed with a previous version of ASP.NET youll sail through the basics and get right to the most important changes and enhancements.

• Pro ASP.NET 2.0 in C# 2005, Special Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  Welcome to Pro ASP.NET 2.0 in C# 2005, Special Edition. In this book, youll learn how ASP.NET 2.0 really works. You wont be bored with a rehash of the C# languageinstead, youll get the hard-won practical advice that you need to build sophisticated, scalable websites. New features are clearly identified, so if youve programmed with a previous version of ASP.NET youll sail through the basics and get right to the most important changes and enhancements.

• Accelerated C# 2005

  Published 4 months ago

  Accelerated C# 2005 teaches you both how to use core C# language concepts and wisely employ C# idioms and object-oriented design patternsto exploit the power of C# and the common language runtime. Youll quickly master C# syntax while learning how the CLR simplifies many programming tasks. Youll also learn best practices that ensure your code will be efficient, reusable, and robust. This book is the fastest path to C# mastery for anyone familiar with object-oriented programming.

• Expert Service-Oriented Architecture in C# 2005, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  Expert Service-Oriented Architecture in C# 2005, Second Edition will immerse you in updated code and reference material specifically architected for Visual Studio 2005 and Web Services Enhancements (WSE) 3.0. With this book, you can get a head start on building SOA applications using the clear, conceptual discussions and practical examples provided by SOA experts Jeffrey Hasan and Mauricio Duran. The authors give fair treatment to difficult material without just glossing over it. Most

• Beginning DotNetNuke 4.0 Website Creation in C# 2005 with Visual Web Developer 2005 Express: From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  Are you tasked with creating and maintaining a web presence? Do you suspect that there is a better way to manage business internally? Beginning DotNetNuke 4.0 Website Creation in C# 2005 with Visual Web Developer 2005 Express is for you. It leads you through the emerging world of web portals by applying the most user-friendly and current development software, like C# Express and the powerful, flexible DotNetNuke. You will learn to create the professional web presence your company needs.

• The Definitive Guide to Django: Web Development Done Right

  Published 4 months ago

  Django, the Python–based equivalent to the Ruby on Rails web development framework, is presently one of the hottest topics in web development today. In The Definitive Guide to Django: Web Development Done Right, Adrian Holovaty, one of Django’s creators, and Django lead developer Jacob Kaplan–Moss show you how they use this framework to create award–winning web sites.

• Beginning ASP.NET in VB .NET: From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  (This book) has helped me to understand the core functionalities of .NET. — Sita Ananth, Central Maryland ASP Professionals The most up-to-date and comprehensive introductory ASP.NET book you'll find on any shelf, Beginning ASP.NET in VB .NET guides you through Microsoft's latest technology for building dynamic websites. This book will enable you to build dynamic web pages on the fly, and it assumes only the most basic knowledge of VB .NET. The book provides exhaustive coverage of ASP.

• Pro Visual Studio 2005 Team System

  Published 4 months ago

  It is clear that Visual Studio Team System is the future of development from Microsoft's perspective. We agree. Development is no longer a personal pursuit by one developer in a darkened room; it is a collective effort by a team of peers. VSTS supports this broader vision by providing a complete collaboration platform for the entire project team. VSTS takes a services-oriented approach leveraging Windows Sharepoint Services and SQL Server Business Intelligence Suite.

• Beginning Visual C# 2005 Express Edition: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Visual C# 2005 Express Edition is an opportunity for you to learn the core programming principles of Express C#. Author Peter Wright takes you through every aspect of the products, from key programming principles to the use of the exciting Express Start Kits. This book will help you make the transition from beginning to intermediate programmer.

• ASP.NET 2.0 Revealed

  Published 4 months ago

  If you are looking for a good overview... then you would appreciate ASP.NET 2.0 Revealed by Patrick Lorenz. — James Maratan, Central Maryland ASP Professionals The new version of ASP.NET includes many practical functions and a lot of frequently requested features, including Master Pages, Themes, site navigation, site counters and many more.

• Pro VB 2005 and the .NET 2.0 Platform, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  With the release of .NET 2.0, the Visual Basic 2005 language has been updated with numerous new programming constructs (XML code documentation, operator overloading, generics, and partial types just to name a few!). Now more than ever, choosing a .NET language boils down to personal preference (rather than a language?s feature set

• WPF Recipes in C# 2008: A Problem-Solution Approach (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  WPF offers amazing new opportunities to .NET programmers in terms of the user interfaces they can deliver to their customers. But this significant technological advance comes with a steep learning curve, requiring the programmer to learn new classes, new syntax, and an entirely new approach to UI development.

• Pro ASP.NET 3.5 Server Controls and AJAX Components

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro ASP.NET 3.5 Server Controls and AJAX Components is a reference for the serious ASP.NET developer who understands the benefits of object–oriented development and wants to apply those principles to ASP.NET 3.5, ASP.NET AJAX, and server control development. This book also covers SharePoint and targets the latest version of Visual Studio (2008) and the .NET Framework (3.5). Highlights include the following: Covers the new features in ASP.NET 3.5 and ASP.

• Beginning XML with C# 2008: From Novice to Professional (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning XML with C# 2008 focuses on XML and how it is used within .NET 3.5. As you’d expect of a modern application framework, .NET 3.5 has extensive support for XML in everything from data access to configuration, from raw parsing to code documentation. This book demystifies all of this. It explains the basics of XML as well as the namespaces and objects you need to know in order to work efficiently with XML.

• Pro LINQ Object Relational Mapping in C# 2008

  Published 4 months ago

  It is nearly impossible today to write enterprise software without the use of one or more relational databases. Granted, there are cases when the data is transient and not stored in a database, but for the most part, software needs to consume and manipulate data in a database. It sounds easy, but there are hundreds of ways to connect software systems to databases and thousands of people who think they have the skeleton key for data access layers.

• Beginning ASP.NET 3.5 in C# 2008: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  The most up–to–date and comprehensive introductory ASP.NET book you’ll find on any shelf, Beginning ASP.NET 3.5 in C# 2008 guides you through Microsoft’s latest technology for building dynamic web sites. This book will enable you to build dynamic web pages on the fly, and it assumes only the most basic knowledge of C#. The book provides exhaustive coverage of ASP.

• Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in C# 2008, Second Edition (Windows.Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  ASP.NET 3.5 is the latest version of Microsoft’s revolutionary ASP.NET technology. It is the principal standard for creating dynamic web pages on the Windows platform. Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in C# 2008 raises the bar for high–quality, practical advice on learning and deploying Microsoft’s dynamic web solution. Seasoned .NET professionals Matthew MacDonald and Mario Szpuszta explain how you can get the most from this groundbreaking new technology. They cover ASP.NET 3.

• Foundations of ASP.NET AJAX (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  Since the emergence of Google Maps 12 months ago, Ajax programming techniques have become one of the hottest topics in the programming arena. To date, the frameworks available for creating these applications have been complex and have separated the development of the client–side Ajax (on the user’s machine) from the server–side supporting technology (on the company’s machines). This separation has made development slow and difficult. ASP.

• Beginning ASP.NET 3.5 in VB 2008: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  The most up-to-date and comprehensive introductory ASP.NET book you'll find on any shelf, Beginning ASP.NET 3.5 in VB 2008 guides you through Microsoft's latest technology for building dynamic web sites. This book will enable you to build dynamic web pages on the fly, and it assumes only the most basic knowledge of VB 2008. The book provides exhaustive coverage of ASP.

• Pro Sync Framework

  Published 4 months ago

  The Sync Framework is Microsoft’s latest innovation to deal with the dilemma of occasionally connected systems. It is a comprehensive synchronization platform that enables collaboration and offline access for applications, services, and devices. In particular, it features technologies and tools that enable device roaming, sharing, and the ability to take networked data offline before synchronizing it back to the networked application at a later time.

• Groovy and Grails Recipes (Recipes: a Problem-Solution Approach)

  Published 4 months ago

  Groovy and Grails Recipes is the busy developers' guide for developing applications in Groovy and Grails. Rather than boring you with theoretical knowledge of “yet another language/framework,” this book delves straight into solving real–life problems in Groovy and Grails using easy–to–understand, well–explained code snippets. Through learning by example, you will be able to pick up on Groovy and Grails quickly and use the book as an essential reference w

• Pro ASP.NET MVC Framework

  Published 4 months ago

  Steven Sanderson has seen the ASP.NET MVC framework mature from the start, so his experience, combined with comprehensive coverage of all the new features, including those in the official MVC development toolkit, offers the clearest understanding of how this exciting new framework could improve your coding efficiencyâ??and you'll gain invaluable up–to–date awareness of security, deployment, and interoperability challenges. The ASP.NET MVC Framework is the latest evolution

• Practical Liferay: Java–based Portal Applications Development (Pro)

  Published 4 months ago

  Liferay Portal is the leading open source enterprise portal framework that uses the latest Java and Web 2.0 technologies. Web portals often function as a point of access to information on the World Wide Web. Web portals, such as Yahoo!, present information from diverse sources in a unified way. Aside from the search engine standard, web portals offer other services such as e–mail, news, stock prices, infotainment, and various other features. Portals provide a means for enterprises to suppl

• The Definitive Guide to Grails, Second Edition (Expert's Voice in Web Development)

  Published 4 months ago

  The rise of Ruby on Rails has signified a huge shift in how we build web applications today; it is a fantastic framework with a growing community. There is, however, space for another such framework that integrates seamlessly with Java. Thousands of companies have invested in Java, and these same companies are losing out on the benefits of a Rails–like framework. Enter Grails. Grails is not just a Rails clone, it aims to provide a Rails–like environment that is more familiar to Java

• Beginning Python Visualization: Crafting Visual Transformation Scripts (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

  Published 4 months ago

  We are visual animals. But before we can see the world in its true splendor, our brains, just like our computers, have to sort and organize raw data, and then transform that data to produce new images of the world. Beginning Python Visualization: Crafting Visual Transformation Scripts talks about turning many types of small data sources into useful visual data. And you will learn Python as part of the bargain.

• Pro Django (Expert's Voice in Web Development)

  Published 4 months ago

  Django is the leading Python web application development framework. Learn how to leverage the Django web framework to its full potential in this advanced tutorial and reference. Endorsed by Django, Pro Django more or less picks up where The Definitive Guide to Django left off and examines in greater detail the unusual and complex problems that Python web application developers can face and how to solve them.

• Pro Silverlight 2 in C# 2008

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Silverlight 2 in C# 2008 is the perfect reference: you’ll learn about the features that put Silverlight in direct competition with Adobe Flash, such as rich support for 2D drawing, animations, and media playback, and best of all, you’ll experience the plumbing of .NET and the design model of WPF through Silverlight—all of the same .NET technology that developers use to design next–generation Windows applications.

• Accelerated Silverlight 2

  Published 4 months ago

  Accelerated Silverlight 2 will get you up to speed with the latest version of Silverlight quickly and efficiently. Author Jeff Scanlon assumes you’re already comfortable with the basics of .NET coding and with WPF, and they help you build on your existing knowledge to make your journey to Silverlight 2 proficiency as quick and painless as possible.

• Practical Rails Projects

  Published 4 months ago

  The best way to learn Rails is by creating a variety of applications with it. You already know the basics of Rails, and you’re familiar with the exciting features and benefits associated with using this Ruby–based framework. You’re now at the point where you need to gain firsthand experience with Rails by thoroughly exploring the features and building several different types of web applications.

• Beginning ASP.NET E-Commerce in C#: From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  With the latest incarnations of ASP.NET 3.5 and SQL Server 2008, programming dynamic data–driven web sites with Microsoft technologies has become easier and much more efficient than ever before. Fewer mouse clicks and fewer lines of code can now enable more powerful features and the tools you need—Visual Web Developer and SQL Server 2008 Express Edition—are free. In Beginning ASP.NET E-Commerce in C#: From Novice to Professional, you'll learn how to best use the free deve

• Pro Spring Dynamic Modules for OSGi™ Service Platforms

  Published 4 months ago

  Spring and OSGi's features are a natural fit; they are orthogonal to each other: OSGi is about packaging, deployment, and versioning issues, while Spring is about providing the necessary foundation to wire up Java classes in their most basic form using dependency injection and aspect orientation to fulfill an application's purpose. Pro Spring Dynamic Modules for OSGi™ Service Platforms by Daniel Rubio is the first book to cover OSGi as practically implemented by the world's mo

• The Definitive Guide to Spring Web Flow

  Published 4 months ago

  Spring Web Flow is an exciting open source framework for developing Java web applications. The framework improves productivity by addressing three major pain–points facing web application developers: user interface navigation control, state management, and modularity. The Definitive Guide to Spring Web Flow covers Spring Web Flow in detail by explaining its motivation and feature set, as well as providing practical guidance for using the framework to develop web applications successfully

• Beginning Apache Struts: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Apache Struts will provide you a working knowledge of Apache Struts 1.2. This book is ideal for you Java programmers who have some JSP familiarity, but little or no prior experience with Servlet technology. Organized in a condensed tutorial and lab format, the material in this book has been tested in real classroom environments. It takes a step-by-step, hands-on approach to teaching you Struts. The book even previews the next generation of Struts, the Apache Shale.

• SCJD Exam with J2SE 5, Second Edition (Expert's Voice in Java)

  Published 4 months ago

  You already know how crucial certification is within the Java community. SCJD Exam with J2SE 5, Second Edition is a valuable guide to prepare for the exam. This book has been updated for the new Java version, J2SE 5.0, and works its way through a project with requirements and structure similar to the project you'll encounter in the exam. Upon reading this book, you'll become intimately familiar with key concepts, challenges, and pitfalls that the exam is likely to test you on.

• Pro JSP 2, Fourth Edition (Expert's Voice in Java)

  Published 4 months ago

  This is the first comprehensive guide to cover JSP 2 and 2.1. It supplies you with the tools and techniques to develop web applications with JSP and Java servlets. You'll learn to choose and implement the best persistence option for your web applications, and how to secure web sites against malicious attack and accidental misuse. You will improve the performance and scalability of JSP pages, as well as architect reliable, stable applications.

• Pro Apache Ant

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Apache Ant is ideal for Java developers who need to use the leading open source build tool out there for development and project management. It is organized around chronological tasks instead of alphabetical functions, using a sample application throughout the set-up, from calling database scripts to unit testing. Practical examples are used at every stage and each task includes a concrete example. The configuration files are XML based, so there's no need for you to write shell commands

• The Definitive Guide to Building Java Robots

  Published 4 months ago

  Scott Preston works as a technical architect for a large Columbus consulting firm where he resides with his lovely wife, Emily. Scott has over 15 years of software and electrical experience including positions with The U.S. Navy, Bank One, UUNET, and Covansys Inc., in addition to running his own robotics company, Preston Research LLC, where he gives robotic lectures in conjunction with COSI (Center of Science and Industry) and manufactures small Java-enabled robots called CubeBots

• Beginning Java EE 5: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Sun's new lightweight Java Enterprise Edition (EE) 5 is an extremely powerful platform for developing enterprise-level Java-based applications, primarily for the server. This book shows you how to harness that power, examining how the pieces of the new Java EE 5 platform fit together, including the newly redesigned annotations-driven EJB 3 spec as well as JavaServer Faces (JSF), integrated into the platform for the first time.

• Foundations of AOP for J2EE Development

  Published 4 months ago

  Foundations of AOP for J2EE Development covers a relatively new programming paradigm: aspect-oriented programming, or AOP. Presented are the core concepts of AOP: AspectJ 5, JBoss AOP, Spring AOP, and JAC. Specific features of these tools are compared. The book also explores the potential uses of AOP in everyday programming life, such as design patterns implementation, program testing, and application management.

• JDBC Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach

  Published 4 months ago

  JDBC Recipes provides easy-to-implement, usable solutions to problems in relational databases that use JDBC. You will be able to integrate these solutions into your web-based applications, such as Java servlets, JavaServer Pages, and Java server-side frameworks. This handy book allows you to cut and paste the solutions without any code changes. This book focuses on topics that have been ignored in most other JDBC books, such as database and result set metadata.

• Pro Apache Beehive (Expert's Voice in Java)

  Published 4 months ago

  If you want exposure to the new open source lightweight SOA-driven Apache Beehive framework project, then pick up Pro Apache Beehive, the first book on this MVC Web framework, which is increasingly gaining interest in the Eclipse community through Eclipse Pollinate. Author Kunal Mittal addresses specific Beehive topics such as page flows, controls, JSR 181 web services, XMLBeans and more.

• Pro Visual Studio Team System with Team Edition for Database Professionals, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  It is clear that Visual Studio Team System is the future of development from Microsoft’s perspective. Development is no longer a personal pursuit by one developer in a darkened room; it is a collective effort by a team of peers. VSTS supports this broader vision by providing a complete collaboration platform for the entire project team. VSTS takes a services-oriented approach leveraging Windows SharePoint Services and SQL Server Business Intelligence Suite.

• Visual C# 2005 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach (A Problem - Solution Approach)

  Published 4 months ago

  Mastering .NET development is as much about understanding the functionality of the .NET Framework as it is about the syntax and grammar of your chosen language. Visual C# 2005 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach recognizes this fine balance. This book meets your need for fast, effective solutions to the difficulties you encounter in your coding projects. The recipes included in this book have been chosen and written with emerging pros in mind.

• Expert .NET Delivery Using NAnt and CruiseControl.NET (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  an outstanding book for development teams wanting to build a reliable, automated delivery system. It covers NAnt so thoroughly it's amazing. ...a nice tutorial for NAnt and CruiseControl.NET. — Lasse Koskela, JavaRanch Sheriff At first glance, building and deploying applications seem simple enough. But in fact, difficult releases without any confidence or processes backing them are very common. Integration and management of a new deployment can be laborious and fraught with risk.

• The Definitive Guide to JasperReports (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  JasperForge.org is the open source development portal for the JasperSoft Business Intelligence Suite, the JasperSoft Business Intelligence solution that delivers comprehensive tools for data access, data integration, analysis, and reporting, including JasperReports.

• Creating Mobile Games: Using Java ME Platform to Put the Fun into Your Mobile Device and Cell Phone (Technology in Actio

  Published 4 months ago

  Creating Mobile Games: Using Java ME Platform to Put the Fun into Your Mobile Device and Cell Phone is a practical build-it-yourself mobile Java games book with lots of complete working code and advice: Shows you how to create a basic game and make it a professional one (by adding a pro look-and-feel by writing your own menus or using the open source J2ME Polish, and enabling marketing/billing from your own web site) Demonstrates Wireless Messaging and other optional APIs (using SMS, PIM, File

• Beginning EJB 3 Application Development: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  I found this book to be an excellent value. While it's an easy reading book it's also very complete and a very good start point in EJB3 development. — Jordi Domingo, Javalobby Contributor EJB 3.0 has made huge advances in ease of development, and its drastically simplified programming model has been widely acclaimed. Targeted at Java and J2EE developers both with and without prior EJB experience, Beginning EJB 3 Application Development takes readers through the details of the EJB 3.

• Pro XML Development with Java Technology

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro XML Development with Java Technology has been written to help you, the professional Java developer who needs a practical hands-on guide to marrying these technologies together effectively. There are a lot of books out there, but none really explore the combination deeply, and they are largely theoretical.

• Java 6 Platform Revealed

  Published 4 months ago

  It's aim is to provide a fast overview of what's new and this it clearly does. — Pan Pantziarka, The Resgister Be among the first to capture an early look at the libraries of Java SE 6, aka Mustang. While J2SE 5.0 is just now starting to become regularly adopted, Java 6 Platform Revealed takes a look at the next release of the Standard Edition platform to come from Sun. New editions of the platform dont happen that frequently, but when they do, there is a lot to learn about quickly.

• SCJP Exam for J2SE 5: A Concise and Comprehensive Study Guide for The Sun Certified Java Programmer Exam

  Published 4 months ago

  Best selling author, Paul Sanghera, offers cohesive, concise, yet comprehensive coverage of all the topics included in the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 5 exam (CX 310-055). With a laser sharp focus on the exam objectives, the Study Guide goes beyond just being an "exam cram." The material is presented in a logical learning sequence: a section builds upon previous sections and a chapter on previous chapters.

• Pro Java EE 5 Performance Management and Optimization

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Java EE 5 Performance Management and Optimization features proven methodology to guarantee top-performing Java EE 5 applications, and explains how to measure performance in your specific environment. The book also details performance integration points throughout the development and deployment lifecycles that are crucial for application success.

• Pro Java ME MMAPI: Mobile Media API for Java Micro Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  If you have a phone capable of supporting J2ME, this is definitely worth a read. Vikram guides us through (J2ME integration and implementation) so we can quickly be up and running singing along to our favorite dance hit with the words on our phone, mobile blogging the whole thing. — Cory Foy, Slashdot contributor Mobile Media API is a low-footprint and versatile API that enables you to create multimedia applications in Java-enabled phones.

• Pro NetBeans IDE 5.5 Enterprise Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  Written for Java developers of varying skill and familiarity with the open source NetBeans IDE as well as Java IDEs in general, Pro NetBeans IDE 5.5 Enterprise Edition focuses on using NetBeans IDE as a professional Java EE 5 software development platform. Experienced author Adam Myatt provides a comprehensive guide to mapping out the functionality of NetBeans IDE and its enterprise add-ons: Enterprise Pack and Visual Web Pack.

• Pro Apache Tomcat 6

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Apache Tomcat 6 is ideal for Tomcat administrators and others who want to configure Tomcat. It covers only Tomcat 6 and doesn't get bogged down trying to overexplain tasks from each older version of the server. The book examines the entire installation, including file system, database, and web server, and provides you with security and performance tips.

• Pro Active Record: Databases with Ruby and Rails

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Active Record helps you take advantage of the full power of your database engine from within your Ruby programs and Rails applications. ActiveRecord, part of the magic that makes the Rails framework so powerful and easy to use, is the model element of Rails model/view/controller framework. Its an object-relational mapping library enabling you to interact with databases from both Ruby and Rails applications.

• Beginning JBoss® Seam: From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  Reacting to the popularity of J2EE™ alternatives such as Ruby on Rails and the enterprise Spring Framework, Red Hat JBoss®, Inc. developed JBoss® Seam, a new open source lightweight Java™ EE 5-based contextual application development framework. Beginning JBoss® Seam: From Novice to Professional gets you started as the first book on this popular framework.

• The Definitive Guide to Grails

  Published 4 months ago

  Grails is a breath of fresh air for Java developers — Read the interview with Graeme Rocher at Reviewed and endorsed by Guillaume Laforge and Dierk Koenig of Groovy, The Definitive Guide to Grails, by Grails lead Graeme Rocher, is for anyone looking for a more agile approach to web development with a dynamic scripting language such as Groovy.

• Practical Rails Social Networking Sites (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  Practical Rails Social Networking Sites shows you the complete development cycle of a social networking community web site. The project develops first as a simple content management system, after which author Alan Bradburne progressively adds features in order to build a full Web 2.0?enabled community-based social networking site using Ruby on Rails.

• The Definitive Guide to SOA: Oracle® Service Bus, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  The Definitive Guide to SOA: Oracle® Service Bus, Second Edition targets professional software developers and architects who know enterprise development but are new to enterprise service buses (ESBs) and service–oriented architecture (SOA) development. This is the first book to cover a practical approach to SOA using the BEA AquaLogic Service Bus tool. And it’s written from the “source”â??BEA Systems AquaLogic product lead Jeff Davies.

• Pro .NET 2.0 Windows Forms and Custom Controls in C#

  Published 4 months ago

  Renowned author Matthew MacDonald combines careful treatment of the API with detailed user-interface design principles. Further, this book incorporates C# and the final beta of .NET 2.0. The result: thorough coverage of Windows Forms and GDI+ namespaces for you .NET programmers! You will become equipped to design state-of-the-art Windows interfaces and program graphics, and learn how to create your own controls. As a developer, you must know more than just how to add a control to a window.

• Expert C# 2008 Business Objects

  Published 4 months ago

  Do you want to create .NET applications that provide high performance and scalability? Do you want to employ object–oriented programming techniques in a distributed environment? Do you want to maximize the reuse and maintainability of your code? Then this book is for you. In Rockford Lhotka’s Expert C# 2008 Business Objects, you’ll learn how to use advanced

• Beginning Game Development with Python and Pygame: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Like music and movies, video games are rapidly becoming an integral part of our lives. Over the years, you’ve yearned for every new gaming console, mastered each blockbuster within weeks after its release, and have even won a local gaming competition or two. But lately you’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about a game idea of your own, or are exploring the possibility of making a career of this vibrant and growing industry. But where should you begin?

• Beginning ASP.NET 2.0 in VB 2005: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  The most up-to-date and comprehensive introductory ASP.NET book you'll find on any shelf, Beginning ASP.NET 2.0 in VB 2005 guides you through Microsoft's latest technology for building dynamic websites. You'll learn to build dynamic web pages quickly, with only basic prior knowledge of Visual Basic. Included is thorough coverage of ASP.NET, to guide you from your first steps to advanced techniques like querying databases from within a web page and performance-tuning your site.

• Beginning HTML with CSS and XHTML: Modern Guide and Reference (Beginning: from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  If you want to get into developing web sites, the most important thing you need is a solid understanding of Hypertext Markup Language, or HTML—the language that the majority of web site content is written in. Beginning HTML with CSS and XHTML: Modern Guide and Reference incorporates practical examples that will show you how to structure your data correctly using (X)HTML, along with styling and layout basics using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS

• Beginning Google Web Toolkit: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  The open source, lightweight Google Web Toolkit (GWT) is a framework that allows Java developers to build Rich Internet Applications (RIA), more recently called Ajax applications, in Java. Typically, writing these applications requires a lot of JavaScript development. However, Java and JavaScript are very distinctively different languages (although the name suggests otherwise), therefore requiring a different development process.

• Performance Tuning and Optimizing ASP.NET Applications

  Published 4 months ago

  The technical book market today is flooded with a slew of titles on how to build applications with the .NET technology, and many are undoubtedly very good. But the majority of these titles simply take a "how-to" approach on programming with the .NET Framework. They often pay little more than cursory attention to the real-world issues and challenges that developers face. Performance is one of those challenges. This book is for intermediate to advanced

• Beginning C# Objects: From Concepts to Code

  Published 4 months ago

  ...it looks like I finally found the book I've been searching for the last couple of months. — Joseph Walrave Beginning C# Objects: From Concepts to Code is a comprehensive yet approachable guide for anyone interested in learning the C# language, beginning with the basics.

• User Interfaces in C#: Windows Forms and Custom Controls

  Published 4 months ago

  User Interfaces in C#: Windows Forms and Custom Controls goes beyond simply covering the Windows Forms namespaces by combining a careful treatment of the API with a detailed discussion of good user-interface design principles. The combination will show you how to create the next generation of software applications using the .NET Framework.

• Beginning C# 2008 Objects: From Concept to Code (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  Updated with the latest changes to C#, Beginning C# 2008 Objects: From Concepts to Code introduces complete beginners to C# coding practice with a solid methodological foundation written by two critically–acclaimed experts in the field, already authors of the best–selling Beginning C# Objects.

• Practical Django Projects (Pratical Projects)

  Published 4 months ago

  Build a django content management system, blog, and social networking site with James Bennett as he introduces the popular Django framework. You’ll work through the development of each project, implementing and running the applications while learning new features along the way.

• Pro ASP.NET for SQL Server: High Performance Data Access for Web Developers (Proffesional Reference Series)

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro ASP.NET for SQL Server: High Performance Data Access for Web Developers explains how to use ASP.NET 2.0 and SQL Server 2005 most efficiently together. It covers all crucial performance issues and illustrates optimal techniques with enterprise-quality development. Performance is always an issue, and optimizing database access is one of the most daunting performance challenges facing web developers.

• Pro Spring 2.5

  Published 4 months ago

  The Spring Framework 2.5 release reflects the state of the art in both the Spring Framework and enterprise Java frameworks as a whole. A guidebook to this critical tool is necessary reading for any conscientious Java developer. — Rob Harrop, author of Pro Spring The move from so–called heavyweight architectures, such as Enterprise JavaBeans, toward lightweight frameworks, like Spring, has not stopped since Pro Spring was published by Rob Harrop and Jan Machacek in 2005; in fact, it&

• The Ultimate VB .NET and ASP.NET Code Book

  Published 4 months ago

  Have you noticed that the majority of .NET books seem intent on hiding you from real-world code? You can buy a 1,500-page draft excluder, study it intensively for a month, and still be none the wiser as to how to write basic programs. This book isn't like that. Within these pages, you'll learn how to create exciting new XP-style interfaces, and how to code ultra-thin Windows applications that automatically update via the Web. You'll learn how to apply dozens of ASP.

• Real World ASP.NET Best Practices

  Published 4 months ago

  ASP.NET is a wonderful new enabling technology that allows developers to create business solutions much more effectively than ever before. However, there is room for improvement. Developers often do not see the potholes and pitfalls related to this technology until they stumble. Real World ASP.NET Best Practices helps readers to avoid just such frustrations.

• Pro Visual C++/CLI and the .NET 2.0 Platform (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  This book explains how to write .NET 2.0 applications and services. It provides you with a clean slate, erasing the need for developing the COM, DCOM, COM+, or ActiveX components that used to be a necessity. Instead, you'll learn how to write .NET applications using C++/CLI. This book is based on its highly successful predecessor, and bridges the gap between classic C++ and C++/CLI. Furthermore, this edition is based on the newest version of Visual Studio .NET (2005) and .NET Platform version 2.

• Pro .NET 2.0 Code and Design Standards in C#

  Published 4 months ago

  This book is special, because for the first time you get an easy-to-follow set of code and design standards that addresses the basic needs of .NET developers and application architects. The material is presented in a "what, why, where, and how" format, so it's easy to understand a given topic and apply the solution. The format facilitates fast understanding and quick reference&emdash;just what you need when you're under pressure.

• Beginning Object-Oriented Programming with VB 2005: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Object-Oriented Programming with Visual Basic .NET 2.0 is a comprehensive resource of correct coding procedures. Author Dan Clark takes you through all the stages of a programming project, including analysis, modeling, and development, all using object-oriented programming techniques and VB .NET. Clark explores the structure of classes and their hierarchies, as well as inheritance and interfaces. He also introduces the

• Pro CSS and HTML Design Patterns

  Published 4 months ago

  If you are looking for a complete site design solutions book, this is not it—but if you are seeking a book to help you solve many common problems—then this book will serve as a useful tool for you. — Nate Klaiber Pro CSS and HTML Design Patterns is a reference book and a cookbook on how to style web pages using CSS and XHTML. It contains 350 ready–to–use patterns (CSS and XHTML code snippets) you can copy and paste into your code.

• Beginning Database-Driven Application Development in Java™ EE: Using GlassFish™ (From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Database-Driven Application Development in Java™ EE: Using GlassFish™ focuses on the open source GlassFish persistence engine. This book shows Java programmers how to develop applications utilizing relational database technologies with examples using Oracle and MySQL and the GlassFish application development framework and deployment platform all based on Java EE.

• The Definitive Guide to Apache MyFaces and Facelets

  Published 4 months ago

  The Definitive Guide to Apache MyFaces and Facelets is an ideal reference if youre looking to develop real–world applications with the open source lightweight Apache MyFaces and Dojo (the Ajax API). The book focuses less on theory and more on aspects like scalability, design, optimization, and configurability. This book emphasizes meeting real–world requirements for performance and scalability. It includes lucid code samples that reflect the pattern being described.

• Pro .NET 2.0 Graphics Programming (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  Whether you are using Windows Forms to build rich-client business applications, or the ASP.NET 2.0 framework to build powerful web applications or web services, the use of well-designed graphics will greatly enhance their usability, impact, and visual appeal. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the use of graphics in .NET applications and aims to provide you with all the information you need to build effective custom controls. The opening section of the book investigates the

• Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: From Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional is the most comprehensive book on the Python ever written. Advanced topics, such as extending Python and packaging/distributing Python applications, are also covered. Ten different projects illustrate the concepts introduced in the book. You will learn how to create a P2P file-sharing application and a web-based bulletin board, and how to remotely edit web-based documents and create games.

• Pro Java™ EE Spring Patterns: Best Practices and Design Strategies Implementing Java EE Patterns with the Spring F

  Published 4 months ago

  “The Java™ landscape is littered with libraries, tools, and specifications. What’s been lacking is the expertise to fuse them into solutions to real–world problems. These patterns are the intellectual mortar for J2EE software construction.

• Foundations of Python Network Programming

  Published 4 months ago

  This may be the easiest book review I've ever written. If you program in Python and you want to write Internet applications, go buy Foundations of Python Network Programming by John Goerzen. There. I've already folded down the corners of quite a few pages, and expect I'll refer to this book often in the coming months. — Greg Wilson, Dr. I think Apress is bringing a lot of helpful programming texts to the world.

• Practical API Design: Confessions of a Java Framework Architect

  Published 4 months ago

  You might think more than enough design books exist in the programming world already. In fact, there are so many that it makes sense to ask why you would read yet another. Is there really a need for yet another design book? In fact, there is a greater need than ever before, and Practical API Design: Confessions of a Java Framework Architect fills that need!

• Pro CSS Techniques

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro CSS Techniques is the ultimate CSS book for the modern web developer. If youve already got web design and development basics under your belt, but want to take your knowledge to the next level and unleash the full power of CSS in your web sites, then this is the book for you. It is a collection of proven CSS techniques that you can use daily to get the most out of the time you spend on your projects, from start to finish.

• Spring Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

  Published 4 months ago

  Spring addresses most aspects of Java/Java EE application development and offers simple solutions to them. By using Spring, you will be lead to use industry best practices to design and implement your applications. The releases of Spring 2.x have added many improvements and new features to the 1.x versions. Spring Recipes: A Problem–Solution Approach focuses on the latest Spring 2.5 features for building enterprise Java applications. Spring Recipes covers Spring 2.

• Beginning Groovy and Grails: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Web frameworks are playing a major role in the creation of today's most compelling web applications, because they automate many of the tedious tasks, allowing developers to instead focus on providing users with creative and powerful features. Java developers have been particularly fortunate in this area, having been able to take advantage of Grails, an open source framework that supercharges productivity when building Java–driven web sites.

• Beginning CSS Web Development: From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are one of the most important technologies on the web today. They give web developers the power to style their web sites so those sites are usable, compact, good looking, consistently displayable, and quick and efficient to change if so desired. There are many books out there on CSS, but Beginning CSS Web Development is different—it doesnt waste time discussing theory, and it delves straight into the practical matter.

• Code Generation in Microsoft .NET

  Published 4 months ago

  As I was running through a transformation that wouldn't do what I wanted, I remembered the rest of (Code Generation in Microsoft .NET) and 20 minutes later all was good in the world. — William Ryan, KnowDotNet.com Team Member Code generation has the potential to revolutionize application development.

• Accelerated GWT: Building Enterprise Google Web Toolkit Applications

  Published 4 months ago

  Ajax is a web development technique that takes advantage of JavaScript to display and interact dynamically with information embedded into a web page. Its emergence has made it possible to create web applications that closely resemble their desktop–based brethren.

• Applied .NET Attributes

  Published 4 months ago

  Attributes are used to modify the runtime behavior of code in the .NET Framework. Applied .NET Attributes explores the application of .NET attributes and how developers can write custom attributes that provide the maximum level of code reuse and flexibility. Attributed programming is a feature of .NET that is still relatively unexplored and unknown. Because attributes are used to modify the runtime behavior of code in the

• Pro Web 2.0 Application Development with GWT (Expert's Voice in Web Development)

  Published 4 months ago

  The main focus of Pro Web 2.0 Application Development with GWT is a case study of a real Web 2.0 application called ToCollege.net. What you’ll learn: You’ll take a full tour of a modern Web 2.0 startup’s codebase. That’s 15,000 lines of source code that includes everything from Google Gears integration to Acegi OpenID, Lucene full–text search, and Google Maps, all of it integrated with GWT 1.5.

• Introduction to 3D Game Engine Design Using DirectX 9 and C#

  Published 4 months ago

  Introduction to 3D Game Engine Design Using DirectX 9 and C# illustrates the process of creating a simple 3D game engine. During this process, author Lynn Harrison demonstrates many facets of the DirectX 9 software through clear-cut explanations and examples. Throughout the course of the book, you'll develop an off-road driving game that brings such features as management of large scenes, environmental effects, and physics into play.

• Data Entry and Validation with C# and VB. NET Windows Forms

  Published 4 months ago

  The old hacker adage "Garbage in, garbage out" has never been so important as it is today. With ever-increasing amounts of information flowing into and out of modern applications, the task of an application developer to control and verify information is critically important to any software project. For the first time, Data Entry and Validation with C# and VB .NET Windows Forms brings together current knowledge on this subject in an understandable, easy-to-read form.

• GDI+ Programming in C# and VB .NET

  Published 4 months ago

  GDI+ both wraps arcane API calls and extends them for much easier use. Programmers no longer have to make do with the familiar but simplistic VB 6.0 drawing model, nor do they have to dig down into the GDI API in order to get any real work done. In GDI+, Microsoft has come up with a complete, but still extensible, set of classes for all of the .NET programmer's drawing needs. GDI+ requires different techniques than the Windows GDI API, as it is completely stateless.

• Pro Netbeans IDE 6 Rich Client Platform Edition (Expert's Voice in Java)

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro NetBeans IDE 6 Rich Client Platform Edition is the second Apress book to cover the agile, open source NetBeans IDE platform. The book focuses on the new features of NetBeans 6 as well as what has changed since NetBeans 5.5, empowering you to be a more effective and productive developer.

• Distributed .NET Programming in C#

  Published 4 months ago

  With the release of .NET, Microsoft has once again altered the distributed programming landscape. Almost everything has changed, from data access, to remote object calls, to the deployment of software components. And of course, .NET introduces a new technology in XML Web services that may revolutionize Web development. Distributed .NET Programming in C# describes how to use these new .NET technologies to build fast, scalable, and robust distributed applications.

• Database Programming with C#

  Published 4 months ago

  Need to master database programming in C#? Then Database Programming with C# is your ultimate resource! You will learn to create database details like tables, constraints, projects, stored procedures, views, triggers, and more. You will build on example code from the book's beginning, wrapping up in the final chapter. (The example application is a complete user management system that includes SQL Server, Active Directory, and Message Queuing.

• ADO.NET Examples and Best Practices for C# Programmers

  Published 4 months ago

  For anyone who programs with databases in the new .NET in C#, ADO.NET Examples and Best Practices for C# Programmers shows you what works and what doesn't when it comes to Microsoft's latest APIs for working with databases. Filled with practical advice and recommended "best practices," this concise and useful book offers some valuable advice for anyone working with ADO.NET.While many C# titles cover Microsoft's

• Practical DWR 2 Projects (Expert's Voice in Java)

  Published 4 months ago

  The Ajax craze is sweeping the world, and there is no shortage of libraries from which to choose to make it all easier to develop. One of those libraries has risen near the top in the Java space, and that library is DWR. DWR, or Direct Web Remoting, allows you to treat your Java classes running on the server as if they were local objects running in the browser, bringing the full power of your server–side business logic to the client without the usual problems that entails.

• The .NET Languages: A Quick Translation Guide

  Published 4 months ago

  For Visual Basic and C# programmers facing Microsoft's new platform, The .NET Languages: A Quick Translation Guide offers an extremely useful comparison of three languages: Visual Basic 6, Visual Basic .NET, and C#. With nearly indispensable code snippets that show central language features at work, this book offers an excellent resource for getting up to speed with .NET in record time.The just-the-facts approach in this text is its best feature.

• Beginning Spring 2: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Spring has made a remarkable rise since its conception in 2002. Users find Spring the ideal framework to build their applications in J2EE environments. Beginning Spring 2 is the first and only Spring–authorized book that takes you through the first steps of using Spring, and requires no prior J2EE experience. It discusses relevant integrated technologies that you should be aware of, and illustrates how Spring makes using them easier.

• Practical Rails Plugins

  Published 4 months ago

  The Rails framework empowers developers with unprecedented levels of productivity by embracing principles such as “convention over configuration” and “don’t repeat yourself”. This paradigm is even apparent at the community level, where developers regularly share their custom framework extensions by way of Rails’ plugins feature.

• Practical Apache Struts 2 Web 2.0 Projects (Practical Projects)

  Published 4 months ago

  Apache Struts has long provided Java developers with a powerful framework for building extensible, maintainable web applications. Yet the latest version 2 release takes developers’ capabilities to the next level, having integrated Ajax support, the ability to easily integration with the Spring framework, and the ability to take full advantage of POJOs. Practical Apache Struts 2 Web 2.

• Practical JRuby on Rails Web 2.0 Projects: Bringing Ruby on Rails to Java (Expert's Voice in Java)

  Published 4 months ago

  Discover how JRuby on Rails can be used to create web applications faster and more efficiently while still taking advantage of the vast power of the Java platform. Ruby on Rails is proving itself to be one of the most efficient and powerful agile web development application frameworks available and has had a profound influence on the Java community.

• Practical REST on Rails 2 Projects (Practical Projects)

  Published 4 months ago

  Practical REST on Rails 2 Projects is a guide to joining the burgeoning world of open web applications. It argues that opening up your application can provide significant benefits and involves you in the entire process—from setting up your application, to creating clients for it, to handling success and all its attendant problems. This book is the essential resource for anyone who wants to make their web application a full participant in the new Internet.

• The Definitive Guide to iReport (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  JasperForge.org is the open source development portal for the JasperSoft Business Intelligence Suite, the JasperSoft Business Intelligence solution that delivers comprehensive tools for data access, data integration, analysis, and reporting, including iReport. This definitive, authoritative book covers the following: Covers iReport as an intuitive and easy-to-use visual report builder/designer for JasperReports, written in 100% pure Java.

• Building Spring 2 Enterprise Applications

  Published 4 months ago

  Spring has made a remarkable rise in popularity since its conception in 2002. Many users have found the lightweight, open source Spring Framework 2.x ideal for building their applications in Java EE environments. Written by Interface21, Building Spring 2 Enterprise Applications will take developers through the following: Covers the first steps of using Spring while discussing the relevant technologies that Spring can be integrated with, what to be aware of, and how working with Spring makes the

• Beginning Hibernate: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Hibernate is ideal if youre experienced in Java with databases (the traditional, or "connected," approach), but are new to open source lightweight Hibernatethe most popular de facto object-relational mapping and database-oriented application development framework. This book packs in brand new information about the latest release of the Hibernate 3.2.x persistence layer and provides a clear introduction to the current standard for object-relational persistence in Java.

• Beginning Ruby on Rails E-Commerce: From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Ruby on Rails E-Commerce: From Novice to Professional is the first book of its kind to guide you through producing e-commerce applications with Railsthe stacked web framework taking the world by storm. The book dives right into the process of creating a production-level web application using agile methodologies and test-driven development combined with Rails best practices.

• Creating Web Portals with BEA WebLogic

  Published 4 months ago

  Creating Web Portals with BEA WebLogic shows the beginning portal developer how to develop a portal application from start to finish, and supplies the intermediate developer with proven strategies and development techniques for creating an enterprise portal. It also provides the advanced Java application server developer with a full range of reference material. This comprehensive reference goes far beyond basic portal development.

• Pro JSF and Ajax: Building Rich Internet Components

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro JSF and Ajax shows you how to leverage the full potential of JavaServer Faces (JSF) and Ajax. This is not an entry-level tutorial, but a book about building Ajax-enabled JSF components for sophisticated, enterprise-level Rich Internet Applications. Written by JSF experts and verified by established community figures--including Adam Winer (member of the JSF Expert Group, Java Champion), Kito D. Mann (JSFCentral.com and JSF in Action), and Matthias Weßendorf (MyFaces)--this JSF 1.

• Advanced Java Game Programming

  Published 4 months ago

  Advanced Java Game Programming teaches you how to create desktop and Internet computer games using the latest Java programming language techniques. Whereas other Java game programming books focus on introductory Java material, this book covers game programming for experienced Java developers.

• Beginning JSP™, JSF™ and Tomcat™ Web Development: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice t

  Published 4 months ago

  Start building Java–based web applications now, even if you’re a complete newcomer to Java. Comprehensive and example–driven, Beginning JSP™, JSF™, and Tomcat™ Web Development is all you need to develop dynamic web applications using JSP, connect to databases with JSF, and put them into action using the world’s most popular open source Java web server, Apache Tomcat.

• Beginning C# 2008 Databases: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Assuming only basic knowledge of C# 2008, Beginning C# 2008 Databases teaches all the fundamentals of database technology and database programming readers need to quickly become highly proficient database users and application developers. A comprehensive tutorial on both SQL Server 2005 and ADO.NET 3.0, Beginning C# 2008 Databases explains and demonstrates how to create database objects and program against them in both T–SQL and C#.

• The Definitive Guide to Terracotta: Cluster the JVM for Spring, Hibernate and POJO Scalability

  Published 4 months ago

  Get the definitive guide on all the fundamentals of Terracotta as well as user secrets, recipes, and prepackaged frameworks. Written by Terracotta CTO Ari Zilka and his team, The Definitive Guide to Terracotta: Cluster the JVM for Spring, Hibernate and POJO Scalability covers the following: High Availability (HA) nth degree scaling and clustering for traditional J2EE and Java EE 5 applications (using Seam or other application) as well as Spring–based enterprise applications Everyday Terr

• Expert Oracle JDBC Programming

  Published 4 months ago

  JDBC is the most commonly used API in Java to access and manipulate data in a database. Oracle is one of the most popular and scalable databases in the world. This book is a must-have for any developer building an application that employs JDBC on Oracle database. Unlike other JDBC books, this book has been written to complement not rehash the contents of Oracle JDBC documentation and the JDBC specification.

• Pro Spring

  Published 4 months ago

  Spring?the open source Java-based framework?allows you to build lighter, better performing applications. Written by Spring insiders Rob Harrop and Jan Machacek, Pro Spring is the only book endorsed by Rod Johnson, founder of the Spring Framework. At over 800 pages, this is by far the most comprehensive book available and thoroughly explores the power of Spring.

• Foundations of JSP Design Patterns

  Published 4 months ago

  ...the pattern chapters have plenty of code that allows you to understand the pattern both by explanation and by example of a real application. — Tom Duff, Duffbert's Random Musings Foundations of JSP Design Patterns gives you the tools to build scalable enterprise applications using JSP.

• Building Portals with the Java Portlet API (Expert's Voice) (v. 2)

  Published 4 months ago

  This book is a thorough introduction into JSR 168 that will help get portal developers up to speed into this relatively new specification. — Thomas Paul, JavaRanch Sheriff How do developers bring existing applications into a portal? How do developers integrate content management systems and search engines with a portal? And how do developers get started with the Portlet API?

• Decompiling Java

  Published 4 months ago

  Fascinated by the Java lady? Ever wanted to ask her out but never dared to? Get this book and take a shot. Decompiling Java is a worthwhile guide to this exotic niche in the Java landscape. — Bill Simons, Member, Denver JUG Both Java and .NET use the idea of a "virtual machine," or VM. And while VMs are useful for some purposes, they undermine the security of your source code, because creation can be reversed, or "decompiled.

• Pro Jakarta Struts, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Jakarta Struts, Second Edition by John Carnell with Rob Harrop, is the best book on developing Struts-based web applications I've read. (I've read at least five or six others.) If you want to learn Struts the right way, get this book. — Dirk, JavaRanch Sheriff Pro Jakarta Struts, Second Edition maps out how to use the Jakarta Struts framework, so you can solve everyday web application development challenges.

• Oracle JDeveloper 10<i>g</i>: Empowering J2EE Development

  Published 4 months ago

  The age for using a simple text editor is long gone. The ever-growing complexity of Java and J2EE creates a need for Java development tools that offer more. If you want to be more productive with Java, you need a Java IDE. Oracle JDeveloper 10g is an IDE that enables you to develop Java applications with minimal effort. JDeveloper can do wonders for your Swing, JSP, Servlets, Struts, EJBs, and Web Services developments.

• Enterprise Java Development on a Budget: Leveraging Java Open Source Technologies

  Published 4 months ago

  Developers in the J2EE space may feel that they've got a good handle on all the different open-source tools and utilities that are floating out there around on the Internet; I know I did. After reading just the first three chapters, it became (painfully) obvious that I was wrong. — Ted Neward, Author, Instructor, Editor-in-Chief of TheServerSide.NET Open source has had a profound effect on the Java community. Many Java open source projects have even become de-facto standards.

• Enterprise Java for SAP

  Published 4 months ago

  Enterprise Java for SAP is designed as an introduction to the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) for the SAP developer. After providing a general introduction to Java, author Austin Sincock explores how to open the typically closed SAP environment to the world of Java. Utilizing SAP's latest Java connector, JCo, Sincock details an end-to-end web application that connects directly to SAP, including the deployment and implementation of both a web server and an external database.

• Java Persistence for Relational Databases (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

  Published 4 months ago

  Java Persistence for Relational Databases is chock full of best practices and patterns, for those of you who want to connect to databases using Java! Coverage includes various database-related APIs for Java, like JDO, JDBC (including the newest 3.0 APIs), and CMP ("Container Managed Persistence" with EJB). All those things you developers have wanted to know&emdash;but were afraid to ask&emdash;are featured inside this book.

• WebSphere Studio Application Developer 5.0

  Published 4 months ago

  Covers integration of WSAD with WebSphere MQ (MQSeries), which allows the enterprise application to connect to a legacy data&emdash;critical information for any enterprise developer and not available elsewhere Teaches development of JMS Point-to-Point and Publish/Subscribe applications Provides in-depth discussion of pattern development, and includes tips and best practices WebSphere Studio Application Developer 5.

• Using and Understanding Java Data Objects

  Published 4 months ago

  Using and Understanding Java Data Objects is the programmer's guide to JDO. Adopted by the Java Community Process, Java Data Objects (JDO) specifies a universal and transparent persistence service for Java objects. JDO reduces the amount of code that application developers write to store and retrieve persistent state. JDO frees application designers and programmers from the details of persistence.

• Web Services Patterns: Java Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  Web Service Patterns: Java Edition describes architectural patterns that can guide you through design patterns (service implementation and usage) and illustrates the different ways in which you can use web services. Author Paul Monday had two primary goals in writing this book: to show some interesting design patterns that are applicable to web services as well as the broader computing community and to give some hands-on experience using a web service environment.

• Enterprise JavaBeans 2.1

  Published 4 months ago

  Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) is a server-side component model for transaction-aware distributed enterprise applications, written in the Java programming language. Enterprise JavaBeans 2.1 details the architecture of the Enterprise JavaBeans component model. After the authors introduce the component paradigm, they move on to cover EJB architecture basics.

• Bluetooth For Java

  Published 4 months ago

  Bluetooth is a technology for wireless communication that functions in much the same way that home/office laptops connect to the Internet. It is typically used for short burst communications instead of a continuous connection. Because of this difference, Bluetooth is more typically found supported in wireless phones and personal devices. Bluetooth for Java is not an overview of Bluetooth.

• Java Collections

  Published 4 months ago

  For Java developers of all levels, Java Collections provides a truly indispensable guide to using the built-in collection classes, in an extremely clear and well-organized text. This title sets a high standard for a programming reference, one that will be appreciated by a wide range of readers. Although the Java collection classes are not nearly as complicated as the Standard Template Library classes in C++, it can still be a bit daunting to figure out what's included and what's not.

• Beginning Web Development, Silverlight, and ASP.NET AJAX: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professi

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Web Development, Silverlight, and ASP.NET AJAX: From Novice to Professional aims to give you the skills you need to start building web applications with Microsoft’s next–generation technology as quickly as possible. Whether you’re interested in ASP.NET AJAX, Silverlight, or the technologies that support them (WPF, WCF, WF, etc.), this book is the starting point that you need.

• Building ASP.NET Server Controls

  Published 4 months ago

  The authors start out with very basic 'write' statements, but they progress into a sophisticated control -- one that includes templates, CSS styling and data binding. — Paul Schaeflein, schaeflein. This book is great for learning how pages and controls work in ASP.NET. — Aaron Weiker Weblog This tutorial and reference will benefit you, the dedicated ASP.NET developer. If you understand the gains of object-oriented development, and want to apply those principles to ASP.

• Beginning Java&trade; SE 6 Platform: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Java(tm) SE 6 Platform: From Novice to Professional steers you through the maze of new and improved Java Standard Edition (SE) 6 features. The first chapter sets the stage by introducing Java SE 6 in terms of its name change, themes, an overview, and a sampling of new features. It also briefly discusses the first two Java SE 6 updates.

• Practical JBoss® Seam Projects

  Published 4 months ago

  Practical JBoss® Seam Projects, written by renowned author and enterprise Java practitioner Jim Farley, is expected to be the first practical projects book of its kind on this groundbreaking open source lightweight JSF-EJB3 framework. Practical application scenarios are used to demonstrate the nature of the JBoss Seam framework, its efficacy, and its limitations. The series of scenarios and cases demonstrate key elements of the framework (e.g.

• Pro Java 6 3D Game Development: Java 3D, JOGL, JInput and JOAL APIs (Expert's Voice in Java)

  Published 4 months ago

  Create strange lands filled with mysterious objects (cows frozen in blocks of ice, chirping penguins, golden globes with wavering eyes) and throw away your keyboard and mouse, to go exploring armed only with a gamepad, power glove, or just your bare hands? Java gaming expert Andrew Davison will show you how to develop and program 3D games in Java technology on a PC, with an emphasis on the construction of 3D landscapes.

• Pro Apache Struts with Ajax (Expert's Voice in Java)

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Apache Struts with Ajax maps out how to use the Apache Struts MVC web framework, so you can solve everyday web application development challenges. This book takes an application-centric approach: the development of an application drives Struts along with Ajax coveragenot the other way around. Improper design can lead to long-term dependencies on the Struts framework, which makes code reuse difficult to achieve. This is the only book of its kind, covering the Struts 1.2 framework.

• Pro Wicket (Expert's Voice in Java)

  Published 4 months ago

  Im glad were having our first real Wicket book available now...It is more than just a how-to guide; Karthik goes through the effort of explaining alternatives and explains how things are done by Wicket instead of merely giving you the steps to get a task done. — Eelco Hillenius, Chillenious! Wicket is an open source, component-oriented (POJOs-based), lightweight Java web application development framework that brings the Java Swing event-based programming model to web development.

• Pro Ajax and Java Frameworks

  Published 4 months ago

  As a Java developer, you want a guide that shows you how to add Ajax functionality to your web applications with a minimum of effort. Well look no further than Pro Ajax and Java Frameworks. In this book, recognized Java experts and authors of the best-selling Apress title, Foundations of Ajax, will show you how. The authors begin by recapping Ajax basics. Then they unveil a comprehensive Java/Ajax toolkit.

• Pro EJB 3: Java Persistence API

  Published 4 months ago

  EJB 3.0 sets a new precedent. It has made huge advances in ease of development, and its drastically simplified programming model has been widely acclaimed. Mike Keith, EJB 3.0 co-specification lead, and Merrick Schinariol, reviewer of EJB 3.0, offer unparalleled insight and expertise on the new EJB 3.0 persistence specification, in this definitive guide to EJB 3.0 persistence technology. Expect full coverage and examination of the EJB 3.

• Expert Spring MVC and Web Flow

  Published 4 months ago

  Expert Spring MVC and Web Flows shows you how to use the Spring web application development framework, part of the Spring Framework. This book covers Spring's Model-View-Controller (MVC) code packages, HTTP, best practices for web application development, and integration with popular third-party utilities. Also featured is the new Spring Web Flow system, a cutting-edge workflow system introduced in Spring 1.3.

• Pro Eclipse JST: Plug-ins for J2EE Development

  Published 4 months ago

  The open source Eclipse has proven to be a best-of-class, extensible application development framework. Out of the zip file, Eclipse offers many tools for developing Java applications including wizards, unit testing, debuggers, and editors. However, these tools do not support the development of enterprise applications. Up until this point, an enterprise developer using Eclipse had to spend a large amount of time locating and evaluating plug-ins to build a suite of enterprise tools.

• Shell Scripting Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

  Published 4 months ago

  This is the type of book that will either solve a specific problem you have or will give you ideas on automating/simplifying something that you've lived with for far too long. — Thomas Duff, Duffbert's Random Musings This book is geared towards any Unix user who doesn't want to spend time creating or testing shell scripts.

• Pro ADO.NET 2.0 (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  Purchase this book and you'll get the free, fully searchable eBook&emdash;a $25 value! (Details are printed inside the book. (Sahil Malik) covers stuff that real developers are confronted with over and over everday. He intentionally focuses on problem areas and how to address them. (And) the absolute best thing about this book is it's readability. — Bill Ryan, Bill's House O Insomnia Pro ADO.NET 2.0 is a guide and reference for.

• Beginning Silverlight 2: From Novice to Professional (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

  Published 4 months ago

  With the need for a richer user experience ever more in focus when creating web applications, Microsoft has released Silverlight, the new cross–browser, cross–platform plug–in that allows developers to create rich interactive applications for the Web. Silverlight poses exciting new opportunities for creating visually impressive web applications, offering unparalleled response times and minimal bandwidth requirements.

• Silverlight 2 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  Microsoft .NET Architect Evangelist, Jit Ghosh, presents a practical companion guide to developing rich, interactive web applications with Silverlight 2. Common problems, issues, and every–day scenarios are tackled with a detailed discussion of the solution and ready–made code recipes that will save you hours of coding time. The recipes included in Silverlight 2 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach have been carefully selected and tested with the professional developer in mind.

• Pro WCF: Practical Microsoft SOA Implementation

  Published 4 months ago

  Part of Microsofts radical new WinFX API is the Indigo foundation, more formally known as the Windows Communication Foundation, or WCF. Pro WCF: Practical Microsoft SOA Implementation is a complete guide to WCF from the SOA architecture perspective and shows you why WCF is important to web service development and architecture. The book covers the unified programming model, reliable messaging, security, the peer-to-peer programming model, and more.

• Pro VB 2008 and the .NET 3.5 Platform (Windows.Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  Whether you’re moving to .NET for the first time, or you’re already writing applications on .NET 2.0 or .NET 3.0, Pro VB 2008 and the .NET 3.5 Platform will provide you with a solid grounding in this new technology and serve as a comprehensive reference throughout your coding career: Explore five new chapters of content—including the grammar of the common intermediate language (CIL), .NET generics, and object serialization services. Discover all the new .NET 3.

• Pro .NET 2.0 Windows Forms and Custom Controls in VB 2005

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro .NET 2.0 Windows Forms and Custom Controls in VB 2005 is the VB 2005 version of the authors best-selling and highly-reviewed Pro .NET 2.0 Windows Forms and Custom Controls in C#. Renowned author Matthew MacDonald shows you VB 2005 programmers how to design flexible, user-friendly Windows interfaces. And youll learn the best practices and design tips for coding these user interfaces.

• Pro Silverlight 2 in VB 2008 (Expert's Voice in Web Development)

  Published 4 months ago

  Silverlight is a lightweight browser plug–in that frees your code from the traditional confines of the browser. It’s a rules–changing, groundbreaking technology that allows you to run rich client applications right inside the browser. Even more impressively, it’s able to host true .NET applications in non–Microsoft browsers (like Firefox) and on non–Microsoft platforms (like Mac OS X

• ADO.NET: From Novice to Pro, Visual Basic .NET Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  Designed to get programmers up to professional levels as fast as possible, ADO.NET: From Novice to Pro is geared toward developers who have little or no .NET or ADO.NET experience, as well as programmers who are not yet comfortable with database programming. Best-selling author Peter Wright painlessly moves readers from simple database access to the sophisticated manipulation of XML documents. The book begins by showing you the basic architecture of ADO.

• ADO.NET and ADO Examples and Best Practices for VB Programmers (Second Edition)

  Published 4 months ago

  ADO.NET and ADO Examples and Best Practices for VB Programmers, Second Edition brings the popular first edition up to date with fresh insights and tips on COM-based ADO&emdash;and adds a voluminous section on the new ADO.NET technology. Written specifically for COM-based ADO developers retooling for ADO.NET, this is a developer's book, packed with practical advice on how to make code run faster, yet be easier to write and understand.

• SQL Server 2008 Query Performance Tuning Distilled (Expert's Voice in SQL Server)

  Published 4 months ago

  SQL Server 2008 Query Performance Tuning Distilled presents a direct trouble–shooting methodology for identifying poorly performing stored procedures and queries, isolating the causes of that poor performance, and fixing the underlying problems. Each chapter is dedicated to one of the top causes of poorly performing queries and shows methods for identifying and dealing with the problems in that chapter’s domain.

• Pro Apache Geronimo

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Apache Geronimo teaches you all about using Apache Geronimo, the open source lightweight J2EE/Java EE 5 web application server. Geronimos GBeans enable you to deploy sophisticated server-side enterprise Java applications and perform special enterprise-level Java development for transactional support.

• Accelerated VB 2008

  Published 4 months ago

  Visual Basic 2008 offers powerful new features, and Accelerated VB 2008 is the fastest path to mastering them, and the rest of Visual Basic, for both experienced Visual Basic programmers moving to VB 2008 and programmers moving to Visual Basic from another object–oriented language. Many books introduce VB, but very few also explain how to use it optimally with the .NET common language runtime (CLR).

• Pro Silverlight for the Enterprise (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

  Published 4 months ago

  Microsoft Silverlight 2 is a new development platform designed to make the development of Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) far easier than has previously been possible. Pro Silverlight for the Enterprise addresses the question of how you can bring Silverlight 2 to your company to provide rich Internet experiences that will interface cleanly with your existing application architecture.

• Pro ADO.NET Data Services: Working with RESTful Data (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro ADO.NET Data Services: Working with RESTful Data is aimed at developers interested in taking advantage of the new REST–style data services that ADO.NET Data Services (formerly code–named Astoria) provides. The book shows how to incorporate ADO.NET Data Services into a wide range of common environments including BizTalk, AJAX and Silverlight client applications. The material is intended for professional developers who are comfortable with the .NET 3.

• Beginning VB 2008 Databases: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning VB 2008 Databases teaches you everything you need to know about relational databases, SQL, and ADO.NET 2.0, giving you a sound start in developing console and Windows database applications. The book also includes chapters on the new SQL Server XML data type and the forthcoming LINQ enhancements to the next version of Visual Basic.

• J2ME Games With MIDP2

  Published 4 months ago

  (Carol Hamer's) enthusiasm for the topic comes through and makes you wants to try the many sample games. — Thomas Paul, JavaRanch Sheriff If you're looking for a book written by a games industry insider with a clear voice, this is it. The excellent text is complemented by rich, well-written example games. From graphics to sound to networking, this book will teach you how to create games using the full power of MIDP 2.0.

• Beginning Rails: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Rails is the practical starting point for anyone wanting to learn how to build dynamic web applications using the Rails framework for Ruby. You’ll learn how all of the components of Rails fit together and how you can leverage them to create sophisticated web applications with less code and more joy. This book is particularly well suited to those with little or no experience with web application development, or who have some experience but are new to Rails.

• Beginning Google Maps Applications with Rails and Ajax: From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  The Google Maps API remains one of the showcase examples of the Web 2.0 development paradigm. Beginning Google Maps Applications with Rails and Ajax: From Novice to Professional is the first book to comprehensively introduce the service from a developer perspective, showing you how you can integrate mapping features into your Rails-driven web applications. Proceeding far beyond simplistic map display, youll learn how to draw from a variety of data sources such as the U.S.

• Practical Ajax Projects with Java Technology

  Published 4 months ago

  If youre a Java developer already versed in Ajax-style programming, and you want to take your knowledge to the next level, then this is the book for you. Practical Ajax Projects with Java Technology provides the ultimate learn-by-example experience, featuring seven complete example applications for you to learn from and then adapt for use in your own projects. During each application, the author will lead you through the planning, design, and implementation stages.

• Pro Jakarta Velocity: From Professional to Expert

  Published 4 months ago

  I can strongly recommend this book for anyone interested in Velocity. For anyone not interested in Velocity?why not? — Thomas Paul, JavaRanch Sheriff Nearly any application you build requires some form of output. And the output format may change on a regular basis&emdash;which can lead to a heavy maintenance burden and a restrictive test cycle.

• Taming Java Threads

  Published 4 months ago

  Learning how to write multithreaded applications is the key to taking full advantage of the Java platform. In Taming Java Threads, well-known columnist and Java expert Allen Holub provides Java programmers with the information they need to write real multithreaded programs&emdash;programs with real code. Holub provides an in-depth explanation of how threads work along with information about how to solve common problems such as deadlocks and race conditions.

• The qmail Handbook

  Published 4 months ago

  It covers everything from how email works, to how daemontools work, to how qmail works, gluing it all together, then showing you how to start adding features to it like spam control and remote access. — Joe Topjian, Adminspotting.net The qmail Handbook is designed to guide system and mail administrators of all skill levels through the installation, configuration, and maintenance of the qmail server.

• Palm Programming in Basic

  Published 4 months ago

  Palm Programming in Basic provides a foundation upon which programmers can develop applications for the Palm OS with very little knowledge of the OS itself. It is a comprehensive reference that gets professional programmers up to speed on AppForge, NS Basic, and CASL. The author, Jon Kilburn, shares his vast experience as a developer of dozens of applications for Palm OS in presenting the Palm programming strategies contained in this book.

• Tuning and Customizing a Linux System

  Published 4 months ago

  Linux-based operating systems are extremely powerful and flexible, but unlocking that power and flexibility requires knowledge and understanding of how the systems work. Tuning and Customizing a Linux System goes beyond the mere basics of using and administrating Linux systems&emdash;it covers how the systems are designed.

• Herding Cats: A Primer for Programmers Who Lead Programmers

  Published 4 months ago

  Geared to the software developer newly promoted to manage other developers, Herding Cats: A Primer for Programmers Who Lead Programmers distills the author's several decades of project management experience into a worthwhile tour of some best practices for those making the transition.

• Writing Perl Modules for CPAN

  Published 4 months ago

  Writing Perl Modules for CPAN offers Perl developers a comprehensive guide to using and contributing to the Comprehensive Perl Archive Network (CPAN). Starting with a general overview of CPAN's history, network topology, and navigational mechanisms, the book quickly brings you up to speed regarding how to search out and install available modules.

• J2EE FrontEnd Technologies: A Programmer's Guide to Servlets, JavaServer Pages, and JavaBeans

  Published 4 months ago

  J2EE FrontEnd Technologies: A Programmer's Guide to Servlets, JavaServer Pages, and Enterprise JavaBeans concisely and accurately describes what you need to know about effective enterprise development based on servlets, JSPs, and EJBs. Servlets, JSPs, and EJBs are the most important aspects of Java as it is used in the production of enterprise Web applications today.

• Wireless Web Development with PHP and WAP

  Published 4 months ago

  The enormous popularity of the World Wide Web can be attributed in large part to the fact that it is a dynamic, highly interactive medium. As web accessibility through wireless devices becomes increasingly popular, developers are challenged to maintain the high level of interactivity and flexibility that users are accustomed to on their personal computer browsers.

• The Career Programmer: Guerilla Tactics for an Imperfect World

  Published 4 months ago

  Conquer the problems that all professional programmers routinely face, regardless of language, operating system, or platform Improve your ability to deliver solid code, on time and under budget, in even the most uncooperative environments Master the self-defense techniques that you need to shield yourself, your project, and your code from corporate politics, arbitrary management decisions, and marketing-driven deadlines Unrealistic schedules, unstable releases, continual overtime, and sky

• Unix Storage Management

  Published 4 months ago

  Unix Storage Management is a comprehensive guide to storage architectures and management, offering a broad base of crucial information to storage administrators interested in making the most of their corporate Unix systems. Authors Ray Kampa and Lydia Bell expound upon a wide range of topics, including general storage principles, storage project management, storage architectures, storage management software, network-connected storage solutions, backup/restoration strategies, performance analysis

• MySQL

  Published 4 months ago

  Unmistakably, the advent of Open Source technologies has made a considerable impact upon the IT sector in recent years. Perhaps the repercussions of this impact resonate no more loudly than in the database sector, where Open Source databasing products offer users a comparable alternative to the costly commercial solutions available on the market today. One such Open Source database enjoying enormous popularity is MySQL.

• C# and the .NET Platform

  Published 4 months ago

  Aimed at the reader with some previous programming experience, C# and the .NET Platform provides an enjoyable and well-paced tutorial for learning C# and Microsoft's new .NET Framework. This well-written guide is all you need to get onboard with the latest in Windows development.Today, there are a growing number of titles available for C#. This text strikes an excellent balance between a basic language tutorial with an authoritative presentation of what's new and better in

• KYLIX: The Professional Developer's Guide and Reference

  Published 4 months ago

  Kylix: The Professional Developer's Guide and Reference is a comprehensive guide for developers wishing to make quick inroads into developing native applications for the Linux platform. Consisting of fourteen chapters divided into five sections, author Jon Shemitz's book covers a wide-ranging gamut of topics relevant to both novices and experts alike.

• Apache Jakarta-Tomcat

  Published 4 months ago

  Apache Jakarta-Tomcat, the official reference implementation for the Java servlet and JavaServer Pages technologies, has long been heralded as an excellent platform for the development and deployment of powerful Web applications. The recently released version 4.0 offers not only numerous enhancements in flexibility and stability, but also an array of new features that are certain to expand upon the Tomcat developers' already wealthy toolset.

• Linux in Small Business: A Practical User's Guide

  Published 4 months ago

  Employing a practical, hands-on approach, Linux in Small Business: A Practical User's Guide author John Lathrop guides the reader through a multitude of scenarios commonplace in a real-world corporate environment. Eschewing evangelism, Lathrop instead presents real Linux solutions that reduce software purchases, enhance stability, and lower the costs of maintenance and hardware upgrades.

• Voice Enabling Web Applications: VoiceXML and Beyond (With CD-ROM)

  Published 4 months ago

  For anyone planning to build voice-based user interfaces (VUIs) for the next generation of Internet and mobile Web applications, Voice Enabling Web Applications provides a glimpse into the future with a fast-moving and capable guide centered on VoiceXML, the standard that powers voice-based computing. Suitable for both programmers and IT managers alike, this concise book gives you the big picture as well as the technical detail you'll need to get started with the voice-based Web.

• Programming VB .NET: A Guide for Experienced Programmers

  Published 4 months ago

  This is the book that you want to read if you have knocked around VB 6 for a couple of years and you've decided to move up to .NET. ... For the target audience, technical books don't get much better than this. — Dan Mabbutt, Visual Basic Guide on About.com In Programming VB .NET: A Guide for Experienced Programmers, authors Gary Cornell and Jonathan Morrison carefully explain the exciting new features of Visual Basic .NET. Since VB

• Database Programming with Visual Basic .NET

  Published 4 months ago

  Database Programming with Visual Basic .NET functions as a reference book. But thanks to its many listings and tables, you'll find value reading it cover to cover! This book is all you need to get started with data access in VB .NET. Author Carsten Thomsen includes step-by-step coverage of everything you ever wanted to know about ADO.NET. Thomsen also covers relational databases, Active Directory (LDAP) access, and MessageQueue.

• CIL Programming: Under the Hood of .NET

  Published 4 months ago

  The Common Intermediate Language (CIL) is the core language of .NET. Although .NET developers often use a high-level language (such as C# or VB .NET) to develop their systems, they can use CIL to do anything allowed by.NET specifications&emdash;which is not the case for C# and VB .NET. Understanding how CIL works will provide you with a deep, language-independent insight into the core parts of .NET. This knowledge is essential for creating dynamic types, a powerful part of the .NET Framework.

• Architecting Web Services

  Published 4 months ago

  Architecting Web Services is targeted toward developers and technical architects who have heard about, and even started to work with, Web services. The book starts with a background on the evolution of Web services and their significance to future collaborative efforts via the Internet. It then reveals the architecture for Web services and the various relationships that can be established through their consumption.

• Robot Building for Beginners

  Published 4 months ago

  Loads of pictures and very frank discussion make this book a pleasure to read, and a real learning tool. The author gives lots of practical advice, some of which would be useful even to experienced tinkerers. It is very thorough. — Edward Chin, The Canadian Linux Users' Exchange Learning robotics by yourself isn't easy, but it helps when the encouragement comes from an expert who's spent years in the field.

• Extreme Mindstorms: an Advanced Guide to Lego Mindstorms

  Published 4 months ago

  Three MINDSTORMS experts have joined with the maintainer of the legOS HOWTO to produce the book that all advanced users of LEGO MINDSTORMS have been waiting for. Each author has written material based on his specialty. Dave Baum shows you how to take NQC to its limits. Ralph Hempel explains the ins and outs of pbForth. Michael Gasperi teaches you how to build numerous custom sensors with simple, systematic instructions.

• Developing Trust: Online Privacy and Security

  Published 4 months ago

  Suitable for the IP manager or developer seeking to improve Web privacy and security, Developing Trust: Online Privacy and Security provides an intriguing, though at times somewhat theoretical, guide to the issues surrounding privacy today.Interestingly, this book straddles an expert-eye, theoretical overview of what privacy is and a more practical view of how it is often undermined on the Internet today. Early sections cover basic terms and concepts of privacy at a fairly high level.

• XML Programming: Web Applications and Web Services With JSP and ASP

  Published 4 months ago

  XML Programming: Web Applications and Web Services with JSP and ASP provides a fast-moving introduction to the XML family of technologies for programmers. Although written with a focus upon JSP- and ASP-based XML solutions, the book presents the material from a language-independent point of view that benefits all developers, whatever their language. The code is written to be readable by all.

• Definitive Guide to Swing for Java 2, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  Shows how to create graphical user interfaces with the 1.3 version of the Swing Component Set Offers a clear treatment of the Model-View-Controller architecture Demonstrates the creation and customization of reusable Swing Component extensions Explores the Swing text and html package, and JFC drag-and-drop capabilities Provides in-depth coverage of Jtree and Jtable Completely updated for the 1.

• Adobe Acrobat 5: The Professional User's Guide

  Published 4 months ago

  Adobe Acrobat 5: The Professional User's Guide is designed for professionals, covering all of the program's major components, and providing thorough instruction on how to use Acrobat as effectively as possible. Throughout the book, renowned author Donna Baker includes a series of Workflow Tips designed to give you immediate direction on how to use Acrobat's features, how to make planning decisions, and how to avoid common mistakes.

• Power AOL

  Published 4 months ago

  Power AOL: A Survival Guide is designed to provide AOL users everywhere with the largest and most comprehensive collection of tips and techniques ever offered. Kirk Lafler is an Internet and software consultant with 25 years of experience providing clients around the world with comprehensive technical solutions and training. Lafler presents tips on using some of the latest features and offerings available with Version 7.

• A Programmer's Guide to Jini Technology

  Published 4 months ago

  To understand Jini, imagine that you could move to a new office across the world, or check into any hotel&emdash;and could simply plug your notebook or Palm directly into the local network. Your device would immediately be recognized, and you would have access to the services at that location&emdash;transparently. Jini is Sun's Java-based technology, with potential to make transparant, "universal plug and play" a reality.

• Software Development on a Leash (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  Suitable for any project manager or VB software professional willing to think outside the proverbial box, Software Development on a Leash presents some innovative ideas for building more flexible software based on patterns, and "best practices" for reusable component design illustrated in Visual Basic.This book's most salient feature is the authors' no-holds-barred attack on "traditional" ways of designing software.

• The Sun Certified Java Developer Exam with J2SE 1.4

  Published 4 months ago

  The Sun Certified Java Developer Exam with J2SE 1.4 takes a two-pronged approach, introducing the new features of J2SE 1.4 in the context of projects structured to mirror the Sun Certified Java Developer (SCJD) examination. Upon reading this book, you'll master the new features of J2SE 1.4 while preparing yourself for the exam. To begin, you'll find discussion of the SCJD exam and the expectations of the programming assignment.

• Definitive Guide to Excel VBA

  Published 4 months ago

  In this book, Michael Kofler provides definitive coverage of VBA for Excel by showing how it can be used to implement real-world business solutions. Designed to be useful to programmers who have never used VBA before, it also covers advanced topics needed for users already familiar with VBA. First, Kofler introduces VBA and gives examples of the kinds of tasks that it can perform.

• A Programmer's Introduction to Windows DNA (with CD-ROM for Windows 2000)

  Published 4 months ago

  Windows DNA (Distributed Internet Architecture) forms the cornerstone for building scalable, robust web applications using Microsoft technologies. Windows DNA technologies include both client and server sides. Thus, Microsoft's "client-server architecture" addresses the full spectrum of enterprise application development, for the Internet era. You will learn to combine a wide variety of Windows DNA technologies, to crank out effective solutions for your own enterprise application requirements.

• Advanced .NET Remoting (C# Edition)

  Published 4 months ago

  With the arrival of .NET remoting, any programmer who wants to work with distributed objects can benefit from Advanced .NET Remoting, a solid tour of basic and expert techniques for working with distributed code on Microsoft's newest platform. This title's concise, code-centered approach, backed up by judicious discussion of the finer technical points of .NET, is what helps make it a success.

• Mobile .NET

  Published 4 months ago

  Mobile .NET begins by examining a wide variety of different wireless Internet devices. These devices are divided into two main divisions: those that are directly supported by .NET (Pocket PCs, i-Mode phones, and WAP devices) and those that are not (Palm OS and J2ME-powered devices). By the end of this book, you'll be able to make .NET work equally well with all of the devices. In the middle section of the book, the advantages of .NET as a development platform are first introduced.

• Visual Basic and Visual Basic .NET for Scientists and Engineers

  Published 4 months ago

  Visual Basic and Visual Basic .NET for Scientists and Engineers begins with an overview of the Visual Basic and Visual Basic .NET IDEs, their important characteristics, and how the development environments can be manipulated to suit developers' needs. After a solid discussion of VB and VB .NET forms, controls, and namespaces, author Christopher Frenz shows you how to put controls to work by making use of the different control events.

• Visual Basic .NET and the .NET Platform: An Advanced Guide

  Published 4 months ago

  Aimed at the more experienced programmer tackling the new VB .NET for the first time, Andrew Troelsen's Visual Basic .NET and the .NET Platform provides a quick-moving and intelligently rendered tour of .NET, with plenty of in-depth material on classes and object-oriented design. Notably, this book is a direct translation of the author's C# book, C# and the .NET Platform, using the same chapters and many examples ported from C# to VB .NET.

• Serious ADO: Universal Data Access with Visual Basic

  Published 4 months ago

  From seasoned developer and trainer Rob Macdonald comes Serious ADO: Universal Data Access with Visual Basic, which teaches experienced Visual Basic developers how to make the most of ADO, Microsoft's flagship product for database access. Serious ADO covers the full range of uses for ADO, from basic use of the ADO technology to specialized topics and advanced techniques that will benefit even the most experienced developers.

• David McCarter's VB Tips and Techniques

  Published 4 months ago

  In his new book, veteran Visual Basic programmer David McCarter provides VB professionals with a vareity of important new tips and techniques designed to maximize day-to-day productivity. Those who enjoyed David's first book, VB Tips and Tricks, will find the author's familiar style paired with content of special interest to intermediate and advanced developers.

• Visual Basic for Testers

  Published 4 months ago

  The goal of Visual Basic for Testers is to teach you how to use Visual Basic to increase your level of sophistication as a tester. You'll learn how to use VB to write an automated testing project and what to look for in a well-written VB program. Author Mary Sweeney will help you gain the experience necessary both to use VB to support an automated text project and to text a commercial application written in VB.

• Internet Programming With VB

  Published 4 months ago

  From seasoned developer Budi Kurniawan comes Internet Programming with Visual Basic, which teaches experienced Visual Basic programmers how to successfully combine two key Microsoft technologies used to drive the Web: Visual Basic and Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS). This book covers what you as a professional developer needs to know to use VB to write WebClasses that combine all the elements of a robust, scalable Internet application.

• C++ for VB Programmers

  Published 4 months ago

  Knowing how and when to work in C++ is the key to building better, more efficient Windows applications. This book teaches you how to use C++ to enhance your VB applications&emdash;without rewriting them from the ground up. In this book, you will learn to write DLLs that use the performance and capabilities of C++, which provide access to APIs not easily supported by VB.

• Internationalization and Localization Using Microsoft .NET

  Published 4 months ago

  Written for the IT manager or developer planning to bring software to today's global markets, Internationalization and Localization Using Microsoft .NET provides a solid blueprint for success with the new and improved support for multilingual software available in .NET. As a veteran of building software for multiple languages (with considerable experience with Visual Basic 6), author Nick Symmonds shares his insight about techniques that work best for internationalizing software.

• Doing Web Development: Client Side Techniques

  Published 4 months ago

  Today more and more traditional developers are moving into the world of web application development. Proper use of client-side scripts, style sheets, and XML are essential for building high-performance web applications that provide a rich user experience. Doing Web Development: Client-Side Techniques addresses the client-side issues that every web application developer needs to know. This insightful guide is designed for professional software developers who are moving into Web development.

• Managing Enterprise Systems with the Windows Script Host

  Published 4 months ago

  Managing Enterprise Systems with the Windows Script Host is targeted toward administrative and support staff in Microsoft networked environments with the aim of automating common administrative tasks. It provides practical solutions to common problems and detailed discussions of the underlying technology used in the solutions.

• Writing Cross-Browser Dynamic HTML

  Published 4 months ago

  Both Netscape and Microsoft have created their own versions of Dynamic HTML (DHTML). Incompatibilities between their browsers make it very difficult for web designers to use DHTML to add advanced user interface features to their sites. This is the first book that answers the question webmasters are asking more and more frequently: How can DHTML be used effectively, given the issue of incompatible browsers among users?

• XML Programming Using the Microsoft XML Parser

  Published 4 months ago

  XML Programming Using the Microsoft XML Parser is written for programmers interested in XML development using Microsoft technologies. Coupling valuable discussion of the Microsoft XML parser, Windows platform, and XML development software with the numerous core XML technologies, including XSLT, XPATH, SAX, DOM, XML Schema, and SOAP, this book steps beyond the mainstream focus on the theoretical aspects of XML and actually demonstrates the concepts in a real-world development environment.

• Real World ASP.NET: Building a Content Management System

  Published 4 months ago

  Aimed at aspiring .NET developers who want to work with content management (CM) applications, Real-World ASP.NET: Building a Content Management System provides a fine overview of what's involved in managing Web site content and also delivers working code for a free, proprietary CMS using the latest in .NET technology and C

• SQL: Access to SQL Server

  Published 4 months ago

  SQL: Access to SQL Server is more than just a comprehensive reference tool for Access developers. You'll also find efficient SQL solutions for common Access problems and tasks, as well as helpful hints and warnings about what to avoid. Learning Jet SQL is an important step from just using Access to developing with Access. In addition to learning Jet SQL, readers will embark on a journey into the world of SQL Server 2000.

• Advanced Transact-SQL for SQL Server 2000

  Published 4 months ago

  In Advanced Transact-SQL for SQL Server 2000, authors Itzik Ben-Gan and Thomas Moreau explore the powerful capabilities of Transact-SQL (T-SQL). Ben-Gan and Moreau offer solutions to common problems encountered using all versions of SQL Server, with a focus on the latest version, SQL Server 2000. Expert tips and real code examples teach advanced database programmers to write more efficient and better-performing code that takes full advantage of T-SQL.

• Code Centric: T-SQL Programming with Stored Procedures and Triggers

  Published 4 months ago

  If you want to learn how to write stored procedures and triggers for Microsoft SQL Server, Code Centric: T-SQL Programming with Stored Procedures and Triggers is the book for you. You'll learn real-world coding and how to build non-trivial applications. All of the examples covered in the book are available for download, making it easier to work through over 5,000 lines of sample code.

• A Programmer's Guide to ADO .NET in C#

  Published 4 months ago

  This essential guide to Microsoft's ADO.NET overviews C#, then leads you toward deeper understanding of ADO.NET. Author Mahesh Chand provides key information about using each of .NET's major data providers, including OLE DB, SQL Server, and the released version of ODBC. Also featured are the methods and properties associated with these data providers' classes. Further, Chand shows you how to work with XML classes, integrate XML into the ADO

• From Access to SQL Server

  Published 4 months ago

  Illustrates best practices for migrating Access databases to SQL Server. Carefully explains the differences between these two systems and the changes needed for a smooth migration. Assumes no prior knowledge of SQL Server. Although Microsoft's Access Database is extremely popular and adequate for smaller scale applications, many Access developers are discovering that their applications need a more robust, enterprise-ready database system like SQL Server.

• Data Mining & Statistical Analysis Using SQL

  Published 4 months ago

  Data Mining and Statistical Analysis Using SQL concerns itself with the interface between applied mathematics--the discipline of statistical analysis--and really applied mathematics in the form of Structured Query Language (SQL) code that carries out such analysis. It's a subject that deserves careful coverage in a book, and the authors of this one--both working analysts with distinguished academic backgrounds--have done great work.

• The Handbook for Reluctant Database Administrators

  Published 4 months ago

  Feeling reluctant? The Handbook for Reluctant Database Administrators provides you a solid grasp of what you'll need to design, build, secure, and maintain a database. Author Josef Finsel writes from an understanding point of view; he also crossed over from programming to database administration. Furthermore, DBA veteran Francis Stanisci comments throughout the book, sharing insight from his own years of experience.

• Essential Guide to Managed Extensions for C++

  Published 4 months ago

  Features how to write .NET applications using C++, and how to mix unmanaged and managed C++ code in the same application Details when and why to use unmanaged code in .NET developments Includes code samples with detailed explanations in every chapter The Essential Guide to Managed Extensions for C++ is a comprehensive guide for programmers writing code in Managed Extensions for C++ (MC

• JSP Examples and Best Practices

  Published 4 months ago

  While most other books merely instruct on basic JSP and servlet development, JSP Examples and Best Practices gives you some of the best practices and design principles, enabling you to build scalable and extensible enterprise Java applications. And JavaServer Pages technology can be used to build complex enterprise applications in a highly re-usable manner.

• Moving to ASP.NET: Web Development with VB .NET

  Published 4 months ago

  Moving to ASP.NET: Web Development with VB .NET provides focused and thorough guidance on creating Web applications using ASP.NET, including both Web Form applications and Web Services. Authors Steve Harris and Rob Macdonald have worked extensively with .NET throughout the Beta program, and offer their real-world experience creating and implementing ASP.NET applications. The authors discuss and examine relevant topics, and teach you how to make immediate use of ASP.NET.

• A Programmer's Introduction to C# (Second Edition)

  Published 4 months ago

  This comprehensive reference to the C# language is designed to help you get up to speed on C#. Author Eric Gunnerson, a developer on Microsoft's C# design team, has logged many hours writing and testing C# code. Thus, he is uniquely poised to effectively coach you on using the language. And you will come to understand how C# fits into Microsoft's .NET Framework. Gunnerson provides the ideal foundation for you to springboard into a C# knowledge base.

• Wireless Web Development

  Published 4 months ago

  As developers move into the still largely untapped market of the wireless Web, they must learn to create solutions that take new considerations, such as small screens and sluggish transfer speeds, into account. Wireless Web Development is an excellent introduction to the field and provides a well-rounded education of the issues of network technology and content development.

• Object-Oriented Macromedia Flash MX

  Published 4 months ago

  Object-Oriented Macromedia Flash MX teaches object-oriented programming skills using Flash MX ActionScript. It assumes no previous programming experience and encourages Flash users who normally avoid ActionScript. Author William Drol develops a series of related applications using numerous step-by-step instructions and demonstrates the importance of good planning, documentation, and clean coding.

• An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Visual Basic .NET

  Published 4 months ago

  As you work your way through An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Visual Basic .NET, you'll learn how to analyze the business requirements of an application, model the objects and relationships involved in the solution design and, finally, implement the solution using Visual Basic .NET. Along the way you'll also learn the fundamentals of software design, the Unified Modeling Language (UML), object-oriented programming, and Visual Basic .NET.

• SVG Programming: The Graphical Web

  Published 4 months ago

  SVG Programming: The Graphical Web, authored by leading XML expert Kurt Cagle, is a complete guide to creating, using, and accessing the powerful elements of Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG). Intermingling SVG instruction with insightful discussion of key topics such as coordinate systems and attributes, transformations, animation, and image generation, Cagle provides readers with a comprehensive guide to making the most of this rich graphical language.

• Expert Oracle9i Database Administration

  Published 4 months ago

  This is the only real Oracle9i database administration book in the market! This 1,000+ page book enables a beginner or intermediate level Oracle DBA or Oracle developer/manager to master the art of building and managing complex Oracle9i databases. Expert Oracle9i Database Administration is thorough in covering all aspects of the 9i database, and includes a UNIX primer as well as an introduction to SQL and PL/SQL.

• Practical Python

  Published 4 months ago

  My plan to start seriously learning Python begins with Practical Python... This book properly blends programming concepts with design concepts...and cements its lessons with entertaining examples. — Craig Banker, Baton Rouge Linux User Group Practical Python offers a highly useful guide to the Python programming language. In disarmingly readable prose, author Magnus Lie Hetland guides you through those concepts of most importance to the budding Python developer.

• Managed C++ and .NET Development: Visual Studio .NET 2003 Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  This book answers the question, Do you need to learn C# or VB .NET to develop in .NET? You'll learn that the answer is in fact no, at least until you're good and ready. With Managed C++, your hard-earned skills as an established C++ developer or beginner won't be wasted. Microsoft touts that .NET is language neutral and this book proves it, at least in the area of C++. Managed C++ and .NET Development is truly a

• Writing Add-ins for Visual Studio .NET

  Published 4 months ago

  Visual Studio .NET is the most extensible development environment Microsoft has released to date. Organizations create add-ins for many purposes: to speed common tasks, to ease code reuse within an organization, and to enforce rules and consistency among developers. Effective use of add-ins can dramatically improve developer efficiency and reduce costs. Writing Add-Ins for Visual Studio .NET is designed to get add-in developers up to speed in developing ad-ins in Visual Studio

• .NET Development for Java Programmers

  Published 4 months ago

  Java developers have adapted to a world in which everything is an object, resources are reclaimed by a garbage collector, and multiple inheritance is replaced by interfaces. All of these things have prepared developers to thrive in Microsoft's new .NET environment using C#. Despite similarities between Java and C#, complex differences still lurk. This book will walk you through both language and library differences, to help you develop enterprise applications requiring mastery.

• Wireless Web Development, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  As developers move into the still largely untapped market of the wireless Web, they must learn to create solutions that take new considerations, such as small screens and sluggish transfer speeds, into account. Wireless Web Development is an excellent introduction to the field and provides a well-rounded education of the issues of network technology and content development.

• User Interfaces in VB .NET: Windows Forms and Custom Controls

  Published 4 months ago

  User Interfaces in VB. NET: Windows Forms and Custom Controls goes beyond simple coverage of the Windows Forms and GDI+ namespaces by combining a careful treatment of the API with a detailed discussion of good user-interface design principles. After reading User Interfaces in VB. NET: Windows Forms and Custom Controls, you'll know how to design state-of-the-art application interfaces, program graphics, and much more.

• Logging in Java with the JDK 1.4 Logging API and Apache log4j

  Published 4 months ago

  Logging in Java with the JDK 1.4 Logging API and Apache log4j is the first book to discuss the two foremost logging APIs: JDK 1.4.0 logging API and Apache log4j 1.2.6 logging API for application developers. The internals of each API are examined, contrasted, and compared in exhaustive depth. Programmers will find a wealth of information simply not available elsewhere&emdash;not even on the Internet. Each concept explained is accompanied by code example written in Java language.

• Accessibility for Everybody: Understanding the Section 508 Accessibility Requirements

  Published 4 months ago

  In today's rapidly changing technological world, it is increasingly important that web and desktop applications be accessible to everyone, including those of us with special needs. However, the legal requirements for accessibility are often convoluted and diffucult to understand, making it impossible for most developers to comply with the laws.

• Database Programming with Visual Basic .NET, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  Take your pick: you may either read this book cover-to-cover, or just refer to it when you want ready-made solutions of "drop-in" code. Either way, Database Programming with Visual Basic .NET, Second Edition will teach you to master ADO.NET programmatically and from within the VS. NET IDE. You will learn the concepts of disconnected data access with ADO.NET. You'll also learn to create tables, constraints, projects, stored procedures, views, and triggers.

• Advanced .NET Remoting in VB .NET

  Published 4 months ago

  Don't expect this book to be an easy, quick read. Do expect it to be the best information on the subject that you can find anywhere. — Dan Mabbutt, Visual Basic Guide on About.com With all the attention paid recently to Web services, many developers don't realize that the true successor to DCOM is actually .NET Remoting. And what an improvement it is! Advanced .NET Remoting in VB .NET is the Visual Basic edition of Ingo Rammer's bestselling Advanced .NET Remoting (C# edition).

• Programming the Web with Visual Basic .NET

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  Programming the Web with Visual Basic .NET is a comprehensive guide to building web applications and services using Visual Basic .NET. It is written especially for experienced Visual Basic programmers who use Visual Studio .NET for their development work, even those who have never written a web application before. Because the

• .NET Security

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  When you use .NET to create client-and server-side applications, you have to address a new and large set of security issues. .NET Security shows you what you need to know by covering different aspects of the .NET security model through detailed discussions about the key namespaces. The authors demonstrate how to write .NET code to create secure systems within the .NET Framework. They also discuss possible break-ins to the security model in .NET&emdash;and how .NET prevents such intrusions.

• Use Your PC to Build an Incredible Home Theater System

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• .NET Game Programming with DirectX 9.0

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  Written in easy-to-understand language, this book is a must-read if you'd like to create out-of-the-ordinary, yet simple games. Authors Lobao and Hatton demonstrate the ease of producing multimedia games with Managed DirectX 9.0 and programming the games with Visual Basic .NET on Everett, the latest version of Microsoft's Visual Studio. The authors emphasize simplicity, but still explore important concepts of Managed DirectX 9.

• COBOL and Visual Basic on .NET: A Guide for the Reformed Mainframe Programmer

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  COBOL and Visual Basic on .NET is a comprehensive guide to help mainframe programmers successfully complete a .NET retraining effort. This book is intended for the COBOL/CICS mainframe community of programmers making the transition from the mainframe to .NET, and also for those who simply wish to broaden their .NET knowledge base. Starting with a complete set of .NET retraining prerequisites and a full chapter answering the question "What is .NET?

• Real-World SQL-DMO for SQL Server

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  Real-World SQL-DMO for SQL Server delves into the details of administering Microsoft SQL Server using the SQL-DMO object library. Authors Allan Mitchell and Mark Allison have packed the book with explanations and working code that will help you use the library to its full potential. Additionally, Mitchell and Allison offer advice about when (and when not) to use the SQL-DMO application programming interface (API

• Bug Patterns In Java

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  Bug Patterns in Java presents a methodology for diagnosing and debugging computer programs. The act of debugging will be presented as an ideal application of the scientific method. Skill in this area is entirely independent of other programming skills, such as designing for extensibility and reuse. Nevertheless, it is seldom taught explicitly. Eric Allen lays out a theory of debugging, and how it relates to the rest of the development cycle.

• .NET System Management Services

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  This detailed guide overviews the enterprise system management facilities, which are available as part of the Framework Class Library (FCL) of the .NET Framework. While Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)&emdash;a centerpiece of Microsoft's enterprise management technology&emdash;is a fairly well-researched topic, .NET system management documentation has, so far, been scarce.

• Power SAS: A Survival Guide

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  Power SAS: A Survival Guide is designed to provide the millions of SAS users with the largest and most comprehensive collection of SAS tips and techniques ever offered. Kirk Lafler is an Internet and software consultant with 25 years of experience providing clients around the world with innovative technical solutions and training. Kirk's tips will help you leverage features of SAS that even the most experienced SAS users may not know.

• BizTalk Server 2002 Design and Implementation

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  BizTalk Server 2002 Design and Implementation shows developers how to write BizTalk Server 2002 applications by example. Readers will learn BizTalk Server 2002 step-by-step as they read through the chapters and build an actual BizTalk Server application. Readers will also be exposed to the many invaluable lessons that Xin Chen learned by designing and implementing a number of high-profile BizTalk Server projects.

• C# and the .NET Platform, Second Edition

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  The first edition of thise book was released during the 2001 TechEd conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Since then, C# and the .NET Platform has been translated into eight different languages, nominated as a 2002 Jolt Award Finalst, and named winner of the 2003 Referenceware Excellence Awards in the best programming book category. For those of you who have read the first edition, were happy to report that the text has gone through a substantial upgrade.

• Comprehensive VB .NET Debugging

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  Visual Studio .NET and, more specifically, Visual Basic .NET give developers more productivity and more power to develop applications, but at the cost of a complex development environment and with a whole new set of potential bugs. Comprehensive VB .NET Debugging analyzes the new defect types that arise with VB .NET and investigates the debugging of every type of VB .NET application together with many common debugging scenarios. Author Mark Pearce shows you how to use the powerful new

• Debugging Strategies For .NET Developers

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  Debugging Strategies for .NET Developers is a highly readable exploration of debugging with Microsoft .NET. While many other debugging books focus on obscure techniques for advanced users, this book is packed with real-world examples&emdash;designed for real-world developers&emdash;that convey specific techniques in concert with overall debugging strategies. This book teaches you how to think in terms of debugging with Microsoft .NET.

• Definitive Guide to LEGO MINDSTORMS, Second Edition

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  LEGO blocks, originally mere children's toys, have everything to do with expressing creativity within a structured system. There are rules about how pieces fit together, but almost anything can be created within those restrictions. Building with LEGO blocks is a lot like writing software (a similarity Douglas Coupland emphasizes in Microserfs). Small wonder, then, that LEGO Mindstorms have been such a huge hit.

• Real World Enterprise Reports Using VB6 and VB .NET

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  Although reports are frequently overlooked in applications until the end of the development process, they often represent the key selling points to management, as a software application's primary value lies in its output. Real World Enterprise Reports Using VB6 and VB .NET discusses report writing from a developer's perspective. Author Carl Ganz, Jr., covers programming reports using such tools as VSView, Preview, and ActiveReports.

• Google, Amazon, and Beyond: Creating and Consuming Web Services

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  readable, accessible and eminently practical... ...quite a good book about writing software to consume and provide web services. — Slashdot While many books are focused on the underlying technologies of web services and others are dedicated to providing web services, few books show how to consume web services.

• Applied ADO.NET: Building Data-Driven Solutions

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  Applied ADO.NET: Building Data-Driven Solutions provides extensive coverage of ADO.NET technology, including ADO.NET internals, namespaces, classes, and interfaces. Whereas most books cover only the SQL and OLE DB data providers, authors Mahesh Chand and David Talbot detail the SQL, OLE DB, and ODBC data providers, as well as the latest additions to ADO.NET, the Oracle, MySQL, and XML .NET data providers.

• Real World Microsoft Access Database Protection and Security

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  Author Garry Robinson approaches this book differently than other Access books on the market: he keeps the focus on issues that will help protect your database. Written from an experienced developer's point of view, he discusses protection and security task-by-task. You'll learn to hide tables as system tables, produce databases difficult to crack, and back up databases.

• Wireless Java: Developing with J2ME, Second Edition (Books for Professionals By Professionals)

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  Although Java is incredibly popular, the standard edition of Java is way too big and bulky to build applications for wireless devices such as PDAs and phones. Thus, Sun has released Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME). J2ME has the potential to be as revolutionary in the wireless space as Java has been in the server space. Wireless Java: Developing with J2ME, Second Edition is updated to include coverage of the next version of programs for mobile Java devices. MIDP 2.

• Software Development for the QUALCOMM BREW Platform

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  QUALCOMM Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless (BREW) is a development platform allowing software developers to create applications that operate on all handsets utilizing QUALCOMM CDMA chipsets. This cutting-edge book introduces BREW and describes differences from product competitors like J2ME, Palm OS, Symbian, and Pocket PC Phone Edition.

• LEGO Spybotics Secret Agent Training Manual

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  LEGO Spybotics Secret Agent Training Manual provides complete coverage of the ultimate LEGO Spybotics system. Author Ralph Hempel begins with a Spybotics overview and then delves into the nitty-gritty of Spybotics, including systems training, construction and care, agent communications, mission selection, and even advanced topics, such as how to customize your missions. LEGO Spybotics Secret Agent Training Manual is designed to help secret agents get the most out of their LEGO Spybot.

• Oracle9i PL/SQL: A Developer's Guide

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  Oracle9i PL/SQL: A Developer's Guide is intended for both intermediate-level Oracle developers who are designing or coding applications in SQL and PL/SQL and for advanced PL/SQL programmers who need to learn new PL/SQL 9ifeatures. In addition to providing developers with detailed coverage of the PL/SQL 9i language itself, author Bulusu Lakshman covers the techniques of using PL/SQL 9i for server-side applications and provides the methodology for implementing robust applications.

• Beginning PHP 5 and MySQL: From Novice to Professional

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  I can report that Gilmore and Apress have given the world one book that will replace many other PHP and MySQL volumes. This is one that the reader will consistently rely on and keep near to hand. I can summarize this review in nine words: If you want to learn PHP, buy this book. ...an extremely detailed book. — Richard Testani, Apple-Sauce.

• From Bash to Z Shell: Conquering the Command Line

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  Some areas are covered in other books, but this one goes into some little-seen side streets and alleyways to show you the shortcuts to more efficient use of the shell. ...The material here is invaluable: you're not going to get it from the manual pages! I strongly recommend it. — Ernest J. This is a totally neat idea for a book... the command line gets addictive quickly.

• Oracle Insights: Tales of the Oak Table

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  Announcing a new book from Apress and the OakTable Network: Oracle Insights: Tales of the Oak Table presents eleven world-renowned industry specialists proffering their own highly experienced views, input, and insights on Oracle&emdash;where it's been, where it's going, how (and how not) to use it successfully, the software and techniques that they've introduced to help people achieve their goals, and some frightening tales of what can happen when fundamental design principles are ignored.

• Hardening Apache

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  This is a book which should definitely be included in any serious Apache administrator's bookshelf. The book walks intuitively through the setup process, from download and verification, to configuration and modifications, to running in production mode. — Blane Warrene, Expert Columnist, SitePoint. This book can save you pain, humiliation, and hair loss.

• Black Hat: Misfits, Criminals, and Scammers in the Internet Age

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  For leery technophobes like me, it's nice to know the experts struggle with many of the same computer bugaboos that plague me. — 'CWitz', Slashdot contributor Homes are becoming increasingly wired and, thanks to Wi-Fi, unwired. Hackers can strike quickly and create disastrous results! These stories and follow-ups are a fascinating insight into the modern threats we all face in the techno jungle.

• The Dreamweaver Developer's Instant Troubleshooter

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  The Dreamweaver Developer's Instant Troubleshooter focuses on the problems common to complex areas of Dreamweaver web development. This book also functions as a grounding and installation reference for additional technologies like PHP, ASP, MySQL, and CSS. Inside the covers of this book, await top-notch solutions to your web development problems.

• Web Matrix Developer's Guide

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  Web Matrix Developer's Guide provides a complete view of what you can accomplish with Web Matrix (Microsoft's free website creation program)&emdash;everything from generating simple web pages to developing Web service applications to building mobile applications. Expert author John Mueller covers all the major features of Web Matrix, including the ASP.NET page designer, SQL and MSDE database management, data-bound UI generation, XML Web services, and FTP workspaces.

• Extreme Programming Refactored: The Case Against XP

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  ...from my experience, most teams that say they're doing XP don't actually do the practices. — Alistair Cockburn, Xp And The Cmm Extreme Programming Refactored: The Case Against XP (featuring Songs of the Extremos) takes a satirical look at the increasingly hyped Extreme Programming methodology.

• The Definitive Guide to the .NET Compact Framework

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  The .NET Compact Framework brings the world of managed code and XML Web services to smart devices, and it enables the execution of secure, downloadable applications on devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), mobile phones, and set-top boxes. The Definitive Guide to the .NET Compact Framework targets both first-time and experienced mobile developers, and is a comprehensive guide to building mobile applications using the

• Building Client/Server Applications Under VB .NET: An Example-Driven Approach

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  Building Client/Server Applications with VB .NET: An Example-Driven Approach is based on Release 1.0 of the .NET Framework / Release 1.0 of Visual Studio .NET + .NET Framework Service Pack 1. Jeff Levinson walks readers through how to write a complete application&emdash; no "snippets" of code&emdash; and will show readers examples of how, when, and why to perform a task. Building Client/Server Applications with VB

• Real-World .NET Applications

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  Real World .NET Applications consists of six significant .NET applications, each representing one of the major application types: a custom Windows control, an XML document editor, a Pac-Man?style game, a drawing application, an FTP client application, and an ASP.NET online store. Each application or component is thoroughly documented, starting from coverage of the underlying principles through the architecture and design, and finally the actual implementation of the application.

• Real World Software Configuration Management

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  Designed for use with the latest versions of Visual Studio .NET/6.0, Visual SourceSafe 6.0c, and CVS 1.11, Real World Software Configuration Management provides an extensive overview on software configuration and development, accompanied by numerous real-world examples with lots of working code. While other books may spend a lot of time on software configuration management theory, Kenefick focuses on practical solutions and processes that directly benefit developers in their day-to-day needs.

• Pro JMX: Java Management Extensions (Expert's Voice)

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  ...grab a copy of Pro JMX at your local bookstore and stick yourself deep into your La-Z-Boy for a relaxing reading experience. — Valentin Crettaz, Val's Blog Get ready to plunge into the complete world of JMX architecture&emdash;including the release of JMX Remoting 1.2! Pro JMX: Java Management Extensions features cutting-edge examples of JMX integration with distributed applications, including sequence diagrams and real-world sample code.

• Developing .NET Enterprise Applications

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• Definitive Guide to Excel VBA, Second Edition

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  New in the second editon: Covers Excel 2000 to 2003 Explains how to access Web Services from Excel programs Shows you how to process lists and XML data with Excel 2003 Microsoft's Excel is not only a powerful spreadsheet and graphics tool&emdash;it contains a programming language called Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), which allows you to automate simple tasks and enables you to create full-featured applications that make Excel users even more productive.

• Real World SQL Server Administration with Perl

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• Implementing Enterprise Portfolio Management with Microsoft Project Server 2002

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  Implementing Enterprise Portfolio Management with Microsoft Project Server 2002 is written for anyone contemplating or actively engaged in implementing and managing Microsoft Project Server. It guides you through a structured approach to implementation and conveys best practices for using the software once you've got it up and running. This book provides unique technical and usability insights based on the author's real-world experience.

• Peer-to-Peer with VB .NET

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• Java Regular Expressions: Taming the java.util.regex Engine

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• ATL Server: High Performance C++ on .NET

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• SQL Server CE Database Development with the .NET Compact Framework

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  SQL Server CE Database Development with the .NET Compact Framework is the only book of its kind for developers wishing to examine in detail all aspects of SQL Server CE 2.0 and the .NET Compact Framework, the most significantly updated area of Visual Studio 2003. Featuring in-depth information on SQL Server CE 2.0 and the .NET Compact Framework, this book illustrates how both Visual Basic .NET and C# can be used to build powerful database applications for the Pocket PC. While other

• Software Exorcism: A Handbook for Debugging and Optimizing Legacy Code (Expert's Voice)

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• Expert One-on-One Visual Basic .NET Business Objects

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  In the late 1990s, author Rockford Lhotka wrote extensively on creating distributed, object-oriented Windows applications using Visual Basic 6, COM, and DCOM. The introduction of .NET has motivated him to revisit these themes and revise his strategy. In this book, he explains the changes introduced by .NET, the new possibilities that are emerging, and an essential tutorial on the best ways to make .NET work for you. This book is divided into three parts.

• Microsoft Office Programming: A Guide for Experienced Developers

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  By using the same back-end macro programming language, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Microsoft Office applications allow users to easily transfer their VBA programming skills from one Office product to another. A developer skilled at using VBA to program Access can quickly learn to program Word or Excel. Better still, VBA is a fairly complete subset of Visual Basic (VB). That means a VB developer already knows how to use VBA, and a VBA programmer knows a lot about VB.

• Design Concepts with Code: An Approach for Developers

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• PHP MySQL Website Programming: Problem - Design - Solution

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  PHP MySQL Website Programming: Problem - Design - Solution shows the development process for a website using a specific set of technologies: the Apache web server, the MySQL database system, and the PHP scripting language. It gives you a completely hands-on experience and guides you through the construction of a complete application-driven site from design to deployment.

• Automating UNIX and Linux Administration (The Expert's Voice)

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  The recommended audience is shown as "Intermediate-Advanced" and I would agree with that 100%?Administrators of larger networks will find this (book) relevant to their work. Wouldn't you like to automate the tedious daily tasks of system administration? Automating UNIX and Linux Administration will show you how, by exploring existing tools and offering real-world examples.

• Maximizing .NET Performance (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  Foreword by .NET Remoting guru Ingo Rammer BACK IN 1999, the ACM published a study1 that presented a comparison of 40 independent implementations of a computationally intensive problem, created by different programmers in either Java&emdash;the then-current managed runtime environment&emdash;or C/C

• Programmer's Guide to SQL

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  The Programmer's Guide to SQL provides an in-depth yet concise tutorial on the use of Structured Query Language (SQL). Once you've mastered the fundamentals, the book serves as a handy desktop reference on SQL usage, covering all of the major SQL statements that you'll need when programming databases. It also comes complete with example code for five major database systems: SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, MySQL, and Access.

• Hardening Windows (Expert's Voice)

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  An experienced administrator could use this to make sure nothing has been forgotten, and a new administrator would do well to use this as a roadmap. — Tom Duff, Duffbert's Random Musings System administrators know the Internet is a hostile environment. They can't tell when a hacker will attempt to gain access to the SQL server, but they can bet that there will be an attempt soon.

• The Definitive Guide to MySQL, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  (Michael Kofler) did the hard work of taking the documentation and sifting through it to bring the useful parts together clearly and concisely. Definitive indeed. — Craig Maloney, Slashdot Contributor This second edition of Michael Kofler's acclaimed MySQL book has updated and expanded to cover MySQL 4.0, the most recent production release of the popular open source database, which boasts more than 4 million users worldwide.

• The Definitive Guide to SWT and JFACE

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  The Definitive Guide to SWT and JFace is indeed definitive and proved to be a nearly perfect choice for starting my journey inside Eclipse's much hyped GUI toolkit(s). — Lasse Koskela, JavaRanch Bartender Need to build stand-alone Java applications? The Definitive Guide to SWT and JFace will help you build them from the ground up. The book first runs down the Java GUI toolkit history.

• Designing Scalable .NET Applications (Expert's Voice)

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  ...a very good high level introduction to all of the concepts involved with .NET development of web applications. — Jack Herrington, Code Generation Network The key issue for all enterprise developers, regardless of platform, is how to design for growth. This is the first book that addresses how to build scalable .NET applications. Given Rossberg and Redler's extensive consulting experience, this book is based on their combined real world experience with numerous large

• Pro Jakarta Commons

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  The author does a great job of surveying the Jakarta Commons components and showing how each solves real problems. An enjoyable read with lots of easy to understand examples. — Floyd Marinescu, creator of TheServerSide.com and author of EJB Design Patterns Jakarta Commons are easily reusable components that can quickly be put to good use in any server-side Java development undertaking. In fact, components are not big applications, but sleek code bits that perform specific tasks very well.

• Adobe Acrobat 6: The Professional User's Guide

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  Acrobat 6 contains strong business applications, and this book is the first to delve into them. In the first edition, acclaimed author Donna Baker devloted a chapter to ways that Acrobat can be used to streamline your business processes. She has expanded on this information in this edition&emdash;demonstrating the usefulness of Acrobat for both businesspeople and designers of different backgrounds ranging from engineering to graphics.

• JBoss 3.2 Deployment and Administration

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  Deploying J2EE applications and configuring the application server are some of the most tricky, non-standard elements of J2EE development. But JBoss 3.2 Deployment and Administration will help you navigate configurative, administrative, and deployment tasks on the Jboss application server. Meanwhile, JBoss is the leading open source J2EE application server. It was voted the JavaWorld 2002 Editor's Choice for Best Application Server.

• PHP 5 Objects, Patterns, and Practice

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  ...if you have seen true object-oriented development, and have had trouble using these concepts in PHP; don't despair any longer. Matt (Zandstra) has done all the work for you--all you need is a weekend or two to do a little reading. While being an easy read, Zandstra's introduction to the object-oriented features is, I believe, perfectly adequate to get started with object-oriented PHP programming.

• Storage Networks

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  I highly recommend this book to IT professionals looking to design and build high performance storage solutions. — Jack Herrington, Code Generation Network Storage Networks will appeal to any systems administrator, architect, or manager with large data resources to manage, rather than being based on a specific vendor offering.

• eBay Application Development

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  How would you like to have a piece of the action involving one of today's largest online marketplaces? Perhaps you have an idea for an innovative electronic storefront, but you don't want to build the back-end or try to implement the marketing campaign you need to attract the millions of users that you know you'll please. Or maybe you're looking to integrate your enterprise with an existing e-tailer. Perhaps you have another idea altogether and just need the customers to support it.

• Pro JSP, Third Edition

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  Simpler, faster, easier dynamic website development based on new additions to an established and proven technology&emdash;that's what JavaServer Pages (JSP) 2.0 is all about. Pro JSP, Third Edition is the most comprehensive guide and reference to JSP 2.0 yet. It equips you with the tools, techniques, and understanding you need to develop web applications with JSP and Java servlets. The new features of the JSP 2.0 and Servlet 2.

• Advanced .NET Remoting, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  With the arrival of .NET remoting, any programmer who wants to work with distributed objects can benefit from Advanced .NET Remoting, a solid tour of basic and expert techniques for working with distributed code on Microsoft's newest platform. This title's concise, code-centered approach, backed up by judicious discussion of the finer technical points of .NET, is what helps make it a success.

• Pro SQL Server 2000 Database Design

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  Database design is one of the most contentious issues in computer science. There is always a delicate balance to be struck between the strict academic rules that govern the design of relational databases and the real-world techniques that programmers apply to get the job done in a certain time frame.

• Maximizing Performance and Scalability with IBM WebSphere

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  Maximizing Performance and Scalability with IBM WebSphere is the only comprehensive performance management book focusing on WebSphere versions 4.0 and 5.0. The book addresses the operational aspects with both a proactive and reactive view. No other WebSphere book written focuses on ensuring that your implementation of WebSphere can scale and operate with such a high degree of performance. This book doesn't attempt to show you how to administer WebSphere.

• Pro Apache, Third Edition (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  "...a behemoth of a resource for everything you ever wanted to know about Apache." ? Doug Schasteen, member, Kansas City's PHP User Group "This is by far the best ?know all, end all? reference, bar none. My hat goes off to Peter Wainwright and Apress for opening up a whole new world to me." ? Eric Wolf (a.k.a. "nawlej"), Codewalkers.com This book aims to teach you everything you need to know to build, install, and configure every aspect of Apache, the world's most popular Web server.

• The Definitive Guide to Plone

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  "Enjoyable to read?it has plenty of cautionary notes, hints, and other bits of advice that keep the reader awake and interested." ? Samuel Sotillo, ZopeMag.com This unique guide to Plone covers everything from installing Plone (on Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux) to writing code for the system. As part of the Apress library of Python programming and content management tools, The Definitive Guide to Plone is authored by a member of Plone's core development team, Andy McKay.

• Honeypots for Windows (The Experts Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  ...a handy book to keep as a general security reference. — Lou Vega, member, Greater Charleston . ...this looks like it'd be cool as h3ll to really do. — Bill Ryan, Bill's House O Insomnia Installing a honeypot inside your network as an early warning system can significantly improve your security. Currently, almost every book and resource about honeypots comes from a Unix background, which leaves Windows administrators still grasping for help.

• Windows Server 2003 Networking Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach

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  Windows Server 2003 Networking Recipes is ideal for network managers and Windows Server 2003 system administrators responsible for setting up and running computers and networks. Think of this book as the comprehensive, task-based guide to installing, deploying, and configuring the various networking protocols and services supported by Windows Server 2003and the only book you'll need. You'll find hundreds of quick reference solutions.

• BizTalk 2006 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach

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  BizTalk 2006 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach is based on the experiences of many of the most prominent experts in the field. It features over 170 problem-solving recipes for BizTalk developers and administrators. BizTalk Server 2006 builds on the heritage and core architecture of BizTalk Server 2004, leading to a powerful tool that encompasses the latest Microsoft technologies and industry standards for automating and managing business processes.

• Practical Subversion (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

  Published 4 months ago

  What I especially like about product-oriented books like (Practical Subversion) is when the authors sneak in advice on best practices?gems that make you go, ?wow,' in a bathtub. (Practical Subversion) introduced me to some new things that I hadn't considered before (tab competion? cool!). (Practical Subversion's) narrative style means you can actually read it, without being mired in a hodgepodge of footnotes and references.

• Pro JavaScript Techniques

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro JavaScript Techniques is the ultimate JavaScript book for the modern web developer. It provides everything you need to know about modern JavaScript, and shows what JavaScript can do for your web sites. This book doesnt waste any time looking at things you already know, like basic syntax and structures. Expert web developer and author John Resig concentrates on fundamental, vital topicswhat modern JavaScripting is (and isnt), the current state of browser support, and pitfalls to be wary of.

• SMS 2003 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach

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  Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 provides a comprehensive solution for managing the Microsoft platform, enabling organizations to proactively manage their environment. SMS 2003 provides key capabilities like Application Deployment Asset Management Security Patch Management Remote User Management Mobile Systems Management Integration of people, processes, and technology to help solve specific customer scenarios SMS 2003 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach provides you with hundreds of quic

• Essential PHP Tools: Modules, Extensions, and Accelerators

  Published 4 months ago

  Apress has been profuse in both its quantity and quality of releases&emdash;and (this book is) surely worth adding to your technical reading budget for skills development. I stayed up clear past my 'bedtime' several nights while implementing the covered modules in my program, unable to pull myself away. From Pear packages to parsing XML files, this book is a huge time-saver to developing your own solutions. — Richard Testani, Apple-Sauce.

• Beginning JSP 2: From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  After reading this book, you'll be able to do a whole lot more. — Dirk Schreckmann, JavaRanch Sheriff and Journal Editor Let Beginning JSP 2 be your guide as you begin using JSP. This comprehensive guide starts by steering you through your first JSP application. It reviews HTML, and provides you with a useful overview of JSP. You'll then be ready to start learning one of the core techniques in JSP: pulling data from a database and working with that data.

• Beginning .NET Game Programming in C#

  Published 4 months ago

  The authors use a very friendly voice, and cite several well-known games as exhibits of the fundamentals they describe throughout the text. — Jason Salas, Microsoft MVP, ASP.NET This long-awaited title provides a clear introduction to game programming for you, C# programmers! Microsoft insiders have written an easy-to-read guide, so you can start programming games quickly. This book even includes an introduction to Managed DirectX9, and other advanced

• Randal Schwartz's Perls of Wisdom

  Published 4 months ago

  In each column, Randal ... carefully discusses the problem, and then shows the Perl code needed to resolve it. Each column is written in a conversational style that is easy to read, yet doesn't talk down to you. Check out the table of contents and see why it made my mouth water. If you are a Perl fan, you will enjoy this. Highly recommended. Randal Schwartz's Perls of Wisdom is a collection of more than 70 columns from popular and prolific Perl columnist Randal Schwartz.

• The Definitive Guide to Linux Network Programming (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  This book is?one nice and convenient package that I will keep on the shelf as a reference manual. — Derek Anderson, JavaRanch GreenHorn The Definitive Guide to Linux Network Programming offers a clear, concise treatment of creating clients and servers under the Linux operating system. This book assumes that you know C and have experience developing code on Linux, but it provides everything else you'll need as a programmer for real-world network programming.

• Always Use Protection: A Teen's Guide to Safe Computing

  Published 4 months ago

  "I liked the approach, the content, and the presentation so well, I had to rate this a 10. You Know You're in Trouble When... Your family and friends know everything you're doing on your computer! Someone is impersonating you during an instant messaging session. Sudden dropouts and lag occur during online game play. Your computer crashes unexpectedly and for no apparent reason. Mysterious pop-up windows appear at strange times.

• Pro Oracle Spatial

  Published 4 months ago

  With growing reliance on spatial components for making critical and strategic decisions, there is great incentive to maximize the added value of spatial data. Enter: Pro Oracle Spatial. This highly anticipated book examines the potential for organizations to exploit spatial information by way of Oracle Spatial. Included are case studies of advanced spatial applications in healthcare, telecom, retail, and distribution industries.

• Dive Into Python

  Published 4 months ago

  Whether you're an experienced programmer looking to get into Python or grizzled Python veteran who remembers the days when you had to import the string module, Dive Into Python is your 'desert island' Python book. As a complete newbie to the language?I constantly had those little thoughts like, 'this is the way a programming language should be taught.

• Beginning MySQL Database Design and Optimization: From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  Apress has done what many other publishers have failed to do by providing an excellent series of "Novice to Professional" books. This book is pretty much a "must have" for a MySQL programmer looking to bridge the gap between novice and professional. Beginning MySQL Database Design and Optimization is a great book for MySQL users who already know the basics and want to improve their use of MySQL.

• Fast Track UML 2.0

  Published 4 months ago

  "I was looking for something that would quickly bring me up to date with UML 2.0, while still serving as a good reference manual into the future... This is that book. The Superstructure portion of the UML 2.0 specification is 632 pages long! This book is a distillation of the contents of the UML Superstructure document and captures the essential information for you.

• Office 2003 Programming: Real World Applications

  Published 4 months ago

  (Author Ty Anderson) seems to 'get it'? The book is cool because he spends a lot of time defining the problems that he solves and shows why X or Y was chosen. ...aimed at experienced VB6 and VB.Net developers who want to get something up and running with Office as quickly as possible in order to solve a specific business problem. — Bill Coan, Programming Office Office 2003 has been enhanced to improve development and integration with Visual Basic business applications.

• Pro J2EE 1.4: From Professional to Expert

  Published 4 months ago

  Authors Spielman and Kunnumpurath have spent hours coding the new features of J2EE 1.4&emdash;so that you can catapult the examples into your own development projects without spinning extra cycles. This book will shape your understanding of intricate, complex J2EE 1.4 development. It is packed with real-world experience, best practices, and plenty of code, so you can move forward with your project, using the latest and greatest J2EE 1.4 functionality. Pro J2EE 1.

• Perl 6 Now: The Core Ideas Illustrated with Perl 5 (The Expert's Voice in Open Source)

  Published 4 months ago

  The book really shines in its code examples: short, clear and to the point; the author repeatedly shows how something can be done in Perl 5 code and how it's expected to work in Perl 6. The author guides you through creating variables and accessing the data in them. You will find out how to save memory by only using the OO variable types when you need them. — "Mr.

• PeopleSoft for the Oracle DBA (Oaktable Press)

  Published 4 months ago

  The newest addition to the OakTable Press series, PeopleSoft for the Oracle DBA, will teach you a range of techniques for maintaining a PeopleSoft system. You will then become able to implement techniques like indexing, implementing DDL, managing tablespaces, and fixing low-performing SQL queries. Author, Kurtz, is a field expert and thus, provides answers to common questions that arise when using PeopleSoft on an Oracle database.

• Pro C# 2005 and the .NET 2.0 Platform, Third Edition (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  Aimed at the reader with some previous programming experience, C# and the .NET Platform provides an enjoyable and well-paced tutorial for learning C# and Microsoft's new .NET Framework. This well-written guide is all you need to get onboard with the latest in Windows development.Today, there are a growing number of titles available for C#. This text strikes an excellent balance between a basic language tutorial with an authoritative presentation of what's new and better in

• Beginning PHP 5 and MySQL E-Commerce: From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  In The Expert's Voice in Open Source series, Apress has harnessed the knowledge and expertise of some of the best folks in open source and this book is no exception. — Mary Norbury-Glaser, Slashdot Contributor (Beginning PHP 5 and MySQL E-Commerce) serves as a fantastic primer for anyone joining the fray in designing and developing online commerce solutions. — Blane Warrene, Open Sourcery

• Hardening Linux

  Published 4 months ago

  James Turnbull is an IT&T Security Consultant at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. He is an experienced infrastructure architect with a background in Linux/Unix, AS/400, Windows, and Storage systems. He has been involved in security consulting, infrastructure security design, SLA & support services design, and business application support.

• Advanced SharePoint Services Solutions (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

  Published 4 months ago

  Right out of the gate, (Scot Hillier) describes CAML in great detail. Very nice. — Paul Schaeflein, schaeflein. Judging from the TOC, I have a feeling that it's definitely a worthy addition to our arsenal of SharePoint references. Now this is the book I've been waiting for. — Eli Robillard, CDI Education Whether or not you've already benefited from Scot P.

• Beginning SUSE Linux: From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning SUSE Linux: From Novice to Professional is designed for the newcomer to Linux. It aims to guide you through numerous practical topics relevant to effective operation of this popular operating system. The book begins by discussing the background of Linux and open source software, then proceeds to guide you through the SUSE installation process. You'll learn how to use the basic functions, and modify the look and feel according to your tastes.

• Regular Expression Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach

  Published 4 months ago

  ...a handy book to have. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. This book is a good reference for those more interested in simply getting the job done. — Jack Herrington, Code Generation Network Regular Expressions are an essential part of programming, but they sure are hard to come to grips with, aren't they? Fortunately, we have the answer for you! Regular Expression Recipes provides you with all the open source regular expressions you'll ever need, and explains how to use each one.

• Open Source Messaging Application Development: Building and Extending Gaim (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

  Published 4 months ago

  Are you enamored with instant messaging? Would you like to learn how to create your own messaging application? This book shows you how, by dissecting Gaim&emdash;the world's most popular open source instant messaging application. Authored by the Gaim maintainer, Sean Egan, you are presented a thorough overview of Gaim architecture and Application Programming Interface. You'll learn how to make the most of the popular GTK+ graphical user interface toolkit.

• Expert Oracle Database 10<i>g</i> Administration (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  This is a unique, one-volume guide to the administration and management of the Oracle database. Fully revised and updated from its best-selling 9i predecessor, this edition covers all new features, with fully field-tested examples&emdash;not just "showcase" examples. This book covers the new 10g management and performance tools and provides essential primers on Unix, Linux and Windows NT administration and on core SQL and PL/SQL programming techniques.

• Physics for Game Programmers

  Published 4 months ago

  First, you can get the source code directly from Apress' website. Second...the implementations are in simple terms. Third...(Grant Palmer's) book is full of trivia about physics that are just plain fun to read. As far as the style of the book goes, I think that's actually where it really shines. The author has a way of explaining things that's thorough without being verbose.

• Pro .NET 2.0 Extreme Programming (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  While other Extreme Programming books are usually theoretical in approach, this book steers you through the practical application of Extreme Programming with code-level solutions. So if you're currently a .NET 1.1 (or future .NET 2.0) developer, and need to put XP into practice&emdash;pick up this book. You will learn how to apply XP principles in a real-world environment.

• Beginning Databases with PostgreSQL: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Databases with PostgreSQL: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition PostgreSQL is arguably the most powerful open-source relational database system. It has grown from academic research beginnings into a functionally-rich, standards-compliant, and enterprise-ready database used by organizations all over the world. And it's completely free to use.

• Pro OpenSSH

  Published 4 months ago

  SSH, or Secure Shell, is the de facto standard among users and administrators who wish to establish secure communication between disparate networks. This book is authored by a Fortune 100 system administrator, who will provide you with a highly practical reference for configuring and deploying OpenSSH in your own environment.

• Pro MySQL (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro MySQL Pro MySQL is the first book that exclusively covers intermediate and advanced features of MySQL, the world's most popular open source database server. Whether you are a seasoned MySQL user looking to take your skills to the next level, or you?re a database expert searching for a fast-paced introduction to MySQL's advanced features, this book is for you. The first part of this book discusses topics related to design and development.

• PHP 5 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach

  Published 4 months ago

  PHP 5 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach supplies you with complete code for all of the common coding problems you are likely to face when using PHP in your day-to-day work. The book begins with an in-depth discussion of PHP 5 object-oriented techniques and methodology, and gets you up to speed on OOP with PHP: where and where not to use it, and how to use it.

• Pro Perl Parsing

  Published 4 months ago

  I thoroughly enjoyed this...I write and maintain a fair amount of Perl, and matching and parsing patterns is often the largest part of the work. — A.P. Lawrence, Information and Resources for Unix and Linux Systems Perl, one of the world's most diffuse programming languages, was born out of the need to resolve the creator's dissatisfaction with what were at the time standard data-parsing solutions. Indeed, since the 1.

• Pro PHP Security

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro PHP Security is one of the first books devoted solely to PHP security. It will serve as your complete guide for taking defensive and proactive security measures within your PHP applications. (And the methods discussed are compatible with PHP versions 3, 4, and 5.) The knowledge you'll gain from this comprehensive guide will help you prevent attackers from potentially disrupting site operation or destroying data.

• Pro DNS and BIND

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro DNS and BIND guides you through the challenging array of features surrounding DNS, with a special focus on BIND, the world?s most popular DNS implementation. This book unravels the mysteries of DNS, offering insight into origins, evolution, and key concepts like domain names and zone files. This book focuses on running DNS systems based on BIND 9.3.0?the first stable release that includes support for the latest DNSSEC (DNSSEC.

• Active Directory Field Guide

  Published 4 months ago

  This Field Guide contains everything from Installation to Scripting. — Joe Topjian, Adminspotting.net Active Directory Field Guide is ideal for Windows and Active Directory administrators and consultants. It contains valuable descriptions of higher-level skills, tasks, and tools, including migration, large-scale deployment, security, and disaster recovery, and provides bold, nontraditional solutions. Author Laura E.

• Pro SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services

  Published 4 months ago

  SQL Server Reporting Services 2005 is the latest version of the reporting technology from Microsoft, providing the means to design, author, render, and deploy business reports to users, customers, and employees via the Web or the company intranet. The reporting engine is built into the SQL Server 2005 database (and provided as a free add-on with SQL Server 2000), and the report manager is integrated with Visual Studio 2003, offering an effective and familiar environment for SQL Server and

• Dynamics AX: A Guide to Microsoft Axapta

  Published 4 months ago

  The world's leading Axapta experts will take you from Axapta novice to pro in this book. This authoritative and comprehensive guide walks you gently through the bulk of what you need to know to productively apply the system in the real world&emdash;with real data, sizing guidelines, deployment architectures, and code. By the book's end, you will have acquired practical hands-on experience.

• Pro SQL Server 2005

  Published 4 months ago

  SQL Server 2005 is a landmark release of Microsoft's powerful relational database management system for the Windows platform, and one that will change the way you architect your data systems and develop your data-driven applications. Pro SQL Server 2005 takes a deep look at the full range of SQL Server enhancements, and includes meaningful and relevant examples showing how these new features work and how you can build applications effectively.

• Beginning SQL Server 2005 Express Database Applications with Visual Basic Express and Visual Web Developer Express: From

  Published 4 months ago

  SQL Server 2005 Express is the database component of Microsoft's Express Suite of products. It is free of charge, inherits many (nonenterprise) features from SQL Server 2005, and comes complete with development and administration tools. As such, it is an ideal database for developers and administrators to use in prototype/evaluation projects. It is also a powerful development platform for database applications on nonprofit websites, e-commerce sites, and in small offices and departments.

• Pro Oracle Database 10<i>g</i> RAC on Linux: Installation, Administration, and Performance (Expert's Voice in Oracle)

  Published 4 months ago

  Real Application Clusters (RAC) and the Grid architecture are Oracle's strategy for scaling out enterprise systems to cope with bigger workloads and more users. Many books limit themselves by conceptualizing and theorizing about RAC technology, but this book is the first to portray implementing and administering an Oracle 10g RAC system in a Linux environment.

• SharePoint 2003 User's Guide (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  ...covers the core SharePoint features and in my opinion covers them very well. — Paul Schaeflein, schaeflein.net Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and Windows SharePoint Services address a variety of information-sharing and collaboration needs, providing an innovative way for you to manage information. In order to get the most out of SharePoint, you need to understand its capabilities to create materials, collaborate with others, and share enterprise information.

• .NET 2.0 for Delphi Programmers

  Published 4 months ago

  .NET for Delphi Programmers explores .NET from a Delphi programmer's viewpoint, and it is ideal for Delphi programmers moving to .NET. It presents the core concepts of the .NET world in terms you are familiar with. This book will help you with Delphi for .NET as well as C#. Apress publishes migration books for both VB 6 and C++ programmers moving to .NET. Consider this the Delphi installment of Apress migration books! There is ample coverage of C# as well as Delphi for

• Beginning Visual Web Developer 2005 Express: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: From Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  The primary goal of this book is to demonstrate Visual Web Developer 2005 Express's effectiveness when developing applications. The secondary goal is to examine how coding best-practices can be applied with this new product. Beginning Visual Web Developer 2005 Express provides a rigorous overview of the application: how it operates, how it compares to the other versions of Visual Studio .NET 2005 now available, and the best way to use it.

• Pro SQL Server 2005 Database Design and Optimization

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro SQL Server 2005 Database Design and Optimization will teach you effective strategies for designing proper databases. It covers everything from how to gather business requirements to logical data modeling and normalization. It then shows you how to implement your design on SQL Server 2005.

• Expert Oracle Database Architecture: 9i and 10g Programming Techniques and Solutions

  Published 4 months ago

  Expert Oracle Database Architecture: 9i and 10g Programming Techniques and Solutions is the definitive book if you're a developer or DBA who works with Oracle-driven database applications. This fully revised edition covers both the 9i and 10g versions. It also comes with a CD containing a searchable PDF of the 8i version of the book.

• Beginning Perl Web Development: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: From Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Perl Web Development: From Novice to Professional introduces you to the world of Perl Internet application development. This book tackles all areas crucial to developing your first web applications and includes a powerful combination of real-world examples coupled with advice. Topics range from serving and consuming RSS feeds, to monitoring Internet servers, to interfacing with e-mail. You'll learn how to use Perl with ancillary packages like Mason and Nagios.

• The Definitive Guide to MySQL 5, Third Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  "For those with a need to know, and those with a desire to learn MySQL, this volume contains nearly everything you would want and expect, not only about MySQL itself but about the software that interacts with it or web servers." ? John Suda, Slashdot Contributor "I've seen the 2nd edition (of) this book and it's good stuff." ? Arjen Lentz, MySQL Community Journal MySQL 5 is slated to be the most significant release in the product?s history.

• Beginning PHP and PostgreSQL 8: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: From Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning PHP and PostgreSQL 8 delves into some of the most popular open source web development technologies, the PostgreSQL 8 database server and PHP 5 scripting language. You'll learn to reap the benefits of these core technologies by using them in unison to create dynamic, data-driven web applications. This is an ideal read if you are a web designer, programmer, hobbyist, or novice who wants to create applications with PHP 5 and PostgreSQL 8.

• Hardening Windows, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  Hardening is the process of protecting a system against unknown threats. System administrators harden against that which they think could be a threat. Administrators know the Internet is a hostile environment. Although they can?t tell, for example, that a hacker will attempt to gain access to the SQL server next Tuesday, they can bet money there?ll be an attempt soon and should "batten down the hatches" in anticipation.

• Foundations of Object-Oriented Programming Using .NET 2.0 Patterns

  Published 4 months ago

  Foundations of Object-Oriented Programming Using .NET 2.0 Patterns solves the object-oriented and pattern-programming problem by mixing the two&emdash;the book teaches object-oriented concepts using patterns, or a solutions-based approach. The book's material is organized around tasks and patterns, and illustrated through development problems and solutions that include persistence, code efficiency, and good design. This book is of special interest to those who want to learn how to use .NET 2.

• Pro Scalable .NET 2.0 Application Designs (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Scalable .NET 2.0 Application Design explains how to plan and implement .NET 2.0 applications. It addresses platform, hosting, and database requirements, as well as architectural design techniques that can be used to create the application itself. For example, the book illustrates a comparison between two models, the "traditional" and the "new" SOA, to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each. This book also makes use of the newest version of Web Services Enhancements (WSE 3.

• Running IPv6

  Published 4 months ago

  With the exponential growth of internet services, IPv4, first released in 1981, is becoming even more outdated and irrelevant. The escalation of corporate intranets, cellular phones with internet access, technology webcasts, and file sharing have taken their toll, and there is a need for a greater number of IP addresses. While IPv4 uses 34-bit addresses, IPv6 addresses are 128 bits long, and allow for more unique addresses. While the adoption of IPv6 won?t be immediate, it is necessary.

• Practical Mono (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

  Published 4 months ago

  Practical Mono offers you a detailed portrait of Mono and its many facets. You'll learn about building GUI-based applications with Gtk#, database interaction with ADO.NET, and powerful applications with XML and web services. By embracing this implementation, you can take advantage of the powerful development paradigm, building Internet-enabled cross-platform applications based on open source technologies. This book includes a primer on C#, so even if you're a novice

• Beginning PHP and MySQL 5: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Book Description Essentially three books in one, provides thorough introductions to the PHP language, MySQL database, and shows you how these two technologies can be effectively integrated to build powerful websites. Provides over 500 code examples, including real-world tasks such as providing an auto-login feature, sending HTML-formatted email, testing password guessability, and uploading files via a Web interface.

• Building Online Communities With Drupal, phpBB, and WordPress

  Published 4 months ago

  Content management, blogs, and online forums are among the most significant online trends today, and Drupal, phpBB, and WordPress are three of the most popular open source applications facilitating these trends. Drupal is a full content management system that allows you to create any type of website you desire, from an e-commerce to a community-based site. phpBB enables you to set up a bulletin board or forum. And WordPress is the software of choice for the exploding blog community.

• The Definitive Guide to Apache mod_rewrite

  Published 4 months ago

  Organizing websites is highly dynamic and often chaotic. Thus, it is crucial that host web servers manipulate URLs in order to cope with temporarily or permanently relocated resources, prevent attacks by automated worms, and control resource access. The Apache mod_rewrite module has long inspired fits of joy because it offers an unparalleled toolset for manipulating URLs.

• Pro SQL Server 2005 Assemblies

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro SQL Server 2005 Assemblies provides a detailed and example-driven tutorial on how to build and use .NET assemblies. The authors focus on building assemblies in C#, but also provide the equivalent VB .NET code in the supplied code download. Assemblies are not a complete replacement for T-SQL stored procedures and triggers; rather, they're enhancements, to be used at the right place and right time.

• eDirectory Field Guide

  Published 4 months ago

  eDirectory Field Guide is a handy reference for configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing Novell's eDirectory on NetWare, Linux, Unix, and Windows. Along with Sun ONE Directory Server and Microsoft Active Directory, Novell's eDirectory is a leader in directory server software, the specialized database that enterprises employ to store user identities. This book offers tips for migrating from one operating system to another.

• WiMax Operator's Manual: Building 802.16 Wireless Networks, Second Edition (Expert's Voice in Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  When WiMax supersedes WiFi as the standard among wireless networks, WiMax Operator's Manual: Building 802.16 Wireless Networks, Second Edition will come in handy. This timely second edition covers technological changes to broadband wireless access, including competing standards to WiMax, mobile entertainment, and new data backup systems. The book addresses the planning, construction, and day-to-day operation of a standards-based broadband wireless network.

• Foundations of Ajax

  Published 4 months ago

  Foundations of Ajax presents a concise, down-to-earth explanation of the Ajax technology. Cutting through the hyperbole, this book focuses on what the Ajax technology means, how you start using it, and why it can make a difference to your products. The authors begin with a clear explanation of how the Ajax techniques work, presenting the "XMLHttpRequest" object, and outlining how requests to the server are handled.

• AutoCAD 2006 VBA: A Programmer's Reference

  Published 4 months ago

  This book will help you take full advantage of the VBA programming environment within AutoCAD 2006. Whether you want to automate routine tasks, or create sophisticated applications or design that can be generated programmatically, this book will empower you to make AutoCAD work for you. This book is also suitable if you're a power user who wants to make use of the advanced features of AutoCAD 2006 VBA, and you need a fast reference for the full AutoCAD object model.

• SQL Server 2005 T-SQL Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach (A Problem - Solution Approach)

  Published 4 months ago

  Need to brush up on specific SQL Server tasks, procedures, or Transact-SQL commands? Not finding what you need from SQL Server books online? Or perhaps you just want to familiarize yourself with the practical application of new T-SQL?related features. SQL Server 2005 T-SQL Receipes: A Problem-Solution Approach is an ideal book, whatever your level as a DBA or developer. This "no-fluff" desk reference offers direct access to the information you need to get the job done.

• The Definitive Guide to GCC, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  The GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) offers a variety of compilers for different programming languages including C, C++, Java, Fortran, and Ada. The Definitive Guide to GCC, Second Edition has been revised to reflect the changes made in the most recent major GCC release, version 4. Providing in-depth information on GCC's enormous array of features and options, and introducing crucial tools such as autoconf, gprof, and libtool, this book functions as both a guide and reference.

• The Definitive Guide to ImageMagick

  Published 4 months ago

  An open source project backed by years of continual development, ImageMagick supports over 90 image formats and can perform impressive operations such as creating images from scratch; changing colors; stretching, rotating, and overlaying images; and overlaying text on images. Whether you use ImageMagick to manage the family photos or to embark on a job involving millions of images, this book will provide you with the knowledge to manage your images with ease.

• Beginning SQL Server 2005 for Developers: From Novice to Professional (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  SQL Server 2005 will increase your programming options, productivity, analysis, and database management. If you have some basic knowledge of relational databases and want to start a career as a developer using SQL Server, then this book is your ideal first step. It explains the core jobs and roles for developing a database in both SQL Server 2000 and 2005. This book features practical steps to help you overcome issues you're likely to encounter.

• Beginning Excel What-If Data Analysis Tools: Getting Started with Goal Seek, Data Tables, Scenarios, and Solver

  Published 4 months ago

  Excel's "what-if" data analysis tools let you experiment with your data to project future results. In turn, these predictions will lead to better decision making and unlock the mystery of many business analysis scenarios. For example, what-if data analysis tools will enable you to forecast how lowering the price per unit&emdash;while increasing projected unit sales&emdash;might affect your profit margins.

• Microsoft SharePoint: Building Office 2003 Solutions, Second Edition (Expert's Voice in Sharepoint)

  Published 4 months ago

  This detailed second edition is Scot Hillier's follow-up to his market-leading SharePoint book. The new version includes extensive updates to the previous edition, with emphasis on Visual Studio Tools for Office 2005 and new approaches for using SharePoint to improve business efficiency. Also featured are new workflow solutions for SharePoint and BizTalk, and a new chapter on building a SharePoint solution from start to finish.

• Pro Open Source Mail: Building an Enterprise Mail Solution

  Published 4 months ago

  Providing the range of mail-related services expected by organizations can be a confusing, daunting process. Pro Open Source Mail: Building an Enterprise Mail Solution presents a comprehensive guide to managing the most important services, including user administration, mail transfer agents, virus protection, spam and mail filtering, Web-based mail, and mailing list maintenance.

• A Tester's Guide to .NET Programming (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  Testing in .NET Environments focuses solely on applied programming techniques for testers. You will learn how to write simple automated tests, enabling you to test tools and utilities. You will also learn about the important concepts driving modern programming today, like multitier applications and object-oriented programming. More businesses are adopting .NET technologies, and this book will equip you to assess software robustness and performance.

• The Career Programmer: Guerilla Tactics for an Imperfect World, Second Edition (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  A solid read with a lot of wit and humor gained from the wars. If you've been floundering along and not enjoying the ride very much, take a step back and read The Career Programmer to figure out what you can do differently... — Tom Duff, Duffbert's Random Musings This book is about improving every aspect of your programming job except the coding itself (actually, it might do that too). — Jim Anderton, "Wtih a T!

• Eric Sink on the Business of Software (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  If you are looking at starting your own software company or just interested in gaining deeper insight into this segment of the industry then go, buy this book. — Pankaj Kumar, Slashdot contributor This book would make my "recommended reading" list with no problem. — Tom Duff, Duffbert's Random Musings Eric Sink on the Business of Software is a selection of the best and most popular essays from the author's website.

• Ajax Patterns and Best Practices (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  Ajax is unique because it combines technologies to make traditional web pages interactive. Ajax Patterns and Best Practices enables you to quickly write applications that work properly. This book is not just about the technical, low-level details of the APIs, but about making things happen on both the client and server sides. This book addresses the server side with the REST protocol.

• Pro PHP-GTK

  Published 4 months ago

  PHP is gaining positive reputation for its system administration and client-side application development capabilities. This administration and development is accomplished using the PHP-GTK extension. You can take advantage of client-side applications by implementing language bindings for the GTK&emdash;the GIMP Toolkit&emdash;a library for creating cross-platform graphical user interfaces. Pro PHP-GTK acts as both a definitive reference and a hands-on tutorial to the PHP-GTK extension.

• Pro SQL Server Disaster Recovery

  Published 4 months ago

  Many would argue that the single, most important job of a SQL Server database administrator is to be able to recover your database in the event of loss or damage. Pro SQL Server Disaster Recovery helps you meet that goal by showing you how to think about and plan for potential problems. You’ll learn to anticipate and reduce the likelihood of a disaster, and to mitigate the effects of a disaster when one does occur.

• The Game Maker's Apprentice: Game Development for Beginners (Technology in Action)

  Published 4 months ago

  The Game Makers Apprentice shows you how to create nine exciting games using the wildly popular Game Maker game creation tool. This book covers a range of genres, including action, adventure, and puzzle games complete with professional quality sound effects and visuals. It discusses game design theory and features practical examples of how this can be applied to making games that are more fun to play.

• Beginning Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: From Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition is the affordable, accessible route to learning the .NET programming languages. Author Peter Wright proved his ability to teach Visual Basic to over 100,000 aspiring programmers during the 1990s with his line of best–sellers. Now that Microsoft is launching its new Express products, Wright is repeating his mission to teach you how to program, providing a friendly, clear message along the way. Wright helps you explore Visual Basic 2005 Express.

• Building Flickr Applications with PHP

  Published 4 months ago

  Building Flickr Applications with PHP teaches you how to use todays most popular online photo management system. Youll learn to work with both your own photos and Flickrs enormous cache, and create new and compelling extensions to the Flickr platform. This book is a great pick because Its written by experienced developer Rob Kunkle and Phlickr developer Andrew Morton. Youll learn how to use the PHP API Phlickr to write and retrieve photos.

• Cost-Based Oracle Fundamentals (Expert's Voice in Oracle) (v. 1)

  Published 4 months ago

  The insights that Jonathan provides into the workings of the cost-based optimizer will make a DBA a better designer, and a Developer a better SQL coder. Both groups will become better troubleshooters — Thomas Kyte, VP (Public Sector), Oracle Corporation The question, "Why isn't Oracle using my index?" must be one of the most popular (or perhaps unpopular) questions ever asked on the Oracle help forums.

• Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  I found this book to contain relevant information which could be invaluable in ones journey into the fascinating world of image manipulation using GIMP. — Ravi Kumar, Slashdot contributor This book is great for the completely new user, but even the seasoned veteran can learn quite a bit. — Chad W. Smith, GIMPShop dot Net This one is the most comprehensive and useful books that I’ve found. I give it a five for five.

• Creating Client Extranets with SharePoint 2003

  Published 4 months ago

  Creating Client Extranets with SharePoint 2003 is a guide for creating client-facing extranets using SharePoint 2003. This book serves as a how-to for building full-featured extranets using SharePoint 2003 and .NET technologies. If you already have prior experience developing and deploying business applications in .NET, then this book will help you master the intricacies of SharePoint 2003 development and customization.

• Pro Apache XML

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Apache XML thoroughly introduces several subprojects found under the Web Services–driven API umbrella. The book begins with a concise introduction to XML and Web Services. Subsequent chapters devote themselves to specific subprojectscovering their purposes, APIs, implementation, and practical uses through appropriate code examples.

• The Definitive Guide to Interwoven TeamSite (Definitive Guides)

  Published 4 months ago

  The Definitive Guide to Interwoven TeamSite is the first comprehensive book about this enterprise-level content management system. Divided into five parts, it guides you through the Interwoven TeamSite architecture, key features, and detailed implementation. The book presents material using the Rational Unified Process as a development framework and project methodology.

• Excel Pivot Tables Recipe Book: A Problem-Solution Approach

  Published 4 months ago

  Here is the item of choice for any advanced Excel user who seeks recipes for pivot table success. — Midwest Book Review, California Bookwatch Excel Pivot Tables Recipe Book: A Problem-Solution Approach is for anyone who uses Excel frequently. This book follows a problem-solution format that covers the entire breadth of situations you might encounter when working with PivotTablesfrom planning and creating, to formatting and extracting data, to maximizing performance and troubleshooting.

• Expert VB 2005 Business Objects, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  He's been working at this (CSLA - Component-based Scalable Logical Architecture) since VB 6 and this is his very latest, customized for Visual Basic! — Dan Mabbutt, Visual Basic Guide, About.com Rockford Lhotka started writing his Business Objects books in 1996, and over the years, hes become one of the worlds foremost authorities on building distributed object-oriented systems. The second edition of his industry-standard VB .NET Business Objects book not only addresses changes in .NET 2.

• Beginning REALbasic: From Novice to Professional (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  If youre just getting into programming, or youre already an experienced VB programmer who wants to quickly learn a programming alternative, then REALbasic is the ideal language for you. REALbasic is an easy-to-learn, powerful, cross-platform programming language that allows you to write powerful applications that may be distributed across Windows, Mac, and Linux.

• Event-Based Programming: Taking Events to the Limit

  Published 4 months ago

  Languages like C#, VB .NET, and Delphi include built-in support for events, and these events become very powerful when they connect the objects and components of a system. Events make it possible for such parts to interact without any coupling. And the resulting parts can be developed and tested individuallywhich keeps the code clean and simple. Component-based development (CBD) is an extension of object-oriented programming.

• Expert .NET 2.0 IL Assembler

  Published 4 months ago

  Expert .NET 2.0 IL Assember drills down into the internal structures and operations of the .NET common language runtime and teaches you how to master the IL assembly language, ILAsm. (The rule of thumb is that if the runtime can do it, ILAsm must be able to express it.) This book is ideal if youre a compiler and tool developer, a developer working on multilanguage .NET projects, or if you just want to develop tighter, faster code for .NET Framework.

• Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to Professional (Beginning, from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  The book is interspersed with images and screen shots making it easier to visualize the steps being explained. All in all a good book which is both informative and entertaining at the same time. — Ravi Kumar, Slashdot contributor Winner of the Linux Journal Editors Choice 2006 Award for best End-User/Nontechnical Book! Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to Professional is the best-selling guide to the hottest new Linux distribution.

• Deploying .NET Applications: Learning MSBuild and ClickOnce (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  Whether building a console application, a web service, or a smart client, you eventually need to distribute your finished work. Deploying .NET Applications is a complete guide to delivering applications built with .NET. Packed with hands-on guidance, practical examples, and war stories from the authors many experiences with deployment scenarios, this book provides everything you need to know.

• AppleScript: The Comprehensive Guide to Scripting and Automation on Mac OS X, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  This is the second edition of Hanaan Rosenthals critically-acclaimed AppleScript book. It goes the extra mile to teach you AppleScriptexplaining advanced topics without leaving you behind. AppleScript is the high-level scripting language that resides on the Mac platform. It can be used to add functionality to the Mac operating system, automate tasks, add functions, and generally make things easier.

• Pro Ajax and the .NET 2.0 Platform

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Ajax and the .NET 2.0 Platform gets high marks from me because it is concise, informative and easy to follow. After reading the first three chapters I had a clear understanding of what Ajax really is. — Cameron Scholtz, ASU Blog There are a few class libraries recently distributed that open the Ajax door to the .NET Framework 2.0. This book examines how the Ajax technology and the .NET Framework can work in tandem. It thoroughly covers the XMLHTTPRequest processes and the .NET 2.

• Beginning Ajax with PHP: From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  Ajax breathes new life into web applications by transparently communicating and manipulating data in conjunction with a server-based technology. Of all the server-based technologies capable of working in conjunction with Ajax, perhaps none are more suitable than PHP, the world's most popular scripting language. Beginning Ajax with PHP: From Novice to Professional is the first book to introduce how these two popular technologies can work together to create next-generation applications.

• Practical Software Factories in .NET (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

  Published 4 months ago

  Practical Software Factories in .NET The promise of Software Factories is to streamline and automate software development-and thus to produce higher-quality software more efficiently. The key idea is to promote systematic reuse at all levels and exploit economies of scope, which translates into concrete savings in planning, development, and maintenance efforts. However, the theory behind Software Factories can be overwhelming, because it spans many disciplines of software development.

• The Definitive Guide to db4o

  Published 4 months ago

  To satisfy the demand for 24/7 information access, applications available in airport and conference kiosks, and in the mobile, gaming, and medical industries, provide consumers data access wherever they are. But its essential that fast availability not be traded for quality performance. A prominent solution for managing the data in these applications and devices is db4othe open source object database native to the Java and .NET platforms.

• .NET Test Automation Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  If you develop, test, or manage .NET software, you will find .NET Test Automation Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach very useful. The book presents practical techniques for writing lightweight software test automation in a .NET environment and covers API testing thoroughly. It also discusses lightweight, custom Windows application UI automation and teaches you low-level web application UI automation. Additional material covers SQL stored procedure testing techniques.

• The Definitive Guide to the Microsoft Enterprise Library (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  The Definitive Guide to the Microsoft Enterprise Library introduces one of the most exciting and popular .NET-oriented initiatives, the Enterprise Library. The EL offers eight application blocks and other reusable code that are used to solve a variety of common problem spaces. These problems cover a number of topics, including data access, exception handling, caching, logging, security, cryptography, validation, policy injection and configuration.

• The Definitive Guide to Berkeley DB XML

  Published 4 months ago

  The Definitive Guide to Berkeley DB XML covers Sleepycat's Berkeley DB XML, an open source embedded XML database. Berkeley DB XML runs on all major operating systems and has support for the most popular programming languages. The book includes tutorials and complete language references for C++, Java, Perl, Python, and PHP. Berkeley DB XML has the potential to dramatically simplify the development of your application's data tier.

• The Definitive Guide to Stellent Content Server Development

  Published 4 months ago

  The Definitive Guide to Stellent Content Server Development is the most complete book available for this Enterprise Content Management application. It gives an introduction to Content Management, followed by an in-depth discussion of Stellent's core service-oriented architecture. It details how its flexible, component-driven model makes it easy to customize the appearance and behavior of the server.

• The Definitive Guide to SQLite

  Published 4 months ago

  The Definitive Guide to SQLite is the perfect book about SQLite. It covers everything needed to start working with SQLite including installation, using the SQLite shell, and programming with SQLite using six different language extensions. — Joe Topjian, Adminspotting Traditional relational databases and embedded databases both have shortcomings that can leave a developer perplexed.

• Beginning XML with DOM and Ajax: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: From Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  The book remains a must-have resource for introductory programming, and a useful tool for more intermediate developers. — Jason Salas, Guam's Mr. Media The introduction on XML is succint and concise. — Phu Ly, If ..Else Dont waste time on 1,000-page tomes full of syntax; this book is all you need to get ahead in XML development. Renowned web developer Sas Jacobs presents an essential guide to XML. Beginning XML with DOM and Ajax is practical and comprehensive.

• Pro Oracle Collaboration Suite 10<i>g</i>

  Published 4 months ago

  OCS is becoming the dominant product for large-scale collaborationblending core functions of e-mail, file serving, and diary management with the additional functionality of web conferencing, instant messaging, and wireless access. Pro Oracle Collaboration Suite 10g provides all you need to know to install and configure OCS for use, but this book is much more than a to-do list.

• The Concordance Database Manual (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  As a document imaging database, Concordance 8 gives you the ability to search through otherwise unmanageable amounts of data to locate just the precise records necessary for the case at hand. The product also boasts extensive case analysis and organization features. This leaves you free to organize and manipulate crucial documents as you choose.

• Pro VS 2005 Reporting using SQL Server and Crystal Reports

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro VS 2005 Reporting Using SQL Server and Crystal Reports offers a proven methodology for building reporting solutions. The authors focus on SQL Server 2005 and Crystal Reports, but also cover other popular technologies like Oracle and ActiveReports, to give you a thorough grounding in the reporting field. The book presents the requirements for a real-world reporting application in a distributed environment, and covers all the phases of development.

• Practical OCaml

  Published 4 months ago

  Objective Caml (OCaml) is an open source programming language that allows you to utilize both functional and object-oriented programming. Sporting features such as a robust object system, type safety, and an expansive standard library, OCaml is a language that encourages pragmatic solutions instead of dogmatic ones.

• Beginning SharePoint with Excel: From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning SharePoint with Excel is for advanced Excel users who want to extend the usefulness of Excel by adding the collaborative features of SharePoint. Theres no code in this book because its not for programmers; nor is it for Excel beginners. Its for those of you who regularly use Excel in enterprise business environments and who want to leverage the power and capabilities of SharePoint.

• Workflow in the 2007 Microsoft Office System

  Published 4 months ago

  Workflow is the glue that binds information worker processes, users, and artifacts. Without workflow, information workers are just islands of data and potential. Workflow in the 2007 Microsoft Office System details how to implement workflow in SharePoint 2007 and the rest of the 2007 Office System to help information workers share data, enforce processes and business rules, and work more efficiently together or solo.

• Clear Blogging: How People Blogging Are Changing the World and How You Can Join Them

  Published 4 months ago

  Almost overnight, blogging has become a social, political, and business force to be reckoned with. Your fellow students, workers, and competitors are joining the blogosphereand making money, influencing elections, getting hired, growing market share, and having funto the tune of 8,000 new bloggers a day. Clear Blogging sets out to answer in nontechnical terms what blogging has to offer and why and how you should blog.

• Pro Windows Small Business Server 2003

  Published 4 months ago

  Microsofts Windows Small Business Server has taken the market by storm, offering a compelling solution for business with 50 or fewer employees. Pro Windows Small Business Server 2003 is a complete guide for you intermediate-to-advanced administrators who have deployed SBS, gotten it working for your organizations, and want to take the product and its features to the next level. This book is your solid reference to SBS 2003, and youll gain great insight to IT security.

• Beginning Google Maps Applications with PHP and Ajax: From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  There is much to like about this book. The explanations are straightforward, the code is readable, the examples are relevant, and the writing style is approachable. — Michael J. Ross, Web developer/Slashdot contributor Until recently, building interactive web-based mapping applications has been a cumbersome affair. This changed when Google released its powerful Maps API.

• The Berkeley DB Book (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

  Published 4 months ago

  The Berkeley DB Book is a practical guide to the intricacies of the Berkeley DB. This book covers in-depth the complex design issues that are mostly only touched on in terse footnotes within the dense Berkeley DB reference manual. It explains the technology at a higher level and also covers the internals, providing generous code and design examples.

• Pro SMS 2003 (Field Guide)

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro SMS 2003 is a handy reference for practical solutions and problem solving, and is ideal for experienced network administrators who want to learn about SMS. Author Rod Kruetzfelds has been working for six years as a senior consultant, designing and implementing SMS. Everything in the book is based on his field experience, and he provides insight from the SMS community and offers numerous resources.

• Beginning Microsoft Word Business Documents (Beginning: from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Microsoft Word Business Documents is filled with practical applications of Words many features. It walks you through the creation of professional documents such as business plans, legal documents, newsletters, and grants. Youll also learn how to use surveys and forms to gather information. Each chapter of the book may be read on its ownso you can navigate your own learning path.

• Pro BizTalk 2006

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro BizTalk 2006 is a high-end resource that is based on real feedback from BizTalk developers. Authors George Dunphy and Ahmed Metwally are well known within the BizTalk community, and here they cover topics not discussed in other books, like performance tuning, scalability, and administration. This book also features examples of specific, real-world implementations.

• Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Field Guide (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Field Guide is a quick reference for resolving problems that intermediate-to-advanced MOM administrators are likely to face. Authors Andy Dominey and Garry Meaburn have experience with both deploying and troubleshooting MOM in large-scale environments, and the problems and solutions they discuss are ones they have actually faced in their careers. This book is ideal if youre already familiar with MOM, but are not yet an expert at administering it.

• Foundations of WF: an Introduction to Windows Workflow Foundation (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  Have you ever spent hours coding workflow for your applications? If so, the new Microsoft Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) technology will make your life easier. Foundations of WF: An Introduction to Windows Workflow Foundation introduces you to using Visual Studio 2005 and the Windows Workflow Foundation (part of Windows Vista) to create workflow packages. The book begins by giving you an overview of Windows Workflow Foundation.

• In Search of Stupidity: Over Twenty Years of High Tech Marketing Disasters, Second Edition

  Published 4 months ago

  In Search of Stupidity: Over Twenty Years of High-Tech Marketing Disasters, Second Edition is National Lampoon meets Peter Drucker. It's a funny and well-written business book that takes a look at some of the most influential marketing and business philosophies of the last twenty years. Through the dark glass of hindsight, it provides an educational and entertaining look at why these philosophies didn't work for many of the country's largest and best-known high-tech companies.

• Foundations of Jini 2 Programming

  Published 4 months ago

  To understand Jini, imagine that you could move to a new office across the world or check into any hoteland could simply plug your notebook or Palm directly into the local network. Your device would immediately be recognized, and you would have access to the services at that locationtransparently. Jini is Sun's Java-based technology, with potential to make transparent "universal plug and play" a reality. Foundations of Jini 2 Programming, based on Jini 2.

• Pro OGRE 3D Programming

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro OGRE 3D Programming is your detailed guide to utilizing the OGRE 3D engine, one of the best-in-breed 3D rendering libraries available. You'll learn what OGRE is, and more importantly, what it is not. OGRE gives you an object-oriented interface to render 3D scenes independent of the implementation, such as Direct3D or OpenGL. OGRE is available on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. It can be utilized to create a variety of 3D-based applications and is commonly used in game creation.

• Beginning C: From Novice to Professional, Fourth Edition (Beginning: from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  With Beginning C: From Novice to Professional, Fourth Edition, youll come to understand the fundamentals of the C language and learn how to program. All you need is this book and any one of the widely available free or commercial C or C++ compilersand youll soon be writing real C programs. Youll learn C from the first principles, using step-by-step working examples that youll create and execute yourself.

• Beginning JavaScript with DOM Scripting and Ajax: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  JavaScript is one of the most important technologies on the web. It provides the means to add dynamic functionality to your web pages and serves as the backbone of Ajax-style web development. Beginning JavaScript with DOM Scripting and Ajax is an essential guide for modern JavaScript programming; its practical but comprehensive. It covers everything you need to know to get up to speed with JavaScript development to add dynamic enhancements to web pages and program Ajax-style applications.

• Pro SharePoint 2003 Development Techniques

  Published 4 months ago

  With the passing of time, new and interesting topics related to SharePoint products and technologies have arisen, and Pro SharePoint 2003 Development Techniques is the first to cover them. This book discusses the landscape of SharePoint 2003 development in 2006 and beyond, integrating all of the new technologies that have become mainstream. This book takes current technologies and applies them in a SharePoint context. This includes ASP.NET 2.

• The Definitive Guide to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

  Published 4 months ago

  The Definitive Guide to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is a comprehensive guide to Novells SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), one of the most powerful Linux-based server solutions available today. Sander van Vugtnoted author, consultant, and trainerguides you through the most important aspects of SLES, beginning with an in-depth overview of installation and configuration tasks.

• Expert MySQL

  Published 4 months ago

  Since the enormous number of new features made available with MySQL release 5.0, MySQL has been gaining steam as a viable alternative to database behemoths like Oracle and IBM DB2. MySQL users now have the ability to extend MySQL with new SQL commands, optimize query execution, and embed MySQL within low-resource environments like embedded devices and kiosks. Expert MySQL, by Dr. Charles A.

• Date on Database: Writings 2000-2006

  Published 4 months ago

  Date on Database: Writings 2000?2006 captures some of the freshest thinking from widely known and respected relational database pioneer C. J. Date. Known for his tenacious defense of relational theory in its purest form, Date tackles many topics that are important to database professionals, including the difference between model and implementation, data integrity, data redundancy, deviations in SQL from the relational model, and much more.

• Practical Subversion, Second Edition (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

  Published 4 months ago

  Practical Subversion, Second Edition draws on the experience of its authors, Daniel Berlin and Garrett Rooneyboth Subversion project membersto guide you through a complete introduction to this popular code management solution. And this edition has been updated to reflect the most recent changes to the popular Subversion version control system.

• Expert Visual C++/CLI: .NET for Visual C++ Programmers (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  C++/CLI is Microsofts latest extension to C++ that targets the heart of .NET 2.0, the common language runtime. Expert Visual C++/CLI is written by visual C++ MVP Marcus Heege, who examines the core of the C++/CLI language. He explains both how the language elements work and how Microsoft intends them to be used.

• Foundations of WPF: An Introduction to Windows Presentation Foundation

  Published 4 months ago

  Windows Presentation Foundation is a cutting-edge presentation framework for creating high-fidelity applications for Windows Vista and Windows XP. WPF is a composite technology with a noteworthy graphics engine that gives you more control over your applications screen output than has ever been possible in Windows before. New control frameworks and a new XML-based markup language, XAML, complete the core WPF package.

• Pro Crystal Enterprise / BusinessObjects XI Programming (v. 11)

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Crystal Enterprise/BusinessObjects XI Programming shows you how to create customized solutions using the Business Objects/Crystal Enterprise object model. Here youll see the object model utilized to create professional-quality tools like on-demand web services, report metadata extraction, scheduling, security, and user management. Author Carl Ganz explains in detail how to build advanced reporting solutions for Crystal Enterprise/Business Objects XI. He shows how to integrate CE/BO XI with

• Use Case Driven Object Modeling with UMLTheory and Practice

  Published 4 months ago

  Use Case Driven Object Modeling with UMLTheory and Practice shows how to drive an object-oriented software design from use case all the way through coding and testing, based on the minimalist, UML-based ICONIX process. In addition to a comprehensive explanation of the foundations of the approach, the book makes extensive use of examples and provides exercises at the back of each chapter. This book leads by example.

• Beginning VB 2005 Databases: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: From Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Visual Basic 2005 Databases teaches you everything you need to know about relational databases, SQL, and ADO.NET 2.0, giving you a sound start in developing console and Windows database applications. The book also includes chapters on the new SQL Server XML data type and the forthcoming LINQ enhancements to the next version of Visual Basic.

• Pro WF: Windows Workflow in .NET 3.0 (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  Windows Workflow Foundation is a ground-breaking addition to the core of the .NET Framework that allows you to orchestrate human and system interactions as a series of workflows that can be easily mapped, analyzed, adjusted, and implemented. As business problems become more complex, the need for a workflow-based solution has never been more evident. WF provides a simple and consistent way to model and implement complex problems.

• Beginning DotNetNuke 4.0 Website Creation in VB 2005 with Visual Web Developer 2005 Express: From Novice to Professional

  Published 4 months ago

  DotNetNuke is a programming framework that helps you create and deploy web projects in ASP.NET 2.0. Its ease of use means that even nonprogrammers can take advantage of the new ASP.NET 2.0 features when building a web site. It integrates with many of Microsofts other free products like SQL Server 2005 Express, which makes it a powerful and attractive option for developing web sites. Beginning DotNetNuke 4.

• Windows Vista: Beyond the Manual (Btm (Beyond the Manual))

  Published 4 months ago

  Windows Vista: Beyond the Manual is a comprehensive guide to installing, configuring, exploiting, and using the richest Microsoft client operating system on the market. It guides you through the complexities of configuring and running a successful Windows Vista client computer. It also takes an in-depth look at the wealth of features and functions comprising the various flavors of the software.

• Expert SQL Server 2005 Development

  Published 4 months ago

  While building on the skills you already have, Expert SQL Server 2005 Development will help you become an even better developer by focusing on best practices and demonstrating how to design high–performance, maintainable database applications. This book starts by reintroducing the database as a integral part of the software development ecosystem. You’ll learn how to think about SQL Server development as you would any other software development.

• The Definitive Guide to symfony

  Published 4 months ago

  Developing a new web application should not mean reinventing the wheel. That's why a framework is an essential item in your development toolbox. It helps you respect coding standards; write bulletproof, maintainable code; and focus on business rules rather than waste time on repetitive tasks.

• LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: The Mayan Adventure (Technology in Action)

  Published 4 months ago

  LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT has hit the world by storm, giving you the ability to build your own robots and program them to perform all types of actions. What kind of robots? How about five exploratory robots, used to explore the newly discovered tomb of an ancient Mayan king? You are along for the ride with Evan and his archaeologist uncle as they explore a Mayan pyramid complete with traps and treasures.

• Outlook 2007: Beyond the Manual (Btm (Beyond the Manual))

  Published 4 months ago

  Many people use Outlook either by choice or by force, but few of them do more than scratch the surface of the personal information managers many features. And after years of spending hours each day within Outlook, most users become at least proficient with its base features. Outlook 2007: Beyond the Manual takes you to the next level, showing you how to better manage your time, tasks, mail, and activities using Outlooks sometimes hidden and sometimes undiscovered features.

• Exploring C++: The Programmer&rsquo;s Introduction to C++

  Published 4 months ago

  Exploring C++ uses a series of self–directed lessons to divide C++ into bite–sized chunks that you can digest as rapidly as you can swallow them. The book assumes only a basic understanding of fundamental programming concepts (variables, functions, expressions, statements) and requires no prior knowledge of C or any other particular language. It reduces the usually considerable complexity of C++.

• Beginning SQL Server 2005 Express for Developers: From Novice to Professional (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  Assuming neither database nor programming background, Beginning SQL Server 2005 Express for Developers introduces all the fundamental database administration and SQL programming features of SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, the free relational database management system from Microsoft that provides a major subset of full SQL Server 2005 functionality.

• Pro InfoPath 2007 (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro InfoPath 2007 is an excellent book for developers trying to learn the scope and range of application forms that can be built with Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007. InfoPath is now in its 2nd generation and it enables the creation of rich desktop and web forms using XML technologies and allows gathering of structured, business-critical information.

• Pro T-SQL 2005 Programmer's Guide (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro T-SQL 2005 Programmer's Guide provides comprehensive and detailed coverage of all the major features and facilities of T-SQL for SQL Server 2005. It is designed for all users of T-SQL, database administrators, systems administrators, application developers, and end-users, who want to learn how to exploit the power of T-SQL. Whatever you need to do with T-SQL, you'll find it described clearly here. Stored procedures, triggers, and user-defined functions are only part of the story.

• Pro SQL Server 2005 High Availability

  Published 4 months ago

  Maintaining SQL Server 2005 high availability in a global information environment is the database administrators greatest practical challenge. Availability is as much about people and processes as it is about technology. Pro SQL Server 2005 High Availability covers the technology, people, processes, and real–world best practices for planning, deploying, administering, and maintaining highly available SQL Server 2005 instances.

• Excel 2007: Beyond the Manual (Btm (Beyond the Manual))

  Published 4 months ago

  Many experienced users may initially find Excel 2007 rather disorientating. But Excel 2007: Beyond the Manual will introduce those who are already familiar with Excel basics to more advanced features, like consolidation, what-if analysis, PivotTables, sorting and filtering, and some commonly used functions. Youll learn how to maximize your efficiency at producing professional-looking spreadsheets and charts and become competent at analyzing data using a variety of tools.

• Applied Mathematics for Database Professionals (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  Relational databases hold data, right? They indeed do, but to think of a database as nothing more than a container for data is to miss out on the profound power that underlies relational technology. A far more powerful way of thinking lies in relational technologys foundation in the mathematical disciplines of logic and set theory. Databases contain truths or propositions describing some area of interest such as a business. Those truths are organized into sets.

• Excel as Your Database

  Published 4 months ago

  Excel As Your Database guides those of you who need to manage facts and figuresyet have little experience, budget, or need for a full-scale relational database management system. Youll learn how to use Excel to enter, store, and analyze your data. This book is written and organized in a way that assumes you have some familiarity with Excel, but not with databases. The book features quick-start solutions, practice exercises, troubleshooting tips, and best practices.

• Foundations of F# (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  Functional programming (FP) is the future of .NET programming, and F# is much more than just an FP language. Every professional .NET programmer needs to learn about FP, and theres no better way to do it than by learning F#and no easier way to learn F# than from Foundations of F#. If youre already familiar with FP, youll find F# the language youve always dreamed of. And all .NET programmers will find F# an exciting real-world alternative to C# and Visual Basic.

• Beginning Ruby: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Ruby is perhaps best known as the engine powering the hugely popular Ruby on Rails web framework. However, it is an extremely powerful and versatile programming language in its own right. It focuses on simplicity and offers a fully object-oriented environment. Beginning Ruby is a thoroughly contemporary guide for every type of reader wanting to learn Ruby, from novice programmers to web developers to Ruby newcomers.

• Practical MythTV: Building a PVR and Media Center PC

  Published 4 months ago

  MythTV is a powerful open source personal video recorder (PVR) application that runs on Linux. Developed for several years by volunteers, it offers a stable and extensible platform for automating all of the things you would expect from a PVR, and much more. Practical MythTV: Building a PVR and Media Center PC takes a project-based approach to implementing your own MythTV setup.

• Beginning PHP and Oracle: From Novice to Professional (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning PHP and Oracle: From Novice to Professional offers comprehensive information on using the PHP scripting language in conjunction with Oracles database platform. PHP is one of the most prominent open source technologies in the area of web development, while Oracle is one of the most widely deployed and used database products. Youll learn to reap the benefits of these core technologies by using them in unison to create dynamic, data-driven web applications.

• Word 2007: Beyond the Manual (Btm (Beyond the Manual))

  Published 4 months ago

  If youre familiar with Word, but not Word 2007, this is the book for you. Word 2007: Beyond the Manual focuses on new features of Word 2007 as well as older features that were once less accessible than they are now. This book also makes a point to include examples of practical applications for all the new features. Written by Connie Morrison, a university instructor of Microsoft applications, this book will help you grow into a confident Word 2007 user.

• Pro Microsoft Speech Server 2007: Developing Speech Enabled Applications with .NET

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  Microsoft Speech Server is becoming increasingly popular. There are three primary components developers wanting to develop speech applications need to be familiar with: the Speech SDK, Telephony, and ASP.NET server controls. Each of these can be used independently, but in many cases, all three need to be used to build truly compelling applications. Pro Microsoft Speech Server 2007 walks intermediate to advanced developers through the basics of speech and telephony technology.

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• Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Second Edition (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

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• Practical Ruby for System Administration (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

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• Pro SharePoint Solution Development: Combining .NET, SharePoint and Office 2007 (Expert's Voice in Sharepoint)

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  Pro SharePoint Solution Development: Combining .NET, SharePoint, and Office 2007 takes a practical problem/solution approach to common business challenges. Youll not only encounter interesting code samples, but also see how to combine these examples with the Microsoft collaboration platforms services. The books solutions focus on using Visual Studio Tools for Office to build the user interface layer.

• Pro .NET 2.0 XML (Expert's Voice in .Net)

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  XML is the de facto language for communication within and between distributed applications, whether theyre on the Internet or a corporate network. XML is successful because of two strengths: it has a highly-structured human readable format and it can be transmitted as pure text. No matter how disparate applications and their architectures may be, text files can always be read, and therefore can accept XML data. This makes XML-based solutions advantageous over rival technologies like remoting.

• Microsoft SharePoint: Building Office 2007 Solutions in VB 2005 (Expert's Voice in Sharepoint)

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  Microsoft SharePoint: Building Office 2007 Solutions in VB 2005 is the third edition of Scot Hilliers market-leading SharePoint book. The new version includes extensive updates from the previous editions, with a complete focus on SharePoint 2007 and its integration with the 2007 Microsoft Office System.

• SharePoint 2007 User's Guide: Learning Microsoft's Collaboration and Productivity Platform

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  Pro Access 2007 covers the new features of Microsoft Access 2007, including working with SharePoint Office Server and customizing Ribbons. The book is aimed at professional developers and power users who are new to Access 2007. Among other topics, youll learn about the new Access menu structure, including customization, as well as new SharePoint features. This book provides good, short, solid information with as little waffle as possible.

• Beginning Information Cards and CardSpace: From Novice to Professional (Expert's Voice in .Net)

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• Forecasting Oracle Performance

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• Mac OS X Leopard: Beyond the Manual (Btm (Beyond the Manual))

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  Good computer books make assumptions about the reader: what they do and don’t know when they pick up the book, and what they want to know when they put it down. For each reader this could be very different; therefore, a book that suits one person may not be the best for another. Mac OS X Leopard: Beyond the Manual makes some assumptions too, ones that tend to differ from other Mac OS X books.

• Foundations of Qt® Development (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

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  As the standard for KDE desktop environment, Trolltechs Qt is a necessary basis for all programmers who want to develop cross-platform applications on Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and FreeBSD. A multitude of popular applications have been written in Qt including Adobe Photoshop Elements, Google Earth, Perforce Visual Client, and Skype. Foundations of Qt Development is based on Qt 4.

• Pro LCS: Live Communications Server Administration

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  Pro LCS: Live Communications Server Administration will guide you on how to best leverage Microsofts Live Communications Server 2005 (LCS) to improve your business communications. This information-packed volume includes everything you need to know about LCS, but were afraid to ask. This includes all the different clients that you can utilize and how you can best deploy them.

• Foundations of SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence

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  Just as every business needs to effectively employ Business Intelligence (BI) to stay competitive, every IT professional needs to master BI to stay employed in this fastest-growing segment of Information Technology. Foundations of SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence is the quickest path to understanding BI, and it is essential reading for all who work with SQL Server 2005.

• Pro PHP: Patterns, Frameworks, Testing and More

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  Taking care to focus solely on those topics that will have the most impact on experienced PHP developers, Pro PHP is written for readers seeking to take their understanding of both PHP and sound software development practices to the next level. Advanced object–oriented features, documentation, debugging, software patterns, and the Standard PHP Library are just a few of the topics covered in extensive detail.

• Advanced NXT: The Da Vinci Inventions Book (Technology in Action)

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• Pro SQL Server 2005 Service Broker (Expert's Voice)

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  Pro SQL Server 2005 Service Broker, by Klaus Aschenbrenner, an international expert on Service Broker, explains why Microsoft introduced Service Broker and describes its big advantages over prior message technologies. Rich with practical examples, this is the most complete and incisive book on this important new technology, an invaluable resource for all serious database and web developers.

• Managing Humans: Biting and Humorous Tales of a Software Engineering Manager

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  Managing Humans is a selection of the best essays from Michael Lopps web site, Rands In Repose. Drawing on Lopp's management experiences at Apple, Netscape, Symantec, and Borland, this book is full of stories based on companies in the Silicon Valley where people have been known to yell at each other. It is a place full of dysfunctional bright people who are in an incredible hurry to find the next big thing so they can strike it rich and then do it all over again.

• Pro Oracle Application Express (Expert's Voice in Oracle)

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  Application Express, or APEX, is one of the most innovative products to come out of Oracle in years. APEX is an application development framework for developing database–backed applications. It’s easy enough to get started in that power users can quit storing data in random spreadsheets and instead centralize their data in the powerful Oracle database, all without developer help. Developers arent left out, however.

• Foundations of GTK+ Development (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

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  GTK+ is one of the most influential graphical toolkits for the Linux operating system. It is the technology upon which the GNOME and XFCE desktop environments are based, and its crucial to have clear understanding of its complexities to build even a simple Linux desktop application. Foundations of GTK+ Development guides you through these complexities, laying the foundation that will allow you to cross from novice to professional.

• Beginning Joomla!: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

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  Do you want the ability to manage documents, photos, and other content over the Web but dont want to shell out thousands of dollars in proprietary solutions? Want to create an online community for your hobby or user group? Youre not alone. For thousands of like-minded around the globe, the answer is Joomla!, an open source content management system used to manage all sorts of data over the Web. While Joomla!

• Beginning PHP and MySQL E-Commerce: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition (Beginning: From Novice to Professional)

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• Beginning Fedora: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

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  Coauthor Shashank Sharma discusses the book Beginning Fedora: From Novice to Professional guides you through the tasks most new Linux users desire to perform while explaining potentially confusing concepts along the way. It will steer you through system customization opportunities and common tasks like listening to audio CDs and MP3s, watching movies, and performing office- and Internet-related jobs.

• Pro Web 2.0 Mashups: Remixing Data and Web Services (Expert's Voice in Web Development)

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  The modern Web is awash with data and services just waiting to be used, but how do you make effective use of all this information? The answer lies in APIs (such as Google Maps, Flickr, and Amazon Web Services) and remixing, or mashups. Pro Web 2.0 Mashups: Remixing Data and Web Services teaches you everything you need to create useful, dynamic real–world applications using APIs, web services, Ajax, web standards, and server–side languages.

• Visual Basic 2005 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach (Expert's Voice in .Net)

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  Whatever your situation, one thing is certain: you will always know what you want to do, but not necessarily how best to do it. This book has been written to help you through those difficult decisions and is an invaluable companion when tackling a wide range of Visual Basic 2005 problems. Mastering .NET development is as much about understanding the functionality of the .NET Framework as it is about the syntax and grammar of your chosen language.

• Expert F# (Expert's Voice in .Net)

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  Expert F# Expert F# is about practical programming in a beautiful language that puts the power and elegance of functional programming into the hands of .NET developers. In combination with .NET, F# achieves unrivaled levels of programmer productivity and program clarity.

• RMAN Recipes for Oracle Database 11g : A Problem-Solution Approach (Expert's Voice in Oracle)

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  It’s sometimes said that the true job of an Oracle database administrator can be summed up in one, essential skill: to be able to recover your database. There’s much wisdom in that statement. Of all the things you are responsible for as a database administrator, nothing is more important than the data itself. Like it or not, the fearsome responsibility of protecting your organizations most critical data falls squarely upon your shoulders: Lose that data and your company could fail.

• Accelerated DOM Scripting with Ajax, APIs, and Libraries

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  If you're a web developer with previous JavaScript and DOM scripting experience, Accelerated DOM Scripting with Ajax, APIs, and Libraries is perfect for you to take your knowledge up to the next level. This book is about JavaScript and using the document object model—the conduit to the HTML document. This book is not about learning how to program JavaScript from scratch.

• Beginning PHP and MySQL: From Novice to Professional, Third Edition (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

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• LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT-G Programming Guide (Technology in Action)

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• Windows Home Server Users Guide (Expert's Voice)

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• Beginning Microsoft Office Live: Build Your Own Web Site Quickly and Easily (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

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  Having a web site is almost mandatory whether you are an individual promoting yourself, part of a company showcasing its products or services, or even a member of a band promoting its music, for instance; but unless you want to hire an expert to put your web site together, you’ll need a good deal of experience and knowledge of web technologies to make your site look professional and convincing.

• Beginning PL/SQL: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

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  Get started with PL/SQL, the built-in language that every Oracle developer and database administrator must know, in Beginning PL/SQL, a fast-paced and example-filled tutorial. Learn from author Don Bales extensive experience to discover the most commonly used aspects of PL/SQL without wasting time with obscure and obsolete features.

• Pro SQL Server 2005 Integration Services

  Published 4 months ago

  SQL Server Integration Services is groundbreaking. It exists for both the DBA and the developer, as well as that new role SSIS has created between the two—the data artisan. Pro SQL Server 2005 Integration Services contains everything you could ever hope to know about this exciting new development from Microsoft: developer insight, Microsoft group manager–level access, personal experience of using the technology in the real–world, and fine–grained analysis.

• Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g (Expert's Voice in Oracle)

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g shows how to take advantage of Oracle Databases built–in feature set for working with location–based data. A great deal of the information used in business today is associated with location in some way, and analysis of that data is becoming ever more important in todays mobile and highly connected world.

• Beginning PivotTables in Excel 2007: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

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• Practical Web 2.0 Applications with PHP

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• Oracle Database 11g : New Features for DBAs and Developers (Expert's Voice in Oracle)

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  Oracle Database 11g : New Features for DBAs and Developers is a comprehensive, example–laden review of the most significant new features and improvements offered by the latest release of Oracle Corporation’s flagship database product. Learn what’s new in Oracle that really counts. See actual examples and test run output. Make sound decisions on new feature adoption.

• Pro SharePoint 2007 Development Techniques

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  As the title of this book implies, you should read this book if you want to expand your knowledge about developing solutions for both Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. A few sections only apply to MOSS 2007, but those have been clearly identified.

• Practical Ruby Projects: Ideas for the Eclectic Programmer (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

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  Want to take Ruby to the limit? Looking for new, powerful, and creative ideas that will take Ruby beyond Rails and web programming? If you’re comfortable with Ruby, you’ll be itching to go further—apply Practical Ruby Projects: Ideas for the Eclectic Programmer and become a master of advanced Ruby techniques.

• Painless Project Management with FogBugz, Second Edition

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• Pro JavaScript Design Patterns (Recipes: a Problem-Solution Ap)

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  As a web developer, you’ll already know that JavaScript is a powerful language, allowing you to add an impressive array of dynamic functionality to otherwise static web sites. But there is more power waiting to be unlockedâ??JavaScript is capable of full object–oriented capabilities, and by applying OOP principles, best practices, and design patterns to your code, you can make it more powerful, more efficient, and easier to work with alone or as part of a team.

• PHP Objects, Patterns, and Practice, Second Edition

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• Practical Prototype and script.aculo.us (Expert's Voice in Web Development)

  Published 4 months ago

  As a JavaScript developer, you will already be aware of some of the time saving, convenience, and functionality provided to you by JavaScript/Ajax libraries in general. Prototype (www.prototypejs.org) and its sister effects library, script.aculo.us (/), are among the most popular and best–supported JavaScript libraries, and now Prototype Core dev team member Andrew Dupont has written this book to provide you with an essential guide to getting the most out of using Prototype and script.

• Beginning XNA 2.0 Game Programming: From Novice to Professional (Expert's Voice in Game Programming)

  Published 4 months ago

  Would you like to create your own games, but never have the time to dig into the details of multimedia programming? Now you don’t have to! XNA makes it simple to create your own games, which will run on your PC and Xbox 360 console. Even if you don’t know how to program at all, Beginning XNA 2.0 Game Programming: From Novice to Professional will teach you the basics of C# 2005 programming along the way.

• XNA 2.0 Game Programming Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

  Published 4 months ago

  Join the game development revolution today! XNA greatly simplifies the development of your own games, lowering the barrier for programmers to get into game development. In XNA, you can start coding your games from the very start, a true revelation compared to other game programming environments. XNA doesn't sacrifice power for this ease of use - it is built entirely on DirectX technology.

• Taking Your iPhone to the Max (Technology in Action)

  Published 4 months ago

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• Beginning Ubuntu Server Administration: From Novice to Professional (Expert's Voice)

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  You love it as the world’s most popular desktop Linux distribution, and now Ubuntu is available at a server near you. Embracing the very same features desktop users have grown to love, system administrators are rapidly adopting Ubuntu due to their ability to configure, deploy, and manage network services more effectively than ever. Beginning Ubuntu Server Administration guides you through all of the key configuration and administration tasks you’ll need to know.

• Troubleshooting Oracle Performance

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• Pro EDI in BizTalk Server 2006 R2: Electronic Document Interchange Solutions

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  EDI is one of the next big waves in connected systems, as business becomes more dependent on working with partners, suppliers, and other organizations in a streamlined way. Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 R2 offers an efficient, integrated way to deploy EDI solutions, and with Pro EDI in BizTalk Server 2006 R2: Electronic Document Interchange Solutions, you’ll see how EDI can be used in your business and how best to get it set up with BizTalk.

• Pro Windows PowerShell

  Published 4 months ago

  Windows power users have always envied their friends running UNIX machines for the ease of automation that they enjoy. The traditional Windows command–line shell, cmd.exe, has never been up to par with shells like bash or tcsh, especially when it comes to text processing and process automation. Windows PowerShell changes all that.

• Beginning VB 2008: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  This book is for anyone who wants to write good Visual Basic 2008 code – even if you have never programmed before. Writing good code can be a challenge, there are so many options, especially in a language like Visual Basic. If you want to really get the best from a programming language you need to know which features work best in which situations and understand their strengths and weaknesses. It is this understanding that makes the difference between coding and coding well.

• The Definitive Guide to Pylons (Expert's Voice in Web Development)

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• Building a Data Warehouse: With Examples in SQL Server (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  Building a Data Warehouse: With Examples in SQL Server describes how to build a data warehouse completely from scratch and shows practical examples on how to do it. Author Vincent Rainardi also describes some practical issues he has experienced that developers are likely to encounter in their first data warehousing project, along with solutions and advice. The RDBMS used in the examples is SQL Server; the version will not be an issue as long as the user has SQL Server 2005 or later.

• Foundations of Popfly: Rapid Mashup Development (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

  Published 4 months ago

  Mashups are big; everybody and their dog are creating new and interesting ways of combining information on the Web. But if all the talk of APIs and complex code leaves you cold, you’ll be pleased to meet Microsoft Popfly. Popfly was created as a tool for designers to build mashups in a visual manner, rapidly, without needing to know any code.

• Pro Excel 2007 VBA (Expert's Voice in Excel VBA)

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Excel 2007 VBA is the complete guide to creating Excel VBA applications, including covering all the new features in Excel 2007. Covering object–oriented programming techniques, debugging, and error handling methodologies, this book quickly turns novice into expert as it explores COM and .NET components and the advantages of compiled code. The book also covers XML for Excel web development.

• Beginning SQL Server 2008 for Developers: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  SQL Server 2008 is a first–rate database management system. It offers more capability than any previous release of SQL Server. More than just a classic relational database management system, SQL Server 2008 includes exciting and powerful features that make it useful for everything from large corporate data warehouses to ad hoc departmental databases.

• Pro PerformancePoint Server 2007: Building Business Intelligence Solutions (Expert's Voice in Business Intelligence)

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro PerformancePoint Server 2007 is Microsoft’s latest product in its line of business intelligence applications, a piece of software that gathers data from corporate databases and delivers it to an end user in a friendly, graphical fashion. PerformancePoint offers the next step in the digitization world. Businesses now have gigabytes upon terabytes of data in databases; there’s a need to interpret the data and glean key business insights from it and PerformancePoint.

• Creating Cool MINDSTORMS NXT Robots (Technology in Action)

  Published 4 months ago

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• Beginning SQL Queries: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Clare Churcher’s Beginning SQL Queries is your guide to mastering the lingua franca of the database industry: the SQL language. Good knowledge of SQL is crucial to anyone working with databases, because it is with SQL that you retrieve data, manipulate data, and generate business results. Knowing how to write good queries is the foundation for all work done in SQL, and it is a foundation that Clare lays well in her book. Does not bore with syntax!

• Accelerated SQL Server 2008

  Published 4 months ago

  The expert tuition and approach to rapid learning in Accelerated SQL Server 2008, one of the first SQL Server 2008 books available, will enable SQL Server and other database professionals to make the leap to the latest release of Microsoft’s flagship database management system quickly. Take full advantage of the new features of SQL Server 2008, know what tools are available, and quickly realize the power and ease of use that SQL Server 2008 has to offer.

• Visual Basic 2008 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach

  Published 4 months ago

  Sometimes you just need to solve a problem and get on with your work. To that end, Visual Basic 2008 Recipes is a compendium of practical solutions for busy VB .NET programmers. Create time for the more interesting aspects of your VB .NET project by solving common problems with the practical solutions and dozens of code examples in this book. Important new .NET 3.

• From Program to Product: Turning Your Code into a Saleable Product (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  Many would–be software entrepreneurs with expertise in many fields attempt to turn a homegrown application—one developed for use in their own business or profession—into a commercial product. Lack of knowledge, experience, or skills often prevents the idea from ever taking shape, let alone achieving its potential. Entering a new field to start a business leaves many developers unprepared and not even fully aware it’s something they know so little about.

• Expert .NET Micro Framework

  Published 4 months ago

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• Office and SharePoint 2007 User's Guide: Integrating SharePoint with Excel, Outlook, Access and Word (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

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• Pro SQL Server 2008 XML

  Published 4 months ago

  Knowledge and ability to apply XML are de rigueur in today’s world, and SQL Server developers and administrators are no exception to that rule. Pro SQL Server 2008 XML is your key to unlocking the powerful XML feature set first introduced in SQL Server 2005 and since refined in SQL Server 2008. Author Michael Coles shows how to store XML using SQL Server’s built–in XML data type. Learn to query and manipulate XML data using standard technologies such as XQuery and XSLT.

• SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach

  Published 4 months ago

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• Pro SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services

  Published 4 months ago

  Take full advantage of everything SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services has to offer and deliver customizable, web–enabled reports across your business at a reasonable cost. Learn best–practices from professionals who use SQL Server Reporting Services daily to deliver solutions to paying clients and gain the competitive edge on using Microsoft’s enterprise–level reporting platform.

• Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Third Edition (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Ubuntu Linux, the award–winning and best–selling Ubuntu book for beginners, is now in its third edition, presenting readers with an up–to–the–minute introduction to the world of Linux and the open source community. A detailed overview of Ubuntu’s installation and configuration process encourages you to take the plunge and switch to Linux, and from there you’ll learn how to wield total control over your newly installed operating system.

• Foundations of Mac OS X Leopard Security (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

  Published 4 months ago

  Foundations of Mac OS X Leopard Security is written in part as a companion to the SANS Institute course for Mac OS X. It contains detailed Mac OS X security information, but also walkthroughs on securing systems. By using the SANS Institute course as a sister to the book, the focus includes both the beginning home user and the seasoned security professional not accustomed to the Mac, and allows this title to establish the “best practices” for Mac OS X for a wide audience.

• Taking Your iPod touch to the Max (Technology in Action)

  Published 4 months ago

  Fast and fun to read, Taking Your iPod touch to the Max gives you all the tips and techniques you could ever think of to make the most of your Apple iPod touch. Erica Sadun is an expert at hacking devices to discover undocumented tricks, and this book reveals everything and more about the functionality of the iPod Touch. But before that, Sadun will give you the best, most efficient, and fun–to–read introduction to the basics of using the iPod touch that you will ever find.

• On the Way to the Web: The Secret History of the Internet and Its Founders

  Published 4 months ago

  On the Way to the Web: The Secret History of the Internet and Its Founders is an absorbing chronicle of the inventive, individualistic, and often cantankerous individuals who set the Internet free. Michael A. Banks describes how the online population created a new culture and turned a new frontier into their vision of the future.

• Pro SQL Server 2008 Relational Database Design and Implementation

  Published 4 months ago

  Learn effective and scalable database design techniques in a SQL Server environment. Pro SQL Server 2008 Relational Database Design and Implementation covers everything from design logic that business users will understand all the way to the physical implementation of the design in a SQL Server database.

• Pro Drupal Development, Second Edition (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Widely praised for its in–depth coverage of Drupal internals, bestselling Pro Drupal Development has been completely updated for Drupal 6 in this latest edition, and there are even more tricks of the trade to help you further yourself as a professional Drupal developer. Assuming you already know how to install and bring a standard installation online, John K. VanDyk gives you everything else you need to customize your Drupal installation however you see fit.

• SharePoint 2007 Development Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach (Expert's Voice in Sharepoint)

  Published 4 months ago

  SharePoint 2007 Development Recipes offers a range of ready–to–use code recipes that provide the building blocks for solving many common SharePoint 2007 programming dilemmas. This practical, hands–on guide categorizes recipes by problem area, for example site management, event handlers, users, lists, and web parts, and source code is provided in both VB and C

• Pro WF: Windows Workflow in .NET 3.5

  Published 4 months ago

  Windows Workflow Foundation is a ground–breaking addition to the core of the .NET Framework that allows you to orchestrate human and system interactions as a series of workflows that can be easily mapped, analyzed, adjusted, and implemented. As business problems become more complex, the need for a workflow–based solution has never been more evident. WF provides a simple and consistent way to model and implement complex problems.

• Pro SQL Server 2008 Service Broker

  Published 4 months ago

  Service Broker is a key Microsoft product in support of message–based processing between applications. Pro SQL Server 2008 Service Broker helps you to take full advantage of this key Microsoft technology, beginning from the fundamentals, moving through installation and application development, and ultimately showing you how to develop highly available and scalable applications based upon the Service–Oriented Architecture that is fast gaining ground as the way forward in application d

• Building XNA 2.0 Games: A Practical Guide for Independent Game Development (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

  Published 4 months ago

  Building XNA 2.0 Games: A Practical Guide for Independent Game Development is written by James Silva, who recently won the prestigious Microsoft Dream Build Play game competition with his award–winning title, The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai. Building XNA 2.0 Games: A Practical Guide for Independent Game Development is an in–depth and exclusive look into the entire XNA game development process and includes the creation of a software game masterpiece.

• Beginning Oracle Database 11g Administration: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  This book, written by veteran Oracle database administrator Iggy Fernandez, a regular on the Oracle conference circuit and the editor of NoCOUG Journal, is a manageable introduction to key Oracle database administration topics including planning, installation, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and backups, to name just a few.

• More Joel on Software: Further Thoughts on Diverse and Occasionally Related Matters That Will Prove of Interest to Soft

  Published 4 months ago

  Joel, Apress, Blogs, and Blooks?I was learning the hard way about how to be a publisher and probably spending way too much time looking at web sites and programming than I should have in response to that. Anyway, one day I came across this web site called Joel on Software, which was run by a guy with strong opinions and an unusual, clever writing style, along with a willingness to take on the conventional wisdom.

• Beginning CakePHP: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  CakePHP is a leading PHP–based web app development framework. When asking a question on forums or chat rooms, many CakePHP beginners get little help from the experts. Simple questions can get a response like, “Well, just read the online manual and API.” Unfortunately, the online manual is depreciated, and who wants to absorb a programming language or framework from an API?

• Beginning DB2: From Novice to Professional (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  IBM’s DB2 Express Edition is one of the most capable of the free database platforms available in today’s marketplace. In Beginning DB2, author Grant Allen gets you started using DB2 Express Edition for web sites, desktop applications, and more. The author covers the basics of DB2 for developers and database administrators, shows you how to manage data in both XML and relational form, and includes numerous code examples so that you are never in doubt as to how things work.

• Pro T-SQL 2008 Programmer&rsquo;s Guide

  Published 4 months ago

  Discussing new and existing features, SQL Server designer and administrator Michael Coles takes you on an expert guided tour of Transact–SQL functionality in SQL Server 2008 in his book Pro T–SQL 2008 Programmer’s Guide. Fully functioning examples and downloadable source code bring Coles’ technically accurate and engaging treatment of Transact–SQL into your own hands.

• Expert Oracle Database 11g Administration (Expert's Voice in Oracle)

  Published 4 months ago

  Sam Alapati’s Expert Oracle Database 11g Administration is a comprehensive handbook for Oracle database administrators (DBAs) using the latest release of the Oracle Database (Oracle Database 11g). All key aspects of database administration are covered, including backup and recovery, day–to–day administration and monitoring, performance tuning, and more. This is the one book to have on your desk as a continual reference. Refer to it frequently.

• Beginning Portable Shell Scripting: From Novice to Professional (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

  Published 4 months ago

  Portable shell scripting is today the future of modern Linux, OS X, and Unix command–line access. Beginning Portable Shell Scripting: From Novice to Professional teaches shell scripting by using the common core of most shells and expands those principles to all of scripting. You will learn about portable scripting and how to use the same syntax and design principles for all shells.

• Beginning C# 2008: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  This book is for anyone who wants to write good C# code—even if you have never programmed before. Writing good code can be a challenge—there are so many options, especially in a .NET language like C#. If you want to really get the best from a programming language, you need to know which features work best in which situations and understand their strengths and weaknesses. It is this understanding that makes the difference between coding and coding well.

• Foundations of C++/CLI: The Visual C++ Language for .NET 3.5 (Expert's Voice in .Net)

  Published 4 months ago

  Foundations of C++/CLI: The Visual C++ Language for .NET 3.5 introduces C++/CLI, Microsoft’s extensions to the C++ syntax that allow you to target the common language runtime, the key to the heart of the .NET Framework 3.5. This book gives you a small, fast–paced primer that will kick–start your journey into the world of C++/CLI.

• Beginning Ubuntu LTS Server Administration: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition (Expert's Voice in Linux)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Ubuntu LTS Server Administration, Second Edition is the touchstone companion book for anyone implementing Ubuntu LTS Server. Author Sander van Vugt introduces the most recent server edition of Ubuntu Linux, the most popular Linux distribution, to power users, system administrators, and programmers and demonstrates the power and flexibility that the Hardy–Heron Ubuntu Server Long Term Support Edition offers for small networks and corporate systems alike.

• Pro Visual Studio Team System Application Lifecycle Management

  Published 4 months ago

  You can have the best coders in the world working in your teams, but if your project management isn’t up to scratch, your project is almost certain to be delayed, to come in over budget, and in some cases to fail entirely. By taking precise control of your application development process, you can make changes, both large and small, throughout your project’s life cycle that will lead to better–quality finished products that are consistently delivered on time and within budget.

• Practical Dojo Projects (Practical Projects)

  Published 4 months ago

  The era of professional JavaScript development has arrived! Gone are the days when writing all the client–side code for your applications by hand yourself was the norm. Gone are the days when scrounging around the Internet to find a snippet of code to do something you need could lead to either decent code or utter garbage that you’d surely regret using later.

• Automating Linux and Unix System Administration, Second Edition (Expert's Voice in Linux)

  Published 4 months ago

  Whether you need a network of ten Linux PCs and a server or a datacenter with a few thousand Unix nodes, you need to know how to automate much of the installation, configuration, and standard system administration. Build your network once using cfengine, and the network build will work, without user intervention, on any hardware you prefer.

• Pro Office 2007 Development with VSTO

  Published 4 months ago

  Experienced author Ty Anderson cuts to the chase in explaining how professional Microsoft Office 2007 solution developers get the job done. Ty is a professional Microsoft application developer working each and every day with the VSTO technology, and his real–world experience will teach you exactly what you need to know to excel in your professional development career.

• Pro Visual C++/CLI and the .NET 3.5 Platform (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Visual C++/CLI and the .NET 3.5 Platform is about writing .NET applications using C++/CLI. While readers are learning the ins and outs of .NET application development, they will also be learning the syntax of C++, both old and new to .NET. Readers will also gain a good understanding of the .NET architecture. This is truly a .NET book applying C++ as its development language—not another C++ syntax book that happens to cover .NET.

• Beginning SQL Server 2008 Express for Developers: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning SQL Server 2008 Express for Developers: From Novice to Professional takes a developer, and even a DBA, from knowing nothing about SQL Server 2008 Express Edition to being ready to design and build a fully functioning system that is secure, reliable, maintainable, and robust. The Express Edition of SQL Server is a free resource commonly used by students, developers of small systems, and those transferring skills from other databases.

• Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Author Akkana Peck demonstrates the usage of layer masks in GIMP with a little help from Tux. From first installation to advanced image manipulation techniques, Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition explains how anyone can utilize The GIMP: a free, open source image manipulation program. You will learn how to install The GIMP on Windows, Linux, and MacOS X platforms.

• XNA 3.0 Game Programming Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach (Expert's Voice in XNA)

  Published 4 months ago

  Join the game development revolution today! XNA 3.0 greatly simplifies the development of your own games, lowering the barrier for programmers to get into game development. In XNA, you can start coding your games from the very start, a true revelation compared to other game programming environments. XNA doesn’t sacrifice power for this ease of use—it is built entirely on DirectX technology. Completely updated for XNA 3.

• Practical CakePHP Projects (Practical Projects)

  Published 4 months ago

  If you’ve been using PHP for sometime now and would like to start using a web framework, you’ll want to try CakePHP, which is an open source rapid development web framework built on PHP. PHP experts Kai Chan and John Omokore guide you through a variety of practical CakePHP applications. You will work on projects such as a video gallery, unit testing application, an e–commerce app, a blog site, and much more.

• Beginning OpenOffice 3: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  If you want to fly with OpenOffice 3.0, publish to your local wiki, create web presentations, or add maps to your documents, Beginning OpenOffice 3 is the book for you. You will arm yourself with new OpenOffice.org 3.0 tools, from creating wiki docs to automating complex design steps. OpenOffice has been downloaded almost 100 million times, and this is the book that explains why. You learn how to adopt OpenOffice 3.0 innovations.

• Linux Recipes for Oracle DBAs (Recipes: a Problem-Solution Approach)

  Published 4 months ago

  Linux Recipes for Oracle DBAs is an example–based book on managing Oracle Database in a Linux environment. Covering commonly used distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Enterprise Linux, the book is written for database administrators who need to get work done and lack the luxury of curling up fireside with a stack of Linux documentation. The book is task–oriented: Look up the task to perform. See the solution. Read up on the details. Get the job done.

• Beginning iPhone Development: Exploring the iPhone SDK

  Published 4 months ago

  Are you a programmer looking for a new challenge? Does the thought of building your very own iPhone app make your heart race and your pulse quicken? If so, then Beginning iPhone Development is just the book for you. Assuming only a minimal working knowledge of Objective-C, and written in a friendly, easy-to-follow style, Beginning iPhone Development offers a complete soup-to-nuts course in iPhone and iPod touch programming.

• Success with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0: Implementing Customer Relationship Management (Expert's Voice)

  Published 4 months ago

  Success with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0: Implementing Customer Relationship Management is aimed at readers who are interested in understanding how to successfully implement Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 within their projects. It is intended as an implementation roadmap for the business and technical representatives leading or engaged in a project.

• Beginning Google Maps Mashups with Mapplets, KML, and GeoRSS: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Prof

  Published 4 months ago

  Beginning Google Maps Mashups with Mapplets, KML, and GeoRSS is a beginner’s guide to creating web mashups using Google mapping technology. Serves as a single–source primer to displaying data on Google Maps Covers both mapplets and the Google Maps API Provides everything you need to start participating in the Geographic Web What you’ll learn “Mash up” GeoWeb services onto a Google map. Package your mashup as a mapplet and publish it to maps.google.com.

• Pro Ubuntu Server Administration

  Published 4 months ago

  Pro Ubuntu Server Administration teaches you advanced Ubuntu system building. After reading this book, you will be able to manage anything from simple file servers to multiple virtual servers to high–availability clusters. This is the capstone volume of the Apress Ubuntu trilogy that includes Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Third Edition and Beginning Ubuntu Server LTS Administration: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition.

• Expert VB 2008 Business Objects

  Published 4 months ago

  Do you want to create .NET applications that provide high performance and scalability? Do you want to employ object–oriented programming techniques in a distributed environment? Do you want to maximize the reuse and maintainability of your code? Then this book is for you. In Rockford Lhotka’s Expert VB 2008 Business Objects, you’ll learn how to use advanced

• Mac for Linux Geeks (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

  Published 4 months ago

  Some might say we all want Linux with an OS X GUI. Mac for Linux Geeks will assist you step by step in migrating from Linux–based systems to OS X. Dual booting, virtualization, and building out the Linux environment on OS X are discussed in detail, along with a comparative view of well–known Mac tools and their open source equivalents.

• Beginning Joomla!, Second Edition (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Joomla!, exclamation point and all, is one of the most searched–for and hired–for open source content management systems in the world. Since 2007, the combination of Joomla! and Dan Rahmel’s bestselling Beginning Joomla!, From Novice to Professional have made it so that all you have to do is read a single book to learn how to build sites that take community–authored content and turn it instantly into published web pages with all the latest features like rich templating, c

• Learn Objective&ndash;C on the Mac (Learn Series)

  Published 4 months ago

  Take your coding skills to the next level with this extensive guide to Objective–C, the native programming language for developing sophisticated software applications for Mac OS X. Objective–C is a powerful, object–oriented extension of C, making this book the perfect follow–up to Dave Mark’s best–selling Learn C on the Mac, Mac OS X Edition.

• Beginning XNA 3.0 Game Programming: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

  Published 4 months ago

  Would you like to create your own games, but never have the time to dig into the details of multimedia programming? Now you don’t have to! XNA 3.0 makes it simple to create your own games, which will run on your PC and Xbox 360 console. Even if you don’t know how to program at all, Beginning XNA 3.0 Game Programming: From Novice to Professional will teach you the basics of C# 2008 programming along the way.

• Pro Mapping in BizTalk Server 2009 (Expert's Voice in BizTalk)

  Published 4 months ago

  Learn good map design techniques for BizTalk Server and you will make huge differences to the processing speed of your implementation, as well as to the scalability and maintainability of your code. Regardless of your experience, expert authors Jim Dawson and John Wainwright ensure you make the right choices to reap the rewards and avoid the potential penalties of poor design.

• Zune Game Development using XNA 3.0 (Expert's Voice in XNA)

  Published 4 months ago

  XNA 3.0 brings you the ability to create games that will run not just on the PC and Xbox 360, but also on the Zune mobile device. While creating games for Zune is, in many ways, similar to working on the other platforms, it also presents its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. Smaller screens, limited storage, and less processing power all affect the way you need to think about designing and implementing your games. Zune Game Development Using XNA 3.

• Don&rsquo;t Spend A Dime: The Path to Low&ndash;Cost Computing (Path to Low Cost Computing)

  Published 4 months ago

  Stop paying for software. A world full of high–quality software is out there that you don’t have to spend a dime for. If you’ve just spent your entire computing budget on a PC only to find that you need software to do anything interesting, this is the book that will show you how to get what you need without wreaking havoc on your finances. Install the right software to make a great work computer for no extra cost.

• Pro RFID in BizTalk Server 2009 (Expert's Voice in BizTalk)

  Published 4 months ago

  The market for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is expanding rapidly, constituting billions of dollars annually. As more organizations adopt RFID solutions and related equipment, the need to route, map, and execute workflows based on RFID data grows exponentially. Microsoft’s solution to this demand is BizTalk RFID, an application built to distribute, track, analyze, and provide visibility into enterprise data collected using RFID technologies.

• Learn C on the Mac (Learn Series)

  Published 4 months ago

  Considered a classic by an entire generation of Mac programmers, this popular guide has been completely updated for Mac OS X. Don’t know anything about programming? No problem! Acclaimed author Dave Mark starts out with the basics and takes you through a complete course in programming C using Apple’s free Xcode tools. This book is perfect for beginners learning to program. It includes all–new Mac OS X examples!

• Beginning the Linux Command Line

  Published 4 months ago

  This is Linux for those of us who don’t mind typing. All Linux users and administrators tend to like the flexibility and speed of Linux administration from the command line in byte–sized chunks, instead of fairly standard GUIs. Beginning the Linux Command Line follows a task–oriented approach and is distribution agnostic. Work with files and directories. Administer users and security. Understand how Linux is organized.

• Expert Shell Scripting (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

  Published 4 months ago

  System administrators need libraries of solutions that are ingenious but understandable. They don’t want to reinvent the wheel, but they don’t want to reinvent filesystem management either! Expert Shell Scripting is the ultimate resource for all working Linux, Unix, and OS X system administrators who would like to have short, succinct, and powerful shell implementations of tricky system scripting tasks.

• Cisco Routers for the Small Business: A Practical Guide for IT Professionals (Expert's Voice in Cisco)

  Published 4 months ago

  Cisco Routers for the Small Business provides in plain English a no–nonsense approach to setting up all the features of the Cisco IOS for a small business using broadband technologies. This book explains how to use a Cisco router to setup cable modems, DSL and PPPoE, and explains how to configure NAT, Access Control Lists, Firewalls, DMZs and an IPSec VPN between two sites using advanced encryption.

• Pro OpenSolaris

  Published 4 months ago

  OpenSolaris is a rapidly evolving operating system with roots in Solaris 10, suitable for deployment on laptops, desktop workstations, storage appliances, and data center servers from the smallest single–purpose systems to the largest enterprise–class systems.

• Building the SharePoint User Experience (Expert's Voice in Sharepoint)

  Published 4 months ago

  The SharePoint user experience is critical in application architecture and user acceptance. Using tools available to all developers, you will learn how to rebuild a SharePoint site, taking it all the way from the default out–of–the–box experience to your very own customized user experience. Along the way you will receive a solid understanding of the SharePoint architecture that will enable you to take full advantage of the capabilities of SharePoint as a platform.

• Pro Excel Financial Modeling: Building Models for Technology Startups

  Published 4 months ago

  Learn the business thinking behind financial modeling and execute what you know effectively using Microsoft Excel. Many believe that sales and profitability projections shown in financial models are the keys to success in attracting investors. The truth is that investors will come up with their own projections. The investor wants to understand the assumptions, structure, and relationships within the modeling of a startup.

• Pro Hyper&ndash;V (Expert's Voice in Virtualization)

  Published 4 months ago

  Companies of all sizes worldwide are looking to virtualization to change the way data centers operate. Server consolidation, energy efficiency, simpler management, and deployment and increased capacity are all tangible benefits to be gained from a move to virtual servers and virtually hosted services.

• Learn VB .NET Through Game Programming

  Published 4 months ago

  (Matthew Tagliaferri) wanted a way to introduce the important principals of OOP and .NET, and games seemed like a way to do it that everyone could appreciate and understand. I think he really succeeded. — Dan Mabbutt, Visual Basic Guide on About.

• Beginning Spatial with SQL Server 2008

  Published 4 months ago

  Microsoft SQL Server 2008 introduces new geography and geometry spatial datatypes that enable the storage of structured data describing the shape and position of objects in space. This is an interesting and exciting new feature, with many potentially useful applications.

• Pro WPF with VB 2008: Windows Presentation Foundation with .NET 3.5

  Published 4 months ago

  Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation provides the foundation for building applications and high–quality user experiences in Windows Vista. WPF blends application user interface, documents, and media content to provide richer control, design, and development of the visual aspects of Windows programs. Author Matthew MacDonald shows you how WPF really works. His no–nonsense, practical advice will get you building high–quality WPF applications quickly and easily.

• Beginning Silverlight 3

  Published 4 months ago

  Silverlight design tools have important differences compared to those used to create Ajax and JavaScript functionality. Robert Lair takes you on a tour of all the tools, including Microsoft Expression Design, which plays an important part in creating Silverlight assets; Microsoft Expression Blend, which is used to build user interaction for Silverlight elements; and Microsoft Visual Studio, which manages the interaction between designers and developers, providing the coding environment for "nuts

• Silverlight 3 Lab: Intensive Skills Training

  Published 4 months ago

  Take a corporate training workshop with Andrew Troelsen, using the effective teaching and presentation techniques he imparts in Silverlight 3 Lab. Troelsen's tested methods provide a deep treatment of the subject in an accessible manner, using focused chapters that will challenge and elevate experienced .NET developers to a high level of competence in Silverlight 3.

• Beginning ASP.NET 2.0 Databases: From Novice to Professional (Beginning: From Novice to Professional)

  Published 5 months ago

  Beginning ASP.NET 2.0 Databases: From Novice to Professional is a comprehensive introduction to connecting a website to many different data sources&emdash;not just databases. You'll learn how to build a relational database, use SQL to communicate with it, and leverage both in your web applications. You'll also learn about the new features of ADO.NET and ASP.NET in .NET 2.0. The authors cover mission-critical issues, such as design, transactions, error handling, optimization, and scalability.

• Beginning J2ME: From Novice to Professional, Third Edition

  Published 5 months ago

  Have you thought about building games for your cell phone or other wireless devices? Whether you are a first-time wireless Java developer, or an experienced professional? Beginning J2ME, Third Edition brings exciting wireless and mobile Java application development right to your door! This book will empower you with numerous topics: sound HTTPS support, user interface API enhancements, sound/music API, a Game API, 3D graphics, and Bluetooth.

• Practical WebObjects

  Published 5 months ago

  I recommend this book to anyone looking into the platform or for those that are actively using it. — Jack Herrington, Code Generation Network While Apple provides a modicum of documentation for developers just starting with WebObjects, more-skilled WebObjects developers typically learn from each other or via trial and error. Practical WebObjects formalizes this process for the skilled and experienced WebObjects developer with this 100% pragmatic resource.

• Beginning Java Objects: From Concepts To Code, Second Edition

  Published 5 months ago

  Learning to design objects effectively with Java is the goal of Beginning Java Objects: From Concepts to Code, an intensive yet approachable guide to object design, using UML and today's hottest programming language. Plenty of titles dig into the Java language in massive detail, but this one steps back and looks at object design first.

• Facelets Essentials: Guide to JavaServer Faces View Definition Framework (Firstpress)

  Published 5 months ago

  Facelets is a templating language developed from the ground up with JavaServer Faces in mind. Created in response to the many concerns involving JSP when building JavaServer Faces views, Facelets steps outside of the JSP specification and provides a highly performant, JSF–centric view technology. Facelets top properties, templating, reuse, and ease of development, allows it to help making JSF a technology suitable for large–scale projects.

• Build Your Own .NET Language and Compiler

  Published 5 months ago

  All software developers use languages, which are the fundamental tool of the trade. Despite curiosity about how languages work, few developers actually understand how. Unfortunately, most texts on language and compiler development are hard to digest, written from academic platforms for use in college-level computer science programs. On the other hand, Build Your Own .NET Language and Compiler demystifies compiler and language development, and makes the subjects palatable for all programmers.

• Expert Service-Oriented Architecture in C#: Using the Web Services Enhancements 2.0

  Published 5 months ago

  I would strongly recommend this book, and it gets my personal highest honor, which means it is carried in my laptop case, so I always have it. This is the *single* best WSE 2 book and it is excellent, end to end. — Sam Gentile, Noted INETA Speaker, Microsoft MVP - .NET/C#, .

• Beginning ASP.NET 1.1 E-Commerce: From Novice to Professional

  Published 5 months ago

  This book definitively shows how to get a commerce-empowered site up and running quickly and easily with very few enterprise-level tools. The search chapter is a must-read, and you'll learn much from a structured, methodic approach to ASP.NET development. — Jason Salas, Microsoft MVP, ASP. My overwhelming impression is that (the) book is user-friendly, very well designed, and a joy to use. Top regards to Darie and Watson for their admirable efforts. — Charles Abboud, MCSD.

• Pro C# with .NET 3.0, Special Edition

  Published 5 months ago

  C# 2005 has enjoyed huge success in the year since its launch, firmly establishing itself as the premier language for development on Microsofts successful .NET 2.0 platform. With the launch of the .NET 3.0 extensions in early 2007, the horizons of this language are being extended, and it is becoming even more powerful as it is able to leverage the new .NET 3.0 Foundations. In recognition of this, Apress presents Pro C# with .NET 3.

• Illustrated C# 2008 (Windows.Net)

  Published 5 months ago

  The unique, visual format of Illustrated C# 2008 has been specially created by author, and teacher of development methods, Daniel Solis. The concise text, use of tables to clarify language features, frequent figures and diagrams, as well as focused code samples all combine to create a unique approach that will help you understand and get to work with C# fast.

• Flex on Grails: Bridging Java and RIA Development with Flex and Grails (Firstpress)

  Published 7 months ago

  Adobe Flex is a set of tools and technologies that allow creating Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) in the popular Flash SWF format, supported by 98% of web browsers. Shifting away from Flash's movie stage and timeline paradigm, Flex allows developers to work in a familiar Eclipse–based development environment. Among many new features, Flex brings powerful tools for data binding, XML support, and the ability to move RIAs into the desktop via the Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR). Grail

• Practical Eclipse Rich Client Platform Projects (Practical Projects)

  Published 7 months ago

  Eclipse and the Rich Client Platform (RCP) together form a leading development platform. It provides a lightweight software component framework based on plug–ins. In addition to allowing Eclipse to be extended using other programming languages, it provides the key to the seamless integration of tools with Eclipse. The RPC gives Eclipse its modularity: Eclipse employs plug–ins in order to provide all of its functionality on top of (and including) the RCP, in contrast to some other app

• Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in C# 2008: Includes Silverlight 2, Third Edition

  Published 7 months ago

  ASP.NET 3.5 is the latest version of Microsoft's revolutionary ASP.NET technology. It is the principal standard for creating dynamic web pages on the Windows platform. Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in C# 2008 raises the bar for high–quality, practical advice on learning and deploying Microsoft's dynamic web solution. This new edition is updated with everything you need to integrate Silverlight 2.0 and SQL Server 2008 into your ASP.NET applications. You will learn about Silverlight's e

• Beginning J2EE 1.4: From Novice to Professional (Apress Beginner Series)

  Published 3 years ago

  The Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) is an extremely powerful platform for developing enterprise-level Java-based applications, primarily for the server. This book shows you how to harness that power, guiding you through the details of how the pieces of the J2EE platform fit together.

• Expert C# Business Objects (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

  Published 3 years ago

  This book is a translation of Rockford Lhotka's industry-standard title Expert One-on-One Visual Basic .NET Business Objects into C# language. Lhotka's ideas remain extremely influential in .NET development, and this book translates those ideas directly to you, the C# programmer.

• Developing Application Frameworks in .NET

  Published 3 years ago

  Application frameworks, which provide a base of common services on which applications are built, offer the benefits of extensibility, modularity, and reusability of both code and design to your applications. This book explains what frameworks are and how they fit into applications, and offers many object-oriented techniques used in application frameworks.

• Pro .NET Oracle Programming

  Published 3 years ago

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