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Upgrading

2006-12-12T17:30:00.000-08:00

I have been upgrading my blog now. In the next week or two weeks later, you will see:
- a new interface with better view, easier searching
- tons of books supplied
- many useful links

Please visit here at that time. Hope you can find this blog useful.

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Multitool Linux Practical Uses for Open Source Software

2006-10-19T19:25:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Schwarz, MichaelAnderson, JeremyCurtis, PeterMurphy, Steven
Number of pages: 576
eBook information:
Resource-packed guide delivers pragmatic solutions for real-world development needs-all using open source software tools. Softcover.

This resource-packed guide delivers pragmatic solutions for real-world Linux development needs---all using open-source software tools. Viewing Linux as a well-stocked toolbox, Multitool Linux shows programmers and sophisticated users how to create a wide variety of exciting and useful applications for business and entertainment, from speech synthesis and video production to network security.

The book begins with a general introduction to Linux and a look at working with its source code. A wide variety of programming projects---encompassing communications, privacy, music and audio, graphics, photography, and much more---are then explored in-depth. Each chapter is filled with examples, helpful screenshots, step-by-step tutorials, lists of open-source tools, and URLs for sites where those tools can be obtained for free.

Many of the tools discussed in the book will work not only with Linux, but with any flavor of UNIX---from FreeBSD up to expensive, proprietary versions of UNIX running on high-speed massively parallel hardware.

Multitool Linux shows you how to:
# Control your computer remotely, from anywhere, at anytime, with any operating system
# Run a whole network with one IP address
# Communicate with Windows networks using Samba (SMB)
# Extend Apache
# Build a secure Webmail service supporting IMAP and SSL
# Secure e-mail with GPG
# Integrate your palm-connected organizer
# Process images with GIMP and Imagemagick
# And much more

If you want to learn how to install and operate Linux, look to other books and manuals. But if you have installed the software and are asking the question, "Now what?" Multitool Linux provides valuable and entertaining answers.

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Programming Wireless Devices with the Java 2 Platform

2006-10-19T19:25:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Riggs, RogerTaivalsaari, AnteroVandenBrink, MarkHuopaniemi, JyriPatel, MarkPeursem, Jim vanUotila, A
Number of pages: 400
eBook information:
The definitive introduction to the fundamentals of J2ME that explains how to build applications for Java-enabled wireless handheld devices.
Provides with a key overview and introduction to J2ME and two vital J2ME technologies - Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) 2.0 and Connected Limited Device Configuration (CDLC).
Shows how to build, develop, and code J2ME Applications as well as the Game Profile API and the latest J2ME security enhancements.
Written by the architects of the Java 2 Micro Edition platform.

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.NET for Java Developers Working with C#

2006-10-19T19:24:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Puvvala, JawaharPota, Alok
Number of pages: 720
eBook information:
.NET for Java Developers is the definitive guide to leveraging your Java programming experience in the .NET environment. Understanding the similarities and differences between the C# and Java APIs enables Java programmers to quickly begin rapid application Windows development using C#. The numerous code examples, which have been tested using Visual Studio® .NET 2003 and Java 1.4, show readers how to create feature-rich .NET applications by translating Java coding practices into C#.

The authors begin by detailing the .NET Framework and then immediately introduce readers to coding and the Visual Studio® .NET IDE. They compare the features of C# and Java, and provide a systematic analysis of how the two languages relate to each other. Readers cover the essentials of C# programming, from object creation to event programming, before moving into advanced areas, such as database access, XML processing, GUI programming, and reflection.

Key topics that explain how to do smart C# programming rather than emulating Java code in C#:
# Database access
# Inheritance and polymorphism
# Thread programming
# Garbage collection and memory management
# C# application deployment
# Delegates
# Processing XML

.NET for Java Developers provides Java developers, programmers, and architects with experience-based advice for a successful transition into the .NET environment.

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SWT The Standard Widget Toolkit: Vol 1

2006-10-19T19:24:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Northover, SteveWilson, Mike
Number of pages: 592
eBook information:
The Standard Widget Toolkit (SWT) is a new class library for creating graphical user interfaces (GUIs) in Java. Created as part of the Eclipse project, SWT allows developers to build efficient, portable applications that directly access the user-interface facilities of the operating systems it is implemented on. This revolutionary technology makes it possible to create Java-based applications that are indistinguishable from a platform's native applications. SWT: The Standard Widget Toolkit, Volume 1, will show you how to:

Get SWT, install it, and invoke it from your programs. Understand widgets--the building blocks of GUI--and how they interact with users and compose a GUI. Use graphics routines to configure the appearance of native widgets and draw application-specific graphics. Apply best practices from real-world uses of SWT. Appreciate what makes a quality SWT program. In this book--the first definitive guide to SWT--two of the technology's lead designers and implementers show you how to break the task of building a GUI-based application into components. They then show how these components are modeled in SWT and provide a series of graded examples. The result is a guided tour of the essential aspects of this exciting toolkit, ranging from mouse and keyboard handling to user-interface controls for native operating systems.

If you want to build modern GUI-based application, SWT: The Standard Widget Toolkit, Volume 1, will prove an invaluable guide and reference.

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Effective Enterprise Java

2006-10-19T19:23:00.000-07:00

Author(s): LeMay, HNeward, Ted
Number of pages: 496
eBook information:
If you want to build better Java enterprise applications and work more efficiently, look no further. Inside, you will find an accessible guide to the nuances of Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) development. Learn how to:

* Use in-process or local storage to avoid the network, see item 44
* Set lower isolation levels for better transactional throughput, see item 35
* Use Web services for open integration, see item 22
* Consider your lookup carefully, see item 16
* Pre-generate content to minimize processing, see item 55
* Utilize role-based authorization, see item 63
* Be robust in the face of failure, see item 7
* Employ independent JREs for side-by-side versioning, see item 69

Ted Neward provides you with 75 easily digestible tips that will help you master J2EE development on a systemic and architectural level. His panoramic look at the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of J2EE development will address your most pressing concerns. Learn how to design your enterprise systems so they adapt to future demands. Improve the efficiency of your code without compromising its correctness. Discover how to implement sophisticated functionality that is not directly supported by the language or platform. After reading Effective Enterprise Java, you will know how to design and implement better, more scalable enterprise-scope Java software systems.

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A Programmer's Guide to Java Certification A Comprehensive Primer

2006-10-19T19:22:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Rasmussen, RolfMughal, Khalid A.
Number of pages: 672
eBook information:
To pass the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform 1.4 exam (SCPJ2 1.4) you need this book. It is written for any experienced programmer (with or without previous knowledge of Java) interested in mastering the Java programming language and passing the SCPJ2 1.4 exam.

A Programmer's Guide to Java™ Certification, Second Edition, contains detailed coverage of all exam topics and objectives, helpful code examples, exercises, review questions, and several full practice exams. In addition, as a comprehensive primer to the Java programming language, this book is an invaluable reference tool for the reader.

This new edition has been thoroughly updated to focus on the latest version of the exam (CX-310-035). In particular, it contains more in-depth explanations of the syntax and usage of core language features that are now emphasized on the exam. The accompanying CD contains a version of the SCPJ2 1.4 Exam Simulator developed by Whizlabs Software, which includes several mock exams and simulates the exam-taking experience. The CD also contains the complete source code for all the examples, and solutions to the programming exercises.

What you will find in this book:
# Extensive coverage of all the objectives defined for the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform 1.4 exam
# Easy-to-follow structure with chapters organized according to the exam objectives as laid out by Sun Microsystems
# Summaries that clearly state and differentiate the exam objectives and the supplementary objectives to be covered in each chapter
# A list of Sun's objectives for the SCPJ2 1.4 exam, and a guide to taking the exam
# A complete mock exam with new questions (not repeats of review questions)
# A CD that includes several mock exams and a version of the SCJP 1.4 Exam Simulator by Whizlabs Software, which simulates the exam-taking experience
# Numerous exam-relevant review questions to test your understanding of each major topic, with annotated answers
# Programming exercises and solutions at the end of each chapter
# Copious code examples illustrating concepts where the code has been compiled and thoroughly tested on multiple platforms
# Program output demonstrating expected results from running the examples
# Extensive use of UML (Unified Modeling Language) for illustration purposes
# An introduction to basic terminology and concepts in object-oriented programming
# Advice on how to avoid common pitfalls in mastering the language and taking the exam
# Platform-independent coverage--platform-specific details are provided where relevant
# Information about the SCPJ2 Upgrade exam

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Business Intelligence Roadmap The Complete Project Lifecycle for Decision-Support Applications

2006-10-19T19:22:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Moss, Larissa TerpelukAtre, Shakuntala
Number of pages: 576
eBook information:
Provides a complete methodology for everything from strategic planning to the selection of new technologies and the evaluation of application releases. A visual guide to developing an effective BI decision-support application. Softcover. CD-ROM included.

"If you are looking for a complete treatment of business intelligence, then go no further than this book. Larissa T. Moss and Shaku Atre have covered all the bases in a cohesive and logical order, making it easy for the reader to follow their line of thought. From early design to ETL to physical database design, the book ties together all the components of business intelligence."
--Bill Inmon, Inmon Enterprises

Business Intelligence Roadmap is a visual guide to developing an effective business intelligence (BI) decision-support application. This book outlines a methodology that takes into account the complexity of developing applications in an integrated BI environment. The authors walk readers through every step of the process--from strategic planning to the selection of new technologies and the evaluation of application releases. The book also serves as a single-source guide to the best practices of BI projects.

Part I steers readers through the six stages of a BI project: justification, planning, business analysis, design, construction, and deployment. Each chapter describes one of sixteen development steps and the major activities, deliverables, roles, and responsibilities. All technical material is clearly expressed in tables, graphs, and diagrams.

Part II provides five matrices that serve as references for the development process charted in Part I. Management tools, such as graphs illustrating the timing and coordination of activities, are included throughout the book. The authors conclude by crystallizing their many years of experience in a list of dos, don'ts, tips, and rules of thumb. The accompanying CD-ROM includes a complete, customizable work breakdown structure.

Both the book and the methodology it describes are designed to adapt to the specific needs of individual stakeholders and organizations. The book directs business representatives, business sponsors, project managers, and technicians to the chapters that address their distinct responsibilities. The framework of the book allows organizations to begin at any step and enables projects to be scheduled and managed in a variety of ways.

Business Intelligence Roadmap is a clear and comprehensive guide to negotiating the complexities inherent in the development of valuable business intelligence decision-support applications.

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Data Binding with Windows Forms 2.0 Programming Smart Client Data Applications with .Net

2006-10-19T18:36:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Noyes, Brian
Number of pages: 736
eBook information:
Windows Forms are the set of tools in Microsoft .NET used to program traditional desktop applications. The topic has been one of the better selling ones for .NET books. Within Windows Forms a significant percentage of the work that developers do is centered around data binding, and many of the problems that developers encounter and ask questions about are related to data binding. Data binding is a powerful capability that has really achieved a rich maturity in Windows Forms 2.0. By using data binding properly a developer can save writing a lot of unnecessary code, and can provide users with a rich, interactive experience. Windows Forms 2.0 introduces a lot of new capabilities. While most other books on Windows Forms contain some material on data binding, this will be the first book focused on the topic. It will also be one of the first books out on Windows Forms 2.0. Noyes wrote the book with Chris Sells' book in mind, so that the two will complement each other, and have little overlapping material.

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Collaboration Explained Facilitation Skills for Collaborative Leaders

2006-10-19T18:35:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Tabaka, Jean
Number of pages: 412
eBook information:
Collaboration Explained establishes the importance of collaboration in agile software development projects through the Agile Manifesto. It reviews the fundamentals of collaboration- what the primary collaboration roles, what the primary collaboration events are; what the fundamental collaboration techniques are that you can apply in any of the roles to any of these events; what to do for distributed, virtual teams for collaboration; and what guidelines to follow to conduct any of the key collaboration activities in your projects. The book's unique edge rests in its clarity around collaboration techniques, presented as straightforward, practical steps, similar to the simple approaches presented by other agile books around project planning and programming techniques. While other books confirm collaboration as critical to project success, they don't provide the real "how to" steps to their readers for accomplishing this important component. Some books, such as Jim Highsmith's "Adaptive Software Development" have given a great deal of emphasis to collaboration within their particular methodology. This book takes that importance and applies it both broadly and crisply across the variety of agile methodologies.

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Aural Rehabilitation for People with Disabilities

2006-10-19T15:01:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Oyiborhoro, John
Number of pages: 336
eBook information:
This book addresses an underserved area in the field of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology, specifically, people with disabilities. The first section presents an overview of specific disabilities and how different cultural practices impact on their management; the second section focuses on the evaluation of hearing impairment within various disabled groups; and the third section concentrates on overall approaches to audiologic management. Evaluation and assessment chapters include cases of people with AIDS and HIV, Cerebral Palsy, Visual Impairments, Down Syndrome, Older Adults with Alzheimer's disease, as well as others. The book will serve two audiences: practicing audiologists and other hearing healthcare providers who work with disabled populations, as well as graduate students of audiology and medical students in Au.D. programs.

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Secrets of the PlayStation Portable

2006-10-19T14:42:00.000-07:00

Number of pages: 240
eBook information:

With over 13 million shipped, the Sony PlayStation Portable, or PSP, is one of the fastest selling game consoles in history. In this essential guide, gaming expert Joel Durham, Jr. shows readers how to get the most out of this revolutionary handheld game console. After an initial tour around the interface, Joel will introduce the readers to the multimedia possibilities of the PSP, including gaming, movie playback, organizing and playing music, organizing and displaying photographs, and web surfing and RSS. In addition he will walk readers through how to use the device on a network, how to get the most life from the battery, how to pick a headset, how to set up a WLAN and more.

About the Author:

Joel Durham Jr. is a freelance writer and editor specializing in computer technology and games. The first Technical Editor of the widely read PC Gamer magazine, he also held the post of Senior Technical Editor for CNET's wildly popular Gamecenter. He has written hundreds of features, how-to's, news articles and reviews for sites and magazines such as PC Gamer, Computer Gaming World and ExtremeTech Magazine. Joel is currently a full-time freelance writer and author of PC MODDING FOR DUMMIES and the forthcoming BUILD IT YOURSELF VISUALLY: THE ULTIMATE GAME PC FOR UNDER $999.
Size: 8.8 MB

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MDA Distilled Solving the Integration Problem with the Model Driven Architecture

2006-10-18T19:21:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Mellor, Stephen JScott, KendallUhl, AxelWeise, Dirk
Number of pages: 176
eBook information:
As systems have grown more crucial to the operations of organizations worldwide, so too have the costs associated with building and maintaining them. Enter model-driven architecture (MDA), a standard framework from the Object Management Group (OMG) that allows developers to link object models together to build complete systems. MDA prevents design decisions from being intertwined with the application and keeps it independent of its implementation. The result is an application that can be combined with other technologies as well as other applications, and models that become highly reusable assets.

MDA Distilled is an accessible introduction to the MDA standard and its tools and technologies. The book describes the fundamental features of MDA, how they fit together, and how you can use them in your organization today. You will also learn how to define a model-driven process for a project involving multiple platforms, implement that process, and then test the resulting system.

MDA Distilled will help you understand:

* The MDA framework, including the platform-independent model (PIM) and the platform-specific model (PSM)
* The Meta Object Facility (MOF)--the OMG's adopted standard for metamodeling
* Horizontal, vertical, and merging mappings between models
* Building marks and marking models
* Elaborating models, including viewing generated models, and managing manual changes
* Building executable models with Executable UML
* Agile MDA development

Developers and architects can dramatically improve productivity, portability, interoperability, and maintenance with MDA. Find out how with this essential reference, and quickly learn how to harness the significant power of this new framework.

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Database Access with Visual Basic.Net

2006-10-18T19:21:00.000-07:00

Author(s): McManus, Jeffrey P.Goldstein, Jackie
Number of pages: 464
eBook information:
Whether you are using WinForms, WebForms, or Web Services, Database Access with Visual Basic® .NET, Third Edition, is your practical guide to developing database applications with Visual Basic .NET and ADO.NET. The authors provide real-world solutions to the data-access issues Visual Basic .NET developers face every day and share their secrets for becoming a more effective database programmer using .NET technologies.

The book begins by reviewing the fundamentals of database development, Structured Query Language (SQL), and Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000. It then examines how to use the major ADO.NET objects to access data stored in relational databases. Through detailed examples, readers learn how to use properties and methods, as well as more advanced features and techniques. Extensive code listings in Visual Basic .NET illustrate each concept, while business cases apply concepts to real-world applications. The final chapters provide a solid examination of how XML and ASP.NET integrate with ADO.NET to create various types of database applications. A companion Web site provides the code used in the book's myriad examples, all of which is compatible with Visual Basic .NET 2003.

Key topic coverage includes:
# SQL queries and commands
# Using SQL Server 2000
# ADO.NET objects
# Advanced ADO.NET features and techniques
# SQL Server and OLEDB, as well as ODBC .NET Data Providers
# Using Visual Studio .NET Data Projects for managing SQL Scripts
# Integrating XML with ADO.NET
# Developing Web-based database applications with ASP.NET
# Web services and middle-tier objects

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Eclipse Rich Client Platform Designing, Coding, and Packaging Java Applications

2006-10-18T19:20:00.001-07:00

Author(s): McAffer, JeffLemieux, Jean-Michel
Number of pages: 552
eBook information:
Eclipse is more than a state-of-the-art IDE: its Rich Client Platform (RCP) plug-ins form an outstanding foundation for any desktop application, from chat applications to enterprise software front-ends. In Eclipse Rich Client Platform, two leaders of the Eclipse RCP project show exactly how to leverage Eclipse for rapid, efficient, cross-platform desktop development.

In addition to explaining the power of Eclipse as a desktop application development platform, the authors walk step-by-step through developing a fully featured, branded RCP application. They introduce a wide range of techniques, including developing pluggable and dynamically extensible systems, using third-party code libraries, and packaging applications for diverse environments. You'll build, refine, and refactor a complete prototype; customize the user interface; add Help and Update features; and build, brand, and ship the finished software.

* For every Java developer, regardless of previous Eclipse experience
* Thoroughly covers Eclipse 3.1's new RCP features and its extensive new tools for designing, coding, and packaging RCP applications
* Presents techniques for branding and customizing the look and feel of RCP applications
* Shows how to overcome the challenges and "rough edges" of RCP development
* Discusses the similarities and differences between RCP and conventional plug-in development
* Includes an overview of OSGi, the base execution framework for Eclipse

If you want to develop and deploy world-class Java applications with rich, native GUIs, and use Eclipse RCP---get this book.

CD-ROM contains the Eclipse 3.1 SDK, Eclipse 3.1 RCP SDK, and Eclipse 3.1 RCP Delta Pack appropriate for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. It also contains all the code samples developed in the book.

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Applying Enterprise Javabeans 2.1 Component-Based Development for the J2ee Platform

2006-10-18T19:20:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Matena, VladaKrishnan, SanjeevStearns, Beth
Number of pages: 496
eBook information:
As an authoritative resource for using Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) effectively to build and integrate even the largest systems, Applying Enterprise JavaBeans provides what IT managers and developers need to adopt this powerful component standard successfully in new Java projects.

Most books about EJB are strong on theory, but tend to leave out many details of how to implement components in real projects. That's where this text steps in, providing real code (and real design decisions) for implementing different kinds of JavaBeans, like session and entity Beans. Better yet, it contains a case study of a human resources benefits enrollment system that integrates data from different vendors and uses EJB to hold the data together. (Using fictitious vendor names like "Star Enterprise," "Wombat," and "Providence," the book shows how EJB can lead to successful enterprise integration.)

Subsequent chapters look at different aspects of this system, from session Beans (including stateful Beans used to manage sessions) to detailed examples of entity Beans in action. There are plenty of state transition diagrams (that show the inner workings of EJB in a variety of scenarios) and source code (useful for Java developers). Without actually anchoring this material in an actual application server (which would make the book even more practical), it does a good job of fleshing out the EJB standard for real projects, exposing what really goes on between application server "containers" and the Beans they manage, including activation and passivation states.

Final sections examine transactions and security options for components, including the use of declarative statements in XML descriptors to simplify these aspects of EJB design. Finally, there's a reference for built-in EJB classes and APIs.

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The Build Master Microsoft's Software Configuration Management Best Practices

2006-10-18T19:19:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Maraia, Vincent
Number of pages: 288
eBook information:
The first best-practice, start-to-finish guide for the software build process

Managing builds is crucial to the profitable delivery of high-quality software; however, the build process has been one of the least-understood stages of the entire development lifecycle. Now, one of Microsoft's leading software build experts introduces step-by-step best practices for maximizing the reliability, effectiveness, timeliness, quality, and security of every build you create.

Drawing on his extensive experience working with Microsoft's enterprise and development customers, Vincent Maraia covers all facets of the build process---introducing techniques that will work on any platform, on projects of any size. Maraia places software builds in context, showing how they integrate with configuration management, setup, and even customer support. Coverage includes

* How Microsoft manages builds: process flows, check-in windows, reporting status, and more
* Understanding developer and project builds, pre- and post-build steps, clean builds, incremental builds, continuous integration builds, and more
* Choosing the right build tools for your projects
* Configuring source trees and establishing your build environment---introducing Virtual Build Labs (VBLs)
* Planning builds for multiple-site development projects or teams
* Determining what should (and shouldn't) be kept under source control
* Managing versioning, including build, file, and .NET assembly versions
* Using automation as effectively as possible
* Securing builds: a four layer approach---physical, tracking sources, binary/release bits assurance, and beyond

Builds powerfully impact every software professional: developers, architects, managers, project leaders, configuration specialists, testers, and release managers. Whatever your role, this book will help you implement a smoother, faster, more effective build process---and use it to deliver better software.

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C++ Primer

2006-10-18T19:18:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Lippman, Stanley B.Lajoie, JoseeMoo, Barbara
Number of pages: 912
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This new edition of C++ Primer, a favorite choice for a first C++ book, has been greatly improved with the latest and greatest on C++, stressing the built-in language features of the C++ Standard Library. For this new version--weighing in at a massive 1,237 pages--Stanley Lippman, a well-known C++ expert, teams up with Jose'e Lajoie, who has helped define the C++ international language standard. The new material is excellent for programmers who want to get the most out of new and advanced features in the language.

The authors still introduce the basics of C++, including data types and pointers, but quickly move on to stress how to get the most out of the built-in features of ISO-standard C++. Throughout this book built-in support for the C++ Standard Library, such as container classes like vectors and maps, and other standard features, such as the string class, are integrated into a tried-and- proven basic-language tutorial.

The major new features of C++ (templates, name spaces, and run-time type identification) all get their due. The result is an authoritative guide to basic and advanced C++ in a clear and readable style, with plenty of short, practical examples throughout the text. The book includes exercises--some quite challenging--for every section: a perfect choice both for self-study and the classroom. --Richard Dragan --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Crystal Clear A Human-Powered Methodology for Small Teams

2006-10-18T18:36:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Cockburn, Alistair
Number of pages: 312
eBook information:
This book introduces Crystal Clear, a better lightweight methodology forbuilding software. It describes the roles, teams, values, intentions, habits,activities, policies and work products of a small software development team forwhom time-to-market and development costs are critical considerations.Alistair Cockburn is one of the founders of the Agile software developmentmovement. He spells out proven best practices based on his extensiveexperience helping organizations build software quickly and with less cost. Theauthor understands that small teams cannot be burdened by "process-heavy"software methodologies. By advocating that developers stay close together andremain in steady, good-will communication with customers and users, thisbook teaches the reader how to develop software that not only does what it issupposed to do, but also gets completed on time and within budget.

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Code Reading Open Source Perspective vol. 1

2006-10-18T18:35:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Spinellis, Diomidis
Number of pages: 528
eBook information:
Developers improve their work with the ability to properly read and thoroughly understand existing code; this book provides that knowledge.
600 real-world examples that teach you how to identify good (and bad!) code.
Identifies what exactly to look for when reading code, and how to improve code based on what you read.
The latest in the excellent tradition of Addison-Wesley "programmer self help" books!

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Cascading Style Sheets Designing Style Sheets

2006-10-17T19:18:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Lie, Hakon
Number of pages: 480
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Cascading Style Sheets- Designing for the Web, 3/e
The definitive guide to Cascading Style Sheets version 2.1 - from the creators of the technology.
Complete- describes ALL of the features of CSS 2.1, with an explanation of each feature and its role in the overall model of document styling on the Web
More than just a reference, this book shows how to use CSS to optimize Web site performance; build killer pages; and understand the difference between semantic, logical, and stylistic markup
From the creators of CSS! Since 1996, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) has been the standard language for describing the layout of Web pages. This classic, fully four-color book explains how to use the latest release of the CSS language, with clear and practical examples for each CSS language element. And more than just the "how," the book also explains the "why" behind the design of each CSS element, ensuring that readers have the understanding they need to create their own CSS libraries. The foreward is written by Jeffrey Zeldman, author of Designing with Web Standards and Taking Your Talent to the Web.

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.NET A Complete Development Cycle

2006-10-17T19:18:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Lenz, GuntherMoeller, Thomas
Number of pages: 592
eBook information:
Teaches developers how to use state of the art Software Engineering practices in the .NET environment.
There are many books on Software Engineering, and many books on .NET, but this is the first to bring them together
The authors use an extended case study, with each chapter building on the previous one, involving readers at every stage
By the end the reader has created a really cool working imaging application while learning best practices of software development in .NET

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Open Source Development with Lamp Using Linux, Apache, Mysql, Perl, and Php

2006-10-17T19:17:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Lee, JamesWare, Brent
Number of pages: 656
eBook information:
Open source technologies are providing developers with a range of more cost-effective, robust alternatives to commercial software for building dynamic, data-driven, secure Web applications. This practical guide presents a broad survey of LAMP technologies, and shows how these solutions can be implemented efficiently and securely while improving reliability and dramatically cutting costs. The book focuses on the most important core material necessary for the developer to hit the ground running and begin building applications right away, and shows the reader where to go to find comprehensive information on all the topics covered. The book introduces the pillars of open source development, and reviews the current techniques and standards for each. It shows what it is easily possible to do using them, what might be possible with more work, and how to decide which tool is appropriate for what task. In addition to the technologies in the subtitle the book also covers Embperl, mod_perl, Mason, and WML. The authors provide many examples, all of which are active on the companion Web site. Finally, the authors include extensive coverage of the security issues involved.

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Aspect-Oriented Software Development with Use Cases

2006-10-17T19:17:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Ng, Pan-WeiJacobson, Ivar
Number of pages: 464
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Aspect-oriented programming (AOP) is a revolutionary new way to think about software engineering. AOP was introduced to address crosscutting concerns such as security, logging, persistence, debugging, tracing, distribution, performance monitoring, and exception handling in a more effective manner. Unlike conventional development techniques, which scatter the implementation of each concern into multiple classes, aspect-oriented programming localizes them.

Aspect-oriented software development (AOSD) uses this approach to create a better modularity for functional and nonfunctional requirements, platform specifics, and more, allowing you to build more understandable systems that are easier to configure and extend to meet the evolving needs of stakeholders.

In this highly anticipated new book, Ivar Jacobson and Pan-Wei Ng demonstrate how to apply use cases---a mature and systematic approach to focusing on stakeholder concerns---and aspect-orientation in building robust and extensible systems. Throughout the book, the authors employ a single, real-world example of a hotel management information system to make the described theories and practices concrete and understandable.

The authors show how to identify, design, implement, test, and refactor use-case modules, as well as extend them. They also demonstrate how to design use-case modules with the Unified Modeling Language (UML)---emphasizing enhancements made in UML 2.0---and how to achieve use-case modularity using aspect technologies, notably AspectJ.

Key topics include
* Making the case for use cases and aspects
* Capturing and modeling concerns with use cases
* Keeping concerns separate with use-case modules
* Modeling use-cases slices and aspects using the newest extensions to the UML notation
* Applying use cases and aspects in projects

Whatever your level of experience with aspect-oriented programming, Aspect-Oriented Software Development with Use Cases will teach you how to develop better software by embracing the paradigm shift to AOSD.

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Enterprise Integration Patterns Designing, Building, and Deploying Messaging Solutions

2006-10-17T19:16:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Hohpe, GregorWoolf, Bobby
Number of pages: 686
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Text provides a catalog of sixty-five patterns, with real-world solutions that demonstrate the formidable power of messaging and help you design effective messaging solutions for your enterprise. DLC: Telecommunication--Message processing.

# Would you like to use a consistent visual notation for drawing integration solutions? Look inside the front cover.
# Do you want to harness the power of asynchronous systems without getting caught in the pitfalls? See "Thinking Asynchronously" in the Introduction.
# Do you want to know which style of application integration is best for your purposes? See Chapter 2, Integration Styles.
# Do you want to learn techniques for processing messages concurrently? See Chapter 10, Competing Consumers and Message Dispatcher.
# Do you want to learn how you can track asynchronous messages as they flow across distributed systems? See Chapter 11, Message History and Message Store.
# Do you want to understand how a system designed using integration patterns can be implemented using Java Web services, .NET message queuing, and a TIBCO-based publish-subscribe architecture? See Chapter 9, Interlude: Composed Messaging.

Utilizing years of practical experience, seasoned experts Gregor Hohpe and Bobby Woolf show how asynchronous messaging has proven to be the best strategy for enterprise integration success. However, building and deploying messaging solutions presents a number of problems for developers. Enterprise Integration Patterns provides an invaluable catalog of sixty-five patterns, with real-world solutions that demonstrate the formidable of messaging and help you to design effective messaging solutions for your enterprise.

The authors also include examples covering a variety of different integration technologies, such as JMS, MSMQ, TIBCO ActiveEnterprise, Microsoft BizTalk, SOAP, and XSL. A case study describing a bond trading system illustrates the patterns in practice, and the book offers a look at emerging standards, as well as insights into what the future of enterprise integration might hold.

This book provides a consistent vocabulary and visual notation framework to describe large-scale integration solutions across many technologies. It also explores in detail the advantages and limitations of asynchronous messaging architectures. The authors present practical advice on designing code that connects an application to a messaging system, and provide extensive information to help you determine when to send a message, how to route it to the proper destination, and how to monitor the health of a messaging system. If you want to know how to manage, monitor, and maintain a messaging system once it is in use, get this book.

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Data Access Patterns Database Interactions in Object-Oriented Applications

2006-10-17T18:36:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Nock, Clifton
Number of pages: 480
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25 proven patterns for improving data access and application performance Efficient, high-quality data access code is crucial to the performance and usability of virtually any enterprise application--and there's no better way to improve an existing system than to optimize its data access code. Regardless of database engine, platform, language, or application, developers repeatedly encounter the same relational database access challenges. In Data Access Patterns, Clifton Nock identifies 25 proven solutions, presenting each one in the form of a clear, easy-to-use pattern.

These patterns solve an exceptionally wide range of problems including creating efficient database-independent applications, hiding obscure database semantics from users, speeding database resource initialization, simplifying development and maintenance, improving support for concurrency and transactions, and eliminating data access bottlenecks.

Every pattern is illustrated with fully commented Java/JDBC code examples, as well as UML diagrams representing interfaces, classes, and relationships. The patterns are organized into five categories:

* Decoupling Patterns: Build cleaner, more reliable systems by decoupling data access code from other application logic
* Resource Patterns: Manage relational database resources more efficiently
* Input/Output Patterns: Simplify I/O operations by translating consistently between "physical" relational data and domain object representations of that data
* Cache Patterns: Use caching strategically, to optimize the tradeoffs between data access optimization and cache overhead
* Concurrency Patterns: Implement concurrency and transactions more effectively and reliably

Data Access Patterns demystifies techniques that have traditionally been used only in the most robust data access solutions--making those techniques practical for every software developer, architect, and designer.

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Catastrophe Disentanglement Getting Software Projects Back on Track

2006-10-17T18:34:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Bennatan, E.M.
Number of pages: 288
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A 10-STEP PROCESS TO IDENTIFY SEVERELY TROUBLED PROJECTS AND AVOID COSTLY FAILURE

It’s a software development nightmare: a project that’s rapidly spiraling out of control...or already a disaster. Conventional project management techniques won’t save these projects: there are no standard rescue processes to follow. You need something radically different: Catastrophe Disentanglement.

Drawing on in-depth data from hundreds of development organizations, E.M. Bennatan presents a proven, 10-step program for rescuing any project that’s worth saving. You’ll find specific guidance for addressing massive budget overruns, schedule slippage, poor quality--or all three at once. Using practical examples drawn from decades of hands-on experience as a software development leader and consultant, Bennatan shows how to

* Evaluate where your project really stands
* Align your project’s developers, managers, and customers
* Defi ne the minimum acceptable project goals that are achievable
* Replan your project to successfully deliver the new minimum goals
* Identify risks in your revised project and create effective contingency plans
* Install an early warning system to keep your rescued project from slipping back toward catastrophe

Catastrophe Disentanglement is an effective, comprehensive approach to software project rescue. Whenever projects are in trouble--whether you are a senior manager, project manager, team member, or software customer--this book could save your career.

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Database Design for Mere Mortals A Hands-On Guide to Relational Database Design

2006-10-16T19:16:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Hernandez, Michael J.
Number of pages: 672
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Programmers and software architects don't really make a conscious decision to design an application (particularly one with online exposure) around the three-tier model-view-controller design pattern anymore. Three-tier, largely because of its adaptability and stability, is the norm. All of which means you need a database to underpin each of your applications. Designing your databases correctly can make the difference between slow-running, complicated code and software that's speedy, modular, and easy to work with. Database Design for Mere Mortals prepares someone with only a passing familiarity with databases for the important job of building the persistence layer (also called the data model) for software.

Michael Hernandez explains database design in tradesman's terms. That is, he shows his readers how to identify the business problems that have to be satisfied by a database, then proceeds to explain how to build a solid solution to them. Hernandez's approach combines procedural guidelines (first identify critical facts, then apply a certain logic to yield tables, then establish cross-references, and so on) with practical definitions that clear up much of the rich trove of jargon surrounding databases. He walks through numerous examples, and doesn't shy away from the complexities that always exist in real customers' requirements. If you're not familiar with database design, and want to be, this is the book you need. --David Wall

Topics covered: How to design databases that fit business requirements and make software construction easier. In addition to explaining relational database concepts, the author explains data integrity, null values, keys, table relationships (one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many), and data types. He emphasizes processes designers should follow in building a new database or improving an existing one.
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The C# Programming Language

2006-10-16T19:15:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Hejlsberg, AndersWiltamuth, ScottGolde, Peter
Number of pages: 432
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C# is a simple, modern, object-oriented, and type-safe programming language that combines the high productivity of rapid application development languages with the raw power of C and C++. Written by the language's architect and design team members, The C# Programming Language is the definitive technical reference for C#. Moving beyond the online documentation, the book provides the complete specification of the language along with eBook informations, reference materials, and code samples from the C# design team.

The first part of the book opens with an introduction to the language to bring readers quickly up to speed on the concepts of C#. Next follows a detailed and complete technical specification of the C# 1.0 language, as delivered in Visual Studio .NET 2002 and 2003. Topics covered include Lexical Structure, Types, Variables, Conversions, Expressions, Statements, Namespaces, Exceptions, Attributes, and Unsafe Code.

The second part of the book provides an introduction to and technical specification of the four major new features of C# 2.0: Generics, Anonymous Methods, Iterators, and Partial Types.

Reference tabs and an exhaustive print index allow readers to easily navigate the text and quickly find the topics that interest them most. An enhanced online index allows readers to quickly and easily search the entire text for specific topics.

With the recent acceptance of C# as a standard by both the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and ECMA, understanding the C# specification has become critical. The C# Programming Language is the definitive reference for programmers who want to acquire an in-depth knowledge of C#.

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Configuration Management Principles and Practice

2006-10-16T19:15:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Hass, Anne Mette Jonassen
Number of pages: 432
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Configuration management (CM) is an important, but often neglected, practice that allows application developers and project managers to better identify potential problems, manage changes, and track the progress of software projects. An effective CM strategy---one that adheres to the practice's complexity while harnessing its depth---can be the cornerstone of fast, flexible development. However, CM practitioners often rely too heavily on commercial CM tools, and fail to understand the concept as a whole. While CM is not an easy discipline, it need not be a difficult one.

Configuration Management Principles and Practice explains the elements and benefits of a sound CM strategy and shows how to put that strategy into action. Through configuration examples and recommendations drawn from the author's considerable experience, this practical guide will help readers to better manage and deliver projects.

Key topic coverage includes:
# Incorporating CM into the overall development process
# Relating test cases to requirements and tracking, assessing, and reporting on testing
# Tracing product changes
# Applying CM in different environments, including agile, iterative, integrated-product, and sequential development methods
# Employing CM in projects, large and small, for safety-critical, composite, multiplatform, and multivariant systems
# Managing multisite development
# Serving cross-organizational functions
# Integrating different CM tools
# Improving CM processes

A comprehensive guide to the current state of CM, the text begins with an introduction to fundamental CM principles and activities and then illustrates how each can be tailored to meet a development organization's unique needs. In short, this easy-to-use reference will give organizations and individuals the tools they need to insure the integrity of their products and effectively manage the evolution of their systems.

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Defend I.T. Security by Example

2006-10-16T19:14:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Gupta, AjayLaliberte, Scott
Number of pages: 384
eBook information:
The battle between IT professionals and those who use the Internet for destructive purposes is raging--and there is no end in sight. Reports of computer crime and incidents from the CERT Coordination Center at Carnegie Mellon University more than double each year and are expected to rise. Meanwhile, viruses and worms continue to take down organizations for days.

Defend I.T.: Security by Example draws on detailed war stories to identify what was done right and what was done wrong in actual computer-security attacks, giving you the opportunity to benefit from real experiences. Approaches to securing systems and networks vary widely from industry to industry and organization to organization. By examining a variety of real-life incidents companies are too embarrassed to publicly share, the authors explain what could have been done differently to avoid the losses incurred--whether creating a different process for incident response or having better security countermeasures in place to begin with.

Inside, you'll find in-depth case studies in a variety of categories:

Basic Hacking: Blackhat bootcamp, including mapping a network, exploiting vulnerable architecture, and launching denial-of-service attacks
Current Methods: The latest in malicious deeds, including attacks on wireless networks, viruses and worms, and compromised Web servers
Additional Items on the Plate: Often overlooked security measures such as developing a security policy, intrusion-detection systems, disaster recovery, and government regulations
Old School: Classic means of compromising networks--war dialing and social engineering
Forensics: How to investigate industrial espionage, financial fraud, and network intrusion

Aimed at both information-security professionals and network administrators, Defend I.T. shows you how to tap the best computer-security practices and industry standards to deter attacks and better defend networks.

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Designing Effective Database Systems

2006-10-16T18:37:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Riordan, Rebecca
Number of pages: 384
eBook information:
Even though most developers spend much of their programming time workingwith databases, many of them have never had any focused training on how todesign and build a database that works smoothly and is easy to use. RebeccaRiordan is a well-known authority on database design. Her intention in thisbook is to give the reader the knowledge needed to take a messy, complex, realworldsituation and turn it into an effective database design. This isn't a "howto program" book. While there are a few coding examples, even people whohave never programmed before should be able to follow them. Instead thebook is full of practical examples taken from real-world situations, andexplained without the use of code. The sample databases used are Access andMicrosoft SQL Server, but the lessons are applicable to any database program.This book is an updated edition of Designing Relational Database Systems ,073560634X, Microsoft Press, which was very highly regarded but is now outof print.

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C++ Gotchas Avoiding Common Problems in Coding and Design

2006-10-16T18:34:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Dewhurst, Stephen C.
Number of pages: 384
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C++ Gotchas is the latest addition to the distinguished roster of Addison-Wesley's bestselling programming titles, such as Effective C++ and Exceptional C++. While appealing to the same broad audience of intermediate C++ programmers, this book has a completely different approach. The author presents 99 "gotchas" - common and preventable problems in C++ programming and design. The gotchas run the gamut from minor syntactic annoyances to basic design flaws to psychological behavior. The material has been selected based on the author's extensive experience presenting gotchas in his training classes, speaking engagements, and magazine articles. By learning the lessons in this book C++ programmers will save themselves much time and wasted effort. C++ Gotchas is destined to become an invaluable reference to many programmers.

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Introduction to Parallel Computing Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Second Edition

2006-10-15T19:14:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Kumar, VipinGrama, AnanthGupta, AnshulKarypis, George
Number of pages: 856
eBook information:
This book provides a basic, in-depth look at techniques for the design and analysis of parallel algorithms and for programming them on commercially available parallel platforms. Principles of parallel algorithms design and different parallel programming models are both discussed, with extensive coverage of MPI, POSIX threads, and Open MP. This second edition includes two new chapters on the principles of parallel programming and programming paradigms, as well as new information on portability. For programmers wanting to gain proficiency in all aspects of parallel programming.

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The Java Language Specification

2006-10-15T19:14:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Gosling, JamesJoy, BillSteele, GuyBracha, Gilad
Number of pages: 688
eBook information:
Written by the inventors of the technology, The Java Language Specification, Third Edition, is the definitive technical reference for the Java programming language. If you want to know the precise meaning of the language's constructs, this is the source for you.

The book provides complete, accurate, and detailed coverage of the Java programming language. It provides full coverage of all new features added since the previous edition, including generics, annotations, asserts, autoboxing, enums, for-each loops, variable arity methods, and static import clauses.

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Moving to Linux Kiss the Blue Screen of Death Goodbye!!

2006-10-15T19:13:00.002-07:00

Author(s): Gagne, Marcel
Number of pages: 368
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Some time after completing my first book, Linux System Administration : A User's Guide, I said something akin to, "This was an amazing amount of work! I must have been crazy to do this." As it turns out, I may have been wrong. Either that, or the craziness I suspected at the time has taken permanent hold of my senses. With this book, which you now hold in your hands, I've learned that even a difficult undertaking can be exciting, rewarding, and fun, a feeling that I hope will echo in the words and pages that follow. Nevertheless, I'm not sure that this is something I could have done on my own. Sure, I spent the hours writing the words, testing each command, and taking screenshots, but I was never alone. My wife, Sally, as well as my friends and family-;all have played a part in the creation of this book. Their confidence, support, and love helped to keep me going even while I was revisiting my "madness" theory. I'd like to take a moment to recognize some of these people. First and foremost, I have to thank my beautiful wife, Sally Tomasevic, first reviewer of everything I write. She is my inspiration and my strength. Special thanks to my friend Robert J. Sawyer, who told me he desperately wanted this book-;"I want you to write a book called Kiss the Blue Screen of Death Goodbye for me and people like me who want to move to Linux but don't know where to start." Well, Rob, here it is. Many thanks to Richard Curtis, my agent. Thanks also to Mark Taub, my editor, and to everyone at my publisher, Addison-Wesley. Sincere thanks to those people who reviewed my book along the way. They are (in alphabetical order by last name) Henry Ferlauto, Peter Halasz, Mark Halegua, Michael Jarvis, Carolyn Sinclair, and Sally Tomasevic. The process of reviewing is hard work and I truly appreciate their efforts, sharp eyes, and suggestions.

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Java Puzzlers Traps, Pitfalls, and Corner Cases

2006-10-15T19:13:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Gafter, NealBloch, Joshua
Number of pages: 304
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"Every programming language has its quirks. This lively book reveals oddities of the Java programming language through entertaining and thought-provoking programming puzzles."

--Guy Steele, Sun Fellow and coauthor of The Java Language Specification

"I laughed, I cried, I threw up (my hands in admiration)."

--Tim Peierls, president, Prior Artisans LLC, and member of the JSR 166 Expert Group

How well do you really know Java? Are you a code sleuth? Have you ever spent days chasing a bug caused by a trap or pitfall in Java or its libraries? Do you like brainteasers? Then this is the book for you!

In the tradition of Effective Java, Bloch and Gafter dive deep into the subtleties of the Java programming language and its core libraries. Illustrated with visually stunning optical illusions, Java Puzzlers features 95 diabolical puzzles that educate and entertain. Anyone with a working knowledge of Java will understand the puzzles, but even the most seasoned veteran will find them challenging.

Most of the puzzles take the form of a short program whose behavior isn't what it seems. Can you figure out what it does? Puzzles are grouped loosely according to the features they use, and detailed solutions follow each puzzle. The solutions go well beyond a simple explanation of the program's behavior--they show you how to avoid the underlying traps and pitfalls for good. A handy catalog of traps and pitfalls at the back of the book provides a concise taxonomy for future reference.

Solve these puzzles and you'll never again fall prey to the counterintuitive or obscure behaviors that can fool even the most experienced programmers.

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Building Solutions with the Microsoft.NET Compact Framework Architecture and Best Practices for Mobile Development

2006-10-15T19:13:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Fox, DanBox, Jon
Number of pages: 400
eBook information:
Whether you are an architect, developer, or manager, Building Solutions with the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework is your guide to creating effective solutions for mobile devices with .NET. Authors Dan Fox and Jon Box walk you through four essential architectural concepts and programming techniques, using extensive examples and code listings to show you how to develop more robust mobile development projects.

The book briefly describes the context, architecture, and features of both the Framework and Smart Device Programmability (SDP). The heart of the book is its in-depth coverage of key architectural concepts, including local data handling, remote data access (RDA) architectures, robust data caching with SQL Server 2000 Windows CE Edition 2.0 (SQL CE 2.0), and synchronization options. The focus then shifts to localization, security, and deployment, and the final chapter steers you away from potential pitfalls.

You will find helpful pointers to further resources throughout, and a companion Web site includes the source code and links to more information.

This book can be read cover to cover or the focus can be narrowed to key points of interest. It can also be used as a reference, with answers to questions such as:

* When should you architect and build your applications using the Compact Framework and SDP? Chapter 1
* What factors besides cost should you consider when planning your company's first Smart Device application? Chapter 4
* Can RDA allow SQL CE to interact with database products other than SQL Server? Chapter 7
* How should you handle differences in time zone for users of a world-ready application? Chapter 8
* How can you overcome the Compact Framework's inability to marshal complex objects within structures? Chapter 11

Both comprehensive and concise, Building Solutions with the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework shows you how to bring the power of .NET to your mobile applications.

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Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture

2006-10-15T19:12:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Fowler, Martin
Number of pages: 560
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Noted software engineering expert, Martin Fowler, turns his attention to enterprise application development. He helps professionals understand the complex--yet critical--aspects of architecture. Enables the reader to make proper choices when faced with a difficult design decision.

The practice of enterprise application development has benefited from the emergence of many new enabling technologies. Multi-tiered object-oriented platforms, such as Java and .NET, have become commonplace. These new tools and technologies are capable of building powerful applications, but they are not easily implemented. Common failures in enterprise applications often occur because their developers do not understand the architectural lessons that experienced object developers have learned.

Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture is written in direct response to the stiff challenges that face enterprise application developers. The author, noted object-oriented designer Martin Fowler, noticed that despite changes in technology--from Smalltalk to CORBA to Java to .NET--the same basic design ideas can be adapted and applied to solve common problems. With the help of an expert group of contributors, Martin distills over forty recurring solutions into patterns. The result is an indispensable handbook of solutions that are applicable to any enterprise application platform.

This book is actually two books in one. The first section is a short tutorial on developing enterprise applications, which you can read from start to finish to understand the scope of the book's lessons. The next section, the bulk of the book, is a detailed reference to the patterns themselves. Each pattern provides usage and implementation information, as well as detailed code examples in Java or C#. The entire book is also richly illustrated with UML diagrams to further explain the concepts.

Armed with this book, you will have the knowledge necessary to make important architectural decisions about building an enterprise application and the proven patterns for use when building them.

The topics covered include:
# Dividing an enterprise application into layers
# The major approaches to organizing business logic
# An in-depth treatment of mapping between objects and relational databases
# Using Model-View-Controller to organize a Web presentation
# Handling concurrency for data that spans multiple transactions
# Designing distributed object interfaces

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Effective C# 50 Specific Ways to Improve Your C#

2006-10-15T18:37:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Wagner, Bill
Number of pages: 304
eBook information:
Effective C#- 50 Specific Ways to Improve Your C#
Like Effective C++ and Effective Java, this book is full of practical advice and tips from a recognized expert in the field.
Shows developers 50 specific, practical ways to improve their C# programming skills
Helps developers avoid the common pitfalls that others have had to learn the hard way
Part of Scott Meyers' Effective Software Development Series, in the proven format of Effective C++ and Effective Java
Written by a trusted expert on C# C# is the premier language for .NET development, and is currently the fastest growing programming language. It is already being used by 29% of professional programmers, with that percentage expected to continue increasing rapidly. It is still a relatively new language, however, and developers are still looking for resources to enable them to use it better. Effective C# covers C# from a practical perspective, and provides insight into using the language more efficiently. The reader will get information based on years of practical C# experience in real world settings. The format of the book is the same that has proven immensely popular in other books in Scott Meyers' series. The author has a devoted following from his regular C# columns in Visual Studio Magazine. Every serious C# developer will keep this book close at hand, to return to again and again for advice.

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C++ Common Knowledge Essential Intermediate Programming

2006-10-15T18:34:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Dewhurst, Stephen C.
Number of pages: 272
eBook information:
What Every Professional C++ Programmer Needs to Know---Pared to Its Essentials So It Can Be Efficiently and Accurately Absorbed

C++ is a large, complex language, and learning it is never entirely easy. But some concepts and techniques must be thoroughly mastered if programmers are ever to do professional-quality work. This book cuts through the technical details to reveal what is commonly understood to be absolutely essential. In one slim volume, Steve Dewhurst distills what he and other experienced managers, trainers, and authors have found to be the most critical knowledge required for successful C++ programming. It doesn’t matter where or when you first learned C++. Before you take another step, use this book as your guide to make sure you’ve got it right!

This book is for you if

* You’re no “dummy,” and you need to get quickly up to speed in intermediate to advanced C++
* You’ve had some experience in C++ programming, but reading intermediate and advanced C++ books is slow-going
* You’ve had an introductory C++ course, but you’ve found that you still can’t follow your colleagues when they’re describing their C++ designs and code
* You’re an experienced C or Java programmer, but you don’t yet have the experience to develop nuanced C++ code and designs
* You’re a C++ expert, and you’re looking for an alternative to answering the same questions from your less-experienced colleagues over and over again

C++ Common Knowledge covers essential but commonly misunderstood topics in C++ programming and design while filtering out needless complexity in the discussion of each topic. What remains is a clear distillation of the essentials required for production C++ programming, presented in the author’s trademark incisive, engaging style.

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JDBC API Tutorial and Reference

2006-10-14T19:11:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Fisher, MaydeneEllis, JonBruce, Jonathan
Number of pages: 1280
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This book provides the definitive tutorial and reference to the JDBC API, the technology that enables universal data access for the Java programming language. This new edition has been updated and expanded to cover the entire JDBC 3.0 API, including the java.sql package and the javax.sql package, the package that facilitates building server-side applications.

Containing in-depth explanations that go beyond the specification, this complete resource pairs a step-by-step tutorial with a comprehensive reference to every class and interface.

For those new to Java technology, the book includes an introduction to the Java programming language and to SQL. It builds on this basic knowledge to walk you through the creation of a JDBC application--from setting up a database and establishing a connection to retrieving values from result sets and using prepared statements. In addition, the authors provide many examples along the way that demonstrate how to execute common tasks. The book then turns to more advanced topics, focusing on features such as scrollable and updatable result sets, batch updates, SQL99 data types, custom mapping, savepoints, statement pooling, automatically generated keys, and more.

In addition to in-depth coverage of the JDBC metadata API, the book gives you the latest information on rowsets, the technology that makes it possible to handle data sets as JavaBeans™ components. As an added bonus, you get a preview of the standard implementations for JdbcRowSet, CachedRowSet, WebRowSet, JoinRowSet, and FilteredRowSet objects.

From Array to XADataSource, an easy-to-use alphabetical reference provides concise but complete information on each class and interface in the JDBC API. Each entry includes an overview with usage examples as well as a comprehensive explanation of the methods and fields.

A chapter on mapping SQL types and types in the Java programming language, an appendix for driver writers, a summary of the new features in the JDBC 2.0 and 3.0 APIs, and a glossary complete this indispensable resource for all database programmers.

The Java Series is supported, endorsed, and authored by the creators of the Java technology at Sun Microsystems, Inc. It is the official place to go for complete, expert, and definitive information on Java technology. The books in this Series provide the inside information you need to build effective, robust, and portable applications and applets. The Series is an indispensable resource for anyone targeting the Java 2 platform.

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Servlets and JSP The J2EE Web Tier

2006-10-14T19:10:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Falkner, JaysonJones, Kevin
Number of pages: 784
eBook information:
Servlets and JavaServer Pages is the first complete guide to building dynamic Java-based Web applications using the new JavaServer Pages 2.0 and Servlets 2.4. Servlets and JavaServer Pages (JSP) provide a robust solution to developing large, complex Web applications, including multiserver projects. In addition to built-in security, portability, and a Web server, they offer developers the freedom to work with any operating system that supports Java---be it Linux, Windows, OSX, or Solaris.

This authoritative book begins by explaining how to set up a Servlet and JSP development environment, including a discussion of containers, Java support, and installing and configuring Tomcat. The authors then thoroughly explore servlets and JSP, including significant coverage of custom tag libraries, newly available filters, and popular servlet and JSP design patterns. Readers can then test-drive the knowledge gained by constructing a book-support Web site.

Among the topics covered in-depth are:
* Exception handling
* JavaBeans and the new JSP Expression Language (JSP EL)
* The JavaServer Pages Standard Tag Library (JSTL) and coding custom tag libraries
* Filters
* Error handling
* Session and state management
* Security
* Design patterns, including Struts
* Internationalization
* Multiclient support
* Database connectivity

The actual book-support site (www.jspbook.com) features frequently asked questions, working code examples, and references.

With Servlets and JavaServer Pages as their guide, readers will learn how to fully harness the power of these flexible Java technologies.
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Microsoft Content Management Server 2002 A Complete Guide

2006-10-14T19:10:00.000-07:00

Author(s): English, BillLonder, OlgaShell, ShawnBleeker, ToddCawood, Stephen
Number of pages: 113
eBook information:
Microsoft Content Management Server (MCMS) may be relatively new on the Web-publishing scene, but it's very closely integrated with the Windows infrastructure and therefore an attractive option for many organizations. Microsoft Content Management Server 2002: A Complete Guide is both a tutorial and a reference in which the authors strive to explain the Microsoft Way of rising to the Web publishing challenge. You'll want this one close at hand if you're involved in setting up or maintaining a MCMS site. Preferably, you'll have read the chapters that deal with architecture and design--which collectively make up about half of this large paperback document--well in advance of installing the first MCMS component. Better yet, you'll have had the various members of your Web publishing team (network people, Windows administrators, database experts, and so on) read, ahead of time, the chapters that concern them.

This team-authored book uses a variety of strategies in communicating information to the reader. These include discussion of design issues (generally quite effective in making the reader think about the situation on his own site), narrative elucidation of procedures with frequent screen shots, and code listings (generally under-commented and therefore less useful than other elements). In any case, this is from-the-source documentation of an expensive software package. You'll benefit by having it around. --David Wall

Topics covered: How to install, configure, and use Microsoft Content Management Server 2002. Sections deal with the general architecture of MCMS, and its particular ways of facilitating page design, user interaction, and workflows. Integration with Visual Studio--the chief advancement in the 2002 version--gets lots of attention, as do security and user rights managements. The Publishing API (PAPI) is covered in greater depth here than anywhere else.

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Enterprise Services with the .NET Framework - Developing Distributed Business Solutions with .NET Enterprise Services

2006-10-14T18:37:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Nagel, Christian
Number of pages: 539
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Enterprise Services with the .NET Framework is the only book that experienced .NET developers need to learn how to write distributed, service-oriented applications. Filled with clear examples in C# (with Visual Basic .NET examples available on the Web), this book will quickly get you up to speed on building distributed applications with serviced components. You'll also learn about Indigo, Microsoft's next-generation technology for building distributed applications, and how it compares to Enterprise Services.
Microsoft Regional Director, MVP, and veteran author Christian Nagel introduces and clearly explains the four major services included in Enterprise Services- Automatic Transactions, Queued Components, Loosely Coupled Events, and Role-Based Security. From his in-depth coverage, you'll learn
How to create a serviced component, how serviced objects are activated, and how to use the different kinds of object contexts
How to manage concurrency and synchronization for serviced components to achieve optimal performance and data integrity
How to integrate COM components with the .NET Framework
How to use serviced components over a network with DCOM, SOAP Services, and ASP.NET Web services
How to use .NET Enterprise Services transactions to achieve Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability
How to build a compensating resource manager to allow your own resources to participate in Enterprise Services transactions
How to maintain application state in a client application, in a serviced component, in shared properties, or in a database
How to create and use Loosely Coupled Events using COM+
How to secure a distributed solution using authorization, authentication, impersonation, and confidentiality
How to deploy and configure Enterprise Services applications

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Building Intelligent .Net Applications Agents, Data Mining, Rule-Based Systems, and Speech Processing

2006-10-14T18:33:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Rea, Sara
Number of pages: 288
eBook information:
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been in existence almost as long as computers. However, only recently have AI techniques been widely incorporated by companies to enhance traditional business applications.Building Intelligent .NET Applications is an introduction to the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for .NET programmers. It is the first book to show professional .NET developers how to incorporate AI into their daily programming. In this accessible guide, developers will learn how to enhance both new and existing .NET applications with intelligent agents, data mining, rule-based systems, and speech processing.The author explores four of the most popular AI technologies by building real-world sample applications that readers can use as the basis for their own applications.Highlights includeApplications that talk---critical for companies seeking to automate their call centersSpeech-enabled mobile applicationsMultimodal speech applicationsData-mining predictions, which uncover trends and patterns in large quantities of dataRule-based programming for applications that can be more reactive to their environmentsMultiple software agents that are able to keep remote users up to dateSample applications for Windows and the WebWith Building Intelligent .NET Applications, developers will learn the basic technologies of AI needed to create practical, time-saving enterprise applications.(c) Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

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C++ FAQs (Second Edition)

2006-10-13T19:08:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Cline, Marshall P.Lomow, Greg A.Girou, MikeGirou, Greg
Number of pages: 624
eBook information:
Brings you the most efficient solutions to more than 400 of the practical programming challenges you face every day in C++ FAQ. Paper. DLC: C++ (Computer programming language).

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Aspect-Oriented Analysis and Design The Theme Approach

2006-10-13T19:08:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Baniassad, ElisaClarke, Siobhan
Number of pages: 400
eBook information:
Aspect-oriented software development (AOSD) is emerging as a viable approach for allowing the separate expression of multiple concerns along with "weaving" technologies for knitting together these separate expressions into coherent systems. Thanks to its great promise as an approach to simplifying the development of complex systems, many expert observers view AOSD as a worthwhile successor to the prevalent object-oriented paradigm.

In this new book, two AOSD experts apply theory to the practical realm of real-world development. They explain the different kinds of aspects, help the reader identify them, and provide guidance on successful design and implementation. The result is an applicable and easy-to-digest methodology for simplifying and optimizing the development of software systems.

Aspect-Oriented Analysis and Design: The Theme Approach will be particularly helpful for developers who are trying to answer the common questions of "What is an aspect?", "Which aspects should I be coding?", and "How do I design aspects?" Readers will come away with a starting point for thinking about aspects and accounting for them in requirements and design.

Meanwhile, seasoned AO practitioners will learn more about different models of decomposition, identifying aspect functionality in requirements documentation, designing aspects, and how to map aspect designs to code. The authors’ groundbreaking Theme approach to AOSD offers both a flexible way to identify aspect functionality and a UML-based design modeling language that can describe aspects independently of programming language.

In short, practitioners and early adopters of AO alike will appreciate this book’s practical information on how to make the significant shift to AOSD.

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Essential Check Point Firewall 1 NG An Installation, Configuration and Troubleshooting Guide

2006-10-13T18:38:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Welch-Abernathy, Dameon D.
Number of pages: 640
eBook information:
This book explains how to build, implement, and maintain Check Point FireWall-1 NG, the follow-on to the world's best-selling firewall product. It's packed with tools, tricks, tips, and checklists not found anywhere else. Every major feature of FireWall-1 NG is covered. Filled with screen shots and sample configurations, this book features step-by-step instructions that can be replicated easily on standard equipment. "Phoneboy has made a name for himself in the Firewall industry in relation to Check Point. People will buy his book because he is a good resource, and they appreciate his knowledge base."--Jed Daniels, support engineer, Nokia"This book is an update to an already classic work. Dameon has taken his original definitive guide and updated it thoroughly for NG. No other book on the market is informed by his depth of experience with Check Point. Accept no substitutes!"--Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks

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Beyond the C++ Standard Library An Introduction to Boost

2006-10-13T18:33:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Karlsson, Bjorn
Number of pages: 352
eBook information:
Introducing the Boost libraries- the next breakthrough in C++ programming
Boost takes you far beyond the C++ Standard Library, making C++ programming more elegant, robust, and productive. Now, for the first time, a leading Boost expert systematically introduces the broad set of Boost libraries and teaches best practices for their use.
Writing for intermediate-to-advanced C++ developers, Bjo"rn Karlsson briefly outlines all 58 Boost libraries, and then presents comprehensive coverage of 12 libraries you're likely to find especially useful. Karlsson's topics range from smart pointers and conversions to containers and data structures, explaining exactly how using each library can improve your code. He offers detailed coverage of higher-order function objects that enable you to write code that is more concise, expressive, and readable. He even takes you "behind the scenes" with Boost, revealing tools and techniques for creating your own generic libraries.
Coverage includes
Smart pointers that provide automatic lifetime management of objects and simplify resource sharing
Consistent, best-practice solutions for performing type conversions and lexical conversions
Utility classes that make programming simpler and clearer
Flexible container libraries that solve common problems not covered by the C++ Standard Library
Powerful support for regular expressions with Boost.Regex
Function objects defined at the call site with Boost.Bind and Boost.Lambda
More flexible callbacks with Boost.Function
Managed signals and slots (a.k.a. the Observer pattern) with Boost.Signals
The Boost libraries are proving so useful that many of them are planned for inclusion in the next version of the C++ Standard Library. Get your head start now, with Beyond the C++ Standard Library.

(c) Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

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Firewalls and Internet Security Repelling the Wily Hacker

2006-10-12T19:05:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Cheswick, William R.Bellovin, Steven M.Rubin, Aviel D.
Number of pages: 464
eBook information:
Essential information for anyone wanting to protect Internet-connected computers from unauthorized access. Includes:

* thorough discussion of security-related aspects of TCP/IP;
* step-by-step plans for setting up firewalls;
* hacking and monitoring tools the authors have built to rigorously test and maintain firewalls;
* pointers to public domain security tools on the net;
* first-hand step-by-step accounts of battles with the "Berferd" hackers; and
* practical discussions of the legal aspects of security.

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From Java to C# : A Java Developers Guide - Dive into the .NET World by Leveraging Your Java Knowledge

2006-10-12T18:39:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Ngee, Mok Heng
Number of pages: 320
eBook information:
The fastest way for Java developers to pick up C# and .Net - by leveraging on what they already know in Java to learn the new language.

Allows a Java developer to pick up C# as quickly as possible by highlighting the similarities and differences between the two languages.
Extensive detailed coverage of the new features in C# not found in Java.
A useful introduction to the .NET platform and how the new architecture works. It's important for a C# developer to know what happens behind the scenes. User Level-
Intermediate.
Audience-
All intermediate Java developers.
Technology-
C# is a new programming language which is promoted by Microsoft as the successor to C++. C# together with Visual Basic .NET are the two most popular programming languages .NET developers use to write applications targeted at the .NET platform.
Author Biography-
Mok Heng Ngee is an experienced software developer and architect who has been involved in numerous large-scale software enterprise projects based on the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE). Mok has writes for Computer Times and has been invited to speak at the official launch of Visual Studio .NET in Singapore. He has been accorded MVP (Most Valuable Professional) status by Microsoft Asia.

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Extreme .NET Introducing EXtreme Programming Techniques to .NET Developers

2006-10-12T18:38:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Roodyn, Neil
Number of pages: 240
eBook information:
In a major shift from the past, Microsoft has been encouraging developers whouse Visual Studio to pay attention to software architecture and softwaredevelopment methodologies. One methodology which is well-suited to the waythat many Microsoft development teams work is eXtreme Programming. Manydevelopers using VB and C# admire its flexibility, its emphasis on testing, andthe idea of developing in small teams. While they have been trying to pick upthe XP techniques from the general books on XP and Agile, there is a dearth ofinformation to help them apply the Agile techniques in a Microsoft setting.Extreme .NET is the first book to provide a complete and practical guide tousing eXtreme Programming with .NET. The author is well regarded in boththe XP and .NET communities. He uses extensive case studies and real worldexamples to illustrate best practices throughout the book, and provides manyhands-on exercises so that readers make sure they have learned the concepts.The book concludes with a chapter on step-by-step development that will puttogether all the practices taught in the book to develop a piece of software.

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Apache Jakarta and Beyond A Java Programmer's Introduction

2006-10-12T18:32:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Pekowsky, L.
Number of pages: 582
eBook information:
This book is about developing more effectively and more efficiently. Whilethere are many ways to develop more effectively and efficiently, one option isso ubiquitous that it is seldom discussed explicity- use existing code to simplifythe task at hand. The tools within the Jakarta open source set allow thedeveloper to do just that. All of the Jakarta tools are available for free, but thesetools lack proper documentation. In this new book, veteran developer andauthor Larne Pekowsky introduces the reader to the philosophy behind theJakarta project, and offers a tutorial on how its tools can be used to buildrobust Web applications, client applications, Web services, and much more.

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Eclipse Distilled

2006-10-11T19:01:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Carlson, David
Number of pages: 312
eBook information:
Organized for rapid access, focused on productivity, Eclipse Distilled brings together all the answers you need to make the most of today's most powerful Java development environment. David Carlson introduces proven best practices for working with Eclipse, and shows exactly how to integrate Eclipse into any Agile development process.

Part I shows how to customize workspaces, projects, perspectives, and views for optimal efficiency---and how to leverage Eclipse's rapid development, navigation, and debugging features to maximize both productivity and code quality. Part II focuses entirely on Agile development, demonstrating how Eclipse can simplify team ownership, refactoring, continuous testing, continuousintegration, and other Agile practices. Coverage includes

* Managing Eclipse projects from start to finish: handling both content and complexity
* Using perspectives, views, and editors to work more efficiently
* Setting preferences to fit your own unique needs---or your team's
* Leveraging Eclipse's powerful local and remote debugging tools
* Understanding how Eclipse fits into contemporary iterative development processes
* Performing continuous testing with JUnit in the Eclipse environment
* Using Eclipse's wizard-assisted refactoring tools
* Implementing continuous integration with Ant-based automated project builders
* Employing best practices for code sharing with CVS and other repositories

By focusing on need-to-know information and providing best practices and methodologies, this book is designed to get you working with Eclipse quickly. Whether you're building enterprise systems, Eclipse plug-ins, or anything else, this concise book will help you write better code---and do it faster.

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The Java Tutorial A Short Course on the Basics

2006-10-11T18:59:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Campione, MaryWalrath, KathyHuml, Alison
Number of pages: 580
eBook information:
(Pearson Education) A hands-on guide to proficiency with Java, with clear explanations of fundamentals such as objects, classes and data structures. The CD-ROM contains 3 Java tutorial books in HTML, all major versions of the Java platform, and more. Softcover. DLC: Java (Computer program language).

From the Inside Flap

Since the release of the Java Development Kit in May of 1995, the engineering team at Sun Microsystems has been hard at work improving and enhancing the Java platform. We have been similarly laboring to update The Java Tutorial to reflect the work of the engineers.

From the first page to the last, this edition now documents the APIs in the Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3. We have fully integrated SDK 1.3 updates into the text, plus we've added questions and exercises to help you practice what you learn. To help beginners avoid many common mistakes, an entire chapter is devoted to programming problems and their solutions. Convenient summaries at the end of each section are also new to this edition.

Like the first and second editions, this book is based on the online tutorial hosted at Sun Microsystem's Web site for the Java platform.Unlike the online version, this book solely focuses on the APIs needed by most beginning to intermediate programmers. Once you've mastered the material in this book, you can explore the rest of the Java platform on the Web site.

Our intent has always been to create a fun, easy-to-read, task-oriented programmer's guide with lots of practical examples to help people learn to program. Who Should Read This Book?

The book is geared towards both novice and experienced programmers.

New programmers can benefit most by reading the book from beginning to end, including the step by step instructions for compiling and running your first program in Getting Started (page 1). Programmers experienced with procedural languages such as C may wish start with the material on object-oriented concepts and features of the Java programming language. Experienced object programmers may want to jump feet first into more advanced trails, such as those on applets, essential classes, or user interfaces.

No matter what type of programmer you are, you can find a path through this book that fits your learning requirements. How to Use This Book

This book is designed so that you can either read it straight through or skip around from topic to topic. Whenever a topic is discussed in another place, you'll see a link to that place in the tutorial. Links are underlined and are followed by page numbers, like this: What Can Java Technology Do? (page 5).

All the sample code used in this book is available online and on the accompanying CD. The CD icon in the margin indicates that the code is available. At the end of each chapter there is also a "Code Sample" section with a table that specifies the locations of the examples on the CD and online.

We're dedicated to keeping this book up-to-date with the most current information.

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CMMI Assessments Motivating Positive Change

2006-10-11T18:58:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Dunaway, DonnaBush, Marilyn
Number of pages: 432
eBook information:
Use Assessments to Drive Process Improvements in Software, Systems, Human Resources, and Beyond

Pioneered by the world's leading innovators in software engineering, assessments have evolved into a remarkably powerful tool for process improvement in areas ranging from systems to services, hardware to human resources.

Unlike audits, assessments are conducted from the inside. When handled correctly, assessments can help transform technical and managerial culture, dramatically improving both quality and profitability. In CMMI Assessments: Motivating Positive Change, two of the field's most respected leaders show exactly how to use them for maximum business advantage. Writing for executives, managers, technical professionals, and assessors themselves, Marilyn Bush and Donna Dunaway illuminate every phase of the assessment process---from planning through post-assessment follow-up.

The authors begin with an expert overview of what assessments entail, when they make sense, how to set achievable goals for them, and how to lead them to success. Next, they "drill down" into each stage of the process, presenting step-by-step instructions and defining the roles and responsibilities of every participant. Coverage includes creating and training assessment teams; identifying assessment products; consolidating interview data and other onsite activities; presenting results; and using those results productively.

Drawing on their unsurpassed experience leading assessments and mentoring assessors, they offer deep insights into the real-world challenges and obstacles you'll face---and proven solutions. They also present an extended case study showing how a real software development organization drove continuous improvement through four years of iterative assessments---moving from CMM Level 2 to elite Level 5 status, and driving dramatic business benefits along the way.

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Professional Excel Development The Definitive Guide to Developing Applications Using Microsoft Excel and VBA

2006-10-11T18:56:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Bullen, StephenBovey, RobGreen, John
Number of pages: 800
eBook information:
Microsoft Excel can be much more than just a spreadsheet. It has become adevelopment platform in it own right. Applications written using Excel are partof many corporations' core suites of business-critical applications. In spite ofthis, Excel is too often thought of as a hobbyist's platform. While there arenumerous titles on Excel and VBA, until now there have been none thatprovide an overall explanation of how to develop professional-quality Excel-basedapplications. All three authors are professional Excel developers who runtheir own companies developing Excel-based apps for clients ranging fromindividuals to the largest multinational corporations. In this book they showhow anyone from power users to professional developers can increase thespeed and usefulness of their Excel-based apps.
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Essential XML Protocols and Component Software

2006-10-11T18:53:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Box, DonLam, John
Number of pages: 400
eBook information:
The Extensible Markup Language (XML) has been anointed as the universal duct tape for all software integration problems despite XML's relatively humble origins in the world of document management systems. Essential XML presents a software engineering-focused view of XML and investigates how XML can be used as a component integration technology much like COM or CORBA. Written for software developers and technical managers, this book demonstrates how XML can be used as the glue between independently developed software components (or in the marketecture terminology du jour, how XML can act as the backplane for B2B e-commerce applications). Authors Don Box, Aaron Skonnard, and John Lam cover the key issues, technologies, and techniques involved in using XML as the adhesive between disparate software components and environments. They explain the fundamental abstractions and concepts that permeate all XML technologies, primarily those documented in the XML Information Set (Infoset). XML-based approaches to metadata, declarative, and procedural programming through transformation and programmatic interfaces are covered. Don Box, co-author of the Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) specification, provides readers with insight into this emerging XML messaging technology for bridging COM, CORBA, EJB, and the Web. Readers acquire a better understanding of XML's inner workings and come to see how its platform, language, and vendor independence--along with its accessibility--make it an extraordinarily effective solution for software interoperation.

Topics covered:
* XML Information Set (InfoSet)
* Simple API for XML Version 2 (SAX2)
* Document Object Model Level 2 (DOML2)
* Apache Xerces
* Microsoft XML
* Xpath
* Xpointer
* Xinclude
* Xbase
* XML Schemas
* XSLT
* XML as a software-integration technology

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Balancing Agility and Discipline A Guide for the Perplexed

2006-10-11T18:53:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Boehm, BarryTurner, Richard
Number of pages: 256
eBook information:
A guide for perplexed software professionals who have heard the buzz about agile methodologies, but want to separate the hype from reality.
Helps organization achieve the speed of agility without sacrificing the discipline of process
For quick learning and easy reference, the margins contain a "fast track" summary of the material
Forewords by Grady Booch, Alistair Cockburn, and Watts Humphrey!

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Guerrilla Oracle The Succinct Windows Perspective

2006-10-11T18:40:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Staron, Richard J.
Number of pages: 304
eBook information:
A focused, concise tutorial to the basic information necessary to install and configure an Oracle database on a Windows server.
Gets the reader up and running with Oracle quickly.
Leads the reader step by step through the basics of all aspects of an Oracle database.
By the end of the book the reader will have developed a fully functional example database. As Oracle has grown and developed and added new features, books about Oracle have likewise grown oversized and bloated and intimidating for the beginner. This book is a succinct introduction to the overall features of Oracle. It does not get into great depth about any of those features. It is a tutorial in nature. The authors use an example database to teach readers how to turn a Windows server into an Oracle server, configure both the Oracle server and client PCs, enable remote access, work with "customers" on designing the database, normalize the data, turn the concepts into a real relational database, design the GUI forms, write the code, produce the reports, and then web enable the system. The reader will be the DBA, the programmer, and the business analyst. At the end, the reader will have developed a fully functional database, and will have a solid, well-rounded grasp of Oracle.
Richard Staron has over 20 years of experience in the data processing field, spanning hierarchical to relational databases. He has project management experience with Oracle database installations, has supervised Oracle programmers, and has taught Oracle database installation and Oracle programming. Richard is now the Manager of IS applications at Eastern Connecticut State University.

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.NET Framework Standard Library Annotated Reference Base Class Library and Extended Numerics Library vol. 1

2006-10-11T18:32:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Abrams, Brad
Number of pages: 1504
eBook information:
The long-awaited one-stop reference to the .NET class libraries, direct from the .NET Framework team at Microsoft
Written by the .NET Framework team at Microsoft; this is the book they will be promoting.
Includes a complete reference, the annotated specification, eBook informations, methods, and diagrams.
Will be a must-have reference for all serious .NET developers. Volume two will be available next spring. This book is the first of a two volume set that will provide .NET developers with a detailed annotated reference to the most common and useful parts of the .NET Framework Class Library. Also included are complete eBook informations, methods, and diagrams. While the specs are available online, the annotations from the .NET Framework team have been written for this work, and are available nowhere else. These will be for .NET developers what Patrick Chan's Java Class Library books have been for Java developers. The complete spec is available in seven volumes from Microsoft Press, costing more than $385. We think ours will sell much better because- - We know how to publish specifications. Ours will have the thorough index and navigational tools that developers need. - We have the creators of the technology writing and promoting our book - Rather than cover in print all the arcane seldomly used parts, we are concentrating on the most used pieces of the spec - Ours has detailed annotations, eBook informations, and code samples from the .NET Framework team which will be available nowhere else.

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MIDP 2.0 Style Guide

2006-10-10T18:52:00.002-07:00

Author(s): Wagner, AnnetteBloch, Cindy
Number of pages: 256
eBook information:
The comprehensive guide to MIDP 2.O for Java developers seeking to create exciting and easy-to-use mobile games for wireless devices
Provides a set of clear and concise guidelines for creating Java applications for wireless devices.
Includes examples of what developers should and should NOT do when creating complex and interactive mobile applications.
Written by the human interface lead for the Java 2 Micro Edition Annette Wagner and the technical documentation writer at Sun Microsystems' Java Software division, Cindy Bloch.

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Hitchhiker's Guide to SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services

2006-10-10T18:52:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Blackburn, PeterVaughn, William R.
Number of pages: 739
eBook information:
SQL Server Reporting Services is a new, exciting, rich platform for building, viewing, delivering, and managing reports pulled from SQL Server databases. Extracting meaningful reports from databases has been perhaps the biggest concern of the database industry for years. Until now, users of SQL Server had to turn to third party solutions, such as Crystal Reports. Because Reporting Services is not only easy to use but also free analysts expect a lot of interest in it. Bill Vaughn and Peter Blackburn are two of the most trusted names in the SQL Server world. They have already uncovered lots of undocumented material that will be available only in this book. SQL Server professionals will want to learn about Reporting Services from people they trust, such as Bill and Peter, whether they have already committed to using it, or are just evaluating it. With the recent announcement of the delay in the release of SQL Server 2005 until 2005 this book will have an even longer shelf life.

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Enterprise Java Programming with IBM Websphere

2006-10-10T18:52:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Brown, KyleCraig, GaryHester, GregPitt, DavidStinehour, RussellWeitzel, MarkJakab, Peter M.Berg, Dan
Number of pages: 688
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Enterprise Java Programming with IBM WebSphere, Second Edition is the definitive guide tobuilding mission-critical enterprise systems with J2EE, WebSphere, and WebSphere StudioApplication Developer. Fully updated for Versions 5.x of WebSphere Application Server andWebSphere Studio Application Developer, it combines expert architectural best practices with acase study that walks you through constructing an entire system.

The authors are an extraordinary team of WebSphere insiders: developers, consultants,instructors, and IBM WebSphere development team members. Together, they offer unprecedentedinsight into the use and behavior of WebSphere's APIs in real-world environments---andsystematic guidance for delivering systems of exceptional performance, robustness, and businessvalue.

Coverage includes---
* Practical introductions to J2EE, WebSphere Application Server 5.0, and Web application architecture
* Detailed coverage of Web application construction, including MVC partitioning with Struts, servlets/JSP, and session management
* Step-by-step guidance for building and testing application business models, including JUnit testing
* In-depth insight into EJB architecture, including transactions, security, and advanced object relational mapping
* Web services: examples and best practices leveraging WebSphere Application Server 5.x's latest enhancements
CD-ROMs Included

The CD-ROMs contain trial copies of IBM WebSphere Studio Application Developer (Version 5.0.2),IBM WebSphere Application Server (Version 5.02), and DB2 Universal Database, Personal Edition(Version 8.1.2) for Microsoft Windows 2000/XP. The CD-ROMs also include source code for thecase study examples used in the book.

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The Tao of Network Security Monitoring Beyond Intrusion Detection

2006-10-10T18:51:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Bejtlich, Richard
Number of pages: 798
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Quickly develop and apply the skills needed to detect, prevent, and respond to new and emerging computer security exploits.
Explores examples of actual compromised networks to illustrate how losses could have been avoided through network security monitoring.
Written by Richard Bejtlich--a recognized authority and speaker on digital security.
Foreword by Ron Gula, the original author of the Dragon intrusion detection system.
Launch at Black Hat USA, July 26-29, in Las Vegas. Once your security is breached, everyone will ask the same question- now what? Answering this question has cost companies hundreds of thousands of dollars in incident response and computer forensics fees. This book reduces the investigative workload of computer security incident response teams (CSIRT) by posturing organizations for incident response success. Firewalls can fail. Intrusion-detection systems can be bypassed. Network monitors can be overloaded. These are the alarming but true facts about network security. In fact, too often, security administrators' tools can serve as gateways into the very networks they are defending. Now, a novel approach to network monitoring seeks to overcome these limitations by providing dynamic information about the vulnerability of all parts of a network. Called network security monitoring (NSM), it draws on a combination of auditing, vulnerability assessment, intrusion detection and prevention, and incident response for the most comprehensive approach to network security yet. By focusing on case studies and the application of opensource tools, the author helps readers gain hands-on knowledge of how to better defend networks and how to mitigate damage from security incidents.

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Hands-on Microsoft Access A Practical Guide to Improving Your Access Skills

2006-10-10T18:40:00.000-07:00

This book is aimed at readers who have run Access before but don't feel confident using it. Perhaps you've read one of the "for-morons" books. You have created some databases and entered data into them. But you work in Access with hesitation, even trepidation. You don't have a good idea of how you should organize fields into tables. You have read about primary keys and relationships, but you really don't understand how they work or why they're so important. You have created a form or query or report, but you don't recognize how each interacts with its underlying table(s) and with each other. You've used wizards to create forms and reports, but when you want to modify them, you're stumped. You want to enter data easily, retrieve it freely, manipulate it successfully, and publish it with a little panache.

I don't want to oversell. This book should be sufficient if your Access needs extend to inventorying Butler's book collection, or perhaps even running a small, simple business or association. If you are using Access for a company or organization of some size and complexity, however, this book won't tell you all you need to know to design robust Access databases on your own. But it will give you the broad understanding of the major issues that need to be addressed. If you do require the services of database designers and Access programmers, you'll be much better able to understand what they are doing. You'll ask good questions and provide good answers to those posed to you. In short, you'll be a much better client, which means you're much more likely to get a more effective and productive database.
Why Is Understanding Database Principles So Essential for Using Access?

Although this book includes a multitude of explanations and exercises for performing essential, everyday Access tasks, its overriding objective is to instill in you the relational database framework.

My sense of the importance of having the relational database model in your head parallels my experience of learning and teaching accounting. The basic accounting equation, as every accounting student soon finds out, is Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity. As I watched students struggle with the vagaries of accounting---such as why an increase in cash and an increase in insurance expense both require debits to their respective accounts---it occurred to me that their main problem was they didn't understand this basic equation. Oh, sure, they could repeat it back on a pop quiz. But they hadn't internalized it to the extent that it had become second nature to use with accounting problems.

But once you are able to see all accounting transactions as affecting assets, liabilities, or owner's equity, accounting's mysteries become solvable. Of course, accounting poses some very thorny theoretical and practical questions, and merely knowing a very simple equation won't solve most of your problems. Without having that model in your head, however, it's difficult to tackle them at all.

Relational database theory can't be reduced to a simple equation. But the need to have an underlying theoretical framework is, if anything, as important in using a relational database program such as Access as it is in accounting.

Because a table is the only object that you actually...

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WDM Technologies Optical Networks: vol. 2

2006-10-10T18:30:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Dutta, Achyut K.Dutta, Niloy K.Fujiwara, Masahiko
Number of pages: 336
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Internet information (which is doubling every six months) travels through optical fibers. Today, optical fibers are being installed where a single fiber has the ability to carry information as much as 200 times faster than was possible just five years ago. This revolutionary capability is being achieved with technology known as wavelength division multiplexing WDM). WDM technology relies on the fact that optical fibers can carry many wavelengths of light simultaneously without interaction between each wavelength. Thus, a single fiber can carry many separate wavelength signals or channels simultaneously.

The communications industry is at the onset of new expansion of WDM technology necessary to meet the new demand for bandwidth. This book deals with the Networks facet of this field (present and future).

* Allows engineers working in optical communications(from systems to components) to understand the principles and mechanics of each key component they deal with for optical system design.

* Provides an excellent resource for engineers and researchers engaged in all aspects of fiber optic communications, such as optoelectronics, equipment/system design, and manufacturing.

* Provides comprehensive coverage of key concepts in optical networks and their application in commercial systems.

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LDAP Directories Explained An Introduction and Analysis (Independent Technology Guides)

2006-10-09T18:51:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Arkills, Brian
Number of pages: 400
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Directory services matter to nearly every organization because they help centrally manage information and thereby reduce the costs of computing services. LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a set of protocols that have become the internet standard for accessing directories. Many people need to understand directory services and LDAP in order to make decisions for their business. The books currently available are too advanced for technical managers and those new to directory services. This book is designed to fill that need. The author spends the first half of the book exploring how directory services and LDAP work and then the second half discussing the most popular implementations - OpenLDAP, Microsoft Active Directory, and Directory Server - for those who are trying to compare products. This book provides the technical foundation that will enable IT managers to make sound business decisions and developers to move on to more advanced books.

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Extending MFC Applications with the .Net Framework

2006-10-09T18:51:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Archer, TomSivakumar, Nishant
Number of pages: 656
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The book every traditional Windows developers needs to learn how - and why - to incorporate .NET functionality into their applications
Filled with practical examples that show how to incorporate .NET functionality into legacy applications in order to make them more productive
Demonstrates clearly how various .NET classes provide either a new ability not found in MFC, or a markedly improved way of doing something
Explains how developers can start to use .NET today without abandoning their current skill set The Microsoft Found Classes (MFC) compose the class library for Microsoft's Visual C++. First introduced over 10 years ago, this class library is now in use by approximately 1.5 million programmers, and is the subject of many books, articles, and Web sites. MFC developers, along with their hundreds of thousands of existing applications, are not going to migrate to .NET overnight. On the other hand, there is no doubt that .NET is the future of Microsoft development. Therefore, instead of writing yet another .NET book trying to move MFC developers to .NET entirely, this book attempts to get these MFC developers on board today by showing them how to continue using MFC and combine it with .NET to become more productive. Then over time, MFC developers will move to .NET. For now, this book focuses on this untapped group of MFC developers who fall into the category of "late adopters". While there are several books on COM and .NET interoperability, they really focus more on making your new .NET apps interact with your legacy apps. We don't know of another book quite like this one.

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Net Framework Standard Library Annotated Reference Networking Library, Reflection Library, and Xml Library vol. 2

2006-10-09T18:50:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Abrams, TamaraAbrams, Brad
Number of pages: 1000
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The .NET Framework Standard Library Annotated Reference, Volume 2, completes the definitive reference to the .NET Framework base class library. This book-and-CD set offers programmers unparalleled insight into the ECMA and ISO specifications for the classes and members, while also explaining why they were designed as they were and demonstrating how to use them. This volume covers the Networking, Reflection, and XML libraries, complementing Volume 1’s coverage of the Base Class and Extended Numerics libraries.
The printed book contains high-level eBook informations of each namespace, plus detailed eBook informations and samples of each type, including annotations, inheritance diagrams, and a listing of members.
The accompanying CD contains a vastly expanded version of the book’s text that includes detailed eBook informations of each member and samples for most members---almost two thousand searchable pages of immediately useful reference material, plus a full source-code archive.
With the ECMA and ISO standards as its core, the combined book and CD include
A clear and complete overview of each namespace, describing its purpose and functionality and the inheritance hierarchy of types it defines.
Type eBook informations. Each type is covered in its own chapter, with a quick reference to the C# declaration syntax for all members defined in the type, and a detailed eBook information of how the type is used.
Annotations from key insiders- members of the Microsoft design team and the ECMA Standards Committee. These comments cover everything from design rationale and history to common problems and shortcomings, with exceptional clarity and candor.
Reference tabs and an exhaustive index, which allow readers to quickly and easily navigate the text.
Code samples. Types are illustrated by working code samples, with output included.
Reusable source code for the more than one thousand samples is supplied as an archive on the CD. All code has been tested with versions 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 of the .NET Framework and, where appropriate, with the .NET Compact Framework.

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Hibernate A J2EE Developer's Guide

2006-10-09T18:40:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Iverson, Will
Number of pages: 384
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Hibernate is a popular open source object/relational persistence and querysystem and an alternative to Enterprise Java Beans. Compared to EJB,Hibernate is less complex, more easily portable and more powerful for linkingJava with traditional relational databases. Hibernate supports many relationaldatabases including- DB2, Informix, MySQL, Oracle, SAP DB, SQL Server,Sybase, and is downloaded over 23,000 times a month on average in 2004. Thisbook provides J2EE developers with a pratical hands-on guide to working withHibernate and their existing databases. Through numerous code examples andcase studies, the author helps reinforce what Hibernate is and how to use it.

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The Visualization Handbook

2006-10-09T18:30:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Johnson, Christopher R.Hansen, Charles
Number of pages: 984
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The Visualization Handbook provides an overview of the field of visualization by presenting the basic concepts, providing a snapshot of current visualization software systems, and examining research topics that are advancing the field.

This text is intended for a broad audience, including not only the visualization expert seeking advanced methods to solve a particular problem, but also the novice looking for general background information on visualization topics. The largest collection of state-of-the-art visualization research yet gathered in a single volume, this book includes articles by a whos who of international scientific visualization researchers covering every aspect of the discipline, including:
• Virtual environments for visualization
• Basic visualization algorithms
• Large-scale data visualization
• Scalar data isosurface methods
• Visualization software and frameworks
• Scalar data volume rendering
• Perceptual issues in visualization
• Various application topics, including information visualization.

* Edited by two of the best known people in the world on the subject; chapter authors are authoritative experts in their own fields;
* Covers a wide range of topics, in 47 chapters, representing the state-of-the-art of scientific visualization.

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C++ Template Metaprogramming Concepts, Tools, and Techniques from Boost and Beyond

2006-10-08T18:50:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Abrahams, DavidGurtovoy, Aleksey
Number of pages: 416
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Simply put, a metaprogram is a program which generates or manipulatesprogram code. The ability to programmatically create software allowsprogrammers to work at a higher level of abstraction appropriate to theproblem domain, and allows the resulting code to be reconfigured without lossof efficiency. Ever since generic programming was introduced to C++,programmers have discovered myriad "template tricks" for manipulatingprograms *as they are compiled*, effectively eliminating the barrier betweenprogram and metaprogram. While the excitement generated by thesecapabilities among C++ experts has reached the community at large, theirpractical application remains out-of-reach for most programmers. This bookprovides the neccessary foundation to make template metaprogrammingpractical for everyone.

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The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense

2006-10-08T18:49:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Szor, Peter
Number of pages: 744
eBook information:
Peter Szor takes you behind the scenes of anti-virus research, showing howthey are analyzed, how they spread, and--most importantly--how to effectivelydefend against them. This book offers an encyclopedic treatment of thecomputer virus, including- a history of computer viruses, virus behavior,classification, protection strategies, anti-virus and worm-blocking techniques,and how to conduct an accurate threat analysis. The Art of Computer VirusResearch and Defense entertains readers with its look at anti-virus research, butmore importantly it truly arms them in the fight against computer viruses.As one of the lead researchers behind Norton AntiVirus, the most popularantivirus program in the industry, Peter Szor studies viruses every day. Byshowing how viruses really work, this book will help security professionals andstudents protect against them, recognize them, and analyze and limit thedamage they can do.

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Succeeding with Open Source Manager's Guide

2006-10-08T18:49:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Golden, Bernard
Number of pages: 242
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IT organizations are turning to open source as a result of two hot buttons- costefficiency and the need for innovative business solutions. IT organizationsneed to direct their investment toward business-specific innovation and awayfrom pure infrastructure products. Open source is therefore an increasinglypopular choice for infrastructure software. However, open source softwarediffers significantly from its commercial counterpart. Because of that, adifferent evaluation and selection strategy is necessary -- but until now, therehas been no guide to help organizations develop an open source strategy.'Succeeding with Open Source' is that guide.

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High Assurance Design Architecting Secure and Reliable Enterprise Applications

2006-10-08T18:41:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Berg, Clifford J.
Number of pages: 660
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How to "design in" Software Reliability, Security, and Maintainability---from the Very Beginning
Today, enterprises depend on software that is insecure, unreliable, and fragile. They compensate by investing heavily in workarounds and maintenance, and by employing hordes of "gurus" to manage their systems' flaws. This must change. And it can. In this book, respected architect Cliff Berg shows how to design high-assurance applications that build in reliability, security, manageability, and maintainability upfront, and can prove they meet these requirements.
High-Assurance Design presents design principles and patterns that can be used in any contemporary development environment, and fully reflect today's demands for agility, responsiveness, and lower cost. Berg draws on real-world scenarios and actual applications, focusing heavily on the activities and relationships associated with building superior software. Writing for practicing architects, lead designers, and technical managers, Berg covers the entire software lifecycle, showing how to-
Understand and avoid the problems that lead to unreliable, insecure software
Refocus your design and development resources where they're most likely to improve your software
Identify project risks and plan for assurable designs
Obtain the requirements you need to deliver high assurance
Design application systems that meet the requirements you've identified
Verify that your design satisfies these requirements
Implement the design you've created and verified
Test enterprise applications for reliability and security
Integrate security design, reliability design, and application design into one coherent set of processes

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Troubleshooting Optical Fiber Networks Understanding and Using Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers

2006-10-08T18:29:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Anderson, DuwayneJohnson, LarryBell, Florian G.
Number of pages: 437
eBook information:
This book offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art information about time-domain fiber-optic testing. Readers will gain an understanding of how to troubleshoot optical-fiber networks using an optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR), while learning the fundamental principles underlying the operation of these powerful testing instruments. From basic fiber optics and fiber testing, to detailed event-analysis techniques, this book covers the entire spectrum of time-domain optical cable test theory and applications.

* Only book available focusing solely on OTDR theory and practice
* Covers the entire spectrum of time-domain optical cable test theory and applications
* Designed to be accessible to both engineers and system technicians
* Includes OTDR training CD

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Windows Server 2003 Security A Technical Reference

2006-10-07T18:50:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Bragg, Roberta
Number of pages: 1142
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If you're a working Windows administrator, security is your #1 challenge. Now, there's a single-source reference you can rely on for authoritative, independent help with every Windows Server security feature, tool, and option- Windows Server 2003 Security. Renowned Windows security expert Roberta Bragg has brought together information that was formerly scattered through dozens of books and hundreds of online sources. She goes beyond facts and procedures, sharing powerful insights drawn from decades in IT administration and security. You'll find expert implementation tips and realistic best practices for every Windows environment, from workgroup servers to global domain architectures. Learn how to- Reflect the core principles of information security throughout your plans and processesEstablish effective authentication and passwordsRestrict access to servers, application software, and data Make the most of the Encrypting File System (EFS)Use Active Directory's security features---and secure Active Directory itselfDevelop, implement, and troubleshoot group policiesDeploy a secure Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)Protect remote access and VPNs via IPSec, SSL, SMB signing, LDAP signing, and moreAudit and monitor your systems, detect intrusions, and respond appropriately Maintain security and protect business continuity on an ongoing basisRoberta Bragg, MCSE, CISSP, and Microsoft MVP, is one of the world's most respected Windows security consultants, columnists, and speakers. She has served as security advisor for Redmond Magazine (formerly MCP Magazine), and as feature columnist for the weekly Security Watch e-newsletter. Her books include Hardening Windows Systems; MCSE Training Guide (70-220)- Windows 2000 Network Security Design, Second Edition; and Windows 2000 Security. Bragg runs her own company, Have Computer Will Travel. She lives near Independence, MO. Bob Reinsch is a Senior Technical Trainer for Foss Training Center in Leawood, Kansas. He has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Systems Engineer for 10 years, and resides in Lawrence, Kansas with his wife and three kids. When he is not in the classroom, consulting on messaging or security matters, or spending time with his family, he can be found either strumming a guitar or building a new one. He can be contacted at bob@piercingblue.com.(c) Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

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The Art and Business of Speech Recognition Creating the Noble Voice

2006-10-07T18:49:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Silber, WilliamUdell, Gregory F.
Number of pages: 208
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Provides an overview of this emerging field. Explains, both for managers and developers, what the issues, challenges, and opportunities are, and gives a clear sense of what a well-designed system requires.

Most people have experienced an automated speech-recognition system when calling a company. Instead of prompting callers to choose an option by entering numbers, the system asks questions and understands spoken responses. With a more advanced application, callers may feel as if they're having a conversation with another person. Not only will the system respond intelligently, its voice even has personality.

The Art and Business of Speech Recognition examines both the rapid emergence and broad potential of speech-recognition applications. By explaining the nature, design, development, and use of such applications, this book addresses two particular needs:

1. Business managers must understand the competitive advantage that speech-recognition applications provide: a more effective way to engage, serve, and retain customers over the phone.
2. Application designers must know how to meet their most critical business goal: a satisfying customer experience.

Author Blade Kotelly illuminates these needs from the perspective of an experienced, business-focused practitioner. Among the diverse applications he's worked on, perhaps his most influential design is the flight-information system developed for United Airlines, about which Julie Vallone wrote in Investor's Business Daily: "By the end of the conversation, you might want to take the voice to dinner."

If dinner is the analogy, this concise book is an ideal first course. Managers will learn the potential of speech-recognition applications to reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction, enhance the company brand, and even grow revenues. Designers, especially those just beginning to work in the voice domain, will learn user-interface design principles and techniques needed to develop and deploy successful applications. The examples in the book are real, the writing is accessible and lucid, and the solutions presented are attainable today.

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Principles of the Business Rule Approach

2006-10-07T18:48:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Ross, Ronald G.
Number of pages: 256
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The idea of Business Rules has been around for a while. Simply put, a Business Rule is a statement that defines or constrains some aspect of the business. In practice they are meant to reduce or eliminate the delays, waste, and frustration associated with the IT department having to be involved with almost every action affecting an organization's information systems. The advent of Web services has created renewed interest in them. There are now several well established rules-based products that have demonstrated the effectiveness of their use. But until now there has not been a definitive guide to Business Rules. Ron Ross, considered to be the father of Business Rules, will help organizations apply this powerful solution to their own computer system problems. This book is intended to be the first book that anyone from an IT manager to a business manager will read to understand what Business Rules are, and what how they can be applied to their own situation.

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Pocket PC Network Programming

2006-10-07T18:47:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Makofsky, Steven
Number of pages: 656
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Pocket PC Network Programming is the resource developers need to exploit the power of mobile technology and high-speed wireless connections. This book is a comprehensive tutorial and reference for writing network applications on Pocket PC 2002 and Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition devices. It explains how the Pocket PC communicates with the Internet, with other mobile devices, and with networks. It teaches developers the basics of Pocket PC telephony, synchronization, and messaging.

Pocket PC Network Programming begins with a guide to writing applications that communicate over the Internet and then explores how to use Pocket PC devices with Windows-based networks, how these devices communicate over serial and infrared, and how they utilize Remote Access Services (RAS). The focus then shifts to the Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition before turning to the building of applications designed for synchronization with a desktop computer. The final chapters cover the Pocket Outlook Object Model, the Mail API, and the .NET Compact Framework.

Key topic coverage includes:
* Understanding the basics of Winsock, Windows Internet (WinINet), the IP Helper APIs, HTTP, and the File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
* Using network resources
* Creating, establishing, and controlling dialup network connections
* Integrating applications with the Pocket PC Connection Manager
* Short Message Service (SMS) Messaging
* Using the Global System for Mobile communication (GSM)
* Interacting with the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
* Remote control of a device from a desktop
* Building an ActiveSync Service Provider
* Building applications that integrate with Contact, Application, and Task data
* Writing e-mail enabled applications
* Programming and writing network applications and using Web Services with the .NET Compact Framework

Sample applications clearly demonstrate each of the networking technologies discussed, and answers to developers' most frequently asked questions are indexed on the book's inside covers. The companion Web site, www.furrygoat.com, provides all the code examples from the book, as well as additional features and updates.

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Imperfect C++ Practical Solutions for Real-Life Programming

2006-10-07T18:41:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Wilson, Matthew
Number of pages: 608
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C++ is one of the most important languages today, but, as with all languages, itis not perfect. Far from it. Hence the topic (and title) of this book- practicaltechniques for dealing with problems that arise in C++ programming notbecause the programmer is inexperienced or incompetent, but because thisotherwise powerful language is itself deficient in some respect.This book reduces the frustration and indecision programmers experienceeveryday when using C++. Far from being stymied by a lack of expressivenessin the language, it is commonly the vast array of potential paradigms andtechniques supported by C++ that causes the problems. Too many choices.Too much complexity. Where to begin? Where to go? The author, havinghimself experienced inherent C++ deficiencies for years, presents detailedsolutions for dealing with the aggravating problems they cause programmers.

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The Electrical Engineering Handbook (AP Series in Engineering)

2006-10-07T18:29:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Chen, Wai-Kai
Number of pages: 1018
eBook information:
The Electrical Engineer's Handbook is an invaluable reference source for all practicing electrical engineers and students. Encompassing 79 chapters, this book is intended to enlighten and refresh knowledge of the practicing engineer or to help educate engineering students. This text will most likely be the engineers first choice in looking for a solution; extensive, complete references to other sources are provided throughout. No other book has the breadth and depth of coverage available here. This is a must-have for all practitioners and students! The Electrical Engineer's Handbook provides the most up-to-date information in: Circuits and Networks, Electric Power Systems, Electronics, Computer-Aided Design and Optimization, VLSI Systems, Signal Processing, Digital Systems and Computer Engineering, Digital Communication and Communication Networks, Electromagnetics and Control and Systems.

About the Editor-in-Chief
Wai-Kai Chen is Professor and Head Emeritus of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has extensive experience in education and industry and is very active professionally in the fields of circuits and systems. He was Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems, Series I and II, President of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society and is the Founding Editor and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Circuits, Systems and Computers. He is the recipient of the Golden Jubilee Medal, the Education Award, and the Meritorious Service Award from the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, and the Third Millennium Medal from the IEEE. Professor Chen is a fellow of the IEEE and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

* 77 chapters encompass the entire field of electrical engineering.
* THOUSANDS of valuable figures, tables, formulas, and definitions.

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Preventing Web Attacks with Apache

2006-10-06T18:48:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Barnett, Ryan
Number of pages: 624
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The only end-to-end guide to securing Apache Web servers and Web applications

Apache can be hacked. As companies have improved perimeter security, hackers have increasingly focused on attacking Apache Web servers and Web applications. Firewalls and SSL won’t protect you: you must systematically harden your Web application environment. Preventing Web Attacks with Apache brings together all the information you’ll need to do that: step-by-step guidance, hands-on examples, and tested configuration files.

Building on his groundbreaking SANS presentations on Apache security, Ryan C. Barnett reveals why your Web servers represent such a compelling target, how significant exploits are performed, and how they can be defended against. Exploits discussed include: buffer overflows, denial of service, attacks on vulnerable scripts and programs, credential sniffing and spoofing, client parameter manipulation, brute force attacks, web defacements, and more.

Barnett introduces the Center for Internet Security Apache Benchmarks, a set of best-practice Apache security configuration actions and settings he helped to create. He addresses issues related to IT processes and your underlying OS; Apache downloading, installation, and configuration; application hardening; monitoring, and more. He also presents a chapter-length case study using actual Web attack logs and data captured “in the wild.”

For every sysadmin, Web professional, and security specialist responsible for Apache or Web application security.

With this book, you will learn to
* Address the OS-related flaws most likely to compromise Web server security
* Perform security-related tasks needed to safely download, configure, and install Apache
* Lock down your Apache httpd.conf file and install essential Apache security modules
* Test security with the CIS Apache Benchmark Scoring Tool
* Use the WASC Web Security Threat Classification to identify and mitigate application threats
* Test Apache mitigation settings against the Buggy Bank Web application
* Analyze an Open Web Proxy Honeypot to gather crucial intelligence about attackers
* Master advanced techniques for detecting and preventing intrusions

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OSPF and IS-IS Choosing an IGP for Large-Scale Networks

2006-10-06T18:46:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Doyle, Jeff
Number of pages: 480
eBook information:
The practical guide to large-scale networking with OSPF and IS-IS

This is the definitive guide to using OSPF and IS-IS protocols in large-scale IP enterprise, carrier, and service provider networks. Well-known network designer Jeff Doyle draws on his consulting experience, offering realistic advice and straight answers on every aspect of working with link-state protocols---from scalability, reliability, and security to area design and database synchronization.

This book is organized to help network engineers and architects compare OSPF and IS-IS. One feature at a time, Doyle first demonstrates how a topic or feature is implemented in OSPF, and then walks through a similar implementation using IS-IS. Professionals who are relatively new to large-scale networking will welcome his practical introduction to the concepts, goals, and history of link state protocols. Coverage includes
* Understanding message types, encapsulation, architecture, LSAs, and LSPs
* Optimizing addressing, neighbor discovery, adjacencies, and router designation
* Improving scalability: controlling the scope of flooding, link state database size, SPF calculation efficiency, and much more
* Designing and operating large-scale networks for maximum security and reliability
* Hardening networks to thwart attacks against routing protocols
* Comparing OSPF and IS-IS extensibility
* Utilizing extensions for MPLS-based traffic engineering, IPv6, and multi-topology routing
* Troubleshooting OSPF and IS-IS log entries, debug output, and LS databases

Doyle's thorough explanations, end-of-chapter review questions, and many wide-ranging examples for both Cisco's IOS and Juniper's JUNOS also make this book an exceptional resource for anyone pursuing a CCIE or JNCIE certification.

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Imperfect XML Rants, Raves, Tips, and Tricks from an Insider

2006-10-06T18:41:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Megginson, David
Number of pages: 352
eBook information:
Insider's guide reveals the promise and the pitfalls inherent in every XML project... and what to do to make sure your project succeeds.
XML isn't perfect. This book exposes critical deficiencies in XML, as well as techniques for dealing with them.
Hot topics including Web services, the XML standards maze, and XML performance limitations are covered.
Megginson, the inventor of SAX, has been working with XML for over a decade; he has found limitations that require workarounds--he shares his wisdom here. This book does not introduce the basics of XML syntax, nor does it explain how popular APIs and tools work, or provide design patterns or recipes for coding- there are many other XML books that do an excellent job of that. Instead, this is a book about XML planning and decision making. Everyone involved with an XML project has to make decisions of some kind- whether to support XML at all, how to plan and schedule a project, what kind of goals to set, what standards to support, or what technical approaches to take. This book is about problem solving. It provides detailed solutions to certain specific common problems, and it also teaches problem-solving strategies. *Provides a map to navigate through the maze of XML-related standards. *Brings together information that matters to technologists and managers, so that they can make important strategic and tactical decisions together. *Presents a balanced view of XML, showing both where it does and does not work.

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Raman Amplification in Fiber Optical Communication Systems (Optics and Photonics)

2006-10-06T18:29:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Headley, CliffordAgrawal, Govind
Number of pages: 392
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Optical fiber telecommunications depend upon light traveling great distances through optical fibers. As light travels it tends to disperse and this results in some degree of signal loss. Raman amplification is a technique that is effective in any fiber to amplify the signal light as it travels through transmission fibers, compensating for inevitable signal loss.

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OpenGL Shading Language

2006-10-05T18:46:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Rost, Randi J.
Number of pages: 608
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The OpenGL® Shading Language, a high-level procedural shading language for OpenGL®, is the most important new development in graphics programming to emerge in years. OpenGL is the leading cross-platform 3D-graphics API, and the OpenGL Shading Language allows developers to take total control over the most important stages of the graphics-processing pipeline.

OpenGL® Shading Language is the experienced application programmer's guide to writing shaders. Part reference, part tutorial, this book thoroughly explains the shift from fixed-functionality graphics hardware to the new era of programmable graphics hardware and the additions to the OpenGL API that support this programmability. With OpenGL and shaders written in the OpenGL Shading Language, applications can perform better, achieving stunning graphics effects by utilizing the capabilities of both the visual processing unit and the central processing unit.

In this book, you will find a detailed introduction to the OpenGL Shading Language and the new OpenGL function calls that support it. The text begins by describing the syntax and semantics of this high-level programming language. Once this foundation has been established, the book explores the creation and manipulation of shaders using new OpenGL function calls.

OpenGL® Shading Language features extensive examples of shaders and their underlying algorithms, including

* Procedural texturing
* Noise
* Particle systems
* Hatching
* Analytic antialiasing
* Image processing

The color plate section illustrates the power and sophistication of the OpenGL Shading Language. The API Function Reference at the end of the book is an excellent quick reference to the API entry points that support the OpenGL Shading Language. An enhanced online index allows readers to quickly and easily search the entire text for specific topics.

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OpenGL Shading Language

2006-10-05T18:45:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Rost, Randi J.
Number of pages: 800
eBook information:
OpenGL® Shading Language, Second Edition, extensively updated for OpenGL 2.0, is the experienced application programmer's guide to writing shaders. Part reference, part tutorial, this book thoroughly explains the shift from fixed-functionality graphics hardware to the new era of programmable graphics hardware and the additions to the OpenGL API that support this programmability. With OpenGL and shaders written in the OpenGL Shading Language, applications can perform better, achieving stunning graphics effects by using the capabilities of both the visual processing unit and the central processing unit.

In this book, you will find a detailed introduction to the OpenGL Shading Language (GLSL) and the new OpenGL function calls that support it. The text begins by describing the syntax and semantics of this high-level programming language. Once this foundation has been established, the book explores the creation and manipulation of shaders using new OpenGL function calls.

OpenGL® Shading Language, Second Edition, includes updated eBook informations for the language and all the GLSL entry points added to OpenGL 2.0; new chapters that discuss lighting, shadows, and surface characteristics; and an under-the-hood look at the implementation of RealWorldz, the most ambitious GLSL application to date. The second edition also features 18 extensive new examples of shaders and their underlying algorithms, including
* Image-based lighting
* Lighting with spherical harmonics
* Ambient occlusion
* Shadow mapping
* Volume shadows using deferred lighting
* Ward's BRDF model
The color plate section illustrates the power and sophistication of the OpenGL Shading Language. The API Function Reference at the end of the book is an excellent guide to the API entry points that support the OpenGL Shading Language. Also included is a convenient Quick Reference Card to GLSL.

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Inside Windows Storage Server Storage Technologies for Windows Server2003, Windows 2000 and Beyond

2006-10-05T18:42:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Naik, Dilip
Number of pages: 448
eBook information:
The first complete guide to data storage in a Windows environment!
The data storage market continues to grow even in the current technology downturn. Microsoft is rapidly gaining market share in this area.
Other books on storage contain little or no information on Windows.
This book appeals both to networking professionals who need to learn about Microsoft as well as Microsoft professionals who need to learn about storage issues.

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Neural Networks in Finance Gaining Predictive Edge in the Market

2006-10-05T18:28:00.000-07:00

Author(s): McNelis, Paul D.
Number of pages: 256
eBook information:
This book explores the intuitive appeal of neural networks and the genetic algorithm in finance. It demonstrates how neural networks used in combination with evolutionary computation outperform classical econometric methods for accuracy in forecasting, classification and dimensionality reduction.

McNelis utilizes a variety of examples, from forecasting automobile production and corporate bond spread, to inflation and deflation processes in Hong Kong and Japan, to credit card default in Germany to bank failures in Texas, to cap-floor volatilities in New York and Hong Kong.

* Offers a balanced, critical review of the neural network methods and genetic algorithms used in finance
* Includes numerous examples and applications
* Numerical illustrations use MATLAB code and the book is accompanied by a website

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OpenGL Distilled

2006-10-04T18:45:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Martz, Paul
Number of pages: 304
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OpenGL opens the door to the world of high-quality, high-performance 3D computer graphics. The preferred application programming interface for developing 3D applications, OpenGL is widely used in video game development, visualization and simulation, CAD, virtual reality, modeling, and computer-generated animation.

OpenGL® Distilled provides the fundamental information you need to start programming 3D graphics, from setting up an OpenGL development environment to creating realistic textures and shadows. Written in an engaging, easy-to-follow style, this book makes it easy to find the information you're looking for. You'll quickly learn the essential and most-often-used features of OpenGL 2.0, along with the best coding practices and troubleshooting tips.

Topics include
* Drawing and rendering geometric data such as points, lines, and polygons
* Controlling color and lighting to create elegant graphics
* Creating and orienting views
* Increasing image realism with texture mapping and shadows
* Improving rendering performance
* Preserving graphics integrity across platforms

A companion Web site includes complete source code examples, color versions of special effects described in the book, and additional resources.

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Next Generation Application Integration From Simple Information to Web Services

2006-10-04T18:44:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Linthicum, David S.
Number of pages: 512
eBook information:
For a majority of businesses, application integration is an outright failure. Most companies' computer systems are labyrinthine at best and self-destructive at worst. With the arrival of Web services, the new service-oriented middleware technology standard, and increasingly complex and challenging problem domains, it's time to take application integration to the next level.

In Next Generation Application Integration distributed computing and application-integration expert David S. Linthicum describes the effect that this new generation of middleware will have on traditional application-integration efforts. Using key industry examples and case studies, Linthicum reveals the techniques and practices that are necessary to revolutionize data-sharing for any company--from sole-proprietorship to Fortune 500.

In this book you'll find a thorough discussion of today's most advanced application-integration concepts, approaches, technologies, and solutions. Written with the technical manager and enterprise architect in mind, this book addresses essential application integration issues such as:

* Strategies for dealing with complex problem domains
* Forward-looking approaches to ensure long-term solutions that are right for your company
* Techniques for implementation of new Web services middleware
* Introductions to the appropriate technologies for next generation application integration
* Scenarios for Web services integration
* Support concepts outlined by case studies and real-world examples
* eBook informations and analyses of the different types of Web service integration--standards, implementation, and enabling technology
* Full analysis of Web services and integration, including the relationship between EAI and Web services
* How to leverage both vertical and horizontal application-integration standards

If you're responsible for managing or implementing application-integration middleware, Next Generation Application Integration will prove to be an indispensable resource.

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Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Distilled

2006-10-04T18:44:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Schnoll, Scott
Number of pages: 592
eBook information:
Nearly three years in the making, Exchange Server 2003 is the most reliable and secure messaging solution that Microsoft has ever produced. Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Distilled is a practical, hands-on guide designed to bring readers quickly up to speed on the latest changes and enhancements to the leading e-mail server.

Drawing on his involvement in Microsoft’s Exchange Server 2003 Joint Development Program, author Scott Schnoll offers the detailed technical information that Exchange administrators need to know. He has a clear and concise style, and focuses on what’s new, what’s improved, and what’s been removed from Exchange Server 2003. Throughout the book Scott illustrates key points with real-world scenarios, and provides best practices drawn from his years of experience working with Exchange.

You will find answers to a variety of important questions, such as:

* What features have been included in Exchange Server 2003 to replace Exchange Server 2000 and 5.5 features? Chapter 3
* How do you use Internet Mail Wizard to configure Exchange for Internet messaging? Chapter 4
* What does Exchange Server 2003 offer for remote security, and how can you now better block unwanted e-mail? Chapter 6
* How do you back up, restore, and recover data using Recovery Storage Groups, Windows Volume Shadow Service, and other features? Chapter 8
* How do you use the new Outlook Mobile Access and Exchange ActiveSync features? Chapter 9
* What tuning and configuration patterns will work best for your organization? Chapter 10

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Introduction to Computer Security

2006-10-04T18:42:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Bishop, Matthew
Number of pages: 747
eBook information:
By removing material from the original book, Computer Security- Art and Science(0201440997, AWP), that is highly mathematical or otherwise difficult for manyreaders to understand, Matt Bishop has made his authoritative work oncomputer security art and science more accessible both for professionals newto the field and undergraduate students. The organization of the abridged bookfollows the syllabus Bishop includes in his current work for a nonmathematicalundergraduate course. It focuses more on the application of theory than thetheory itself. Readers learn quickly how to implement security.

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Investigating Child Exploitation and Pornography The Internet, Law and Forensic Science

2006-10-04T18:27:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Ferraro, MoniqueCasey, Eoghan
Number of pages: 320
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Crime scenes associated with child sexual exploitation and trafficking in child pornography were once limited to physical locations such as school playgrounds, church vestibules, trusted neighbors' homes, camping trips and seedy darkly lit back rooms of adult bookstores. The explosion of Internet use has created a virtual hunting ground for sexual predators and has fueled a brisk, multi-billion dollar trade in the associated illicit material. Approximately half of the caseload in computer crimes units involves the computer assisted sexual exploitation of children. Despite the scale of this problem, or perhaps because of it, there are no published resources that bring together the complex mingling of disciplines and expertise required to put together a computer assisted child exploitation case.
This work fills this void, providing police, prosecutors and forensic examiners with the historical, legal, technical, and social background for the laws prohibiting child exploitation, in particular, child pornography. The book will become an indispensable resource for those involved in the investigation, prosecution and study of computer-assisted child sexual exploitation.

The book provides a history of child exploitation cases and studies, outlining the roles of technology in this type of crime and the evidence they can contain, and documenting new research performed by the authors. It details how successful undercover Internet operations are conducted, how the associated evidence is collected, and how to use the evidence to locate and apprehend the offender. The heart of this work is a legal section, detailing all of the legal issues that arise in Internet child exploitation cases. A forensic examination section presents evidentiary issues from a technical perspective and describes how to conduct a forensic examination of digital evidence gathered in the investigative and probative stages of a child exploitation case.
Citations to related documents are provided for readers who want to learn more about certain issues. Actual case examples from computer assisted child exploitation cases are explored, at all times protecting the privacy of the victims while providing enough detail to educate the reader.
In addition to providing guidance on the technical and legal aspects of child exploitation investigations, this work identifies and analyzes trends in this type of crime and helps readers understand the similarities and differences between child predators who take to the Internet and predators who do not. Data from the thirty Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Forces are compiled and reported to provide a deeper understanding of the types of cases, types of offenders and the level of danger they pose to themselves, their victims, and investigating officers. Also, sex offender data from the Offices of Attorneys General in the United States and similar offices in foreign countries are gathered to increase the study sample size, establish controls, and expand the scope of the research to outside of the United States.

- The first comprehensive title in this subject area
- It will use real cases and examples of criminal behavior and the means to detect it.
- Provides guidelines for developing a Field Manual and a Checklist to supplement the investigation and legal process
- Establishes a reliable system and legal, procedural-backed protocol by which to conduct an online sexual investigation and collect evidence

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Mibs, Mpls and Network Management Principles, Design and Implementation

2006-10-03T18:44:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Morris, Stephen
Number of pages: 416
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Network Management, MIBs and MPLS: Principles, Design and Implementation

Stephen Morris
* Efficiently manage large, complex, multi-service networks
* Proposes solutions to difficult network management problems
* Uses practical examples in Java and C++
* Covers both enterprise and service provider networks

Cost-efficiently manage and troubleshoot your MPLS network with SNMP!

In today's business world, it is crucial to be able to manage large, complex networks in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Network Management, MIBs and MPLS: Principles, Design and Implementation makes such management possible. Widely-experienced engineer and network management specialist Stephen Morris discusses how, the skillful use of MIBs (management information bases) and network management system (NMS) technology, can be used to help solve some of the management problems associated with running large footprint enterprise and service provider networks. These problems include issues of wide technology mix (ATM, FR, Ethernet, IP, MPLS etc.), the increasing need for real time IP traffic, the need for strong security, scalability (the latter is possibly the biggest single problem facing network managers).

With examples in both Java and C++, this book covers SNMPv3, network management software components, IP routing, MPLS and much more. Coverage includes:
* In-depth analysis of SNMP, the de facto network management standard
* Scalability solutions using special MIB features, NMS and MPLS
* HP's Openview Network Node Manager
* Network management server components
* NMS software components
* Case studies in MPLS network management using the IETF MPLS MIBs
* The theory and practice of network management
* Numerous reference appendices featuring over 20 pages of C++ and Java source code designed to clearly illustrate the rudimentary structure of an NMS

For networking professionals, network managers, MIB authors and anyone associated with programming for large-scale networks, Network Management, MIBs and MPLS: Principles, Design and Implementation is a vital handbook.

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Maximizing ASP.Net Real World, Object-Oriented Development

2006-10-03T18:43:00.001-07:00

Author(s): Putz, Jeffrey
Number of pages: 336
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Using ASP.NET, you can build Web applications that deliver unprecedented power and performance. But to make the most of ASP.NET, Web developers need to think and work very differently from the ways they've programmed in the past. In Maximizing ASP.NET Jeffrey Putz helps you make the transition---and reap the rewards.

If you're a long-time scripter who's migrated from ASP, PHP, or other traditional platforms, Putz shows you how to use ASP.NET's object-oriented model to write code that's easier to deploy, manage, extend, and reuse. If you're already comfortable with the fundamentals of ASP.NET using C# or VB.NET, this book's platform-specific details and development best practices will make you dramatically more effective.

Coverage includes
* Understanding the ASP.NET object model, classes, and n-tier application architecture
* Designing classes for maximum performance and reusability, one step at a time
* Mastering the nuts and bolts of ASP.NET IIS and Web applications
* Using the ASP.NET event model to control the entire user request lifecycle
* Creating special handlers for special requests
* Building custom server controls: It's easier than you think
* Creating Web services from existing code and using remote services just like local objects
* Using ASP.NET 2.0's rich security and membership classes
* Personalizing sites---without unnecessary complexity
* Maximizing application performance and scalability
* Implementing effective testing, code management, and metrics
* Taking full advantage of ASP.NET 2.0 in the Visual Studio 2005 environment
* Leveraging your Web development skills in other .NET projects

Whatever your background, Maximizing ASP.NET will deepen your skills across all aspects of enterprise development: application design, test-driven development, modularization, optimization, and beyond. Packed with C# and VB.NET examples for both ASP.NET 2.0 and 1.1, this is no mere "cookbook"---it's a superbly well-written guide to both the "hows" and "whys" of serious ASP.NET development.

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Managing Windows with VBScript and WMI Authoritative Guides for Microsoft Windows and Server Professionals

2006-10-03T18:43:00.000-07:00

Author(s): Jones, Don
Number of pages: 640
eBook information:
Visual Basic Scripting (VBScript) and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) are vital tools for systems administrators grappling with the increasing complexity of Windows technologies. However, busy admins have been without a straightforward guide to scripting...until now.

Managing Windows® with VBScript and WMI explains how Windows administrators can effectively use VBScript to automate common administrative tasks and simplify complex ones. Detailed coverage of security concerns provides admins with the means for safely using VBScript in Windows environments. The book is organized around the problems you face daily, with reusable examples and coverage of Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003.

This user-friendly reference demystifies scripting and then shows you how to produce new scripts from scratch. You will be producing useful scripts right away as you study the VBScript language and learn how to control nearly every aspect of the Windows operating system with WMI and the Active Directory Services Interface (ASDI). You will be able to build your own administrative Web pages and use advanced scripting technologies such as script encryption, scripting components, and script security. The book closes with still more ready-made example scripts accompanied by complete line-by-line explanations. The CD includes all the code from the book and trial versions of PrimalScript 3.0 and VbsEdit. A companion Web site provides updates and errata.

Inside you will find answers to such questions as:
* How do you write effective logon scripts? Chapter 11
* How do you write scripts that query and modify user and group information? Chapter 16
* How can you query the IP addresses from multiple network adapters in multiple remote computers? Chapter 19
* How can you design, write, run, test, and debug your own administrative Web pages? Chapter 24
* How can you reuse code between various scripts? Chapter 25

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