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  Introduction to Algorithms

  by Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest

  There are books on algorithms that are rigorous but incomplete and others that cover masses of material but lack rigor. Introduction to Algorithms combines rigor and comprehensiveness. The book covers a broad range of algorithms in depth, yet makes their design and analysis accessible to all levels of readers. Each chapter is relatively self-contained and can be used as a unit of study. The algorithms are... (more)
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  SpyX: Book 1

  The Code

  by Peter Lerangis

  Leaving only a cryptic note, Andrew and Evie's mother vanishes on their eleventh birthday. Now, almost a year later, the twins receive a mysterious package from someone named Spy X. They soon learn that the contents of the box will lead them on an incredible journey toward finding their mother - and into a world where no one's identity can be trusted.In Book #1, Andrew and Evie aren't initially sure what to make... (more)
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  Robert C. Martin Series

  Clean Code

  A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship

  by Robert C. Martin

  Even bad code can function. But if code isn’t clean, it can bring a development organization to its knees. Every year, countless hours and significant resources are lost because of poorly written code. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Noted software expert Robert C. Martin presents a revolutionary paradigm with Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship . Martin has teamed up with his colleagues... (more)
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  Head First iPhone Development

  A Learner's Guide to Creating Objective-C Applications for the iPhone

  by Tracey Pilone

  The iPhone is the hottest device out there right now, and you have a killer app idea. Where do you begin? Head First iPhone Development will help you get your first application up and running in no time. You'll quickly learn to use iPhone SDK tools, including Interface Builder and Xcode, and master Objective-C programming principles that will make your app stand out. Whether you're a seasoned Mac developer,... (more)
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  HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites

  by Jon Duckett

  A full-color introduction to the basics of HTML and CSS from the publishers of Wrox!   Every day, more and more people want to learn some HTML and CSS. Joining the professional web designers and programmers are new audiences who need to know a little bit of code at work (update a content management system or e-commerce store) and those who want to make their personal blogs more attractive. Many books teaching HTML... (more)
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  Code Complete

  A Practical Handbook of Software Construction

  by Steve McConnell

  For more than a decade, Steve McConnell, one of the premier authors and voices in the software community, has helped change the way developers write code--and produce better software. Now his classic book, CODE COMPLETE, has been fully updated and revised with best practices in the art and science of constructing software. Whether you're a new developer seeking a sound introduction to the practice of software... (more)
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  Prentice-Hall Software Series

  The C Programming Language

  by Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie

  Presents a complete guide to ANSI standard C language programming. Written by the developers of C, this new version helps readers keep up with the finalized ANSI standard for C while showing how to take advantage of C's rich set of operators, economy of expression, improved control flow, and data structures. This 2nd edition has been completely rewritten with additional examples and problem sets to clarify the... (more)
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  Programming Game AI by Example

  by Mat Buckland

  Programming Game AI by Example provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to the bread and butter AI techniques used by the game development industry, leading the reader through the process of designing, programming, and implementing intelligent agents for action games using the C++ programming language. Techniques covered include state- and goal-based behavior, inter-agent communication, individual and... (more)
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  XSLT: Programmer's Reference (Programmer to Programmer)

  by Michael Kay

  Who is this book for? This book is for programmers who want to learn how to use the XSLT language for developing web applications. The book is in four parts: a detailed introduction to the concepts of the language, a reference section giving comprehensive specifications and working examples of every feature, a development guide giving design advice and case studies for the advanced user, and a product... (more)
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  For Dummies

  C++ for Dummies

  by Stephen R. Davis

  * This revision of the bestseller covers the popular object-oriented programming language C++ from the ground up, enabling beginners to become functional programmers and intermediate programmers to fine-tune their skills * Thirty percent new material includes updates on the most recent ANSI standard, the new public domain C++ compiler, standards information on namespaces, new library functions, and complete... (more)
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  The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers

  by Johnny Saldaña

  The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers is unique in providing, in one volume, an in-depth guide to each of the multiple approaches available for coding qualitative data. In total, 29 different approaches to coding are covered, ranging in complexity from beginner to advanced level and covering the full range of types of qualitative data from interview transcripts to field notes. For each approach profiled,... (more)
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  Programming Perl

  by Larry Wall, Tom Christiansen, Jon Orwant, Randal Schwartz

  Perl is a powerful interpreted programming language that has matured steadily since it first appeared in 1988. The first edition of this book, Programming Perl, hit the shelves in 1990, and was quickly adopted as the undisputed Bible of the language. Since then, Perl has grown with the times, and so has this book. Programming Perl provides a unique introduction to the Perl language and its culture, as... (more)
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  FBML Essentials

  by Jesse Stay

  Do you have an idea for a Facebook application? With FBML Essentials, you'll learn how to build it quickly using the Facebook Markup Language (FBML) and other easy-to-use tools in the site's framework. If you can develop a website with HTML, writing a Facebook application with the help of this book will be a breeze. Of course, Facebook is not just another website. Any applications you write for it will have a... (more)
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  Android Application Development: Programming with the Google SDK

  by Rick Rogers

  This practical book provides the concepts and code you need to develop software with Android, the open-source platform for cell phones and mobile devices that's generating enthusiasm across the industry. Based on the Linux operating system and developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance, Android has the potential to unite a fragmented mobile market. Android Application Development introduces this programming... (more)
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  Twitter API: Up and Running: Learn How to Build Applications with the Twitter API

  by Kevin Makice

  This groundbreaking book provides you with the skills and resources necessary to build web applications for Twitter. Perfect for new and casual programmers intrigued by the world of microblogging, Twitter API: Up and Running carefully explains how each part of Twitter's API works, with detailed examples that show you how to assemble those building blocks into practical and fun web applications. You'll also get a... (more)
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  Using Google App Engine

  by Charles Severance

  With this book, you can build exciting, scalable web applications quickly and confidently, using Google App Engine -- even if you have little or no experience in programming or web development. App Engine is one of the most exciting web technologies to appear in the last year, providing a simple, easy-to-use application framework with basic web tools. While Google's own tutorial assumes significant development... (more)
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  iPhone Cool Projects: Ten Great Development Projects for Your iPhone

  by Wolfgang Ante, Gary Bennett, Steven Peterson, Benjamin Jackson, Neil Mix, Matthew Rosenfeld, Michael Ash

  The iPhone and iPod touch have provided all software developers with a level playing field—developers working alone have the same access to consumers as multinational software publishers. Very cool indeed! To make your application stand out from the crowd, though, it has to have that something extra. You must learn the skills to take your apps from being App Store filler to download chart-topping blockbusters. ... (more)
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  JavaScript: The Missing Manual

  by David Sawyer McFarland

  JavaScript is essential for creating modern, interactive Web sites. But, unlike HTML and CSS, JavaScript is a true programming language with complex rules that are challenging for most Web designers to learn. In JavaScript: The Missing Manual, bestselling author David McFarland teaches you how to use JavaScript in sophisticated ways -- even if you have little or no programming experience. In a clear, entertaining... (more)
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  C++ In-Depth

  C++ Coding Standards: 101 Rules, Guidelines, and Best Practices (C++ In-Depth Series)

  by Andrei Alexandrescu, Herb Sutter

  Consistent, high-quality coding standards improve software quality, reduce time-to-market, promote teamwork, eliminate time wasted on inconsequential matters, and simplify maintenance. Now, two of the world's most respected C++ experts distill the rich collective experience of the global C++ community into a set of coding standards that every developer and development team can understand and use as a basis for... (more)
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  Ravirn: Book 3

  Codespell

  by Kelly McCullough

  The universe needs a reboot... In the twenty-first century magic has advanced with the times and gone digital, and Ravirn, a direct descendant of one of the three Fates, is a talented sorcerer and computer hacker extraordinaire. Now that Ravirn has come into his own as a minor chaos power, hes partying with Zeus, playing hard to get with a gorgeous Fury...and trying to stay one step ahead of Nemesis, the... (more)