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Expert C Programming
by Peter van der Linden
For software engineers and computer programmers who are writing, developing, testing, debugging software on either IBM PCs or Unix systems. Written for experienced C programmers who want to quickly pick up some of the insights and techniques of experts and master the fine arts of ANSI C, this volume passes on the wisdom of a highly experienced C compiler writer and his colleagues to help programmers reach new... (more)
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Programming the Perl DBI
by Alligator Descartes
The primary interface for database programming in Perl is DBI, a database-independent package that provides a consistent set of routines regardless of what database product you use--Oracle, Sybase, Ingres, Informix, you name it. Programming the Perl DBI is coauthored by Alligator Descartes, one of the most active members of the DBI community, and by Tim Bunce, the inventor of DBI. For the uninitiated, the... (more)
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CGI Programming with Perl
by Scott Guelich
The Common Gateway Interface (CGI) is one of the most powerful methods of providing dynamic content on the Web. CGI is a generic interface for calling external programs to crunch numbers, query databases, generate customized graphics, or perform any other server-side task. CGI programs can be written in any programming language, but Perl is by far the most popular language for CGI. CGI programmers appreciate ... (more)
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JavaScript
The Definitive Guide
by David Flanagan
This Fifth Edition is completely revised and expanded to cover JavaScript as it is used in today's Web 2.0 applications. This book is both an example-driven programmer's guide and a keep-on-your-desk reference, with new chapters that explain everything you need to know to get the most out of JavaScript, including: Scripted HTTP and Ajax XML processing Client-side graphics using the canvas tag Namespaces in... (more)
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Building Cocoa Applications : A Step by Step Guide
by Simson Garfinkel
Building Cocoa Applications is an ideal book for serious developers who want to write programs for the Mac OS X using Cocoa. It's a no-nonsense, hands-on text that's filled with examples -- not only simple and self-contained examples of individual Cocoa features, but extended examples of complete applications with enough sophistication and complexity that readers can put them to immediate use in their own... (more)
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Addison-Wesley Series in Computer Science
The C++ Programming Language
by Bjarne Stroustrup
com/~bs/) have been added. The result is complete, authoritative coverage of the C++ language, its standard library, and key design techniques. Based on the ANSI/ISO C++ standard, The C++ Programming Language provides current and comprehensive coverage of all C++ language features and standard library components. For example: abstract classes as interfaces class hierarchies for object-oriented... (more)
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Java(TM) Programming Language, The (4th Edition) (Java Series)
by James Gosling, Ken Arnold
Direct from the creators of the Java programming language, the completely revised fourth edition of The Java Programming Language is an indispensable resource for novice and advanced programmers alike. Developers around the world have used previous editions to quickly gain a deep understanding of the Java programming language, its design goals, and how to use it most effectively in real-world development. Now, Ken... (more)
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Java Network Programming, Third Edition
by Elliote Harold
The new third edition of this highly regarded introduction to Java networking programming has been thoroughly revised to cover all of the 100+ significant updates to Java Developers Kit (JDK) 1.5. It is a clear, complete introduction to developing network programs (both applets and applications) using Java, covering everything from networking fundamentals to remote method invocation (RMI). "Java Network... (more)
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Learning Cocoa
by Apple Computer Inc
Learn Cocoa™ application development not merely by reading, but by doing. Learning Cocoa begins with essential object-oriented programming concepts for those with no previous experience. It then introduces the Cocoa environment, development, tools, and some simple tutorials to help you understand the elements of Cocoa programming. For the rest of the book you create a series of increasingly complex example... (more)
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Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series
The Art of UNIX Programming
by Eric S Raymond
The Art of UNIX Programming poses the belief that understanding the unwritten UNIX engineering tradition and mastering its design patterns will help programmers of all stripes to become better programmers. This book attempts to capture the engineering wisdom and design philosophy of the UNIX, Linux, and Open Source software development community as it has evolved over the past three decades, and as it is applied... (more)
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PNG: The Definitive Guide (O'Reilly Nutshell)
by Greg Roelofs
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is the next-generation graphics file format for the Web. Designed as an open-source format to replace the proprietary GIF format, PNG is better, smaller, more extensible, and free . Already supported by many popular software programs, PNG is an elegant and feature-rich image format that has finally achieved broad industry support. In the "Using PNG" section, Roelofs covers Web... (more)
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Core Java Edition (Java Series)
by Cay S. Horstmann, Gary Cornell
New, revised, and updated, the bestselling series introduces Core Java, The Signature Edition. Now programmers can get to the heart of Java quickly and easily with this book.
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Practical C++ Programming, Second Edition
by Steve Oualline
C++ is a powerful, highly flexible, and adaptable programming language that allows software engineers to organize and process information quickly and effectively. But this high-level language is relatively difficult to master, even if you already know the C programming language. The new second edition of Practical C++ Programming is a complete introduction to the C++ language for programmers who are learning... (more)
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Objective-C Pocket Reference
by Andy Duncan
Objective-C is an exciting and dynamic approach to C-based object-oriented programming; it's the approach adopted by Apple as the foundation for programming under Mac OS X, a Unix-based operating system gaining wide acceptance among programmers and other technologists. Objective-C is easy to learn and has a simple elegance that is a welcome breath of fresh air after the abstruse and confusing C++. To help you... (more)
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Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series
Design Patterns
Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software
by Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John Vlissides
Four top-notch authors present the first book containing a catalog of object-oriented design patterns. Readers will learn how to use design patterns in the object-oriented development process, how to solve specific design problems using patterns, and gain a common vocabulary for object-oriented design.
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C++ the Core Language (Nutshell Handbooks)
by Gregory Satir
C++: The Core Language is a primer for C programmers transitioning to C++, an object-oriented enhancement of the C programming language fast becoming the language of choice for serious software development. Designed to get readers up to speed quickly, this book tells you just what you need to learn first. This book covers a subset of the features of C++. The subset consists of features without which it's... (more)
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MySQL and mSQL
by Randy Jay Yarger
This book teaches you how to use MySQL and mSQL, two popular and robust database products that support key subsets of SQL on both Linux and Unix systems. Unlike commercial databases, mSQL and MySQL are affordable and easy to use. Both are free for nonprofit use and cost a small amount for commercial use. If you know basic C, Java, Perl, or Python, you can quickly write a program to interact with a database.... (more)
Functional Programming Using Standard Ml (Prentice Hall International Series in Computer Science)Ake Wikstrom
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Functional Programming Using Standard Ml (Prentice Hall International Series in Computer Science)
by A?ke Wikstro?m
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Algorithmics: The Spirit of Computing (3rd Edition)
by David Harel
This book presents the concepts, methods, and results that are fundamental to the science of computing. The book begins with the basic ideas of algorithms such as the structure and the methods of data manipulation, and then moves on to demonstrate how to design an accurate and efficient algorithm. Inherent limitations to algorithmic design are also discussed throughout the second part of the text. The third... (more)
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iMovie 2: The Missing Manual
by David Pogue
When it created iMovie in 1999, Apple Computer made digital video editing almost as easy as using a word processor--and even less expensive. Now Apple takes the revolution to the next level with the dramatically enhanced iMovie 2.0. The new software adds the option of inserting new video over a continuous audio track; removes limitations on the number of raw clips from which to choose scenes; and offers further... (more)

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