When I was asked whether I'd be interested in writing a book about the new BlackBerry Pearl, I jumped at the chance. Although I wasn't an active user, I knew a lot about BlackBerries (having used them in the past), and I'd heard that the Pearl was going to be a special device.
Linux Recipes for Oracle DBAs is an example–based book on managing Oracle Database in a Linux environment. Covering commonly used distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Enterprise Linux, the book is written for database administrators who need to get work done and lack the luxury of curling up fireside with a...
The Java EE 6 platform has taken ease-of-development in enterprise
Java programming to new heights. This book is directed
towards the audience who wants to get a quick overview
of the platform and to keep coming back to learn the basics.
This book provides an overview of the key specifications...
The arrival of the iPhone changed everything. Or, at the very least, it changed the direction
of software development for mobile platforms, which is a pretty big thing. It has
spawned an entire generation of copycat devices and brought an entire multibilliondollar
industry to its knees. Despite this, it still fits in...
Renowned for its superb illustrations and highly practical information, the third edition of this classic reference reflects the very latest in state-of-the-art imaging technology. Together with Volumes 2 and 3, this compact and portable book provides a highly specialized navigational tool for clinicians seeking to master the ability...
Ideal as an introduction for beginners and a quick reference for advanced programmers, Regular Expression Pocket Reference is a comprehensive guide to regular expression APIs for C, Perl, PHP, Java, .NET, Python, vi, and the POSIX regular expression libraries. This handy book offers programmers a complete overview...
Milton Moskowitz, co-author, 100 Best Companies to Work for in America There are good ideas here on every page... the nitty-gritty steps you need to—and can—take to generate sales...
Business Life ...straightforward advice on how to...
Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, each book in DK's Top 10 series uses evocative color photography, excellent cartography, and up-to-date travel content to create a reliable and useful pocket-sized travel guide.
Updated with the most important new substances and scientific developments, the third edition of The Color Atlas of Pharmacology makes it easier than ever for students, nurses, and practicing physicians to keep up with the latest developments in this constantly changing field. Featuring a user-friendly layout, jargon-free language, and more than...
As an easy-to-use application that provides information at a glance, a gadget basically takes the concept of portal dashboards and moves them to the more accessible Windows desktop where users can quickly and easily obtain weather information, RSS news feeds, and much more. In...
Outdoor Knots is the latest in Falcon's popular Pocket Guide series and delivers relevant, expertly curated content in a convenient, travel-ready package. Outdoor skills expert and veteran author Cliff Jacobson provides readers with accessible information on choosing the best knot for...
Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for the day-to-day administration of SharePoint 2010. Featuring easy-to-scan tables, step-by-step instructions, and handy lists, this book offers the streamlined, straightforward information you need to solve problems and get the job done-whether at your desk or in...