Software

Description: The first edition of Programming Pearls was one of the most influential books I read early in my career, and many of the insights encountered in that book stayed with me ling after I read it Jon has done a wonderful Job updating the material. I am very impressed at how fresh the new exa... More

This practical, hands-on book offers deep, thorough coverage of the internals of architecture and resource management in SQL Server 2005, focusing on the Storage Engine. The book features extensive code samples and table examples. Understanding the internals of storage in SQL Server helps database d... More

A Caffeinated Learning Guide to the world of Dynamic Web pages Sick of creating web sites that reload every time a user moves the mouse? Tired of servers that wait around to respond to users requests for movie tickets? It sounds like you need a little (or maybe a lot of) Ajax in your life. Asynchron... More

Like all books in the "Hacks" series, Ubuntu Hacks includes 100 quick tips and tricks for all users of all technical levels. Beginners will appreciate the installation advice and tips on getting the most out of the free applications packaged with the Ubuntu Linux distribution, while intermediate and... More