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Programmer to Programmer
isn’t just our slogan…
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ASP.NET
Professional Web Parts and
Custom Controls with ASP.NET
2.0
Peter Vogel
This book brings together everything
that a developer would need to know
to design, build, debug and deploy a
Web Part. This means not only
understanding how Web Parts work and how they can be
developed, but also how to secure Web Parts and how to
integrate Web Parts into other Windows systems (SQL
Server, Office, ASP.NET, Content Manager).
Paperback · 480 pages · Nov-05 · ISBN 978-0-7645-7860-1
Professional ASP.NET 2.0
Bill Evjen et al
Seasoned author Bill Evjen helps
developers make a smooth
transition to this new version of
ASP.NET with his clear
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examples in both VB and C#
clearly show how to build
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experienced developers get more
in-depth coverage about changes
within the programs provided in previous
ASP and ASP.NET versions.
Paperback · 1296 pages · Nov-05 · ISBN 978-0-7645-7610-2
Beginning ASP.NET 2.0
Chris Hart et al
This updated bestseller gets readers
involved immediately with task-
oriented examples that can help them
build their own sites. Each chapter is
designed to complete a part of the
sample Web site, introducing
technology topics as required and
makes extensive use of Microsoft’s new visual ASP.NET
development tool, showing readers how to save time and
write less code to achieve more results faster.
Paperback · 792 pages · Nov-05 · ISBN 978-0-7645-8850-1
Beginning ASP.NET 2.0
with C#
Chris Hart et al
An expert team of authors shows
readers how starting an ASP.NET 2.0
site with Visual Web Developer is so
easy that the projects in the first
several chapters of the book can be
done with very little code. Along the
way, readers also learn how to incorporate XML, monitor
and improve site performance, debug the code and site,
deploy a site and implement security.
Paperback · 768 pages · May-06 · ISBN 978-0-470-04258-8
Beginning ASP.NET 2.0 and
Databases
John Kauffman & Bradley Millington
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Combining both VB.NET and C#
coverage in one book, this guide
focuses on using ASP.NET 2.0 for
solving business dynamic Web site
challenges in a logical progression, from
connecting to a database to displaying
information to changing data. Goes beyond the usual basic
techniques to discuss the best practices and pitfalls that
can occur in real-world scenarios with SQL Server, Oracle,
MySQL, Access and the new SQL Server Express Edition.
Paperback · 536 pages · Aug-06 · ISBN 978-0-471-78134-9
Beginning Ajax with ASP.NET
Wallace B McClure et al
Shows developers how to get started
performing Ajax programming and
operations using the ASP.NET
platform on the backend server and a
modern Web browser on the front
end. An ideal resource for
developers who want to get started
with Ajax-oriented Web
development using current
technologies and in particular,
Atlas.
Paperback · 432 pages · Sep-06 · ISBN 978-0-471-78544-6
Professional ASP.NET 2.0
Special Edition
Bill Evjen et al
Updated and expanded, this special
edition adds a DVD, CD-ROM and
more than 300 pages of new
coverage to the bestselling
Professional ASP.NET 2.0. Written
for developers who are looking for a
single, authoritative resource on
ASP.NET. The DVD includes a 180 day trial of Microsoft
Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition.
Hardback · 1584 pages · Oct-06 · ISBN 978-0-470-04178-9
ASP.NET 2.0 Wrox Box
Professional ASP.NET 2.0 Special
Edition, ASP.NET 2.0 Website
Programming Problem-Design-
Solution, Professional ASP.NET 2.0
Server Controls and Component
Development, Professional
ASP.NET 2.0 Security, Membership
and Role Management, and
ASP.NET 2.0 MVP Hacks and Tips
Bill Evjen et al
Presenting five of the bestselling and most important
advanced books on ASP.NET 2.0! The bonus DVD features
a 180 day trial edition of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Professional and the CD-ROM includes extra PDF chapters
from more than a dozen other Wrox .NET 2.0 and SQL
Server 2005 books, totaling more than 1,000 extra pages.
Paperback · 4400 pages · Dec-06 · ISBN 978-0-470-11757-6
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Professional ASP.NET 2.0 ASP.NET 2.0 and .NET 3.0

4 AJAX Programming
Matt Gibbs & Dan Wahlin ASP.NET 2.0 Internals plus ASP.NET
Explains how to use the ASP.NET 2.0 AJAX, IIS 7.0, Enterprise Library
AJAX features to create richer, more Application Blocks, Windows
responsive dynamic Web sites and Workflow Foundation and Windows
discusses the architecture of ASP.NET
2.0 AJAX. Walks readers through
Communication Foundation
examples for each feature element, Dr Shahram Khosravi
demonstrating how the client and server interact to Covers more advanced and specialized ASP.NET 2.0
produce a better Web application. features than any other book. Topics include ASP.NET
Paperback · 308 pages · May-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-10962-5 Ajax client-side and server-side frameworks, ASP.NET IIS 7
integration, implementing custom workflow activities and
“An in-depth guide to the ASP.Net Ajax client library, helping the rules, WF-host communications and WCF clients, services,
reader to understand how the javascript library interacts with hosting and security.
ASP.Net server controls. Overall, this is a comprehensive, in-depth
guide to how ASP.Net AJAX actually works.” Paperback · 1100 pages · Jan-08 · 978-0-470-10997-7
Michael Lenahan, Analyst Developer
Business Applications, Global IS
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C#
Beginning ASP.NET 2.0 AJAX Professional C# 2005
Wallace B McClure et al Christian Nagel et al
Written by a high-power team of Offering the necessary
Microsoft MVPs, this book provides a background information on how
comprehensive introduction to the the .NET architecture works,
ASP.NET AJAX features. It dives into this book builds on the reader’s
such topics as ASP.NET 2.0 AJAX user knowledge of either C++, VB or
interface design issues, JavaScript J++ and prepares them to
enhancements with AJAX, how to use program in C#. Features
the UpdatePanel for implementing server-side controls and helpful examples of
XML scripting in AJAX. applications that use a
Paperback · 384 pages · Jul-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-11283-0 variety of related
technologies, including
database access, dynamic Web pages,
ASP.NET 2.0 AJAX advanced graphics and directory access.
Programmer’s Reference Paperback · 1416 pages · Nov-05 · ISBN 978-0-7645-7534-1
Dr Shahram Khosravi
Provides practical, in-depth Beginning Visual C# 2005
coverage of one of the most Karli Watson et al
important additions to ASP.NET Offers a highly structured tutorial
in years - ASP.NET AJAX. It uses that’s packed with thorough examples
a hands-on code-based technical and updated code, as well as exercises
discussion to help readers gain that help readers test and fine-tune
real-world skills, knowledge and their development skills. Covers C#
experience that they need to programming basics, Web and
develop their own Ajax Windows programming, data access,
applications with Microsoft’s graphics programming with GDI+ and basic networking.
ASP.NET AJAX add-ons. Also explains how to put together basic Web and
Paperback · 1536 pages · Sep-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-10998-4 Windows applications and highlights the differences
between Web and Windows programming.
Paperback · 1104 pages · Nov-05 · ISBN 978-0-7645-7847-2
Professional ASP.NET 2.0
Design: CSS, Themes and
Professional C# 2005 with
Master Pages
.NET 3.0
Jacob J Sanford
Christian Nagel et al
This book gives ASP.NET developers
relevant grounding in site aesthetics Preparing readers to program in
and tools for good design. Shows C#, this authoritative guide
programmers who are not designers provides the necessary
how to create functional, attractive Web sites by taking background information on
advantage of these new ASP.NET tools and demonstrates how the .NET architecture
how to establish skinnable Web sites that can be works. Begins with a tutorial
programmatically adjusted for different purposes with on C# 2005 and the .NET 3.0
different controls, colour schemes, or graphics by using Framework, then moves
themes. through the vast .NET class
library, showing how C# can
Paperback · 434 pages · Sep-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-12448-2 be used to solve various tasks.
Paperback · 1748 pages · Jun-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-12472-7
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C++ 5

Ivor Horton’s Beginning Beginning XML Databases

Visual C++ 2005 Gavin Powell
Ivor Horton Offers database programmers and data-
Popular author Ivor Horton uses driven Web developers detailed
his trademark approachable guidance on how to understand and
writing style to provide novice work with XML data. Numerous
programmers with the basic hands-on, step-by-step examples help
tools as they learn Visual C++ readers learn to simplify database work
2005. More than 35 percent using XML and shows how to use XML
new and updated material to exchange data between multiple databases either
covers the new release of internally or with external customers and partners.
Visual C++, and exercises and
Paperback · 470 pages · Nov-06 · ISBN 978-0-471-79120-1
solutions help readers along
the way.
Paperback · 1224 pages · Feb-06 · ISBN 978-0-7645-7197-8

Game Programming
Client-Server Professional XNA Game
Programming

Computing For Xbox 360 and Windows

Professional Microsoft Virtual
Server 2005
Ben Armstrong
Packed with real-world examples and
written by a key member of Microsoft’s
Virtual Server product team, this guide
shows programmers how they can use
virtual machines to keep their
development environment separate
from their computing environment, test software on a
variety of platforms from a single machine and test
networking applications.
Paperback · 592 pages · Apr-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-10917-5
Benjamin Nitschke
Written by a professional game
developer and Microsoft DirectX
MVP, this unique book feeds the
appetite of an audience that is
hungry to get started building
cutting-edge 3D games for
Xbox 360. Explains all the
tools and libraries that are
needed to build full-fledged games
using the C# programming language.
Paperback · 504 pages · May-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-12677-6
“This book will give excellent value to programmers with
experience of the Visual Studio toolset and who would like some
knowledge of the gaming environment.
…a very useful book for all programmers interested in both PC
and Xbox360 development. I’m sure that I will be using this as a
reference when looking for help with the more advanced 3D
techniques.”

Database Ian Morton

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Management Expert One-on-One XNA Game

Professional ADO.NET 2
Programming with SQL Server
2005, Oracle and MySQL
Wallace B McClure et al
Packed with sample code and
recommended best practices for using
ADO.NET 2, this code-intensive book
explores the new data types that are
available in the 2.0 Framework and discusses the
appropriate time and way to use them. You’ll learn how to
make repetitive, mundane tasks much simpler and you’ll
walk away with a solid foundation for developing database-
driven applications.
Paperback · 648 pages · Dec-05 · ISBN 978-0-7645-8437-4
Programming
For Xbox 360 and Windows
Scot Boyd
This groundbreaking Wrox title is a
hands-on guide that will get aspiring
game developers up and running with
XNA in a hurry. Covers the XNA
application model and framework; the
content pipeline; using sprites; handling input, sound and
game saves; working with the camera; developing 2.5D and
3D games; handling shader and particle effects;
deployment to Xbox 360 and more.
Paperback · 450 pages · Nov-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-14948-5
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6 Java
Expert One-on-One J2EE
Design and Development
Rod Johnson
Using a practical focus, this
book shows how to use J2EE
technologies to reduce, rather
than increase, complexity. The
author draws on his
experience of designing
successful high-volume J2EE
applications and salvaging
failing projects, as well as
intimate knowledge of the
J2EE specifications, to offer a real-world,
how-to guide.
Paperback · 768 pages · Oct-02 · ISBN 978-0-7645-4385-2
Professional Apache Tomcat 5
Vivek Chopra et al
Shows Java developers how to install,
configure, and run the Tomcat server,
which is the most popular servlet/JSP
server. Focuses on helping
programmers solve real-world problems
encountered in all phases of server
administration- including installation,
configuration, managing class loaders
and connectors, security, shared hosting and clustering,
and system testing.
Paperback · 624 pages · Jun-04 · ISBN 978-0-7645-5902-0
Professional Apache Tomcat 6
Vivek Chopra, Sing Li & Jeff Genender
Shows system administrators and Java
developers how to install, configure
and run the Tomcat server, which has
more than two million users. The
authors focus on solving real-world
problems that arise in all phases of
server administration, including
installation, configuration, managing class loaders and
connectors, security, shared hosting and clustering and
system testing.
Paperback · 672 pages · Aug-07 · ISBN 978-0-471-75361-2
Professional Java Development
with the Spring Framework
Rod Johnson et al
This in-depth, authoritative book,
written by the lead developers of the
Spring Framework, describes common
types of problems faced by Java
developers and then shows how Spring
can help solve them. Covering the
complete spectrum of Java development, the book
introduces well-known techniques (such as design
patterns) to solve problems as well as new and innovative
approaches.
Paperback · 672 pages · Jul-05 · ISBN 978-0-7645-7483-2
Beginning Spring
Framework 2
Thomas Van de Velde et al
This book shows beginners how to
build a complete Java server
application using the most recent
release of the Spring Framework 2.0.
As each chapter builds a portion of an
application, each of the Spring
concepts and construction techniques are introduced
during the design and coding of this application.
No previous knowledge of J2EE is assumed, so is suitable
for readers of all skill levels.
Paperback · 450 pages · Oct-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-10161-2
JavaScript
Professional JavaScript for
Web Developers
Nicholas C Zakas
Quickly covers JavaScript basics
and then moves on to more
advanced topics such as object-
oriented programming, XML, Web
services and remote scripting.
Addresses the many issues that
Web application developers face
including internationalization,
security, privacy, optimization,
intellectual property issues and
obfuscation. Builds on the reader’s basic
understanding of HTML, CSS and the Web in general.
Paperback · 672 pages · Apr-05 · ISBN 978-0-7645-7908-0
Beginning JavaScript
3rd Edition
Paul Wilton & Jeremy McPeak
Improved examples throughout the
book boast up-to-date and relevant
programming techniques. New and
updated material includes an
introduction to dynamic HTML,
dynamic HTML in modern browsers,
JavaScript and XML, and Ajax for remote scripting.
Additional topics include data types and variables;
decisions, loops and functions; programming the browser;
interacting with the user; error handling and much more.
Paperback · 768 pages · May-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-05151-1
“Having had very little "real" experience in web programming I
found this book very easy going and easily digestible. It was a
pleasure to read and the gems in here will be reviewed time and
time again. It really is a wealth of knowledge and as a beginner I
see myself using it as both an excellent introduction to JavaScript
and also as an invaluable reference for future projects.”
David Apomah, Development Support Analyst
International Paint Ltd
www.vbug.com
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LINQ Programming 7

Professional LINQ Beginning Web Programming

Scott Klein with HTML, XHTML and CSS
Professional LINQ introduces Jon Duckett
experienced programmers and A complete beginner’s guide that
database developers to LINQ teaches readers how to create Web
database queries in their native pages using HTML, XHTML and
VB and C# languages. Some of CSS. Covers the full range of
the topics covered include; current specs and methods that
LINQ Queries, LINQ and the readers need for their Web pages
Standard Query Operators, and shows readers ways around
programming with XLinq, problems they are likely to face.
querying XML with XLinq Examines the basic principles of
and much more. usability and accessibility and
Paperback · 500 pages · Jan-08 · ISBN 978-0-470-04181-9 helps users develop Web pages that will be
available to as many viewers as possible.
Paperback · 840 pages · Aug-04 · ISBN 978-0-7645-7078-0

Operating Systems Beginning Mac OS X

Professional BizTalk Server
2006
Darren Jefford, Kevin B Smith &
Ewan Fairweather
Targets intermediate to advanced
BizTalk developers who are
ready to take their skills to the
next level. Covers architecture
design, development, testing
and deployment of BizTalk
2006 RC2 as well as the
technical concepts of the
product.
Paperback · 696 pages · May-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-04642-5
Professional XEN Virtualization
William von Hagen
Covers every aspect of virtualization on
the Linux platform for administrators
seeking to optimize the use of enterprise
hardware, create virtual environments
geared toward specific tasks, or establish
a testing environment. Provides a
complete foundation in virtualization,
XEN and competing approaches with in-depth discussions of
installing, configuring, using XEN and much more.
Paperback · 500 pages · Nov-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-13811-3
Programming
Michael Trent & Drew McCormack
Geared toward programmers with no
prior development experience, this
book serves as a comprehensive guide
to programming on the Tiger Mac OS X
platform. Discusses how to use
Carbon, Cocoa, Objective C,
AppleScript and other Unix script programming languages,
then shows how to put these languages together to develop
seamless applications.
Paperback · 696 pages · Jul-05 · ISBN 978-0-7645-7399-6
Beginning Ruby on Rails
Steve Holzner Ph.D.
Shows readers how to create
dynamic and interactive Web sites
in addition to acquiring solid
programming skills with only a
basic knowledge of HTML.
Demonstrates how Ruby on Rails
is incredibly accessible to the
novice user and offers lots of
power and flexibility. Also shows
how to use Ruby on Rails with
databases, AJAX and other Web
development technologies.
Paperback · 380 pages · Nov-06 · ISBN 978-0-470-06915-8

Beginning Linux Professional Team Foundation

Programming Server
4th Edition Jean-Luc David et al

Neil Matthew & Richard Stones This in-depth tutorial shows

administrators and developers how to
This Fourth Edition continues its install, configure, administer and
unique approach to teaching effectively use the TFS product.
UNIX programming in a simple Explores the new suite of tools for
and structured way on the software modelling, testing, code
Linux platform. Through the analysis and deployment that TFS offers. Explains how to
use of detailed and realistic use TFS to implement a complete software project, from
examples, the reader learns by planning and deployment through management and
doing and is able to move testing.
from being a Linux beginner to
creating custom applications in Linux. Paperback · 486 pages · Nov-06 · ISBN 978-0-471-91930-8

Paperback · 816 pages · Dec-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-14762-7

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Professional Web 2.0 Professional Search Engine

8 Programming
Eric van der Vlist et al
Covers the exciting
combination of hot Web
development technologies
dubbed “Web 2.0”- Ajax, Ruby
on Rails, service oriented
architecture and more, this
book offers developers what
they need to know to apply
these technologies and use
them effectively. Examines
how the Web 2.0 architecture opens
up an incredible number of options for flexible Web
design, creative reuse, and easier updates.
Paperback · 552 pages · Nov-06 · ISBN 978-0-470-08788-6
Professional Ajax
2nd Edition
Nicholas C Zakas, Jeremy McPeak & Joe
Fawcett
Building on the strength of the popular
first edition, this book helps
experienced Web developers who are
already familiar with Ajax foundations
JavaScript, CSS and XML to create
more sophisticated and responsive Ajax user interfaces.
New topics include ready-to-use Ajax libraries, Ajax
mapping, debugging, Microsoft Atlas, dynamic script
loading, working with RSS and Web search feeds and much
more.
Paperback · 624 pages · Mar-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-10949-6
Professional Windows
Workflow Foundation
Todd Kitta
Begins with an introduction to
Windows WF, explains why it was
developed by Microsoft, and then goes
on to examine how developers will use
it in real-world scenarios. Addresses
Windows WF components,
extensibility, workflow hosting, runtime services,
debugging workflows and how Windows WF works with
Web services, ASP.NET, Office and SharePoint
Paperback · 410 pages · Mar-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-05386-7
Professional WCF
Programming
.NET Development with the
Windows Communication
Foundation
Scott Klein
Targeted to experienced developers
who want to build service-oriented and
transactional applications on the Microsoft platform that
offer reliable and secure transactional messaging.
Addresses the WCF technologies as well as the next
generation of configuring and deploying network-
distributed services. Key topics discussed include binding,
contracts, clients, services, security, deployment,
management and hosting.
Paperback · 430 pages · Apr-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-08984-2
Optimization with PHP
A Developer’s Guide to SEO
Cristian Darie & Jaimie Sirovich
This unique book shows how to harness
fundamental changes in Web site design
and search engine theory, as well as the
newest search engine and Web site
technology to assure that sites are high
profile from inception to execution. Provides developers
with practical tips and strategies that can be built into the
underlying architecture of Web sites in order to avoid pitfalls
and achieve the highest possible search engine ranking.
Paperback · 360 pages · Apr-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-10092-9
Professional Windows
PowerShell
Andrew Watt
Discusses how MSH enables all of the
.NET Framework objects to become
accessible via scripting, making it a
very powerful addition to any
developer’s or administrator’s toolbox.
Readers are guided through all the ins
and outs of MSH and learn how to create powerful
solutions; run scripts, programs and commands; customize
the MSH environment; handle data; manage files and
disks; and script solutions and .NET objects.
Paperback · 552 pages · Apr-07 · ISBN 978-0-471-94693-9
Professional WPF
Programming
.NET Development with the
Windows Presentation
Foundation
Chris Andrade et al
Begins with an explanation of the
general concepts and technical
boundaries of WPF and then moves on to creating a basic
application with ASP.NET, C#, or VB and the WPF.
Provides extensive best practices for Enterprise
Architectures using the WPF and its underlying base and
real-world case studies offer a standard sample application
with both a Web-based and desktop-based deployment
mode using the model-view-controller pattern.
Paperback · 480 pages · May-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-04180-2
“The clear explanation of the foundations of WPF such as
triggers, dependency properties and the like really helped me to
see the power and possibilities of WPF. This book will go a long
way to helping developers get into WPF.”
Michael Griffiths, Software Developer
www.vbug.com
Professional Software Testing
with Visual Studio 2005 Team
System
Tools for Software Developers
and Test Engineers
Tom Arnold et al
This book is intended to teach both
software developers and testers the best
practices for software testing using VSTS test tools.
Focuses primarily on best practices, showing readers how
to implement these using the appropriate components of
VSTS and covers all phases of the development lifecycle.
Paperback · 450 pages · Sep-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-14978-2
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Professional Python
Frameworks
Web 2.0 Programming with
Django and Turbogears
Dana Moore
Introduces Python developers to the
new technologies and the concepts that
drive their design philosophy. Python
programmers will be able to take sites from inception to
launch within a matter of days cutting the number of lines
of code to 1/10th or more. Readers will learn all of the
underlying concepts that apply to MVC and agile
development allowing them to move from one framework
to another depending on their needs.
Paperback · 400 pages · Nov-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-13809-0
Professional Adobe Apollo
Charles Freedman et al
Each chapter is positioned to build the
reader’s knowledge base of Apollo’s
core languages and APIs. The book
builds progressively to more advanced
topics. While contextual code is used
in most chapters as simple execution
examples, the final chapters are
dedicated to real world applications that put the skills of
the entire book to work.
Paperback · 600 pages · Nov-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-17021-2
Adobe Apollo Instant Results
Marc Luchner, Todd A Anderson &
Matthew Wright
Apollo Instant Results guides readers
through building Rich Internet
Applications with Adobe’s new Apollo
platform via 12 fully implemented
Apollo applications. Each project
begins with a discussion of architecture
and design, followed by code implementation and thorough
explanation.
Paperback · 350 pages · Dec 07 · ISBN 978-0-470-18207-9
Professional Windows
PowerShell Programming
Snapins, Cmdlets, Hosts and
Providers
Arul Kumaravel
Readers are treated to a guided tour of
PowerShell from a programmer’s
perspective as Microsoft PowerShell
development team member Arul Kumaravel skillfully
guides readers through all the ins and outs of the
PowerShell SDK, and shows them how to create
extensions to PowerShell and integrate PowerShell
capabilities into their own applications.
Paperback · 450 pages · Feb-08 · ISBN 978-0-470-17393-0
Professional Expression Blend
Developing .NET Applications 9
Alexandra Young
Offering an approach for and from a
programmer’s perspective, this book
begins with the general concepts
involved with EID and the
advancements in design and
development that it seeks to achieve.
With the intent to add useful skills to a developer’s
repertoire of knowledge, the material goes on to cover
designs and file systems for using EID, XAML documents,
creating building blocks, creating and combining scenes
and more.
Paperback · 550 pages · Dec-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-08974-3
Professional IIS 7
Ken Schaefer et al
This book is a complete reference to
IIS7.0- both for developers and
administrators. In addition to covering
the common administrative tasks, this
book will take an in depth look at
IIS7.0 extensibility and operations
management. With information pulled
from people running major intranets and web hosting
facilities, this title will differentiate itself from other IIS
7.0 books.
Paperback · 900 pages · Jan-08 · ISBN 978-0-470-09782-3
SharePoint
Beginning SharePoint
Administration
Windows SharePoint Services
and SharePoint Portal Server
Göran Husman
Beginning with a helpful overview
of the differences between
Windows SharePoint Services
(WSS) and SharePoint Portal Server (SPS),
this book alleviates the confusion between the two with
clear explanations of their differences, a look at how they
complement each other, and advice on which to use in
what settings. Examines how SharePoint works with other
Microsoft products including Word, Outlook and Excel.
Paperback · 522 pages · Sep-06 · ISBN 978-0-470-03863-5
Beginning SharePoint 2007
Building Team Solutions with
MOSS 2007
Amanda Murphy & Shane Perran
Serving as the premiere handbook of
any active or aspiring SharePoint
user, this book provides detailed
descriptions and illustrations of the
functionality of SharePoint as well
as real-world scenarios. Each
chapter presents an overview along
with functionality descriptions,
with an emphasis on the practical
application of the discussed features; it then concludes
with several review questions for consideration.
Paperback · 572 pages · May-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-12449-9
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Beginning SharePoint 2007
10 Administration
Windows SharePoint Services
3.0 and Microsoft Office
SharePoint Server 2007
Göran Husman
Microsoft MVP and author Göran
Husman explores the differences
between Microsoft Office
SharePoint Server (MOSS) and
Windows SharePoint Services
(WSS) and helps readers decide if
they need only WSS or if they should also
implement MOSS. Shows how to create top sites, site
groups, sub sites, anonymous access, using site templates,
search and searching additional file types like PDF.
Paperback · 578 pages · Jun-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-12529-8
Professional SharePoint 2007
Development
John Holliday et al
Beginning with an introduction to the
technologies in Microsoft’s application
platform, this thorough guide then goes
on to highlight the technologies in
SharePoint 2007 that are new for
developers. Places special emphasis on
the key areas of SharePoint development: base platform,
collaboration, portal and composite application
frameworks, enterprise search, ECM and more.
Paperback · 716 pages · Jun-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-11756-9
SharePoint 2007 and Office
Development Expert Solutions
Randy Holloway
Features end-to-end scenarios for using
Office 2007 and SharePoint 2007, from
generating Office documents
programmatically to integrating
document-based workflows with line of
business applications or Web sites.
Takes an in-depth look at integrating the information
worker products from Microsoft into broader solutions for
the enterprise.
Paperback · 360 pages · Aug-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-09740-3
Real World SharePoint 2007
Indispensable Experiences From
16 MOSS and WSS MVPs
Scot Hillier et al
This book is written by more than a
dozen SharePoint MVPs, each sharing
their unique knowledge and experience
on the parts of SharePoint they know
best. Some of the topics covered are:
Branding, Business Data Connector (BDC), Classified
Networks, Forms-based authentication, InfoPath and
SharePoint, Information Rights Management (IRM),
Installation and Knowledge Networks (KM) and much
more.
Paperback · 528 pages · Aug-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-16835-6
Software
Excel 2007 VBA
Programmer’s
Reference
John Green et al
This book is aimed at Excel
users who want to gain more
control over their spreadsheets using VBA or
who want to develop Excel applications. Begins with an
overview of VBA, and then expands to focus on major
issues faced by advanced Excel users and developers, such
as setting up applications and converting them to add-ins,
packaging and distributing Excel applications and more.
Paperback · 1144 pages · Mar-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-04643-2
Professional Excel Services
Shahar Prish
This book explains how Excel Services
is brand-new server technology that
supports loading, calculating and
rendering Excel spreadsheets on servers.
Addresses how to use Excel Services to
acquire browser-based access to
spreadsheets, incorporate spreadsheets
in portals and dashboards, and eliminate instances where
copies of the same spreadsheet are out of sync with each
other.
Paperback · 480 pages · Apr-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-10486-6
Beginning Access 2007 VBA
Denise M Gosnell
This guide is ideal reading for Access
2007 users who are ready to take their
databases to the next level with VBA,
and is also a helpful introduction for
the programmer who is new to Access
development. Giving readers the power
to become productive quickly, this book provides plenty of
source code and fully developed sample applications.
Paperback · 576 pages · May-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-04684-5
Access 2007 VBA
Programmer’s Reference
Teresa Hennig et al
Providing complete and authoritative
coverage of all aspects of VBA
programming for Access applications,
this book uses real-world code
examples to demonstrate each
programming topic. Introductory chapters provide a brief
overview of VBA and shows experienced VBA developers
and programmers how to create secure VBA code and
examines how to use VBA with ADO, SQL, APIs or other
Office applications.
Paperback · 1152 pages · May-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-04703-3
“A very comprehensive and well-written book. It maintains a good
balance between code snippets and narrative, it can be picked up
and put down, widening one’s Access VBA knowledge. However,
its main strength is to provide specific information on ‘how to’
succeed in implementing Access VBA functionality.”
Lindsay Kirby
www.vbug.com
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Professional Outlook 2007
Programming
Ken Slovak
Explains how to use the many new
features of Outlook 2007’s object model
and offers honest advice from the
author on how to deal with common
shortcomings and pitfalls of Outlook.
Addresses common workarounds for
Outlook programming bugs and how to interface with
Word, Excel, SharePoint and Access. Discusses the new
Object Model, Outlook forms, COM add-ins, security and
much more.
Paperback · 500 pages · Oct-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-04994-5
Expert Access 2007
Programming
Rob Cooper & Michael Tucker
Shows experienced developers how to
create professional-level Access
database applications. The authors,
software engineers on the Access
development team at Microsoft, show
how to apply software engineering
methodologies to Access application development. The
book is organized to cover all phases of Access
development.
Paperback · 550 pages · Nov-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-17402-9
SQL Server
Professional SQL Server
2005 Integration Services
Brian Knight et al
Offers best practices in design and
development, architectural
approaches for reusability and
connectivity to various other
popular systems using
Integration Services. Presents a
detailed description of every
new element, new capabilities
with control flows and data
flows, and a broad discussion
of the development environment, data
connections, and development paradigms.
Paperback · 720 pages · Jan-06 · ISBN 978-0-7645-8435-0
Beginning SQL Server
2005 Programming
Robert Vieira
Once readers have grasped the
fundamentals of database design
and SQL concepts, they will
then learn how to implement
those concepts with Microsoft
SQL Server 2005. Addresses
creating and changing tables,
managing keys, database
normalization, writing scripts,
working with stored procedures,
programming with XML and using SQL Server
reporting and data transformation services.
Paperback · 720 pages · Feb-06 · ISBN 978-0-7645-8433-6
Professional SQL Server 2005
Reporting Services 11
Paul Turley et al
Explains reporting services architecture
and business intelligence, shows how
to conceptualize and design reports and
demonstrates how to captitalize on
advanced report design and filtering
techniques. The authors categorize
common report types and lead the reader through each
design, discussing its purpose and the conditions under
which it could be more efficient.
Paperback · 720 pages · Mar-06 · ISBN 978-0-7645-8497-8
Professional SQL Server
Analysis Services 2005 with
MDX
Sivakumar Harinath & Stephen R Quinn
Begins with an overview showing how
Analysis Services and MDX can be used
to build data warehouses and
multidimensional databases. It then
describes the development processes for
building dimensions and cubes from various data sources.
Demonstrating a variety of techniques in real-world
scenarios, the book shows how MDX can be used to query
databases to provide sophisticated analysis of business
problems.
Paperback · 864 pages · May-06 · ISBN 978-0-7645-7918-9
Beginning SQL Server 2005
Administration
Dan Wood, Chris Leiter & Paul Turley
Shows both novices and seasoned DBAs
how to navigate the vastly changed
landscape of SQL Server
administration. Each chapter begins
with a quick overview of the related
technologies, followed by a real-world
example, with step-by-step instructions that demonstrate
how to leverage the technology. The companion Web site
provides all of the code examples for download, plus links
to useful sites.
Paperback · 574 pages · Nov-06 · ISBN 978-0-470-04704-0
Professional SQL Server
2005 Programming
Robert Vieira
Extensive code examples assist
readers in understanding how to
write complex queries, build various
types of data structures and improve
the speed and performance of
applications. Covers such
advanced topics as methods for
handling stored procedures,
scripting and error handling, XML
and XQuery support, security and
performance tuning and sophisticated database design.
Paperback · 912 pages · Nov-06 · ISBN 978-0-7645-8434-3
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Professional SQL Server 2005

12 Administration
Brian Knight et al
Written by a selection of the best SQL
Server experts in the industry, this
book is loaded with unique tips, tricks
and workarounds for handling the most
difficult SQL Server admin issues.
Discusses managing and monitoring
SQL Server 2005, automating administration,
implementing security, changing management,
performance tuning, scaling and replication, clustering and
backup and recovery.
Paperback · 736 pages · Dec-06 · ISBN 978-0-470-05520-5
Professional SQL Server 2005
Performance Tuning
Steven Wort et al
The authors, led by a Microsoft SQL
Server insider who specializes on
performance issues, reveal previously
unpublished techinques for improving
database performance. They cover the
full database lifecycle and show readers
how to diagnose performance problems at the database
engine level that often go unidentified.
Paperback · 608 pages · Jan-08 · ISBN 978-0-470-17639-9
Visual Basic
Beginning Visual Basic 2005
Thearon Willis & Bryan Newsome
After a brief introduction to Visual
Studio 2005 and the .Net Framework,
the expert authors introduce readers to
the fundamentals of the Visual Basic
2005 language. End-of-chapter
exercises help readers to quickly learn
to build rich and professional-looking
applications for Microsoft Windows, intranets, the Internet
and mobile devices. Offers thorough coverage of the new
Visual Studio 2005 tools and features.
Paperback · 840 pages · Nov-05 · ISBN 978-0-7645-7401-6
Beginning Visual Basic 2005
Databases
Thearon Willis
A single application that gets built
chapter by chapter, along with
numerous additional examples and
exercises, helps readers get a handle on
ADO.NET, the Microsoft data access
technology used to create VB database
applications. Shows how to create applications for three
major database platforms; Access, SQL Server and Oracle.
Paperback · 768 pages · Nov-05 · ISBN 978-0-7645-8894-5

VBScript Professional VB 2005

Bill Evjen et al

VBScript Programmer’s Shows developers how to build

traditional console applications,
Reference ASP.NET applications, XML Web
3rd Edition Services and more. The top-
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Kathie notch author team shares their
Kingsley-Hughes & Daniel Read years of experience in VB
This book covers beginner and programming and helps readers
intermediate level topics with take their skills to new heights.
a view of the reader not Addresses issues such as
having any previous security, data access
experience with VBScript. (ADO.NET) and the latest Visual
Later sections build on this Studio .NET IDE.
and will be more relevant to Paperback · 1104 pages · Nov-05 · ISBN 978-0-7645-7536-5
intermediate/advanced
readers. Begins with discussion of the
general syntax, functions, keywords, style, error Expert One-on-One Visual
handling and similar language-specific topics and then Basic 2005 Database
moves into an expanded reference section covering the Programming
object models in detail.
Roger Jennings
Paperback · 800 pages · Oct-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-16808-0 Begins with an introduction for Visual
Basic 6.0 programmers who are new to
the .NET Framework and ADO.NET,
and goes on to describe the new
features of ADO.NET 2.0. Offers
guidance for designing high-performance, scalable intranet
and Internet database projects. Advanced topics include
creating XML Web services to retrieve and update data,
validating data on the client side and managing sessions
and view states.
Paperback · 624 pages · Dec-05 · ISBN 978-0-7645-7678-2
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Wrox Visual Basic 2005 Set

Roger Jennings
Contains: Visual Basic Programmer’s
Visual Studio 13
Reference, Expert one-on-one Visual Professional Visual Studio
Basic Design & Development & Expert
one-on-one Visual Basic 2005 Database 2005
Programming. Learn the basics of Andrew Parsons & Nick Randolph
Visual Basic 2005 programming, then Taking a unique IDE-centric
specific language features and soon you’ll be programming approach, well-respected authors
using the increased set of language options offered with the examine the IDE capabilities
VB 2005 release. readers will need to perform
Paperback · 2300 pages · Apr-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-17636-8 specific tasks, demonstrated in
the context of building XML
Web services. Covers creating
Visual Basic 2005 with .NET custom templates and
3.0 Programmer’s Reference wizards, reusing code and
lightweight code generators,
Rod Stephens dynamically generating forms through
Thoroughly explains to Visual Basic reflections, managing data in the IDE and much more.
programmers how to write code that is
Paperback · 912 pages · Aug-06 · ISBN 978-0-7645-9846-3
compatible with Windows Vista as well as
the .NET 3.0 framework and extensions.
Designed to be both a tutorial for novice .NET 2.0 Wrox Box
programmers and a reference that quickly
allows programmers to locate information for specific Professional ASP.NET 2.0, Professional
language features, enabling experienced developers to quickly C# 2005, Professional .NET 2.0 Generics
review the details of important programming, objects, and Professional .NET Framework 2.0
properties, methods and events.
Bill Evjen et al
Paperback · 1200 pages · May-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-13705-5 These four books are the cream of the
crop for the most discerning of
professional .NET 2.0 developers. Contains a CD-ROM
Professional VB 2005 with with more than 700 pages of bonus chapters from 10 other
.NET 3.0 .NET 2.0 and SQL Server 2005 Wrox books and also comes
Bill Evjen et al with a DVD with a 180-day trial version of Microsoft
This comprehensive book offers Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition.
readers everything they need to Paperback · 3600 pages · May-06 · ISBN 978-0-470-04840-5
make the transition to the newest
version of the world’s most popular
programming language. Coverage
provides detailed information on
how to use VB 2005 in the ever-
expanding .NET world using both
essential explanations of the topics and key code
Web Development
demonstrations.
Beginning PHP5, Apache
Paperback · 1296 pages · Jun-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-12470-3
and MySQL Web
“I want a good comprehensive overview with a reasonable degree Development
of focus. In the preface of the book it states that this is what the Elizabeth Naramore et al
book is trying to do, and in my opinion it does a pretty good job.” Dives in and guides the reader
Ian Pettman, Managing Director through the entire process of
Added Value Applications Ltd creating dynamic, data-driven
www.vbug.com sites using the open source
“AMP” model: Apache Web
server, the MySQL database
Visual Basic 2005 Instant system and the PHP scripting
Results language. The team of expert
Thearon Willis authors covers PHP
Allows intermediate-level with scripting, database management, security,
complete sample projects that can be integration and e-commerce functions and comes complete
modified and used in the real world. with a useful syntax reference.
Paperback · 316 pages · Jun-07 Paperback · 816 pages · Jan-05 · ISBN 978-0-7645-7966-0
ISBN 978-0-470-11871-9

Visual Basic 2008 Programmer’s Reference

Rod Stephens
A language tutorial and a reference guide to the upcoming
‘Orcas’ release of Visual Basic. The tutorial provides basic
material suitable for beginners but also includes in-depth
content for more advanced developers.
Paperback · 1142 pages · Feb-08 ISBN 978-0-470-18262-8
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Professional CSS Professional IIS 7 and

14 Cascading Style Sheets for Web Design
Christopher Schmitt et al
Written by leading CSS authors, this book
details the techniques of top CSS designers
and showcases the real-world Web sites that
made them famous. Each chapter focuses on
one designer and a Web site that he or she
worked on, documenting the process from start to finish,
showing how each designer overcame the site’s unique
challenges, and explaining what they would have done
differently.
Paperback · 456 pages · Jul-05 · ISBN 978-0-7645-8833-4
ASP.NET 2.0 Integrated
Programming
Dr. Shahram Khosravi
The integration between IIS 7 and
ASP.NET 2.0 provides
administrators and developers many
advantages in being able to
configure and extend both the
server and the applications running on the server using
the same tools. This is the only book to focus
extensively on the key new programming features of
IIS 7 and the ASP.NET/IIS programmability integration.
Paperback · 570 pages · Oct-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-15253-9

Professional Community Server

Wyatt Preul et al Beginning DotNetNuke
This hands-on guide teaches readers how to Skinning and Design
extend their implementation with themes, Andrew Hay & Shaun Walker
modules and add-ons through the use of Explains how DotNetNuke
helpful examples. Explains how to skins can be created in either
troubleshoot installation issues, understand ASP.NET or HTML with CSS
Community Server ASP.NET config files, and can be developed with
implement kinds, modify custom controls any Web tool that creates
and work with master pages. HTML/CSS or ASP.NET.
Paperback · 312 pages · Mar-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-10828-4 Combines the hot topic of
using the DotNetNuke
application framework
Professional Adobe Flex 2 with CSS and other site
layout technologies to manage the user
Rich Tretola, Simon Barber & Renaun Erickson
experience, look, feel and functionality of Web sites.
Shows developers how to leverage the
platform to build rich Internet applications Paperback · 500 pages · Nov-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-10963-2
and includes plenty of hands-on examples.
Covers building applications with Flex
Builder, Flex programming models, using
ActionScript 3.0, developing applications in
MXML, creating custom Flex components,
XML
charting and more.
Professional XML
Paperback · 687 pages · May-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-10267-1 Bill Evjen et al
Explores the latest and
Beginning CSS: Cascading Style most utilized XML
Sheets for Web Design technologies available to
the IT community. In
2nd Edition addition to teaching these
Richard York technologies to the
Offers updates for Firefox 2, Internet Explorer reader, this book will also
and other browsers with improved CSS show them the professional and real-
support. Uses a standardized approach to world insights into XML so that they can continue
CSS in an example-packed, step-by-step to build the best possible applications with the
format, with all of the book’s examples in knowledge that they have gained.
full-colour screen shots. Paperback · 856 pages · Apr-07 · ISBN 978-0-471-77777-9
Paperback · 630 pages · Jun-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-09697-0

Professional Search Engine
Optimization with ASP.NET
A Developer’s Guide to SEO
Cristian Darie & Jaimie Sirovich
Gives developers the tools to maximize
search engine placement and revenue
potential for Web content and sites.
Helps ASP.NET coders avoid common
pitfalls that confuse search engine
spiders and offers practical tips they
can build into the architecture of their
sites to create and maintain a search-
engine-friendly Web site.
Paperback · 450 pages · Sep-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-13147-3
Beginning XML
4th Edition
David Hunter et al
Teaches readers all they need to know
about XML: what it is, how it works,
what technologies surround it and
how it can best be used in a variety of
situations, from simple data transfer
to using XML in Web pages. Offers focused examples to
best help readers hone in on the effect of XML.
Paperback · 1080 pages · May-07 · ISBN 978-0-470-11487-2
“A great book for both beginners and advanced developers. The book
provides a clear scope of what it contains and what it aims to cover.
The table of contents alone is a healthy summary of the book.
Overall the book is well structured with clear examples and an in
depth knowledge of the subject to cater for a diverse audience.”
Sukhvinder Khagura, Systems Development Manager
www.vbug.com
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