Author: Daniel Solis
Publisher: Apress
Keywords: net, windows, illustrated
Number of Pages: 728
Published: 2008-02-18
List price: $44.99
ISBN-10: 1590599543
ISBN-13: 9781590599549

The unique, visual format of Illustrated C# 2008 has been specially created by author, and teacher of development methods, Daniel Solis. The concise text, use of tables to clarify language features, frequent figures and diagrams, as well as focused code samples all combine to create a unique approach that will help you understand and get to work with C# fast. It was while teaching numerous seminars on various programming languages that the author realized the immense power diagrams have in explaining programming language concepts. Most people learn quicker and retain information better when

Authors:Lex de Haan, Toon Koppelaars,
Publisher: Apress
Keywords: expert, voice, professionals, database, mathematics, applied
Number of Pages: 408
Published: 2007-06-19
List price: $54.99
ISBN-10: 1590597451
ISBN-13: 9781590597453

This book touches on an area seldom explored: the mathematical underpinnings of the relational database. The topic is important, but far too often ignored. This book is the only book to explain the underlying math in a way that’s accessible to database professionals. Just as importantly, if not more so, this book goes beyond the abstract by showing readers how to apply that math in ways that will make them more productive in their jobs. What’s in this book will "open the eyes" of most readers to the great power, elegance, and simplicity inherent in relational database technology.

Authors:James L. Weaver, Weiqi Gao, Stephen Chin, Dean Iverso
Publisher: Apress
Keywords: java, technology, expert, voice, ria, mobile, javafx, platform, script, desktop, pro
Number of Pages: 568
Published: 2009-07-21
List price: $49.99
ISBN-10: 1430218754
ISBN-13: 9781430218753

JavaFX is essentially Sun’s approach to Adobe Flash/Flex and Microsoft’s Silverlight. Pro JavaFX™ Platform is one of the first books to market to address this important Rich Internet Application (RIA) technology.

Authors:Greg Goralski, LordAlex Leon,
Publisher: Apress
Keywords: designers, flex, foundation
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 2008-01-24
List price: $36.99
ISBN-10: 1590598776
ISBN-13: 9781590598771

Flex 2 and 3 are a very hot new software releases from Adobe for creating Rich Internet Applications, which many web developers are embracing. There are a lot of books coming out on Flex development, but this book is unique in that it focuses exclusively on Flex design—how to customize the look and feel of your Flex applications. It not only covers aspects of ActionScript 3.0 relevant to design, and CSS, but it also teaches the reader how to bring design assets into Flex from popular packages such as Photoshop, Flash, and Fireworks. It supports both Flex 2 and 3.

Author: Ashish Ghoda
Publisher: Apress
Keywords: silverlight, voice, expert, introducing
Number of Pages: 744
Published: 2010-07-13
List price: $39.99
ISBN-10: 1430229918
ISBN-13: 9781430229919

Introducing Silverlight 4 brings you up to speed with the latest version of Silverlight quickly and efficiently. The book builds off your understanding of the basics of .NET coding and WPF, allowing your journey to Silverlight 4 proficiency to be as quick and painless as possible. The text highlights where coding techniques are similar to other, more established areas of the .NET framework. Likewise, when your existing coding habits lead you to a syntax or conceptual ’gotcha,’ the text points that out, too. This book provides you with fast-track coverage of all the most important elements

Author: David Powers
Publisher: Apress
Keywords: css, started, getting
Number of Pages: 550
Published: 2009-11-25
List price: $24.99
ISBN-10: 1430225432
ISBN-13: 9781430225430

The current market for CSS books seems to fall into two categories: technical treatises that cover CSS in a structured fashion, and cookbooks aimed at designers who have already mastered the basic principles of CSS. What’s missing is a book that enables beginners to start improving the look of their websites without first needing to wade through dense explanations of technical details. This book aims to fill that gap by using hands-on tutorials, building up knowledge of CSS gradually. A similar approach is taken by "Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML" (competing title #2, on which I was th

Author: Matthew MacDonald
Publisher: Apress
Keywords: silverlight, voice, expert, pro
Number of Pages: 640
Published: 2009-11-10
List price: $49.99
ISBN-10: 1430223812
ISBN-13: 9781430223818

Full-color graphics and screenshots throughout make Pro Silverlight 3 in C# an invaluable reference for professional developers wanting to discover the new features of Silverlight 3. Author Matthew MacDonald’s expert advice guides you through creating rich media applications using Silverlight in the environment you’re most productive in—no matter what the target platform. As you learn about the features that put Silverlight in direct competition with Adobe Flash, such as rich support for 2D and 3D drawing, animations, and media playback, you’ll experience the plumbing of