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php python ruby upgrading to php 5 by adam trachtenberg july 2004 isbn 0-596-00636-5 348 pages $29.95 sitepoint no nonsense xml web development with php by thomas myer july 2005 isbn 0-9752402-0-x 354 pages $39.95 the php anthology object oriented php solutions volume ii by harry fuecks december 2003 isbn 0-9579218-4-5 392 pages $39.95 new twisted network programming essentials by abe fettig october 2005 isbn 0-596-10032-9 240 pages $29.95 bestseller learning python 2nd edition by mark lutz david ascher 2nd edition december 2003 isbn 0-596-00281-5 620 pages $34.95 ruby in a nutshell by yukihiro matsumoto november 2001 isbn 0-596-00214-9 224 pages $24.95 this new book is targeted toward php developers who are already familiar with php 4 upgrading to php 5 offers a concise appraisal of the differences between php 4 and php 5 a detailed look at what s new in this latest version and an explanation of how these changes affect you the book also covers more advanced features and provides hands-on experience through short sample programs included throughout programming php by rasmus lerdorf kevin tatroe march 2002 isbn 1-56592-610-2 524 pages $39.95 a practical and concise book that teaches xml from the ground up this tutorial style presents various xml methodologies and techniques in an easy to understand way building a basis for further exploration xml is essentially an enabling technology dry and boring on its own as a result most books on the market are dry and academic in nature teaching theory rather than practice this book actually teaches practical real-world applications of xml using the very latest version of php php 5 as the base language no nonsense xml web development with php explains how xml can be put to use in realworld projects.the book also covers buzz topics such as rss and web services a compilation of best practice solutions to common web development problems in php focusing on the achievement of practical goals by applying well-structured object-orientated software design principles volume 2 covers the applications of php in the real world including authentication and access control xml stats and tracking caching data to improve performance design techniques and design patterns twisted network programming essentials begins with recommendations for various plug-ins and add-ons to enhance the basic package as installed and then goes in depth into twisted s collection of object persistence systems simple network protocols and helper utilities the book includes projects that enable network developers to try out the twisted framework for themselves there s also a brief mention of twisted capabilities for programming abstractions along with woven the module for creating web interfaces for networked applications learning python 2nd edition provides a comprehensive and updated introduction to this interactive objectoriented scripting language the book introduces basic elements of the latest release of python 2.3 and covers new features such as list comprehensions nested scopes and iterators/generators it also addresses new topics of interest such as xml processing pyunit pydoc and wxpython all the examples use the python interpreter so you can type them in and get instant feedback each chapter ends with a series of exercises that tests your python skills and helps reveal the more elusive truths about the language written by yukihiro matsumoto matz creator of the language ruby in a nutshell is a practical reference guide covering everything from ruby syntax to the specifications of its standard class libraries the book is based on ruby 1.6 and is applicable to development version 1.7 and the next planned stable version 1.8 ruby in a nutshell is for readers who want a single desktop reference for all their needs python cookbook 2nd edition pragmatic bookshelf programming ruby the pragmatic programmer s guide 2nd edition by dave thomas with chad fowler andy hunt 2nd edition october 2004 isbn 0-9745140-5-5 862 pages $44.95 programming php is a comprehensive guide to php a simple yet powerful language for creating dynamic web content filled with the unique knowledge of the creator of php rasmus lerdorf this book is a detailed reference to the language and its applications including such topics as form processing sessions databases xml and graphics your course in print on the web your way with safariu you create your own custom print or online textbooks from books in safari books online as well as o reilly network articles or your own content i really see this as a revival opportunity the future of textbook selection the days of looking through a dozen books and picking something that almost suits your course are nearing an end now you can have exactly what you need jon preston clayton college state university by alex martelli anna ravenscroft david ascher 2nd edition may 2005 isbn 0-596-00797-3 844 pages $49.95 python in a nutshell by alex martelli march 2003 isbn 0-596-00188-6 654 pages $34.95 learning php 5 by david sklar june 2004 isbn 0-596-00560-1 368 pages $29.95 like its predecessor this second edition offers a collection of solutions to problems that python programmers face everyday updated for python 2.4 it now includes over 200 recipes that range from simple tasks such as working with dictionaries and list comprehensions to complex tasks such as monitoring a network and building a templating system learning php 5 is the ideal tutorial for graphic designers bloggers and other web crafters who want a thorough but non-intimidating way to understand the code that makes web sites dynamic the book begins with an introduction to php then moves to more advanced features language basics arrays and functions web forms connecting to databases and much more complete with exercises to make sure the lessons stick this book offers the ideal classroom learning experience whether you re in a classroom or on your own python pocket reference 3rd edition by mark lutz 3rd edition february 2005 isbn 0-596-00940-2 158 pages $9.95 build your own database driven website using php mysql 3rd edition by kevin yank 3rd edition october 2004 isbn 0-9752402-1-8 373 pages $39.95 in the tradition of o reilly s in a nutshell series this book offers python programmers one place to look when you need help remembering or deciphering the most important tools and modules of this open source language the book covers more than python itself it also deals with the most frequently used parts of the standard library and the most popular and important third party extensions our nutshell format fits python perfectly it s an excellent way to present the highlights of all modules and functions the famous pickaxe book is the definitive reference to the highly-regarded ruby programming language author dave thomas has expanded this second edition with over 200 pages of new material and major enhancements from the original covering all the new and improved language features of ruby 1.8 and standard library modules agile web development with rails by dave thomas david heinemeier hanssone with leon breedt mike clark thomas fuchs andreas schwarz july 2005 isbn 0-9766940-0-x 450 pages $34.95 programming python 2nd edition by mark lutz 2nd edition march 2001 isbn 0-596-00085-5 1296 pages includes cd-rom $54.95 a practical guide for first-time users of php and mysql that teaches readers by creating a fully working content management system shopping cart and other realworld applications this bestseller has been updated to reflect best practice web development using php 5 and mysql 4 the new edition also includes a new bonus chapter on structured php programming for programmers already familiar with python programming this book serves as a convenient quick-reference for the python language and a select set of commonly used modules and toolkits it s designed to augment and be a companion to other teaching books such as learning python and programming python programming python focuses on advanced applications of python endorsed by python creator guido van rossum it demonstrates advanced python techniques and addresses software design issues such as reusability and object-oriented programming the enclosed platform-neutral cd-rom has book examples and various python-related packages including the full python version 2.0 source code distribution join the revolution see how easy it is use rails the new full-stack open source web framework rails enables you to create full-featured sophisticated webbased applications with less total code than the xml you d need to configure the same application in other frameworks new learn to program see page 33 visitsa fa r i u co m 36 order online anytime www.oreilly.com order toll free · 800-998-9938 · weekdays 7am­3:30pm pacific time 37

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