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Computer Networks (International Edition)

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by: Andrew S. Tanenbaum

August 27, 2002
i bought this book from my uni book shop (popular chain store begining with W and end with "stones") - which cost me five pounds more. i could have saved the extra cost buying it from amazon, but would have had to pay p&p.

the content in short is: you would find this book interesting if you are the type who enjoys reading specifications and protocol documentations. if you dont, then this book doesnt attempt to make it any less painless.

however, i will comment on the cheapo low grade paper that this book is printed on... i mean COME ON! i paid near £50 for 891 page book, that's TWICE the amount i paid for my bruce schneier - cryptography applied; which incidentally is printed on PROPER paper. if the book was packed ... Read More:

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AQA AS Computing: Student Book: Student's Book (Aqa As Level)

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by: Sylvia Langfield, Kevin Bond

April 30, 2008
i bought this book from my uni book shop (popular chain store begining with W and end with "stones") - which cost me five pounds more. i could have saved the extra cost buying it from amazon, but would have had to pay p&p.

the content in short is: you would find this book interesting if you are the type who enjoys reading specifications and protocol documentations. if you dont, then this book doesnt attempt to make it any less painless.

however, i will comment on the cheapo low grade paper that this book is printed on... i mean COME ON! i paid near £50 for 891 page book, that's TWICE the amount i paid for my bruce schneier - cryptography applied; which incidentally is printed on PROPER paper. if the book was packed ... Read More:

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Microsoft® Visual Basic® 2008 Step by Step (PRO- Step by Step Developer)

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by: Michael Halvorson

January 01, 2008
This book is an excellent introduction into the world of Visual Basic 2008 .NET language.

He gives you a list of the chapters you need to skip/ skim over and read thoroughly depending on your background (new programmer, coming from a different .NET language or a VB6 programmer).

He does a good job of pointing out the essentials within his book and his examples are easy enough to follow.

I've bought quite a few "Teach Yourself" books in the past and was so bored by chapter 2 that they were shelved. I've finished this now and will be looking for a book with more gritty details.

A great intro book for the novice programmer or a new programmer to the world of .NET programming.

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UML 2 and the Unified Process: Practical Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series)

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by: Jim Arlow, Ila Neustadt

July 14, 2005
I've been a business/systems analyst for about 12 years, and read about 2-3 books a year to keep upto date. I went on a UML course, and this book was recommended by the course tutor.
I think its one of the best UML books I've ever read (and I've read about 20), and indeed one of the best books on analysis I've ever read. What I really like about it is that there are lots and lots of example models, so you're left in no doubt about what the message is and you get to see lots of ways of modelling scenarios.
I will definitely be reading their next book.

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Brilliant Networking: What the Best Networkers Know, Say and Do

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by: Steven D'Souza

November 09, 2007
The book successfully manages to demystify the sometimes intimidating world of networking, offering simple and practical advice to plug into your many different worlds - great for career development as well as for creating personal networks. It's an easy read with very helpful tips for all levels of networkers - beginners, intermediates and experts!

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An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems

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by: Ian Heywood, Sarah Cornelius, Steve Carver

May 11, 2006
I bought this to supplement my final year Geography degree. It was a core text in the GIS course and for good reason. It described processes and also, examples and case studies of how they're applied!

In short - a superb, well written entry level text.

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Agile Estimating and Planning (Robert C. Martin)

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by: Mike Cohn

November 10, 2005
This is a good book for project managers and senior developers who have enough experience to understand that even a practice like agile development needs a framework to work within and a certain number of standard project management controls to be successful.

It deals with some of the practical issues a project manager will face like prioritisation techniques, acceptable levels of functional delivery, inter-dependencies, estimating, padding estimates, monitoring progress, release and iteration planning.

Cohn hasn't written the book specifically around any one methodology (ie SCRUM, XP etc) which is good, as in reality people lift and use ideas from various methodologies. In that respect this book is a good reference guide ... Read More:

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The World of Karl Pilkington

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by: Karl Pilkington, Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

September 18, 2006
First thing's first: this book is basically scripts of the podcasts. It does have a few cooky drawings and a slither of new content but, for the most part, if you've heard the podcasts, then you've heard this book.

"Happyslapped by a Jellyfish" is much, much better (and cheaper!).

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MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-620): Configuring Windows Vista™ Client: Configuring Windows Vista Client: Exam 70-620 (Self Paced Training Kit 70-620)

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by: Ian McLean and Orin Thomas

May 09, 2007
The book covers enough detail for this exam (its main purpose). I found the book concise and to the point. I was able to pass using this as my main study tool. If you have passed the 70-270 exam you find this easy reading, as this exam is closer to the MCDST 70-271. i.e.

+ no requiremnts for automated installs
+ AD or group policy etc

Basically it is an easy read if your familiar with the previous XP exams.

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Aperture 2 (Apple Pro Training)

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by: Ben Long, Richard Harrington, Orlando Luna

May 15, 2008
I bought Aperture 2 and thought I had got to grips with the basics. I decided to buy this book as a reference for developing my skills. As a reference it is great. However, I have recently been following Richard Harrington's pod casts, one of the authors, and they have moved me on considerably. The book is no longer simply a reference point- it is a road map for discovering the amazing potential of this incredible software.
Own a PC? Buy a Mac, buy Aperture 2, buy this book.