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$GML - The Billion Dollar Secret by Chet Ensign [Recommended]

James Gordon writes:
Would I have bought this book? Well no I wouldn't, but then I would have missed out on a very good overview of how using SGML can save a company not just money but time as well.

ANSI C: Problem Solving & Programming by Kenneth A Barclay [Recommended]

Douglas Fisher writes:
Overall this book would make an excellent addition to anyone learning C and one could imagine a course built up around the text...

Advanced Java Networking by Chris Laffra [Recommended]

Rick Stones writes:
If you are doing, or thinking of doing, some network programming with Java, this book should be on your shelf.

Advanced Java Networking by P Sridhran [Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
A well-written and useful book for the developer of real-world networked applications and as a student text to support a networks module where Java is used as the implementation tool. I particularly liked the example re-implementation of each Internet implementation technique.

Analog and Digital Filter Design Using C by Les Thede [Recommended]

Chris Hills writes:
So there it is, a readable no-nonsense book on the fundamentals of filters with source code and executables at an affordable price. I like it and would buy it.

C & C++ Code Capsules by Chuck Allison [Highly Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
Are you serious about C++? Do you think you are already a C++ programmer? If the answer to both questions is 'yes' then I think you should invest some time studying this book. A chapter a week for the next five months should be about right.

C Elements of Style by Oualline [Recommended]

Adrian Wontroba writes:
Overall, a worthwhile book which should help to reduce the incidence of 2 am debugging sessions.

C Style Standards and Guidelines by David Straker [Highly Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
I highly recommend this book as a positive contribution towards more maintainable code.

C++ Effective Object-Oriented Software Construction 2ed by Kayshav Dattatri [Recommended]

Tim Penhey writes:
very good at introducing object-oriented principles and how they are implemented in C++

C++ How to Program by Deitel & Deitel [Recommended with Reservations]

Chris Hills writes:
This is book that grew on me. It is a flexible design that will have use after its initial reading. Recommended.

C++ Problem Solving and Programming by Kenneth A Barclay & B Gordon [Recommended]

Ian Cargill writes:
I've looked at quite a lot of C++ books and I would say this one is considerably above average. Recommended.

C++ and C Debugging, Testing, and Reliability by D Spuler [Highly Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
I think that both these books are ones that you should make the effort to get and read. If I were your manager I would not accept any excuses.

C++ and C Efficiency by David Spuler [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
If you have ambitions to being a craftsman rather than just someone who knocks up a solution then this is a book that you should read and pass on.

C++ and C Tools, Utilities, Libraries and Resources by David Spuler [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
None-the-less I think this is a good book, worth having, not least because it will give you some ideas as to what else you might look for to add to your toolkit.

C++: An Introduction to Computing by Adams [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
This is an excellent book and one well suited to a general computing/programming course.

C/C++ Multimedia Cyber Classroom by Deitel & Deitel [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
I can say that it won't cause mass unemployment among course presenters but it is an excellent product for those who cannot afford professional training fees.

C/C++ Software Quality Tools by Mark Murphy [Recommended]

Chris Hills writes:
This book should be required reading for software engineering students. Many working programmers would also benefit and experienced software engineers should be using these tools and methods already. It is unfortunate that many do not.

Compiler Design in C by Allen I Holub [Recommended]

Graham Patterson writes:
To summarise, if you have an interest in compilers and computer language translation then this book should give you several months of study.

Complete C++ Training Course, The by Deitel & Deitel [Highly Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
I would very much like to hear the experiences of genuine novices who use this package to learn C++

Complete Java 2 Training Course, The by Deitel & Deitel [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
Over all this is a good package for those that wish to learn Java by themselves...

Comprehensive C by David Spuler [Recommended]

Tony Sumner writes:
...but my overall view is that this is an excellent book and well worth the money.

Core Java Foundation Classes by K Topley [Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
A well-written and organised book dedicated to Swing.

Core Python Programming by Wesley Chun [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
If you would like to add Python to your programming tools, this seems to be a good place to start.

Core SWING Advanced Programming by Kim Topley [Highly Recommended]

Nigel Armstrong writes:
So many questions that I and others of my team had spent days or weeks struggling with, often ending up with a compromise solution, are answered here, plainly and in detail.

Cultivating Successful Software Development by S Donaldson & S Siegel [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
This book is about how to move towards regularly delivering good software that meets clients' needs on time. If you are managing software development the sooner you read this book, or one like it, the sooner you will stop seeking the 'Silver bullet' and start implementing the changes that will allow your company to thrive and prosper well into the next decade.

Data Compression Book, The by Mark Nelson [Highly Recommended]

Ian Cargill writes:
If you need a good foundation text in data compression, run, don't walk to your bookshop.

Data Structures Using C by Tenenbaum & Langsam & Augenstein [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
If you need a good reference on standard data structures and the algorithms involved then Data Structures Using C should find a place on your bookshelf.

Data Structures and Program Design in C by Kruse & Leung & Tondo [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
If you really want to learn about data structures and programming with them, have the time for a lot of hard work and those around you are willing to give you the time and space then you will find Data Structures and Program Design in C a book to get your teeth into.

Data Structures, Data Abstraction by Mitchell L Model [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
If you want to learn about writing data structures in C++ this is definitely a book that you should seriously consider.

Death March Projects by Edward Yourdon [Recommended]

X writes:
Is it useful? I found it so. Its easily read and fairly concise (roughly 200 pages). I'd give it "3 out of 5", with the possibility of that score rising if it proves to be useful in the long term.

Designing Object Systems by S. Cook & J Daniels [Recommended]

Peter Wippell writes:
Fully recommended and good value for anyone who practises object oriented software design.

Developing Professional Applications for Windows 95 & NT by Brain & Lovette [Recommended]

Edward Crosby writes:
For anyone with some C/C++ experience and with MS VC++ wishing to have an introduction to the MFC then this book is recommended.

Disk & File Management Tasks on HP-UX by Tom Madell [Recommended]

Jon Wilks writes:
I can recommend this book to anyone in an HP systems administration role, especially if LVMs are new to you.

Distributed COM Application Development by Jim Maloney [Recommended]

Roger N Lever writes:
anyone interested in Microsoft technologies for multi-tier development would find this a useful book.

Draft Standard C++ Library, The by P J Plauger [Recommended with Reservations]

Chris Simons writes:
This type of book will be a welcome addition to any C++ programmer's book shelf. Unfortunately, the author appears to have gone to print too soon...

Efficient C Programming - A Practical Approach by Mark Allen Weiss [Recommended]

Eddie Boyle writes:
I would recommend this book to anyone who has begun programming in C and wants to get some solid guidance in how to use it to produce reliable, effective code.

Essence of COM with ActiveX 2ed, The by David Platt [Recommended]

Christer Loefving writes:
My knowledge of the subject has obviously increased during the preparation for this review and I recommend the text to everyone who wants to delve to the bottom of COM.

Expert C Programming, Deep C Secrets by Peter van der Linden [Highly Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
I think that both these books are ones that you should make the effort to get and read. If I were your manager I would not accept any excuses.

Fault Tolerance in Distributed Systems by Pankaj Jalote [Recommended]

Michael Fosong writes:
The book provides a useful introduction to the subject of Distributed Systems and Fault Tolerance and should be of interest to graduates, professionals, researchers and practitioners working in the field of fault tolerance.

Graphics Programming with Microsoft C 6 by Mark Mallett [Recommended]

Peter H Milne writes:
I can thoroughly recommend it to C6 graphics users though I suggest you also buy the disk to save time.

Halting the Hacker, Practical Guide to Computer Security by D Pipkin [Recommended]

Graham Kendall writes:
In summary, if you are a UNIX system manager, responsible for security, this book should definitely be on your bookshelf, as well as your manager's to help convince him/her that the measures you take are justified.

ISO and ANSI Ergonomic Standards for Computer Products by Wanda J Smith [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
To those that need it, worth every penny (think of the advantage of marketing your wordprocessor as ISO 9241 compliant.

Industrial Strength C++ Rules & Recommendations by Henricson & Nyquist [Highly Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
This book is about coding style for C++. As such it should be on the reading list of every professional C++ programmer, and it would serve as a good basis for a coding standard for your programming group.

Industrial-Strength SGML by Truly Donovan [Recommended]

James Gordon writes:
As my colleagues are into SGML much more than I, they like this book immensely and I haven't seen much of it. They think it's very good and have taken some of the ideas already and used them in creating their DTDs.

Informix Performance Tuning (2ed) by Elizabeth Suto [Recommended]

Ruben Galea writes:
Administrators who are still trying to master Informix should read the book.

Intranets - What's the Bottom Line? by Randy Hinrichs [Recommended]

Ruben Galea writes:
Managers who need to have access to a concise action plan on intranet design should read this book.

Java 2D API Graphics by Vincent Hardy [Recommended]

Peter Pilgrim writes:
...if the GLF excites you then buy this book.

Java An Object First Approach by Fintan Culwin [Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
Professional programmers working with Java and thinking of using UML (or vice versa) would find it very useful. A different approach to Java and certainly worth looking at!

Java Design Building Better Apps & Applets by Peter Coad & M. Mayfield [Recommended]

Roger N Lever writes:
The book is clear, well laid out and contains plenty of diagrams, explanations and code snippets...
...On balance, for Java, recommended.

Java Design by P Coad & M Mayfield [Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
I found this a very interesting, well written and presented book (as one would expect from Peter Coad).
Recommended!

Java GUI Programmers Primer, A by F Culwin [Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
An easy to read book recommended for students taking a second level GUI design module where Java is the implementation language (assuming a first level Java programming module). Also suitable for the system implementor building GUIs with Java.

Java How to Program with an Introduction to J++ by Deitel & Deitel [Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
This text would be useful as a learning text where J++ is going to be used either as the learning environment or as a follow on environment after using the JDK....
Highly recommended!

Java How to Program by Deitel & Deitel [Highly Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
I found this an excellent book that would be suitable for a first programming course in Java. It would also be suitable as an introductory text on data structures...
Both highly recommended!

Java Modeling in Color with UML by Peter Coad [Recommended]

Christer Loefving writes:
No beginners ... for the right person in the right situation, this title is well worth both the time and money spent.

Java Multimedia Cyber Classroom CD-ROM by Deitel & Deitel [Highly Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
I found this an excellent book that would be suitable for a first programming course in Java. It would also be suitable as an introductory text on data structures...
Both highly recommended!

Java for Students by D Bell & M Parr [Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
This is an easy to read introduction to OO basics and Java suitable for a first programming module...
Highly recommended for students learning Java 1.0!

Java/C++ Cross-Reference Handbook, The by Frederick F Chew [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
In the meantime if you work in a mixed Java/C++ environment having this book to hand would fairly quickly pay for the cost of purchase.

Journey of the Software Professional by Luke Hohmann [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
Read this book. Do your community a favour and get your local library to stock a copy.

Just Java (2nd ed) by Peter van der Linden [Highly Recommended]

Rob Henley writes:
In summary, the book provides everything you need to become familiar with Java and is fun to read too! Particularly for C++ programmers, I can't really recommend this book too highly.

Just Java 1.1 and Beyond 3ed by Peter van der Linden [Highly Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
The book is an excellent easy to read introduction to Java programming. It does, however, provide very brief coverage of many APIs and the system developer would soon require texts on advanced features.
Highly recommended!

Just Java 1.2 (4th ed) by Peter van der Linden [Highly Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
The book is an excellent easy to read introduction to Java and its APIs.

Managing A Programming Project (3rd ed) by Philip Metzger & John Brodie [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
If you are struggling as an inexperienced manager or aspire to moving to management this is undoubtedly one of the books that you should read.

Microsoft SQL Server by Jeffry Byrne [Recommended]

Ian Cargill writes:
The explanations are clear and (mostly) concise and the material is covered in a logical progression.
I found it very useful and would recommend it.

Object Success - A Manager's Guide to O-O ... by Bertrand Meyer [Recommended]

Chris Simons writes:
...I recommend Object Success for its insight into the OO developmental life-cycle process and its practical recommendations.

Object Technology for Real Time Systems by Awad & Kuusela & Ziegler [Highly Recommended]

Tim Tobin writes:
It has been known for some time that the marriage between OO and real time systems development has been an unhappy one. This book introduces a methodology known as Octopus which aims to address some of the problems such as object to process mapping, synchronisation, concurrency issues, etc.
...This book is of high quality and I can highly recommend it to anybody with an interest in the subject matter.

Object-Orientation and Prototyping in Software Engineering by Pomberger & Blaschek [Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
This would be a good book for an undergraduate module on system design and implementation which is oriented towards OO and prototyping. Also a useful review book for system developers.

Object-Oriented Development (The Fusion Method) by Coleman [Highly Recommended]

Kevlin Henney writes:
I would, however, whole heartedly recommend it as important reading for all serious developers.

Object-Oriented Rapid Prototyping by J Connell & Linda Shafer [Recommended]

Malcolm Pell writes:
Overall, I was fascinated by the book. I intend to persuade my colleagues of its value, so that we can use these concepts at work in our future development projects.

Object-Oriented Software Construction (2ed) by Bertrand Meyer [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
Getting full value from this book will be hard work (not because it is hard to read but because you will need to digest what you read) but it will be worth the effort.

Objects Unencapsulated: Java, Eiffel, & C++ by Ian Joyner [Recommended]

Steve Dicks writes:
A book worthy of a read by almost anyone in OO development

Parallel programming by B Wilkinson & M Allen [Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
Recommended as a set book for modules on parallel programming.

Practical Programming in Tcl and Tk (3ed) by Brent Welch [Recommended]

Joe McCool writes:
I can recommend this book and it justifies its third edition

Programming for the World by Sandra Martin O'Donnell [Recommended]

Derek Jones writes:
At last. A decent book about the issues involved in producing applications that handle the multitude of conventions used by different cultures.

Protect Your Privacy - A guide for PGP Users by William Stallings [Recommended]

Mike Emery writes:
Protect Your Privacy is a thoroughly sound little text book written principally for users of the Internet.
...This is a good time to get the programme [ free ] and the book.

Reusable Software by Bertand Meyer [Highly Recommended]

Chris Simons writes:
The book is a cracking read and will enrich your understanding of OO in general and class design in particular. I highly recommend this book.

Rise & Resurrection of the American Programmer by Edward Yourdon [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
If you want to stand back and take a look at a broader view of the software industry this book is well worth your attention.

Security in Computing by Charles Pfleeger [Recommended]

Chris Hills writes:
Apart from that this book is complete enough in coverage to give any DP manager sleepless nights!

Security in Distributed Computing by Glen Bruce & Rob Dempsey [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
Do you consider Fax and Voicemail a security threat? No? Well read this book.

Software Engineering in the Unix/C Environment by Frakes & Fox & Nejmeh [Recommended]

Keith Bedford writes:
...Even now it would appear on my '10 best books' list.

Software RX Secrets of Engineering Quality Software by Rodney C Wilson [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
Somehow you are going to have to persuade your colleagues and managers to read books like this one. Not just read them, but read it thoughtfully. Unfortunately, too many of those that share our environment are about as capable of being thoughtful as you are of flying.

Standard C Library, The by Plauger [Highly Recommended]

John Gameson writes:
This is a first class book and a true 'piece de resistance'. I can recommend it without hesitation...

Standard C, A Reference (new version) by P J Plauger & Jim Brodie [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
If you program in C (even if you use a C++ compiler) do yourself a favour and get a copy of this book for your reference shelf (don't forget to read it, you may be surprised by what you find out).

Style Guide for the Computer Industry, A by Sun Technical Publications [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
If you are responsible for your own documentation, user guides etc. and cannot persuade your employer to get it written professionally by a company that is willing to work at doing it properly (assuming that such exist) then this book would help you do something better than the average.

TCP/IP Networking - Architecture, Administration & Prog by J Martin [Recommended]

Adrian Wontroba writes:
Recommended to all but the real TCP/IP experts.

Thinking in C++ by Bruce Eckel [Recommended]

Chris Simons writes:
Its range and depth of coverage of C++ are excellent

Thinking in C++ by Bruce Eckel [Highly Recommended]

Peter Booth writes:
For me, it was money well spent.

Time Bomb 2000 by Edward Yourdon & Jennifer Yourdon [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
I think this book provides a balanced view, avoiding both complacency and prophecies of doom. The advice is sensible. It is about preparing for the possible consequences of unfixed computers, computer software and the domino effect of others not fixing theirs even when you have.

Unix for the MS-DOS User by Kenneth Pugh [Recommended]

Eddie Boyle writes:
If you are a DOS user who is going to have to transfer onto a UNIX system then I would heartily recommend reading this book first.

VHDL for Designers by S Sjoholm & L Lindh [Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
This book is an excellent introduction to VHDL suitable for students on engineering, computing or IT courses or practising engineers who need to learn and use VHDL.

Win32 System Services: The Heart of Windows NT by Marshall Brain [Recommended]

John Merrells writes:
I like this book very much, it's thoroughly readable...

Windows NT Administration by Marshall Brain & S Woodward [Recommended]

Philip Kerrigan writes:
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is not sure about administration and has to look after at least a small group of users and computers.

Workbook in C, A by Joseph Sant [Recommended]

Sana Khan writes:
I found the book a treasure house of essential features of C. Beginner to experienced alike can benefit.

Writing Efficient Programs by Jon Bentley [Highly Recommended]

Jon Jagger writes:
Get it. Read it.

Writing OLE Controls by John Puopolo [Recommended]

Ian Cargill writes:
If your interest is in writing ActiveX Controls, but you would like to try one of the more efficient methods, such as BaseCtl, then it might be worth getting both. Both books were a good read and I am happy to recommend either.

X Window System Programming and Applications with Xt, The by Douglas Young [Recommended]

Adrian Wontroba writes:
In brief - this book is marvellous!

XML Handbook 2ed, The by Charles Goldfarb & Paul Prescod [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
I think that such technologies as XML are ones that professionals in the software field need to acquire because they are going to become increasingly important in the future.

Year 2000 Software Crisis, The by William Ulrich & Ian Hayes [Recommended]

Chris Hills writes:
All companies using computers should have at least one book of this type and this one is as good as they get. It should be read by at least one manager with the clout do something.

Please note that opinions are those of the individual reviewers.