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Oracle PL/SQL Programming

2009-10-15T21:46:09+01:00

This book is the definitive reference on PL/SQL, considered throughout the database community to be the best Oracle programming book available. Like its predecessors, this fifth edition of Oracle PL/SQL Programming covers language fundamentals, advanced coding techniques, and best practices for using Oracle's powerful procedural language. Thoroughly updated for Oracle Database 11g Release 2, this edition reveals new PL/SQL features and provides extensive code samples, ranging from simple examples to complex and complete applications, in the book and on the companion website.

This indispensable reference for both novices and experienced Oracle programmers will help you:

    * Get PL/SQL programs up and running quickly, with clear instructions for executing, tracing, testing, debugging, and managing PL/SQL code
    * Optimize PL/SQL performance with the aid of a brand-new chapter in the fifth edition
    * Explore datatypes, conditional and sequential control statements, loops, exception handling, security features, globalization and localization issues, and the PL/SQL architecture
    * Understand and use new Oracle Database 11g features, including the edition-based redefinition capability, the function result cache, the new CONTINUE statement, fine-grained dependency tracking, sequences in PL/SQL expressions, supertype invocation from subtypes, and enhancements to native compilation, triggers, and dynamic SQL
    * Use new Oracle Database 11g tools and techniques such as PL/Scope, the PL/SQL hierarchical profiler, and the SecureFiles technology for large objects
    * Build modular PL/SQL applications using procedures, functions, triggers, and packages

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SQL The Complete Reference, 3rd Edition

2009-10-15T21:43:29+01:00

Get comprehensive coverage of every aspect of SQL from three leading industry experts. Revised with coverage of the latest RDBMS software versions, this one-stop guide explains how to build, populate, and administer high-performance databases and develop robust SQL-based applications. 

SQL: The Complete Reference, Third Edition shows you how to work with SQL commands and statements, set up relational databases, load and modify database objects, perform powerful queries, tune performance, and implement reliable security policies. Learn how to employ DDL statements and APIs, integrate XML and Java scripts, use SQL objects, build web servers, handle remote access, and perform distributed transactions. Techniques for managing in-memory, stream, and embedded databases that run on today's mobile, handheld, and wireless devices are included in this in-depth volume.

    *      Build SQL-based relational databases and applications
    *      Create, load, and modify database objects using SQL
    *      Construct and execute simple, multitable, and summary queries
    *      Implement security measures with authentication, privileges, roles, and views
    *      Handle database optimization, backup, recovery, and replication
    *      Work with stored procedures, functions, extensions, triggers, and objects
    *      Extend functionality using APIs, dynamic SQL, and embedded SQL
    *      Explore advanced topics such as DBMS transactions, locking mechanisms, materialized views, and two-phase commit protocol
    *      Understand the latest market trends and the future of SQL

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SCJA Sun Certified Java Associate Study Guide (Exam CX-310-019)

2009-10-15T21:40:21+01:00

The best fully integrated study system available for Exam CX-310-019

With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, SCJA Sun Certified Java Associate Study Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam.

    *      100% complete coverage of all objectives for SCJA Exam CX-310-019
    *      Exam Readiness checklist--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off
    *      Inside the Exam sections highlight key exam topics covered
    *      Two-Minute Drills for quick review
    *      Simulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam

Covers all the exam topics, including:

Packaging, Compiling, and Interpreting Java Code * Java Statements * Java Operators and Strings * Classes and Variables * Variable Scope and Class Construction * Classes and their Relationships * Class Inheritance * Object-oriented Principles * Representing Object-oriented Concepts with UML * Platforms and Integration Technologies * Client-side Technologies * Server-side Technologies

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Microsoft Virtualization with Hyper-V

2009-10-15T21:36:55+01:00

Implement a Hyper-V virtualization solution

Microsoft Virtualization with Hyper-V shows you how to deploy Microsoft's next-generation hypervisor-based server virtualization technology in a corporate environment. You'll get step-by-step guidelines for getting Hyper-V up and running, followed by best practices for building a larger, fault-tolerant solution using System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008. This hands-on guide explains how to migrate physical systems to the virtual environment; use System Center Operations Manager; and secure, back up, and restore your Hyper-V solution.

    *      Plan and implement a Hyper-V installation
    *      Configure Hyper-V components
    *      Install and configure System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008
    *      Create and manage virtual machines
    *      Back up and restore virtual machines
    *      Monitor, back up, and restore the virtual solution
    *      Secure your Hyper-V environment
    *      Understand the virtual desktop infrastructure
    *      Use third-party virtualization tools for Hyper-V

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iPhone SDK Programming, A Beginner's Guide

2009-10-15T21:32:52+01:00

Develop your own iPhone applications

Ideal for non-Mac programmers, this introductory guide shows developers how to create applications for the world's most popular smart phone. You will learn how to use a modified version of the Mac development environment, the Objective-C programming language, and the Xcode development tools.

Nearly every chapter of iPhone SDK Programming: A Beginner's Guide consists of a self-contained project, with the corresponding Xcode available for download and modification. The book is designed around the concept of accomplishing specific, discrete programming tasks for deployment on the iPhone.

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The Lost Symbol

2009-09-26T19:27:27+01:00

The Lost Symbol begins with an ancient ritual, a shadowy enclave, and of course, a secret. Readers know they are in Dan Brown territory when, by the end of the first chapter, a secret within a secret is revealed. To tell too much would ruin the fun of reading this delicious thriller, so you will find no spoilers here. Suffice it to say that as with many series featuring a recurring character, there is a bit of a formula at work (one that fans will love). Again, brilliant Harvard professor Robert Langdon finds himself in a predicament that requires his vast knowledge of symbology and superior problem-solving skills to save the day. The setting, unlike other Robert Langdon novels, is stateside, and in Brown's hands Washington D.C. is as fascinating as Paris or Vatican City (note to the D.C. tourism board: get your "Lost Symbol" tour in order). And, as with other Dan Brown books, the pace is relentless, the revelations many, and there is an endless parade of intriguing factoids that will make you feel like you are spending the afternoon with Robert Langdon and the guys from Mythbusters.

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Learning Flash CS4 Professional

2009-09-26T19:06:42+01:00

Learning Flash CS4 Professional offers beginners and intermediate Flash developers a unique introduction to the latest version of Adobe's powerful multimedia application. This easy-to-read book is loaded with full-color examples and hands-on tasks to help you master Flash CS4's new motion editor, integrated 3D system, and character control with the new inverse kinematics animation system. No previous Flash experience is necessary. This book will help you:

Understand Flash fundamentals with clear, concise information you can use right away Learn key concepts and techniques in every chapter, with annotated screenshots and illustrations Develop an ongoing project that utilizes material from every chapter Practice new skills and test your understanding with constructive exercises Learn how to package your work for distribution on the Web and through AIR desktop applications Download sample files and discuss additional Flash features on the companion blogAs part of the Adobe Developer Library, this is the most authoritative guide to Flash CS4 available. Get moving with Flash today!

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Oracle Data Guard 11g Handbook

2009-09-26T19:00:21+01:00

Master Oracle Data Guard 11g

Provide superior data protection, availability, and disaster recovery using the tested techniques in this Oracle Press guide. Cowritten by a team of Oracle experts, Oracle Data Guard 11g Handbook provides a sound architectural foundation along with best practices for configuration, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting. You will get full details on implementing deployment architectures to address requirements that extend beyond disaster recovery. This invaluable resource also includes a complete set of monitoring scripts available for download.

    *      Develop a disaster recovery plan for your Oracle database to meet your organization's requirements
    *      Configure and deploy Oracle Data Guard for your environment
    *      Tune and troubleshoot your physical and logical standby databases
    *      Implement the Oracle Data Guard Broker management framework
    *      Integrate with Oracle Grid Control
    *      Monitor your Oracle Data Guard environment
    *      Enable read-only services and disaster recovery with Oracle Active Data Guard
    *      Configure seamless database and application failover
    *      Minimize planned downtime using Oracle Data Guard switchover
    *      Handle backup and recovery with Oracle Recovery Manager

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AspectJ in Action: Enterprise AOP with Spring Applications

2009-09-26T18:51:47+01:00

To allow the creation of truly modular software, OOP has evolved into aspect-oriented programming. AspectJ is a mature AOP implementation for Java, now integrated with Spring.

AspectJ in Action, Second Edition is a fully updated, major revision of Ramnivas Laddad's best-selling first edition. It's a hands-on guide for Java developers. After introducing the core principles of AOP, it shows you how to create reusable solutions using AspectJ 6 and Spring 3. You'll master key features including annotation-based syntax, load-time weaver, annotation-based crosscutting, and Spring-AspectJ integration. Building on familiar technologies such as JDBC, Hibernate, JPA, Spring Security, Spring MVC, and Swing, you'll apply AOP to common problems encountered in enterprise applications.

This book requires no previous experience in AOP and AspectJ, but it assumes you're familiar with OOP, Java, and the basics of Spring.

"Clear, concisely worded, well-organized ... a pleasure to read."
-From the Foreword by Rod Johnson, Creator of the Spring Framework

"This book teaches you how to think in aspects. It is essential reading for both beginners who know nothing about AOP and experts who think they know it all."
- Andrew Eisenberg, AspectJ Development Tools Project Committer

"Ramnivas showcases how to get the best out of AspectJ and Spring."
-Andy Clement, AspectJ Project Lead

"One of the best Java books in years."
-Andrew Rhine, Software Engineer, eSecLending

"By far the best reference for Spring AOP and AspectJ."
-Paul Benedict, Software Engineer, Argus Health Systems

"Ramnivas expertly demystifies the awesome power of aspect-oriented programming."
-Craig Walls, author of Spring in Action

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iPhone Cool Projects

2009-09-26T18:42:39+01:00

The iPhone and iPod touch have provided all software developers with a level playing field—developers working alone have the same access to consumers as multinational software publishers. Very cool indeed! To make your application stand out from the crowd, though, it has to have that something extra. You must learn the skills to take your apps from being App Store filler to download chart-topping blockbusters.

Developers with years of experience helped write this book. Spend some time understanding their code and why they took the approach they did. You will find the writing, illustrations, code, and sample applications second to none. No matter what type of application you are writing, you will find something in this book to help you make your app that little bit cooler.

The book opens with Wolfgang Ante, the developer behind the Frenzic puzzle game, showing how timers, animation, and intelligence are used to make game play engaging. It moves on to Rogue Amoeba's Mike Ash explaining how to design a network protocol using UDP, and demonstrating its use in a peer-to-peer application—a topic not normally for the faint of heart, but explained here in a way that makes sense to mere mortals. Gary Bennett then covers the important task of multithreading. Multithreading can be used to keep the user interface responsive while working on other tasks in the background. Gary demonstrates how to do this and highlights traps to avoid along the way.

Next up, Canis Lupus (aka Matthew Rosenfeld) describes the development of the Keynote-controlling application Stage Hand, how the user interface has evolved, and the lessons he has learned from that experience. Benjamin Jackson then introduces two open source libraries: cocos2d, for 2D gaming; and Chipmunk, for rigid body physics (think “collisions&rdquo. He describes the development of Arcade Hockey, an air hockey game, and explains some of the code used for this.

Neil Mix of Pandora Radio reveals the science behind processing streaming audio. How do you debug what you can't see? Neil guides you through the toughest challenges, sharing his experience of what works and what to watch out for when working with audio. Finally, Steven Peterson demonstrates a comprehensive integration of iPhone technologies. He weaves Core Location, networking, XML, XPath, and SQLite into a solid and very useful application.

Software development can be hard work. Introductory books lay the foundation, but it can be challenging to understand where to go next. This book shows some of the pieces that can be brought together to make complete, cool applications.

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