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Oracle PL/SQL Programmingby Steven Feuerstein; Bill Pribyl
O'Reilly Media, Inc. 2009; US$ 55.99This 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... more...
The Microcontroller Idea Bookby Jan Axelson
Lakeview Research 2002; US$ 19.95This hand-on introduction to microcontrollers includes dozens of examples with program code and circuit designs. more...
Parallel Port Completeby Jan Axelson
Lakeview Research 2002; US$ 31.95This detailed guide for programmers, developers, and computer enthusiasts shows how to get the most from parallel port in any application or project. The Visual-Basic code and circuit designs include examples that use the new enhanced (EPP) and expanded (EPC) modes. more...
Excel VBA Programming For Dummiesby John Walkenbach
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2011; US$ 24.99Having Excel and just using it for standard spreadsheets is a little like getting the ultimate cable system and a 50” flat panel plasma HDTV and using it exclusively to watch Lawrence Welk reruns. With Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming, you can take advantage of numerous Excel options such as: creating new worksheet functions; automating tasks and operations; creating new appearances, toolbars, and menus; designing custom dialog boxes and add-ins; and much more. This guide is not for rank Excel amateurs. It’s for intermediate to advanced Excel users who want to learn VBA programming (or whose bosses want them to learn VBA programming). You need to know your way around Excel before you start creating customized short... more...
Beginning Shell Scriptingby Eric Foster-Johnson; John C. Welch; Micah Anderson
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2005; US$ 36.95Covering all major platforms-Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, and Windows-this guide shows programmers and power users how to customize an operating system, automate commands, and simplify administration tasks using shell scripts Offers complete shell-scripting instructions, robust code examples, and full scripts for OS customization Covers shells as a user interface, basic scripting techniques, script editing and debugging, graphing data, and simplifying administrative tasks In addition to Unix and Linux scripting, the book covers the latest Windows scripting techniques and offers a complete tutorial on Mac OS X scripting, including detailed coverage of mobile file systems, legacy applications, Mac text editors, video captures, and the Mac OS X Open... more...
VBA For Dummiesby John Paul Mueller
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007; US$ 24.99VBA helps you put your computer in its place Write programs that automate tasks and make Office 2007 work better for you If your computer is becoming your boss instead of your servant, start using VBA to tell it what to do! Here's the latest on the VBA IDE and program containers, debugging and controlling your programs, working with multiple applications using a single program, and the most exciting stuff -- programming for all the Office 2007 applications. Discover how to Customize an application's interface Quick-launch a VBA program Store and modify information Use VBA with the Ribbon Understand object-oriented programming Avoid runtime errors more...
Serial Port Completeby Jan Axelson
Lakeview Research 2007; US$ 31.95PC COM ports, USB virtual COM ports, and ports in embedded systems are all addressed in this updated guide to programming, interfacing, and using serial ports. Topics include using .NET’s SerialPort class for COM-port communications on PCs; upgrading existing RS-232 designs to USB or wireless networks; and creating serial networks of embedded systems and PCs. Example circuits and code provide a quick start to projects. Installation and maintenance staff will also find tips for ensuring reliable operation and problem tracking. more...
Artificial Intelligenceby M. Tim Jones
Infinity Science Press 2007; US$ 69.95This book offers students and AI programmers a new perspective on the study of artificial intelligence concepts. The essential topics and theory of AI are presented, but it also includes practical information on data input & reduction as well as data output (i.e., algorithm usage). Because traditional AI concepts such as pattern recognition, numerical optimization and data mining are now simply types of algorithms, a different approach is needed. This ?sensor / algorithm / effecter? approach grounds the algorithms with an environment, helps students and AI practitioners to better understand them, and subsequently, how to apply them. The book has numerous up to date applications in game programming, intelligent agents, neural networks,... more...
IT Governance based on Cobit 4.1by Jan Van Bon; Koen Brand; Harry Boonen
Van Haren Publishing 2007; US$ 26.001) COBIT Management guide. The "IT Governance based on COBIT" management guide covers the same theory as the ISACA Management Guidelines publication, but it offers detailed information on the overall process model as well. 2) COBIT Quick start. The "IT Governance based on COBIT" management guide covers the same theory as the Quick start publication, but it offers detailed information on the overall process model as well. more...
Beginning C from Novice to Professionalby Ivor Horton
Springer 2006; US$ 64.99Deals with computers/software. more...