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 Advanced JavaServer Pages
by David Geary
 While there may well be, according to author David Geary, "a glut of introductory JSP books" today, his new Advanced JavaServer Pages is decidedly different. His advanced take on building Web applications centers on custom tag libraries, an essential part of Sun's best practices for writing extensible and maintainable Web applications. With the view that custom tags are the most powerful feature of JSP, the book shows you how to combine custom tag libraries with JavaBeans, XML, JDBC, and other APIs to build sophisticated systems. If you have some experience with JSP and Java and want to see what's next for the platform, this lively and intelligently written text can definitely take your Java skills to the next level.

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XSLT Programmer's Reference 2nd Edition
by Michael Kay
 Computer author Michael Kay is a true XML expert, having created his own open-source implementation of XSLT. His new title, XSLT Programmer's Reference, Second Edition, provides a detailed guide to the latest in XML-based standards. The book operates on the premise that XSLT will soon be the SQL of the Web, a standard that allows XML data sources to be queried and manipulated in a way that is both flexible and declarative. With over 400 pages describing every XSLT element and expression, this book is an excellent reference for the working XML developer. It does a great job of explaining the big picture of manipulating XML with XSLT, whether on the middle tier or in B2B systems.

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Inside C# (With CD-ROM)
by Tom Archer
 Inside C# provides an in-depth look at C# and .NET that's packed with plenty of sample code and insight into the advantages of C#, especially for class design. You'll get all the basics, plus advanced features like properties, indexers, and attributes that help give the new C# a personality of its own. For any developer with some experience with C/C++ or Java, this book is plenty to get you on board with C# quickly and effectively.

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Books That Are Flying off Our Shelves

 Effective Java(TM) Programming Language Guide (The Java(TM) Series)
by Joshua Bloch
 In 1996 I pulled up stakes and headed west to work for JavaSoft, as it was then known, because it was clear that was where the action was. In the intervening five years, I've served as Java Platform Libraries Architect. I've designed, implemented, and maintained many of the libraries, and served as a consultant for many others. Presiding over these libraries as the Java platform matured was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I had the privilege to work with some of the great software engineers of our generation. In the process, I learned a lot about the Java programming language--what works, what doesn't, and how to use the language and its libraries to best effect. Effective Java Programming Language Guide is my attempt to share my experience with you, so that you can imitate my successes while avoiding my failures. I borrowed the format from Scott Meyers's Effective C++, which consists of 50 items, each conveying one specific rule for improving your programs and designs. I found the format to be singularly effective, and I hope you do too. --From the author

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Professional ASP .NET
by Dave Sussman, et al
 ASP.NET functionality can be added to existing ASP applications, but most serious ASP developers will be looking to upgrade fully to ASP.NET's compiled .NET Framework-based environment. Professional ASP.NET is aimed at ASP developers who are currently using ASP 2.0 or 3.0 and are considering upgrading to the most powerful version of the technology, for use in the next generation of Web development. --From the publisher

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Writing Effective Use Cases (The Crystal Collection for Software Professionals)
by Alistair Cockburn
 Software engineering books often get bogged down in theory. Not so for Writing Effective Use Cases, a slender volume with a practical focus, a concise presentation style, and something truly valuable to say. This book will benefit almost anyone who designs software for a living.

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Recommended Reading
 C# and the .Net Platform
by Andrew Troelsen
 Relentlessly practical and complete, C# and the .NET Platform starts with a brief overview of the C# language but then moves directly to applying C# for essentially every possible kind of .NET application. From Windows-based to Web-based applications, it's all here, including comprehensive discussions of such important issues as the .NET Framework, threading, ASP.NET, and ADO.NET. --From the publisher

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What Programming Gurus Will Be Reading Next

XML Schema Essentials
 Replacing DTDs (document type definitions) as the way in which XML documents are described and validated, XML Schemas are essential for ensuring the accuracy and security of information in B2B transactions and other XML applications. This how-to guide employs extensive examples and source code to help developers and programmers get quickly up to speed on the practical application of this important technology. With in-depth explanations for each example, XML expert Mike Fitzgerald acquaints readers with coding structures, then moves to more advanced topics, including unique element and attribute values, keys, and how to use Schemas with HTML. Like the other books in the series, this guide features comprehensive appendices listing all the datatypes and data facets, code indexes, and other time-saving features. --From the publisher

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Voicexml
by Rick Parfitt
 Highlighting the new standard for writing voice user interfaces, VoiceXML is a comprehensive explanation of the VoiceXML language. Designed as a definitive reference, the primary goal of the book is to give speech programmers the necessary information to write voice user interfaces inside the framework of VoiceXML, with a focus on writing applications to the Web. The book covers four key areas: using VoiceXML, understanding the underlying speech technology, interfacing to the Web, and building a VoiceXML platform. --From the publisher


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