Book Watch Archive


Java Performance: The Definitive Guide (O'Reilly)
Monday, 26 May 2014

Coding and testing are often considered separate areas of expertise. In this comprehensive guide, Java expert Scott Oaks takes the approach that anyone who works with Java should be equally adept at understanding how code behaves in the JVM, as well as the tunings likely to help its performance.

<ASIN:1449358454>

 
CoffeeScript in Action (Manning)
Friday, 23 May 2014

This tutorial that teaches you how, where, and why to use CoffeeScript. It begins by quickly exposing you to CoffeeScript's new, but instantly-familiar syntax. Then, you'll explore programming challenges that illustrate CoffeeScript's unique advantages. Language junkies will especially appreciate how Patrick Lee takes idioms from other programming languages and shows you how CoffeeScript makes them available in JavaScript.

<ASIN:1617290629>

 
Beginning Windows 8 Data Development: Using C# and JavaScript (Apress)
Thursday, 22 May 2014

Focussing specifically on how the Windows 8 app developer can work with the Windows Runtime (Win RT) framework this book introduces novice developers to a range of data access strategies for storing and retreiving data both locally and remotely. It provides you with a range of fully working data access solutions and the insight you need to know when, and how, to apply each of the techniques to best advantage.

<ASIN:1430249927>

 
Digital Design Essentials (Rockport)
Wednesday, 21 May 2014

Rajesh Lal takes a practical, highly accessible approach to creating graphical user interface designs for desktop, mobile, and touch screen devices and presents "100 Interface Guides for Optimal User Experiences on Desktop, Web, and Mobile Devices". Filled with straightforward strategies in a visual format, it's an essential volume for any designer working in the digital realm.

<ASIN:1592538037>

 
Camtasia Studio and Beyond (Mercury)
Tuesday, 20 May 2014

Covers all of the skills for building effective multimedia presentations using CAMTASIA and the complete line of TechSmith products for both Windows and Mac OS with video tutorials on its companion DVD.  Stephanie Torta and Stacey Dunbar introduce concepts from the ground up from development milestones, planning the presentation based on the targeted audience and story boarding to screen captures, editing and production of the desired project.

<ASIN:1936420333>

 
Learning Cocoa with Objective-C 4th Ed (O'Reilly)
Monday, 19 May 2014

Get up to speed on Cocoa and Objective-C, and start developing for the Mac and iOS App Stores even if you have no experience with Apple’s developer tools. From object-oriented programming to storing app data in iCloud, in this 4th edition Paris Buttfield-Addison, Jonathon Manning and Tim Nugent cover everything you need to build apps for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

<ASIN:149190139X>

 
The HDR Book 2nd Ed (Peachpit Press)
Sunday, 18 May 2014

When it comes to HDR, three key ingredients are needed: hardware, software, and post-processing technique. Hardware is simple; there are only a few things you need to set up and shoot an HDR series. Software is vastly improved, making it easier for anyone to create an HDR image. The hard part is the post-processing technique which is the topic Rafael Concepcion tackles in this 2nd edition.

<ASIN:0321966945>

 
Data Protection for Photographers (Rocky Nook)
Saturday, 17 May 2014

All photographers, both amateur and professional, are faced with the important issues of data protection and storage. Without knowledge of the options, tools, and procedures for safe and effective image protection and storage, photographers run the serious risk of losing their image files. Patrick H. Corrigan offers critical information about the best hardware, software, procedures, and practices for capturing, storing, and preserving images and other data.

<ASIN:1937538222>

 
C++ Quick Syntax Reference (Apress)
Friday, 16 May 2014

A condensed code and syntax reference to the C++ programming language which presents the essential C++ syntax in a well-organized format. You won’t find any technical jargon, bloated samples, drawn out history lessons, or witty stories in this book. As a language reference it is concise, to the point and highly accessible. 

<ASIN:143026277X>

 
Exam Ref 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 (Microsoft Press)
Thursday, 15 May 2014

Fully updated for Windows Server 2012 R2. Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-410 - and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of implementing and configuring core services in Windows Server 2012 R2. Writing for experienced IT professionals ready to advance their status, Craig Zacker focuses on the critical thinking and decision making acumen needed for success at the MCSA level.

<ASIN:0735684243>

 
Programming Windows Store Apps with C# (O'Reilly)
Wednesday, 14 May 2014

If you’re a .NET developer looking to build tablet apps, this practical book takes you step-by-step through the process of developing apps for the Windows Store. Matthew Baxter-Reynolds and Iris Classon show you how to use Microsoft’s Modern UI design language with Windows 8.1 and WinRT 8.1.1 by building a line-of-business mobile app with C# through the course of the book.

<ASIN:1449320856>

 
Artificial Intelligence: Problems and their solutions (Mercury)
Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Danny Kopec, Shweta Shetty and Christopher Pileggi discuss the importance of developing critical-thinking methods and skills, and provide a precise description of a well-known Al problem coupled with an effective graphical representation. Includes discussion of possible approaches to solving each problem together with the best solution; code or pseudo-code implementing the solution algorithm, and academic references.

<ASIN:193854983X>

 
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