Advanced Programming in the Unix Environment
by W. Richard Stevents
Unix programmers frequently refer to this book on information about
more advanced topics, including writing code to handle signals, processes,
terminal I/O, interprocess communication,
nonblocking I/O, and much more. Many examples written in C.
Hardcover.
Applied Cryptography
by Bruce Schneier
This is a technical reference bible for cryptographic algorithms.
It has details about encryption, hashing algorithms, digital
signatures, public key encryption, and more, and in many cases,
has sample source code.
Hardcover.
Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies
by James C. Collins and Jerry I. Porras
Some companies shine for a short time with a visionary product,
but then fall by the wayside. Others continually grow
and last for decades, expanding
and adapting to new markets. This book provides an interesting,
academic, and engaging
look at the characteristics of the most successful companies of today.
Paperback.
Computer Networks
by Andrew S. Tanenbaum
This book is required reading for many college-level networking
classes. Any professional working in networking should have a copy
of this book. This book covers a wide range of networking technology,
standards, and protocols in a good amount of technical detail.
Hardcover.
The Dilbert Principle
by Scott Adams
It's nice to step back and take a look at the work, computer industry,
corporations, and technology with a humorous slant. This book
mixes humorous essays, commentary, and observations with
Dilbert comic strips.
Paperback.
Design of Everyday Things
by Donald Norman
If you design things - software, hardware, or physical objects, then
you'll find this book entertaining and enlightening. The author
takes a look at intelligent design principles of common objects.
Paperback.
HTML 3.2 Quick Reference
by Jim O'Donnell and Sean Chrisman
For those that write web pages directly using HTML tags, this
manual provides a concise, well-organized reference. Browser
compatibility information is noted for each tag. Hardcover.
Java in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition
by David Flanagan
This is one of the best Java reference books. It's concise,
well-organized, and informative. The book covers the core Java
APIs. Paperback.
XML for Dummies
by IDG Books Staff
XML is revolutionizing the way data is stored.
This book provides a quick, informative, readable introduction to XML.
It covers the XML specification, writing DTDs, and provides
a variety of XML examples. Don't let the title fool you- this book
is useful for technical professionals. Paperback.
XML for Dummies Quick Reference
by Mariva Aviram
If you want a no-nonsense, easy-to-read quick reference on XML, this
is what you want. For those writing their own XML DTDs, this provides
a handy, indispensible reference. Don't let the title fool you- this book
is useful for technical professionals.
Paperback.
