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| Learning Red Hat Linux Bill McCarty; O'Reilly; ISBN: 1-56592-627-7; Soft cover, 378 pages, $US$34.99, CAN$48.95
Reviewer: A.T.Connellan, "Linux has become the computer book publisher's
'flavor-of-the-month.' For those of us who need our hands held, so far this
is the best basic book I've seen."
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| Choosing a Database for Your Web Site
John Paul Ashenfelter; John Wiley & Sons Inc; ISBN: 0-471-29690-2; Paperback; 443 pages; US$34.99, CAN$54.50
Reviewer: A.T.Connellan, "Choosing a Database for your Web Site is right
on the mark, and well worth the money." |
| Teach Yourself Digital Photography in 14 Days
Carla Rose; Hayden Books; ISBN: 1-56830-405-6; Soft cover, 382 pages, US$39.99, CAN$56.95, UK£36.50
Reviewer: A.T.Connellan, "A complex subject rendered cogently, perhaps a
little pricey, but well worth the money." |
| Teach Yourself More Visual Basic 5 in 21 Days
Lowell Mauer; SAMS Publishing; ISBN: 0-672-31062-7; Paper Back; 552 pages; US$ 29.99, CAN$ 42.95, UK£ 26.95
Reviewer: Peter B. MacIntyre, "The examples, tips, tricks, screen shots, table
listings, warnings, and time savers are all a welcome addition and refreshing
change to the often stale plethora of book offerings on the Visual Basic
subject." |
| Using Windows98 - Preview
Edition Michael Miller; QUE Publishing;ISBN: 0-7897-1651-8; Paperback; 354 pages; US$9.99, CAN$14.95, UK9.49
Reviewer: Peter B. MacIntyre, "This book is well written, and concise. It is
correctly priced for its intended and expected audience." 58
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| Teach Yourself SQL in 24
Hours Ryan K. Stephens & Ronald R. Plew; Sams Publishing; ISBN: 0-672-31245-X; Paperback; 384 pages; US$24.99, CAN$35.95, UK22.95
Reviewer: Peter B. MacIntyre, "Teach Yourself SQL in 24 Hours is a great
little book that covers all the bases offering suitable examples, chapter
summaries, and quizzes. It is an excellent vehicle to get started with; one
on which a firm foundation in the world of SQL can be established." 58 |
| Red Hat Linux Unleashed 2nd
Edition David Pitts, et al; SAMS Publishing; ISBN: 0-672-31173-9; Paperback, 684 pages, US$39.99, CAN$56.95
Reviewer: Tim Perkins, "Red Hat Linux Unleashed, 2nd Edition begins an odyssey
into the land of true computing. From here, readers will acquire experience
that can be used on any UNIX platform, and discover concepts that are used in
many networking/server environments." 58 |
| Using Visual Basic 5-Platinum
Edition Loren D. Eidahl, QUE Publishing Corporation, ISBN: 0-7897-1412-4, Hard Cover, 1,405 pages, US$60.00, CAN$84.95
Reviewer: Peter B. MacIntyre, "For the beginning to moderate VisualBasic
programmerwho wants to significantly expand their Visual Basic 5 skills, this
book is highly recommended." 48 |
| Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals
Documentation from the Cisco IOS Reference Library; Cisco Press; ISBN: 1-57870-044-2; Hardcover, 1448 pages, US $60.00, CAN $84.95
Reviewer: Paul Bruch, "Users who wish to become expert on Cisco Router
configuration, or who just want to get the job done right, should have this
book handy, as a supplement to Cisco's online systems." 48 |
| Fine Art Photoshop: Lessons in Digital
Drawing and Painting by: Michael J. Nolan & Renée LeWinter; New Riders; ISBN: 1-56205-829-0 220 pages; softcover; US$39.99
Reviewer, Ewan Edwards,"Fine Art Photoshop provides simple exercises and
step-by-step lessons to unleash imagination and creativity, while helping
to master Photoshop." 48 |
| HTML 4 Interactive Course by Kent Cearley; Waite Group Press; ISBN 1-57169-130-8; softcover, 606 pages, US$49.99 CAN$70.95 UK46.95
Reviewer Lorna Ens, "HTML 4 Interactive Course is ideal for users who
wish to learn about this dynamic language on their own schedule." 48 |
| UNIX Power Tools Jerry Peek, Tim O'Reilly, Mike Loukides;O'Reilly; ISBN: 1-56592-260-3; Paperback 1073 pages; US $59.95, CAN $85.95
Reviewer: Tim Perkins,"This book welcomes users at all levels of
competence. It will become a constant and invaluable reference" 38 |
| High Performance Client/Server Chris Loosley & Frank Douglas, Wiley Computer Publishing, ISBN: 0-471-16269-8, Paperback, 728 pages, US$44.99, CAN$63.50 Reviewer: Peter B. MacIntyre, "This book should be required reading for everyone in the application development industry." 38 Review: 383 words |
| Windows NT 4 Programming from
the Ground Up Herbert Schildt;Osborne McGraw Hill; ISBN: 0-07-882298-X; Paperback, 741 pages, US$34.99,CAN$49.99
Reviewer: Tim Perkins, "Windows NT Programming from the Ground Up will
increase the readers awareness of the benefits of understanding NT and
add the ability to put these benefits to use." 127 |
| The Internet Marketing Plan
Kim M. Bayne; Wiley Computer Publishing; ISBN: 0-471-17295-2; Paperback; 372 pages; US$39.95, CAN$55.95
Reviewer: Peter B. MacIntyre, "This book is a valuable resource for those wishing
to make a bold yet functional and cost efficient statement on the world wide web. It enables readers to consider the options, and the many variables for making a
business plan." 38 |
| Photoshop Magic: Expert Edition
Brendon Perkins, Hayden Books; ISBN: 1-56830-416-6; Paperback, 344 pages, US$45.00, CAN$63.95.
Reviewer: Ivan Sinclair, "The techniques revealed in "Photoshop
Magic" will provide the advantage needed to create
professional level print, multimedia and web graphics." 38 |
| TCL/TK Tools
Mark Harrison; O'Reilly & Associates Inc; ISBN: 1-56592-218-2; Paperback, 653 pages,
US $49.95, CAN $70.95
Reviewer: Tim Perkins, "TCL/TK Tools has much information that can't be covered adequately in a book review, which can only show the depth of the resource as well as the strength of the products
it covers. For anyone in the field of data management or GUI development, TclL/TK Tools
should become a valuable and familiar friend." 18 |
| Laura Lemay's Java TM 1.1 Interactive Course Laura Lemay, Charles Perkins, Michael Morrison and Daniel Groner; Waite Group Press; ISBN: 1-57169-083-2; Paperback,1194 pages, US$49.95 Can$70.95
Reviewer: Stephen Ens, "The online education of the future has arrived.
The "eZone" is an excellent example of what distance education can provide." 18 |
| HTML Web Publishing - 6 in 1 Todd Stauffer; QUE Publishing; ISBN: 0-7897-1407-8; Paperback, 410 pages, US$29.99, CAN$42.95
Reviewer: Peter B. MacIntyre, "HTML Web Publishing - 6 in 1 is one of the better books
on the subject that I have seen. It takes the reader (web designer) from step
one all the way through to confident, competent web designing and publishing." 18 |
| Microsoft FrontPage 97 At a Glance Stephen L. Nelson; Microsoft Press; ISBN: 1-57231-573-3; Paperback, 266 pages, US $16.99, CAN $22.99, UK £15.49
Reviewer: Lorna Ens, "Time is a precious commodity and if you need
to create and maintain a web site, Microsoft FrontPage 97 at a Glance
could be your new best friend." 18 |
| Windows NT in a Nutshell Eric Pearce; O'Reilly & Associates; ISBN: 1-56592-251-4; Paperback, 363 pages, US$19.95, CAN$28.95
Reviewer: A.T.Connellan, "Windows NT4 is a wonderful operating
system, but without help like "Nutshell," it may not be worth the effort." 18 |
| Photoshop in a Nutshell by Donnie O'Quinn & Matt LeClair; O'Reilly & Associates; ISBN: 1-56592-313-8; Paperback, 609 pages, US$19.95, CAN$28.95
Reviewer: A.T.Connellan, "Photoshop in a Nutshell simply shows us, how to
find it, how to do it; and what happens when we do it. In the process we
become adept at using the program. What more do we need?" 18 |
| Developing JAVA Entertainment Applets John Withers; Wiley Computer Publishing; ISBN: 0-471-16506-9; Paperback, 392 pages, US$29.95, CAN$41.95
Reviewer: Tim Perkins, "Those of us who are
interested in game design, and wouldn't mind
breezing through a little Java, will find this a
fine resource." 127 |
| Inside Adobe Photoshop 4.0 Gary David Bouton & Barbara Bouton; New Riders Publishing; ISBN: 1-56205-681-6; Paperback, 867 pages, US$44.99, CAN$63.95.
Reviewer: Christopher Stewart, "All things considered,
Inside Adobe Photoshop 4.0 is an invaluable resource." 117" |
| Windows NT Server 4 Unleashed Professional Reference Edition Jason Garms; SAMS Publishing; ISBN: 0-672-31002-3; Hardcover, 1714 pages, US$69.99, CAN$98.95
Reviewer: Tim Perkins: "This is an exhaustive resource on NT which could
leave one hard-pressed to find a reason to buy another." 117 |
| Getting Connected: The Internet at 56K and Up by Kevin Dowd; O'Reilly & Associates Inc.; ISBN: 1-56592-154-2; paperback, 410 pages, US$29.95 Can$42.95
Reviewer: Luis Henriques, "As a six month, self-taught
ISP network administrator, I have personally benefited
from this book. I discovered, in detail, how and why my
computer network was designed." 117 |
| NetTravel: How Travelers Use the Internet by: Michael Shapiro; O'Reilly & Associates Inc.; ISBN: 1-56592-172-0; paperback, 312 pages, US$24.95
Reviewer: Paul A. Bennett, "The book, a powerful money- and
time-saving resource, will grow in value to the user as (s)he
learns more about the travel industry." 67 |
| Mastering Access 97 Development - Second Edition; Alison Balter; SAMS Publishing; ISBN: 0-672-30999-8; Paperback, 1112 pages, $49.99 US, $70.95 CAN
Reviewer: Blake Thurston, "Access 97 is very powerful,
and with the assistance of "Mastering Access 97 Development"
it will be a breeze to set up even the most complicated
database application for the office." 47 |
| The Internet Telephone Toolkit Jeff Pulver; John Wiley & Sons Inc; ISBN 0-471-16352-X: Paperback, 223 pages, US$29.95, CAN$41.95
Reviewer: Christopher Cowan, "The Internet Telephone Toolkit
is "THE" source that my friends and I will go to for answers to
telephony related questions. Usable, and understandable this book "hits the
nail on the head." 57 |
| Website Sound Patrick Seaman and Jim Cline; New Riders; ISBN: 1-56205-626-3; Paperback, 435 pages, US$44.99, CAN$63.95, UK£41.49
Reviewer: Glenn Darling, "Whether you want to broadcast
to the world or add audio to your home based business
website, Website Sound is a must read." 37 |
| Peer-to-Peer LANs: Networking Two to Ten PCs Thomas W. Madron; John Wiley & Sons; ISBN: 0-471-59091-6; 304 pages, US$26.95. CAN$36.50
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan, "The author issues warnings
where necessary, and recommendations where proper.
A well worthwhile purchase" 74 |
| PhotoShop Type Magic David Lai and Greg Simsic; Hayden Books; ISBN: 1-56830-220-7; softcover, 233 pages, US$30.00 CAN$40.95
Reviewer: Raymond St. Arnaud, "I would recommend
this book to every serious imager and graphic artist." 66 |
| Rescued by DOS Kris Jamsa; ISBN: 0-9635851-6-9; paperback, 256 pages, US$19.95, CAN$25.95
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan, "The Jamsa Press "Rescued"
series work successfully because they aren't written for
either computer literates or "DUMMIES," just you and me." 64 |
| Rescued by UNIX Augie Hansen; Jamsa Press; ISBN: 1-884133-00-2; paperback, 254 pages; US$19.95, CAN$25.95
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan, "A very helpful book, a
marked departure from many of the "how to" computer
knowledge books now on store shelves." 54 |
| Rescued by Windows Kris Jamsa; Jamsa Press; ISBN: 0-9635851-3-4; paperback; 256 pages, $US$19.95, CAN$25.95
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan, "With this book, Windows
has become a walk in the park. Have fun." 64 |
| Success With Internet Allen L. Wyatt; Jamsa Press; ISBN: 1-884133-01-0; paperback; 444 pages, US$29.95; CAN$38.95
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan, "Jamsa helpfully prequalify
their books through a "skill level guide," labelling them
for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced, and [this one
is checked] "All Users." I'll certainly agree with that." 64 |
| Word For Windows 6 Solutions Elaine Marmel; John Wiley & Sons; ISBN 0-471-30413-1; paperback; 528 pages; US$24.95, CAN$32.50.
Reviewer: A.T.Connellan, "Here are a pair of over-the-shoulder
advisers who will be with you long after the course is over and
everyone has gone home. One of them can even be loaded
into Windows via the included disk and called on with a touch
of mouse to icon." 84 |
| Jamsa's 1001 Windows Tips Kris Jamsa; Jamsa Press; ISBN: 0-9635851-0-X; paperback; 600 pages; US$ 39.95, CAN$51.95
Reviewer: A.T.Connellan, "Here are alpair of over-the-shoulder
advisers who will be with you long after the course is over and
everyone has gone home. One of them can even be loaded
into Windows via the included disk and called on with a touch
of mouse to icon." 84 |
| Word for Windows 6: Self-Teaching Guide Stephen Guild; John Wiley & Sons; ISBN: 0-471-30467-0; paperback; 464 pages; US$22.95, CAN$32.50
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan, "This Self Teaching Guide,
categorized as a Beginning book by Wiley, is well
organized and deceptively comprehensive. It is written
in easy to understand language, supported by summaries,
screen reproductions, practical tips, and a detailed index." 74 |
| 10 Minute Guide To Windows 95 Trudi Reisner; Que Publishing; ISBN: 1-56761-515-5; paperback, 192 pages, $16.99 Reviewer: A. T. Connellan says, "Trudy Reisner makes getting up and
running in Windows 95 easier with this well-priced how-to. Now why can't
Microsoft provide manuals like this?" 115 |
| Adobe PhotoShop Creative Techniques, A Visual
Guide to Mastering PhotoShop Denise Salles, Gary Poyssick and Ellenn Behoriam; Hayden Books; ISBN: 1-56830-132-4; Softcover, 286 pages, $US$40.00 CAN$54.95
Reviewer: Raymond Saint Arnaud, "While Creative Techniques
is easy to read and understand, it's a delight to browse
and admire the wonderful imagery." 76 |
| The Complete Idiot's Guide to Mosaic Joe Kraynak; alpha books; ISBN: 1-56761-588-0; Paperback, 294 pages, $23.95
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan, "Good book,
good price, good buy." 115 |
| Digital Photography David D. Busch; MIS:Press; ISBN: 1-55828-448-6 Softcover, 195 Pages, 16 color plates; US$39.95 CAN$55.95
Reviewer: Raymond Saint Arnaud, " In Digital Photography The author has
explained this complex subject in a clear and easily understood fashion,
and he did it without writing a book the size of a telephone directory.
It is an authoritative gold mine." 36 |
| Finding It on the Internet Paul Gilster; John Wiley & Sons; ISBN: 0-471-03857-1; paperback, 322 pages, US$19.95, CAN$25.95
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan, "It's all in the search. With
these two you can't get lost." 94 |
| Inside the World Wide Web Steven Vaughan-Nichols, Rob Tidrow, Loren Buhle, Jason Kuffer, and Joel Taylor; New Riders Publishing; ISBN: 1-56205-412-0; soft cover, 1030 pages, includes CD; US$40.00, CAN$54.95
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan, "By the last page
of this book there are few who will feel that they
haven't received full bang for the buck." 125 |
| The Internet Navigator; The Essential Guide
to Network Exploration for the Individual Dial-up Paul Gilster; ISBN: 0-471-59782-1; (Paper/hard), 495pages, $34.95
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan,"Paul Gilster will make
your use of Internet understandable, and that is a
giant step for mankind." 54 |
| Peter Norton's Inside the PC Peter Norton; SAMS Publishing; ISBN: 0-672-30624-7, paperback, 650 pages; US$35.00 / CAN$47.95
Reviewer: A.T. Connellan says "Norton is a readable writer with a knack
for explaining the most complex concepts in easily understood terms.... If
you were to purchase only one book for/with your new computer, this is
it." 36 |
| Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh, 2nd Edition Adam C. Engst; Hayden Books; ISBN: 1-56830-111-1; paperback; 1024 pages, US$29.95, CAN$39.99
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan. " For the Internet novice,
here is a group of the best." 114 |
| Internet Starter Kit for Windows Adam C. Engst, Corwin S. Low, and Michael A. Simon; Hayden Books; ISBN 1-56830-094-8; paperback; 649 pages; US$29.95, CAN$39.99;
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan. " For the Internet novice,
here is a group of the best." 114 |
| Internet Explorer Kit for Macintosh Adam C. Engst & William Dickson; Hayden Books; ISBN 1-56830-089-1; paperback; 462 pages; US$29.95, CAN$39.99;
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan. " For the Internet novice,
here is a group of the best." 114 |
| New Riders' Official Internet Yellow Pages Christine Maxwell and Czeslaw Jan Grycz; New Riders Publishing; ISBN 1-56205-306-X; paperback; 889 pages; US$29.95, CAN$39.95;
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan. " For the Internet novice,
here is a group of the best." 114 |
| Instant Internet Access: Multimedia Edition Kris Jamsa and Allen Wyatt; Jamsa Press; ISBN 1-884133-06-1; CD-ROM plus illustrated guide; US$49.95, CAN$64.95;
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan, "It's all in the search. With
these two you can't get lost." 94 |
| Word for Windows 6: Self-Teaching Guide Stephen Guild; John Wiley & Sons Inc.; ISBN: 0-471-30467-0; Paper/hard, 464 pages, $US$22.95, CAN$32.50
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan, "The Self Teaching Guide, is well
organized, deceptively complete, comprehensive, and adds a valuable reference assist to the
Microsoft Users Guide and the on-line help system." 74 |
| The World Wide Web - Unleashed John December and Neil Randall; SAMS Publishing; ISBN: 0-672-30617-4; Paperback; 1096 pages, $47.95
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan, "The book will enable the reader to
comfortably manage your interests on the World Wide Web"
115 |
| GIF Animation Studio, Animating Your Web Site Richard Koman; Publisher; Songline Studios, Inc. and O'Reilly & Associates; ISBN: 1-56592-230-1; Soft cover, 170 pages, US$39.95 CAN$57.95
Reviewer; Raymond Saint Arnaud, "To put your content onto
their screen. GIF Animation Studio, Animating Your WEB Site
is a great starting point." 17 |
| Curious About the Internet: A Plain-English Guide for Ordinary
People Ned Snell; SAMS Publishing; ISBN: 0-672-30459-7; Paperback, 265 pages, $20.95
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan, "This is a very effective "primer." It is clear,
uncomplicated, and well priced." 115 |
| The World Wide Web 1996 - Unleashed John December and Neil Randall; Sams.Net Publishing; ISBN 0-57521-040-1; Paperback, 1,422 pages, plus CD-ROM, US$49.99, CAN$67.99
Reviewer: A. T. Connellan, "This is a book that makes a
lot of promises -- and then delivers." 125 |
| Interface Design with PhotoShop J. Scott Hamlin Publisher; New Riders Publishing; ISBN 1-56205-668-9; Softcover; 251 Pages; US$39.99 CAN$56.95.
Reviewer: Raymond Saint Arnaud, "Interface Design with PhotoShop
is a book that helps the reader create imaginative, complex and
visually enriched interfaces." 27 |
| The Internet Golden Directory, 3rd. Edition Harley Hahn; Osborne/McGraw-Hill; ISBN: 0-07-882192-4; Paperback, 912 pages; Can$42.95; AU$59.95; NZ$79.95
Reviewer: Christopher Cowan 27 |
| Rescued by Upgrading Your PC Kris Jamsa; Jamsa Press; ISBN 1-884133-04-5; paperback; 252 pages; US$22.95, CAN$29.95.
Reviewer: A.T.Connellan, "There are too many books on
the market on this subject, but here is a choice array that
won't lead you astray. These are books crowded with
common sense, technical manuals for the everyman." 114 |
| Upgrading Your PC
Allen Wyatt; Que Corporation;
ISBN 1-56529-666-4; US$24.99, CAN$31.95.
Reviewer: A.T.Connellan, "There are too many books on
the market on this subject, but here is a choice array that
won't lead you astray. These are books crowded with
common sense, technical manuals for the everyman." 114 |
| Upgrading and Repairing PCs: 4th Edition Scott Mueller; Que Corporation; ISBN 1-56529-932-9; paperback; 1568 pages; US$39.95, CAN$53.99;
Reviewer: A.T.Connellan, "There are too many books on
the market on this subject, but here is a choice array that
won't lead you astray. These are books crowded with
common sense, technical manuals for the everyman." 114 |
| Upgrading and Repairing PCs Quick Reference Scott Mueller; Que Corporation; ISBN 1-56529-736-9; 559 pages; US$19.99, CAN$26.95
Reviewer: A.T.Connellan, "There are too many books on
the market on this subject, but here is a choice array that
won't lead you astray. These are books crowded with
common sense, technical manuals for the everyman." 114 |