by Al Anderson, Ryan Benedetti
Frustrated with networking books so chock-full of acronyms that your brain goes into sleep mode? Head First Networking's unique, visually rich format provides a task-based approach to computer networking that makes it easy to get your brain engaged. You'll learn the concepts by tying them to on-the-job tasks, blending practice and theory in a way that only Head First can.With this book, you'l...
Price: $40.21 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2009
by David Griffiths, Paul Barry
Looking for a reliable way to learn how to program on your own, without being overwhelmed by confusing concepts? Head First Programming introduces the core concepts of writing computer programs - variables, decisions, loops, functions, and objects - which apply regardless of the programming language. This book offers concrete examples and exercises in the dynamic and versatile Python language to demonstrate...
Price: $8.01 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2009
by Dan Pilone, Tracey Pilone
Let's say you have an idea for a killer iPhone app. Where do you begin? Head First iPhone Development will help you get your first application up and running in no time. You'll quickly learn to use iPhone SDK tools, including Interface Builder and Xcode, and master Objective-C programming principles that will make your app stand out. It's a complete learning experience for creating eye-catchi...
Price: $7.72 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2009
by Stray (Lindsey Fallow), Dawn Griffiths
Having trouble with geometry? Do Pi, the Pythagorean Theorem, and angle calculations just make your head spin? Relax. With Head First 2D Geometry, you'll master everything from triangles, quads, and polygons to the time-saving secrets of similar and congruent angles -- and it will be quick, painless, and fun. Through entertaining stories and practical examples, you'll go beyond boring problems and...
Price: $19.60 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2009
by Lynn Beighley, Michael Morrison
If you're ready to create web pages more complex than what you can build with HTML and CSS, Head First PHP & MySQL is the ultimate learning guide to building dynamic, database-driven websites using PHP and MySQL. Packed with real-world examples, this book teaches you all the essentials of server-side programming, from the fundamentals of PHP and MySQL coding to advanced topics such as form validati...
Price: $3.20 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2008
by Heather Lang
Wouldn't it be great if there were a physics book that showed you how things work instead of telling you how? Finally, with Head First Physics, there is. This comprehensive book takes the stress out of learning mechanics and practical physics by providing a fun and engaging experience, especially for students who "just don't get it."Head First Physics offers a format that's ...
Price: $13.87 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2008
by David Griffiths
Ready to transport your web applications into the Web 2.0 era? Head First Rails takes your programming - and productivity - to the max. You'll learn everything from the fundamentals of Rails scaffolding to building customized interactive web apps using Rails' rich set of tools and the MVC framework.By the time you're finished, you'll have learned more than just another web framework. You...
Price: $4.84 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2008
by Rebecca M. Riordan
Ajax is no longer an experimental approach to website development, but the key to building browser-based applications that form the cornerstone of Web 2.0. Head First Ajax gives you an up-to-date perspective that lets you see exactly what you can do - and has been done - with Ajax. With it, you get a highly practical, in-depth, and mature view of what is now a mature development approach.Using the unique an...
Price: $5.99 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2008
by Ethan Watrall, Jeff Siarto
Want to know how to make your pages look beautiful, communicate your message effectively, guide visitors through your website with ease, and get everything approved by the accessibility and usability police at the same time? Head First Web Design is your ticket to mastering all of these complex topics, and understanding what's really going on in the world of web design.Whether you're building a pe...
Price: $19.11 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2008
by Dawn Griffiths
Wouldn't it be great if there were a statistics book that made histograms, probability distributions, and chi square analysis more enjoyable than going to the dentist? Head First Statistics brings this typically dry subject to life, teaching you everything you want and need to know about statistics through engaging, interactive, and thought-provoking material, full of puzzles, stories, quizzes, visual ...
Price: $4.82 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2008
