Java Performance: The Definitive Guide 
by Scott Oaks
Coding and testing are often considered separate areas of expertise. In this comprehensive guide, author and 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.You'll gain in-depth knowledge of Java application performance, using the Java Virtual Machine (JV...
Price: $24.69 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2014
by Micha Gorelick, Ian Ozsvald
Your Python code may run correctly, but you need it to run faster. By exploring the fundamental theory behind design choices, this practical guide helps you gain a deeper understanding of Python's implementation. You'll learn how to locate performance bottlenecks and significantly speed up your code in high-data-volume programs.How can you take advantage of multi-core architectures or clusters? Or...
Price: $27.05 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2014
Ethernet: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition 
by Charles Spurgeon, Joann Zimmerman
Get up to speed on the latest Ethernet capabilities for building and maintaining networks for everything from homes and offices to data centers and server machine rooms. This thoroughly revised, comprehensive guide covers a wide range of Ethernet technologies, from basic operation to network management, based on the authors' many years of field experience.When should you upgrade to higher speed Etherne...
Price: $22.57 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2014
by Jessica Thornsby, Josh Clark
Apple's iWork is more versatile than ever now that there are versions for Mac, iOS, and even iCloud. The only thing iWork doesn't include is its own how-to guide. That's where this friendly, jargon-free Missing Manual comes in. With complete instructions and helpful examples, you'll quickly learn how to create stunning documents, slideshows, and spreadsheets with iWork's Pages, Keyn...
Price: $26.59 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2014
by Joan Horvath
Mastering 3D Printing shows you how to get the most out of your printer, including how to design models, choose materials, work with different printers, and integrate 3D printing with traditional prototyping to make techniques like sand casting more efficient.You've printed key chains. You've printed simple toys. Now you're ready to innovate with your 3D printer to start a business or teach a...
Price: $8.90 | Publisher: Apress | Release: 2014
Modern X86 Assembly Language Programming
by Daniel Kusswurm
Modern X86 Assembly Language Programming shows the fundamentals of x86 assembly language programming. It focuses on the aspects of the x86 instruction set that are most relevant to application software development. The book's structure and sample code are designed to help the reader quickly understand x86 assembly language programming and the computational capabilities of the x86 platform.The primary a...
Price: $56.66 | Publisher: Apress | Release: 2014
by Mark McDonnell
Pro Vim teaches you the real-world workflows, tips, and tricks of this powerful, terminal-based text editor. This book covers all the essentials, as well as lesser-known but equally powerful features that will ensure you become a top-level performant and professional user, able to jump between multiple sessions while manipulating and controlling with ease many different documents and programming files. With...
Price: $48.34 | Publisher: Apress | Release: 2014
Raspberry Pi System Software Reference
by Warren Gay
Raspberry Pi is Linux, but it's a unique flavor of Linux, specifically for the ARM-based Pi. Raspberry Pi Software Reference guides you through the boot process, including options for tweaking HDMI, memory, and other boot options. You'll learn the details of run levels and creating new services, and how to use the custom command vcgencmd for doing things like reporting temperature, clock speeds, a...
Price: $24.99 | Publisher: Apress | Release: 2014
by Satya Komatineni, Dave MacLean
Android Fragments is a 100-page quick start accelerated guide to learning and quickly using Android fragments. You'll learn how to code for fragments; deal with config changes; code for regular vs. fragmented dialogs; work with preferences and saving state; work with the compatibility library; and handle advanced async tasks and progress dialogs.After reading and using this book, which is based on mate...
Price: $23.81 | Publisher: Apress | Release: 2014
FileMaker Pro 13: The Missing Manual
by Susan Prosser, Stuart Gripman
You don't need a technical background to build powerful databases with FileMaker Pro 13. This crystal-clear guide covers all new FileMaker Pro 13 features, such as its improved layout tools and enhanced mobile support. Whether you're running a business, printing a catalog, or planning a wedding, you'll learn how to customize your database to run on a PC, Mac, Web browser, or iOS device....
Price: $23.11 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2014