Parallel Programming with Microsoft Visual C++ 
by Colin Campbell, Ade Miller
Your CPU meter shows a problem. One core is running at 100 percent, but all the other cores are idle. Your application is CPU-bound, but you are using only a fraction of the computing power of your multicore system. Is there a way to get better performance?The answer, in a nutshell, is parallel programming. Where you once would have written the kind of sequential code that is familiar to all programmers, yo...
Price: $77.47 | Publisher: Microsoft Press | Release: 2011
C# 4.0 in a Nutshell, 4th Edition
by Joseph Albahari, Ben Albahari
When you have questions about how to use C# 4.0 or the .NET CLR, this highly acclaimed bestseller has precisely the answers you need. Uniquely organized around concepts and use cases, this fourth edition includes in-depth coverage of new C# topics such as parallel programming, code contracts, dynamic programming, security, and COM interoperability. You'll also find updated information on LINQ, includin...
Price: $8.58 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2010
LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition 
by Adam Haeder, Stephen Addison Schneiter, Bruno Gomes Pessanha, James Stanger
Linux deployment continues to increase, and so does the demand for qualified and certified Linux system administrators. If you're seeking a job-based certification from the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), this updated guide will help you prepare for the technically challenging LPIC Level 1 Exams 101 and 102.The third edition of this book is a meticulously researched reference to these exams, writte...
Price: $33.39 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2010
C# 4.0 Pocket Reference, 3rd Edition
by Joseph Albahari, Ben Albahari
When you're programming C# 4.0 and need a little help, this tightly focused and practical book tells you exactly what you need to know - without long introductions or bloated examples. It's ideal as a succinct quick reference or as a guide to get you rapidly up to speed if you already know Java, C++, or an earlier version of C#. Written by the authors of the acclaimed C# 4.0 in a Nutshell, this bo...
Price: $6.90 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2010
Linux in a Nutshell, 6th Edition
by Ellen Siever, Stephen Figgins, Robert Love, Arnold Robbins
Everything you need to know about Linux is in this book. Written by Stephen Figgins, Ellen Siever, Robert Love, and Arnold Robbins -- people with years of active participation in the Linux community -- Linux in a Nutshell, Sixth Edition, thoroughly covers programming tools, system and network administration tools, the shell, editors, and LILO and GRUB boot loaders.This updated edition offers a tighter focus...
Price: $7.80 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2009
by Joseph Adler
Why learn R? Because it's rapidly becoming the standard for developing statistical software. R in a Nutshell provides a quick and practical way to learn this increasingly popular open source language and environment. You'll not only learn how to program in R, but also how to find the right user-contributed R packages for statistical modeling, visualization, and bioinformatics.The author introduces...
Price: $5.00 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2009
MySQL in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition
by Russell Dyer
When you need to find the right SQL keyword or MySQL client command-line option right away, turn to this convenient reference, known for the same speed and flexibility as the system it covers so thoroughly. MySQL is packed with so many capabilities that the odds of remembering a particular function or statement at the right moment are pretty slim. With MySQL in a Nutshell, you get the details you need, day ...
Price: $5.20 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2008
by Sarah Boslaugh, Dr. Paul Andrew Watters
Need to learn statistics as part of your job, or want some help passing a statistics course? Statistics in a Nutshell is a clear and concise introduction and reference that's perfect for anyone with no previous background in the subject. This book gives you a solid understanding of statistics without being too simple, yet without the numbing complexity of most college texts.You get a firm grasp of the ...
Price: $5.38 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2008
by George T. Heineman, Gary Pollice, Stanley Selkow
Creating robust software requires the use of efficient algorithms. Algorithms in a Nutshell describes a large number of existing algorithms for solving a variety of problems, and helps you select and implement the right algorithm for your needs. With its focus on application, rather than theory, this book provides efficient code solutions in several programming languages that you can easily adapt to a speci...
Price: $18.00 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2008
A+, Network+, Security+ Exams in a Nutshell
by Pawan K. Bhardwaj
If you're preparing for the new CompTIA 2006 certification in A+, or the current Network+ and Security+ certifications, you'll find this book invaluable. Its concise easy-to-use format provides all the information you need to get ready for the exams, including the four new A+ exams - the required Essentials exam and three elective exams that pertain to your area of specialization....
Price: $5.00 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2007