Computer Book Reviews
Page One of TwoC++ Unleashed by Jesse Liberty
Sams, November 1998.Trade Paperback, 918 pages.
ISBN: 0672312395
Ordering Information:
Amazon.com.
This comprehensive C++ reference contains
pages and pages of instruction and coding
to aide the C++ programmer.
Coverage in the book includes: object-oriented
programming, classes, memory management,
frameworks, templates, container classes,
namespaces, recursive data structures, sorting
algorithms, search algorithms, parsing
techniques, object persistence, encryption,
relational databases, CORBA, COM and
similarities between Java and C++.
Examples, source code, screenshots,
tables and diagrams are used
to enhance the text.
An included CD-ROM contains source
code from the book and third party
programming tools.
C++ Unleashed is targeted at intermediate to advanced C++ programmers who have already had an introductory course in C++ or have read a beginning C++ programming book. A valuable and extensive reference for C++ programmers seeking to learn more powerful and advanced programming skills.
Harley Hahn Teaches the Internet by Harley Hahn
Que, November 1998.Trade Paperback, 422 pages.
ISBN: 0789716151
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
This book helps people unfamiliar
with the Internet, email and
web browsers learn the skills
they need to take advantage of
the information and resources
available on the Internet.
The book covers numerous
internet skills and topics
Including: email, browsers,
viruses, plug-ins, search engines,
web rings, zip files, newsreaders, mailing
lists, chat rooms, webpage
editors, HTML, clip art and
website hosting.
Examples, diagrams, screenshots
and website links are included
in the text.
In addition to instruction,
author Harley Hahn
includes humorous tidbits
and social advice, such as it is
no longer cool to
use the words "Cyberspace" and
"Information Superhighway"
to refer to the Net.
Harley Hahn's unique delivery and his fun combination of instruction and humor help make this introduction to the Internet an enjoyable experience for the reader. Harley Hahn Teaches the Internet is a wonderful introduction to the Internet and online computing for the absolute novice, full of easy-to-follow advice and healthy encouragement.
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