Java All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))

Author : Doug Lowe Edition : 2 Number of Pages : 912 Publisher : For Dummies List Price : $34.99 Amazon Price : $16.65 Used Price : $16.66

Product Description

• Eight minibooks comprising nearly 900 pages give developers the tips and techniques they need to get up and running on the new J2SE 6 (Java Standard Edition 6) and JDK 6 (Java Development Kit 6)
• This friendly, all-inclusive reference delivers the lowdown on Java language and syntax fundamentals as well as Java server-side programming, with explanations, reference information, and how-to instructions for both beginning and intermediate-to-advanced programmers
• Minibooks cover Java basics; programming basics; strings, arrays, and collections; programming techniques; Swing; Web programming; files and databases; and fun and games

Customer reviews

Pretty Good Introduction by .. D. Comer (Albuquerque, NM)
I found this book to be a great refresher. That is, having written Java in the past, writing mainly C# in the last 8 years, I needed to update my knowledge of Java since Java 1.2. The authors(s) do a good job of keeping the material from becoming too dry. Many programming books start with too much theory before diving into practical code. This book starts with a quick tutorial on two programming tools, TextPad and Eclipse, and does a good job explaining enough of both tools to get you started. The reason for two tools is that if you are new to a complex IDE environment, the author(s) introduce a text centric tool (TextPad) and a more advanced GUI based tool (Eclipse).

As one reviewer noted, it is best to think of this book as one, larger book (paraphrasing). The author states that the book is not intended to be read cover-to-cover yet I found reading cover-to-cover was better for me. The material starts with the simple, "Hello World" style examples covering editing, compiling, and running code. Simple examples are interspersed with Java requirements for file naming, class structure, running examples, data types, if-then-else, loops, switch, exceptions and other introductory concepts.. Following books/chapters cover object oriented programming, more formal class structure, subclasses, inheritance, interfaces, inner classes, packaging ad documenting classes, String, Array, and collections, thread programming, network programming, regular expressions, recursion Swing (Java's GUI API), We programming files and databases, XML operations, and applications with drawing and animation.

Jammed packed as this book is with nearly all basic concepts a beginning to intermediate Java programmer needs to know, the material is intended to get you started and only scratches the surface of what a professional Java programmer will acquire with time. In my opinion, there is a good balance of material with a decent writing style. I knocked one star off the review, however, because there are some rather obvious blunders in the book. To my knowledge, there are no errata posted for the book, so it may take you about one star's worth of head scratching to get around those blunders. Fortunately, this is the exception (no pun intended) and not the rule.

BrainSponge by .. Stephen Britt ()
This book is "very" helpful. I am preparing for my masters in IT and it has helped me to prepare for some of the more challenging Java programs.

Horrible by .. Josten D. Moore (Detroit, MI USA)
9 books in 1... All it really is is the good books that you should have stripped and thrown into one book and haphazardly executed. This book was an utter waste of $30 I spent on it. I do not recommend this book at all you won't really learn anything out of it. If you really want to learn Java go pick up the "Think In Java 4/e" by Bruce Eckel. I'll state it again this book is poorly executed and DEFINITELY is NOT made for a reference...

Buy it, Buy it, Buy it by .. Joe Johnson (Nation of Joe)
By far the best intro to Java I have ever encountered, detailed explanations of java programming concepts, followed by example code. Written in the tongue-in-cheek humor typical of Dummies books, even after becoming a highly experienced java programmer, you'll always keep this book within an arm's length of your computer.

don't waste your time by .. Krystina A. Patch (florida)
when i took c programming, i tried the all in one desk reference for c. it was a godsend. so when i took java a semester later, i eagerly bought this book hoping it would work the same miracles. it did not. it doesn't focus so much on the OOP aspects of java, and frankly is very confusing. i was quite dissapointed.

i tried two other java books after that, and finally got it right on the second try. 'head first java' is the holy grail of java books. don't waste your time, or money.. just get 'head first java' and thank me later :)

Digital Photography All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))

Author : David D. Busch Edition : 4 Number of Pages : 608 Publisher : For Dummies List Price : $39.99 Amazon Price : $23.80 Used Price : $45.00

Product Description

• Compose pictures that communicate
• Make the most of macro photography
• Get great candid photos
• Create the right lighting and use cool lighting gadgets

Take advantage of six cool improvements in digital SLRs

• Follow great ideas for getting your photos published
• Take great shots in a wide range of situations
• Learn to repair and restore treasured heirloom photos
• Turn your images into greeting cards, T-shirts, online albums, or prints

You’ll quickly find what you need in one of the seven minibooks:

• Your Digital Studio
• Using Digital SLRs
• Taking Great Pictures
• Basics of Image Editing
• Editing with Photoshop/Photoshop Elements
• Restoring Old Photos
• Printing and Sharing Digital Images

Digital Photography All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 4th Edition gets you up to speed on digital cameras and all the tricks, so you can truly enjoy your digital photography experience.

Customer reviews

Digital Photography for Dummies 8 Books in 1 by .. Eddie G. Daniels (Havelock, NC USA)
This book is great. All I expected and more. Price was more than reasonable.

wealth of photography information by .. Bill Coleman ()
This is a very thick book. But it is a wealth of information on digital photography. You can use it as a reference or read the entire book. Most books you get on photography are outdated, and have not got much information on Digital Photography. this an up to date one.

Disappointing by .. Michael J. Snyder (San Antonio, Texas)
I found this book particularly annoying in part because it continually suggests the reader can learn MORE about a given topic of interest by buying another book by the author. It blows off Mac and I found it a waste of money.

"Aim" is off by .. Allan B. Stevenson (fairfield, CA)
The book is filled with info, but it "focuses" on the digital SLR, rather than the point and shoot. There should have been a warning in the description. It's still useful.

Digital Photography for Dummies by .. Beverly Bechtel ()
This book is huge and covers most anything one can think of on this topic. I bought it for my husband who has recently acquired a digital camera. He hasn't begun to even scratch the surface but has already found it helpful and knows it will as he tries new things.

Macs All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Author : Wallace Wang Number of Pages : 816 Publisher : For Dummies List Price : $29.99 Amazon Price : $13.90 Used Price : $12.79

Product Description

You probably already know that Macs were made for media. There’s iPhoto for organizing, editing, and sharing your digital photos; iMovie to let you become a moviemaker; iDVD for preserving that movie and playing your favorites; and of course, iTunes for managing your music. But your Mac is just as happy creating documents, browsing the Internet, putting together cool presentations, or even crunching numbers. This guide shows you how to use all those applications and more. Seven minibooks cover Mac basics; working with photos, movies, and music; using the Internet; working with iLife and iWork applications; various other Mac programs; time-saving tips; and networking. You’ll discover how to

• Set up and customize a new Mac
• Get online, choose a browser, configure an e-mail account, and instant-message with iChat
• Handle Mac security and troubleshoot problems
• Create a Web site with iWeb and get it online
• Back up your files, sync your stuff, and manage your life with your Mac
• Network your Mac with other computers, even PCs, and share files, printers, and more

Even if you’re a seasoned Mac veteran, we bet you’ll find some things here you didn’t know! And you’ll refer to this book again and again.

Customer reviews

Not Just for Dummies! by .. J. R. Donaldson (Anchorage, AK)
PRO: quick referencing at your fingertips, tangible, no electricity required! thorough table of contents and index.

CON: it's heavy, the title is embarrassing,

Despite the title of this book, the `Dummies' part, it is an extremely useful reference book for long-term users of Apple computers as well as the newbie and / or PC converts. This reverence book takes the reader through the Mac basics it a very friendly, readable way. I've been working with Macs for 20 years, since the early 80s when they were first made available and I thought I knew my Apple product. But we must remember that the geniuses as Apple continue to tinker with and improve upon the software of the product as well as the hardware. Therefore, there are always new things to learn, new short cuts, new tips, etc. The world of Apple computing is as organic as an organization and it's products can get.

Apple niche is the ease at which these computers handle the media world. So one big advantage this reference book has over others; ie, Using Mac OS X Leopard.doc, is that it also covers the use of the basic applications that come as standard with every Apple computer. The publishers actually claim that there are 7 mini-books within this one reference that cover Mac basics; working with photos, movies, and music; using the Internet; working with iLife and iWork applications; various other Mac programs; time-saving tips; and networking.

Oh my gosh, if you have the time and the inclination, the detail in which this book goes into telling the reader the pros and cons of one of these basic applications, just when, where and the how of using them as well is a breath of fresh air. I have learned more tidbits just thumbing through the pages. It's not only amazing, it's fun; it's refreshing; and it is addictive. Actually knowing the ins, outs and short cuts is what turns an interested buyer of an Apple computer into an enthusiastic fanatics. And believe me, Mac addicts are known for their devotion to the machine. It's the programmers who keep us hooked!

To be able to take advantage of all the bells and whistles for which Apple computers have become known, you need to know them. This reference book also works as a guide for these, offering useful "Tip" on just about every page. You will find this book is not only well written but also well illustrated.

The purpose of a reference book is to have it readily available when that one question arises for which a physical book is invaluable, especially if that question covers something to do with your inoperable computer! I know that I refer to this book fairly consistently and certainly over and over again and again.

macs for dummies by .. Margaret J. Tate ()
this book came in very very good condition - delivery was before expected very reliable vendor

Office 2007 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Author : Peter Weverka Edition : 1 Number of Pages : 816 Publisher : For Dummies List Price : $29.99 Amazon Price : $16.54 Used Price : $16.42

Product Description

• Revised and updated to cover changes to all of Office's applications and productivity tools
• Offers beyond-the-basics coverage of Office word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail, databases, and desktop publishing
• Covers Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, productivity tools such as Microsoft OneNote, and SharePoint
• Thoroughly updated to cover the new Office interface as well as new features in each application

Customer reviews

Ok for Beginners by .. Tracy L. Needham (Raleigh, NC)
I actually returned this book, which I don't do often. I was hoping it would be more like Office 2003 Timesaving Techniques for Dummies, which doesn't seem to have a 2007 version yet, but was very basic. And it doesn't address Business Contact Manager at All.

Granted, it's trying to cover a lot of ground in one book. But if you're pretty proficient with Office programs, you may not learn much. It would have been more useful if it at least had a section that discusses all the changes between the 2 versions.

Office 2007 8 in 1 by .. Christopher K. Boggs (Texas)
As all the Dummy books it is well written, supplies a large amount of infromation in a simple no nonsense form.

office 2007 for dummies by .. Cheryl Ingram (LA)
The product has very basic information. I purchased the book to find out how to do many things within Office Outlook and the information was simply not there. I was looking to learn how to manage and update my "Archive Folder" it didn't have the information available. Disappointing based upon the cost.

Office 2007 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies by .. Dennis Mcfarland (Winslow, AZ United States)
AWESOME BOOK I couldn't have found a better one. Easy to read and great instructions.
Dennis aka drdenny

Excellent Beginner Book by .. A. Decker (Vancouver, Washington United States)
Readable, useful, humorous. I knew Word and Excel 2003 and needed to upgrade those to 2007 and learn Access and Outlook from start. This book would get you from no knowledge to being able to use the four programs I read about. It doesn't cover advanced topics - how to duplicate Access entries and make changes in the duplicate, for example - but you'll be ready to understand a more advanced guide.

Photoshop CS3 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Author : Barbara Obermeier Edition : Pap/Onl Number of Pages : 720 Publisher : For Dummies List Price : $39.99 Amazon Price : $22.39 Used Price : $23.34

Product Description

Whether you're new to Photoshop, want to take your skills up a notch, or want to quickly master the new features and enhancements in Photoshop CS3, you've come to the right place. Nine easy-to-follow minibooks cover Photoshop fundamentals plus the newest tools and techniques. "Putting It Together" exercises give you hands-on experience. This is your one-stop guide to Photoshop. You'll learn to:

• Specify size and resolution.
• Correct contrast, color, and clarity.
• Create top-notch selections.
• Composite images with layers and blending modes.
• Make adjustments with levels and curves.
• Prep graphics for print or the Web.

Order your copy of this 9 books in 1 - with hundreds of examples in full color -- today!

Customer reviews

Too rich by .. Alberto Maria Grippa (Roma Italy)
A complete analysis of the subject with the risk to be excessively rich of information

A perfect pick for any who find detailed Photoshop coverages confusing. by .. Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
Plenty of Photoshop CS3 books on the market update information to this latest Photoshop release, but few offer an extensive desk reference packing in the latest tools and techniques of the latest program with easy details on how to do everything from simple adjustments such as specifying size to using layering and blending modes for advanced compositions and refinement. From full color screen shots and color examples of modified photos to techniques and strategies, Photoshop CS3 All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies is one of the most extensive coverages on the market - and a perfect pick for any who find detailed Photoshop coverages confusing.

Diane C. Donovan
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A usable practical guide for serious readers. by .. Boca Buddy (Boca Raton, FL)
If you are like me -- an intelligent (I hope) experienced computer person who has never used Photoshop but wants to learn how to do useful work (not just play around) -- this book is for you. For example, you can actually look in the index and find what you are looking for.

Excellent full explanation reference by .. Floyd L. Nordin (Orem UT)
I liked "Photoshop CS3 for Dummies" as a good overview text - then I use this "Photoshop CS3 All-in-one Reference for Dummies" as a detailed text on most of the heavy features of Photoshop. I was pretty good with Photoshop CS and all the versions of the program before - but I am learning a GREAT deal from this tome on the more sophisticated features.

awesome resource by .. T. Boyd (Austin, TX)
This is a great resource at a fraction of the price of the book from adobe. Highly recommended!