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Sick of creating web sites that reload every time a user moves the mouse? Tired of servers that wait around to respond to users'' requests for movie tickets? It sounds like you need a little (or maybe a lot of) Ajax in your life. Asynchronous programming lets you turn your own web sites into smooth, slick, responsive applications that make your users feel like they''re back on the information superhighway, not stuck on a dial-up backroad.

But who wants to take on next-generation web programming with the last generation''s instruction book? You need a learning experience that''s as compelling and cutting-edge as the sites you want to design. That''s where we come in. With Head Rush Ajax, in no time you''ll be writing JavaScript code that fires off asynchronous requests to web servers...and having fun doing it. By the time you''ve taken your dynamic HTML, XML, JSON,and DOM skills up a few notches, you''ll have solved tons of puzzles, figured out how well snowboards sell in Vail, and even watched a boxing match. Sound interesting? Then what are you waiting for? Pick up Head Rush Ajax and learn Ajax and asynchronous programming the right way--the way that sticks.

If you''ve ever read a Head First book, you know what to expect: a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. Head Rush ramps up the intensity with an even faster look and feel. Have your first working app before you finish Chapter 1, meet up with the nefarious PROJECT: CHAOS stealth team, and even settle the question of the Top 5 Blues CDs of all time. Leave boring, clunky web sites behind with 8-tracks and hot pants--and get going with next-generation web programming.

"If you thought Ajax was rocket science, this book is for you. Head Rush Ajax puts dynamic, compelling experiences within reach for every web developer."-- Jesse James Garrett, Adaptive Path

"A ''technology-meets-reality'' book for web pioneers on the cutting edge."-- Valentin Crettaz, CTO, Condris Technologies

Java and XML, 3rd Edition, shows you how to cut through all the hype about XML and put it to work. It teaches you how to use the APIs, tools, and tricks of XML to build real-world applications. The result is a new approach to managing information that touches everything from configuration files to web sites.

After two chapters on XML basics, including XPath, XSL, DTDs, and XML Schema, the rest of the book focuses on using XML from your Java applications. This third edition of Java and XML covers all major Java XML processing libraries, including full coverage of the SAX, DOM, StAX, JDOM, and dom4j APIs as well as the latest version of the Java API for XML Processing (JAXP) and Java Architecture for XML Binding (JAXB). The chapters on web technology have been entirely rewritten to focus on the today''s most relevant topics: syndicating content with RSS and creating Web 2.0 applications. You''ll learn how to create, read, and modify RSS feeds for syndicated content and use XML to power the next generation of websites with Ajax and Adobe Flash.

Topics include:

If you are developing with Java and need to use XML, or think that you will be in the future; if you''re involved in the new peer-to-peer movement, messaging, or web services; or if you''re developing software for electronic commerce, Java and XML will be an indispensable companion.

Java and XML, 3rd Edition, shows you how to cut through all the hype about XML and put it to work. It teaches you how to use the APIs, tools, and tricks of XML to build real-world applications. The result is a new approach to managing information that touches everything from configuration files to web sites.

After two chapters on XML basics, including XPath, XSL, DTDs, and XML Schema, the rest of the book focuses on using XML from your Java applications. This third edition of Java and XML covers all major Java XML processing libraries, including full coverage of the SAX, DOM, StAX, JDOM, and dom4j APIs as well as the latest version of the Java API for XML Processing (JAXP) and Java Architecture for XML Binding (JAXB). The chapters on web technology have been entirely rewritten to focus on the today''s most relevant topics: syndicating content with RSS and creating Web 2.0 applications. You''ll learn how to create, read, and modify RSS feeds for syndicated content and use XML to power the next generation of websites with Ajax and Adobe Flash.

Topics include:

If you are developing with Java and need to use XML, or think that you will be in the future; if you''re involved in the new peer-to-peer movement, messaging, or web services; or if you''re developing software for electronic commerce, Java and XML will be an indispensable companion.

"Head First Object Oriented Analysis and Design is a refreshing look at subject of OOAD. What sets this book apart is its focus on learning. The authors have made the content of OOAD accessible, usable for the practitioner."Ivar Jacobson, Ivar Jacobson Consulting

"I just finished reading HF OOA&D and I loved it! The thing I liked most about this book was its focus on why we do OOA&D-to write great software!"Kyle Brown, Distinguished Engineer, IBM

"Hidden behind the funny pictures and crazy fonts is a serious, intelligent, extremely well-crafted presentation of OO Analysis and Design. As I read the book, I felt like I was looking over the shoulder of an expert designer who was explaining to me what issues were important at each step, and why."Edward Sciore,Associate Professor, Computer Science Department, Boston College

Tired of reading Object Oriented Analysis and Design books that only makes sense after you''re an expert? You''ve heard OOA&D can help you write great software every time-software that makes your boss happy, your customers satisfied and gives you more time to do what makes you happy.

But how?

Head First Object-Oriented Analysis & Design shows you how to analyze, design, and write serious object-oriented software: software that''s easy to reuse, maintain, and extend; software that doesn''t hurt your head; software that lets you add new features without breaking the old ones. Inside you will learn how to:

By exploiting how your brain works, Head First Object-Oriented Analysis & Design compresses the time it takes to learn and retain complex information. Expect to have fun, expect to learn, expect to be writing great software consistently by the time you''re finished reading this!

Java 5.0, code-named "Tiger", promises to be the most significant new version of Java since the introduction of the language. With over a hundred substantial changes to the core language, as well as numerous library and API additions, developers have a variety of new features, facilities, and techniques available.But with so many changes, where do you start? You could read through the lengthy, often boring language specification; you could wait for the latest 500 page tome on concepts and theory; you could even play around with the new JDK, hoping you figure things out--or you can get straight to work with Java 5.0 Tiger: A Developer''s Notebook.This no-nonsense, down-and-dirty guide by bestselling Java authors Brett McLaughlin and David Flanagan skips all the boring prose and lecture, and jumps right into Tiger. You''ll have a handle on the important new features of the language by the end of the first chapter, and be neck-deep in code before you hit the halfway point. Using the task-oriented format of this new series, you''ll get complete practical coverage of generics, learn how boxing and unboxing affects your type conversions, understand the power of varargs, learn how to write enumerated types and annotations, master Java''s new formatting methods and the for/in loop, and even get a grip on concurrency in the JVM.Light on theory and long on practical application, Java 5.0 Tiger: A Developer''s Notebook allows you to cut to the chase, getting straight to work with Tiger''s new features. The new Developer''s Notebooks series from O''Reilly covers important new tools for software developers. Emphasizing example over explanation and practice over theory, they focus on learning by doing--you''ll get the goods straight from the masters, in an informal and code-intensive style that suits developers. If you''ve been curious about Tiger, but haven''t known where to start, this no-fluff, lab-style guide is the solution.

NEW!  We''ve added two new practice exams to the online test bank to cover concepts in the new certification Exam SAA-C02. To help you prepare for taking the exam, the updated test bank now includes THREE practice exams PLUS all the domain-by-domain questions. Over 1000 questions to test your knowledge!1,000 practice questions with answers and explanations!

With five unique practice tests, covering the five AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate Exam objective domains, PLUS one additional practice exam, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Practice Tests provides over 1,000 practice test questions to make sure you are prepared for exam day. Coverage of all exam objective domains includes: Design Resilient Architectures, Define Performant Architectures, Specify Secure Applications and Architectures, Design Cost-Optimized Architectures, Define Operationally Excellent Architectures. 

This book will help you:

•    Gain confidence as you prepare for the SAA-C01 exam

•    Ensure you are set up for success with 1,000 practice questions

•    When you are ready, test your knowledge with the Sybex online interactive learning environment

•    Get that highly desired AWS certification

Prepare smarter, not harder, with Sybex''s superior study tools.  

Your #1 all-in-one reference and exam Study Guide for the UPDATED AWS SysOps Administrator certification!

This comprehensive book guides readers through the role of a SysOps Administrator and helps prepare candidates to take the updated AWS Certified SysOps Administrator—Associate (SOA-C01) Exam. The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator—Associate certification validates technical expertise in deployment, management, and operations on the AWS platform. 

This Study Guide not only prepares readers for the AWS exam, but it makes sure the reader is ready to perform the duties expected of SysOps Administrators. The book focuses on the skill-set required of AWS professionals by filling in the gap between test preparation and real-world preparedness. Concepts covered include:

Readers will also have one year of free access to the Sybex interactive online learning environment and test bank, providing a suite of robust study tools including an assessment test, chapter tests, bonus practice exam, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms.

Your #1 all-in-one reference and exam Study Guide for the UPDATED AWS SysOps Administrator certification!

This comprehensive book guides readers through the role of a SysOps Administrator and helps prepare candidates to take the updated AWS Certified SysOps Administrator—Associate (SOA-C01) Exam. The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator—Associate certification validates technical expertise in deployment, management, and operations on the AWS platform. 

This Study Guide not only prepares readers for the AWS exam, but it makes sure the reader is ready to perform the duties expected of SysOps Administrators. The book focuses on the skill-set required of AWS professionals by filling in the gap between test preparation and real-world preparedness. Concepts covered include:

Readers will also have one year of free access to the Sybex interactive online learning environment and test bank, providing a suite of robust study tools including an assessment test, chapter tests, bonus practice exam, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms.

If you can build websites with CSS and JavaScript, this book takes you to the next level—creating dynamic, database-driven websites with PHP and MySQL. Learn how to build a database, manage your content, and interact with users. With step-by-step tutorials, this completely revised edition gets you started with expanded coverage of the basics and takes you deeper into the world of server-side programming.

The important stuff you need to know: