Donna L. Baker – författare

Jython is an open source implementation of the high-level, dynamic, object-oriented scripting language Python seamlessly integrated with the Java platform. The predecessor to Jython, JPython, is certified as 100% Pure Java. Jython is freely available for both commercial and noncommercial use and is distributed with source code. Jython is complementary to Java.The Definitive Guide to Jython, written by the official Jython team leads, covers Jython 2.5 (or 2.5.x)—from the basics to more advanced features. This book begins with a brief introduction to the language and then journeys through Jython’s different features and uses.The Definitive Guide to Jython is organized for beginners as well as advanced users of the language. The book provides a general overview of the Jython language itself, but it also includes intermediate and advanced topics regarding database, web, and graphical user interface (GUI) applications; Web services/SOA; and integration, concurrency, and parallelism, to name a few.

Donna Baker's book is designed for professionals. It provides information on how to use the program, as well as how to use it effectively. Acrobat 5: A User Guide for Professionals covers all the major components of the program, and includes a multitude of Workflow Tips designed to give the reader immediate tips on how to use features effectively, how to make planning decisions, and things to watch for. Topics are self-contained within each chapter. Baker also includes a comprehensive project chapter that illustrates a real-life scenario, from project planning to form design processes. Acrobat 5: A User Guide for Professionals is organized into functional areas for ease of use. From a general introduction, the book moves into creation and security issues, then a general discussion on output options. Separate chapters are devoted to different forms of output. A chapter on JavaScript is also included for reference. All topical chapters have projects, tutorials, and demonstrations. The CD-ROM also contains a PDF version of "Appendix A: Other Resources" so the reader can link directly to the resources listed, using Acrobat or Acrobat Reader.

Acrobat 6 contains strong business applications, and this book is the first to delve into them. In the first edition, acclaimed author Donna Baker devoted a chapter to ways that Acrobat can be used to streamline your business processes. She has expanded on this information in this edition, demonstrating the usefulness of Acrobat for both businesspeople and designers of different backgrounds ranging from engineering to graphics. If you are a professional computer user familiar with Acrobat basics, and you want to broaden your knowledge on how Acrobat can be applied to your daily work actitives, this is the book for you. Baker and coauthor Tom Carson offer in-depth instruction on methods and processes, real-world tutorials and projects, and detailed coverage of advanced Acrobat features, providing you with invaluable knowledge on how to apply Acrobat to a wide range of industry needs. Whether youre a web designer, hospital administrator, or engineer, this book will expand your knowledge of Acrobat in ways you didnt realize were possible.

Applied Acrobat for Engineers and Architects is a practical guide focusing on the application of PDF to engineering problems. The processes identified and discussed in the book are used in a number of disciplines, from architecture to construction. The book uses real world examples, following a project from design through build and long-term maintenance enabling readers to modify the content and processes to meet their own project development and management needs. As the sample project evolves in the book, Acrobats tools and techniques are identified and applied.