It is no secret that 2001 was an extremely difficult year for computer book publishers, with the recession, corporate downsizing, and a reduction in technology spending all contributing to a decline in sales. As the following listings show, computer book publishers have responded to challenges in the market by releasing a wide array of titles that cover all the recent developments in technology. While no one topic dominates books on the spring lists, the Internet is the subject of a number of titles that address everything from security issues to how to create Web pages.
All books are paperback unless otherwise indicated, and the listings cover books released in the March through August period.
A-LIST PUBLISHING
(dist. by IPG)
PC Music Home Studio: Secrets Tips, & Tricks (Mar., $39.95) by Roman Petelin and Yury Petelin provides information on synthesizing and processing sound using a variety of programs for digital mastering.
Web Services Development with Delphi (July, $49.95) by Peter Darakhvelidze and Evgeny Markov focuses on the development of data processing using the XML language and SOAP protocol.
ALM PUBLISHING
(dist. by IPG)
Internet and Online Privacy: A Legal and Business Guide (May, $34.95) by Andrew Frackman, Claudia Ray and Rebecca Martin covers historical data, case law discussion, legislation analysis and comparison, enforcement activity and precedents for drafting privacy policies.
AMACOM
Enterprise Knowledge Portals: Next Generation Portal Solutions for Dynamic Information Access, Better Decision Making, and Maximum Results (May, $35 cloth) by Heidi Collins shows readers how to use portal technology to customize a home page.
The Power of One: Leveraging the Potential of Personalization Technologies (July, $27.95 cloth), edited by Nirmal Pal and Arvind Rangaswamy. Experts in e-business, marketing and information technology provide information on bringing personalized products and services to customers.
APRESS
Programming C#: A Guide for Experienced Programmers (Mar., $39.95) by Gary Cornell identifies the differences between C# and VB .NET.
Software Development on a Leash (Mar., $39.95) by Valerie Haynes Perry and David Birmingham is a roadmap for experienced developers.
COM and .NET Interoperability (Apr., $39.95) by Andrew Troelsen examines HKCR, DLL exports and the role of the class factory, and includes an overview of COM Frameworks: ATL and VB6.
Moving to ASP.NET (Apr., $39.95) by Steve Harris and Rob Macdonald provides guidance on creating Web applications using ASP.NET.
Power AOL: A Survival Guide (Apr., $24.95) by Kirk Lafler collects AOL tips and techniques.
An Introduction to Object Oriented Programming with Visual Basic .NET (July, $TBA) by Dan Clark provides the information needed to design an object-oriented programming solution aimed at solving business problems.
ASPATORE BOOKS
(dist. by IPG)
Privacy Matters: Leading Privacy Visionaries Share Their Knowledge on How Privacy on the Internet Will Affect Every Business and Individual Worldwide (Apr., $27.95). Leading CPOs (Chief Privacy Officers), CTOs and privacy lawyers share how companies and employees are coping with privacy issues on the Internet.
Software Product Management: Managing Software Development from Idea to Product to Marketing to Sales (Apr., $44.95) by Daniel Conde helps managers achieve the goal of releasing quality software on time.
Know What the CTO Knows: Leading Chief Technology Officers Reveal the Tricks of the Trade and Ways for Anyone to Understand the Language of the Techies (June, $14.95). CTOs of Fortune 100 companies explain how to understand and speak tech.
BUTTERWORTH-HEINEMANN BUSINESS BOOKS
Network Security (May, $47.95) by Owen Poole is a comprehensive review of network security issues geared to IT managers.
Delivering IT Strategies (July, $49.99) by Nancy Olsen, Peter Petherbridge and Leslie Willcocks shows how to develop and implement information technology strategy.
How to Manage the IT Helpdesk (July, $47.99) by Noel Bruton explains how to turn information technology into a company asset, and includes tools for measuring productivity and key steps for successful support.
CARLTON BOOKS
Something for Nothing on the Net: How to Shop Free On-line (Mar., $14.95) by Tim Dedopulos shows where to find free stuff on the Internet.
CASSELL
(dist. by Sterling)
The Dream Catalog (Mar., $24.95) showcases the world's most fantastic luxury items available on the Web.
E-Tales Two: More of the Best & Worst of Internet Humor (May, $9.95 cloth) gathers another helping of frivolous forwardings, celebrity lampoons, puerile puns and sexist sideswipes.
CHARLES RIVER MEDIA
AI Game Programming Wisdom (Mar., $69.95) by Steve Rabin collects AI algorithms and techniques from game industry experts.
Computer Crime Scene Forensics (Mar., $39.95) by John Vacca offers an overview of computer forensics, with case studies of actual computer crimes.
Professional Web Design: Techniques and Templates (Mar., $39.95) by Clint Eccher is a hands-on guide to Web design using 50 license-free templates.
Final Cut Pro 3 and DVD Studio Pro Handbook (July, $44.95) by Adam Watkins provides instructions on the editing process using these tools.
CMP BOOKS
DSP for Real-Time Systems (Apr., $49.95) by Robert Oshana covers design principles, from processor architectures and basic algorithms to the selection of appropriate languages.
Compression for Digital Video (May, $49.95) by Ben Waggoner is a reference for encoding digital video and audio for the Web, CD-ROMs, DVDs and other media.
Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects: Volume 1: The Essentials, 2nd Edition (July, $54.95) by Trish Meyer and Chris Meyer reveals sophisticated techniques for creating motion graphics.
Network & Telecom Disaster Survival Guide (July, $39.95) by Richard Grigonis provides strategies for saving telecom and data communications in case of disaster.
Audio Post Production for Digital Video (Aug., $39.95) by Jay Rose features software-agnostic tutorials and "cookbook recipes" for each phase of post-audio processing.
Lighting Digital Television and Video (Aug., $44.95) by John Jackman offers a complete course in television and video lighting.
CORIOLOS GROUP/Certification Insider Press
MCNS Exam Cram (Mar., $34.99) by Richard Deal maximizes study preparation for the MCNS Exam.
MCSA Windows 2000 Network Environment Exam Cram (Mar., $34.99) by Kalani Hausman focuses on the objectives in Microsoft's new exam: Managing a Microsoft 2000 Network Environment (70-218).
CORIOLIS/CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL PRESS
Fireworks X f/x & Design (May, $49.99) by Joyce J. Evans explains how to edit JavaScript and HTML code to further enhance integration with Dreamweaver and contains special tips for Photoshop users; CD-ROM included.
Flash X f/x & Design (May, $49.99) by Tracy Kelly teaches the intermediate to advanced functions of Flash; includes CD-ROM.
CORIOLIS/TECHNOLOGY PRESS
Dr. Mac: The OS X Files (Mar., $39.99) by Bob LiVitus offers advice, suggestions, diagnoses, prescriptions and cures for Mac OS users; includes CD-ROM.
Visual Basic .NET Core Language Little Black Book (Apr., $34.99) by Steven Holzner is a quick reference to Visual Basic .NET syntax and data organization.
DIGITAL PRESS
Data Networks: Routing, Security, and Performance Optimization (Mar., $59.99) by Tony Kenyon provides strategies for overcoming problems in network design and management.
CRM: Redefining Customer Relationship Management (Apr., $49.99) by Jeffrey Peel argues for "object oriented" customer-relations management and suggests a working program.
Computer Systems Performance Evaluation and Prediction (June, $59.99) by Paul Fortier and Howard Michel is an up-to-date treatment of the techniques relating to the performance evaluation of computer systems.
Wireless Internet Solutions (Aug., $44.99) by Rajan Venkitachalam provides the tools to build applications for a Wireless Access Platform.
FRIEDMAN FAIRFAX
(dist. by Sterling)
Photoshop User's Encyclopedia: Every Photoshop Term You're Ever Likely to Need, See or Use (Mar., $24.95 cloth) by Peter Cope provides more than 300 examples of lingo and 650 color photos to guide users through the language maze.
HUNGRY MINDS/RED HAT PRESS
Red Hat Linux Networking and System Administration (Mar., $59.99) by Terry Collings and Kurt Wall is a 1,000-page tome covering TCP/IP networking, connecting to Windows networks, customizing the kernel and more.
Red Hat Linux X Internet Server (June, $49.99) by Paul Sery and Curt Johnson provides direction for setting up, securing and maintaining a Linux Internet server.
IBOOKS
(dist. by Simon & Schuster)
Yahoo The Ultimate 2002 Guide to the Internet (Apr., $8.99) by H.P. Newquist organizes the best sites on the Internet by category.
Scalavision Guide to Art on the Internet (June, $10.95) by Douglas Davis is by the digital art reviewer for the New York Times.
INFORMATION TODAY/CYBERAGE BOOKS
Super Searcher, Author, Scribe: Successful Writers Share their Internet Research Secrets (Apr., $24.95) by Loraine Page, edited by Reva Basch, offers online tips, techniques, sources and success stories.
Net Crimes & Misdemeanors: Outmaneuvering the Spanners, Swindlers, and Stalkers Who Are Targeting You Online (May, $24.95) by Jayne Hitchcock, edited by Loraine Page, helps individual and business users protect themselves, their families and their employees from online predators.
Naked in Cyberspace, 2nd Edition: How to Find Personal Information Online (June, $29.95) by Carole A. Lane surveys the types of personal records that are available on the Internet and online services.
INTEL PRESS
IXP1200 Programming: The Microengine Coding Guide for the Intel IXP1200 Network Processor (Mar., $49.95) by Erik J. Johnson and Aaron Kunze focuses on the IXP1200 network processor family and its tasks.
The Software Optimization Cookbook: High Performance Recipes for the Intel Architecture (Mar., $49.95) by Richard Gerber explains the extensive range of applications for Pentium III and Pentium 4 processors.
IXA Architecture and Applications: The Next Generation of the Intel Network Processor Family (Aug., $64.95) by Bill Carlson provides an in-depth technical view of the next generation OEM networking equipment.
3GIO Beyond PCI (Aug., $69.95) by Barry Press offers a detailed overview of what third generation input/output encompasses.
MANNING PUBLICATIONS
J2EE and XML Development (Apr.; $39.95, $13.50 e-book) by 
Kurt Gabrick and David B. Weiss demonstrates how to use J2EE and XML together to create sophisticated distributed applications and software systems.
Bitter Java (Apr; $44.95, $13.50 ebook) by Bruce A. Tate investigates common Java programming traps (called anti-patterns), their causes and resolutions.
Web Development with Apache & Perl (Apr.; $44.95, $13.50 ebook) by Theo Petersen is for Web developers and managers who are considering Open Source tools.
Windows Forms Programming with C# (May; $39.95, $13.50 ebook) by Erik Brown is a case study and tutorial for those trying to develop Windows-based applications using the .NET Framework.
VoiceXML (June; $44.95, $13.50 e-book) by Rick Parfitt teaches speech programmers how to use VoiceXML, understand the underlying speech technology, interface to the Web and build a VoiceXML platform.
ADO.NET Programming (July; $39.95, $13.50 ebook) by Arlen Feldman is a hands-on guide to ADO.NET, from the basics through advanced topics.
MICROSOFT
Building .NET Applications for Mobile Devices (Mar., $59.99) by Andy Wigley and Peter Roxburgh demonstrates how to use the Microsoft .NET Framework and Visual Studio .NET to create applications for phones, pocket PCs and other mobile devices.
MCSA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Requirements, Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, and 70-218 (Mar., $199.99) by Microsoft Corporation provides learners with information and hands-on experience to manage a Windows 2000 network environment.
Programming in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (Core Reference) (Mar., $59.99) by Stephen Fulcher is a task-based, solutions-oriented manual, designed for enterprise developers; includes CD-ROM with sample code and enterprise scenario labs.
Introducing Microsoft .NET My Services (Apr., $29.99) by Christopher Jones and Jeannine Gailey introduces the architecture, development applications and strategies for deploying XML Web Services on Microsoft's .NET My Services platform.
Microsoft Office v. X for Mac Inside Out (May, $44.99) by Tom Negrino provides an in-depth view for advanced users.
Microsoft Windows Security Inside Out for Windows XP and Windows 2000 (June, $44.99) by Ed Bott and Carl Siechert teaches advanced Windows users how to stop viruses, block hackers, eliminate spam, protect personal privacy and field threats to their computer's security.
MIT PRESS
Reload: Rethinking Women + Cyberculture (Apr.; $29.95, $75 cloth) by Mary Flanagan and Austin Booth is an anthology of feminist cyberfiction and critical writings on gender and technoculture.
Social Thinking--Software Practice (May, $55 cloth), edited by Yvonne Dittrich, Christiane Floyd and Ralf Klischewski, discusses topics ranging from communication between developers and users to the embedding of software systems in organizations.
Distributed Work (June, $50 cloth), edited by Pamela J. Hinds and Sara Kiesler, discusses the challenges inherent in distributed work that have resulted from technological advances and changes in the global economy.
Readings in Machine Translation (June, $55 cloth) edited by Sergei Nirenburg, Harold Somers and Yorick Wilks, gathers historically significant English-language articles on machine translation.
MUSKA & LIPMAN PUBLISHING
(dist. by IPG and Music Sales Corp)
Creative Projects with Cubase VST (Mar., $24.95) by Keith Gemmell is a series of practical projects that teach composition through example.
OmniPage Power! (Apr., $29.95) by Myra J. Fox and Michael C. Read deals exclusively with the OmniPage Pro 11 software package.
Home Networking Solutions (June, $24.95) by Paul Heltzel shows how to turn a multi-computer home into a fully connected network.
Premiere 6.0 Power! (June, $29.95) by Tee Morris is designed for digital video editing with Adobe Premiere version 6.0.
NEWNES
Electrical Engineer's Reference Book (July, $170 cloth) by M.A. Laughton and D.F. Warne. First published in 1945, this title reflects the state of the art in electrical science and technology.
Guide to Microsoft Excel 2002 for Business and Management (July, $29.99 cloth) by Bernard V. Liengme teaches the many uses of Microsoft Excel.
Beginning AutoCAD2002 (Aug., $29.99 cloth) by Bob McFarlane focuses on the AutoCAD functions needed for each stage of producing a 2D drawing.
W.W. NORTON
Principles of Three-Dimensional Computer Animation (Third Edition) (June, $55 cloth) by Michael O'Rourke reflects the latest developments in 3D computer animation.
NO STARCH PRESS
Absolute BSD (Mar., $49.95) by Michael Lucas focuses on FreeBSD's features, benefits and strengths as a high-performance Internet server.
The Sound Blaster Live! Cookbook (Mar., $44.95) by Lars Ahlzen and Clarence Song teaches how to set up and use sound cards for 3D games, music playback and DVD surround-sound movie playback.
Linux in the Workplace (May, $29.95) by SSC, publisher of Linux Journal, introduces users to the desktop capabilities of Linux and K Desktop Environment (KDE) graphical interface.
O'REILLY & ASSOCIATES
Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman and the Free Software Foundation (Mar., $22.95) by Sam Williams interweaves biographical snapshots of GNU project founder Richard Stallman with the political, social and economic history of the free software movement.
O’REILLY/ANIMAL GUIDES
802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide (Apr., $39.95) by Matthew Gast provides information on setting up and debugging an 802.11 wireless network.
Building Applications with Cocoa (May, $44.95) by Simson Garfinkle and Mike Mahoney is a step-by-step guide to developing applications for Apple's Mac OS X.
O'REILLY/IN A NUTSHELL
Java in a Nutshell, 4th edition (Mar., $34.95) by David Flanagan contains more than 250 new pages and updates on new features that come with version 1.4.
ASP.NET in a Nutshell (Apr., $34.95) by G. Andrew Duthie and Raja Mani highlights little-known details, stresses practical uses for particular features and provides real-world examples how those features can be used in a working application.
XML in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition (June, $34.95) by Elliotte Rusty Harold and W. Scott Means is a comprehensive, easy-access reference to the fundamental rules for all XML documents.
O'REILLY/POGUE PRESS
Windows XP Home Edition: The Missing Manual (Mar., $24.95) by David Pogue covers all features of the popular operating system.
OSBORNE MEDIA GROUP/BEGINNER'S GUIDE
ActionScript: A Beginner's Guide (Apr., $29.99) by Tracy Ann Kelly and Mark Winstanley is for both new and experienced Flash developers who have never used ActionScript.
UML: A Beginner's Guide (June, $29.99) by Jason T. Roth teaches the fundamentals of UML with hands-on projects, drills and mastery checks.
UNIX System Administration: A Beginner's Guide (June, $39.99) by Steve Maxwell is an in-depth review of the administration of both single and network UNIX systems.
OSBORNE MEDIA GROUP/CERTIFICATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
IT Project Management: On Track from Start to Finish (Mar., $50) by Joseph Phillips is a guide to best-practice IT management and preparation for CompTIA's IT Project+ Certification exam.
Nortel All-in-One Support Exams Guide (Mar., $99.99) by James Knapp offers complete coverage of both Nortel Network Certified Support Specialist (NNCSS) and Nortel Network Certified Support Expert (NNCSE) exam objectives.
OSBORNE MEDIA GROUP/THE COMPLETE REFERENCE
C#: The Complete Reference (Mar., $49.99) by Herb Schildt is for programmers who need supportive reference information as they become comfortable with C#.
Adobe Illustrator 10: The Complete Reference (Apr., $49.99) by Sandra Eddy covers topics ranging from understanding user interface and drawing techniques to creating separations, exporting to the Web and applying special effects.
Dreamweaver UltraDev X: The Complete Reference (Apr., $49.99) by Ray West and Tom Muck includes coverage of PHP, .NET and ASP.NET integration, associated server models and the new UltraDev Shopping Cart.
Photoshop X: The Complete Reference (June, $49.99) by Laurie Ann Ulrich covers the program's use for photography retouching, restoring and artistic embellishing as well as its features for creating artwork for print and electronic media; trial program CD included.
OSBORNE MEDIA GROUP/CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS
Make Your Own DVDs: The Official Guide to My DVD and DVDit! (Mar., $39.99) by Todd Kelsey explains how DVD authoring software works and how to prepare source material for inclusion on a DVD.
The XP Files: Windows' Hidden Tools for Secure Sharing, Communication, and Collaboration (Mar., $24.99) by Guy Hart-Davis reveals valuable tools that users may not be aware that they have.
BattleBots: The Official Guide (Apr., $24.99) by Mark Clarkson presents the history of robots and robotic competition.
The Hacker Diaries (Apr., $24.99) by Dan Verton features interviews with teenage hackers, FBI agents, criminal psychologists, teachers and parents, and explores the teenage hacker subculture
High Score! The Illustrated History of Electronic Games (Apr., $24.99) by Rusel DeMaria and Johnny Wilson features hundreds of illustrations, screen shots of favorite games and pictures of and interviews with the people who shaped the industry.
OSBORNE MEDIA GROUP/GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE CERTIFICATION PRESS
MCSE Windows XP Professional Study Guide (Apr., $49.99) by Syngress Media includes step-by-step exercises for Exam Watch, On the Job notes and quick reference Scenario & Solution tables for the first exam in Microsoft's XP/.NET MCSE track.
OSBORNE MEDIA GROUP/HOW TO DO EVERYTHING
How to Do Everything with iMovie 2 (Mar., $24.99) by Tony Reveaux offers expert advice to fledgling moviemakers.
How to Do Everything with PowerPoint 2002 (Mar., $24.99) by Ellen Finkelstein emphasizes the key functions available to create effective PowerPoint presentations.
How to Do Everything with Your iPAQ (Apr., $24.99) by Barry Shilmover and Derek Ball introduces the essentials of operating the iPAQ.
OSBORNE MEDIA GROUP/NETWORKING
3G Wireless Services: Implementation & Deployment (Apr., $55) by Francis Botto provides readers with a fundamental knowledge of 3G technology.
Anti-Hacker Tool Kit: Key Security Tools and Configuration Techniques (May, $59.99) by Keith Jones and Brad Johnson provides detailed coverage of key security tools and how to use them; includes CD of security tools.
Troubleshooting, Maintaining, and Repairing Networks (May, $69.99) by Stephen Bigelow is a one-stop resource on optimizing networks; includes demo/share tools and utilities CD.
OSBORNE MEDIA GROUP/ORACLE PRESS
OCP Oracle9i Database: New Features for Administrators Exam Guide (Mar., $49.99) by Daniel Benjamin is the only authorized exam preparation for upgrading an Oracle8i certification to an Oracle 9i.
Oracle9i High-Performance Tuning with STATSPACK (Mar., $59.99) by Don Burleson provides hands-on methods for capturing data, reporting and analyzing database performance using Oracle's STATSPACK utility.
Oracle 9i JDBC Programming (May, $49.99) by Jason Price is a definitive guide to JDBC programming with Oracle 8i and Oracle 9i.
Oracle 9i Jdeveloper Handbook (June, $59.99) by Peter Koletzke, Paul Dorsey and Avrom Faderman is a guide to using the Jdeveloper 9i to build Java applications and Java Server pagers.
OSBORNE MEDIA GROUP/PROGRAMMING & WEB DEVELOPMENT
Flash 99% Good: A Guide to Macromedia Flash Usability (Mar., $44.99) by Kevin Airgid and Stephanie Reindel discusses the balance between design and usability from the perspective of a Flash designer.
Palm OS Developer's Guide (Mar., $59.99) by Kris Jamsa offers tutorials for building applications for the newest version of the Palm platform; includes CD-ROM with source codes.
Learn to Program with C# (Apr., $39.99) by John Smiley teaches fundamental programming concepts and how to write a C# program.
Robert Penner's Programming Macromedia Flash (June, $49.99) by Robert Penner examines high-level ActionScript design.
Voice XML 2.0 Developer's Guide: Building Professional Voice-Enabled Applications with JSP, ASP & Coldfusion (June, $49.99) by DreamTech Inc. shows developers how to build VoiceXML-based applications using real-world programs.
Cooking with Dreamweaver UltraDev X (Aug., $39.99) by Paul Newman includes ready-to-use code and more than 20 prebuilt solutions.
OSBORNE MEDIA GROUP/RSA PRESS
Wireless Security (Apr., $49.99) by Merritt Maxim and David Pollino provides coverage of mobile/wireless clients and operating systems, a tutorial on data security models and information on all wireless technologies.
Broadband Network & Device Security (May, $59.99) by Benjamin M. Lail shows how to design, build and implement a broadband security infrastructure.
OSBORNE MEDIA GROUP/TIPS & TECHNIQUES
Visual Basic .NET Tips & Techniques (Apr., $49.99) by Kris Jamsa provides intermediate to advanced Visual Basic programmers with more than 400 tips and strategies for creating applications and programs.
OSBORNE MEDIA GROUP/VIRTUAL CLASSROOM
Adobe Illustrator 10 Virtual Classroom (Mar., $39.99) by David Karlins focuses on learning to draw and modify designs using Adobe Illustrator; includes CD-ROM with one-hour lesson.
Macromedia Flash 6 Virtual Classroom (Apr., $39.99) by Doug Sahlin teaches advanced Web site animation; includes CD-ROM lesson.
Adobe Photoshop X Virtual Classroom (June, $39.99) by Ken Milburn is a manual for learning Photoshop with an emphasis on Web design and digital photos.
PEARSON TECHNOLOGY GROUP/ADDISON-WESLEY PROFESSIONAL
The J2EE Tutorial (Apr., $49.99) by Stephanie Bodoff, Dale Green, Kim Haase, Eric Jendrock, Monica Pawlan and Beth Stearns is an example-driven tutorial showing programmers how to use the J2EE features: servlets, EJBs, JDBC and JSP.
The Design of Sites: Patterns, Principles, and Processes for Crafting a Customer-Centered Web Experience (May, $44.99) by Douglas van Duyne et al. shows Web designers how to use patterns to quickly develop an exciting and user-friendly site.
XML Family of Specifications: A Practical Guide (May, $49.99) by Kenneth Sall is both a reference and a tutorial on the most significant XML-based specifications.
Processing XML with Java (July, $44.99) by Elliotte Rusty Harold is a comprehensive tutorial and reference to SAX and DOM.
Programming in the .NET Environment (Aug., $44.99) by Damien Watkins et al. describes the architecture of and demonstrates practical methods to meet the goals of .NET Framework.
PTG/CISCO
Cisco WAN Switching Professional Reference (Mar., $75 cloth) by Tracy Thorpe Price accesses the official training materials for three Cisco WAN Switching professional-level courses.
Cisco ISP Essentials (Apr., $40 cloth) by Barry Greene and Phillip Smith highlights the essential features of IOS software frequently used by Internet software providers.
Troubleshooting IP Routing Protocols (Apr., $55 cloth) by Farar Shamim, Zaheer Aziz, Johnson Lui and Abe Martey. Experts offer real-world IP routing protocol solutions and troubleshooting techniques.
Cisco OSPF Command and Configuration Handbook (May, $55 cloth) by William Parkhurst Price is a concise source of documentation for all Cisco IOS Software commands for the OSPF routing protocol.
PTG/INTERACTIVE PRODUCTS
Mark Komarinski's Red Hat Linux Training Course, 2/e (Mar., $69.99) teaches enterprise-level Red Hat Linux administration with video walkthroughs, browser-based instruction, exercises and a workbook.
C# CTC, l/e (Apr., $109.99) by Deitel & Associates trainers combines a training CD-ROM with a university-level textbook to teach C# fundamentals, object-oriented programming and Web services development.
Visual Basic .NET CTC, 2/e (May, $109.99) by Deitel & Associates trainers provides real-world experience through nearly 21,000 lines of live code, 193 programs and programming exercises.
The JavaScript Training Course-A Desktop Seminar from Allen Wyke and Jason D. Gilliam (June, $69.99) is provided on a CD-ROM with digital demonstration videos that carry downloadable code.
Web Services Training Course (June, $69.99) by Graham Glass shows how to utilize Web services technologies, including SOAP, WSDL and UDDI.
Python CTC, 1/e (July, $109.99) by Deitel & Associates trainers includes a CD-ROM with 12 hours of audio training, 250+ exercises and 10,000+ lines of code.
PTG/NEW RIDERS
Flash X Magic (May, $45) by Matthew David offers project-based tutorials that feature timesaving techniques, practical applications and inspiration.
Dreamweaver X Magic (June, $36.99) by Al Sparber and Gerry Jacobsen guides programmers through Dreamweaver projects with tips, tricks and best practices.
XML and ASP.NET (Apr., $49.99) by Kirk Allen Evans, Ashwin Kamanna and Joel Mueller shows how to work with XML using both client and server technologies.
Photoshop X Down and Dirty Tricks (Apr., $39.99) by Scott Kelby reveals the coolest Photoshop 7 effects.
Java for the Web with Servlets, JSP, and EJB (Apr., $49.99) by Budi Kurniawan teaches three of the most important Java Web programming technologies: servlet, JSP and EJB.
PTG/PEACHPIT PRESS
Real World QuarkXPress 5 (Mar., $44.99) by David Blatner collects techniques derived from real-world experience.
The Little iDVD Book (Apr., $19.99) by Bob LeVitus explains how to create DVD movies and burn DVDs using Apple iDVD software.
Creating Web Video with Adobe Premiere (June, $39.99) by Thomas Luehrsen covers the technical aspects of putting film and videos on the Web.
The Illustrator 10 Wow! Book (June, $49.99) by Sharon Steuer enhances creativity by using artwork and techniques available with this new software.
REALbasic for Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide (June, $19.99) by Michael Swaine includes instruction on key features such as new 3D graphics, Microsoft Office automation, internal scripting language and more.
Real World Color Mangement (July, $49.99) by Bruce Fraser, Fred Bunting and Chris Murphy is a comprehensive reference to achieve accurate color from the most popular design applications.
PTG/PEACHPIT/ADOBE PRESS
Adobe InDesign 2.0: Classroom in a Book (Mar., $45) by the Adobe Creative Team is a learn-at-your-own pace workbook for InDesign 2.0.
Adobe Photoshop Elements One-Click Wow! (Mar., $29.99) by Linnea Dayton and Jack Davis offers a "one-click" approach to applying impressive effects to images.
Adobe Acrobat 5 Master Class (Apr., $45) by Patti Belle Hastings and Bjørn Akselen is a guide for Web developers and graphic designers.
Adobe Master Class: Illustrator Illuminated (May, $45) by Clay Andres is a compendium of expert techniques and advice
Motion Graphics Essentials (May, $40) by Harry Mott and Antony Bolante supports film and video professionals with new ways to create sophisticated motion graphics.
PTG/PEACHPIT/MACROMEDIA PRESS
Macromedia Flash ActionScripting: Advanced Training from the Source (Apr., $44.99) by Derek Franklin and Jobe Makar teaches users how to translate real-world applications using Flash into scripts that they can modify as their understanding expands.
Macromedia Flash 5 FreeHand 10 Studio: Training from the Source (May, $44.99) by Brad Kozak shows how FreeHand can augment and enhance Flash.
Thinking Outside the Dox for Macromedia Director (June, $49.99) by Terry Schussler offers a collection of short "recipes" demonstrating Director's most useful techniques, tricks and hidden traps.
PTG/PRENTICE HALL/HEWLETT-PACKARD PRESS
HP-UX Virtual Partitions (Mar., $49.99) by Marty Poniatowski. An HP-UX expert explains how to transform any HP 9000 system into multiple "virtual computers," therefore improving efficiency, flexibility, availability and manageability in any environment.
.NET Programming: A Practical Guide Using C# (June, $44.99) by Pradeep Tapadiya sets two goals: to help users understand the .NET architecture and to learn the system's services and applications quickly.
PTG/PRENTICE HALL/SUN MICROSYSTEMS PRESS
Core Lego Mindstorms: Programming the RCX in Java (Mar., $39.99) by Brian Bagnall shows how to use Java platform technology in five Lego Mindstorm robots, each capable of increasingly powerful navigation.
Developing EJB 2.0 Components (Mar., $49.99) by Pravin Tulachan teaches users how to make the most of Enterprise JavaBeans 2.0 within the broader context of the entire J2EE 1.3 platform.
Sun Certified Network Administrator for Solaris; 8 Operating Environment (Mar., $39.99) Ricky Bushnell is a exam guide for Solaris 8, offering review questions, tips and resources.
Wireless J2ME Platform Programming (Mar., $44.99) by Vartan Piroumian is a guide to wireless application development with Sun's Java 2 Micro Edition platform.
Enterprise JavaBeans Component Architecture: Designing and Coding Enterprise Applications (Apr., $49.99) by Gail and Paul Anderson simplifies the creation of enterprise applications with detailed code examples to introduce key skills involved in creating EJB components, standalone Java clients and JSP Web-based clients.
PTG/QUE
Absolute Beginner's Guide to Databases (Mar., $24.99) by John Petersen covers the basics of using a spreadsheet and designing an effective database.
Special Edition Using ASP.NET (Mar., $39.99) by Richard Leinecker shares the world-renowned ASP developer's advice and know-how.
Absolute Beginner's Guide to Creating Web Pages (Apr., $24.99) by Todd Stauffer helps beginners create Web pages and Web sites using the latest HTML standards.
Special Edition Using HTML & XHTML (May, $39.99) by Molly E. Holzschlag is a Web publishing reference providing practical solutions to real-world Web publishing problems.
Special Edition Using Microsoft Project 2002 (May, $39.99) by Tim Pyron takes the reader from the planning stage of the project cycle to following up on results.
Rx for Your PC (June, $29.99) by Mark Edward Soper uses a medical dictionary approach to help users diagnose and treat ailing PCs.
PTG/SAMS
Sams Teach Yourself C# in 24 Hours (Mar., $29.99) by James Foxall provides 24 one-hour lessons that help readers new to C# learn the basics of Windows programming in the .NET environment.
Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 in 21 Days (Mar., $34.99) by Laura Lemay is a revised, updated and improved edition of this leading Java tutorial.
Sams Teach Yourself J2EE in 21 Days (Mar., $44.99) by Debbie Law introduces the Java 2 Enterprise Edition 21 example-driven lessons.
PHP Developer's Handbook (June, $39.99) by Luke Welling provides a complete overview of PHP.
PENN STATE PRESS
Net Loss: From Internet Prophets to Private Profits (Aug., $25) by Nathan Newman analyzes how the Internet has changed peope's lives.
PERSEUS PRESS
Anytime, Anywhere: How the Best Bricks-and-Clicks Businesses Deliver Seamless Service to Their Customers (Mar., $27 cloth) by Robert Spector encourages businesses to excel by becoming service powerhouses.
Small Pieces Loosely Joined: A Unified Theory of the Web (Apr., $25 cloth) by David Weinberger looks at how the Web is transforming the concepts on which our society is built.
What's Your Net Worth: Click Your Way to Wealth (May, $16) by Jennifer Openshaw recommends that women use the Internet to better manage their money.
E-Leader: Reinventing Leadership in a Connected Economy (July, $18) by Robert Hargrove shows how the dynamics of the connected economy are transforming the roles and rules of leadership.
Rebel Code: Linux and the Open Source Revolution (July, $17) by Glyn Moody chronicles the Open Source movement and its impact on computing, business and culture.
The Weblog Handbook: Practical Advice on Creating and Maintaining Your Blog (July, $12.95) by Rebecca Blood and We've Got Blog: How Weblogs Are Changing Our Culture (July, $20 cloth). The first is a guide to Weblogs (online journals and diaries); the latter collects some of the best writing on them.
AK PETERS
Computer Algebra and Symbolic Computation--Elementary (Apr., $59) by Joel S. Cohen explores the application of algorithms to automatic simplification, polynomial decomposition and polynomial factorization.
Fundamentals of Computer Graphics (June, $49) by Peter Shirley is a comprehensive learning manual.
Advanced Global Illumination (July, $48) by Philip Dutré, Kavita Bala and Philippe Bekaert addresses the fundamentals of global illumination algorithms.
Practical Parallel Rendering (July, $49), edited by Alan Chalmers, Erik Reinhard and Timothy A. Davis, reviews the basic issues involved in rendering within a parallel or distributed environment.
A Field Guide to Digital Color (Aug., $34) by Maureen Stone presents a survey of digital color relating to computer graphics.
PRENTICE HALL PTR
Byte Wars (Mar., $24) by Ed Yourdon looks at changes in the IT industry since 9/11, addressing privacy issues, public database coordination, asset protection and security.
SOAP for Professional .NET Developers (Mar., $39.99) by Dan Livingston focuses on most used features, and includes code examples.
Minding the Machines (Apr., $29.99) by William M. Evan and Mark Manion is a blueprint for preventing technological disasters.
Essential Guide to Wireless Communications, 2/e (May, $34.99) by Andy Dornan reviews new wireless development, from 3.5G networks to high-bandwidth wireless optics.
Instant .NET (July, $34.99) by Bertrand Meyer et al. is a comprehensive explanation of the Microsoft .NET framework.
RANDOM HOUSE
Designed to provide computer developers with an immediate grasp of a new language or technology, Random House's CodeNotes series will debut with CodeNotes for .NET; ...J2EE: EJB, JDBC, and Servlets; ...Java: Intermediate and Advanced Language Features; ...VB.NET; ...Web-Based UI; and ...XML (all Mar.; $19.95 each, $9.95 e-book), edited by Gregory Brill, founder and president of Infusion Development Corp.
READER'S DIGEST
How to Do Just About Anything in Microsoft Windows: Hundreds of Ways to Get More Out of Microsoft Windows (Mar., $15.95) by Reader's Digest editors teaches users of any skill level how to make the most of their Windows operating system.
How to Do Just About Anything in Microsoft Word: Hundreds of Ways to Get More Out of Microsoft Word (Mar., $15.95) by Reader's Digest editors offers practical advice, innovative ideas and expert tips.
REAGENT PRESS
Essential Windows XP Commands Reference (Mar., $18.95) by William Stanek is a guide for power users, administrators and developers.
Effective HTML/XHTML for Business, College & Life (June, $24.95) by William Stanek allows readers to teach themselves markup languages.
REDMOND TECHNOLOGY PRESS
Quicken 2002: Using Quicken in a Business (Mar., $26.95) by Stephen L. Nelson is aimed at the five million users of Quicken Deluxe and Quicken Home & Business.
Project 2002: Effective Project Management in Eight Steps (Apr., $21.95) by Stephen L. Nelson walks Microsoft users through using Project 2002.
Finance & Financial Engineering with Microsoft Excel (May, $59.95) by Vikram Nanda looks at the wide range of financial problems to which Microsoft Excel can be applied.
ROCKPORT PUBLISHERS
Rockport and Peachpit Press introduce Designways, a series that will provide graphic designers with up-to-date, in-depth information with two titles: Designing Websites That Sell (May) by Shayne Bowman and Chris Willis and Designing Website Interface Elements (July; $40 each) by Renee LeWinter.
Web Tricks and Techniques: Layout (June; $35, $50 cloth) by Elizabeth Heinicke is an easy-to-understand reference for graphic designers.
SCHOLARLY RESOURCES
Virtual Roots 2.0: A Guide to Genealogy and Local History on the World Wide Web (Apr., $29.95) by Thomas Jay Kemp is a directory of more than 1,000 of the best genealogy and local history sites on the Web, compiled by the chair of the American Library Association's Genealogy Committee; includes a CD-ROM linking users to all the sites in the book.
SIMON & SCHUSTER
F'D Companies: Spectacular Dot-Com Flameouts (Apr., $18 cloth) by Philip J. Kaplan highlights companies' spectacularly stupid ideas that burned through millions of dollars of investor capital.
SYBEX
Network + Virtual Lab (Mar., $99.99) by Todd Lammle and Bill Tedder certifies networking technicians with 18 to 24 months of IT experience.
Son of Web Pages that Suck: Learn Good Design by Looking at Bad Design (Apr., $45) by Vincent Flanders critiques Web pages in order to teach design.
Flash X Savvy (Apr., $50) by Ethan Watrall and Norbert Herber explains how to create vector graphics, and then animate and integrate them with sounds, special effects and motion.
Windows XP Power Tools (May, $49.99) by Jim Boyce covers customization, optimization, troubleshooting and shortcuts.
Visual Basic .NET Developer's Handbook (July, $59.99) by Evangelos Petroutsos and Kevin Hough addresses new features, including updated interface tools, Web programming with ASP.NET and database programming with ADO.NET.
WATSON-GUPTILL
Flash Frames: A New Pop Culture (Apr., $24.95) by Laurie Dolphin and Stuart S. Shapiro celebrates the work of innovative media artists who use Flash.
The Complete Guide to Digital Graphic Design (May, $35) by Bob and Maggie Gordon is for designers who need a wide range of graphic design hardware and software.
WILEY
The Data Warehouse Toolkit, Second Edition: The Complete Guide to Dimensional Modeling (Apr., $50) by Ralph Kimball and Margy Ross enhances, extends and clarifies data warehouse design.
Programming ADO.NET (Apr., $50) by Richard Hundhausen and Steven Borg helps both new and experienced programmers learn ADO.NET from the ground up. A Gearhead Press/In the Trenches book.
Making Use of JSP (June, $35) by Madhushree Ganguly teaches JSP, a multipurpose language based on Java technology that provides a simplified way to create Web content.
Web Metrics: Proven Methods for Measuring Web Site Success (June, $30) by Jim Sterne offers a survey of metrics to determine a Web site's business value to its owners.
Wireless and Mobile Development for Microsoft .NET Platforms (June, $45) by Steve Juntunen provides information to understand and implement .NET for wireless devices.
Cryptography for Internet and Database Applications (July, $40) by Nicholas Galbreath teaches how to secure database and Web-based applications from theft.
