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Computer Books

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Ebay for Dummies 4TH Edition
by Marsha Collier
Publisher Comments
Fun and easy guides that demystify intimidating technology topics -- Explanations in plain English -- "Get in, get out" information -- Icons and other navigational aids -- Tear-out "Cheat Sheet" -- Top ten lists -- Cartoons and a dash of fun and humor... (read more)
Your Price $2.21
Sale - Trade Paper

Operating Systems

Mac OS X Leopard (Missing Manual)
by David Pogue
Publisher Comments
With Leopard, Apple has unleashed the greatest version of Mac OS X yet, and David Pogue is back with another meticulous Missing Manual to cover the operating system with a wealth of detail. The new Mac OS X 10.5, better known as Leopard, is faster than... (read more)
Your Price $29.95
Used - Trade Paper

Computers Reference

Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy
by Lawrence Lessig
Publisher Comments
The author of Free Culture shows how we harm our childrenaand almost anyone who creates, enjoys, or sells any art formawith a restrictive copyright system driven by corporate interests. Lessig reveals the solutions to this impasse offered by a... (read more)
Your Price $25.95
New - Hardcover

Software Engineering

Version Control with Subversion
by C. Michael Pilato
Publisher Comments
Written by members of the development team that maintains Subversion, this is the official guide and reference manual for the popular open source revision control technology. The new edition covers Subversion 1.5 with a complete introduction and guided... (read more)
Your Price $39.99
New - Trade Paper

Desktop Publishing

Digital Photography Book, Volume 1 (07 Edition)
by Scott Kelby
Publisher Comments
The man who forever changed the "digital darkroom" with his groundbreaking, #1 bestselling, award-winning book "The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers" now tackles the most important side of digital photography: how to take pro-quality shots using... (read more)
List Price $19.99
Your Price $11.00
Used - Trade Paper

Computer Languages

SQL Pocket Guide:
by Jonathan Gennick
Publisher Comments
SQL is the language of databases. It's used to create and maintain database objects, place data into those objects, query the data, modify the data, and, finally, delete data that is no longer needed. Databases lie at the heart of many, if not most... (read more)
Your Price $14.99
New - Trade Paper

Networking

Schneier on Security
by Bruce Schneier
Synopsis
"Schneier on Security" covers every aspect of computer security, including privacy, economics, national security, and terrorism.... (read more)
Your Price $29.99
New - Hardcover

Windows

Microsoft Office Access 2003: The Complete Reference with CDROM (Complete Reference)
by Virginia Andersen
Publisher Comments
The Definitive Resource on Access 2003 CD-ROM contains quick reference section on Access 2003--plus sample database files that support the book's material Scale mountains of data with a single application with the help of this comprehensive resource... (read more)
Your Price $13.98
Sale - Softcvr W/comp Media

Handheld Computers

How To Do Everything With Your Axim 2ND Edition
by Rich Hall
Publisher Comments
Get the most out of your Dell Axim with this step-by-step guide. How to Do Everything with Your Dell Axim Handheld, Second Edition has been fully revised to cover Microsofts new operating system for Pocket PCs--Windows Mobile 5.0. Find out how to manage... (read more)
Your Price $9.95
Used - Trade Paper

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Monday December 1, 2008
Ebay for Dummies 4TH Edition
  1. Ebay for Dummies 4TH Edition
    by Marsha Collier
  2. Mac OS X Leopard (Missing Manual)
    by David Pogue
  3. Remix
    by Lawrence Lessig
  4. d'artiste
    by Alp Altiner and Dylan Cole and Chris Stoski
  5. The Visual Display of Quantitative Information 2nd Edition
    by Edward R Tufte
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