Real World Haskell, Bryan O’Sullivan, O’Reilly, 2008
Haskell is an advanced purely functional programming language. Read the book online here. Sorry, it is not yet at the OPL.
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Real World Haskell
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Half-lives – A Guide to Nuclear
Monday, July 12th, 2010
Half-lives – A Guide to Nuclear Technology in Canada, H. Y. Tammemagi, 2009
This book is on the history and technology of nuclear power and medicine in Canada. It covers many topics and is well written. Unfortunately, its discussion of storage for nuclear waste is cavalier. 250 pages.
Got Sun? Go Solar
Monday, July 12th, 2010
Got Sun? Go Solar – Harness Nature’s Free Energy to Heat and Power your Grid-tied Home, Rex A. Ewing, PixyJack, 2009
Here is a practical introduction to home solar power for do it yourself people, with no engineering degree needed. 200 pages, many illustrations.
The Human Brain Book
Monday, June 14th, 2010
The Human Brain Book, Rita Carter, DK, 2009
This is much more than a picture book, though that is the first impression. Understanding of the brain is growing, and this very readable book collects much knowledge into one place. 250 pages, large format hardcover.
Making Things Happen
Sunday, March 14th, 2010
Making Things Happen : mastering project management / Scott Berkun, O’Reilly, 2008
Most books on project management are dry reading, but this one is different. It is written by a Microsoft veteran. 350 pages.
Windows Server 2008 : the Definitive Guide
Sunday, March 14th, 2010
Windows Server 2008 : the Definitive Guide / Jonathan Hassell, O’Reilly, 2008
This looks to be the best guide to Windows Server available, intended for beginning to intermediate Systems Administrators. Well written, 450 pages.
JavaScript Programmer’s Reference
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009JavaScript Programmer’s Reference / Alexei White, Wiley, 2009
This book seems to cover all the details of JavaScript, and is quite readable. The cover claims that it is for the beginner and the seasoned veteran, but the beginner would be better served by one of the other JavaScript books. The author recommends the use of libraries such as jQuery or Prototype, but they are brittle so you need to understand JavaScript. The book shows how to use plug-ins such as Flash and Silverlight. A heavy 950 pages.
Mike Meyers’ CompTIA network+ guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks
Thursday, August 6th, 2009Mike Meyers’ CompTIA network+ guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks / Mike Meyers, McGraw-Hill, 2009
If you want to get certified, here is your book. It is quite useful in any case. And the pictures add value: did you know what an F-connector on coax looks like? (It’s what connects your satellite TV dish, or your broadband wireless antenna. 500 pages, large format.
Designing the moment
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009Designing the moment : Web interface design concepts in action / Robert Hoekman, New Riders, 2008
This is well written, well designed, and concise. 200 pages.
The art of application performance testing
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
The art of application performance testing / Ian Molyneaux, O’Reilly, 2009
Performance testing is difficult. Here are some well chosen words to set you on the right path. The book is short, at 150 pages.