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> -iLife: The Missing Manual
> -The Mezonic Agenda: Hacking the Presidency
> -sendmail 8.13 Companion
> -PayPal Hacks
> -Camera Phone Obsession
> -Linux iptables Pocket Reference
> -ASP.NET Cookbook
> -Building the Perfect PC
> -NUnit Pocket Reference
> -Head First Servlets & JSP
> -Oracle Initialization Parameters Pocket Reference
> -Oracle Application Server 10g Essentials
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> -Digital Lifestyle Expo, New York, NY--September 25-26
> -Richard Thieme Visiting Bookstores in WI and IL--September 27-October 2
> -Northern California Independent Bookseller's Association Fall Trade Show
> --October 1-3
> -O'Reilly Authors at Windows Connections 2004--October 24-27
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> -Early-Bird Deadline Extended
> -Call for Participation: O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference
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> -Study Shows Safari Saves Time
> -A Conversation Between Dan Gillmor and Jay Rosen
> -Fiddling with Nero 6 Ultra Edition
> -O'Reilly Launches Digital Media Web Site
> -Tasteful Food Photography
> -Machinima: Filmmaking's Destiny
> -Linux/Unix SysAdmin Certification Special Offer for September
> -The Best Tips from the Great Linux Desktop Migration Contest
> -More Inside News on O'Reilly's Mac OS X Conference
> -Acrobat to a Paperless Office
> -Mac OS X for the Traveler
> -Site Surveys--Windows DevCenter & ONDotnet
> -Lightweight XML Editing in Word 2003
> -Site Navigation in ASP.NET 2.0
> -IRC Text to Speech with Java
> -Developing Your First Enterprise Beans, Part 1
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> ***iLife: The Missing Manual
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596006942
> "iLife: The Missing Manual" gives you everything you need to unleash your
> creative genius with iLife '04, Apple's suite of five programs--iTunes
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> the way we work and play. Celebrated author David Pogue makes sure there's
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> and secrets for getting the very best performance out of every one of
> these applications.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/ilifetmm/
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> 
> ***The Mezonic Agenda: Hacking the Presidency
> Publisher: Syngress
> ISBN: 1931836833
> The Mezonic Agenda: Hacking the Presidency is the first cyber-thriller
> that allows readers to "hack along" with the heroes and villians of this
> fictional narrative. It tells the tale of criminal hackers attempting to
> compromise the results of a U.S. presidential election for their own gain.
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> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1931836833/
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> Hack along at www.mezonicagenda.com
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> 
> ***sendmail 8.13 Companion
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596008457
> For a simple dot release, V8.13 sendmail has added more features, options,
> and fundamental changes than any other single dot release to date. An
> excellent companion to our popular "sendmail, 3rd Edition," this book
> documents the improvements in V8.13 in parallel with its release.
> Highlighting important changes in the new version, the book points out not
> only what is handy or nice to have, but also what's critical in getting
> the best behavior from sendmail.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/sendmailcomp/
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> Chapter 3, "Tune sendmail with Compile-Time Macros," is available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/sendmailcomp/chapter/index.html
> 
> 
> ***PayPal Hacks
> Publisher: O'Reilly 
> ISBN: 0596007515
> Learn how to make the most of PayPal to get the most out of your online
> business or transactions. Presented in a clear and logical format, each
> hack consists of a task to accomplish or a creative solution to a problem.
> You'll learn everything from how to protect yourself while buying and
> selling on eBay, to how to handle online subscriptions, affiliations, and
> donations. This collection of tips and tricks provides the tools and
> details necessary to make PayPal more profitable, more flexible, and more
> convenient. 
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/payhks/index.html
> 
> Sample hacks are available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/payhks/chapter/index.html
> 
> 
> ***Camera Phone Obsession
> Publisher: Paraglyph Press
> ISBN: 1932111964
> "Camera Phone Obsession" is a unique guide that marries the technology of
> camera phones with the emerging culture. Author Peter Aitken shows you how
> to purchase the best camera phones, how to best shoot and print photos,
> what the best services are for sharing photos, and how to use your camera
> phones with your PCs.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1932111964/
> 
> 
> ***Linux iptables Pocket Reference
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596005695
> "Linux iptables Pocket Reference" will help you at those critical moments
> when you have to open or close a port in a hurry to enable important
> traffic or block an attack. The book helps you keep the subtle syntax
> straight and remember all the values you have to enter to be as secure as
> possible. Listings of all iptables options are organized by suitability
> for firewalling, accounting, and Network Address Translation (NAT). This
> unique quick reference format is ideal for Linux administrators who have a
> firewall in place but need to be prepared for frequent changes in their
> environment.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/lnxiptablespr/
> 
> 
> ***ASP.NET Cookbook
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596003781
> ASP.NET brings rapid drag-and-drop productivity to web applications and
> web services. There are many benefits to using ASP.NET, and one major
> drawback: the time developers must devote to mastering this new web
> application technology. "ASP.NET Cookbook" provides a wealth of solutions
> to problems commonly encountered when developing in ASP.NET. Appealing to
> a wide range of developers, each recipe provides an immediate solution to
> a pressing problem, followed by discussion so developers can learn to
> adapt techniques to similar situations. 
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/aspnetckbk/
> 
> Chapter 12, "Dynamic Images," is available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/aspnetckbk/chapter/index.html
> 
> 
> ***Building the Perfect PC
> Publisher: O'Reilly 
> ISBN: 0596006632
> For many computer users, a ready-made system is about as satisfying as a
> frozen microwave dinner: sure, it works, but it's not exactly what you
> need or want. Don't accept the assortment of components bundled for your
> price point; build your own PC. With straight-forward language, clear
> end-to-end instructions, and extensive illustrations, this book covers a
> variety of complete systems and their components. Regardless of your
> experience, you can take control and create your ideal machine. 
> 
> Chapter 1, "Fundamentals," is available online:
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> 
> 
> ***NUnit Pocket Reference
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596007396
> "NUnit Pocket Reference" is a complete reference to this popular and
> practical new open source framework. Filling in the blanks left by
> existing documentation and online discussion, this little book offers
> developers everything they need to know to install, configure, and use
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> NUnit Pocket Reference, IT managers will know what to expect when they
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> 
> 
> ***Head First Servlets & JSP
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596005407
> "Head First Servlets & JSP" will help you truly understand the latest
> version, J2EE 1.4, of Servlets and JSP. You'll learn how to write servlets
> and JSPs, what makes the Container tick, how to use the new JSP Expression
> Language (EL), and even some server-side design patterns. Written by the
> creators of the Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD) 1.4 exam,
> this book will help you pass the exam, talk about Struts at dinner
> parties, and put Servlets and JSP to work right away.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/headservletsjsp/
> 
> 
> ***Oracle Initialization Parameters Pocket Reference
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596007701
> "Oracle Initialization Parameters Pocket Reference" provides the
> information Oracle DBAs need to keep databases operating at peak
> performance. The book describes each initialization parameter, including
> what category it's in--from auditing to multi-threaded server MTS--and
> whether it can be modified dynamically via the ALTER SESSION or ALTER
> SYSTEM commands. You'll also find performance tips, such as how the
> various parameters interact and optimal settings for different
> configurations. No other reference focuses exclusively on these
> initialization parameters; this book is an absolute must for anyone
> working with an Oracle database.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/oracleippr/
> 
> 
> ***Excel 2003 Programming: A Developer's Notebook
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596007671
> Light on theory and heavy on practical application, this guide takes
> intermediate to advanced Excel VBA programmers directly to Excel 2003's
> new features. With the help of dozens of practical labs, you'll learn to
> work with lists and XML data, secure Excel applications, use Visual Studio
> Tools for Office, consume Web Services, and collect data with Infopath. If
> you'd like to work with Excel 2003 but don't know where to start, this
> book is the solution. 
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/exceladn/
> 
> Chapter 2, "Share Workspaces and Lists," is available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/exceladn/chapter/index.html
> 
> 
> ***Oracle Application Server 10g Essentials
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596006217
> "Oracle Application Server 10g Essentials" is a tightly focused,
> all-in-one technical overview for Oracle Application Server users of every
> level. Divided into three concise sections, the book covers server basics,
> core components, and server functionality. If you're concerned with using
> and managing web servers, doing Java development and deployment, using or
> developing for Oracle Portal, or using and administering business
> intelligence and mobile or integration software, this guide will provide a
> foundation for understanding and using OracleAS effectively and
> efficiently.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/appserver/
> 
> Chapter 2, "Architecture," is available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/appserver/chapter/index.html
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> ***Richard Thieme Visiting Bookstores in WI and IL--September 27-
> October 2
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> ***O'Reilly Authors at Windows Connections 2004--October 24-27
> Authors Robbie Allen ("DNS on Windows Server 2003" & "Active Directory
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> http://www.winconnections.com/devconnections/win/defaultfall2004.asp
> 
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> ***Study Shows Safari Saves Time
> A recent study by The Ridge Group of Princeton, New Jersey found that
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> ***A Conversation Between Dan Gillmor and Jay Rosen
> Jay Rosen talks to Dan Gillmor about the current state of journalism and
> the impact technology is having on traditional media. For a full expose on
> the deep shift in how we make and consume the news, see Dan's recently
> released "We the Media."
> http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/network/2004/09/14/gillmor.html
> 
> 
> ***Fiddling with Nero 6 Ultra Edition
> Wallace Wang, author of "The Book of Nero" writes a review of the latest
> version of Nero
> for Computing Unplugged.
> http://www.computingunplugged.com/issues/issue200408/00001349001.html
> 
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> Digital Media
> ---------------------
> ***O'Reilly Launches Digital Media Web Site
> To inspire digital media users to new heights of creativity and expertise,
> we've unveiled our new Digital Media Web Site: 
> http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/
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> For more information check out Derrick Story's blog "Doing Digital 
> Media Right":
> http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/wlg/5487
> 
> Or the official Digital Media Web Site press release:
> http://press.oreilly.com/pub/pr/1221
> 
> 
> ***Tasteful Food Photography
> Food photography traditionally has been the realm of a handful of
> weathered professionals. So for the casual shooter or even the ambitious
> amateur, getting great food shots can seem like an intimidating and
> daunting task at best. But it doesn't have to be that way.
> http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/2004/09/15/food_photos.html
> 
> 
> ***Machinima: Filmmaking's Destiny
> Machinima is filmmaking redefined--a merging of three creative mediums:
> filmmaking, animation, and 3D game technology. Think animated filmmaking
> within a real-time 3D virtual environment. Here's a guided tour from Paul
> Marion, author of Paraglyph's recently released "3D Game-Based Filmmaking:
> The Art of Machinima."
> http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/2004/09/08/machinima.html
> 
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> Open Source
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> ***Linux/Unix SysAdmin Certification Special Offer for September
> Learn how to administer Linux/Unix systems and gain real experience with a
> root access account. This four-course series from the O'Reilly Learning
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> Upon completion of the series, you'll get a Certificate for Professional
> Development from the University of Illinois. And this month, when you
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> http://oreilly.useractive.com/courses/sysadmin.php3
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> Find out more about the O'Reilly Learning Lab go to:
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> 
> ***The Best Tips from the Great Linux Desktop Migration Contest
> What's the best way to move an organization to a Linux desktop? Here's a
> collection of the best tips we received from our Great Linux Desktop
> Migration contest.
> http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/pub/a/linux/2004/09/10/migrationtips.html
> 
> ---------------------
> Mac
> ---------------------
> ***More Inside News on O'Reilly's Mac OS X Conference 
> We've added top-level Apple-employed speakers to the conference faculty.
> And yes, some have been approved to talk about Tiger. Here's the latest
> inside scoop on the upcoming Mac OS X event.
> http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2004/09/16/osx_conf.html
> 
> 
> ***Acrobat to a Paperless Office 
> Adobe Acrobat is an excellent program for document distribution. Most
> users are familiar with the freely available Acrobat Reader, allowing
> anyone to view PDF documents. The full-blown version of Acrobat offers a
> range of tools to manage document distribution beyond just converting
> other formats to PDF. Julie Starr shows you how to use these tools to
> design the paperless office.
> http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2004/09/14/pdf.html
> 
> 
> ***Mac OS X for the Traveler
> In this ongoing series about traveling safely with your PowerBook or
> iBook, you'll learn that preparation is one of the keys to peace of mind.
> F.J. helps you get your equipment in order.
> 
> Part One:
> http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2004/08/31/traveller.html
> 
> Part Two:
> http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2004/09/03/traveller.html
> 
> Part Three:
> http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2004/09/10/traveller.html
> 
> ---------------------
> Windows
> ---------------------
> ***Site Surveys--Windows DevCenter & ONDotnet
> We're asking our readers to participate in a couple of online surveys: the
> Windows DevCenter Survey and the ONDotnet Survey. This is your opportunity
> to help shape our online editorial direction and influence which book
> titles we pursue. You'll also have a chance to win some of our most
> popular Windows or .NET books.
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> ONDotnet Survey:
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> 
> ***Lightweight XML Editing in Word 2003 
> Strictly speaking, you can edit custom XML in Word, but there are
> limitations that make the process needlessly complex. This article
> presents a lightweight approach to XML editing in Word that works in all
> editions of Word 2003. All you need besides Word is an XSLT processor.
> Evan Lenz, coauthor of Office 2003 XML, shows you how.
> http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2004/09/07/XMLnword2003.html
> 
> 
> ***Site Navigation in ASP.NET 2.0 
> As your web site grows in complexity, it is imperative that you make the
> effort to make your site much more navigable. A common technique employed
> by web sites today uses a site map to display a breadcrumb navigational
> path on the page. ASP.NET 2.0 comes with the SiteMapPath control to help
> you in site navigation. Wei-Meng Lee shows you how it all works.
> http://www.ondotnet.com/pub/a/dotnet/2004/09/13/site_nav_aspnet20.html
> 
> ---------------------
> Java
> ---------------------
> ***IRC Text to Speech with Java
> Paul Mutton creates a multi-platform IRC bot that uses the FreeTTS Java
> speech synthesizer library to convert IRC messages into audible speech.
> Why would you want to use an IRC text-to-speech system? By reading out
> messages as they arrive, you can keep working, diverting your attention to
> IRC only when necessary. Paul is the author of "IRC Hacks."
> http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2004/09/08/IRCinJava.html
> 
> 
> ***Developing Your First Enterprise Beans, Part 1 
> In this first installment of a two-part series of excerpts from Chapter 4
> of Enterprise JavaBeans, 4th Edition, you'll learn how to develop your
> first entity bean. This segment covers how to define the remote interface,
> how to create a deployment descriptor, how to deploy, and more. Code
> examples step you through everything you need to do to create and use your
> first entity bean.
> http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/excerpt/ejb4_chap4/index.html
> 
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> Marsee