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PowerShell in Depth PowerShell in Depth
This is the kind of book you'll want open on your desk all of the time. With 40 short chapters, each focused on a specific area of PowerShell, you'll be able to find the answers you need quickly. Each chapter is concise and to-the-point, so you can spend less time reading and more time getting down to business.
Metaprogramming in .NET Metaprogramming in .NET
Designed to help readers understand the basic concepts, advantages, and potential pitfalls of metaprogramming. This book introduces core concepts in clear, easy-to-follow language, and then it takes you on a deep dive into the tools and techniques you'll use to implement them in your .NET code.
Learn PowerShell Toolmaking in a Month of Lunches Learn PowerShell Toolmaking in a Month of Lunches
Packed with hands-on labs to reinforce what you're learning, this book is the best way to learn PowerShell scripting and toolmaking. Just set aside one hour a day—lunchtime would be perfect—for each self-contained lesson. You'll move quickly through core scripting concepts and start working on four real-world, practical tools.
HTML5 for .NET Developers HTML5 for .NET Developers
Teaches professional software engineers how to integrate the latest HTML5 APIs and semantic markup into rich web applications using JavaScript, ASP.NET MVC, and WCF. Written from the .NET perspective, this book is full of practical applications and ways to connect the new web standards with your existing development practices.
Learn Windows PowerShell 3 in a Month of Lunches, Second Edition Learn Windows PowerShell 3 in a Month of Lunches, Second Edition
This title is an innovative tutorial designed for administrators. Just set aside one hour a day—lunchtime would be perfect—for a month, and you'll be automating Windows tasks faster than you ever thought possible.
Silverlight 5 in Action Silverlight 5 in Action
This comprehensive guide teaches Silverlight from the ground up, covering all the new v. 5 features in depth.
ASP.NET MVC 4 in Action ASP.NET MVC 4 in Action
This book is a fast-paced tutorial designed to introduce the MVC model to ASP.NET developers and show how to apply it effectively.
Manning Classics
PowerShell and WMI PowerShell and WMI
This book is an example-driven guide for administrators managing networks of Windows servers and desktops.
C++ Concurrency in Action C++ Concurrency in Action
Take advantage of the new C++ Standard and TR2 to write robust multi-threaded applications in C++.
SharePoint 2010 SharePoint 2010 Site Owner's Manual
Tackle the most common SharePoint 2010 tasks—with (almost) no coding.
SQL Server MVP Deep Dives, Volume 2 SQL Server MVP Deep Dives, Volume 2
Learn from the best in the business—64 SQL Server MVPs offer completely new content in this second volume on topics ranging from testing and policy management to integration services, reporting, and performance optimization techniques...and more.
Dependency Injection in .NET Dependency Injection in .NET
A thorough introduction to DI principles applied to .NET development, including numerous C#-based examples and a comprehensive catalog of patterns and anti-patterns.
Windows PowerShell in Action, Second Edition Windows PowerShell in Action, Second Edition
Full coverage of V2 features like remote, changes to the threading model, and the new -split and -join operators.
ASP.NET 4.0 in Practice ASP.NET 4.0 in Practice
4 data access models, user interface options, and much more through a concise problem/solution/discussion format that provides working techniques you can put to use immediately.
Entity Framework 4 in Action Entity Framework 4 in Action
If you're a developer who needs to implement a solution using Microsoft technologies and have made the decision to use the Entity Framework, this book is for you.
SQL Server DMVs in Action SQL Server DMVs in Action
With over 100 examples, you'll learn which Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) are available, how to interpret them, and how to interact with them programmatically to build faster, more secure, fault-tolerant systems.
Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches
The perfect way for a busy system administrator to master PowerShell 2—in convenient bite-sized lessons.
SharePoint 2010 Web Parts in Action SharePoint 2010 Web Parts in Action
 
Continuous Integration in .NET Continuous Integration in .NET
Reimagine your .NET software development strategies by creating a consistent continuous integration process.
SharePoint 2010 Workflows in Action SharePoint 2010 Workflows in Action
A hands-on tutorial that guides SharePoint developers and power users from workflow fundamentals all the way to advanced techniques for complex workflow requirements. You'll explore a variety of application styles through using and customizing SharePoint 2010's out-of-box workflows. Even if you're completely comfortable with Visual Studio, you'll love the simplicity of building and integrating workflows using SharePoint Designer, Visio, InfoPath, and Office.
C# in Depth, Second Edition C# in Depth, Second Edition
There's no substitute for knowing your stuff. Dive deep into the C# language with guru Jon Skeet.
Azure in Action Azure in Action
Learn to build cloud-based .NET apps using Microsoft's innovative Azure technology.
Silverlight 4 in Action Silverlight 4 in Action
Build interactive web applications using all the latest features of Silverlight 3 and beyond.
PowerShell in Practice PowerShell in Practice
Dozens of hands-on PowerShell techniques for the Windows administrator.
ASP.NET MVC 2 in Action ASP.NET MVC 2 in Action
A fast-paced tutorial designed to introduce the MVC model to ASP.NET developers and show how to apply it effectively. Offers full coverage of new version 2 features and many high-quality professional-grade examples.
Brownfield Application Development in .NET Brownfield Application Development in .NET
Techniques you need to maintain and develop legacy apps.
DSLs in Boo: Domain Specific Languages in .NET DSLs in Boo: Domain-Specific Languages in .NET
This book shows you how to write DSLs for .NET using Boo scripting techniques.
Real-World Functional Programming Real-World Functional Programming
Master the core ideas of functional programming using F# and C# on the .NET platform.
SQL Server MVP Deep Dives SQL Server MVP Deep Dives
53 of the world's most highly-regarded SQL Server experts share a masterful collection of tips, techniques, and experience-driven best practices. All author royalties support War Child International.
SharePoint 2007 Developer's Guide to Business Data Catalog SharePoint 2007 Developer's Guide to Business Data Catalog
Learn to integrate data from back-end applications such as SAP and Siebel in SharePoint 2007 without writing any code.
ASP.NET MVC in Action ASP.NET MVC in Action
Apply MVC-based development to ASP.NET applications.
SQL Server 2008 Administration SQL Server 2008 Administration
Shows you the techniques, procedures, and practices to help you keep your database running like clockwork.
The Art of Unit Testing The Art of Unit Testing
This book will help you avoid mistakes when writing unit tests, and show you how to do it right—from the beginning steps to the most advanced techniques.
IronPython in Action IronPython in Action
A comprehensive, hands-on introduction to Microsoft's exciting new approach for programming the .NET framework.
NHibernate in Action NHibernate in Action
Introduces .NET developers to the NHibernate Object/Relational Mapping tool.
Team Foundation Server 2008 in Action Team Foundation Server 2008 in Action
Solve real-life team development problems with TFS.
WPF in Action with Visual Studio 2008 WPF in Action with Visual Studio 2008
With a focus on WPF development using Visual Studio 2008 and other available tools, this book provides thorough coverage of the basics—layouts, styles, resources, and themes. It then teaches you several real-world scenarios, exploring common challenges and application-types.
Silverlight 2 in Action Silverlight 2 in Action
This book delivers real-world examples and in-depth walkthroughs to help you confidently enhance your web applications using Silverlight 2.
C# in Depth C# in Depth
C# in Depth is a completely new book designed to propel existing C# developers to a higher level of programming skill.
LINQ in Action LINQ in Action
LINQ in Action is a fast-paced, comprehensive tutorial for professional developers who want to use LINQ. This book explores what can be done with LINQ, shows you how it works in an application, and addresses the emerging best practices.
ASP.NET AJAX in Action ASP.NET AJAX in Action
A fast-paced, example-rich tutorial designed for ASP.NET web developers and written by ASP.NET AJAX experts.
C++/CLI in Action C++/CLI in Action
Shows readers how to bridge the gap between their existing C++ code and the .NET platform.
Windows PowerShell in Action Windows PowerShell in Action
Authored by one of the Windows PowerShell language architects, this book is destined to be the Bible of Powershell.
iText in Action iText in Action
The book is unique in its coverage, depth, and readability. It will show you how to do more with PDF and how to integrate it with many applications.
SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services in Action SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services in Action
Written by an experienced Microsoft SQL Server MVP, this book explains how you can author, manage, and run reports.
ASP.NET 2.0 Web Parts in Action ASP.NET 2.0 Web Parts in Action
"A must-buy for every ASP.NET developer using Web Parts."
--Scott Guthrie
General Manager
Microsoft Developer Division
RSS and Atom In Action RSS and Atom In Action
With examples in C# and Java, readers are shown how to parse Atom and RSS format newsfeeds, generate and serve valid newsfeeds , and automate blogging via web services.
Windows Forms in Action Windows Forms in Action
"... an exceptionally clear list of how to do the examples. Well done!"
--DotNetBookReviews.com
ADO.NET Programming ADO.NET Programming
"Get this book to obtain a firm grounding in ADO.NET and the insight and recommendations from someone who has been there. " 5 Stars!
-- Denver Visual Studio .NET Users Group
.NET Multithreading .NET Multithreading
"This book is both a great tutorial and a great ongoing reference for this topic. This title is near the top of my .NET recommendations."
-- ASPAlliance.com
Programming Windows Server 2003 Programming Windows Server 2003
Covers the new features of the OS and real-world techniques of applying them to your .NET applications.
Microsoft .NET for Programmers Microsoft .NET for Programmers
"It certainly does the best job seen so far of explaining the majority of the underlying concepts of .NET applications...quite a piece of work. Poker playing readers of the book in particular will have a field day."
--.NET Programmers Guide
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Learn Active Directory Management in a Month of Lunches Learn Active Directory Management in a Month of Lunches
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This title is a practical, hands-on tutorial designed for IT pros new to Active Directory. It skips the theory and concentrates on the day to day administration tasks you need to know to keep your network running smoothly.
LightSwitch in Action LightSwitch in Action
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Just because you can hard-code every button and behavior of an application doesn't mean that you should have to. LightSwitch is a high-productivity tool built into Microsoft Visual Studio that makes it dead simple to spin up a basic data-driven line of business application.
Windows 8 Apps with HTML5 and JavaScript Windows 8 Apps with HTML5 and JavaScript
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Windows 8 gives users a flexible, responsive surface for business applications, productivity tools, photos, games, and music. For developers, the new HTML and JavaScript tools and frameworks for Windows 8 apps offers an equally nimble coding environment.
C# in Depth, Third Edition C# in Depth, Third Edition
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As the C# language grows and develops, it's becoming ever more expressive and powerful. Because it's the foundation for most .NET programming, you'll use C# whether you're slamming out a quick Windows 8 utility or digging into a complex distributed Windows application. You can do amazing things with generics, lambda expressions, dynamic typing, LINQ, iterator blocks, and other features-but first you have to learn C# in depth.
Natural User Interfaces in .NET Natural User Interfaces in .NET
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Natural User Interface (NUI) expert Joshua Blake introduces the new Microsoft APIs and shows you hands-on techniques to build effective multitouch Windows and Silverlight applications.
Learn SQL Server 2012 in a Month of Lunches Learn SQL Server 2012 in a Month of Lunches
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You'll start at the beginning by learning what SQL Server is. Then you'll immediately begin creating tables in databases and move on to other topics like entering, managing, and querying data.
Windows 8 XAML in Action Windows 8 XAML in Action
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This title introduces C# developers to Metro-style development. It provides full coverage of XAML, and addresses both the design and development of Metro apps.
Learn Windows IIS in a Month of Lunches Learn Windows IIS in a Month of Lunches
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This title is an innovative tutorial designed for busy administrators. Even if you have no prior exposure to IIS, you can follow the crisp explanations, examples, and exercises in this concise, easy-to-read book.
AOP in .NET AOP in .NET
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This title introduces aspect-oriented programming to .NET developers and provides practical guidance on how to get the most benefit from this technique in your everyday coding.
Fast ASP.NET Websites Fast ASP.NET Websites
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As an ASP.NET developer, there are dozens of techniques you can apply immediately to make your sites and applications faster. You'll find them here.
F# Deep Dives F# Deep Dives
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This title presents a collection of real-world F# techniques, each written by expert practitioners. Each chapter presents a new use case where you'll read how the author used F# to solve a complex problem more effectively than would have been possible using a traditional approach.
PowerShell Deep Dives PowerShell Deep Dives
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Here's your chance to learn from the best in the business. PowerShell Deep Dives is a trove of essential techniques, practical guidance, and the expert insights you earn only through years of experience.