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Building Business Objects by Peter Eeles & Oliver Sims [Recommended]

Rick Stones writes:
Recommended as a good concept book for people building object based business systems.

C Programming - A Modern Approach by K N King [Recommended]

Derek Graham writes:
The book is nicely laid out with plenty of diagrams, code fragments and interesting example programs.

C++ Solutions - Companion to The C++ Programming Language Third Edition by David Vandevoorde [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
A book worthy of your study if you are anything less than a C++ expert.

Computer Graphics for Java Programmers by Leen Ammeraal [Recommended]

Peter Pilgrim writes:
If you like Java and want to learn how to program 3D graphics from first principles then this is the book for you.

Computer Image, The by Alan Watt & Fabio Policarpo [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
This book is the most comprehensive overview of the subject that I have yet seen.

Concurrent Programming, The Java Programming Language by S Hartley [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
This book seems to be a better than average place to start your study of concurrent programming.

Data Structures and Problem Solving Using Java by Mark Weiss [Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
A book well worth considering as the set book for a second level course on data structures

Guide to Client/Server and Intranet Development by David Linthicum [Recommended with Reservations]

Nigel Armstrong writes:
The verdict then is a qualified thumbs-up.

Introduction to Computing and Algorithms by Russell Shackelford [Highly Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
A well-written book which would give a solid foundation in Computing Science and Software Engineering courses

MFC Answer Book, The by Eugene Kain [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
...you should find a spot for this book within comfortable reach of your work area.

MS SQL Server 6.5 Unleashed by Ray Rankins & David Solomon [Recommended]

Ian Cargill writes:
I think it is a pretty good book, which would be a useful reference for anyone getting to grips with SQL Server 6.5.

Mastering COBOL by Andrea Bonner & Rex Woollard [Recommended]

Alec Ross writes:
This is a useful and cheap - if verbose - PC-hosted Computer Based Training (CBT) package.

Patterns Handbook, The by Linda Rising [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
Definitely one for your bookshelf.

Understanding Object-Oriented Programming with Java by Budd [Recommended]

Bryan Scattergood writes:
You will need a reference manual as well, but this book deserves a place on your shelves, especially if you are finding that understanding the concepts is the hardest part of learning OO.

Windows 95 in a Nutshell by Tim O'Reilly & Troy Mott [Highly Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
A well written reference to Windows 95 with a helpful index, plenty of examples of commands and useful tips on what to do and not to do.

Please note that opinions are those of the individual reviewers.

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The first book I review below illustrates the problem with reviewing.