In this edition of our regular Safari Books Online Newsletter, we keep you informed of new titles available in the library as well as provide useful tips on how to get the most from your Safari subscription.
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Exclusive Author Interviews |
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Hear from the authors you respect!
Safari authors are the most knowledgeable experts in their fields and in many cases, they are the technology inventors themselves. Find out how to learn more about authors by  Clicking here
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Author Spotlight |
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Jim Champy, author of Outsmart! How To Do What Your Competitors Can't, writes, “In my more than 30 years of work as a consultant and author, I've learned that the best ideas are found inside companies. But it wasn't always so. There was a time when I strayed from the realm of hands-on pragmatism to search the writings of philosophers for ideas that could be applied to business.” Read more
If you missed our complimentary webcast, featuring Jim Champy, you can view an archived recording here.
Lynn O'Shaughnessy, financial journalist, author of The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price, and parent of teenagers, is uniquely qualified to tackle some of the tough choices families face as they look at college options for their children.
O'Shaughnessy says, “Parents and students are having to make tough choices these days, and that's adding to an already stressful process. According to a recent poll conducted By The New York Times and CBS News, 70% of parents surveyed were ‘very concerned’ about how they would pay for college. Only 6% of parents reported that they were not concerned with college costs.”
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If you missed our complimentary webcast, featuring Lynn O'Shaughnessy, author of The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price, you can view an archived recording.
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What's New? |
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FULL BOOK DOWNLOADS
Safari has upgraded its service to include Full Book Downloads. With this new
feature, Complete Library customers can download entire books, not just chapters.
If you don’t have an account that allows for Full Book Downloads, please contact us at sales@safaribooksonline.com for upgrade information.
WHERE TO FIND THE DOWNLOAD BOOK OPTION
When you are logged into Safari Books Online, click on a book title and then look for the “Download This Book” button which is located in the Table of Contents section. Simply click on the Download This Book button to begin the process. It’s that easy.
SELF-SERVICE SIGNUP FOR SMALL WORKGROUPS
Safari Books Online’s self-service feature for small workgroups is an easy-to-navigate function that allows small workgroups to sign themselves up as a workgroup, enabling small companies and teams to get up and running on Safari faster. It also makes it possible for small workgroups to initiate and administer their own accounts and manage their members, giving their members immediate access to the valuable information within the Safari library. Of course, Safari’s sales force remains available for support. Check it out: http://search.safaribooksonline.com/workgroup
Hey, Speaking of Workgroups… did you know that discounted rates apply to Workgroups of 10 or more? Talk to your employer about upgrading your Safari account to include your co-workers, and… get your work to pay for it.
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Flex: Top 10 Things You Should Know, By Alaric Cole |
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The author of Learning Flex 3, Alaric Cole, has been working with Flash technologies since the introduction of ActionScript. But once Flex burst on the scene, he started focusing on Flex development. Recently Alaric put together a list of the top 10 things he thinks everyone should know about Flex. So whether you're considering using Flex for your personal site or business, read on to find out what Alaric thinks you should know. |
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Customer Service |
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The Safari Books Online Customer Service and Support Knowledge Portal is a place where you can browse and search across a collection of articles, frequently asked questions, and related product information. This Knowledge Portal was designed to help you make the most of your Safari subscription and can be found at: http://support.safaribooksonline.com.
You can also access the portal when you are logged into Safari Books Online – just scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Help link.
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You can now chat with a customer service representative online.
Just visit the Safari Books Online Customer Service and Support Knowledge |
Portal found at http://support.safaribooksonline.com and click on Contact. |
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Featured Books in Safari |
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The titles below are some of the most recently added or hottest books available on
Safari Books Online. Click on each title to learn more about the book.
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Newly Released Videos in Safari |
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Our collection of videos – over 1400 hours - provides a unique breadth and depth of online courses. This relatively new set of resources is critical to many of our users. Each newsletter, we will give you the very latest in what’s available to make sure you are able to check out this exciting new material.
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Upcoming Video Releases in Safari |
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C# Fundamentals I and II LiveLessons
Paul Deitel - This is fifteen hours worth of instruction of C# 3.0.
In addition to coverage of core C# concepts such as objects, classes, inheritance and polymorphism, Deitel also explores the most important new features in C#, including LINQ and Silverlight. This will release to Safari in October 2008.
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SQL Server Fundamentals for the Accidental DBA
Eric Johnson - This is eight hours worth of SQL Server 2005/2008 video instruction. SQL Server MVP Eric Johnson covers all key topics, including installation, database backup and restore, security, indexing, query plans, caching, programmability functions and objects, stored procedures, maintenance, and much more. This will release to Safari in October 2008.
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Application Development with Microsoft Access 2007
Alison Balter - This is eight hours worth of Access 2007 software development instruction. In more than 50 individual video lessons, Balter demonstrates all the skills needed to build virtually any Access 2007 application. She begins with foundational development techniques, then quickly progresses to showcase Access 2007's rich set of development features. This will release to Safari in November 2008.
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Python Fundamentals
Wesley Chun-
This series of video lessons covers all of the key topics that Python application programmers and web developers need to master to be effective. Lessons include Object-Oriented Programming; Regular Expressions; Internet Client Programming; Multithreading; Databases and SQL and a whole lot more. This will release to Safari in December 2008. |
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Featured Rough Cuts in Safari |
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Rough Cuts are manuscripts that are available on Safari Books Online prior to publication. These materials can be viewed and commented upon by you and other users. Interactive sessions with the authors are also available, allowing you to actually give input to the final product. Each newsletter, we will give you the latest Rough Cuts available!
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Python Web Development with Django
By Jeff Forcier; Paul Bissex; Wesley Chun
Publisher: Addison Wesley Professional
Using the simple, robust, Python-based Django framework, you can build powerful Web solutions with remarkably few lines of code. In Python Web Development with Django®, three of the world's most experienced Django developers cover all the techniques, tools, and concepts you need to make the most of Django.
The authors teach Django through extensive sample code, all of it supported with line-by-line explanations and images. You'll discover how Django leverages Python's speed and flexibility to help you solve a wide spectrum of Web development problems and learn Django best practices covered nowhere else. You'll build your first Django application in just minutes and deepen your real-world skills through start-to-finish application projects ranging from simple blogging tools to a full-fledged content management system.
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Podcasts Compliments of InformIT |
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The following four Podcasts are being provided to you, compliments of InformIT.
They are published in The OnBizTech Channel.
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Implementing ITIL Configuration Management -
Part 1: Planning
By Robin Yearsley and Larry Klosterboer
In Part 1 of this two-part audio podcast series, "Planning," Robin Yearsley talks with Larry Klosterboer, author of "Implementing ITIL Configuration Management," about how to overcome challenges associated with planning and implementing ITIL Configuration Management.
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Implementing ITIL Configuration Management -
Part 2: Implementation
By Robin Yearsley and Larry Klosterboer
Larry Klosterboer, author of "Implementing ITIL Configuration Management," continues his discussion with Robin Yearsley. In Part 2 of this two-part audio podcast series, the discussion focuses on the implementation process, populating the CMDB, choosing a pilot, and communication & enterprise roll-out.
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Search Engine Marketing, Inc.: The Basics of Search Marketing
By Mike Moran and Bill Hunt
Mike Moran and Bill Hunt discuss the basics of Search Marketing. Learn tips from the new second edition of Moran and Hunt's book, Search Engine Marketing, Inc.: Driving Search Traffic to Your Company's Web Site, with Heather Lloyd-Martin.
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Search Engine Marketing, Inc.: Social Media Marketing
By Mike Moran and Bill Hunt
Mike Moran and Bill Hunt discuss Social Media Marketing with David Meerman Scott and Heather Lloyd-Martin. Learn tips from Moran & Hunt's book, Search Engine Marketing, Inc.: Driving Search Traffic to Your Company's Web Site, Second edition. |
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People are Talkin'About Safari |
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“I was digging into some SharePoint books on Safari online tonight, and I noticed something incredibly cool. While I’m reading a page of a book, there’s a section at the bottom called 'Additional Reading.' Based on keyword/topic matches, it pulls similar content from other chapters of other books in the Safari library.
It’s not just showing me related books for my topic, but is showing me related chapters from other books. I ended up not just reading one book, but reading
similar chapters of about 5 different books tonight. This integration breaks down the silos between books and seems to create one seamless library of information.
All I can say is, this is totally awesome."
- Tom Johnson, Senior Technical Writer Read more
And, Hopefully You Are Talking Too!
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Special Announcements and Offers! |
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Learn more about .NET Threading with InnerWorkings
Want to get ready for multi-core architecture? Now is the time to start learning
the core elements of threading and concurrency. Our partner InnerWorkings just introduced the following developer training (called “Drills”) on threading
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• Threading in the .NET Framework for C#
• Concurrency Patterns for C#
Each Drill contains 3+ hours of actual hands-on coding practice AND full access to 3 pre-selected reference books from Safari Books Online.
With the Threading Drill, you get access to “C# for Java Developers” By Jones and Freeman, “C# Codebook, 3rd Ed” By Hilyard and Teilhet, and “C# in a Nutshell” By Albahari et al.
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For the next level of application performance enhancement, multi-core is
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November 17 – 20, Boston
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December 1 – 4, San Francisco
If you’re a programmer, developer, analyst or project manager who takes pride in your craft, don't miss this stellar opportunity to further your expertise. Taking place in San Francisco, 1-4 December 2008, the Voices That Matter: Crafting Software Conference offers unprecedented access to the expert authors you’ve come to know and trust. Speakers like Kent Beck, Bob Martin, Jeff Atwood and Eric Evans will provide insight into the latest techniques and approaches to delivering quality software on time and on budget.
You will have an unprecedented opportunity to interact with thought leaders in small breakout sessions that characterize the Voices That Matter conferences. SAVE $200 when you register with this Priority Code: CSXSPNS
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Want a $25 Starbucks Gift Card? |
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Please complete our very brief seven question survey by Thursday, October 30, 2008, and you'll be entered to win a $25 Starbucks gift card. In order to qualify, the survey must be submitted on or before the deadline and all questions on the survey must be answered completely. Only one submission per person. Four names will be drawn at random. The winners will be notified by email by Tuesday, November 4, 2008. |
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Give us your feedback! |
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This newsletter is meant to be a helpful tool for you and users, ensuring you know the best ways possible to maximize the benefit of your Safari Books Online subscription.
If there are ways we can make the newsletter more helpful, please let us know. Send feedback to pmazzoni@safarijv.com.
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Regards,
The Safari Books Online Team
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