Joan P. Rush Bücher

This new series was designed for the software developer who -- whether to prepare for an interview or a new project -- needs to come up to speed quickly on a new language or technology. CodeNotes presents the most succinct, accurate, and speedy way to ramp up. Most programming books give equal weight to all areas of a given technology. CodeNotes, by contrast, drills down to the core aspects, focusing on the key elements needed to quickly understand -- and immediately implement -- a technology. CodeNotes was conceived and written by a team of seasoned, published software developers. The series offers a fresh approach, providing easy-to-follow labs that use real-life case studies, exercises, and " skeleton code" to help demonstrate the key concepts. It is also the first series to offer, at its launch, a distinct and highly effective electronic component, which includes an e-book edition and access to a Web-based developer community where CodeNotes readers can communicate with both the authors and other developers and take free on-line tests to gauge their understanding. This Codenotes edition will introduce and demonstrate how XML/XSLT can be used to transfer and translate data in the Enterprise. Coverage will also include advanced uses of XML, such as the SOAP protocol, and how relational databases such as Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server are taking advantage of these new standards.

A metaphorical comparison of the human journey through Life, to the Seasons of Nature. Learning how to react to change is essential for success. While the earth travels through the storm and rotates through the seasons, so do our lives. The earth has survived for many decades and so will you. While we look toward the spring for the beauty that it brings, we can look toward overcoming the challenges of life. Change has to happen in order for growth to occur, both in nature and in our lives. This book allows you to take a look at yourself and where you are in life. Life is like a school, every day we learn a new lesson. We build monuments in our lives. We create our own history. Things change unexpectedly, but we have to move on. We also have to pass on our experiences to those who follow; it's like passing the baton in order to win the race. Most importantly, we have to love and we have to enjoy life no matter what. Our reaction is important for happiness and for success. I have shared some of my experiences and I hope that as you read this book some lives will be touched and some will be changed knowing that there is hope in every circumstance. I hope you will have a better understanding and a more positive reaction to change.