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Create and customise ArcGIS 10.1 with Python using Packt's new book and ebook

February 2013 | Cookbooks, Open Source

Packt is pleased to announce the release of its new book, titled Programming ArcGIS 10.1 with Python Cookbook that will help create geoprocessing scripts with ArcPy. Filled with numerous hands on recipes the book will guide readers on using Python to create time-saving tools and scripts for ArcGIS

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Develop GNOME 3 Application using Packt’s new book and ebook

February 2013 | Beginner's Guides, Open Source

GNOME3 Application Development Beginner's Guide is a new book from Packt that will guide users to develop GNOME 3 application with Vala and JavaScript programming languages. The book covers GNOME 3 specific subsystems such as data access, multimedia, networking, and file system, along with software engineering practices such as localization and testing.

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Enhance learning management system using Packt’s new book on Instant Moodle Quiz Module How-to

February 2013 | e-Learning, Open Source

Packt is pleased to announce the release of Instant Moodle Quiz Module How-to, the book that contains a set of simple-to-follow, step-by-step recipes which will show readers how to create effective Moodle quizzes, and provide meaningful feedback and evaluate results. The book is out now, and available in popular eBook formats for purchase from Packt website. 

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Implement Varnish Cache for website improvement using Packt's new book and eBook

February 2013 | Open Source, Web Development

Packt is pleased to announce the release of Instant Varnish Cache How-to, the book that contains a set of simple-to-follow, step-by-step recipes which will get readers started with Varnish Cache. It is a short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results and will help readers to connect and health-check application servers with Varnish Cache. The book is out now and available from Packt in all popular e-book formats.

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Harness the power of Boost.Asio C++ with Packt's new book and eBook

February 2013 | Open Source

Packt is pleased to announce the release of "Boost.Asio C++ Network Programming", a new book on Boost.Asio written by John Torjo. Readers of this book will discover how Boost.Asio handles synchronous and asynchronous programming models, and learn about building client/server applications using a popular library that is part of peer-reviewed Boost C++ Libraries. The book is out now and available from Packt in print and popular e-book formats.

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Experience faster, scalable, reliable Apache Solr with Packt's new book and eBook

February 2013 | Cookbooks, Open Source

Packt is pleased to announce the release of "Apache Solr 4 Cookbook", the book that contains over 100 recipes to make Apache Solr faster, reliable, and return reliable results. With this book, readers can expect to get the most out of their search engines, and make them better, accurate and faster with essential practical recipes. Apache Solr 4 Cookbook is out now and available from Packt in print and popular eBook formats.

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Make the most out of Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 using Packt's new book and ebook

February 2013 | Enterprise

Packt is pleased to annouce the publication of Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 Cookbook, is a step-by-step guide that helps experienced IT professionals understand the core aspects of XenDesktop 5.6. This book is available now in print, eBook, Kindle and select library formats. The print book comes in at over 354 pages and is competitively priced at $54.99, whilst the e-book and Kindle versions are available for $28.04.

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Discover tips and tricks to LinkedIn networking using Packt's new Instant eBook

February 2013 | Open Source

Packt is pleased to announce the release of “Instant LinkedIn Customization How-to", the book that will help readers attract their dream job or customer using the hidden secrets of one of the most powerful social networking websites. This book is for all readers who want to learn the various tips and tricks of LinkedIn.

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Explore Forefront UAG from scratch using Packt's new book

February 2013 | Enterprise

Packt is proud to annouce the publication of Instant Microsoft Forefront UAG Mobile Configuration Starter, a concise and informative book that would help system administrators, I.T. Professionals and unified communication technicians learn UAG right from scratch. This book is available now in various electronic formats such as Amazon Kindle, e-pub and PDF.

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Secure web applications with the Burp Suite using Packt's new e-book

February 2013 | Open Source, Web Development

Packt is pleased to announce a new book titled Burp Suite Starter, a practical, hands-on guide based on the Burp Suite, a powerful web security tool that provides developers with tips and tricks to detect security flaws in their web applications. Readers will learn to intercept, inspect, and modify web traffic between client and the server.

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