CV > Resources

Algorithms and Patterns

• "Programming Pearls, Second Edition" by Jon Bentley [buy]
• "Algorithms and Data Structures in C++" by Leendert Ammeraal [buy]

Analysis

• http://www.multicians.org/thvv/counterpoint.html

C

• "C Programming Language" by Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie [buy]

C++

• "C++ Programming Language, The, Third Edition" by Bjarne Stroustrup [buy]
  Excellent
• "Effective C++, 50 Specific Ways to Improve Your Programs and Designs" by Scott Meyers [buy]
  Excellent!
• "More Effective C++, 35 New Ways to Improve Your Programs and Designs" by Scott Meyers [buy]
  "More" Excellent!
• "Advanced C++ Programming Styles and Idioms" by James O. Coplien [buy]
• "Large-Scale C++ Software Design" by John Lakos [buy]
• "Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction" by Steve McConnell [buy]

Databases

• "SQL Server 7 Database Design" by Thomas Moore [buy]

OO

• "Object Modelling and Design Strategies, 2nd edition - Tips and Techniques" by Sanjiv Gossain
• "Analysis Patterns, Reusable Object Models" by Martin Fowler
• "UML Distilled: A Brief Guide to the Standard Object Modelling Language" by Martin Fowler and Kendall Scott [buy]
• "MCSD: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Solution Architectures Study Guide" by Ben Ezzell [buy]
  Very readable and interesting.
• "Object Oriented Analysis and Design with Applications" by Grady Booch [buy]
• "Objects and Components: General Information (Cetus Links)"

Operating Systems > UNIX

• "UNIX for Programmers and Users: A Complete Guide" by Graham Glass [buy]

Operating Systems > Windows

• "Readings on Microsoft Windows and WOSA" by Microsoft Press [buy]
• "Windows Architecture for Developers Training (Self-study Kit)" by Microsoft Press
• "MCSD: Windows Architecture I Study Guide" by Ben Ezzel [buy]
• "MCSD: Windows Architecture II Study Guide" by Michael Lee with Kevin Wolford (SYBEX) [buy]

Patterns

• "Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software" by Gamma, Helm, Johnson, Vlissides [buy]

Perl

• "Teach Yourself Perl in 21 Days" by David Till [buy]

STL

• "Effective STL: 50 Specific Ways to Improve Your Use of the Standard Template Library" by Scott Meyers [buy]
• "Standard Template Library Programmer's Guide"
• "Open Directory: STL Class Libraries"
• "SGI - Services & Support Standard Template Library Programmer's Guide"
• "STLport"

Visual C++

• "Programming Microsoft Visual C++, Fifth Edition" by David J. Kruglinski, George Shepherd and Scot Wingo [buy]
  The definitive text on Windows development using Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0.
• "MCSD Visual C++ 6 Desktop Exam Cram (Exam: 70-016)" by James M. Lacey, Jim M. Mischel [buy]
  A good source of pertinent information to pass exam 70-016.
• "MCSD Visual C++ 6 Distributed Exam Cram (Exam: 70-015)" by James M. Lacey [buy]
  A good source of pertinent information to pass exam 70-015.
• "Distributed COM Application Development using Visual C++ 6.0" by Jim Maloney [buy]
• "Understanding ActiveX and OLE: A Guide for Developers and Managers" by David Chappell [buy]

Web > CSS

• "Cascading Style Sheets, level 1" by Håkon Wium Lie, Bert Bos
• "Adding a Touch of Style" by Dave Raggett
  Dave Raggett's Introduction to CSS
• "Web Style Sheets Tips and Tricks" by Bert Bos
• "Web Browser Style Sheet Compatibility"

Web > HTML

• "The WDVL Introduction to HTML"
• "Getting Started with HTML" by Dave Raggett
  Dave Raggett's Introduction to HTML
• "How to Create Pages for the Web using HTML" by John Shelley [buy]
• "Rex Swain's HTML Sampler" by Rex Swain
• "Rex Swain's Zoomable RGB Color Sampler" by Rex Swain

Web > JavaScript

• "JavaScript Guide"
  Very good coverage of built in objects and functions.
• "Laura Lemay's Web Workshop" by Laura Lemay and Michael G. Moncur [buy]
  Very lightweight.
• "Special Edition Using JavaScript" by Mark Reynolds with Jerry Honeycutt [buy]