Book Reviews



By Heather La Bash

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Hacking: The Next Generation

Written for those charged with ensuring the security of networks and applications, Hacking explains how to defend against attackers who take advantage of social media sites, cloud computing infrastructures, and rich Internet applications. Protect not only your network, but also your mobile work force with lessons from Hacking.

Hacking: The Next Generation

Nitesh Dhanjani, Billy Rios, Brett Hardin

O'Reilly, 2009

ISBN: 0-596-15457-7

US$ 39.99, UK£ 30.99

http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596154578

Cloud Security and Privacy

The authors, recognized authorities in tech security, wrote Cloud Security with IT professionals, service providers, and business managers in mind. They cover topics ranging from web and data security to maintaining regulatory and audit compliance for those contemplating using cloud computing.

Cloud Security and Privacy: An Enterprise Perspective on Risks and Compliance

Tim Mather, Subra Kumaraswamy, Shahed Latif

O'Reilly, 2009

ISBN: 0-596-80276-5

US$ 34.99, UK£ 26.99

http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596802769/

Domain-Driven Design

With Naked Objects, an open source Java framework, developers write core domain classes and get working software. Haywood shows you how to write and test domain applications, then how to deploy your applications onto Naked Objects or conventional frameworks. With domain-driven design, you'll be able to focus on what's really important.

Domain-Driven Design Using Naked Objects

Dan Haywood

Pragmatic Bookshelf, 2009

ISBN: 978-1-93435-644-9

US$ 36.95, UK£ 28.50

http://www.pragprog.com/titles/dhnako

JasperReports 3.5

Written by the Chief Technology Officer of Ensode Technology, LLC, this book explains how to use JasperReports, an open source Java reporting library, to create clear, powerful reports from haphazard data. With JasperReports, you can add charts and graphs, integrate data from other apps, and export your data in various file formats.

JasperReports 3.5 for Java Developers

David Heffelfinger

Packt Publishing, 2009

ISBN 1847198082

US$ 44.99, UK£ 27.99

http://www.packtpub.com/book/jasperreports-3-5-for-java-developers#indetail