McGRAW-HILL/OSBORNE MEDIA PRESENTS
NEW TITLES FOR JULY 2002

Below you will find a list of select new titles to be released this 
month.
For a complete listing of our books, please visit our Website at
http://www.osborne.com. 

If you are a member of the media or user groups and would like to 
obtain a
review copy of a book and/or its press release, please contact Bettina
Faltermeier at bettina_faltermeier@mcgraw-hill.com.  Don't hesitate to
contact me at any time if you need more information about our books and
authors, would like to interview an author, or are interested in 
excerpts of
our books.

For bulk User Group purchases (10 books minimum and a 30% discount), 
please
email Karen Schopp at karen_schopp@mcgraw-hill.com
<mailto:karen_schopp@mcgraw-hill.com>.

Thank you. 


Consumer Technology, Business & Hardware:

How to Do Everything with Dreamweaver* MX by Michael Meadhra
ISBN 0-07-222470-3; 448 pages; $24.99
How to Do Everything with Dreamweaver MX covers everything from first
contact with the interface to publishing a site.  The authors give a 
tour of
the application, then let the readers dive into information, examples, 
and
lessons on formatting text, adding images, using frames and tables, and
creating forms.  Readers will learn how to work with Fireworks and 
other
external applications, and add sound, video, and Flash movies.  Clearly
defined chapters work equally well for readers who prefer to learn
sequentially in a tutorial fashion, or for those who need a quick 
reference
to a specific task or feature.

Digital Photography: 99 Easy Tips to Make You Look Like a Pro! by Ken
Milburn
ISBN 0-07-222582-3; 288 pages; $19.99
This book shows how to extend the capabilities of a digital camera with 
99
thoroughly explained helpful pointers.  Organized into easy-to-navigate
chapters, this handy resource will help users fully recognize their 
camera's
features, perform digital darkroom magic, and manage, print and publish
images on the Web.  Milburn teaches photographic techniques such as 
lighting
problem shadows, taking extreme close-ups, capturing motion, and more.

How to Do Everything with Your Digital Camera, 2nd Edition by Dave 
Johnson
ISBN 0-07-222555-6; 464 pages; $24.99
This easy-to-use guide will show how to do more with a digital camera 
than
anyone ever thought possible.  Johnson provides digital photography 
basics,
such as sharing results through e-mail or the Internet, storing images
electronically, applying advanced photography techniques, performing 
image
editing, and much more.  This book dissects digital photography in
bite-sized, understandable sections that will help anyone--from 
beginner to
professional--have a better digital camera experience.


Networking:

Hacking Exposed Web Applications: Web Application Security Secrets &
Solutions by Joel Scambray & Mike Shema
ISBN: 0-07-222438-X; 416 pages; $49.99
Presented in the same popular format as the international bestseller,
Hacking Exposed, this book exemplifies how to defend against the latest
Web-based attacks by understanding the hacker's methods and thought
processes.  The authors show how intruders gather information, acquire
targets, identify weak spots, gain control, and cover their tracks.  
After
cataloging the greatest threats Web applications face and explaining in
detail how they work, the authors then show how to prevent these 
attacks.  

Anti-Hacker Tool Kit by Keith J. Jones, Mike Shema & Bradley C. Johnson
ISBN: 0-07-222282-4; 744 pages; $59.99
Through proper use and configuration of key security tools, readers 
will be
able to investigate and resolve existing problems within a network
infrastructure with precision and a minimum of fuss.  Written by 
experienced
security professionals, this resource provides comprehensive coverage 
of the
most important and up-to-date security tools in use today, explains 
their
function, and shows how to use each tool effectively through in-depth
implementation examples and case studies. 

Apache Server 2.0: The Complete Reference by Ryan Bloom
ISBN: 0-07-222344-8; 816 pages; $49.99
This book provides details on Installing, configuring, administering, 
and
securing this leading Web server.  Noted Apache expert Ryan Bloom 
provides
the hands-on guidance needed to administer Apache on multiple 
platforms.
"Ryan Bloom knows the internals of the 2.0 HTTP server at least as well 
as
Linus (Torvalds) knows his way around the Linux kernel," Brian 
Behlendorf,
Apache co-founder.  


Certification & Career Development:

MCSA Windows 2000 Certification All-in-One Exam Guide (Exams 70-210, 
70-215,
& 70-218) by Damir Bersinic, Stephen Giles, Rob Scrimger
ISBN: 0-07-222421-5; 1008 pages; $69.99
This single, comprehensive volume provides complete coverage of all the
material contained on the MCSA Windows 2000 certification exams 70-210,
70-215, and 70-218.  Readers will find official exam objectives at the
beginning of each chapter, helpful exam tips, end-of-chapter practice
questions, plus helpful illustrations.  This definitive, dual-purpose
resource serves as both a complete certification study tool and an
on-the-job reference.

Mike Meyers' MCSE Windows XP Professional Certification Passport (Exam
70-270) 
by Brian Culp
ISBN: 0-07-222508-4; 464 pages; $29.99
Certification guru Mike Meyers along with Brian Culp guides readers on 
their
career path, providing expert tips and sound advice along the way.  
With an
intensive focus on only what is needed to know to pass the test, this
Certification Passport is the ticket to success on exam day.

Mike Meyers' MCSA Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment (Exam 
70-218)
By Walter Glenn
ISBN: 0-07-222482-7; 432; $29.99
Inside this concise resource readers will find the list of official 
exam
objectives, expert advice on critical topics, and common exam pitfalls.  
The
end-of-chapter questions, answers, and explanations help readers assess
their progress.  The intensive focus keeps preparation for the exam
streamlined.

MCSA Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment Study Guide (Exam 
70-218)
by Alan Simpson
ISBN: 0-07-222433-9; 960; $49.99
This guide provides 100% complete coverage of all objectives for exam
70-218.  Based on 300,000+ hours of IT training experience, the book
contains hundreds of practice exam questions and hands-on exercises.  
The
CD-ROM features full practice exam software with interactive tutorials 
and
lab simulations, plus an adaptive test engine.


Programming & Web Development:

The Joy of Dreamweaver MX: Recipes for Data-Driven Web Sites by Paul 
Newman
ISBN: 0-07-222464-9, 480 pages, $39.99
Dreamweaver users can get cookin' with Dreamweaver MX using this unique 
and
compelling cookbook-style resource filled with ready-to-use Web 
solutions.
Featuring a full menu of extensions, commands, and applications -- 
including
ASP, ColdFusion, and JSP -- this book will help developers deploy 
dynamic
and sophisticated Web applications instantly and expertly.

The Document Object Model by Joe Marini
ISBN: 0-07-222436-3, 496 pages, $49.99
This is the ultimate guide to creating and extending documents within 
the
application programming interface of the Document Object Model (DOM).  
The
book examines real-world applications of the DOM, including exclusive 
case
studies of DOM-based browsers and applications and provides a 
comprehensive,
language-neutral examination of the DOM and its related applications.

Dreamweaver MX: The Complete Reference by Ray West and Thomas Muck
ISBN: 0-07-219514-2, 1008 pages, $49.99
Developers will learn how to customize powerful Web applications, learn 
the
most effective ways to design, plan, and build a Web site and then use 
it to
collect, distribute, and leverage information for customers and 
employees.
Additionally, this comprehensive resource covers all of the new 
features of
Dreamweaver MX in detail, including a discussion of the .NET Platform 
and
ASP.NET integration.

ColdFusion MX: The Complete Reference by Jeffry Houser
ISBN: 0-07-222556-4, 896 pages, $49.99
Developers will learn how to build, troubleshoot, and deploy 
sophisticated
Web solutions using this definitive guide.  This detailed resource 
provides
complete coverage of all ColdFusion MX's new features and 
functionality, and
contains information on administration, optimization, and application
development.  Including information on important security issues 
associated
with ColdFusion development, and details on working with the native
scripting language CFML, this comprehensive guide also shows how to 
expertly
integrate ColdFusion into Flash applications.

 
Oracle Press:

Oracle9i DBA 101 by Marlene Theriault, Rachel Carmichael, & James 
Viscusi
ISBN 0-07-222474-6; 576 pages; $39.99
This resource explains, step-by-step, how to effectively administer an
Oracle database.  Readers will find coverage of the key Oracle9i new
features as well as details on the daily responsibilities of a DBA and 
tips
on how to successfully accomplish those tasks.  From the exclusive
publishers of Oracle Press books, this is the ideal resource for the
aspiring Oracle database administrator.

Oracle9i Mobile by Alan Yeung, Philip Stephenson, & Nicholas Pang
ISBN 0-07-222455-X; 624 pages: $49.99
Design, deploy, and manage flexible mobile applications on the Oracle
platform.  From the exclusive publishers of Oracle Press books, this
resource explains how to use and extend the mobile services available 
in
Oracle9iAS Wireless and integrate with other Oracle technologies.  
Mobilize
any e-business, reach new customers, and deliver critical information 
to
mobile users with the most scalable and reliable mobile infrastructure
available.


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