Core Python Programming, 2nd Edition

The Complete Developer's Guide to Python—Fully Updated for Python 2.5

Core Python Programming, 2nd Edition
By Wesley J. Chun
September 2006

Python is an agile, robust, expressive, fully object-oriented, extensible, and scalable programming language. It combines the power of compiled languages with the simplicity and rapid development of scripting languages. In Core Python Programming, Second Edition, leading Python developer and trainer Wesley Chun helps you learn Python quickly and comprehensively so that you can immediately succeed with any Python project.

Core Python Programming, 2nd Edition is one of the many books in the Core Series

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Prentice Hall Events

VERIFY 2006 Test Conference
October 10-11, 2006
Washington D.C.

VERIFY consists solely of front line experts in software development, security and testing. Presentations and tutorials are delivered by industry leaders who daily face real-world challenges, work real-world projects and face difficult implementation timelines. Focused software testing tracks will include database testing, security testing, automated testing and general testing concerns. Learn strategies, techniques and best practices that add value to your Application Development effort and network with other professionals who experience the same challenges, allowing for brainstorming, exchange of ideas with those who share the same interests and outlook as you. Register today!

OOPSLA 2006
Portland, OR
October 22-26, 2006

OOPSLA is the premier gathering of professionals from industry and academia--practitioners, researchers, students, educators, managers, and more--all sharing their experiences with today's object technologies and its offshoots. Whether you are new to OOPSLA or a veteran, you will find a wealth of information and people with whom to share experiences and knowledge. Register today at www.oopsla.org. Stop by the Addison-Wesley / Prentice Hall booth in the courtyard.

Zend/PHP Conference & Expo
Creating Modern Web Applications with PHP
October 31-November 2, 2006
San Jose, CA

At the Zend/PHP Conference 2006, members of the PHP community have the opportunity to interact with experts and with their peers, sharing their experience and best practices for creating these applications with PHP. The conference includes both business and technical sessions targeted at executive management and technical staff as well as keynotes from leading members of the PHP community. New this year is a Framework Pavilion in which API providers will showcase best practices for creating PHP applications for their web services. Attendees will also be able to participate in pre-conference Training and Certification sessions hosted by Zend on October 29 and 30. Register today!

LISA '06 - Register by November 10 and save
December 3-8, 2006
Washington D.C.

Join us in Washington, D.C., December 3-8, 2006, for the 20th Large Installation System Administration Conference (LISA '06). LISA is the meeting place of choice for system, network, database, storage, security, and all other computer-related administrators. Sponsored by USENIX and SAGE.
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Coming Soon - Security in Computing, 4th Edition

Security in Computing, 4th Edition
By Charles P. Pfleeger, Shari Lawrence Pfleeger
October 2006

For years, IT and security professionals and students have turned to Security in Computing as the definitive guide to information about computer security attacks and countermeasures. In their new fourth edition, Charles P. Pfleeger and Shari Lawrence Pfleeger have thoroughly updated their classic guide to reflect today's newest technologies, standards, and trends. Security in Computing, Fourth Edition, goes beyond technology, covering crucial management issues faced in protecting infrastructure and information.