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Grace Hopper: Programming Pioneer
A biography of Grace Hopper, a respected Navy officer who made early contributions to computer programming,
written by Nancy Whitelaw. The book is the sixth in the inspiring "Science Superstars" series, intended for readers 8 to 12 years old. By the way, it was Grace Hopper who first coined the expression "bug" to describe
a computer glitch.
W.H. Freeman & Company Publishers 41 Madison Ave. New York NY 10010 (212) 576-9400
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Byte Guide to OpenDoc
A book describing OpenDoc, a set of standards for developing cross-platform (Windows95, UNIX, OS/2 and Mac), object-oriented
applications. OpenDoc is backed by a consortium of computer companies, such as Oracle, Adobe, Apple and IBM. This 354-page book, written by Andrew MacBride and Joshua Susser, seeks to define OpenDoc, predict its impact on the
future, and explain how it can be used with OLE. The intended readership includes information managers, system administrators and software developers.
Osborne/McGraw-Hill 2600 Tenth St. Berkeley CA 94710 (800) 227-0900 or (510) 549-6600
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Field Guide to the Internet
A 194-page, novel-sized paperback that serves as an illustrated dictionary of Internet terms, such as FTP, domain names and the World Wide Web. It's targeted to the Windows 95 user and
also covers how-tos of using the built-in Windows 95 communications software. The book features numerous screen captures, humorous illustrations (of a safari nature), and user-friendly icons to point out tips and
cross-referenced topics. It's one of Microsoft's Field Guide Series titles, which are inspired by traditional field identification handbooks to flora and fauna. By Stephen L. Nelson.
Microsoft Press One Microsoft Way Redmond WA 98052-6399 (800) MSP-RESS or (206) 882-8080;
Internet Kids Yellow Pages
The Internet is a confusing place! There's so much do to, so much see, and it's hard to find out where everything is! That's where this book, written by
Jean Armour Polly, comes in handy. It's like a phone book for cool Internet sites. It'll tell you where to "call" to find information about your favorite sports stars and movies -- it'll even point you to "stupid
dog tricks" on the Net. Be sure to tell your parents that it will also lead you to neat educational resources, like ecology pages and collections of outer space pictures. This 355-page book is just packed with cool info!
Osborne/McGraw-Hill 2600 Tenth St. Berkeley CA 94710 (800) 227-0900 or (510) 549-6600
Microsoft Office 95 Integration Step by Step
A 312-page guide to getting users up and running in Microsoft Office for Windows 95, Professional Edition, Version 7. Shows how to embed objects from one application into another, import and export files between applications,
link data for automatic updating, etc. Includes practice files on a bundled 1.44MB floppy disk.
Microsoft Press One Microsoft Way Redmond WA 98052-6399 (800) MSP-RESS or (206) 882-8080
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Microsoft Windows 95 Training
A boxed set of two books and one CD-ROM disc offering hands-on, self-paced training for those who must support Windows 95. It's the official curriculum to help users prepare for the Microsoft Certified Professional Exam. By
reading the workbooks, viewing animation clips and completing the lessons on CD-ROM, users will learn how to install, configure, customize, network, administer and troubleshoot Windows 95. To complete the networking labs, users
must have access to an additional computer that can be configured to run Windows NT and Novell NetWare 2.x/3/4. Requires: an MPC system with Windows 95
Microsoft Press One Microsoft Way Redmond WA 98052-6399 (800) MSP-RESS or (206) 882-8080
OLE Automation Programmer's Reference
A 399-page book designed to teach Windows programmers how to create 32-bit applications with OLE automation: to manipulate application objects from external applications.
Microsoft Press One Microsoft Way Redmond WA 98052-6399 (800) MSP-RESS or (206) 882-8080
Oracle PL/SQL Programming
A book that seeks to reveal the secrets to building robust client/server applications that take full advantage of the Oracle 7 server. Written by Scott Urman, the 564-page book serves as both a user's guide and a reference to
PL/SQL.
Osborne/McGraw-Hill 2600 Tenth St. Berkeley CA 94710 (800) 227-0900 or (510) 549-6600
Programming the Windows 95 User Interface
A 376-page guide to coding for Windows 95 user interface features, such as the new common dialog boxes and long filenames. An included CD has sample code that shows how to implement the new Windows 95 common controls, support
Drag-and-Drop, user-interface extensions, and create a complete Explorer-like application. Requires: Visual C++ 2.1, Windows 95, Win 32 SDK
Microsoft Press One Microsoft Way Redmond WA 98052-6399 (800) MSP-RESS or (206) 882-8080
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Running Microsoft Office for Windows 95
A one-stop, example-filled user guide and reference to working with Microsoft Office, focusing on the tasks and activities most users perform most often.Covers Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access (as well as integrating and
sharing data among applications). 1088 pages, by Michael Halvorsen and Michael Young.
Microsoft Press One Microsoft Way Redmond WA 98052-6399 (800) MSP-RESS or (206) 882-8080
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Running Microsoft Works for Windows 95
A user's guide and reference to Microsoft Works 4 for Windows 95. Features step-by-step instructions, real-world examples and screen illustrations. "Learn how you can produce professional-looking documents with the word
processor, create spreadsheets that include graphs and charts, and develop efficient databases that display information in a variety of useful ways." A 566-page book by Neil J. Salkind.
Microsoft Press One Microsoft Way Redmond WA 98052-6399 (800) MSP-RESS or (206) 882-8080
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Visual FoxPro 3 for Windows Step by Step
A 268-page self-training guide designed to get new users comfortable creating and manipulating object-oriented database applications in Microsoft's Visual FoxPro 3 for Windows database. The lessons cover the construction of a real-world database application, object by object, so users can learn to develop custom applications at their own speed. Includes a 1.44MB disk with practice files. Microsoft Press One Microsoft Way Redmond WA 98052-6399 (800) MSP-RESS or (206) 882-8080;
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Web Publisher's Design Guide for Windows
A 432-page book designed to help users create good-looking Web pages. Offers information on: adding effective navigational graphics; adding shadows to images; using 3-D rendering techniques (or VRML); compressing photos; using
popular programs like Photoshop, Illustrator and PageMaker as
development tools; and incorporating multimedia effects (video, animation and sound). By Mary Jo Fahey and Jeffrey W. Brown, Requires: CD-ROM drive to view the samples included on CD-ROM disc
Coriolis Group, The 7339 E. Acoma Drive Suite 7 Scottsdale AZ 85260 (800) 410-0192 or (602) 483-0192
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Windows 95 Complete
A training manual for Windows 95, for beginning through advanced users, that's designed to be both self-paced and comprehensive. It offers step-by-step lessons, including a learning disk (3.5-inch, 1.44MB) with practice files
and exercises. The 12 chapters include "Getting Started," "Common Windows Techniques," "File Management" and "Using Networks." Features an abundance of screen shots. Requires: Windows 95
Finney Learning Systems, P.O. Box 7471 Jackson WY 83001 (800) FLS-6656 or (307) 739-3062
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