Push the Web with HTML5 and Server-Side JavaScript
Leo's rating:
  4.0
On Oct 4, 2011 Leo Marihart wrote: Great series on HTML5 from OSCON
Upshot: If you didn't make it to OSCON, or never do, here are your lectures on HTML5. The best 11-odd hours that you can spend getting up to speed. With a snag or two. Full Review >
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Bringing Location to Web Applications
Leo's rating:
4.0
On Jul 21, 2011 Leo Marihart wrote: Nice intro to "HTML5" Geolocation
Upshot: Here is your intermediate guide to HTML5 Geolocation-centric APIs. Pros: Another straightforward O'Reilly intro to HTML5-like cutting edge hotness. Cons: None really. Code might change over time, so get the eBook for free updates. Full Review >
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Everything You Need to Know That Wasn't on the CCNA Exam
Leo's rating:
5.0
On Jun 3, 2011 Leo Marihart wrote: Great for Cisco or CCNAs... or the seriously curious.
Upshot: And you may find yourself…in a machine room or data center. You will need this book. Pros: If you just passed your CCNA exam, or have started working with enterprise level Cisco kit, there’s a lot here for you. Cons: If you DON’T work with Cisco kit, why are you here? Full Review >
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Leo's rating:
4.0
On May 31, 2011 Leo Marihart wrote: Great for students, maybe not for kids
So you want to learn Special & General Relativity the ‘easy way’? By looking at pretty pictures? Okay, here’s your (Japanese comic) book. Pros: Looks great in iBooks on an iPad. Does what it says in a dense, concise package. The end of chapter sections are great. Cons: None really, but might be too dense for young children.
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Fundamentals of iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Development
Leo's rating:
5.0
On May 29, 2011 Leo Marihart wrote: A current, comprehensive Guide to iOS4
Upshot: If you want to get into iOS Programming from the ground up 'the hard way' with current tools (XCode4, iOS 4.x) then this is the book for you. Pros: This is a soup to nuts 1200+ page book. Cons: This is a soup to nuts 1200+ page book. Seriously: Look at the table of contents. Full Review >
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Leo's rating:
4.0
On Mar 16, 2011 Leo Marihart wrote: Great book for Beginners, may grate on non MSFT folks.
If you can get used to the author's style, and the Microsoft (Press) bias, then Javascript Step by Step by Steve Seuhring is a comprehensive introduction to the subject. Full Review >
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Leo's rating:
5.0
On Jan 28, 2011 Leo Marihart wrote: As an ePub, this is (almost) pure win.
Upshot: I never was crazy about the phonebooks. But, if you need a REAL help reference, in eFormat this book is pure win. Minor issue: Since it’s so big, TOC & Search may bog down in iBooks. Full Review >
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Leo's rating:
2.0
On Jan 21, 2011 Leo Marihart wrote: Very good coverage, but one glaring omission.
If you can live without coverage of jailbreaking, this is a very good primer on iPad networking & security (WiFi/BT/3G). Full Review >
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The Perfect PC is the One You Build Yourself
Leo's rating:
5.0
On Jan 20, 2011 Leo Marihart wrote: Excellent, comprehensive guide to PC building
Now in its 3rd edition, this may be the last 'shop manual' you need for building a PC. Full Review >
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Leo's rating:
3.0
On Jan 17, 2011 Leo Marihart wrote: Facebook Marketing Book by Dan & Alison Zarella
The FBMB is a useful primer for marketing folks who may or may not be versed in having an online... Full Review >
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Leo's rating:
4.0
On Jan 11, 2011 Leo Marihart wrote: Good 'Net Primer for Parents & Teachers
Howard Rheingold trains you how to evaluate vet information that you find out on the 'net. Full Review >
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