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Reading with Kobo

Electronic book readers have been around for some time, but I only recently started using one: the Kobo, produced by – wait for it – Kobo, based somewhere in Ontario. The Kindle is the obvious leader in the e-reader market, largely since it is backed by Amazon. I looked at the Kindle, but in my [...]

July 16, 2011 @ 11:52 pm — 0 Comments

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The Elements of Content Strategy - Cover

Review: The Elements of Content Strategy

A gentle introduction to content strategy concepts, practices, and processes

June 12, 2011 @ 8:46 pm — 0 Comments

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Review: CSS3 for Web Designers

A look at a recent book on CSS3 from a known master on the subject.

January 30, 2011 @ 7:42 pm — 0 Comments

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Microsoft .NET: Architecting Applications for the Enterprise - Cover

Review: Microsoft .NET: Architecting Applications for the Enterprise

A very useful book for any .NET programmer; educates on the value of software architecture and guides implementation of useful patterns to ensure a successful application.

December 20, 2010 @ 3:13 pm — 1 Comment

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Review: Ready for Anything

A review of a David Allen’s follow-up book to his Getting Things Done.

December 10, 2010 @ 4:52 pm — 1 Comment

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Review: HTML5 for Web Designers

A review of one of the first books to cover the new HTML5 standard: HTML5 for Web Designers, from A Book Apart.

July 25, 2010 @ 6:44 pm — 1 Comment

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Review: Brownfield Application Development in .NET

A helpful book on reviewing and updating existing projects to streamline the development process.

July 12, 2010 @ 7:32 pm — 1 Comment

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Review: Learning Ruby

This book is deceptively slim, yet it provides a clear and broad introduction to the Ruby language.

June 11, 2010 @ 11:06 pm — 0 Comments

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Review: NHibernate in Action

I’ve gotten started using NHibernate thanks to what is likely the definitive book on the subject. It’s a complex subject, but the book helps clear the initial hurdles.

June 9, 2010 @ 10:58 pm — 0 Comments

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Getting Things Done - Cover

Review: Getting Things Done

David Allen wrote a book that had a big impact on productivity, and it has been received as such. I’ve read it and learned the benefits of the system, and have started towards practicing GTD myself. Here’s my take on the book that started the process.

June 7, 2010 @ 11:11 pm — 0 Comments

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