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Just published: Murach's C# 2012

There's no better way to get going with C# development than with this new edition of our classic C# book. The C# language, Visual Studio 2012, OOP constructs, the core .NET classes, the database features for 3-layer applications, an introduction to Windows 8 programming...it's all here, taught with the same proven approach that has made earlier editions of this book so popular with professional developers.

And although it focuses on Windows Forms applications for business, the skills you'll learn will carry over to any C# application...whether for Windows, the web, or mobile devices.

Get the most out of HTML5 and CSS3

HTML5 and CSS3 are changing how web pages are developed in some exciting new ways! The trick is learning how to use this new functionality as quickly, as easily, and as sensibly as possible.

That's where our HTML and CSS book comes in. It integrates the HTML5/CSS3 features that are widely implemented today with the classic features you still need. Whether you're new to web development...or whether you're an experienced web developer who's been frustrated by the slow pace and gaping holes in the other training you've tried...this book is for YOU.

Create dynamic web sites on the client side
with JavaScript and jQuery

Today, more than half of the 10,000 most-visited web sites use jQuery, and that number is growing every day. In fact, jQuery has joined HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as an essential part of every web developer’s resume.

That's where our jQuery book comes in. Fast-paced, professional, and packed with real-world examples, it delivers the jQuery expertise you need...and the JavaScript knowledge you need to tweak jQuery code for specific applications. That's true whether you use it for step-by-step training or for on-the-job reference.

See why our PHP book has become a favorite
of web developers

PHP and MySQL are two of today's most popular, open-source tools for server-side web programming. And with this book, you'll learn right from the start how to use them together, the way the pros do. In fact, you'll create a database-driven web site that implements the MVC pattern in the first 6 chapters! Then, you'll be able to build out your PHP and MySQL skills to the professional level as quickly as you want.

(For more training in MySQL alone, please see Murach's MySQL.)

How strong are your SQL skills?

When it comes to querying and working with databases, most developers squeak by with minimal knowledge, never realizing all the power that they're missing out on in their DBMS.

But if you're using SQL Server 2012, Oracle Database, or MySQL as your DBMS, our books can boost your SQL skills in a way that makes you a more effective, efficient, and confident developer...whether you're issuing queries, using powerful database features like stored procedures, triggers, or functions, or designing and creating database tables. Valuable guides for any developer.