This week's book giveaway is in the JDBC forum. We're giving away four copies of SQL Antipatterns: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Database Programming and have Bill Karwin on-line! See this thread for details.
"The set strikes me as something like the set of potatoes, radishes, farming, and lunch. " - a colleague's way of comparing both overlapping and disparate groups. made me laugh and thought of the ranch
David O'Meara
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Can I add my own echo for delighted?
Great to have you here Herb, I hope you enjoy your week!
Dave
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Jeanne Boyarsky
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Four minutes after the welcome thread. Very impressive Dave .
Bairn Wagner
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Joined: Jun 06, 2007
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Hi Herb,
I've used your Beginner's Guides as an Intro to Java textbook for the past five years. Now I have a client that wants a course that starts with the basics and gets into web services and JSP/Servlets with lots of useful hands-on examples.
Haven't gotten a copy of your book yet (probably by February) but would like to know how well you think your new title would tailor to a classroom setting.
Thanks
Ayub ali khan
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Joined: Oct 20, 2005
Posts: 366
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Hi Herb,
Welcome to Java Ranch !!! I want to thank you for providing a wonderful book ( Java Complete Reference 1.4). I still treasure this book from the past 7 years.
I will look forward to explore Java Cook Book
All the best to you !!!
Best Regards Ayub
SCEA part I
Jeanne Boyarsky
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Originally posted by Bairn Wagner: Haven't gotten a copy of your book yet (probably by February) but would like to know how well you think your new title would tailor to a classroom setting.
Welcome to JavaRanch Bairn!
Please ask questions in a separate/new thread. This thread is just for welcoming the author. Also note that posts in this thread are not eligible to win in the promotion. So you increase your chances by asking outside this thread. It also helps people discuss if they find the topic particularly interesting.
pandu ranga
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Joined: Oct 22, 2007
Posts: 23
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Hi Herb,
Nice to have you here.It gives us great oppurtunity to directly interact with you.
Regards Pandu
Rohan Dhruva
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Joined: May 08, 2007
Posts: 183
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Hi Herbert,
I've read your C++ and Java books, and I absolutely love your style of writing. Please keep it up ! Welcome, and we all hope to gain insights from you !!
Rohan B. Dhruva<br />SCJP 1.5
Hendy Setyo Mulyo
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Joined: Dec 01, 2004
Posts: 207
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Hi Herb,
Well done! I am sure this book will show us the practical things about Java Programming Language. Keep it up!
Now I must see if I can find a question for you... would be nice to have a copy...
Herb Schildt
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Joined: Oct 01, 2003
Posts: 239
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Hi everyone! Its great to be here again.
And thanks for all the kind words. They are truly appreciated.
For my latest books on Java, including my <b>Java Programming Cookbook</b>, see<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.HerbSchildt.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HerbSchildt.com</a>
Herb Schildt
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One other thing: As I write this we are experiencing an ice storm. I hope that it does not get any worse than it is, and I hope that the power does not go out. However, it is possible that I will be "off-line" from time to time because of the weather situation.
Campbell Ritchie
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Assuming you remain online an are not frozen out, how suitable is this book for beginners, or is it a book for people who can program already and need additional "recipes?"
CR
abhishek pendkay
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Joined: Jan 01, 2007
Posts: 182
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Hi Herbert Its greate to actually get a chance to get our thoughts across to you...!!! i just want to say THANKS..!!! for all the complete reference books they are really usefull
The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking which created them<br /> -Einstein<br />SCJP 1.5 ,SCWCD <br />SCBCD in the making
saurav sarkar
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Joined: Jan 07, 2007
Posts: 163
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Long back going to my college days, when Herbert Shcildt was analogous to Java.They used to say if you have not read the Complete reference you dont know Java.Still its the same way.I would like to convey my thanks and Regards to Herbert.
I've used your Beginner's Guides as an Intro to Java textbook for the past 3 years.I have also read your C# book. All your books are amazing and brilliant.
Simply great to have you here...!!!
Herb Schildt
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To all,
I again want to say Thank You for all of your kind words. They are very much appreciated.