In a Nutshell

O'Reilly's "In a Nutshell" books are topical quick-reference guides that document every nook and cranny of a topic or technology area. They provide quick, authoritative solutions to daily challenges. According to Tim O'Reilly, "These books aren't tutorials. They take a topic and drill down, expand, and, we hope, delight the reader by providing useful information the reader didn't even expect to find. This 'leap of usefulness' is crucial to an In a Nutshell book." Designed to be daily companions, these books belong next to your keyboard, at the ready when you need a quick answer.

Linux in a Nutshell , Sixth Edition
By Ellen Siever, Stephen Figgins, Robert Love, Arnold Robbins
September 2009 (est.)
$44.99 USD

The latest edition of this popular reference offers a tighter focus on Linux system essentials, as well as more coverage of new capabilities such as wireless network management, DVD recording,… Read more.

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SQL in a Nutshell , Third Edition
By Kevin Kline, Daniel Kline, Brand Hunt
November 2008 
$44.99 USD

The essential reference to the SQL language used in today's most popular database products, this new edition of SQL in a Nutshell clearly documents every SQL command according to the… Read more.

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Algorithms in a Nutshell
By George T. Heineman, Gary Pollice, Stanley Selkow
October 2008 
$49.99 USD

Creating robust software requires the use of efficient algorithms. Algorithms in a Nutshell describes a large number of existing algorithms for solving a variety of problems, and helps you select… Read more.

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Statistics in a Nutshell
By Sarah Boslaugh, Dr. Paul A. Watters
July 2008 
$34.99 USD

Need to learn statistics as part of your job, or looking for help to pass a statistics course? Statistics in a Nutshell is a clear and concise introduction and reference… Read more.

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MySQL in a Nutshell , Second Edition
By Russell Dyer
April 2008 
$34.99 USD

Need to find something in MySQL? This convenient reference offers you all the details you need, day in and day out, in one concise and extremely well organized book. The… Read more.

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C# 3.0 in a Nutshell , Third Edition
By Joseph Albahari, Ben Albahari
September 2007 
$49.99 USD

A concise yet thorough reference to C# 3.0 programming as implemented in Microsoft's Visual Studio 2008, C# 3.0 in a Nutshell gets right to the point, covering the essentials of… Read more.

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A+, Network+, Security+ Exams in a Nutshell
By Pawan K. Bhardwaj
March 2007 
$54.99 USD

If you're preparing for the new CompTIA 2006 certification in A+, or the current Network+ and Security+ certifications, you'll find this book invaluable. Its concise easy-to-use format provides all the… Read more.

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Linux Kernel in a Nutshell
By Greg Kroah-Hartman
December 2006 
$34.99 USD

Linux Kernel in a Nutshell covers the entire range of kernel tasks, starting with downloading the source and making sure that the kernel is in sync with the versions of the tools… Read more.

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MCSA on Windows Server 2003 Core Exams in a Nutshell
By William R. Stanek, Pawan K. Bhardwaj
November 2006 
$29.99 USD

For Windows administrators preparing for Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) core exams 70-270, 70-290, and 70-291, this document not only provides the resources you need to succeed on the exams,… Read more.

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MCSE Core Elective Exams in a Nutshell
By Pawan K. Bhardwaj, Roger A. Grimes
October 2006 
$39.99 USD

For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 administrators preparing for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) core exam 70-270, and core exams 70-297, and 70-298 this book is invaluable. Not only… Read more.

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LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell , Second Edition
By Steven Pritchard, Bruno Gomes Pessanha, Nicolai Langfeldt, Jeff Dean, James Stanger
July 2006 
$59.99 USD

LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell, Second Editionis a thoroughly researched reference to the Linux Professional Institute exams. The book is divided into four parts, one for each of the… Read more.

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Python in a Nutshell , Second Edition
By Alex Martelli
July 2006 
$39.99 USD

Python in a Nutshell provides a solid, no-nonsense quick reference to information that programmers rely on the most. This book will immediately earn its place in any Python programmer's library. Read more.

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MCSE Core Required Exams in a Nutshell , Third Edition
By William R. Stanek
May 2006 
$59.99 USD

Written by the premier author in Windows administration, William Stanek, and addressing the needs of Windows 2003 administrators preparing for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) exams, MCSE Core Required… Read more.

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XAML in a Nutshell
By Lori A. MacVittie
March 2006 
$29.99 USD

The Windows Vista operating system will support applications that employ graphics now used by computer games--clear, stunning, and active. The cornerstone for building these user interfaces is XAML, the XML-based… Read more.

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Web Design in a Nutshell , Third Edition
By Jennifer Niederst Robbins
February 2006 
$34.99 USD

Our popular reference, Web Design in a Nutshell, has been completely rewritten and expanded to reflect the state of the art in web standards. In addition to being an authoritative… Read more.

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Visual Basic 2005 in a Nutshell , Third Edition
By Tim Patrick, Steven Roman, Ph.D., Ron Petrusha, Paul Lomax
January 2006 
$49.99 USD

Newly updated, this classic detailed reference to the Visual Basic programming language has been reorganized to cover all the ins and outs of Visual Basic 2005, including new features like… Read more.

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C in a Nutshell
By Peter Prinz, Tony Crawford
December 2005 
$39.95 USD

Covering the C programming language and C runtime library, this book is destined to be a constant companion in your work. C in a Nutshell covers virtually everything you need… Read more.

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Java Enterprise in a Nutshell , Third Edition
By Jim Farley, William Crawford
November 2005 
$44.95 USD

Revised and updated for the new 1.4 version of Sun Microsystems Java Enterprise Edition software, Java Enterprise in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition is a practical guide for enterprise Java developers. Read more.

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Mac OS X Tiger in a Nutshell
By Andy Lester, Chris Stone, Chuck Toporek, Jason McIntosh
November 2005 
$39.95 USD

Mac OS X Tiger in a Nutshell offers a complete overview of Mac OS X Tiger (Version 10.4), focusing on the BSD Unix layer. This book familiarizes you with over… Read more.

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Unix in a Nutshell , Fourth Edition
By Arnold Robbins
October 2005 
$34.95 USD

This quick reference has been reworked to present you with the current state of Unix. Featuring chapter overviews, in-depth command coverage, and specific examples, it's the perfect supplement for Unix… Read more.

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PHP in a Nutshell
By Paul Hudson
October 2005 
$29.95 USD

PHP in a Nutshell is a complete reference to the core of the language as well as the most popular PHP extensions. The topic grouping, tips, and examples in this… Read more.

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Cisco IOS in a Nutshell , Second Edition
By James Boney
August 2005 
$39.95 USD

Fully revised, this second edition takes the mystery out of IOS 12.3, the latest unified operating system for Cisco routers. The book covers IOS configuration for the TCP/IP protocol family,… Read more.

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Linux in a Nutshell , Fifth Edition
By Ellen Siever, Aaron Weber, Stephen Figgins, Robert Love, Arnold Robbins
July 2005 
$44.95 USD

This updated fifth edition covers all substantial user, programming, administration, and networking commands for the most common Linux distributions. Considered by many to be the most complete and authoritative command… Read more.

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UML 2.0 in a Nutshell
By Dan Pilone, Neil Pitman
June 2005 
$34.95 USD

This comprehensive guide has been fully revised to cover UML 2.0, today's standard method for modeling software systems. Packed with concise information, it's been crafted to help IT professionals read,… Read more.

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Java in a Nutshell , Fifth Edition
By David Flanagan
March 2005 
$44.95 USD

Java in a Nutshell, 5th Edition, covers all the extensive changes implicit in 5.0, the latest and greatest version of Java yet. This classic remake has also undergone a complete… Read more.

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Windows XP in a Nutshell , Second Edition
By David A. Karp, Tim O'Reilly, Troy Mott
January 2005 
$44.99 USD

Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition documents everything there is to know about the world's most widely used operating system. Updated to include information on the security technologies featured… Read more.

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XML in a Nutshell , Third Edition
By Elliotte Rusty Harold, W. Scott Means
September 2004 
$39.95 USD

There's a lot to know about XML, and it's constantly evolving. But you don't need to commit every syntax, API, or XSLT transformation to memory; you only need to know… Read more.

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Java Examples in a Nutshell , Third Edition
By David Flanagan
January 2004 
$39.95 USD

This third edition covers Java 1.4 and contains 193 complete, practical examples: over 21,900 lines of densely commented, professionally written Java code, covering 20 distinct client-side and server-side APIs. It… Read more.

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Windows Server 2003 in a Nutshell
By Mitch Tulloch
September 2003 
$39.95 USD

Microsoft has introduced the right server for a world now dominated by highly distributed systems and web-based server applications, and O'Reilly Windows Server 2003 in a Nutshell is the most… Read more.

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ASP.NET in a Nutshell , Second Edition
By G. Andrew Duthie, Matthew MacDonald
August 2003 
$59.99 USD

Updated for Visual Studio .NET 2003, the 2nd edition of this book includes fresh information on application and web service development, custom controls, data access, security, deployment, and error handling,… Read more.

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PC Hardware in a Nutshell , Third Edition
By Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson
July 2003 
$39.95 USD

A longtime favorite among PC users, the third edition of the book now contains useful information for people running either Windows or Linux operating systems. Written for novices and seasoned… Read more.

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Java Web Services in a Nutshell
By Kim Topley
June 2003 
$39.95 USD

Java Web Services in a Nutshell is a high-speed tutorial and a quick reference for the technologies that Sun Microsystems is creating for implementing web services with Java. This book… Read more.

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Cocoa in a Nutshell
By Michael Beam, James Duncan Davidson
May 2003 
$44.99 USD

Cocoa in a Nutshell begins with a complete overview of Cocoa's object classes. It provides developers who may be experienced with other application toolkits the grounding they'll need to start… Read more.

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C++ In a Nutshell
By Ray Lischner
May 2003 
$39.95 USD

C++ in a Nutshell packs an enormous amount of information on C++ (and the many libraries used with it) in an indispensable quick reference for those who live in a… Read more.

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ADO.NET in a Nutshell
By Bill Hamilton, Matthew MacDonald
April 2003 
$44.95 USD

ADO.NET in a Nutshell is the most complete and concise source of ADO.NET information available. Besides being a valuable reference, this book covers a variety of issues that programmers face… Read more.

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.NET Windows Forms in a Nutshell
By Ian Griffiths, Matthew Adams
March 2003 
$44.95 USD

.NET Windows Forms in a Nutshell offers an accelerated introduction to this next-generation of rich user interface development. The book provides an all-inclusive guide for experienced programmers along with a… Read more.

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VBScript in a Nutshell , Second Edition
By Paul Lomax, Matt Childs, Ron Petrusha
March 2003 
$39.99 USD

Lightweight yet powerful, VBScript from Microsoft® is used in four main areas: server-side web applications using Active Server Pages (ASP), client-side web scripts using Internet Explorer, code behind Outlook forms,… Read more.

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Sequence Analysis in a Nutshell: A Guide to Tools
By Scott Markel, Darryl León
January 2003 
$29.95 USD

Sequence Analysis in a Nutshell: A Guide to Common Tools and Databases pulls together all of the vital information about the most commonly used databases, analytical tools, and tables used… Read more.

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Oracle in a Nutshell
By Rick Greenwald, David C. Kreines
December 2002 
$49.95 USD

The goal of Oracle in a Nutshell is to pull together the most essential information on Oracle architecture, syntax, and user interfaces. The content and format of this book, an… Read more.

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JXTA in a Nutshell
By Scott Oaks, Bernard Traversat, Li Gong
September 2002 
$34.95 USD

O'Reilly's pioneering reference is the first and last word on this powerful distributed computing technology. JXTA in a Nutshell delivers all the information you need to get started, including an… Read more.

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VB.NET Core Classes in a Nutshell
By Budi Kurniawan, Ted Neward
June 2002 
$44.95 USD

VB.NET Core Classes in a Nutshell, provides a concise and thorough reference to the types found in the core namespaces of the .NET Framework Class Library. A companion to VB.NET… Read more.

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Perl in a Nutshell , Second Edition
By Stephen Spainhour, Ellen Siever, Nathan Patwardhan
June 2002 
$39.95 USD

This complete guide to Perl includes the basics of the programming language itself, plus CGI programming, XML processing, network programming, database interaction, and graphical user interfaces. The expanded second edition… Read more.

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J2ME in a Nutshell
By Kim Topley
March 2002 
$39.99 USD

J2ME in a Nutshell provides a solid, no-nonsense reference to the "alphabet soup" of micro edition programming, covering the CLDC, CDC, KVM and MIDP APIs. The book also includes tutorials… Read more.

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Dreamweaver in a Nutshell
By Heather Williamson, Bruce A. Epstein
November 2001 
$29.95 USD

Dreamweaver in a Nutshell is a quick desktop reference for both new and experienced Dreamweaver developers. It covers everything from the basics to advanced topics, including navigation bars, image maps,… Read more.

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Ruby in a Nutshell
By Yukihiro Matsumoto
November 2001 
$24.95 USD

Written by Yukihiro Matsumoto ("Matz"), creator of the language, Ruby in a Nutshell is a practical reference guide covering everything from Ruby syntax to the specifications of its standard class… Read more.

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AppleScript in a Nutshell
By Bruce W. Perry
June 2001 
$34.99 USD

AppleScript in a Nutshell is the first complete reference to AppleScript, the popular programming language that gives both power users and sophisticated enterprise customers the important ability to automate repetitive… Read more.

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Windows 2000 Administration in a Nutshell
By Mitch Tulloch
February 2001 
$39.95 USD

Anyone who installs Windows 2000, creates a user, or adds a printer is a 2000 system administrator. This book covers all the important day-to-day administrative tasks, and includes the tools… Read more.

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MCSE: Windows 2000 Exams in a Nutshell
By Michael Moncur, Paul Murphy
February 2001 
$29.95 USD

This single book is all that MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) candidates in the Windows 2000 track need to pass the required five MCSE core exams and two elective exams.… Read more.

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MCSD in a Nutshell
By James Foxall, MCSD
October 2000 
$29.95 USD

Programmers tend to be specialists--they often do the same kind of programming over and over. The MCSD exam is targeted at technical generalists--developers familiar with a broad array of Microsoft… Read more.

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Excel 2000 in a Nutshell
By Jinjer Simon
August 2000 
$29.95 USD

Excel 2000 in a Nutshell is a one-stop reference to every one of Excel's menu options and functions, for both professional and power users of Excel 2000. In typical Nutshell… Read more.

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Word 2000 in a Nutshell
By Walter Glenn
August 2000 
$34.99 USD

Word 2000 in a Nutshell is a clear, concise, and complete reference to the most popular word-processing program in the world. This book is the first choice of the Word… Read more.

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Lotus Domino Administration in a Nutshell
By Greg Neilson
August 2000 
$39.99 USD

The release of R5 has made Domino easier for its 55 million users than ever before. For example, it's now possible to centrally modify client configurations or visually monitor the… Read more.

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ASP in a Nutshell , Second Edition
By A. Keyton Weissinger
July 2000 
$39.99 USD

ASP in a Nutshell provides the high-quality reference documentation that web application developers really need to create effective Active Server Pages. It focuses on how features are used in a… Read more.

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Outlook 2000 in a Nutshell
By Tom Syroid, Bo Leuf
May 2000 
$29.95 USD

Outlook 2000 in a Nutshell fills the need for an up-to-date and comprehensive reference book for sophisticated users who want to get all they can out of this powerful and… Read more.

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Delphi in a Nutshell
By Ray Lischner
March 2000 
$44.99 USD

The first concise reference to Borland/Inprise Delphi Available. Succinctly collects all the information you need in one easy-to-use, complete, and accurate volume that goes beyond the product documentation itself. Read more.

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Java Foundation Classes in a Nutshell
By David Flanagan
October 1999 
$49.99 USD

Java Foundation Classes in a Nutshell provides an in-depth overview of the important pieces of the (JFC), such as the Swing components and Java 2D. It also includes compact reference… Read more.

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Windows 98 in a Nutshell
By Tim O'Reilly, Troy Mott, Walter Glenn
August 1999 
$44.99 USD

From the authors of the bestselling Windows 95 in a Nutshell comes this easy-to-use quick reference for all serious users of Windows 98. It summarizes differences between Windows 95 and… Read more.

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Tcl/Tk in a Nutshell
By Paul Raines, Jeff Tranter
March 1999 
$39.99 USD

The Tcl language and Tk graphical toolkit are powerful building blocks for custom applications. This quick reference briefly describes every command and option in the core Tcl/Tk distribution, as well… Read more.

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Lingo in a Nutshell
By Bruce A. Epstein
November 1998 
$24.95 USD

This companion book to Director in a Nutshell covers all aspects of Lingo, Director's powerful scripting language, and is the book for which both Director users and power Lingo programmers… Read more.

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VB & VBA in a Nutshell: The Language
By Paul Lomax
October 1998 
$29.95 USD

For Visual Basic and VBA programmers, this book boils down the essentials of the VB and VBA languages into a single volume, including undocumented and little-documented areas essential to everyday… Read more.

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Windows NT in a Nutshell
By Eric Pearce
June 1997 
$24.95 USD

This book organizes NT's complex 4.0 GUI interface, dialog boxes, and multitude of DOS-shell commands into an easy-to-use quick reference for anyone who uses or manages an NT system. It… Read more.

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SCO UNIX in a Nutshell
By The staff of O'Reilly Media, Ellie Cutler
February 1994 
$29.95 USD

The desktop reference to SCO UNIX and Open Desktop(R), this version of UNIX in a Nutshell shows you what's under the hood of your SCO system. In addition to all… Read more.

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