O'Reilly Media -- Retail: Bestsellers

Bestsellers

The top 25 best-selling O'Reilly books for this week based on Bookscan. Nielsen Bookscan aggregates point-of-sale data from about 70% of US bookstores, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and many smaller chains and leading independent bookstores. Each week they supply us a list of the top 10,000 computer books, which we load into a MySQL-based data mart, categorize, and use to drive our bestseller rankings. You can read more about Bookscan in Tim's blog Book Sales as a Technology Trend Indicator.

Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual

by David Pogue
December 2007
912 pages, $34.99 USD

With Leopard, Apple has unleashed the greatest version of Mac OS X yet, and David Pogue is back with another meticulous Missing Manual to cover the operating system with a wealth of detail. Amusing and fun to read, this is the authoritative book for Mac users of all technical levels and experience. Which new Leopard features work well and which do not? What should you look for? What should you avoid? Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition offers objective and straightforward instruction. Read more.
Dreamweaver CS3: The Missing Manual

by David Sawyer McFarland
June 2007
1020 pages, $44.99 USD

The fifth edition of this bestselling book by experienced web site trainer and author David McFarland, Dreamweaver CS3: The Missing Manual helps both first-time and experienced web designers bring stunning, interactive web sites to life. With jargon-free language, clear descriptions, and welcome humor, this new edition addresses both beginners who need step-by-step guidance as well as long-time Dreamweaver users who need a handy reference to address the inner-workings of the program. Read more.
Photoshop Elements 6: The Missing Manual

by Barbara Brundage
October 2007
586 pages, $39.99 USD

With Photoshop Elements 6, the most popular photo-editing program on Earth just keeps getting better. It's perfect for scrapbooking, email-ready slideshows, Web galleries, you name it. But knowing what to do and when is tricky. That's why our Missing Manual is the bestselling book on the topic. This fully revised guide explains not only how the tools and commands work, but when to use them. Read more.
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition

by David Pogue
February 2008
608 pages, $29.99 USD

Ready to make the leap to Leopard? There has never been a better time to switch from Windows to Mac, and this incomparable guide will help you make a smooth transition. New York Times columnist and Missing Manuals creator David Pogue gets you past three challenges: transferring your stuff, assembling Mac programs so you can do what you did with Windows, and learning your way around Mac OS X. Read more.
Head First C#

by Andrew Stellman , Jennifer Greene
November 2007
778 pages, $49.99 USD

Head First C# is a complete learning experience for object-oriented programming, C#, and the Visual Studio IDE. Built for your brain, this book covers Visual C# 2008, Visual Studio 2008, and the .NET Framework 3.5, and teaches everything from language fundamentals to advanced topics including garbage collection, extension methods, and double-buffered animation. You'll also master C#'s hottest and newest syntax, LINQ, for querying your data in .NET collections, SQL databases, and more. By the time you're through, you'll be a proficient Visual C# programmer, designing and coding large-scale applications.

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Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML

by Elisabeth Freeman , Eric Freeman
December 2005
694 pages, $39.99 USD

Tired of reading HTML books that only make sense after you're an expert? Then it's about time you picked up Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML and really learn HTML. You want to learn HTML so you can finally create those web pages you've always wanted, so you can communicate more effectively with friends, family, fans, and fanatic customers. You also want to do it right so you can actually maintain and expand your web pages over time, and so your web pages work in all the browsers and mobile devices out there. So what are you waiting for? Leave those other dusty books behind and come join us in Webville. Your tour is about to begin. Read more.
Web 2.0: A Strategy Guide: Business thinking and strategies behind successful Web 2.0 implementations.

by Amy Shuen
April 2008
266 pages, $24.99 USD

Web 2.0 makes headlines, but how does it make money? This concise guide explains what's different about Web 2.0 and how those differences can improve the bottom line. Whether you're an executive, a small business owner, or an entrepreneur, Web 2.0: A Strategy Guide illustrates through real life examples how various businesses are creating new opportunities on today's Web. This book is about strategy rather than the technology itself. Read more.
iPod: The Missing Manual, Sixth Edition

by J.D. Biersdorfer , David Pogue
Sixth Edition October 2007
294 pages, $19.99 USD

As breathtaking and satisfying as its subject, iPod: The Missing Manual is ready to take you on a complete guided tour of everything in the latest iPod line, including the new iPod touch, the redesigned nano, iTunes 7, and more. The 6th edition sports easy-to-follow color graphics, crystal-clear explanations, and guidance on the most useful things your iPod can do. Quite simply, this is the ultimate iPod book. Read more.
CSS: The Missing Manual

by David Sawyer McFarland
August 2006
494 pages, $34.99 USD

Cascading Style Sheets are now a reliable method for handling all kinds of Web page presentations -- from fonts and colors to page layout. But due to CSS's complexity most designers treat it as a kind of window-dressing to spruce up the appearance of their sites without tapping into the real power of CSS. CSS: The Missing Manual clearly explains this powerful design tool and how you can use it to build sparklingly new Web sites, or refurbish old sites that are ready for an upgrade. Read more.
QuickBooks 2008: The Missing Manual

by Bonnie Biafore
December 2007
703 pages, $29.99 USD

With QuickBooks 2008: The Missing Manual, you don't just learn how to use this popular software, you learn why and when to use specific features. And you get basic accounting advice so that it all makes sense to you along the way. Get more out of QuickBooks whether you're a beginner or an old pro. Read more.
Windows Vista: The Missing Manual

by David Pogue
December 2006
848 pages, $34.99 USD

Windows Vista: The Missing Manual offers complete and comprehensive coverage of all five versions of Vista. In his inimitable witty style, New York Times columnist and bestselling author David Pogue illuminates this subject with clear technical insight and hard-nosed objectivity. He explains Vista's features clearly and thoroughly, revealing which work well and which don't. Written for beginners, veteran stand-alone PC users, and those who know their way around a network, this jargon-free guide is the book that should have been in the box! Read more.
iPhone: The Missing Manual

by David Pogue
August 2007
304 pages, $19.99 USD

As you'd expect of Apple, the iPhone is gorgeous. iPhone: The Missing Manual is a book as breathtaking as its subject. Written by New York Times columnist and Missing Manual series creator David Pogue, this book shows you how to get the most out of your new Apple iPhone. Read more.
iPhoto '08: The Missing Manual

by David Pogue , Derrick Story
January 2008
424 pages, $34.99 USD

Apple has taken iPhoto 08 to a whole new level, with powerful and beguiling new features that let you easily navigate through thousands of digital photos and a whole lot more. Apple makes it all sound easy, but you can still get confused. This witty and objective guide gives you clear-cut explanations of how things work, with undocumented tips and tricks for mastering this new version. It's the top-selling iPhoto book for good reason.

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Learning ActionScript 3.0: The Non-Programmer's Guide to ActionScript 3.0

by Rich Shupe , Zevan Rosser
December 2007
382 pages, $39.99 USD

Learning ActionScript 3.0 gives you a solid foundation in the Flash language and demonstrates how you can use it for practical, everyday projects. The book does more than give you a handful of sample scripts, defining how ActionScript and Flash work. It gives you a clear look into essential topics such as logic, event handling, displaying content, migrating legacy projects to ActionScript 3.0, classes, and much more. Written for those new to the language, this book doesn't rely exclusively on prior knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP). Instead, it helps you expand your skillset by first focusing on clear, concise examples in the timeline, evolving into OOP examples over time-allowing you to choose the programming approach with which you are most comfortable. Read more.
Learning Python, Third Edition

by Mark Lutz
Third Edition October 2007
746 pages, $39.99 USD

With this hands-on book, you can master the fundamentals of the core Python language quickly and efficiently, whether you're new to programming or just new to Python. Each chapter is a self-contained lesson that helps you thoroughly understand a key component of Python. Each chapter also contains Brain Builder, a unique section with practical exercises and review quizzes that let you practice new skills and test your understanding as you go. Read more.
Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac: The Missing Manual

by Barbara Brundage
March 2008
554 pages, $44.99 USD

After more than two years, Adobe has finally released a new version of Photoshop Elements for the Mac that packs a lot more editing firepower than iPhoto. It's perfect for scrapbooking, making fancy photo collages, creating your own Web galleries, and more -- but knowing what to do and when is tricky. Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac: The Missing Manual explains all the new features in a clear, easy-to-understand way, and gives you tips on when to use them.

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SQL Pocket Guide, Second Edition

by Jonathan Gennick
Second Edition April 2006
192 pages, $14.99 USD

Now available in an updated second edition, our very popular SQL Pocket Guide is a major help to programmers, database administrators, and everyone who uses SQL in their day-to-day work. The SQL Pocket Guide is a concise reference to frequently used SQL statements and commonly used SQL functions. Not just an endless collection of syntax diagrams, this portable guide addresses the language's complexity head on and leads by example. The information in this edition has been updated to reflect the latest versions of the most commonly used SQL variants. Read more.
Head First Java, Second Edition

by Kathy Sierra , Bert Bates
Second Edition February 2005
720 pages, $44.95 USD

Head First Java delivers a highly interactive, multisensory learning experience that lets new programmers pick up the fundamentals of the Java language quickly. Through mind-stretching exercises, memorable analogies, humorous pictures, and casual language, Head First Java encourages readers to think like a Java programmer. This revised second edition focuses on Java 5.0, the latest version of the Java development platform. Read more.
Quicken 2008: The Missing Manual

by Bonnie Biafore
November 2007
446 pages, $24.99 USD

Quicken 2008: The Missing Manual picks up where Quicken's help resources leave off. You'll find step-by-step instructions for using Quicken on your Windows PC, including useful features such as budgeting, recording investment transactions, and archiving Quicken data files. You also learn why and when to use specific features, and which ones would be most useful in a given situation. Read more.
High Performance MySQL: Optimization, Backups, Replication, and More, Second Edition

by Baron Schwartz , Peter Zaitsev , Vadim Tkachenko , Jeremy Zawodny , Arjen Lentz , Derek J. Balling
Second Edition June 2008
708 pages, $49.99 USD

High Performance MySQL is the definitive guide to building fast, reliable systems with MySQL. Written by noted experts with years of real-world experience building very large systems, this book covers every aspect of MySQL performance in detail, and focuses on robustness, security, and data integrity. Learn advanced techniques in depth so you can bring out MySQL's full power. The second edition is completely revised and greatly expanded, with deeper coverage in all areas. Read more.
Office 2008 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual

by Jim Elferdink
March 2008
911 pages, $34.99 USD

Though Office 2008 has been improved to take advantage of the latest Mac OS X features, you don't get a single page of printed instructions to guide you through the changes. Office 2008 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual gives you the friendly and thorough introduction you need, whether you're a beginner who can't do more than point and click, or a power user who's ready for a few advanced techniques.

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Linux Pocket Guide

by Daniel J. Barrett
February 2004
200 pages, $9.95 USD

Linux Pocket Guide gets you up to speed quickly on day-to-day Linux use. The book begins with general concepts like files and directories, the shell, and X windows, and then presents detailed overviews of the most essential commands. You'll learn each command's purpose, usage, options, location on disk, and even the RPM package that installed it. Throw in a host of valuable power user tips and a friendly, accessible style, and you'll find this practical, to-the-point book a small but mighty resource for Linux users. Read more.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 One-on-One

by Deke McClelland
June 2007
544 pages, $49.99 USD

Pioneering computer graphics author Deke McClelland updates his bestselling hands-on tutorial for Adobe Photoshop CS3, the latest version of this industry-standard image editing and production program. You'll be guided step by step through the program's features and functionality. Once you read about a particular technique, you can see how it's done first hand in the video. The combination is uniquely effective. And hugely popular. Read more.
JavaScript: The Definitive Guide, Fifth Edition

by David Flanagan
Fifth Edition August 2006
1018 pages, $49.99 USD

The indispensable reference for JavaScript programmers since 1996, JavaScript: The Definitive Guide, 5th Edition is completely revised and expanded to cover JavaScript as it is used in today's Web 2.0 applications. Read more.
Essential ActionScript 3.0

by Colin Moock
June 2007
946 pages, $54.99 USD

More than two years in the making, ActionScript 3.0 presents perhaps the most substantial upgrade to Flash's programming language ever. The enhancements to ActionScript's performance, feature set, ease of use, cleanliness, and sophistication are simply staggering. Revolutionary improvements abound. Essential ActionScript 3.0 is an update to Essential ActionScript 2.0, once again focusing on the core language and object-oriented programming with some coverage of the Flash Player API. Approximately half of the book focuses on the new features and functionality of ActionScript 3.0, while the rest focuses on changes between the 2 and 3 releases. Read more.