C++ Cookbook -- Beta Chapter 10, Streams and Files, is available online.

Creating Web Sites: The Missing Manual -- Think you have to be a technical wizard to build a great web site? Think again. For anyone who wants to create an engaging web site--for either personal or business purposes--Creating Web Sites: The Missing Manual demystifies the process and provides tools, techniques, and expert guidance for making your ideas and vision a reality with a professional and reliable Web presence. Beta Chapter 6, Style Sheets, is available online.

Integrating Excel and Access -- This unique reference shows you how to combine the powerful analysis tools of Excel with the structured storage and more powerful querying of Access. It covers everything you need to know, including interfaces, object models, and code. Learn how to crunch and visualize data like never before. Perfect for all Microsoft Office users. Beta Chapter 3, Data Access from Excel VBA, is available online.

Internet Forensics -- This practical guide to Internet fraud gives you the skills you need to fight back against the spammers, con artists, and identity thieves that plague the Internet. The book shows you how to nab the bad guys by extracting the information that lies hidden in every email message, web page, and web server on the Internet. Real-world examples illustrate all the major techniques discussed. Beta Chapter 4, Obfuscation, is available online.

PHP in a Nutshell -- 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 book make it an essential reference for every PHP programmer. It covers the functions commonly used by a majority of developers, so you can look up the information you need quickly. Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience in PHP development, PHP in a Nutshell is a valuable addition to your desk library. Beta Chapter 16, Manipulating Images, is available online.

Producing Open Source Software -- This comprehensive guide offers several tried and true steps to help you successfully manage the complex process of developing free software. Topics include project management, developer motivation, technical infrastructure to support collaboration, and project promotion. Producing Open Source Software is ideal for developers starting their own free software projects, or people who simply want to participate in the process. Beta Chapter 4, Social and Political Infrastructure, is available online.

Word 2003 Personal Trainer -- As the most complete and engaging tutorial available for Word, this invaluable guide details all of the latest advancements to the popular Microsoft Office word processor. Features sections on templates, WordArt, charts, drawings, plus advanced topics like how to perform mail merges and create web pages. Includes a companion CD tutorial to guide you through each lesson interactively. Beta Chapter 0, Scheduling Tasks, is available online.

Yahoo! Hacks -- Whether you want to become a power searcher, news monger, super shopper, or innovative web developer, Yahoo! Hacks provides the tools to take you further than you ever thought possible. Beta Hacks are available online.