Windows Server 2003 Network Administration -- Ideal for system administrators and network managers, this essential guide is divided into three distinct sections: fundamental concepts, tutorial, and reference. The first three chapters are a basic discussion of the network protocols and services. The remaining chapters provide a how-to tutorial for planning, installing, and configuring various important network services. The book concludes with three appendixes that are technical references for various configuration options.Sample Chapter 14, Troubleshooting TCP/IP (PDF), is available free online.

What Is Web 2.0 -- Defining just what Web 2.0 means still engenders much disagreement. Some decry it as a meaningless marketing buzzword, while others have accepted it as the new conventional wisdom. Tim O'Reilly attempts to clarify just what we mean by Web 2.0, digging into the implications of viewing the web as a platform, which applications fall squarely under its purview, and which do not.

Ambient Findability -- Written by best-selling author Peter Morville, this thought-provoking book describes the future of information and connectivity, examining how the melding of innovations like GIS and the internet will impact the global marketplace and society at large. Focused on information literacy, information architecture, and usability as critical components, this book doesn't preach or pretend to know all the answers; rather, Morville presents research, stories, and examples for support. Sample Chapter 1, Lost and Found (PDF), is available free online.

Learning SQL -- This introductory guide gets you up and running on SQL in short order. A series of chapter exercises teaches you how to generate, manipulate, and retrieve the data stored in your organization's database. Ideal for anyone writing applications, performing administrative tasks, or generating reports. Sample Chapter 3, Query Primer (PDF), is available free online.

What Is Greasemonkey -- Greasemonkey is a Firefox extension that lets you write scripts to alter the web pages you visit. Mark Pilgrim shows how to install and use Greasemonkey to enhance your Firefox surfing experience. Mark is the author of Greasemonkey Hacks.

RT Essentials -- This comprehensive guide shows you how to customize RT to better fit your organization's business needs. After introducing you to what ticketing systems are, the book shows you how to install and configure RT. From there, it explains how to perform simple tasks that will turn your RT server into a highly useful tracking tool. Sample Chapter 3, Getting Started (PDF), is available free online.

Commercial Photoshop Retouching: In the Studio -- Written by 20-year photo retouching veteran Glenn Honiball, this book details all the tools, techniques, and skills you need to achieve consistent, professional results with Photoshop CS2, enabling you to tackle your greatest photo-retouching challenges with ease, precision, and efficiency. It's the ideal resource for any digital artist who wants to take their skills to the next level and produce sharp, expert photos that don't look retouched.

XSLT 1.0 Pocket Reference -- This handy pocket guide quickly gets you up to speed on XSLT so you can convert XML like a seasoned pro. It covers topics such as stylesheet structure, template rules, result trees, conditional processing, number formatting, and more. Best of all, its concise approach saves you time, aggravation, and effort. Sample Chapter 3, How XSLT Works, (PDF) is available free online.