During the last 48 years, many customers have asked me how it is that a small publisher in Fresno can make the best programming books. The short answer is that no other publisher works the way we do. Instead of using freelance writers who get no training, we use a small staff of programmers who are trained in our proven writing and teaching methods. Instead of publishing 40+ books each year, we focus on just a few. Instead of showing pieces of code, we provide complete applications that have been checked and re-checked for accuracy. And instead of rushing books to market, we refuse to let schedule or budget interfere with quality. As I see it, that's the only way to make sure that every book we publish is the best one on its subject. That's why people often tell me that our books are the ones that they look for first whenever they need to learn a new subject. Why not try this book and see for yourself! Book jacket.