Windows Vista E-Books

What is An eBook and Why Would You Want One?

An eBook is an electronic book, one you read digitally on your computer, laptop screen or on devices called ebook readers.

You will find them in various formats and until the industry has a standard accessible in all devices these various formats will exist.

PDF format is a popular format for eBooks. All platforms are able to gain access and read PDF formatting.

So regardless if you have a PC or Mac, you are in business! PDF requires the Acrobat Reader but this software comes on many new computers and if not included, it's a free downloaded from Adobe http://www.adobe.com.

There are still many who prefer printing out the pages of an ebook to read and PDF files have always been good for this purpose. Visit the IRS online and you will see every tax form they have available on PDF to print, fill out and send.

Other popular formats include:

HTML (which can be read on your computer screen, laptop or converted to read on the previously manufactured Nuvomedia Rocket eBook reader)
Microsoft LIT (requires the free Microsoft Reader installed on your computer, laptop or Pocket PC 2002 device)
PalmOS
Hiebook - KML - For the newest eBook reader available. This unit is manufactured in Korea and there is limited distribution in the US and Canada

So, why would you want an ebook? As you discover this new industry with your surfing over the Internet, you will discover ePublishers and eBookstores gradually growing in numbers. Take a look at what they offer and what they have to say about their authors and titles.

Thousands upon thousands of authors write books yearly. Of those, a small percentage have the good fortune of being accepted by a publisher. This is not because they don't make the grade, but because of the vast numbers.

Here are Windows Vista E-Books that we recommend

Microsoft Windows Vista Unleashed
By: McFedries, Paul
Published by: Sams Publishing

Windows expert, Paul McFedries, takes you inside the Vista operating system exposing its key components and showing how to leverage its features, both new and old. No other book provides Windows information in this way. This unleashed book is an exhaustive, technically sophisticated reference for professionals who need to exploit a technology to its fullest potential. This is way beyond what a typical user would want to know, but is in demand for those System administrators, programmers, IT managers who need to find unique solutions to advanced problems.

Price: $39.99

Microsoft Windows Vista
By: Fehily, Chris
Published by: Peachpit Press

This fast-paced, no-fluff book teaches you the basics of Microsoft Windows Vista and includes tips, shortcuts, and workarounds for Windows veterans as well as new users, whether you're using the Home, Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate edition of Vista. You'll find step-by-step instructions and plenty of screenshots that guide you through Vista's new and updated features, including the glasslike Aero interface; instant search; the Sidebar and Gadgets; and the improved versions of Internet Explorer, Mail, Live Messenger, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, and Media Player. You'll also find information on setup; installation; upgrading from other Windows versions; troubleshooting; hardware; and organizing your documents, music, photos, and videos. Laptop and mobile users will learn how to connect from the road, jump onto a public wireless network, and conserve battery power. Author Chris Fehily also walks you through setting up a network, connecting to the Internet, configuring routers and firewalls, and hooking up printers and other devices. You'll learn how to use Vista's beefed-up security features to protect your PC and network and share files while keeping personal stuff private.

Price: $21.99

Windows Vista For Dummies�
By: Rathbone, Andy
Published by: For Dummies

The thing that's made Windows For Dummies so successful is that it's packed with the basics you need to make Windows work. This book gets you through all the Windows Vista tasks and tripwires, including starting programs, finding files, navigating the new see-through interface, staying safe while you cruise the Internet, and much more.

Price: $21.99

Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Windows Vista All in One
By: Perry, Greg
Published by: Sams Publishing

The new Vista features are there for a reason -- they make Windows easier to use, more intuitive, and far more fun. This book concentrates on those new features and covers only new or existing features that most Windows Vista users want to know and need to understand. It contains more figures and callouts than most low-level books. Both the newcomer to computers as well as current Windows users will quickly gain Windows skills.

Price: $27.99

How Microsoft Windows Vista Works
By: Miller, Michael; Lindley, Eric
Published by: Que Publishing

How Microsoft Windows Vista Works is the first book to take you inside the new Windows Vista operating system and show you how all the pieces and parts work. With clear and simple explanations and illustrations that say, ''You, too, can understand this,'' How Microsoft Windows Vista Works gives you detailed information on the hidden workings of Windows Vista�from the new Aero interface inside to the Windows kernel. It's a four-color, highly visual explanation of everything that matters about Windows Vista, including:

How Windows Vista differs from Windows XP
How Windows controls your computer
How User Account Control protects your system
How virtual folders and instant search work
How Windows Vista renders graphics
How the Aero interface and the Windows Sidebar work
How Internet Explorer 7's tabbed browsing works
How Windows connects to a wireless network
How the new Windows Photo Gallery manages your digital photos

Price: $23.99

Microsoft Windows Vista Unveiled
By: McFedries, Paul
Published by: Sams Publishing

An unbiased, unvarnished sneak peek at everything that's new, noteworthy, and ready for prime time in Windows Vista.

Microsoft Windows Vista Unveiled is an in-depth exploration of the public release Beta 2 version of Windows Vista, Microsoft's next major operating system and the successor to Windows XP. Whether you're just planning ahead for a future upgrade or running Beta 2 already, Microsoft Windows Vista Unveiled takes you on a detailed tour of all the new and improved technologies, features, tools, and programs that Microsoft programmers have stitched into the Vista fabric. You will learn not only what features are new in Vista, but also why they're important (or not), who they were designed for, and how they will affect your computing life. The goal of this book is to give you an exhaustive sneak preview of Vista's innovations and changes so that by the end of the book you should know whether Vista is for you and what you can expect when you sit down in front of this new operating system.

Price: $23.99

Windows Vista Just the Steps For Dummies�
By: Muir, Nancy C.
Published by: For Dummies

Covering the new features and capabilities of Windows Vista, this book gets readers up to speed fast on interface changes, security options, and setup processes
Simple, easy-to-follow instructions for common Windows Vista tasks show readers how to carry out essential activities and gain competence and confidence
Bargain-priced at only $14.99, this book explains how to navigate the desktop, create files, copy and delete files and folders, connect to the Internet, search the Web, use e-mail, and much more

Price: $14.99

Windows Vista Secrets�
By: Livingston, Brian; Thurrott, Paul
Published by: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (US)

Featuring tips, tricks, and details not found anywhere else, this book reveals features of the new OS and is packed with little-known information that readers can put to use instantly
Two of the most recognized Windows authorities-Brian Livingston and Paul Thurrott-tap their extensive network of Windows beta testers and conduct their own experiments on finding hidden features in the new OS
Page after page contains screen shots, tables, and illustrations and unveils unique information not available anywhere else
Bypasses the obvious and instead examines uncommon tips on fixing Windows desktop problems and how to prevent them entirely.

Price: $39.99

Easy Microsoft Windows Vista
By: O'Hara, Shelley
Published by: Que Publishing

Easy Microsoft Windows Vista covers more than 150 of the most important tasks, ranging from the simple features such as opening a folder to more advanced topics such as burning a DVD or sending a file along with an email message. This book uses full-color screent shots with step-by-step instruction to help you learn the new version of Windows. Even if you are new to computers this format will clearly show you how to use Windows Vista.

Price: $15.99

Moving to Microsoft Windows Vista
By: Rizzo, John
Published by: Peachpit Press

f you want to get to know Windows Vista fast but don't want to get bogged down in the details, you need a Visual QuickProject Guide!

You don't need to know every feature--you just want to get your work done.
Full-color illustrations show you how to perform each step of your project from start to finish.
Low priced--why pay for more than you need?
John Rizzo has been writing about computers for 20 years. His work has appeared in CNET, eWeek.com, the San Francisco Chronicle, PC Magazine, and other publications. John is the author of numerous books, including Customizing Windows XP: Visual QuickProject Guide. He also publishes MacWindows.com, a news and information Web site devoted to helping Mac users get along in a Windows world.

Price: $13.59

Microsoft Windows Vista On Demand
By: Johnson, Steve
Published by: Que Publishing

� Master the Windows Vista user experience, including Windows Aero

� Manage files and information using Windows Vista programs and Sidebar gadgets

� Create your own movies, slides shows, and DVDs

� Rip, manage, and play digital music and videos

� Protect your computer from Internet or network intruders

� Explore the Internet, send e-mail and instant message, and publish calendars on the Web

� Customize, fine-tune, and administer Windows Vista

� Set up multiple users and parental controls

� Perform Instant Searches to quickly find files and programs

� Prepare for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exam

Price: $27.99

Windows Vista For Dummies� Quick Reference
By: Harvey, Greg
Published by: For Dummies

Readers will save themselves time and energy by using this handy, A-to-Z reference to quickly find answers regarding the exciting new release of Windows Vista
Includes helpful information on the new features of Vista, such as the task-based interface, sidebar, gadgets, new ''Aero'' interface, 3D-look option, heightened security, new search capabilities, and much more
Covers navigating the desktop, launching programs, adding programs, removing programs, creating files, copying files and folders, and deleting files and folders
Accessible organization of topics also shows readers how to create shortcuts, connect to the Internet, search the Web, add favorites, use the new file management system, and more

Price: $16.99

Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows Vista
By: Cowart, Robert; Knittel, Brian
Published by: Que Publishing

Que crafted this book to grow with you, providing the reference material you need as you move toward Vista proficiency and use of more advanced features. If you buy only one book on Vista, Special Edition Using Microsoft� Windows� Vista is the only book you need.

Tired of the constant barrage of spam, spyware, viruses and other Net nasties? We show you how to rebuke the onslaught of hacker attacks, protect your identity, and keep your sanity, all at the same time.
� Is the new Vista interface making your trigger-finger itch? Ours too�that is, until we turned Windows inside out, shook out all the loose parts and figured out just what makes this beast tick. Learn from our pain and suffering.
If you finally broke down and purchased a Windows Media Center computer, or you think you have one and didn't even know it, then you are holding just the book for you. We show you how to get up to speed with your new computer, transforming it from the little PC that could into the media juggernaut you never knew it could be.
Ready to upgrade? We provide from-the-trenches advice on upgrading to Windows Vista�including detailed rollout advice for IT managers. Plan and manage deployment of Windows easily and efficiently�whether you're upgrading just a handful of computers, or an entire corporation!
Want to set up a network at work or at play? Check out our hands-on coverage of installing, configuring and surviving on a Windows Vista-based network. We not only show you how to set up Windows networking features, we show you how to install and setup basic networking hardware. No other Windows book goes as deeply into networking as the one you are holding.
Do you like to fileshare, but wish you could share with the open source community and Apple users? The wait is over; share files with other platforms, such as Novell Netware, Unix, Linux, Macintosh, and other Windows flavors. No longer will the Macs in your network be segregated from the Windows users.

Price: $35.99

Windows Vista All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies�
By: Leonhard, Woody
Published by: For Dummies

9 books in 1�your key to Windows Vista survival!

Your one-stop guide to new Vista features, video, music, networks, cool hardware, and more

Tame and tease Vista's new features with the expert advice in these handy minibooks. From gadgets to glass, desktops to downloads, backups to browsers, find what you need to know about Vista, iPods, free antivirus software, pictures, scumbusting, Windows renovation and resuscitation, and much more.

Discover how to

Choose and install the right Vista version
Rip and burn discs of data, music, or movies
Organize your desktop files and folders
Spruce up pictures in the Photo Gallery
Play music and podcasts anywhere

Price: $29.99

Cleaning Windows Vista For Dummies�
By: Wyatt, Allen
Published by: For Dummies

Find out what you should clean, when, and how

Dump programs you don't need, archive data, and bring order to your desktop

Here's a handy household hint - getting control of all the clutter on your PC will make it run faster and more efficiently. This book is like a closet full of cleaning tools that help you organize your data and e-mail, archive the stuff you do need to keep, toss old cookies, tune up your file system, and much more.

Discover how to

Create a cleaning schedule
Find out what programs you have
Clear out your root directory
Control your Web cache files
Manage Windows updates
Get serious about system security

Price: $21.99

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Windows Vista
By: O'Hara, Shelley; Mansfield, Ron
Published by: Que Publishing

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Windows Vista is not just about using Windows, but also about how to live in a digital world, where you can share pictures, play and download music, communicate with others and more! This book includes new coverage of Aero Glass design, security features for protecting your PC, instant searching, Windows Mail, Parental control, Media Player 11, Internet Explorer 7, and more. Along with the step-by-step detail on how to accomplish key tasks such as saving and printing a document; sending and receiving email; and searching the Internet.

Price: $17.99

Essential Windows Workflow Foundation
By: Shukla, Dharma
Published by: Pearson Education

n Essential Windows Workflow Foundation, two WF lead architects�Dharma Shukla and Bob Schmidt�offer an under-the-hood look at the technology, explaining the why and not just the how of WF�s key concepts and architecture. Serious WF developers seeking details about how to effectively utilize and extend the framework by writing activities will find cogent explanations and answers here. With simple and illustrative examples, the authors demonstrate exactly how to leverage WF�s extensible programming model to craft domain-specific programs. Drawing on their unique vantage point in designing and developing WF, Shukla and Schmidt deliver authoritative coverage of

The core concepts and ideas that form the heart of WF�s programming model
The execution model for activities, with details of the activity automaton, bookmarking, scheduling, and the threading model of the WF runtime
Advanced execution concepts, including activity execution contexts, transactions, persistence points, passivation, fault handling, cancellation, compensation, and synchronization
Hosting the WF runtime in applications
The activity component model, with details of validation, compilation, serialization, and visualization
Databinding, XAML, dependency properties, and WF program metadata
Declarative conditions and rules, activity designers, and designer hosting
Custom control flow patterns ranging from simple sequencing and iteration to more complex graphs and state machines
Dynamic editing of running WF program instances

Essential Windows Workflow Foundation is the definitive resource for developers seeking an in-depth understanding of this novel technology.

Price: $39.99

Professional WinFX TM Beta
By: David, Jean-Luc; Ryan, Bill; DeSerranno, Ron
Published by: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Professional WinFX Beta: Covers "Avalon" Windows Presentation Foundation and "Indigo" Windows Communication Foundation

Windows development is about to dramatically change! WinFX is an object-oriented API that will allow you to create applications that take advantage of the exciting features in Windows(r) Vista (previously known as "Longhorn") while remaining compatible with Windows(r)XP SP2 and Windows Server 2003. Written by a team of Microsoft experts, this book introduces you to the pillars of this next-generation operating system, guiding you through the Windows Presentation Foundation (previously known as "Avalon") and the Windows Communication Foundation (previously known as "Indigo").

You'll first learn how to use the new Windows Presentation Foundation to create effective forms, use the XAML markup language, work with 2D and 3D graphics, and see how XAML interoperates with existing Windows Forms technology. Then you'll discover how to build Web Services and improve communication capabilities with the Windows Communication Foundation and architecture. You'll learn how to migrate existing DCOM and .NET remoting applications to Windows Communication Foundation or to make them interoperate with Windows Communication Foundation. Finally you'll work with integrating Microsoft ADO.NET and ASP.NET with Windows Presentation Foundation forms and data in the WinFX framework.

What you will learn from this book

Techniques for creating and deploying WinFX applications from scratch and upgrading your current Windows .NET applications to incorporate WinFX
How to use XAML to build a variety of forms, from simple to complex implementations
Best practices for working with the Windows Presentation Foundation's themes, controls, annotation, and 3D features
To implement secure, reliable messaging and transactions with Windows Communication Foundation and Microsoft Message Queueing
To work with WinFX on any supported platform: Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista
How to develop and implement Web Services using the Windows Communication Foundation

Who this book is for

This book is for the experienced Windows .NET programmer who wants to learn how to develop complex applications using the innovative features of Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft's WinFX beta 1 framework, the Windows Presentation Foundation, and the Windows Communication Foundation.

Wrox Professional guides are planned and written by working programmers to meet the real-world needs of programmers, developers, and IT professionals. Focused and relevant, they address the issues technology professionals face every day. They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert education in new technologies, all designed to help programmers do a better job.

Price: $29.99

Hacking For Dummies�
By: Beaver, Kevin
Published by: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Shows network administrators and security testers how to enter the mindset of a malicious hacker and perform penetration testing on their own networks
Thoroughly updated with more than 30 percent new content, including coverage of Windows XP SP2 and Vista, a rundown of new security threats, expanded discussions of rootkits and denial of service (DoS) exploits, new chapters on file and database vulnerabilities and Google hacks, and guidance on new hacker tools such as Metaspoilt
Topics covered include developing an ethical hacking plan, counteracting typical hack attacks, reporting vulnerabilities to upper management, managing security changes, and training end-users on how to avoid becoming victims of social engineering
The author is a veteran security pro who has performed penetration testing for nearly two decades and is a regular speaker at security conferences such as RSA

Price: $24.99

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