Books that I own

Books on my home bookshelves... ordered by my personal rating: 8=Wonderful, 7=Great, 6=Cult, 5=Cool, 4=Readable, 3=Cheap, 2=Bad, 1=Very Bad.
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Analysis Patterns: Reusable Object Models (The Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series)Analysis Patterns: Reusable Object Models (The Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series) cover imageMartin Fowler8$116.45
Component Software: Beyond Object-Oriented Programming (2nd Edition) (The Component Software Series)Component Software: Beyond Object-Oriented Programming (2nd Edition) (The Component Software Series) cover imageClemens Szyperski8$95.00
Data Modeling Essentials, Third EditionData Modeling Essentials, Third Edition cover imageGraeme Simsion, Graham Witt8$61.90
Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture Volume 1: A System of PatternsPattern-Oriented Software Architecture Volume 1: A System of Patterns cover imageFrank Buschmann, Regine Meunier, Hans Rohnert, Peter Sommerlad, Michael Stal8$146.19
Program Development in Java: Abstraction, Specification, and Object-Oriented DesignProgram Development in Java: Abstraction, Specification, and Object-Oriented Design cover imageBarbara Liskov, John Guttag8$65.52
Quality Software Management: First-Order Measurement (Quality Software Management)Quality Software Management: First-Order Measurement (Quality Software Management) cover imageGerald M. Weinberg8$35.16
Quality Software Management: Systems Thinking (Quality Software Management)Quality Software Management: Systems Thinking (Quality Software Management) cover imageGerald M. Weinberg8$41.95
Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing CodeRefactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code cover imageMartin Fowler, Kent Beck, John Brant, William Opdyke, Don Roberts8$84.98
Software Requirements and Specifications: A Lexicon of Practice, Principles and Prejudices (ACM Press)Software Requirements and Specifications: A Lexicon of Practice, Principles and Prejudices (ACM Press) cover imageMichael Jackson8$56.87
The Data Model Resource Book, Vol. 1: A Library of Universal Data Models for All EnterprisesThe Data Model Resource Book, Vol. 1: A Library of Universal Data Models for All Enterprises cover imageLen Silverston8$108.42
Algorithm Design: Foundations, Analysis, and Internet ExamplesAlgorithm Design: Foundations, Analysis, and Internet Examples cover imageMichael Goodrich7$87.89
Are Your Lights On?: How to Figure Out What the Problem Really IsAre Your Lights On?: How to Figure Out What the Problem Really Is cover imageDonald C. Gause; Gerald M. Weinberg7$13.95
C Programming Language (2nd Edition) (Prentice Hall Software)C Programming Language (2nd Edition) (Prentice Hall Software) cover imageBrian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie7$64.60
Design of the UNIX Operating System (Prentice Hall Software Series)Design of the UNIX Operating System (Prentice Hall Software Series) cover imageMaurice J. Bach7$54.35
Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series) cover imageErich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John M. Vlissides7$65.33
Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of SoftwareDomain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software cover imageEric Evans7$78.97
JBoss(R) Seam: Simplicity and Power Beyond Java(TM) EE (Prentice Hall JBoss)JBoss(R) Seam: Simplicity and Power Beyond Java(TM) EE (Prentice Hall JBoss) cover imageMichael Juntao Yuan, Thomas Heute7$38.24
Patterns of Enterprise Application ArchitecturePatterns of Enterprise Application Architecture cover imageMartin Fowler7$116.75
Thinking in Java (4th Edition)Thinking in Java (4th Edition) cover imageBruce Eckel7$63.42
An Introduction to General Systems Thinking (Silver Anniversary Edition)An Introduction to General Systems Thinking (Silver Anniversary Edition) cover imageGerald M. Weinberg6$55.72
Becoming a Technical Leader: An Organic Problem-Solving ApproachBecoming a Technical Leader: An Organic Problem-Solving Approach cover imageGerald M. Weinberg6$25.46
C++ Primer Plus (5th Edition) (Primer Plus (Sams))C++ Primer Plus (5th Edition) (Primer Plus (Sams)) cover imageStephen Prata6$58.20
Core J2EE Patterns: Best Practices and Design Strategies (2nd Edition) (Core Series)Core J2EE Patterns: Best Practices and Design Strategies (2nd Edition) (Core Series) cover imageDeepak Alur, Dan Malks, John Crupi6$88.99
Data Access Patterns: Database Interactions in Object-Oriented ApplicationsData Access Patterns: Database Interactions in Object-Oriented Applications cover imageClifton Nock6$54.99
Enterprise Integration Patterns: Designing, Building, and Deploying Messaging Solutions (The Addison-Wesley Signature Series)Enterprise Integration Patterns: Designing, Building, and Deploying Messaging Solutions (The Addison-Wesley Signature Series) cover imageGregor Hohpe, Bobby Woolf6$105.06
Introduction to the Design and Analysis of Algorithms (2nd Edition)Introduction to the Design and Analysis of Algorithms (2nd Edition) cover imageAnany V. Levitin6$178.86
J2EE AntiPatternsJ2EE AntiPatterns cover imageBill Dudney, Stephen Asbury, Joseph Krozak, Kevin Wittkopf6$79.92
The Timeless Way of BuildingThe Timeless Way of Building cover imageChristopher Alexander6$53.08
UNIX Internals: The New FrontiersUNIX Internals: The New Frontiers cover imageUresh Vahalia6$99.84
Ajax in PracticeAjax in Practice cover imageDave Crane, Bear Bibeault, Jord Sonneveld, Ted Goddard, Chris Gray, Ram Venkataraman, Joe Walker5$68.96
Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship (Robert C. Martin Series)Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship (Robert C. Martin Series) cover image5$52.37
Computing Concepts with Java EssentialsComputing Concepts with Java Essentials cover imageCay Horstmann5$89.50
Core Security Patterns: Best Practices and Strategies for J2EE(TM), Web Services, and Identity Management (Core Series)Core Security Patterns: Best Practices and Strategies for J2EE(TM), Web Services, and Identity Management (Core Series) cover imageChristopher Steel, Ramesh Nagappan, Ray Lai5$99.58
Design Patterns Explained: A New Perspective on Object-Oriented Design (2nd Edition) (Software Patterns Series)Design Patterns Explained: A New Perspective on Object-Oriented Design (2nd Edition) (Software Patterns Series) cover imageAlan Shalloway, James R. Trott5$60.07
Fortran 77: Featuring Structured Programming (3rd Edition)Fortran 77: Featuring Structured Programming (3rd Edition) cover imageLoren P. Meissner5$34.69
JBoss in Action: Configuring the JBoss Application ServerJBoss in Action: Configuring the JBoss Application Server cover imageJavid Jamae, Peter Johnson5$42.05
Pro EJB 3: Java Persistence API (Pro)Pro EJB 3: Java Persistence API (Pro) cover imageMike Keith, Merrick Schincariol5$51.43
SOA Using Java(TM) Web ServicesSOA Using Java(TM)  Web Services cover imageMark D. Hansen5$81.57
Struts: The Complete Reference, 2nd Edition (Complete Reference Series)Struts: The Complete Reference, 2nd Edition (Complete Reference Series) cover imageJames Holmes5$73.21
UML BibleUML Bible cover imageTom Pender5$77.22
Unix SecretsUnix Secrets cover imageJames C. Armstrong5$39.99
Web Services Patterns: Java EditionWeb Services Patterns: Java Edition cover imagePaul B. Monday5$52.05
A UML Pattern Language (Macmillan Technology Series)A UML Pattern Language (Macmillan Technology Series) cover imagePaul Evitts4$40.00
Applying UML and Patterns: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design and Iterative Development (3rd Edition)Applying UML and Patterns: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design and Iterative Development (3rd Edition) cover imageCraig Larman4$84.58
Beginning Java NetworkingBeginning Java Networking cover imageAlexander V. Konstantinou, William Wright, Chad Darby, Glenn E. Mitchell II, Joel Peach, Pascal de Haan, Peter den Haan, Peter Wansch, Sameer Tyagi, Sean Maclean, Sing Li, John Griffin4$3.98
Cascading Style Sheets: Designing for the Web (3rd Edition)Cascading Style Sheets: Designing for the Web (3rd Edition) cover imageHakon Wium Lie, Bert Bos4$37.11
Data Modeler's Workbench: Tools and Techniques for Analysis and DesignData Modeler's Workbench: Tools and Techniques for Analysis and Design cover imageSteve Hoberman4$93.39
Database Design (Sams Teach Yourself)Database Design (Sams Teach Yourself) cover imageRyan Stephens, Ronald Plew4$56.45
Executable UML: A Foundation for Model-Driven Architecture (The Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series)Executable UML: A Foundation for Model-Driven Architecture (The Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series) cover imageStephen J. Mellor, Marc J. Balcer4$54.77
Java Persistence with HibernateJava Persistence with Hibernate cover imageChristian Bauer, Gavin King4$78.02
Peer Reviews in Software: A Practical GuidePeer Reviews in Software: A Practical Guide cover imageKarl E. Wiegers4$68.04
Pro MySQL (Expert's Voice in Open Source)Pro MySQL (Expert's Voice in Open Source) cover imageMichael Kruckenberg, Jay Pipes4$71.21
Professional Java JDK 6 EditionProfessional Java JDK 6 Edition cover imageW. Clay Richardson, Donald Avondolio, Scot Schrager, Mark W. Mitchell, Jeff Scanlon4$62.88
Real World Web ServicesReal World Web Services cover imageWill Iverson4$51.94
The Unified Modeling Language Reference Manual (2nd Edition) (The Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series)The Unified Modeling Language Reference Manual (2nd Edition) (The Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series) cover imageJames Rumbaugh, Ivar Jacobson, Grady Booch4$68.30
UML Distilled: A Brief Guide to the Standard Object Modeling Language, Third EditionUML Distilled: A Brief Guide to the Standard Object Modeling Language, Third Edition cover imageMartin Fowler4$53.78
Core Java: Advanced FeaturesCore Java: Advanced Features cover imageCay S. Horstmann, Gary Cornell3$54.26
Core JavaServer(TM) Faces (2nd Edition) (Core Series)Core JavaServer(TM) Faces (2nd Edition) (Core Series) cover imageDavid Geary, Cay S. Horstmann3$82.47
Java Security SolutionsJava Security Solutions cover imageRich Helton, Johennie Helton3$82.96
Professional Java Server Programming: with Servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSP), XML, Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB), JNDI, CORBA, Jini and JavaspacesProfessional Java Server Programming: with Servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSP), XML, Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB), JNDI, CORBA, Jini and Javaspaces cover imageSing Li, Paul Houle, Mark Wilcox, Ron Phillips, Piroz Mohseni, Stefan Zeiger, Hans Bergsten, Matthew Ferris, Danny Ayers, Jason Diamond, Mike Bogovich, Marc Fleury, Krishna Vedati, Ari Halberstadt, Andrew Patzer3$59.99
Pure JSP: Java Server PagesPure JSP: Java Server Pages cover imageJames Goodwill3$34.99
Building Web Applications with UML (2nd Edition) (The Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series)Building Web Applications with UML (2nd Edition) (The Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series) cover imageJim Conallen2$57.37
Delphi 2 UnleashedDelphi 2 Unleashed cover imageCharles Calvert2$59.99
Hack Proofing Your Network, Second EditionHack Proofing Your Network, Second Edition cover imageSyngress2$49.95
Linux+ Study Guide, 3rd Edition (XKO-002)Linux+ Study Guide, 3rd Edition (XKO-002) cover imageRoderick W. Smith2$42.11
Professional Java Data: RDBMS, JDBC, SQLJ, OODBMS, JNDI, LDAP, Servlets, JSP, WAP, XML, EJBs, CMP2.0, JDO, Transactions, Performance, Scalability, Object and Data ModelingProfessional Java Data: RDBMS, JDBC, SQLJ, OODBMS, JNDI, LDAP, Servlets, JSP, WAP, XML, EJBs, CMP2.0, JDO, Transactions, Performance, Scalability, Object and Data Modeling cover imageThomas Bishop, Glenn E. Mitchell, John Bell, Bjarki Holm, Danny Ayers, Carl Calvert Bettis, Sean Rhody, Tony Loton, Michael Bogovich, Mark Wilcox, Lin Kelly Poon, Nitin Nanda, Rick Grehan, Matthew Ferris, Kelly Lin Poon2$58.99
SOA Principles of Service Design (The Prentice Hall Service-Oriented Computing Series from Thomas Erl)SOA Principles of Service Design (The Prentice Hall Service-Oriented Computing Series from Thomas Erl) cover imageThomas Erl2$74.55
Spring in ActionSpring in Action cover imageCraig Walls2$46.08
Web Navigation: Designing the User ExperienceWeb Navigation: Designing the User Experience cover imageJennifer Fleming2$34.95
Weinberg on Writing: The Fieldstone MethodWeinberg on Writing: The Fieldstone Method cover imageGerald M. Weinberg2$27.49