Scott Hawkins

Carolyn's not so different from the other human beings around her. She's sure of it. She likes guacamole and cigarettes and steak. She knows how to use a phone. She even remembers what clothes are for. After all, she was a normal American herself, once. That was a long time ago, of course—before the time she calls “adoption day,” when she and a dozen other children found themselves being raised by a man they learned to call Father.Father could do strange things. He could call light from darkness. Sometimes he raised the dead. And when he was disobeyed, the consequences were terrible. In the years since Father took her in, Carolyn hasn't gotten out much. Instead, she and her adopted siblings have been raised according to Father's ancient Pelapi customs. They've studied the books in his library and learned some of the secrets behind his equally ancient power. Sometimes, they've wondered if their cruel tutor might secretly be God. Now, Father is missing. And if God truly is dead, the only thing that matters is who will inherit his library—and with it, power over all of creation. As Carolyn gathers the tools she needs for the battle to come, fierce competitors for this prize align against her. But Carolyn can win. She's sure of it. What she doesn't realize is that her victory may come at an unacceptable price—because in becoming a God, she's forgotten a great deal about being human.

Explains all the basic concepts you need to understand in order to use the Linux system. Provides practical examples for every command, plus hundreds of invaluable tips and warnings. Softcover.

Build killer e-commerce sites with Apache! Master configuration, management, and building e-commerce sites using Apache Database integration, dynamic content delivery, secure transactions, and more Covers all major platforms: UNIX, Linux, Windows—even Mac OS X CD-ROM contains a complete Apache toolkit PLUS e-commerce templates BONUS-Includes a PHP command reference! Apache isn't just the #1 Web server—it's also the backbone for the world's leading e-commerce sites. In this comprehensive guide, Apache expert Scott Hawkins covers every aspect of configuring, administering, customizing, and troubleshooting Apache Server—and then demonstrates how to build powerful e-commerce applications based on PHP and MySQL, the leading open source scripting and database solutions! Your complete Apache tutorial and resource! Installation, configuration, and tuning Secure transactions Database integration Proxy servers Module creation mod_perl API Secured Socket Layer CGI Configuration Virtual hosting MIME handling Authentication and caching Dynamic content delivery You'll find advanced administration coverage not found in other Apache guides, PLUS detailed appendices cover Apache directives, key TCP/IP and name resolution concepts, HTTP header codes, the mod_perl API, and much more. CD-ROM INCLUDED A complete e-commerce toolkit! The accompanying CD-ROM contains Apache binaries and source code, MySQL, PHP4, mod_perl, and ready-to-run e-commerce applications builtwith these tools.

Focuses on administration of the WebLogic server-not just another J2EE application development book that discusses the BEA server-Includes a 90-day trial version of BEA WebLogic serverProvides clear explanations and detailed examples perfect for first-time WebLogic administrators-the "Nemeth" for WebLogic Administrators.BEA WebLogic server is the world's #1 enterprise software platform. BEA WebLogic Administration Kit shows sysadmins and J2EE developers the power of creating and deploying J2EE applications running under the WebLogic server. Hawkins shows the reader performance tuning and optimization at the server level that will significantly enhance their J2EE applicaitons. Not only is this book ideal for the novice or more advanced WebLogic administrator, the inclusion of the software makes this Kit perfect for anyone looking to deploying J2EE but has not yet selected a server. This book will show how to set up, administer, optimize, and securely run a J2EE environment using BEA WebLogic server. BEA WebLogic server has won numerous awards including Java Pro Magazine's Java Product of the Year Award at JavaOne 2002.

UNIX systems administrator Hawkins explains how to install, configure, and maintain the high-quality, open-source Apache Web server, the most popular Web server in the world. He assumes a basic familiarity with computer concepts, but no knowledge of networks. He does not provide a bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)