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Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Unleashed is your tool to unleash the power of Microsoft's BizTalk Server 2004. Learn how to use the server as an enterprise application integration tool and how to exploit its key strengths to orchestrate e-commerce business processes in B2B and B2C environments. Providing complete coverage of system architecture, application integration, messaging and migration, Unleashed also illustrates practical application of the server through an entire section dedicated to real-world case studies of businesses using BizTalk Server 2004 on a daily basis. As seen in these examples, there can be obstacles along the way to success, but Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Unleashed will help you overcome each one.

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its ok, but I'd rather spend time online.......2006-10-11

You'll get much better luck and practice with the online free material than this book

SSDD - Much like it's predecessor (Site Server).......2005-09-21

Like Site Server - you won't find a ton of material that is actually useful about this technology.
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as well as other online resources.

Sorry, guy. We want to give you a big pat on the back, but that's kind of improbable under the current book conditions. This has been a current problem since back in the day when Site Server first pushed into the marketplace (if you will recall that mess, and that BizTalk's features used to be part of the pipeline configurator mechanism for extending SS-EC to full EC-functionality).

Give it another try. Still, something is better than nothing, but in terms of spending personal money, I'll pass.

The Only Book Availalbe for BizTalk 2004.......2005-08-30

I understand the frastrations of the other reviewers towards this book. BizTalk 2004 is quite different from the earlier versions. BizTalk 2004 is not well documented and there is no other reference book available. Many of us waited anxiously for the arrival of this book and hoped it would biring us extensive and in-depth coverage beyond what was available online, in particular since one of the authors is Scott Woodgate, the product manager of BizTalk, wellknown in BizTalk community.

To be fair, I believe this book desearves more than the current 2-star rating of average customer review. The authors promised "complete coverage" and they did a reasonable job to cover this product. If you are new to BizTalk, you have not choice. You should read this book since it is an authorative introduction.

Scott, I give you 4-star rating to encourage you to provide more in-depth material online at your blog site or in another book.

shoddy and replete with errors of ommission and commission.......2005-07-20

The least the authors can do is review their own work and provide their readers with an errata or a list of corrections for the numerous errors in the book.

I would love to get my money back. Reselling it in the used-book market would be a disservice to the buyers.

Not good enough, Microsoft!.......2005-07-20

With so many errors, I wonder if the authors have even bothered to read through the book after writing it.
They even change the project and solution names during some of the examples.
Maybe that's not a big deal after all, but it's very annoying.

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Excellent BizTalk book
Intermediate Biztalk without Proofreading

Biztalk Unleashed
Susie Adams , Dilip Hardas , Kevin Price , Akhtar Hossein , Charlie Kaiman , Clifford R. Cannon , Rand Morimoto , Cuneyt Havlioglu , Bill Martschenko , Robert Oikawa , Rick Pearson , Tom Lake , and Larry Wall
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ASIN: 0672321769

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Instead of just skimming the surface of what BizTalk Server has to offer, this book provides an overarching view of how BizTalk Server impacts the traditionally difficult application integration tasks developers face. Detailed information and example code is given on the new BizTalk 2002 features as well as the correlation of BizTalk Messaging and Orchestration services, the integration of .NET, and the RosettaNet and HIPPA BizTalk Server accelerators.

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BizTalk Unleashed covers a wide range of implementation and development tools, techniques, and technologies for use with BizTalk Server. You will learn everything from the basic foundation and history of XML to how to create, transform, process, and configure BizTalk server specifications, maps, and BizTalk Messaging. Instead of just skimming the surface of what BizTalk Server has to offer, this book provides an overarching view of how BizTalk Server impacts the traditionally difficult application integration tasks developers face. Detailed information and example code is given on the new BizTalk 2002 features as well as the correlation of BizTalk Messaging and Orchestration services, the integration of .NET, and the RosettaNet and HIPPA BizTalk Server accelerators.

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Excellent BizTalk book.......2002-11-21

As a developer, I bought BizTalk Unleashed to evaluate the capabilities of BizTalk Server 2002. Specifically, I looked at how it can be used in EDI transaction processing and how to use .NET (VB.NET/C#) and I was impressed because the book has excellent examples, from general overview to step-by-step guide, on how to use every tools and technologies that BizTalk has to offer. Most importantly, the examples on how to use .NET (VB.Net/C#/) in developing COM+/COM/Web Sevices is very valuable. Not only they are valuable, all the examples I tried just worked which in itself saved me from frustrations!

I must say that with this book, I clearly discovered many great capabilities of BizTalk and I am confident that I can accomplish anything that involves BizTalk using BizTalk Unleashed!

By the way, the review just reflects my satisfaction of the book.

Intermediate Biztalk without Proofreading.......2002-05-02

The substance of this book is very good, if too wordy. There is no doubt that the authors have a firm grasp of their subject; now they just need to be concise in discussing it. As stated in the book, the book is designed for readers who have a basic familiarity with BizTalk -- however note that readers are expected to be familiar with MS operating systems and some scripting and programming languages. Not having this knowledge will make this book difficult to follow, especially in the examples.

Since the advent of the spell checker, no one proofreads any more. The book is rampant with errors. For example, the text will state that five parameters are required, then list six. In one case the publishing tool boldly inserts "ERROR! Reference source not found" when the text references a figure... Still, I'll give it high recommendations for content.

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Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 Unleashed
Stephen Mohr , Scott Woodgate , and Stan Spotts
Manufacturer: Sams
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0672329255

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Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 Unleashed is your tool to unleash the power of Microsoft's BizTalk Server 2006. Learn how to use the server as an enterprise application integration tool and how to exploit its key strengths. The authors explain how BizTalk Server Studio can work in conjunction with Visual Studio to orchestrate business processes and create integrated business systems. Numerous examples are provided with detailed, step-by-step configuration instructions. Discussion of programming interfaces explains and amplifies Microsoft documentation rather than just repeating what is available in the online product documentation.

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Since the end of the Kosovo war in 1999, increasing attention has been paid to the problems of economic development and reconstruction in South-East Europe. In a context of limited resources, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have a key role to play in creating jobs and building a dynamic entrepreneurial economy.
Small Enterprise Development In South-East Europe presents important findings from recent empirical research on key factors, which hinder sustainable SME growth in South-East Europe. Finance is identified as a critical barrier to growth, and the role of commercial banks, micro-finance institutions and credit cooperatives in assisting growth is addressed. Yet finance alone is not enough. A rebuilding of social capital, a reduction of the unofficial or grey economy, and the promotion of inter-firm networks and clusters are also of vital importance in promoting sustainable growth. The book concludes with critical analyses of SME policies in Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia, countries which hitherto have received little attention in the literature.
Small Enterprise Development in South-East Europe will be of great interest to policy makers, business consultants, and academics and post-graduate students working on economic development and reconstruction in South-East Europe.

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Key Benefit: Organized around the National Career Development Association’s competencies, this practical, engaging book examines the full spectrum of state-of-the-art career development topics. Key Topics: Coverage focuses squarely on the application of interventions with real people, using straightforward presentations and cases studies to expose readers to all of the essential competencies required for the professional practice of career counseling. The authors’ respect for their field, and their long-standing commitment to educating individuals about career development theory and practice creates a readable, useful, interesting text that addresses the wide diversity of career counseling clients and counselors in today’s society, while emphasizing that careers develop over time, rather than in a single “enlightened” moment.

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good information, tough reading.......2007-08-03

This is certainly a good textbook, but reading it was a real chore. The style is very dry and I had a really hard time maintaining my focus on the text. (The Amazon review claims that this book is "engaging" - um, no.) When I could stay focused, though, I learned quite a bit. Chapter 5 - Assessment and Career Planning - had the most useful info, with lots of assessments listed and their uses.

Good Career Counseling Overview.......2006-11-04

I used this as a textbook for my Career Counseling class (master's level). The book was a good overview of career counseling. I found it to be highly readable, well-written, and well organized.

Great text!.......2006-02-25

This book covers wide range of topics! I will definitely use it to study for the NCE!

Career Development Interventions in the 21st Century

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Career Development

Career Development Interventions in the 21st Century
Spencer G. Niles , and JoAnn Harris-Bowlsbey
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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ASIN: 0139271465

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Written in an engaging style, the authors cover a full range of career development topics and essential competencies to provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to career development interventions. It uses numerous case examples that demonstrate t how concepts can be applied to real-life scenarios. Chapter topics cover understanding and applying theories of career development, career development and diverse populations, career counseling strategies and techniques for the 21st century, career information and resources, using technology to support career counseling and planning, designing and implementing career development programs and services, career development interventions in schools and community settings, ethical and legal issues in career development interventions, and an evaluation of career planning services. For individuals preparing for a professional practice as a career counselor.

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Career Development.......2002-07-26

It's about time! Someone has finally written a career development textbook that is enjoyable to read. I loved this book and recommend it to anyone interested in learning about career development interventions.

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Career Development Interventions in the 21st Century
Spencer G. Niles; JoAnn Harris-Bowlsbey
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OJ238E

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So, you're completely without a "cash umbrella" for a rainy day--but you know you need to get serious about saving right away. Congratulations! You can do it. And, the rewards are great: the security of knowing you can pay for college, buy a house or car, and enjoy your retirement. Put your finances in order with advice on figuring out what you've got, handling your paycheck, truly understanding your spending habits, and paying down your debts. Track expenses, plan a sample budget, and even find out where to hire a professional to help you. Make up a monthly money diary and realistic budget--and really take advantage of those smart, painless tips on saving. Answers to common questions in every section will clear the confusion about banking, brokers, credit cards, bankruptcy, insurance, and many other financial concerns. You'll save much more than a dime...you'll use what you've learned here and watch your dollars grow and grow!

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The author not only draws an intricate road map of where the bank came from, where it is going in the 90s and beyond, but she also profiles the larger-than-life characters whose conflicts and ambitions sparked the bank's roller coaster ride.

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"ROLLERCOASTER" REDUX.......2001-05-01

This is a reissue of Moira Johnston's 1990 book, "Rollercoaster" which covered the Bank of America's history from inception through the late 1980's. While this was a good book in its time, the reissue, unfortunately, has not been updated (except for the title). If you're looking for any insight into the Bank's merger with NationsBank, then you'll have to look elsewhere.

The Tumultuous History of the Bank of America

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The Tumultuous History of the Bank of America
Moira Johnston
Manufacturer: NY
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