Mike Keith Bücher

Pro JPA 2 introduces, explains, and demonstrates how to use the Java Persistence API (JPA). JPA provides Java developers with both the knowledge and insight needed to write Java applications that access relational databases through JPA. Authors Mike Keith and Merrick Schincariol take a hands–on approach to teaching by giving examples to illustrate each concept of the API and showing how it is used in practice. All of the examples use a common model from an overriding sample application, giving readers a context from which to start and helping them to understand the examples within an already familiar domain. After completing the book, you will have a full understanding and be able to successfully code applications using JPA. The book also serves as a reference guide during initial and later JPA application experiences.

Intel's new MMX TM technology--now built into every Pentium and other Intel Desktop processor--can dramatically increase the performance of multimedia applications. This unique book, written by members of the Intel MMX architecture team, makes MMX technology understandable and accessible to all readers and provides a wealth of practical advice on using MMX technology to maximum advantage--compatibility features, expanded instruction set, code examples and programming utilities on an accompanying CD-ROM, optimization guidelines, tips on using MMX tools, and techniques for MMX coding.