Social Software Engineering: Development and Collaboration with Social Networking by Auerbach Publications

Although the precepts of software engineering have been around for decades, the field has failed to keep pace with rapid advancements in computer hardware and software. Modern systems that integrate multiple platforms and architectures, along with the collaborative nature of users who expect an... Price:$89.95

Lord of the Files: Essays on the Social Aspects of Software Engineering by Thought Pilots

Starting with the premise that a good software engineer is necessarily both a good programmer and a good person, this unique new book on the culture of programmers emphasizes the importance of empathy, introspection, and the acceptance of oneself and others on the journey to quality software. Based... Price:$14.95

Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking by Paul Wilson

The first book to reveal and dissect the technical aspect of many social engineering maneuvers From elicitation, pretexting, influence and manipulation all aspects of social engineering are picked apart, discussed and explained by using real world examples, personal experience and the... Price:$34.99

Mining the Social Web: Analyzing Data from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Other Social Media Sites by O'Reilly Media

Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn generate a tremendous amount of valuable social data, but how can you find out who's making connections with social media, what they’re talking about, or where they’re located? This concise and practical book shows you how to answer these questions and more.... Price:$39.99

IBM Lotus Connections 2.5: Planning and Implementing Social Software for Your Enterprise by IBM Press

The Practical, Complete Guide to Leveraging the Power of Social Networks with Lotus Connections 2.5   The first book to cover the newest version of the breakthrough product from IBM: Lotus Connections 2.5. This book includes practical techniques for building dynamic networks of coworkers,... Price:$39.99

Managing Humans: Biting and Humorous Tales of a Software Engineering Manager by Apress

Managing Humans is a selection of the best essays from Michael Lopp's web site, Rands in Repose. Drawing on Lopp's management experiences at Apple, Netscape, Symantec, and Borland, this book is full of stories based on companies in the Silicon Valley where people have been known to yell at each... Price:$24.99

Designing and Engineering Time: The Psychology of Time Perception in Software by Addison-Wesley Professional

Build Applications, Websites, and Software Solutions that Feel Faster, More Efficient, and More Considerate of Users’ Time!   One hidden factor powerfully influences the way users react to your software, hardware, User Interfaces (UI), or web applications: how those systems utilize users’... Price:$44.99

Being Geek: The Software Developer's Career Handbook by O'Reilly Media

As a software engineer, you recognize at some point that there's much more to your career than dealing with code. Is it time to become a manager? Tell your boss he’s a jerk? Join that startup? Author Michael Lopp recalls his own make-or-break moments with Silicon Valley giants such as Apple,... Price:$24.99

No Tech Hacking: A Guide to Social Engineering, Dumpster Diving, and Shoulder Surfing by Scott Pinzon

As the cliché reminds us, information is power. In this age of computer systems and technology, an increasing majority of the world's information is stored electronically. It makes sense then that as an industry we rely on high-tech electronic protection systems to guard that information. As a... Price:$49.95

Handbook of Research on Social Software and Developing Community Ontologies (Handbook of Research On...) by Stylianos Hatzipanagos

The rise of social software and the proliferation of social networking tools represents a relatively recent cultural phenomenon. The attitudes and behaviors of virtual communities and social groups goes beyond the distributed technological platforms being deployed and requires new... Price:$265.00