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More options May 23 2007, 10:12 am

From: aidanf <aid...@gmail.com>

Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 14:12:12 -0000

Local: Wed, May 23 2007 10:12 am

Subject: Re: Free Apress books for rubyireland

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Hi all,

I forgot to mention, there's 2 copies of each book. So don't be shy,
let me know if you want one.

I blogged it on rubyireland.com (with pic): http://rubyireland.com/2007/5/23/free-apress-books

Fintan and Michael have 2 of them claimed already.

Mark - which book are you interested in?

Don't want to pigeonhole the books but from a quick scan through them:
Beginning ruby might be suitable for someone who can program in
another language and wants to learn ruby
Rails solutions might be suitable for complete beginners, maybe even
non programmers or designers who want to learn a bit about rails.
Practical Gems might be suitable for someone who already knows a bit
of ruby - its basically a set of recipes based on what is available in
various ruby libraries.

Cheers,

On May 23, 1:06 pm, "mark reardon" <mcrear...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Aidan,

> if they'd like an absolute beginner to Ruby to review the book. I'd be
> happy.

> On 23/05/07, aidanf <aid...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > Hi all,

> > Apress sent me some review copies of some of their recent ruby/rails
> > releases for Ruby Ireland. Who wants one?

> > In exchange for getting a free book they ask that you write a review
> > and post it to high-traffic website. Below is an excerpt from the
> > email:

> > <blockquote>
> > In exchange, we request that each book recipient or winner write a
> > thoughtful review and then post it to any or all of the following
> > locations:

> > * A heavily trafficked blog, group website, or "geek" site
> > * Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Bookpool websites
> > * A print publication

> > Once the review is posted or published, you or the reviewer may
> > contact me to let me know.
> > </blockquote>

> > So the process is:
> > 1. Get free book
> > 2. Read book and write review
> > 3. Post review to high traffic website e.g. amazon.co.uk
> > 4. Send me a link to your review
> > 5. Profit!!

> > The books are

> > Beginning Ruby, Cooper

> >http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Ruby-Experts-Voice-Source/dp/15905976...

> > Rails Solutions, Williams
> >http://www.amazon.com/Rails-Solutions-Ruby-Made-Easy/dp/1590597524
> > I've heard this one recommended as being a bit more designer focused.
> > Someone was asking about it on the list a while ago.

> > Beginning Ruby on Rails E-commerce, Hellsten, Laine

> >http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Ruby-Rails-E-Commerce-Professional/dp...

> > Practical Ruby Gems, Berube
> >http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Ruby-Gems-David-Berube/dp/1590598113

> > If you are interested in reviewing any of these books let me know.

> > Cheers,

> > Aidan

> > P.S. Thanks to Apress for sending these out.

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