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Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manuals describe the architecture and programming environment of the Intel® 64 and IA-32 processors. Electronic versions of these documents allow you to quickly get to the information you need, print only the pages you want and are available in PDF format or on CD-ROM.

by Charles Petzold

"Look it up in Petzold" remains the decisive last word in answering questions about Windows development. And in Programming Windows, Fifth Edition, the esteemed Windows Pioneer Award winner revises his classic text with authoritative coverage of the latest versions of the Windows operating system, once again drilling down to the essential API heart of Win32 programming. Packed as always with definitive examples, this newest Petzold delivers the ultimate sourcebook and tutorial for Windows programmers at all levels. No aspiring or experienced developer can afford to be without it. An electronic version of this book is available on the companion CD.

by Brent E. Rector, Joseph M. Newcomer

Concentrating exclusively on 32-bit programming, this book offers an in-depth look at the user interface and graphics aspects ofthe Windows API and demonstrates how to use API effectively. Covers Dynamic link libraries, storage management, and windows subclassing. CD-ROM included.