I am looking for some books to get in the near future. I currently have a book on XNA so I don't need anything for that. Some of the book areas im looking for: - Learning Python/Pygame - Learning advanced c++ topics - Web Development This one I am looking for things to both make my site attractive to visitors, how to optimize search engine results, how to make an online store, and general web site marketing etc? Basically how to make a popular website and all that it entails. I know most of the technical stuff. - Advanced topics This can include AI, general game design, programming languages, mathematics topics, etc. I have browsed the books section but nothing seemed to jump out at me and some of these books obviously wouldn't be covered on this site. any help on any of these 4 topics, whether they are online resources or actual books would be greatly appreciated. I am graduating in a week from college (WOOOO!) and want to make sure I continue my learning experience in full gear. Thanks!

I just picked up "Pro Silverlight 2 in C# 2008" last night. So far I'm enjoying it and Silverlight is a pretty exciting technology.

I'm looking forward to trying to write a game or two in Silverlight and based on what I've seen in this book, the technology to do it won't be that difficult to implement.

John

can't help you with some of the other stuff, but:

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- Learning Python/Pygame

Can't really go past Python In a Nutshell for a good intro/reference for python although to be honest, if you're proficient in C# you'll probably pick up python pretty easy, with no need for a book.

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- Learning advanced c++ topics

In increasing order of complexity:

I presume you're past Accelerated C++, but you can never be past Scott Meyers Effective C++ (make sure you get the 3rd edition). C++ Templates by Vandevoorde and Josuttis is the bible for any kind of template work beyond the most basic. And when you really want to melt your brain, have a look at David Abhrams book on metaprogramming.

For learning Python there is the excellent and freely available Think Python.

Wow thanks a bunch! That Effective C++ is EXACTLY what i was looking for from what I can tell.

The think python book looks good as well and I'm going to look into this.

Any suggestions for a web design book? I have heard that Don't make me think (i believe that is what its called) is a good one for general layout, anyone hear of this book?

Thanks again!!