Richard Stevens Books

TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1, Second Edition, is a detailed and visual guide to today?s TCP/IP protocol suite. Fully updated for the newest innovations, it demonstrates each protocol in action through realistic examples from modern Linux, Windows, and Mac OS environments. There?s no better way to discover why TCP/IP works as it does, how it reacts to common conditions, and how to apply it in your own applications and networks. Building on the late W. Richard Stevens? classic first edition, author Kevin R. Fall adds his cutting-edge experience as a leader in TCP/IP protocol research, updating the book to fully reflect the latest protocols and best practices. He first introduces TCP/IP?s core goals and architectural concepts, showing how they can robustly connect diverse networks and support multiple services running concurrently.

This is THE guide to UNIX network programming APIs. Whether you write Web servers, client/server applications, or any other network software, you need to understand networking APIS-especially sockets in greater detail than ever before. You need UNIX Network Programming, Volume 1, Third Edition. In this book, the Authors offer unprecedented, start-to-finish guidance on making the most of sockets, the de facto standard for UNIX network programming with APIs - as well as extensive coverage of the X/Open Transport Interface (XTI).

Presents a comprehensive guide to every form of IPC, including message passing, synchronization, shared memory, & Remote Procedure Calls (RPC). Text contains extensive new source code - all carefully optimized & available on the Web. Unix (Computer file).

Finally, programmers that need to truly understand the TCP/IP protocol suite have a resource to turn to, TCP/IP Illustrated. Instead of merely describing the RFC's, bestselling author Rich Stevens takes an innovative "visual" approach which, combined with his writing style, results in an accessible "understandable" guide to TCP/IP.

Set against the backdrop of friendship and war, this narrative explores the complexities of love, hatred, survival, and loss. It unfolds across two distinct worlds over a span of seven hundred years, intertwining various historical events and dimensions. The story delves into the deep connections between characters as they navigate the challenges posed by their tumultuous environments, offering a rich tapestry of experiences that transcend time and space.

Provides a tutorial on the system call interface and the important functions found in the ANSI C library. The author describes more than 200 system calls and functions. He offers examples teaching you how to create a database library, a PostScript printer driver, a modem dialer, and a program that runs other programs under a pseudo terminal.

Exploring the intersection of health and spirituality, this book offers a unique perspective on achieving a fulfilling life while avoiding conventional medical interventions. It combines personal anecdotes, practical advice, and philosophical insights to guide readers toward holistic well-being. Emphasizing natural remedies and lifestyle choices, the author encourages a proactive approach to health that aligns with one's spiritual beliefs, making it an engaging read for those seeking alternative paths to wellness.

Erik Erikson has been described as 'probably the most significant post- Freudian thinker' with a 'unique and profound vision'. This penetrating critique of Erikson's work reveals how relevant his ideas are today.

A beautifully written exposition of Freud's ideas and how they emerged from the zeitgeist of the age, Stevens offers students and general readers a stimulating and uniquely balanced assessment of Freud's work. He also examines its implications for society and for understanding the person. The best and most readable introduction to Freud available.

"Understanding the Self" is an innovative textbook that engages students in contemporary debates about self and identity through diverse psychological perspectives. It encourages reflection on personal experiences and enhances understanding of social psychology, making it a valuable resource for both students and educators.