Special Edition Using XML (2nd Edition) (Special Edition Using)

Good & Bad

Well, I was tempted to pick this book up for sometime. It seemed to read very well and is chocked full of helpful examples - at least to me. Eventually I gave in and bought it. Oh yah, there was no CD but hey, all that stuff is available on the Web right? Well apparently, not in this case. And especially for a book written by authors with such distinguished credentials - Mr. Gulbransen et al ... not to mention a reputable publishing house - QUE ( they have produced good works in the past ) I have been unable in my efforts to unturn a single piece of code for this book.

Ironically, the helpfull ( we want your feedback ) page that Que places in all it's books was , well useless. Someone named Candy Hall did reply, only if it was to say - No! So the email trail looked like this:

Attention:

Alexander Kachur

Hi Alexander,

I bought this wonderful book
done by Que entitled:

Using XML (second edition) by David Gulbransen, et al ...

Well, it didn't come with a CD

so naturally I was expecting to be directed
to some web page where I could download
the examples discussed in the book.

Can you help me out. and tell me just
what the URL is for that download page?

I visited your website but did not see any such
link ...

and when I sent an email off to Que Publishing
as identified in the forward for the book,

the response from Candy Hall was not
encouraging. This is what I got:

Thank you for your email about Special Edition Using XML. I'm glad you like
the book. Unfortunately the code for this book is not available for
download.
Candy Hall

Well, the declaration on the front of the book reads:
" The only xml book you need "
fine, it's a great book, but I need the code ...

If you can possibly point me to where I can
download this or email me a zipped archive
I would truly appreciate your help.

Thanking You
in advance

Dwight Lemaire

Alexander Kachur

Hi Alexander,

I bought this wonderful book
done by Que entitled:

Using XML (second edition) by David Gulbransen, et al ...

Well, it didn't come with a CD

so naturally I was expecting to be directed
to some web page where I could download
the examples discussed in the book.

Can you help me out. and tell me just
what the URL is for that download page?

I visited your website but did not see any such
link ...

and when I sent an email off to Que Publishing
as identified in the forward for the book,

the response from Candy Hall was not
encouraging. This is what I got:

Thank you for your email about Special Edition Using XML. I'm glad you like
the book. Unfortunately the code for this book is not available for
download.
Candy Hall

Well, the declaration on the front of the book reads:
" The only xml book you need "
fine, it's a great book, but I need the code ...

If you can possibly point me to where I can
download this or email me a zipped archive
I would truly appreciate your help.

Thanking You
in advance

Dwight Lemaire

............. Well, Alexander never answered because
I kept getting Mail Administrator responses saying the
plug was pulled on his email.

In spite of the apparently all negative reviews on-line
about things like content, and gross inaccuraies, I find
there are salvaging comments to make about this book.
Essentially, it works for me .... however, there is no Code
to be found for it anywhere. Gulbransen cannot be contacted.
Que denies any code is available for this book. Well, what did
they use to put it together anyway? This spoils everyone's
reputation for excellence in providing information and follow-ups doesn't it? In conclusion, Gulbransen and el should be shamed into leaving this work as is. Que should be shamed of providing no support ( inspite of the friendly teaser page).
Shame Shame Shame Shame Shame.

At times like these, one really appreciates an Oreilly Text. I'll never stray again ..