Act Immediately to be in with a chance to win a free e-book and an actual physical copy of Object-Oriented Java Script" Plus just for taking part you will get 8 free e-books!<br />
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We like to reward our members as often as we can and this month we have an absolutely stunning offer from our friends at Packt Publishing. They are the guys that produce loads of fantastic books about software. For example for those of you who want to use Javascript in your BIRT reports there is the excellent "<a class='bbc_url' href='
http://www.BIRTReporting.com'>Object-Oriented Java Script" by Stoyan Stefanov</a>.<br />
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Packt have literally hundreds of other titles focussing on all kinds of software so you can "get the job done" and become an expert in your niche subjects in no time!<br />
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To get your 8 free e-books all you have to do is post a short review about my web site <br />
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http://www.BIRTReporting.com'>http://www.BIRTReporting.com</a> (which must include a link back to my site) on 3 public web sites, blogs or forums which focus on software or business related issues and then email me the links where I can see your postings. You can also simply re-post this article if you like, so this is a really easy way to get 8 excellent free e-books! Send the links to Competition@BIRTReporting.com<br />
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When I receive your email I will review the links and send you out details of how you can receive your 8 free e-books from Packt Publishing (registration with Packt will be required)<br />
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Note that the e-books will be specially selected titles chosen by Packt Publishing, but they have a wealth of great books so you are sure to get something good! <br />
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Wait there's more... <br />
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I said this was an amazing offer didn't I? As well as the 8 free e-books, we will conduct a draw on the 5th November 2010 where we will select two lucky winners (from all the emails we receive) and these winners will receive 1 additional free e-book each which they can select from the ENTIRE RANGE of Packt's online library!<br />
And finally, as if that were not enough... <br />
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One lucky winner will receive a free physical copy of "Object Oriented Java Script" by Stoyan Stefanov. <br />
So get posting quickly because you have to have your entries back to me in time for the draw on the 5th November 2010.<br />
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If you miss the deadline then you can still get your 8 free selected e-books so post away, get books, learn stuff and create great software!<br />
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How to get your free books and enter the draw<br />
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1. Post a review about BIRTReporting.com or repost this article to 3 public sites, forums or blogs. You must include a link in your post to <a class='bbc_url' href='
http://www.BIRTReporting.com'>http://www.BIRTReporting.com</a><br />
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2. Email the links where I can see your postings to me at Competition@BIRTReporting.com<br />
That's it! Enjoy your free books and good luck in the draw.<br />
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About BIRTReporting.com<br />
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BIRTReporting.com is a web site dedicated to the promotion of knowledge about the fabulous Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools software, available as open source from the Eclipse Foundation. BIRT allows you to produce web based, graphically rich reports over many data sources including SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, XML and web services in an easy to use, fast to deploy manner. Learn all about BIRT at <a class='bbc_url' href='
http://www.BIRTReporting.com'>http://www.BIRTReporting.com</a><br />
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About the author <br />
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Paul Bappoo is the author of BIRT for Beginners (which is available in paperback from BIRTReporting.com, Amazon and Barnes and Noble amongst others) and has been an international technical software consultant and involved with computers for over 30 years. Paul has an interest in BIRT reporting, enterprise application integration, automated software testing, computer based training and enterprise system implementation. Paul runs the BIRT User Group UK and is a member of the BIRT-Exchange Advisory Council. He would be delighted to hear from you with your tips, tricks and stories about your usage of BIRT. If you have a question, a need for training or consulting or great tip to share with the community then drop him a line. <br />
BIRT for Beginners presents an overview of the open source BIRT tools and the commercial enhancements available from Actuate, including... <br />
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? Eclipse BIRT Designer<br />
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Actuate BIRT Designer<br />
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? iServer Express <br />
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? Interactive BIRT viewer <br />
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? Actuate BIRT Studio <br />
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? BIRT Spreadsheet Designer<br />
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With walkthrough tutorials of the main features, including screenshots, from installation through data selection to formatting reports and fully graphical Flash charting this book will have you creating your own reports from scratch in only a couple of hours.<br />
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If you are too busy to spend days learning software and want tangible results fast then BIRT For Beginners is for you. <br />
When you buy the book you will automatically get access to the readers section of my web site which includes BIRT report request forms that you can distribute to your end users, extra chapters in PDF format and an ever growing library of reports, tutorials, reviews, tips & tricks. <br />
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Buy the book and get free membership of BIRT Reporting and the BIRT User Group UK at: <br />
<a class='bbc_url' href='
http://www.BIRTReporting.com'>http://www.BIRTReporting.com</a>