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Object-Oriented Programming with Visual Basic .NET This book will show you how to think about similarities in your application logic and how to design and create objects that maximize the benefit and power of .NET.
Visual Basic 2005 Jumpstart Lets you test-drive the beta version of VB 2005 with three hands-on projects that let you learn the new syntax quickly.
Peer-to-Peer with VB .NET This book doesn't just explain how to create P2P applications-it examines the tradeoffs that professional developers will encounter with .NET and P2P.
ADO.NET: From Novice to Pro, Visual Basic .NET Edition The book begins by showing you the basic architecture of ADO.NET, and then provides you with the tools you'll need to work with data providers and the new Connection, Command, and DataSet objects.
Programming the Web with Visual Basic .NET After reading Programming the Web with Visual Basic .NET, you'll understand how to build and deploy top-quality, professionally designed, highly usable web applications using Visual Basic .NET.