World Com
World's most coveted champagnes
The World's Most Coveted Champagnes
provided by cocktailsandwines.com
Forbes.com used data from the Liv-ex 25 Index on Liv-ex.com, the London International Vinters Exchange, an electronic marketplace for traders in fine wine. The index tracks the prices of 25 of the world's most sought-after Champagnes. The prices were tracked between the June 30, 2007 and June 30, 2008, for cases of 750-milliliter bottles of the wines in Good Condition and packaged in their original cases.
No. 1: Krug 1996
Price: 2,350 pounds ($4,713.4)
Twelve-Month Gain: 56.7%
No. 2: Krug 1985
Price: 2,340 pounds ($4,693.4)
Twelve-Month Gain: 52.4%
No. 3: Krug 1990
Price: 2,200 pounds ($4,412.5)
Twelve-Month Gain: 51.7%
No. 4: Krug 1988
Price: 2,400 pounds ($4,813.5)
Twelve-Month Gain: 50.5%
No. 5: Krug 1995
Price: 1,395 pounds ($2,797.8)
Twelve-Month Gain: 46.8%
No. 6: Louis Roederer Cristal 1996
Price: 2,500 pounds ($5,014.2)
Twelve-Month Gain: 42.9%
No. 7: Dom Perignon 1996
Price: 1,700 pounds ($3,409.7)
Twelve-Month Gain: 41.7%
No. 8: Dom Perignon 1982
Price: 2,400 pounds ($4,813.6)
Twelve-Month Gain: 41.6%
No. 9: Salon Mensil 1996
Price: 1,768 pounds ($3,545.9)
Twelve-Month Gain: 41.4%
No. 10: Louis Roederer Cristal 1989
Price: 3,200 pounds ($6,417.9)
Twelve-Month Gain: 39.1%
The World's Most Coveted Champagnes
07.18.08, 6:15 PM ET(Forbes)Next time you need to celebrate, pop open the Champagne--or perhaps, don't. The bubbly might provide a much more valuable experience if you keep the cork in the bottle and sell it at auction.
Why? While global equity markets have been tanking in the wake of the subprime crisis, the price of a case of high-end bubbly is surging.
The London-based Liv-ex Champagne 25 Index, which tracks the price of 25 of the world's most sought-after Champagnes, rose by 27% in the 12 months ending in June. That's against the 8% rise in the Liv-ex 100 Index of top wines (mainly Bordeaux), and the 14.8% drop in the FTSE 100 during that period.
In Depth: The World's Most Coveted Champagnes
Twelve months ago, a case of Krug 1996 would have set you back just under $3,000 on the auction market, but now it's worth $4,713.40. Louis Roederer Cristal 1989 is now worth 39.1% more than a year ago, bringing in $6,417.90 a case.
Behind The Numbers
It's a simple case of demand outstripping supply. People are quick to glug Champagne as soon as they buy it, according to Justin Gibbs, the director of the London International Vintners Exchange, an electronic marketplace for trading in fine wine. While top Bordeaux reds are typically laid down for 20 years, Champagne is ready to drink as soon as it lines store shelves--and often is.
People tend to drink Champagne quickly," says Gibbs. As a result, a vintage can become scarce within a couple of years of being released by the producer. As the supply of the highest-quality Champagnes declines, the price quickly rises.
So a small surge in demand, such as someone looking for merely a case or two for a wedding, can drive the price up dramatically on what few cases remain after the initial release.
There's the "bling" factor, too, which is adding to the appeal and driving up the price of the finest Champagnes. "Champagne is what is drunk in the casinos of the world, on the yachts of Russian oligarchs and by footballers' wives, so there is an element of flash money about it," says Gibbs.
Bordeaux Stays Strong
Driven by this demand, the price of Champagnes such as Krug, Dom Perignon and Louis Roederer Cristal have soared over the past year, overtaking the big names of Bordeaux as an investment, at least for the time being. While Bordeaux prices skyrocketed from the strong vintage in 2005 and then held steady on the 2006 wines, the 2007 vintage is considered a weak one, so some interest has waned--and turned to Champagne instead.
Still, it's Not Enough to lure leading wine funds away from their traditional staple investment of Bordeaux red. "Historically, claret [the British term for Bordeaux red wine] has performed much better than Champagne, and we would expect that to continue," says Will Beck of London-based Wine Asset Managers, which does not currently invest in Champagne.
"It just so happens that claret is taking a breather after an incredible performance in the two previous years, while Champagne has enjoyed a relatively good year in terms of performance." Wine Asset Managers' Fine Wine Fund, available to individual investors, has returned 46% since it was established in 2006.
Scarce Supplies
While Champagne valuations may be driven up by consumption, the price of fine Bordeaux red is driven only in part by the scarcity of supply. Château Lafite Rothschild, for example, produces around 17,000 cases a year; while it is expensive, it costs significantly less than the wine of Château Petrus, which produces no more than 2,500 cases each year.
The figures on Champagne production are harder to come by because the houses are less forthcoming with information. This is one reason asset managers such as Beck are more comfortable investing in Bordeaux red, since the châteaus that produce them are open about their production figures. "There is a lot more transparency about claret," Beck says, "and we can work with a finite production figure for each year."
What wines Are You investing in or collecting? Add your thoughts in the Reader Comments section below. Peter Lunzer, a wine adviser at the London-based Wine Investment Fund, agrees that--for the moment, at least--Champagne, which is only just beginning to emerge as an investment vehicle, is a more risky alternative to claret. "One of the reasons we invest in Bordeaux," he says, "is that unlike with Champagne, there is a lot of international data on how prices have fluctuated over the years." However, some say the tide may be changing. "There are a group of investors who feel that there is only one way that Champagne prices are headed, and that is up," says Geoffrey Troy of New York Wine Warehouse, the North American auction partner for wines at Christie's. "We are beginning to see a number of serious wine collectors who are buying serious amounts of Champagne as an investment." The Houses of Louis Roederer
A passion for great wines and a desire to compensate for the limits that the "château policy" naturally imposes on the development of Louis Roederer Champagne have, over the years,driven Jean Claude and then Frédéric Rouzaud to acquire an exclusive group of properties
around the Champagne House in Reims which, although managed truly independently, share the same philosophy of excellence, and today make up the "Louis Roederer Group". It comprises Roederer Estate and Scharffenberger, both in California, Champagne Deutz and Maison Delas in the Rhone Valley, Ramos Pinto and its vineyards in Douro, Portugal, Les Domaines Ott* in Provence, and Château de Pez and Château Haut Beauséjour in Bordeaux (Saint Estéphe), which were joined at the end of 2006 by Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande (Pauillac) and Château Bernadotte (Haut Médoc). Louis Roederer also has an equal share with the Duclot Group in the Maison Descaves in Bordeaux.
provided by http://www.cocktailsandwines.com
blogger : http://champagne-de-reims.blogspot.com/
Website Link : http://cocktailsandwines.com/360Bev.Champagne.htm
About the Author
Cyrus | Wines & Spirits | Cocktails and Wines | Cocktailsandwines.com
Stand By Me | Playing For Change | Song Around the World
 |
 |
Batman Robin Indy 500 Lost World gamecom game lot |  |
2 Bids | US $.01 | 2h 35m |
 |
Michael Jordan World com phone card 10 mins | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 4h 37m |
 |
Lost World Jurassic Park Tiger GameCom 1997 | |
1 Bid | US $1.75 | 7h 51m |
 |
Premium Domain Name NR Easy Loan Worldcom | |
2 Bids | US $1.04 | 12h 7m |
 |
QE COM SET WORLD STUDENT GAMES 11 6 1991 EX FDC | |
0 Bid | US $1.53 | 15h 10m |
 |
SCOTT PILGRIM vs WORLD Girls COMIC COM T Shirt Bag | |
8 Bids | US $15.50 | 20h 52m |
 |
TECHNO COM BY KC WORLD MAP METAL BAND WATCH 10 CT | |
 |
US $149.99 | 24d 20h 54m |
 |
JACKJILL VS THE WORLD ROM COM RUSSIAN ENGLISH COMEDY | |
0 Bid | US $1.00 | 1d 22h 57m |
 |
NEPAL ICC WORLD CRICKET DIVISION 4 ITALY 2010 COM COVER | |
0 Bid | US $9.00 | 5h 48m |
 |
QE 11 COM WORLD CUP FOOTBALL 1 6 1966 UN MINT | |
1 Bid | US $.85 | 2d 15h 21m |
 |
QE 11 COM WORLD CUP WINNERS 18 8 1966 UN MINT | |
0 Bid | US $.31 | 2d 15h 22m |
 |
Great Domain for Coaches coaching for todays worldcom | |
0 Bid | US $100.00 | 2d 16h |
 |
07 09 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 Black Billet Grill Com | |
|
US $123.00 | 1d 2h 18m |
 |
Schwinn World Tour bicycleUsedBlue RoadSHIMANO Com | |
|
US $49.00 | 4d 4h 14m |
 |
The World Below by Sue Miller 2001 Unabridged Com | |
0 Bid | US $1.00 | 4d 4h 34m |
 |
wonders to see by lillian hethershaw world book com | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 3d 9h 14m |
 |
Puzzle World by Susannah Leigh 2004 Paperback Com | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 4d 19h 58m |
 |
WWE shopcom Giftcard $50 World Wrestling Entertainment | |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 6d 2h 19m |
 |
Domain for Sale RedRiverWorldcom Red River World | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 6d 4h 30m |
 |
Medical Domain Name AGED COM World Bio Medcom | |
|
US $100.00 | 5d 6h 30m |
 |
KAHKKI GUERILLA OF DARK WORLD com 1st STON EN018 x3 | |
|
US $1.00 | 26d 57m |
 |
Super Shares Fastes Computers in the World ASETEKCOM | |
0 Bid | US $39,500.00 | 7d 23h 48m |
 |
GRENTACTICIAN OF DARK WORLD com 1st STON EN019 X3 | |
|
US $1.00 | 26d 58m |
 |
The 467th Bombardment Group H in World War II in Com | |
|
US $39.38 | 26d 16h 39m |
 |
CRAFT Y WORLD COM ONLINE CRAFTS BUSINESS DOMAIN NAME | |
|
US $1,499.00 | 28d 15h 39m |
 |
World Ski Lodgescom Domain Names Online Reservations | |
|
US $2,995.00 | 29d 9h 28m |
 |
Worms World Party com for Playstation VGC | |
|
US $13.71 | 29d 8h 6m |
 |
The Anti Defamation League and its use in the world com | |
|
US $17.84 | 29d 3h 42m |
 |
03 04 Lincoln Navigator Black Stainless Mesh Grille Com | |
|
US $242.00 | 29d 2h 19m |
 |
05 07 Nissan Pathfinder 05 08 Frontier Billet Grill Com | |
|
US $105.00 | 29d 2h 15m |
 |
99 04 Ford F 250 Excursion Stainless Tubular Grille Com | |
|
US $169.00 | 29d 2h 12m |
 |
06 07 Infiniti G35 Coupe Sport Stainless Mesh Grill Com | |
|
US $280.00 | 29d 2h 10m |
 |
The Journey to Worlds End Part 2 Storybook with Com | |
US $4.75 | 28d 15h 39m |
 |
World Surf Reportcom Domain Names Build Website News | |
|
US $2,995.00 | 28d 8h 30m |
 |
Soul Nomad The World Eaters PlayStation 2 2007com | |
|
US $32.99 | 28d 5h 44m |
 |
1996 WorldCom World Com Michael JORDAN Calling Card | |
|
US $19.95 | 28d 4h 13m |
 |
Taschen WWW H R Giger Com Biomechanical World Art Book | |
|
US $19.95 | 28d 2h 53m |
 |
Sports from Hell My Search for the Worlds Dumbest Com | |
|
US $29.71 | 28d 2h 25m |
 |
2 OFFICIAL MCI WORLD COM RACING DECALS STICKERS NASCAR | |
|
US $4.00 | 27d 22h 15m |
 |
PARTY POKERCOM THE WORLD LARGEST LICENSE PLATE FRAME | |
|
US $12.99 | 27d 10h 57m |
 |
Being Disciples of Jesus in a DotCom World A Theologi | |
|
US $19.19 | 26d 11h 37m |
 |
Digital Futures Living in a dotcom World | |
|
US $1.00 | 26d 7h 2m |
 |
Utstar Com UTSIMAGIOVZM CDMA VERIZON 3G WORLD PHONE FM | |
|
US $910.11 | 26d 6h 27m |
 |
World Revolution 1917 1936 the Rise and Fall of the Com | |
|
US $22.00 | 25d 22h 18m |
 |
1996 World Com Phone Card MICHAEL JORDAN | |
|
US $15.00 | 25d 18h 43m |
 |
1x NM Sillva Warlord of Dark World GLD1 EN023 Com | |
|
US $1.48 | 25d 12h 38m |
 |
3x 1st NM Scarr Scout of Dark World EEN EN025 Com | |
|
US $1.34 | 25d 12h 31m |
 |
3x Unl NM Zure Knight of Dark World EEN EN001 Com | |
|
US $1.13 | 25d 12h 31m |
| Powered by phpBay Pro |
 |
FURminator deShedding Tool
Sale Price: $3.90 - $137.48 Average Rating:  |
DescriptionFURminator Small deShedding Tool Reduces shedding up to 90 percent by removing the loose, dead undercoat without damaging the topcoat. It is by far the absolute best deShedding Tool on the market, throw away all your other tools, you'll never need anything except the FURminator again!Watch the video to see the furminator for dogs in action, then scroll down and see the actual amount of fur removed from these dogs after one grooming session with the furminator, this is the one grooming tool you can't live without! |
 |
FURminator deShedding Tool for Cats, 1.75-Inch Edge List Price: Sale Price: $19.99 You save: $15.00 (43%) Average Rating: 
|
DescriptionFURMINATOR CAT DESHEDDING TOOL Small 1.75" Quickly and easily removes the undercoat and loose hair without damaging the topcoat Reduces shedding up to 90% Superior to brushes, combs or rakes Helps eliminates furballs Brings out the pets natural oil, promoting healthy skin and coat Peggable blister card |
 |
Aroma AWK-115S Hot H20 X-Press 1-1/2-Liter Cordless Water Kettle List Price: Sale Price: $29.96 You save: $1.03 (3%) Average Rating:
|
Description1.5-liter capacity Easy cordless pouring with the patented Strix electric connector Safe-grip handle and no-drip spout Easy-to-read water level indicator Elegant brushed stainless steel finish |
 |
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) List Price: Sale Price: $11.88 You save: $4.10 (26%) |
DescriptionOriginal soundtrack to the 2010 motion picture features four new songs by Beck under the guise of Sex Bob-omb and two versions of a totally new Beck track. Also on the soundtrack are tracks by indie heroes Broken Social Scene, Beachwood Sparks and Frank Black - alongside classic Rock anthems from stalwarts Rolling Stones and T... |
 |
Michael Jackson: This Is It List Price: Sale Price: $19.49 You save: $9.47 (33%) Average Rating:
|
DescriptionIt's hard not to watch This Is It without feeling a mixture of sorrow and elation. When he passed away in the summer of 2009, Michael Jackson was in the midst of rehearsals for his final tour, an ambitious 50-date engagement... |
 |
Facing Future List Price: Sale Price: $12.99 You save: $4.00 (24%) Average Rating:
|
DescriptionThere's a smart balance of traditional Hawaiiana and contemporary tunes on this CD. There's heart-tugging warmth along with unexpected chuckles. The end result is a candid, honest reinforcement of his vocal breadth. |
![The World Is Not Enough [VHS]](http://www.videogameshop.me/media/images/i/51KXDVDJN6L._SL75_.jpg) |
The World Is Not Enough [VHS]
Sale Price: $6.98 Average Rating: |
DescriptionIn his 19th screen outing, Ian Fleming's superspy is once again caught in the crosshairs of a self-created dilemma: as the longest-running feature-film franchise, James Bond is an annuity his producers want to protect, yet the series' consciously formulaic approach frustrates any real element of surprise beyond the rote application of plot twists or jump cuts to shake up the audience... |
![Take Joy - The Magical World of Tasha Tudor (Illustrator) [VHS]](http://www.videogameshop.me/media/images/i/51SGC18SKRL._SL75_.jpg) |
Take Joy - The Magical World of Tasha Tudor (Illustrator) [VHS]
Sale Price: $29.95 Average Rating: |
![New York: First City of the World [VHS]](http://www.videogameshop.me/media/images/i/21HPK4T5DSL._SL75_.jpg) |
New York: First City of the World [VHS]
Sale Price: $3.00 Average Rating: |
DescriptionWINNER OF... -The C.I.N.D.Y. Awards- Silver -The Dove Foundation Family Approved Seal From the proud, beautiful torch-bearing lady in the harbor promising life and liberty to one and all; to the crowded streets of Midtown; to the storied Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, and New York's other jewels - some for sale on Madison or Fifth Avenue, and some beyond price at the Metropolitan, MOMA, Frick Collection, or the Guggenheim... |
 |
Black & Decker CHV9608 9.6 Volt Cyclonic-Action Cordless DustBuster with AccuREACH List Price: Sale Price: $29.99 You save: $22.00 (42%) Average Rating:
|
DescriptionAccuREACH nozzle for extended reach in tight spaces. Cyclonic action keeps suction power strong. 1 step empty, so hands stay clean. Wall mountable charging base for grab and go convenience. Upholstery brush included... |
 |
PUR 2 Stage Water Pitcher Replacement Filter
Sale Price: $5.89 - $32.50 Average Rating: |
 |
P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor List Price: Sale Price: $18.99 You save: $33.44 (64%) Average Rating:
|
DescriptionLarge LCD counts consumption by the kilowatt hour Connect to household appliance & it will assess its efficiency Calculate electrical expenses by the day, week, month or year Check the quality of power by monitoring voltage, line frequency & power factor |
 |
Blazing Saddles (30th Anniversary Special Edition) List Price: Sale Price: $3.99 You save: $8.99 (69%) Average Rating:
|
DescriptionMel Brooks scored his first commercial hit with this raucous Western spoof starring the late Cleavon Little as the newly hired (and conspicuously black) sheriff of Rock Ridge. Sheriff Bart teams up with deputy Jim (Gene Wilder) to foil the railroad-building scheme of the nefarious Hedley Lamarr (Harvey Korman)... |
 |
Secondhand Lions (New Line Platinum Series) List Price: Sale Price: $5.49 You save: $7.49 (58%) Average Rating:
|
DescriptionIf you can get past its thick layer of syrup and molasses, Secondhand Lions reveals itself as a thoroughly decent family film that anyone can enjoy. It gets a little sappy sometimes, but there's something to be said for a movie in which Michael Caine and Robert Duvall play eccentric old brothers who take the easy approach to fishing: instead of a peaceful rod and reel, they use 12-gauge shotguns... |
 |
The Wizard of Oz (70th Anniversary Two-Disc Special Edition) List Price: Sale Price: $15.99 You save: $8.99 (36%) Average Rating:
|
DescriptionWhen it was released during Hollywood's golden year of 1939, The Wizard of Oz didn't start out as the perennial classic it has since become. The film did respectable business, but it wasn't until its debut on television that this family favorite saw its popularity soar... |
 |
Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser List Price: Sale Price: $42.77 You save: $17.22 (29%) Average Rating:
|
DescriptionClean where string floss can't with The Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser WP 100. Featuring six specialized tips, the Ultra Water Flosser gives you a deep-yet-gentle clean in the comfort of your home. The WP 100 effectively removes plaque and debris--even around orthodontic braces and dental implants--safely cleaning below the gumline and improving gum health... |
 |
Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer List Price: Sale Price: $21.49 You save: $13.50 (39%) Average Rating:
|
DescriptionThe Omron HJ-112 Pocket Pedometer is an advanced, high-tech pedometer that--thanks to unique dual sensor technology--can be carried in your pocket or bag. Now you can just drop your pedometer in your purse to find out how much exercise you get in a typical day of work, errands, and other tasks... |
 |
Kingston 4 GB Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card SD4/4GB List Price: Sale Price: $8.99 You save: $18.00 (67%) Average Rating:
|
DescriptionKingston Technology's Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) memory card is designed to meet the storage demands of high-quality digital still and video cameras and other high-resolution image recording devices... |
 |
Western Digital WD Elements 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAU0010HBK-NESN List Price: Sale Price: $78.35 You save: $51.64 (40%) Average Rating:
|
DescriptionClean lines, no frills and WD quality make WD Elements external hard drives an easy, modern solution to your data storage needs.Western Digital's WD Elements Desktop USB 2.0 external hard drive is the right answer for simple, reliable add-on storage... |
 |
Transcend 8 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC6 List Price: Sale Price: $19.99 You save: $18.00 (47%) Average Rating:
|
DescriptionTranscend high capacity SD card series is specifically designed to meet the High Capacity, High Definition Audio and Video requirement for the latest digital cameras, DV recorders, mobile phones, etc. The defined Speed Class enables the host to support AV applications to perform Real Time recording to the SD memory card. |
|
|
Wood 'Explorer' 12 cm World Globe (Indonesia) $109.99 Like Earth, handmade statue is filled with dreams of travel and adventureGlobe carved from suar woodInspiring sculpture comes from Bali |
|
|
Wood 'World Traveler' 12 cm World Globe (Indonesia) $118.99 Like Earth, handmade statue is filled with dreams of travel and adventureGlobe carved from suar woodInspiring sculpture comes from Bali |
|
|
Box Bottle Bag (Hardcover) $22.87 Description not available. |
|
|
Sterling Silver Smokey Quartz Ring (Israel) $23.99 Click here for Ring Sizing Chart.Silver ringSquare smokey quartz |
|
|
Sterling Silver 'Crafted Edge' Moonstone Ring (India) $32.99 Moonstone ringSterling silver jewelryClick here for ring sizing guide |
|
|
Handmade Silver Turquoise and Faux Coral Ring (Nepal) $15.99 Turquoise and faux coral ringSterling silver jewelryClick here for ring sizing guide |
|
|
Cow Bone 'Face of the Moon' Ring (Indonesia) $42.49 Cow bone 'Face of the Moon' ringSterling silver jewelryClick here for ring sizing guide |
|
|
Sterling Silver 'Floral Rapture' Ring (Indonesia) $44.99 'Floral Rapture' ringSterling silver jewelryClick here for ring sizing guide |
|
|
Sterling Silver 'Waves' Wide Ring (Thailand) $37.99 Wave ring Sterling silver jewelryClick here for Ring Sizing Chart. |
|
|
Sterling Silver 'The Enigma' Ring (Thailand) $22.49 Click here for Ring Sizing Chart.Sterling silver ringGorgeous world jewelry |
|
|
COM Programming with Microsoft® .NET $39.99 Microsoft® .NET is here, but COM and COM+ will be a valuable part of every Microsoft Windows® programmers toolbox for years. This in-depth programming guide explains how and where COM and COM+ fit into the new .NET world, demonstrates the new technologies that are available in .NET, and shows how to interoperate between COM/COM+ and .NET. It explains how to use Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET to write traditional COM objects, how to use COM objects in .NET code, and how to use .NET objects as COM objects. It also discusses COM+ topics such as disconnected applications and subscriptions. The authors show you both theoretical and practical approachesexplaining how the mechanisms work and also providing practical advice with sample code to show how to handle interoperability. Topics covered include: The .NET view of COM and COM+ COM, COM+, and .NET Using COM components in .NET code Using .NET components in COM applications Overview of COM+ coding for .NET Writing COM code Attributed programming Active Template Library (ATL) and ATL Server Writing COM+ code A simple COM+ example Working with disconnected applications Creating subscriptions Web application scenarios Interoperability Interacting with unmanaged code Advanced interaction Working with predefined interfaces Includes sample code on the Web |
|
|
COM Programming with Microsoft .NET $11.48 The Microsoft .NET Framework is here, but COM will be a valuable part of the Windows programmer's armory of technologies for years to come. This book explains how and where COM fits into the new .NET world. It also demonstrates the new technologies that are available in .NET, and it shows how to interoperate between COM and .NET. It's essentially a "one-stop shopping" resource for COM programmers who want to work with .NET. The authors use both theoretical and practical approaches-explaining how the mechanisms work and also providing practical advice plus code to show how to approach interoperability in practice. By the end of this book, readers will understand topics such as the place of COM in the .NET world, what's new in .NET for COM programmers, how to use Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET to write "traditional" COM objects, how to use COM objects in .NET code, and how to use .NET objects as COM objects. |
|
|
COM and DCOM $3.98 An expert's unbiased appraisal of Microsoft's object technologies and how they can work for your enterpriseIn COM and DCOM, internationally recognized object-technology expert Roger Sessions offers a lucid, unbiased appraisal of Microsoft's distributed objects strategy. Focusing on issues of crucial concern to both developers and managers, Sessions considers all of Microsoft's object technologies and explains the huge impact they are likely to have on the future of enterprise computing. Microsoft has targeted the mainframe market and this book explains exactly how they plan on doing it. Topics include: How Visual Basic, Java, COM and DCOM work together Creating highly efficient object pools Using the Microsoft Transaction Server, SQL Server, and the Microsoft Message Queue Server (Falcon) to develop unbelievably robust, multi-tier applications without mainframes Integrating legacy database systems into your system design Using Wolfpack to create highly available clusters of workstations that outperform mainframes at a fraction of their cost Security issues for components 10 Rules for distributed component programming Extensive program examples include complete Java, Visual Basic, IDL and batch files, and can be downloaded from our Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/ROGER SESSIONS is a principal in ObjectWatch, Inc., a company specializing in distributed object technologies, including COM/DCOM, CORBA, and Java programming. He is an internationally recognized expert in distributed object applications. He is the author of three other books and dozens of articles, and has spoken at more conferences than he can count throughout the world. He was a lead architect for the CORBA Persistence Service and one of the technical leads for the IBM implementation of the CORBA Object Services.Visit our Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/ |
|
|
Com+ and the Battle for the Middle Tier $3.48 COM+, the next generation of COM, DCOM, and MTS, is here! Now best-selling author Roger Sessions offers an unbiased introduction to COM+ and the fascinating world of Component-Oriented Middleware (COMWare). In this book, you'll learn the new features of COM+ and how it fits in with other Microsoft technologies, how COM+ compares to CORBA 3.0 and Enterprise JavaBeans, and how to plan your future N-tier enterprise applications. To demonstrate how Microsoft's middle-tier technologies are being utilized in some of today's largest applications, Sessions then presents three case studies from Dell, Silknet, and Acentris-complete with business requirements, architectural overviews, system benchmarks, and lessons learned. Whether you're an IT executive planning your company's middle-tier strategy, a programmer trying to understand the new features of COM+, or an analyst interested in the differences between COM+, EJB, and CORBA 3.0, this book is for you. Advance praise for Roger Sessions's new book: "Roger has a gift for relating the somewhat esoteric topic of distributed computing to the everyday world. COM+ and the Battle for the Middle Tier provides a fine introduction to the problems addressed by the middle tier and the solutions offered by Microsoft's COM+."- MARY KIRTLAND Program Manager, Microsoft Corp. "Although I often don't agree with Roger Sessions's opinions and conclusions, I always enjoy reading his work. This book on COM+ is no exception. Roger uses simple real-world scenarios to explain very complex concepts about distributed computing,components, and scalable transaction processing, and his frequent play on words had me laughing out loud. For those who are true believers of the Microsoft way, this book may become your bible. It certainly will provide you with plenty of arguments to defend your technology choice. For those who believe in CORBA and EJB, this book will help you understand the strong appeal that Windows NT and COM+ have. (But keep the faith and don't be swayed. |
|
|
Integrating Corba and Com Applications $3.98 A marriage made in heaven . . . Learn to write COM programs to work with CORBA. As it stands, there are two core approaches to distributed objects: OMG's server-side standard, CORBA, and Microsoft's client-side stronghold, COM. The trick for programmers looking to simplify and increase flexibility in their systems is to get these two approaches to work together. Expert help is now available in this practical guide to writing programs that take advantage of the strengths of both industry standards. The authors describe exactly how to write hybrid programs, build real-world systems using COM with CORBA, partition applications, and write COM clients that use CORBA objects and services. The book also discusses key traps and pitfalls to avoid and advises readers on the best solutions to common programming problems encountered when integrating these approaches. Companion Web site includes all source code and demonstrations of applications discussed in the book. |
|
|
Christians in a .com World $6.48 Noted culture critic Gene Veith and Chris Stamper, a leading voice in modern technology, want to help you understand the significance cyberculture has for us as Christians. The authors tackle the current controversies, including censorship, the possible demise of print, and how it all ties into postmodernism. As they challenge the myths, probe the weaknesses, and reveal the possibilities of this new and continually developing medium, you will become an informed and discerning traveler on the information highway. One who understands the cultural and worldview implications of the Internet and who knows how to be wired to it but not entangled by it. |
|
|
The Dot-Com Decision $16.98 Even though there has been a shake-out in dot-com start-up world, dot-com and other new technology companies will continue to play an important part in the economy. The interest is not going to go away, and as dotcoms become smarter about business strategy, they are likely to become an ever more attractive lure. Internet and new economy companies have an unquenchable need for talent, and executives and managers up and down the corporate ladder are being tapped to leave their dress codes behind for a chance at future millions. And MBA's are faced with the same opportunities. Internet and dot-com companies are exciting - the last frontier - Business Week calls it "the adrenaline rush." And in the battle to keep their managers and executives on-board, traditional companies are becoming more and more flexible and competitive. Sabbaticals, more casual-dress days, and free cappuccino are becoming commonplace. All in the attempt to stave off the headhunters who are combing the woods, searching high and low for heads to fill key tech slots. In this buyer's market, talented employees are often faced with a tough choice. It's the Dot-Com Decision. Can you afford to make the lead into the new economy? Can you afford not to? Maybe you are well-compensated, but have perhaps plateaued in the traditional company hierarchy; will a dot-com give you your only shot at running your own show? You've got a mortgage and can't risk your steady paycheck; how do you evaluate compensation packages - and company health - to judge if the dot-com can meet your bottom line? You know exactly what your skills and strengths are in your traditional company position; how do you know what kind of Internet company would be best for your area or expertise? You've worked in a traditional company for over ten years; will you be able to survive the culture shock - or will you embrace and thrive with a change of pace? This book provides readers with the tools and strategies necessary to make sure the Dot-Com Decision they make is the right one. |
|
|
karlmarx. com $3.98 Ella Kennedy may not be perfect, but she's smart, she's dedicated, and she's finally managed to find a fascinating thesis subject in the morass of Marxist political theory: Eleanor Marx, the youngest daughter of Karl and a bright light in the Marxist movement, who famously declined after a disastrous love affair. With tenacity, with vigor, Ella Kennedy, Ph.D. student extraordinaire, begins delving into the world of Eleanor just as she takes a job setting up a Marxist mail-order catalogue at the fledgling Institute of Thought in Washington, D.C. -- a veritable three-ring circus. When Ella's own life begins to parallel Eleanor's -- right down to the domineering father (Ella's is known as the king of discount merchandising) and the distant yet brilliant lover -- the theoretical, the political, and the personal collide in a hilarious romp of a novel. Wacky, heartwarming, and deliciously smart, this novel of heartbreak and hilarity on the doctoral circuit is the intersection of Laura Zigman, Nora Ephron, and Richard Russo. |
|
|
Crush Dot Com $16.48 “Crush Dot Com is a delicious, wild ride through New York City's singles scene. The story delivers both a poignant and hilarious commentary on our universal fear of loneliness and under-achievement in today's complex society. What an enjoyable read!” —Robin Slick, author of Three Days in New York City. about crush dot com: When Brooke Hill, an employee for The Stitch, is unexpectedly dumped by her boyfriend, she turns to her dating savvy co-workers for solace. Their advice? Become a member of Crush.com, the city's most popular online personals site. What follows is Brooke's journey into the new and daunting world of Internet matchmaking, an exploration of how friendships change with job titles, an expose of the “cat-eat-cat” fashionista milieu, and of course, the quintessential love story. |
|
|
Theatre Sources Dot Com $3.98 A rich variety of theatre and dance materials exists in the cyber world, there for the taking if only you knew where to look. Now you do - with this personal, friendly, and thorough guide through the cyber maze and an accompanying website that offers immediate access to the information you're searching for, whether it's details about auditions and jobs or the policies of the U.S. Copyright Office. Louis Catron has carefully combed the Web to locate the most helpful sites - more than 750 for U.S. and Canadian theatre and dance professionals. Beginning with search basics, his book covers every theatrical interest area from playwriting and dramaturgy to scenery and sound. Each chapter provides not merely a list of relevant websites, but detailed annotations on each one, with helpful guides to let you find your way. Included are more than forty sites listing theatre jobs, almost ninety for acting and dancing, close to two hundred for design and tech, and much, much more for choreographers, directors, and theatre and dance art managers, too. Many of these sites contain links to yet other pages that can double or triple your access to valuable e-destinations. All the research has been done for you so you can easily use the Web for your personal interests.For purchasers of Theatre Sources Dot Com, a dedicated website () will provide direct links to all of the sites featured in the book and will be regularly updated to keep track of changing URLs and down sites.Uncover locations and information you didn't know existed. . . . Enhance your career or entertain yourself with the latest online news. . . . Surf the Web with your invaluable companion, Theatre Sources Dot Com. |
