Effective Java Programming Language Guide (Paperback)
by Joshua Bloch

An essential reference on the nuances of Java, which you’ll consult from time to time. A must-own for Java developers.

Effective C++: 55 Specific Ways to Improve Your Programs and Designs (3rd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series) (Paperback)
by Scott Meyers

Focusing on productive and practical techniques and offering clearly well thought out advice, this classic on C++ language has always been worth your money and time.

The C++ Standard Library: A Tutorial and Reference (Hardcover)
by Nicolai M. Josuttis

Extremely well organized and well written, this book is an excellent reference to advanced C++ features.

The C++ Programming Language (Special 3rd Edition) (Hardcover)
by Bjarne Stroustrup

Presents the complete C++ language and a discussion of design and software development issues. Provides an emphasis on tutorial aspects aimed at the serious programmer.

Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series) (Hardcover)
by Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John Vlissides

A modern classic in the literature of object-oriented development, it's a book of design patterns that describe simple and elegant solutions to specific problems in object-oriented software design.

Beyond Bullet Points: Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create Presentations That Inform, Motivate, and Inspire (Paperback)
by Cliff Atkinson

This books shows a whole new approach about designing your presentations with PowerPoint .

Designing Interfaces: Patterns for Effective Interaction Design [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback) (Paperback)
by Jenifer Tidwell

Do you want to design attractive, easy-to-use interfaces but aren't sure how? This book will help you.

Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, 2nd Edition (Paperback) (Paperback)
by Steve Krug

A guide for Web designers, programmers, project managers, and anyone else creating a Web site, clearly explaining what is needed to make good decisions about creating a usable Web site that people want to visit.

Designing Web Usability : The Practice of Simplicity (Paperback) (Paperback)
by Jakob Nielsen

This is a bible for web developers who are serious about business results!

Dynamic HTML: The Definitive Reference (Dynamic Html) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback) (Paperback)
by Danny Goodman

It's the complete "one stop" reference and a "Go To" book when you have to find the details on HTML tags, attributes, settings, JavaScript calls, DOM attributes, CSS settings etc.