REALbasic is a powerful, easy-to-learn programming language, allowing almost anyone to write sophisticated applications that can be distributed across the Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. This practical tutorial reference is ideal for anyone wishing to master REALbasic, from beginners to experienced Visual Basic programmers who want to create cross platform programs. REALbasic's success is proven - there are already over 100,000 users, and this number is steadily rising. This is the only up-to-date book available for the current version, REALbasic 2005.

Jerry Lee Ford, Jr. is an author, educator, and IT professional with over 16 years experience in information technology, including roles as an automation analyst, technical manager, technical support analyst, automation engineer, and security analyst. Mr. Ford has authored 16 other computer books, including Visual Basic 2005 Express Programming for the Absolute Beginner, VBScript Professional Projects, Microsoft Windows Shell Scripting and WSH Administrator's Guide, Learn VBScript in a Weekend, Microsoft Windows Shell Scripting for the Absolute Beginner, Learn JavaScript in a Weekend, and Microsoft Windows XP Professional Administrator's Guide.

Mr. Ford has a Masters degree in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, and has over five years experience as an adjunct instructor teaching networking courses in information technology.

Other books authored:

Practical Microsoft Windows Peer Networking, 597 pages, QUE, December 1999, ISBN: 078972233X

Upgrading to Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional: A Migration Guide for Windows 98 and NT Users, 189 Pages, iUniverse.com, February 2001, ISBN: 0595148042

Learn JavaScript In a Weekend, 386 Pages, Prima Tech, February 2001, ISBN: 07615-3332X

Essential Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional: A desktop User's Guide, 150 Pages, iUniverse.com, April 2001, ISBN: 0595148042

Windows Shell Scripting and WSH Administrator's Guide, 534 Pages, Premier Publishing, October 2001, ISBN: 0761536019

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Personal Firewalls, 250 pages, QUE, October 2001, ISBN: 0789726254

The Book of WinZip, 156 Pages, No Starch Press, January 2002, ISBN: 1886411751

TechTV Guide to Home Networking, Broadband and Wireless, 326 Pages, TechTV and QUE, July 2002, ISBN: 0789726548

Learn VBScript In a Weekend, 417 Pages, Premier Press, May 2002, ISBN: 1931841705

Windows XP ProfessionalAdministrator's Guide, 956 Pages, Premier Publishing, Anticipated in December 2002, ISBN: 1931841969

Microsoft WSH and VBScript for the Absolute Beginner, 400 Pages, Premier Publishing, March 2003, ISBN: 159200072X

Microsoft Windows Shell Script Programming for the Absolute Beginner, Premier Publishing. October 2003, ISBN: 1592000851

VBScript Professional Projects, 900 Pages, Premier Publishing, July 2003, ISBN: 1592000568

Learn JavaScript in a Weekend (2nd Edition), Premier Publishing, November 2003, ISBN: 159200086X

Microsoft WSH and VBScript for the Absolute Beginner (2nd Edition), 500 Pages, Premier Publishing, February 2005, ISBN: 1592007317

Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition Programming for the Absolute Beginner, 400 Pages, Premier Publishing, TBD, ISBN: 1592008143

REALbasic is an easy-to-learn, powerful, cross-platform programming language, allowing you to write powerful applications that can be distributed across Windows, Mac, and Linux. This is a classic, no-fluff, tutorial-based book, ideal for:

- Anyone wanting to master REALbasic

- Anyone wanting to get into programming and produce their own applications easily and painlessly - REALbasic is very easy to pick up

- Experienced VB programmers wanting an alternative, now that Microsoft have discontinued support for it. REALbasic is very similar to VB.

- Any level of programmer wanting to create applications that can be ported to Windows, Mac, and Linux

REALbasic's success is proven - there are already over 100,000 users, and this number is steadily growing. In a recent promotional effort, 35,000 Visual Basic developers downloaded a free copy of the Windows version of REALbasic, and REAL software has had many requests for decent beginning title on the subject. As far as we know, this is the only up-to-date book planned for the current version, REALbasic 2005, which matches that description. REAL software are enthusiastic about helping us sell the book.