If I understand things correctly, and I make no guarantees that I do,
our Mono for Android book has been RELEASED! I'm not quite sure what
this means, but my guess is that that it has been printed and is being
shipped to various book sellers.So, if you have pre-ordered a
copy, its now up to Amazon to send it to you. Its fully out of my
control, Wrox, Wiley, as well as everyone but Amazon.If you
haven't bought a copy already, why? Seriously, go order 8-10 copies for
the ones you love. They'll make great romantic gifts for the ones you
love. Just think at the look on the other person's face when you give
them a copy of our book. Here's a little about the book:The wait is over! For the millions of .NET/C# developers who have
been eagerly awaiting the book that will guide them through the
white-hot field of Android application programming, this is the book. As
the first guide to focus on Mono for Android, this must-have resource
dives into writing applications against Mono with C# and compiling
executables that run on the Android family of devices.Putting the
proven Wrox Professional format into practice, the authors provide you
with the knowledge you need to become a successful Android application
developer without having to learn another programming language. You'll
explore screen controls, UI development, tables and layouts, and
MonoDevelop as you become adept at developing Android applications with
Mono for Android.Develop Android apps using tools you already know—C# and .NETAimed
at providing readers with a thorough, reliable resource that guides
them through the field of Android application programming, this
must-have book shows how to write applications using Mono with C# that
run on the Android family of devices. A team of authors provides you
with the knowledge you need to become a successful Android application
developer without having to learn another programming language. You'll
explore screen controls, UI development, tables and layouts, and
MonoDevelop as you become adept at planning, building, and developing
Android applications with Mono for Android.Professional Android Programming with Mono for Android and .NET/C#:Shows you how to use your existing C# and .NET skills to build Android appsDetails optimal ways to work with data and bind data to controlsExplains how to program with Android device hardwareDives into working with the file system and application preferencesDiscusses how to share code between Mono for Android, MonoTouch, and Windows® Phone 7Reveals tips for globalizing your apps with internationalization and localization supportCovers development of tablet apps with Android 4Wrox
Professional guides are planned and written by working programmers to
meet the real-world needs of programmers, developers, and IT
professionals. Focused and relevant, they address the issues technology
professionals face every day. They provide examples, practical
solutions, and expert education in new technologies, all designed to
help programmers do a better job.Now, go buy a bunch of copies!!!!!If you are interested in iPhone and Android and would like to get a little more knowledgeable in the area of development, you can purchase the 3 pack of books from Wrox on Mobile Development with Mono. This will cover MonoTouch, Mono for Android, and cross platform methods for using both tools. A great package in and of itself. The name of that package is: Wrox Cross Platform Android and iOS Mobile Development Three-Pack
