“Programming Web Services with Soap: Building Distributed Applications” is a textbook authored by Doug Tidwell, James Snell, and Pavel Kulchenko, published by O’Reilly Media in 2002. This trade paperback book covers a subject area of computers, specifically focusing on programming languages such as HTML and XML, as well as networking concepts. With 260 pages, the book provides detailed information on how to build distributed applications using SOAP web services, making it a valuable resource for programmers and students looking to expand their knowledge in this area.