* Real-Time Programming (1989)
* C++ for Programmers (1993)
* Foundations of Object-Oriented Languages (1995)
* Programming Python (1999)
* Effective C++ (2005)
* Expert Python Programming (2010)
* The Rust Programming Language (2019)
In addition to his books, Chivas has written numerous articles and tutorials on software development and computer science. He is also the founder of the software company Chivas Software Development, Inc., which specializes in developing software for financial institutions.