Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Photographers: A Professional Image Editor's Guide to the Creative Use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC (Paperback)

An introduction to the latest version of Adobe Photoshop furnishes information on the latest enhancements and features of the graphics editing tool, along with practical techniques, real-life applications, and keyboard shortcuts.(Check Catalog)

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

100% Photoshop: Create Stunning Illustrations Without Using Any Photographs (Paperback)

Describes how to use the tools in Adobe Photoshop to create digital artwork that does not start with a photograph, and provides step-by-step instructions for drawing interiors, everyday objects, and fantasy and science fiction themes.(Check Catalog)

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

The Yahoo! Style Guide: the Ultimate Sourcebook for Writing, Editing, and Creating Content for the Digital World (Paperback)

An authoritative guide to Web style elements by the leading Internet site provides coverage of grammar and punctuation as well as online-specific details, from targeting an audience and writing clearly to streamlining for mobile devices and maximizing search result inclusion.(Check Catalog)

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Laptops for Dummies (Paperback)

Laptops For Dummies, 4th Edition covers the many issues unique to laptops include synchronizing with the desktop, coordinating email pickup between two machines, remote access to the desktop, networking, power management, storage, and especially laptop security. The 4th Edition provides a general update to cover new technology, current processors available, and steps to update memory and hard drive capacities; includes more information on connectivity and communication; interfaces between laptops; add-ons; networking procedures; information specific to professionals working on the road; and more. The 4th Edition also features Windows 7 as well as other laptop-friendly operating systems.(Check Catalog)

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Beginning Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server: From Solo Install to Enterprise Integration (Paperback)

Publisher's Description -
This book is intended for those who need to get things done with Mac OS X Server 10.6. As such, you can use this book two ways. Those new to Mac OS X Server can read straight through the entire book, and by the end should feel competent to administer any Mac server thrown their way. For those with some knowledge of Mac OS X Server, or perhaps a thorough knowledge of other Unix-based servers, the book is arranged by tasks so that you can either start reading at any point, skipping material you already know, or pick and choose the chapters you'll find most helpful to your own work or system needs. This task-oriented approach also makes the book useful as a general reference for all aspects of Mac OS X Server.
Throughout the book, special emphasis is given to the new features of the latest release, Mac OS X Server 10.6, aka Snow Leopard Server. For instance, you'll find out how to integrate an iPhone with Mac OS X Server using the new Mobile Access features, or how to install an SSL certificate in the web service, Apache.
  • Task-oriented approach to server administration makes it easy to find and accomplish what needs to get done
  • Thorough subject coverage including workflows for Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server GUI-level features, command-line features, and alternatives
  • Features introductory material for new administrators, emphasis on new features for upgrading to Snow Leopard Server, and more advanced material for experienced IT and enterprise administrators who want to get the most out of Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server

What you'll learn

  • The key features of Mac OS X Server, including new services such as mobile access for iPhone integration and Address Book Server
  • The most efficient approach to suit your working style, including GUI and command-line alternatives
  • When to call on third-party products where no Apple products are available
  • Integration strategies for a range of network and server configurations
  • How to enable each required service and all of their services from start to finish

Who is this book for?

This book is for administrators interested in a complete course on Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server, including first-time Mac OS X Server admins, admins upgrading from older versions, and experienced Unix or Mac admins who want to master all aspects of Apple's newest Server software.  (Check Catalog)