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Wow! 32 (yes thirty-two) books from PeachPit to choose from this month.
As usual, please post your votes below.
Big Change: I have to make our selection by the end of the month, so there isn't much time.
Don't forget, in addition to one free book per month for the Library,
review copies are also available for any member.
PeachPit does ask ask that you post yoiur review w/in one month of receiving your book.
It's the "price" of the book, which you get to keep.
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ADOBE Creative Suite (CS)
1. ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE IDEA KIT
By Katrin Straub ISBN: 0-321-24579-2; $24.99
Available: December 30
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321245792 Separately, Adobe's flagship products--Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,
Acrobat, and GoLive--offer a wealth of creative print and Web solutions. Use
them together, and you're ready to conquer the world--at least, if you have
this guide! Respected graphic design veteran Katrin Straub uses
easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and a wealth of full-color
graphics to explore every aspect of Adobe's Creative Suite.
2. ADOBE GOLIVE CS CLASSROOM IN A BOOK
By ADOBE Creative Team ISBN: 0-321-19376-8 $45.00
Available: December 3
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321193768 When you're ready to roll up your sleeves and take advantage of GoLive CS's
powerful site management capabilities, wireless authoring features, and
dynamic database tools, it's time to get this guide from the experts behind
the software. Self-paced, project-based lessons guide you through every
aspect of GoLive CS, including new features such as advanced CSS authoring,
streamlined print-to-Web production, and more. CD with lesson files
included.
3. ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS BOOK FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
By Scott Kelby ISBN: 0-7357-1411-8 $39.99
Available: December 2
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0735714118 Full-color, graphically-rich, project-based examples of every key step in
the digital photography process--that's what you'll find in these pages, as
best-selling author Scott Kelby demonstrates how to make the transition from
traditional to digital photography using the best image manipulation
software available today: Photoshop CS. No theory or
select-your-own-settings here, just the need-to-know essentials for creating
great digital images.
4. ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS CLASSROOM IN A BOOK
By ADOBE Creative Team ISBN: 0-321-19375-X $45.00
Available: December 3
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=032119375X Learn by doing as you join the ---++++ ADOBE Creative Team for a self-paced tour of
Photoshop CS, revised to cover all of Photoshop CS's new features: a new
File Browser, nonsquare pixel support, and more. After working through a
series of hands-on projects that build on your growing Photoshop knowledge,
you'll be able to dive right in and start creating! CD with lesson files and
project materials included.
5. ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS CREATIVE STUDIO
By Luanne Seymour Cohen ISBN: 0-321-22043-9 $40.00
Available: December 11
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321220439 Based on the popular Classroom in a Book format, this new book from former
ADOBE Creative Director Luanne Cohen uses step-by-step instructions and page
after page of full-color illustrations to teach advanced Photoshop
techniques that you can apply to your own efforts.
6. ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS/IMAGEREADY CS FOR THE WEB HANDS-ON TRAINING
By Tanya Staples ISBN: 0-321-22855-3 $49.99
Available: December 30
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321228553 Project-based, classroom-tested lessons perfected in Lynda Weinman's
acclaimed lynda.com training center form the core of this hands-on guide,
devoted entirely to Web design with Photoshop CS. You'll learn how to use
Photoshop CS's coolest new Web features including enhanced HTML output,
Macromedia Flash export, conditional actions, and its enhanced rollover
palette. CD with project materials and QuickTime tutorials included.
7. ILLUSTRATOR CS WOW! BOOK
By Sharon Steuer ISBN: 0-321-16892-5 $49.99
Available: December 12
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321168925 Designed to inspire, this beautiful book dissects real-world projects from
more than 100 of the world's top Illustrator artists. Best-selling author
Sharon Steuer covers all of Illustrator CS's new features including its
powerful 3D graphics tools, the Scribble effect, and more, and, in the
process, teaches you how to use Illustrator CS in ever more creative ways
for your own work. CD with sample artwork, third-party software, and clip
art included.
8. PHOTOSHOP CS FOR WINDOWS AND MACINTOSH: VISUAL QUICKSTART GUIDE
By Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas ISBN: 0-321-21353-X $24.99
Available: December 30
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=032121353X If you're interested in weaving multiple images into a seamless panorama,
placing text on paths, or using any of Photoshop CS's myriad other new
features, this is the place to get up-to-speed on them fast! Task-based,
step-by-step instructions cover all the Photoshop essentials: from basic
color manipulation and image correction to painting, masking, using filters,
and more.
9. MACROMEDIA DREAMWEAVER MX 2004 HANDS-ON TRAINING
By Garo Green ISBN: 0-321-20297-X $44.99
Available: December 19
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=032120297X Get hands-on, project-based training in this completely updated,
best-selling guide to Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 from the experts at
lynda.com. Step-by-step lessons based on Lynda Weinman's classroom-tested
training methods walk you through fundamental Web design techniques. CD with
lesson files and QuickTime tutorials included.
10. MACROMEDIA DREAMWEAVER MX 2004 MAGIC
By Massimo Foti, Angela C. Buraglia, Daniel Short et al.; ISBN:
0-7357-1378-2 $29.99
Available: December 19
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0735713782
By following the lead of the expert trio behind this book/CD combo, you can
master all of Dreamweaver MX 2004's features the way you do best--by trying
them out on your own real-world projects, at your leisure! Thirteen
project-based tutorials focus on the areas you're likely to find most
troublesome, providing tips, tricks, and best practices. CD with project
materials included.
11. MACROMEDIA FLASH MX 2004 ADVANCED FOR WINDOWS AND MACINTOSH: VISUAL QUICKPRO GUIDE
By Russell Chun with Joe Garraffo ISBN: 0-321-21341-6 $29.99
Available: December 1
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321213416 Your clients donıt care how complex Flash MX 2004 is: They want you to use
all of its newest, snazziest features to create their dynamic Web sites--and
they want you to do so now. Lucky for you, this easy, task-based guide
focuses on just the advanced techniques you need to keep your clients happy
and your Web sites humming.
NOTE: (Not available on Book Selector; please send special request for this
title)
12. MACROMEDIA FLASH MX 2004 DEMYSTIFIED
By Shawn Pucknell, Brian Hogg and Craig Swann ISBN: 0-7357-1397-9 $45.00
Available: December 30
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0735713979 Through professional insights, straightforward explanations, and hands-on
exercises, this comprehensive volume takes the mystery out of all that
interactive, dynamic Flash MX 2004 magic you're seeing on the Web these
days. Complete coverage of all that's new in Flash MX 2004 (including
essential ActionScript 2.0 commands) make this guide a must-have for serious
Flash designers. CD with lesson files included.
13. MACROMEDIA FLASH MX 2004 HANDS-ON TRAINING
By Rosanna Yeung ISBN: 0-321-20298-8 $44.99
Available: December 19
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321202988 Get hands-on with Macromedia Flash MX 2004! By following the step-by-step
exercises in these project-based tutorials from lynda.com, and then viewing
the techniques in action on the CD's QuickTime movies, you'll be integrating
video, text, audio, and graphics to create immersive, rich experiences in no
time. CD with project materials and QuickTime tutorials included.
14. SELL IT ON EBAY: TECHTV'S GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL ONLINE AUCTIONS
By Jim Heid and Toby Malina ISBN: 0-321-22376-4 $24.99
Available: December 22
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321223764 Ready to take the eBay plunge? Before you do, get this guide to ensure that
your items sell quickly, at your desired price, and without any snafus in
shipping or payment. A beautiful, full-color design and easily digestible
text show and tell you how to set your wares apart in the world's largest
bazaar.
15. TECHTV'S GUIDE TO THE GOLF REVOLUTION: HOW TECHNOLOGY IS DRIVING THE GAME
By Andy Brumer ISBN: 0-7357-1406-1 $19.99
Available: December 5
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0735714061 You know they're out there: The perfect clubs that will allow you to hit
that pesky ball higher, farther, straighter, and truer. Get this guide, and
you may just find them! In these pages, golf enthusiast Andy Brumer teams up
with TechTV for a fun, in-depth look at how technology is changing the
game--and how you can harness it to improve yours.
16. THE ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ALBUM 2.0 BOOK: ENJOYING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
By Michael Slater ISBN: 0-321-22055-2 $24.99
Available: December 8
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321220552 Let the man who helped create Photoshop Album show you how to use it!
Foregoing technical details for need-to-know basics, author Michael Slater
shows you step-by-step how to store, organize, and find your photos; perform
simple image-editing tasks; create fun projects; print digital photos; share
your favorite shots; and more!
17. APPLE PRO TRAINING SERIES: ADVANCED EDITING AND FINISHING TECHNIQUES
IN FINAL CUT PRO 4
By DigitalFilm Tree ISBN: 0-321-19726-7 $49.99
Available: December 31
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321197267 Are you an experienced filmmaker who wants to skip the basics and get right
to the techniques that interest you? Certified by Apple, this self-paced,
hands-on guide offers a complete step-by-step course on all of Final Cut
Pro's advanced features including achieving complex transitions, working
with video scopes, using mattes and filter effects, and more. DVD with
lesson files and project materials included.
18. EDITING WITH AVID XPRESS PRO AND AVID XPRESS DV
By Avid Technology, Inc. ISBN: 0-321-19969-3 $39.99
Available: December 20
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321199693 Using step-by-step instructions, real-world examples, loads of screen shots,
and a DVD that includes all of the professionally-produced footage used in
the exercises, the training experts at Avid show you how to input and
organize source footage, edit sync and non-sync material, trim sequences,
adjust audio, create titles, output work, and more. DVD with project
materials included.
19. MYDVD 5 FOR WINDOWS: VISUAL QUICKSTART GUIDE
By Jan Ozer ISBN: 0-321-22053-6 $19.99
Available: December 17
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321220536 With MyDVD and this task-based reference, you don't need to be a video
expert to create professional DVDs. In these pages, author Jan Ozer covers
all aspects of DVD authoring with Sonic Solutions' wildly popular (but
manual-less) application, including installing capture hardware, editing
videos, designing menus, adding soundtracks, burning the DVD, and more.
20. PREMIERE PRO FOR WINDOWS: VISUAL QUICKPRO GUIDE
By Antony Bolante ISBN: 0-321-21346-7 $24.99
Available: December 24
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321213467 Get quickly up to speed on all of ADOBE Premiere Pro's professional features
with this visual, task-based reference. Step-by-step instructions and loads
of graphics make Premiere Pro's render-free editing instantly accessible.
Three-point color correction, multiple timelines, and a new audio mixer are
just a few of the new features you'll master in no time.
By Eric Hanson ISBN: 0-7357-1373-1 $39.99
Available: December 8
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0735713731 He taught Spiderman a few tricks. It's likely he can do the same for you
with this collection of cool Maya 5 tips and techniques. Veteran Hollywood
effects artist Eric Hanson reveals the inside secrets and expert shortcuts
that you can use to create 3D models and animations with Maya 5 in record
time.
NOTE: (Not available on Book Selector; please send special request for this
title)
By Bert Monroy ISBN: 0-7357-1388-X $45.00
Available: December 19
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=073571388X It's not often you get a real behind-the-scenes look at a commercial
Photoshop project. But that's precisely what you get here--in spades!
Digital artist Bert Monroy takes you step-by-step through his client work
for firms such as Apple and AT&T. Through these case studies you'll learn
about everything from concept creation to digital editing and production.
23. ICHAT AV 2 FOR MAC OS X: VISUAL QUICKSTART GUIDE
By Jeff Carlson ISBN: 0-321-23773-0 $14.99
Available: December 20
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321237730 If you thought instant messaging was cool, wait until you see iChat AV! By
adding audio and video to the mix, Apple has taken iChat into the
Jetsons-style future; this guide promises to take you there with it.
Step-by-step lessons illustrated with hundreds of screen shots cover
everything from initiating audio and video chats to configuring your
FireWire webcam, creating Buddy Lists, and more.
24. MAC OS X CONVERSION KIT: 9 TO 10 SIDE-BY-SIDE, PANTHER EDITION
By Scott Kelby ISBN: 0-7357-1389-8 $29.99
Available: December 22
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0735713898 Yes, Mac OS X is beautiful. Yes, itıs speedy and stable. But that doesnıt
mean you want to read a book the size of War and Peace on it. All you want
is a quick guide that shows you how to perform your old tasks using the new
OS. This is it! On the left page is the old way; on the right page is the
new! Brought to you by best-selling Macintosh author Scott Kelby!
25. MAC OS X PANTHER KILLER TIPS
By Scott Kelby ISBN: 0-7357-1393-6 $29.99
Available: December 30
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0735713936 Nothing but sidebars! That's what you get with this cool collection of Mac
OS X Panther "killer" tips from best-selling author Scott Kelby. This book
is all about speed. Not only will you learn new tricks for getting your work
done faster and more efficiently, you'll also learn how to do it better and
have some fun at the same time.
26. MICROSOFT OFFICE EXCEL 2003 FOR WINDOWS: VISUAL QUICKSTART GUIDE
By Maria Langer ISBN: 0-321-20038-1 $19.99
Available: December 29
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321200381 In the completely updated edition of this handy, task-based reference,
veteran author Maria Langer provides step-by-step instructions for the full
gamut of Excel tasks: from worksheet basics such as editing, using
functions, formatting cells, and adding graphics objects, to more advanced
topics that include creating charts, working with databases, and Web
publishing. Maria also explains how to save an Excel document in XML and
open an XML document in Excel. As with all Visual QuickStart Guides, clear,
concise instructions and lots of visual aids make learning easy and
painless.
27. MICROSOFT OFFICE FRONTPAGE 2003 FOR WINDOWS: VISUAL QUICKSTART GUIDE
By Nolan Hester ISBN: 0-321-19449-7 $19.99
Available: December 3
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321194497 Looking to get quickly up to speed on the latest version of Microsoft
FrontPage, the award-winning Web authoring and site-management tool? Author
Nolan Hester gets right to the point using plenty of screen shots and clear
step-by-step how-tos to explain just what you need to know. Novices can
start at the beginning and follow the illustrated instructions to learn how
to design a basic site, build content, and add interactive components. All
of you experienced FrontPage users can take advantage of the book's tabbed
format to go straight to the features that interest you most.
28. MICROSOFT OFFICE ONENOTE 2003 FOR WINDOWS: VISUAL QUICKSTART GUIDE
By Todd W. Carter and Diane Poremsky ISBN: 0-321-22373-X $19.99
Available: December 29
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=032122373X This visual guide is the quickest, easiest, most affordable way to get up
and running with Microsoft's note-taking software, OneNote. Task-based,
step-by-step instructions and plenty of screen shots ensure that you'll soon
abandon pen and paper and start using OneNote for all of your note-taking
needs.
By Donna Baker ISBN: 0-321-22392-6 $14.99
Available: December 10
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321223926 Learn Acrobat 6 the way you use it--a task at a time! In this unique
reference, each Acrobat task is presented as a stand-alone subject, complete
with tips and tricks to maximize its use. Covering all that's new in version
6 (including its task-based interface), this book helps you learn precisely
what you need to know to get the job done.
30. BEFORE & AFTER PAGE DESIGN
By John McWade ISBN: 0-201-79537-X $24.99
Available: December 20
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=020179537X Need help transferring the ideas in your head into beautiful, workable
designs on page and on screen? Look no further than this beautifully
designed primer from the folks at Before & After magazine. Distilling
content from the magazine's 32-plus back issues, this handy volume shows you
how to arrange and present information using the best of today's powerful
graphics tools.
31. DESIGNING A DIGITAL PORTFOLIO
By Cynthia Baron ISBN: 0-7357-1394-4 $35.00
Available: December 22
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0735713944 As practical as it is beautiful, this four-color guide delivers all the
goods on designing an effective digital portfolio. Filled with examples,
case studies, and step-by-step instructions, you'll find everything you need
here to digitize, organize, and deliver the final product.
32. QUARKXPRESS 6 FOR PRINT AND WEB DESIGN
By Michael Baumgardt ISBN: 0-321-16890-9 $39.99
Available: December 11
http://www.peachpit.com/books/product.asp?isbn=0321168909 The focus here is on beautiful design and how you can achieve it with
QuarkXPress. Devoting part of the book to desktop publishing and part to Web
design, best-selling author Michael Baumgardt showcases other designers'
work, providing examples of design elements and "recipes" to create them.
Tips and practical advice culled from the author's long experience with
desktop publishing make this an especially valuable book for designers who
use QuarkXPress.
-- RickArchibald - 12 Dec 2003