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Best-selling author Scott Kelby takes you tip by tip through Leopard's Dashboard and reveals his top 10 favorite widgets. Can you guess what they are?

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Scott Kelby and Dave Gales walk you through Leopard’s amazing Spotlight search feature... Spotlight on Sam & Dave

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Placing ads in your WordPress blog may not earn you a big wad of cash, but Google AdSense makes the process easy enough that it's worth the effort. Miraz Jordan shows how simply you can get rolling with AdSense.

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Java certification arms aspiring programmers with valuable skills -- now O'Reilly has introduced a new Java Programming Certificate series

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Thanks to reader Ann Hartman for reporting on this new eBook for those who want to fully understand the government's recent emergency bailout. It's FREE ...

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Making Easy Things Easy and Hard Things Possible

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Learn to Master This Magnificent Camera the Photographer’s Way

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The editors at YoungJin.com have just authored and released their latest entry in their successful Accelerated series – 3ds Max 9 Accelerated -- A Hands-on and Proven Learn-by-doing Approach to 3ds Max

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Ever conscious of brand recognition, Apple prints its logo on the back of greeting cards produced in iPhoto. If you'd rather not provide the free advertising,

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KnowMac's KnowLeopard is an innovative new software product to help make learning about Mac OS X Leopard easy.

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Here's an update of the iPhone-friendly 244-page edition in Adobe PDF format. Available immediately for any PC or Macintosh computer... by its fourth day of availability the Free iPod Book 3.0 had been downloaded 300,000 times!
The Free iPod Book

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New Riders, Pearson’s Web design imprint have announced a dedicated conference for the Web design community, VOICES THAT MATTER: WEB DESIGN CONFERENCE featuring speakers include bestselling authors and leading web design experts

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We wish to give credit, and acknowledge the following publishers for providing content and review books in support of this user group -- and your user group.

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Mastering Photoshop for Print Design and Production sets graphic designers and production artists in the right direction when implementing the latest version of Photoshop into their everyday workflow

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Here's the book with real-world insights from publishing pros who use InDesign in critical projects

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Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Data Analysis: Your Visual Blueprint for Creating and Analyzing Data, Charts, and PivotTables

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New Take Control book teaches Mac users how to solve Mac-related problems

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Well, if you must use Dreamweaver, you'll get past its many quirks with the help of this little book. It's perfect for the beginner who just wants to get it done.

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Introducing readers to the basic elements of design, this full-color guide shows photographers step by step how to frame great compositions before they take the shot.

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Are you a photographer? Do you take photos requiring lighting other than the flash? Would you like to eliminate the flash?

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If you're using Photoshop without working with channels and masks, you're missing out on some of the most powerful and creative features Photoshop CS3 has to offer.

Posted by Fred Showker at 11:12 AM |

Expert advice covers how to use SharePoint to create collaborative Web sites that easily integrate with corporate intranets and portals

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Macro, or close-up, photography is gaining popularity, and this book covers all of the challenges associated with taking great close-ups:

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I had a friend in the shop the other day who commented on the cover of this book. I was SHOCKED he had never heard of Marshall McLuhan. It's time to learn... NOW...

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Adobe InDesign CS3 How-Tos: 100 Essential Techniques by John Cruise, Kelly Kordes Anton is probably the only book on InDesign most users will ever have to read. While there are ten-thousand steps in InDesign, 99% of the user base uses only about 32.

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"Variable Star" is a Science Fiction book written by Robert A. Heinlein and Spider Robinson, two of my favorite authors. Spider read his first Heinlein book when he was 6 years old. It was his first hard cover book and the next 5 were also by Heinlein.

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I first met Andy Ihnatko during my two years as an Activist with the Boston Computer Society in the mid 80s. Andy really was a spring chicken in those days. "iPod Fully Loaded" is not meant to be a complete book on the secrets of iPod.

Posted by Lynn Wegley at 3:24 PM |

Graphic design is in ethical flux. This book, GOOD: An Introduction to Ethics in Graphic Design, seeks to answer ethical questions about the design industry .
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Macs For Dummies by Edward C. Baig

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Digital Photography Expert Techniques by Ken Milburn

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Travels in Visual Culture -- by Rick Poynor

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CSS Cookbook, 2nd Edition by Christopher Schmitt

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Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 1.5 (Apple Pro Training) -- by Orlando Luna, Ben Long

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Brendan Dawes on Interaction Design

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Second Edition (Visual QuickStart Guide) by David Reynolds

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Learn how to construct and organize a style sheet that meets all your needs

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Ideal for anyone just venturing into cyberspace, this book is also perfect for more experienced users who could use an update to today's most exciting internet applications.

Posted by Lynn Wegley at 10:37 AM |

Packed with great techniques and full-color examples, this book helps you take advantage of all the D200's features.

Posted by Lynn Wegley at 10:35 AM |

If you're a hobbyist who is intimidated by thick, complex computer books, then this guide definitely belongs on your shelf.

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The bible for AutoCAD users

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Serving as a complete reference for the millions of photographers who struggle to create memorable images of family and friends

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Nine minibooks, filling nearly 800 pages, take you beyond Dreamweaver basics

Posted by Lynn Wegley at 10:28 AM |

This isn't a Photoshop book; it's a book that shows you how to understand and make great photography.

Posted by Lynn Wegley at 10:13 AM |

If you're into Aperture, you need this latest Real World book...

Posted by Lynn Wegley at 10:24 AM |

Deke McClelland is back with another 'must-have' book for desktop publishing with Adobe InDesign CS2

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a handy reference to help them identify terms used in practice, in journals and articles, and on websites

Posted by Lynn Wegley at 10:03 AM |

Eddie Tapp on Digital Photography

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Beginning Mac OS X Tiger Dashboard Widget Development

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This bargain-priced, full-color guide is the ideal resource for new digital SLR photographers

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A complete bookshelf on mastering digital SLR photography

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This book is especially geared toward designers who've become comfortable working under Mac OS X and are ready now to make the Tiger transition.
SEE: www.user-groups.net/books/design_guide.html

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Need to learn iMovie HD 6 and iDVD 6 fast? Try a Visual QuickStart!

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. . . easily and efficiently learn the basics of AutoCAD.

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Building Scalable Web Sites : Building, Scaling, and Optimizing the Next Generation of Web Applications

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What They Won't Tell You about the Internet

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The Game Animator's Guide to Maya (includes CD-ROM)

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"Learning iLife, really means learning to live digitally."

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Even the most discriminating Photoshop user will be blown away by these featured projects

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A carefully structured self-teaching guide teaches all aspects of design

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The Designer's Guide to Professional Typography

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This book offers several projects-some easy, some more challenging-to help people tweak, modify, and transform a Mac mini

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If you've ever worked in a fast-paced editorial environment, you know just how frustrating it can be

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The latest edition of the perennial bestseller weighs in at more than 1,000

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Tricks and Secrets of Perl: Clever, Cute, and Horrifying "Perl Hacks"

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Hyper-Real Creature Creation +DVD : The Industry Expert's Guide to Modeling, Texturing, and Rigging in Maya (Maya Techniques S.)

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More than 600 pages of two-color screen shots and step-by-step instructions

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offers comprehensive, in-depth coverage of the Maya interface.

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Automating Photoshop to Get Twice the Work Done in Half the Time

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Turn in your software manual and we’ll give you one of our books for free

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Sams Teach Yourself HTML and CSS in 24 Hours
by Dick Oliver, Michael Morrison

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One big advantage Photoshop professionals have always had was the understanding of channels.

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The Future of Memories : Sharing Moments with Photoshop Elements and Digital Cameras

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with Roxio Easy Media Creator 8 For Dummies
by Greg Harvey

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Digital Imaging Concepts and Techniques

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Color Confidence : The Digital Photographer's Guide to Color Management

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eBay in a Snap (2nd Edition)

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Professional Typography with Adobe InDesign CS2

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by Adele Droblas, Seth Greenberg

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AirPort and Mac Wireless Networks For Dummies
by Michael E. Cohen

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Photoshop CS2 RAW : Using Adobe Camera Raw, Bridge, and Photoshop

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Beginning Xcode (Programmer to Programmer)
by James Bucanek

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A difficult subject made fairly easy

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So you want to get into eBay -- but don't want to get ripped off?

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You've got a digital camera, now -- so are you getting the color you want?

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Judging by many of the web sites I see out there... you should see this

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Got a Mac Mini? Hack it!

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Photoshop CS2 Before & After Makeovers

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So, you want to run Boot Camp on your Mac? Well, here's how...

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Absolute Beginner's Guide to Security, Spam, Spyware & Viruses

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A Hands-on Introduction to the Key Tools and Techniques of Maya Unlimited

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Each day the threats become greater and greater. Computer safety expert and author Victoria Roddel has sent along five simple ways to protect yourself and your children
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VoIP Hacks by Ted Wallingford makes the most out of Voice over IP, or VoIP, may be the most important IP technology to emerge
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Imagine driving a car with the dashboard displaying information that doesn't help you gauge speed, fuel level, or whether the engine is overheating. Is your computer interface like that? Continue Reading...

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Asking for directions has never been this much fun. Google Maps is changing the landscape of online mapping applications. With HACKS it is even that much more fun Continue Reading...

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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is rapidly changing the way business is being conducted. What is it? Continue Reading...

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When it comes to creating web sites, the PHP scripting language is hot. Programmers love its flexibility and speed; designers love its accessibility and convenience. ... Continue Reading

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January 24th is The Most Depressing Day Of The Year

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Instant Messaging (IM) and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) applications are taking over the workplace as P2P transfers now account for 70% of all Internet traffic... get secure

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here are the top books for getting the most out of the latest Mac OS X operating system, Tiger. in the UGNN Bookshelf

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Another in the unique trilogy for photographers by photographers

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Who else but Ben can bring such outstanding instruction

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This updated manual teaches specialized techniques for correcting photos using PS

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So you want to blog? Here's where to start...

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This is the guide that can launch you confidently into eBay

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Hot off the Presses... to kick off your new year right!

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Easy, step-by-step learning

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Get the Image You Want... the title says it all

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in this week's User Group Network

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This is an easy book -- to learn difficult techniques and skills in Photoshop Elements

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This is a unique and compelling visual treat encompassing the world of montage

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Get this visual quickstart guide no matter what other Elements books you get

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Simple, learnable, techniques to get you cooking with Photoshop CS2

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required desk reference when you upgrade to CS2

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This is a unique book in the Photoshop field... regardless if you have others

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A superb addition to the "Designer's Notebook" series... panoramas deluxe!

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AutoCAD users rejoice... here's a quick, to-the-point, primer on the premier CAD set

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Dr. Mac himself, Bob LeVitus, takes you by the hand for Mac OS X Tiger

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The eBay Survival Guide is a no-holds-barred guide to safe and successful buying and selling on eBay

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Here's the whole suite in the easy to learn classroom setting

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Moving from Quark to InDesign? Adobe hasn't really screwed up as badly as you think... once you have this book

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A guide to iLife 05 - Get an iLife! Robin shows you how...

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