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Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac: The Missing Manual Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac: The Missing Manual
By Barbara Brundage
October 2009 
$44.99 USD

Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac is more powerful and easier to use than previous versions of the program, but figuring out how and when to use all the tools is… Read more.




Mac OS X Snow Leopard: The Missing Manual Mac OS X Snow Leopard: The Missing Manual
By David Pogue
October 2009 
$34.99 USD

For a company that promised to "put a pause on new features," Apple sure has been busy-there's barely a feature left untouched in Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard." There's… Read more.




Mac OS X Snow Leopard Pocket Guide Mac OS X Snow Leopard Pocket Guide
By Chris Seibold
September 2009 
$14.99 USD

Whether you're new to the Mac or a longtime user, this handy book is the quickest way to get up to speed on Snow Leopard. Packed with concise information in… Read more.




Take Control of Mac OS X Backups Take Control of Mac OS X Backups , Fourth Edition
September 2009 
$15.00 USD

Backup expert Joe Kissell provides all the latest advice you need to create a backup strategy that protects your data and enables quick recovery. Joe compares backup media and all… Read more.




Take Control of Recording with GarageBand '09 Take Control of Recording with GarageBand '09 , Fifth Edition
By Jeff Tolbert
September 2009 
$10.00 USD

Get real-world guidance from Seattle musician Jeff Tolbert while learning how to record songs with vocals, drums, guitars, MIDI keyboards, and more. You'll not only learn how to use GarageBand… Read more.




Take Control of Your 802.11n AirPort Network Take Control of Your 802.11n AirPort Network
September 2009 
$15.00 USD

Find real-world advice from Wi-Fi wizard Glenn Fleishman on setting up the 802.11n models of Apple's AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and Time Capsule, with full information about the simultaneous dual-band… Read more.




iPhone UK: The Missing Manual iPhone UK: The Missing Manual , Third Edition
By David Pogue
August 2009 
$24.99 USD

The new iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3.0 software have arrived, and The New York Times tech columnist David Pogue is on top of it with a thoroughly updated edition of… Read more.




Programming the iPhone User Experience Programming the iPhone User Experience
By Toby Boudreaux
August 2009 
$34.99 USD

This practical book provides you with a hands-on, example-driven tour of Apple's user interface toolkit, UIKit, and some common design patterns for creating gestural interfaces and multi-touch navigation for the… Read more.




iPhone: The Missing Manual iPhone: The Missing Manual , Third Edition
By David Pogue
August 2009 
$24.99 USD

The new iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3.0 software have arrived, and New York Times tech columnist David Pogue is on top of it with a thoroughly updated edition of iPhone:… Read more.




Programming Interactivity Programming Interactivity
By Joshua Noble
July 2009 
$49.99 USD

Make cool stuff. If you're a designer or artist without a lot of programming experience, this book will teach you to work with 2D and 3D graphics, sound, physical interaction,… Read more.




Take Control of Safari 4 Take Control of Safari 4
By Sharon Zardetto
June 2009 
$10.00 USD

Go beyond basic Web browsing in Safari 4 with this definitive guide from long-time Mac expert Sharon Zardetto! You'll find detailed coverage of new Safari 4 features like Top Sites… Read more.




iPhoto '09: The Missing Manual iPhoto '09: The Missing Manual
By David Pogue, J.D. Biersdorfer
April 2009 
$34.99 USD

Intuitive as iPhoto '09 may be, it still has the power to confuse anyone. This updated Missing Manual offers clear and objective guidance on every iPhoto feature, including new tools… Read more.




Learning Flash CS4 Professional Learning Flash CS4 Professional
By Rich Shupe
April 2009 
$44.99 USD

Learning Flash CS4 Professional offers beginners and intermediate Flash developers a unique introduction to the latest version of Adobe's powerful multimedia application. This easy-to-read book is loaded with full-color examples… Read more.




iWork '09: The Missing Manual iWork '09: The Missing Manual
By Josh Clark
April 2009 
$39.99 USD

With iWork '09: The Missing Manual, you'll quickly learn everything you need to know about Apple's incredible productivity programs, including the Pages word-processor, the Numbers spreadsheet, and the Keynote presentation… Read more.




iMovie '09 and iDVD: The Missing Manual iMovie '09 and iDVD: The Missing Manual
By David Pogue, Aaron Miller
April 2009 
$39.99 USD

Apple's iMovie '09 is vastly more usable and complete than iMovie '08 -- and amazing right out of the box. But the box doesn't include much of a user's guide,… Read more.




Cloud Application Architectures Cloud Application Architectures
By George Reese
April 2009 
$29.99 USD

If you're involved in planning IT infrastructure as a network or system architect, system administrator, or developer, this book will help you adapt your skills to work with these highly… Read more.




iPhone Hacks iPhone Hacks
By David Jurick, Adam Stolarz, Damien Stolarz
April 2009 
$34.99 USD

With iPhone Hacks, you can make your iPhone do all you'd expect of a mobile smartphone -- and more. Learn tips and techniques to unleash little-known features, find and create… Read more.




Take Control of the Mac Command Line with Terminal Take Control of the Mac Command Line with Terminal
By Joe Kissell
March 2009 
$10.00 USD

Release your inner geek and learn to harness the power of the Unix underpinnings to Mac OS X! This 111-page ebook from Joe Kissell explains everything you need to know… Read more.




iPhone SDK Application Development iPhone SDK Application Development
By Jonathan Zdziarski
January 2009 
$34.99 USD

This practical book offers the knowledge and code you need to create mobile applications and games for the iPhone and iPod Touch, using the Apple SDK. iPhone SDK Application Development… Read more.




Photoshop CS4 Channels & Masks One-on-One Photoshop CS4 Channels & Masks One-on-One
By Deke McClelland
January 2009 
$49.99 USD

Coming to terms with alpha channels (or masks) is the most sure-fire way to boost the quality of your work in Photoshop. Now, Deke McClelland helps you master masking with… Read more.




Photoshop CS4: The Missing Manual Photoshop CS4: The Missing Manual
By Lesa Snider
Foreword by David Pogue
December 2008 
$49.99 USD

Photoshop is the world's most widely used photo-editing and graphics program. But with all its fantastic new features and options, the CS4 version can bewilder even the most seasoned professional.… Read more.




Dreamweaver CS4: The Missing Manual Dreamweaver CS4: The Missing Manual
By David Sawyer McFarland
November 2008 
$44.99 USD

Dreamweaver CS4: The Missing Manual helps you master the latest version of this popular web design program. Perfect for beginners who need step-by-step guidance, and for longtime Dreamweaver designers who… Read more.




Flash CS4: The Missing Manual Flash CS4: The Missing Manual
By Chris Grover
November 2008 
$39.99 USD

Unlock the power of Flash and bring gorgeous animations to life onscreen. Flash CS4: The Missing Manual includes a complete primer on animation, a guided tour of the program's tools… Read more.




Adobe AIR 1.5 Cookbook Adobe AIR 1.5 Cookbook
By David Tucker, Marco Casario, Koen De Weggheleire, Rich Tretola
November 2008 
$44.99 USD

The hands-on recipes in this cookbook help you solve a variety of tasks and scenarios often encountered when using Adobe AIR to build Rich Internet Applications for the desktop. Thoroughly… Read more.




Take Control of VMware Fusion 2 Take Control of VMware Fusion 2
By Joe Kissell
November 2008 
$10.00 USD

VMware Fusion is a powerful and convenient tool for running Windows or other operating systems on a Mac. This book teaches you all the fundamentals of Fusion, as well as… Read more.




Adobe InDesign CS4 One-on-One Adobe InDesign CS4 One-on-One
By Deke McClelland, David Futato
November 2008 
$49.99 USD

With Adobe InDesign CS4 One-on-One, you'll quickly learn how to design professional layouts for print and digital publishing with this program. You get complete step-by-step instructions and hours of DVD-video… Read more.




The Photoshop CS4 Companion for Photographers The Photoshop CS4 Companion for Photographers
By Derrick Story
October 2008 
$24.99 USD

Many photographers, including the pros, feel overwhelmed by all the editing options Photoshop provides. The Photoshop CS4 Companion for Photographers not only shows you which tools you'll need most often… Read more.




iPod: The Missing Manual iPod: The Missing Manual , Seventh Edition
By J.D. Biersdorfer, David Pogue
October 2008 
$19.99 USD

With the tiny Shuffle, the Nano, the Classic, or the Touch, Apple's gotten the world hooked on portable music, pictures, videos -- and the iPod. One thing they haven't delivered… Read more.




GREP in InDesign CS3/CS4 GREP in InDesign CS3/CS4
By Peter Kahrel
October 2008 
$9.99 USD

Updated: November 2009. Author Peter Kahrel updated this Short Cut to address typos and reader comments. GREP (short for "General Regular-Expression Print") is a powerful tool that lets you use… Read more.




Adobe Photoshop CS4 One-on-One Adobe Photoshop CS4 One-on-One
By Deke McClelland
October 2008 
$49.99 USD

How can you master the fundamentals of Photoshop CS4, with all of its incredible features? Deke McClelland's proven One-on-One learning system offers step-by-step tutorials, five hours of DVD-video demonstrations, and… Read more.




Photoshop Lightroom 2 Adventure Photoshop Lightroom 2 Adventure
By Mikkel Aaland
October 2008 
$44.99 USD

Completely up-to-date for Lightroom 2, this beautifully illustrated and eminently practical book offers a complete tour of Adobe's integrated digital photography workflow application. Augmented by photos and case studies from… Read more.




iPhone Open Application Development iPhone Open Application Development , Second Edition
By Jonathan Zdziarski
October 2008 
$39.99 USD

Developers everywhere are eager to create applications for the iPhone, and many of them prefer the open source, community-developed tool chain to Apple's own toolkit. This new edition of iPhone… Read more.




Take Control of Buying a Mac Take Control of Buying a Mac
By Adam Engst
September 2008 
$10.00 USD

Save money, avoid stress, and buy the right Mac for your needs and budget! Deciding that you want to buy a new Mac is easy, but embarking on the project… Read more.




Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac
By Andy Williams Affleck
September 2008 
$10.00 USD

Whether you're just getting started podcasting or want to take it to the next level, long-time podcaster Andy Affleck has the start-to-finish guidance you need! Learn how plan your podcast,… Read more.




Take Control of Spam with Apple Mail Take Control of Spam with Apple Mail
By Joe Kissell
May 2008 
$10.00 USD

Stamp out spam in Apple Mail by following email expert Joe Kissell's meticulously researched steps! Gain insight into the types of spam, why you get so much of it, and… Read more.




Big Book of Apple Hacks Big Book of Apple Hacks
By Chris Seibold
April 2008 
$34.99 USD

Bigger in size, longer in length, and broader in scope, the new Big Book of Apple Hacks offers a grab bag of tips, tricks and hacks to get the most… Read more.




Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac: The Missing Manual Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac: The Missing Manual
By Barbara Brundage
March 2008 
$44.99 USD

After more than two years, Adobe has finally released a new version of Photoshop Elements for the Mac that packs a lot more editing firepower than iPhoto. It's perfect for… Read more.




Office 2008 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual Office 2008 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual
By Jim Elferdink
March 2008 
$34.99 USD

Though Office 2008 has been improved to take advantage of the latest Mac OS X features, you don't get a single page of printed instructions to guide you through the… Read more.




Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition
By David Pogue
February 2008 
$29.99 USD

Ready to make the leap to Leopard? There has never been a better time to switch from Windows to Mac, and this incomparable guide will help you make a smooth… Read more.




Take Control of Maintaining Your Mac Take Control of Maintaining Your Mac
By Joe Kissell
January 2008 
$10.00 USD

Keep your Mac running smoothly with our easy maintenance program! Regular maintenance is necessary to avoid problems and to ensure your Mac runs at peak performance, but it's hard to… Read more.




iPhoto '08: The Missing Manual iPhoto '08: The Missing Manual
By David Pogue, Derrick Story
January 2008 
$34.99 USD

Apple has taken iPhoto 08 to a whole new level, with powerful new features that let you easily navigate through thousands of digital photos and a whole lot more. Apple… Read more.




Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual
By David Pogue
December 2007 
$34.99 USD

With Leopard, Apple has unleashed the greatest version of Mac OS X yet, and David Pogue is back with another meticulous Missing Manual to cover the operating system with a… Read more.




Mac OS X Leopard Pocket Guide Mac OS X Leopard Pocket Guide
By Chuck Toporek
November 2007 
$14.99 USD

This little guide is packed with more than 300 tips and techniques to help you get acquainted with Mac OS X Leopard. You get all details you need to learn… Read more.




iMovie '08 & iDVD: The Missing Manual iMovie '08 & iDVD: The Missing Manual
By David Pogue
October 2007 
$39.99 USD

Apple's iMovie 08 and iDVD 08 are amazing right out of the box. But the box doesn't include much of a user's guide, so learning about these applications is another… Read more.




Take Control of Syncing in Tiger Take Control of Syncing in Tiger
By Michael E. Cohen
July 2007 
$10.00 USD

Learn how to synchronize all your data between Macs, or with mobile phones, PDAs, and iPods! With clear directions and a humorous touch, Take Control of Syncing in Tiger walks you… Read more.




Take Control of Troubleshooting Your Mac Take Control of Troubleshooting Your Mac
By Joe Kissell
June 2007 
$10.00 USD

Learn how to solve any Mac problem with Joe Kissell's expert advice! We may love our Macs, but they can still suffer significant problems. In this essential guide, you'll learn… Read more.




The Cult of Mac (Paperback edition) The Cult of Mac (Paperback edition)
By Leander Kahney
October 2006 
$24.95 USD

Wired News managing editor Leander Kahney takes an in-depth look at Mac users and their unique, creative, and often very funny culture. From people who get Mac tattoos and haircuts,… Read more.




iMovie 6 & iDVD: The Missing Manual iMovie 6 & iDVD: The Missing Manual
By David Pogue
May 2006 
$34.99 USD

iMovie 6 is all about the ease of moviemaking, but if you really want to learn its capabilities, Apple documentation won't make the cut. The new edition of this Missing… Read more.




Keep it Simple with GarageBand Keep it Simple with GarageBand
By Keith Gemmell
April 2006 
$14.95 USD

Contains a series of easy music making projects for beginners and amateur musicians. Follow these simple projects and you'll not only learn how to use GarageBand effectively, you'll also pick… Read more.




Running Boot Camp Running Boot Camp
By Chuck Toporek
April 2006 
$7.99 USD

When Steve Jobs jumped on stage at Macworld San Francisco 2006 and announced the new Intel-based Macs, the question wasn't if, but when someone would figure out a hack to… Read more.




iPhoto 6: The Missing Manual iPhoto 6: The Missing Manual
By David Pogue, Derrick Story
March 2006 
$29.99 USD

Along with its host of new features, iPhoto 6 can handle as many as 250,000 images. It's incredible, and Apple makes it sound so easy. But you can still get… Read more.




iWork '05: The Missing Manual iWork '05: The Missing Manual
By Jim Elferdink
September 2005 
$24.95 USD

iWork '05 isn't about "office productivity"--it's about creating slick and stylish documents and cinema-quality digital presentations that say precisely what you want them to say. Refreshingly entertaining and scrupulously detailed,… Read more.




iLife '05: The Missing Manual iLife '05: The Missing Manual
By David Pogue
August 2005 
$29.95 USD

David Pogue highlights the newest features, changes, and improvements of the incomparable iLife '05; covers the capabilities and limitations of each of the five programs within the suite; and delivers… Read more.




iPod Shuffle Fan Book iPod Shuffle Fan Book
By J.D. Biersdorfer
August 2005 
$9.95 USD

The iPod Shuffle Fan Book is the ultimate written companion for Shuffle owners. Learn how to master the art of "shuffling:" discover and create custom playlists, share and publish with… Read more.




GarageBand 2: The Missing Manual GarageBand 2: The Missing Manual
By David Pogue
August 2005 
$24.95 USD

GarageBand 2: The Missing Manual provides you with all the know-how you need to produce commercial-quality musical recordings entirely on your own. This revised edition explains how to maximize the… Read more.




iMovie HD & iDVD 5: The Missing Manual iMovie HD & iDVD 5: The Missing Manual
By David Pogue
April 2005 
$29.95 USD

For both professional and amateur moviemakers, David Pogue's witty and entertaining guide not only details every step of iMovie HD video production--from choosing and using a digital camcorder to burning… Read more.




iPhoto 5: The Missing Manual iPhoto 5: The Missing Manual , Fourth Edition
By David Pogue, Derrick Story
March 2005 
$29.95 USD

Updated to cover Apple's newest release, iPhoto 5: The Missing Manual comes fully loaded--and in full color--so you can exercise all the power, flexibility, and creativity of the stunning new… Read more.




Office 2004 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual Office 2004 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual
By Mark Holt Walker, Franklin Tessler, Paul Berkowitz
February 2005 
$29.95 USD

Whether you're an Office beginner eager to master one or all of the applications in the suite or a longtime Office user looking for power-user techniques and detailed coverage of… Read more.




iPod and iTunes Hacks iPod and iTunes Hacks
By Hadley Stern
October 2004 
$24.95 USD

Some people are content to use their iPod simply to play music. Some people want to do much more. If you want to get the most out of your iPod… Read more.




iPod Fan Book iPod Fan Book
By Yasukuni Notomi
September 2004 
$14.95 USD

This compact and beautifully packaged guide is for iPod users who want a quick, fun way to learn all the features and capabilities of the device. The iPod Fan Book… Read more.




Office X for Macintosh:  The Missing Manual Office X for Macintosh: The Missing Manual
By Nan Barber, Tonya Engst, David Reynolds
July 2002 
$29.95 USD

The four programs of Microsoft Office:Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage, have been completely overhauled for Mac OS X. Office X for Macintosh: The Missing Manual tackles each with depth, clarity,… Read more.




Office 2001 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual Office 2001 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual
By Nan Barber, David Reynolds
May 2001 
$29.95 USD

Office 2001 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual tackles each of the primary Office applications with depth, humor, and clarity, and provides relief for the hapless Mac user who'd rather read… Read more.





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