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Photoshop Elements 7 Book for Digital Photographers (9780321565952)

05 Mar 2009 10:27:45 GMT

Best-selling authors Scott Kelby and Matt Kloskowski show you how to use Photoshop Elements 7 to edit your images like the pros.

Best-selling author Scott Kelby pairs up again with Matt Kloskowski to deliver the definitive book on using Photoshop Elements 7 to create the best possible images. With this newest release of Photoshop Elements, Scott and Matt show readers how to work with their images like a pro, from importing to organization to correction to output. Readers will learn all they need to know about the digital photography workflow, as well as the latest secrets of the pros to help them create the best special effects, apply the most useful sharpening techniques, and avoid many of the hassles and problems that are encountered in digital photography (such as digital noise and color halos).

Available now at your favourite bookstore!

Adobe Photoshop CS4: Up to Speed (0321580052)

5 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Only book to focus exclusively on the features new to Photoshop CS4, and there are a lot of them!

Long established as a must-have guide for Photoshop users upgrading to the newest version, Up to Speed goes right to the heart of Photoshop CS4 what has changed, what is new, and how you can get the most out of the features as quickly as possible. Rather than sift through hundreds of pages detailing every last Photoshop feature and function (both old and new), you can go directly to the new features that interest you the most and get the explanations you desire in the classic Ben Willmore style-- intuitive, crystal clear, and in-depth.

By focusing on a single topic--what's new in this version--the award-winning author provides precisely what experienced Photoshop users have been clamoring for, in exactly the depth they demand. After reading this book even if you've been using CS4 for awhile don't be surprised to hear yourself say, I didn't know CS4 did that! In addition to learning the new features in no time flat, a welcome side effect of learning from Ben is that you can expect to become a better, faster and more efficient Photoshop user, and few things are more fun than becoming better at Photoshop!

For a complete list of CS4 books coming from PTG Canada please click Here

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Easy Mac Computer Basics (0789738082)

5 Sept 2008 06:00:00 GMT

The perfect book to get quickly up and running on those new back-to-school computers!

See it done. Do it yourself. It's that Easy! Easy Mac Computer Basics teaches you the fundamentals of working with your Mac and how to work with other Apple hardware such as iPod, iPhone, AppleTV, and so on. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to download and manage your music and videos with ease. No need to feel intimidated-we'll hold your hand every step of the way.

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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 (0321555619)

25 Aug 2008 16:27:55 GMT

This completely updated and expanded bestseller, The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book, was also written with photographers in mind. Author Martin Evening describes features in Photoshop Lightroom 2 in detail from a photographer's perspective. As an established commercial and fashion photographer, Martin knows first-hand what photographers need for an efficient workflow. He has also been working with Lightroom from the beginning, monitoring the product's development and providing feedback on the public beta. As a result, Martin knows the software inside and out, from image selection to image editing to image management. In this book you'll learn how to:

Work efficiently with images shot in the raw or JPEG format
Import photographs with ease and sort them according to your workflow
Create and manage a personal image library
Apply tonal adjustments to multiple images quickly
Integrate Photoshop Lightroom with Adobe Photoshop
Export images for print or Web as digital contact sheets or personal portfolios

Available now at your favourite bookstore!

Other books on Lightroom 2 available now or coming soon:

0321526376 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 How-Tos: 100 Essential Techniques 08/18/2008

032155423X Lessons in DSLR Workflow with Lightroom and Photoshop 08/18/2008

0321555600 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Classroom in a Book 08/28/2008

0321555562 The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers 09/11/2008

0321554205 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2: Visual QuickStart Guide 10/08/2008

Crimeware: Understanding New Attacks and Defenses (0321501950)

6 Jun 2008 16:27:55 GMT

Traditionally, the study of malicious software was limited to such threats like computer viruses or worms. However, over the course of the last few years, the landscape has changed considerably. Whereas hobbyists and so-called script kiddies were responsible for the first-generation of malicious behavior online, nowadays the perpetrators are serious criminals motivated by financial interests. Now, not only does one have to worry about viruses and worms, but also about threats like root kits, bot networks, spyware, adware, click fraud, and phishing, among others. Such threats, often known as Crimeware, have already caused several billion dollars in damage, and the cost continues to grow as attackers get more sophisticated and more tenacious.

Crimeware gathers the current state-of-the-industry knowledge about these new threats as well as the relevant technical countermeasures. In doing so, the book not only helps the reader fight current threats, but also helps them prioritize human and financial resources going forward.

"This book is the most current and comprehensive analysis of the state of Internet security threats right now. The review of current issues and predictions about problems years away are critical for truly understanding crimeware. Every concerned person should have a copy and use it for reference" - Garth Bruen, Project KnujOn Designer

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Designing for the Social Web (0321534921)

1 May 2008 19:37:18 GMT

No matter what type of web site or application you�re building, social interaction among the people who use it will be key to its success. They will talk about it, invite their friends, complain, sing its high praises, and dissect it in countless ways. With the right design strategy you can use this social interaction to get people signing up, coming back regularly, and bringing others into the fold. With tons of examples from real-world interfaces and a touch of the underlying social psychology theory, Joshua Porter shows you how to design your next great social web application.

Joshua Porter is a web designer, consultant, and blogger who has been building web sites for over a decade. His company, Bokardo Design, focuses exclusively on the interface design and strategy of social web sites and applications. Josh also publishes the popular blog, Bokardo.com.

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Photoshop Elements 6 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide (0321524632)

12 Mar 2008 18:08:39 GMT

Photoshop Elements is geared for business users, students, educators, and home users who want professional-looking images for their print and Web projects, but don't want or need the advanced power of Adobe Photoshop. With Photoshop Elements 6 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide, readers can start reading from the beginning of the book to get a tour of the interface and start with image-editing basics, or they can look up specific tasks to learn just what they need to know.

This task-based, visual reference guide uses step-by-step instructions and plenty of screenshots to show readers how to capture photos, reduce red eye, correct color, work with layers, and much more. Updated to cover Photoshop Elements 6 and its new features including the refined compositing capabilities that allow for seamless panoramas and stitching together the perfect group photo. Both beginning and intermediate users will find what they need here--in straightforward language and with readily accessible examples.

Available now at your favourite bookstore!

Apple Pro Training Series: Motion 3 (0321509102)

3 Oct 2007 15:18:47 GMT

In this guide to Apple�s revolutionary motion graphics software, commercial artists Damian Allen, Bryce Button, and Mark Spencer teach you to create cutting-edge animations, show opens, promos, logos, and effects while you learn Motion 3. As with the other titles in the Apple Pro Training Series, each chapter represents a complete lesson with a commercial-quality project to work through as you learn. The authors begin with generators and quickly move on to Motion�s behavior-based animations, particles, filters, effects, replicator, tracking, and matchmoving.

The best-selling book is fully revised to take advantage of the software�s new features: you�ll create sophisticated 3D environments, design painterly elements using customizable brushes and strokes, automatically create motion paths from moving images without tedious frame-by-frame keyframing, remove camera shake, and animate text with 3D effects. Includes companion DVD with project and media files.

Available now at your favourite bookstore!

Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book for Digital Photographers Special Bundle on Amazon.ca

26 Sep 2007 21:12:57 GMT

This amazing package Scott Kelby�s Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book for Digital Photographers bundled with a free portable SD card reader is now available on Amazon.ca. Check it out here!

CCNA Official Exam Certification Library (CCNA Exam 640-802), 3/e (1587201836)

26 Sep 2007 18:44:51 GMT

CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, Third Edition, is a comprehensive review and practice package for the latest CCNA exams. The two books contained in this package, CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, and CCNA ICND2 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, present complete reviews and a more challenging and realistic preparation experience. The books are updated to cover all the new 640-802 exam objectives, such as security, wireless, IPv6, and troubleshooting.

Best-selling author and senior instructor Wendell Odom shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you to identify areas requiring further study and to improve your conceptual and hands-on knowledge. The material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding of exam topics and preparing you for the numerous challenges the exams present.

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GPU Gems 3 (0321515269)

23 Aug 2007 16:00:38 GMT

This third volume of the best-selling GPU Gems series provides a snapshot of today�s latest Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) programming techniques. The programmability of modern GPUs allows developers to not only distinguish themselves from one another but also to use this awesome processing power for non-graphics applications, such as physics simulation, financial analysis, and even virus detection--particularly with the CUDA architecture. Graphics remains the leading application for GPUs, and readers will find that the latest algorithms create ultra-realistic characters, better lighting, and post rendering compositing effects.

Available now at your favourite bookstore!

Adobe Photoshop CS3: Up to Speed (0321514297)

10 Aug 2007 16:14:38 GMT

This must-have guide goes right to the heart of Photoshop CS3--what has changed, what is new, and how you can get the most out of the features as quickly as possible. Rather than sift through hundreds of pages detailing every last Photoshop feature and function (both old and new), you can go directly to the new features that interest you the most and get the explanations you desire in the classic Ben Willmore style--intuitive, crystal clear, and in-depth. By focusing on a single topic--what's new in this version--the award-winning author provides precisely what experienced Photoshop users have been clamoring for, in exactly the depth they demand. After reading this book--even if you've been using CS3 for a while--don't be surprised to hear yourself say, 'I didn't know CS3 did that!' In addition to learning the new features in no time flat, a welcome side effect of learning from Ben is that you can expect to become a better, faster and more efficient Photoshop user.

Available now at your favourite bookstore!