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March 2011

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Teach yourself visually PCs / Elaine Marmel.
"Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something — and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 150 common PC tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running on your computer in no time. You'll learn to: Work with Windows®; 7 Manage files and folders; Install and use common software; Access music, photos, and video; Use the Internet and e-mail. Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules. Succinct explanations walk you through step by step. Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task. Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks. Step-by-step instructions. Hundreds of color photos." (Syndetics summary)

Syndetics book cover Foundation Drupal 7 / Robert J. Townsend with Stephanie Pakrul.
"The open source Drupal Web site builder/content management system is one of the hottest open source Web development/design software out there. Foundation Drupal 7 by R.J. Townsend aims to be the first or one of the first books on Drupal 7 and continues Apress successful coverage of Drupal, including the best selling Pro Drupal and its update by John K. VanDyk. Foundation Drupal 7 is an introductory book for those who want a friendlier and easier way into learning and using Drupal." (Syndetics summary)

Syndetics book cover The Web designer's guide to iOS apps : create iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad apps with Web standards : HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript / [Kristofer Layon].
"Build native iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This handbook allows Web designers to focus on interface and content design and to bypass the need to learn a great amount of Objective-C programming." (Syndetics summary)

Syndetics book cover My iPod touch / Brad Miser.
"Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPod touch working just the way you want. Learn how to:Make the most of Apple's new iOS 4 software. Connect to Wi-Fi networks, the Web, and other devices. Move music, movies, books, and other content onto your iPod touch. Use iBooks to enjoy a library of ebooks wherever you go. Play games and share info with other iPod touches, iPhones, and iPads. Sync Mac or Windows computers and MobileMe or Exchange accounts with your iPod touch. Listen to music, podcasts, and other audio. Watch movies, TV shows, music videos, and video podcasts. Surf the Web and send email. Create, manage, display, and edit contacts and calenders. Take, view, and share photos and video. Download, install, and maintain apps, and manage them with the new App Toolbar. Customize, maintain, and troubleshoot your iPod touch Book jacket." (Syndetics summary)

Syndetics book cover Best iPad apps : the guide for discriminating downloaders / Peter Meyers.
"Full of colorful and helpful illustrations, this one-of-a-kind catalog gives iPad users the quick lowdown on more than 200 gee-whiz apps, with brief tips on how to use them." (Syndetics summary)

Syndetics book cover Using WordPress / Tris Hussey.
"Blogger and WordPress guru Hussey takes a comprehensive look at this powerful, open source blogging platform used by millions of people worldwide. The book takes readers through the entire process of making a WordPress blog, from registering a domain and installing the software to using plug-ins and incorporating multimedia content into a blog. Registration of the book provides access to extensive online material, including video tutorials and podcasts. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)" (Syndetics summary)