Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers General Computing Editor, David Wall FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * Just off the Presses: An iMac tutorial, digital camera how-tos, and QuickBook accounting * What's Hot? general computing bestsellers at press time * Recommended Reading: "Upgrading & Repairing PCs" * Almost Published: general computing books that are selling before they've even been printed * Featured Reviews: "The Little Mac Book" JUST OFF THE PRESSES ******************** "Sams Teach Yourself the iMac in 24 Hours" by Gene Steinberg http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0672315599/entertainmentsit So you bought a new iMac when you saw the commercial that showed the little kid setting it up and connecting it to the Internet. Yet you find yourself befuddled by the cursed curvy box, unable to do much with it at all. "Sams Teach Yourself the iMac in 24 Hours" has the information you need, presented almost as attractively as the iMac itself (the book only comes in one color, though). The author explains how to hook up all the cables, get connected to the Internet, surf the Web, and use e-mail. Readers learn the basics of Quicken, which ships with the iMac, and even how to celebrate their newfound connectedness with multimedia cooking software. "A Short Course in Choosing & Using a Digital Camera" by Dennis Curtin http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1928873006/entertainmentsit A small press run by a photographer has produced a winner in "A Short Course in Choosing & Using a Digital Camera." This compact volume speaks the truth about digital camera features and capabilities--it's the book to read before you hit the Web or head to the stores to buy a digital camera. Dennis Curtin explains what the various features of digital cameras do and which you need most. He also tells you how to make the most of these features to create aesthetically excellent portraits, landscapes, action shots, and other kinds of photographs. You'll learn a lot from his patient style and orientation toward details. "QuickBooks 99: The Official Guide" By Kathy Ivens http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0072120037/entertainmentsit It's the accounting system of choice for small businesses everywhere, but learning QuickBooks 99 can present a real hurdle for those unfamiliar with software-based accounting. "QuickBooks 99: The Official Guide" is a comprehensive reference that explains everything QuickBooks 99 and QuickBooks Pro 99 can do, with an eye toward the business goals that motivate you to run your business in the first place. You'll find a good index, lots of easy-to-follow stepped procedures, plenty of screen shots, and some case studies that will help you run your organization legally, profitably, and enjoyably. WHAT'S HOT? *********** At the top of this month's General Computing bestseller list are an Abode GoLive tutorial, a Web style guide, and an introduction to e-commerce. "Adobe GoLive 4.0 Classroom in a Book" by Adobe Press http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0201658895/entertainmentsit "Adobe GoLive 4.0 Classroom in a Book," like the other books in the CIB series, is the ideal companion to the software's manuals. It clearly illustrates the methods for building Web sites right from the opening chapter. Starting with basic HTML and including simple tasks like displaying text and organizing it in tables, the book describes the key components of Web sites and how GoLive 4.0 can help you build them. Readers will also find coverage on topics like DHTML code for creating animation and menu rollovers, material that will inspire novice users who want to get up to speed and get on the Web in creative ways. "Web Style Guide: Basic Design Principles for Creating Web Sites" by Patrick J. Lynch and Sarah Horton http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0300076754/entertainmentsit In 160 pages of expert instruction, authors Patrick J. Lynch and Sarah Horton put the essence of the Yale University Center for Advanced Instructional Media's wonderful online site design guide into traditional print. The authors use time-tested, traditional print concepts to clearly illustrate how to make your site interface welcoming and efficient. High-quality illustrations show how to design for overall style and professional appeal. The sections on typography and editorial style set this manual apart from many other Web style guides. "Understanding Electronic Commerce" by David R. Kosiur http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1572315601/entertainmentsit Get the inside goods on what e-commerce is, who's using the technology, and where its future lies with "Understanding Electronic Commerce." This a good overview of the concepts of e-business, the interrelated technologies, and the emerging worldwide potential of e-commerce. This book is ideal for the technologically-curious, technology-savvy executives, group managers, entrepreneurs, corporate planners, and information systems professionals. Inside you'll find case studies of e-commerce and learn what it means for the future--from electronic agents to microcash and microtransactions. Explore our top 50 computer titles, updated weekly: Computers & Internet RECOMMENDED READING: "UPGRADING & REPAIRING PCs" ************************************************ "Upgrading and Repairing PCs" by Scott Mueller http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0789719037/entertainmentsit "Upgrading and Repairing PCs" is more likely to have the answers to your PC hardware questions than any other book on the market. If you're in the business of assembling, upgrading, or troubleshooting machines based on the IBM/Intel architecture, you must have this book near your workbench. As he always has, Scott Mueller earns points for his clear statements of what connects with what and how. Mostly, you'll value this as a reference, but it also includes tutorials on certain topics, including the assembly of a custom PC. ALMOST PUBLISHED ***************** General Computing guides that have garnered the most pre-orders from Amazon.com customers--before they've even been published. "Quicken 2000: The Official Guide" by Maria Langer Publication date: September 1999 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0072121408/entertainmentsit Those users gearing up for an upgrade and those new to the world of Quicken will be shown how to get the most out of Quicken's features in "Quicken 2000: The Official Guide." Unlike its predecessor, this new version contains "quick view" features and real answers to real questions from customers. Plus, you'll get tips and tricks for saving time and money, plus financial worksheets to help guide you along. "Adobe InDesign Classroom in a Book" by Adobe Development Team Publication date: September 1999 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0201658933/entertainmentsit Coinciding with the pending launch of Adobe's new page-layout application, InDesign 1.0, "Adobe InDesign Classroom in a Book" is built to guide users through short lessons in desktop publishing and the basics of the new interface--and get them comfortable with the tools, views, and frames of the InDesign environment. Self-paced lessons are helpful to readers who are new to page layout or for experienced users of QuarkXPress and Adobe PageMaker. FEATURED REVIEWS: THE LITTLE MAC BOOK ************************************* "The Little Mac Book (Little Book Series)" by Robin Williams http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0201354330/entertainmentsit A classic returns, this time updated to include Mac OS 8.6, the iMac, and more Internet material. "The Little Mac Book" will fit your needs extraordinarily well if you've chosen to get into personal computing by way of a Macintosh computer and want a friendly and thorough guide. Robin Williams--no, not the comic actor--assumes her readers have no computer experience at all. She provides explanations of all the essentials as well as the perennial stumper for all Mac novices--how to get the floppy disk out of its drive! ****** You'll find more great books, articles, excerpts, and interviews in Amazon.com's Computers & Internet section at Computers & Internet
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