Peachpit Press

Peachpit's award-winning books feature step-by-step explanations, time-saving techniques, savvy insider tips, and expert advice. They publish for computer users of all sorts--graphics professionals, Web designers, non-designers, home business owners, and computer novices. In a nutshell, they're here to help you get the most out of your software and build the skills you need.

The Apple Pro Training Series is a new series of digital media training titles certified by Apple Computer. Each of the initial titles in the new Apple Pro Training Series focuses on one of the powerhouse digital audio or video apps that Apple produces: Final Cut Express, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Logic, and Shake. Each chapter of these hands-on guides represents a complete lesson in some aspect of the software covered with a project to complete, a review section, and exercises to reinforce the lessons. An accompanying DVD includes lesson files.

With lessons keyed to the learning objectives of the AppleCare Exams, this series of books offer self-paced, step-by-step instructions with an introduction to troubleshooting tools and practices before moving on to an exploration of common hardware and underlying technologies.

Why go anywhere else than right to the source when it comes to learning tips, tricks and techniques for Avid's legendary line of AV and DV production titles? You'll get the benefit of learning from some of Avid' most legendary users and instructors.

It's not every day that you get to sit down with the Who's Who in the community. The Breatkthroughs Series contains original, hands-on projects that are written for readers who already understand the basics. Unique Projects. Distinctive Voices. Countless Time-Saving Solutions.

Using a combination of project-based lessons, guided exercises (the files for which are included on the companion CD-ROM), and QuickTime tutorials, this full-color volume walks you through all the features of some of Adobe and Macromedia's most popular applications. -- delivered in the form of classroom-proven lessons tested in Lynda Weinman's acclaimed Lynda.com training center.

Answering many questions that were indeed "frequently asked." and the all the ones that seem to start with "How come I can't…." "How do I…." or "Why won't the (fill in the blank) tool work?" This series addresses the most common problems and questions in a program by both providing answers to the most frequently asked questions, and outlining strategies that can help you avoid problems in the first place.

Peachpit's In the Classroom Series is a fantastic primer for teachers—including lesson plans, student tip sheets, and approved projects for popular software titles!

The Peachpit Learning series is the perfect way to get up to speed on the latest in technology. Simple, easy-to read lessons present clear and concise information. Focused lessons take you step-by-step through practical, real-world projects that teach at your own pace and in front of your own computer!

As a teacher, one problem you face again and again is how to get your students engaged with a topic. Apple's iLife software suite presents the perfect solution. With simple yet powerful tools for making movies, working with photographs, producing DVDs, and making music, the creative iLife applications can enhance just about any educational experience.

Written for all of us who want or need to know how to design, but who have no background or formal training in design, this series show you the basic principles in clearly defined explanations. Everything is clearly explained and your work is guaranteed to look more professional, organized, unified, and interesting.

One big advantage Photoshop professionals have always had was the understanding of channels. It was their secret weapon, and it enabled them to do things, and work in an entirely different way than their competitors, and maybe that's why the secret power of Photoshop's channels has been such a closely guarded secret. Until now.

If your paycheck--or your future paycheck-- relies on your skills in graphic design and desktop publishing software, then you're in the right place. In gorgeous, thick, sturdy books, masters of these programs share their hard-won advice and the techniques they've learned. Reap the rewards of their labors.

Authors in The Secret Series recognize that usually the application or concept is somewhat new, so they start at the beginning, explaining -- before moving on to basic procedures andd then to more advanced topics.

Using full-color screen shots, step-by-step instructions, and straightforward explanations, this task-based guide promises to help you customize your somputer system to fit your needs. Presented in an easy-to-follow, but information-rich, style, the Take Control books are your answer to getting the most out of your computer.

The Ten Ton Series turns a technical topic into an entertaining one by using conversational language, plenty of humor (including silly cartoons and wacky icons), and bold, bright magazine-style layouts to make the product accessible to everyone. Behind all the jokes, however, is a wealth of information.

Award-winning author Scott Kelby shows you step-by-step how it's all done, using the same casual, plain English style that made him one of the world's bestselling technology authors. You'll learn how to do only the most important, most requested, and just plain cool things you're going to want to do with your iPod so you can start having fun with it today.

The only thing better than reading one of Peachpit's award-winning books covering a wide range of software products and technologies is seeing it in person! These DVDs deliver!

Why wade through page after page of the same old retreaded material you already know, when you just need to get "up to speed" on the new stuff? This series focuses on pointing out what you need to know about what's new in your favorite application.

Visual QuickPro Guides are designed to take intermediate users to the next level of using their programs. Go beyond the basics to learn more advanced features and tricks in some of today's most popular Web Application, Development, Digital Video and Productivity programs.

By focusing on a single project this low-priced series of full-color guides show busy users the fastest way to produce a simple project or design. A highly visual, nothing-but-the-essentials approach makes learning the software a snap--some readers may never need more.

Visual QuickStart Guide books are what computer books should be: clear, visually-oriented guides that walk you step-by-step through the features of a program. And they aren't just for beginners. Once you've learned the ropes, you'll find yourself turning back to these books to refresh your memory on specific topics as you work.