Technology Winter 2009 Highlights

Wiley
Technology Winter 2009

For Dummies 2
Portable Genius 24
Digital Field Guide 26
Visual 27
Digital Photography 27
Sybex CAD/CAM 28
Sybex Graphics 29
Autodesk 30
Security 30
Bible 32
Secrets 37
Excel 37
Interface Design 38
Operating Systems 38
Online Marketing 39
Wrox 40
Programming 52
Networking 54
Sybex Networking 56
Sybex Certification 58
Database Management 61
Wiley Higher Education 62
Author Index 64
Title Index 66

Cover Photograph: ©Chris Hendrickson/Getty Images

Wii For Dummies
Kyle Orland

The ultimate guide to setting up and navigating the
Wii gaming system!

In just over a year, the Nintendo Wii has become the top-selling
game console. This friendly guide covers all the basic set-up
information but also includes chapters that will help experienced
players move to the next level with accessories and tips on
becoming a better gamer.
U Wii has diverse market appeal; in addition to the usual video
game market, it is being used in retirement communities
and even rehabilitation facilities as a fun exercise tool
U Covers using the Wii with a broadband Internet connection,
working with the controllers, creating a “Mii” character, surfing
the Internet, Wii channels, and uploading photos
U Shares helpful information about party games, family-friendly
games, and new games for 2008

Kyle Orland (Washington, D.C.) is a video game expert and freelance
writer whose work has appeared in Electronic Gaming Monthly, Paste
Magazine, and at GameSpot.com. He writes regularly for the premiere
gaming Weblog Joystiq.com, co-hosts the NPR video game podcast
Paper • 978-0-470-40297-9
“Press Start” (http://www.pressstartpodcast.com), and maintains
$21.99 US • $23.99 CAN • £14.99 UK
GameDaily’s weekly online “Media Coverage” column.
288 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 20 books per carton
150 B&W screen shots
GAMES / VidEo & ElEctronic
octobEr / In stores September 29

Also Available
Xbox 360 Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master
For Dummies 4th Edition 4th Edition
Brian Johnson and For Dummies For Dummies
Duncan Mackenzie Bill Slavicsek and James Wyatt,
Rich Baker Bill Slavicsek and
Paper
Paper Rich Baker
978-0-471-77180-7
978-0-470-29290-7 Paper
332 pages • $19.99 US
456 pages • $21.99 US 978-0-470-29291-4
$21.99 CAN • £13.99 UK
$23.99 CAN • £12.99 UK 384 pages • $24.99 US
$26.99 CAN • £15.99 UK

2 / Wiley Technology Books

Digital Photography All-in-One
Desk Reference For Dummies
4th Edition
David D. Busch

The very latest information for tech-savvy and tech-hungry
photographers
The rapidly changing digital picture keeps photographers on
their toes in seeking out the very latest information on cameras,
software, and features. This complete reference covers today’s
market, including the new 10-megapixel point-and-shoot
cameras and the newest consumer-priced digital SLR models.
U More than 600 packed pages clearly show readers how to
choose and use cameras, computers, printers, and other
photography accessories, as well as how to use digital SLRs,
including the new Nikon D60 and Canon XSi/450D
U Features step-by-step instructions for improving images
using Photoshop/Photoshop Elements
U Photographers will discover how to take great pictures, learn
the basics of image editing, discover tricks for restoring old
photos, find out how to get the best results when printing or Paper • 978-0-470-40195-8
sharing photos, and more $39.99 US • $43.99 CAN • £26.99 UK
David D. Busch (Cleveland, OH) has more than 60 books to his credit, Replaces ISBN: 978-0-470-03743-0
most covering digital photography, image editing, or photo restoration.
PHotoGrAPHY / tEcHniqUES / diGitAl
He is the author of books covering the Nikon D40/D40x, D50, D70,
noVEMbEr / In stores October 27
D80 and D200 in Wiley’s Digital Field Guides series as well as Digital SLR
Cameras & Photography For Dummies 2nd Edition. (978-0-470-14927-0)

Also Available
Digital Photography Nikon D60 Digital SLR Cameras &
Workbook For Dummies Photography
For Dummies Julie Adair King For Dummies
Doug Sahlin Paper David D. Busch
Paper /Online 978-0-470-38538-8 Paper
978-0-470-25933-7 352 pages • $29.99 US 978-0-470-14927-0
340 pages • $29.99 US $32.99 CAN • £19.99 UK 352 pages • $29.99 US
$32.99 CAN • £19.99 UK $32.99 CAN • £19.99 UK

Winter 2009 / 3

iPhone For Dummies
2nd Edition
Edward C. Baig and Bob LeVitus

A full-color, updated guide that helps Mac and Windows
users get the most from their iPhone

The iPhone is multi-talented and combines several products into
one small, lightweight, handheld—and amazing—device. iPhone
owners have a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch
controls, and a desktop-class Web browser in the palm of their
hands. This fun and friendly guide shows readers how to get
started with their iPhone and covers the newest features and
enhancements made to the latest iPhone.
U Demonstrates how to master the multitouch interface,
synchronize data, make and receive phone calls, text, work
with the calendar, and set up iTunes
U Presents straightforward explanations for finding and watching
videos, taking great pictures, browsing the Internet, sending
and receiving e-mail, using GPS maps, buying music from the
iTunes store, protecting information, and troubleshooting
Paper • 978-0-470-42342-4
$21.99 US • $23.99 CAN • £14.99 UK U Addresses the new App Store, where users can browse and
256 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 3/16 • 20 books per carton download innovative applications to enjoy on their iPhone
150 color photos; 100 color screen shots
Edward C. Baig (New York, NY) is the Personal Technology columnist for
HArdwArE USA TODAY. Besides his weekly column, he co-hosts the Talking Tech video
octobEr / In stores October 13 podcast available at USAToday.com and through iTunes. His recent titles
include Macs For Dummies, 9th Edition (978-0-470-04849-8). Bob LeVitus
(Austin, TX) is often referred to as “Dr. Mac,” and is considered one of the
world’s leading authorities on Macs. He is a columnist for the Houston
Chronicle and writes the Dr. Mac weekly column. He is also the author or
coauthor of more than 45 computer books, including Mac OS X Leopard
For Dummies (978-0-470-05433-8) and Office 2008 for Mac For Dummies
(978-0-470-27032-5).

Also Available
MacBook Macs For Dummies iPod & iTunes
For Dummies 10th Edition For Dummies
Mark Chambers Edward C. Baig 6th Edition
Paper Paper Tony Bove
978-0-470-27816-1 978-0-470-27817-8 Paper/Online
408 pages • $24.99 US 408 pages • $24.99 US 978-0-470-39062-7
$26.99 CAN • £13.99 UK $26.99 CAN • £13.99 UK 432 pages • $21.99 US
$23.99 CAN • £14.99 UK


iPod & iTunes For Dummies
DVD Bundle
Tony Bove

This value-priced bundle is perfect for holiday giving

Perennial bestseller iPod & iTunes For Dummies is bundled with
a free, 90-minute training DVD to help users get the most out
of their iPod and Apple’s iTunes service. Timed perfectly for the
holidays, this attractive package will be on everyone’s wish list!
U In the fun style that has made For Dummies books famous,
this book covers the different iPod models, getting started,
setting up iTunes and your iPod, shopping at the iTunes store,
playing content on your iPod or in iTunes, burning CDs from
iTunes, going mobile, using your iPod as a hard drive, and
much more
U The DVD has been specially created for the For Dummies
audience; it walks users step-by-step through the most
important menus, screens, and tasks they’ll encounter when
getting started with their iPod and iTunes
Paper/dVd • 978-0-470-40376-1
Tony Bove (San Francisco, CA) has written or cowritten more than two $21.99 US • $23.99 CAN • £11.99 UK
dozen books, including iLife ‘04 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies 432 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 20 books per carton
(978-0-7645-7347-7). 25 B&W photos; 175 B&W screen shots
HArdwArE / GEnErAl
octobEr / In stores October 15

Also Available
Digital Photography Laptops For Dummies Canon EOS Digital
For Dummies 3rd Edition Rebel XSi/450D
6th Edition Dan Gookin For Dummies
Julie Adair King Paper Julie Adair King
Paper 978-0-470-27759-1 Paper
978-0-470-25074-7 384 pages • $24.99 US 978-0-470-38537-1
368 pages • $24.99 US $26.99 CAN • £15.99 UK 320 pages • $29.99 US
$26.99 CAN • £15.99 UK $32.99 CAN • £19.99 UK

Winter 2009 / 5

BlackBerry “X” For Dummies
Robert Kao and Dante Sarigumba

The fun and friendly guide on the latest BlackBerry—featuring a
touch-screen keyboard!
U As RIM’s first BlackBerry model to feature a touch-screen keyboard, this
handheld phone is highly anticipated; this For Dummies book is the perfect
guide to walk readers through all the exciting features that the BlackBerry “X”
has to offer
U Presents practical advice on topics such as entering and maintaining contacts
in the Address Book, managing appointments with the Calendar, creating a
To-Do list, and getting online to surf the Web
U Addresses multitasking with the built-in phone, synching with a desktop
computer, setting up and managing RSS feeds, taking great pictures, and
taking full advantage of the device’s many multimedia features

Paper/dVd • 978-0-470-42220-5 Robert Kao (Dayton, NJ) has been developing extensively on the BlackBerry handheld
$24.99 US • $26.99 CAN • £15.99 UK platform for an investment bank in New York City. Dante Sarigumba (Monmouth Junction,
NJ) is a multi-talented IT professional with over 12 years of experience with developing
software on an array of environments and for a number of industries. He is an assistant
HArdwArE /Pcs
VP at an investment bank in New York City. In addition, he is a co-host of a biweekly
podcast, Mobile Computing Authority. Together, Robert Kao and Dante Sarigumba are the
coauthors of BlackBerry For Dummies (978-0-470-18079-2) and BlackBerry Pearl For Dummies
(978-0-470- 12893-0).

Home Theater For Dummies
3rd Edition
Danny Briere and Pat Hurley

Now updated with expanded coverage on HDTV, Blu-Ray DVD, and
the 2009 transition to DTV
U This latest revision to the bestselling home theater book covers hot new
technologies such as 3D TV, Nintendo Wii, HD radio, and wireless HDMI
U New and expanded coverage of HDTV will help readers choose the right HDTV
for their needs, find sources of true HD programming, and connect HDTV
sources like disc players, PCs, and game consoles to their home theater systems
U Demystifies the process of building a home theater system, including buying,
setting up, and optimizing components to maximize the video and audio
experience
Paper • 978-0-470-41189-6 U Covers HDTV and HDTV programming, the shift toward LCD TVs as the
$24.99 US • $26.99 CAN • £15.99 UK standard video output device, Dolby volume standards, wireless speakers
408 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 20 books per carton for surround sound systems, stereo equipment, accessing new Internet
50 B&W photos; 50 B&W illustrations; content, and more
50 B&W screen shots
Replaces ISBN: 978-0-471-78325-1
Danny Briere (Mansfield, CT) is CEO and founder of Telechoice, Inc. He frequently provides
tEcHnoloGY / ElEctronicS analysis on the latest communications news. Pat Hurley (San Diego, CA) is a Telechoice
noVEMbEr / In stores November 17 consultant specializing in emerging telecommunications technologies. They are the
coauthors of Smart Homes For Dummies, 3rd Edition (978-0-470-16567-6).


Troubleshooting & Maintaining Your PC
All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies
Dan Gookin

PC users discover how to be their own tech support system with this
helpful guide
U By taking a different approach than most troubleshooting books, this fun
and friendly guide instead concentrates on solving problems—whether
the trouble is hardware, software, or the operating system
U Bestselling author Dan Gookin offers clear, straightforward advice on
maintaining a PC—peppered with touches of light-hearted humor
U Explains how to diagnose and correct common PC problems and how to
maintain the system for top performance
U The seven minibooks cover: hardware, software, laptops, Internet, networking,
maintenance, and useful tools Paper/dVd • 978-0-470-39665-0
$39.99 US • $43.99 CAN • £21.99 UK
Dan Gookin (Coeur d’Alene, ID) wrote the first-ever For Dummies book, DOS For Dummies, 816 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 10 books per carton
and has gone on to write many more Dummies bestsellers, including PCs For Dummies, coMPUtEr HArdwArE / Pcs
11th Edition (978-0-470-13728-4) and Laptops For Dummies, 3rd Edition (978-0-470-27759-1).
FEbrUArY / In stores January 27

PCs Just the Steps For Dummies
2nd Edition
Nancy C. Muir

A focused approach to just the necessary steps that help
new users get the most out of their PCs
U Readers can rest easy when it comes to getting acquainted with
their new PC with experienced author Nancy Muir at the helm and
concise, step-by-step instructions for achieving competence in PC
technology
U Covers the basics with practical, step-by-step instructions for the
most common PC tasks
Paper • 978-0-470-40692-2
U Skips lengthy descriptions and cuts straight to the chase so that $16.99 US • $18.99 CAN • £11.99 UK
readers can master their PCs in no time 240 pages • 9 1/4 x 7 3/8 • 20 books per carton
Replaces ISBN: 978-0-471-75794-8
Nancy C. Muir (Port Townsend, WA) is the owner of a writing and consulting coMPUtEr HArdwArE / Pcs
company that specializes in business and technology topics. She is the author FEbrUArY / In stores January 27
of more than 40 books on technology and business topics ranging from
motivating people to e-commerce and wireless technology.

Winter 2009 / 7

TI-Nspire For Dummies
Steve Ouellette

The first book on this revolutionary new math tool for schools!
U TI-Nspire products are the first sets of learning technologies to offer the same
user experience in a handheld device and corresponding computer software
program while presenting math in multiple ways
U Demand will be high for information about this tool, which allows students
to see and make connections among up to four representations of a math
problem at one time, on one screen, using graphical, algebraic, numeric,
geometric, or written formats
U This book is a nuts-and-bolts guide to working with the TI-Nspire products,
providing everything the user needs to get up and running and make the
most of the high-powered math tool
U The TI-Nspire handheld is allowed on all important college entrance exams,
including the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP math tests
Paper • 978-0-470-37934-9
$21.99 US • $23.99 CAN • £11.99 UK
Steve Ouellette (Westwood, MA) is a regular activity writer for the CBS primetime series
NUMB3RS and the math department chair at Westwood High School.
MAtHEMAticS
noVEMbEr / In stores November 3

RTLS For Dummies
Ajay Malik
Here’s just what readers need to know to select, invest in, and deploy an
RTLS system
U RTLS (Real Time Location System) is the technology that can not only identify
an item but locate it at any distance — used by hospitals, factories, car rental
agencies, and other enterprises to quickly and easily locate lost equipment;
it can also be used as a safety feature to locate hikers, children in amusement
parks, or campers in remote locations
U Covers RTLS methodologies and details on RTLS technologies, as well as
what people should expect in a tag
U Gives details on implementing RTLS, cutting-edge applications, the initial
deployment and maintenance, common pitfalls, and how to determine return
on investment, evaluate RTLS solutions, select RTLS vendors, and manage
RTLS security against vulnerabilities and possible attacks
Paper • 978-0-470-39868-5
$34.99 US • $37.99 CAN • £22.99 UK U Ajay Malik is an RTLS patent holder and connected to RTLS manufacturers,
384 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 20 books per carton vendors, and government and private sector customers
tEcHnoloGY /
GEoGrAPHic inForMAtion SYStEMS Ajay Malik (Brookfield, WI) is Chief Technology Officer at RF Technologies, a company
MArcH / In stores March 23 specializing in RTLS. Previously he was head of software and innovation in the Wireless
LAN Division at Motorola and was the principal architect of the Motorola RF Switch.


Asus Eee PC For Dummies
Joel McNamara

The first book on the Asus Eee PC, the ultra-portable, Internet-enabled
“netbook” computer
U Retailing for less than $400, the Asus Eee ships with a 7-inch LED screen,
microphone, camera, stereo speakers, 4 GB of flash memory, and integrated
wireless networking—the only thing missing is a helpful companion guide,
and this book is just that!
U This guide makes it easy to get the most out of the Eee (easy to learn, easy
to work, easy to play) and its applications, including OpenOffice.org, Mozilla
Firefox, Thunderbird e-mail, and Google Docs
U Explains how to set up a wireless connection, make Skype phone calls, and
even video calls and for free through an Internet connection
U Goes the extra mile to demonstrate how to back up information and
troubleshoot potential problems Paper • 978-0-470-41154-4
$24.99 US • $26.99 CAN • £13.99 UK
Joel McNamara (Bend, OR) is a writer and technology consultant. He is the author of 384 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 20 books per carton
GPS For Dummies (978-0-7645-6933-3), Geocaching For Dummies (978-0-7645-7571-6), HArdwArE
and Secrets of Computer Espionage: Tactics and Countermeasures (978-0-7645-3710-3). dEcEMbEr / In stores December 10
He has more than 25 years experience in the computer industry, including programming,
technical writing, and instructional design and management.

Google Android Phones For Dummies
Chris Ziegler

A plain-English guide to the Android phone interface
U An ideal introduction to the Android phone, Google’s answer to a mobile
platform that supports a wide variety of technologies, including Bluetooth,
SMS and MMS, video and still media cameras, touchscreens, GPS, 3D graphics,
and more
U Clearly explains the various capabilities that Android phones support so
that readers can choose the features that appeal to them the most
U Demonstrates how to navigate the Android interface, make phone calls,
manage contacts, take pictures, load new open source software onto the
phone, and more
U Breaks down some of the more advanced features of Android and explains
how to secure and prevent hacks on an Android phone
Paper • 978-0-470-39340-6
Chris Ziegler (Chicago, IL) is an editor at Engadget.com, the #4-rated blog site on the
$24.99 US • $26.99 CAN • £13.99 UK
Internet as identified by Technorati.com.
HArdwArE
MArcH / In stores February 24

Winter 2009 / 9

Creating Web Pages For Dummies
9th Edition
Bud Smith

The perfect starter for learning how to create Web pages
U This bestseller is back and in its ninth edition, giving beginners the basics of
page design and HTML and making it easier than ever for them to share their
content online
U Breaks down page building according to how the designer is constructing
the page, whether with HTML, page-building software, or online tools
U Coverage includes online Web builders; how to dress up a Web page with
graphics and animation; adding dynamic features such as blogs, video, or
audio; and creating pages with WYSIWYG tools
U CD-ROM includes trial versions of page-building software covered in the book

Paper/cd-roM • 978-0-470-38535-7 Bud Smith (London, England) is the author of all previous editions of Creating Web Pages
$24.99 US • $26.99 CAN • £15.99 UK For Dummies, as well as books on AutoCAD, Web usability, Web marketing, and Web graphics.
Replaces ISBN: 978-0-470-08030-6
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Building Web Sites All-in-One
2nd Edition
Claudia Snell and Doug Sahlin

Packed with everything Web builders need to build a site and keep it
lively
U The latest edition of this popular guide has nearly 800 pages chock full of
everything Web builders need to know to create a Web site, including site
planning and design, layout, graphics and multimedia, interactive and
e-commerce functions, sharing content between sites, and site management
U Includes revised and expanded coverage of CSS, HTML, and the very latest
Web design and site-building tools such as Dreamweaver and Flash
U Covers technologies that have become widespread since the first edition
Paper • 978-0-470-38541-8 only two years ago; additional new case studies clearly illustrate the latest
$34.99 US • $37.99 CAN • £22.99 UK techniques
Replaces ISBN: 978-0-470-00994-9 Claudia Snell (Worcester, MA) is a professional digital media producer whose recent
intErnEt / wEb PAGE dESiGn resume includes work at Boston’s CBS television station. She maintains a professional
JAnUArY / In stores January 20 blog and portfolio at claudiasnell.com. Doug Sahlin (Lakeland, FL) is an all-around media
expert and author of Digital Photography Workbook For Dummies (978-0-470-25933-7),
Building Flash Web Sites For Dummies (978-0-471-79220-8), and Flash ActionScript
For Dummies (978-0-7645-1637-5). He maintains his portfolio and a blog at dasdesigns.com.


Web Design All-in-One Desk Reference
For Dummies
Sue Jenkins

A friendly, full-color reference to the basics of Web design and
site building
U Written by a professional designer, this full-color book walks readers through
designing a site for a specific audience, building the look of a site, adding
navigation elements, testing for usability, and keeping a site updated
U Covers creating a checklist of what a design needs to include, identifying
an audience, gathering content, and building a toolbox
U Addresses crafting the look and feel of a site and getting content ready
for the Web
U Reviews search engine optimization

Sue Jenkins (Scranton, PA) is a professional designer who has done work on Web sites, print Paper • 978-0-470-41796-6
design, logo design, and illustrations for a number of clients. She is author of Web Design: $44.99 US • $48.99 CAN • £28.99 UK
The L-Line (978-0-470-09628-4) and Dreamweaver 8 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies 640 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 10 books per carton
(978-0-471-78142-4). She has also created training videos on Dreamweaver and Photoshop, 500 color screen shots
and teaches design classes in the New York area. intErnEt / wEb PAGE dESiGn
APril / In stores April 20

Semantic Web For Dummies
Jeffrey T. Pollock

A handy resource that takes the mystery out of Semantic Web technology
U Describes exactly what the Semantic Web is and why it is considered by some
to be one of the greatest computer innovations in history
U Offering a better understanding of how Semantic Web technology adds
support for unstructured data, this fun and friendly guide explains how the
Semantic Web connects information in ways that let users discover innovative
associations among unrelated data
U Detailed descriptions of Semantic Web implementations and practical,
hands-on guidance provide readers with necessary insight so that they can
make good decisions when it comes to leveraging the technology in their
workplace, personal life, or anywhere else

Jeffrey T. Pollock (San Francisco, CA) is currently the Senior Director of the Oracle Fusion
Middleware Group. Jeff is a technology visionary and author active in the advancement Paper • 978-0-470-39679-7
of adaptive enterprise solutions, knowledge systems, artificial intelligence, semantic $29.99 US • $32.99 CAN • £19.99 UK
technology, and business integration middleware. 384 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 20 books per carton
intErnEt / bUSinESS ProdUctiVitY

Winter 2009 / 11

Google Sites For Dummies
Ryan Teeter and Karl Barksdale

An easy-to-understand introduction to setting up powerful team-
collaboration Web sites using Google Sites
U Presents a clear explanation of why Google Sites is the perfect solution for
teams that are collaborating on projects from various locations, enabling
users to create a team site so that all types of information can be centralized
U Provides step-by-step instructions for readers to begin sharing documents
and other information with teams, colleagues, or the general public
U Shows how to integrate information from the other Web-hosted office
applications that are part of Google Apps, including Google Calendar,
Google Docs, and Google Talk

Ryan Teeter (Newark, NJ) is a professional trainer, presenter, consultant, and writer. He
worked for Google as an external trainer, where he developed a comprehensive training
Paper • 978-0-470-39678-0 program for corporate customers and users of Google Apps. Karl Barksdale (Springville,
$24.99 US • $26.99 CAN • £15.99 UK UT) is an author and consultant. His consulting includes work at Microsoft in speech
384 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 20 books per carton recognition and at Google where he served as the external training manager.
bUSinESS SoFtwArE

Google Business Solutions All-in-One
Garrett Rogers and Marty Resnick

A business blockbuster covering Google Analytics, AdWords,
productivity tools, and more
U Targets owners of small-to-medium-sized businesses, who may be unaware
of all the free business tools Google offers; these people wear many hats and
are eager for straightforward information that helps them improve their profit
margin
U Packed with examples of Fortune 500 companies, such as Proctor & Gamble,
as well as smaller organizations that are using Google Business Solutions to
gain immediate impact
U Shows readers how to use AdWords, AdSense, Analytics, Apps, Blogger,
Checkout, Webmaster Central, and Search Appliance to maximize their
Paper • 978-0-470-38687-3 business solutions
$34.99 US • $37.99 CAN • £22.99 UK
U This one-volume library includes eight minibooks covering Webmaster and
Google Pages; search engine optimization; Google Analytics; Gmail, Google
Talk, and Blogger; Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets, and Google Calendar;
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AdWords and AdSense; Google Gadgets and Open Social; and Google Postini
FEbrUArY / In stores February 17

Garrett Rogers (Centennial, CO) is an expert Google blogger for ZDNet, one of the top
technology news organizations on the Internet. On his blog http://blogs.zdnet.com/Google,
he covers the latest Google news and reviews. Marty Resnick, CISSP, CISA (Castaic, CA),
helps small-to-medium-sized businesses create enterprise-level infrastructures on minimum
budgets using Google tools.

Google Blogger For Dummies
Susan Gunelius

Just what beginning bloggers need to set up and maintain a blog
with Blogger
U Google Blogger is considered to be the beginning blogger’s platform,
making it a perfect topic for the traditional For Dummies audience
U More than 175,000 new blogs are being launched every day, according to
Technorati.com; more than 14 million people are publishing their blogs
with Blogger
U In addition to how to use the software, this friendly guide explains what
blogging is, how to choose a topic, and blogging pros and cons
U Covers how to start a Blogger account, write content, manage accounts,
enhance a blog with themes, market a blog, and branch into mobile
and multi-user blogging
Paper • 978-0-470-40742-4
U Shows novice bloggers how they can make money from a Blogger blog
$24.99 US • $26.99 CAN • £15.99 UK
Susan Gunelius (Clermont, FL) is a veteran marketing professional. She currently authors
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six popular blogs as a professional blogger and provides the Guide to Web Logs for
About.com (http://weblogs.about.com). Her articles have appeared on Entrepreneur.com
and MSNBC.com.

WordPress For Dummies
2nd Edition
Lisa Sabin-Wilson

Completely revised edition covers all the new features of
WordPress version 2.5
U WordPress blogging software is one of the most popular tools used by today’s
blogging community
U WordPress 2.5 includes a drastically different and much-improved user
interface design, integrated media management, built-in galleries with
multi-file uploads for easily creating photo galleries, a customizable
Dashboard, tagging management, and automatic installation of plugin upgrades
U More than 95 percent of the content and illustrations in this top-selling book
have been updated for WordPress 2.5
U In response to readers’ requests, this edition includes new chapters covering Paper • 978-0-470-40296-2
how to customize WordPress through themes, plugins, and media $24.99 US • $26.99 CAN • £15.99 UK
U Covers theme development, basic CSS, template tags and their parameters, 200 B&W screen shots
how to create a unique blog presentation by using tags with CSS, how to Replaces ISBN: 978-0-470-14946-1
extend functionality by using Custom Fields, and more intErnEt / wEb PAGE dESiGn
Lisa Sabin-Wilson (West Bend, WI) has operated a blog development and design company
since 1999. She develops, designs, and provides WordPress technical support for clients
who produce more than 1,000 personal and professional blogs. Lisa maintains a design
blog at http://ewebscapes.com/designblog.
Winter 2009 / 13

SmartDraw For Dummies
Geetesh Bajaj and Daniel Hoffman

The fun and friendly guide to adding business graphics to office
documents with SmartDraw
U SmartDraw is the leading business graphics software for making boring
business concepts captivating—and this book shows readers how to
create exciting presentation graphics in minutes
U Presents tasks and examples that demonstrate how to add lively business
graphics to slides, documents, spreadsheets, and Web pages
U Packed with illustrations and examples to explain which business graphic
type is best suited to a given scenario
U Assumes no prior knowledge of creating business graphics

Geetesh Bajaj (Secunderabad, India) is a Microsoft PowerPoint MVP and a contributing
Paper/cd-roM • 978-0-470-39671-1 editor for Presentations. His Web site (www.indezine.com) is the largest PowerPoint site
$29.99 US • $32.99 CAN • £19.99 UK other than Microsoft’s own. He has authored more than 400 articles on PowerPoint and is
360 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 20 books per carton a featured speaker at PowerPoint Live. Daniel Hoffman (Del Mar, CA) is a software industry
8-page color insert veteran and entrepreneur, with more than 20 years of experience designing, developing and
bUSinESS SoFtwArE / PrESEntAtionS marketing desktop and online business productivity applications. He currently serves as
Vice President of Marketing at SmartDraw, a leading provider of business graphics software.

Blender For Dummies
Jason van Gumster

One of the first books to introduce readers to the Blender 2.47 program!
U Free and open source, Blender is a 3D animation program that has all the
features of an expensive product, and is used for modeling, UV unwrapping,
texturing, skinning, rendering, particle simulations, nonlinear editing, and more
U This friendly guide explains Blender’s robust features in a non-intimidating
manner, and discusses simulation tools such as rigid body, fluid, and softbody
dynamics
U Provides the know-how and shortcuts that will enable readers to create
3D objects with meshes; add color, texture, shades, reflections, and transparency;
set objects in motion with animations and rigging; and create scenes with
lighting and cameras

Jason van Gumster (Richmond, VA) has produced a variety of animations and visual effects
Paper • 978-0-470-40018-0 for television and film in his official capacity as producer/animator for Hand Turkey Studios,
$34.99 US • $37.99 CAN • £22.99 UK the company he cofounded. He has given numerous international Blender demonstrations
384 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 3/16 • 20 books per carton and workshops to students, professionals, and hobbyists, and his Advanced Blender Fluids
coMPUtEr GrAPHicS And training DVD from cmiVFX is recognized as one of the best learning resources for Blender’s
iMAGE ProcESSinG integrated fluid simulation tool. He also maintains the official blender.org gallery and blogs
FEbrUArY / In stores January 27 for Blender Nation, the primary news Web site for Blender users.


Web Marketing All-in-One
John Arnold, et al.

Thorough coverage of real-world experiences and successes in the
field of Web marketing
U Offering how-to information on a variety of topics that the modern marketer
needs to know, this encyclopedic reference features eight minibooks
that cover building an online presence, e-mail marketing, blogging and
podcasting, social media marketing, online advertising and pay-per-click,
mobile marketing, search engine optimization, and Web analytics
U The team of authors taps into its vast experiences in marketing to share
how-to information on accomplishing key Web marketing tasks
U Expands on the bestselling Web Marketing For Dummies by providing a
complete reference on all aspects of Web marketing, as well as real-world
advice Paper • 978-0-470-41398-2
$34.99 US • $37.99 CAN • £22.99 UK
John Arnold (Boston, MA) is the author of E-Mail Marketing For Dummies (978-0-470-19087-6) 768 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 10 books per carton
and director of Constant Contact University, the education arm of e-mail marketing firm bUSinESS & EconoMicS / E-coMMErcE /
Constant Contact. He has assembled a team of Web marketing professionals—including intErnEt MArkEtinG
Ian Lurie, Elizabeth Marsten, and Marty Dickinson—to share their expertise with this book MArcH / In stores March 23

Web Marketing For Dummies
2nd Edition
Jan Zimmerman

Effective Web-based marketing techniques for busy marketers
U Going beyond creating Web marketing plans, this essential guide fully
explores different online content types, how to maximize each content
type, how to incorporate traditional offline tactics to execute a successful
Web marketing plan, and how to interpret and analyze results
U This new edition features expanded coverage of social media, link-building,
blogs, wikis, and popular online communities such as Second Life, LinkedIn,
and Facebook
U For busy marketers or individuals wearing many hats in small businesses,
this is an excellent, one-stop guide to all the latest Web marketing techniques
U Topics include creating a good plan, building a site, crafting an effective store Paper • 978-0-470-37181-7
front, creating buzz with blogs, e-mail marketing, marketing online business $24.99 US • $26.99 CAN • £15.99 UK
offline, Search Engine Optimization, pay-per-click, video blogging, marketing 408 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 20 books per carton
to the wireless world, and more 100 B&W screen shots, 50 B&W tables
Replaces ISBN: 978-0-470-04982-2
Jan Zimmerman (Albuquerque, NM) is the owner of Watermelon Mountain Web Marketing, bUSinESS & EconoMicS / E-coMMErcE /
providing Web marketing and site management services. intErnEt MArkEtinG
dEcEMbEr / In stores December 3

Winter 2009 / 15

QuickBooks “X” For Dummies
Stephen L. Nelson

This perennial bestseller has been fully revised and updated for the
latest release of QuickBooks
U QuickBooks is the frontrunner in the business accounting software market,
holding an 85% share of the market
U Veteran Dummies author and CPA Stephen L. Nelson gives small business
owners the power to manage their own accounting without hiring expensive
financial professionals
U Covers key topics in a straightforward but accessible way, including creating
invoices, recording sales receipts, paying bills, setting up inventory items,
tracking business credit cards, printing checks, processing payroll and
preparing payroll tax returns, building a budget, going online with QuickBooks,
balancing accounts, generating financial reports, backing up data, and more

Paper • 978-0-470-39181-5 Stephen L. Nelson, CPA, MBA (Redmond, WA), provides accounting, business advisory,
$24.99 US • $26.99 CAN • £15.99 UK tax planning, and tax preparation services to small businesses. Steve is the author of more
408 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 20 books per carton than 100 books, including QuickBooks For Dummies (all editions), QuickBooks All-in-One
Prior version ISBN: 978-0-470-18470-7 For Dummies (all editions), and Quicken For Dummies (all editions). Steve is a member of
coMPUtErS / FinAnciAl APPlicAtionS both the Washington Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs.
dEcEMbEr / In stores December 15

QuickBooks “X” All-in-One
Stephen L. Nelson

All the information small business owners need in one value-priced
desk reference
U Eight content-rich minibooks in one practical, all-in-one QuickBooks reference
give small business owners and managers the affordable accounting and finan-
cial management solutions they are looking for
U Goes beyond the basics with extensive coverage on planning and preparing a
QuickBooks accounting system, invoicing customers, paying vendors, tracking
inventory, managing cash and bank accounts, setting up do-it-yourself payroll,
building a budget, preparing financial statements and reports, conducting ratio
analysis, protecting financial records, troubleshooting, and much more
U Provides expert advice in the friendly but practical For Dummies style; CPA and
Paper • 978-0-470-39652-0 author Steve Nelson offers tips on accounting, financial management, business
$34.99 US • $37.99 CAN • £22.99 UK planning, and more
Prior version ISBN: 978-0-470-18471-4 For Stephen L. Nelson’s biography, please see above.
coMPUtErS / FinAnciAl APPlicAtionS
JAnUArY / In stores January 20


Data Leaks For Dummies
Guy Bunker and Gareth Fraser-King

A straightforward look at the data security threats that exist and
how to thwart them
U Security breaches exposed 80 million people to identity theft last year; data
leaks not only embarrass a business, but may result in fines and the loss of
consumer confidence
U This book is designed for CEOs who need an overview of the most serious
threats, CIOs and systems administrators responsible for implementing the
technology that protects the network against security risks, and executives
needing a primer on data security
U Provides important information for legal professionals and others who devise
data security policies for both large and small corporations
U Defines and discusses data loss prevention (DLP) and introduces an integrated
approach for identifying points of vulnerability Paper • 978-0-470-38843-3
$29.99 US • $32.99 CAN • £19.99 UK
U Recommends technology and intelligent software for managing processes
that help prevent data loss
SEcUritY
Guy Bunker (Buckinghamshire, UK) is CTO for the Application and Service Management
division at Symantec. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers and various
standards bodies. Gareth Fraser-King (Wiltshire, UK) is Symantec’s Manager for Product
Marketing in Europe, the Middle East, and African emerging territories.

Network Access Control For Dummies
Jay Kelley, Rich Campagna, and Denzil Wessels

The essential administrator’s guide to NAC
U Network Access Control (NAC) is a set of policies and protocols for access
management that determines what users, software, and devices can do and
where they can go on a network
U NAC automates and compensates for human error when it comes to access
control security, enterprise, and networking monitoring; it is gaining popularity
due to a growing mobile workforce whose laptops, BlackBerry devices, and
other portable devices all need to communicate with the network
U This guide provides a practical, fast-track approach to understanding and
implementing NAC systems for network administrators, security administrators,
and network engineers
U Covers how NAC works, its key components and processes, standards, types of
NAC, NAC architectures and deployment, extending NAC, and NAC definitions
Paper • 978-0-470-39867-8
$34.99 US • $37.99 CAN • £22.99 UK
Jay Kelley (Sunnyvale, CA) is responsible for Juniper’s network access solutions, including
Juniper Networks Unified Access Control, Odyssey Access Client, and Steel-Belted Radius.
nEtworkinG
Rich Campagna (Sunnyvale, CA) is a senior product line manager at Juniper. Denzil Wessels
MArcH / In stores March 23
(Sunnyvale, CA) is a technical marketing manager at Juniper.

Winter 2009 / 17

C++ For Dummies
6th Edition
Stephen Randy Davis

This bestselling book is fully updated for the newest C++ version
U C++ remains one of the most widely used programming languages, with an
estimated 4 million programmers, and more joining all the time
U The new version is the most complete overhaul to the ANSI standard in several
years; the new version will make C++ programming easier to learn and more
efficient, and will include newer, more comprehensive libraries
U This popular guide starts at the beginning so readers can grasp C++ from
the ground up; beginners can become functional programmers quickly,
and intermediate readers can fine-tune their skills
U CD-ROM includes bonus chapters, all the code from the book, and the new
Paper/cd-roM • 978-0-470-31726-6 C++ compiler
$29.99 US • $32.99 CAN • £19.99 UK
Stephen Randy Davis (Greenville, TX) is a veteran programmer who currently works for
Replaces ISBN: 978-0-7645-6852-7 L-3 Communications in the area of Homeland Defense. He is the author of numerous books
ProGrAMMinG lAnGUAGES / c and articles, including C# 2008 For Dummies (978-0-470-19109-5).

C++ All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies
2nd Edition
Jeff Cogswell

Eight convenient minibooks, fully revised and updated for the new
C++ standard
U 900 pages of important information for developers, students and anyone
looking to conquer C++, with coverage of the most popular compilers for
C++, including the gcc, Borland, CodeWarrior, and the newest features of
Microsoft’s Visual C++.NET
U C++ remains one of the most popular programming languages with an
estimated four million C++ programmers, and more taking up the language
all the time
U Minibooks provide in-depth coverage of the most important aspects of the
language and how to tackle specific challenges, introduce readers to the
Paper/cd-roM • 978-0-470-31735-8
nuances of Visual C++.NET, and show them how to get integrated with the
$39.99 US • $43.99 CAN • £26.99 UK
rest of Visual Studio
Replaces ISBN: 978-0-7645-1795-2 U Explores the use of C++ for specific applications, such as game programming,
ProGrAMMinG lAnGUAGES / c creating enterprise applications, and creating Web services applications
U CD-ROM includes all source code from the book examples

Jeff Cogswell (Covington, KY) has been an application developer and trainer for 13 years.
His clients range from startups to Fortune 500 companies. He has developed and taught
courses on C++, Windows architecture, and object-oriented programming.

JavaScript & Ajax For Dummies
Richard Wagner

A brand new book that catches readers up on all the newest
applications of JavaScript
U Assuming no prior JavaScript experience, this book shows beginning users
how to add JavaScript to their Web development toolbox, including how to
design an interface and animations with JavaScript
U This hands-on reference walks readers through JavaScript, the popular
programming language that uses scripts to create elements such as window
pop-ups, Web form validation, and image changes on mouseover
U A new approach that also covers how JavaScript works in the Web 2.0 world
with the Ajax programming method, new JavaScript strategies (scripting
forms, designing an interface, and managing cookies), and more

Richard Wagner, PhD (Cambridge, MA), is an experienced Web designer, developer,
and author or coauthor of more than a dozen Web-related books, including Paper • 978-0-470-41799-7
Creating Web Pages All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 3rd Edition (978-0-470-09629-1). $29.99 US • $32.99 CAN • £19.99 UK
ProGrAMMinG lAnGUAGES /
JAVAScriPt And VbScriPt

Adobe AIR For Dummies
Richard Wagner

Just what Web developers, designers, and students need to start
building RIA desktop apps
U Adobe AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) is a cross-operating system runtime
that allows developers to use existing skills to build and deploy rich Internet
applications (RIAs) for the desktop
U RIAs run seamlessly offline and online; developers can build AIR applications
using familiar technologies like Flash, Flex, Dreamweaver, or HTML/JavaScript,
or combinations thereof
U Beginning to intermediate AIR users will quickly grasp the essentials
presented in this fun and friendly guide, so they can begin creating their
own AIR applications
U The companion Web site provides sample applications and code
Paper/online • 978-0-470-39044-3
For Richard Wagner‘s biography, please see above. $29.99 US • $32.99 CAN • £19.99 UK
ProGrAMMinG / SoFtwArE dEVEloPMEnt

Winter 2009 / 19

Managing Your Life with Outlook
For Dummies
Greg Harvey, PhD

Readers discover how to manage their time, messages, and schedules
with Outlook
U Lack of productivity is a major issue for today’s workers; a recent Microsoft
survey of 38,000 employed respondents found that 61 percent think
productivity is directly related to software, but only 3 percent are making
effective use of scheduling tools
U Helps readers figure out how they can personally become more productive
with their e-mail and time management, and provides a decision-making
process for different tasks to avoid one-size-fits-all solutions that can further
hamper productivity
U Covers making optimum use of the mail, calendar, contacts, tasks, notes, and
Paper/cd-roM/online • 978-0-471-95930-4 journal functions of Outlook as well as managing and sharing information
$24.99 US • $26.99 CAN • £15.99 UK
384 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 20 books per carton Greg Harvey, PhD (San Francisco, CA), is President of Mind Over Media, Inc. Greg wrote
bUSinESS SoFtwArE his first computer book more than twenty years ago and has since amassed a long list of
octobEr / In stores October 13 bestselling titles including Excel For Dummies (all editions), Excel All-In-One Desk Reference
For Dummies (all editions), and Windows XP For Dummies Quick Reference, 2nd Edition
(978-0-7645-7464-1).

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 For Dummies
John Paul Mueller

The fast, fun, and friendly guide to getting up and running with
Microsoft Exchange 2007
U Exchange Server is the leading messaging and collaborative enterprise server
software, primarily used for e-mail, calendaring, contacts, tasks, and support for
mobile- and Web-based access to information, as well as for data storage
U Exchange Server 2007 marks a complete evolution in Microsoft’s unified
messaging tool; even seasoned Exchange Server administrators need
material on how to get Exchange Server 2007 up and running
U Covers key changes to Exchange Server 2007 in Security Pack 1 (SP1) as well
as server and client deployments, unified communications, messaging, trouble-
shooting, collaboration, and pushing e-mail to devices like the BlackBerry
U Security is a key issue for administrators; this book features a section on mes-
Paper/online • 978-0-470-39866-1 saging security, policy, and tools and techniques for mitigating e-mail viruses,
$29.99 US • $32.99 CAN • £19.99 UK spam, and phishing
SErVEr tEcHnoloGiES / ExcHAnGE John Paul Mueller (LaValle, WI) has written over 300 articles and 80 books, most recently
FEbrUArY / In stores January 27 Windows Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies (978-0-470-18044-0). He
maintains active communication with his readers, answering an estimated 500 reader
e-mails a week and regularly updating his Web site, http://www.mwt.net/~jmueller.


Service Oriented Architecture For Dummies
2nd Edition
Robin Bloor, et al.

The updated, bestselling approachable guide demystifies the complex
topic of service oriented architecture (SOA)
U This fun and friendly guide provides a clear definition of SOA and explains
why it is important; SOA enables faster and cheaper application development
and reuse of code in addition to permitting the use and integration of different
technical systems and applications
U Authored by a team of SOA experts who break down the topic into plain
English, this edition is fully updated to reflect recent developments in SOA
including company acquisitions, product changes, and new applications of
the technology
U Covers planning and implementing SOA, and shows readers how SOA Paper/online • 978-0-470-37684-3
can impact them and what they can do to move SOA ahead in their own $29.99 US • $32.99 CAN • £15.99 UK
organizations 384 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 20 books per carton
Replaces ISBN: 978-0-470-05435-2
Robin Bloor (Waltham, MA) works for Hurwitz & Associates and speaks frequently at bUSinESS SoFtwArE
industry conferences. dEcEMbEr / In stores December 10

Data Warehousing For Dummies
2nd Edition
Thomas C. Hammergren

An update to the bestselling introductory book on data warehousing
U Making data warehousing understandable to readers, this revised edition
provides need-to-know information about the structure, interrelationships,
and technologies of data warehouses
U Reviews the strengths and weaknesses of the top-down and bottom-up
data warehousing approaches, and methods for capturing metadata for
master data management
U Offers a clear—and even irreverent—explanation of how data warehouses
interact with tools for data visualization, online analytical processing, data
mining, and business intelligence
U Walks readers step by step through the process of building a team, capturing Paper • 978-0-470-40747-9
requirements, analyzing data stores, and involving end users in the process $34.99 US • $37.99 CAN • £22.99 UK
Thomas C. Hammergren (Loveland, OH) works at Balanced Insight (balancedinsight.com), Replaces ISBN: 978-0-7645-0170-8
a company focused on business intelligence architecture and governance. Throughout dAtAbASE MAnAGEMEnt
his career, Tom has helped companies such as Proctor & Gamble, Clorox, State Farm MArcH / In stores March 23
Insurance, Duke Energy, FirstEnergy, Fifth Third Bank, AT&T, Northwestern Mutual Life, Dunn
& Bradstreet, and Equifax build their business intelligence and performance management
strategies, competencies, and solutions.

Winter 2009 / 21

Windows PowerShell 2 For Dummies
Steve Seguis

A plain-English approach making PowerShell 2 accessible to users of
all skill levels
U Windows PowerShell is a scripting language designed for Windows system
administrators to automate the Windows operating system
U Bypassing the use of jargon and complex syntax, this book incorporates many
real-world elements that demonstrate how Windows PowerShell 2 can be
leveraged to make administrative tasks considerably easier
U Covers all the new features introduced with PowerShell 2, including the script
debugging improvements, the ability to invoke commands remotely, and the
new user interface
U Places substantial focus on the theory, fundamentals, and techniques of the
scripting language, while still making the learning process a fun experience
Paper • 978-0-470-37198-5
$29.99 US • $32.99 CAN • £19.99 UK Steve Seguis (Flushing, NY) is a Microsoft expert on Windows Server-Admin Frameworks
384 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 20 books per carton and founder and CEO of Scriptmation, Inc., a software development and services provider
ProGrAMMinG lAnGUAGES corporation.
APril / In stores March 30

Unified Communications For Dummies
Robert Kao and Dante Sarigumba

A look at the specific steps necessary for establishing a Unified
Communications strategy in organizations
U As an emerging hot trend, Unified Communications improves productivity
by offering universal access to practical collaboration tools, allowing mobile
workers to stay connected, and enabling better customer interaction thanks
to quick response time
U This step-by-step approach for establishing a Unified Communications strategy
introduces readers to the features available in Unified Communications and
how they allow new capabilities that drive customer satisfaction and make
communications more successful
U Walks readers through the myriad ways that Unified Communications will
make their organizations stronger and more effective

Paper • 978-0-470-40144-6 Robert Kao (Dayton, NJ) has done extensive application development for a major
$34.99 US • $37.99 CAN • £22.99 UK investment banking firm. Dante Sarigumba (Monmouth Junction, NJ) has developed
384 pages • 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 • 20 books per carton software in numerous environments for various industries. He is co-host of a bi-weekly
nEtworkinG podcast, Mobile Computing Authority. Kao and Sarigumba are the authors of Blackberry
MArcH / In stores February 24 For Dummies, 2nd Edition (978-0-470-18079-2).


Storage Area Networks For Dummies
2nd Edition
Christopher Poelker

A helpful introduction to storage area networks, now completely
updated with more than 50 percent new material
U With the adoption of storage area networks (SANs) rapidly increasing, a clear,
reliable resource is essential to help readers understand how SANs work, and
this book is just that resource
U Explains in plain English how SANs solve many of the data storage and
management problems that overwhelm enterprise networks, and how
they are financially beneficial for companies
U This new edition covers all the hot, new technologies that are revolutionizing
SANs today, including Fibre Channel over Ethernet, iScsi, and data “de-duplication”
Paper • 978-0-470-38513-5
Christopher Poelker, MCSE, MCT, MASE, A+ (Long Island, NY), is Vice President of $29.99 US • $32.99 CAN • £19.99 UK
enterprise solutions for FalconStor Software, Inc. and spends most of his time with
Fortune 1000 companies defining strategy for virtualization and business continuity
Replaces ISBN: 978-0-7645-2480-6
solutions. He is a regular contributor to SearchStorage.
nEtworkinG
FEbrUArY / In stores January 27

VoIP Deployment For Dummies
Stephen P. Olejniczak

A one-stop reference on deploying and managing a VoIP system
U Focusing on specific, day-to-day management of Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP) service, this book provides insightful coverage on how to analyze a
network prior to rolling out VoIP and addresses how to monitor and manage
it after deployment
U Addresses the basics of VoIP with secession initiation protocol, the logistics
involved with a VoIP migration, and troubleshooting VoIP
U Discusses hardware considerations, system security, third-party software,
and tricks to faxing over a VoIP line
U Real-world examples equip readers with helpful information on the
day-to-day issues they can expect when managing a VoIP system

Stephen P. Olejniczak (Santa Barbara, CA) is the Director of Operations for ATI, where Paper • 978-0-470-38543-2
it’s his responsibility to resolve all problems. He is also the author of Telecom For Dummies
$29.99 US • $32.99 CAN • £19.99 UK
(978-0-471-77085-5).
nEtworkinG

Winter 2009 / 23

/

Macs Para Dummies
10th Edition
Edward C. Baig

The bestselling Macintosh book of all time—now available in Spanish!
U Packed with nearly 40 percent new content, this Spanish-language reference
provides the ultimate coverage on the nuts and bolts of Macintosh computers
U Straightforward but fun approach helps Spanish-speaking readers understand
icons, folders, and windows; working with Mac OS X; printing and faxing;
getting on the Internet; setting up e-mail; working with the iLife applications;
connecting to a wired or wireless network; running Windows on a Mac;
troubleshooting; and more
U The United States is home to more than 42 million Hispanics, making it the
fifth largest Spanish-speaking community in the world after Mexico, Columbia,
Spain, and Argentina.
Paper • 978-0-470-37904-2
$24.99 US • $26.99 CAN • £13.99 UK
Edward C. Baig (New York, NY) is the Personal Technology columnist for USA TODAY.
Besides his weekly column, he co-hosts the Talking Tech video podcast available at
175 B&W screen shots USAToday.com and through iTunes. His recent titles include iPhone For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Pcs / MAcintoSH (978-0-470-42342-4) and Macs For Dummies, 9th Edition. (978-0-470-04849-8)

iPhone 3G Portable Genius
Paul McFedries and David Pabian

The first book to market on the new iPhone 3G—packed with
tips, tricks, and full-color illustrations
• With its broadband wireless connectivity, enterprise support,
and built-in GPS, the new iPhone 3G is already a huge success,
with 1 million phones sold in the first week
• This hip, attractive guide gives users the savvy guidance they need
to make the most of this amazing all-in-one device
• They’ll find smart, innovative tips on 3G Web surfing, syncing
with multiple computers, conserving battery life, and much more—
all illustrated with full-color photos and screen shots—along with
information on fun and useful apps available at the new iPhone
Apps Store
Paper • 978-0-470-42348-6
Paul McFedries (Toronto, ON, Canada) is the president of Logophilia Limited,
$25.00 US • $28.00 CAN • £13.99 UK a technical writing company. He has been programming since he was a teenager
288 pages • 6 x 9 • 10 books per carton and has programmed everything from mainframes to desktops to bar code
300 color photos and screenshots scanners. He has written more than three dozen books that have sold more
PcS / MAcintoSH than two million copies worldwide, including Teach Yourself VISUALLY
AVAilAblE Windows Vista (978-0-470-04573-2). His Web site is www.mcfedries.com.
David Pabian is a freelance writer and Mac enthusiast.


Run Windows on a Mac Portable Genius
Paul McFedries

Authoritative guidance to running the Windows operating
system on a Mac computer
• Offering essential coverage on the key skills, tools, and shortcuts
that are necessary to accomplish any task at hand, this no-nonsense
guide helps readers run the Windows OS on their Mac
• Ideal resource for Mac devotees who have a favorite Windows
program but aren’t willing to sacrifice their Mac
• Packed with accessible, useful information and hip tips on how to
use BootCamp to run Windows, as well as information on various
third-party hardware and software options
For Paul McFedries‘s biography, please see the facing page.

Paper • 978-0-470-41305-0
$30.00 US • $33.00 CAN • £15.99 UK
352 pages • 6 x 9 • 20 books per carton
oPErAtinG SYStEMS / MAcintoSH

iLife ’08 Portable Genius
Guy Hart-Davis

A full-color guide to the essential skills, clever tips and useful
shortcuts for making the most of iLife ‘08
• Current, hip, and helpful, this guide features expert advice on
Apple’s popular iLife ’08 suite
• Includes cool information on all of iLife’s applications: iPhoto,
iWeb, iMovie, iDVD, and GarageBand, as well as MobileMe and
iTunes
• Features savvy advice on everything from editing, organizing, and
sharing images with iPhoto and creating impressive home movies
with iMovie and iDVD, to composing and recording original music
with GarageBand and creating Web sites, blogs, and podcasts with
iWeb
• Many iLife users initially find iMovie, GarageBand, and iWeb Paper • 978-0-470-41732-4
somewhat daunting, but this book offers readable, fast-moving $30.00 US • $33.00 CAN • £15.99 UK
coverage of the basics of these applications, as well as more 400 pages • 6 x 9 • 20 books per carton
advanced features HArdwArE / Pcs / MAcintoSH
Guy Hart-Davis (Barnard Castle, UK) is the author or coauthor of more than 40
computing books, including Mastering Microsoft Windows Vista Home: Premium
and Basic (978-0-470-04614-2) and iMac Portable Genius (978-0-470-29061-3).

Winter 2009 / 25

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital Field Guide
Michael J. McNamara

A handy, on-the-go guide on the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III DSLR
from camera expert Michael McNamara
• At nearly $8,000 for the body only, the impressive Canon 1Ds
Mark III DSLR is essentially a computer attached to a camera and
is ideal for professional photojournalists and sports and wildlife
photographers—and this reference will help them better understand
this complicated camera
• Walks readers step by step through the functions of their 1Ds Mark III
to show them how to get the exact shot they want when they want it
• Goes beyond the standard manual that accompanies the camera and
shares helpful step-by-step techniques and invaluable professional tips
• Packed with more than 300 beautiful color photos
Paper • 978-0-470-40949-7
$24.99 US • $26.99 CAN • £19.99 UK Michael J. McNamara (Hopewell Junction, NW) has tested hundreds of digital
272 pages • 6 x 9 • 20 books per carton cameras, including dozens of digital SLRs from Canon, Fuji, Kodak, Nikon,
PHotoGrAPHY / tEcHniqUES / EqUiPMEnt Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Sony, and Sigma, and has gained worldwide
MArcH / In stores March 9 recognition for his expertise on digital camera systems, lenses, printers,
imaging software, and color management techniques.

Nikon D700 Digital Field Guide
J. Dennis Thomas

A full-color, go-anywhere guide packed with professional advice
for getting the most from the Nikon D700
• Offering the same sensor as Nikon’s professional level D3 and a
similar body-style as the mid-range D300, the D700 is expected to
be a popular model with prosumer and professional photographers
and will be priced at just under $3,000
• Presents Nikon D700 owners with a complete guide to using
the D700— from shooting in the simplest auto-feature modes to
adjusting even the most complex settings with confidence
• Includes full-color images taken with the Nikon D700 along with
detailed instructions that walk readers through the camera’s
controls, features, and functions
Paper • 978-0-470-41320-3
J. Dennis Thomas (Austin, TX) owns Dead Sailor Productions, a photography and
$19.99 US • $21.99 CAN • £10.99 UK graphic design business. He freelances for companies like RedBull Energy Drink,
272 pages • 6 x 9 • 20 books per carton Obsolete Industries, Secret Hideout Studios, and Digital Race Photography.
PHotoGrAPHY / tEcHniqUES / EqUiPMEnt He has been published in several regional publications and continues to show
dEcEMbEr / In stores December 10 his work in various galleries throughout the country. He is the author of the
Canon Speedlite System Digital Field Guide (978-0-470-04528-2) and
Nikon D300 Digital Field Guide (978-0-470-26092-0).


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