Computer Book Listings: Pearson Technology Group/Addison-Wesley to Wiley/Wrox
Compiled by Natalie Danford -- Publishers Weekly, 9/19/2005
Pearson Technology Group/Addison-Wesley
The Outlook Answer Book: Useful Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Microsoft Outlook 2003 (Sept., $34.99) by Tom Archer and Brian Delahunty offers customizations for making Outlook more useful.
Spring into Digital Photography (Sept., $34.99) by Joseph T. Jaynes and Rip Noel uses full-color examples to cover the entire digital photography process.
The Symantec Guide to Home Internet Security (Sept., $19.99) by Andrew Conry-Murray and Vincent Weafer show how to avoid the risks of the Internet, such as hackers and con artists.
Real Digital Forensics: Computer Security and Incident Response (Sept., $50) by Keith J. Jones, Richard Bejtlich and Curtis W. Rose provides a hands-on approach to computer forensics.
Cryptography in the Database: The Last Line of Defense (Oct., $49.99) by Kevin Kenan shows companies how to secure their databases with cryptography while complying with new regulations.
Eclipse Rich Client Platform: Designing, Coding, and Packaging Java Applications (Oct., $49.99) by Jeff McAffer and Jean-Michel Lemieux examines the Eclipse Rich Client Platform.
Step Into XCode: Mac OS X Development (Nov., $44.99) by Fritz Anderson introduces XCode for Mac programmers.
Refactoring Databases (Dec., $49.99 cloth) by Scott W. Ambler and Pramodkumar J. Sadalage shows how to improve design through the use of refactoring.
Understanding .NET, Second Edition: A Tutorial and Analysis (Feb., $39.99) by David Chappell provides a technical introduction to the .NET framework.
Software Security: Building Security In (Feb., $49.99) by Gary McGraw presents software security processes and tools for architects, developers, testers and analysts.
PTG/IBM Press
RFID Sourcebook (Sept., $39.99 cloth) by Sandip Lahiri aims to help readers make choices that maximize the business value of RFID technology.
Service-Oriented Architecture Compass: Business Value, Planning, and Enterprise Roadmap (Oct., $44.99 cloth) by Norbert Bieberstein, Sanjay Bose, Marc Fiammante, Keith Jones and Rawn Shah shows how to maximize the business value and flexibility of SOA deployment.
Apache Derby—Off to the Races: Includes Details of IBM Cloudscape (Nov., $39.99 cloth) by Paul C. Zikopoulos and George Baklarz covers open source’s newest project on the open source database front.
PTG/Peachpit
The Photoshop CS/CS2 Wow! Book (Dec., $49.99) by Linnea Dayton and Jack Davis offers full-color professionally designed Photoshop projects.
Unix for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Visual QuickPro Guide (Sept., $29.99) by Matisse Enzer contains step-by-step instructions and screenshots.
Macs on the Go (Dec., $21.99) by John Tollett and Robin Williams explains how to take a Mac on the road.
Apple Pro Training Series: Shake 4 (Oct., $54.99) by Marco Paolini reveals keying, matting, painting, rotoscoping and more.
Apple Pro Training Series: Optimizing Your Final Cut Pro System (Oct., $54.99) by Sean Cullen, Matthew Geller, Charles Roberts and Adam Wilt explains installing, configuring, optimizing and trouble-shooting Final Cut Pro in post-production environments.
The Photoshop CS2 Channels Book (Dec., $29.99) by Scott Kelby. The president of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals explains how to use Photoshop to separate images into channels.
CSS Hands-On Training (Dec., $44.99) by Eric Meyer teaches mastery of Cascading Style Sheets through exercises.
Apple Pro Training Series: Encyclopedia of Visual Effects (Oct., $54.99) by Damian Allen collects effects in an alphabetical format.
The Non-Designer’s Type Book, Second Edition (Oct., $24.99) by Robin Williams defines principles that govern type.
The Non-Designer’s Web Book, Third Edition (Sept., $34.99) by Robin Williams and John Tollett provides instructions for creating effective Web pages.
Real World Digital Audio (Oct., $49.99) by Peter Kirn explains making professional-sounding recordings.
The Digital Family Archive, Macintosh Edition (Dec., $29.99) by Jim Heid explores digitally preserving historical documents and other memorabilia.
Dashboard Widgets for Mac OS X Tiger: Visual QuickStart Guide (Nov., $21.99) by Dori Smith describes Dashboard and its “Widget” mini desktop applications.
InDesign CS2 for Macintosh and Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide (Sept., $24.99) by Sandee Cohen introduces InDesign CS2.
Blue Pixel Personal Photo Coach: Perfect Travel Shots Every Time (Nov., $24.99) by David Schloss outlines taking travel shots.
Sell It on eBay: A Guide to Successful Online Auctions, Second Edition (Oct., $24.99) by Jim Heid and Toby Malina explains how to sell wares quickly and at the desired price.
Creating Pages with iWork: Visual QuickProject Guide (Sept., $12.99) by David Morris describes how to create beautiful documents.
Apple Pro Training Series: Soundtrack Pro (Nov., $44.99) by Mary Plummer gives tips for creating original soundtracks.
Mac OS X Server 10.4 Tiger: Visual QuickPro Guide (Dec., $34.99) by Schoun Regan with Kevin White updates a popular server guide.
Apple Training Series: Mac OS X System Administration Reference (Oct., $59.99), edited by Schoun Regan, provides information on Apple technical architecture.
Mac OS X Unix 101 Byte-Sized Projects (Nov., $29.99) by Adrian Mayo helps Mac users take the Unix leap.
Final Cut Pro 5 Hands-On Training (Sept., $44.99) by Larry Jordan guides readers through video editing with Final Cut Pro 5.
Beat the Odds: The Smart Player’s Guide to Online Poker (Nov., $24.99) by Marty Cortinas offers tips for winning the game.
Adobe Photoshop CS/CS2 Breakthroughs (Oct., $24.99) by David Blatner answers 200 of the questions experts most frequently ask about Photoshop.
Mac OS X Help Line, Tiger Edition (Oct., $49.99) by Ted Landau. The founder of MacFixit.com offers commonsense advice.
Apple Pro Training Series: Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro 5 (Dec., $49.99) by Michael Wohl shares professional techniques for cutting dialogue scenes, documentaries, music videos and more.
Apple Pro Training Series: Advanced Color Correction and Effects in Final Cut Pro 5 (Dec., $49.99) by Digital Film Tree delivers training in color correction and effects techniques.
The Robin Williams Mac OS X Book, Tiger Edition (Nov., $29.99) by Robin Williams and John Tollett updates the classic reference for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger.
Illustrator CS2 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide (Sept., $24.99) by Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas covers every aspect of Illustrator CS2.
Elements of Raw: Getting Started with Adobe Camera Raw to Take and Make Better Digital Photos (Nov., $24.99) by Ben Long explains what Raw is and why it’s useful to photographers.
iPod Fetish Book (Oct., $12.99) by Dan Frakes describes and illustrates accessories for the portable music player.
PTG/PeachPit/Adobe Press
Adobe GoLive CS2 Classroom in a Book (Sept., $49.99) by the Adobe Creative Team uses project-based lessons to explore GoLive.
Secrets from the Bridge: Making the Most of Adobe Creative Suite (Oct., $34.99) by Terry White covers the file browser in Creative Suite 2.
Adobe Photoshop One-Click Wow! Second Edition (Oct., $29.99 with CD) by Jack Davis provides one-click makeovers to transform images.
Real World Adobe Creative Suite 2 (Dec., $49.99) by Sandee Cohen and Steve Werner delivers production techniques and time-saving tips.
Real World Adobe Photoshop CS2 (Sept., $54.99) by David Blatner and Bruce Fraser offers hands-on production techniques.
Real World Adobe Illustrator CS2 (Oct., $44.99) by Mordy Golding covers features such as Live Trace and Custom Workspaces.
Real World Adobe InDesign CS2 (Dec., $44.99) by Olav Kvern and David Blatner covers all of InDesign CS2’s newest features.
PTG/Peachpit/New Riders
Talent Is Not Enough: Business Secrets for Designers (Oct., $29.99) by Shel Perkins covers key business issues.
Hillman Curtis on Creating Short Films for the Web (Sept., $34.99) by Hillman Curtis provides a real-world look at what it takes to create digital films.
InDesign CS2 Killer Tips (Feb., $29.99) by Scott Kelby and Terry White contains a multitude of tips for Adobe InDesign CS2.
Photoshop CS2 Killer Tips (Sept., $29.99) by Scott Kelby and Felix Nelson offers short, to-the-point instructions.
Illustrator CS2 Killer Tips (Oct., $29.99) by Dave Cross and Matt Koskowski provides more than 300 secrets and suggestions.
Adobe Photoshop & Restoration & Retouching, 3rd Edition (Oct., $49.99) by Katrin Eismann and Wayne Palmer explains how to make images look better than reality.
CSS Web Design with Photoshop and Dreamweaver (Dec., $39.99) by Joseph Lowery shows how to achieve great Web design.
PTG/Prentice Hall
The Linux Kernel Primer: A Top-Down Approach for x86 and PowerPC Architectures (Sept., $49.99) by Claudia Salzberg Rodriguez, Gordon Fischer and Steve Smolski systematically traces functionality from user space into the kernel.
Core Web Applications Development with PHP and MySQL (Sept., $49.99) by Marc Wandschneider explains how to develop production-quality, database-enabled web applications with PHP and MySQL.
Core C# an .NET (Sept., $49.99) by Stephen C. Perry and Gordon Fischer explains how to use the full power of Visual Studio .NET and the .NET Framework.
Core Security Patterns: Best Practices and Strategies for J2EE, Web Services, and Identity Management (Oct., $54.99 cloth) by Christopher Steel, Ramesh Nagappan and Ray Lai illustrates deploying secure Java-based applications.
Point & Click OpenOffice.org (Dec., $29.99 with CD) by Robin Miller familiarizes readers with OpenOffice.org 2.0.
A Practical Guide to Unix for Mac OS X Users (Dec., $39.99) by Peter Seebach and Mark G. Sobell shows OS X users how to harness the power of UNIX.
Thinking in Java, Fourth Edition (Dec., $54.99) by Bruce Eckel is updated and revised for J2SE 5.0.
Nanotechnology: Science, Innovation, and Opportunity (Dec., $29.99 cloth) by Lynn Foster explores the impact nanotechnology will have on our daily lives.
Counter Hack Reloaded: A Step-by-Step Guide to Computer Attacks and Effective Defenses (Jan., $49.99) by Ed Skoudis and Tom Liston shows how to defend network assets on both Unix and Windows platforms.
Painting the Digital River (Feb., $49.99 cloth) by James Faure Walker follows a painter as he moves from traditional media to pioneering experiments with digital tools.
Prologika Press (dist by IPG)
Applied Microsoft Services Analysis (Oct., $49.95) by Teo Lachev covers the leading OLAP platform.
Rampant Press (dist by IPG)
Oracle Tuning Power Scripts Sept., $27.95 by Harry Conway, Mike Ault and Don Burleson offers concise and affordable information for Oracle professionals.
Easy Linux Commands (Sept., $16.95) by Terry Clark offers up-to-date Linux commands for maintaining a server.
Oracle Tuning (Sept., $59.95) by Alexey B. Danchenkov and Don Burleson instructs Oracle professionals.
Easy Oracle Jumpstart (Sept., $16.95) by John Garmany and Robert G. Freeman contains information for Oracle professionals.
Easy Oracle PL /SQL Programming (Sept., $16.95) by John Garmany offers information for Oracle professionals.
Easy Java Debugging (Sept., $16.95) by Duncan Gardner provides real-world examples of common Java traps and tips for avoiding them.
Oracle RAC & Grid Tuning with Solid-state Disk (Sept., $16.95) by Mike Ault, Robert G. Freeman and John Garmany covers the types of RAC and Grid databases that benefit most from Solid-state Disk.
Win Your Computer Dream Job (Sept., $27.95) by Janet Burleson gives advice from the people who conduct the interviews.
Super SQL Server Systems (Oct., $49.95) by Joseph Gama and Patrick Naughter explains how to jump-start SQL Server systems’ performance and flexibility.
Easy Oracle HTML-DB (Jan., $27.95) by Michael Cunninghamshows how to create effective Web content with HTML-DB.
Personal Oracle Real Application Clusters (Jan., $16.95) by Edward Stoever illustrates how to build an Oracle RAC database at home.
Easy Oracle PHP (Feb., $27.95) by Mladen Gogala explores connecting Oracle with PHP.
SAS Publishing
SAS Programming in the Pharmaceutical Industry (Sept., $49.95) by Jack Shostak covers clinical trial SAS Programming.
SAS for Mixed Models, Second Edition (Feb., $TBA) by Ramon Littell, George Milliken, Walter Stroup, Russell Wolfinger and Oliver Schabenberger offers applications-oriented mixed models for data analysis.
Thomson Learning/Autodesk Press
Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 (Sept., $63.95) by Paul F. Aubin considers the process of creating professional-quality building design projects.
Introducing AutoCAD 2006 (Sept., $59.95) by G.V. Krishnan and Thomas A. Stellman presents instructions for using the desktop design and drawing software.
Harnessing Autodesk Civil 3D (Nov., $64.95) by Phillip J. Zimmerman familiarizes users with commands, design elements and tools.
Mastering Revit Building (Nov., $59.95) by Paul F. Aubin shows how to maximize the software’s features and abilities.
Customizing AutoCAD 2006 (Sept., $74.95) by Sham Tickoo explains customizing techniques.
Accessing Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 (Sept., $74.95) by William G. Wyatt offers step-by-step tutorials and projects.
AutoCAD 2006: 3D Modeling, A Visual Approach (Nov., $79.95) by Alan J. Kalameja offers a visual approach to 3D modeling.
Using AutoCAD 2006: Advanced (Sept., $69.95) by Ralph Grabowski explains how to use commands and how to customize.
Introducing and Implementing Autodesk Revit Building 8.0 (Sept., $51.95) by Lay Christopher Fox shows how to apply building design strengths and methods.
AutoCAD 2006 Fundamentals: A Visual Guide in Ten Tutorials (Sept., $19.95) by Alice Scales explores AutoCAD.
Mastering VIZ Render: A Resource for Autodesk Architectural Desktop Users (Feb., $54.95) by Paul F. Aubin and James D. Smell familiarizes both novices and experts with the ADT/VIZr toolset.
Thomson/Charles River Media
Developing Serious Games (Dec., $44.95) by Bryan Bergeron details development of serious video games.
ShaderX4 Advanced Rendering Techniques (Nov., $59.95 cloth), edited by Wolfgang Engel, collects articles for graphics and game programmers.
Photoshop CS2 for Digital Photographers (Sept.., $44.95) by Colin Smith covers the new software.
Advanced Photoshop CS2 Trickery FX (Sept., $39.95 cloth) by Stephen Burns takes the digital artist to the next level.
Crystal Reports X1 for Developers (Sept., $49.95) by David McAmis explains how to create presentation-quality reports.
Digital Design From Gates to Intelligent Machines (Sept., $59.95) by Bruce Katz serves as a refresher for engineers.
Make Amazing Games in Minutes (Sept., $39.95 cloth) by Jason Darby helps game enthusiasts start creating games.
C++ Standard Library Practical Tips (Sept., $44.95) by Greg Reese provides solutions to common programming problems.
Computer Evidence (Sept., $49.95) by Christopher L.T. Brown shows how to use computers to collect evidence effectively.
Carrara X Handbook (Dec., $49.95) by Mike De la Flor explores the modeling and animation tool.
Game Character Design Complete Using 3DS Max & Photoshop (Dec., $49.95) by David Franson explores the design of game characters.
Moving From Windows to Linux 2/E (Dec., $44.95) by Chuck Easttomhoff guides users making the switch.
Programming Microsoft Infopath 2/E (Dec., $45.95) by Thom Robbins shows how to streamline information sharing.
The Game Production Handbook (Dec., $44.95) by Heather Chandler studies all aspects of game production.
Game Programming in C++ (Nov., $49.95) by Erik Yuzwa looks at game programming in a specific environment.
C4D 9.1 Real World 3D Animation Production (Nov., $49.95) by Larry Mitchell explores animation.
Star Trek A-Life (Nov., $29.95) by Penny Baillie-De Byl explains game development.
Using Open Source Web Solutions Windows (Nov., $39.95) by Eric Hunley explores open-source possibilities.
The Digital Filmmaking Handbook, Third Edition (Nov., $49.95) by Sonja Schenk covers concept to screening.
Digital Communications SystemsUsing SystemVue (Oct., $49.95) by Dennis Silage discusses the simulator’s advanced capabilities.
Grid Computing for Developers (Oct., $49.95) by Vladimir Silva ranges from the early grid environment to modern ones.
Java Messaging (Oct., $44.95) by Eric Bruno explores intra-process and inter-process messaging.
Palm Application Programming (Oct., $44.95) by Clayton Walnum looks at PDA software.
PC Hardware Projects & Creations (Oct., $39.95) by Clayton E. Crooks references all aspects of hardware creation.
Practical Poser 6 (Oct., $49.95) by Denise Tyler uses tutorials to get beginners up to speed.
Cryptographic Libraries (Sept., $49.95) by Ed Moyle and Diane Kelly shows how to write software with cryptographic functionality.
Enterprise Web Services Security (Sept., $49.95) by Rickland D. Hollar and Richard Murphy takes a holistic approach to security.
HDL Programming Fundamentals (Sept., $59.95) by Nazeih Botros teaches the essentials of HDL.
Windows to Linux Business Desktop Migration (Sept., $44.95) by Mark R. Hinkle focuses on the advantages and pitfalls of Linux as a desktop platform.
Open Source Game Programming (Sept., $39.95) by Martin Heni offers resources to beginning programmers.
Professional Short Films with 3DS Max (Sept., $49.95) by Chris Neuhahn and Josh Book explains how to make short films that rival features.
Simply Java (Sept., $49.95) by James Levenick provides the basics regarding Java.
Enterprise Application Development (Jan., $49.95) by Max Fomitchev offers coding and development guidance.
IT Outsourcing and Virtual Team (Jan., $44.95) by Kevin Wegryn discusses outsourcing and other off-site work methods.
SQL Server 2005 for Developers (Jan., $59.95) by Robert Ericsson examines one of the leading databases.
Complete Game Publishing Primer (Feb., $59.95) by Christian Beaumont and Behnaz Beaumont covers the game publishing gamut.
Robot Modeling and Kinematics (Feb., $59.95) by Rachid Manseur provides information on robots and the science of motion.
Thomson Learning/Course Technology PTR
I’ve Got a Human in My Throat: Create MORE Optical Delusions with Adobe Photoshop (Nov., $34.99) by TheWorth1000.com Artists teaches Photoshop tricks.
Pimping Your Mini: Power Hacks for the Mac Mini (Nov., $21.99) by Brad Miser pushes the limits of what can be done with a Mac Mini.
Mastering Digital Photography, Second Edition (Sept., $39.99) by David D. Busch relays simple tools and techniques.
Desktop Cinema: Full-Length Feature Filmmaking on a Home Computer (Sept., $39.99) by Graham Robertson shows how to make a feature film with consumer technology and little or no money.
Game Art for Teens, Second Edition (Nov., $29.99) by Les Pardew presents 2D games and 3D animation.
Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner, Second Edition (Oct., $29.99) by Michael Dawson teaches the powerful yet simple language.
3D Game Programming for Teens (Sept., $29.99) by Thomson Course Technology stands as a step-by-step introduction.
Getting Started in Computer Music (Oct., $24.99) by Mark Nelson introduces 1,000 creative possibilities.
Serious Games: Games That Educate, Train, and Inform (Sept., $34.99) by David Michael and Sande Chen shows how to make games for fun.
Thomson Learning/Thomson Delmar
Flash 8: Graphics, Animation & Interactivity (Dec., $63.95) by James Mohler provides a hands-on approach.
Exploring Digital Workflow (Nov., $39.95) by Penny Ann Dolin introduces strategic workflow processes.
Game Development Essentials: Game Story & Character Development (Dec., $19.95) by Jeannie Novak includes the history and background of storytelling.
Introduction to Programming Using the Tool: Visual Basic 2005 (Nov., $79.95) by Ronald Krawitz puts basic programming principles first.
Hit the Ground Running with Visual C#.NET (Oct., $59.95) by Amiram Neiman offers numerous tutorials.
Exploring 3D Animation with 3ds max 7 (Dec., $42.95) by Steven Till shows how to set things in motion.
Exploring Visual Effects (Jan., $49.95) by Billy Garfield Woody makes this art form accessible.
Inside Microstation (Dec., $74.95) by Frank Conforti uses exercises and illustrations.
Programming ASP.NET for Arc GIS Server (Sept., $49.95) by Vincent Zhuang explores this aspect of programming.
Exploring Flash 8 (Dec., $40.95) by James Mohler discusses Flash 8 and its uses.
Digital Color Correction (Dec., $49.95) by Pete Rivard explores perfecting color.
Inside SolidWorks (Sept., $74.95) by David Murray takes a process-oriented approach.
Complete Guide to A+ Certification Study Guide (Sept., $59.95) by Michael Graves offers guidance to becoming certified.
The PC Technician’s Pocket Field Guide (Sept., $19.95) by Michael Graves covers common troubleshooting situations and general error messages.
Visual Steps Publishing (dist by IPG)
More Windows XP for Seniors (Nov., $19.95) by Addo Stuur offers advanced PC tips for those over 50.
Digital Video Editing for Seniors (Jan., $27.95) by Addo Stuur helps seniors to create movies on a PC.
Wiley
Naked Conversations: How Blogs Are Changing the Way Businesses Talk with Customers (Jan., $24.95 cloth) explains blogging to businesspeople.
Geeks on Call Security and Privacy: 5 Minute Fixes (Dec., $14.99) by Geeks on Call America, Inc. answers common questions and quickly solves frequent problems.
Windows XP MVP (Oct., $34.99) by John Barnett, Curt Simmons, Alan Simpson and David Dalen configures, manages and troubleshoots XP installation.
iPod and iTunes Digital Field Guide (Oct., $19.99) by Chad Fahs collects essential information in a portable guide.
Photoshop CS2 Gone Wild (Nov., $34.99 with CD) by Sherry London shows more than 75 fun effects.
Adobe Camera Raw for Digital Photographers Only (Oct., $39.99) by Rob Sheppard provides techniques and insights for pro and serious amateur photographers.
Wiley/Extreme Tech
Linux Toys II (Nov., $29.99) by Christopher Negus offers 10 projects organized as step-by-step processes.
Hacking Photoshop CS2 (Oct., $29.99) by Shangara Singh offers advice on hacking Adobe’s graphics software.
Wiley/For Dummies
PCs For Dummies (Oct., $21.99) by Dan Gookin is the 10th edition of a title with over three million copies in print.
Buying a Computer For Dummies, 2006 Edition (Nov., $21.99) by Dan Gookin. With 20% revised content, this new edition focuses on laptops and new developments such as CD burner/DVD combo drives.
Windows XP Hacks & Mods For Dummies (Oct., $24.99) by Woody Leonhard shows how to change the Windows system to promote efficiency.
Firefox For Dummies (Nov., $21.99) by Blake Ross and Jatin Billimoria. The creator of Firefox explains the program’s ins and outs.
Starting an Online Business All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (Jan., $29.99) by Shannon Belew consists of 11 task-oriented mini-books of beginning and advanced material.
Digital Photography For Dummies, 5th Edition (Oct., $24.99) by Julie Adair King covers the latest high-tech cameras and printers.
Wiley/Sybex
Mastering Maya 7 (Nov., $49.99 with CD) by John Kundert-Gibbs, Dariush Derakhshani, Eric Kunzendorf, Boaz Livny and Mark Larkins offers instructions for using Maya interface and all its tools.
Photoshop Elements Solutions: The Art of Digital Photography (Dec., $29.99) by Mikken Aaland addresses the needs of today’s photographer.
The InDesign Effects Book (Dec., $29.99) by Ted LoCascio features tricks and effects.
After Effects and Photoshop: Animation and Production Effects for DV and Film, 2nd Edition (Dec., $49.99 with CD) by Jeff Foster stands as a guide to Adobes market-leading graphics programs.
Avid Made Easy: Video Editing with Avid FreeDV and the Avid Xpress Family (Nov., $TBA with CD) by Jaime Fowler explains the industry-leading video editing software.
Flash Savvy 3rd Edition (Jan., $39.99 with CD) by Ethan Watrall and Norbert Herber features increased emphasis on project-based intermediate instruction.
Introducing Maya_7|3D for Beginners (Oct., $34.99 with CD) by Dariush Derakhshani teaches the Maya interface and the basics of modeling, texturing, animating and special effects.
Wiley/Visual
Computers Simplified, Sixth Edition (Oct., $24.99) by Paul McFedries shows beginners how to get comfortable with their PCs.
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Office 2003, Second Edition (Nov., $29.99) by Sherry Willard Kinkoph contains screen shots that show how to tackle dozens of tasks.
Photoshop CS2 Visual Encyclopedia (Nov., $39.99) by Stephen Romaniello covers terminology, features and concepts.
Build It Yourself VISUALLY: The Ultimate Game PC for Under $999 (Nov., $29.99) by Joel Durham Jr. shows how to create the ultimate game machine on a budget.
Mac OS X Tiger Simplified (Nov., $24.99) by Erick Tejkowski introduces the Mac OS X operating system and some common peripherals.
Wiley/Wrox
Ivor Horton’s Beginning Visual C++ 2005 (Jan., $49.99) by Ivor Horton introduces Visual C++ 2005 via tutorials.
Professional SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (Dec., $49.99) by Brian Knight et al. explains the Microsoft overhaul of its Data Transformation Services (DTS).
Professional LAMP: Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP Web Development (Nov., $39.99) by Jason Gerner et al. covers LAMP Web development tools.
