Peachpit Announces Free Creative Suite 4 Online Resource Center and New Line of CS4 Books
Peachpit today announced the launch of a Creative Suite 4 online resource center, and the publication of new books designed to enable readers to get the most out of the powerful features of CS4, Adobe’s latest software release. The resource center and books are aimed at all levels of users and cover all that’s new in CS4 including Adobe Photoshop CS4 Adobe InDesign CS4 Adobe Illustrator CS4 and more.
The new Creative Suite 4 online resource center offers complimentary sample chapters, video tutorials, detailed book descriptions with pricing and availability and articles from CS4 experts, including Whats It Going to Take to Run Photoshop CS4? A Real World Guide to the Hardware You’ll Need Getting Familiar with Paths in Adobe Flash CS4 Professional and Creating Tables in Dreamweaver CS4.
Peachpit’s CS4 lineup of books includes more than 50 titles. The first books are scheduled to ship this month, immediately following the launch of CS4. Adobe Photoshop CS4 Up to Speed will be the first available title, followed shortly by the bestselling Classroom in a Book series, officially backed by Adobe, and the Visual QuickStart Guide series—Peachpit’s classic task-based series that has been a leader for over 15 years and has sold over 11 million copies. Readers can also look for Scott Kelby’s The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Book for Digital Photographers, just one of the books that has made Scott Kelby the #1 computer book author for the 4th year; as well as the popular Real World, Studio Techniques, and How-Tos series coming in late 2008 and early 2009.
For CS4 users who can’t wait for the printed book, several titles will be available as Rough Cuts through Safari Books Online, including Adobe Fireworks CS4 Classroom in a Book and Adobe After Effects CS4 Visual Effects and Compositing Studio Techniques. Rough Cuts provide access to an author’s developing manuscript before the final product is published, and are regularly updated as new material becomes available. While the book is in progress, users can choose to purchase electronic access with unlimited viewing and PDF downloads of each revision, pre-purchase the print book, or get the best of both worlds—electronic access immediately and the print book later. Free trials of Safari Books Online are available now.
About Peachpit
Berkeley-based Peachpit has been publishing the industry’s best-selling books on the latest in graphic design, desktop publishing, multimedia, Web design and development, digital video and general Macintosh computing since 1986. Its award-winning books feature step-by-step explanations, time-saving techniques, savvy insider tips, and expert advice for computer users of all sorts. It is the home of the internationally recognized Visual QuickStart Guide series, the design imprint New Riders and its highly popular Voices That Matter series, and is the publishing partner for Adobe Press, lynda.com, NAPP, Apple Certified, AIGA Design Press and others. Peachpit is part of Pearson, the international media company. Pearson’s primary operations also include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group. Learn more at www.peachpit.com and www.pearson.com.
JustTweetit Launches a New Twitter Directory
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Are you interested in finding like-minded Twitter users? If so, check out JustTweetit.com The site is well designed and easy to navigate and has bright fun graphics. You can quickly add your name and information. Simply add your name to the existing directory, and then you can find or be found by others who share your same tastes.
The newest Tweeters are featured on the main page, and a brief description of each Tweeter is provided as well. The site will also include a “Featured Tweeters” section in the future, where “exceptional” Tweeters are brought into the limelight. It is also possible to suggest Tweeters that stand out in the community because they are friendly and helpful to others to be added to this forthcoming list. There is a also a “Cool Stuff” heading that collects goodies like mobile and developer tools alongside assorted Twitter graphics and services. Be sure to check out the JustTweetIt blog as well.
71 Free Wordpress Themes for Bloggers
WebHostingBuzz has released 71 free WordPress templates for bloggers. Two and three column template designs are available in a variety of color schemes and styles to ensure anyone can have a stylish blog up and running in a matter of minutes.
“Most bloggers aren’t designers. They are people who want to express themselves. Offering free WordPress templates and themes was one extra step we could take to make our customers happy and productive, and we are glad to oblige,” said Safvan Malik, WebHostingBuzz’s CEO and founder, “These themes are free for everyone, whether they are a customer or not!”
These themes are free for everyone, whether they are a customer or not!
WebHostingBuzz also features a WordPress one-click install, a free domain name, a beautiful template/theme with each hosting package purchased. They also have a Partner Program that allows bloggers to earn money with every web hosting sale referred from their blog or website.