[vox] [fwd] Peachpit User Group Partner Program News: May 2009

[Bill Kendrick]

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Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 15:27:06 -0400
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Subject: Peachpit User Group Partner Program News: May 2009
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May 2009

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Dear User Group members,

Here in Cali, the weather is starting to warm up, and my mind drifts to being
outdoors and having fun in the sun. But actually we're keeping the temperature
indoors just as warm with some sizzling new titles this month!

Hot off the press is David duChemin's Within the Frame, an inspirational
photography book about capturing the spirit and flavor of a culture and place.

Yes We Did! by Rahaf Harfoush, a member of the Obama campaign's New Media Team,
provides the ultimate social marketing case study!

Funny lady Sandee Cohen is back to make the world of prepress a little less
confusing, and there are a few iLife 09 books now available. Enjoy!

Jackie Hill
usergroups at peachpit.com
800.283.9444 x129

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

== Design Into Print Podcast ==

Sandee Cohen, author of the new release From Design Into Print: Preparing Graphics
and Text for Professional Printing, is hosting an audio podcast on iTunes based
on her book. This podcast series can help you understand the confusing world of
prepress and production. Sandee tackles a topic and explains it as only the wild
and funny guru of desktop publishing can do it. And check out her related blog:
www.FromDesignIntoPrint.com.
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=312223358


== Sample Chapter ==

Photoshop CS4 Down & Dirty Tricks
http://www.peachpit.com/title/0321563174
By Scott Kelby
Scott Kelby's newest release brings you the hottest new tricks, the coolest special
effects, and the inside secrets of Photoshop CS4. Check out the free sample chapter,
Miracle Photo: Photo Effects, Part 1.
http://www.peachpit.com/content/images/9780321563170/samplechapter/D&D-sample-chapter.pdf


== Safari Books Online: Learn More, Spend Less ==

Access up to 10 books a month for as little as $2 each. Start Your Free 10-Day Trial.
http://www.safaribooksonline.com/peachpit/bookshelf/?cid=200905-peachpit-newsletter-bookshelf


== Use Our Widget to Share Your Favorite titles ==

Want to promote your favorite book, eBook, or video to your colleagues and friends?
Now you can quickly add Peachpit, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and Safari Books
Online links to your sites without managing multiple links. Our Product Widget lets
you feature up to five products, and it's easy to create and easy to install. Just
copy the widget code we provide and paste it on any blog or Web page that supports
JavaScript. Create your widget at http://www.peachpit.com/widget.


== On Peachpit.com ==

New articles:

  Mapping Artwork onto 3D Effects in Illustrator CS4
  By David Karlins
  http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1339477

  Photoshop CS4 Compositing Tips: Image Alignment and 'Smart Scaling'
  By Dan Moughamian
  http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1339475

  Hollywood Movie Titles: The Star Wars Title Effect
  By Carl Plumer and Paul Ekert
  http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1336866

  Object Styles in Adobe InDesign CS4
  By Michael Murphy
  http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1338951

  Using Camera Raw 5.0
  By Ben Willmore and Dan Ablan
  http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1334093

Check out what's available now on Peachpit TV:

  New Episodes: Photoshop With Matt
  http://www.peachpit.com/podcasts/channel.aspx?c=f833aac7-8922-4a01-b1d4-e10805e67b6a

Coming in June: podcasts from our recent Voices That Matter: Web Design
Conference in San Francisco.

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NEW RELEASES

== Design and Page Layout ==

>From Design Into Print: Preparing Graphics and Text for Professional Printing
http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=032149220X
By Sandee Cohen
List Price: $34.99


== Digital Photography ==

Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision
http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321605020
By David duChemin
List Price: $39.99


== iLife 09 ==

Apple Training Series: GarageBand 09
http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321648528
By Mary Plummer
List Price: $24.99

iMovie 09 and iDVD for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart GuideiMovie 09 and iDVD for
Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide
http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321601327
By Jeff Carlson
List Price: $24.99

iPhoto 09 for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide
http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321601319
By Adam Engst
List Price: $24.99


== Image Editing ==

Photoshop CS4 Down & Dirty Tricks
http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321563174
By Scott Kelby
List Price: $44.99


== Social Media ==

Yes We Did! An Inside Look at How Social Media Built the Obama Brand
http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321631536
By Rahaf Harfoush
List Price: $24.99


== Web Design & Development/Programming ==

Mastering Web Content: Behavior with Ajax, DVD
http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321636910
By Greg Rewis
List Price: $39.99

Mastering Web Content: Structure and Presentation with XHTML and CSS, DVD
http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321636929
By Stephanie Sullivan
List Price: $39.99

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UPCOMING CONFERENCES

Southwest Computer Conference
May 29-31, 2009
San Diego, CA
http://www.theswcc.org/

The Southwest Computer Conference is open to all computer enthusiasts. The
16th annual conference will be held May 29, 30, & 31 at the Town & Country
Resort and Conference Center in San Diego, California. You will have the
opportunity to network with computer users during the event as well as the
vendors at the Saturday night Expo. Many vendors will be offering a conference
discount on their products. John Iasiuolo from the Computer Outlook Radio
Talk Show will be broadcasting live from the conference.

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MONTHLY BOOK SELECTION

Please visit Peachpit.com to select your free monthly book. Remember, we
will accept book requests for up to two weeks after you receive the monthly
newsletter. Be sure to get your requests in by the deadline, so you can
continue to enjoy great books for free!
http://www.peachpit.com/user_groups/book.aspx

Select the operating state for your group and click Submit. Select your
group name from the pull-down menu and fill in ALL the required fields that
follow. Please do not forget to include your phone number as this is now
required for shipping.

***PLEASE NOTE!*** INCOMPLETE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

If you experience any problems with the form, you can submit your monthly
book selection directly to usergroups at peachpit.com.

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FOR GROUPS NEW TO OUR USER GROUP PROGRAM

== User Group Coupon Code ==

We provide your group members with a 35% discount off the list price of
any of our books. At checkout, right before entering their credit card
information, they must enter the user group coupon code _UE-23AA-PEUF_
(case-sensitive). This coupon code is an exclusive offer that may not be
used in conjunction with any other coupon codes.

== Pearson Affiliate Program ==

Your user group is a valued member of our Pearson community, and we
would like to extend an invitation to you to join and earn money for
your group. Learn more and join at http://www.peachpit.com/affiliates.

== Bulk Orders ==

We have transitioned Peachpit's User Group bulk sales management to our
Corporate Sales department. All bulk order requests should be directed
to our Corporate Sales professionals. Groups will not be restricted to
ordering a certain number of titles, but rate is set on a sliding scale
based on quantity ordered.

Please e-mail any inquiries to corpsales at pearsoned.com and include
your group name, city, and state. A representative for your region of
the country will contact you to set up your account, obtain your order,
and answer questions on discounts.

== Books for Review ==

Requests for books to review should be sent to usergroups at peachpit.com
and come from the group leader only.

Your e-mail should list the following information IN THE FORMAT THAT
FOLLOWS:

- GROUP NAME/YOUR NAME
- ADDRESS
- PHONE
- QUANTITY
- ISBN AND TITLE

Members have 90 days to complete a review, post it on the group's Web site
or in your UG newsletter (if applicable), and send it to us.

We also ask that reviewers try to post their reviews to Web sites such as
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Borders. We value the fact that you can share
your opinions in other public forums!

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