| Designing Data Visualizations Posted: 07 Oct 2011 07:40 AM PDT 
Book Description Data visualization is an efficient and effective medium for communicating large amounts of information, but the design process can often seem like an unexplainable creative endeavor. This concise book aims to demystify the design process by showing you how to use a linear decision-making process to encode your information visually. Delve into different kinds of visualization, including infographics and visual art, and explore the influences at work in each one. Then learn how to apply these concepts to your design process. - Learn data visualization classifications, including explanatory, exploratory, and hybrid
- Discover how three fundamental influences—the designer, the reader, and the data—shape what you create
- Learn how to describe the specific goal of your visualization and identify the supporting data
- Decide the spatial position of your visual entities with axes
- Encode the various dimensions of your data with appropriate visual properties, such as shape and color
- See visualization best practices and suggestions for encoding various specific data types
About the Author
Julie Steele is an Editor at O’Reilly currently working on titles related to Python, SQL, PHP, web frameworks and CMS, databases (relational and non-relational), big data and cloud computing, and data visualization. She’s also interested in data transparency and open government, and recently completed a master’s degree in political science at Rutgers University. Noah Illinsky has spent the last several years thinking about effective approaches to creating diagrams and other types of information visualization. He also works in interface and interaction design, all from a functional and user-centered perspective. Before becoming a designer he was a programmer for several years. He has a master’s in Technical Communication from the University of Washington, and a bachelor’s in Physics from Reed College. Book Details - Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: O’Reilly Media (September 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1449312284
- ISBN-13: 978-1449312282
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| Photoshop Elements 10: The Missing Manual Posted: 07 Oct 2011 07:35 AM PDT 
Book Description Elements 10 offers much of Photoshop’s power without the huge price tag. It’s a great tool for most image-editing buffs—whether you're a photographer, scrapbooker, or aspiring graphic artist. But Elements still doesn’t come with a useful manual. This bestselling book helps you get the most out of the program, from the basics to advanced tips for both Windows and Mac users. The important stuff you need to know: - Quickly learn your way around. Customize Elements to suit your working style.
- Get to work right away. Import, organize, and make quick image fixes with ease.
- Retouch any image. Learn how to repair and restore old and damaged photos.
- Add pizzazz. Give images more zip with dozens of filters, layer styles, and special effects.
- Design with words. Make text flow along a curved path or around an object or shape.
- Find your creative flair. Create scrapbooks, greeting cards, photo books, and more.
- Try out advanced techniques. Work with layers, blend modes, and other tools.
About the Author
Barbara Brundage has been the author of Photoshop Elements: The Missing Manual since Elements 3, is an Adobe Community Expert, and has been a member of Adobe’s prerelease groups for Elements 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. She’s been teaching people how to use Photoshop Elements since it first came out in 2001. Barbara started using Elements to create graphics for use in her day job as a harpist, music publisher, and arranger. Along the way, she joined the large group of people finding a renewed interest in photography thanks to digital cameras. If she can learn to use Elements, you can, too! Book Details - Paperback: 656 pages
- Publisher: O’Reilly Media / Pogue Press (September 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1449398502
- ISBN-13: 978-1449398507
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| Droid X2: The Missing Manual, 2nd Edition Posted: 07 Oct 2011 07:32 AM PDT 
Book Description Droid X2 has more power and better graphics than its predecessor, but it still doesn't offer a printed guide to its amazing features. This Missing Manual helps you dig deep into everything Droid X2 can do. Learn how to shop, keep in touch, play with photos, listen to music, and even do some work. Unleash the power of this popular device with expert advice. The important stuff you need to know: - Get organized. Sync Droid X2 with Google Calendar, Exchange, and Outlook.
- Go online. Navigate the Web, use email, and tap into Facebook and Twitter.
- Listen to tunes. Play and manage music using Droid X2's Music app and Google's Music Cloud Player.
- Shoot photos and video. View and edit photos, slideshows, and video in the Gallery.
- Connect to Google Maps. Use geotagging and get turn-by-turn directions.
- Stay productive. Create, edit, and store documents with Google Docs and Microsoft Office.
About the Author
Preston Gralla is the editor of WindowsDevCenter.com and OnDotNet. He is the author of more than 30 books, including Internet Annoyances, PC Pest Control, and Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition, and co-author of Windows XP Cookbook. As an award-winning author and technology expert, Preston has written articles for major national newspapers and magazines and has also appeared on several TV and radio programs. Book Details - Paperback: 422 pages
- Publisher: O'Reilly Media / Pogue Press; 2nd Edition (September 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1449396860
- ISBN-13: 978-1449396862
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| Galaxy Tab: The Missing Manual Posted: 07 Oct 2011 07:29 AM PDT 
Book Description Galaxy Tab lets you work, play, read, and connect on the go, but mastering its TouchWiz interface and finding the best apps can be tricky—unless you have this Missing Manual. Gadget whiz Preston Gralla provides crystal-clear explanations and step-by-step instructions to get you up to speed quickly, whether you have the 3G/4G or Wi-Fi version of this amazing device. The important stuff you need to know: - Design your experience. Add interactive widgets and mini-apps to your screen with TouchWiz.
- Satisfy your appetite. Download thousands of games and apps from the Android Market.
- Keep in touch. Chat, videochat, check email, and browse the Web.
- Find your way. View maps, use the GPS, and navigate turn-by-turn.
- Manage your media. Shoot and view photos and videos; organize and play your music.
- Stay informed. Read books, newspapers, and magazines.
- Be productive. Use Google Docs to store and share documents.
About the Author
Preston Gralla is the editor of WindowsDevCenter.com and OnDotNet. He is the author of more than 30 books, including Internet Annoyances, PC Pest Control, and Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition, and co-author of Windows XP Cookbook. As an award-winning author and technology expert, Preston has written articles for major national newspapers and magazines and has also appeared on several TV and radio programs. Book Details - Paperback: 442 pages
- Publisher: O’Reilly Media / Pogue Press (September 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1449396852
- ISBN-13: 978-1449396855
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| Ten Photo Assignments: to develop your photographic skills Posted: 07 Oct 2011 07:26 AM PDT 
Book Description Become a Better Digital Photographer, One Assignment at a Time There is no better way to learn than by doing. While theories, histories, best practices, and sciences ground a thorough knowledge of any subject, at some point you have to apply that information to truly garner knowledge. This book provides real-world assignments that guide prospective photographers to a true understanding and mastery of the craft. Each assignment includes a list of goals, detailed instructions, illustrations, and examples. Individual assignments build on one another, allowing your mastery to grow as the book continues. Learn about the capabilities and limitations of your equipment; the proper ways to expose a scene for digital capture; dos and don’ts of cropping and scene placement; how to color manage a scene in-camera; and how to see, manipulate, and augment light to obtain the best possible native files. About the Author
Amanda Quintenz-Fiedler is a writer, photographer, and educator. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Purdue University in 2000 with a major in Interdisciplinary Film Studies and minors in Photography, English, and Math. She went on to pursue a MFA in Photography from Brooks Institute, graduating in 2009. Her MFA culminating project, “American Narcissism”, was a visual and verbal examination of modern American attitudes. She has written articles regarding photographers, digital fine art theory, and fine art education for publications such as Rangefinder, Digital Photo Pro, Photographers Forum, and the Photo Imaging Education Association (PIEA) Journal. Book Details - Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: Rocky Nook (September 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1933952792
- ISBN-13: 978-1933952796
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