New Releases by Robin Williams

No other author documents the Mac OS the wayRobin Williamsdoes. InThe Robin Williams Mac OS X Book, Jaguar Editionupdated to include Mac OS X 10.2, she brings her inimitable approach to Apple''s radically redesigned OS, eschewing jargon for straightforward explanations and a good dose of humor. It''s an approach that works equally as well for newcomers looking for a gentle introduction to the Macintosh as it does for experienced Mac users upgrading to Mac OS X 10.2. This practical, how-to guide covers all of the exciting new features in Mac OS X 10.2, including the revamped Finder, new instant messaging client, global address book, spam-blocking email program, QuickTime 6, Sherlock 3, and more. Robin doesn''t neglect the basics either. You''ll find logical, easy-to-follow sections on how to use your Mac for a variety of everyday tasks: printing, sending email, exchanging files, and surfing the Web. And for those frustrating moments When Things Go Wrong, Robin has compiled a troubleshooting guide for common Mac snafus. See for yourself why Robin''s books have won her millions of fans.

Simple yet indispensable typographic advice is offered by a leading graphic design and typography expert. This edition has 20 new pages including a fonts chapter updated to reflect current typography and software/hardware standards.

In this text, Robin Williams takes her lessons on creative design, highly regarded within the graphics community, and applies them to the Web.

For Mac enthusiasts who have found it time to pick up Windows expertise, too, "Windows for Mac Users" speaks their language. Mac lovers learn about non-Macintosh hardware ("plug-and-play"), keyboard, basic menu functions and more.

Presents tall tales about one of America''s favorite heroes, Pecos Bill.

This handbook reveals the secrets of professional garden design, and then makes them accessible to everyone, from the keen gardener to the complete beginner. The book contains designs for gardens of all shapes and sizes, providing practical solutions for varying sites, circumstances and needs. With colour plans and perspective realizations, Robin Williams gives readers the ability to see how the designs translate into three dimensions.

This latest addition to Robin Williams'' Non-Designers line of books not only defines the principles governing type but explains the logic behind them so readers can understand and see what looks best and why. Armed with this knowledge, and putting into practice the secrets Robin reveals for making type readable and artistic, readers can then go on to create beautiful, sophisticated, professional-looking pages on their computers for output as hard copy or for use on Web pages.Each short chapter explores a different type secret including use of evocative typography, tailoring typeface to project, working with spacing, punctuation marks, special characters, fonts, justification, and much more. It is written in the lively, engaging style that has made Williams one of the most popular computer authors today. And it uses numerous examples to illustrate the subtle details that make the difference between good and sophisticated use of type. The non-platform specific, non-software specific approach to the book makes this a must-have for any designer''s bookshelf - from type novices to more experienced graphic designers and typesetters.Please note! If you''ve read Beyond the Mac is not a typewriter then you don''t need this book. This book is almost exactly the same as Beyond the Mac is not a typewriter.

This sequel takes up where the bestselling "The Little Mac Book" leaves off and turns Mac-literate users into power users. Using the same friendly language and easy-to-follow explanations, the authors give shortcuts, tips and tricks for honing Mac skills. Chapters on mastering the System Folder, maximizing memory, troubleshooting, disaster recovery, and much more guide new and experienced users alike into taking their Mac skills a step beyond. COVER TITLE

Shows how to create a site on the World Wide Web to keep your extended family connected, including how to post a family tree, a calendar of events, a photo album, an email directory for family members, etc.

Think of this as the typography equivalent of Strunk and White''s The Elements of Style. This little book not only defines the principles governing type but explains the logic behind them so readers can understand and see what looks best and why.

Graphic designers, illustratos and computer users of every level will feast on this eye-popping tour of design''s cutting edge. This book celebrates radical typography, a style creating dramatic controversy among designers and artists. It''s the old guard vs. the "grunge" typographers, readability vs. a whole look and feel that exudes energy and breaks the rules.

A noted graphic-design instructor/author explains the basic principles of good design in a clear, simple, enjoyable style. Williams introduces the four principles of design and defines each with simple examples familiar to the reader. Extensively illustrated with before-and-after examples of page design.

A style manual for creating professional-level type on your personal computer.

A witty, entertaining, and informative reference guide to the latest version of PageMaker, the program that kicked off th desktop publishing revolution. This major update offers such additional features as long-document layout and more powerful word processing, making it more useful, more convenient--and more popular than ever.

Este livro irá ajudar o leitor a - criar uma aparência melhor para suas páginas impressas ou eletrônicas; aprender mais sobre design, mesmo não tendo tempo disponível ou não desejando estudar profundamente esse tema.