New for February 2004 - Computing Books
02 Feb 04

Pearson Education publishes a wide range of Computing books - everything from Certification to Web Design and Development and Databases to Systems Analysis and Design! Below are a selection of our key Computing titles publishing in February 2004.

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ECDL Advanced Databases Paul Holden 0131202405 (Paperback) Feb 2004, 320 pages  This product also includes a CD £17.29

This comprehensive coursebook covers all aspects of the ECDL advanced Databases module using one of the most powerful, but most feared piece of business software – the Access package of Microsoft Office 2000. It provides everything a student needs to pass the ECDL Advanced Databases certification test.

• Basic Computer Terms explained in Plain English
• Screen images and illustrations guide the student the through the application
• " How to" information based on practical examples of everyday tasks
• Short cuts and insider tips drawn from real world experience of computer professionals.
• Summary of critical information at the end of each section.
• Easy to Follow Exercises

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Essential Check Point™ FireWall-1® NG An Installation, Configuration, and Troubleshooting Guide Dameon Welch-Abernathy 0321180615 (Paperback) Feb 2004, 656 pages  £41.99

This book explains how to build, implement, and maintain Check Point FireWall-1 NG, the follow-on to the world's best-selling firewall product. It's packed with tools, tricks, tips, and checklists not found anywhere else. Every major feature of FireWall-1 NG is covered. Filled with screen shots and sample configurations, this book features step-by-step instructions that can be replicated easily on standard equipment.

The ONLY guide you need to master FireWall-1 NG!

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Adobe Photoshop CS Artistry Barry Haynes, Wendy Crumpler 073571374X (Paperback) Feb 2004, 512 pages  This product also includes a CD £42.99

Artistry is the key word here: When competent doesn't cut it. When what you're going for is museum-quality art prints, high-end advertising effects, and dizzyingly beautiful digitally manipulated images, this is the place to start. Providing a focused approach to the advanced features of Photoshop cs, this beautiful full-color guide tackles complex yet essential topics like color calibration and correction.

Along the way, you'll learn how Photoshop's newest features-Photomerge technology (which allows you to create seamless panoramas from multiple images), enhanced Camera Raw support, an improved File Browser, nonsquare pixel support, and more-can aid in your quest for the perfect image.

The knowledge is sure to stick as you work your way through the detailed, step-by-step exercises and use the companion CD to view before-and-after images and access masks and tool settings for the book's tutorials

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PHP for the World Wide Web Visual QuickStart Guide 2nd Edition Larry Ullman 0321245652 (Paperback) Feb 2004, 400 pages  £16.99

In this Photoshop guide you'll find all the information you need to start creating Web pages with Photoshop cs, delivered in the form of classroom-proven lessons tested in Lynda Weinman's acclaimed Lynda.com training center. Using a combination of project-based lessons, guided exercises (the files for which are included on the companion CD-ROM), and QuickTime tutorials, this full-color volume walks you through all of Photoshop cs' Web features, including those new to cs: enhanced HTML output, Macromedia Flash (SWF) export, conditional actions, an enhanced rollover palette, and more. You'll also learn how to create rollovers, animations, image maps, transparency, and layer styles (among other things).

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Mac OS X Panther in a Snap Brian Tiemann 0672326124 (Paperback) Feb 2004, 352 pages  £17.99

A quick, practical task tutorial that helps Mac users quickly get up-to-speed in a new Mac OS X Panther environment.

• Covers the latest version of Mac OS X, code-named Panther, as well as the most recent updates to the iApps suite of digital media applications.
• Book is organized into short, bite-sized tasks that are quickly accomplished by the average user who is comfortable with computers.
• Brian Tiemann is a best-selling author and an expert in Mac OS X.

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Information Systems Technology Ross Malaga 0130497509 (Hardback) Feb 2004, 416 pages  This title is not available for sale to the US £42.99

This book introduces information systems and their underlying technologies to readers, laying a solid foundation of knowledge before discussing their use and management. In addition, this book gives business students and managers an idea of how information technologies will affect their future careers and business, providing relevance for the IT and non-IT major alike.

KEY FEATURES

• Running case study throughout
• Boxed text highlighting key features, such as legal and ethical issues, careers, innovations and a checklist
• Concise learning goals - Numbered to match the chapters main headings and summary points
• Key terms are highlighted in bold throughout the chapter and defined in the margin.
• Key concepts are illustrated by figures and table
• Screen captures
• Real-World case examples
• End of chapter summaries - Keyed to learning goals and the chapters main headings.
• Multiple choice and discussion questions at the end of each chapter
• Internet exercises
• Group projects
• Instructor's Resource CD-Rom and Companion Website

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