Book Description
You can set your watch to it: As soon as Apple comes out with another version of Mac OS X, David Pogue hits the streets with another meticulous Missing Manual to cover it with a wealth of detail. The new Mac OS X 10.4, better known as Tiger, is faster than its predecessors, but nothing's too fast for Pogue and Mac OS X: The Missing Manual. There are many reasons why this is the most popular computer book of all time.
With its hallmark objectivity, the Tiger Edition thoroughly explores the latest features to grace the Mac OS. Which ones work well and which do not? What should you look for? This book tackles Spotlight, an enhanced search feature that helps you find anything on your computer; iChat AV for videoconferencing; Automator for automating repetitive, manual or batch tasks; and the hundreds of smaller tweaks and changes, good and bad, that Apple's marketing never bothers to mention.
Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition is the authoritative book that's ideal for every user, including people coming to the Mac for the first time. Our guide offers an ideal introduction that demystifies the Dock, the unfamiliar Mac OS X folder structure, and the entirely new Mail application. There are also mini-manuals on iLife applications such as iMovie, iDVD, and iPhoto, those much-heralded digital media programs, and a tutorial for Safari, Mac's own web browser.
And plenty more: learn to configure Mac OS X using the System Preferences application, keep your Mac secure with FileVault, and learn about Tiger's enhanced Firewall capabilities. If you're so inclined, this Missing Manual also offers an easy introduction to the Terminal application for issuing basic Unix commands.
There's something new on practically every page, and David Pogue brings his celebrated wit and expertise to every one of them. Mac's brought a new cat to town and we have a great new way to tame it.
Customer Reviews:
the best.......2007-10-09
Obviously the most helpful resource for those of us whose tech expertise is just one foot out of the sandbox!!
They provide the basic information without making one feel like an idiot!
I hope I live long enough to read it all.....
Great!.......2007-09-11
Although I haven't read through the whole book yet. What I did read I really liked. It is simple to understand with humor on top. Makes a great read apart from all the tips. Highly recommendable.
Mac OS Tiger: The Missing Manual.......2007-09-10
This Manul along with Mac for Dummies and "Switchig to the Mac" is all I have available to learn how to use a MAC. My MacBook Pro Laptop came with not one ioata of information as to how to use it, even to turn it on and off. It is much different from the Microsoft Operating System computers that I have used in the past. Without these books it would have been much more difficult as to how things work on a Mac, and to be able to use them. The Manual for the Leapord Operating system is now out, which is what my machine has in it and I currently have a copy of the Leapord Manual on order. With the verious items I now have, and the new Leapord Operating System on hand, I feel it is just a matter of time until I can easily operate my new Mac.
I wish it was on CD or DVD.......2007-09-09
I am a disabled person in many ways. I have cerebral problems that leave me with a very short attention span, and short term memory loss. I had a hard time getting started with the manual. Even when using a book mark, I would forget what I read up until I marked my place. If the manual was on CD or DVD, I could browse through it more easily. My biggest problem is that after years of using machines with Microsoft OS, I bought an iMac G4\G3 Desktop (the one with the half melon shaped base and the wide flat screen on a stalk) and I can't figure out how to do anything except turn it on and off, and navigate slightly. The manual shows nor tells no way to open the CD tray. I tried to use the added Air Port Extreme wireless device to connect to my existing wireless enabled router. I know I entered the proper settings, but it would not connect. The manual covers that but not so far as to tell you what to do if you can't make a connection. I can't even find instructions on how to check what hardware is present. Like Windows Hardware Devices.
Chatty Dialog Makes Difficult Reading.......2007-08-19
I bought the book as the reviews were pretty good and I wanted a quick way to learn features in OS X that were not obvious for a computer-savvy chap like myself.
I recommend that you go to the nearest bookstore and try reading a few pages or a chapter before deciding to purchase this book instead of an alternative.
The author takes 822 pages to communicate what could likely be presented in less than 300 pages. The dialog is overly "chatty" and the author worked to stretch the text to 822 pages.
Here are a few excerpts.
"Apple has a name for the animation you see when you minimize, open, or close a window: the genie effect, because it so closely resembles the way Barbara Eden, Robin Williams, and other TV and move genies entered and exited their magic lamps and bottles."
"Here and there--in System Preferences, TextEdit, Microsoft Office, and many other programs--Mac OS X offers you the opportunity to choose a color for some element: for your desktop, background, a window, and so on."
"Address Book is Mac OS X's little-black-book-program--an electronic Rolodex where you can stash the names, job titles, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and Internet chat screen names of all the people in your life..."
That's 822 pages of long run-on sentences with happy, cute, and chatty dialog to describe everything. That's every single screen, feature, option, mouse click, everything in Mac OS X. The examples cited above were randomly picked by opening three arbitrary pages.
If your preference is for concise communication of howto's and features this is not the book for you.
Book Description
An affectionate storybook tribute to that truly wonderful place: the library.
Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There aren't any rules about lions in the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. His big feet are quiet on the library floor. He makes a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. And he never roars in the library, at least not anymore. But when something terrible happens, the lion quickly comes to the rescue in the only way he knows how. Michelle Knudsen's disarming story, illustrated by the matchless Kevin Hawkes in an expressive timeless style, will win over even the most ardent of rule keepers.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book to Teach Kids About the Different Areas of a Library as Well as Lessons on When it's Okay to Break Rules, Jealousy..........2007-10-05
Library Lion is well written and gives the opportunity for the reader to discuss through the illustrations what various areas of a library are such as stacks, the circulation desk, new book collection, story time area, catalogue (although you'll have to point out that this illustration is of the old card system and not the modern computer catalogue's that children of today will be familiar with but that's a nice light lesson in itself) and so forth. This an excellent book for teachers to read to their class before an excursion to a library or parents who want to teach their kids about library services.
The book also teaches children through the actions of the library assistant Mr McBee, the consequences of jealousy and being rude to those who you don't really like. Also educates kids on the rules of the library like not running and respecting others through being quiet (something a lot of adults could also learn from ie yelling into mobile phones while in the library). It also teaches children that there are times when it is okay to break rules such as when someone is injured.
The basic story is a lion one day walks through the door of an old style library much to the dislike of the circulation library assistant and the shock of a lot of the patrons. The assistant wants the lion gone but the head librarian tells him everyone is welcome in a library as long as they don't break the rules. The lion enjoys story time, and disappointed upon it ending gives a loud roar. This immediately draws the wrath of Miss Merriweather the head librarian and the lion learns if it roars again in the library it will not be welcome and not able to enjoy future story time sessions. Everyone comes to love the now well behaved and helpful lion except the jealous Mr McBee. One day while not following proper workplace health and safety practices (another lesson but likely over the head of younger kids but general safety issues can be introduced for discussion by the reader here) Miss Merriweather has an accident. The lion knows it must get help but also that it is forbidden from roaring. What happens next are important lessons for children and adults alike but rest assured everything turns out all right in the end.
A very good book and importantly enjoyable for the adult reader as well as children.
Library Lion.......2007-08-27
I bought this book for my 3-year-old granddaughter. She really enjoyed it...she was mesmerized while I was reading it to her. We both love big cats of any kind...so, this story was special to us. The illustrations are really enjoyable, as well.
A Wonderful Book!.......2007-07-23
This is a wonderful story...I am a teacher and my class loves this book! They ask me to read it over and over again...that tells me that this story is A+! I have given it to other teachers and adults and they love this story as well. I am so glad I bought this book...a must have for any person that has children or teaches children!
nice book.......2007-05-22
Really enjoy this book. I think I like it more than my son
No Roaring in the Library.......2007-05-14
Library Lion pokes gentle fun at library rules and makes us all wish we had a lion at our library. Libraries need a helpful, polite lion who loves story hour, lets children rest against his soft fur, and never roars... unless the librarian falls off her chair and needs help. After all, lions can't yell or call 911.
Book Description
It's little wonder that longtime Windows users are migrating in droves to the new Mac. They're fed up with the virus-prone Windows way of life, and they're lured by Apple's well-deserved reputation for producing great all-around computers that are reliable, user-friendly, well designed, and now--with the $500 Mac mini--extremely affordable, too.
Whether you're drawn to the Mac's stability, its stunning digital media suite, or the fact that a whole computer can look and feel as slick as your iPod, you can quickly and easily become a Mac convert. But consider yourself warned: a Mac isn't just a Windows machine in a prettier box; it's a whole different animal and a whole new computing experience.
If you're contemplating--or have already made--the switch from a Windows PC to a Mac, you need Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition. This incomparable guide delivers what Apple doesn't: everything you need to know to successfully and painlessly move to a Mac.
The latest reprint of this book has been updated to reflect the new generation of Mac models that run on Intel chips. There's even a new appendix that guides you through the installation of Windows XP on your Macintosh (using adapter software like Boot Camp or Parallels), so that you have the best of all worlds: a single, beautiful machine that can run 100 percent of the world's desktop software. (Note to people who've already bought the book: This appendix is available as a free PDF download from missingmanuals.com.)
Missing Manual series creator and bestselling author David Pogue teams up with 17-year-old whiz kid and founder of GoldfishSoft (www.goldfishsoft.com) Adam Goldstein to cover every aspect of switching to a Mac--things like transferring email, files, and addresses from a PC to a Mac; getting acquainted with the Mac's interface; adapting to Mac versions of familiar programs (including Microsoft Office); setting up a network to share files with PCs and Macs; and using the printers, scanners, and other peripherals you already own.
Covering the latest in Mac OS X v.10.4 "Tiger," Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition explains the hundreds of innovative new features to the Mac OS and how you can understand and make the very most of each.
Whether you're a novice or a power user, Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition, teaches you how to smoothly and seamlessly replace (or supplement) your Windows machine--in a refreshingly funny and down-to-earth style--with a mighty Mac.
Customer Reviews:
Perfect companion.......2007-09-26
Until a few months ago, I would never have bought anything but a PC. For some reason, I decided to buy an iMac. I love it now. But this book made it possible. At first, I was confused and knew I had made a monumental mistake by not buying yet another trusty PC. Oh, yes, I looked back wistfully and yearned for the weekly (if not more frequent) updates to keep those pesky viruses, worms, maggots, whatever out of my computer. But then I found this book, and combined it with one other (MAC OS X, Tiger Edition) and discovered another dimension of computing. I love my iMac. I love these books. And if you are new to the Mac, they are invaluable!!! I even bought a set for my son in college, who also decided to surrender his idolatry of the PC and switch to a Mac Book. He feels the same! Easy to read. Easy to find what you need. Easy to follow directions!!! They're great!
Very Useful for New Intel Mac Switchers.......2007-09-21
This book will save you time in the transition from PC to Mac, now increasingly common as buyers are attracted to the new Intel Macs. You can probably figure out most of the operating system differences on your own, but the hints in this book justify the price.
The switch, by the way, is also worth it.
Switcher's manual.......2007-09-18
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition
Great book!
It tells you all the things us poor PC users would take ages to learn.
The language is easy, fun and very, very clear, although sometimes it tends to err on the verbose side of life.
Good buy for the money
Not exactly What I Expected.......2007-09-09
I haven't read the entire manual. Due to some cerebral related problems, I have a very short attention span, and short term memory loss. So I was really hoping for some sort of clear cut index comparing Microsoft OS to Tiger OS. There was an index, but it wasn't wired that way. Other then that, It seems to be a comprehensive publication. Since the problem really sits with me, I guess I should have given it a better score.
Tedious........2007-08-23
I have seen so much hype about the Pogue "Missing Manual" books that I had to try this one having just switched to the mac after being a long time PC user. This book helped me in some ways but was tediously written. I don't like the author's writing style and some of the contents were irrelevant to me. I would try another book if one were available.. Writing a 500 page book on how to use a computer for a person already able to operate a PC seems like overkill to me. I read about half of it while awaiting being called for jury duty but by the second half had to skim it. It is more like a boring textbook than a primer and transition book. I wouldn't recommend it to the average reader making " the switch".
Book Description
Tips rule!
Have you ever noticed that in just about every Mac book, the author will include a couple of tips in each chapter (you'll usually find them in the sidebar, or at the bottom of the page in a tinted box). Sometimes it's a shortcut, a faster way to do something, or a clever workaround that just makes your life easier. People really love those tips, but there's only one problem--there's never enough of them.
That's why Scott Kelby, bestselling author and Editor-in-Chief of Mac Design magazine came up with the idea to create a book that's nothing but "sidebar" tips. That's right--this entire book, cover-to-cover is packed with nothing but those cool inside secrets, slick workarounds, undocumented shortcuts, and sneaky little tricks that will make you faster, better, and have more fun using Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger).
Nothing but the tips!
You're not going to find complicated descriptions on how to configure a network, how to partition a hard drive, or lines and lines of scary-looking UNIX code--instead this book is nothing but cool tips--and it's all written in Scott's casual, plain English style so you can start using these tips today. Plus, this book does the standard "sidebar tip" one better by including a clear screen capture with nearly every tip, so you can see exactly how it's all done.
Not just tips. Killer tips!
To be in this book, every tip has got to be a "Killer Tip" (the kind of tip that makes you nod and smile, then call all your Mac buddies to tune them up with your new-found power). Scott's a total "hip hound" (in fact, it was Scott who created the entire smash-bestselling "Killer Tips" book series), and he doesn't hold anything back--it's all here from the man who literally "wrote the book" on cool productivity tips.If you like doing things the easy way, if you like getting twice the work done in half the time, and if you get a kick out of knowing all the "inside secrets and undocumented shortcuts" that will wow your friends and coworkers, you're absolutely going to love this book.
Customer Reviews:
Another Killer Success for Scott Kelby.......2007-09-15
I am a Mac fossil, having used Macs since they first appeared. I have bought more than a few (!) of Scott Kelby's "Killer Tips" books, always useful, if you like the format; i.e., being able to jump in anywhere. Most tech books begin with the basics and become more advanced with progressive chapters. I have those, too, and the encyclopedia types, "bibles" and "missing manuals."
The Tips books appeal to me because they present both "a review and what's new." Even the most veteran Mac user can appreciate a review of certain tips. After all these years, I still find myself saying, "Oh, yeah. I forgot about that."
Well thought out and easy to digest, the Tips books are great because they can be read at any point in the book. I keep one in the car, and read it when I get stuck in traffic, or when I have an appointment and spend time in a waiting area. Recently, I spent an hour waiting for a routine car maintenance checkup, took this book, and learned a few tips that save so much time, plus deepened my understanding of Tiger. That's how I see these books: if I learn even a few tips that enhance my Mac knowledge and skills, they are well worth the money.
It's easy to become overwhelmed with (way) too much information. My philosophy is to learn something every day. The Tips books help. They're sort of like taking a daily Mac vitamin to keep my knowledge base intact--and always growing.
You want tips, this is the book for you.......2007-05-12
Very good book for getting hints that are not only helpful and productive, but just increase your knowledge.
Generally I don't praise killers but ............2007-02-07
Great tips delivered with a terrific sense of humor
not worth the money.......2007-01-15
Most 'killer' tips are basically only telling what is in the menus of the application. They are of the kind: "Did you ever wonder how to create a new Document? Here is the secret killer tip for doing this: got the the 'file' menu and select 'new document'!" --> total worthless ... I can read the menu myself. There are two or three ok tips in there, but not worth buying the book. Other killer tips are plain dangerous: They recommend as power tip not to do any automatic security updates or not to use a administrator password because it is too annoying to remember it --> this is just asking for trouble .
S.Kelby does it again! Wonderfull !!.......2007-01-10
You can immediately see that this very fine edition is a product of true love,from a writer whose writings the last few years do nothing else but illuminating us all on how to make the best out of our MACS.
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- little black sambo
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- Important historically, but not delightful
- Rembering the good old days
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Book Description
The jolly and exciting tale of the little boy who lost his red coat and his blue trousers and his purple shoes but who was saved from the tigers to eat 169 pancakes for his supper, has been universally loved by generations of children. First written in 1899, the story has become a childhood classic and the authorized American edition with the original drawings by the author has sold hundreds of thousands of copies.
Little Black Sambo is a book that speaks the common language of all nations, and has added more to the joy of little children than perhaps any other story. They love to hear it again and again; to read it to themselves; to act it out in their play.
Customer Reviews:
little black sambo.......2007-09-16
check book dimensions. I was surprised at the size. My mother read this book as a child and has always wanted a copy. I knew of the controversy but had never seen the book myself. After buying it I was eager to see what the fuss was about. I don't get! Apparently it is the pictures which were not done buy a professional(in 1899). As for the name sambo, it was turned into a slur by some bigot and probably would have happened with any name chosen. I'm sure many will be offended when I say "get over it" you brought more attention to this "offense" than it ever would have gotten otherwise. EVERYONE has had an unflattering portrayal at sometime. Let it go. I thought it was a cute story.
Review of book purchase........2007-09-10
I was very pleased with my purchase - prompt and efficient service, reasonable price. I was a little surprised that the book was "mini" size and wished that had been indicated; but I liked it nevertheless. I would definitely purchase again.
Important historically, but not delightful.......2007-04-26
To me, it is not a matter of being offended or not. But if you can read this without any discomfort you need to review your history. Of course kids can like it, but they like throwing rocks at ducks too. What is disturbing to me is how anyone can be nostalgic for a colonial past. Sambo is very lovable, but that is the point. It paid to maintain that the 'primitive' races were childlike, endearingly innocent. This idea of a paternalistic love actually supported Western dominance. They were the 'white man's burden,' permanently in childlike relation to the West, incapable of self rule or living in a modern world. In exchange for being guided to civilization, their natural resources could be had for the superior races. The childlike, innocent native is cut from the same cloth as the threatening cannibal, or the easily scared servant, or the lazy slave. All of these stories came out of that system of beliefs. This is not an Indian folk tale, however clever and tricky Sambo is. This is not, as one reviewer writes, "A loving attempt to reach across the racial divide." The historical record contradicts this reading. Read just a line or two from the official reports written by colonial administrators like Helen Bannerman's husband. This kind of nostalgia erases the history of colonial rule. Maintaining divisions between a ruling class (British) and a subaltern class (colonial subjects) was the whole point of colonialism, of which this tale is a product.You and your children may find this character cute and cuddly, but stop and think about that. So are puppies. It is quite possible to love your mammy or your servant, just as you love your dog. (The mother in this tale is a direct relation of Aunt Jemima and her pancake mix, introduced at the Chicago World's Fair just two years previously) Exactly WHO is nostalgic for this past? I understand how remembering black slaves and coolies as 'happy darkies' is a lot less painful than actually remembering the truth. This was not a simpler time but one in which brutal subordination of a people was sanctioned by the state. If you miss that 'simpler time' I hope you don't live next door to me. My children would not be safe.
Rembering the good old days.......2007-03-09
My wife and I had this book when we were children. We are now in our late 60s.And often talked about this book. Didn't know we could still buy them. This was a great little book.Think every one should read this book. keep up the good work. Thanks
Noteworthy Because of its historical context.......2007-03-05
I recall Little Black Sambo from my childhood as well. My Aunt worked as a domestic for a Jewish household and they would give her their children's discarded playthings to take to her nephews. Little Black Sambo was among the offerings. I remember reading with fascination the story of this child and I knew nothing at the time of its racist connotations. Unfortunately, despite the denial of some of the prior reviewers, it cannot be ignored that this book might be considered offensive to some. Just like the black lawn jockeys that were so popular at one time, and the Aunt Jemima pancake box before they took the bandana off of her head, these icons represent post cival rights era reality. I supppose some of you see nothing wrong with the Little Rascal character Farina with the rags tied in his head, or Buckweat either. I would not advocate banning any of the aforementioned symbols, because I think they should be cherished as a sign of just how far we've come. I have mammy salt and pepper shakers, cookie jars, etc., because as a Black man in America, I want to remember and cherish the past. If I find the version of this book I had as child in which Sambo was jet black with white eyes and huge red lips, I'd add it to my collection in a heartbeat!
Book Description
The Pearls Before Swine crew are at it again in their new book, Lions and Tigers and Crocs, Oh My! But even the wonderful Wizard of Oz couldn't help this bunch of merry misfits. Collecting strips from his last two books, Nighthogs and The Ratvolution Will Not Be Televised, cartoonist Stephan Pastis takes you on a magically malicious journey over the rainbow and into the rat trap of Lions and Tigers and Crocs, Oh My! As in the previous Pearls treasury collection, Sgt. Piggy's Lonely Hearts Club Comic, the comic strips are annotated, as only the smart-alecky, misanthropic-but-lovable Pastis can do. Following his yellow brick road of notes, readers gain great insights into the making of such classic Pearls bits as Rat's stint as a New York Times reporter, Angry Bob, Pig's plastic surgery, the Mallet o' Understanding, Mrs. Bootyworth, and the fraternal order of the Zeeba Zeeba Eetas.
A special bonus feature included in Lions and Tigers and Crocs is "The Good, the Banned, and the Ugly," a section of never-before-published and unedited Pearls strips.
So go, as fast as lightning, to the Emerald City¿or the cash register¿and buy this book, before a twister drops a Box o' Stupid People on you!
Customer Reviews:
Brillant!!.......2007-07-03
Pearls Before Swine is the best comic strip since Bloom County in its prime 15 years ago!
Pastis is a mad genious.......2007-05-09
I am fifty Years Old, and have been reading the daily comics in newspapers since the age of seven. Pearls Before Swine is without a doubt one of the most entertaining strips of all time. Stephen Pastis' wit is razor sharp, I look forward to reading Perls every day, and my of my best friends at work calls me every day and we laugh like all get out. I am glad he left the legal profession, and hope he never stops doing Pearls.
humor for the open mind.......2007-04-12
This book is very good. However it is one that some people need to take with a grain of salt. Stephen Pastis is a very gifted comic strip writer for the fact that he knows the English vocabulary very well and knows how to play with it. Also Pastis likes to venture on some of the territory that other comic strip writers would find taboo which in turn makes him highly controversial which is strange for the fact that he doesn't step to far over lines like most of the comedians now days that don't believe a joke is worthy unless he/she sees someone gag. When it comes the art, I at first was naive enough to take his simple drawings as bad or unpolished drawings when fact most of his strips would be ruined if the drawings were not simple and to the point.
Overall I think this is a book well worth owning and the author might not have the artistic flare as the author from "get fuzzy" or have the same view of comics as Bill Watterson where bigger is better or isn't as warm and fuzzy as "Mutts" and "Family Circus" but he is definitely a gifted writer and I believe and hope will go on for many more years.
I don't think we're in Kansas anymore, Pig.......2007-04-04
It's fun to know what's going on in Pastis' mind when he writes. I have all of his books and also cut out his strips from the Norman Transcript.
Laughs For All Ages.......2007-01-21
My fifteen year old son laughed and laughed while reading this book. We all need more laughter and Stephan Pastis' humor reaches a broad audiance.
Book Description
You bought your Mac OS X Tiger computer because you thought it would be easy to use-and it is! But if you've never used a computer before, never stared at a graphical user interface or clicked an icon to launch a program or open a file, getting going with your new machine can still be a daunting proposition. With this guide from legendary author Scott Kelby, it doesn't have to be! Realizing there are still plenty of novice users just like yourself whose Macs represent their very first foray into personal computing, this guide provides a simple, practical approach guaranteed to get you sending email, going on the Internet, creating Word documents, and more immediately with Mac OS X Tiger. Focused lessons take you step-by-step through all of the tasks you're most eager to tackle with your Mac OS X Tiger machine (in the order you're likely to approach them): using the mouse, going on the Internet, sending email, initiating iChat sessions, creating address books and calendars, importing and sharing photos, making play lists and burning CDs, synching music with your iPod, launching and saving Word documents, using search (Spotlight), organizing files, and more.
Customer Reviews:
10 Tutorials.......2005-06-30
10 step-by-step hands-on tutorials that cover most of the things a beginner needs to know. Kelby writes with wit and precision and a picture appears with every step. I highly recommend this book for beginners, but I would also suggest you buy a more complete reference book for Tiger (Pogue or Williams).
I give it only 4 stars for lessons it leaves out. He promises to show you how to quit an application, but he doesn't (perhaps to "taunt and ridicule" beginners). Shutting down the Mac is only covered in the PowerBook tutorial. The close window button isn't mentioned until p.122 with a window with a greyed out button. Minor flaws (buy with another book) in a great set of lessons.
Book Description
Mac OS X just keeps getting better! The newest cat in the pack, 10.4 Tiger, has new bells and whistles and terrific updates that make it even easier and more fun to use, which is why you won’t want to miss out on the helpful guidance this book has to offer.
Written by “Dr. Mac” himself, veteran Macintosh expert Bob LeVitus, Mac OS X Tiger For Dummies is perfect whether you’re brand-new to the Mac or you’re a longtime Mac-thusiast. You’ll find sections on
- Basic Mac usage, including keyboard and mouse, menus, windows, the Dock, saving and backing up files, and getting around OS X
- Internet ins and outs, how to print from your Mac, and the how and why of System Preferences
- How to set up a network, share files, and troubleshoot problems
- Step-by-step installation instructions for OS X, and a lot more
Bob LeVitus reaches over a million readers weekly with his “Dr. Mac” column in the Houston Chronicle, and his books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. In this one, he helps you
- Find your way around the new Finder, go Web surfing with the cool new Safari browser, and search smarter with Spotlight
- Use Preferences to personalize your system for the way you work
- Handle removable media, including CDs, DVDs, and even classic devices like zip drives
- Manage files, use file sharing, and protect your precious data —painlessly
- Take advantage of Dashboard widgets, navigate nested folders, and make the most of Tiger
With the friendly and expert advice in this book, you’ll tame the Tiger in no time. Then, when you’re ready to delve deeper into some of the specific applications like digital media, check out other For Dummies guides, including iLife '04 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (ISBN 0-7645-7347-0).
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Mac OS X just keeps getting better! The newest cat in the pack, 10.4 Tiger, has new bells and whistles and terrific updates that make it even easier and more fun to use, which is why you won't want to miss out on the helpful guidance this book has to offer. Written by Dr. Mac. himself, veteran Macintosh expert Bob LeVitus, Mac OS X Tiger For Dummies is perfect whether you're brand-new to the Mac or you're a longtime Mac-thusiast. You'll find sections on Basic Mac usage, including keyboard and mouse, menus, windows, the Dock, saving and backing up files, and getting around OS X Internet ins and outs, how to print from your Mac, and the how and why of System Preferences How to set up a network, share files, and troubleshoot problems Step-by-step installation instructions for OS X, and a lot more Bob LeVitus reaches over a million readers weekly with his Dr. Mac column in the Houston Chronicle, and his books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. In this one, he helps you: Find your way around the new Finder, go Web surfing with the cool new Safari browser, and search smarter with Spotlight Use Preferences to personalize your system for the way you work Handle removable media, including CDs, DVDs, and even classic devices like zip drives Manage files, use file sharing, and protect your precious data painlessly Take advantage of Dashboard widgets, navigate nested folders, and make the most of Tiger With the friendly and expert advice in this book, you'll tame the Tiger in no time. Then, when you're ready to delve deeper into some of the specific applications like digital media, check out other For Dummies guides, including iLife '04 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (ISBN 0-7645-7347-0).
Customer Reviews:
Should be Mac OS X Tiger for Beginners ONLY.......2007-06-26
Really basic stuff. If you're a complete newcomer to computers AND to Mac OS X, then this should fit fine. If you're already familiar with Windows, other books are probably better. I don't regret the purchase, but I'd hoped for a bit more depth.
I was a dummie to buy this.......2007-05-05
Today, in May 2007, this is completely out of date. Buy the Pogue book.
Mac OS X Tiger For Dummies.......2007-03-08
Extremely helpful. As a fairly new computer user, I found this book especially helpful because it contains some basic info for the beginner. Most books assume you're an accomplished user, and go into more advanced issues.I have learned alot from this book.
Mac OS X Tiger for Dummies........2007-02-20
Not really needed to due basic things with OS X.
And for not so Dummies.......2007-02-12
Bought my parents their first mac this christmas. And while they are very smart people they were having some issues on the basics. As I live to far to give actual hands on help.bought this book for them and they seem to have been able to pick up on what they needed help with.
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In this stunning retelling of a phenomenal classic, honor is tested, battles of good over evil are waged, and the importance of family reigns supreme. True to Rudyard Kipling's original story, tree branches literally draw the reader in to this tale of Mowgli the Man Cub exploring the ruins of the Lost City, riding atop thundering elephants, and facing a fierce tiger attack! A must-have for every family's library, this epic pop-up adventure features paper engineering as intricate and magical as the very laws of the jungle.
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One of the best Pop-Ups I've seen.......2007-05-31
Full of imagination and creactivity that book is realy great and full of many impressive pop-ups. As I said one of the best I've seen. Highly recommended
a beautiful gift.......2007-05-13
Incredible pop up art. My 3 yr old son loves it but need supervision to avoid tears. IT is very special - a great unique gift for 3-7 yrs.
pop up art.......2007-03-09
this masterpiece is simply testing the limits of paper engineering. you'll be astonished and surprised every time you open the book. over and over again. even for the 20th time.
Best Pop-Up yet!.......2007-02-07
The intricacy and engineering of this book is amazing. Each page is a masterpiece.
His books are always amazing.......2007-01-19
We have about seven of his pop-up books and they are all great. If you have not bought one of his books, you will be amazed. It is definitely an art form. I have a 5 year old and he loves these books (he just got this one for his birthday). The incredicle pop-ups really make reading fun and add another dimension to these storybooks. I will contine to coolect them as they make new ones. The price is worth it and you should probably buy it here because I saw one of his books in Target for about 10 dollars more than on Amazon.
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Tigers at Twilight (Magic Tree House, No. 19)
Mary Pope Osborne
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"This little dog is under a spell and needs your help. To free him, you must be given four special things:
A gift from a ship lost at sea,
A gift from the prairie blue,
A gift from a forest far away,
A gift from a kangaroo."
How would you feel if you found a note like this in your magic tree house? Eight-year-old Jack and his 7-year-old sister Annie love the funny, enchanted dog Teddy--and know they have no choice but to collect the gifts and break the mysterious spell. In Tigers at Twilight--the 19th adventure in award-winning author Mary Pope Osborne's popular Magic Tree House series--these brave, resourceful children have already found the first two gifts, and must find the third in "a forest far away." Knowing that the books in Morgan Le Fey's magic tree house have the power to transport them all over the world, they see their next destination on the cover of Wildlife of India. Once in the thick of the Indian jungle, it doesn't take them long to make friends with the monkeys, to see the huge gashes that tiger claws have made on the tree trunks, and to spot a python. This story is straight out of an episode of Wild Kingdom; the children spot animal after animal, with only a few close calls. When they find a rare tiger in a poacher's trap, however, the story turns around, and the children are eventually led to the third gift. A tribute to the disappearing tiger, and an animal-filled, action-focused adventure with plenty of cartoon-style illustrations, this slight book is sure to keep kids' attention. A generous layout combined with simple, short sentences promote quick reading that will build confidence in beginning readers. (Ages 4 to 8)
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Jack and Annie are whisked back in time to the jungle of India where they'll meet snakes and tigers and find ancient ruins.
Customer Reviews:
Good Book.......2007-06-11
I purchased this book in order to replace a damaged book and I had no problems with the transaction and the price was great.
MY BOY LOVES READING IT.......2007-01-07
My 1st grader hates to put it down, he would rather read Magic Tree House books, than play video games. He even reads them to his class and explains the story for show and tell. In his kindergarten class the teacher would also let him read the Magic Tree House books out loud, not to give her a break, but to promote reading out loud. Great books!
Tigers at Twilight.......2006-11-01
Magic Tree House: Tigers at Twilight # 19
by Mary Pope Osborne
Would you be excited if you had a tree house that could travel through time? That's what happens to 8 year-old Jack and 7 year-old Annie in the book Tigers at Twilight #19 by Mary Pope Osborne. So far this is the best book I read in the series because a tiger gets stuck in a bear trap and the kids try to rescue it. Then, the tiger is about to attack them, but I'm not saying any more. You should read the book to find out what happens.
Jared, 9
Cunniff School
Watertown, MA
read this one........2005-12-15
no one shuld read this book becuse I don`t like it so no one shuld. Do you want to know why? Becuse I read ALL the rest of them and they were good sooo if you want to read one don`t read this one.
A Really Good Book.......2005-03-20
Dear Reader,
Magic Treehouse Book #19 Tigers at Twilight is a really good book because Jack and Annie go to a forest in India with a dog named Teddy. This book is funny and scary!! I would recommend this book to kids that like all Magic Treehouse Books!
By, Jacob
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