[UPHPU] [Newsletter] Peachpit Press

[Ray Hunter]

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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WHAT? I COULD GET PAID TO WRITE?!

If you're proud of the work you've done for your user group
newsletter, here's a great opportunity for you. Our sister
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AUTHOR JOHN LUND AT A CHARITY FUNDRAISING BENEFIT IN CHICAGO

John Lund, is an internationally acclaimed award winning photographer,
visual artist, groundbreaking digital imagist and author. He
co-authored with Pamela Piffner, our book, Adobe Master Class:
Photoshop Compositing with John Lund. He will be the featured speaker
at the 3rd Annual Books & Baskets Brunch in Skokie, Illinois. The
event is presented by Touched by an Animal, Inc., and
Cats-Are-Purrsons-Too and will take place on Sunday, April 10, at the
Holiday Inn in Skokie, Illinois. John will present his Animal Antics
collection, demonstrate some of his photo cartoon techniques, and hold
a book signing. For reservation information call 773-728-6336 or visit
http://www.touchedbyananimal.org.


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mtfbwu 2day!

No, I didn't write this in my sleep -- I'm just trying to show off my
text messaging skills!

If you're new to text messaging, you'll want to download our free
guide to commonly used SMS shorthand. This is an excerpt from our
recently released Global Mobile: Connecting without walls, wires, or
borders. Fold it up, stuff it in your pocket, and use it when you need
it. http://www.peachpit.com/promotion/2087

Heading translation: may the force be with you today!
b4n: bye for now


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OUR COLDFUSION MX 7 BOOKS COMING SOON!

As some of you may already know, in early February, Macromedia
announced the immediate availability of Macromedia ColdFusion MX 7.
ColdFusion is the fastest, easiest way to build and deploy powerful
Internet applications. Developers are already embracing the latest
version of the ColdFusion application server and solving development
challenges with new printable web content, rich forms, more flexible
deployment options, and integrated, structured business reporting.
ColdFusion MX 7 also provides cost-effective and powerful innovations
to interact with mobile phones using short message service (SMS) text
messaging. To learn more about ColdFusion MX 7, please visit
http://www.macromedia.com/go/cfmx7.

Here are our upcoming releases:

Macromedia ColdFusion MX 7 Web Application Construction Kit by Ben
Forta and Raymond Camden with Leon Chalnick and Angela Buraglia; ISBN:
0-321-22367-5; Available this month!

Advanced Macromedia ColdFusion MX 7 Application Development by
Ben Forta, et al; ISBN: 0-321-29269-3; Available in April!

Macromedia ColdFusion MX 7 Certified Developer Study Guide by Ben
Forta; ISBN: 0-321-33011-0; Available in May!


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VISIT PEACHPIT AT THESE CONFERENCES
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FlashForward 2005
San Francisco April 6-8
Flashforward2005 is the world's premier event showcasing Macromedia
Flash MX the powerful tool for developing content and applications.
The Flashforward conference is one day of four in-depth, instructional
Flash MX workshops and two days of technical and inspirational
seminars. Geared toward intermediate to advanced Flash users,
Flashforward focuses exclusively on the latest and most dynamic
features and capabilities of Flash MX. The conference also highlights
the technologies that are compatible with Flash MX, including the
Flash Communication Server, Remoting, Database Integration, ColdFusion
MX and more. For more conference info visit
http://www.flashforward2004.com/


ADIM 8  ( Eighth annual Art Directors Invitational Master Class)
Santa Monica April 6-9
Join the ranks of the League of Heroes, at the Loews Hotel in Santa
Monica, CA, for the amazing ADIM 8 annual design conference. Take your
place among the assembly of top designers, illustrators, art
directors, and photographers to learn about the latest creativity
tools, tips, and techniques. Learn, experiment, and network in a fun,
stimulating, and creative environment during this mighty three-day
instructional event. Get up, up, up and away and help save the world
from bad design. For more conference info visit
http://www.adimconference.com/


Powered by Detroit Flash/ColdFusion Conference
Dearborn, MI April 9-10

**Peachpit won't be there in person but we will be a sponsor!**

This conference is the meeting ground for developers, professionals,
evangelists and enthusiasts from the Macromedia community. The
conference will feature expert speakers on Flash, ColdFusion, Flex,
Dreamweaver and more, with emphasis on development of Rich Internet
Applications.

Participants will engage in two days of cutting edge seminars, talks
and discussions on the latest web development tools and techniques,
while also enjoying the company of like minded professionals. The
event features Macromedia's Greg Rewis and Ben Forta as keynote
speakers, and other 25+ top experts: Kevin Hoyt, Michael Dinowitz, Hal
Helms, Simon Horwith, Jeffry Houser, Charlie Arthart, Shlomy Gantz,
Alexandru Costin and others. For conference details visit
http://www.poweredbydetroit.org


NAB 2005 (National Association of Broadcasters)
Las Vegas April 16-21

**Get a free VIP Exhibits Pass; register by April 13, 2005**
    Go to www.nabshow.com
    Select Registration
    Click VIP Exhibits Pass
    Enter Code: MJ1656
Pass is valid for free admission to the NAB2005 show floor

The future of electronic media takes shape at the National Association
of Broadcasters. Each year, thousands of foward-thinking professionals
gather to discover cutting-edge tools, discuss new ideas and sharpen their
competitive edge. They bring together the top players and creative minds
from every facet of television, radio, film, video, audio, and multimedia
technology for a show unlike any other.
For more conference info visit: http://www.nabshow.com


HOW Design Conference
Chicago June 11-14
Join HOW magazine in Chicago, for the 2005 HOW Design Conference~the
annual creativity, business and technology conference for graphic
designers. Features include: 45+ sessions on designing the brand
experience, creating an in-house learning culture, increasing your
creative energy and more; a Hands-On Computer Classroom offering
extensive hardware and software training; plus pre-Conference
workshops and Chicago Studio Tours.

Attention, Peachpit customers! Use organization code PCH55 when you
register to save $50 on the single, regular full-conference rate;
register by the April 15 Early Bird deadline to save another $50~a
total of $100 off! For conference details~or to register~visit
http://www.howdesign.com/specialoffers.asp?ppuge1.



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BOOK SELECTIONS FOR MARCH 2005:

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3D/Animation/Game Design/Game Programming
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3ds max 7 Fundamentals
By Ted Boardman; ISBN: 0-321-32138-3; $45.00
http://www.peachpit.com/title/0321321383


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Design and Layout
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Adobe Acrobat 7 in the Office
By Donna Baker; ISBN: 0-321-32182-0; $35.00
http://www.peachpit.com/title/0321321820


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Digital Audio
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Apple Training Series: GarageBand 2
By Mary Plummer; ISBN: 0-321-33019-6; $29.99
http://www.peachpit.com/title/0321330196


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Digital Video/Photography/Interactive Media
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DV 101: A Hands-On Guide for Business, Government and Educators
By Jan Ozer; ISBN: 0-321-34897-4; $29.99
http://www.peachpit.com/title/0321348974

Premiere Pro 1.5 Hands-On Training
By Jeff Schell; ISBN: 0-321-29398-3; $44.99
http://www.peachpit.com/title/0321293983


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Image Editing
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Max Pixel's Adventures in Adobe Photoshop Elements 3
By Steve Caplin; ISBN: 0-321-33426-4; $25.00
http://www.peachpit.com/title/0321334264


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OPERATING SYSTEMS
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Windows XP, Second Edition: Visual QuickStart Guide
By Chris Fehily; ISBN: 0-321-33584-8; $21.99
http://www.peachpit.com/title/0321335848


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Web Design
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Creating a Web Site with Flash: Visual QuickProject Guide
By Dave Morris; ISBN: 0-321-32125-1; $12.99
http://www.peachpit.com/title/0321321251

Macromedia ColdFusion MX 7 Web Application Construction Kit
By Ben Forta and Raymond Camden with Leon Chalnick and Angela
Buraglia; ISBN: 0-321-22367-5; $54.99
http://www.peachpit.com/title/0321223675