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2008-10-26, 7:45 Pm

Ever wanted to build your own Web site to express your views? Or maybe you want to set up an e-business? Now, not only will you be able to create your own space on the Web, but you can also make it look professional with Building a Web Site For Dummies. This resourceful guide lays down all the basics for getting started with creating a Web site for your club, team, family, or business. This is the only book that walks aspiring Webmasters like you through all the steps of designing, building, publishing, publicizing, and updating a Web site without concentrating on a single tool. While reading this laid-back and down-to-earth guide, you will discover how to: * Make your site easy to navigate * Get optimum listing on Google * Accept payment for an online business * Gain feedback with message boards * Add photos, sound, and video to your site http://rapidshare.com/files/155215135/Building_a_

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2008-10-26, 7:45 Pm

Dreamweaver CS3 For Dummies By Janine C. Warner ISBN: 978-0-470-11490-2 Format: PDF Pages: 456 Pages Pub. Date: May 2007 Packed with the latest Dreamweaver tips and techniques Get up to speed fast and start creating dynamite Web sites! Do you want to create a sophisticated Web site that's easy to develop and maintain? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Web developer, this friendly guide shows you how to utilize Dreamweaver's newest enhancements to build and manage state-of-the-art, professional Web sites quickly and easily. * Set up your site and create new pages * Work with text, graphics, and links * Define and apply styles using CSS * Add audio, video, and Flash® files to your site * Use Dreamweaver's database features

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Chemistry of Space (New Chemistry) Publisher: Facts on File | Pages: 256 | 2007-09 | ISBN: 0816052743 | PDF | 2 MB download:

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2008-10-22, 10:10 Am

Sams Teach Yourself Networking in 24 Hours, 2nd Edition Publisher: Sams | Pages: 476 | ISBN: 0672320029 | PDF | 3.7 MB Sams Teach Yourself Networking in 24 Hours, Second Edition is designed for the person who wants to not only learn the basics of networking, but also wants to understand the theory behind the practice. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds upon the previous one, allowing the reader to learn the essentials of networking from the ground up.

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2008-10-15, 6:07 Am

Apress (July 21, 2008) PDF | 200 pages | 2.0mb(rar) On the Way to the Web The Secret History of the Internet and Its Founders/by Michael A. Banks (Author) Description On the Way to the Web: The Secret History of the Internet and Its Founders is an absorbing chronicle of the inventive, individualistic, and often cantankerous individuals who set the Internet free. Michael A. Banks describes how the online population created a new culture and turned a new frontier into their vision of the future.

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2008-10-08, 10:32 Am

A complete guide to getting started with Photoshop CS3 In this Adobe Photoshop training course students new to Photoshop CS3 will learn to use the tool to touch up and modify existing photos and create their own graphics. It is packed with hands-on exercises so that students can learn by doing. Introduction to Photoshop CS3 Training Course Goals * Get to know the Photoshop CS3 workarea * Learn to touch up existing photos * Learn to work with the different selection tools * Learn to use Photoshop layers effectively * Learn to work with masks and channels * Learn to correct and enhance digital photographs * Learn to work with type * Learn to use the Pen tool effectively Introduction to Photoshop CS3 Training Course Prerequisites Experience in the following areas is required: * Experience with basic software programs such as Microsoft Word Introduction to Photoshop CS3 Training Course Outline Getting to Know the Photoshop CS3 Work Area 1. Starting to Work in Adobe Photoshop CS3 2. Using the Tools 3. Using the Tool Options Bar and Other Palettes 4. Undoing Actions in Photoshop CS3 5. Customizing the Workspace 6. Using Photoshop CS3 Help 7. Using Adobe Online Services Basic Photo Correctionsin Photoshop CS3 1. Strategy for Retouching 2. Resolution and Image Size 3. Straightening and Cropping an Image 4. Making Automatic Adjustments 5. Manually Adjusting the Tonal Range 6. Removing a Color Cast 7. Replacing Colors in an Image 8. Adjusting Lightness with the Dodge Tool 9. Adjusting Saturation with the Sponge Tool 10. Applying the Unsharp Mask Filter 11. Comparing Automatic and Manual Results 12. Saving the Image for Four-color Printing Retouching and Repairingin Photoshop CS3 1. Repairing Areas with the Clone Stamp Tool 2. Using the Spot Healing Brush Tool 3. Using the Healing Brush and Patch Tools 4. Retouching on a Separate Layer Working with Selectionsin Photoshop CS3 1. About Selecting and Selection Tools 2. Using the Magic Wand with Other Selection Tools 3. Working with Oval and Circular Selections 4. Selecting with the Lasso Tools 5. Rotating a Selection 6. Cropping an Image and Erasing within a Selection 7. Making a Quick Selection Layer Basicsin Photoshop CS3 1. About Layers 2. Using the Layers Palette 3. Rearranging Layers 4. Applying a Layer Style 5. Flattening and Saving Files Masks and Channelsin Photoshop CS3 1. Working with Masks and Channels 2. Creating a Quick Mask 3. Editing a Quick Mask 4. Saving a Selection as a Mask 5. Viewing Channels 6. Adjusting Individual Channels 7. Loading a Mask as a Selection 8. Applying Filters to a Mask 9. Applying Effects Using a Gradient Mask 10. Resizing the Canvas 11. Extracting the Paper Texture 12. Moving Layers Between Documents 13. Colorizing with an Adjustment Layer 14. Grouping and Clipping Layers 15. Applying a Mask from a Saved Selection 16. Using Type as a Mask Correcting and Enhancing Digital Photographsin Photoshop CS3 1. About Camera Raw 2. Processing Camera Raw Files 3. Correcting Digital Photographs 4. Editing Images with a Vanishing-Point Perspective 5. Correcting Image Distortion 6. Creating a PDF Portfolio Typographic Designin Photoshop CS3 1. About Type 2. Creating a Clipping Mask from Type 3. Creating a Design Element from Type 4. Using Interactive Formatting Controls 5. Warping Point Type 6. Designing a Paragraph of Type 7. Warping a Layer Introduction to Photoshop CS3 Introduction to Photoshop CS3 Training Course Materials Each student will receive a copy of Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book by the Adobe Creative Team which will serve as a guide for the class. Introduction to Photoshop CS3 Training Technical Details Producer: Digital-Tutors Software Requirement: Photoshop CS3 Content: 2 CD Video Total time: 6 hours 18 minutes Language: English Platform: Mac/PC

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2008-10-05, 1:28 Pm

Total Training for Adobe Photoshop CS3: ADVANCED - Complete Video Tutorial Title: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Advanced Category: Print Design & Publishing Presenter: Justin Seeley Platform: Windows & MAC OS Format: DVD-ROM Running Time: 8.5 Hrs, 2 DVDs Level: Intermediate to Advanced Project Files: Included Take your skills to new heights with the Photoshop CS3 Advanced video series. With Adobe Certified Photoshop Expert Justin Seeley as your host, you?ll learn how to manage and organize your images using Adobe Bridge CS3, process your photos using Camera Raw 4, create stunning compositions using Photoshop?s Smart Objects and all-new non-destructive Smart Filters, edit images in perspective via the improved Vanishing Point Filter, and discover dozens of tips, tricks and time-saving workarounds to help you improve your creative workflow. Highlights Discover the importance of non-destructive editing. Learn photo retouching techniques how to use and manipulate Smart Objects. Delve into the mechanics of Smart Filters, live video editing, and the Quick Selection Tool. Find out how to clone in perspective with Vanishing Point. Work with 3D objects and make black and white adjustments. Lesson 1: PREFERENCES & SETTINGS (19 min) 1. Setting Preferences 2. Optimizing Color Settings 3. Working in Different Color Spaces 4. Changing the Workspace Color 5. Saving Workspace Settings Lesson 2: WORKING IN BRIDGE? CS3 (57 min) 1. Looking at Preferences & Color Management 2. Customizing the Bridge Workspace 3. Analyzing & Grouping Images 4. Filtering in Bridge 5. Adding Copyright Information 6. Batch Renaming 7. Using Slideshow Mode 8. Creating Custom Contact Sheets Lesson 3: MASTERING CAMERA RAW (44 min) 1. Exploring the Interface 2. Adjusting White Balance 3. Adjusting Exposure 4. Working with Clipping Warnings 5. Working with the Vibrance & Saturation Sliders 6. Working with the HSL/Grayscale Sliders 7. Using Split Tone Sliders 8. Using the Retouch Tool 9. Editing JPEGs & TIFFs Lesson 4: THE POWER OF ADJUSTMENT LAYERS (31 min) 1. Non-Destructive vs. Destructive Edits 2. Applying Blend Modes 3. Making Single Layer Adjustments 4. Making Selective Adjustments 5. Copy a Layer Adjustment to Another Image 6. Retouching in an Empty Adjustment Layer 7. Creating a Duotone with a Gradient Map Lesson 5: SMART OBJECTS & FILTERS (26 min) 1. Opening a File as a Smart Object 2. Applying Smart Filters 3. Working with Smart Filter Masks 4. Making Pixel-Level Modifications 5. Placing Vector Artwork 6. Linking Smart Objects 7. Applying Filters to Live Type 8. Warping Smart Objects Lesson 6: THE NEW VANISHING POINT (40 min) 1. Creating Planes 2. Importing & Transforming Images 3. Cloning an Image 4. Adjusting Image Tonality 5. Exporting the Grid 6. Warping Objects to Multiple Planes 7. Making Precise Image Measurements Lesson 7: WORKING WITH A WACOM? TABLET (36 min) 1. Explaining the Versatility & Sensitivity of the Pen 2. Adding Dimension with Shadows & Highlights 3. Making a Collage 4. Blending Images & Textures 5. Restoring Photos 6. Final Comments & Credits Lesson 1: PHOTOSHOP CS3 AUTOMATION (59 min) 1. Understanding Actions 2. Loading Existing Actions 3. Creating New Actions 4. Editing Actions 5. Saving Actions 6. Utilizing Snapshots 7. Starting a Batch Process 8. Using the Image Processor 9. Understanding the Script Events Manager 10. Creating PDF Presentations 11. Working with Keyboard Shortcuts Lesson 2: BETTER BLACK & WHITE CONVERSIONS (25 min) 1. Converting to Grayscale in One Step 2. Using the Channel Mixer 3. Converting to Grayscale with Calculations 4. Using Lab Channels 5. Using Black & White Adjustment Layers 6. Applying a Color Tint to a Grayscale Image Lesson 3: USING THE SHARPENING FILTERS (37 min) 1. One-Stop Sharpening 2. Using Unsharp Mask 3. The Power of Smart Sharpen 4. More Accurate Smart Sharpening 5. Correcting Motion Blur 6. Using the Fade Command 7. Emboss Filter Sharpening 8. Eliminating Color Halos with Lab 9. Sharpening Luminosity 10. High Pass Sharpening Lesson 4: RETOUCHING SECRETS REVEALED (62 min) 1. Painting with the History Brush 2. Non-Destructive Cloning & Healing 3. The Liquify Diet 4. Smoothing Skin Tones with a Blur Filter 5. Compositing Made Easy 6. Correcting Color by Adjusting Threshold 7. Removing a Color Cast 8. Whitening Teeth 9. Exploring the Selection Tools 10. Using the New Quick Selection Tool 11. Using Refine Edge 12. Creating a Path with the Pen Tool 13. Converting a Path to a Selection Lesson 5: CHANNELS: THE UNTOLD STORY (40 min) 1. The Channels Palette 2. Beginning a Channel Mask 3. Adjusting the Levels to Fine-Tune the Mask 4. Enhancing the Edges Using the Brush Tool 5. Final Cleanup of the Channel Mask 6. Creatively Implementing the Channel Mask 7. Fixing Redeye Using the Channels Palette 8. Improving the Color in the Lab Color Space Lesson 6: NEW FEATURES OF PHOTOSHOP CS3 EXTENDED (41 min) 1. Working with Timeline & Frame Animation 2. Painting & Cloning Video 3. Animating a Photograph 4. Color Correcting Video 5. Working with 3D Objects 6. Creating Slideshows with Sound 7. Final Comments & Credits IF YOU?RE A FREE RAPIDSHARE USER, USE THIS DOWNLOAD MANAGER TO DOWNLOAD ALL THE LINKS, COPY AND PASTE ALL LINKS AND THE RAPIDSHARE PLUS WILL DO THE REST, THANK YOU.