iLife 08 or Dreamweaver CS4 For Dummies

iLife '08: iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD [Apple Training Series]

Author: Michael E Cohen

In the only Apple-certified guide to iLife '08, readers will learn how to master their digital media within the first few pages. Using real-life material and practical lessons that readers can apply immediately to their own projects, this book/DVD combo offers a complete, self-paced course in creating and sharing digital music, photos, movies, podcasts, and blogs with iLife ’08. Focused lessons take readers step-by-step through everything from making custom music CDs to adding motion and sound to a slideshow of photos, then posting them on the Web. Fully updated to cover all the new features of iLife '08, readers will learn how to take full advantage of iMovie’s radically new interface to create movies in a snap, take advantage of the brand-new organizational tools in iPhoto, and jam with Magic GarageBand’s virtual instruments.

The book is both a self-paced learning tool and the official curriculum of the Apple Training and Certification Program, used by schools and training centers worldwide. An easy, accessible style paired with ample illustrations and keyboard shortcuts guarantee that readers become proficient with iLife in no time.

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Dreamweaver CS4 For Dummies

Author: Janine C Warner

It’s easier than ever to turn your Web design dreams into reality — discover how!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a Web design newbie, here’s the quickest, easiest way to get up to speed on Dreamweaver CS4. Soon you’ll be taking advantage of the new, more customizable interface, the improved integration with Flash and Photoshop, a handy new AJAX coding feature, Live View to let you see your work as it will actually appear, and a whole lot more.

• Discover Web design basics — understand browser differences, make the most of CSS, and use Dynamic Web templates
• Shades of gray — see how the new gray interface makes it easier to work with the colors in your designs
• Go graphic — create and optimize Web graphics using Dreamweaver’s close integration with Photoshop
• Cascading Style Sheets — learn to create beautiful layouts that are easily updated using Dreamweaver’s enhanced CSS features and templates
• Give it Flash — insert Flash files or link to audio and video files
• Explore the Spry Framework — include interactive features like drop-down menus and collapsible panels without writing code
• Just add data — connect your site to a data source and create basic interactivity for sites such as online catalogs

Open the book and find:

• How to customize the workspace
• Tips for setting up links
• The best formats for Web images
• Which new tools help you work with code
• How to create rollover images
• Key concepts of a dynamic Web site
• Page layout tips
• How to manage, test, and publishyour site

Table of Contents:

Introduction 1

Pt. I Creating Great Web Sites 9

Ch. 1 The Many Ways to Design a Web Page 11

Ch. 2 Opening and Creating Sites 29

Ch. 3 Adding Graphics 61

Ch. 4 Managing, Testing, and Publishing a Site 87

Pt. II Appreciating Web Design Options 119

Ch. 5 Cascading Style Sheets 121

Ch. 6 Creating CSS Layouts 167

Ch. 7 Coming to the HTML Table 207

Ch. 8 Framing Your Pages 225

Ch. 9 Coordinating Your Design Work 245

Pt. III Making It Coot With Multimedia and JavaScript 269

Ch. 10 Adding Interactivity with Behaviors 271

Ch. 11 Showing Off with Multimedia 289

Ch. 12 Forms Follow Function 317

Ch. 13 Creating AJAX Features with Spry 337

Pt. IV Working with Dynamic Content 353

Ch. 14 Building a Dynamic Web Site: Getting Started 355

Ch. 15 Bringing Data into the Mix 377

Pt. V The Part of Tens 397

Ch. 16 Ten Resources You May Need 399

Ch. 17 Ten Timesaving Tips 405

Index 413