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Title: Linux Pocket Guide Publisher: O'Reilly Authors: Daniel J. Barrett Rating: 5/5  The Linux Pocket Guide is filled with useful command descriptions that should prove beneficial to all. I really appreciated the examples and the task-oriented reviews. In addition, it provides information on file system layout, on the shell, on basic shell scripting, and even on basic commands in emacs and vim. While Linux has nearly escaped from requiring command-line understanding at all, I believe all users will need or have an opportunity to be benefited by the command-line at some point, and I think this book is an excellent resource.
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Title: Access 2000 for Windows for Dummies Publisher: For Dummies Authors: John Kaufeld Rating: 4/5  This book is getting a bum rap in these reviews. Access is similar to Photoshop in a way. It's easy to learn the basics, but takes many hours of hard work and study to master. This book is intended to get you through the basics, and it does an excellent job of it. The author gives explanations of the interface and the basic functionality which are easy to follow, without being superficial. I'm surprised that this book is getting such poor reviews while "Access 2000 for Busy People" is getting 5-star raves, since that book is superficial and devoid of real instruction, while this one actually tells you what you need to get started. No, it doesn't give you code samples and a Northwind-style project to work on, but I recommend that you simply create your own app, or functions, as you go. I've been programming a long time (35 years) and in my experience, creating your own app is more useful than the paint-by-numbers, type-what-the-author-just-typed approach. The more you use your mind to work out your own functions, the more you really learn. Ths style issue is a matter of taste. I've had enough dry, dessicated codebooks, thank you, and the humor in this book is a nice change of pace. Your mileage may vary.
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Title: Michael Allen's Guide to E-Learning Publisher: Wiley Authors: Michael W. Allen, Michael Allen Rating: 5/5 This book is subtitled, "Building Interactive, Fun and Effective Learning Programs for Any Company" and I think that says it all. I've spoken on the topic of where's the fun in eLearning and know that most of what I've seen is "deadly boring." I have known Mike Allen since I worked for Authorware in the 1980's. One of the things I always regretted was not working in the MN office, as he, along with the rest of the Authorware team, conducted critiques of the work in progress being developed for customers. The few I did attend were always insightful and thought provoking. Along with being pretty scary if your work was on the agenda, because you might have to listen to bad along with good feedback. Mike Allen is a kind person, but not one to mince words when it comes to what makes up good and bad eLearning. I've also had the opportunity to attend several lectures by Mike on eLearning. This book shares his insight on what makes good elearning, particularly from the viewpoints of motivation and interactivity. I am starting a new project with a lot of possible impact and reading his book has helped me immensely. Also, it contains several little history lessons on eLearning and Authorware that I really enjoyed. Lots of examples of good projects are discussed and included on a CD-ROM that unfortunately is not included in the book, but available for free from his website. If you are really interested in learning more on what makes good eLearning, I would definitely order it soon.
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Title: Photoshop® 7 Bible (Bible) Publisher: Wiley Authors: Deke McClelland Rating: 5/5 I am shocked by the handful of bad reviews I've seen here. I am going to suppose the bad reviews are written by people whose idea of using Photoshop means applying enough filters until it looks cool. My friends, it's called the "Professional Edition" for a reason; if you would take the time to read the Preface you would find it clearly explained. Deke McClelland is the best Photoshop instructor, period. This book deserves more than 5 stars!
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