New Releases by Robin Williams

Learn how to get the most out of Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard with legendary teacher and a uthor Robin Williams. The Peachpit Learning Ser ies brings you the best-selling authors you know and love, on the topics that are near and dear to you, in a format that allows you to learn just what you need to know, and at your own pace. With this book, you can learn in your own way--whether it''s working through the lessons from start to finish, jumping straight to step-by-step exercises about new features, or looking up just what you need to know at that moment. There are hundreds of exciting tools and hidden gems in your Macintosh. And with the gentle yet expert hand of Robin Williams guiding you along the way, you will learn to take full advantage of all that Leopard has to offer. If you are new to Mac OS X, you''ll learn to use your Mac with help from a world-renowned teacher. From there, you can move on to customize it to suit the way you work. And if you''ve been using Mac OS X already, you''ll learn to use the new features in Leopard, like Spaces, Quick Look, and Time Machine, and explore all the enhancements to favorites like Mail and iChat.

Williams covers all aspects of managing research, creating an innovative culture, hiring and nurturing researchers, and interacting with customers, based on his experiences at IBM Research. He describes processes for establishing visions, creating strategies, developing plans, managing projects and measuring results. He explains the need for continuous evaluation and transformation of research over time, with examples, and also describes means for looking into the future.

If you''ve got something to say and want to join the podcasting revolution but don''t know how to start, this short and approachable guide from bestselling authors Robin Williams and John Tollett will teach you how to create and distribute podcasts using Apple''s easy-to-use audio and Web site tools. Using the Garageband and iWeb tools from Apple''s iLife 06 suite of tools, Robin and John show you how to create professional sounding and looking podcasts, including how to add chapter markers, artwork, sound effects, jingles, and musical accompaniment to your podcasts.

Learn design theory and practical know-how from the award-winning author/design team, Robin Williams and John Tollett! Robin Williams introduced design and typographic principles to legions of readers with her best-selling Non-Designer''s book series. Now she and designer/co-author John Tollett take you to the next level of creative design with practical advice and lessons in composition, visual impact, and design challenges. Presented in Robin and John''s signature style—writing that is so crystal clear, it''s accessible to absolutely anyone—and illustrated with hundreds of full-color design examples, the ideas in this book tackle design theory, visual puns, and layout and graphics strategies for real-world projects. Developing designers will appreciate the authors'' imaginative approach and well-chosen examples. Discover practical and effective design principles and concepts—and how to apply them to virtually any project. Learn why some designs are attention-getting and others are not. Learn how to choose just the right look—corporate or casual, classic or trendy—for specific types of projects, such as business cards, letterhead and envelopes, newsletters and brochures, logos, advertising, and more. Test your design acumen by comparing before-and-after examples. Find a wealth of inspiration for your own design projects. Gain insight into the design process by studying the work of guest designers, who offer their personal commentary and insights.

Now that you have a Mac laptop, you have everything you need to be a Road Warrior—a mobile computing expert. Grab your Mac laptop and let John and Robin show you how to realize the full potential of mobile computing. Be productive, be creative, or just have a lot of fun while you’re on the go! Whether you’re traveling from one room to the other, from home to office, or even to another country, Macs on the Go! shows you how to take advantage of the power of mobility. You’ll learn how to: - Modify your Network settings for connectivity. - Use the Mac’s built-in software to keep in touch. - Receive and send email from almost anywhere in the world. - Customize Network settings. - Use iChat to video conference or audio chat while on the go. - Keep in touch using .Mac Group pages or iWeb for blogs, photo pages, and movie pages. - Take advantage of cool .Mac account features. And you’ll learn about: - Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology. - Wireless connections and Hotspots. - Using a mobile phone to connect to the Internet. - File sharing while on the go. - Advanced Road Warrior tips.

It is long overdue that someone took a closer look at the brilliant Mary Sidney. I have a suspicion that Mary Sidney’s life, and especially her dedication to the English language after her brother’s death, may throw important light on the mysterious authorship of the Shakespeare plays and poems. —Mark Rylance Actor; Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, 1996–2006; Chairman of the Shakespearean Authorship Trust For more than two hundred years, a growing number of researchers have questioned whether the man named William Shakespeare actually wrote the works attributed to him. There is no paper trail for William Shakespeare—no record that he was ever paid for writing, nothing in his handwriting but a few signatures on legal documents, no evidence of his presence in the royal court except as an actor in his later years, no confirmation of his involvement in the literary circles of the time. With so little information about this man—and even less evidence connecting him to the plays and sonnets—what can and what can’t we assume about the author of the greatest works of the English language? For the first time, Robin P. Williams presents an in-depth inquiry into the possibility that Mary Sidney Herbert, the Countess of Pembroke, wrote the works attributed to the man named William Shakespeare. As well educated as Queen Elizabeth I, this woman was at the forefront of the literary movement in England, yet not allowed to write for the public stage. But that’s just the beginning . . . The first question I am asked by curious freshmen in my Shakespeare course is always, “Who wrote these plays anyway?” Now, because of Robin Williams’ rigorous scholarship and artful sleuthing, Mary Sidney Herbert will forever have to be mentioned as a possible author of the Shakespeare canon. Sweet Swan of Avon doesn’t pretend to put the matter to rest, but simply shows how completely reasonable the authorship controversy is, and how the idea of a female playwright surprisingly answers more Shakespearean conundrums than it creates... —Cynthia Lee Katona Professor of Shakespeare and Women’s Studies, Ohlone College; Author of Book Savvy

Prepare to pounce! This book offers all the friendly, practical instruction you need to immediately take advantage of the powerfully enhanced applications that come pre-installed with Mac OS X Panther. Through tutorials, tips, and techniques you''ll learn how to use each of the powerful apps--both individually and as part of an integrated, interactive suite. Robin and John also cover the features of the immensely popular .Mac account and its applications. Whether you''re a new or veteran user, you''ll welcome this volume''s easy approach to all that''s new (and not so new) in Panther''s application collection. You''ll find an entire chapter on GarageBand, Apple''s new consumer-level music-making software. You''ll also learn everything about getting on the Internet and using email, including the greatest web browser, Safari; the way-cool iChat AV, which adds audio and video to instant messaging; an updated iTunes, which includes access to the revolutionary Apple iTunes Music Store; a powerfully updated iCal with its enhanced alarms and robust time zone support; haunting new visual effects in iMovie; updated features in the .Mac applications, including iSync, Backup, Virex, Mail, Homepage, iCards; and much more.

This work explores the social processes involved in technological innovation, particularly in relation to the Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs).

For those who want to tame Mac OS X Tiger, but who want to do so in the comfort of their own home, this Apple-certified guide makes it possible. Now readers can use the same curriculum that Apple features at its own stores and training centers, but at their own pace and in front of their own computer.

Robin Williams DVD Design Workshop provides a clear, accessible introduction to the world of DVD menu design and authoring. If you''re an amateur video artist, home-movie buff, or professional designer, you can use this book as a great introduction to learning how to create DVDs for your personal use or professional projects. John Tollett, David Rohr, and Robin Williams make it easy by presenting necessary technical information and design inspiration in the classic informal and friendly style that has made Robin''s books continual best-sellers. Robin Williams DVD Design Workshop provides all of the information you need to understand the DVD authoring process and to get started with your own DVD projects. You''ll learn about the advantages of the DVD format, applications of DVD technology, hardware requirements, and the pros and cons of various consumer vs. prosumer DVD authoring tools. The book also includes overviews of leading Mac and PC DVD authoring software tools, such as iDVD, MyDVD, DVD Studio Pro, DVD Producer and more. To get you inspired, the authors include examples of successful (and sometimes unusual) DVD interface designs from professional designers and major Hollywood studios. Valuable outsource resources for packaging and distributing your own DVD are also included.

No matter how many bells and whistles a new operating system offers--and with Mac OS X 10.3 Panther the list is a long one--using that new OS can be an intimidating process. Unless, of course, you have Robin Williams in your corner: In this volume she once again works her magic by providing a gentle and friendly introduction to Mac OS X Panther. In these pages, Robin covers not just the basics of using a Mac under Mac OS X--printing, sending e-mail, exchanging files, surfing the Internet--but all of the important new and improved features as well: working with Panther''s all-new Finder, using Expose to work with windows, getting started with iChat AV, expanded coverage of networking, improved Web access with the Safari browser, working with Mail, and lots more.

Defines page layout and design principles and explains how to use space, color, and type to create dynamic-looking documents and Web pages.

No other author documents the Mac OS the wayRobin Williamsdoes. InThe Robin Williams Mac OS X Book, Jaguar Editionupdated to include Mac OS X 10.2, she brings her inimitable approach to Apple''s radically redesigned OS, eschewing jargon for straightforward explanations and a good dose of humor. It''s an approach that works equally as well for newcomers looking for a gentle introduction to the Macintosh as it does for experienced Mac users upgrading to Mac OS X 10.2. This practical, how-to guide covers all of the exciting new features in Mac OS X 10.2, including the revamped Finder, new instant messaging client, global address book, spam-blocking email program, QuickTime 6, Sherlock 3, and more. Robin doesn''t neglect the basics either. You''ll find logical, easy-to-follow sections on how to use your Mac for a variety of everyday tasks: printing, sending email, exchanging files, and surfing the Web. And for those frustrating moments When Things Go Wrong, Robin has compiled a troubleshooting guide for common Mac snafus. See for yourself why Robin''s books have won her millions of fans.

In this text, Robin Williams takes her lessons on creative design, highly regarded within the graphics community, and applies them to the Web.

The bestselling Macintosh book for beginners and intermediate users is now completely updated to reflect Apple''s new hardware offerings and Mac OS 9.1. Beginning users are guided through the Mac OS and around computers in general, and are provided information on features such as iMovie, iTune, and iDVD.

Macintosh owners will find lots of value in this bundle of three books: The Little iMac Book, 2nd Ed. by John Tollett and Robin Williams; AppleWorks 6 for Macintosh and Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide by Nolan Hester; and Mac OS 9: Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer.

Focusing on the hottest new computer from Apple--the iBook portable--an award-winning author and a master illustrator offer tips on how to travel with an iBook, how to send and receive mail, as well as information on updating Web sites written in user-friendly format. Includes: The Little iBook Book by John Tollett and Robin Williams; AppleWorks 6 for Macintosh and Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide by Nolan Hester; and Mac OS 9: Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer.

Making Identity Matter provides a clear and lively critique of a variety of uses of the concept of ''identity'' within sociology and associated human sciences. In the early chapters, Robin Williams draws on a range of historical and contemporary sources to describe and discuss some common images of identity -- as subjective achievement, as social location and as discursive effect. In later chapters, the author explores recent empirical studies, which have argued for the suspension or modification of conventional theoretical assertions about how and why identity matters to human subjects in their ordinary lives. Williams concludes by endorsing recent arguments for detailed descriptions of the ways in which identity matters arise and are dealt with within and through the accountability of social interaction. Making Identity Matter will be essential reading for all those involved in the human sciences who are concerned to understand the significance accorded to identity within the wider effort to examine the relationship between subjectivity, action and social and cultural institutions.

This is a Web guide that explains basics in a non-intimidating style and an easy-to-follow format, offering tips, techniques, color design examples, and inspiration as well as numerous examples of what to avoid.

"So you''ve gotten yourself a nifty new iMac, but now what do you do? Open this book, sit down at your iMac, and let Robin Williams show you how to get started with your new computer." "This book is completely understandable, basic, and fun - as fun as the iMac itself. There''s no better way to get up and running and productive on your iMac and have a good time doing it."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Two bestselling computer book authors present secrets for creating professional-looking scanned and printed documents using digital images. The cross-platform approach works equally well for Macintosh and Windows users.

For Mac enthusiasts who have found it time to pick up Windows expertise, too, "Windows for Mac Users" speaks their language. Mac lovers learn about non-Macintosh hardware ("plug-and-play"), keyboard, basic menu functions and more.

Presents tall tales about one of America''s favorite heroes, Pecos Bill.

This handbook reveals the secrets of professional garden design, and then makes them accessible to everyone, from the keen gardener to the complete beginner. The book contains designs for gardens of all shapes and sizes, providing practical solutions for varying sites, circumstances and needs. With colour plans and perspective realizations, Robin Williams gives readers the ability to see how the designs translate into three dimensions.