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Arduino Cookbook: Rough Cuts Version
By Michael Margolis
Rough Cuts Release: August 2010
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Create your own robots, toys, remote controllers, alarms, detectors, and more with the Arduino device, the simple microcontroller that's become popular with artists, designers, students, engineers, and hobbyists. With this… Read more.

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Make: Technology on Your Time Volume 23
Edited by Mark Frauenfelder
July 2010 
Print: $14.99

Arthur C. Clarke famously wrote in 1961, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." In the next issue of MAKE (Vol. 23) we'll show you the technology sufficient to… Read more.

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iBooks and ePeriodicals on the iPad: The Mini Missing Manual
By J.D. Biersdorfer
June 2010 
Ebook: $4.99

iBooks and ePeriodicals on the iPad: The This Mini Missing Manual takes you down the virtual rows of Apple's iBookstore, to help you find, buy, download, read, and navigate ebooks… Read more.

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My New iPad
By Wallace Wang
June 2010 
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My New iPad guides you through dozens of simple projects that will have you doing useful things with your iPad right away—like surfing the Internet, sending email, listening to music,… Read more.

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Photography for the Web
By Paul Duncanson
May 2010 
Print: $34.95

A hands-on on guide to digital photography, with a practical focus on the Web. Readers will learn how to make the most of their digital camera, edit images, and then… Read more.

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iPhone 3D Programming
By Philip Rideout
May 2010 
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Do you have a great idea for a graphics-intensive iPhone or iPad application, but don't know how to bring it to life? This book offers the perfect solution: a crash… Read more.

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iPhone App Development: The Missing Manual
By Craig Hockenberry
May 2010 
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Ready to create your own iPhone app? This book walks you through the entire iPhone app development process. You'll learn how to download the tools, build the app, successfully navigate… Read more.

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Learning iPhone Programming
By Alasdair Allan
March 2010 
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Get the hands-on experience you need to program for the iPhone and iPod Touch. With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll build several sample applications by learning how to use Xcode tools,… Read more.

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Building iPhone Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
By Jonathan Stark
January 2010 
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It's a fact: if you know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, you already have what you need to develop your own iPhone apps. With this special Early Release ebook, you'll learn… Read more.

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Make: Technology on Your Time Volume 21
By Mark Frauenfelder
January 2010 
Print: $14.99

Enter the world of desktop manufacturing with MAKE! Issue 21 offers the know-how you need to make three-dimensional parts with inexpensive computer-controlled manufacturing equipment. Perfect for individuals and small groups,… Read more.

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iPod: The Missing Manual, Eighth Edition
By J.D. Biersdorfer, David Pogue
November 2009 
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Get the scoop on iTunes 9 and all of the newest iPods with this bestselling Missing Manual. Apple's gotten the world hooked on portable music, pictures, and videos with its… Read more.

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Make: Technology on Your Time Volume 20
By Mark Frauenfelder
October 2009 
Print: $14.99

Get ready for the coolest issue of MAKE. Our special kids issue is filled with exciting and fun projects to make your weekend or science fair a blast. Hydrogen rockets,… Read more.

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Palm Pre: The Missing Manual
By Ed Baig
August 2009 
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If you've got your hands on this year's hottest new smartphone, you'll want the book that covers it inside and out: Palm Pre: The Missing Manual. This beautiful, full-color book… Read more.

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iPhone UK: The Missing Manual, Third Edition
By David Pogue
August 2009 
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The new iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3.0 software have arrived, and New York Times tech columnist David Pogue is on top of it with a thoroughly updated edition of iPhone… Read more.

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Netbooks: The Missing Manual
By J.D. Biersdorfer
August 2009 
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Netbooks are the hot new thing in PCs -- small, inexpensive laptops designed for web browsing, email, and working with web-based programs. With this Missing Manual, you'll learn not only… Read more.

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Programming the iPhone User Experience
By Toby Boudreaux
August 2009 
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This practical book provides you with a hands-on, example-driven tour of Apple's user interface toolkit, UIKit, and some common design patterns for creating gestural interfaces and multi-touch navigation for the… Read more.

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iPhone: The Missing Manual, Third Edition
By David Pogue
August 2009 
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The new iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3.0 software have arrived, and New York Times tech columnist David Pogue is on top of it with a thoroughly updated edition of iPhone:… Read more.

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Make: Technology on Your Time Volume 19
By Mark Frauenfelder
July 2009 
Print: $14.99

This issue of MAKE Magazine will reveal hands-on methods for building simple robots. Inside this intriguing issue, you'll find complete instructions for creating robots that are not only lifelike, but… Read more.

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Programming Interactivity
By Joshua Noble
July 2009 
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Make cool stuff. If you're a designer or artist without a lot of programming experience, this book will teach you to work with 2D and 3D graphics, sound, physical interaction,… Read more.

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Best iPhone Apps
By Josh Clark
July 2009 
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With over 50,000 iPhone apps to choose from, there's a mind-boggling number of ways to make your favorite device do just about anything you can imagine. But how do you… Read more.

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Android Application Development
By Rick Rogers, John Lombardo, Zigurd Mednieks, Blake Meike
May 2009 
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This practical book provides the concepts and code you need to develop software with Android, the open-source platform for cell phones and mobile devices that's generating enthusiasm across the industry.… Read more.

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Make: Technology on Your Time Volume 18
By Mark Frauenfelder
May 2009 
Print: $14.99

Volume 18 of MAKE Magazine features projects on how to make food and energy, using the untapped resources around the house, yard, and community. This DIY Energy issue shows readers… Read more.

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iPhone Hacks
By David Jurick, Adam Stolarz, Damien Stolarz
April 2009 
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With iPhone Hacks, you can make your iPhone do all you'd expect of a mobile smartphone -- and more. Learn tips and techniques to unleash little-known features, find and create… Read more.

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Make: Technology on Your Time Volume 17
By Mark Frauenfelder
February 2009 
Print: $14.99

In Vol. 17, MAKE goes really old school with a special section on steampunk, featuring projects that blend Victorian era technology with the cutting edge. Build your own marble adding… Read more.

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Craft: Volume 10
Edited by Tina Barseghian
January 2009 
Print: $9.99

Celebration will be the theme for Craft Vol. 10. We'll feature how-tos and articles about planning and executing all types of parties and events, from weddings and baby showers to… Read more.

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iPhone SDK Application Development
By Jonathan Zdziarski
January 2009 
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Ebook: $27.99
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This practical book offers the knowledge and code you need to create mobile applications and games for the iPhone and iPod Touch, using the Apple SDK. iPhone SDK Application Development… Read more.

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Designing Gestural Interfaces
By Dan Saffer
November 2008 
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Ebook: $39.99
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If you want to get started in new era of interaction design, this is the reference you need. Packed with informative illustrations and photos, Designing Gestural Interfaces provides you with… Read more.

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Getting Started with Arduino
By Massimo Banzi
October 2008 
Print: $12.99
Ebook: $9.99
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This valuable little book offers a thorough introduction to the open-source electronics prototyping platform that's taking the design and hobbyist world by storm. Getting Started with Arduino gives you lots… Read more.

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iPhone Open Application Development, Second Edition
By Jonathan Zdziarski
October 2008 
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Ebook: $31.99
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Developers everywhere are eager to create applications for the iPhone, and many of them prefer the open source, community-developed tool chain to Apple's own toolkit. This new edition of iPhone… Read more.

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iPhone Forensics
By Jonathan Zdziarski
September 2008 
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With iPhone use increasing in business networks, IT and security professionals face a serious challenge: these devices store an enormous amount of information. If your staff conducts business with iPhones,… Read more.

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Make Projects: Small Form Factor PCs
By Duane Wessels, Matthew J. Weaver
April 2008 
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Ebook: $23.99
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Make Projects: Small Form Factor PCs is the only book available that shows you how to build small-form-factor PCs -- from kits and from scratch -- that are more interesting… Read more.

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Big Book of Apple Hacks
By Chris Seibold
April 2008 
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Bigger in size, longer in length, and broader in scope, the new Big Book of Apple Hacks offers a grab bag of tips, tricks and hacks to get the most… Read more.

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Making Things Talk
By Tom Igoe
September 2007 
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Through a series of simple projects, this book teaches you how to get your creations to communicate with one another by forming networks of smart devices that carry on conversations… Read more.

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Low Budget Shooting
By Cyrill Harnischmacher
June 2007 
Print: $19.95

The serious amateur photographer often faces the problem that even after all the dollars spent on camera, lenses, computer gear, and software, the spending never seems to end. More gear… Read more.

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Building the Perfect PC, Second Edition
By Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson
December 2006 
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Regardless of your technical experience, Building the Perfect PC will guide you through the entire process of building or upgrading your own computer. You'll use the latest top-quality components, including… Read more.

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Eight Great Ways to Get the Most from Your Zune
By Erica Sadun
December 2006 
Ebook: $7.99

The Zune is Microsoft's new media player. It does music. It does video. It does pictures. Are you ready to get the most out of your Zune? Do you know the… Read more.

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RFID Essentials
By Bill Glover, Himanshu Bhatt
January 2006 
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Ebook: $31.99
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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is rapidly changing the way businesses track inventory and assets. From Walmart and Tesco, to the U.S. Department of Defense, early efforts are already showing benefit,… Read more.

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Zero Configuration Networking: The Definitive Guide
By Daniel H. Steinberg, Stuart Cheshire
December 2005 
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Offering a unique insider's perspective, Zero Configuration Networking: The Definitive Guide takes the mystery out of networking electronic devices, so you can enjoy maximum efficiency at work or home. Covers… Read more.

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Palm and Treo Hacks
By Scott MacHaffie
October 2005 
Print: $24.95

Written for beginning to experienced Palm users, Palm and Treo Hacks is full of practical, ingenious tips and tricks you can apply immediately. Whether you're looking to master the built-in… Read more.

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Podcasting Pocket Guide
By Kirk McElhearn, Richard Giles, Jack Herrington
October 2005 
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Ebook: $7.99
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Whether you're a listener or an aspiring podcaster, Podcasting Pocket Guide is a non-technical guide for the non-geek who wants in on this revolutionary new medium. This handy guide shows… Read more.

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BlackBerry Hacks
By Dave Mabe
October 2005 
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The versatile and flexible BlackBerry handheld computing device allows you to stay in touch and in-the-know--no matter where you are or where you go. For both corporate and consumer users,… Read more.

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The Unofficial LEGO Builder's Guide
By Allan Bedford
September 2005 
Print: $24.95

In The Unofficial LEGO® Builder's Guide, readers will discover everything from how to craft sturdy walls and a basic sphere to more advanced concepts such as scale and design. Illustrations… Read more.

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iPod Shuffle Fan Book
By J.D. Biersdorfer
August 2005 
Print: $9.95

The iPod Shuffle Fan Book is the ultimate written companion for Shuffle owners. Learn how to master the art of "shuffling:" discover and create custom playlists, share and publish with… Read more.

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Podcasting Hacks
By Jack Herrington
August 2005 
Print: $24.95

A revolutionary new way of publishing to the Internet, podcasting is the new outlet for personal expression. With Podcasting Hacks, Jack Herrington delivers the ultimate how-to for anyone interested in… Read more.

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Designing Embedded Hardware, Second Edition
By John Catsoulis
May 2005 
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Ebook: $35.99
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Designing Embedded Hardware steers a course between those books dedicated to writing code for particular microprocessors, and those that stress the philosophy of embedded system design without providing any practical… Read more.

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PC Annoyances, Second Edition
By Steve Bass
March 2005 
Print: $19.95

This revised version of the best-selling PC Annoyances covers the gamut of common PC gripes, including those related to Windows, hardware, email, Microsoft Office, and the Internet. It offers 50… Read more.

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Treo Fan Book
By Jeff Ishaq
November 2004 
Print: $14.95

Your new Treo smartphone is tiny enough to fit in your pocket but mighty enough to be your full-featured mobile phone, Palm-powered organizer, wireless email, text messaging, and web-browsing tool,… Read more.

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iPod Fan Book
By Yasukuni Notomi
September 2004 
Print: $14.95

This compact and beautifully packaged guide is for iPod users who want a quick, fun way to learn all the features and capabilities of the device. The iPod Fan Book… Read more.

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Getting Started with Lego Trains
By Jacob H. McKee
February 2004 
Print: $14.95

Learn to build LEGO® Trains, from setting up train tracks to building custom freight cars. Jacob H. McKee, an authority on LEGO® Trains, teaches basic building techniques and shares some… Read more.

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Virtual LEGO
By Tim Courtney, Steve Bliss, Ahui Herrera
October 2003 
Print: $39.95

Virtual LEGO® introduces you to a suite of software that allows you to create and document computer-generated LEGO models. Written by maintainers of LDraw.org, the book includes coverage of popular… Read more.

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Jin Sato's LEGO MINDSTORMS
By Jin Sato
April 2002 
Print: $24.95

The LEGO® MINDSTORMS™ robotics kits make it easy and fun to build working robots with LEGO bricks, motors, and a programmable controller. In his landmark book, Jin Sato introduces the… Read more.

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Network Printing
By Matthew Gast, Todd Radermacher
October 2000 
Print: $34.95

Network Printing shows you how to set up a network printing architecture that supports all kinds of clients, using Linux machines as print servers. It covers the standard Unix print… Read more.

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