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Dennis R. Cohen has written or contributed to many books, including iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, & iDVD Bible, Macworld Mac OS X Bible, Macworld Microsoft Office 2001 Bible, Macworld AppleWorks 6 Bible, AppleWorks 6 For Dummies, and Mac Secrets, 6th Edition, as well as being the technical editor for over 70 titles in just the past few years. A software developer for over 20 years and a Mac developer since 1984, he brings a history not only with the Mac, but also with other platforms (including Unix). Dennis lives in Sunnyvale, California, with his Boston Terrier, Spenser.

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus is the author of over 40 books, including Dr. Mac: The OS X Files, or, “How to Become a Mac OS X Power User,” and Mac OS X For Dummies for Wiley, and The Little iTunes Book and The Little iDVD Book for Peachpit Press. He’s been a newspaper columnist for the Houston Chronicle for five years penning the popular “Dr. Mac” column every Friday for their award-winning Business section, and has been published in most magazines with the word “Mac” in their title. He’s known for his expertise, trademark humorous style, and ability to translate “techie” jargon into usable and fun advice for regular folks.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

PART I: GETTING STARTED WITH DIGITAL MEDIA.

Chapter 1: The Big Picture: What’s the Digital Hub All About?

Chapter 2: Tools and Terms.

PART II: iTUNES.

Chapter 3: Introducing iTunes.

Chapter 4: Getting Started with iTunes.

Chapter 5: Getting Advanced with iTunes.

Chapter 6: iTunes Tips, Tricks, and Techniques.

Chapter 7: Enhancing Your iTunes Experience.

PART III: iPHOTO.

Chapter 8: Introducing iPhoto.

Chapter 9: Getting Started with iPhoto.

Chapter 10: Getting Advanced with iPhoto.

Chapter 11: More iPhoto Tips, Tricks, and Techniques.

Chapter 12: Enhancing Your iPhoto Experience.

PART IV: iMOVIE.

Chapter 13: Introducing iMovie 3.

Chapter 14: Getting Started with iMovie.

Chapter 15: Getting Advanced with iMovie.

Chapter 16: More iMovie Tips, Tricks, and Techniques.

Chapter 17: Enhancing Your iMovie Experience.

PART V: iDVD.

Chapter 18: Introducing iDVD.

Chapter 19: Getting Started with iDVD.

Chapter 20: Getting Advanced with iDVD.

Chapter 21: iDVD Tips, Tricks, and Techniques.

Chapter 22: Enhancing Your iDVD Experience.

PART IV: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER.

Chapter 23: Using the Four “i”s Together.

Chapter 24: Making Movies and DVDs Like the Pros.

Chapter 25: Taking Slideshows Beyond iPhoto.

Chapter 26: When You Outgrow the “iStuff”.

Appendix A: System Requirements.

Appendix B: Late-Breaking News: iTunes 4.

Index.

These two guides to Apple's "iLife" (or "digital hub") multimedia applications are appropriate for all public libraries. For beginners, iLife includes a useful if not scintillating 90-minute DVD that expands on and demonstrates concepts covered in the book. Its helpful menus allow viewers to watch entire sections on each iLife application or to jump to subtopics. The book contains step-by-step instructions for completing common tasks (e.g., ripping CDs with itunes, importing video into iMovie), as well as discussions of how components work together to create a complete multimedia experience. Numerous full-color screen shots help illustrate activities. For intermediate users, the more comprehensive Bible also features step-by-step guidance to common tasks, plus more advanced instructions and tips for those wanting to take further advantage of the applications. Helpful notes, sidebars, tips, cautions, and cross references lead to additional info; appendixes cover system requirements and changes in the newly released iTunes v.4. (Library Journal ,August 2003)