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Take Your iPhone to the Next Level--Best iPhone Apps Is Here
June 30 2009
Josh Clark, author of O'Reilly's Best iPhone Apps: The Essential Guide for Discriminating Downloaders says he waited three decades until the iPhone finally arrived in 2007. "Apple's fabulous device is the only thing that's ever resembled my childhood notions of the 21st century, the first time the future got here,"… read moreJohn Viega Explains What Motivates Bad Guys
June 23 2009
Longtime security professional John Viega reports on the sorry state of security in his new book, The Myths of Security: What the Computer Security Industry Doesn't Want You to Know. "Today, the tech world might hear a lot about security issues, but the world at large rarely does," writes security… read moreSave 40%--Give your Geek Dad What He Really Wants!
June 17 2009
Give the Geek Dad in your life what he really wants. SAVE 40% on O'Reilly books, courses, workshops plus the OSCON and Velocity conferences. If we receive your order by 9 AM EST on 6/18, your gift will arrive in time for Father's Day (U.S. addresses only and choose overnight… read moredekePod 18: Photoshop and the Andy Warhol Silkscreen Effect
June 11 2009
Have you ever wanted to create an authentic looking Andy Warhol silkscreen? One of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Warhol was known for his avant-garde paintings and screenprintings. If you want the real thing, join Deke McClelland in the final episode of this dekePod series, as he… read moreSamrat Yantra--The Largest Sundial in the World
June 10 2009
If you're dreaming about your summer vacation check out the new travelers' guide from O'Reilly, The Geek Atlas: 128 Places Where Science & Technology Come Alive ($29.99), by John Graham-Cumming. In this excerpt you'll learn about India's Samrat Yantra, the largest sundial in the world and capable of telling the… read moreNikola Tesla--The Man Who Lit Up the World - An Excerpt from The Geek Atlas
May 28 2009
The history of science is all around us, if you know where to look. And if you're a traveler who loves science, you'll definitely want to check out at a timely new resource from O'Reilly, The Geek Atlas: 128 Places Where Science & Technology Come Alive ($29.99), by John Graham-Cumming.… read moreMay 11 2009
Tim O'Reilly started the company that became O'Reilly Media, Inc., which published this book (and our others, as well). We've always personally admired him and the company that he founded, not just for his impact on the publishing industry,... read moreWomen in Tech Rock! Join our Mother's Day Celebration - Give a Tech Book & Get 40% Off
May 08 2009
Twitterer @HilaryP is a developer, a technical evangelist, and the pregnant mommy of a toddler. And though she likes girly things like yoga and beauty products as much as the next gal she was also looking for a Mother's Day discount that appealed to her geeky desires. Tim O'Reilly, founder… read moreMay 05 2009
Hosted by award-winning journalist Steve Paiken, The Agenda explored Twitter and it's impact on how we get and share the news in last night's show. Twitter expert and coauthor of The Twitter Book, Sarah Milstein, joined the Toronto based show from a studio in San Francisco. Jay Rosen, professor with… read moreApril 03 2009
Face it. Few of us can resist Twitter's magnetic tug. We want more and more. And now you can indulge your Twitter addictive with a new book from O'Reilly, Twitter API: Up and Running by Kevin Makice. The new book gives you the skills and resources necessary to build web… read moreWhy Ugly Teams Win--Scott Berkun's Essay from Beautiful Teams
March 27 2009
A new book from O'Reilly, Beautiful Teams, takes you behind the scenes with some of the most interesting teams in software engineering history. In a series of entertaining, informative, and thought provoking essays you'll learn about the successes and failures of leading programmers, architects, project managers, and thought leaders. You'll… read moreThe Droplet Song--The Next Hilarious Music Video Now on dekePod
March 19 2009
Digital imaging master and unlikely crooner Deke McClelland tenders an original new love song to kick off the next round of his popular video podcast series, dekePod. Titled "The Droplet Song (A Love Song to a Lost Feature in Photoshop)," Deke's goofily romantic new tune honors one of Photoshop's most… read moreColin Moock's Lost ActionScript 3.0 Weekend, New Video Courses from O'Reilly
March 19 2009
World-renowned ActionScript guru and educator Colin Moock takes viewers to bucolic, seaside Inverness, CA for a one-of-a-kind learning experience. Beautifully filmed with extraordinary production values and clearly presented, Colin Moock's Lost ActionScript 3.0 Weekend isn't just another dry video offering. Instead Moock, the bestselling author of Essential ActionScript 3.0, and… read moreMarch 16 2009
We're proud that Intellectual Property and Open Source: A Practical Guide to Protecting Code won a Jolt Productivity Award this year. The Jolt Awards--considered the Oscars of the industry--showcase the books and products that have "jolted" the industry with their significance. We congratulate author Van Lindberg for creating an award-winning… read moreRead an Excerpt from Real World Haskell: Winner of the 19th Annual Jolt Award for Technical Books
March 13 2009
We're proud to announce the winner of this year's Jolt Award for Technical Books, Real World Haskell. The Jolt Awards--considered the Oscars of the industry--showcase the books and products that have "jolted" the industry with their significance and made the task of creating and using software faster, easier, and more… read moreRecent Posts | All Posts
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Ken Milburn Unplugged
Publish Date: Nov. 1, 2006
Take a listen. The author of Digital Photography Expert Techniques, Second Edition knew Dan Rather in college, started his career taking publicity photos of Hollywood starlets, and shot album covers for Capitol Records. Ken talks to O'Reilly staffer Sara Peyton about his career, tips and tricks, and creating the wow factor.
The Way of a Digital Photography Pioneer
Publish Date: Sep. 29, 2006
In Stephen Johnson on Digital Photography, the renowned photographer writes about his journey on the "bleeding edge of digital photography's evolution." In this podcast, Johnson talks to Sara Peyton about his career, photo techniques, photo ethics in a digital age, and why, for him, taking landscape photos became synonymous with caring about the wild places he wandered in.
Creating Beautiful Digital Photos the Eddie Tapp Way
Publish Date: Sep. 15, 2006
Eddie Tapp, 2006 Photoshop Hall of Famer, award-winning photographer, and much sought after educator, discusses his new book from O'Reilly, "Photoshop Workflow Setups." In this interview by new O'Reilly staffer Sara Peyton, Eddie talks about his photography roots, the art of taking pictures, his new book...and why he lives by the rule of 300.
Barbara Brundage discusses "Photoshop Elements 5: The Missing Manual"
Publish Date: Sep. 12, 2006
In this podcast, O'Reilly Media's Sara Peyton interviews Barbara Brundage. Barbara's an extraordinary harpist who has performed for dignitaries and celebrities around the world, including Margaret Thatcher, Tom Cruise, the Clintons, and Isaac Stern. She's also the go-to expert when it comes to using Photoshop Elements. Her brand new book, Photoshop Elements 5: The Missing Manual, is all about the just-announced version of Elements. She talks to us about the cool new tools for digital photographers and scrapbookers in this new program.
