Computers & Internet

A Digital Photographer's Guide to Lightroom 2

Comprised of 95% new material and written by bestselling author Scott Kelby, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers walks readers through the basics of Lightroom use and leads them to a brilliantly devised and super-efficient digital photography workflow that dramatically improves productivity.

The Genius Is In

You don't have to be a genius to use a Mac, but if you want to get the most out of yours, put these savvy Portable Genius guides to work. Fun, hip, and straightforward, they provide forward-thinking users with tips to make the most of an Apple digital lifestyle.

›Shop Portable Genius guides

Concurrent Programming on Windows

Author Joe Duffy has risen to the challenge of explaining how to write software that takes full advantage of concurrency and hardware parallelism. In Concurrent Programming on Windows, he explains how to design, implement, and maintain large-scale concurrent programs, primarily using C# and C++ for Windows.

Macintosh Magic

More fun than a rabbit in a hat, your favorite detailed Missing Manuals like Mac OS X Leopard, Switching to the Mac, and Office 2008 for Macintosh will get you up to speed faster than you can say Apple-cadabra.

›See more Apple-related Missing Manuals

This Season's Gems in Contemporary Culture and Thought

Looking for the really good stuff in contemporary culture and thought: well-written, forward thinking books that get your synapses firing? Then you won't want to miss our selection of new fall titles, including Obsession, Convergence Culture, and Big Box Reuse (available November 30). Browse for more hidden gems in these popular categories: Biography | Contemporary Culture | History | Politics | Science & Nature