Internet & Multimedia – Computing & IT Books

New and Published Books

1. Graphic Design to Beat the Clock

   Time-saving software secrets, online resources, and desktop tips

   By Stephen Beale

   Increase your productivity with this guide to the most efficient techniques for integrated use of the CS toolset. Navigational techniques, keyboard shortcuts, widgets, and batch actions are just the beginning. You'll master scripts, plug-ins, and customized settings that suit your particular...

   Published November 25th 2012 by Focal Press
2. How to Cheat in Adobe Flash CS6

   The Art of Design and Animation

   By Chris Georgenes

   Editor's note, 1/15/2013: We have discovered an error with the Table of Contents and are currently working on correcting it. If you find an error in your book, please visit the companion site http://www.focalpress.com/books/details/9780240522500/ for the correct version. Whether you are...

   Published November 20th 2012 by Focal Press
3. FontFace

   The Complete Guide to Creating, Marketing & Selling Digital Fonts

   By Alec Julien

   Published September 30th 2012 by Focal Press
4. HTML5

   Designing Rich Internet Applications, 2nd Edition

   By Matthew David

   Implement the powerful multimedia and interactive capabilities offered by HTML5, including style control tools, illustration tools, video, audio, and rich media solutions. Understand how HTML5 is changing the web development game with this project-based book that shows you-not just tells you-what...

   Published September 23rd 2012 by Focal Press
5. Illustrator Foundations

   The Art of Vector Graphics, Design and Illustration in Illustrator

   By Rafiq Elmansy

   Whether you are creating a catchy and fun cartoon, designing a print banner advertisement, or developing content for a mobile game, save time and money with expert techniques, trips and tricks from by Adobe Certified Expert, Rafiq Elmansy with Illustrator Foundations. With practical applications...

   Published September 23rd 2012 by Focal Press
6. HTML5 Mobile Websites

   Turbocharging HTML5 with jQuery Mobile, Sencha Touch, and Other Frameworks

   By Matthew David

   Build HTML5-powered mobile web experiences with the aid of development frameworks that speed the development of Native App-like experiences. Build on your foundation of HTML and JavaScript with a complete understanding of the different mobile Web browser technologies. You get carefully detailed...

   Published September 6th 2011 by Focal Press
7. Bloggers Boot Camp

   Learning How to Build, Write, and Run a Successful Blog

   By Charlie White, John Biggs

   Bloggers Boot Camp shows you how to build a great blog from the ground up. This isn't a book about technology -- it's a book about engaging millions of readers. Starting your blog is easy, but building and maintaining a popular one is hard. Blogging experts John Biggs and Charlie White (Gizmodo,...

   Published August 15th 2011 by Focal Press
8. Flash Mobile

   Developing Android and iOS Applications

   By Matthew David

   Published February 23rd 2011 by Focal Press
9. Data Visualization with Flash Builder

   Designing RIA and AIR Applications with Remote Data Sources

   By Cesare Rocchi

   Design and create functional applications that interact with remote data sources. You get a thorough introduction to the latest Flash Builder tools learning how you can use the built-in wizards, MXML or pure ActionScript 3 to build information-rich applications for the browser or AIR applications....

   Published January 13th 2011 by Focal Press
10. Interactive InDesign CS5

    Take your Print Skills to the Web and Beyond

    By Mira Rubin

    Print designers make the transition to multimedia by mastering the interactive capabilities of InDesign with this tutorial-based guide to the new CS5 toolset that integrates with the Adobe Flash platform....

    Published December 16th 2010 by Focal Press