[September 15, 2011] My New Mac, Lion Edition-New from No Starch Press; A Task-Oriented, Hands-On, Practical Guide to Using a Mac Tweet (M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) San Francisco, CA, -- Apple's new Lion operating system is beautiful, reliable, and intuitive. But it can still be a mystery to new users. For Macintosh noobs, No Starch Press offers "My New Mac, Lion Edition" (September 2011, 504 pp., $29.95, ISBN 9781593273903). "This is a project-based, no-nonsense, get-it-done-without-a-lot-of-fuss guide to using a Mac," said No Starch Press founder Bill Pollock. In this completely revised and updated edition, Wallace Wang (author of "My New iPad 2" and "Steal This Computer Book") walks readers through projects that will have them doing useful things with their new Mac right away. "'My New Mac' is a different kind of book, because the Macintosh is a different kind of computer," explains Wang. "Instead of burdening users with technical details, the Macintosh lets them get useful stuff done immediately. That's why I designed My New Mac as a project-oriented book that focuses on accomplishing specific tasks, rather than one that lists all the possible menu options." Hailed by MacWorld as "highly recommended for newbies and switchers," the first two editions of "My New Mac" are bestsellers in Apple Stores and bookstores around the world. This edition covers the newest Lion features, including the Mac App Store, Mission Control, Launchpad, Photo Booth, FaceTime, and more. In "My New Mac," readers learn how to: - Connect to the Internet, chat with friends, and listen to online radio stations - Install new software and customize their computer - Use Mission Control and Multi-Touch gestures - Play and burn CDs and DVDs - Use parental controls to limit computer and Internet access - Transfer and view photos from their digital camera or smartphone - Share songs, images, and documents wirelessly - Keep their computer safe from intruders For anyone who needs a quick and painless guide to getting things done with their new Mac, "My New Mac, Lion Edition" has 56 projects that will have them up and running (and having fun) in no time. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Wallace Wang is the author of several best-selling computer books, including My New iPad, Steal This Computer Book (both No Starch Press), and several books in the For Dummies series. He is also a successful standup comic who has appeared on A&E's "Evening at the Improv" and performs regularly at the Riviera Comedy Club in Las Vegas, Nevada. PRAISE FOR MY NEW MAC "Highly recommended for newbies and switchers." --MACWORLD "Wallace Wang has hit the nail on the head ... some people just learn better and faster by doing projects rather than trying to stay awake doing tedious lessons." --INFOWORLD "This is an excellent book for the novice to intermediate Mac user." --MAC USER GROUP FOR SENIORS Additional Resources: Chapter 7, "Organizing Screens with Mission Control" (PDF): http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zolj6flff666nrfhb418kn1vih2mdpkc1n60vkmo Table of contents overview: http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z9s4qtupp6fgdns5blh3ji9j7ion19q8hckmhrg0 Detailed table of contents (PDF): http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zien77scbt6mbbr2722oedb64726j6ishi9n00u8 Index (PDF): http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z8b86klfeiemf4q6caab0t51u70r5nvfb1feml2g No Starch Press Catalog Page: http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zo66nd3ervs78v3jhh1bksqi8d0d0lok97rejvt0 My New Mac, Lion Edition By Wallace Wang September 2011, 504 pp., $29.95 USD ISBN 9781593273903 Available in fine bookstores everywhere, from www.oreilly.com/nostarch, or directly from No Starch Press (www.nostarch.com, [email protected], +1.415.863.9900). About No Starch Press Founded in 1994, No Starch Press is one of the few remaining independent computer book publishers. We publish the finest in geek entertainment--unique books on technology, with a focus on open source, security, hacking, programming, alternative operating systems, LEGO, science, and math. Our titles have personality, our authors are passionate, and our books tackle topics that people care about. Visit http://www.nostarch.com for a complete catalog. About O'Reilly O'Reilly Media spreads the knowledge of innovators through its books, online services, magazines, and conferences. Since 1978, O'Reilly Media has been a chronicler and catalyst of cutting-edge development, homing in on the technology trends that really matter and spurring their adoption by amplifying "faint signals" from the alpha geeks who are creating the future. An active participant in the technology community, the company has a long history of advocacy, meme-making, and evangelism. 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