User Groups: Apress Spring Newsletter Finally Here!

Wed May 17 19:03:01 EDT 2006

Question for the group: is this the appropriate place to forward such  
things?

Apress was very generous in giving us a bunch of books to raffle off  
at various UG meetings throughout the year, and also rgularly offer  
UG discount promotions, too.

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Janet Crosbie <janet at apress.com>
> Date: May 17, 2006 4:03:43 PM EDT
> Subject: User Groups: Apress Spring Newsletter Finally Here!
>
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>
> Apress User Group Newsletter
> Issue 5; Spring, 2006
>
> ****PLEASE FORWARD OR POST THIS
> NEWSLETTER FOR ALL GROUP MEMBERS****
>
> ****FEEL FREE TO EDIT THIS LETTER SO THAT IT FITS IN WITH YOUR USER  
> GROUP FOCUS****
>
> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> Sections:
>
> 1. Catch-up Time--Apress Catalog | Ablog | Radio Interviews |  
> eBookshop FAQ
> 2. Apress Introduces "betaBooks"
> 3. Special Offers and Promotions
> 4. Join Apress: Become Part of the Apress Affiliate Program
> 5. T-shirts--Series 2
> 6. The Latest Apress Books--Hot Off the Press
> 7. Forthcoming Books--Spring Releases
> 8. Upcoming Tradeshows
>
> ***************************************
>
> 1. Catch-up Time--Apress Catalog | Ablog | Radio Interviews |  
> eBookshop FAQ
>
> It's spring and Apress is blooming! If you haven't been to our web  
> site in a while (or even if you have), swing by and check out  
> what's new. Or keep reading and I'll just tell you:
>
> Apress has published a glamorous 8 1/2" by 11" catalog, featuring  
> titles through May 2006. To take a look at the PDF version, please  
> visit the Apress Trade Site, http://www.apress.com/tradesite/. (You  
> only need to quickly register your e-mail address to access any of  
> the Trade Site's downloads.)
>
> Have you read Ablog yet? It's where Apress, well, blogs! Do check  
> out "Gary's Eclectic Thoughts" on Ablog (musings straight from our  
> publisher). In fact, Gary just posted an interesting read about the  
> state of the IT book market: http://ablog.apress.com/?p=1054.
>
> If you've never listened to an Apress author interview, do try one!  
> It's been a while since our last newsletter, and we've posted lots  
> of sizzling interviews since then. 'Nuff said. http:// 
> www.apress.com/interview/radio.html
>
> Have you stopped by the Apress eBookshop before? Get your questions  
> answered about buying and downloading eBooks: http://www.apress.com/ 
> ecommerce/efaq.html.
>
> By the way, the eBookshop now sells some of the most popular  
> friends of ED books in eBook format: http://apress.com/ecommerce/ 
> foedebooks.html. Perfect for you web designers, bloggers, and  
> podcasters!
>
> ***************************************
>
> 2. Apress Introduces "betaBooks"
>
> New Apress betaBooks give you access to the newest programming  
> topics straight from the author, by way of weekly PDF chapters and  
> updates, all before the final printed versions roll off the press.  
> Eight weeks before final publication, the first several chapters of  
> an Apress betaBook become available. After that, available updates  
> or new chapters are delivered weekly to your inbox. Apress plans to  
> publish betaBook versions of select titles across multiple  
> technologies to suit every programming professional.
>
> You may purchase betaBooks where you purchase other eBooks, in the  
> Apress eBookshop. These betaBooks are a bargain since the price  
> includes a copy of the entire finished eBook. At this time,  
> betaBooks aren't intended to solicit reader feedback or shape a  
> final book. Instead, the main function of a betaBook is to honor  
> the adage, "Timing is everything" and give you two-month leverage  
> on a particular technology. Learn more about them here: http:// 
> www.apress.com/ecommerce/efaq.html.
>
> ***************************************
>
> 3. Special Offers and Promotions
>
> A. eBooks:
>
> 1. Did you know you can try FREE eBooks from Apress? Download one  
> here: http://www.apress.com/free/index.html.
>
> 2. Are you a Perl user? From May 16 - 31, 2006, you can purchase a  
> limited edition Perl eBook bundle. You get five eBooks for 50  
> bucks--but hurry, because this deal only lasts for 15 days! http:// 
> www.apress.com/promo/perlbundle.html
>
> 3. Purchase a select title during the first printing (about six  
> months from publication) and you'll be eligible to receive a free  
> (that's right, FREE) companion eBook! All of our eBooks come in  
> fully searchable PDF form and are sure to be your constant  
> companions for quick code and topic searches. View the list of  
> eligible books here: http://www.apress.com/misc/promo.html.
>
> B. Hardcover Discounts:
>
> It's time to shop! Get a hefty 50% discount on lots of great Apress  
> and friends of ED books through Bookpool. Hurry! The sale lasts  
> through May 31, 2006. http://www.bookpool.com/ct/208?cid=565
>
> ***************************************
>
> 4. Join Apress: Become Part of the Apress Affiliate Program
> We invite you to join the Apress Affiliate Program, which benefits  
> online communities, web site owners, and bloggers who publicly  
> recognize Apress books and help generate sales. The program credits  
> affiliates who link to Apress eBooks a 10% commission on eBook  
> sales when their visitors click through and purchase Apress eBooks.
> Setup is free and an account is easy to maintain. We'll supply  
> affiliates with images or text links to place on their sites. Then  
> at the beginning of every month, we'll send a check to each  
> affiliate for the previous month's commissions. For more details  
> and to set up an affiliate account, visit http://www.apress.com/ 
> affiliate/.
>
> ***************************************
>
> 5. T-shirts--Series 2
>
> The first series of collectible Apress T-shirts was so popular that  
> we sold out. But fear not--we have a second series of limited  
> edition T-shirt styles for sale. Just like their Series 1  
> predecessors, these shirts are smart and witty. So treat yourself  
> to a summer T, or get a major head start on your holiday shopping.  
> These fashionable shirts are just $10 each, plus the cost of  
> shipping. And if you purchase four out of the six featured styles  
> at once, we'll *waive* the shipping cost! http://www.apress.com/ 
> ecommerce/tshirt.html
>
> ***************************************
>
> 6. The Latest Apress Books-Hot Off the Press
>
> I only have a little room to feature just a sampling of our latest  
> titles. But you can view lots more new releases here: http:// 
> www.apress.com/book/newRelease.html.
>
> "Beginning Visual C# 2005 Express Edition"
> By Peter Wright
> May 2006 | ISBN: 1-59059-549-1 | 480 pages | $29.99
> http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=10018
>
> "Pro Java EE 5 Performance Management and Optimization"
> By Steven Haines
> May 2006 | ISBN: 1-59059-610-2 | 424 pages | $49.99
> http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=10073
>
> ".NET Test Automation Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach"
> By Dr. James McCaffrey
> May 2006 | ISBN: 1-59059-663-3 | 408 pages | $49.99
> http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=10119
>
> "Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional"
> By Akkana Peck
> April 2006 | ISBN: 1-59059-587-4 | 552 pages | $49.99
> http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=10080
>
> "Beginning REALbasic: From Novice to Professional"
> By Jerry Lee Ford, Jr.
> May 2006 | ISBN: 1-59059-634-X | 400 pages | $39.99
> http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=10100
>
> "Pro Apache XML"
> By Poornachandra Sarang
> May 2006 | ISBN: 1-59059-641-2 | 504 pages | $44.99
> http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=10099
>
> ***************************************
>
> 7. Forthcoming Books-Spring Releases
>
> Here are a few titles to look forward to. Preview even more  
> upcoming titles here: http://www.apress.com/book/forthcoming.html.
>
> "Foundations of Atlas: Rapid Ajax Development with ASP.NET 2.0"
> By Laurence Moroney
> To publish May 2006 | ISBN: 1-59059-647-1 | 400 pages | $39.99
> http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=10104
>
> "The Game Maker's Apprentice: Game Development for Beginners"
> By Jacob Habgood and Mark Overmars
> To publish June 2006 | ISBN: 1-59059-615-3 | 336 pages | $39.99
> http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=10078
>
>  "Beginning XML with DOM and Ajax: From Novice to Professional"
> By Sas Jacobs
> To publish June 2006 | ISBN: 1-59059-676-5 | 450 pages | $39.99
> http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=10131
>
> "SCJP Exam for J2SE 5: A Concise and Comprehensive Study Guide for  
> The Sun Certified Java Programmer Exam"
> By Paul Sanghera
> To publish June 2006 | ISBN: 1-59059-697-8 | 425 pages | $39.99
> http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=10139
>
> "Pro Ajax and the .NET 2.0 Platform"
> By Daniel Woolston
> To publish June 2006 | ISBN: 1-59059-670-6 | 600 pages | $49.99
> http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=10115
>
> ".NET 2.0 for Delphi Programmers"
> By Jon Shemitz
> To publish June 2006 | ISBN: 1-59059-386-3 | 350 pages | $49.99
> http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=10000
>
> ***************************************
> 8. Upcoming Tradeshows
>
> Apress will be exhibiting at the following shows this summer. If  
> you are there, please stop by and say hello!
>
> TechEd
> Boston, MA
> June 11 - 16, 2006
> http://www.microsoft.com/events/teched2006/default.mspx
>
> OSCON
> Portland, OR
> Jyly 24 - 28, 2006
> http://conferences.oreillynet.com/os2006/
>
> LinuxWorld
> San Francisco, CA
> August 14 - 17, 2006
> http://www.linuxworldexpo.com/live/12/events/12SFO06A//CC985653
>
> Oracle Open World
> San Francisco, CA
> October 22 - 26, 2006
> http://www.oracle.com/openworld/index.html
>
> PASS
> Seattle, WA
> November 14 - 17, 2006
> http://www.sqlpass.org/events/summit06/index.cfm
>
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