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Peachpit to Ship Books on Mac OS X ''Tiger'' on April 29, 2005

BERKELEY, CA. April 18, 2005 -- Peachpit announced today that it will ship its first books on Apple's Mac OS(R) X version 10.4 "Tiger" on the same day Tiger becomes available, April 29, 2005. Peachpit's Tiger books are designed for all levels of users and cover all that's new in the OS, including Spotlight(TM) advanced search technology; Dashboard for instant access to information; Safari(TM) RSS Web browser; iChat with multi-way video; and more. The following two books will be available April 29, online and at local bookstores:

• Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Visual QuickStart Guide. Maria Langer; ISBN 0-321-30526-4; $24.99

Task-based quick reference. Get up and running in no time! This task-based guide represents the surest way to go from 0 to 60 in no time flat with Mac OS X Tiger. Maria Langer walks readers through the process of installing and configuring Tiger, then introduces its features before moving on to more advanced Finder techniques, application basics, connecting to the Internet, and more. Rounded out with plenty of tips and advice, this book is equally useful for both Macintosh novices and early adopters looking for a comprehensive reference guide.

• Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Peachpit Learning Series. Robin Williams; ISBN 0-321-33022-6; $29.99

Project-based training book ideal for upgraders and new OS X users. The Peachpit Learning Series makes its debut with this launch. This new project-based series brings together best-selling authors and hot topics, in a step-by-step format that allows users to learn just what they need to know at their own pace -- whether it's working through lessons from start to finish, jumping directly to exercises about key features, or simply looking up what is needed at the moment. In this first Peachpit Learning Series title, veteran author Robin Williams uses her friendly teaching style to reveal what's new in Tiger, and how to get the most out of it, quickly. Through real-world projects and lessons, this book covers everything from upgrading to Tiger to customizing and troubleshooting.

In addition to Robin Williams and Maria Langer, Peachpit is home to top Mac(R) authors, including Scott Kelby, Adam Engst, Ted Landau, Tom Negrino, Dori Smith, and more. Peachpit's lineup of forthcoming Tiger titles includes:

• Getting Started with Your Mac and Mac OS X Tiger: Peachpit Learning Series (The companion book to Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Peachpit Learning Series, and an ideal starter book for brand new Mac users). Scott Kelby; ISBN 0-321-33052-8
• Mac OS X Tiger Killer Tips. Scott Kelby; ISBN 0-321-29054-2
• The Little Mac Book, Tiger Edition. Robin Williams; ISBN 0-321-33534-1
• The Robin Williams Mac OS X Book, Tiger Edition. Robin Williams and John Tollett; ISBN 0-321-33536-8
• Take Control of Tiger. Adam Engst, Tonya Engst, Joe Kissell, Kirk McElhearn, and Matt Neuburg; ISBN 0-321-33017-X
• Mac OS X Help Line, Tiger Edition. Ted Landau; ISBN 0-321-33429-9
• Upgrading to Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Visual QuickProject Guide. Tom Negrino; ISBN 0-321-35756-6
• Dashboard Widgets for Mac OS X Tiger: Visual QuickStart Guide. Dori Smith; ISBN 0-321-33021-8

Please visit www.peachpit.com/tiger for detailed descriptions, pricing and availability, free downloadable tip sheets, and more.

About Peachpit
Berkeley-based Peachpit has been publishing top-notch books on the latest in graphic design, desktop publishing, multimedia, Web publishing, and general computing since 1986. Its award-winning books feature step-by-step explanations, time-saving techniques, savvy insider tips, and expert advice for computer users of all sorts. It is the home of the internationally recognized Visual QuickStart Guide series, New Riders Voices That Matter series, and is the publishing partner for Adobe Press, lynda.com, Macromedia Press, and others. Peachpit is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE:PSO) company. Learn more at www.pearsoned.com.

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Sara Jane Todd
Peachpit
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