Berkeley, CA - January 2, 2008—Peachpit today announced the publication of Apple Training Series: iLife '08, the only Apple-certified guide to iLife ’08, authored by Michael Cohen and Jeff Bollow, with Richard Harrington.

Featuring footage and images from around the world, this book/DVD combines real-life material and practical lessons that take readers step-by-step through all aspects of iLife ’08—everything from organizing and sharing a photo library to creating polished video and soundtracks. Readers will learn to produce podcasts, websites, blogs, video blogs, custom DVDs, and more using Apple’s iLife ’08.

About The Authors
Michael E. Cohen is a multimedia producer, Web designer, and an instructional technology consultant. A three-time contributing editor to The Macintosh Bible, he is the author or co-author of The Mac Xcode 2 Book, AirPort and Mac Wireless Networks for Dummies, and Take Control of Synching in Tiger.

Jeff Bollow has spent 25 years in the film industry as a director, producer, and screenwriter. The founder of Screenplay.com.au and co-founder of New Zealand’s Big Mountain Short Film Festival, he currently develops film and television projects through Embryo Film in Sydney.

Richard Harrington is an author, Apple Certified trainer, and owner of RHED Pixel, a visual communications company in Washington, D.C., that produces everything from national television commercials to entertainment podcasts. Rich’s other books include Apple Training Series: iWork ’08

About Peachpit

Berkeley-based Peachpit has been publishing the industry's best-selling books on the latest in graphic design, desktop publishing, multimedia, Web design and development, digital video and general Macintosh 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, the design imprint New Riders and its highly popular Voices That Matter series, and is the publishing partner for
Adobe Press,lynda.com, NAPP, Apple Certified,AIGA Design Press and others. Peachpit is part of Pearson, the international media company. Pearson's primary operations also include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group. Learn more at www.peachpit.com andwww.pearson.com.

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