Books

Born today in 1936, this would be Muppet creator Jim Henson’s 73rd birthday.
Today, we look at It’s Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider. More like a book of aphoristic verse than a commemorative volume, this book collects quotes from the late Jim Henson, as well as his characters, family members, friends, and [...]

Known as a founding father of what would become the science fiction genre, British author Herbert George Wells was born on September 21st, 1866.
H.G. Wells’ imagination prophecized nuclear power, urban sprawl, sexual revolution, and World War II, among other inventions and situations that have come to pass.
Here, in an attractive gift box, are unabridged editions [...]

Windows For Dummies is the all-time bestselling guide to the Windows operating system. Windows 7 For Dummies answers all your questions about the interface adjustments and all the new tools in Windows 7.
Whether you’re new to computers or just eager to start using the newest version of Windows, expert author Andy Rathbone will walk you [...]

You already know the ups and downs of Windows Vista — now it’s time to learn the ins and outs of Windows 7! In Windows 7 Secrets, internationally recognized Windows experts, Microsoft insiders, and authors Paul Thurrott and Rafael Rivera cut through the hype to pull away the curtain and reveal useful information not found [...]

Teach Yourself Visually Windows 7 is a practical guide for visual learners who are eager to get started with Windows 7.
Windows 7 is Microsoft’s highly anticipated operating system used by millions of people around the world. If you’re a visual learner and are new to Windows 7, then this book is an ideal introduction to [...]

Rin and Ami have been skipping molecular biology class all semester, and Professor Moro has had enough — he’s sentencing them to summer school on his private island. But they’re in store for a special lesson. Using Dr. Moro’s virtual reality machine, they’ll travel inside the human body and get a close-up look at the [...]

Netbooks are the hot new thing in PCs — small, inexpensive laptops designed for Web browsing, email, and working with Web-based programs. But chances are you don’t know how to choose a netbook, let alone use one. Not to worry: with this Missing Manual, you’ll learn which netbook is right for you and how to [...]

Taking care of the earth is more important than ever, but the problems we’re facing can seem overwhelming. Living Green: The Missing Manual helps make earth-friendly decisions more manageable by narrowing them down to a few simple choices.
Author Nancy Conner says, “The book takes a three-pronged approach to green living: healthy living, energy efficiency, and [...]

Online communities offer a wide range of opportunities today, whether you’re supporting a cause, marketing a product or service, or developing open source software. The Art of Community by Jono Bacon will help you develop the broad range of talents you need to recruit members to your community, motivate and manage them, and help them [...]

On this day in 1587, America’s first English child was born in a remote island wilderness. They named her Virginia Dare. Soon after her birth, Virginia and more than a hundred men, women, and children disappeared, leaving a cryptic message carved on a tree. What became of that infant girl and her people, now known [...]