Absolute Beginner's Guide to iPod and iTunes: Covers Windows and Mac Platforms (Absolute Beginner's Guides (Que)) - Softcover

Apple has taken the world of digital music by storm with iTunes, the iPod (the best-selling portable digital music player), and the iTunes Music Store (Time magazine's Invention of the Year for 2003). And with the recent release of iTunes and the iTunes Music Store for Windows, all of these amazing tools are now available for both Windows and Macintosh users.The Absolute Beginner's Guide to iPod and iTunes, provides all the information music fans need to get the most out of these digital music tools. From the basics of audio CDs to advanced customizing of music on an iPod, this book equips even those who have never explored digital audio to master their digital music using these tools. The book covers both Windows and Macintosh platforms to reach the broadest possible audience. The book is organized into two major parts, with each focusing on an element of the iPod and iTunes and finally a third part focusing on the iTunes Music Store. Along the way, it explains how these tools work together and how to get the most from them. It progresses logically from very basic topics to more advanced ones, leading absolute beginners on the path to musical mastery.

Brad Miser has written extensively about computers and related technology, with his favorite topics being anything that starts with a lowercase i, such as the iPod and iTunes. In addition to Absolute Beginner's Guide to the iPod and iTunes, Brad has written many other books, including Special Edition Using Mac OS X, v10.3 Panther; Mac OS X and iLife: Using iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, and iDVD; iDVD 3 Fast & Easy; Special Edition Using Mac OS X v10.2, Mac OS X and the Digital Lifestyle; and Using Mac OS 8.5. He has also been an author, development editor, or technical editor on more than 50 other titles. He has been a featured speaker on various computer-related topics at Macworld Expo, at user group meetings, and in other venues. Brad is the senior technical communicator for an Indianapolis-based software development company. Here, Brad is responsible for all product documentation, training materials, online help, and other communication materials. He also manages the customer support operations for the company and provides training and account management services to its customers. Previously, he was the lead engineering proposal specialist for an aircraft engine manufacturer, a development editor for a computer book publisher, and a civilian aviation test officer/engineer for the U.S. Army. Brad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (1986) and has received advanced education in maintainability engineering, business, and other topics. In addition to his passion for computers and technology, Brad likes to run and play racquetball; playing with home theater technology is also a favorite pastime. Once a native of California, Brad now lives in Brownsburg, Indiana with his wife Amy; their three daughters, Jill, Emily, and Grace; and their guinea pig, Buddy. Brad would love to hear about your experiences with this book (the good, the bad, and the ugly). You can write to him at bradmacosx@mac.com.