Dear User Group members,
We know quite often at meetings you listen to presentations; sometimes it's an invited speaker, most often it's a fellow member making the presentation. With the help of Garr Reynolds, author of Presentation Zen, we want to get your creative juices flowing and thinking differently about your approach to your next presentation.
If you have not read Garr's book yet, now is your chance to request a copy as this month's free book. If you are a seasoned speaker and presenter we invite you to join our Presentation Zen Flickr Group and share your experiences with others. You never know, you may pick up some new tips as well! Find out how below.
Don't forget to check out Peachpit TV for new CS4 podcasts and the Upcoming Conferences section below for details on how to get a free Expo Pass to PDN PhotoPlus International in NYC!
Jackie Hill
usergroups@peachpit.com
800.283.9444 x129
Special Announcements
JOIN OUR PRESENTATION ZEN FLICKR GROUP
In his book, Presentation Zen, Garr Reynolds challenges the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations.
If you've read Garr's book, or you give presentations on a regular basis, we invite you to join our Presentation Zen Flickr Group. You can post images you've used in presentations, or even pictures you've taken that you think would be great for someone else to use. We'd also love to hear any other presentation-related experiences you think others may benefit from!
BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH LIGHTROOM 2 CONTEST
 We would like to invite you and your members to take part in our Back to the Future with Lightroom 2 Contest. All you have to do is to share photos you've taken and corrected using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2, then post them to our Lightroom 2 Back to the Future flickr group page.
A judging panel will select one winning image. The winner will receive a copy of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2, a one-year NAPP membership, the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Basic Training DVD by Matt Kloskowski, and any five Peachpit or New Riders books.
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Upcoming Conferences
PDN PHOTOPLUS INTERNATIONAL
October 23-25
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York City, NY
Peachpit will be present at this year's upcoming PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 2008, the most important event in the photography industry. We'll be located in booth #1442 so come by and see our latest books and attend a FREE in-booth demo. This year's conference offers over 100 in-depth seminars, including over 65 NEW sessions, taught by world-renowned photography experts.
Register today to get a Free Expo Pass. Enter promotion code PeachBK.
CENTRAL NJ INDESIGN USER GROUP PRESENTS THE NEW ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE 4: SHORTCUT TO BRILLIANT
November 12, 9-4 pm
Crowne Plaza Edison, NJ
On November 12, the Central New Jersey InDesign User Group is sponsoring the premier Creative Suite 4 launch event for the tri-state area! Don't miss this day-long event detailing the new features of Creative Suite 4. From print to Web and production, see what all the excitement is about and learn how Adobe can once again add efficiency and fun to your work. Noha Edell from Adobe, Chapter Reps Alison and Mat, and other Adobe representatives will be on hand to demonstrate the new features. There is something for everyone. Registration is free, but seating is limited.
ADOBE MAX 2008
November 16-19
Moscone West and San Francisco Marriott
San Francisco, CA
MAX is an experience unlike any other—an opportunity to connect with thousands of designers, developers, partners, executives, and Adobe staff for education, inspiration, and community. You'll be able to exchange ideas and build relationships, choose from hundreds of sessions and labs, and join in the inspiring conversations and exchanges. Also, come by the Peachpit booth, #213, and check out our latest releases!
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