No Starch Press

The book of Inkscape; the definitive guide to the free grapics editor.

Inkscape is a widely used, free graphics editor that, until now, has lacked comprehensive documentation. This manual by developer and graphic designer Kirsanov reveals the application's inner workings, taking the reader from basic drawing techniques through using Inkscape's most powerful features to create animations and technical and artistic drawings. Clear writing and numerous step-by-step tutorials make this manual the go-to reference for artists new to Inkscape and for experienced users looking for detailed information on the application's features. (Annotation ©2009 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The Google way; how one company is revolutionizing management as we know it.

Girard, a management consultant, journalist, radio host, and author who has analyzed Google's innovations since 2000, details the management strategies used by Google that have made it a successful company, including its economic model, recruiting and product release strategies, and culture of innovation, as well as the pervasiveness of math and reliance on technology, the power of its users and how Google understands them, peer review, and the rule that allows employees to spend 20 percent of their time on individual pursuits. He also discusses companies like Amazon.com that have adopted these strategies. The volume was originally published in French as Le Modéle Google, Une Révolution du Management (2008). The English edition has been updated and revised. (Annotation ©2009 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)