iPad books

iPad in Easy Steps: Covers iOS 8

By Drew Provan

Description: This latest edition of ‘iPad in Easy Steps’ is the ideal guide to help the reader make the most of their new Apple tablet computer. Written in jargon-free, easy to understand language and laid out in easy steps with colour screenshots and illustrations, this book will soon have the user whizzing through the features of their new iPad. Covers iOS 8.

Price: $20.11 – Order now

Published: January 2015 (6^th Edition)

iPad: The Missing Manual

By David Pogue

Description: iOS 8 for the iPad is the biggest iOS release ever, and this all-new ‘Missing Manual’ includes everything you need to know about iPad’s exciting features and new user interface. Missing Manual series creator David Pogue takes you on a guided iPad tour, complete with step-by-step instructions, crystal-clear explanations, and lots of tips, tricks, and surprises along the way.

Price: $29.65 – Order now

Published: December 2014 (7^th Edition)

iPad in Education for Dummies

By Sam Gliksman

Description: The iPad is a natural fit for education in the 21^st Century, and this hands-on guide shows you just how to implement it in your educational institution. iPad in Education For Dummies serves as a roadmap for the device’s successful use as an education tool-from both a personal and institutional perspective. It examines why the iPad is a perfect fit for contemporary educational needs, how to purchase and deploy them within an organization, and outlines best practices, tools, and apps for their educational use across all curricula and grade levels. A cross between a powerful computer, iPod, game console, and e-reader, the iPad is an ultraportable – and ultra cool – touch device from Apple.

Price: $26.44 – Order now

Published: December 2014 (2^nd Edition, Revised)

The iPad for Photographers

By Jeff Carlson

Description: Apple’s iPad has been an incredible success and generated a lot of interest from photographers, who can take advantage of its large screen, third-party software and online access. The iPad is great for reviewing photos onsite using something other than a camera’s small LCD, editing photos, presenting a photographer’s portfolio, and more. This fully updated edition includes new sections on using apps for cameras with built-in Wi-Fi; transferring photos from an iPhone using iPhoto beaming; and how to control the camera using the built-in Wi-Fi. It also includes updated coverage for new versions of iMovie, iPhoto, Snapseed, Photogene, PhotoshopTouch, and others; as well as a thorough update to the popular Reference chapter.

Price: $25.68 – Order now

Published: June 2014 (3^rd Edition)

Not a Toy, but a Tool: An Educator’s Guide for Understanding and Using iPads

By Carrie Thornthwaite

Description: iPads are powerful tools for engaging students, encouraging creativity, stimulating critical thinking, and making significant strides in learning. This book is part of a two-book set that will allow educators to realise the full potential of the iPad. Over 200 highly rated apps are covered with specific ideas for classroom activities and teaching strategies. Descriptions include ideas for using iPads in classrooms where each student owns an iPad, as well as where there is just a small number of iPads or even just a single device.

Price: $36.54 – Order now

Published: January 2014

iPad an Educational Tool

By Chaudhary Rachit

Description: The innovative development in mobile technology has transformed businesses and markets. The portability and anywhere access has attracted much attention of academic researchers and universities to implement these mobile technologies in educational learning. Mobile devices have taken advantage over traditional classroom learning as they enhance learner’s interaction with the learning context. The Book aims to explore the different educational apps that can be used in mobile devices like iPad for educational learning.

Price: $60.84 – Order now

Published: November 2013

Using Apple Keynote for the Classroom

By Donny Wise

Learn how to make impactful presentations with Apple Keynote. Besides introducing Keynote features, this book also teaches you the art of crafting presentations that capture the attention of your audience.

Price: $36.08 – Order now

Published: May 2015

The iPad Enabled Classroom

By Donny Wise

Learn the basics of using the Apple iPad and why its influence is much greater than desktop and laptop PCs. Develop classroom procedures and explore apps and online resources for using iPads to teach.

Price: $35.88 – Order now

Published: March 205

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