Next month, I'm teaching a webinar for higheredexperts.com as part of their WordPress University series. Karine Joly, the organizer of the event, has just posted a review of my book. It's short; she lists one thing she liked, one thing she didn't (about which, I agree!), and one … [Read more...] about Fast review of Beginning WordPress 3; WP webinar for higher ed coming up
Books
Apple and the ebook apps
The NY Times reported yesterday that Apple is changing its requirements for ebook apps. Apps that used to take you to a web store to buy the books, like the Kindle app, will now be required to offer in-app purchasing as well. This is great from a user experience point of view -- … [Read more...] about Apple and the ebook apps
WordCamp Phoenix
This weekend I'm off to Arizona for WordCamp Phoenix, where I'll be talking about Tricky Migrations. This will be similar to my talk for WordCamp Austin back in December, but it'll be more detailed and technical (and yet shorter!). Never mind; I changed it up so much it's … [Read more...] about WordCamp Phoenix
Beginning WordPress 3 available for Nook
Beginning WordPress 3 is now available in Nook format. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about Beginning WordPress 3 available for Nook
Beginning WordPress 3 for Kindle; upcoming events
Beginning WordPress 3 is now available in Kindle format! And it's 56% off at the moment. Enjoy! And thanks for your patience. Apress has had a PDF ebook available since the book was published in late June, but since it was available only through their site, it was somewhat hard … [Read more...] about Beginning WordPress 3 for Kindle; upcoming events
Win a copy of WordPress 3 Básico (in Portuguese)
The other day, I learned that [link id="6256"]the Portuguese translation of Beginning WordPress 3 is out[/link]. Now, the Livro WordPress site is giving away a copy of WordPress 3 Básico. I'm not exactly fluent in Portuguese, but it appears that you just need to follow them on … [Read more...] about Win a copy of WordPress 3 Básico (in Portuguese)
Cheap ebooks, mostly Kindle
[Expanded from a comment on a friend's Kindle-specific request. Most of these are also available in epub (iBooks) format as well.] I picked up a bunch of Bujold and Lee/Miller books on the Webscription site for around $5 per omnibus. In fact, The Warrior's Apprentice and The … [Read more...] about Cheap ebooks, mostly Kindle
Review double shot: Feed and An Artificial Night
Remember [link id="2830"]back in April, when I gushed a bit about Seanan McGuire[/link], and I was all excited that she had a new book coming out the next day? Well, I never got around to reviewing that book, mainly because there was just too much to say, but I'm going to try … [Read more...] about Review double shot: Feed and An Artificial Night
the metaphor of the skellytum
I reread a lot of Lois McMaster Bujold's books while I was sick, first the Sharing Knife books and then the Vorkosigan series -- all of it, this time, not just my favorites. I adore these books. Well, Cetaganda is boring as all get out, and this time through I realized it's … [Read more...] about the metaphor of the skellytum
Beginning WordPress 3 is here!
My book is out! I got my author's copies over the weekend, and this morning a friend reported that her copy arrived in the mail. So, even though the official release date isn't until Wednesday, it's here! It's very strange to see the finished, bound book. I've been dealing … [Read more...] about Beginning WordPress 3 is here!
