Peachpit has announced the publication of Apple-certified guides to
iLife ’09, iWork ’09, and Garageband ’09. They’re US$39.99 each.

Through focused lessons, Apple Training Series: iWork ’09
(http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321618513) guides
readers through the creation of everything from first-rate business
presentations and newsletters to effective budgets and event
planners.

Apple Training Series: iLife ’09
(http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321618505),
featuring footage and images from around the world, uses real-life
material and practical lessons that take readers step-by-step through
all aspects of iLife ’09–from organizing and sharing photo libraries
to creating polished video and soundtracks. Readers will also learn
to produce movies, photobooks, podcasts, websites, blogs, and custom
DVDs.

Apple Training Series: GarageBand ’09
(http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321648528) begins
by showing readers the program’s interface and basic recording
techniques and moves on to arranging a song, editing and mixing
tracks, adding effects, and distributing music files.