Fwd: Books and News from the O'Reilly User Group Program--May14
Leone Anthony
Tony Leone
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Subject: Books and News from the O'Reilly User Group Program--May14
Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 18:02:22 -0700View this information as HTML in your browser, click here:
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We're getting fired up for Maker Faire Bay Area. In appreciation of the
"Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth," we're dedicating this week's UG
newsletter to all things Make. Don't know what Maker Faire is? The first
3 people who are able to attend and email us back at
userg...@oreilly.com will get a free pair of tickets to Maker Faire
Bay Area.Cheers,
-Marsee Henon & Jon Johns
P.S. Celebrate Maker Faire with our ebooks this week at
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and our new video "Get Started with Arduino and iOS" by Alasdair Allan
http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z0h0eimjh9cr844sdknfq3cooc13lgnqmbjs7fjgAvailable for Review
The UG team is looking for book reviewers for the following books.
Consider posting your reviews on Amazon, Slashdot, oreilly.com, and/or
your blog.Fitness for Geeks
http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zrvng9b948estq8t4blijlui7r1e0aclu7vvf90gLearning to Solder
http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zpni96o7riqhhkoqq7g7v5nhcj9u1ushssbupcooGetting Started with Netduino
http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z98h8ujmfrbsn489h5o8or2019m2h08udevcu448It's easy for you to request books for your meetings or special
events--just email userg...@oreilly.com and include the words "book
request" in the subject line. Don't forget to include your due date and
shipping address. Prefer ebooks? We can send you a free ebook
certificate to print out for raffles or book reviewers.New Releases
Augmented Reality in iOS
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iOS Sensor Programming
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Android and Arduino
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Getting Started with NFC
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Getting Started with RFID
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Programming Your Home
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Environmental Monitoring with Arduino
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Making Things See
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Programming Interactivity, 2nd Edition
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Make a Mind-Controlled Arduino Robot
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Getting Started with Netduino
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Getting Started with .NET Gadgeteer
http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zh6bqk7mn955tsgaukk28eiis9r318uojv16v998Mini Maker Faire at Fluent Conference
Watch for Mini Maker Faire at our Fluent conference starting at 12:30pm
on Thursday, May 31. The call for participation is now open for makers
interested in displaying their projects at this event. We're
particularly interested in anything that is browser based or involves
sensors or data visualization, but don't be shy if you have other
projects as well. Apply here by May 18.
http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zvrm7k4oviand1mujmrmdo0hsf766rdg1eujbod0Education Day at Maker Faire Bay Area (May 17, San Mateo)
Inspire your students at Education Day, a unique preview of Maker Faire
Bay Area. On Thursday, May 17, 2012, students get a sneak peek at some of
our exhibits and workshops as Maker Faire is being set up for the weekend.
Students meet and interact with selected Makers, participate in
activities, and get a glimpse of the setup process. Registration is
required.
http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z88fpgo27gjames2c5d3jcjsrfblk2p1sau04bg8Hardware Innovation Workshop (May 15-16, Palo Alto)
MAKE magazine will be hosting its Hardware Innovation Workshop, May 15-16
in Palo Alto, CA. Learn how you can benefit from the maker movement and
connect with technology innovators, influencers, and thought-leaders at
this nascent event. Register now.
http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z2sv5ff9p5iet5fip8dmjbkbnmra520raebr4o88Maker Faire Live Streams
This year at Maker Faire we'll have multiple video streams broadcasting
LIVE. Choose from the LIVE Fishbowl Camera, where MAKE Magazine
editorial staff will be conducting one-on-one interviews with prominent
makers as they come off the stage, or the LIVE Roaming Camera, where
Brookelynn and Nat follow as many makers as possible during the entire
run of the event. Fora.tv will also be streaming the Center Stage
presentations at maker.fora.tv.
http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zlua9ade5jv4licne97u9jp4anlcj41b290vqu70Maker Faire App for iOS and Android
Folks interested in getting the most out of Maker Faire Bay Area will
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get at-a-glance access to a complete program schedule, including special
events, pinpoint your next attraction with search, create a personal
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Get it for iOS
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Get a head start with MFBA by downloading the Maker Faire Program Guide.
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PDF copy today.
http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zphqfo8sdjn5u327n7fd4enhr9mbqkpk9sfpoq2oBrighton Mini Maker Faire (September 8, Brighton, UK)
The Brighton Mini Maker Faire will be making a return to Brighton on
September 8, 2012. Everyone involved was truly bowled over by the
popularity of last year's event. We knew we'd need to expand next time.
Call for Makers ends June 20, 2012, so please sign up today to secure
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