ABA Issues New Editions for PowerPoint and Acrobat

The Lawyer's Guide to Creating Persuasive Computer Presentations, Second Edition
Authors: Ann E. Brenden, John H. Goodhue
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 1-59031-424-7
Page Count: 252
Product Code: 5110530
Pricing: $79.95 USD (Regular)
Bonus CD-ROM Includes 12 Tutorials and a Sample Closing Argument

Book Description: This revised second edition has been updated to include new chapters on hardware and software that is currently being used for digital displays, and all new sections that walk the reader through beginning skills, and some advanced techniques, in using Microsoft® PowerPoint®. Also included is a CD-ROM containing on-screen tutorials illustrating techniques such as animating text, creating zoomed call-out images, insertion and configuration of text and images, and much more. In addition, the CD-ROM contains a full sample PowerPoint final argument complete with audio, checklists, and help files for using trial presentation software, as well as several sample PowerPoint presentations, including one entitled "Top Five Mistakes Using PowerPoint."

The Lawyer's Guide to Adobe Acrobat, Second Edition
Author: David L. Masters
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 1-59031-536-7
Page Count: 192
Product Code: 5110529
Pricing: $59.95 USD (Regular)

Book Description: Written by a practicing lawyer for lawyers, this manual will help you master Adobe Acrobat by providing you with concise information on how to get the most from all aspects of the program. You’ll get hands-on examples of how the software provides unique solutions for law firms, along with useful tips and shortcuts. The book is filled with step-by-step explanations of the various techniques needed for opening and publishing all types of documents using Adobe Acrobat, including advice on:

• Creating PDF Files using five separate techniques
• Creating and using navigation aids, including bookmarks and links
• Using comments, text boxes, notes and stamps
• Creating and managing digital signatures
• Extracting content, searching and indexing PDF documents
• Managing basic and advanced (certificate) document security
• Planning, creating, and organizing E-briefs
• Adding and using plug-ins
• Using Acrobat in the paperless office

In addition, the book examinations the new features of Acrobat 7.0, including the improved menu commands, the new “find” function, automatic optical character recognition, and the new call-out tool that speeds up the processing of graphic based documents. There are dozens of screen shot images to help guide you through the processes outlined in the book. The Lawyer’s Guide to Adobe® Acrobat® is the perfect guide for everyone in your law office. If you want to maximize Acrobat, break the digital-filing technology barrier, and learn nearly everything you need to know about this powerful publishing tool, then you need this book!