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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Anna Dresner has written many books concerned with
the subject of technology. On our show tonight, she will discuss social
networking, the subject of the book she is writing presently in which she
explains twitter, facebook, and linked in. How can we use Ipods and mp3
players more effectively? Is it possible for a visually impaired person to use
something with a flat screen? What are her plans for the future? In the world of
computers and technical information, an author's job is never done. Progress
takes place so quickly that updates to previous books are often needed very
quickly. How does she do research? Does she have concerns about computers
and how they affect our communication with each other? How did she become
interested in and so dedicated to sharing technical information? What is her
mission?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Before embarking on her writing career,
Anna worked for a rehabilitation center teaching Braille and computer
techniques. Before moving to Kansas, she worked at the Carroll Center in
Massachusetts. This background acquainted her with needs of computer users. In
addition to technical writing, Anna has written books on magic tricks,
organizing a first apartment and other independent living skills unique to
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>In her spare time, she enjoys chess and knitting.
The mother of an 8 year old boy, she and her husband live in Pittsburg, Kansas.
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Books and Beyond will take place at 8 p.m. eastern
time tonight, October 7. Please dial the following number and arrive about ten
to 8 eastern time in order that we may all become acquainted with one
another.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>phone: 218-844-3388. Put in the code 26657 and
press the pound key. As always, questions will be welcome. We will mute phones
during the interview part of the show for recording purposes, but we welcome
questions during the second portion. I know this will be an informative show and
hope to see you there. Anna has an innate ability to explain technology and
computers few others have. Join us for an hour that will add to your knowledge.
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Below is a list of books written by Anna Dresner.
Although some are no longer available, this will provide you with a range of
subjects she has written about during a prolific career. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><BR>Anna Dresner is one of National Braille Press's most popular - and
prolific! - authors. She's written, adapted and compiled books for us since
1999, on<BR>topics as varied as technology, living independently, and even magic
tricks!</DIV>
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<DIV>Don't forget to check<BR>Anna's blog<BR>from time to time, where she posts
updates to her technology books, and discusses the latest trends in access
technology:<BR>NBP Book Updates.<BR>List of 23 items<BR>Technology -
General<BR>• It's Not On the Keyboard! Typing Special Characters and
Foreign Languages in Word<BR>• A Pocketful of Sound: A Quick-Start and
Buyer's Guide to Accessible Book and Music Players<BR>• Blog On! Reading
and Writing Blogs with a Screen Reader<BR>• Braille.com and Beyond: How to
Get Around a Website<BR>• Finding eBooks on the Internet, Second Edition -
Temporarily out of print.<BR>• Google It! A Guide to the World's Most
Popular Search Engine<BR>(with Jonathan Mosen)<BR>• The Ipod Experience:
Gaining Access to the iPod Shuffle - OUT OF PRINT<BR>Technology - Keyboard
Commands<BR>• Excel 2007 Keyboard Commands<BR>• Outlook 2007 Keyboard
Commands<BR>• PowerPoint 2007 Keyboard Commands<BR>• Word 2007
Keyboard Commands<BR>• Office XP Keyboard Commands<BR>• Internet
Explorer 8 with Jaws and Window-Eyes<BR>• Windows Vista Keyboard
Commands<BR>• Windows XP Keyboard Commands<BR>• Eudora 6.1 with Jaws
and Window-Eyes<BR>• Sound Editors: Soundforge 8.0 and Goldwave
5.1<BR>Other Subjects<BR>• My First Bag of Tricks<BR>(adaptation - kit
including six magic tricks and print/Braille instructions,)<BR>• Twelve
Amazing Tricks<BR>(adaptation - tricks you can do with everyday items, no props
included)<BR>• The Period Book: Everything You Don't Want to Ask, But Need
to Know<BR>(adaptation)<BR>• Real U Guide to Your First
Apartment<BR>(adaptation)<BR>• Real U Guide to Your First
Job<BR>(adaptation)<BR>• Real U Guide to Bank Accounts and Credit
Cards<BR>(adaptation)<BR>list end<BR> an hour filled with information you
can use. </FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>