About the Author

Brad Miser has written more than 30 books on technology with the goal of helping people learn to get the most out of that technology as easily and quickly as possible. In addition to iPhoto '09 Portable Genius, Brad has written MobileMe for Small Business Portable Genius, My iPhone, Teach Yourself Visually MacBook Air, Absolute Beginner's Guide to iPod and iTunes, Teach Yourself Visually MacBook, MacBook Portable Genius, MacBook Pro Portable Genius, and Special Edition Using Mac OS X Leopard. He also has been a coauthor, development editor, or technical editor on more than 50 other titles.

Brad has been a solutions consultant, the director of product and customer services, and the manager of education and support services for several software development companies. Previously, he was the lead proposal specialist for an aircraft engine manufacturer, a development editor for a computer book publisher, and a civilian aviation test officer/engineer for the U.S. Army. Brad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo and has received advanced education in maintainability engineering, business, and other topics.

In addition to his passion for silicon-based technology, Brad enjoys his steel-based technology, a.k.a. his motorcycle, whenever and wherever possible. Originally from California, Brad now lives in Indiana with his wife Amy; their three daughters, Jill, Emily, and Grace; and a rabbit. ...

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