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          ACDRP, the publisher of CorelDRAWHelp Magazine and CorelDRAWHelp E-News, produces and distributes a range of books, reports, and video tapes that are useful for CorelDRAW users and graphics product businesses. Below is a description of books and tapes offered. Scroll down to see the New Digital Library with immediate downloads. You can order by submitting the order form, or by calling ACDRP toll-free 800-276-8428, or faxing to 559-222-1390. 

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Image   Item # & Name Description Price Cart Link
B17: T-Shirt Artwork Simplified
by Dane Clement
A new illustrated step-by-step training manual for CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT users on how to set up artwork for screen printed or digital printed shirts. Comes with a Companion CD that includes tutorial movies, artwork for practicing, and six free fully-separated raster stock images.  200 pages, 8.5 x 11 spiral bound format.

$99.95

B3. Words For Plaques:
A: Printed Manual
B: Manual & Templates on CD
C: Printed Manual and Full CD

This indispensable customer service tool for every awards business has been expanded and revised PLUS Layout Templates are now available to make production faster and easier. Show your customer the words, and then lay it out easily. Available in three formats: 1) Printed Manual only; 2) Manual (in PDF format) and Templates on CD; and the best value -- 3) Printed Manual and CD with Templates.
END OF YEAR SPECIAL!
B3B - the Manual and Templates on CD is now available for $69.95

B3A  $89.95
B3B: $89.95
B3C: $129.95

 


B3A


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B3C

E17: Color Management in the CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite by David Milisock
NOW HERE!
(Note: This is a 90-page book with lots of screen shots; it will take a while to download.)

Designed for the color professional and the file creator in small and home offices, this book provides a detailed explanation of how the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite color management interface reacts with the graphics environment today. It offers step-by-step set ups for using the color management dialogs. It shows how to set up for Postscript, non-Postscript , and RIP drivers, and it shows how to coordinate with Adobe applications including PDFs. All instructions are enhanced with friendly screen captures, and the book is published in PDF format for ease of use and affordability.

Sample Contents in PDF format.

$29.95

D9: Color Management in the CorelDRAW  Graphics Suite on CD by David Milisock

This CD version includes Bonus Materials such as Color Profiles and Sample Files

Same book as above but on CD with Bonus Materials

$49.95
(includes shipping)

D10: CorelDRAW X4: What's New Applied by John & Judy McDaniel

This CD is now part of the Video Library; click here to find out more about becoming a Premium Member and gaining access to 66 training videos with more coming.
This training CD identifies the most significant new features of CorelDRAW X4 Graphics Suite, and demonstrates how to use each feature in typical industry-related jobs. Items addresses include: installation; search; templates; interface; independent page layers; enhanced PowerTrace and PrintMerge; font identication; live text formatting; improved paragraph text; table tool; straighten image; and histogram feedback.

$149.95

D11: CorelDRAWPro Magazine: The Year on CD, Volume 1: Oct. 2006 thru December 2007, 15 issues with Index of Articles This CD includes the first 15 issues of CorelDRAWPro magazine for those who missed earlier issues or would like an easy way to collect the issues. An Index of Articles is included for easy reference.

$45.00

B5: It's All Relative! Surviving & Thriving in a Family Business
by Donna Gray
Newly released 2nd book by CorelDRAWPro columnist Donna Gray outlines her quest to find out what makes a family business, or any small business, successful. She interviewed top family business owners nationwide, and discovered their keys to success that include certain values, communication strategies, organizing methods, promotion tools, and customer service attitudes. The book is at once inspiring about what works in the lives of real business owners and practical in how to do it!

(Scroll down to order Donna's 1st book called Never Quit!)

$19.95

D6: CorelDRAW for Laser Engraving (2 CDs) with What's New in X3 (CD) -- Total 3-CD set by John & Judy McDaniel CD1--Computer Art & CorelDRAW;
CD2--Laser Engraving Projects;
CD3--What's New & How-To in X3 (Saves $50 over buying separately)


This CD is now part of the Video Library; click here to find out more about becoming a Premium Member and gaining access to 66 training videos with more coming.

$499

 

D7: CorelDRAW for Laser Engraving & Sandblasting (4-CD set) by John & Judy McDaniel CD1-- Computer Art & CorelDRAW;
CD2--Laser Engraving Projects;
CD3--Sandblasting Basics;
CD4--What's New & How-To in X3 (combines D6 & D8, saves $100)


This CD is now part of the Video Library; click here to find out more about becoming a Premium Member and gaining access to 66 training videos with more coming.

$599

 

D8: Sandblasting Essentials (CD course) by John & Judy McDaniel
 
All new course includes:
1) Equipment & Tools needed
2) Artwork and photos for sandblasting for 4 types of masks
3) Laser Engraving & Laser Masking

This CD is now part of the Video Library; click here to find out more about becoming a Premium Member and gaining access to 66 training videos with more coming.

$149.95

 


D5: CorelDRAW X3: What's New & How-To by John  McDaniel

This CD is now part of the Video Library; click here to find out more about becoming a Premium Member and gaining access to 66 training videos with more coming.
In this hour-long seminar, John McDaniel shows you the new features in CorelDRAW X3, and then goes beyond what's new and demonstrates how to use each new feature for industry-specific jobs. This CD course will get you up to speed on the new version in the fastest way. Use it to train your whole staff.

$149.95

 

D3: Creative Showroom Display Seminar on CD
by Mike Neer
Discover display secrets of top industry businesses. Identify creative methods for using lighting, signage, fixtures, color, and design. 9 questions to ask about selling, space, & display. 14 ideas for effective displays. 23 fixture examples. 24 industry showrooms in photo review. 3 future trends. 70 min. on 1 CD.

[Click here for details of the CD.]

$59.95

 

B2. The Professional Edge 
by Editor Mike Neer

30-page booklet gives you insight into how the pros work – what attitudes, procedures, and systems they have used to grow their business into a success. Features 24 professional skills that make a difference in your business. Includes Wall Chart summary.

$19.95 

 


B4. Never Quit! The Ups and Downs of Running a Family Business
New book by Donna M. Gray

A  powerful collection of examples, insights, and practical management strategies from award-winning Wisconsin entrepreneur Donna Gray. You'll discover what works -- and what doesn't -- with customers, with employees, and with your own daily actions as owner. 176 pages. 

$19.95

B9. The Hottest Ideas in Word of Mouth Advertising 
by Godfrey  Harris, International businessman and author

 
The newly revised definitive book on word of mouth marketing.  Includes ideas for give-aways, empowering customers, doing things differently, providing information, avoiding negative reactions, etc.  Gives case studies of program that worked. 
260 pages.

$18.00

B11. Laser Engraving Manual
by J. Stephen Spence, presenter of national seminars and author of columns on laser engraving.

A companion to the video (see V6 below), it will show you how to get up and running with a laser in as short a time as possible. Features sections on laser basics, cleaning procedures, power and speed, tips and trick from Corel Draw, engraving photos, acrylic, wood, coated metals, MATES(R) materials, reverse engraving, ADA signage, using CerMark, cutting foils and appliques, making rubber stamps, engraving plastics, glass, making jigs, and more.  $49.95

B12. The Engraver's Bible
by Rich Zydonik
Author of 
"The Masked Engraver" columns, 
and Vice President of Rowmark(R)
This volume shows you how to select the right cutter for specific substrates and effects, along with practical advice for how to approach various jobs. Advanced projects are  discussed. Everything about engraving in one place.  $59.95
B14. 125 Ways to Make Money With Sublimation by Steve Spence
A. Printed Manual
B. Manual & CD
C. CD only
This is "the complete guide to 125 niche markets for color personalized products". It answers the question "Where do I find new customers?" It offers a step-by-step approach to building your business, and is chock full of ideas that you can use. The CD has more than 400 designs in CorelDRAW that you can use for the Sample program described in the book. This book is a classic, and will help novices and veterans alike. B14A. $59.95
B14B. $79.95
B14C. 29.95


B14A


B14B

B14C
B15: Sublimation How-To: Color Production Techniques That Work by Steve Spence
 
This is the "complete guide to the history, equipment, materials, and techniques for producing color personalized sublimation products." It is newly revised and updated for 2007 with hundreds of color photos, new products, tips and tricks. It includes a CD with software helps and exhaustive starter Color Chart. This is a no holds barred presentation of what works with sublimation.
Most thorough training on sublimation available today!
B15: $79.95
B16: It's Who Knows You! Network Your Way to Success  by Chien Wang
 
This book by industry supplier Chien J. Wang of Toujours will show you how to turbo-charge your networking. It is packed with strategies and tips for beginners as well as veteran networkers. Chien belongs to 18 groups and attends 10-12 events a week. He has created a system for turning contacts into customers, and customers into lifelong relationships. B16: $17.95
V1. Successful Sublimation Video, Vol. 1 Getting Started
by J. Stephen Spence, the industry's leading authority on sublimation.
Sublimation is one of the most exciting new technologies to enter the marketplace, offering sign-makers, award retailers, and garment decorators the opportunity to expand into new markets and to profit from short-run jobs. Volume One offers a comprehensive overview of the equipment you'll need to get started with sublimation, including: printers, heat presses, scanners, and other tools, plus extensive segments on important software you'll need and how to manage color.   $59.95

V2. Successful Sublimation Video, Vol. 2 Tips & Techniques
by J. Stephen Spence, the industry's leading authority on sublimation.
In Vol. 1, you learned WHAT you needed to be successful with sublimation. Vol. 2 shows you HOW with complete, step-by-step instructions for all of the  most common substrates, including: Metal, FR-Plastic, Hardboards, Fabric, Cups and Glassware, Ceramic tiles and Plates. Plus, Spence shares his time-and money-saving tips from 15 years of successful sublimation business. $59.95

V3. Successful Sublimation Video, Vol. 3 Introduction to Corel Draw
by J. Stephen Spence, the industry's leading authority on sublimation.
If you're going to produce products using sublimation, you're probably going to have to learn your way around Corel Draw. This third volume, while far from a comprehensive explanation of all the bells and whistles in Corel Draw, offers novices a wealth of practical advice to help you start using the program with confidence and effectiveness.  $59.95

V4. Successful Sublimation Video, Vol. 4  Marketing Methods
by J. Stephen Spence, the industry's leading authority on sublimation.

"You may be able to produce the most beautiful sublimated products in the world, but if you can't tell anybody about them... it won't do you a bit of good." In this fourth volume in the Successful Sublimation Series, Spence offers: words of encouragement, motivation, and practical advice for how to turn your hard-won technical skills into cold, hard cash.  $59.95

All 4 Videos

V5.  Successful Sublimation Video Series: 4-Volume Set 
All 4 of the Above Video Tapes by J. Stephen Spence $199.95

V6. Laser Engraving Video:  Engraving at the Speed of Light
by J. Stephen Spence, presenter of national seminars and author of columns on laser engraving.
Newly Updated!  Working with three major lasers on the market today, Spence covers all of the information you'll need to know when buying a laser engraver. But most importantly, he'll show you how step-by-step to:
Work with acrylic, wood,  glass, and  rubber stamps and seals. He also covers metals, plastics, and a wide variety of substrates. 
$59.95

V7. Basic Computerized Engraving Video: Tools of the Trade, Vol. 1
by Rich Zydonik
Author of 
"The Masked Engraver" columns, 
and Vice President of Rowmark(R)
Zydonik has found that owners of computer engravers have not even begun to realize the potential of their investment. Here, he reviews the terminology, methods, materials, and tools used by successful computerized engravers. You'll learn how to select the right cutting tool for specific substrates and effects, and practical advice for how to set up the job. Then he applies these techniques in how-to demos to bring you to the cutting edge of industry knowledge and skill.  $59.95

V8. Basic Computerized Engraving Video: Tips & Techniques, Vol. 2
by Rich Zydonik
Author of 
"The Masked Engraver" columns, 
and Vice President of Rowmark(R)
Once you've mastered the basics for custom engraving plaques and trophies explained in Vol. 1, Zydonik offers advice with how-to examples for dealing with more advanced projects, such as: pens, seals and odd-shaped items using special techniques such as reverse/paint fills and cutouts. He also shows some of the newest substrates that will take your shop to the next level. This may be exactly what you need to expand and improve your product line with equipment you already own!   $59.95

 

CorelDRAWPro  
Digital Library

Mini-Courses. Due to popular demand, we are making available a wide range of previously published how-to articles for purchase and immediate download. These are like mini-courses that can be used for employee training. Price is $1 per page. 
Format. All articles are in PDF format so you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read them. It's free from www.adobe.com
Zip. Also, groups of articles are zipped for easy delivery. If you don't have a ZIP utility, we recommend WinZip 10.0 which is available from Corel Corp. (www.corel.com)

Item Number Name Description Price Add to Cart
E1 Inside Apparel 
Series of 12 articles by Deborah Sexton that provide insight into trends and key features of the decorated apparel market. Covers headwear; teamwear; plackets; wovens; towels; fleece; jackets; women's wear; kidswear; bags; t-shirt trends; uniforms.  $24

E2 Team Printing
Series of 3 articles by Karin Bellinghausen. Covers turning t-shirts into uniforms; decorating ideas for caps: 21 ways to maximize profit for team printing. $6

E3 Embroidery Startup Packages
Buyers Guide to Embroidery Startup Equipment and Supplies by Deborah Sexton. Covers 12 companies. $6

E4 Screen Printing Start-Up Packages Buyers Guide to Screen Printing Startup Equipment and Supplies by Deborah Sexton. Covers 12 companies.  $6

E5 Tuning Up Your Laser Series of 3 articles by Joe Braga. Covers tube, optics, motion system, Z-axis, and software. $6

E6 Rotary Engraving Tune-Up Two articles by Joe Braga. Covers preventive maintenance for the PC, controller, and table. $4

E7 Lasering Glass, Crystal, & Stone Series of 5 articles by John McDaniel. Covers direct laser engraving on glass; creating sandblast masks with a laser; creating artwork and templates for an award; producing a flat granite piece; and a marble pyramid. $10

E8 Sandblasting Essentials Series of 14 articles by Judy McDaniel. Covers air compressors, dust collectors, masks and masking methods, exposure units, and graphics. $28
E9 Corel Draw Personalized Series of 12 articles by John McDaniel. Covers workspace setup; command bars; shortcut keys; options; constrain, precision, and mitre limits; extrusions; extrude facet size; powerclipping; and more.  $24

E10 Inside Photoshop Series of 5 articles by Bill Leek. Covers extracting photo elements with masking; actions, plug-ins, and layers; correcting for color hues; correcting skin tones; review of Photoshop CS.  $10
E11 Management Series Series of 12 articles by Mark Venit. Covers good phone; convincing buyers; advertising; ethics; accepting credit cards; keeping your company strong; measuring your business; government work; cash flow; rush fees; political sales; non-compete agreements; and more. $24
E12 Marketing Series Series of 14 articles by Donna Gray. Covers customer service; time management; shaking the money tree; hiring & firing; marketing plans; Yes, we can attitude; change management; giving thanks; making do; head slappers; and family business tips.  $28

E13 Next Generation Sublimation Series of 10 articles by Bill Leek. Covers ceramic & porcelain tiles; mug wraps; what's new in tiles; wedding gifts; Unisub's Decor line; ornaments; glass products; mugs and tiles; and more.  $20
E14 Sublimating Cups Series of 7 articles by John & Judy McDaniel. Covers template setup; full wrap layout; powerclipping into template; adding rounded corners and feathered edges; using the imposition tool for 2-up transfers; printing and saving the layout; pressing the cup. $14

EB5 Getting Started in Awards  
by Editor Mike Neer
Introduction to the awards business. Features sections on history, technology,  marketing, markets and products, types of awards, personalizing methods,  shop setup, pricing strategies, display ideas, promotion ideas, and more. 22 pages

$15

 EB6 Getting Started in Engraving
by Editor Mike Neer
 
Introduction to the business of engraving. Features sections on history, major markets and products, common jobs, seven engraving methods, noting how each works, its advantages, typical products, equipment costs, and skills needed. 
28 pages.
 
$15




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