Made it in China features the experiences and lessons of international entrepreneurs who have left their own country and built successful businesses in China. It focuses on nine entrepreneurs who talk about how they grew their companies in this new and developing market. Each of these entrepreneurs was invited to participate for the expertise and focus they bring to the book. Their stories are both practical and entertaining, combining first-hand anecdotes about the challenges they faced and how these were met with their own observations and thoughts for dealing with each situation. For further details about the book, go to http: //madeitin.com/china.html and to http: //madeitin.com/chinapeople.html to read more about the featured entrepreneurs. You can read more about the Made It In... series of books at http: //madeitin.com/ There are two authors behind Made it in China and the Made It In... series: Simon Cann and Graham Jeal. Simon Cann is the author of a number of business-related and music-related books. Before turning his attention to full-time writing he spent over 15 years as a management consultant where his clients included global music industry, entertainment, and broadcasting companies, as well as companies in the financial services, aeronautical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. To read more about Simon and his books, check out his website http: //www.simoncann.com. Graham Jeal is a British born entrepreneur who has been working in China since 2001. In 2002 he established Shanghai Vision Ltd, a property investment company which now has over 500 property investors from around the world and over US $200 million of assets under management. Graham also set up Euro-ChinaConsulting Ltd, a consortium of companies spanning investment, venture capital, international trade, e-commerce, and the construction industry. Previously Graham worked for JPMorgan in the City of London, New York, and Hong Kong. Graham lives in Shanghai.

Sample This (Third Edition) is your opportunity to learn about sampling directly from the professionals. This book is for both the established musician who wants to develop a greater understanding of what sampling can do to help them make music, as well as the musician who is taking their first steps in sampling. Sample This contains hundreds (literally) of tips from professional musicians with years of experience of sampling, sound design, and creating large sample libraries. It is a resource you will want to return to again, and again. In addition, purchasers of the book will also receive TSW-X VST, a sample-based synthesizer (Windows PC (XP) compatible) together with a wide range of sample material from Back in Time Records (after submitting proof of purchase).

How To Make A Noise-perhaps the most widely read book about synthesizer programming-is a comprehensive, practical guide to sound design and synthesizer programming techniques using subtractive (analog) synthesis, frequency modulation synthesis, additive synthesis, wave-sequencing, and sample-based synthesis. The book looks at programming using examples from six software synthesizers: Cameleon 5000 from Camel Audio, Rhino 2 from BigTick, Surge from Vember Audio, Vanguard from reFX, Wusikstation from Wusik dot com, and Z3TA+ from Cakewalk. Simon Cann is a musician and writer based in London. He is author of Cakewalk Synthesizers: From Presets to Power User, Building a Successful 21st Century Music Career, and Sample This (with Klaus P Rausch). You can contact Simon through his website: www.noisesculpture.com.