Gregath Publishing e-zine 
Volume 6, Number 6
June, 2007
Helping writers, genealogists and computer users of all kinds
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Table of Contents
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What's It Mean?
Design Inspiration
Book Manufacturing Concepts
Marketing Advice
Genealogy Ideas
Computer Help

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What's It Mean?
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Back/Backing (see round): The binding process of dispersing the swelling of the spine of a rounded text block and shaping it into a shoulder on each side of the spine of a text block.  Backing accommodates the thickness of the boards, and provides a hinge along which they can swing freely.  Backing also helps to prevent the spine of the text block from collapsing into a concave shape over time.

*Backbone (see spine): Center edge of a book perpendicular to and between its covers.

*Backing up: Printing a sheet after one side has already been printed.

* refers to a term not actively used at Gregath Publishing

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For other printing, publishing, marketing lingo, check our glossary at http://www.gregathcompany.com/gloss.html
Run across a word that you don't understand?  Try us - e-mail us your word, term or phrase and we will see if we can shed some light on the matter!
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Design Inspiration - Specific suggestions while deciding index entry/item framework:
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• Consider making sure entries are placed in the index for people in photos: James, Henry 5, 11 (pictured), 46...

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This section is drawn from http://www.gregathcompany.com/indexing.html
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Book Manufacturing Concepts
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Do you have more than 500 pages in you book manuscript, but still prefer a printed book?
Consider a "hybrid" printed book and CD combo package!

Cut the size "in print", but adding a CD to the back of the book. Place most (if not all) of your photos (color, black and white, etc) and documents on a CD for the back. Place forms, charts, and additional material you may not have justified "in print" space for on the CD. Add video, audio, and anything else to the book that you can think of. Even photos that you place in the book b/w, if they are color, add them to the CD. Many times, this "hybrid" book approach can lend much more enjoyment to a book project, while saving money for the bottom line. The CD can be placed directly on a hub (or nub) attached to the book. Generally, you can find these on the inside of the back cover. They can also be placed in sleeves attached to the book. If it is an optional CD, they can even be placed in loose sleeves or jewel cases.

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Genealogy ideas
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Computer aid!?! 
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Don't be bullied into Windows Vista. Every new version of a program (or operating system) means change. Unfortunately, you will have to make a plan to eventually use the new system, but it doesn't have to be today. On your "to do" list, research Vista online, check out a library book, schedule a "study date" with a friend who already has it (offer to bring the snacks), attend lectures or even an evening Vo-Tech class on the subject. Even if you need a new computer, you may be able to put it off until you've had a chance to make friends with the new Windows.

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