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JSM
August 6-10, 2006
Seattle, WA
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SIG/KDD Conference
August 20-23, 2006
Philadelphia, PA
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WUSS
Irvine, CA
September 27-29, 2006
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M2006
Las Vegas, NV
October 23 and 24
Register and pay by July 14 and save $400 off regular conference fees.
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July marks SAS' 30th anniversary! To help commemorate this event, SAS Publishing is offering free shipping on all orders over $50. The SAS Learning Edition team is doing its part by offering a 25% discount on all SAS Learning Edition 2.0 orders placed.
We also have three great titles available to you this month at a 20% discount. Derek Morgan's brand-new title from SAS Press, The Essential Guide to SAS Dates and Times, is hot off the press. Check out an exclusive Authorline interview with Derek.
We have some exciting training opportunities to share with you as well, including information about the new SAS Base Programming Exam for SAS®9.
Thanks for subscribing to our newsletter. We look forward to supporting all our loyal customers for another 30 years.
Regards,
Judi Rourke-O'Briant
Editor, Your SAS Publishing News
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 New Title from SAS Press
Title: The Essential Guide to SAS Dates and Times
Author: Derek Morgan
Description:
Why does SAS use January 1, 1960, as its arbitrary reference date? How do you convert a value such as 27 January, 2003, into SAS dates? You'll find the answers to these questions and much more in this compact reference that makes it easy to understand how to use and manipulate dates, times, and datetimes in SAS.
SAS product addressed: Base SAS
Selling price: 29.95 USD
ISBN: 1-59047-884-3
Page count:176
To learn more about this title or to purchase a copy, visit our online bookstore.
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Free Shipping from SAS Publishing
Enjoy free shipping when you place your $50.00 (USD) minimum order by July 31st!
The following restrictions apply:
- $50.00 minimum order (total after any discounts have been applied).
- U.S. orders only.
- Shipping via UPS Ground only.
- Offer does not apply to express shipping methods in the continental United States or overnight shipping to Alaska or Hawaii.
- Order must be placed by July 31, 2006.
- Offer does not apply to previously placed orders.
Visit on our online bookstore - discount will be automatically applied.
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Save 20% on This Month's Featured Books!
Featured books are available at a 20% discount through July 31st! To ensure that you receive this discount, please reference the tracking code YN in the comments field for online orders. Be sure to reference this code in fax and telephone orders, too.
Title: SAS Guide to Report Writing: Examples, Second Edition
Author: Michele Burlew
Description:
Jump-start your report-writing skills! Report writing has never been easier. Learn how you can easily avoid common report-writing pitfalls with SAS Guide to Report Writing: Examples, Second Edition. Updated for SAS®9, this task-oriented book guides you through the steps to efficiently produce professional reports.
SAS product addressed: Base SAS
Selling price: 42.95 USD
ISBN: 1-59047-575-5
Page count: 320
To learn more about this title or to purchase a copy, visit our online bookstore.
Title: Output Delivery System: The Basics
Author: Lauren Haworth
Description:
This example-driven book is geared to beginning and intermediate Output Delivery System (ODS) users; it demonstrates the many wonders of ODS. Starting with basic syntax and progressing to more complex techniques and customized styles, you learn to take basic SAS output and transform it into a beautiful integrated Web page, a word-processor-friendly RTF file, high-resolution printed output, and a bookmarked PDF file.
SAS product addressed: Base SAS
Selling price: 41.95 USD
ISBN: 1-58025-859-X
Page count: 320
To learn more about this title or to purchase a copy, visit our online bookstore.
Title: SAS 9.1 Language Reference: Concepts, Volumes 1 and 2
Description:
Base SAS software enables you to bring all your data into a single system. This title comprehensively documents essential concepts for SAS features, the DATA step, and SAS files. This reference is a companion volume to the SAS Language Reference: Dictionary, which provides complete reference information about fundamental SAS language element features and the DATA step debugger.
SAS product addressed: Base SAS
Selling price: 69.95 USD
ISBN: 1-59047-198-9
Page count: 652
To learn more about this title or to purchase a copy, visit our online bookstore.
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 Missed One of Our Live SAS Press Webinars?
SAS Press authors held live discussions and offered valuable tips on using SAS software. Archived presentations from Michael Raithel, Jack Shostak, Alex Dmitrienko, and Kirk Lafler are now available.
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 25% off SAS Learning Edition 2.0
SAS users at all levels, from novice to advanced, will appreciate this inexpensive, intuitive, and easy-to-use personal learning version of SAS. Save 25% during the month of July only.
To order your copy now, please visit our online bookstore.
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 SAS Press Author Named a Fellow of the American Statistical Association
In recognition of his "outstanding professional contribution to and leadership in the field of statistical science," Oliver Schabenberger has been elected a Fellow of the American Statistical Association Society. A ceremony honoring the 2006 Fellows will take place at the Association's 166th annual Joint Statistical Meetings, scheduled for August 6-10, 2006, in Seattle, Washington.
"Becoming an ASA Fellow is one of the highest honors in our profession," said Sallie Keller-McNulty, ASA president. "This year's set of new ASA Fellows represents a superb cross section of our members who have strengthened the statistical sciences discipline through their outstanding achievements in education and research, and through their unselfish commitments to the service of our profession."
Oliver Schabenberger, a Senior Research Statistician at SAS Institute, is the author of the GLIMMIX procedure and co-author of the new SAS Press book SAS for Mixed Models, Second Edition.
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SAS Enterprise Guide 4.1 Lessons Available
Learn how to query data, create and customize reports, and perform statistical analyses using the SAS point-and-click interface, SAS Enterprise Guide.
The updated Enterprise Guide 4.1 lessons provide a simulated environment. The simulations allow you to train without having SAS Enterprise guide installed. If you prefer to use the software to train yourself using sample data, instructions are provided.
Learn to use the new features available; for example:
- In the Query lesson, you learn to use the redesigned Query Builder.
- In the EG4.1 Reporting lesson you learn how to use a parameter in a task.
Staying current is easy with SAS Self-Paced e-Learning!
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Coming Soon: New SAS Base Programming Exam for SAS®9!
The SAS Certified Professional Program is proud to announce that the SAS Base Programming Exam for SAS®9 will be available in production form in mid-July. This new exam tests your SAS programming expertise and familiarity with the SAS®9 enhancements and new functionality. Put your SAS skills to the test and be among the first to earn the SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS®9 credential.
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 Refine Your Analytics Expertise with SAS Training
As the undisputed leader in analytics knowledge and technology, SAS offers the most comprehensive analytics training available anywhere. From suggested course roadmaps and conferences to our new Analytics Lecture Series, you can learn the skills to help you reduce uncertainty, predict with precision, optimize performance, and create value for your organization. SAS analytics training...from the people who know it best.
Special offer! Choose 3 courses for significant savings and receive a FREE computer gift set!
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New! SAS Live Web BI Course for Administrators
Trying to get your arms around the SAS Enterprise Intelligence architecture? The SAS Enterprise Intelligence Architecture Overview, a new Live Web class from SAS, gives you an overview of the latest functionality and applications to help you better understand and manage your SAS®9 environment. Register today for the half-day course on July 28 or September 29.
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You can perform a keyword, ISBN, author name, or title quick search, select publications, and place your order online. You will find information about all the products and services available from SAS Publishing at http://support.sas.com/publishing
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Helpful Resources from SAS Publishing
Authorline
See what SAS Press authors are up to with new books, proposals, and more. The newest issue of Authorline, the online newsletter, is available at http://support.sas.com/publishing/bbu/authorline_archive.html
SAS Press Companion Pages
Here you'll find valuable information related to the SAS Press books you have purchased or are considering purchasing from SAS. Please visit the home page at http://support.sas.com/publishing/bbu/companion_site/home.html
SAS Learning Edition
SAS Learning Edition is a personal learning version of the world's leading business intelligence and analytical software. For more information, please go to http://support.sas.com/LE
Self-Paced e-Learning Catalog
SAS software training is available to you in a variety of formats, including self-paced online training courses. To take advantage of these online training products, please go to http://support.sas.com/selfpaced
Online SAS Documentation
We provide both an HTML-based online library with features such as full-text search across titles, a master index, expanding and contracting Table of Contents, as well as printer-friendly PDF versions of the documentation. Most titles appear in both formats. Please go to http://support.sas.com/documentation
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Do You Have the Write Stuff?
Share your expertise with other SAS users! SAS Press provides a variety of ways for you to share your expertise in using SAS software. Consider publishing information about how you use SAS software. If you would prefer to work with someone on a project, you can co-author a book. Or perhaps you would like to review a book while it is under development. Let us know what your interests are, and we'll find a way for you to participate! For more information, please visit http://support.sas.com/publishing/bbu/proposal.html or send an e-mail request to saspress@sas.com
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