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Get the code, confidence, and cunning you need to start programming in Visual C++ right away! Completely updated for Windows 98 and Windows NT 5

0, Visual C++ 6 For Dummies covers everything worth knowing to develop powerful utilities, cool games, or multimedia masterpieces -- including object-oriented programming, editing, compiling, and debugging

* Shows Java Web developers how to develop Java-based Web applications using the popular open source Jakarta Struts framework
* Sun Microsystems estimates that there are three million Java developers
* According to the Apache Software Foundation, Struts is rapidly growing in popularity among the Java community and is used by a number of high-profile companies, including Ford, McDonald's, Citigroup, Bank of America, and Federal Express
* Provides a quick `jump-start` application to get novices up and running in a hurry
* Examines the Model-View-Controller design paradigm, exception handling, plug-ins, tag libraries, and use of tiles to create Web pages
* After laying the groundwork, the authors apply the specifics of the Struts framework to a real-life, browser-based Web application that can be modified for other types of data collections
* Other topics include using Java Server Faces (JSF) with Struts, handling and validating application errors, securing Struts applications, and managing databases to store data for Struts applications

User review
Perfect book to begin learning struts!
I've never written a review before but I have to say that this book was so good that I wanted to help spread the word! Prior to reading this book, I've never worked with Struts at all but found myself needing to learn it and write a full fledged application in little more than a week to land a new job

Even experienced programmers need a place to start with a new technology

XSLT For Dummies gives you the foundation they need to start transforming XML data right away

This friendly guide covers the essentials first-time XSLT users need to know about creating basic style sheets, working with various Web browsers, navigating XSLT tools, transforming XML, and putting the technology to work

Covers the latest major release of PHP, the most popular open source Web scripting language, in the friendly, easy-to-understand For Dummies style PHP is installed on nearly nine million servers, and usage has grown at the rate of 6

5 percent per month for the past two years PHP is easy to learn, well suited for Web development, and can be embedded with HTML, making it a good choice for creating dynamic Web pages for e-commerce sites and other Web applications; a database-friendly language, it connects easily to Sybase, MySQL, mSQL, Oracle, and other databases Explains how to acquire and install PHP, how PHP's features make it a useful scripting language, and how to use PHP for three of the most common applications: interactive Web sites, database storage, and common operating system tasks

User review
never recieved it
I never recieved this item, so I couldn't tell you of the product specifically, but the seller / shipping is not good it appears?

User review
very good work
This book is a very well prepared for its purpose and target readers,,

This is the rare case of a book that can take you from a beginner to an advanced-intermediate level

Like many of the books in IDG's Dummies series, this volume begins with a definition (`What is SQL?`) and ends with `The Part of Tens,` a collection of tips in a top ten list form

* Shows Web developers how to use two popular open source technologies, the PHP scripting language and MySQL database, to build Web database applications
* This updated edition covers changes in PHP 5 and the latest version of MySQL, including programming techniques for the new PHP default setting, methods for handling MySQL security problems, and extended information about Apache Web Server and Mac OS X versions of PHP and MySQL
* Explains how to install Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X versions of PHP and MySQL
* Includes two complete sample applications: an online catalog and a members-only Web site
* Features a companion Web site with code examples from the book and links to the author's successful site
* Kevin Beaver has more than fifteen years of experience in security and information technology, specializing in security assessments and incident response
* Features a companion Web site with links to various utilities discussed throughout the book and practical security checklists

User review
Not really for Dummies
I was a dummy -at least about PHP and MySQL

I know HTML fairly well

I'm not a hacker but I am usually a power user on the apps I use

* At 900+ pages, this GigaBook delivers more Internet guidance than any other general reference on the market-all for under $35
* Shows how to make the most of the Internet's hottest sites and services, including eBay, Google, iTunes, and Yahoo!

* This wide-ranging guide helps ordinary users fight back against Windows slowdowns, glitches, and annoyances
* Windows is the world's dominant desktop operating system, with 93

8 percent of the market as of 2002
* Packed with savvy tips for decluttering a system, speeding up access to programs and data, customizing the interface, rooting out resource hogs, tuning up e-mail and Web browser performance, protecting against viruses, and more
* Focuses on Windows XP and covers the new Service Pack 2, but many techniques are applicable to older Windows versions

User review
A must have for XP users
Simple, easy to follow and understand manual for Windows XP

A must have for anyone wishing to keep expensive Technical Assistance at a minimum

Linux Timesaving Technique For Dummies provides experienced and first-time Linux users with concise, step-by-step, timesaving,powerful techniques to help them perform tasks efficiently

The techniques, broken down into task-oriented topic areas, are delivered without technical jargon and in the For Dummies friendly, easy-to-understand style

The book corresponds with the latest releases of the Fedora Core, SUSE, and Mandrake distributions

Ideal for novices, Creating Web Pages for Dummies starts off with discussion of some key design topics and shows the way to publishing well designed Web sites

The authors have you writing HTML and getting a feel for the basic process by the third chapter

Once you're hooked, they show you how to build a home page in a single day and offer advice on how to get online with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

With more and more small-office and home computers being left connected to the Internet at all times, the owners of those machines are being faced with problems that used to confront only big operations

The authors of Firewalls for Dummies spread the message: everyone with a cable modem, data satellite dish, or DSL connection needs a firewall now

Thankfully, though, these guys go beyond merely showing how to set up turnkey personal firewall products--too many Dummies books explain the obvious and the generally intuitive--and reveal how to set up the sorts of firewalls that protect sizable networks

The first-ever book to show businesses step by step how to capitalize on advertising programs offered by Google, the world's #1 search engine, with more than 200 million search queries per day Written by a veteran For Dummies author working in cooperation with Google, which will help support the book From selecting the right keywords to crafting the right message, the book explains how to boost site traffic using AdWords, Google's hugely successful sponsored-link advertising program, which now has more than 150,000 advertisers Also details how to make money with AdSense, a Google program that funnels relevant AdWords ads to other sites-and pays those sites whenever someone clicks on them

User review
Ok Book
Had some ok tips but most of them you can find yourself on the googl adwords page



User review
Gotta Be Google
At the moment the only real game worth playing is Google

No, I'm not a spokesperson for them but it is clear that if you're going to play you ought to play with the guys that own the ball

`Ethical hacking` is the process of entering into a hacker's mindset in order to spot system vulnerabilities by performing typical hacks in a controlled environment

This book helps security professionals understand how malicious users think and work, enabling administrators to defend their systems against attacks and to identify security vulnerabilities


* Shows readers how to approach their system security from the hacker's perspective and perform nondestructive penetration testing
* Helps the reader develop an ethical hacking plan, and examines typical attacks and how to counteract them
* Guides readers through reporting vulnerabilities to upper management, managing security changes, automating the ethical hacking process, and training end-users to avoid being victimized

User review
Great reference
I work in the developer and IT industry and purchased this book to get a mind set of the criminal mind when it comes to hacking

This guide walks you through the entire Web authoring process, teaching you how to use the nuts and bolts of HTML to build your Web page

You've got to feel good about a guide that tells you that `if you can dial a telephone or find your keys in the morning, you too can become an HTML author

`

The authors start with the premise that you're a true beginner

Pick the right equipment, secure your network, and share files
Share your Internet connection, access hot spots, and add on cool wireless peripherals
Thinking of going wireless? It's not as scary as it sounds! This fast and fun guidebook helps you decide what you need, install it, and get the most from all its cool options

* Helps beginning and intermediate users gain the upper hand on the world's bestselling professional 3D graphics software, which is used by an estimated 170,000 animators in film, television, games, and other industries
* Covers the essentials, such as the 3ds max interface, navigation, and
* display tools, then moves on to modeling, modifiers, mapping surfaces, rendering, using lighting, and creating 3D animations
* o Clear explanations, example projects, and lots of illustrations help readers get up to speed fast
* o Explores the substantial updates and enhancements to 3ds max
* o Author has written more than twenty computer graphics and animation books

User review
Why was this book written?
A book in the 'Dummies' series written for Studio Max is a bit strange

The 'Dummies' books are pretty much written for people who barely know how to turn on a computer (my mother, for instance)

Meet AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT® and find out where to draw the line

Tour AutoCAD?s new features, make CAD standards rule, and find the friendlier xref

Once upon a time, architectural drawings were created with ? gasp ?

* Updated to reflect the latest version of the Crystal Reports reporting tool
* Explains how to use Crystal Reports to quickly transform almost any data into interactive content
* Features a jump-start chapter on creating a simple report
* Covers basic and advanced reporting features, such as retrieving data from databases; sorting, grouping, and totaling result sets; using report templates; making correlations with cross-tab reports; working with formulas; adding geographic detail with maps; publishing reports; and much more
* Includes a new section that explains how to use the new time-saving and data-sharing features available when Crystal Reports is integrated with the other components in the product suite: Crystal Enterprise and Crystal Analysis
* Companion Web site includes sample reports from the book

User review
Crystal Reports 10 For Dummies
fantastic book writen in plain english - very easy to understand and locate specific information if used as a reference book

would highly recommend this for new users of crystal



User review
Another super transaction!

Make Windows XP, the Internet, and your PC work together at GigaSpeed

The Dummies Way Broad assortment of topics Explanations in plain English Handy tabs to mark favorite spots `Get in, get out` information Special `Check It Out` features A dash of humor and fun

Our biggest Windows XP book ever in one convenient package!

Open this book and discover a vast collection of the topics you need to get the most from your Windows XP PC

Whether you?

Previous editions of Linux For Dummies have garnered rave reviews

However, there?s one scary term applied to them?

In his friendly, easy-to-understand style, the bestselling author of Java 2 For Dummies shows developers how to get up to speed fast on this popular Java IDE Eclipse, an open source product originally developed by IBM, has an estimated 500,000 users-a 45 percent market share among Java IDEs Shows Java developers how to maximize programming productivity with Eclipse, covering all the basics as well as advanced techniques such as using Ant, developing new Eclipse plug-ins, and working with Javadocs JAR files

User review
Eclipse For Dummies - book
Great book for a beginner

Nice Step by step instructions

Seller was great, low price fast delivery, reasonable shipping

Covering formulas, charts, data lists, macros, and versions 2000, 2002, and 2003, this book offers more than seventy easy-to-follow techniques that show both new and experienced Excel users how to save time and avoid tedious or redundant tasks

Bestselling author Greg Harvey includes information on customizing Excel's menus and toolbars; modifying Excel's editing settings; using add-ins, AutoCorrect, AutoFill, AutoFormat, and data validation; copying and moving data between worksheets; encrypting workbook files; creating external database queries; converting worksheet data and charts into Web pages; and much more

The cover of Windows XP All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies boasts that it's `nine books in one

` That's a stretch--it's really a book about Microsoft Windows XP for novices, with supplementary information about America Online and MSN--but cover claims aside, this book represents a good value for someone new to computing

Woody Leonhard--a respected Windows authority who writes with enough humor to keep things light but not so much as to obscure the facts--begins with how to use a mouse and works all the way through installing printers and setting up a little network in a home or small office

* This essential reference organizes material into a set of nine stand-alone, task-oriented minibooks that enable readers to understand all aspects of the Fedora OS, the latest release of the most popular Linux distribution
* Each minibook covers a different aspect of Fedora, such as getting users started with Fedora, the various workstations and applications, OpenOffice

org, networking, system administration, security, running Internet servers on a Fedora system, and programming
* More experienced readers can use this desktop reference to look up how to perform specific tasks, such as hooking up to the Internet, using a cable modem, or reading e-mail
* Includes the full Fedora Core distribution with source code on DVD and all of the CD content that comes with Fedora, saving readers hours of download time

User review
Perfect Place to Start
The short of it is -- if you're the type of person who can install MS Windows on a machine, then there's no reason you can't install Linux on a machine

And I think this book is probably the fastest way you can get started

More than 11,000 customers?ranging from independent consultants to large corporations?use WebEx online services to decrease the cost and increase the effectiveness of meetings, presentations, conferences, support, and training Input from WebEx has enriched the book with actual examples and case studies of how individuals, small businesses, and large corporations are making use of the WebEx services

User review
just what i needed
This book arrived in great shape

The Web is long past its novelty, if-you've-heard-about-it-you-must-be-a-geek status

Everyone, it seems, either has a Web site or is putting one together

The trouble is, if you want to join the fun (and profit) and don't happen to be a Web developer by trade, you may have difficulty in deciding exactly where to start

What the book covers: the key features including: creating amazing panoramas, performing single click color adjustments, correcting image shadow and highlight problems, attaching edited photos to your E-mail, creating Adobe PDF slideshows, creating Web photo galleries of your images, discovering creative tips and techniques, automating repetitive tasks, and more

Includes both Windows and Mac coverage

Updated coverage of the new version: updated and revised throughout for the latest Photoshop Elements release

* This revision of the bestseller covers the popular object-oriented programming language C++ from the ground up, enabling beginners to become functional programmers and intermediate programmers to fine-tune their skills
* Thirty percent new material includes updates on the most recent ANSI standard, the new public domain C++ compiler, standards information on namespaces, new library functions, and complete coverage of the standard template library
* Covers topics like building and debugging C++ programs, creating source code, using the Visual C++ help system, building objects, learning the standard template library, and much more
* The CD-ROM contains all the code from the book, in addition to an updated GNU-C++ and a new C++ compiler

User review
C++ for Dummies (Davis)
Dummies books normally assume the reader knows virtually nothing about a subject

I found that this, and most other books on C++, use terminology which is not clearly defined up front for the beginner

The writer tends to assume too much background knowledge

In this instant-communication world, buzz means business! And one of the greatest ways to get customers and potential customers buzzing about your business is with a Web log, commonly called a blog

Blogs can help you: Introduce the people behind your business Discuss relevant issues Provide a clearinghouse for information and expertise Show your business as a good corporate citizen Support an exchange of ideas Get honest feedback from your customers Affect public opinion

If you?

Fight back and save money with these expert tips

Find out what spam and spyware cost your company, and how to stop them

Whether yours is a one-person business or a multi-million dollar corporation, here's help giving spammers and spies the bum's rush

Two veterans of the spam wars help you analyze your situation, choose the right solutions, set up and maintain them, and even show the bean-counters why such defenses are essential



Discover how to
* Understand how spammers get addresses
* Calculate the cost of spam and spyware
* Re-engineer your business processes
* Select spam and spyware filters
* Manage implementation and maintenance

User review
A decent overview for the beginner
This was a curiosity read as somebody suggested I write a dummies book on spam since she thought one didn't exist

Provides just what administrators need to configure, manage, maintain, and upgrade a Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system Red Hat is the most popular Linux distribution, with 70 percent of the U

S

market; RHEL subscriptions climbed to 87,000 during the quarter ending February 2004-up 85 percent Covers all four RHEL versions-Desktop, Workstation, Enterprise Server, and Application Server Delivers the lowdown on the X Window System, printer configuration, Samba, Internet server set up, administration of users and groups, backups and file restoration, and security

User review
It's not about RHEL4 (it's mainly RHEL3)
Everything gives me the impression it's like they polished up the/a RHEL3 book

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is a Web markup standard that allows Web designers to define the appearance and position of a Web page using special dynamic effects This book is the perfect beginner reference, showing those new to CSS how to design Web pages and implement numerous useful CSS effects available Seasoned For Dummies author Richard Mansfield explains how CSS can streamline and speed up Web development Explains how to take control of the many elements in a Web page, integrate CSS into new or existing sites, choose the best coding techniques, and execute advanced visual effects such as transitions U Features a special discussion on browser incompatibility issues involving CSS and how to solve potential problems

User review
I'm sorry I bought this book
I wish I had thumbed through this book before I bought it

It is very IE centric and a bit out of date

BTW FF has nearly a 30% market share

* Cryptography is the most effective way to achieve data security and is essential to e-commerce activities such as online shopping, stock trading, and banking
* This invaluable introduction to the basics of encryption covers everything from the terminology used in the field to specific technologies to the pros and cons of different implementations
* Discusses specific technologies that incorporate cryptography in their design, such as authentication methods, wireless encryption, e-commerce, and smart cards
* Based entirely on real-world issues and situations, the material provides instructions for already available technologies that readers can put to work immediately
* Expert author Chey Cobb is retired from the NRO, where she held a Top Secret security clearance, instructed employees of the CIA and NSA on computer security and helped develop the computer security policies used by all U

S

intelligence agencies

User review
An introduction
Nutshell review - Like all the `For Dummies` series of books this one provides a decent enough introduction into a hugely complex subject

Find out how to tell your computer what to do

Design and develop programs, compile and link code, fix problems, and more

Come `C` what all the excitement?s about! C programs are fast, concise, and versatile, and you?

So you have a business and you have a Web site

Bravo! You re doing all the right things to be successful

* Nine minibooks filling more than 800 pages provide the world's five million-plus Java developers with a basic all-in-one programming reference
* Covers the recent release of the Java 2 Platform Standard Edition 5

0 and the new J2SE Development Kit 5

0
* Starts with beginner topics including getting started with Java, using the Java development platform, and Web programming
* Expands into more advanced Java fundamentals such as object-oriented programming, working with arrays and collections, and creating user interfaces with Swing

User review
Java Examples and Explanations
Great examples

Many companies have asked suppliers to begin using RFID (radio frequency identification) tags by 2006 RFID allows pallets and products to be scanned at a greater distance and with less effort than barcode scanning, offering superior supply-chain management efficiencies This unique plain-English resource explains RFID and shows CIOs, warehouse managers, and supply-chain managers how to implement RFID tagging in products and deploy RFID scanning at a warehouse or distribution center Covers the business case for RFID, pilot programs, timelines and strategies for site assessments and deployments, testing guidelines, privacy and regulatory issues, and more

User review
RFID for dummies is an intelligent overview of the field

The author is clearly knowledgable of the 'hows and whys' of RFID technologies

For a professional need to get a running start at implementing RFID technology, this will be a useful starting point to quickly get up to speed on the technology

Recommended,,

Sounds pretty impressive, doesn't it?your own home network

Should you have one?

Covering everything from basic Java development concepts to the latest tools and techniques used in Java, this book will put would-be programmers on their way to Java mastery Explores what goes into creating a program, how to put the pieces together, dealing with standard programming challenges, debugging, and making it work Updated for the release of the Java SDK 2

0, with all examples revised to reflect the changes in the technology

User review
Great!
Definitely worth the money

See how XML works for business needs and RSS feeds

Create consistency on the Web, or tag your data for different purposes

Tag -- XML is it! XML tags let you share your format as well as your data, and this handy guide will show you how

You'll soon be using this markup language to create everything from Web sites to business forms, discovering schemas and DOCTYPES, wandering the Xpath, teaming up XML with Office 2003, and more

If you?re a photography hobbyist, would you like to brighten up that gloomy island vacation photo? Slim down without going on a diet?

The Internet made its way into everyday life as a tool people used occasionally to keep in touch with friends and gather information for personal or business needs

Now, thanks to high-speed connections, wireless access, and safe and powerful Web sites, the Internet has become the main means for handling personal finance, shopping for big-ticket items, and communicating with people around the world

It's to the point where many people can't get through the day without turning to the Internet to get things accomplished

This easy-to-understand book for beginning SUSE Linux users starts off with step-by-step installation instructions and a discussion of what happens when the system is started for the first time Explains how to use SUSE on the desktop, work with the file manager, connect to the Internet, and set up a home network Topics addressed include performing everyday tasks, such as browsing the Web; reading e-mail and newsgroups; and using the OpenOffice

org office productivity suite and multimedia applications Offers details on basic system administration and security and shows how to add new software and keep the system up to date with YaST (Yet another Setup Tool) and YaST Online Update (YOU) The DVD contains SUSE 9

3 Special Edition

User review
Friendly, easy to read `dummy`'s book

This guide walks you through the entire Web authoring process, teaching you how to use the nuts and bolts of HTML to build your Web page

You've got to feel good about a guide that tells you that `if you can dial a telephone or find your keys in the morning, you too can become an HTML author

`

The authors start with the premise that you're a true beginner

This valuable and inexpensive resource is ideal for anyone who is new to programming and wants to learn the basics of Visual Basic without being overwhelmed by the complicated Visual Studio integrated development environment This back-to-basics book covers getting started with the featured `Starter Kits,` learning practical programming , and developing applications Also shows how to use VB Express Edition with database and Web Programming

User review
Whiney Gibberish
The most incoherent, slapped together, piece of garbage ever to be called a book

This guy sholdn't be allowed to write anything anymore, including his name



User review
Battle Lines Are Drawn On This One!

So you want to own your own business, be your own boss, set your own hours, and make real money

If you?re comfortable with computers and have a marketable idea, service, or product, this guide will help you become an ontrepreneur (online entrepreneur)

Brace yourself?this For Dummies guide is in full, dazzling color! That way you can see how you can lighten, brighten, blur, sharpen, or even age your digital images with Photoshop CS2

Time?the commodity most of us never have enough of

Mac OS X Tiger Timesaving Techniques For Dummies is exactly what you need to get more results from every minute you spend with your Mac OS X Tiger

Fun projects and valuable content join forces to enable readers to turn their wireless home network into a high-performance wireless infrastructure capable of entertainment networking and even home automation Step-by-step instructions help readers find, buy, and install the latest and greatest wireless equipment The authors are home tech gurus and offer detailed discussion on the next-generation wireless gear that will move the wireless LAN beyond computers and into telephony, entertainment, home automation/control, and even automotive networking The number of wireless LAN users in North America is expected to grow from 4

2 million current users to more than 31 million by 2007

User review
What *else* can you do with wireless technology?
So what do you do once you have your wireless router plugged in and your laptop connected to the internet via the airwaves?

* Helps students prepare for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) exam, one of the most popular entry-level certifications for networking professionals and one that often translates into a salary increase
* According to the U

S

Bureau of Labor Statistics, general networking/system administration jobs are expected to increase more than eighty percent by 2010
* This revision includes updates for the exam's new routing simulation, plus updated and more extensive information about WANs
* In addition to the Dummies Test Engine, an exclusive, fully customizable test-prep software package containing hundreds of sample questions based on the tone and content of the actual exam, the accompanying CD-ROM contains the Boson Routing Simulator to prepare students for this newest feature of the exam
* Author is the former director of a Cisco Regional Training Academy

User review
This book is out of date
This book does NOT cover the current subject matter that's in the latest CCNA or CCENT exams

PHP and MySQL Everyday Apps For Dummies is a one-stop reference providing all you need to build dynamic, real-world, ready-to-use apps with the popular PHP (a scripting language) and MySQL (a database system) software

The book is a hands-on, go-to-guide that Walks you through installing the applications files from the CD-ROM and setting up your programming environment

Contains all the code needed to create seven applications: User authentication with HTTP User login On-line catalog Shopping cart Content management system Web forum Building and managing a mailing list (on the CD-ROM) Automates the programming process and walks you through building the application from start to finish

Explains how to write secure code

Features complete code?not just snippets, but neatly assembled packages with ?

Computers in business environments become exponentially helpful and critical for daily operations when they're linked together in local area networks (LANs) that enable coworkers to share files, Internet access, and valuable resources like printers and plotters

Building a network of IBM-compatible PCs requires careful strategic planning, and Networking for Dummies, Fourth Edition, will help you sort out the technical details as painlessly as possible

This book helps you figure out whether you need a LAN at all--the author isn't shy about recommending simpler solutions such as printer switches--and then helps you get everything hooked up

Save up to $75 on Yahoo! Web Hosting!

Choose the right graphics, include links and feedback forms, and add `wow`

You too can develop cool Web sites with Yahoo!

Become a cyber-hero - know the common wireless weaknesses

`Reading a book like this one is a worthy endeavor toward becoming an experienced wireless security professional

`
--Devin Akin - CTO, The Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) Program

Wireless networks are so convenient - not only for you, but also for those nefarious types who'd like to invade them

The only way to know if your system can be penetrated is to simulate an attack

Explaining the fundamentals of personal computing to those who would rather read words than look at pictures, PCs for Dummies tells you everything you need to know in order to use an IBM-compatible PC running Windows 98

Dan Gookin's prose is technically astute and fun to read

This isn't the book for you if you're looking through a computer catalog and wondering what all the jargon means (Buying a Computer for Dummies covers that)

Imagine running your daily errands while listening to songs from five different albums, or creating a party mix that lasts all night long, or catching the news briefings while walking to class

Whether we?re commuting to work or heading off on a vacation, the iPod has revolutionized how we listen to music

Macromedia Flash MX 2004 For Dummies guides beginning animators through the basics of creating their first Flash animations

Authors Ellen Finkelstein and Gurdy Leete, both experienced Flash professionals and trainers, help users create basic figures, add text and layers, incorporate user actions, edit and add sound, and publish the final results

Macromedia Flash MX 2004 For Dummies comes with a CD that includes all the examples used in the book, sample animations from other Flash users, and a trial version of the product itself

If you're setting up a network at home or creating and managing one for business, there are dozens of things to consider

Networking All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 2nd Edition replaces a whole shelf full of reference books with one handy volume that covers just what you need to know

And with technology changing faster than the colors in a rock band?

Ever feel as though Windows XP was running YOU, instead of the other way around? Maybe it's time to show Windows who's boss

Make it run YOUR way

Create queries that make forms and reports useful

Develop forms to access the data you need and make reports that make sense!

If you thought you had to use a spreadsheet program to produce reports and forms, guess what! Access can turn out great-looking forms and reports that actually show what's going on with your data -- if you know how to ask it nicely

Discover the latest programming tips and techniques

Start writing programs for Windows®, Linux®, Macintosh®, Palms, and PocketPCs

Ready to take control of your computer by writing your own programs? Mixing concepts with humor, author Wallace Wang shows you how to begin programming as simply and quickly as possible

In no time, you?

The Certified Computer Technician title--otherwise known as A+ Certification--is one way to document your technical skills for your r?m?and A+ Certification for Dummies is a painless way to prepare for the tests

* A Web site's position in search results will affect the number of times it is visited; this book shows Web site designers, owners, and Search Engine Optimizers (SEOs) how to build sites that rank high in the search engines (Google, Yahoo, MSN, Inktomi, Alta Vista, Overture) and generate high traffic
* This is the first book to cover the entire spectrum of search engine optimization, including important though often-ignored search systems, such as specialty directories and Yellow Pages
* Covers creating search engine-friendly sites and pages; registering sites with standard search engines, directories, shopping directories, and retailers; using registration software and services; understanding tools used to monitor site traffic; advertising on search engines; and developing links to boost ranks
* Introduces the reader to the nature of search engines, explains the different types, and shows which ones are the most important
* Includes a jump-start chapter with simple tricks for quickly boosting a site's ranking
* Companion Web site includes articles and links to important news and registration sites

User review
Beware of `directories` info
This is a so-so book about SEO

The author hits on some of the major topics, and provides some technical details, but an awful lot of the information is common sense for anyone remotely capable of creating or operating a web site

The book could probably be about half or less of its current length and would waste a lot less of the average reader's time

The perfect combination of concise instructions and results-oriented visual elements provides readers with a fast and easy understanding of Windows XP essentials Simple, easy-to-follow instructions walk readers through basic Windows XP tasks Covers such topics as navigating the desktop, creating files, copying and deleting files and folders, connecting to the Internet, searching the Web, using e-mail, and much more Minimal front matter, a bargain price, and the clear two-column design come together to make a unique, indispensable resource Covers the latest Service Pack 2 release from Microsoft

User review
The best one
I teach a basic computer class at a Senior Center and buy this book for my students

With this book they have all they need to enjoy their computer fully



User review
Nice for a new person
This is a nice thumb threw book for a person new to the Windows XP OS but if you are a more advance user you will have not need for this book i gave it to my aunt who is not so good with a computer and needed some help and it gets her threw the basics but i still get calls for help every now and then lol

User review
Windows XP Just ths Steps for Dummies
Well, finally a book that I can wrap my computor illiterate brain around, it's about time!!

Want to hook up your home theater system?

Want to fix it so your garage band rocks the neighborhood?

Want to solder the faulty wire on your old phonograph so you can play those 60s albums you?

Computers were supposed to save us time, but Windows XP users know how often the opposite seems to be true

What if you could get a list of shortcuts that would save you time every single day? Windows XP Timesaving Techniques For Dummies, 2nd Edition includes 70 of them, great tips and tricks that make Windows work faster, more reliably, and more like the way you work

Visual Web Developer Express Edition is a low-cost, entry-level version centered around pre-built projects that new developers can easily deploy and customize for their own sites Explains how to harness `drag-and-drop` tools that build on the popularity of ASP

NET, offering Web designers an easy introduction to the new Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Framework Shows novice Web developers step by step how to create powerful ASP

NET Web applications Explains how to access databases through Data Source controls, design site navigation, build interactivity, and much more

User review
good book for beginners
good book

Visual Basic is Microsoft's premier programming language, used by more than three million developers and in 50 million Windows applications Programming pro and veteran Wrox author Bill Sempf has thoroughly overhauled the book's organization and content, making it even more accessible to programming beginners Highlights new VB features and functions, including important advances in compatibility with older VB versions Offers plain-English explanations of variables, constants, loops, VB syntax, forms, controls, objects, and other fundamentals The CD-ROM includes all source code and third-party software tools

User review
A nice reference for idiots like me!
Since starting a class where I have to make internet pages, I've realized that I know diddly squat about anything beyond the very basics & nothing about the programs such as VB

In fact, the first time I saw the Visual Basic program I almost hyperventilated because it all looked so foreign & crazy

C# 2005 for Dummies is a thorough update of the original C# for Dummies title

The new edition brings the book up to date on C# features added in the C# 2

0 version that ships with Microsoft's new Visual Studio 2005

Be amazed at all the ways Google's at your service!

Here's how to find your way through all the information Google offers

More than a search engine, Google has become a lifestyle

This book introduces you to the rest of the Google family - valuable tools such as Google Maps, Google Video, Google Earth, Google Scholar, and Gmail

Make the Web interactive with your own animations

Liven up your Web site with graphics that move, buttons that light up, and more

Flash is fun - and this book makes it easy whether you're using a Mac(r) or Windows(r)

Fill letters with images, create buttons that glow or change color when you pass your mouse over them, play video and sound files, morph objects into different ones, and do dozens of other things to make your site flashier



Discover how to
* Create animated text
* Find sample Flash files
* Explore links to additional information
* Add sound and video
* Build great user interfaces
* Publish your Flash files

User review
Excellent Book!

* Covers accessing and distilling PDF files; converting Microsoft Office documents; capturing paper documents and Web pages; printing, annotating, editing and securing PDF files; extracting text and graphics; cataloging and distributing PDF files; creating interactive forms; and building multimedia presentations


* Readers can convert any document to this universal file format, preserving all the fonts, formatting, graphics, and color of the source document regardless of the application and platform used to create it


* PDF files can be published and distributed anywhere: in print, attached to e-mail, on corporate servers, posted on Web sites, or on CD-ROM
* Adobe PDF is the emerging workflow standard in the $400 billion publishing industry and plays a key role in financial services, regulated industries, and government, with more than 155 agencies worldwide sharing Adobe PDF files

Snort For Dummies covers everything the reader needs to: Learn why and how an IDS should be implemented Identify how Snort fits in to a security management environment Deploy Snort on Linux and Windows systems Understand and create Snort detection rules Generate reports with ACID and other tools Discover the nature and source of attacks real-time

User review
run Snort on a linux machine
One would think sysadmins would not need a Dummies book on network protection

But apparently, some do appreciate a quick course, like that given here

Do you know where you money goes? Would balancing your budget take an act of Congress? Does your idea of preparing for the future involve lottery tickets?

Install SUSE Linux and take advantage of cool new tools

Use OpenOffice

org, go online with Firefox?, set up a wireless LAN, and more

SUSE Linux is gaining popularity everywhere, and you'll soon see why

Find the right information and present it the right way

Take full advantage of all SQL Server Reporting Services can do for you

Without a way to interpret it, the data in your database just sits there doing nothing

Now you have help! This handy guide shows you how to retrieve data and create reports with the newest version of SQL Server Reporting Services, so you can deliver both hard copy and interactive, Web-based reports that tell your story

Is your BlackBerry (or the one you?re thinking about getting) a full-fledged PDA (Personal Data Assistant), a hand-held mini-computer, a high-tech organizer, or a cell phone? The answer is yes

Whether you're a hobbyist or a pro, look what you can do with Elements 4!

Photoshop Elements is all grown up - a powerful program that's easy to use and gives professional results

This book's step-by-step instructions and full-color examples help you take creative control of Photoshop Elements' tools

If you want to give yourself a Web presence without spending a lot of time or money, a blog is your answer and this is your guide

Blogs (Web logs) are short, diary-like entries on a Web site that has a chronological, journal format

Fun or informative, but not formal, blogs are easy to set up, maintain, and update

Starting at $499, the diminutive Mac mini-2

5 inches tall, 6

5 inches wide, and 2

Shows readers how to use Outlook as an effective and powerful solution for managing and organizing e-mail messages, schedules, tasks, notes, contacts, and other information as they are specifically applied in a business setting Discusses managing and maintaining current customers and how to control customer interactions Explains the process of using checklists and matching them with Outlook applications-from bulk mailing to planning a telemarketing campaign Addresses how to build a prospect profile with an action plan for follow-up until the prospect becomes an active customer Provides step-by-step examples on how to set up and use Business Contact Manager

User review
outlook 2003
Without this book it is practically impossible to discover the power and usefullness of Outlook



User review
Greatest Outlook Book Ever
It is what we call simplicity that works

The book is arranged in such a way that focus the issues instead of pure Outlooks tools and bolts

Now updated to reflect the much-anticipated `Yukon` release of SQL Server, this friendly guide shows database developers and administrators as well as those who use database application how to get up to speed fast Offers a gentle introduction to relational database design and shows how to build databases, create database applications, and maintain and optimize database performance Covers the major new features of the `Yukon` release-including analysis services, reporting services, and notification services

User review
NOT an Introduction Guide
This is in no way an introduction guide for anyone with no knowledge of SQL Servers

Usually these type books are a good starting point

This particular subject falls WAY short

Do a quick take on QuickBooks and you?ll wonder where it?s been all your life

Offered by Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Sony, and other leading camera manufacturers, the Camera Raw format lets photographers create high-resolution `digital negatives`-uncompressed, unprocessed images that they can then manage and convert using Photoshop Cameras featuring Camera Raw capabilities are now priced as low as $300 This book explains what Camera Raw is, why serious amateur and professional photographers need it, and how to make the most of it using Photoshop's powerful Camera Raw plug-in Topics covered include evaluating and working with Camera Raw images, harnessing Photoshop Camera Raw tools, using metadata, understanding color, and correcting images

User review
A Great way to get started


The big attraction of this series of `Dummies` books is that we who buy these products are happy to accept the limitations of our own knowledge whilst placing great value on the works of those who understand the subject

If, therefore, your own expertise is well beyond beginner level, there is no point in your purchasing this product just to exercise your superiority by writing a less than praiseworthy review

Create a shopping cart, online store, and Web forum, or set up a blog

ASP

NET 2

0 is a functional programming tool, so why not discover how to use it by actually creating something functional?

Your one-stop guide to six great Macromedia tools for building Web sites

It's like a Web-site-in-a-book! First, there's some Web site insight to help you decide what you want your site to do

Then it's into the nitty-gritty of making it happen - building with Dreamweaver, adding animation with Flash, enabling collaboration with Contribute, using ColdFusion to access databases, and a whole lot more

Share your home movies or download new software

Find safe files to download, create your own, and use BitTorrent for business

There's certainly a torrent of interest in BitTorrent! But while it enables you to download all kinds of cool files and to distribute your own creative efforts, it also carries some risks

This book not only shows you how to acquire BitTorrent, but also how to use it without picking up worms, viruses, and lawsuits

Ajax is short for ?Asynchronous JavaScript+CSS+DOM+XMLHttpRequest

?

Even if you weren?

Use WSE to work together, even when you're not!


Discover the ideal way for small and medium businesses to work together

IBM Workplace Services Express is an easy-to-use collaborative portal application that facilitates communication and teamwork with built-in team spaces, document management, and instant messaging -- all in a single portal

This handy guide helps you get started, navigate the workspace, get organized, use the built-in collaboration tools, use document libraries to create and share documents, and more

Photoshop Elements 4 is the fast, easy, and inexpensive way to get studio-quality results from your digital images

You can Correct color, exposure, and lighting Fix red-eye and other flaws Use image layers to alter the look of a photo Change the background Make albums, display photos online, or print your pictures Do almost everything you can do with Photoshop CS

Chances are, you bought Elements because you want to make your photos look better

Maybe you take a lot of pictures and you look forward to sharing them

9 books in 1-- your key to Word 2003 success!

Your one-stop guide to getting the most from Word 2003 every day!

Writing your own book?

Excel is the most sophisticated spreadsheet program available, making it easy for you to create a variety of analyses and calculations for personal and professional use

However, this program is much more than just an electronic version of an accountant?s green sheet, and mastering even the most basic functions can be a challenge

As the fastest growing dashboarding solution on the market, Xcelsius is an intuitive stand-alone Windows application that enables Excel users to transform the contents of an ordinary Excel spreadsheet into an engaging, interactive Flash-based dashboard Offers step-by-step instruction on the wide array of functionality that Xcelsius has to offer so that readers can complete mini-dashboards of increasing complexity with each chapter Addresses how to prepare Excel spreadsheets for use with Xcelsius dashboards and then use basic components of Xcelsius (charts, buttons, labels) Shows ways to add advanced functionality to dashboards (gauges, sliders, maps) and create interactive business calculators with Xcelsius Discusses integrating Xcelsius reports into PowerPoint slides, Web pages, and e-mail

User review
Empowered user
In analyzing data at work, I was looking for a way to graphically present analysis to accurately communicate

I'd been through some self-study material and was familiar with the basics of Xcelsius



Having read another book by Michael Alexander on data analysis with Microsoft Access, I confidently purchased Crystal Xcelsius for Dummies

Use the quick-start guide to create your course in a flash


Post course materials, give quizzes, facilitate discussions, and handle grades

You're an educator, not a psychic, so how would you know how to use Blackboard with no instructions? These step-by-step examples show you how to set up a Blackboard classroom, put your materials on the Internet, communicate online with students, and even evaluate their performance



Discover how to
* Navigate the Blackboard environment
* Customize your course menu
* Add and organize course materials
* Give online assignments
* Conduct online discussions and chat rooms
* Keep track of grades

User review
Good for Getting Started on Blackboard
I found this book to be very helpful when I began teaching on Blackboard

Eight minibooks spanning over 850 pages deliver the scoop on the latest versions of seven leading Linux distributions: Fedora Core, SUSE, Debian, Xandros, SimplyMEPIS, Knoppix, and Ubuntu The DVD includes the full Fedora Core and Knoppix distributions plus ISO images of the other distributions covered, saving hours of downloading time This new edition includes all-new coverage of the SimplyMEPIS and Ubuntdistributions, an added section on the Skype Internet telephone system, and expanded coverage of Firefox, SELinux, and OpenOffice

org applications The eight minibooks cover Linux basics, desktops, networking, the Internet, administration, security, Internet servers, and programming The Linux share of the operating system market is expected to grow from three to 11 percent in the next four years

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file



User review
linux fof dummies
I bought so many lately it is hard to remember which was slow and which was ok

Now you can give new meaning to the description ?High-performance computer!? And you can even choose the performers?

Manage sales, service, and marketing processes all together



Find out how to manage customer information to make your business more productive

Whether you're completely new to customer relationship management (CRM) software or you just want the scoop on the newest version, this handy guide will get you going

Discover how to set up CRM 3, navigate and customize the system, use it to work with your accounts and contacts, collect leads, forecast sales, run reports, and much more



Discover how to
* Develop and manage customer relationships
* Implement a sales process
* Set up security and access rights
* Generate quotes, orders, and invoices
* Manage leads and opportunities
* Create and use product catalogs

User review
Definitely for Beginners
This book is not for the IT Professional but is perfect to get a beginner up to speed on CRM quickly

Offers an easy-to-navigate design featuring a two-column landscape layout loaded with step-by-step instructions and illustrations to help readers get up to speed fast on key PowerPoint tasks-and create effective and striking presentations Covers creating a new presentation, resizing or moving an object, duplicating a slide, using the outlining toolbar, and adding notes to a slide Shows how to print a presentation, set up a slide show, work with pictures and clip art, color text and objects, modify the slide master, create a template, insert a diagram or chart, add sound and video, and much more

User review
Power Point for Dummies - Just the Steps 2003
Just the book I was looking for! Quick info for creating Power Point presentations for work or fun

Easy to understand instructions for making a basic or advanced show

You have a cool Web site, and a really great product, service, or cause you want people to know about

But visitors aren?t beating down your cyber-door

You can get Flash-y with your Web site -- here's how!


Know your audience, plan your site, and make it both interactive and cool

Gone are the days when you could get by with a boring Web site

With Flash, you can add interactivity, video, an exciting and easy-to-navigate interface, and eye candy like custom cursors and flying text

How many times have you visited a Web site and thought that you could do a better job if only you had the knowledge and skills?   Or perhaps you have a great idea for a Web site but don?t know how to get started?

`A witty, well-written guide to Visual Basic 6

0

`

I have a stack of Visual Basic books to wade through, and I chose this one because, well, I love Wally Wang

Firefox For Dummies gives you the inside scoop on the exciting new browser from the Web wizard that got it started

The book's author, Blake Ross, began developing Firefox as a teenager

Once available to the world, the simple and powerful tool was an instant hit claiming a sizable share of the Web browser market with over 140 million downloads

Add multimedia, post the family calendar, and save time with templates

Introduce your new baby, share the family tree, or plan a reunion on the Web

With families scattered all across the country, the best family gathering place is now online! With this book, you don't need to be a Web wizard to set up a cool site where everyone can meet the baby, kids can report their game scores, couples can share wedding photos, and Grandpa can continue the family genealogy



Discover how to:
* Post an online photo album for free
* Register a domain name
* Build Web sites from templates and graphics included on the CD
* Edit images with Photoshop Elements 3
* Share stories with blogs


Cross-platform CD-ROM includes
* Family Tree Maker starter version
* Macromedia?

Google?a funny name for a fabulous tool

You?

If you aren?t a proficient PC pro and you want to get answers and get going, this is your practical reference

In a concise, no frills style, it gives you the vital information on: Setting up and connecting your PC and peripherals, including your keyboard, digital camera, joystick, modem, monitor, printer, scanner, wireless gizmos, and more Installing hardware and software Creating, managing, naming, opening, saving, and finding files Organizing your stuff, with info on folders, Windows Explorer, Compressed (ZIP) folders, and more Networking, including accessing another computer or a shared folder, connecting to the network, and workgroups Creating your own CDs, including building and burning a playlist, importing music, and more The printer, keyboard and the mouse

With step-by-step instructions and lots of screen shots, this book helps you walk the walk

Adobe Premiere Elements offers amateur and home moviemakers the opportunity to work with editing tools as powerful as those packed into Adobe Premiere Pro, one of the top tools on the market

Adobe Premiere Elements For Dummies offers these same users not only a guide through all the how-to steps of using the software, but also a valuable reference on how to best apply the tools to a great video project

Author Keith Underdahl, also author of Adobe Premiere Pro For Dummies, is an experienced video editor who understands what new Premiere users need to know and how to best explain the topics

Targeting the snags, glitches, and predicaments cited most frequently by readers, bestselling author Dan Gookin clearly explains how to diagnose and cure common PC problems, whether they originate with software, the operating system, or hardware This updated edition features new, expanded coverage of laptop woes as well as Internet and e-mail issues, broadband connections, spam blocking, and security concerns Provides advice on how to prevent PC problems in the first place and create a safe and secure PC environment Dan Gookin is known for his ability to explain technology in an easy-to-understand and enjoyable fashion; his writing style, name, and reputation are unparalleled in the industry

User review
TROUBLE SHOOTING YOUR PC FOR DUMMIES
IF YOU ARE LIKE ME AND DECIDE TO DO THINGS ON YOUR PC IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT YOU NEED A COPY OF THIS BOOK WHEN YOU GET STUCK

AND YOU WILL

UNLESS YOUR AN EXPERT, THIS BOOK WILL STEER YOU IN THE DIRECTION AND STEPS YOU NEED TO KEEP FROM BUYING A NEWW PC AFTER YOU TAKE A HAMMER TO THE ONE YOUR TRYING TO FIX

Responding to reader feedback, the author has thoroughly revamped the book with more step-by-step coverage of JavaScript basics, an exclusive focus on Internet Explorer, and many complete sample scripts Updated to cover JavaScript 1

5, the latest release of this popular Web scripting language Using lots of examples, including a sample working Web site, the book shows how to create dynamic and interactive pages, build entire sites, and automate pages

User review
Do NOT buy this book


I am starting to teach myself web design, and picked this book up from the library along with some other books on html and CSS to get myself started

* With a generous dash of humor and fun, bestselling author Dan Gookin shows people how to select the right machine and tackle typical laptop challenges
* Laptop sales recently surpassed those of desktop machines-a trend that seems likely to continue
* A must for laptop newbies as well as road warriors who need to get the most out of their machines
* Covers synchronizing with the desktop, accessing the desktop remotely, coordinating e-mail pickup between two machines, wireless networking, managing power, and securing a laptop

User review
Out-of-Date
After I purchased `Windows 7 for Dummies,` I purchased this book to help me with other situations

It is obsolete and I would not recommend buying this book



User review
VISTA VS XP
More for Vista users, I'm XP

You?ve heard the saying, ?If you want something done right, do it yourself

?

An easy, practical guide to wireless networks, which allow users to roam wireless-enabled locations without being restricted by cables Shows step by step what it takes to plan a wireless network, set it up, make it work, and keep it safe Along the way, expert authors Davis and Lewis explain how to perform a site survey and explore issues such as selecting the right standard, mode, access point, channel, and antenna Explains how to install clients, set up roaming, and guard against risks and threats such as war driving, jamming, hijacking, and man-in-the-middle attacks Contains useful information on IEEE wireless standards, security vulnerabilities, administration tools, and places to connect while on the road

User review
didn't have the energy to really concentrate on this book
This book provides lots of info on setting up a wireless network but I found that I simply wasn't able to follow it very easily and thus didn't get much use from it

Lots of technical info and descriptions

User review
Wirless made easier
Book is a great guide for the novice when it comes to installing a wireless network

User review
Great wireless networking resource
Peter and Barry have documented tons of good information on wireless networks in this book

From Wi-Fi to Bluetooth to site surveys to security and even throwing in great reference material on RF, wireless standards, and more

Windows XP for Dummies does a good job in its role as the flagship of the Dummies line, providing Windows novices with a guided introduction to Microsoft's latest and most feature-rich operating system for everyday computer users

Its treatment of computer, Windows, and Internet fundamentals is among the best on the market, and author Andy Rathbone has an appealing way of writing that's simultaneously fun and detail-rich

If you're a Windows novice--meaning you don't know how to undelete a file that's been sent to the Recycle Bin, or what a Web browser is, or what it means to `cut and paste` text--you will get a lot out of Rathbone's work

* Google is the world's most popular search engine, with more than 150 million queries per day and more than fourteen million users per week
* Author Brad Hill, frequently consulted in media coverage of the Internet, will take readers `under the hood`
* Illuminates dozens of packaged Google tools that significantly extend Web searching
* Enables more technical readers to install and use the Google API to develop Web querying capabilities for their own programs
* Includes extensive coverage of Blogger, the popular Web log service recently acquired by Google

User review
Good Book
I liked this book, but actually a lot of its contenets you may find it online using Google

com, just search, for example, All Google's Features and ton of websites will show up



This website called www

So you?ve made the jump to digital photography and you?re having a ball with your new camera, right?

Includes full-color examples to help make your images picture perfect!

Organize your photos and share them as slide shows, e-cards, or personalized gifts

At last, there?s a better way to manage your virtual shoebox full of digital images!

Digital photography is sweeping the country, and it?s easy to see why

You can take pictures of anything, do it quickly, see instantly what you got (or didn?

Discover new security features and easier installation
Light up your system with a new resource manager, volume manager, and directory server
In the dark about Solaris 9? Open this book and let the sun shine in! It'll help you chart a course for StarOffice, explore CDE and GNOME desktops, and harness Solaris power to configure Web servers, access Internet services, build great Web sites, manage files and directories, and a galaxy of other tasks

Worldwide telecom spending was over $4 trillion in 2004, and virtually all 12 million businesses in the U

S

buy phone and other telecom services Our book shows people at small and medium-sized businesses how to make sense of telecom lingo and get the best deals Includes an overview of the major players in the telecom industry and an easy-to-understand explanation of the existing telecom infrastructure Helps people pinpoint the telecom services best suited to their business needs, understand billing, and troubleshoot problems Covers emerging industry trends, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), and how they can help businesses cut costs

User review
Superb book!

Delivers the know-how that novice database developers, enthusiasts, and independent software vendors need in order to use the SSE database Written in the typical nonintimidating For Dummies style, the book's emphasis is on installing SSE and using it to create simple database applications with other tools in Microsoft's Express product line Covers how to use SQL Server Express Manager, an easy-to-use management tool that comes with SSE, and the Application XCopy feature, which provides SSE with the ability to treat databases like files Addresses topics unique to SSE and not covered in standard SQL Server books, including network and security features, migrating and connecting from Access and MSDE to SSE, and migrating from SSE to the full-blown SQL Server database The CD-ROM contains SQL Server Express trial version and the Web site has the code from applications featured in the book

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file



User review
rated 5 for value
For the money spent and the time invested I feel I learned a lot about the subject

Yes, it is a little slow going in the beginning, but not bad

Nine minibooks, filling nearly 800 pages, take you beyond Dreamweaver basics, giving you the know-how and hands-on techniques necessary to create state-of-the-art Web sites

You'll master Dreamweaver basics, such as laying out pages, adding content to pages, and working with code; develop Web applications and databases; make pages dynamic; and learn to use Dreamweaver with Contribute

Order your copy of this reference to the popular software application today

This is the rare case of a book that can take you from a beginner to an advanced-intermediate level

Like many of the books in IDG's Dummies series, this volume begins with a definition (`What is SQL?`) and ends with `The Part of Tens,` a collection of tips in a top ten list form

* Organized into eight task-oriented minibooks, this comprehensive 816-page guide shows beginning-to-intermediate users how to get up and running with today's top five Linux distributions: Fedora Core, SUSE, Debian, Xandros, and Knoppix
*The companion DVD features the full installable versions of Fedora Core 3 and Knoppix and the ISO images (saving hours of downloading time) for the following distributions: SUSE live, Debian full version, and Xandros Open Circulation version

* Features step-by-step installation instructions for each distribution
* The minibooks offer humorous, easy-to-understand coverage of Linux basics, desktops, networking, the Internet, administration, security, Internet servers, and programming
* Lets readers explore the most popular distributions for desktop and server use

User review
linux fof dummies
I bought so many lately it is hard to remember which was slow and which was ok

I believe this one was ok

User review
Great!!!!!

AutoCAD is the leading software tool for creating technical and architectural drawings, but it definitely doesn't lead in the `easy to master` category

That's why there's AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies?the perfect way to break a complex topic into bite-size, easy-to-understand pieces

A Linux smart home is about controlling and monitoring devices and information around your home using a standard personal computer, Linux, and its vast array of open source tools

You don?t have to be a master programmer to create one

Create your own levels and game mods



Build single- and multi-player levels, add scripts, and share your mods

Ever wonder what Quake 4 would be like if it included that especially cool weapon you dreamed up? Here's the fun and easy way? to find out

Ever visited a knockout Web site and wondered, ?How did they do that?? Wonder no more

The cover of Windows XP All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies boasts that it's `nine books in one

` That's a stretch--it's really a book about Microsoft Windows XP for novices, with supplementary information about America Online and MSN--but cover claims aside, this book represents a good value for someone new to computing

Woody Leonhard--a respected Windows authority who writes with enough humor to keep things light but not so much as to obscure the facts--begins with how to use a mouse and works all the way through installing printers and setting up a little network in a home or small office

* Uses the straightforward For Dummies style to show Linux and Windows users how to use the OpenOffice

org desktop productivity suite
* OpenOffice

org has a user interface and feature set similar to that of other office suites and works transparently with a variety of file formats, including those of Microsoft Office
* Explains how to download, install, and set up both the Linux and Windows versions of OpenOffice

Computers are so much a part of our daily lives that many of us take them for granted

You turn on your PC, connect to the Internet and check your stocks, your e-mail, or the weather report, write a note to Grandma, or relax for half an hour by shooting make-believe lasers at make-believe aliens

But if you ever wonder ?

Eight minibooks cover ASP

NET basics, Web controls, using HTML and ASP, C#, Visual Basic, database programming, using the

NET Framework, and advanced ASP

If you've ever wondered whether the Linux penguin knew something you should know, here's where to find out

This plain-English guide walks you through installing Linux, using the desktop and tools like OpenOffice

org, securing your system, and more

Have you ever felt the urge to share the entertaining and insightful things that happen in your everyday world? Got a message you?d like to get across to others?

Tired of being tethered to your desktop computer? If you're ready to break free with a laptop,  the new MacBook could be just what you're looking for

In addition to the freedom to work wherever you happen to be, a MacBook offers you A portable darkroom with iPhoto Mobile music, podcasts, and Internet radio GarageBand software that lets you make your own music The ability to create and share original movies and DVDs Safari, a safer and ultra-cool Web browser, and all the other OS X advantages

Whether you already have your new MacBook or are still weighing the pros and cons of various models,  MacBook For Dummies is a valuable resource

AutoCAD 2007 is a premiere computer-aided designing program that lets you organize the objects you draw, their properties, and their files

It also helps you create great-looking models

But it?

There's a pattern here, and here's how to use it!


Find out how the 23 leading design patterns can save you time and trouble

Ever feel as if you've solved this programming problem before? You -- or someone -- probably did, and that's why there's a design pattern to help this time around

Unlike other C++ programming books, C++ For Dummies considers the `why` just as important as the `how

` The features of C++ are like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle

Rather than just present the features, this book will help you to really understand how they fit together

Get hooked up without getting tangled up in cords, wires, cables or techno mumbo

With Wireless Home Networking For Dummies, you can go wireless without going mad

  It shows you how to plan, install, secure, and use a wireless home network for PCs or Macs

Keep your balance, take the credit, and don?t lose interest

Computerize your checkbook, track your stocks, bank online, and much more

When money talks, you can tell it what to say

Quicken 2004 and this handy guidebook will help you manage your bills, maximize investments, minimize taxes, multiply savings, and maintain detailed financial records that will delight your tax preparer ?

8 books in 1 - your key to terrific digital photos!

Your one-stop, full-color guide to creating digital images with `wow`

From picking your camera to posting photos on the Web, here's what you need to know about digital photography in eight easy-to-use minibooks! Packed with full-color examples that will get your creative juices flowing, this guide helps you take better pictures; edit, organize, and share them; restore vintage prints; and more

* Delivers more than fifty real solutions that will help people speed up numerous Office 2003 tasks
* Provides timesaving techniques for each of the most frequently used Office modules-Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint
* Leonhard shows readers how to cut time-consuming tasks down to size with his easy-to-use, easy-to-understand techniques and tricks
* While the tips are designed for Office 2003, the author indicates when the advice may also be applied to Office XP or Office 2000
* Leonhard is well known for his skill in cutting through the hype and getting to the essential information-he wastes no time in helping readers save time

User review
Office Made Simple
I purchased this book for a friend and she really likes it

She thinks that it is a great tool for Office 2003



User review
Simple Solutions to Office Frustrations
Does anyone else get annoyed with the ever-changing pull-down menus and toolbars in recent versions of Office?

An 816-page All-in-One guide designed for both beginning and experienced digital photographers, offering seven minibooks on everything from buying a camera and choosing the right equipment to editing with high-end tools and restoring photos digitally Includes chapters on basics such as point-and-shoot photography, with later chapters exploring editing, printing, and shooting portraits or high-speed action This new edition covers the latest technology changes in digital photography, including Photoshop 7, new low-priced SLR cameras, updated storage and output options with DVD technology, and how each of these changes affects photography techniques David Busch is the author of more than fifty technology books, most covering digital photography, image editing, and digital restoration

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Digital Photography Overview
If you have a question about digital photography, there's a very good chance it's covered in one of this books 8 chapters

It's an excellent reference source and if after reading you would like more indepth information on a topic, you'll have learned enough here that you can easily track down further detail

I'm an advanced amature digital photographer and consider this book an excellent reference source for special situations that periodically arise

Make PDFs, use templates, and print envelopes and labels

Here's the perfect way to create and format documents for print or the Web

Maybe it's a revolutionary thought, but could it be you just want to use your word-processing program to create great-looking, readable documents? Perfect! This friendly guide will get you going with WordPerfect 12 so you can get your thoughts on paper ?

The increase in project outsourcing has forced traditional programmers to take on the role of project managers and quickly learn how to manage software projects The author discusses all of the essentials in widely accepted project management methodology, from managing programmers to assessing and eliminating risk The book covers the iterative development model, using Microsoft Project 2003, as well as a variety of methodologies including eXtreme, open source, SQA testing, software life cycle management, and more The companion Web site contains tools, case studies and other resources to help even novices get up and running

User review
Very slow delivery but good quality
I was worried that I was not going to get this book delivered -- it took a very long time (weeks)

Once I got this though, I was very happy with it

The book looks and feels brand new (I thought it was used)

Find out how to get the most from your ACT!



Manage your contacts, communicate, synchronize ACT! with Outlook, and more

You have a business or organization to run

Updated to cover the new Intel-based Macs, Mac OS X Tiger, and the latest Mac tools and trends, this bestseller includes:

Mac basics, customizing a workspace, getting acquainted with Mac OS X, going online, working with iLife applications, setting up e-mail, connecting an iPod to a Mac, turning a Mac into a fax machine, troubleshooting, security, and more

USA Today Personal Technology columnist Edward Baig, a longtime technology writer who appears regularly on TV, radio, and at major industry trade shows, has rewritten this edition from scratch ensuring you get the up-to-date information you need

Order your copy today!

Ideal for novices, Creating Web Pages for Dummies starts off with discussion of some key design topics and shows the way to publishing well designed Web sites

The authors have you writing HTML and getting a feel for the basic process by the third chapter

Once you're hooked, they show you how to build a home page in a single day and offer advice on how to get online with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Are you worried about external hackers and rogue insiders breaking into your systems? Whether it?s social engineering, network infrastructure attacks, or application hacking, security breaches in your systems can devastate your business or personal life

Do you roam the road making a living, or are you enjoying the nomadic life of a retiree with a motor home? Either way, life goes on no matter where you're hanging your hat tonight

Bills still need to be paid, grandchildren grow up way too fast, and you've gotten pretty dependent on your e-mail

* Bestselling author Dan Gookin has updated his classic guide to cover CD burner/DVD combo drives, processor upgrades, flat panel displays, new modem and networking options, new peripherals, laptops, and more
* Worldwide shipments of new computers now top 100 million units annually, and forecasters have predicted double-digit increases in PC shipments for 2003-2004
* Using the author's unique five-step approach to smart computer shopping, readers analyze their needs and match them to the perfect PC at the best price
* Gookin, who wrote the first-ever For Dummies book, DOS For Dummies, is renowned for his entertaining, easy-to-understand style

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An eye opener as regards PCs


I wish I had read this book when I first bought my current computer; it is real eye opener

I don't know that I will buy another product or service without first reviewing it in a `dummy` book

Find tips for creating efficient PL/SQL code

If you know a bit about SQL, this book will make PL/SQL programming painless!

The Oracle has spoken?you need to get up to speed on PL/SQL programming, right?

Realizing that purchasing a computer is a significant investment, beloved author Dan Gookin assists readers in finding a tailor-made computer that suits specific needs while also offering longevity Delivers all the know-how in an understandable, enjoyable, friendly style so readers don't feel overwhelmed by all the choices they'll face when buying a computer Walks readers step by step through all the new developments: CD burner/DVD combo drives, processor upgrades, flat panel displays, new modem and networking options, new peripherals, and more An essential reference for first-time computer buyers looking to make a wise purchase, and for anyone looking to get an additional computer

User review
An eye opener as regards PCs


I wish I had read this book when I first bought my current computer; it is real eye opener

I don't know that I will buy another product or service without first reviewing it in a `dummy` book

* Shows how to use the leading technical drawing software-AutoCAD-and its less-expensive sister product, AutoCAD LT, in the friendly, easy-to-understand For Dummies style
* Shows first-time AutoCAD users how to create precise and efficient 2-D technical drawings and get started with 3-D technical drawings
* Topics covered include creating a basic layout; drawing and editing; writing text in drawings; plotting, creating, and editing external reference files; CAD standards; and drawing on the Internet
* Explores new features in the latest version of AutoCAD, including text improvements, streamlined Plot and Page Setup dialogue boxes, increased emphasis on tool palettes, better tools for transmitting sets of electronic files, and much more
* Includes a new chapter on sheet sets and a new collection of features for creating, managing, and publishing all of the drawings that make up a project

User review
autocad for dummies
I love the `for Dummies` books,,,,they're written well, they're easy to understand AND the best bonus written with some humor!

User review
Outstanding Aid
The Title is misleading


This book is for everyone, not just dummies

SOA is the most important initiative facing IT today and is difficult to grasp; this book demystifies the complex topic of SOA and makes it accessible to all those people who hear the term but aren't really sure what it means This team of well-respected authors explains that SOA is a collection of applications that enables resources to be available to other participants in a network using any service-based technology Examines how SOA enables faster and cheaper application development and how it offers reusable code that can be used across various applications Covers what SOA is, why it matters, how it can impact businesses, and how to take steps to implement SOA in a corporate environment

User review
Good book for Starters
A very good book for anyone starting on SOA

I have bought this book for IBM 669 SOA Certification and it is helping me quite a bit

REcommend to others also

User review
Not really worth the trouble
Not really worth the time to read (let alone the expense)

* Provides an introduction to J2EE using the WebLogic platform, which claims the largest market share-about forty percent-of the Java application server market
* Features the most comprehensive coverage of the component types of WebLogic in the friendly For Dummies style
* Covers static resources, JSPs, taglibs and servlets, EJBs, and WebLogic's Web service development and deployment capabilities and tools
* Teaches readers the basic administration and monitoring capabilities built into WebLogic, using a conversational and example-driven approach
* Uses real-world analogies all programmers will recognize to introduce the major topics of J2EE
* Examples will include not only coding, but also step-by-step deployment and troubleshooting tips

User review
Save Your Money
Having already been a user of Weblogic 7

0, I was looking to move to 8

0 and wanted a ref that would just give me the high points of the differences between the two versions

What was that whizzing sound? It was you, passing the CCNA certification exam

After you've covered all of Cisco Systems' exam objectives in CCNA For Dummies, such tasks as following network protocols, routing, and maintaining network security will be new tools to add to your skill set

Build an online catalog and a members-only site

Everything you need to know to create a dynamic PHP and MySQL Web site!

Been thinking of creating a high-quality interactive Web site? This book is just what you need to get started!

VBA helps you put your computer in its place

Write programs that automate tasks and make Office 2007 work better for you

If your computer is becoming your boss instead of your servant, start using VBA to tell it what to do! Here's the latest on the VBA IDE and program containers, debugging and controlling your programs, working with multiple applications using a single program, and the most exciting stuff -- programming for all the Office 2007 applications

Discover how to Customize an application's interface Quick-launch a VBA program Store and modify information Use VBA with the Ribbon Understand object-oriented programming Avoid runtime errors

User review
Awful Book

More than two thirds of American companies use teams to execute their most important projects, making project management a highly valuable skill for advancing your career

Project Management For Dummies, Second Edition introduces you to the principles of successful project management and shows you how to motivate any team to gain maximum productivity

 You?

A rootkit is a type of malicious software that gives the hacker `root` or administrator access to your network

They are activated before your system's operating system has completely booted up, making them extremely difficult to detect

Rootkits allow hackers to install hidden files, processes, and hidden user accounts

Quickly create Web sites with this poweful tool

Use this free and easy programming language for e-commerce sites and blogs

If you need to build Web and database applications quickly but you don't dream in computer code, take heart! Ruby on Rails was created for you, and this book will have you up and running in no time

The Ruby scripting language and the Rails framework let you create full-featured Web applications fast

Here's how to make sound decisions about a desktop studio

Get the lowdown on equipment, design your studio space, and set your music free!

If you've been dreaming of making music with your computer, wake up and get started! Musician Jeff Strong clears a path for you through all the confusing options, helping you sort out hardware and software choices, coax the sound you want from your equipment, work with equalizers and processors, and start your creative juices flowing!

See how to use Skype for secure chats and connect SkypeOut and SkypeIN

Here's the fun and easy way (r) to understand all the hype about Skype and make this cool alternative communication system work for you! You'll get great advice about hardware, directions for downloading and installing Skype, ideas for using Skype in your business, and the lowdown on making Skype calls to people with old-fashioned phones

7 books in 1?your key to PowerPoint success!

Your one-stop guide to perfect presentations with PowerPoint 2007

Everybody uses PowerPoint, right?

At the end of 2004, more than 600,000 people had received CompTIA's vendor-neutral A+ certification, a key credential for anyone pursuing a career as a computer technician This competitively priced new guide offers seven minibooks and 1,000+ pages covering every aspect of the two required A+ exams, plus customizable test-prep software on CD-ROM Minibooks provide a thorough review of all the hardware and operating system topics tested in the exams: installation, configuration, and upgrading; diagnosing and troubleshooting; preventive maintenance; motherboards, processors, and memory; printers; networking; and operating system fundamentals Published day-and-date with the CompTIA's latest revision of the A+ exams

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file



User review
Some misleading obselete material
Just beginnng this book but I would not want to rely on it for the test

Authors still talk extensively about things like L2 cache memory being located on the motherboard

Covering the new features and capabilities of Windows Vista, this book gets readers up to speed fast on interface changes, security options, and setup processes Simple, easy-to-follow instructions for common Windows Vista tasks show readers how to carry out essential activities and gain competence and confidence Bargain-priced at only $14

99, this book explains how to navigate the desktop, create files, copy and delete files and folders, connect to the Internet, search the Web, use e-mail, and much more

User review
For this item, I wasn't too thrilled
I have bought lots of `for Dummies` series books in the past, but this one tops them all on the negative feedback-issue

I knew the steps involved in doing stuff they mentioned that were specifically fit for the Windows Vista system only-I had known them from previous versions

8 books in 1- your key to QuickBooks 2007 success!

Your one-stop guide to managing your small business finances more efficiently

QuickBooks is the leading accounting program for small businesses, and this book gives you a handy reference to all its parts

Set up QuickBooks for your business, load your files, create invoices, pay vendors, understand job costing and capital budgeting, and even get tips on writing your business plan

Create music CDs and photo DVDs or even watch TV

Move your files to a new computer, or get your old PC ready for Vista

The thing that's made Windows For Dummies so successful is that it's packed with the basics you need to make Windows work

This book gets you through all the Windows Vista tasks and tripwires, including starting programs, finding files, navigating the new see-through interface, staying safe while you cruise the Internet, and much more

Discover how to Find files when they're hiding Hook up with another computer Make Vista work like XP Block Internet bad guys Share a PC without sharing your files Fix problems yourself

User review
Windows Vista for Dummies
The book was received in a timely manner

Start building powerful programs with Java 6?fast!

Get an overview of Java 6 and begin building your own programs

Even if you're new to Java programming?

Modify gameplay, add textures, and integrate amazing effects

Develop intense environments, then share your design with players online

How cool would it be to build your own levels and customized weapons for Half-Life 2? This book will get you ready to mod so you can enjoy the ultimate gaming experience

You'll find out how to create your own maps, strategically place high-tech military equipment, and modify your levels for smoother play

Fast answers to frequently asked questions

Excel 2007 essentials at your fingertips!

If you like your answers quick and your information up-to-date, look no further

With this concise, superbly organized reference, you'll quickly find just what you need to know about navigating the new interface; using the Ribbon and Quick Access toolbar; saving, protecting, and recovering workbook files; entering and editing data; creating formulas and functions, and much more

Master the Ribbon, powerful graphics capabilities, and more!

Your one-stop guide to great-looking spreadsheets that actually mean something

Create colorful spreadsheets and charts, use Live Preview, and maximize everything Excel 2007 has to offer! Find just what you need to know about using the new Ribbon, designing spreadsheets that communicate, editing and printing them, working with formulas, protecting your data when you collaborate, turning out cool charts, and much more

Updated to cover all the latest features and capabilities of Access 2007, this resource provides new and inexperienced Access users with nine task-oriented minibooks that cover beginning to advanced-level material Each minibook covers a specific aspect of Access, such as database design, tables, queries, forms, reports, and macros Shows how to accomplish specific tasks such as database housekeeping, security data, and using Access with the Web Access is the world's leading desktop database solution and is used by millions of people to store, organize, view, analyze, and share data, as well as to build powerful, custom database solutions that integrate with the Web and enterprise data sources

User review
Can't go wrong
You can't go wrong with any of the `Dummies` books

They are very easy to read and the directions are written in plain English

I would always buy a `Dummies` book before any other type of manual

If you?ve been using Access for a while, you?re probably aware of its power and potential and itching to take advantage of both

Step-by-step instructions for creating VBA macros


Harness the power of VBA and create custom Excel applications

Make Excel 2007 work for you! This clear, nonintimidating guide shows you how to use VBA to create Excel apps that look and work the way you want

Packed with plenty of sample programs, it explains how to work with range objects, control program flow, develop custom dialog boxes, create custom toolbars and menus, and much more

Create project plans that make the most of your money and time

Get your projects on track, manage resources, and share information online

Project 2007 helps you keep your projects on track by providing sophisticated tools for building task outlines and important timing relationships; efficiently assigning people, cost, and material resources; and keeping everyone and everything on schedule

Get an overview of the benefits of Project Server and Project Web Access for communicating with your team and managing your project online

All this on the bonus CD-ROM Tools for creating enhanced graphics and reports Strategic planning and brainstorming tools Project add-ons that improve your time reporting and tracking capabilities For details and complete system requirements, see the CD-ROM appendix

Reveal your inner business artist with Visio

Turn your ideas into diagrams and drawings with Visio's stencils and templates

If you have an idea you want to get down on electronic paper, Visio 2007 is for you, and so is this book! They're both flexible and user-friendly

Here's how to use Visio to capture ideas from simple to intricate, update data in a drawing with a single click, add and manipulate text, work with connectors, and more

From idea to online, your key to great-looking Web sites

Your one-stop guide to building a user-friendly site with professional flair

Whether you're building a site to keep in touch with others, sell products, or promote a cause, you want to make sure yours stands out in the crowd

This handy reference shows you how to design an accessible site, create graphics and navigation menus, build forms, insert sound and video, and keep your visitors coming back for more

Discover how to Plan, maintain, and promote a Web site Design with users in mind Work with HTML and CSS Optimize graphic elements for the Web Build your site with e-commerce functionality

User review
Unprofessional
I just finished reading this book from cover to cover and, sadly, I have to agree with the negative tone of most comments here (up to the time of writing, that is)

Packed with tips and tricks for creating dazzling images

Explore layers, change backgrounds, fix flaws, and artistically enhance photos

Photoshop Elements 5 is a powerhouse, and here's the fast and easy way to get up to speed on all the coolest features

Whether you're new to digital photography or an old pro, you'll find out how to make quick fixes, fine-tune exposure, brush away flaws, and print and share photos

Discover how to Organize and manage your photos Correct contrast, color, and clarity Perform simple image makeovers Obtain accurate color from your desktop color printer Get artsy with the pencil and brush tools Produce the family photo album

User review
This is the one to get!

Find and use the features you need right away

Create great documents, Excel charts, and slide shows, and organize your e-mail

What's new at the Office? A lot, and this book takes you through all the cool changes and enhancements so you can rev up and go

Find your way around the new interface, dress up your documents, create spreadsheets that actually make sense, give presentations that wow your audience, and organize your life

One look at Excel 2007, with its new Office Button, Quick Access toolbar, and Ribbon, and you realize you?re not in Kansas anymore

Well, have no fear?

Shows ordinary users how to tap the rich data analysis functionality of Excel, make sense of their organization's critical financial and statistical information, and put together compelling data presentations Now revised with over 30 percent new content to cover the enhancements in Excel 2007, including the completely redesigned user interface, augmented charting and PivotTable capabilities, improved security, and better data exchange through XML Provides thorough coverage of Excel features that are critical to data analysis-working with external databases, creating PivotTables and PivotCharts, using Excel statistical and financial functions, sharing data, harnessing the Solver, taking advantage of the Small Business Finance Manager, and more

User review
Data Analysis
Good book if you're not so great with building charts etc

in excel, funny too! Plus you get to find out where some of the stuff you're used to in excel '03 went to

Readers will save themselves time and energy by using this handy, A-to-Z reference to quickly find answers regarding the exciting new release of Windows Vista Includes helpful information on the new features of Vista, such as the task-based interface, sidebar, gadgets, new `Aero` interface, 3D-look option, heightened security, new search capabilities, and much more Covers navigating the desktop, launching programs, adding programs, removing programs, creating files, copying files and folders, and deleting files and folders Accessible organization of topics also shows readers how to create shortcuts, connect to the Internet, search the Web, add favorites, use the new file management system, and more

User review
title
Nothing special about this

If your going from XP to Vista only buy this if it is cheap

You will not learn much

Dan Gookin's For Dummies guides to Word have consistently led the pack, selling more than 1

7 million copies in previous editions The author's irreverent sense of humor and crystal-clear prose make getting up to speed on Word a snap Thoroughly updated to cover Word's new interface, new file format options, and new collaboration and connectivity features An essential resource for everyone who wants to hit the ground running with Word 2007 and make the most of all the new features

User review
Good to have as a resource,,


I haven't had an opportunity to fully utilize this book yet, but will do so as the need arises

Find out what you should clean, when, and how

Dump programs you don't need, archive data, and bring order to your desktop

Here's a handy household hint - getting control of all the clutter on your PC will make it run faster and more efficiently

This book is like a closet full of cleaning tools that help you organize your data and e-mail, archive the stuff you do need to keep, toss old cookies, tune up your file system, and much more

Filled with tips and tricks on how to use MySpace?from setting up a MySpace account to customizing your MySpace profile?MySpace for Dummies is your one-stop tutorial on all the ins and outs of the Internet?

With Vista, Windows has had an extreme makeover

Many of the features that were old friends in Windows XP now look and act differently

And if you?

A thorough revision to the Visual Studio 2005 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies makes this the ideal book for new programmers or Java programmers looking to get up and running with Visual Studio

The book will be a comprehensive, value-priced reference for the entire Visual Studio 2005

  Microsoft?

Do you think the programmers who work at your office are magical wizards who hold special powers that manipulate your computer? Believe it or not, anyone can learn how to write programs, and it doesn?t take a higher math and science education to start

Most users take advantage of only two percent of Outlook's power; this book shows them how to harness frequently overlooked tricks and techniques that can significantly boost productivity Shows how to manage time and information in the new interface, covering instant searches, the To-Do bar, color categories, and task integration with OneNote, Project, Access, and Windows SharePoint Services Explains how to connect across boundaries with access to WSS data, two-way sync and offline access, calendar sharing, smart scheduling, RSS support, electronic business cards, and the improved out-of-office assistant Demonstrates how to stay safe and in control with the improved spam filter, anti-phishing capabilities, e-mail postmark features, e-mail folder organization, and information rights management

User review
Helpful tool for learning Outlook 2007
I have a lot of For Dummies books and most of them have been helpful

This one is helpful and has answered a lot of my questions about using the full capabilities of Outlook, or at least helping me understand what Outlook can and cannot do



In learning about the functions of Outlook, I would have liked to have a bit more idiot proof (I will admit I am a computer dummy in some regards) step-by-step directions

When you?re trying to harness the power of PowerPoint, you don?t want to wade through lots of background and definitions; you want to make things happen!

Get ready to add punch and pizzazz to your presentations and wow your audience using the latest PowerPoint techniques

This friendly book/CD-ROM combo covers all of the new features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, including interface changes, presentation themes, multimedia, the Slide Library, and more

The guide introduces you to the elements of PowerPoint: text; background, images, and info-graphics; shapes; fills, lines, and effects; sound and video; animations and transitions; and interactivity, flow, and navigation

This interesting guide covers all aspects of Google Earth, the freely downloadable application from Google that allows users to view satellite images from all points of the globe Aimed at a diverse audience, including casual users who enjoy air shots of locales as well as geographers, real estate professionals, and GPS developers Includes valuable tips on various customizations that users can add, advice on setting up scavenger hunts, and guidance on using Google Earth to benefit a business Explains modifying general options, managing the layer and placemark systems, and tackling some of the more technical aspects, such as interfacing with GPS There are more than 400,000 registered users of Google Earth and the number is still growing

User review
Very Well Written But Now Somewhat Outdated
I found this book extremely helpful in learning how to use Google Earth effectively, including how to use the KML language

However, since version 5 of Google Earth came out, some of the material in the book is understandably outdated

When the next version comes out, I'll buy it again!

Microsoft's Xbox now accounts for 37 percent of the game console market, and the new Xbox 360 is due out for the 2005 holiday season, months before Sony's PlayStation 3

When gamers take the new Xbox home, however, they'll soon discover that it's more than a just a game machine-it's a full-fledged home media hub with more power than most PCs

This friendly guide shows how to maximize both gaming and non-gaming features of this amazing machine

The fun and easy way(r) to pass the CISSP exam and get certified

Cramming for the CISSP exam? This friendly test-prep guide makes studying a snap! Prepared by two CISSP-certified experts, it gets you up to speed on the latest changes to the exam and gives you proven test-taking tips

Create and modify databases and keep them secure

Get up to speed on using T-SQL to store and manipulate data

SQL Server 2005 improves an already great database management system

This book shows you how to put it to work in a hurry

You'll find out how to use the SQL Server Management Studio and the SQLCMD utility to write T-SQL code, retrieve data from single or multiple SQL Server tables, add data using the INSERT statement, and much more

Microsoft SharePoint now has a 10 percent share of the portal market, and the new release, which features enhanced integration with Office 2007, is sure to give SharePoint a boost Offers clear instructions and soup-to-nuts coverage of this complex product, focusing instead on practical solutions to real-world SharePoint challenges Features tips, tricks, and techniques for administrators who need to install and configure a SharePoint portal as well as ordinary users who need to populate and maintain the portal and use it for collaborative projects Topics covered include setting up a SharePoint portal, matching SharePoint to business needs, managing portal content, branding, collaborating on SharePoint sites, using a portal to improve employee relations and marketing, putting expense reports and other interactive forms on a portal, and monitoring and backing up SharePoint

User review
Great price, great book
I live in Chile and am new to Sharepoint

In my country do not sell these books because they are in English



I began to read with 0 knowledge and believe me it really helped me much

SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) is a data management and analysis software that allows users to generate solid, decision-making results by performing statistical analysis This book provides just the information needed: installing the software, entering data, setting up calculations, and analyzing data Covers computing cross tabulation, frequencies, descriptive ratios, means, bivariate and partial correlations, linear regression, and much more Explains how to output information into striking charts and graphs For ambitious users, also covers how to program SPSS to take their statistical analysis to the next level

User review
SPSS for Dummies
I bought this book because I needed to use SPSS and had no experience with the program

I read Chapter 1 and Chapter 4 to start and this gave me a good basis

Then I read other chapters as questions came up

These projects are fun to build and fun to use


Make lights dance to music, play with radio remote control, or build your own metal detector

Who says the Science Fair has to end? If you love building gadgets, this book belongs on your radar

Here are complete directions for building ten cool creations that involve light, sound, or vibrations -- a weird microphone, remote control gizmos, talking toys, and more, with full parts and tools lists, safety guidelines, and wiring schematics

From novice to nightclub -- without the nightmares

Whether you're a bedroom DJ looking to improve, or an accomplished amateur making the transition to playing live, DJing For Dummies has the accessible information you need

From what to buy (and what not to buy), mastering the beat, and reading a crowd, to all the tricks, techniques, and flourishes of a pro DJ, you'll be turning noise into notoriety in no time

The excitement of purchasing a Blackberry Pearl can only be outdone by the confusion of how to use it

How do you check your e-mail? How do you play music and video?

If you love Manga, you?ll eat Manga For Dummies, right up

This step-by-step guide shows you how to create all of your favorite Manga characters from rough sketch through final full-color renderings

Do you wish you could play your favorite blues music on guitar? Even if you don?t read music, it?

Loaded with the latest Photoshop tips and techniques

The secrets of digital image editing - explained in plain English!

Photoshop CS3 is a powerhouse, and here's the fast and easy way to get up to speed on all the coolest features

This friendly guide helps you get images into Photoshop - and then turn them into dazzling works of art

Were you always curious about biology but were afraid to sit through long hours of dense reading? Did you like the subject when you were in high school but had other plans after you graduated? Now you can explore the human genome and analyze DNA without ever leaving your desktop!

Just because you?re launching a Web site for your product or service doesn?t automatically mean you?

Performing your first Web site analysis just got a whole lot easier

Web Analytics For Dummies offers everything you need to know to nail down and pump up the ROI on your Web presence

It explains how to get the stats you need, then helps you analyze and apply that information to improve traffic and click-through rate on your Web site

Do you want to develop Web sites without the help of a programmer? Lucky for you there?s DotNetNuke, a content management system that allows you to build and maintain dynamic Web sites just by using a Web browser

Pack pizzazz into your Web sites with Flash!

Start with simple animation, or create whole pages in Flash

The newest version of Flash offers all sorts of cool options for designing Web sites that stand out from the crowd, and this handy guide makes it easy

Enhance your site with animated graphics, boxes, or buttons; morph shapes; create text with exotically changing colors; add sound or video; and watch visitors flock to your site!

Expression Web is Microsoft's newest tool for creating and maintaining dynamic Web sites

This FrontPage replacement offers all the simple `what-you-see-is-what-you-get` tools for creating a Web site along with some pumped up new features for working with Cascading Style Sheets and other design options

Microsoft Expression Web For Dummies arrives in time for early adopters to get a feel for how to build an attractive Web site

Packed with the latest Dreamweaver tips and techniques

Get up to speed fast and start creating dynamite Web sites!

Do you want to create a sophisticated Web site that's easy to develop and maintain? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Web developer, this friendly guide shows you how to utilize Dreamweaver's newest enhancements to build and manage state-of-the-art, professional Web sites quickly and easily

Like all Dummies books, Upgrading & Fixing PCs for Dummies, Third Edition, shows you what you absolutely need to know and little more--but in very clear language

Oriented toward casual users who want to solve specific problems, the book pays attention to such troubles as parity error messages and out-of-memory warnings

Upgrading & Fixing PCs for Dummies promotes the ideas that you shouldn't fix things that aren't broken and that you should apply the simplest possible solutions to the broken things

Get your picture-perfect guide to using all the cool features of Photoshop CS3

Whether you're new to Photoshop, want to take your skills up a notch, or want to quickly master the new features and enhancements in Photoshop CS3, you've come to the right place

Nine easy-to-follow minibooks cover Photoshop fundamentals plus the newest tools and techniques

SQL is the international standard language for creating and maintaining relational databases

This book is a compendium of information about SQL and relational database design, development, and maintenance

The nine mini-books cover the full spectrum of issues that arise in building, using, and maintaining relational database systems

Created in partnership with SAS, this book explores SAS, a business intelligence software that can be used in any business setting or enterprise for data delivery, reporting, data mining, forecasting, statistical analysis, and more SAS employee and technologist Stephen McDaniel combines real-world expertise and a friendly writing style to introduce readers to SAS basics Covers crucial topics such as getting various types of data into the software, producing reports, working with the data, basic SAS programming, macros, and working with SAS and databases

User review
a useful SEG introduction book
As other reviewers I agree on the fact that the book has the wrong title and I didn't read the reviews before buying it

It was helpful though in understanding some terms of SAS language and seems to be very useful for graphic output



User review
SAS for dummies
This is the only book in the ,,

Considerably easier to use than other 3D software, Google SketchUp has found a niche in architecture, landscaping, real estate development, furniture building, and other design professions The fun and friendly approach assumes no previous 3D modeling experience and explains the basic concepts involved in 3D modeling Shows readers how to build a 3D model, print it, share it, export it to another professional design package, export it to Google Earth, and create a 3D animated tour Helps readers harness the power of Google SketchUp so that they can populate Google Earth with 3D buildings, monuments, and other sculptures

User review
Very helpful
This book is very helpful in understanding SketchUp

A lot of SketchUp you have to figure out by doing, but this does make some of it a little easier



User review
Lifesaver for beginning user!

Packed with the latest InDesign tips and techniques

The secrets of InDesign page layout - explained in plain English!

New to InDesign? Making the switch from QuarkXPress®?

Computers in business environments become exponentially helpful and critical for daily operations when they're linked together in local area networks (LANs) that enable coworkers to share files, Internet access, and valuable resources like printers and plotters

Building a network of IBM-compatible PCs requires careful strategic planning, and Networking for Dummies, Fourth Edition, will help you sort out the technical details as painlessly as possible

This book helps you figure out whether you need a LAN at all--the author isn't shy about recommending simpler solutions such as printer switches--and then helps you get everything hooked up

Corporations have finally realized the value of collaboration tools for knowledge sharing and Wiki is the open source technology for creating collaborative Web sites, as either a public site on the Internet or on a private intranet site Shows readers how to set up Wikis in a corporate setting or on a personal site so that users can retrieve information, post information, and edit the content Covers everything from choosing a Wiki engine to administration and maintenance Discusses the advantages of using Wiki in a corporate environment, which companies such as Microsoft, Boeing, Disney, and Motorola have already discovered

User review
simple and helpful
The book is like an encyclopedia for Wikis (dare I say a wikipedia),,

History and information

This is probably the best book I have bought on the topic in the last year

Whether you?re looking to show off your digital photos or launch your own blog, Creating Web Pages All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 3rd Edition delivers all the know-how you need to create Web pages for any need

It demystifies technical topics like HTML and Cascading Style Sheets, gives you the lowdown on adding sound and video to a page, and shows you how to put the latest versions of Dreamweaver and Flash to work

Focusing on Fedora Core 6, this accessible guide shows newcomers how to create a full-featured Linux desktop setup that's comparable to a Windows system Substantially revised and updated with new material on setting up a wireless home network, recycling an old Windows computer as a Linux home-networking server, running Linux on a laptop, editing digital photos, managing and playing audio and video, using open source productivity software, and more The DVD features the full Fedora Core installation and Fedora Core CD ISOs; there's also a coupon for readers who prefer to get Fedora Core on CD-ROM A companion Web site provides installation options and information on other popular Linux distributions, including SuSE, Mandriva, Linspire, Knoppix, and Ubuntu

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file



User review
This is how you use a `com-pu-ter`
Simply stunning, this book is not informative at all

If you know how to navigate on a PC, and can read things that appear on your computer screen, you can use Linux

Eight minibooks comprising nearly 900 pages give developers the tips and techniques they need to get up and running on the new J2SE 6 (Java Standard Edition 6) and JDK 6 (Java Development Kit 6) This friendly, all-inclusive reference delivers the lowdown on Java language and syntax fundamentals as well as Java server-side programming, with explanations, reference information, and how-to instructions for both beginning and intermediate-to-advanced programmers Minibooks cover Java basics; programming basics; strings, arrays, and collections; programming techniques; Swing; Web programming; files and databases; and fun and games

User review
Java Examples and Explanations
Great examples

Terrific explanations

It did have the basics, but it was very explanatory

From formulas to functions to the latest features - practice and plan Excel tasks with ease

Confused by Excel? Want to make the most of its capabilities? No worries - this hands-on workbook gets you up to speed in a step-by-step manner

The future looks bright for Web developers! With Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium, you now have fantastic tools that enable you to create a wide array of content and graphics to deploy on a Web site that is dynamic and easy to maintain

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies is a hands-on, easy-to-understand guide to the main features in all the CS3 Web development products

Microsoft Office Project 2007 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies is a compilation of multiple short reference-style books covering Microsoft Project, enhanced by the format of a single, easy-to-use, task-oriented step-by-step package

All-in-One For Dummies books are made up of multiple minibooks that could each stand alone

Each minibook covers one topic completely

AutoCAD 2007 features a new 3D rendering engine that greatly enhances the program's 3D functionality-and makes this industry-standard drafting program even more difficult to master, even for veteran users This focused For Dummies workbook gives people the practice they need to get up to speed on the new 3D features, with dozens of problems and step-by-step solutions for modeling, shadowing, and lighting Topics covered by the problems include 2D geometric construction, 3D solid modeling, 3D surface modeling, rendering and imaging, dimensioning and drafting, and model interchange Used by architects, engineers, and draftspeople, AutoCAD is the #1 computer-aided design (CAD) software in the world, with an installed base of 6

If you work in an office, you probably don?t lose much sleep worrying about whether your files are safe if your PC melts down

Company IT departments handle those things for business networks

Understanding exactly how a digital SLR (dSLR) works can help you use its exciting capabilities to their fullest potential

Whether you aim to become a serious photo hobbyist, are interested in turning pro, or want to take advantage of the improved control that dSLRs give you over your photography, this fun and friendly reference will show you how to maximize everything a dSLR has to offer so that you can improve your photography skills, increase your picture-taking and image-editing knowledge, and ultimately, take better photos

Written with just the right balance of technology and techniques in mind, this guide provides you with the know-how on everything from getting acquainted with the basic key features of the technology (lenses, sensors and image processors, and exposure and focusing systems) to the nuances of various dSLR techniques (setting up speedy continuous-shooting burst modes to capture fast action, applying selective and sharp focus, and shooting under the lowest levels of light)

So you have something to sell or you work for a business using salesforce

com, but you?re not quite sure how to maximize your profits with it?

*Eliminates lengthy introductions, detailed explanations, and sidebars, focusing on what new Mac OS X users want most-clear instructions on how to accomplish specific tasks

*An easy-to-navigate landscape layout featuring a two-column design and illustrated step-by-step instructions make it easy to find a specific task fast and get it done in a flash

*Tasks covered include adjusting system preferences, creating and managing user accounts, managing files and folders, using the Dashboard, networking wirelessly with AirPort, using iTunes and iPods, connecting to a Windows network, watching videos and DVDs, viewing and organizing pictures with iPhoto, making movies with iMovie, blogging and Web designing with iWeb, and using a

Mac account

*Published to coincide with Apple's release of Leopard

User review
Wish I had it on Day One!
After about 20 years on a PC, I switched to an iMac and bought with it `Switching to the Mac - Leopard edition

If you once dreamed of a broadcasting career, or if you?re passionate about a cause you want to share with the world, podcasting may be just what you?re looking for

If you want to build dynamic Web sites that encourage users to interact with them, PHP and MySQL are among the best tools you?ll find

PHP is a scripting language designed specifically for use on the Web, while MySQL is a database management system that works with it perfectly

This is supposed to be the age of instant and constant communication, right? And if you have a business, belong to an organization, or have a cause you want to promote, a great-looking flyer or brochure can say a lot

If you have Microsoft Office Professional, Small Business, or Ultimate on your PC, you already have a great communication tool hidden inside?

Congratulations! The iPhone you just bought is one heck of a wireless telephone, complete with a capable 2-megapixel digital camera

But it?

What?s the use of putting out reports that no one reads? Properly created dashboards are graphical representations that put data in a context for your audience, and they look really cool!

Did you volunteer to create a Web site for the softball team? Is it time to take your small business to the next level and let your customers shop online? Well, you can relax!

* Offers real, practical solutions to help ordinary users keep viruses out of their e-mail in-boxes-and explains how to respond when one slips through
* In 2003, there was a major virus attack almost every month, which cost businesses worldwide an estimated $55 billion and did untold damage to home computers
* Explains what viruses are and how they work, profiles major anti-virus software packages, shows how to keep anti-virus software updated, and helps people adopt safer computer work habits
* The book's value price and compact size will make it irresistible to people who need to protect their home PC or network

User review
Brief overview of threats to your computer and how you can defend your self


This book isn't about writing viruses

The book is about how you can help defend against the threats of the internet

What has made Ubuntu the most popular Linux distribution in recent years? It's the emphasis on ease of installation and use

It gets even easier when paired with Ubuntu Linux For Dummies

A gentle, humorous introduction to this fearsomely complex software that helps new users start creating 2D and 3D technical drawings right away Covers the new features and enhancements in the latest AutoCAD version and provides coverage of AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD's lower-cost sibling Topics covered include creating a basic layout, using AutoCAD DesignCenter, drawing and editing, working with dimensions, plotting, using blocks, adding text to drawings, and drawing on the Internet AutoCAD is the leading CAD software for architects, engineers, and draftspeople who need to create detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings; there are more than 5 million registered AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT users

User review
Very good for beginner
This book is very good for those who begin in Autocad, it will explain the basic of Autocad 2008



User review
Very helpful guide
Got this for my husband who was starting to learn Autocad

He says it was very helpful

Having a network in your home increases work efficiency and minimizes confusion

If you want to set up a network in your home but you?re not quite sure where to start, then Home Networking for Dummies makes it easy for you to become your household?

Have you ever looked at a Web site and wondered, `How did they do that?` It seems everyone has a Web site these days

Families use them to swap information and share photos; churches and clubs use them to keep their members informed

Welcome to the wonderful world of the Mac! Whether you?ve just decided to switch from Windows or you?

If you?re curious, but hesitant, about finding your way around Microsoft?s new Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 For Dummies is the book for you

Offers down-to-earth guidance for hikers, cross-country skiers, ATVers, and other outdoor enthusiasts who own or are thinking of buying a GPS receiver, as well as people interested in digital map-making GPS (global positioning system) receivers draw on satellite signals to precisely determine a person's geographic position; as prices for these devices have gone down-entry-level models now sell for $100-sales have risen dramatically Provides coverage of the increasingly popular sport of `geocaching,` in which people hunt for a canister hidden at precise geographic coordinates Explains how to turn cell phones and PDAs into GPS receivers and what hardware is required for connecting a GPS receiver to a PC Shows how to use popular, inexpensive software packages to create topographic, aerial photographs, and three-dimensional maps, and discusses free Web-hosted map services The author's diverse background in archeology, outdoor rescue, adventure racing navigation, and dis aster response set him apart from other people writing about this topic

User review
Land Only
I was looking for more of a Marine GPS type of instructions

A small chapter was not what I needed



User review
Just what I needed!

Yes, you can turn those great melodies and smokin? grooves in your head into stunning digital music! And you don?

10 books in 1 - your key to networking success!

Your one-stop guide to the latest updates on networking

Packed with new and updated material on Windows Server 2008, the latest Red Hat(r) Fedora(r), Vista, and Office 2007, and the most up-to-date wireless standards, this solitary reference contains everything you need to manage both large and small networks

With these ten minibooks, you'll discover how to make your network share information in the most efficient way possible

When you add Pro Tools to your home recording studio, you have the software used to create hit records

Throw in Pro Tools All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies, Second Edition and you get the insight you need to capture your sounds, edit your tracks, create a mix, and master your songs for the world to hear

Add a generous helping of your own talent and you have the perfect recipe for music stardom

If you?ve been waiting impatiently for the arrival of Windows Server 2008, wait no more! It?

If you have a business or a nonprofit organization, or if you?re the one responsible for information systems at such an operation, you know that disaster recovery planning is pretty vital

But it?

Nobody ever said AutoCAD was easy, which is why you need AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT 2009 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies! These nine minibooks cover all the stuff you need to know to set up AutoCAD for 2D or 3D, create drawings, modify and share them, publish your work, and more

There?

Builds on the huge success of Laptops For Dummies, now in its second edition Eight minibooks comprising nearly 850 pages give laptop owners the detailed information and advice they need to make the most of their computers Offers focused content for new and intermediate laptop users, covering laptop basics and beyond, from synchronizing information with a desktop PC and coordinating e-mail between two computers to accessing the Internet or a desktop computer remotely Minibooks include laptop basics, software for laptops, accessories to go, traveling with a laptop, security, networking a laptop, sources of power, and upgrading a laptop Sales of laptops continue to outpace sales of desktop PCs, with retail laptop sales up 24 percent in the 2006 holiday season

User review
Like all the `dummies`!
This book is like all the `dummies` books, helpful, but with more information than you'll ever need

I bought a laptop with Windows Vista and felt I needed a little help in figuring it all out

There?s no doubt about it ? Facebook is cool

Whether you?re new to Active Directory (AD) or a savvy system administrator looking to brush up on your skills, Active Directory for Dummies, 2nd Edition will steer you in the right direction! Since its original release, Microsoft?

Use this book to learn how you can, at little or no expense, make virtually any movie using Machinima

The authors guide you from making your first Machinima movie to a grounding in both conventional filmmaking and Machinima technology that will let you tackle very complex film projects

The book focuses on the following Machinima platforms:

The Sims 2: Arguably the most popular Machinima platform of all time, The Sims 2 allows you to tell stories ranging from romance to noir action

More than one million developers now use ASP

NET, the Microsoft technology for creating dynamic, data-driven Web sites Published day and date with the new Visual Studio 2005 release, this revision of our bestselling book covers new language features as well as the much-anticipated Visual Web Developer tool Requiring no previous Visual Basic or C# experience, the author walks complete beginners through ASP

NET 2 basics, from working with objects, building user interfaces, and killing bugs to accessing databases and handling user input The CD-ROM includes all code and bonus content

User review
Great for the beginner
Love the `Dummies` books because they explain the basics and are clearly written without an excess of technical information when one is just starting out

Now featuring more than 250 color illustrations throughout, this perennially popular guide is a must for novices who want to work with HTML or XHTML, which continue to be the foundation for any Web site The new edition features nearly 50 percent new and updated content, including expanded coverage of CSS and scripting, new coverage of syndication and podcasting, and new sample HTML projects, including a personal Web page, an eBay auction page, a company Web site, and an online product catalog The companion Web site features an eight-page expanded Cheat Sheet with ready-reference information on commands, syntax, colors, CSS elements, and more Covers planning a Web site, formatting Web pages, using CSS, getting creative with colors and fonts, managing layouts, and integrating scripts

User review
really learn CSS once and for all
HTML, XHTML & CSS For Dummies brings everything together for website developers

I started and stopped teaching myself CSS at least three times

This website design book has given me the motivation, encouragement and clarity of purpose to stick with it this time

A report is only useful if those who receive it understand what it means

Knowing how to use Crystal Reports gives you the edge in producing reports from your database that really are crystal clear

Crystal Reports 2008 For Dummies is a quick and easy guide to get you going with the latest version of this bestselling report-writing software

The Canon Digital Rebel XTi/400D is an ideal camera for first-time digital SLR users

Unfortunately if you don't know photography lingo you might find yourself never veering from your camera's default settings and into all the cool features that help you take outstanding photos

This book takes care of that problem

AdWords lets every business-from eBay PowerSellers to Fortune 500 companies-create targeted, cost-efficient advertising campaigns on the Web, and accounts for the bulk of Google's $6 billion in annual revenues This all-new guide helps advertisers get a handle on AdWords complexities and nuances, adopt AdWords best practices, and turn clicks into ka-ching! Topics covered include conducting quick and cheap market research, crafting a message that cuts through the clutter, choosing AdWords settings, bidding on keywords, setting a maximum daily spend, improving the Web page that an ad points to, testing strategies, tracking results, and using Web analytics tools Includes an exclusive offer from Google-AdWords credits equivalent to the price of the book-plus a companion Web site with up-to-the-minute AdWords tips and tricks, narrated video walkthroughs, and free trials of the author's software

User review
ad words for dummies
This book, as for all the books for dummies is very informative and helpful

I do a lot of SEO and manage several ad words campaigns

Love Manga? The newest features of Manga Studio help you bring your ideas to life! The tools available in the latest version of this powerful program make it easy to turn your computer into your drawing board, and Manga Studio For Dummies makes it easy to get started

Governance, risk, and compliance?these three big letters can add up to one giant headache

But GRC doesn't have to be a boil on your corporate behind

According to a Greenfield Online survey, one-third of small-business owners find accounting to be the most intimidating part of managing their businesses; many have no formal training in accounting and welcome a user-friendly approach to learning the software Peachtree Accounting is a well-established software package that helps small to mid-size businesses manage their finances; research suggests that business owners prefer using accounting software over working with professional accountants This updated edition covers the latest upgrades and enhancements made to the software Walks the reader through setting up and using Peachtree Accounting, managing the accounting functions, and gaining insight into business financials

User review
Essential reading for Peachtree Users
This book is essential for the average user of Peachtree Complete, and a quick basic reference for the accountants out there

The manual received with Peachtree Complete software, is poorly written and far from complete

The program which was recommended by our agency's accountant, is not very clear, especially for those not formally educated in accounting

* Shows ordinary users how to harness the power of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and create custom Excel applications
* This book introduces people to a wide array of new Excel options, including creating new worksheet functions, automating tasks and operations, creating new toolbars and menus, designing custom dialog boxes and add-ins, and much more
* Begins with the most important tools and operations for the Visual Basic Editor, then provides an overview of the essential elements and concepts for programming with Excel
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Ever looked at a great Web site and thought, ?How did they do that?? Now you can do it with Front Page 2003, Microsoft?

Get expert advice on daily, monthly, and yearly activities

Define your business, maintain records, manage sales tax, and produce reports

So you've pulled off the corporate highway and started your own business? Good for you! Now you need a small business accountant, and guess what?

Includes coding examples and sample conversion programs!


Create VBA, VB

NET, and C# custom applications with this radical new interface

Are you ready to tackle RibbonX?

The fun and easy way to get up and running quickly with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, the new operating system version specially outfitted for TV, DVD, video, music, and digital photo applications
Media Center PCs are the first PCs to feature an easy-to-use interface and all preconfigured hardware and preloaded software needed to create a complete integrated home entertainment system
Explains how to integrate a home computer network with a home theater system, control connected TVs with the Remote Control Interface, record TV programs using a TiVo-like recorder, acquire and play back music files, organize digital videos and photos, play DVD movies, and much more
Written by the authors of Home Theater For Dummies (0-7645-1801-1)and Wireless Home Networking For Dummies (0-7645-3910-8), who worked closely with Media Center Edition product management at Microsoft to complete the book

AutoCAD `X` For Dummies is being updated to reflect the new features in the latest release of AutoCAD



User review
AutoCAD for a `Newbie` Ninny
This book really makes AutoCAD fool proof

The only problem is, you need to read the boof BEFORE you load your program!

* The ideal introductory guide to Microsoft's much anticipated entry into the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software marketplace
* Discusses the key features of Microsoft's CRM software, including tools to help businesses sell more effectively, manage all customer communications in one place, track and convert leads, make informed decisions faster, and provide consistent service
* Provides expert tips and tricks to make the software work more effectively
* Explains how to achieve increased customer satisfaction, customer loyalty, and more profitable customer relationships
* Author is considered one of a handful of global experts on CRM for small- and medium-sized businesses

User review
1 star for the CRM software

Rating for the book pending


As a pretty smart guy that has mastered Office and can damn near figure out most software without instruction

Google Apps are Web-based, low-cost (or free!) office productivity tools that do everything those expensive applications do ? and you can access them from any computer with an Internet connection

Congratulations! When you bought that shiny new anodized aluminum iMac, you made a great choice

Now you want take advantage and control of that baby's awesome speed, high performance, powerful operating system, and fantastic applications, and iMac for Dummies, 5th Edition is here to help you do just that!

Take your digital photography to the next level by learning how to use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 with Photoshop Lightroom 2 for Dummies! From how to install Lightroom and navigate the Lightroom interface to playing with advanced options like creating slideshows and sharing photos with friends and family, this easy-to-understand guide will walk you through every step

You?

You can get paid for online ad placement with Google AdSense! If you?ve ever considered using AdSense to improve revenue for your Web site, Google AdSense For Dummies will get you started

Plan and launch your PPC campaign and keep track of its progress

If you want potential customers to form a traffic jam at your Web site, Pay Per Click just might do the trick

This book will help you decide! It tells you all about Google AdWords and Yahoo!

What?s part PDA, part smartphone, and part media player? Your BlackBerry, naturally!

Are you ready to reap the benefits of the bestselling contact relationship manager (CRM) software on the market today? Well, then?get into the act with ACT!

Let Microsoft insiders Brian Johnson and Duncan Mackenzie introduce you to Zune, the exciting new portable media player that plays both audio and video

They explain the numerous entertaining possibilities of Zune, such as transferring a music collection to your Zune, purchasing new music, connecting with friends who share similar taste in music via ZuneLive!, and hooking Zune to your Xbox 360

If you're just getting your feet wet in Web site construction, the first big hurdle is figuring out where to start

Building a Web Site for Dummies lightens things up with humor and makes the challenge of building a site far less daunting

This book doesn't zoom you right into coding HTML, although it covers the markup language quite well

Keep your laptop on top of its game!

Find out how to care for your laptop, what can go wrong, and what you can fix

A laptop is much more than a PC that shrank

It has unique needs, and this book shows you how to meet them

By buying components and assembling them yourself, you can save a little money and gain a lifetime of free technical support

Building a PC for Dummies removes the intimidation factor from building your own Intel-based personal computer, explains what you need, and shows you how to put everything together

It's a fine place to start if you've never assembled your own machine before and want to give the process a try

Keep your small business finances in tip-top form

Manage your business accounting and financial management tasks?quickly and accurately

If you're like most small-business people, accounting is the last thing you want to spend lots of time on

That's where this handy guide comes in

Fedora Core `X` is the latest release of the leading Linux distribution, which boasts approximately 70 percent of the Linux market in the United States and serves as a low-cost alternative to more expensive operating systems Written in the trademark friendly, humorous, easy-to-understand For Dummies style, this updated edition shows Linux newbies how to install and use Fedora Core Includes new coverage of the SELinux infrastructure (an important new security feature), Linux and GNOME applications, how to fine-tune the GNOME desktop, and the new GStreamer multimedia tool Companion DVD includes the full Fedora Core `X` distribution-all the tools and source code on the multi-CD version

User review
Not worth the time for me,,
If you are looking for a place to start to get into linux,,

first of all FC3 is outdated already

FC5 is out now

You can start game programming in a flash

Here's how to create five different cool games - no experience necessary!

Ever think you could come up with a better computer game? Then this book is for you!

Easy steps for creating spreadsheets you can really use

Simple steps,,

,,

for great results

Use AutoOutline Choose Data Group and Outline AutoOutline

So you have a camcorder and visions of being the next Spielberg

But how do you progress from shooting so-so footage to showing your own finished movie? Digital Video For Dummies, 4th Edition gives you the know-how and the show-how!

Your one-stop guide to a long and happy relationship with your PC

Mark Chambers doesn't believe computers are supposed to be complicated, and this book proves it

Here you'll find the straightforward scoop on using and enjoying your PC, whether it's your first one or your fifth

From using Microsoft Works and getting online to digital multimedia, problem-solving, and network security, it's all at your fingertips!

Make Excel do the math and make sense of your data


Use the Insert Function dialog box, array formulas and functions, and more

Excel 2007 has more than 500 built-in functions

This book looks at the top 150, so you can find out which ones will make your life easier

Want to compare a 15-year mortgage to a 30-year mortgage?

Visual Basic is a favorite programming language, so if you?re new to programming, it?s a great place to start

Customer relationship management, or CRM, is certainly a hot topic in business today

If you have a small or medium-sized business, chances are you?re already aware of all it can do for you

BusinessObjects may seem like a dauntingly complex topic, but BusinessObjects XI Release 2 For Dummies makes is a snap

Even if you're new to business intelligence tools, this user-friendly guide makes it easy to access, format and share data, analyze the information this data contains, and measure your organization?s performance

If you?re in charge of database administration, developing database software, or looking for database solutions for your company, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies can help you get a handle on this extremely popular relational database management system

Here you?

Just got a Nintendo Wii game console? Thinking about one? Wii offers video games, exercise tools, the opportunity to create a cool Mii character, and lot of other entertainment options

What is biometrics? Whether you?re just curious about how biometrics can benefit society or you need to learn how to integrate biometrics with an existing security system in your organization, Biometrics For Dummies can help

If you?re a part of the business world, chances are that you need to use a laptop for mobile computing

Newly revised and updated to serve as a valuable guide for anyone who operates a laptop computer, Laptops for Dummies Quick Reference, 2nd Edition is an indispensable guide that?

This latest version of Photoshop has a few new tricks up its sleeve and Adobe Photoshop CS4 For Dummies will teach you how to use them

From the basics like getting your images into and out of Photoshop to enhancing, cropping, and color correction, it?s all here!

The iPhone 3G is here! You?ll want to make the most of it, and iPhone For Dummies, 2nd Edition is ready to help

With Adobe Flash CS4 For Dummies as your guide, you can unleash your creativity and contribute to the ?Flash?-iest showcase of dynamic content: the Web!

You?ll get the straight, simple lessons that you need to effectively use your Vista powered laptop in Laptops Just the Steps For Dummies

Get where you need to go with a minimum of steps!

If you?re in charge of a network, you?re probably aware that the only time anyone notices the network is when it goes down

If you?re a database administrator, you know Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is revolutionizing database development

Get up to speed on SQL Server 2008, impress your boss, and improve your company?

Web site designers, Web developers, and visual designers all use Dreamweaver CS4 to build world class Web sites

Whether you?re just starting out or you?

Photoshop Elements lets you edit and enhance your digital photographs and images with professional quality tools

Whether you?re a professional photographer or a beginner, Photoshop Elements 7 For Dummies gives you the scoop on using this full-featured photo-editing program

Adobe Illustrator is the gold standard for creating exciting, color-rich artwork for print, the Web, or even mobile devices

Whether you?re stepping up to Illustrator CS4 or tackling Illustrator for the first time, you?

Got a business to run? QuickBooks makes small-business accounting easier, and QuickBooks 2009 For Dummies shows you how! Bookkeeping may not be your favorite part of running a small business, so learning to use QuickBooks might pay off in more ways than one

If you?ve asked yourself ?Why can?

Whether you?re completely new to iPod and iTunes or you?d like to discover advanced techniques for playing, managing, browsing, buying, and storing music and other files, iPod & iTunes For Dummies, 6th Edition can help you!

Uncover a digital trail of e-evidence by using the helpful, easy-to-understand information in Computer Forensics For Dummies! Professional and armchair investigators alike can learn the basics of computer forensics, from digging out electronic evidence to solving the case

You won?

Whether you?re thinking of switching to a Macintosh computer, are looking into the latest Apple products, or have a Mac and want to learn about Mac OS X Leopard, then Macs For Dummies, 10th Edition will get you going

Here you?

InDesign is the preferred graphic design software, and InDesign CS4 is loaded with cool new desktop publishing features

InDesign CS4 For Dummies shows you how to use every one!

Whether you?

QuickBooks accounting software is the favorite financial management and accounting software for small businesses, but it does take a little getting used to

QuickBooks 2009 All-in-One For Dummies is the QuickBooks reference guide that gets you through the learning curve in a hurry

Eight handy minibooks cover: An Accounting Primer Getting Ready to Use QuickBooks Bookkeeping Chores Accounting Chores Financial Management Business Plans Care and Maintenance Additional Business Resources

QuickBooks 2009 All-in-One For Dummies is written for the Premier version, but you?

Everybody?s doing it! And while that logic never got far with your mother, it?

The long-awaited BlackBerry Storm is here! Take advantage of all the cool things your new touch-screen BlackBerry can do with BlackBerry Storm For Dummies

Your BlackBerry Storm can help you organize your calendar, surf the Internet, and stay in constant contact

Want to create rich Internet applications and RIA desktop apps that run seamlessly online and offline? Adobe AIR ?Adobe Integrated Runtime ?

Data warehousing is one of the hottest business topics, and there?s more to understanding data warehousing technologies than you might think

Find out the basics of data warehousing and how it facilitates data mining and business intelligence with Data Warehousing For Dummies, 2nd Edition

SugarCRM is an innovative customer relationship management software solution that enhances your company?s marketing effectiveness, drives sales performance, improves customer satisfaction, and provides executive insight into business performance

SugarCRM For Dummies will show you to take advantage of this free, open source CRM application to boost your sales and please your customers

So you want to be a programmer? Or maybe you just want to be able to make your computer do what YOU want for a change? Maybe you enjoy the challenge of identifying a problem and solving it

An all-new guide that unlocks the secrets of greater Office 2007 productivity-a must-have for power users and everyone who would like to work more efficiently Offers scores of tips, tricks, and techniques to boost productivity with the programs people use every day-Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint Topics covered include dealing effectively with e-mail, effectively managing files, using and creating templates, reusing and remixing content, sharing and reviewing content, and efficiently managing time and scheduling The CD-ROM and companion Web site offer podcasts of key productivity tips from the book

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file

Laptops For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you how to use your laptop to its fullest potential, from how to purchase a laptop and what to do when you first open the box to how to keep your laptop safe and running smoothly

You will discover how to choose and purchase the right laptop for you, how to set up and maintain your laptop, customize user accounts, adding your laptop to networks, printing, and connecting to the Internet

In this updated and revised edition, find information about synchronizing with the desktop, coordinating email pickup between two machines, remote access to the desktop, networking, power management, storage, and especially laptop security

Why do some sites pop to the top when you search? How do you make yours one of them? You create sites that make search engines happy ?

If just thinking about financial management gives you a headache, personal finance software is better than aspirin

Quicken is tops, and Quicken 2009 For Dummies is the quickest and easiest way to put it to work

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Bloggers love WordPress! If you're ready to start using this free blogging software, WordPress For Dummies, 2nd Edition is just what you and your blog need to make a splash

Professional blog designer Lisa Sabin-Wilson shows you how to use all the latest upgrades to WordPress and helps you decide whether to use the Wordpress

Curious about Linux, the amazing alternative operating system? Not sure which of the zillion different variations is right for you, or how to find out? How wise you are to think of Linux All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies!

Are you bemused by blogs? Eager to become a blogger? Google Blogger For Dummies can help you start blogging sooner than you think

What can you do with your Eee PC? Find out how to get the most from this mini-laptop with Asus Eee PC For Dummies

It shows you how to get things done?

Design professionals rely on Adobe?s Creative Suite Design Premium to deliver innovative ideas in print, Web, and mobile design

Adobe CS4 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies helps you beef up your skills with the latest version of this software

Want to become an eBay entrepreneur? Nobody knows more about starting an eBay business than Marsha Collier, and she?s put it all in 1-2-3 order for you in eBay Business All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Your one-stop Photoshop reference, filled with the latest tips and techniques

There?s a reason why Photoshop is the industry standard for image-editing software

But it?

If you?re looking for step-by-step instructions for learning a PC, PCs Just The Steps For Dummies, 2nd Edition, has exactly what you need

Author Nancy Muir knows how to get PC beginners up to speed in a hurry, the fun and easy way

Ready to flex your Web development muscles and start building rich Internet applications? With Flex 3

0, you can create great RIAs that perform like desktop applications using Adobe Flash Player, which is already installed on more than 95 percent of Internet-connected computers

MySpace has more than 100 million active users

For many of them, MySpace is their central hub for connecting and communicating

They come to meet new people, keep up to date with family members, learn about new products and services, or catch up on the latest news

Got a new MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro? Want the scoop on Mac laptop basics, using Mac OS X Leopard, networking a laptop, or connecting your laptop to wireless devices? There?

Whether you?re a seasoned pro or a Web design newbie, Dreamweaver CS4 For Dummies shows you the quickest, easiest way to get up to speed on Dreamweaver

You?

So you?re in charge of implementing a VoIP phone system for your organization? VoIP Deployment For Dummies is a crash course in Voice over Internet Protocol implementation!

With its pre-coded modules, open source Joomla! is popular for building interactive Web sites without writing code

This Web site design tool lets you build sites with discussions, polling, RSS feeds, picture submissions, shopping carts, and a lot more, quickly and easily and the quickest, easiest way to learn how to use it is Joomla!

Once you're LinkedIn, you're part of the largest online network of professionals in the world! When you know how to make the most of your profile, manage your contacts, and handle invitations effectively, you'll go far

This book is packed with advice that will help you market yourself and find a job, an employee, an investor, or more business for your business!

Are you a seasoned system administrator charged with setting up an Oracle database? Or did you suddenly become a DBA by default? If database administration with Oracle is part of your job, you?

Ning is a cool, free social networking platform, and you can learn how to use Ning quickly and easily with Ning For Dummies

If you have a cause to promote or a passion about a topic, here?s how to explore existing networks and interact with others who share your obsession, as well as how to start one of your own

Excited about the new Google phone? T-Mobile?s G1 android phone is packed with possibilities, and T-Mobile G1 For Dummies will help you make the most of them

Ready to take your Flash skills to the next level? Learn how to use Adobe Flash CS4 to create innovative interactive experiences! Flash CS4 All-In-One For Dummies shows you how to create professional, cool projects, step by step, from start to finish

If you?ve dreamed about having a customized multimedia PC or one tricked out for your favorite games, build your own and make your dreams come true! Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies makes it easy

Photoshop Elements 7 is a sophisticated image-editing program for hobbyists, amateur photographers, and professionals alike

Whether you?re new to Elements or looking for the details on the newest version, Photoshop Elements 7 All-in-One For Dummies gets you up to speed and offers a handy, full-color reference

Microsoft PerformancePoint provides you with an integrated performance management application that enables you to better plan, analyze and monitor how your business is doing

It gives decision-makers in your company more control

Microsoft PerformancePoint 2007 For Dummies® shows you how to utilize this powerful tool so you can gain insights, monitor results, and resolve business problems

The BlackBerry is such a valuable tool, even the President is using one! Whether you?ve just bought your first BlackBerry or you want to get up to speed on the new models, BlackBerry For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you how to use every fantastic feature

Cocoa programming is not only the favored development environment for Mac OS X, it?s also a primary tool for creating iPhone and iPod Touch software

That makes this a great time to learn Cocoa, and Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X For Dummies is the ideal place to start!

Google SketchUp is the exciting free software package that makes 3D available to everybody

Whether you need to build 3D models for work, or you?ve just always wanted to explore 3D modeling, Google SketchUp was made for you

Your new Mac with OS X Leopard is so cool! You have digital media, including iTunes, iPhoto, iDVD, and iMovie, at your fingertips, as well as everything the Internet has to offer

Where do you start to make the most of it?

Mac OS X Leopard is the new cat in town, and wait until you see all the tricks it can do! Whether you?re new to the Mac or a longtime Mac-thusiast, Mac OS X Leopard For Dummies is the fun and friendly way to have your Leopard purring in no time

Ideal for novices, Creating Web Pages for Dummies starts off with discussion of some key design topics and shows the way to publishing well designed Web sites

The authors have you writing HTML and getting a feel for the basic process by the third chapter

Once you're hooked, they show you how to build a home page in a single day and offer advice on how to get online with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

The Internet is amazing, but the risks you?ve heard about are real, too

You can avoid being a victim of online crime with the simple steps for staying safe online that you?

Web designers must wear many hats

Among books on Web design, Web Design All-in-One For Dummies is the one that helps you successfully wear all those hats without losing your head

Full-color illustrations and five self-contained minibooks show you how to be a graphic designer, creative organizer, visual communicator, markup language technologist, and cutting-edge trendsetter, all in one

Semantic Web technology is already changing how we interact with data on the Web

By connecting random information on the Internet in new ways, Web 3

0, as it is sometimes called, represents an exciting online evolution

So you?ve heard about Blender, the free 3D animation software

You really want to know more about the features of Blender, where to get it, and how to use it

Dress up office documents the Apple way with iWork '09 and this friendly guide

If you're a Mac lover and want to explore life outside of that `other productivity suite,` here's your chance to dress up your docs with Apple's iWork '09 and this easy-to-follow guide from Mac technology expert, Jesse Feiler

He draws on 20 years of experience with Apple software to share his secrets of producing fun and creative files using Apple iWork '09

Explore iWork's word processing software, called Pages, and start cranking out text that not only reads well, it looks great

This handy reference covers all the must-know elements of Windows 7

The much-anticipated Windows 7 operating system brings lots of new elements to Windows, and you may have lots of questions

You'll find the answers quickly and easily in Windows 7 For Dummies Quick Reference - a concise, convenient reference you can keep by your PC

Windows 7 For Dummies Quick Reference covers all the information you need most often: tips on navigating the new desktop, launching programs, working with files and folders, getting online and managing e-mail, using special features, and much more

VMware Infrastructure 3 for Dummies will help you understand, design, and deploy a reliable and fault tolerant Virtual Infrastructure 3 environment

Virtualization can save your business a lot of money! You?

Just the steps you need to get going with Windows 7!

Coming in day and date with Microsoft's exciting release of the new Window 7 operating system, this friendly, accessible book shows you the features and functions you need from this exciting new operating system

Presented in a series of numbered steps that are concise, visually clear, and easy to follow, you'll learn to navigate the Windows 7 desktop, create files, connect to the Internet, search the Web, use e-mail, and more with this fun and practical guide

Windows® 7 For Seniors for Dummies

Learn to:

Use the Windows 7 desktop and create your first documents

Connect to the Internet and browse the Web

View, edit, and print photos

Keep in touch by e-mail and play games online

Mark Justice Hinton

Author of Digital Photography For Seniors For Dummies

You can learn to use Windows, get online, and start doing things today!

You don't need a grandchild to teach you Windows 7 ? with this friendly guide, you'll be using the mouse, working with folders, hooking up a printer, and cruising the Internet in nothing flat

The perfect plain-English guide to the much-anticipated release of Windows 7

Windows For Dummies is the all-time bestselling guide to the Windows operating system

Windows 7 For Dummies answers all your questions about the interface adjustments and all the new tools in Windows 7

Whether you're new to computers or just eager to start using the newest version of Windows, expert author Andy Rathbone will walk you step by step through the most common Windows 7 tasks, including managing files, applications, media, and Internet access

Twitter can boost your business and marketing efforts, and this guide shows you how

Twitter, the simple-to-use microblogging service, offers immense benefits for businesses and organizations

Fire departments, political candidates, and C0EOs have used Twitter to share up-to-the-minute information

Laura Fitton, maybe better known by her Twitter handle - @Pistachio, has more than 10,000 followers on Twitter, and gives presentations on how to use Twitter to build business and personal opportunity

One of the fastest ways to learn Linux is with this perennial favorite

Eight previous top-selling editions of Linux For Dummies can't be wrong

If you've been wanting to migrate to Linux, this book is the best way to get there

Written in easy-to-follow, everyday terms, Linux For Dummies 9th Edition gets you started by concentrating on two distributions of Linux that beginners love: the Ubuntu LiveCD distribution and the gOS Linux distribution, which comes pre-installed on Everex computers

Full-color guide to everything you need to get the most out of your Nikon D5000!

The Nikon D5000 packs a lot of punch into a camera that beginners will love, and now you can pack an equal amount of punch into the digital photographs you take with your new Nikon

Whether you want to understand the D5000's new exposure settings or learn photography basics such as aperture, shutter speed, and downloading photos, this book delivers

Veteran author Julie Adair King demystifies the high-end features of the new Canon T1i

The Canon EOS Rebel T1i is the newest camera offered in Canon's popular Rebel line of digital SLRs-and sells for less than $900

Packed with page after page of full-color images, this hands-on guide is aimed at helping you make the most of the Canon T1i's controls and shooting modes

Here?s the easy way to learn how to use C++

C++, developed by Bjarne Stroustrup at Bell Labs, is one of the most widely used programming languages, with close to four million C++ programmers and growing

C++?

The bestsellng guide to successfully buying and selling on eBay, fully revised and updated

eBay is the world's #1 shopping and selling site, where millions find bargains and make money with their own sales

Marsha Collier is the #1 eBay expert and bestselling author, with more than a million copies of her books in print

And eBay For Dummies has been the bestselling book on eBay since the original edition in 1999

A fun, full-color guide to creating, editing, dressing up, and sharing home movies using iMovie and iDVD

Make home movies 21st Century style, complete with special effects, themes, backgrounds, and other elements you can add yourself when you know how to use iMovie and iDVD

This fun and friendly guide makes it easy!

iMovie and iDVD are preloaded on every new Mac

The ideal guide for beginning DSLR camera users, with full-color examples of what you can achieve

Make the most of your Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, or Olympus digital SLR camera! This guide explains the different lenses, the many settings and how to use them, the results you can get from using different controls, how to use lighting and exposure, and much more

If you haven't purchased your camera yet, you'll also find tips on choosing a camera and accessories

If you're a diehard techie, TCP/IP is probably an exciting topic

For people who are not techies but need to learn TCP/IP basics anyway, there's the wonderful TCP/IP For Dummies

Leiden and Wilensky tackle their subject matter with the irreverence characteristic of the Dummies series

A completely updated reference to help you get the most value out of your AdWords campaigns

Google AdWords is a unique tool that allows you to set your own budget and create ads and choose keywords that are specifically related to your business

When your ad appears next to the search results, people can simply click your ad to learn more about you or make a purchase

This handy guide walks you through the newest tips, tricks, and techniques for maximizing your AdWords campaign

It can be easy to be green! Follow these suggestions and help save the planet

Get on board the green machine! Here's how to assess your technology's green factor and make small changes with big impact

Save some green by going green with these environmentally friendly gadgets!

With concern for the future of our environment growing stronger and more serious every day, there has never been a better time to take a new approach to some of the most popular gizmos and gadgets on the market and learn how you can convernt to electronics that have minimal environmental impact

Green gadgets encompass everything from iPods to energy-efficient home entertainment devices to solar laptop chargers and crank-powered gizmos

Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest version of the Mac operating system, with extra power and additional cool features

Mac OS X Snow Leopard Just The Steps For Dummies is the quick step-by-step way to get up and running on this new beast

This down-to-basics guide features numbered steps and easy-to-follow screen shots that show you exactly how to accomplish more than 150 tasks with Snow Leopard

A full-color guide to the iPhone, including the new iPhone 3G S

With its new 3G S model, the iPhone is definitely the must-have mobile device

This fully updated guide covers all the cool features of the fastest iPhone ever, including the Spotlight search feature, voice control, and video camera capability

iPhone For Dummies, 3rd Edition also covers the basics of using the multitouch interface, setting up iTunes, browsing the Internet, sending and receiving e-mail, and more

The perfect full-color guide to the iPod touch for both Mac and Windows users

Your iPod touch can do so many things

With this full-color guide, you can get hip to all your iPod touch has to offer and take full advantage of the iTunes store and the App Store, as well

You'll start by learning how to manage the multi-touch interface and setting up iTunes

Prepare for the future of Microsoft automation with this no-nonsense guide

Windows PowerShell 2 is the scripting language that enables automation within the Windows operating system

Packed with powerful new features, this latest version is complex, and Windows PowerShell 2 For Dummies is the perfect guide to help system administrators get up to speed

Written by a Microsoft MVP with direct access to the program managers and developers, this book covers every new feature of Windows PowerShell 2 in a friendly, easy-to-follow format

Manage your business from a services perspective

What if technology was designed to serve the business ? every time? That's service management!

Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest version of the Macintosh operating system, and ?Dr

Mac?

Seniors who are new to computers can learn Office applications quickly and easily

If you're over 50 and new to computers, everything about them can seem intimidating

The most common applications you'll want to use are part of the Microsoft Office suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Microsoft Office 2007 For Seniors For Dummies shows you how to use each one in a straightforward, fun manner that takes all the apprehension away

Diagrams, organizational charts, flowcharts, even floor plans ? they?re all types of business graphics

Eight references in one-fully revised to include all the new features and updates to Windows 7

As the #1 operating system in the world, Windows provides the platform upon which all essential computing activities occur

This much-anticiapted version of the popular operating system offers an improved user experience with an enhanced interface to allow for greater user control

This All-in-One reference is packed with valuable information from eight minibooks, making it the ultimate resource

The only full-service reference on choosing, setting up, and using the hot new Netbook

Netbooks are the fastest-selling segment of the PC market

These small, lightweight mini-laptops are less expensive and run longer on a battery charge than traditional laptops

This is the first book to cover everything from choosing the right Netbook to adding memory and remote access

* This updated bestseller covers programming essentials for the newest version of Java, the popular platform-independent, object-oriented programming language
* The material is fully updated and focuses on the new Java SDK 1

The easy way to understand and implement cloud computing technology written by a team of experts

Cloud computing can be difficult to understand at first, but the cost-saving possibilities are great and many companies are getting on board

If you've been put in charge of implementing cloud computing, this straightforward, plain-English guide clears up the confusion and helps you get your plan in place

You'll learn how cloud computing enables you to run a more green IT infrastructure, and access technology-enabled services from the Internet (`in the cloud`) without having to understand, manage, or invest in the technology infrastructure that supports them

A great way to get started on this new, FREE, Web-based productivity and collaboration tool

Zoho is a very cool-and free-alternative to Microsoft Office

Known as `cloud` computing because it's totally Web-based, Zoho provides 18 different applications to help you write documents, create spreadsheets, send e-mail, and much more

People love it, but what it doesn't offer are extensive help files, so that's where this practical book comes in

Learn to diagnose and fix simple PC problems with this easy-to-follow guide

When something goes wrong with your computer, it's frustrating and potentially expensive

With Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies, you can find out what's wrong, how to fix it, whether you need to call in professional help, and how to practice preventive maintenance

This friendly guide avoids techie jargon and shows you how to diagnose the problem, find out whether the software or hardware is at fault, make simple repairs, and add external devices such as scanners, printers, and hard drives

The eagerly anticipated update to the bestselling first edition is here!

Facebook's popularity is seemingly unstoppable

The site experienced a huge boom in registered users in the latter half of 2008

Everything you need to know to make the most of Palm's newest smartphone

Smartphones provide all sorts of communication options as well as the ability to manage your appointments and contacts

If you're new to smartphones, Palm Pre For Dummies gets you up and running easily

If you're a bit more savvy, you can delve deeper into more advanced elements, such as Synergy contact management and working with media

Set up your BlackBerry Bold, get online, get organized, and manage your life

The BlackBerry is the number one smartphone in the corporate world

Feature-rich and complex, the Bold is among the most popular handhelds for business users

BlackBerry Bold For Dummies covers the GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile streaming, HSDPA network speed, Media Sync, and dozens of other features that make BlackBerry Bold the #1 choice of workers on the go

How to create a profitable, sustainable business developing and marketing iPhone apps

iPhone apps are hot; the average app is downloaded more than 30,000 times

If you have some great apps in mind, Starting an iPhone Application Business For Dummies will show you how to produce and market them effectively

Starting an iPhone Application Business For Dummies provides clear, reliable business information to help developers and entrepreneurs create a profitable, sustainable business in this new and exciting market

Discover the process of e-discovery and put good practices in place

Electronic information involved in a lawsuit requires a completely different process for management and archiving than paper information

With the recent change to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure making all lawsuits subject to e-discovery as soon as they are filed, it is more important than ever to make sure that good e-discovery practices are in place

Everything that small-business owners need to manage their financial affairs with QuickBooks

Intuit's QuickBooks, updated each year, is the leading financial management software for small businesses

With eight content-rich minibooks, QuickBooks `X` All-in-One For Dummies covers everything you need to know to get your business finances in order with QuickBooks

QuickBooks `X` All-in-One For Dummies is the complete reference for every aspect of this useful software QuickBooks, the leading small-business accounting software package, is updated annually; this guide covers the latest version Minibooks include An Accounting Primer, Getting Ready to Use QuickBooks, Bookkeeping Chores, Accounting Chores, Financial Management, Business Plans, Care and Maintenance, and Additional Business Resources Covers understanding double entry bookkeeping, planning and preparing a QuickBooks accounting system, and setting up a QuickBooks network Shows how to invoice customers, pay vendors, track inventory, and set up project and job costing systems Explains how to write a business plan, create a business plan forecast, and conduct a ratio analysis

QuickBooks `X` All-in-One For Dummies is an indispensible tool for small-business owners who want to manage their business finances more effectively

The annual update of a perennial bestseller, fully revised for the newest QuickBooks release

QuickBooks is the leading software package for small business accounting, updated each year so it remains cutting-edge

QuickBooks `X` For Dummies provides all the information you need to start using the newest version in your business

You'll learn to set up your business accounting functions on QuickBooks and use all the newest features

The perfect guide to help you understand XBRL-from the `father of XBRL`

Link up, connect, or create a network-with no wires attached!

With such an amazing abundance of electronic devices available in our daily lives, wouldn't it be nice to eliminate getting wrangled by all those wires? With this guide by your side, a team of technical authors walks you through creating a network in your home or office-without the expense and hassle of stringing cable or paying a network administrator

This classic bestseller has been thoroughly updated for the newest version of Quicken

Who doesn't have questions about managing finances these days? Stephen Nelson translates his years of expertise as a CPA and tax expert into this plain-English guide that shows you how to manage your finances with the nation's leading personal finance software, Quicken

Trying to keep track of your credit card expenditures?

Discover how to leverage the power of the Facebook community to achieve your business marketing goals

Facebook boasts an extremely devoted user base, with more than 65 billion page visits per month

With Facebook, an organization can market and promote their brand, products, or services via the network's built-in components of profile pages, polls, community building, advertising, word-of-mouth marketing, and business applications

This insightful resource focuses on the strategies, tactics, and techniques necessary to lead your organization into the world of Facebook marketing

MacBook All-in-one for Dummies Makes Everything Easier!

With a MacBook, you can work and play anywhere

With 9 books in 1, MacBook All-in-one for Dummies shows you how!

Get the latest edition of the bestselling PC book on the planet!

What better way to make friends with your new PC than with this new edition of the bestselling PC book in the world? PCs For Dummies, Windows 7 Edition explains the latest Windows operating system in a refreshingly jargon-free way that's loaded with good humor and great help

The perfect companion for taking the Microsoft Office suite to the Mac!

So you finally got a Mac, but you?re not looking forward to figuring out how Office works in a different environment?

The book of choice for beginning digital video editors

The popularity of digital video continues to grow, largely because of the dropping prices of cameras

Correspondingly, so does the number of novice digital video editors

This book is for the beginning video editor who is eager to get started using the vast array of tools that Adobe Premiere Elements offers

Making Everything Easier!

Mac OS® X Snow Leopard Server for Dummies

Learn to:

Set up and configure a Mac network with Snow Leopard Server

Administer, secure, and troubleshoot the network

Incorporate a Mac subnet into a Windows Active Directory® domain

Take advantage of Unix® power and security

John Rizzo

Want to set up and administer a network even if you don't have an IT department? Read on!

Learn to use these powerful tools together and build Web sites that work

If you want to build Web pages that offer real value to your site's visitors, JavaScript and AJAX are top tools for the job

Even if you're new to Web programming, this book helps you create sites any designer will admire

With easy-to-understand steps and an emphasis on free tools, you'll be able to jump right into building a site using the same techniques as the pros

Expert advice helps seniors find bargains and make money on eBay

eBay is a great place to help seniors find bargains or supplement their income by selling items

This book offers the basics on buying or selling on eBay with confidence in a format that's ideal for the senior audience, including a larger print format than traditional For Dummies books

Author Marsha Collier is the undisputed authority on eBay

A full-color guide to the art of digital portrait photography

Portrait photography entails taking posed photographs of individuals or set scenery and is the most common photo style among the most novice photography hobbyist to the most advanced photographer

With this easy-to-understand guide, bestselling author and professional photographer Doug Sahlin walks you through the best techniques for getting professional-quality digital portraits

Packed with hundreds of full-color photos and screen shots, this book discusses best practices for taking formal portraits, wedding photos, event photos, casual photos, and more

Great advice on choosing a computer, getting online, and having fun!

Computers are an essential part of daily life these days, but they can be a bit intimidating at first

Computers For Seniors For Dummies, 2nd Edition gets you going with lots of illustrations and easy-to-follow-instructions, never assuming you already know more than you do

Seven content-rich minibooks cover the key features and tools of your Mac

Macs are easy to use, but this guide helps you take advantage of all the cool features and make the most of your Mac

Fully updated, it covers the newest operating system, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, as well as iLife '09, iWork '09, and much more

Minibooks include Mac Basics; Photos, Music, and Movies; Browsing the Internet; Working with iLife and iWork; Other Mac Programs; Timesaving Tips with a Mac; and Mac Networking

Improve your photos with the exciting new version of Photoshop Elements

Photoshop Elements has come a long way from its early days as Photoshop?s low-end cousin

Now a feature-rich editing program popular with professionals as well as hobbyist photographers, Elements boasts versatile tools and capabilities

A new edition of the bestselling guide-now updated to cover the latest hacks and how to prevent them!

It's bad enough when a hack occurs-stealing identities, bank accounts, and personal information

But when the hack could have been prevented by taking basic security measures-like the ones described in this book-somehow that makes a bad situation even worse

An introductory guide to effectively using Twitter to grow your business!

The field of social media marketing is exciting, cutting-edge, and,,

open to almost anything!

Making Everything Easier!

With iPhone? Application Development for Dummies, Second Edition, you'll learn to:

Design small- or large-scale iPhone applications for profit or fun Create new iPhone apps using Xcode?

Explore your camera's creative options and learn to get great shots with your dSLR!

Congratulations ? you've chosen to take greater control over your photos with a dSLR camera!

Get the most from your BlackBerry Curve with this easy-to-understand reference

The BlackBerry Curve smartphone is the most popular BlackBerry model sold by Research in Motion

It boasts an optical trackpad, dedicated media keys, easy media sharing, Mac compatibility, iTunes synchronization, a camera, Wi-Fi calling, and extended battery life?to name just a few features

Learn the primary programming language for creating iPhone and Mac apps

The only thing hotter than the iPhone right now is new apps for the iPhone

Objective-C is the primary language for programming iPhone and Mac OS X applications, and this book makes it easy to learn Objective-C

Even if you have no programming experience, Objective-C For Dummies will teach you what you need to know to start creating iPhone apps

A full-color directory of must-have iPhone and iPod touch apps!

The App Store allows you to browse and download thousands of applications that were developed with the iPhone SDK and published through Apple

The popularity of iPhone and iPod touch apps is exploding and this handy guide helps you sort through the tens of thousands of available apps so you can find the ones that are ideal for you

Python is one of the most powerful, easy-to-read programming languages around, but it does have its limitations

This general purpose, high-level language that can be extended and embedded is a smart option for many programming problems, but a poor solution to others

Python For Dummies is the quick-and-easy guide to getting the most out of this robust program

Want to build a killer Web site? Want to make it easy to keep your site up to date? You'll need to know how CSS, HTML, and XHTML work together

Discover what Unified Communications can do for your business

In our increasingly mobile world, communication must be effective, global, and available through multiple technologies seamlessly

Unified Communications logically blends and combines previously separate services and features, making communication possible by any means, with anyone, using any of your devices

This complex topic is perfect for a book dedicated to making everything easier!

The fun and friendly guide to the world's leading statistical software

Predictive Analysis Software (PASW), formerly SPSS software, is the leading statistical software used by commerical, government, and academic organizations around the world to solve business and research problems

It allows you to quickly and easily discover new insights from data, test hypotheses, and build powerful predictive models

PASW Statistics For Dummies covers everything you need to know to get up and running with this efficient and practical software

Have fun while getting fit!

Here's how to get the most from your Wii Fitness system

It's a perfect fit ? Wii gaming fun designed to improve your overall health and fitness!

Here's what Web designers need to know to create dynamic, database-driven Web sites

To be on the cutting edge, Web sites need to serve up HTML, CSS, and products specific to the needs of different customers using different browsers

An effective e-commerce site gathers information about users and provides information they need to get the desired result

PHP scripting language with a MySQL back-end database offers an effective way to design sites that meet these requirements

From admission to graduation-your personal guide to studying online

Online Education For Dummies explains the ins and outs of attending a virtual classroom, and provides you with the tools you need to hone your skills or obtain additional certification and degrees

This practical reference not only helps you get the most out of an online course, but also offers a wealth of advice to help you pick the one that matches your interests and needs

Identifies the software and hardware needed to study online Reveals how to get financial aid, transfer credits, and manage online time Explains how to locate legitimate online programs and avoid scams

Whether you want to earn a degree or just increase your knowledge through an online course, Online Education For Dummies is the only guide you need

This is the rare case of a book that can take you from a beginner to an advanced-intermediate level

Like many of the books in IDG's Dummies series, this volume begins with a definition (`What is SQL?`) and ends with `The Part of Tens,` a collection of tips in a top ten list form

A step-by-step guide to creating your first Web site

Everybody's building cool web sites, but how? Web Sites Do-It-Yourself For Dummies, 2nd Edition, shows you how, with simple, step-by-step instruction that will build your confidence as you build your site

You'll learn to plan your site and secure a domain name, how to use Dreamweaver for site construction, and how to test and publish your site

Get your buddies together with BuddyPress and create your own social community

Got a cause, a hobby, or some other obsession you can't wait to share with a like-minded community? BuddyPress is the buddy you need to get that community started

Here's how to get BuddyPress up and running on your WordPress Web site and use its free tools and themes to host a social network devoted to your pet projects, right on your site

A complete guide to the world's most popular word processing software

Microsoft Word is the most popular word processing software on the planet, and the most-used application in the Microsoft Office productivity suite

Along with the rest of Office, Word has been enhanced with new features and capabilities in the 2010 version

Word's many users will find new things to learn and use in Word 2010, and this all-in-one guide gets them up to speed while providing a reference for taking Word to the next level

Dan Gookin gets you up to speed so you can get down to work with all the new features of Word 2010!

Bestselling and quintessential For Dummies author Dan Gookin employs his usual fun and friendly candor while walking you through the spectrum of new features of Word 2010

Completely in tune with the needs of the beginning Word user, Gookin shows you how to use Word quickly and efficiently so that you can spend more time working on your projects and less time trying to figure out how to make Word perform the tasks you need it to do

The leading book on Microsoft Office, now fully updated for Office 2010

Microsoft Office, the world's leading productivity suite, has been updated with new tools

Veteran Office users as well as newcomers will need the comprehensive information in this bestselling All-in-One guide

With a self-contained minibook devoted to each Office application plus minibooks on how Office works together and how you can expand its usefulness, Office 2010 All-in-One For Dummies gets you up to speed and answers the questions you'll have down the road

A friendly reference guide to Microsoft Project, the leading enterprise project management software

As project management software, Microsoft Project allows you to oversee your business activities effectively

You can manage resources, share project info, perform modeling and scenario analysis, and standardize reporting processes

This easy-to-understand guide is completely updated to cover the latest changes and newest enhancements to Project 2010 and shows you how to get Project 2010 to work for you

Pick your Excel task, find it fast, and get it done with Just the Steps!

If you want to see how to do a particular Excel task, this is the perfect book

  Each page includes step-by-step instruction in one column and illustrations and screenshots in the other column, so you have all the information you need in one place?

Find the answers to your most important Excel questions with this reference

John Walkenbach?s name is synonymous with excellence in computer books that decipher complex technical topics

Known as `Mr

The fun and easy way to learn to use this leading business intelligence tool

Written by an author team who is directly involved with SAS, this easy-to-follow guide is fully updated for the latest release of SAS and covers just what you need to put this popular software to work in your business

SAS allows any business or enterprise to improve data delivery, analysis, reporting, movement across a company, data mining, forecasting, statistical analysis, and more

SAS For Dummies, 2nd Edition  gives you the necessary background on what SAS can do for you and explains how to use the Enterprise Guide

Get the guide to planning, developing and monetizing apps for Twitter!

Twitter is the one of the hottest trends in social networking

With several million users, Twitter's popularity is growing everyday

Eager to start blogging? Find out how TypePad makes it easy and fun!

If you've been thinking about breaking into the blogo-sphere but didn't know where to start, you've come to the right place

Computers in business environments become exponentially helpful and critical for daily operations when they're linked together in local area networks (LANs) that enable coworkers to share files, Internet access, and valuable resources like printers and plotters

Building a network of IBM-compatible PCs requires careful strategic planning, and Networking for Dummies, Fourth Edition, will help you sort out the technical details as painlessly as possible

This book helps you figure out whether you need a LAN at all--the author isn't shy about recommending simpler solutions such as printer switches--and then helps you get everything hooked up

A full-color, value-packed reference for the newest version of Photoshop

Photoshop is the world?s most popular image editing software, with more than four million users worldwide

Professional photographers, graphic designers, and Web designers as well as photo hobbyists are eager to learn the newest features of the latest version, Photoshop CS5

Put the power of Excel formulas and functions to work for you!

Excel is a complex program

Mastering the use of formulas and functions lets you use Excel to compute useful day-to-day information, such as calculating the true cost of credit card purchases or comparing 15-year and 30-year mortgage costs

The bestselling Excel book on the market, updated for Excel 2010

As the world's leading spreadsheet application, Excel has a huge user base

The release of Office 2010 brings major changes to Excel, so Excel For Dummies comes to the rescue once more!

In the friendly and non-threatening For Dummies style, this popular guide shows beginners how to get up and running with Excel and helps more experienced users get comfortable with new features

Learn how jQuery can make your Web page or blog stand out from the crowd!

jQuery is free, open source software that allows you to extend and customize Joomla!, Drupal, AJAX, and WordPress via plug-ins

Start creating dynamite presentations with PowerPoint 2010

PowerPoint, the number one presentation software, has been revised and improved with the introduction of Microsoft Office 2010

More than 120 million people are using PowerPoint to create business and educational presentations worldwide

Both new and veteran PowerPoint users will improve their skills with the fun and friendly advice in PowerPoint 2010 For Dummies

A great way to get up and running fast with AutoCAD `X`!

If you're just learning AutoCAD, this friendly, For Dummies guide is perfect for you

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Get up to speed on the new features of Outlook 2010 with this fun and friendly guide

Although Microsoft Outlook is the number one most popular e-mail and productivity tool, many utilize only a fraction of its true potential

This easy-to-understand guide walks you through an abundance of often-overlooked tips and tricks so that you can take advantage of all that Outlook has to offer

Outlook 2010 For Dummies introduces you to the user interface, and explains how to use the To-Do bar, filter junk email, and make the most of Outlook?

Learn to create an effective business strategy using Microsoft's BI stack

Microsoft Business Intelligence tools are among the most widely used applications for gathering, providing access to, and analyzing data to enable the enterprise to make sound business decisions

The tools include SharePoint Server, the Office Suite, PerformancePoint Server, and SQL Server, among others

With so much jargon and so many technologies involved, Microsoft Business Intelligence For Dummies provides a much-needed step-by-step explanation of what's involved and how to use this powerful package to improve your business

A comprehensive, up-to-date, user-friendly guide to Excel 2010

Excel is the standard for spreadsheet applications and is used worldwide, but it's not always user-friendly

That makes it a perfect For Dummies topic, and this handy all-in-one guide covers all the essentials, the new features, how to analyze data with Excel, and much more

Eight minibooks address Excel basics, worksheet design, formulas and functions, worksheet collaboration and review, charts and graphics, data management, data analysis, and Excel and VBA

A friendly, step-by-step guide to the Microsoft Office database application

Access may be the least understood and most challenging application in the Microsoft Office suite

This guide is designed to help anyone who lacks experience in creating and managing a database learn to use Access 2010 quickly and easily

In the classic For Dummies tradition, the book provides an education in Access, the interface, and the architecture of a database

The bestselling guide to the leading image-editing software, fully updated

Previous editions of this For Dummies guide have sold more 650,000 copies

Richly illustrated in full color, this edition covers all the updates in the newest version of Photoshop, the gold standard for image-editing programs

Used by professional photographers, graphic designers, and Web designers as well as hobbyists, Photoshop has more than four million users worldwide

The all-in-one reference to all aspects of Microsoft Access 2010

If you want to learn Microsoft Access inside and out, the nine minibooks in this easy-access reference are exactly what you need

Read the book cover to cover, or jump into any of the minibooks for the instruction and topics you need most

Learn how to connect Access to SQL Server, manipulate your data locally, use nifty new features from Office 2010 such as the enhanced Ribbon, create queries and macros like a champ, and much more

A fully updated guide to the leading Web site creation tool, Dreamweaver CS5

Dreamweaver holds 90 percent of the market share for professional Web site development software

This popular book, which has sold more than 300,000 copies in previous editions, is fully updated for the newest version of Dreamweaver

Both beginning and intermediate Web site developers will get the information they need from this easy-to-follow guide

Get a move on! Learn to roam free with this guide to choosing and using a laptop

Laptops come with everything you need to get going ? everything, that is, except a guide to buying and using one

If you're just getting your feet wet in Web site construction, the first big hurdle is figuring out where to start

Building a Web Site for Dummies lightens things up with humor and makes the challenge of building a site far less daunting

This book doesn't zoom you right into coding HTML, although it covers the markup language quite well

Everything Web designers need to build sites with Dreamweaver

Dreamweaver is the leading Web site creation tool, with 90 percent of the market share

The nine minibooks that make up this guide cover getting started with Dreamweaver CS5, creating and publishing great sites, making pages dynamic, building Web applications, and much more, including all the upgrades in the newest version

Dreamweaver is the gold standard for Web site development software; this complete reference covers what both beginners and intermediate-level users need to know to make the most of newest release and create professional-quality sites Nine minibooks cover getting started, mastering Dreamweaver basics, working like a pro, energizing your site, publishing your site, working collaboratively, building Web applications, making pages dynamic, and developing applications rapidly Teaches how to customize the workspace; understand the Panels and Properties Inspector; plan, design, and manage your site; work with text and graphics; add Flash, movies, and sound; work with Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, and Ajax, connect to a database, and much more

Dreamweaver CS5 All-in-One For Dummies gives Web designers essential information for creating, managing, and maintaining all types of Web sites

A full-color guide for getting rewarding results with the latest version of Flash

Flash is used in the creation of Web animation, games, media rich Web sites, presentations, and more

Adobe has divided the new version of Flash into three separate products for different audiences, and this book covers the Professional product; the traditional animation/media serving tool; and Catalyst, the Web/interface design tool

This book provides a fun and friendly full-color guide to Flash

The perennial Adobe Creative Suite bestseller?fully updated for the latest version

Featuring eight books in one, this All-in-One For Dummies guide covers the key features and tools that you need to know in order to understand how to use each individual program within the Adobe Creative Suite?InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash?

Take your Excel skills to the next level with VBA programming

Now that you've mastered Excel basics, it's time to move to the next level?creating your own, customized Excel 2010 solutions using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

The new edition of this non-threatening guide is your key to getting there

Get up to speed on the latest features and enhancements to the new version of InDesign

As the industry standard in professional layout and design, InDesign delivers powerful publishing solutions for magazine, newspaper, and other publishing fields

This introductory book is an easy-to-understand reference for anyone migrating from another software application or those with little-to-no desktop publishing experience

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The blogging bestseller, now fully updated to reflect the latest tools and techniques

Blogging is forever evolving, and remains essential for anyone who wants a distinctive Web presence

There are many options that surround blogging-on everything from blogging software to hosting services-and this fun and friendly guide gets you started so can begin logging in hours of blogging!

Building on the success of the two previous bestselling editions, this latest revision includes essential blogging basics, the elements required of a good blog, and the tools you'll need to get started

The all-in-one guide to buying, using, securing, and transporting a laptop?it's ten books in one!

If you want to take a computer with you on a trip, to a coffee shop, or into the kitchen when you're cooking, laptops are just the ticket

Learn the nuts and bolts of SharePoint 2010 the fun and easy way

Microsoft SharePoint, the powerful collaboration tool, sometimes blurs the line between technical and non-technical users

Whether you're an administrator who needs to install and configure SharePoint or a non-techie who's been charged with managing content on a SharePoint portal, this book will make your job easier

You'll find the nuts-and-bolts information that enables you to install and configure a SharePoint portal, plus specific solutions for SharePoint issues and the knowledge you need to design, populate, and maintain portal areas

A fully updated guide to creating dynamic presentations with PowerPoint 2010

PowerPoint dominates the presentation landscape

With the changes in PowerPoint 2010, including the availability of an online version, PowerPoint users need this comprehensive reference to make the most of the program

PowerPoint 2010 All-in-One For Dummies features in-depth coverage of the elements and the process involved in creating knockout presentations

Quickly and easily perform tasks in any Microsoft Office 2010 application!

As the world's leading suite of productivity software, Microsoft Office enables you to complete common business tasks, including word processing, e-mail, presentations, data management and analysis, and much more

With this fun and friendly guide, veteran author Elaine Marmel presents you with concise, step-by-step instructions for quickly and easily accomplishing the most popular tasks in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

A complete guide to creating and establishing your place in the blogosphere!

New blogs are being launched at the rate of 175,000 a day

To stand out from the masses, bloggers need the detailed information and advice packed into this all-in-one guide

Take your hobby to the next level and turn your blog into real income

Anyone who blogs knows that it is a fun, creative way for sharing thoughts and opinions

Now imagine making money from that hobby! This practical, how-to guide shows you how you can get serious about using your blog and implement advertising, sponsorship, partnerships, and affiliate marketing options to turn your hobby into extra income, or even a full-time career

Get the most juice out of your BlackBerry handheld!

Feature-rich and complex, the BlackBerry is the number one smartphone in the corporate world is among the most popular handhelds for business users

This new and updated edition includes all the latest and greatest information on new and current BlackBerry mobile devices

The nuts-and-bolts for building your own online business and making it succeed

Is there a fortune in your future? Start your own online business and see what happens

Whether you're adding an online component to your current bricks-and-mortar or hoping to strike it rich with your own online startup, the sixth edition of this popular and practical guide can help

The easy way to build effective online surveys for your business, with three months of free service!

By targeting select response groups, online surveys are a great way to help your business, group, or organization get valuable feedback quickly

But with over 40 vendors and hundreds of options available, where do you start?

A comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to Visual Studio 2010

Visual Studio is Microsoft's comprehensive development environment that encompasses the

NET Framework, various programming languages, and ASP

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