More people are overcoming their digital fears and producing Internet content rather than just absorbing it. Whether their product is a collection of essays, stories, reviews, jokes, or shopping lists, they want to share it with everyone—from family and friends to strangers across the globe. How do they do it? By starting right here. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Creating a Web Page and Blog—the only book of its kind— will help anyone build and maintain an Internet website or blog. Coverage includes:
• Step-by-step instructions for building a site from the ground up
• Important HTML tags
• Tips on using fonts, colors, and images
• Incorporating tables, forms, style sheets, and JavaScripts
• The new blog technology
• Plus! A “Webmaster's Toolkit” on a companion CD-ROM, providing files used in this book.
* Covers new SP2 enhancements, including the new Windows Firewall and wireless interface as well as updates to Windows Update, Media Player, and Internet Explorer]]>
Those neologisms are actually one of the best ways of keeping tabs on the way our world and culture are changing. One of the people who's been keeping tabs is Paul McFedries, the president of Logophilia Limited (logophilia is Greek for "the love of words"). His scorecard is Word Spy, a daily newsletter that has been reporting from the neological frontier since 1998 and that has more than 100,000 visitors a month and more than 12 million page views. In Word Spy, McFedries demonstrates how new words both reflect and illuminate not only the subcultures that coin them but also the larger culture in which these groups exist. Neologisms give us insight into the way things are even as they act as linguistic harbingers of what's to come. Each chapter of Word Spy is a cultural snapshot, a slice of the zeitgeist that focuses on a specific idea or sociological phenomenon, with an emphasis on the words and phrases that it has generated. These snapshots cover various aspects of modern life, including relationships, business, technology, war, aging, multiculturalism, and even fast food, all the while introducing us to hybrid words: If your kids can't seem to get away from their computers, they may be addicted to "fritterware" (time-wasting game software). If you're a new mother with a passion for petitioning, you may be a "lactivist" (breast-feeding activist). And if you keep finding yourself staying way later at the office than you ever imagined, you may be suffering from "presenteeism."
Word Spy is an exciting and informative travelogue through the evolving landscape of our language and, consequently, the cultures and subcultures that continually mold and shape not just the language but all of us who speak it.]]>
When you come upon the iPhone 3G's dark side, you might consider making an appointment with your local Apple Store's Genius Bar, and more often than not the on-duty genius will give you good advice on how to overcome the iPhone 3G's limitations, work around its annoyances, and fix its failures. The Genius Bar is a great thing, but it isn't exactly a convenient thing. You can't just drop by to get help; you have to make an appointment; you have to drag yourself down to the store, perhaps wait for your genius, get the problem looked at, and then make your way back home; and in some cases you may need to leave your iPhone 3G for a while (No!) to get the problem checked out and hopefully resolved.
What you really need is a version of the Genius Bar that's easier to access, more convenient, and doesn't require tons of time or leaving your iPhone 3G in the hands of a stranger. What you really need is a "portable" genius that enables you to be more productive and solve problems wherever you and your iPhone 3G happen to be.
Welcome, therefore, to iPhone 3G Portable Genius. This book is like a mini Genius Bar all wrapped up in an easy to use, easy to access, and eminently portable format. In this book you learn how to get more out of your iPhone 3G by learning how to access all the really powerful and timesaving features that aren't obvious at a casual glance. In this book you learn how to avoid your iPhone 3G's more annoying character traits and, in those cases where such behavior can't be avoided, you learn how to work around it. In this book you learn how to prevent iPhone 3G problems from occurring, and just in case your preventative measures are for naught, you learn how to fix many common problems yourself.
This book is for iPhone 3G users who know the basics but want to take their iPhone 3G education to a higher level. It's a book for people who want to be more productive, more efficient, more creative, and more self-sufficient (at least as far as the iPhone 3G goes, anyway). It's a book for people who use their iPhone 3G every day, but would like to incorporate it into more of their day to day activities. It's a book we had a blast writing, so we think it's a book you'll enjoy reading.
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</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Part I: Creating Forms
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 1 Creating and Using a Form
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 2 Working with Form Controls
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 3 Designing Forms for Efficient and Accurate Data Entry
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 4 Designing Forms for Business Use
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 5 Creating Specialized Forms
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Part II: Designing and Customizing Reports
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 6 Creating and Publishing a Report
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 7 Designing Effective Business Reports
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 8 Designing Advanced Reports
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 9 Creating Specialized Reports
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Part III: Creating Powerful Queries
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 10 Creating a Basic Query
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 11 Building Criteria Expressions
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 12 Working with Multiple-Table Queries
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 13 Creating Advanced Queries
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 14 Creating PivotTable Queries
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 15 Querying with SQL Statements
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Index
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* Readers will find savvy advice on everything from simple tasks like getting started with a MacBook Air to more advanced tips that show how to maximize the power of this fascinating new portable
* Essential resource for novice-to-intermediate Apple consumers who are keen on making the most of their digital lifestyles]]>
Windows 7 is Microsoft's highly anticipated operating system used by millions of people around the world. If you're a visual learner and are new to Windows 7, then this book is an ideal introduction to the new features of this operating system. Seasoned author Paul McFedries walks you through the basics and beyond of Windows 7 in a straightforward manner.
You'll discover how to install and repair programs, maintain your system, set up password-protected accounts, load images from a digital camera, play music and other media files, secure Internet and e-mail accounts, and much more. More than 150 tasks are accompanied by full-color screen shots as they guide you to becoming a confident user of Windows 7. <ul> <li>Experienced author Paul McFedries walks you through Microsoft's eagerly awaited new operating system: Windows 7 <li>Clear and succinct explanations, step-by-step instructions, and full-color screen shots take you through the newest features of Windows 7 <li>More than 150 Windows 7 tasks show you the basics and beyond, including installing and repairing programs, maintaining your system, loading images from a digital camera, and more
This book is essential if you are a visual learner who is enthusiastic about diving in and exploring all that Windows 7 has to offer!
]]>This engaging, humorous new book explains the not-so-common origins of such commonly used phrases as apple-pie order, chew the fat, and hat trick. Presented in a fun, easy-to-read style, it provides entertaining insight on metaphorical phrases, weird words, and strange expressions and takes readers on a journey through the bizarre and eccentric origins that make up our everyday speech.
Word books have gained in popularity not just with students and linguaphiles, but with a general population interested in the fascinating development of our language
Contains back stories for 500 intriguing words and phrases
Fun to flip through and also fun to read cover to cover]]>
This book assumes no prior programming experience, so even programming novices can get up to speed quickly on the basics of the VBA language. It is very practical and offers the reader tested programs and projects that he or she can implement right away. This book reinforces the reader's learning by presenting useful, end-of-chapter pedagogical resources, including question-and-answer sessions and quizzes, as well as practical exercises that cement and extend the reader's knowledge. It explorers not only the object models of Word and Excel, but also other members of the Office 2003 suite, including PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
]]>5-star visual learning system
* Minimal text and maximum illustrations
* Task-oriented, step-by-step approach
* Navigational aids connect instructions to illustrations
* Self-contained, two-page lessons
* Uniform layout makes it easy to read less, learn more
How easy is it?
Look for these symbols marking the difficulty of each task.
* Demonstrates a new spin on a common task
* Introduces a new skill or a new task
* Combines multiple skills requiring in-depth knowledge
* Requires extensive skill and may involve other technologies]]>
* Explores the new interface and folder organization system of Vista, both of which enable users to find documents and files more easily than ever
* Covers the latest release of MovieMaker, Media Player, Internet Explorer, and the new Media Center feature added to Vista
* Features full-color screenshots and clear, step-by-step instructions
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From the Introduction:
"Welcome to Macs Portable Genius. This book is like a mini Genius Bar all wrapped up in an easy to use, easy to access, and eminently portable format. In this book you learn how to get more out of your Mac by learning how to access all the really powerful and timesaving features that aren’t obvious at a casual glance. In this book you learn how to avoid your Mac’s more annoying character traits and, in those cases where such behavior can’t be avoided, you learn how to work around it. In this book you learn how to prevent Mac problems from occurring, and just in case your preventative measures are for naught, you learn how to fix many common problems yourself.
This book is for Mac users who know the basics but want to take their Mac education to a higher level. It’s a book for people who want to be more productive, more efficient, more creative, and more self-sufficient (at least as far as their Mac goes, anyway). It’s a book for people who use a Mac every day, but would like to incorporate that Mac into more of their day-to-day activities. It’s a book for people who pooh-pooh the notion that Mac users are a cult, but if someone decided to start an actual Mac cult, they’d join anyway. It’s a book I had a blast writing, so I think it’s a book you’ll enjoy reading."
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- William K. Rodgers (Spencer, NC)
* "Simplify It" sidebars offer real-world advice
* A friendly character called Chip introduces each task
* Full-color screen shots walk you through step by step
* Self-contained, two-page lessons make learning a snap]]>
Just when you mastered Microsoft® Windows XP®, a new operating system comes along— Vista.The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Microsoft® Windows Vista® shows you how to tackle various procedures, such as recovering files, using new tab features, employing firewalls, deciphering icons, and so much more. With simple explanations, step-by-step instructions, and helpful examples, readers will no longer have to sacrifice their sanity to get work done in Windows.
• Author is recognized for his success in teaching basic skills to newcomers, and is a widely recognized expert author on Windows-based operating systems]]>
Todays small-business websites require advanced features that visitors expect: streaming video and audio; e-commerce; custom surveys, forms, and polls; and discussion groups. This book covers all the basics of creating and publicizing a successful webpage.
Free CD includes JavaScript and numerous templates
Everything from design and publishing the site to automating and publicizing It
100 million websites as of 2006and it keeps on growing
Simple and easy how-to for small businesses and organizations that cant afford a professional web designer]]>
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;"></p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Part I MICROSOFT WORD TRICKS</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 1 Text Tricks </p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 2 Formatting Tricks </p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 3 Document Tricks</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 4 Page Layout Tricks </p> <p style="margin: 0px;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Part II MICROSOFT EXCEL TRICKS</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 5 Formula and Function Tricks</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 6 Workbook and Worksheet Tricks </p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 7 Data Analysis Tricks
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 8 Chart Tricks </p>
<p style="margin: 0px;">III MICROSOFT POWERPOINT TRICKS</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 9 Slide and Presentation Tricks
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 10 Animation Tricks </p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 11 Slide Show Tricks </p>
<p style="margin: 0px;">IV MICROSOFT OUTLOOK TRICKS</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 12 Email Tricks</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 13 Calendar and Contacts Tricks </p>
<p style="margin: 0px;">V MICROSOFT ACCESS TRICKS</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">14 Table and Query Tricks</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Chapter 15 Form and Report Tricks</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">APPENDIXES</p> <p style="margin: 0px;"></p> <p style="margin: 0px;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px;">
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Author Bio</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Paul McFedries is well-known as a teacher of Office, Windows, and programming, particularly VBA. He is the president of Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company. Paul has been writing programs for PCs for more than 25 years and has been developing VBA applications since Microsoft first added VBA to the Office suite in 1994. Now primarily a writer, Paul has written more than 50 books that have sold more than three million copies worldwide. These books include Access 2007 Forms, Reports, and Queries (Que, 2007), Formulas and Functions with Excel 2007 (Que, 2007), VBA for the 2007 Microsoft Office System (Que, 2007), and Windows Vista Unleashed (Sams, 2006).</p> <p style="margin: 0px;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px;"> </p>]]>
An Overview of JavaScript
Programming Fundamentals
Basic Objects
Working with Browser Windows
Working with the Document Object
Working with Forms
Dynamic HTML
]]>You don't have to be a genius to use the iPhone 3G or the new iPhone 3G S. But if you want to get the very most out of them, put this savvy Portable Genius guide to work. Want to download the hottest new apps from the App Store? Record videos and voice memos? Send photos, videos, maps, and more via MMS? Control calls and tunes by voice? You'll find cool and useful Genius tips, full-color screenshots, and pages of shortcuts and tools that will save you loads of time and let you enjoy your iPhone to the max.
Paul McFedries is a Mac expert and full-time technical writer. Paul has been authoring computer books since 1991 and he has more than 60 books to his credit. These books include Macs Portable Genius, Switching to a Mac Portable Genius, and Teach Yourself VISUALLY Macs. Paul encourages all readers to drop by his Web site at www.mcfedries.com.
Portable GENIUS
Fun, hip, and straightforward, the new Portable Genius series gives forward-thinking Apple users useful information in handy, compact books that are easy to navigate and don't skimp on the essentials. Collect the whole series and make the most of your Apple digital lifestyle.
]]>Additionally, this book supports typical tasks, such as mail merges in Word and how to use Access tables for merges. Because the book covers these topics, it escapes the trap of becoming little more than a second manual.
The book's CD-ROM includes an assortment of shareware, trail software programs, utilities, macros, and electronic texts. If you're looking for one mammoth, complete reference guide to Microsoft Office 97 that will help you tackle any task, Microsoft Office 97 Unleashed should be a prime candidate.
]]>Covering every user-level Windows 98 topic, the book guides you through installation, use, modification, and maintenance of the operating system. If you know the basics of getting around in Windows (clicking, manipulating windows, and so on), this hardback book represents a fine choice for your computing library.
After explaining how to install Windows 98, McFedries gives a tour of what's new in this version. He then goes on to document the operating system piece by piece: interface customization, Device Manager, hardware, the Registry, printing, networking, and dozens of other subjects get in-depth chapters. McFedries' coverage of the Registry stands out: he explains Registry hacking well and with depth. He also describes TweakUI, a powerful but little-known interface customization tool.
Since Windows 98 takes networking (both local and global) more seriously than its predecessors, this book explores connectivity in depth. You'll get the goods on connecting to other computers in a variety of ways, ranging from direct cable to connections to local area networks and dial-up Internet access. Network tools such as Outlook Express and Internet Explorer receive adequate documentation. Not surprisingly (and not improperly, considering the similarities between Windows 98 and Windows 95), some parts of this book appear to have been taken almost directly from Sams' Windows 95 books. A companion CD-ROM includes a demonstration version of Microsoft's TechNet support software, plus some shareware, freeware, and documentation.
]]>Selecting memory and storage options <li>
Using Windows® or Mac OS® X <li>
Working with digital media <li>
Exploring e-mail and the Web <li>
Protecting your privacy online <li>
Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks <li>
Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task <li>
Succinct explanations walk you through step by step <li>
Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules
]]></p> <p style="margin: 0px;">I Getting Started with VBA</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">1 Creating and Running Recorded Macros
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">2 Writing Your Own Macros
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">3 Understanding Program Variables
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">4 Building VBA Expressions
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">5 Working with Objects
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">6 Controlling Your VBA Code
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">II Putting VBA to Work</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">7 Programming Word
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">8 Programming Excel
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">9 Programming PowerPoint
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">10 Programming Access Databases
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">11 Programming Outlook Email
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">III Getting the Most Out of VBA</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">12 Creating Custom VBA Dialog Boxes
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">13 Customizing the Office 2007 Ribbon
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">14 VBA Tips and Techniques
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">15 Trapping Program Errors
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">16 Debugging VBA Procedures
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">IV Appendixes</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">A VBA Statements
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">B VBA Functions
</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Index </p> <p style="margin: 0px;">
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</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Introduction</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">1 Getting the Most Out of Ranges</p><p style="margin: 0px;">2 Using Range Names</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">3 Building Basic Formulas</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">4 Creating Advanced Formulas</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">5 Troubleshooting Formulas
II Harnessing the Power of Functions </p> <p style="margin: 0px;">6 Understanding Functions</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">7 Working with Text Functions</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">8 Working with Logical and Information Functions</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">9 Working with Lookup Functions</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">10 Working with Date and Time Functions
11 Working with Math Functions</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">12 Working with Statistical Functions</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">III Building Business Models </p> <p style="margin: 0px;">13 Analyzing Data with Tables</p><p style="margin: 0px;">14 Analyzing Data with PivotTables</p><p style="margin: 0px;">15 Using Excel’s Business-Modeling Tools</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">16 Using Regression to Track Trends and Make Forecasts</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">17 Solving Complex Problems with Solver</p><p style="margin: 0px;">IV Building Financial Formulas </p> <p style="margin: 0px;">18 Building Loan Formulas</p><p style="margin: 0px;">19 Building Investment Formulas</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">20 Building Discount Formulas</p>
<p style="margin: 0px;">Paul McFedries is well-known as a teacher of Windows and Office, particularly Excel, and is the president of Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company. Paul has been working with spreadsheets for more than 20 years and has been developing Excel solutions since the late 1980s. Now primarily a writer, Paul has written more than 50 books that have sold more than three million copies worldwide. These books include Microsoft Office Access 2007 Forms, Reports, and Queries; Tricks of the Microsoft Office 2007 Gurus (all from Que); and Microsoft Windows Vista Unleashed (Sams).</p> <p style="margin: 0px;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Category Office Productivity Suite</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Covers Microsoft Office Excel 2007</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">User Level Intermediate - Advanced</p> <p style="margin: 0px;"> </p>]]>
* Full-color screen shots, numbered, step-by-step instructions, and an irresistible price make this book a must for visually oriented Windows users who want to take their skills to the next level]]>
You'll learn to:
<ul> <li>Use the Dock, toolbars, and files <li>
Synchronize your iPod® and iPhone <li>
Create, edit, and print documents <li>
Communicate via e-mail and iChat® <li>
Play DVDs and digital video <li>
Use MobileMe mail and contacts <li>
Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules <li>
Succinct explanations walk you through step by step <li>
Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task <li>
Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks
]]>into every day–things other books ignore or oversimplify. This is the one book that you
can rely on to answer all the questions you have now and will have in the future.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">In Depth offers:</P> <UL> <LI>Comprehensive coverage with detailed solutions </LI> <LI>Breakthrough techniques and shortcuts that are unavailable elsewhere</LI> <LI>Practical, real-world examples with nothing glossed over or left out</LI> <LI>Troubleshooting help for tough problems you can’t fix on your own</LI> <LI>Outstanding authors recognized worldwide for their expertise and teaching style</LI> <LI>Quick information via sidebars, tips, reminders, notes, and warnings</LI> <LI>In Depth is the only tool you need to get more done in less time!</LI></UL> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">CATEGORY: Macintosh Operating System</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">COVERS: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P>]]>