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Networking: A Beginner's Guide
Bruce Hallberg Paperback 432
There's a chapter in "Networking: A Beginner's Guide" called "Network Servers: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask." The chapter title encapsulates this book's "raison d'être". It's a compendium of network engineers' essential knowledge, the stuff you really need to have a handle on to build, operate, and grow local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs). Author Bruce Hallberg lays down a lot of conceptual material and then takes a three-pronged approach to implementation specifics. For Novell NetWare 5, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, and Linux 2.2.x (particularly in its Red Hat Linux 6.1 form), the reader will find specific directions for setting up and running a particular kind of network infrastructure. One might wish for more information on setting up services (such as Samba under Linux, which isn't covered), but you'll likely want to buy at least one other book dedicated to the operating system you choose, and that book should cover services in detail.
This book derives a lot of its value from the fact that Hallberg isn't shy about sharing his opinions. For example, he comes out against managing your own modem farm (and in favor of access via the open Internet) in most situations, citing the considerable nuisance aspect of such work and the appeal of Internet Service Provider (ISPs) technical support resources. The procedural information in this book is strong as well, but most readers will especially like the general wisdom the author shares. His approach to administration decisions is to describe his thought process, in which he identifies the relevant issues, weighs the importance of each, and investigates the suitability of competing solutions to the problem. He also uses sidebars to great effect, answering small but important questions ("What's a thread?") concisely and accurately. "--David Wall"
Topics covered: Networking for newcomers to network administration, with emphasis on hardware, cabling, topologies, protocols, directory services, and remote access. Operations of clients and servers are detailed. Platform-specific information on Novell NetWare 5, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, and Red Hat Linux 6.1 is also included.

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking
Joseph Habraken Paperback 456
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"Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking, 3rd Edition" will give the reader the ability and understanding necessary to create and administer a network. The reader will be able to physically connect computers and other devices to the network and access peripherals such as printers over the network. They will also be able to configure computers to access the network and configure the network to share an Internet connection.
This book will provide easy to understand details on new technologies and the back-story information (such as basic networking including protocols and physical infrastructure) necessary for the user to network computer devices.
"Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking, 3rd Edition" will take the frustration out of planning and creating a network. It will help the reader understand what they are "getting into" when planning a network and strategies for making the network an asset and success.
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Networking Essentials: Hands-On, Self-Paced Training for Supporting Local and Wide Area Networks
Paperback 836
Like most general networking texts for the non-expert, this offering from Microsoft Press explains all the expected stuff about network architectures and the reasons you'd want to set up a network in the first place. "Networking Essentials", however, distinguishes itself by providing an in-depth look at administrating a network that is running Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 as its network operating system (NOS). Even though NT 4.0 replaced this outmoded NOS a year ago, lots of people still run 3.51 and it is still valuable to know.
This book's accompanying CD-ROM features some very handy animations that show how various network architectures work. These animations range from the simplistic--a green ball representing data zips into a telephone jack on the wall to illustrate modem communications--to the genuinely informative--green balls illustrate different means of avoiding or dealing with collisions.

This Wired Home: The Microsoft Guide to Home Networking, Third Edition
Alan Neibauer Paperback 505
For a family whose members use computers every day, there are few easier ways to increase fun and productivity than with a small local area network (LAN). With a LAN in place, you can use any computer in the house to run your finance software and access your electronic mail. A LAN also makes it easy for the whole family to share an Internet connection, particularly a fast cable or xDSL one. "This Wired Home: The Microsoft Guide to Home Networking" is the gospel of home LANs according to Microsoft. It provides excellent instruction on designing, assembling, and configuring a home LAN that involves computers running Windows 98 or Windows NT 4. With its explicit statements of what to buy and what to do, you'll be happy with Alan Neibauer's work (unless you own a Macintosh).
Thankfully, Neibauer doesn't assume that a full-fledged LAN is the correct solution for everyone. He explains how to share a printer simply, using only a couple of extra cables and a switch box. But the real value in this book is in its clear explanations of installing network interface cards (NICs), setting up hubs, running cable, and configuring the software properly. Illustrations combine high-quality drawings (for hardware assembly sections) with screen shots (for sections on software setup). Even when explaining the complicated matters associated with sharing an Internet connection, Neibauer sticks to his clear, businesslike style. "--David Wall"
Topics covered: Advantages of a home network, alternatives to a full local area network (LAN), installing network interface cards (NICs), running cable, configuring Windows computers for LAN service, sharing an Internet connection, and performing specific tasks (printing, file sharing, and game playing) on the network.

Creating Web Pages for Dummies
Bud E. Smith, Arthur Bebak Paperback 384
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 book gradually gets more serious in scope, presenting sites for business use and implementing graphics and multimedia. It shows you how easy it is to publish photos, to implement sound and video clips, and introduces hot technologies like Java, ActiveX and XML.
Finally, the guide introduces you to various authoring tools, browsers, and the special considerations of publishing for WebTV. In the usual Dummies style, the author offers 10 dos and 10 don'ts for Web publishing. The book wraps up with appendices of ISPs, a guide to HTML tags, and a CD-ROM with tools and an excellent set of links for useful Web resources. "--Stephen W. Plain"

HTML 4 for the World Wide Web, Fourth Edition
Elizabeth Castro Paperback 384
<HTML> HyperText Markup Language (HTML) is the lingua franca of the Web, and like any language, it's constantly evolving. That's why Elizabeth Castro has written HTML 4 for the World Wide Web, Fourth Edition: Visual QuickStart Guide, an update to her blockbuster guide to HTML 4. You'll find all the concise, practical advice--and fun examples--that made the first edition a worldwide bestseller, plus entirely new coverage of debugging, JavaScript, and using tables for page layout, and an expanded section on Cascading Style Sheets.
Like all the books in the Visual QuickStart series, this one breaks even the most complex tasks into easy-to-follow steps illustrated with hundreds of screenshots and the actual code. The book presumes no prior knowledge of HTML, making it the perfect introduction for beginners. But its tabbed format and info-packed appendixes (on special HTML characters and Web-safe colors, for example) also make it a handy and indispensable reference for those who build Web pages for a living. Find out why Amazon called the previous edition a "dream guide" to HTML. </HTML>

Macromedia Flash 8 @work: Projects and Techniques to Get the Job Done
Phillip Kerman Paperback 432
<p style="margin: 0px;"></p><p style="margin: 0px;">Phillip Kerman's "Macromedia Flash 8 @work: Projects and Techniques to Get the Job Done "approaches learning from a different perspective than the typical book on a web graphics application. Rather than simply describing how to use each feature of a product, "Macromedia Flash 8 @work" introduces key tools in a single chapter and then moves on to what you really want to know -- how to use Macromedia Flash to complete the projects you're likely to face every day on the job.
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</p><p style="margin: 0px;">You'll get step-by-step coverage of how to complete 10 common projects chosen by a panel of Flash users. Plus, tips, tricks, and notes will provide you with the information you need to apply what you learn on these projects to others you'll undoubtedly be asked to create at work. </p>

Sams Teach Yourself Macromedia Flash 8 in 24 Hours
Phillip Kerman Paperback 624

Explore the depth and flexibility of Macromedia Flash 8 with "Sams Teach Yourself Macromedia Flash 8 in 24 Hours". Fundamental topics are presented one-by-one in a series of 24 one-hour lessons that will help you master the basics of Flash. Author Phillip Kerman, an internationally-known Macromedia trainer and multimedia expert, offers you a clearly-written, well-organized introduction to Macromedia Flash 8 without becoming too overwhelming. You will cover such subjects as: <UL> <LI>Drawing and Painting Original Art <LI>Using Motion Tween to Animate <LI>Animatng Using Movie Clips <LI>Using Actions to Create Non-Linear Movies <LI>Optimizing a Flash Site <LI>Publishing a Creation </LI></UL>Not only will you master the basics of Macromedia Flash 8 with "Sams Teach Yourself Macromedia Flash 8 in 24 Hours", you will also be better prepared to learn more advanced topics in the future.
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HTML 4
Deborah S. Ray, Eric J. Ray Paperback 266
Here's today's quick pop quiz. HTML stands for: HyperTerminal Manual Language How To Make Lollipops HyperText Markup Language HyperText MarkedOn Language Heavenly Technical Machine Language Congratulations! If you selected C (HyperText Markup Language), then you're ready for Dummies 101: HTML 4 from our popular series of Dummies 101® books. If you selected a different answer...well, maybe it's time to settle down and learn what all the noise surrounding HTML is all about and how HTML can improve your quality of life (and help you build some really cool Web pages). Dummies 101: HTML 4 combines short lessons, step-by-step instructions, real-life examples, and fun quizzes (like the one you just took) to bring you up to speed on how to use HTML to create Web works quickly and easily. Whether you're new to the wonders of HTML or just in need of a refresher course, this handy volume is packed to the brim with helpful tips and tricks to make learning HTML 4 (from the basics of HTML tags and graphics to advanced features, such as tables and forms) a snap. And the companion CD-ROM comes with all sorts of programs and exercises to use along with the lessons in the book to help you master HTML 4.

Sams Teach Yourself HTML in 10 Minutes
Deidre Hayes Paperback 240
Don't let a lack of free time keep you from learning HTML to build better websites! "Sams Teach Yourself HTML in 10 Minutes, Fourth Edition" is a compact, task-oriented tutorial that will show you how to perform the most common tasks involved in designing, creating, publishing, and administering web pages and sites. The book covers only those HTML tags and technologies that are likely to be used on a beginner's web page, and it is organized in a logical step-by-step order that reflects a natural progression. The book's modular design allows you to jump in and learn only what you need to know anywhere throughout the book. This fourth edition of the bestselling book is completely rewritten to make it even more accessible for the beginning Windows and Macintosh user. The easily accessible reference material and updated examples will help understand how to execute tasks to get the results you desire.

Maran Illustrated Excel 2003
Ruth Maran Paperback 320
Produced by the award-winning maranGraphics Group, Maran Illustrated? Microsoft® Excel 2003 is a valuable resource for all readers, regardless of experience. Clear, step-by-step instructions walk you through each operation from beginning to end. Helpful topic introductions and useful tips provide additional information and advice to enhance your Excel 2003 experience and help meet your individual needs. Maran Illustrated? Microsoft® Excel 2003 is packed with information useful to those who have purchased their first computer and are learning Excel 2003 for the first time. Those who have experience with older versions of Excel will find this book an excellent guide to help them take command of their computing experience, by way of the easy-to-use maranGraphics format. You have the option of reading the book from cover to cover, or simply reading the individual topics they are interested in.

Teach Yourself...Quattro Pro 5.0 for Windows
Christopher Van Buren Paperback 470

Creating Web Pages with HTML Simplified® 2nd Edition
Ruth Maran Paperback 232
Authoring attractive, dynamic Web pages has never been easier, thanks to "Creating Web Pages with HTML Simplified", 2nd Edition. This full-color, easy-to-follow guide is an indispensable tool for both first-timers and seasoned Web authors. Here, full-color illustrations and concise captions take you through all phases of Web publishing, from laying out and formatting text to enlivening pages with graphics and applets. Add links, format tables and include forms on your Web page; in no time you'll be ready to build in sounds, video, frames and style sheets! "Creating Web Pages with HTML Simplified", 2nd Edition also helps explain the many options available to you when the time to comes to publish your pages. Explore the many ways you can publish your work with Web presence providers, test your Web pages before they go live, and publicize your site to attract a large audience. "Creating Web Pages with HTML Simplified", 2nd Edition is both informative and enlightening; this book is a keeper for anyone interested in broadening their presence on the Web.

Teach Yourself Networking in 24 Hours
Matt Hayden Paperback 425
You can't go too far in technology these days without at least a casual understanding of data communications over local and wide-area networks (LANs and WANs). "Sams Teach Yourself Networking in 24 Hours" will clue you in on the seven-layer Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) networking abstraction and other key facts and concepts having to do with communication among computers. This is the sort of book you sit down and read, perhaps doodling some sketches to the side, rather than use as a guide for experiments performed on a live computer. As such, it's a good starting point as you prepare for a general networking exam, such as Microsoft's Networking Essentials exam.
Some readers may find author Matt Hayden's approach a bit scattershot. He introduces, for example, some of the details of Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and IP subnetting before he explains network topologies. He also touches on technologies such as hard-drive storage, which are not at all central to networking. But despite the padding and the sometimes-strange organizational decisions, Hayden has done a fine job of communicating the critical facts and concepts about networking in an implementation-independent way. Though he writes about the relative merits of networks built with NetWare, Windows, Unix, and Linux, he doesn't muddy the water with click-this, choose-that instructions. "--David Wall"
Topics covered: The essentials of computer networking, explained for people who have never studied the subject before. Design and implementation issues are treated generically, and the author makes high-level comparisons among NetWare, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Unix, and Linux.

Running Microsoft Word 97
Russell Borland Paperback 1059
The book summarizes on subjects rather than goes into detail on certain topics. I believe it's a book for beginners and not for experienced users. In one case, I was searching for how to format numbers in cells in a table. The book mentioned nothing about this. I was also searching how to calculate a column in a table using the sum function with rows containing no value and the book did not go into calculating tables very much. Overall, the book help me answer a few of my questions but not most of them.

Inside Windows NT
Custer Paperback 528
Beginning with broad NT concepts and then focusing sequentially on various key systems, Solomon dissects NT with a surgeon's care and a software engineer's thoroughness. That's not to say that this book is mainly about writing programs. Rather, this is the kind of guide that power users wish for, explaining why and how things happen and glossing over very little. Programmers will value the clear NT API hints.
Initially, the author talks about important NT tools (such as Performance Monitor) and concepts (such as the idea of virtual memory and how it's mapped). He illustrates all abstract concepts with excellent conceptual drawings that make it easier to comprehend what NT is doing. A chapter on NT's architecture explains how the system works as a whole. Later chapters focus on individual subsystems, providing extensive coverage of processes, memory, input/output, security, caches, and NT. After reading the chapter on memory management, for instance, you'll have a solid grasp of paging and the internal settings that affect it. The book also contains experiments that guide the reader through concept-illustrating procedures. For example, readers crash their machines to see and analyze the dump log--a valuable skill. "--David Wall"

Windows Vista Annoyances: Tips, Secrets, and Hacks
David A. Karp Paperback 641
Windows Vista may be the next big thing, but it still contains enough quirks and unaccountable behaviors to vex anyone. This unique guide not only discusses the most irritating features of the latest Microsoft operating system and how to get around them, but also explains how to improve Windows and do more with the software than Microsoft intended. You'll find information on setup, installation, upgrade from other Windows versions, the revamped interface, new security features, user accounts, troubleshooting, and the markedly improved Internet Explorer 7. Other chapters cover a wide range of key topics: Media Center - tips on photos, videos, music, TV tuners, HD, and the media center engine The Registry - explains the background and tools for working with Windows' database of settings Tinkering Techniques - offers hacking-style customization and problem-solving topics Networking and Wireless - includes LAN setup, WiFi sniffers and access points, connection sharing, firewalls, routers, and FTP Scripting and Automation - introduces simple programming using the Windows Scripting Host for automating repetitive tasks No other book takes our patented cranky, solutions-oriented approach. Our collection of tips, tools and techniques will improve your experience with Windows Vista, so you can control the OS -- rather than the other way around.

Windows Vista Secrets
Brian Livingston, Paul Thurrott Paperback 672
"If one book can help you master Vista, this is it." --Fred Langa, former editor-in-chief of Byte Magazine
"These two know more about Windows than Microsoft does." --Chris Pirillo, editor of Lockergnome.com
Go beyond Microsoft's Help guide and discover the true secrets of Windows Vista that are essential to power users. Written by two of the most recognized Windows authorities, this resource provides you with numerous tips, tricks, and undocumented features that aren't available anywhere else. You'll find extensive screenshots, tables, and illustrations that clearly show how to achieve optimal performance, fix desktop problems, and take advantage of the robust features of Windows Vista.
The Insider's Guide to <ul> <li>Installing and upgrading your system (see Chapter 2) <li>Quickly finding and organizing all of your files (see Chapter 5) <li>Taking advantage of new security features (see Chapter 8) <li>Creating your own movies and DVDs (see Chapter 12) <li>Playing state-of-the-art games with amazing effects (see Chapter 14) <li>Going wireless using Windows Vista mobility features (see Chapter 15) <li>Managing your schedule with Windows® Calendar (see Chapter 20) </ul>

Windows Vista for Starters: The Missing Manual
David Pogue Paperback 423
Fast-paced and easy to use, this concise book teaches you the basics of Windows Vista so you can start using this operating system right away. Written by "New York Times" columnist, bestselling author, Emmy-winning CBS News correspondent and Missing Manuals creator David Pogue, the book will help you: <ul> <li>Navigate the desktop, including the fast, powerful and fully integrated desktop search function</li> <li>Use the Media Center to record TV and radio, present photos, play music, and record all of these to a DVD</li> <li>Breeze across the Web with the vastly improved Internet Explorer 7 tabbed browser</li> <li>Become familiar with Vista's beefed up security, and much more</li> </ul> Windows Vista is a vast improvement over its predecessors, with an appealing, glass-like visual overhaul, superior searching and organization tools, a multimedia and collaboration suite, and a massive, top-to-bottom security-shield reconstruction. Every corner of the traditional Windows operating system has been tweaked, overhauled, or replaced entirely.
Aimed at new and experienced computer users alike, "Windows Vista for Starters: The Missing Manual" is right there when you need it. This jargon-free book explains Vista's features quickly and clearly -- revealing which work well and which don't.</p>

Microsoft Windows Me for Dummies
Andy Rathbone Paperback 408
Microsoft Windows Me has a lot to offer someone who wants to use Windows in a home or small-office setting. Author Andy Rathbone competently explains its advantages (as well as some of its shortcomings) in "Microsoft Windows Me for Dummies", a fine example of software documentation that appeals to novices without shirking its responsibility to include lots of details. To his credit, Rathbone knows that what's interesting to the Microsoft marketing department isn't necessarily important to most users of Windows Me. That's why he's gone to some trouble to include instructions for such unglamorous but important tasks as duplicating floppy disks and copying text from place to place in a document.
About half of this book deals with absolutely fundamental Windows subjects, such as running programs by choosing them from the Start menu, and moving files around. Rathbone deals with this material ably, although with far fewer illustrations than some readers might want. More exotic material--such as using two video monitors at once, and the essentials of e-mail and the Web--also gets attention. However, Rathbone totally neglects what might be the most exciting new feature of Windows Me--the Home Networking Wizard. Instead, he (or, probably more to the point, his publisher) chose to relegate the Home Networking Wizard to "More Windows Me for Dummies", which is a cheap ploy to sell more books. If you're new to Windows and getting started with Windows Me, however, this book has what you need. "--David Wall"
Topics covered: The fundamentals of Windows Me, including program launching, file management, hardware essentials, customization of the look and feel of Windows Me, and the little programs that ship with the operating system. There's also coverage of the Internet; specifically, of Internet Explorer 5.5 and Outlook Express.

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Resource Kit Documentation
Microsoft Corporation Paperback 1808
Roll out, support, and optimize Microsoft's next-generation operating system with expertise from those who know the technology best-the Windows XP product development team. This powerhouse guide is the all-in-one reference that computer-support professionals and administrators rely on to install, customize, and support Windows XP. It includes hundreds of pages of technical details-all designed to help you save time, reduce support costs, and lower your total cost of ownership (TCO).

Windows XP Professional Complete
Sybex Inc., Sybex Paperback 1088
Windows XP Professional Complete is a one-of-a-kind book--valuable both for its broad content and its low price. The book contains all the essentials on XP, from basic navigation to accessing the Internet to setting up and securing a network.

Windows XP Professional Complete provides in-depth coverage of the hottest new features, including the Network Setup Wizard, Internet Connection Sharing, Media Player 8, Internet Explorer 6, and CD-R and CD-RW support. Once you've got the basics down, Windows XP Professional Complete shows you how to automate, optimize and troubleshoot your computer so that you get work done faster and easier.

Windows XP Professional Complete introduces you to the work of some of Sybex's finest authors, so you'll know where to go to learn even more about Windows XP.

Inside:

Windows XP Professional Essentials
* Installing Windows XP Professional
* Using the Desktop and Getting Help
* Installing, Removing and Running Applications
* Managing, Files, Folders and Disks
* Customizing System Settings
* Printers and Printing
* Sharing Data Between Applications
Communications and the Internet
* Connecting to the Outside World
* Web Browsing with Internet Explorer
* Using Outlook Express for E-Mail and News
* Using the Communications Programs
* Faxing and Telephony
Multimedia in Windows XP Professional
* Working with Photos and Still Images
* Playing Music and Videos
* Creating Your Own Sounds and Videos
* Burning CDs
Networking Windows XP Professional
* An In-Depth Introduction to Networks
* Network Architectures
* Setting Up and Configuring a Peer-to-Peer Network and Working with Domains
* Living with Windows XP Professional Strict Security
* Secure Telecommuting
Working with the Registry
* What is the Registry and Why
* Preventing Disaster
* Anatomy of the Registry: The Blood, Gore and Guts
* Registry Tools and Tips: Getting the Work Done
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Windows XP
* Managing Your Disks and Drives
* Managing Hardware, Drivers and Power
* Troubleshooting, Optimizing, and Dual-Booting Windows XP Professional

Windows XP Unleashed
Terry W. Ogletree Paperback 912

"Windows XP Unleashed" guides the advanced reader through nearly every Windows XP topic imaginable giving ideas and solutions practical to typical problems encountered by professionals. Examples of topics covered are: </P><UL><LI>Installations, use, and maintenance; </LI><LI>Performance tuning; </LI><LI>Optimizing memory; </LI><LI>Detailed registry info; </LI><LI>Pushing hardware profiles to their limits; </LI><LI>XP system tools; </LI><LI>How to build network bridges between Dissimilar operating systems; </LI><LI>Working with compatibility modes to enable older O/S to interact with XP; </LI><LI>Device driver rollback; </LI><LI>Automatic driver update; </LI><LI>Ensuring perfect printing always; </LI><LI>Maximizing XP for the internet, intranet, and security. </LI></UL>

Microsoft Windows 98 Step by Step
Catapult Inc. Paperback 320
MICROSOFT WINDOWS 98 STEP BY STEP provides a procedural, personal training system for those who want to get up and running on Microsoft Windows 98 as quickly and easily as possible. The easy-to-follow lessons include clear objectives and real-world business examples so users can learn exactly what they need to know, at their own speed.

Mastering Windows 98
Robert Cowart Paperback 1165
Find everything you need to know about Windows 98- in a single, easy-to-use resource. Whether you're an absolute beginner or a power Windows user, this book has the information you need.

Sams Teach Yourself MySQL in 10 Minutes
Chris Newman Paperback 288
<P style="MARGIN: 0px">"Sams Teach Yourself MySQL in 10 Minutes "provides a no-fluff, just-the-answers guide to building and managing MySQL databases. It is carefully organized and thoughtfully written to provide just the information that you need in order to gain a rapid working knowledge of MySQL. Get up to speed quickly with "Sams Teach Yourself MySQL in 10 Minutes. "</P>

Running Microsoft Windows 98
Craig Stinson Paperback 816
for anyone who wishes to get complete use of their windows '98 operating system, as well as have a comprehensive compendium to reference at their finger-tips, then this book is for them. Novice or advanced user - a must have.

Special edition using FileMaker 7
Lane, Steve xvi, 1082

Master VISUALLY Microsoft Access 2000
Curtis Frye Paperback 686
Microsoft Access is a tremendously versatile database program that lets you enter, organize, and sort information smoothly and efficiently. "Master Microsoft Access 2000 VISUALLY", with 1,050 screenshots alongside step-by-step instructions, is the only resource you need to become a Microsoft Access 2000 expert. Get a grip on all of Microsoft Access' many features with this versatile title: <UL TYPE=DISC> <LI>Create custom forms and reports that make reading information from your databases pleasantly simple. <LI>Build tables, and enter, edit, find, and sort the data you store in them. <LI>Import, export, link, and print table data. <LI>Create macros and pivot tables. <LI>Conduct advanced queries. <LI>Create a project or an application. <LI>Customize toolbars and menus. </ul>
The bonus CD-ROM includes a searchable onscreen version of the book, as well as Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 and EarthLink Internet access. It also offers trial versions of Norton Utilities, TalkWorks PRO 2.0, Microsoft FrontPage 2000, and WinZip 7.

Microsoft Access 2000 Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques
Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Philip J. Pratt Paperback 672
Part of the highly successful Shelly Cashman series, this comprehensive text offers a step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach that goes beyond the basics to teach introductory and advanced topics of Microsoft Access 2000. Covers Microsoft Access 2000 topics such as maintaining and querying a database, creating custom toolbars, menus, writing visual basic code, and more. This text includes nine complete projects that cover beginning and advanced Microsoft Access 2000 skills

Access 2000 Developer's Handbook 2 Volume Set
Paul Litwin, Ken Getz, Mike Gilbert Paperback 2684
Expert Instruction. Advanced Coverage. An Unbeatable Price.

This two-volume set gives you the opportunity to buy the two most advanced guides to Access development at a significantly reduced price. Inside, you'll find unparalleled instruction from three internationally recognized Access experts, organized to reflect the very different requirements and techniques associated with desktop and enterprise Access development. Filled with scores of practical examples illustrating effective, elegant solutions to real-world challenges, these books will foster the skills you need to take your work-and your career-to the next level.

Access 2000 Developer's Handbook, Volume 1: Desktop Edition
Design, Build, and Refine Access Databases to Meet the Special Needs of Individuals and Small Workgroups
Design Forms and Reports That Meet Users' Exact Needs
Use Access as an Automation Client or Automation Server
Take Advantage of Shared Microsoft Office Programmability

Access 2000 Developer's Handbook, Volume 2: Enterprise Edition
Build and Deploy Scalable Enterprise-wide Applications
Develop Multi-User File-Server Applications
Create Web Pages that Connect to Access and SQL Server/MSDE Data
Manage Concurrency using Stored Procedures

Office XP for Dummies
Wallace Wang Paperback 408
Microsoft Office XP consists of several programs: a word processor (Word 2002), a spreadsheet program (Excel 2002), a presentation graphics program (PowerPoint 2002), a personal information organizer and e-mail client (Outlook 2002), and a database program (Access 2002). And depending on the version of Office XP that you get, you may have bonus programs that include a Web-page design and management application (FrontPage 2002).
Having so many programs at your disposal can be very intimidating, especially for the beginning user. Which program do you use for which task? How can you get information from one program into another? Which programs do you really need, and which ones can you safely ignore? Your questions will abound and confound!
"Office XP For Dummies" answers all these questions and more – in easy-to-understand terms and without all that computer-geek gibberish. It gently explains the basics for each program so that you can start using them right way. Here are a few of the topics covered in "Office XP For Dummies": <ul type="disc"> <li>Getting acquainted with the Office XP interface <li>Using Word to create reports and other fancy documents <li>Setting up spreadsheets in Excel to help you in your business <li>Creating slideshow presentations in PowerPoint <li>Managing your e-mail, calendar, and contact information in Outlook <li>Developing easy-to-use databases <li>Designing awesome Web pages quickly and hassle-free </ul>
For beginners, "Office XP For Dummies" is the perfect overview of the entire Office XP suite; for more advanced users, it contains many tips and tricks to make using all these different programs a breeze.

Microsoft Office XP for Windows for Dummies Quick Reference
Doug Lowe Plastic Comb 205
You certainly get your money’s worth with Office XP. In one convenient bundle, you get a world-class word processor (Word 2002), a spreadsheet program (Excel 2002), a presentation program (PowerPoint 2002), an e-mail program (Outlook 2002), and a database program (Access 2002). Plus, you get a grab-bag of other useful programs. What a bargain!
With its plethora of features and commands, you may not know where or how to start using Office XP effectively. With "Office XP For Dummies Quick Reference" in hand, you'll find yourself zipping around in Office XP in no time. This handy guide is right for you if <ul type="disc"> <li>You've just upgraded to Office XP <li>You currently use one of these versions of Microsoft Office XP: Standard Edition, Small Business Edition, Professional Edition <li>You already use Office XP and want to know more about its advanced features <li>You want quick, accessible answers to questions about Office XP </ul>
Office XP has tried to make your experience among the various Office programs as consistent as possible – from using dialog boxes and toolbars to starting or navigating a program. But you'll still need help getting around in any Office program. Here's a sampling of the quick, "get-in, get-out" information that you'll find in "Office XP For Dummies Quick Reference:" <ul type="disc"> <li>Getting a handle on the basics: Spell checking, searching, using the Task Pane <li>Word 2002: Creating envelopes and labels, tables and columns, keyboard shortcuts <li>Excel 2002: Using Autoformat and Autosum, charts, formatting cells, Pivot Table <li>Powerpoint 2002: Working with Animation and color schemes, Photo Album, Slide Show, templates <li>Access 2002: Entering data, working in fields, using queries and reports <li>Outlook 2002: Managing a calendar, adding and deleting contacts, using e-mail, creating tasks <li>The Drawing Toolbar: Using clip art, Autoshapes, diagrams, text boxes </ul>
Author Doug Lowe has written more than 50 computer books, including "PowerPoint 2002 For Windows For Dummies," "Networking For Dummies (5th Edition)," and "Internet Explorer 5.5 For Dummies," and he knows how to present boring technostuff in a style that is both entertaining and enlightening.

Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Office 2000 in 24 Hours
Greg M. Perry Paperback 512
If you're new to the world of Microsoft Office and want to get up and running quickly, "SAMS Teach Yourself Microsoft Office 2000 in 24 Hours" should do the trick. While it claims to be designed for both novice and experienced users, the latter won't find anything here that can't be found in a book written specifically for them. But this book's 24 one-hour lessons will make the newbie comfortable and knowledgeable after a week or so, and ready for more advanced training if the need arises.
Before buying, consider your needs and whether "SAMS Teach Yourself Microsoft Office 2000 in 24 Hours" can meet them. There are several deficits: Explorer and FrontPage are barely covered, there are no multimedia or practice files, and there's not enough meat in the book to make it a good reference. However, good layout and excellent indexing make it easy to use at an introductory level; if you want just the basics, you'll find them here. "--Rob Lightner"

Point & Click OpenOffice.org
Robin Miller Paperback 216
With the price of office software suites continuing to go up one of the more common questions these days is whether there are alternatives that provide a strong word processor and spreadsheet application. OpenOffice is one of the most popular of the alternatives and has the additional advantages of including a slide show presentation program and a database application program with the suite. In addition it is able to open Word and Excel documents as well as save documents and spreadsheets in those formats.



The book includes coverage of all the basics of installing and working with OpenOffice and all of the products included in the suite. There is no real heavy stuff here but instead covers all the most common tasks and how to accomplish them. The software is a lot more feature laden and powerful than what is covered in this book but Point and Click OpenOffice.org is the perfect place to start if you want to know how to get everyday tasks done right away. Point and Click OpenOffice.org is recommended to anyone new to OpenOffice and includes a CD with version 2.0 for Windows and Linux and 20 instructional videos.

The OpenOffice.org 2 Guidebook
Solveig Haugland Paperback 520
The OpenOffice.org Guidebook for OpenOffice.org 2 and StarOffice 8 is the ultimate insider's guide to learning to use and love the office suite. The book provides not just great, simple information about how to use the program but the hidden tips and tricks you'll need to make life easier. The author, Solveig Haugland, the author, has been teaching OpenOffice.org for five years, and has developed this book to address exactly what people really need to know, written in a clear, conversational manner.

Active Visual Basic 5.0
Guy Eddon, Henry Eddon Paperback 450
ACTIVE VISUAL BASIC introduces the features and capabilities of Visual Basic that give programmers the power to create Internet-enabled applications and interactive Web content. After a technical overview of the Internet and Internet-related capabilities of Visual Basic, the book covers the Internet Control Pack and the creation of ActiveX(tm) controls and Doc Objects. Advanced topics in the final section include overviews of developing Internet servers and accessing the Windows(r) Internet API. Highly motivated developers, eager to get launched into the most exciting growth area for Visual Basic development, will want this book.

Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0 Developer's Workshop
John Clark Craig, Jeff Webb Paperback 725
If you're a VB programmer who's ever wondered, "How do I do "that"?," you can probably find the answer in "Visual Basic 5.0 Developer's Workshop." John Clark Craig and Jeff Webb highlight features new to Visual Basic version 5 and offer up dozens of useful tricks--accessing the Windows Registry to store user preferences, using resource files to separate literals from code and improve graphics performance, exploiting the Windows API to do work that's beyond the capacity of VB itself, even building 16-bit controls that mimic the functions of their 32-bit counterparts. There's something here for every VB programmer who has ever wanted to push the envelope.

Teach Yourself...Microsoft Works for Windows 3.0
Judi N. Fernandez Paperback 504

Learning Microsoft Office 97
Ddc Publishing Spiral-bound 512
Learning Microsoft Office 97 teaches the skills needed for proficiency in each application of the Microsoft Office 97 suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Each lesson introduces a software topic-without extraneous narration-then teaches you the software functions with step-by-step directions. Screen captures, illustrated keystrokes, and mouse directions make learning easy, while follow-up exercises provide skill application. Includes a companion CD-ROM with data files, a free Web browser, and a multimedia Web tutorial. Spiral-bound. 512 pages.

WordPerfect Office 2002: The Official Guide
Alan R. Neibauer Paperback 992
From the official Corel(r) Press--a comprehensive guide to all of the features of the latest WordPerfect release, including QuattroPro(r), Corel Presentations(tm), CorelCENTRAL(tm), and voice recognition software. This official guide is packed with expert tips and techniques from the WordPerfect product development team.

Special Edition Using Microsoft Office 97 Professional
Rick Winter, Patty Winter Paperback 1274

Microsoft Office 2003 Step by Step
Online Training Solutions Inc., Curtis Frye Paperback 896
This practical, hands-on tutorial expertly builds your skills with Microsoft Office 2003 - one step at a time! Complete in one volume, you can teach yourself the essentials for working with Microsoft Access, Excel, FrontPage, Outlook , PowerPoint , Publis

Microsoft Office 2003 for Windows
Steve Sagman Paperback 450
If you've ever held a desk job, you've likely used at least one of the products in the Microsoft Office suite--"the" standard productivity software for anyone who uses a computer as more than just a gaming machine. But that doesn't make you an instant expert in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook--especially when you're facing a revamped version of Office with a slew of new features and updates in each of the five programs. Office 2003 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide gets you quickly up to speed on all of the suite's new features so that you can do your best work without getting slowed down by the software. Using clear, step-by-step instructions illustrated with hundreds of helpful screenshots, Office 2003 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide walks you through the most frequently-used tasks in each of the Office applications, as well as tips on how to best integrate them. Whether you don't have the time or resources to wade through long passages of text or you simply want a quick reference to the essentials of the Office applications, this is the ideal guide.

First Look Microsoft Office 2003
Katherine Murray 216

Word 2007 for Starters: The Missing Manual
Chris Grover Paperback 338
Fast-paced and easy to read, this concise book teaches you the basics of Word 2007 so you can start using the program right away. Not only will you learn how to work with Word's most useful features to create documents, format and edit text, share the results and more, you'll also discover how to go beyond basic documents to handle graphics, create page layouts, and use forms and tables.

The new Word is radically different from previous versions, but with this convenient book, you can breeze through the new user interface and its timesaving features in no time with:

<ul>

<li>Clear explanations</li> <li>Step-by-step instructions</li> <li>Lots of illustrations</li> <li>Larger type</li> <li>Plenty of friendly advice</li>

</ul>


Word is used primarily for word processing, but there's more to this powerful program than meets the eye. It also offers a staggering array of advanced features that were once found only in page layout programs and graphics software. Many of these features are hidden among Word's cluttered menus, and even the pros can't find them all. For Word 2007, Microsoft redesigned the user interface completely, adding a tabbed toolbar that makes every feature easy to locate.</p>


Unfortunately, Microsoft's documentation is as poor as ever, so even if you find the features you need, you still may not know what to do with them. "Word 2007 for Starters: The Missing Manual" helps you master Word's redesigned user interface and gives you exactly what you need to create unique, attractive and effective documents.</p>

Mastering Internet Video: A Guide to Streaming and On-Demand Video
Damien Stolarz Paperback 504
I'm a working digitial media pro; a 15 vet, and I like this book. It is substantially clearer and better organized than others I have purchased. Comprehensive, decent glossary.



It ain't the be-all-end-all, but it sits proudly on my desk as a late-night on-hand reference whilst I struggle to hit another ambitious deadline.

Internet Complete
Sybex Inc. Mass Market Paperback 1021
For beginning and intermediate Internet users, this is some of the most useful Internet information, adapted from a number of excellent Sybex books and wrapped into a single easy-to-read volume at a steal of a price.
The first part of the book deals with Internet basics for the beginner, although many intermediate users will profit from some of the more advanced e-mail information. The seven chapters of part 2 discuss browsing and information searches. Part 3 is for AOL users, detailing features and information that many casual users too easily miss. Part 4 details the process of putting your own site online. These chapters cover everything from planning to design techniques, including basic HTML and using Microsoft FrontPage Express. Part 5 covers hardware issues with five chapters devoted to computer buying tips, installing modems, enhancing your Web browser, adding memory, and preventive maintenance. The sixth part of this tome consists of three detailed and useful appendices: a Windows 98 command and feature reference, an extensive Internet dictionary, and a comprehensive quick reference to HTML codes and values. "--Elizabeth Lewis"

The Unauthorized Guide to the Internet
Shannon R. Turlington, Shannon Turlington Paperback 500
The Unauthorized Guide to the Internet delivers critical, unbiased information that other books can't or won't reveal--the inside scoop! Learn to maximize your productivity and utilize the Internet more efficiently with the inside facts and secrets not provided by Official and other publishers. This series provides a unique and much needed approach to computer topics, enabling you to get in on the secrets to the industry that other people don't know. The Unauthorized Guide to the Internet is objective and frank about Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer; Web site design, searching, safety, shopping, and e-mail secrets on the Internet. The author is not influenced by the corporate line of any organization or industry, but is intent on offering the best advice and insider information.

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks
Catherine Paquet, Cisco Systems Inc. Textbook Binding 500

Cisco authorized self-study book for CCNP Remote Access foundation learning</p><ul><li>Prepare for CCNP certification while learning the fundamentals of remote access networks</li><li>Apply Cisco solutions for assembling and cabling WAN components</li><li>Enable on-demand connections by configuring asynchronous connections with modems and configuring Point-to-Point Protocol</li><li>Enhance on-demand connectivity using ISDN and DDR technologies </li><li>Learn how to manage permanent connections with X.25, Frame Relay, backups, queuing, and compression</ul></li>
"Building Cisco Remote Access Networks" is a Cisco authorized self-paced learning tool. It teaches you how to design, configure, and maintain a remote access network using Cisco products. This book helps you enable and enhance the on-demand connectivity of a small office, home office, or telecommuter site to a central site. It is divided into six main areas: introduction to remote access networks, identifying Cisco solutions to remote access needs, enabling on-demand connections to the Central site, enhancing on-demand connectivity, enabling permanent connections to the Central site, and scaling remote access networks.</p>
"Building Cisco Remote Access Networks" offers detailed and concise solutions for working with remote access networks. Configuration examples demonstrate management and troubleshooting techniques. Step-by-step configuration and troubleshooting lists walk you though remote access network set-up and management. In-depth discussions teach you how to maintain and scale a remote access network. Finally, chapter-ending questions help you assess your understanding of key concepts and start you down the path for attaining your CCNP certification.</p>
"Building Cisco Remote Access Networks" is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco Systems that can include simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press.

Teach Yourself the Internet and World Wide Web Visually
Paul Whitehead, Ruth Maran Paperback 320

Everyone talks about how visual the Internet and World Wide Web are, so what better way to learn about them than visually? That's just what you can do with Teach Yourself the Internet and World Wide Web VISUALLY. Full of the inimitable illustrations and concise, practical information that have made maranGraphics books the favorite way to explore new technology for millions of readers, Teach Yourself the Internet and World Wide Web VISUALLY clarifies all the high-tech, online stuff that everyone's been so excited about. Turn here to discover everything from what the Internet is and how to get connected to it to what's special about the World Wide Web portion of the Internet and what e-mail, mailing lists, newsgroups, chats, and other things have to offer for you.

Internet and World Wide Web Simplified®
Paul Whitehead, Ruth Maran Paperback 232
Learning about the Net doesn't get any easier than in this addition to the 3-D Visual Series from IDG. With its full-color illustrations and extremely brief text, "Internet and World Wide Web Simplified" is perfect for beginners. It starts with an introduction to the Internet, which explains what the Net has to offer, who pays for it, how it got started, and how you can get connected. The book then moves on to discuss the World Wide Web, browsers, plug-ins, security issues, Java, ActiveX, and VRML in simple terms. Other topics include e-mail, mailing lists, newsgroups, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and multiplayer games.
"Internet and World Wide Web Simplified" includes a good beginner's directory to Web sites covering such subjects as where to find shareware programs, where to shop online, where to get information on a variety of topics, and more. The graphics are cute but never cross over the line to silly. If you know someone who has tried unsuccessfully to learn about the Net from other books, hand them this.

Basic Internet Fundamentals

DOS for Dummies
Dan Gookin Paperback 316
In the ephemeral world of computing, DOS For Dummies is a classic. A bestseller year after year, this fun and easy-to-understand DOS primer is as useful as ever, now with complete coverage of the latest version of DOS, Version 6.22. Whether you prefer not to use Windows or have perfectly good DOS-based applications unavailable for Windows, DOS For Dummies is your essential guide to everything from the regular chores of organizing files and optimizing hard disks to the occasional challenges of installing software drivers for new modems, printers, and other hardware devices. Author Dan Gookin also tells you what you need to know if you're moving from the DOS command-line interface to the Windows graphical user interface. Along the way, Gookin offers plenty of tips on getting the most out of DOS and out of your computer as a whole.

Microsoft Windows Security Inside Out for Windows XP and Windows 2000
Ed Bott, Carl Siechert Paperback 800
Hey, you know your way around a desktop-so now dig into the Windows operating system and really put its security features to work! Covering Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, and Windows 2000 Professional, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, checklists, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds-all in concise, fast-answers format. Learn the essential tools and techniques for tightening up security on your personal computer or network, including ways to fend off viruses, hackers, spam, denial-of-service attacks, and other threats. Discover how to button up your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), remote access, and wireless networking services. And take ultimate control of security with advanced solutions such as file encryption, port blocking, Internet Protocol Security, group policies, and tamper-proofing the Registry.

Optimizing The Windows Registry
Kathy Ivens Paperback 355
Exploring the complex database of code known as the Windows 95 Registry isn't an adventure for the faint of heart. The Windows 95 Registry is the central repository for all things '95 (and the forthcoming upgrade, Windows 98), including hardware settings and how each Windows program begins, runs, and closes. Thankfully, author Kathy Ivens offers hope ñ and loads of practical, how-to advice ñ on navigating this complicated web of Windows settings in a clear and easily accessible way.
"Optimizing The Windows Registry" teaches you how to modify the Registry without damaging your critical Windows core operating system. Now you can become the power user of your dreams and safely customize menus, file settings, and subkeys; change default icons; use Microsoft's PowerToys; create and manage multiple user profiles and hardware settings; and solve common Windows problems...without fear.
The bonus CD-ROM that comes with "Optimizing The Windows Registry" features more than 20 utilities for editing the Windows Registry and customizing the look, feel, and functionality of Windows 95. Included on the CD-ROM are RegEdit 2.0 (for Windows NT 4.0), DumpReg 1.1, Registry Extensions 1.1, Registry Saver 2.0, Diskeeper Lite, and more.

Build Your Own PC
Morris Rosenthal Paperback 223
Highly visual, easy-to-read guide to building a customized computer. Provides a visual glossary that defines each part of a PC. Over 150 step-by-step photographs.

Rescued by Upgrading Your PC
Kris A. Jamsa, Kris Jamsa Paperback 256
Every day thousands of users experience hardware problems. Worse yet, most users are afraid to open their systems. With the release of Rescued by Upgrading Your PC, Second Edition, users should fear no more. This book provides users with easy step-by-step instructions. Not only will users learn how to replace obsolete hardware, they will also learn how to locate system bottlenecks and how to fine-tune system settings.

Upgrading and Repairing PCs 6th Edition
Scott Mueller Paperback 1433
"Upgrading and Repairing PCs" is more likely to have the answers to your PC hardware questions than any other book on the market. If you're in the business of assembling, upgrading, or troubleshooting machines based on the IBM/Intel architecture, you must have this book near your workbench.
The newest edition of this hardware classic contains information on the latest offerings from the chipmakers (including CPUs and support chipsets). Author Scott Mueller also has improved his SCSI coverage by including the most complete documentation of SCSI-1, SCSI-2, and SCSI-3, as well as explanations of the pseudonyms by which those technologies go (Wide SCSI, Ultra Wide SCSI, Fast SCSI, and so on)--something that's harder to find than you might think. He also includes tables of SCSI signals for troubleshooting purposes, which is rare to find in print anywhere else.
As he always has done, Mueller earns points for his clear statements of what connects with what and how. There are tables that correlate standard processor receptacles with the chips (from Intel, AMD, and Cyrix) that fit into them. There are thorough and well-annotated lists of memory addresses, beep codes, and hard-disk specifications. He's used clear line drawings instead of the murky photos that diminish the value of many hardware books. Furthermore, Mueller has an excellent writing style that's a pleasure to read. Mostly, you'll value "Upgrading and Repairing PCs" as a reference, but it also includes tutorials on certain topics, including the assembly of a custom PC. "--David Wall"
Topics covered: New RAM technologies, new motherboard standards (including ATX), new ATA bus specifications; peripheral goodies such as SuperDisk, rewritable CD-ROM drives, DVD drives, and LCD monitors; and SCSI (SCSI-1, SCSI-2, and SCSI-3).

Troubleshooting, Maintaining, and Repairing PCs
Stephen Bigelow Hardcover 2000
Covering everything from general troubleshooting strategies to specific problem-solving procedures, "Troubleshooting, Maintaining & Repairing PCs" is an excellent resource for people who want to understand how personal computers work and how to fix them when they fail.
Bigelow explains, in great detail, how each subsystem of an IBM-compatible PC works. In the BIOS section, for example, he details the actions, in sequence, taken by various popular BIOS routines at boot up. The CD-ROM section describes exactly how to make a bootable CD-ROM that takes advantage of the El Torito standard. In other chapters, he takes on video monitors, processors from all three major vendors, DVD drives, diagnostic beep and power-on self test (POST) codes, modems, and tons more. Throughout, he combines excellent "how it works" text with bountiful reference material. Bigelow also has paid considerable attention to troubleshooting, concluding each chapter with statements of common problems and their solutions.
A "Symptoms at a Glance" section lists common problems, along with references to the pages that describe what to do about them. This is a useful feature, but it would be easier to find a particular problem if the list were broken up by subsystem. A companion CD-ROM includes lots of shareware and freeware programs that assist with benchmarking and problem solving. "--David Wall"

Master Windows 98 VISUALLY
Ruth Maran, Paul Whitehead, Maarten Heilbron Paperback 715
Taking her visual approach to Windows 98 training to a higher level, author Ruth Maran succeeds in documenting practically every user-level aspect of Microsoft's new operating system in "Master Windows 98 Visually". You'll find a graphical explanation of how to carry out most any Windows 98 task in these pages.
This book's table of contents comprises a list of everything Windows 98 can do (for example, "Compress a Drive"). Then the corresponding sections explain the task with prose and a series of gray-scale screen shots. Lines and labels (called "callouts" in design parlance) explain what happens as the sequence progresses, and tip boxes answer common questions.
Coverage of Windows 98 features includes all the big subjects, such as setting up multiple monitors, changing screen resolution, and setting up printer sharing. Reasonably obscure topics such as WinPopup and advanced dial-up settings get attention. However, some topics--such as ISDN support--are almost ignored. Furthermore, some advice is silly: no matter what Microsoft says, Windows 98 will not run with any acceptable speed on a system with only eight megabytes of RAM.
"Master Windows 98 Visually" explains how to do practically everything you could want to do with the operating system. If you prefer to have your on-screen view reinforced by pictures in a book, this text is for you. "--David Wall"

Windows 98 for Dummies
Andy Rathbone Paperback 382
The Dummies series long ago proved itself an excellent means of explaining the elementary aspects of operating systems to new users. "Windows 98 for Dummies" continues the tradition with its admirable coverage of Microsoft's latest consumer operating system.
"Windows 98 for Dummies" begins by explaining the differences between PCs and Macintoshes and detailing the differences between clicking and double-clicking. In the process of introducing the operating system, Rathbone explains lots of incidental factoids, including what a graphical user interface is and how the Print Screen button has been given new functionality in Windows 98. He then moves on to the mechanics of window management, explaining how to maximize, minimize, and incrementally adjust the size of application windows. Other chapters deal with cutting and pasting, the accessory programs, and the details of getting DOS programs to run properly. Rathbone's prose is clear and intelligent, and a superb index helps you zero in on the facts you need in a hurry.
Throughout, this book carries the lighthearted adornment that has always characterized Dummies books. The attempts at frivolity range from clunkers (Rich Tennant's weary cartoons) to knee slappers (some of the author's quips in the text). It's always a pleasure to see a computer book that doesn't take itself or its technology too seriously.
Generally speaking, "Windows 98 for Dummies" stays away from networking issues. "More Windows 98 for Dummies", the book's sequel, covers networking in some detail. Though LANs are sufficiently complicated to merit a second volume, it's too bad this book doesn't include any information on dial-up networking--especially since the author discusses Web surfing at some length. And Outlook Express, Windows 98's e-mail program, gets scarcely a mention in these pages. With Windows 98 more focused on connectivity than any previous Microsoft operating system, it seems improper to consign connectivity to a second volume.
You'll learn a lot from "Windows 98 for Dummies" if you're new to Windows 98 or to computers in general. However, the book leaves you hungry for more before long. "--David Wall"

Microsoft Project 98 for Dummies
Martin Doucette Paperback 382
Whether you're coordinating the development of a jet engine or helping to organize a conference, your job is to juggle variables. Microsoft Project 98 can help ensure you reach your goals on time and on budget--if you know how to use it, that is. "Microsoft Project 98 for Dummies" gives you the leg up you need to figure out this powerful project-management software.
Author Martin Doucette begins with a discussion of project-management concepts before delving into Project's tools. In his coverage of Project, the author includes instructions on establishing a schedule, outlining tasks, and identifying dependencies among tasks and milestones. Along the way, Doucette shows how to take resources (equipment, mainly) and money into account. He then goes into considerable depth on the graphical representations available to Project users, including Gantt and PERT charts. There's also excellent coverage of filters, the data-sorting tools you can use to pick details out of your Project files.
In case you'd rather look at the work of a pro before attempting to shoehorn your project's particulars, "Microsoft Project 98 for Dummies" includes a CD-ROM containing a number of demonstration files. You can experiment with these to see how Project behaves in different circumstances. "--David Wall"

Windows 98 for Dummies Quick Reference
Greg, Phd Harvey Plastic Comb 224
Feeling a little overwhelmed by all the hype and hysteria surrounding the release of Microsoft's Windows 98? Looking for a clear, concise guide to all things 98, where you can find what you want quickly and efficiently, without having to search through long-winded manuals the size of big-city telephone books? Let your fingers do the walking through the facets and features of Windows 98 with "Windows 98 For Dummies Quick Reference," the fast and friendly one-volume source to answer all your Windows 98 questions.
"Windows 98 For Dummies Quick Reference" is packed with helpful advice and timesaving tips to make your Windows 98 learning curve smooth and gentle. All of the Windows 98 tools, components, commands, and tasks are presented in easy-to-find alphabetical order with clear, step-by-step directions. Whether you're new to Windows or are upgrading from a previous version of Microsoft's world-famous operating system for PCs, you can find everything you need to know packed between the covers of this slim, comprehensive book.

Faster Smarter Microsoft Office 2003
Katherine Murray Paperback 384
The 2003 release of Office has loads of new functionality so that you can do the everyday - and the extraordinary - faster, smarter, and better. So dive in! This friendly, high-energy guide shows the best ways to use Office, so you spend more time doing a

Using Quicken Deluxe 99
Stephen K. O'brien Paperback 600
Rather than serving as a tutorial, "Using Quicken Deluxe 99" is organized as a task-oriented reference, allowing users to flip to the pages that explain how to perform a particular function within Quicken. The book uses written instructions more often than screen shots, so it is more appropriate for the returning Quicken user than for the absolute beginner.
A brief section reviews the basic tasks in Quicken, from recording transactions to running financial reports. Subsequent sections detail how to calculate taxes, use online services to perform transactions, manage finances for a small business, and track investments. The book also shows you how to organize your personal records with this software and how to customize Quicken to fit your needs. Budgetary advice and tips on using Quicken more efficiently are included within the book's margins. A glossary at the back of "Using Quicken Deluxe 99" defines financial terms that users might not be familiar with. Additionally, the guide includes a pull-out quick-reference card to Quicken shortcuts that users can post next to the computer. "--Cristina Vaamonde"

Quicken 2000: The Official Guide
Maria Langer Paperback 529
A large part of a doctor's job is measurement and observation--doctors can't make accurate diagnoses and treatment plans without an accurate picture of your body's condition. The same philosophy goes for personal finance. You have to have a sustainable, organized record-keeping system in place before you can plan for the future. That's the thinking behind "Quicken 2000: The Official Guide", which shows you how to use the Windows version of Quicken 2000 to organize your accounts. Maria Langer--an experienced communicator who has written several highly regarded software books--documents Quicken 2000 with level-headed descriptions of real-world money situations. If Quicken can handle your personal accounting needs (and it probably can), you'll find the how-to data you need here.
Langer competently explains the fundamentals of computerized personal finance (including bank accounts and loans) and goes into great depth on using Quicken to record investment transactions. Explanations of reporting, graphing, and Quicken's "Easy Answer" feature are simple to follow. In addition to the straight software information, this book includes some solid personal finance advice you can use to reduce your debt, cut your expenses, and improve the performance of your investments. Locating the details you want can be a bit of a challenge because of Quicken's intricate structure, but you'll be happy with the explanations you find here. "--David Wall"
Topics covered: All aspects of personal finance (as assisted by Quicken 2000 for Windows), setting up the program (the parts that reside on your computer as well as those that live on the Internet), recording transactions, setting up recurring transactions, recording and analyzing investment activity, generating tables and graphs, using Quicken.com, and improving your financial situation.

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Corporation Hardcover 1008
the conditon of the book is not the way it was described and how i received it. also i did not receive the cd or lab book that is needed to work with the text. I would not sell a book in this condition or lead someone else on like this.

The Wireless Networking Starter Kit, Second Edition
Adam Engst, Glenn Fleishman Paperback 560

Wireless networks are becoming commonplace, but choosing and configuring the right equipment and services for the home, small offices, and the business traveler can prove frustrating. That is where you need the wide-ranging expertise of wireless mavens Adam Engst and Glenn Fleishman.</p>
Using illustrated step-by-step instructions, in-depth discussions, and tons of tips, they help you decide what to buy, show you how to configure wireless hardware and software, and explain the best techniques for managing your connections. Whether you ¿e a novice or an experienced network administrator, you'll find the practical information you need about wireless networking.</p>
Each book also has three coupons worth a total of $125 in discounts off regular subscriptions from three major wireless ISPs: Boingo Wireless, FatPort (Canada), and Wayport.</p>
What's New in the Second Edition:</p>In its first edition, The Wireless Networking Starter Kit covered every angle of Wi-Fi and the 802.11a and b standards. In this second edition, we expanded to cover 802.11g, the latest, fastest Wi-Fi flavor, as well as these additional topics:<UL><LI>Bluetooth (background and configuring).</LI><LI>Cellular data (background and configuring). </LI><LI>Centrino laptops. </LI><LI>Ultrawideband (UWB). </LI><LI>Working with software from wireless ISPs. </LI><LI>Setting up Palm and Pocket PC handhelds with Wi-Fi. </LI><LI>Small-office networking. </LI><LI>Cameras, displays, and other unique Wi-Fi-connected gadgets. If you own the first edition, you'll want the second edition to get up to speed with the latest developments. </LI></UL>Overview of the Second Edition:<UL><LI>Practical advice and instructions for dozens of common wireless tasks. </LI><LI>Thorough grounding in wireless networking basics. </LI><LI>Coverage of 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, Bluetooth, cell data, and more. </LI><LI>Details tailored to Windows, Macintosh, Palm, PocketPC, and Linux users. </LI><LI>Suggestions for extending your network and linking multiple locations. </LI><LI>Real-world discussions on protecting home wireless networks from snoops. </LI><LI>Advice about how to make a small office wireless network as secure as a large corporate network. </LI><LI>Hard-won tips on finding and using wireless networks while traveling. </LI><LI>Troubleshooting advice to help you figure out sticky situations. </LI></UL>

Tom's Hardware Guide: High Performance PC Secrets
Thomas Pabst, Michael Desmond, Larry Barber Paperback 640
In "Tom's Hardware Guide", the owner of a popular hardware-centric Web site makes the leap to paper media. He does a good job, too, providing power users--especially serious gamers--with a solid guide to the latest in IBM-standard components.
Pabst tackles one hardware subsystem at a time, detailing the state of the art in hard drives, processors, video cards (2-D and 3-D), memory, modems, and more. His explanations are up-to-date and lucid, and are among the best for those who want only to know how to make their systems as fast as possible. His discussion of overclocking is among the best anywhere--it's something you'll want to read if you're serious about getting the most from your machine.
It's refreshing to see a hardware book actually take sides on important hardware issues. Where it's appropriate, Pabst describes his specific personal preferences for products, naming manufacturers and models. Though "Tom's Picks" are sure to become less cutting-edge as this book ages, they're likely to remain solid choices for some time--and Pabst surely will do frequent revisions anyway.
As is often the case with hardware books, the photographs in "Tom's Hardware Guide" aren't very good. Some of them are grainy, most are too dark, and very few of them add anything to the reader's understanding of the topic. Diagrams, however, are good, and Pabst's excellent, highly informed text overshadows all shortcomings. "--David Wall"

Upgrading & Fixing PCs for Dummies
Andy Rathbone Paperback 384
Loaded with solid advice in the fun style typical of this series, "Upgrading & Fixing PCs for Dummies" is an excellent introduction to what makes your computer go. If you're sure you can put your new modem or video card in by yourself (and you can), this book will provide you with the help you need.
Rathbone starts with an introduction to all the mysterious connections on the back of your computer's case, teaching you how to distinguish a game port from a serial port and an audio jack from a network connection. He then moves inside the case, using drawings and diagrams to illustrate processors, peripheral cards, memory modules, and other internal components. Troubleshooting occupies much of this book, and the author explains the basic "identify and isolate" strategy very well. He also points out what to look and listen for, describing, for example, the meaning of the beeps you hear when you turn your computer on.
Some of Rathbone's organizational decisions seem weird. He covers the procedure for replacing an internal modem in a chapter about all kinds of internal expansion cards, rather than in the modem chapter. But the information is there and it is well presented, so "Upgrading & Fixing PCs for Dummies" makes an excellent resource for hardware novices. "--David Wall"

Internet for Windows 98 for Dummies
Margaret Levine Young, John R. Levine, Jordan M. Young, Carol Baroudi Paperback 384
So you've got this nifty new operating system and you know you want to surf the Net (even if you have only a vague idea of what that entails). The authors of "The Internet for Windows 98 for Dummies" start off running, giving you information about Internet terminology and some of the concepts surrounding the World Wide Web. They also tackle the hurdle of getting that first Internet connection "with software loaded, configuration configured, and modem modeming." This book shows you how to set up an e-mail account and check your mail, get started posting messages to Usenet newsgroups, and even set up your own home page. There's a section specifically designated to discussing AOL-based chats, and chapters on NetMeeting, FrontPage Express, and even--yes--Netscape Composer. The book wraps up with a FAQ session on topics such as "How Much Does It Cost to Be on the Internet?" and "Can People Steal Information from My Computer If I'm on the Internet?" A great introductory guide, "The Internet for Windows 98 for Dummies" explains all the basics in a playful, educational tone. "--Jennifer Buckendorff"

PCs for Dummies
Dan Gookin Paperback 456
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). Rather, this book will help you when you've gotten the machine into your home and you need to know what to do next. Starting with the process of unpacking the box and plugging in all the cables, this book shows you what to do with your new machine.
After assembly is out of the way, Gookin shows you how to get around in Windows 98 (and Windows 95, which is almost identical). He explains concepts like files, directories, and applications, and frequently explains the exact procedures involved in common tasks like adjusting screen resolution. Once you've heard all about the basics, Gookin goes on to explain modem configuration, printer problems, productivity software, and a fair amount about Internet use. "--David Wall"

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Corporation Hardcover 1008
the conditon of the book is not the way it was described and how i received it. also i did not receive the cd or lab book that is needed to work with the text. I would not sell a book in this condition or lead someone else on like this.

The Painter 6 Wow! Book
Cher Threinen-Pendarvis, Cher Pendarvis Paperback 368
It sounds corny, but when you first see this book, you have to resist the urge to say, "Wow!" Part of a long-running series, this one has to be the prettiest: the outstanding artwork is extremely inspirational. Like a kid in a candy store, you can't wait to get your hands on the techniques.
This is the fourth edition written by Threinen-Pendarvis, and her experience shows. The chapters have a logical structure that offers first the basics and then a variety of techniques that are shown step by step, with tips sprinkled throughout and galleries of work by talented artists (including the author herself). After an introduction to the application, the book covers working with color, brushes, selections and masks, layers, working with photographs, special effects, type, working in conjunction with Photoshop, creating animations in Painter, creating for the Web, and printing and archiving images.
This edition has been completely revised, with new material covering the latest features in Painter, like the industry-standard level masks and layers, a more versatile magic wand, editable Dynamic Text (with live drop shadows and other effects), and the ability to make sliced GIFs, image maps, rollovers, and animations. The companion CD-ROM includes custom brushes, textures, and other effects and scripts, demo software and stock images, and, best of all, QuickTime movies in which you can watch the artwork as it is made, stroke by stroke--very Wow!-worthy stuff.
The layout is clean and easy to read. You can glean a lot just by reading the detailed captions and tips in the slim left-hand column on each page. The writing is clear, detailed, and to the point--no conversational digressions get in the way. And, printed in full color throughout, the book almost glows.
Although this Wow! book isn't meant to replace the Painter manual, a beginner will get a good handle on all the tools, as well as quite a bit of painting and color theory. Intermediate and advanced Painter users will add a wealth of new tricks to their palettes. "--Angelynn Grant"
Topics include: <ul><li>Basic instruction, tricks, and techniques in Painter 6, including building brushes (colored pencils, pastels, oils, watercolors, gouache, washes, thick paint, and custom brushes) <li>Working with masks (embossing, airbrush, color masks) <li>Working with layers and shapes (drop shadows, melting text into water) <li>Photo enhancement and montage/collage (sepia-tone photos, simulated motion, solarizing, tinting) <li>Special effects (distortion, impressionist looks, terrain maps, mosaics, draping effects on a weave pattern) <li>Working with type (over a photo, graffiti style, glows, beveled chrome, ice and stone effects) <li>Working in conjunction with Photoshop <li>Working on Web images and animations <li>Printing and archiving images</ul>

Photoshop 7.0 A-Z: The Essential Visual Reference Guide
Peter Bargh Paperback 192
This quick, easy reference text to Photoshop tools, menus and features is a must-have purchase for all Photoshop users: students, professionals and amateurs.

It is one of a kind - giving an easily accessible visual guide to all those vital Photoshop terms. Keep it next to your computer screen as a constant reference, ready to save you hours of frustration when the meaning of that term or specific word is on the tip of your tongue.


Updated to cover the latest features from Photoshop 7.0 this new edition includes many more colour images and step-by-step examples to make this an even more comprehensive guide. Its full colour images provide numerous examples which show you exactly what to expect and full details on how to achieve it.

Still deciding if it's worth upgrading to Photoshop 7.0? Pete Bargh provides a unique cross-reference chart showing the different features added in each Photoshop update to help make that decision. The extra appendices also include comprehensive visual listings of Photoshop fonts, useful shortcuts, Photoshop related Web sites and record data sheets that you can use to record your own techniques that work well so you can benefit from them again and again.

This is a must have reference for every Photoshop user.

* Save time with this easy A-Z guide to Photoshop, covering all versions from 3.0 to 7.0.

* Get up to date with all the latest 7.0 version features.

* Full colour images for easy guidance are used throughout.

Sams Teach Yourself Adobe
Carla Rose Paperback 450
Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Photoshop 6 in 24 Hours uses a friendly, conversational approach to teach you the basics of Photoshop 6. Photoshop can be a somewhat intimidating program for the beginning user, but Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Photoshop 6 in 24 Hours, with its careful, step-by-step approach, makes it easy even for the beginning user to learn the basic techniques involved in using Photoshop to create and manipulate images. The book covers only those features of Photoshop that a beginning user would need, and it is organized in a logical order that reflects the natural progression a new user is likely to follow in developing a familiarity with the product.

Photoshop 6 Down and Dirty Tricks
Scott Kelby Paperback 240
"Valuable tips infest this book like locusts from some biblical plague! A must for any Photoshop hack."
I used to think I was a fairly good Photoshop user, but after reading this book, I've come to the conclusion that I'm a moron. This Scott Kelby guy is a genius. He knows Photoshop like a vampire knows a neck, and he attacks his subject with the same gusto. The information, nay, "wisdom" gushes out of this book like water through a fire hydrant. It's just good!
The best part about all this is that Kelby doesn't ever put on airs. He never says, "Oh, I am the Photoshop Lord, so let me tell you the sordid history of Photoshop and pontificate at length about my many graphics arts achievements" or any of that other malarkey that a lot of those so-called expert books regurgitate. Kelby is the humble master, offering the most amazing tricks and suggestions you would never think up yourself, and doing so in a tight, well-written manner. I mean, this book reads so well that it actually made me want to subscribe to the "Photoshop User" magazine he edits just to read more of his stuff.
This is not a beginner's book. Don't pick it up if you're just learning Photoshop or are utterly unfamiliar with the terms. There is no handholding. There are no tedious explanations or goofy icons. It's just knowledge and wisdom written and illustrated in an appropriate and easy-to-follow manner. Even a Photoshop moron such as myself could follow the instructions and do amazing things.
The cover price may pinch you, but the information is worth it--even without the four-color illustrations on practically every page. (And the illustrations are necessary and important, not like the eye candy or silly graphics of many other four-color books.) This book reminds me of the heyday of computer book publishing way back in the late '80s: it's good, well-presented information, and it makes you a better computer user after reading it. I can't recommend it enough. "--Dan Gookin"

The Photoshop 5/5.5 Wow! Book
Linnea Dayton, Jack Davis Paperback 368
Walk into a design studio and you just might see the popular "The Photoshop 5.0/5.5 Wow! Book" on the shelf. If there's a technique or effect that would work perfectly for the job at hand, whether it's adding a chrome or chiseled-in-stone look, or simply better understanding the usage of the lasso tool, designers, photographers and illustrators know to reach for this book.
The recent edition incorporates the updated features of Photoshop versions 5 and 5.5, including layer effects, "magnetic" options for many of the selection tools, actions that "record" a sequence of commands, and the art history brush that applies textured strokes to an image.
Even with all this great new content, the original organization mirrors from previous editions. The first two chapters cover fundamentals. Subsequent chapters begin with basics pertinent to the techniques covered, but each entry can be read independently. The techniques are shown in step-by-step instructions accompanied by full-color illustrations and, for many, digital files on the CD-ROM accompanying the book.
It's possible to dive right into the middle and tackle whatever problem is currently facing you. Silhouetting out a person's portrait is always tricky, particularly getting a good selection around hair. With potential time-wasters like this, "Photoshop 5.0/5.5 Wow!" is a lifesaver. And readers who have put off learning how to make full use of layers will find a whole chapter and a fun set of "dress up" files on the CD-ROM (digital equivalents of paper dolls) that will have you shamelessly proficient in no time.
With hundreds of illustrations, tips for making work quicker and easier, a gallery of work and advice from experienced Photoshop users, illustrated demos for each filter, and so much more, it's quite a hefty book. The CD-ROM has stock images, plug-ins, actions, and tutorial files. From "Making a Mezzotint" to "Making Buttons from Photos," "The Photoshop 5.0/5.5 Wow!" book is "The Joy of Cooking" for digital image-making. It'll have you cooking with Photoshop in no time. "--Angelynn Grant"
"Topics covered": Step-by-step instructions on tools, techniques, and effects in Adobe Photoshop 5.0/5.5, including using layers, masks, and channels; enhancing photographic images by solarizing, applying a mezzotint, and other effects; making well-executed collages; using filters; painting effects; going from Illustrator to Photoshop and vice versa; adding special effects such as multicolor glow and others; using the new Web tools in version 5.5. CD-ROM contains tutorial files with before-and-after images; try-out applications and plug-ins; actions, gradients, brushes, stock photos, and a teacher's guide that outlines course projects using "The Photoshop Wow! Book".

The Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 Book
Michael Slater Paperback 340
It's pretty simple, really: All you want are good digital pictures and a way to keep track of them--without becoming a computer expert or professional photographer. If that's your story, this book is the answer to your prayers. Eschewing a raft of technical details and advanced editing techniques for need-to-know basics, this volume provides everything you require to begin managing your photo life using Photoshop Album 2.0. After providing a quick introduction to the world of digital photography, veteran author Michael Slater--who also happens to be one of Photoshop Album's creators--shows you how to get and store photos, organize and find them, perform simple image correction tasks (for example, cropping and sharpening photos), create fun projects (video CDs, print and electronic cards, calendars, etc.), print digital photos (at home, online, or at retail processors), and share your favorite shots. Throughout, the focus is on keeping it simple and fun while taking advantage of all of Photoshop Album 2.0's cool features.

Digital Image Pro

Adobe PhotoDeluxe 4 for Dummies
Julie Adair King Paperback 328
PhotoDeluxe, Adobe's entry-level, consumer-oriented image editor, includes many of the great painting and color-correcting tools common to its professional software package, Photoshop. Though easier to use than Photoshop, PhotoDeluxe contains some features that are not quickly accessible or understandable to novice users, and that's where "Adobe PhotoDeluxe for Dummies" comes in handy.
Part one of the book presents the basics of editing pixel-based images, navigating the PhotoDeluxe interface, and saving and printing files. Part two moves through the wide variety of image-editing tools available that will allow you to manipulate the brightness and contrast controls, color options, and canvas size. You will also find instructions on adding borders and shadows; fixing red-eye syndrome; changing an image's focus; and removing dust, noise, and patterns. The third section teaches you how to use the painting, layers, and type tools; play around with color; and work through special projects such as creating wallpaper and sending images via e-mail. The final section of "Adobe PhotoDeluxe for Dummies" covers fun effects and troubleshooting problems, shortcuts, and online resources.
The book's contents are applicable to versions 2 and 3 of PhotoDeluxe, including the business edition, for both Windows and Mac platforms. The accompanying CD-ROM has trial and shareware versions of image cataloging and management tools, panorama software, puzzle makers, plug-ins, and Web-authoring tools. "--Kathleen Caster"

Java Unleashed
Michael Morrison Paperback 1164
It's big, it contains a fair amount of extraneous material, and some of its contents are out of date, but many parts of "Java Unleashed" are clear, informative, and useful to the programmer who wants to add Java to his or her tool kit. If you're willing to do some sifting--and particularly if you have some C or C++ experience--this book will satisfy you.
Starting with the usual "Hello, World" application, the authors explain the fundamentals of the Java language--universal stuff that won't change much as different versions of the language come out. They cover variables, operators, control structures, classes, packages, and the rest of the stuff you need to understand in order to make things happen. Later chapters take on more complicated subjects, like threads, exceptions, applets, and the special considerations involved in programming for a networked environment.
Pleasantly, the authors chose to include a section on JavaScript, a much simpler language that programmers can use to write interfaces for Java applets. Unfortunately, there's no coverage of LiveConnect, which is the scheme by which JavaScript and Java communicate.
"Java Unleashed" suffers from the usual faults of huge, multiauthor books, including disparities among the authors' writing styles and some short chapters on huge subjects (like VRML). Further, this book centers on Java 1.0, which isn't awful--browsers support Java 1.0 with stability--but it's hardly cutting-edge. A companion CD-ROM boasts Sun's JDK 1.0 and Symantec's Visual Café Lite, as well as some plug-ins and editing tools. "--David Wall"

Teach Yourself VISUALLY
Mike Wooldridge, Marangraphics Paperback 320
Covers the most important features of Photoshop including: importing photos from digital cameras and scanners, retouching and repairing damaged photos, enhancing digital images, add custom 3-D effects, editing images for posting on the Web, creating a Web photo gallery, incorporating graphics into desktop publishing programs, color management, using palettes, compositing, using layers, applying gradients, and setting type and filters.

Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional
Akkana Peck Paperback 552
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I found this book to contain relevant information which could be invaluable in ones journey into the fascinating world of image manipulation using GIMP. </p> </blockquote> <p id="quoteAuthor">— Ravi Kumar, Slashdot contributor</p></div> <div id = "quote"> <blockquote cite="http://gimpshop.blogspot.com/2006/06/beginning-gimp-from-novice-to.html">
This book is great for the completely new user, but even the seasoned veteran can learn quite a bit.</p> </blockquote> <p id="quoteAuthor">— Chad W. Smith, GIMPShop dot Net</p></div> <div id = "quote"> <blockquote cite="http://brainwagon.org/archives/2006/07/11/2098/">
This one is the most comprehensive and useful books that I've found. I give it a five for five. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.</p> </blockquote> <p id="quoteAuthor">— Mark Vandewettering, Brainwagon</p></div> </BR>
"Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional" explains how to use the open source image manipulation program, GIMP version 2.4. You'll learn how to install GIMP on Windows, Linux, and MacOS X platforms. Once you've installed the application, you'll learn about the interface and configuration options, and then jump into a quick-and-simple project to familiarize yourself even further.</p>
You'll learn how to prepare camera images for display on web pages--including functions like rescaling, cropping, and balancing color. The book also explains with great detail how to utilize layers, paths, and masks. You'll also learn how to draw lines and shapes, use patterns and gradients, and even create your own brushes, patterns, and gradients.</p>
Touch-ups are covered thoroughly: how to smudge away blemishes, fix red-eye, and stitch panoramic images. You'll even learn how to tap into the powerful filters, effects, and plug-ins that are available and automate tasks using scripts. The entire book is laid out in a project-based manner, so as you progress through it, numerous projects help solidify your newly acquired abilities.</p>

Linux for Non-Geeks
Rickford Grant Paperback 320
This book is for any home user who has switched or is thinking of switching to Linux. Based on Red Hat's Fedora Core, "Linux for Non-Geeks" avoids geeky subjects like server and network setup and concentrates on the subjects of interest to the average home user: Installation, the Internet, playing CDs and audio files, desktop customization, games, downloading software and fonts, USB storage devices, printing, and more. Readers with only basic experience with Windows or another Linux distribution will learn how to do everything on their Linux machine that they are used to doing with Windows. Includes a complete installation of Fedora Linux on two CDs.

Official Fedora Companion: Your Guide to the Fedora Project
Nicholas Petreley Paperback 280
* Linux guru Nick Petreley demystifies the most powerful features of Fedora, the new Linux operating system from Red Hat
* The book is tailored for new users and people upgrading from previous Red Hat versions
* Cuts through technical jargon with a concise, friendly approach and offers invaluable insider tips that enable users to get up and running fast with Fedora
* Features step-by-step guidance to help readers to use and customize the friendly graphical Bluecurve desktop; get online with instant messaging, e-mail and a favorite browser; create personal audio and data CD-ROMs; and get started with the OpenOffice office productivity suite
* Includes essential security tips and all the basic configuration details for networks, firewalls, users, and printers
* Two CD-ROMs include Red Hat's new personal edition distribution known as Fedora
Copyright © 2004 by Red Hat, Inc. Material may be distributed only subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Open Publication License, V1.0 or later (the latest version is presently available at http://www.opencontent.org/openpub/).

Red Hat Linux Bible: Fedora and Enterprise Edition
Christopher Negus Paperback 1104
* The latest edition of the top-selling guide to Red Hat Linux
* Provides all the information needed to master the latest version of Red Hat Linux, covering desktop and server basics for Linux newbies as well as advanced techniques and all the latest bells and whistles for Red Hat veterans
* Includes step-by-step instructions that make installation simple and painless
* Explains how to take advantage of the new desktop interface; use the Linux shell, file system, and text editor; automate system tasks; and back-up and restore files
* Features new to this edition include expanded coverage of using Red Hat Linux with Mac OS X, managing and manipulating file systems and disk tuning, system rescue advice, and details on using VmWare and VNC (virtual network computing)
* This is the only book on the market that contains Red Hat's three CD-ROM distribution

Point & Click Linux!
Robin Miller Paperback 288
This book will help with all you will need on MEPIS,to get started.

Debian GNU/Linux Bible
Steve Hunger Paperback 696
Debian GNU/Linux is one of the major Linux distributions available today. It is known as the most open" of the Linux distributions -- for its commitment to the free software principals, and its community-centricism. It is also known for its tradition of high-quality packages and package management tools, as well as its focus on security issues. "Debian GNU/Linux® Bible" focuses on common apps, GUIs, networking, and system administration.
The Debian Project's Internet-based development model has helped the distribution achieve unparalleled Internet functionality. One of the most popular features in Debian GNU/Linux is "apt-get," which automates free network downloads of all software package updates, making the Debian CD the last CD you will ever need to keep your system up-to-date with Linux."

Advanced Programming in the UNIX
W. Richard Stevens Hardcover 768
I occasionally need to fix broken IPC code and figure out behavior differences

of legacy code between Solaris, Linux, etc., code written years ago by somebody

else in C.



This book, (and Stevens' earlier books before this) has been immensely useful.

The code samples alone are worth their weight in gold :-). Seriously, this book

has saved me many days of hard work, several times over.



A quick browse of the book is usually enough to find the details (what I would

call 'arcane details', but I guess this is because I'm not an expert C/networking

programmer), figure out the problem AND how to fix the problem.



This book has been a 'project-saver'. I cannot recommend this text too highly.

C++ The Core Language
Doug Brown, Gregory Satir Paperback 230
C++ is an object-oriented enhancement of the C programming language and is becoming the language of choice for serious software development. C++ has crossed the Single Book Complexity Barrier. The individual features are not all that complex, but when put together in a program they interact in highly non-intuitive ways. Many books discuss each of the features separately, giving readers the illusion that they understand the language. But when they try to program, they're in for a painful surprise (even people who already know C). "C++: The Core Language" is for C programmers transitioning to C++. It's designed to get readers up to speed quickly by covering an essential subset of the language. The subset consists of features without which it's just not C++, and a handful of others that make it a reasonably useful language. You can actually use this subset (using any compiler) to get familiar with the basics of the language. Once you really understand that much, it's time to do some programming and learn more from other books. After reading this book, you'll be far better equipped to get something useful out of a reference manual, a graphical user interface programming book, and maybe a book on the specific libraries you'll be using. (Take a look at our companion book, "Practical C++ Programming".) "C++: The Core Language" includes sidebars that give overviews of all the advanced features not covered, so that readers know they exist and how they fit in. It covers features common to all C++ compilers, including those on UNIX, Windows NT, Windows, DOS, and Macintosh. Comparison: "C++: The Core Language vs. Practical C++ Programming" O'Reilly's policy is not to publish two books on the same topic for the same audience. We'd rather spend twice the time on making one book the industry's best. So why do we have two C++ tutorials? Which one should you get? The answer is they're very different. Steve Oualline, author of the successful book "Practical C Programming", came to us with the idea of doing a C++ edition. Thus was born "Practical C++ Programming". It's a comprehensive tutorial to C++, starting from the ground up. It also covers the programming process, style, and other important real-world issues. By providing exercises and problems with answers, the book helps you make sure you understand before you move on. While that book was under development, we received the proposal for "C++: The Core Language". Its innovative approach is to cover only a subset of the language -- the part that's most important to learn first -- and to assume readers already know C. The idea is that C++ is just too complicated to learn all at once. So, you learn the basics solidly from this short book, which prepares you to understand some of the 200+ other C++ books and to start programming. These two books are based on different philosophies and are for different audiences. But there is one way in which they work together. If you are a C programmer, we recommend you start with "C++: The Core Language", then read about advanced topics and real-world problems in "Practical C++ Programming".

C: the Pocket Reference
Herbert Schildt Paperback 128

C/C++ Programmer's Reference
Herbert Schildt Paperback 344
The C and C++ Programmer's Reference presents an annotated list of alphabetical keywords, functions, and class libraries. This book serves as a handy reference. Experienced programmers will use this book to look up commands they know but can't quite remember in detail, while new programmers will refer to the book to reinforce their knowledge.

Palm Programming: The Developer's Guide
Neil Rhodes, Julie Mckeehan Paperback 476
"Palm Programming: The Developer's Guide" succeeds in documenting both the elegance and the pitfalls associated with developing software for this handy gadget. The authors are experienced palmtop developers, and their wisdom is evident in the level of detail provided. A comprehensive introduction to the evolution of the device and its systems opens the book, followed by a classic "hello, world" example program.
The complexity continues to increase as the reader is introduced to forms design and handling and Palm Databases interaction (the equivalent of the Windows registry). Rounding out the applications-development tutorials is an excellent discussion of event-driven user interface (UI) programming and the widgets available in the Palm toolbox.
A number of development options and platforms are covered. If you don't want to shell out hundreds of dollars for commercial software, GNU's Not Unix (GNU) tools from the Free Software Foundation are presented as a viable option. The discussion of conduit development is limited to Visual C++, but only because of the limitations of the official Conduit Developers Kit. "--Tim Kohn"

Sams Teach Yourself Paint Shop Pro 5 in 24 Hours
T. Michael Clark Paperback 350
TY PSP in 24 Hours will be a tutorial and study guide that will guide the reader through the intricacies of the program through real-world examples. The book will cover the complete program. It will teach the reader how to use all of the ma
-JASC will promote Samsf Teach Yourself on their web site, so as readers are down-loading the demo software, theyfll get a sample chapter and information about buying the book
-Users want a fast, easy, and non-threatening way to learn the new version of Paint Shop Pro, and Sams TY in 24 Hours is the perfect format for this application
-Clark is a known guru in the PSP community. Both users and the softwarefs manufacturer have been clamoring for him to write a book for version 5. JASC Inc. will promote the book on their web site
-PSP, with its new additions such as multi-level undo and layers, is becoming more attractive as an alternative to the more expensive, higher-end software

Sams Teach Yourself to Create Web Pages in 24 Hours
Ned Snell Paperback 438
WYSIWYG Web page editors like Claris Home Page, Netscape Composer and Microsoft FrontPage have made it extremely easy to create and edit Web pages. No longer do aspiring Web publishers have to have an extensive understanding of HTML, scrip -Create a Web page without HTML the book steps the reader through the process using Claris Home Page a leading WYSIWYG Web page editor for novices -New edition is updated, improved upon and expanded to cover Claris Home Page 3.0 and recent developments in Web page technologies -Windows and Macintosh CD-ROM includes a fully licensed copy of Claris Home Page Lite and a collection of graphics, template, and examples from the author



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