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Get the book you need to succeed in any Photoshop endeavor-Photoshop CS3 Bible. In this totally updated edition to the international bestseller, the authors show you how to master every aspect of Photoshop-from image-editing basics to new techniques for working with camera raw images. You'll learn how to retouch, color correct, manipulate, and combine images using Photoshop. You'll discover how to create cutting-edge special effects for digital or film-based images and use them on the Web or in print. And you'll find out how to use the File Browser, histogram palette, Lens Blur, Match Color, the color replacement tool, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and more. The authors' easy and approachable writing style demystifies even the most complex Photoshop tasks. Order today and master Photoshop CS3.

If you want to gain proficiency and expertise with SolidWorks surface modeling, this is the resource for you. You'll learn how to apply concepts, utilize tools, and combine techniques and strategies in hands-on tutorials. This Bible covers the range from sketching splines and shelling to modeling blends and decorative features. Complete with professional tips and real-world examples, this inclusive guide enables you to coax more out of SolidWorks surfacing tools.

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• Written by an expert in the field of technology training and author of nearly two dozen titles, this complete guide offers readers thorough yet clear instruction on using the Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage • Apple has welcomed Microsoft Office into its world and this reference is the ultimate resource for learning how to best capitalize on each application of Office • Reviews creating, editing, formatting, and sharing digital documents with Word, gathering and analyzing information with Excel, creating dynamic presentations with PowerPoint, and using the e-mail and calendar of Entourage

This comprehensive guide to creating fillable forms with the latest release of Adobe Acrobat is packed with real-world insights and techniques gained from daily use of Adobe Acrobat and Adobe LiveCycle Designer under business deadline situations. You'll get step-by-step instructions that show you how to easily create and implement interactive PDF forms using both Adobe Acrobat and Adobe LiveCycle Designer.

The soup-to-nuts guide on everything InDesign users need to know about the much-anticipated CS4 release! • Packed with more than one thousand pages of real-world insight and valuable guidance, this authoritative resource describes the power and potential of InDesign-whose popularity as a page-layout program is growing stronger and gaining new converts every day • No matter what your skill level, you will get everything you need to know in order to make the most of this software and take advantage of InDesign CS4's innovative architecture, functionality, and many ingenious features • Learn how to edit Photoshop, Illustrator, and PDF files from within InDesign, export documents in HTML for publication on CD-ROM or the Web, tap the power of multiple layers and master pages, optimize InDesign for efficient project workflow, take advantage of dynamic spell-checking, and more

10th anniversary edition of the bestselling AutoCAD Bible Even AutoCAD developers turn to this book for answers! Find out what fans of all the previous bestselling editions of this book already know: this is the top all-in-one guide to everything you need to master AutoCAD. Whether you're a novice looking to start with the basics and progress to programming, or an AutoCAD veteran exploring what's new or seeking a quick refresher, every feature is covered. Start drawing today in AutoCAD 2010 with the one book you need to succeed. • Start drawing right away with a Quick Start project • Draw, view, and edit in 2D, then add text and dimensions • Reference other drawings and link data to objects • Build, view, and present complex 3D drawings • Customize commands, create shortcuts, and use scripts and macros • Program AutoCAD using AutoLISP® and VBA What's on the DVD? • Trial versions of both AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 • Over 300 before-and-after drawings from working AutoCAD professionals • A selection of helpful add-on programs • The entire book in searchable PDF • Videos on the two big new features of AutoCAD 2010- Parametric Constraints and Mesh Solids System Requirements: Please see the DVD appendix for details and system requirements. Control your drawings with the new parametric constraints Draw and display sophisticated 2D and 3D models Create organic, molded solids with 3D meshes Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

The bestselling 3ds Max book ever, now updated for the latest version. 3ds Max is the world's most popular animation modeling and rendering software used to create 80 percent of commercially available video games, including those for Microsoft's Xbox 360, Sony's Playstation 3, and Nintendo's Wii. It is an expensive, intricate program that can take years to thoroughly master. As the ultimate comprehensive reference and tutorial on 3ds Max, this guide contains in-depth coverage of every aspect of 3ds Max and explores the newest features that the latest version has to offer. You'll learn to master the complexities of 3ds Max under the guidance of 3D expert Kelly Murdock. • Includes in-depth detail on all the latest features for veterans of earlier versions of 3ds Max from 3D expert Kelly Murdock • Shares expert advice, timesaving techniques, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials • Features a 16-page, full-color insert with inspiring examples of cutting-edge 3ds Max art • Bonus DVD contains all the examples from the book, unique models and textures that you can customize on your own, and a searchable, full-color version of the book A Quick Start chapter shows you how to create an exciting animation on your very first day with the software so you can dive in and get started immediately.

A comprehensive reference to the newest version of the world's most popular spreadsheet application: Excel 2010 John Walkenbach's name is synonymous with excellence in computer books that decipher complex technical topics. Known as "Mr. Spreadsheet," Walkenbach shows you how to maximize the power of all the new features of Excel 2010. An authoritative reference, this perennial bestseller proves itself indispensable no matter your level of skill, from Excel beginners and intermediate users to power users and potential power users everywhere. Fully updated for the new release, this latest edition provides comprehensive, soup-to-nuts coverage, delivering over 900 pages of Excel tips, tricks, and techniques you won't find anywhere else. • Excel guru and bestselling author John Walkenbach ("Mr. Spreadsheet") guides you through every aspect of Excel • Delivers essential coverage of all the newest features of Excel 2010 • Presents material in a clear, concise, logical format that is ideal for all levels of Excel experience.

Harness the power of SQL Server, Microsoft's high-performance database and data analysis software package, by accesing everything you need to know in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Bible. Learn the best practices, tips, and tricks from this comprehensive tutorial and reference, which includes specific examples and sample code, with nearly every task demonstrated in both a graphical and SQL code method. Understand how to develop SQL Server databases and data connections, how to administer the SQL Server and keep databases performing optimally, and how to navigate all the new features of the 2008 release.

This comprehensive reference by a Microsoft expert covers all aspects of the new Windows release. The much-anticipated release of Windows 7 will have numerous changes, and you'll need a complete guide to take full advantage of all it has to offer. Windows 7 Bible covers navigation changes such as pinning to the task bar, full screen preview with invisible windows, Jump Lists, Home Group, Sticky Notes, and many others. It shows you how to use Internet Explorer 8, including features like Web Slices and Network view changes, and guides you through all the new desktop features. This reference thoroughly examines all three parts of the new platform: Windows 7 Core OS, the Windows Live applications, and Windows Live Services. Windows 7 Bible shows you everything you need to know to make the most of Microsoft's new operating system. • Covers Windows Live Essentials, including Windows Live Family Safety, Mail, Messenger, Movie Maker, Photo Gallery, Toolbar, Writer, and Microsoft Office Outlook Connector • Shows how to use Windows Live Services, including Hotmail and Spaces • Explores new features including Desktop Gadgets Gallery, Desktop Windows manager, updated Fax and DVD Maker, an updated "Devices and Printers" option, and Sticky Notes • Explains new features in the Calculator, ribbon features in applets such as Paint and WordPad, the new Media Center, and searching updates • Fully covers the first complete overhaul of applets in a decade With “Windows 7 Bible” at your side, you can learn as much or as little as you need to know for the way you use Windows.

The ultimate reference and guide to the GNU image manipulation program GIMP is a free, Photoshop-like image manipulation program, and as its use grows, so does the demand for detailed instruction on how to get the very most out of it. GIMP Bible is the most comprehensive and current independent GIMP reference available that goes beyond official documentation. If you're a digital artist or photographer, the step-by-step explanations in this authoritative guide show you how to power-use GIMP throughout a production pipeline. Topics include understanding the GIMP interface and how to work with it, how to use all of GIMP's tools to create high-quality images, GIMP's default filters and plug-ins, advanced techniques for customization with Python and Scheme scripting, and much more. • GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free graphics editor that runs on Linux, Windows, or Macs, it is used to process digital graphics and photographs including creating graphics and logos, resizing and cropping photos, altering colors, combining images, creating basic GIF animated images, and more • Whether you're a digital artist, professional photographer, or beginner, this detailed how-to shows you best practices, valuable techniques, and helpful tips for getting the most out of GIMP for your projects • Topics include the GIMP interface and how to work with it, in-depth description of GIMP's tools and how to use them to create high-quality images, a comprehensive reference for all of GIMP's default filters and common plug-ins, and advanced customization with Python and Scheme scripting Get the most out of this free image editing tool for your production pipeline with the GIMP Bible.

The updated edition on all the latest features and capabilities of ActionScript 3.0 and Flash Player 10. ActionScript is a popular programming language used primarily for the development of Web sites and software. This update to the successful previous version introduces you to all the exciting new capabilities of ActionScript 3.0. You'll see how ActionScript 3.0 goes beyond its primary use of scripting Flash animations and is now an object-oriented evolution that runs ten times faster than previous versions and can be used in Adobe's new platforms, including Flex and AIR. Hands-on instruction and step-by-step tutorials enhance your learning process as you discover everything you need to know in order to harness the power of ActionScript 3.0. You'll learn the nitty gritty of building Rich Internet Applications (RIA) and the ins and outs of putting the new features of ActionScript 3.0 to work for you. • ActionScript 3.0 goes beyond its original role as a scripting language and has added development features, incredible speed, and the ability to work with Flex and AIR • Shows you how to apply advanced graphic effects using Pixel Blender • Demonstrates the all-new text and typography capabilities • Addresses your new enhanced control over dynamic sound • Explains templated types and new vector data structures ActionScript 3.0 Bible offers you a soup-to-nuts guide on all things ActionScript 3.0 so you can get started working with it immediately.

One-stop reference helps you get the most out of AppleScript and Automator One of the handiest ways to streamline your workload is to automate some of your most routine computer tasks. Mac users are lucky in that they have AppleScript and Automator automation tools built right in. This comprehensive guide shows you how to tap both these useful Mac features for Mac OS X and regularly perform such tasks as extracting unread e-mails from your Mail, scheduling workflows, and manually recording actions to create new automated routines.

The expert guidance you need to get the most out of Access 2010 Get the Access 2010 information you need to succeed with this comprehensive reference. If this is your first encounter with Access, you'll appreciate the thorough attention to database fundamentals and terminology. If you're familiar with earlier versions, you can jump right into Access 2010 enhancements such as the new Access user interface and wider use of XML and Web services. • Takes you under the hood of Microsoft Access 2010, the database application included with Microsoft Office 2010 • Explores the latest enhancements, such as a new user interface and wider use of XML and Web services; also, how to exchange data with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office apps • Covers how to create tables, manipulate datasheets, and work with multiple tables • Explains the seven database objects and how to use a seven-step design method to build a database tailored to your needs • Shows you how to build forms, use Visual Basic and the VBA Editor, automate query parameters, create functions and subroutines, use XML to create data access pages, and more.

Optimize the latest version of InDesign for your most efficient project workflow yet InDesign is a powerful publishing tool that serves as the standard program for professional layout and design. The latest version boasts a variety of updates and enhancements. Packed with real-world examples and written by industry expert Galen Gruman, this in-depth resource clearly explains how InDesign CS5 allows for better typography and transparency features, speedier performance, and more user control than any other layout program. • Shows you the vast updates to the newest version of InDesign, including speedier performance, sharper functionality, and new object styles • Offers insight for taking advantage of using the dynamic spell check, creating anchored objects that follow text, creating object styles that can be applied for consistent formatting, and more • Shares real-world tips and techniques as well as helpful examples from industry expert and popular author Galen Gruman Whether you are aiming to produce ad campaigns, magazines, interactive PDF files, or other forms of media, InDesign CS5 Bible offers everything you need to know to quickly get up to speed with the latest version of InDesign.

Updated version of the bestselling Dreamweaver Bible series Packed with hands-on instruction and step-by-step tutorials, the Dreamweaver CS5 Bible has everything you need to harness the incredible power of this amazing Web development tool. Starting with Dreamweaver basics, expert author and Adobe guru Joe Lowery (Adobe CS4 Web Workflows and Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Bible) guides you through the ins-and-outs of Dreamweaver showing you how to build dynamic, data-driven sites in no time. • Details how to use Dreamweaver with PHP, ASP.NET, ColdFusion and more to access and work with live backend data • Describes designing for and working with popular Content Management Systems (CMS) including WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal • Includes how-to's on using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in Dreamweaver to build attractive dynamic websites, as well as comprehensive information on creating and working with both design and code templates to provide consistency across a web site with minimal effort Dreamweaver has established itself as one of the leading Web development tools and Dreamweaver CS5 Bible is the must-have learning tool and reference guide for any Web developer using Dreamweaver.

Updated version of the bestselling 3ds Max book on the market Used by more than 150,000 people, and the winner of more than 65 industry awards, 3ds Max is the world's most popular animation modeling and rendering software for film, television, video games, and design visualization. 3ds Max Bible is the world's most popular book for getting the most out of the software. Whether a novice looking to create something immediately using the Quick Start tutorial, or an experienced 3ds Max user who simply wants to check out the software's latest and greatest features, this update to the bestselling 3ds Max book on the market continues to be the most comprehensive reference on this highly complex application. The only comprehensive reference-tutorial on 3ds Max, it's no wonder “The 3ds Max Bible” is the bestselling 3ds Max book in the world and a favorite of both amateur and professional animators.

Here's the complete guide to Windows PowerShell 2.0 for administrators and developers Windows PowerShell is Microsoft's next-generation scripting and automation language. This comprehensive volume provides the background that IT administrators and developers need in order to start using PowerShell automation in exciting new ways. It explains what PowerShell is, how to use the language, and specific ways to apply PowerShell in various technologies. Windows PowerShell is Microsoft's standard automation tool and something that every Windows administrator will eventually have to understand, this book provides the background necessary to apply PowerShell automation. • Covers how to use the language and specific ways to apply PowerShell in a variety of scenarios • Addresses new features in the latest version of PowerShell and the additional functionality delivered by new products that provide direct or indirect ways to use PowerShell for scripting and automation purposes • Explores the language fundamentals and how to use PowerShell for desktop, server, server application, and virtualization/cloud situations This thorough guide goes well beyond theory to offer real-world information and new scripting techniques, enabling administrators and developers to make the most of PowerShell 2.0.

Get the latest word on the biggest self-hosted blogging tool on the market Within a week of the announcement of WordPress 3.0, it had been downloaded over a million times. Now you can get on the bandwagon of this popular open-source blogging tool with WordPress Bible, 2nd Edition. Whether you're a casual blogger or programming pro, this comprehensive guide covers the latest version of WordPress, from the basics through advanced application development. If you want to thoroughly learn WordPress, this is the book you need to succeed. • Explores the principles of blogging, marketing, and social media interaction • Shows you how to install and maintain WordPress • Thoroughly covers WordPress basics, then ramps up to advanced topics • Guides you through best security practices as both a user and a developer • Helps you enhance your blog?s findability in major search engines and create customizable and dynamic themes • Tech edited by Mark Jaquith, one of the lead developers of WordPress The WordPress Bible is the only resource you need to learn WordPress from beginning to end.

A fan of the “SolidWorks Bible”, but want more detail on assemblies? Here you go. SolidWorks fans have long sought more detail on SolidWorks topics, and now you have it. We took our popular SolidWorks Bible, divided it into two books (SolidWorks 2011 Assemblies Bible and SolidWorks 2011 Parts Bible) and packed each new book with a host of items from your wish lists, such as more extensive coverage of the basics, additional tutorials, and expanded coverage of topics largely ignored by other books. • This “SolidWorks 2011 Assemblies Bible” shows you how to organize parts data to create assemblies or subassemblies using the latest version of the 3D solid modeling program, SolidWorks • Thoroughly describes best practices and beginning-to-advanced techniques using both video and text • Explains and thoroughly covers every assembly function and is written in a way that enables the reader to make better decisions while using the software • Written by well-known and well-respected SolidWorks guru Matt Lombard • Can stand alone or also with the “SolidWorks 2011 Parts Bible” for a complete SolidWorks reference set Keep both the “SolidWorks 2011 Assemblies Bible” and the “SolidWorks 2011 Parts Bible” on your desk, and you’ll have the best resource set out there on SolidWorks.

In-depth guidance on Word 2010 from a Microsoft MVP “Microsoft Word 2010” arrives with many changes and improvements, and this comprehensive guide from Microsoft MVP Herb Tyson is your expert, one-stop resource for it all. Master Word's new features such as a new interface and customized Ribbon, major new productivity-boosting collaboration tools, how to publish directly to blogs, how to work with XML, and much more. Follow step-by-step instructions and best practices, avoid pitfalls, discover practical workarounds, and get the very most out of your new Word 2010 with this packed guide.

Master PowerPoint and improve your presentation skills, with one book! It's no longer enough to have slide after slide of text, bullets, and charts. It's not even enough to have good speaking skills if your PowerPoint slides bore your audience. Get the very most out of all that PowerPoint 2010 has to offer while also learning priceless tips and techniques for making good presentations in this new PowerPoint 2010 Bible. Well-known PowerPoint expert and author Faithe Wempen provides formatting tips; shows you how to work with drawings, tables, and SmartArt; introduces new collaboration tools; walks you through five special presentation labs; and more. Coverage includes: • A First Look at PowerPoint • What Makes a Great Presentation? • Creating and Saving Presentation Files • Creating Slides and Text Boxes • Working with Layouts, Themes, and Masters • Formatting Paragraphs and Text Boxes • Correcting and Improving Text • Creating and Formatting Tables • Drawing and Formatting Objects • Creating SmartArt Diagrams • Using and Organizing Clip Art • Working with Photographic Images • Working with Charts • Incorporating Content from Other Programs • Adding Sound Effects, Music, and Soundtracks • Incorporating Motion Video • Creating Animation Effects and Transitions • Creating Support Materials • Preparing for a Live Presentation • Designing User-Interactive or Self-Running Presentations • Preparing a Presentation for Mass Distribution • Sharing and Collaborating • Customizing PowerPoint • Presenting Content Without Bulleted Lists • Adding Sound and Movement to a Presentation • Creating a Menu-Based Navigation System • Creating a Classroom Game It's the book you need to succeed with PowerPoint 2010 and your next live presentation!

The comprehensive A-to-Z guide on network security, fully revised and updated Network security is constantly evolving, and this comprehensive guide has been thoroughly updated to cover the newest developments. If you are responsible for network security, this is the reference you need at your side. Covering new techniques, technology, and methods for approaching security, it also examines new trends and best practices being used by many organizations. The revised Network Security Bible complements the Cisco Academy course instruction in networking security. • Covers all core areas of network security and how they interrelate • Fully revised to address new techniques, technology, and methods for securing an enterprise worldwide • Examines new trends and best practices in use by organizations to secure their enterprises • Features additional chapters on areas related to data protection/correlation and forensics • Includes cutting-edge topics such as integrated cybersecurity and sections on Security Landscape, with chapters on validating security, data protection, forensics, and attacks and threats If you need to get up to date or stay current on network security, Network Security Bible, 2nd Edition covers everything you need to know.

Harness the powerful new SQL Server 2012 Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is the most significant update to this product since 2005, and it may change how database administrators and developers perform many aspects of their jobs. If you're a database administrator or developer, Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Bible teaches you everything you need to take full advantage of this major release. This detailed guide not only covers all the new features of SQL Server 2012, it also shows you step by step how to develop top-notch SQL Server databases and new data connections and keep your databases performing at peak. The book is crammed with specific examples, sample code, and a host of tips, workarounds, and best practices. • Serves as an authoritative guide to Microsoft's SQL Server 2012 for database administrators and developers • Covers all the software's new features and capabilities, including SQL Azure for cloud computing, enhancements to client connectivity, and new functionality that ensures high-availability of mission-critical applications • Explains major new changes to the SQL Server Business Intelligence tools, such as Integration, Reporting, and Analysis Services • Demonstrates tasks both graphically and in SQL code to enhance your learning • Provides source code from the companion web site, which you can use as a basis for your own projects • Explores tips, smart workarounds, and best practices to help you on the job Get thoroughly up to speed on SQL Server 2012 with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Bible.

The first and last word on the feature-packed new Windows 8 Windows 8 is an exciting new version of Microsoft's flagship operating system and it's packed with exciting new features. From the new Windows 82032s lock screen and the new Internet Explorer to a built-in PDF reader and new user interface, Windows 8 is not only a replacement for Windows 7 but a serious OS for today's tablet and touchscreen device users. And what better way to get the very most out of it than with this equally impressive new book from Microsoft experts? Over 900 pages packed with tips, instruction, and techniques help you hit the ground running with Windows 8. • Provides complete how-to coverage of Windows 8 in a thoroughly redesigned and revised new Bible from an expert author team • Covers all the exciting new Windows 8 features, including the Windows 82032s lock screen, Internet Explorer Immersive, Modern Reader, a new interface, and more • Helps new and inexperienced users, as well as those upgrading from Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP • Also explores new connections to cloud applications and data, distributed file system replication, and improvements to branch cache Get the very most out of Windows 8, no matter what device you run it on, with Windows 8 Bible.

Updated version of the bestselling 3ds Max book on the market. “Autodesk 3ds Max” is top animation software used by developers, visual effects artists, and graphic designers in film, television, and the game industry. One place designers turn for crucial information on how to use 3ds Max is this in-depth book. Whether you're a beginner just itching to create something right away or an experienced user checking out the latest and greatest features, you'll find it here. See what's new, what's tried and true, and just how creative you can get using the tips, tricks, and techniques in this essential reference. Every previous edition has been a top seller. • Packs expert advice, timesaving tips, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials into over 800 pages that help you master this complex software • Gives you in-depth coverage of all new features, as well as the basics • Jump-starts your learning on day one with a Quick Start tutorial, so you can create an exciting animation right away Whether you're just starting out or getting up to speed on 3ds Max 2013, this comprehensive book will get you there.

Your complete guide to the Joomla! content management system Whether you use Joomla! to power a website, intranet, or blog, you'll need a good how-to reference on this complex, but not always intuitive, content management software. Joomla! Bible, Second Edition is that book. It not only brings you up to speed on the changes and extensions that are now part of Joomla! 3.0, it thoroughly covers functions and tasks, including installation, configuration, management, advanced modules, and extended coverage of two key extensions. You'll learn how to obtain code and deploy it to a server, how to obtain, modify, and delete content, how to choose between the Joomla! Platform and the Joomla! CMS, and more. By the time you finish the Joomla! Bible, Second Edition, you'll be well prepared to build and maintain a Joomla!-based website. • Walks you through obtaining the Joomla! 3.0 code and how to deploy it to a server, configure the site, create content, and manage content and user hierarchies • Helps you get the most out of core modules that provide advanced functionality, including the Polls Module, the Banner Manager, Content Syndication, Newsfeed Aggregation, and others • Includes hands-on tutorials and real-world practical applications Whether you're a content manager, website manager, developer, or do-it-yourselfer, make sure you keep Joomla! Bible, Second Edition on hand.

The one reference book every Photoshop user needs! Adobe Photoshop is the industry leading image-editing software, and the newest version boasts exciting new features. This must-have comprehensive resource gets you started with the basics and then highlights the latest updates and revisions to the new Photoshop CC (Creative Cloud). You'll learn every aspect of Photoshop CC, from image editing basics to techniques for working with the histogram palette, Lens Blur, Match Color, and the color replacement tool, as well as keyboard shortcuts. • Explores retouching and color correction, working with Camera Raw images, preparing photos for print or the web, and much more • Details what beginners need to know and shares intermediate-level information on key tools and procedures • Delves into techniques for retouching, color-correcting, manipulating, combining images, as well as all the new features and enhancements in the latest version Photoshop CC Bible is essential reading for everyone from photo hobbyists to professionals in graphic design, publishing, video editing, animation, and broadcasting.

Packed with more than 300 sample scripts and an extensive collection of library functions, this essential scripting book is the most thorough guide to Windows scripting and PowerShell on the market. You'll examine how Windows scripting is changing the face of system and network administration by giving everyday users, developers, and administrators the ability to automate repetitive tasks. Plus, this is the first time that VBScript, Jscript, and Powershell are all covered in a single resource.

Master database creation and management. “Access 2019 Bible” is your, comprehensive reference to the world's most popular database management tool. With clear guidance toward everything from the basics to the advanced, this go-to reference helps you take advantage of everything Access 2019 has to offer. Whether you're new to Access or getting started with Access 2019, you'll find everything you need to know to create the database solution perfectly tailored to your needs, with expert guidance every step of the way. The companion website features all examples and databases used in the book, plus trial software and a special offer from Database Creations. Start from the beginning for a complete tutorial, or dip in and grab what you need when you need it. Access enables database novices and programmers to store, organize, view, analyze, and share data, as well as build powerful, integrable, custom database solutions-but databases can be complex, and difficult to navigate. This book helps you harness the power of the database with a solid understanding of their purpose, construction, and application. • Understand database objects and design systems objects • Build forms, create tables, manipulate datasheets, and add data validation • Use Visual Basic automation and XML Data Access Page design • Exchange data with other Office applications, including Word, Excel, and more From database fundamentals and terminology to XML and Web services, this book has everything you need to maximize Access 2019 and build the database you need.

A complete reference covering the newest version of 3ds Max software. Autodesk 3ds Max is the popular 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and compositing software preferred by game developers and graphic designers in film and television. This comprehensive reference not only introduces beginners to this pricey and complex software, but also serves as a reference for experienced users. Packed with expert advice from popular author Kelly Murdock, it begins with a Quick Start tutorial to get you up and running, then continues with more than 150 step-by-step tutorials, advanced coverage, and plenty of tips and timesavers. • 3ds Max is professional modeling and animation software used in the film, television, and game development industries; this complete guide gets beginners started and teaches experienced users how to take advantage of the program's newest capabilities • Covers all the basics as well as advanced topics including crowd simulation, particle systems, rigid body dynamics, state sets, compositing, radiosity, network rendering, and MAXScript • Features more than 150 step-by-step tutorials and complete references detailing all primitives, modifiers, materials, maps, and controllers • Companion website includes examples from the book, unique models and textures that you can customize, before-and-after examples from the tutorials, and bonus Quick Starts from previous editions “Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Bible” is the one book you need to succeed with this all-new version of 3ds Max.

Master database creation and management “Access 2016 Bible” is your, comprehensive reference to the world's most popular database management tool. With clear guidance toward everything from the basics to the advanced, this go-to reference helps you take advantage of everything “Access 2016” has to offer. Whether you're new to Access or getting started with Access 2016, you'll find everything you need to know to create the database solution perfectly tailored to your needs, with expert guidance every step of the way. The companion website features all examples and databases used in the book, plus trial software and a special offer from Database Creations. Start from the beginning for a complete tutorial, or dip in and grab what you need when you need it. Access enables database novices and programmers to store, organize, view, analyze, and share data, as well as build powerful, integrable, custom database solutions, but databases can be complex, and difficult to navigate. This book helps you harness the power of the database with a solid understanding of their purpose, construction, and application. • Understand database objects and design systems objects • Build forms, create tables, manipulate datasheets, and add data validation • Use Visual Basic automation and XML Data Access Page design • Exchange data with other Office applications, including Word, Excel, and more From database fundamentals and terminology to XML and Web services, this book has everything you need to maximize “Access 2016” and build the database you need.

The complete reference guide to the hot technology of cloud computing Its potential for lowering IT costs makes cloud computing a major force for both IT vendors and users, it is expected to gain momentum rapidly with the launch of Office Web Apps later this year. Because cloud computing involves various technologies, protocols, platforms, and infrastructure elements, this comprehensive reference is just what you need if you?ll be using or implementing cloud computing. • Cloud computing offers significant cost savings by eliminating upfront expenses for hardware and software, its growing popularity is expected to skyrocket when Microsoft introduces Office Web Apps • This comprehensive guide helps define what cloud computing is and thoroughly explores the technologies, protocols, platforms and infrastructure that make it so desirable • Covers mobile cloud computing, a significant area due to ever-increasing cell phone and smartphone use • Focuses on the platforms and technologies essential to cloud computing Anyone involved with planning, implementing, using, or maintaining a cloud computing project will rely on the information in Cloud Computing Bible.

A complete, detailed Windows 10 reference for beginners and power users alike “Windows 10 Bible” is one of the most thorough references on the market with complete coverage of Windows 10. Whether you're a beginner seeking guidance or a power-user looking for fresh tips and tricks, this book contains everything you could ever hope to know about the Windows operating system. You will get the insider guidance of a Microsoft support manager as you discover everything there is to know about Windows customization, content management, networking, hardware, performance, security, and more. Step-by-step instructions walk you through new and important procedures, and screen shots help you stay on track every step of the way. Whether you're starting from scratch or just looking to become more proficient, this guide is your ideal solution. You'll learn just what Windows can do, and how to take full advantage so you can get more done faster. • Go beyond the desktop to personalize the system • Manage your content, media, software, and security • Eliminate issues related to printing, faxing, and scanning • Fine-tune performance, connect to a network, work with the cloud, and more Whether you want a complete basic introduction or the nitty-gritty detail, “Windows 10 Bible” has you covered.

The complete guide to Excel 2019 Whether you are just starting out or an Excel novice, “The Excel 2019 Bible” is your comprehensive, go-to guide for all your Excel 2019 needs. Whether you use Excel at work or at home, you will be guided through the powerful new features and capabilities to take full advantage of what the updated version offers. Learn to incorporate templates, implement formulas, create pivot tables, analyze data, and much more. Navigate this powerful tool for business, home management, technical work, and much more with the only resource you need, “The Excel 2019 Bible”. • Create functional spreadsheets that work • Master formulas, formatting, pivot tables, and more • Get acquainted with Excel 2019's new features and tools Whether you need a walkthrough tutorial or an easy-to-navigate desk reference, “The Excel 2019 Bible” has you covered with complete coverage and clear expert guidance.

With special focus on the next major release of MySQL, this resource provides a solid framework for anyone new to MySQL or transitioning from another database platform, as well as experience MySQL administrators. The high-profile author duo provides essential coverage of the fundamentals of MySQL database management-including MySQL's unique approach to basic database features and functions-as well as coverage of SQL queries, data and index types, stores procedure and functions, triggers and views, and transactions. They also present comprehensive coverage of such topics as MySQL server tuning, managing storage engines, caching, backup and recovery, managing users, index tuning, database and performance monitoring, security, and more.

A comprehensive reference to the updated and new features of Access 2013 As the world's most popular database management tool, Access enables you to organize, present, analyze, and share data as well as build powerful database solutions. However, databases can be complex. That's why you need the expert guidance in this comprehensive reference. Access 2013 Bible helps you gain a solid understanding of database purpose, construction, and application so that whether you're new to Access or looking to upgrade to the 2013 version, this well-rounded resource provides you with a thorough look at everything Access can do. • Explains how to create tables, manipulate datasheets, and work with multiple tables • Teaches you how to apply the seven-step design method to build databases that are tailored to your needs • Covers building forms with wizards, creating bound and unbound forms, and adding data validation • Shows you ways to automate query parameters, create functions and subroutines, and add programmed error routines • Features a bonus website with content that contains all source code from the book as well as bonus shareware, freeware, trial, demo, and evaluation programs If you are looking for a comprehensive book on all things Access, look no further than Access 2013 Bible.

Excel at Excel with the help of this bestselling spreadsheet guide John Walkenbach's name is synonymous with excellence in computer books that decipher the complexities of Microsoft Excel. Known as "Mr. Spreadsheet," Walkenbach shows you how to maximize the power of Excel 2013 while bringing you up to speed on the latest features. This perennial bestseller is fully updated to cover all the new features of Excel 2013, including how to navigate the user interface, take advantage of various file formats, master formulas, analyze data with PivotTables, and more. Whether you're an Excel beginner who is looking to get more savvy or an advanced user looking to become a power user, this latest edition provides you with comprehensive coverage as well as helpful tips, tricks, and techniques that you won't find anywhere else. • Shares the invaluable insight of Excel guru and bestselling author "Mr. Spreadsheet" John Walkenbach as he guides you through every aspect of Excel 2013 • Provides essential coverage of all the newest features of Excel 2013 • Presents material in a clear, concise, logical format that is ideal for all levels of Excel experience Chart your path to fantastic formulas and stellar spreadsheets with Excel 2013 Bible!

Master PowerPoint and improve your presentation skills with one book! In today's business climate, you need to know PowerPoint inside and out, and that's not all. You also need to be able to make a presentation that makes an impact. From using sophisticated transitions and animation in your PowerPoint presentations to interfacing in person with your audience, this information-packed book helps you succeed. Start creating professional-quality slides that captivate audiences and discover essential tips and techniques for making first-rate presentations, whether you're at a podium or online. • Combines both the technical software skills and the soft presentation skills needed to be a successful presenter in today's business climate • Explains PowerPoint 2013's features and tools in detail, so you can create impressive,professional presentations for your job • Shows you essential formatting techniques, including tables and working with Layouts, Themes, and Masters • Covers working with drawings and SmartArt, photos, charts, sounds, music, video, and data from other sources • Explains how to prepare for live presentations and also how to create and present material in the Cloud or online, including e-learning For compelling, successful presentations in person, in the cloud, or on the web, start with PowerPoint 2013 Bible.

“Windows 10 Bible, Anniversary Update” presents the ultimate reference for enterprise and professional Windows 10 Anniversary Update users. From setup and settings to networking and the daily workflow, this book provides expert guidance on all aspects of the OS. Read from beginning to end for a comprehensive tour of all of the nooks and crannies, or dip in as needed to find quick answers to your most pressing issues-formatted as a reference divided into mini-tutorials, this guide delves deep into the Windows 10 Anniversary Update to walk you through every inch of functionality. Personalize your settings, desktop, and security to augment the way you work; configure Windows 10 for enterprise with remote access, groups, and Hyper-V; set up a private network for two or 20 computers, and manage security to keep your content safe-everything you need to know is explained here. This book provides clear, authoritative guidance toward every aspect of the old and new to help you take advantage of everything “Windows 10 Anniversary Update” has to offer. • Customize your Windows 10 experience • Install and remove hardware and software • Set up your network and configure security • Manage content, connect to printers, and troubleshoot issues Clear your to-do list faster than ever with Cortana voice commands, Windows Ink, Windows Hello, and a cross-platform capability that allows you to integrate a range of platforms including tablets, phones, Raspberry Pi, and even Xbox. Even if you're an experienced user, you're probably missing out on some very cool features-let “The Windows 10 Bible, Anniversary Update” fill the gaps and take your Windows 10 experience to the next level.

The most comprehensive eBook reference on Autodesk 3ds Max 2013! Autodesk 3ds Max is used to create 80 percent of commercially available games and is also a key tool for visual effects artists and graphic designers in film and television. This convenient e-book covers the 2013 version in expanded detail, including 12 chapter-length quick-start projects and 39 additional chapters not found in the print version. Along with complete references detailing all Primitives, Modifiers, Materials, Maps, and Controllers, it covers advanced topics such as Patches, NURBS, Radiosity, Network Rendering, and MAXScript. It's the perfect resource for both novices and pros. • 3ds Max is the tool of choice for game developers as well as visual effects artists and graphic designers in the film and TV industries • This comprehensive e-book includes complete coverage of 3ds Max 2013, and is well suited for beginners and experts alike, as well as for educational markets teaching beginning to advanced courses using 3ds Max. • Features a complete reference for all Primitives, Modifiers, Materials, Maps, and Controllers • Covers Patches, NURBS, Radiosity, Network Rendering, MAXScript, and other advanced topics • Includes 12 chapter-length quick-start projects as well as 39 chapters not found in the print version, all packed with timesaving tips and expert advice “Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Bible”, Expanded Edition by veteran computer graphics author Kelly Murdock is the comprehensive eBook guide for every 3ds Max user.

The perfect reference for all AutoCAD users “AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015 Bible” is the book you want to have close at hand to answer those day-to-day questions about this industry-leading software. Author and Autodesk University instructor Ellen Finkelstein guides readers through AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015 with clear, easy-to-understand instruction and hands-on tutorials that allow even total beginners to create a design on their very first day. Although simple and fundamental enough to be used by those new to CAD, the book is so comprehensive that even Autodesk power users will want to keep a copy on their desks. Here is what you'll find inside the book: • Part I: Introducing AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Basics • Part II: Drawing in Two Dimensions • Part III: Working with Data • Part IV: Drawing in Three Dimensions • Part V: Organizing and Managing Drawings • Part VI: Customizing AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT • Part VII: Programming AutoCAD • Part VIII: Appendixes • Appendix A: Installing and Configuring AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT • Appendix B: AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Resources In addition, the book also explores advanced techniques like programming with AutoLISP and VBA, and demonstrates AutoCAD 2015 customization that can smooth workflow. The companion website contains real-world drawings for each tutorial, plus bonus chapters and video tutorials. If you need to become an AutoCAD guru, “AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015 Bible” is the one resource that will get you there quickly.

A comprehensive resource packed with information for both beginners and advanced users SolidWorks is the leading 3D solid modeling software used in computer-aided design. It's powerful but not simple. This complete guide introduces beginners to the software but then goes far beyond, covering numerous details that advanced users have requested. Beginners will learn not only how the software works but why, while more experienced users will learn all about search criteria, Pack-and-Go, other file management concepts, and much more. A valuable companion website contains before and after real-world parts and assemblies along with many example files used in the text. • SolidWorks is the leading 3D CAD program, and previous editions of this book have sold more than 33,000 copies • Covers necessary information to give beginners a solid foundation in the software, including part and assembly modeling and 2D drawing techniques • Addresses a wide range of advanced topics not treated in other books, including best practices, search criteria, Pack-and-Go, and other file management concepts • Includes tutorials on both beginning and advanced topics, with videos; sample part, assembly, and drawing files; and before-and-after example files available on the companion website “SolidWorks 2013 Bible” is the ultimate resource on SolidWorks 2013, the book beginners can start with and advanced users will want to keep close at hand.

The comprehensive, soup-to-nuts guide to Photoshop, fully updated. Photoshop CS6, used for both print and digital media, is the industry leader in image-editing software. The newest version adds some exciting new features, and this bestselling guide has been revised to cover each of them, along with all the basic information you need to get started. Learn to use all the tools, including the histogram palette, Lens Blur, Match Color, and the color replacement tool, as well as keyboard shortcuts. Then master retouching and color correction, work with Camera Raw images, prepare photos for print or the web, and much more. • Photoshop has the broadest user base of any professional-level graphics application, ranging from photo hobbyists to professionals in graphic design, publishing, video editing, animation, and broadcasting • This comprehensive guide has what beginners need to know as well as intermediate-level information on key tools and procedures • Features a 16-page full-color insert and a companion website with tutorials, including JPEG and PSD files of images from the book • Covers image-editing basics, the File Browser, histogram palette, Lens Blur, Match Color, the color replacement tool, and customizable keyboard shortcuts • Delves into techniques for working with Camera Raw images; how to retouch, color-correct, manipulate, and combine images; and all the new features and enhancements in the latest version “Photoshop CS6 Bible” is the one reference book every Photoshop user needs.

• This book is a single reference that's indispensable for Excel beginners, intermediate users, power users, and would-be power users everywhere • Fully updated for the new release, this latest edition provides comprehensive, soup-to-nuts coverage, delivering over 900 pages of Excel tips, tricks, and techniques readers won't find anywhere else • John Walkenbach, aka "Mr. Spreadsheet," is one of the liworld's leading authorities on Excel • Thoroughly updated to cover the revamped Excel interface, new file formats, enhanced interactivity with other Office applications, and upgraded collaboration features

An essential update to the key web authoring standards of HTML, XHTML, and CSS The existence of Web pages depends on three vital technologies: HTML (base language that Web pages are written in), XHTML (standards that define how to write HTML pages), and CSS (standard that applies formatting styles to Web pages). This new edition provides you with critical coverage of these three Web authoring standards, and places special focus on the upcoming releases of HTML 5 and CSS 3. Serving as a tutorial and reference, this comprehensive resource explains the basic structure and necessary formatting to create a static (non-changing) and dynamic (changing) page on the Internet. • HTML, XHTML, and CSS are the three major Web authoring standards for creating either a static or dynamic Web page • Guides you through using HTML to create Web documents and introduces updates to HTML 5 • Demonstrates best practices for using tools and utilities to create Web documents • Includes coverage of the new CSS 3 and tips and tricks for maximizing its abilities Helpful examples round out this essential guide and will get you up and running with HTML, XHMTL, and CSS in no time!

Quickly learn how to use Ubuntu, the fastest growing Linux distribution, in a personal or enterprise environment Whether you're a newcomer to Linux or an experienced system administrator, the Ubuntu Linux Bible provides what you need to get the most out of one the world's top Linux distributions. Clear, step-by-step instructions cover everything from installing Ubuntu and creating your desktop, to writing shell scripts and setting up file sharing on your network. This up-to-date guide covers the latest Ubuntu release with long-term support (version 20.04) as well as the previous version. Throughout the book, numerous examples, figures, and review questions with answers ensure that you will fully understand each key topic. Organized into four parts, the book offers you the flexibility to master the basics in the "Getting Started with Ubuntu Linux" section, or to skip directly to more advanced tasks. "Ubuntu for Desktop Users" shows you how to setup email, surf the web, play games, and create and publish documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. "Ubuntu for System Administrators" covers user administration, system backup, device management, network configuration, and other fundamentals of Linux administration. The book's final section, "Configuring Servers on Ubuntu," teaches you to use Ubuntu to support network servers for the web, e-mail, print services, networked file sharing, DHCP (network address management), and DNS (network name/address resolution). This comprehensive, easy-to-use guide will help you: Install Ubuntu and create the perfect Linux desktop Use the wide variety of software included with Ubuntu Linux Stay up to date on recent changes and new versions of Ubuntu Create and edit graphics, and work with consumer IoT electronic devices Add printers, disks, and other devices to your system Configure core network services and administer Ubuntu systems. “Ubuntu Linux Bible” is a must-have for anyone looking for an accessible, step-by-step tutorial on this hugely popular Linux operating system.