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Office 2007 for Independent Contractors and Freelancers (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:39:00 -0800

Office 2007 for Independent Contractors and Freelancers (Paperback)
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Windows Vista Cleanup and Maintenance for Seniors (Computer Books for Seniors series) (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:29:00 -0800

Windows Vista Cleanup and Maintenance for Seniors (Computer Books for Seniors series) (Paperback)
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More Windows 7 for Seniors (Computer Books for Seniors series) (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:19:00 -0800

More Windows 7 for Seniors (Computer Books for Seniors series) (Paperback)
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More Windows Vista for Seniors: Customizing and Managing Your Computer (Computer Books for Seniors series) (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:09:00 -0800

More Windows Vista for Seniors: Customizing and Managing Your Computer (Computer Books for Seniors series) (Paperback)
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Protect, Clean Up and Speed Up Your Computer for Seniors (Computer Books for Seniors series) (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:09:00 -0800

Protect, Clean Up and Speed Up Your Computer for Seniors (Computer Books for Seniors series) (Paperback)
By Studio Visual Steps

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Internet and E-mail for Seniors with Windows 7: For Senior Citizens Who Want to Start Using the Internet (Computer Books for Seniors series) (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:29:00 -0800

Internet and E-mail for Seniors with Windows 7: For Senior Citizens Who Want to Start Using the Internet (Computer Books for Seniors series) (Paperback)
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Microsoft Office 2010 and 2007 for Seniors (Computer Books for Seniors series) (Paperback)

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Microsoft Office 2010 and 2007 for Seniors (Computer Books for Seniors series) (Paperback)
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Google for Seniors: Get Acquainted with Free Google Applications: Google Earth, Maps, Reader, Docs, Sites, Chrome (Computer Books for Seniors series) (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:09:00 -0800

Google for Seniors: Get Acquainted with Free Google Applications: Google Earth, Maps, Reader, Docs, Sites, Chrome (Computer Books for Seniors series) (Paperback)
By Studio Visual Steps

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Degunking Windows 7 (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Sat, 3 Dec 2011 10:59:00 -0800

Degunking Windows 7 (Paperback)
By Joli Ballew

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Windows 7 Inside Out, Deluxe Edition (Hardcover)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:59:00 -0800

Windows 7 Inside Out, Deluxe Edition (Hardcover)
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Computer Desktop Encylopedia, 9th Ed. (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Fri, 4 Nov 2011 22:19:00 -0700

Computer Desktop Encylopedia, 9th Ed. (Paperback)
By Alan Freedman

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Windows 7 Inside Out (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:19:00 -0700

Windows 7 Inside Out (Paperback)
By Carl Siechert

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Dive deeper into Windows 7—with new content and new resources on CD! The Deluxe Edition of the ultimate, in-depth reference to Windows 7 has been fully updated for SP1 and Internet Explorer 9, and features 300+ pages of additional coverage and advanced topics. It’s now packed with even more timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds from the experts—and includes a fully searchable eBook and other online resources. Topics include installation, configuration, and setup; network connections and troubleshooting; remote access; managing programs; controlling user access and accounts; advanced file management; working with Internet Explorer 9; managing security features and issues; using Windows Live Essentials 2011; performance monitoring and tuning; backups and maintenance; sharing networked resources; hardware and device drivers.

Windows 7 Inside Out, Deluxe Edition (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:29:00 -0700

Windows 7 Inside Out, Deluxe Edition (Paperback)
By Carl Siechert

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PCs All-in-One For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Fri, 7 Oct 2011 16:09:00 -0700

PCs All-in-One For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) (Paperback)
By Mark L. Chambers

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One-stop shopping for everything you need to know about PCs!

If you're a PC owner, you have a pretty good idea of just how much there is to discover about your PC, whether you use it for work or play. Comprised of eight minibooks, this All-in-One guide covers essential PC topics from soup through nuts, including the latest updates to PC hardware, Windows 7, the Internet, Office 2010, digital media, upgrading and troubleshooting, social media, and home networking.

This new edition features expanded coverage of using popular social media such as Twitter, Facebook, WordPress, and blogging. Plus, you’ll walk through the new Windows 7 operating system and explore revisions for each of the Office 2010 applications.

Provides PCs users of all levels of experience with a series of eight minibooks that include the most up-to-date coverage of PC hardware, Windows 7, the Internet, Office 2010, digital media, upgrading and troubleshooting, social media, and home networking
Explores step-by-step procedures for using the new Windows 7 operating system
Discusses updates to each of the Office 2010 applications, the latest features of version 8 of Internet Explorer, and new information on the latest PC hardware
Reviews ways to protect your PC from viruses, troubleshooting tips, and upgrading and supercharging your PC.

PCs All-in-One For Dummies covers everything you need to know in order to get acquainted with your PC! Read more

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Windows 7: The Missing Manual (Missing Manuals) (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:09:00 -0700

Windows 7: The Missing Manual (Missing Manuals) (Paperback)
By David Pogue

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In early reviews, geeks raved about Windows 7. But if you're an ordinary mortal, learning what this new system is all about will be challenging. Fear not: David Pogue's Windows 7: The Missing Manual comes to the rescue. Like its predecessors, this book illuminates its subject with reader-friendly insight, plenty of wit, and hardnosed objectivity for beginners as well as veteran PC users.

Windows 7 fixes many of Vista's most painful shortcomings. It's speedier, has fewer intrusive and nagging screens, and is more compatible with peripherals. Plus, Windows 7 introduces a slew of new features, including better organization tools, easier WiFi connections and home networking setup, and even touchscreen computing for those lucky enough to own the latest hardware.

With this book, you'll learn how to:

Navigate the desktop, including the fast and powerful search function
Take advantage of Window's apps and gadgets, and tap into 40 free programs
Breeze the Web with Internet Explorer 8, and learn the email, chat, and videoconferencing programs
Record TV and radio, display photos, play music, and record any of these to DVD using the Media Center
Use your printer, fax, laptop, tablet PC, or smartphone with Windows 7
Beef up your system and back up your files
Collaborate and share documents and other files by setting up a workgroup network

Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Step by Step (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:09:00 -0700

Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Step by Step (Paperback)
By Steve Lambert

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Quickly teach yourself how to use Microsoft Office Access 2007, Excel 2007, Outlook 2007, PowerPoint 2007, and Word 2007. With Step By Step, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them!

Take control of your day—organize your e-mail, calendar, and meetings
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Build spreadsheets and perform calculations on your data
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Organize and format text to craft professional-quality documents

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Files for building skills and practicing the book’s lessons
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Windows Vista Product Guide eBook—plus other resources on CD

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The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.

Step by step 2007 Microsoft Office System (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:08:00 -0700

Step by step 2007 Microsoft Office System (Paperback)
By Steve Lambert

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Take control of your day—organize your e-mail, calendar, and meetings
Learn the essentials for creating effective documents
Build spreadsheets and perform calculations on your data
Design database applications to help manage information
Produce and deliver compelling slide show presentations
Organize and format text to craft professional-quality documents

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Files for building skills and practicing the book’s lessons
Fully searchable eBook
Bonus quick reference to the Ribbon, the new Microsoft Office interface
Windows Vista Product Guide eBook—plus other resources on CD

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Windows 7 & Office 2010 For Dummies, Book + DVD Bundle (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:09:00 -0700

Windows 7 & Office 2010 For Dummies, Book + DVD Bundle (Paperback)
By Andy Rathbone

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Learn Windows 7 and Office 2010 the right way with this handy book-and-DVD deal

Windows 7 and Office 2010 are the two most widely used and acclaimed software applications in the world. This value priced book-and- two DVD bundle will help you access the power of the operating system and Office suite to achieve maximum efficiency, whether you are a new, intermediate or experienced user. From two of the most accomplished computer reference authors of all time, Andy Rathbone and Wallace Wang, this package will give you the understanding needed to take advantage of these essential programs.

Introduces the new Windows 7 Operating System (OS) and basic interface navigation, managing applications, files and data, printing documents, and preventing common security/safety issues
Shows you how to get connected to the Internet, create CDs and DVDs, and establish an e-mail account
Explains Microsoft Office basics such as typing and formatting text in Word, navigating an Excel spreadsheet, and creating a PowerPoint presentation
DVD contains more than four hours of step-by-step instructions for completing the most essential Windows 7 and Office 2010 tasks

Clear and helpful, this guide-and-DVD combo is like having an expert right beside you all the way! Read more

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows Vista (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)) (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:09:00 -0700

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows Vista (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)) (Paperback)
By Paul McFedries

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This book puts visual learners at ease by showing them how to maximize the new Windows features and interface
Concise explanations walk readers through more than 150 Windows Vista tasks, covering everything from customizing their desktop to maintaining Windows Vista and networking with another computer or printer
Explores the new interface and folder organization system of Vista, both of which enable users to find documents and files more easily than ever
Covers the latest release of MovieMaker, Media Player, Internet Explorer, and the new Media Center feature added to Vista
Features full-color screenshots and clear, step-by-step instructions

Understanding Computers in a Changing Society (Sam 2010 Compatible Products) (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:08:00 -0700

Understanding Computers in a Changing Society (Sam 2010 Compatible Products) (Paperback)
By Deborah Morley

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UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS IN A CHANGING SOCIETY analyzes how technology affects the world in which we live while still giving students a solid introduction to computer concepts. The combination of this text and the online companion make computer concepts applicable to career-focused students. Read more

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Eclipse Web Tools Platform: Developing Java™ Web Applications (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Fri, 27 May 2011 04:09:00 -0700

Eclipse Web Tools Platform: Developing Java™ Web Applications (Paperback)
By Naci Dai

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Discover WTP, the New End-to-End Toolset for Java-Based Web Development

The Eclipse Web Tools Platform (WTP) seamlessly integrates all the tools today’s Java Web developer needs. WTP is both an unprecedented Open Source resource for working developers and a powerful foundation for state-of-the-art commercial products.

Eclipse Web Tools Platform offers in-depth descriptions of every tool included in WTP, introducing powerful capabilities never before available in Eclipse. The authors cover the entire Web development process–from defining Web application architectures and development processes through testing and beyond. And if you’re seeking to extend WTP, this book provides an introduction to the platform’s rich APIs. The book also

Presents step-by-step coverage of developing persistence, business logic, and presentation tiers with WTP and Java
Introduces best practices for multiple styles of Web and Java EE development
Demonstrates JDBC database access and configuration
Shows how to configure application servers for use with WTP
Walks through creating Web service application interfaces
Covers automated testing with JUnit and Cactus, and automated builds utilizing Ant, Maven, and CruiseControl
Introduces testing and profiling Web applications with the Eclipse Test and Performance Tools Platform (TPTP) project
Describes how to extend WTP with new servers, file types, and WSDL extensions

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: About the Eclipse Web Tools Platform Project
Chapter 3: Quick Tour
Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Workspace
Part II: Java Web Application Development
Chapter 5: Web Application Architecture and Design
Chapter 6: Organizing Your Development Project
Chapter 7: The Presentation Tier
Chapter 8: The Business Logic Tier
Chapter 9: The Persistence Tier
Chapter 10: Web Services
Chapter 11: Testing
Part III: Extending WTP
Chapter 12: Adding New Servers
Chapter 13: Supporting New File Types
Chapter 14: Creating WSDL Extensions
Chapter 15: Customizing Resource Resolution
Part IV: Products and Plans
Chapter 16: Other Web Tools Based on Eclipse
Chapter 17: The Road Ahead
Glossary
References
Index

This book is an invaluable resource for every Eclipse and enterprise Java Web developer: both those who use Eclipse to build other Web applications, and those who build Eclipse technologies into their own products.

Complete source code examples are available at www.eclipsewtp.org.

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Microsoft Windows Registry Guide, Second Edition (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Sun, 22 May 2011 16:09:00 -0700

Microsoft Windows Registry Guide, Second Edition (Paperback)
By Jerry Honeycutt

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Get the in-depth information you need to modify—and seamlessly manage—the Windows registry. Written for IT professionals and power users, this vital resource reveals little-known registry techniques, tricks, tips, and secrets to make your job easier. Understand the inner workings of the Windows operating system—and use the registry to get Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP to run the way you want, on a single desktop or across the network. You’ll learn how to pinpoint registry settings and script registry changes, deal with registry permissions, use Windows Installer, and map Tweak UI settings. Also, find best practices for how to back up, restore, and maintain registry settings with confidence. The CD includes 100+ registry files for customizing operating system appearance and behavior, and the complete eBook. You’ll learn how to: Apply best practices to back up, restore, manage, and modify the registry Customize group and system policies to manage multiple PCs and users remotely Track down registry settings and script changes Optimize server services, including network connections and authentication Deploy user profiles and Microsoft Office program settings Configure security services, including Windows Firewall, templates, and service pack features Troubleshoot the registry—resolving common problems and corruption issues

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Microsoft Office 2007: Essential Concepts and Techniques (Shelly Cashman) (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:09:00 -0700

Microsoft Office 2007: Essential Concepts and Techniques (Shelly Cashman) (Paperback)
By Gary B. Shelly

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Introduce your students to the new generation of Microsoft Office with the new generation of Shelly Cashman Series books! For the past three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series has effectively introduced computer skills to millions of students. With Office 2007, we're continuing our history of innovation by enhancing our proven pedagogy to reflect the learning styles of today's students. In Microsoft Office 2007: Essentials Concepts and Techniques you'll find features that are specifically designed to engage students, improve retention, and prepare them for future success. Our trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach now encourages students to expand their understanding of the Office 2007 software through experimentation, exploration, and planning ahead. Brand new end of chapter exercises prepare students to become more capable software users by requiring them to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to create real-life documents. Read more

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Cisco PIX Firewalls: Configure, Manage, & Troubleshoot (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Mon, 2 May 2011 22:09:00 -0700

Cisco PIX Firewalls: Configure, Manage, & Troubleshoot (Paperback)
By Umer Khan

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Umer Khan's first book, "Cisco Security Specialist's Guide to PIX Firewalls," ISBN: 1931836639, consistently maintained its spot as the #1 best-selling PIX book on amazon.com by providing readers with a clear, comprehensive, and independent introduction to PIX Firewall configuration. With the market for PIX Firewalls maintaining double digit growth and several major enhancements to both the PIX Firewall and VPN Client product lines, this book will have enormous appeal with the audience already familiar with his first book.

* The Cisco Pix firewall is the #1 market leading firewall, owning 43% market share. Cisco released completely re-designed version 7 of the Pix operating system in the first quarter of 2004.

* "Cisco Pix Firewalls: configure | manage | troubleshoot" covers all objectives on the new Cisco Pix certification exam, making this book the perfect study guide in addition to professional reference. Read more

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Picasa for Seniors: Get Acquainted with Picasa: Free, Easy-to-Use Photo Editing Software (Computer Books for Seniors series) (Paperback)

noreply@blogger.com (totti) — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:49:00 -0700

Picasa for Seniors: Get Acquainted with Picasa: Free, Easy-to-Use Photo Editing Software (Computer Books for Seniors series) (Paperback)
By Studio Visual Steps

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Designed specifically for older adults, this guide provides the tools for managing, editing, and displaying digital photo collections using the free Picasa software. Screen illustrations and step-by-step instructions demonstrate the variety of options available such as enhancing colors, deleting "red eyes," cropping images, printing photos, creating slideshows, and sharing a photo album on the Internet. Securing a digital photo collection is critical, and this manual shows the simple way that Picasa burns backup image files to a CD or DVD. Some Picasa options require a high-speed internet connection, though the software will run the same way whether using a Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 7 operating system.