iWork ( Missing Manuals )

by Jessica Thornsby    (Find this book)

Apple’s iWork is more versatile than ever now that there are versions for Mac, iOS, and even iCloud. The only thing iWork doesn’t include is its own how-to guide. That’s where this friendly, jargon-free Missing Manual comes in. With complete instructions and helpful examples, you’ll quickly learn how to create stunning documents, slideshows, and spreadsheets with iWork’s Pages, Keynote, and Numbers.

The important stuff you need to know:

• Create elegant files in minutes. Save tons of time by using iWork’s collection of prebuilt templates and themes.
• Craft a variety of documents. Use Pages to design attractive newsletters, catalogs, brochures, flyers, and posters.
• Build eye-popping presentations. Turn Keynote’s themes and easy-to-use cinematic effects into beautiful custom slideshows.
• Organize and clearly convey information. Jazz up your Numbers spreadsheets with charts, images, and videos.
• Always have your work on hand. Store your files in iCloud and have them sync automatically to your Mac and iOS devices.
• Work anywhere, any time. Use the web-based iWork for iCloud to create projects on any computer—even a PC.

Versions covered:

This edition covers Pages for Mac 5.1, Keynote for Mac 6.1, Numbers for Mac 3.1, version 2.1 of each iOS app, and iWork for iCloud.  --  Publisher Marketing

CompTIA Security+: (Exam SYO-401) [With CDROM] ( Mike Meyers' Certficiation Passport )

by Dawn Dunkerley    (Find this book)

From the #1 Name in Professional Certification

Prepare for CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-401 with McGraw-Hill Professional—a Platinum-Level CompTIA Authorized Partner offering Authorized CompTIA Approved Quality Content to give you the competitive edge on exam day.

Get on the fast track to becoming CompTIA Security+

certified with this affordable, portable study tool—fully revised for the latest exam release. Inside, certification training experts guide you on your career path, providing expert tips and sound advice along the way. With an intensive focus only on what you need to know to pass CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-401, this certification passport is your ticket to success on exam day.

INSIDE:

• Itineraries — List of official exam objectives covered
• ETAs — Amount of time needed to complete each lesson
• Travel Advisories — Expert advice on critical topics
• Local Lingo — Concise definitions of key terms and concepts
• Travel Assistance — Recommended resources for more information
• Exam Tips — Common exam pitfalls and solutions
• Checkpoints — End-of-chapter questions, answers, and explanations
• Career Flight Path — Information on the exam and possible next steps

Electronic content includes:

• 200 practice exam questions
• PDF copy of the book  -- Publisher Marketing

GIMP 2.8 for Photographers: Image Editing with Open Source Software [With DVD]

by Klaus Goelker    (Find this book)

Image editing is a crucial element in the photographic workflow. Image editing tools, most notably Photoshop, are usually sophisticated and deep applications, and are fairly expensive. The only open source tool in this market is the GIMP, which has developed into a powerful, multiplatform system running on Linux, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows.

GIMP 2.8 for Photographers is a beginner's guide to the only open source image editing tool that provides a no-cost alternative to expensive programs such as Photoshop. Topics include the new user interface and tools, the basics of image editing and simple adjustments, advanced techniques using layers and masks, developing RAW images, working with the improved text tool, and preparing high-quality black-and-white images. The most important editing functions are presented in individual, easy-to-follow workshops. A bonus section on the included DVD describes special techniques for web graphics.

GIMP 2.8 for Photographers has evolved from classroom materials that the author developed and taught in courses and workshops on image editing with the GIMP. -- Publisher Marketing

Surface for Dummies

by Andy Rathbone    (Find this book)
Make Microsoft's Surface work--and play--just the way you want it to
Microsoft's Surface tablet has the features and personality you're looking for, with a robust environment for business computing that doesn't skimp on fun. "Surface for Dummies, 2nd Edition" explains how Windows 8.1 Pro and Windows RT differ, and helps you decide which Surface model is best for you. Step by step, this book walks you through both the hardware and software features of the Surface, including the touch cover and type cover, Windows RT and Windows 8.1 Pro operating systems, and the coveted Office Home & Student 2013 software suite that's bundled with the Surface. Written by bestselling author Andy Rathbone, this easy-to-access book is filled with information on how to use the tablet, figure out the operating system, navigate the app environment, and take advantage of your exciting new Surface.
The book is your personal guide to one the fastest, sleekest, and most powerful tablets on the market. Surface is designed to be thin, light, and with hours of battery life so you can power through your day with ease. With this handy reference, you'll be able to make quick work of your to-do list and have fun all at the same time!Create: release your inner artist with Fresh Paint, a touch-based art app.  Share: Multiple accounts offer privacy and security so you can share your Surface, but not your stuff.  Enjoy: Snap apps side by side to multi-task on the vivid HD screen.  Discover: New apps in the Windows Store so you can work efficiently and get more done.
With  "Surface For Dummies, 2nd Edition" you can navigate and enhance your entire Surface experience! -- Publisher Marketing