Quickly Master the New Features of Microsoft Office 2013: A Hands-On Approach

by Debora A Collins    (Find this book)

About the Book: Are you a busy person who wants to master Office 2013 as quickly as possible? This book will save you time by covering only the new features and changes. If you are already familiar with the Ribbon in either Office 2007, Office 2010, or Office 2011 for Mac, then this book is for you.

Chapter One explains how to use this book based on your learning style - do you prefer to learn by reading, or by doing? It discusses the different editions of Office 2013 and shows you how to install a free trial version from Microsoft.

Chapter Two introduces "the Cloud" and how Office 2013 uses cloud-computing to make installation, updates, and file sharing easier across multiple devices - such as computers, tablets, and phones. It demonstrates how to setup a free SkyDrive, so you can share files with friends and colleagues. It also provides a summary of all the new features made to each application in Office 2013.

The remaining chapters cover Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Access and Publisher. These chapters contain demonstrations that let you explore all the new features with step-by-step instructions. Support files for the demonstrations are provided via download from the author's website.

Editions covered by this book are:

• Office Home and Student 2013
• Office Home and Business 2013
• Office Professional 2013
• Office Professional Plus 2013
• Office 365 Home Premium
• Office 365 Small Business Premium
• Office 365 ProPlus
• Office 365 Enterprise  -- Publisher Marketing
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C++ All-In-One for Dummies

by John Paul Mueller    (Find this book)

Get ahead of the C++ curve to stay in the game

C++ is the workhorse of programming languages and remains one of the most widely used programming languages today. It's cross-platform, multi-functional, and updates are typically open-source. The language itself is object-oriented, offering you the utmost control over data usage, interface, and resource allocation. If your job involves data, C++ proficiency makes you indispensable.

C++ All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition is your number-one handbook to C++ mastery. Author John Paul Mueller is a recognized authority in the computer industry, and your ultimate guide to C++. Mueller takes you through all things C++, including information relevant to the 2014 update.

• Learn how to work with objects and classes
• Conquer advanced programming and troubleshooting
• Discover how lambda expressions can make your code more concise and readable
• See Standard Library features, such as dynamic arrays, in action

Online resources include source code from examples in the book as well as a C++ GNU compiler. If you need to learn C++, this is the fastest, most effective way to do it. C++ All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition will get you up and running quickly, so you can get to work producing code faster and better than ever.  --  Publisher Marketing

Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 Bible: The Comprehensive Tutorial Resource

by Faithe Wempen    (Find this book)

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.  --  Publisher Marketing

Microsoft Office for iPad: An Essential Guide to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Onedrive

by Tom Negrino    (Find this book)
The long-awaited version of Microsoft Office for the iPad gives Office users the opportunity to use Excel, PowerPoint, and Word on their Apple tablet. In this practical, no fluff guide, author Tom Negrino gets straight to point, showing users how to get the most out of the Office apps on an iPad. Assuming you have some existing knowledge of the desktop Office apps this book focuses on maximizing your productivity on the new iPad version.

After showing how to install the Office apps on your iOS and desktop devices, Tom covers how to set up OneDrive, Microsoft’s cloud services for uploading and syncing files across devices. Tom then moves on to showing you how to accomplish the most common Office tasks on the iPad, including how to create and edit documents with the touch interface. Tom also covers how to use the popular OneNote on the iPad. --  Publisher Marketing

PHP and MySQL for Beginners

by Mark Lassoff    (Find this book)
So you're getting comfortable with HTML, CSS and Javascript? You're up for the next challenge? The PHP programming language coupled with the mySQL database is the final step toward making a complete application. Many commercial e-commerce sites, membership sites and even online communities use PHP. Once you learn PHP online you can use this free technology to build just about any type of web presence you can imagine.

If you're a mobile developer, you need to learn PHP and MySQL too. Most mobile devices consume web-based services. There is no easier way to create web services designed to be consumed by mobile devices than PHP-- guaranteed!

In this PHP and MySQL book you'll join master trainer Mark Lassoff as you learn all of the major concepts that beginning PHP developers need to master. You'll be able to code along with Mark as he demonstrates everything from simple PHP commands to more advanced database applications. Each lesson features a companion lab exercise, which will help you retain, reinforce and remember each concept in the course.

So are you ready to learn PHP?  --  Publisher Marketing