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“…Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera. Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, pro photographer Jerod Foster, and you will: Set up fast and learn the top ten things about shooting with the Sony NEX-6 Understand the photographic basics of composition, focus, and depth of field Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits Find out how to create images in low light Use the HD video capability for recording memorable live action Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter And once you’ve captured the shot, show it off! …”

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“…We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions. Inside the Book • Create desktop databases or web apps for traditional and online users to gather, organize, and share data • Use professional templates to help you create desktop databases or web apps • Create web apps on SharePoint Team Services to collaborate and share information • Use tools for building a database or web app that makes information easier to find and use • Import data from other programs, HTML, XML files, and other databases • Use forms, filters, queries, and reports to capture and analyze data • Organize information and add impact with themes, pictures, tables, and charts • Add hyperlinks and web pages to forms and reports to use content on the Internet • Use macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to automate and add functionality to databases • Prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam Numbered Steps guide you through each task See Also points you to related information in the book Did You Know? …”

“…This book: * Combines step-by-step training with quick-reference material users can rely on long after they've mastered the core skills they need * Provides easy-to-follow task-based coverage of the techniques you'll use most often, presenting most tasks in just one or two pages * Offers in-depth coverage of all new MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) exam objectives, so you can use it as a study guide to enhance your job prospects or current career * Provides additional end-of-chapter workshops, plus even more hands-on projects online * Includes a complete practical troubleshooting guide * Helps you upgrade by presenting New Feature icons, plus a detailed list of new features indexed to the pages where they're covered Simply put, no other book offers beginning-to-intermediate-level Excelusers this much simplicity, usable content, flexibility, and value…”

“…Finally, she shares her tips and tricks for shooting with a local perspective — be a traveler, not a tourist — and reminds photographers of the wide range of subjects and situations they need to be prepared to encounter and photograph, including those expected and unexpected. Follow along with Nicole Young, and you will: Learn how to pack light by bringing only the necessary gear and accessories you already use most often and a few staples, such as a tripod and a zoom lens Gain practical advice for researching your locations, planning your trip, and discovering inspiration while on the ground Learn to keep an open mind and a fresh perspective when on any photography trip, whether in your own backyard or an exotic land…”

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“…In Cash Cows, Pigs and Jackpots: The Simplest Personal Finance Strategy You'll Ever See , author and Chartered Accountant David Trahair challenges everything we think we know about managing our money, suggesting that that we follow the lead of the financial institutions that are leading us down the path to financial ruin. …”

“…We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions. Numbered Steps guide you through each task See Also points you to related information in the book Did You Know alerts you to tips and techniques Illustrations with matching steps Tasks are presented on one or two pages Inside the Book Improve publishing and productivity with the CS6 interface Browse, organize, and process files using Adobe Bridge Transform and reshape objects to create a new look Use Live Paint to create, recolor, and modify images Use Live Color to create color harmony in a design Create complex shapes, patterns, and perspective objects Create text and apply style to display artistic text Apply appearances and graphic styles for a unique design Create eye-catching special effects and filters…”

“…We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions. Numbered Steps guide you through each task See Also points you to related information in the book Did You Know alerts you to tips and techniques Illustrations with matching steps Tasks are presented on one or two pages Inside the Book Create layouts for print, web, tablets, and mobile devices Browse, organize, and process files using Adobe Bridge or Mini Bridge Create, link, and manage content, pages, and books to keep track of your documents Create text and apply style to display artistic text Use track changes to review content Create interactive PDFs , EPUB ebooks, and HTML web pages Create output for commercial print purposes Create output for commercial print purposes Create publications for use with Adobe Digital Publishing Suite…”

“…We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions. Numbered Steps guide you through each task See Also points you to related information in the book Did You Know alerts you to tips and techniques Illustrations with matching steps Tasks are presented on one or two pages Inside the Book Improve productivity with the CS6 adjustable interface and templates Use automatic saving options for better efficiency and protection Use automatic layer alignment and blending to work with objects Use more precise color correction to enhance a photo Use content-aware options for scaling and fill Create eye-catching images with special effect filters Transform plain text into a showstopping image Create character and paragraph styles to manage and use text Transform video in Photoshop justlike an image Create and manipulate 3D models using presets and custom options…”

“…We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions. Inside the Book Use the latest web technologies to create sites and mobile apps Create sites with HTML5/CSS3 and mobile apps for iOS and Android Use web page templates to quickly create pages or mobile apps Use the simplified site setup to create and work with sites Use Live view to design your web pages under real-world conditions Create and maintain Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Use coding tools to develop consistent and reusable code Insert Adobe Photoshop files to create image Smart Objects Preview sites or apps using Multiscreen Preview and Adobe BrowserLab Use Subversion to manage site versions Manage local, remote, and testing sites Transfer, synchronize, and WC3 validate sites…”

“…In this book, content strategist and user experience expert Colleen Jones explains the essential process of evaluating whether your web content is working. Follow along and you will: Learn how investing time and effort in evaluating your content pays off in tangible ways. …”