This new series is aimed at the same people as the Practical Astronomy Series – in general, active amateur astronomers. However, it is also appropriate to a wider audience of astronomically-informed readers. Because optical astronomy is a science that is rather at the mercy of the weather, all amateur astronomers inevitably have periods...

Anyone who uses their computer on a regular basis comes to rely on favorite features and utilities—software tools—to get their job done. Every new version of Microsoft Windows has introduced new and more powerful special features and utilities. When viewed together, these aspects of Windows XP, whether part of its user interface...

Whether you’re a new user of Microsoft Access or an experienced Access database developer, you’ll find a number of solid improvements in Access 2002. With an eye toward enhancements both in form and function, the changes in Access make working with the interface more intuitive than ever; extend the reach of your data by giving...

Knowledge management captures the right knowledge, to the right user, who in turn uses the knowledge to improve organizational or individual performance to increase effectiveness. Strategies for Knowledge Management Success: Exploring Organizational Efficacy collects and presents key research articles focused on identifying, defining, and...