Using Photoshop without taking advantage of channels is a bit like attempting to make a fine recording with nothing but a crummy cassette recorder: You can do so, but the results won't be very satisfying. However, if you're new to the world of digital imaging--perhaps because you've just found your way to Photoshop after purchasing your first...
For database software, FileMaker Pro has always been almost shockingly easy to use. However, somewhere along the way it also became incredibly powerful-so much so, in fact, that's it's no longer about just creating small-scale relational databases. If you're ready to move beyond the basics and take advantage of FileMaker Pro 7's advanced features,...
Microsoft Access can be an incredibly useful application, but it can also be very frustrating if you don’t know how to make it do what you want it to do. In a perfect world, you’d have a guru around, 24/7 — someone who knows Access inside and out and is willing to guide you along the way, showing you handy...
8 books in 1, plus companion Web site with source code!
Your one-stop guide to taking Office 2003 to the next level
So you’re an Office programmer, experienced user, IT professional, or developer. You know there’s lots of power in Office 2003 you’re not using. Help is on...
Create and deploy cool Web effects and applications
Add custom features and designs to take your Web site to the next level
Tired of spending countless hours writing code for your Web pages? Wouldn't you like to create a dynamic, data-driven site using simple drag-and-drop? This handy guide will show you how! From planning to...
Your site can look like a million — even on a budget!
Use Dreamweaver's cool new tools to design a site with interactivity and style
Whether you're facing your first Web site challenge or taking an existing site to the next level, this book could be your dream come true. Here's how to develop a powerful site that's...
Whether your business is just a gleam in your eye, a newly launched operation, or a full-fledged firm that's humming right along, you'll never experience real growth without a substantial infusion of cash. Long gone are the days when venture capital groups seemed to pour millions into every "next big thing." Now it's clear that there is...
All medium to large companies have to deal with data being stored in a number of databases, spreadsheets and proprietary applications. Bringing all this data together into one system can be useful to analyzing the business; but can also be quite difficult to do. Integration Services is the next...
The Basics of Computer Arithmetic Made Enjoyable and Accessible—with a Special Program Included for Hands-on Learning
"The combination of this book and its associated virtual computer is fantastic! Experience over the last fifty years has shown me that there's only one way to truly understand how computers work; and that is to learn...
Here are those little gems of advice that a skilled mentor who peered over your shoulder would tell you. If you lack such a mentor, this book is the next best thing, explaining just what you need to do in a straightforward, easy-to-read, easy-to-understand manner.
--Don Norman, Nielsen Norman group, Prof., Northwestern...
Take your programming expertise to the next level with help from Java programming all-stars Herb Schildt and James Holmes. Together they unlock the secrets that professional programmers use to create world-class software. Inside, Herb and James apply Java to a wide variety of high-powered applications, each demonstrating different features and...
