Updated in 2018! The top-selling guide to Google’s free online office suite is now available in a revised and expanded second edition. Thirty minutes is all you'll need to get up to speed with Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides, the free online productivity suite and alternative to Microsoft Office. Millions of people use the software every day. You can use Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides to perform the following tasks: • Write letters and reports • Crunch numbers and create online data entry forms • Give presentations • Collaborate online with classmates and colleagues • Convert Microsoft Office documents to Google formats, and vice versa • Print documents, drawings, and spreadsheets • Export PDFs • Make pie charts, bar charts, and simple tables • Publish documents and spreadsheets online using the new Google Sites After covering registration, file creation and other basics, Google Drive and Docs In 30 Minutes (2nd Edition) zeroes in on the most important time-saving tips and productivity tools. Highlights include: • Converting files between Microsoft Office and Google formats. • Best practices for organizing files in Google Drive. • What to expect with collaboration and sharing. • The pros and cons of Google’s mobile apps for Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. • Accessing older versions of files. • How to publish your documents to the Web for colleagues or members of the public to view. • Functions, sorting and filtering in Google Sheets (with examples). • Using Google Forms to gather data. • Google Slides: Is it a suitable alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint? • Working with offline files. • Downloading third-party apps. The tone of Google Drive and Docs In 30 Minutes is friendly and easy to understand, with lots of step-by-step instructions, screenshots, and examples. The guide can be used by anyone with a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. It also includes instructions for using Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android and iOS phones and tablets. Google Drive and Docs In 30 Minutes, 2nd Edition is authored by Ian Lamont, an award-winning technology and business journalist. He has written several books in the "In 30 Minutes" series, including Dropbox In 30 Minutes, Twitter In 30 Minutes, and Excel Basics In 30 Minutes. Here's what readers are saying about Google Drive & Docs In 30 Minutes: “I am so glad this was made! I've been using Google Docs for a while now and have been encouraging my teacher colleagues to do so as well to facilitate collaboration. It has become my go-to text book to help new users understand quickly. If you're new to Google Drive or Google Documents, this will help you. If you're experienced, and want something to help those who come to you with questions, this is a nice tool to help them remember what you show them. I highly recommend it.” “I just got a new position that requires record keeping. Having used Google Docs in the past, I decided to update my knowledge. I googled "Docs for dummies" and this was one of the results. I liked the concept that the title implies - a concise guide that will distill what I need and allow me to complete a task quickly” “A clear and concise explanation of how to navigate your way through google docs.” “Excellent introduction to Google drive. Well researched, easy to read, nicely organized.”

Thirty minutes is all the time you'll need to master the basics of Dropbox, a software application for storing and sharing photos, documents, spreadsheets, and other types of computer files. Using screenshots, step-by-step instructions, and plain English explanations, "Dropbox In 30 Minutes" will cut through the confusion. In just a half-hour, you'll understand how Dropbox works, and how to set up Dropbox on your desktop and phone. You'll also learn how to leverage Dropbox to perform the following types of tasks: Instant Backup: Files are automatically synchronized with your master Dropbox account, and changes are carried over to all of your computers. Even if your computer is damaged or lost, you'll still be able to access copies of the most recently synchronized files. Online Collaboration: Securely share a folder full of documents with coworkers who may be scattered across the country or across the globe. Photo Syncing: Using the Camera Uploads feature on the Dropbox mobile app, automatically sync the photos on on your phone to your PC/Mac -- without cables Whether you need to use Dropbox for work, school, or personal use, "Dropbox In 30 Minutes" is the perfect guide to get started. Read it when you're traveling, during your lunch break, or at home. A companion website contains videos and other free resources to help you better understand Dropbox.

All-new second edition of this popular Google Drive and Google Docs tutorial! Do you have 30 minutes to spare? It's all you'll need to get up to speed with Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides, the free online productivity suite and Microsoft Office alternative. Millions of people use the software every day on their computers and mobile devices. You, too, can use Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides to write reports, give presentations, crunch numbers, and collaborate online.

Brian Ivie was filled with compassion as he read an LA Times article about Pastor Lee’s solution to unwanted newborns in South Korea—a baby drop box. Brian traveled halfway around the world to film the documentary The Drop Box. But God had even bigger plans. For in the midst of filming the plight of these abandoned and forgotten children, Brian realized his own spiritual brokenness. At its heart, this is a story of spiritual orphans—young and old—discovering their true identity as children of God.

"Jumping into C++ covers every step of the programming process, including : * getting the tools you need to program and how to use them * basic language features like variables, loops and functions * how to go from an idea to code * a clear, understandable explanation of pointers * strings, file IO, arrays, references * classes, object oriented programming, and advanced class design * data structures and the standard template library (STL). Key concepts are reinforced with quizzes and over 75 practice problems. You'll also get over 70 sample source code files to use or adapt. [...]" (extrait du résumé de quatrième de couverture).

Do you want to learn how to use Microsoft Excel, for a career boost, or to better handle numbers, lists, and other data? This popular Excel user guide covers basic spreadsheet concepts, including the Excel interface, formatting, functions, formulas, AutoFill, charts, print, filtering, and sorting. Step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, and include many examples. Instructions apply to recent versions of Microsoft Excel, Excel Online, Excel for Android and iOS, and Google Sheets.

Do you want to learn Microsoft Excel, for a career boost, or to better handle numbers, lists, and data? This popular Excel tutorial covers basic concepts, formatting, AutoFill, formulas, functions, sorting, filtering, collaboration, and charts. Examples apply to Excel 2019, Excel Online, Excel mobile apps, and Google Sheets.

Have we ever needed kindness more? Learn which ways of acting, speaking, and thinking will improve your relationships and make the greatest difference for your life. “This book has the potential to change the emotional climate of our culture.”—Gary Chapman, New York Times bestselling author of The Five Love Languages Think of your toughest relationship. Think of a relationship that is good but could be great. Think of a group of people that drives you nuts. You want to show more kindness and generosity, but sometimes you’re just tired, stretched, and frustrated. Besides, would small actions make that big a difference? Yes! After years of extensive research, Shaunti Feldhahn has concluded that kindness is a superpower. It can change any relationship, make your life easier and better, and transform our culture. But how does it work? And how can you show kindness when you don’t feel like it? In The Kindness Challenge, Shaunti explores . . . • Three simple acts that make all the difference in any relationship (with a spouse, child, co-worker, brother-in-law . . .) • Whether kindness is ever the wrong approach • The seven ways you may be unkind and never realize it • Eight types of kindness—and which might be the best fit for you • Ten sneaky obstacles that get in the way of giving praise • Practical ways to persevere when kindness is tough • How kindness in marriage leads to benefits in the bedroom (yes, really!) • Why your acts of kindness today can help transform the world With self-assessments, day-to-day tips, a 30-day challenge, and specific kindness ideas, The Kindness Challenge can make your toughest relationships better and your good relationships great—starting today.

A messy rabbit finally learns the advantages of being neat.