Maran visually describes all functions and features of Excel 2000, with topics beginning and ending on two-page, color spreads. Red connection lines guide the reader from the text to specific points on a computer screen.

What Alison's book offers over most or all of the other books on the market is that Alison is able to take a highly technical topic and present it in a manner that is easy to comprehend. It is a book that the reader will often want to read from cover to cover, but it can also act as an excellent reference. The CD includes all source code from the book, sample databases, and complete applications.

This book skips the long-winded explanations and SHOWS you how things work. All you have to do is open the book, follow the friendly disk character -- and discover just how easy it is to get up to speed.

A certified Unix administrator presents the visual alternative to traditional text-based instruction. With two-page spreads and step-by-step screen shots, this book presents visual learners with a straightforward show-me approach to learning. CD-ROM contains e-version of the book. Two-color throughout.

Offers professional-level instruction in Web page design in a unique visual format, with most tasks demonstrated on self-contained two-page spreads Key tasks covered include setting up a Web page, reducing image resolution, creating radio buttons, adding a hit counter, creating an inline frame, and adding an embedded sound High-resolution screen shots accompanied by succinct explanations clearly illustrate each task, while "Apply It" and "Extra" sidebars highlight useful tips Companion Web site features all the code that appears in the text-ready to plug into the user's Web pages

The only high-end visual reference for VB.NET. Most tasks in the book are explained using two-page spreads for easy and focused learning to build versatile programs.

"....the best graphics, easy-to-understand wording, and methodological approach. I appreciate the brevity and clarity..." - Deborah DiStasios

A teach-yourself guide to using the Access macro language to take control of Access. The easy-to-follow lessons include clear objectives and real-world business examples so you can learn exactly what you need to know, at your own speed. Users learn to create macros and applications for themselves and their business units. The CD offers real-world samples to support each lesson.

This revised edition graphically demonstrates the ins and outs of the Web and how to use the leading browsers, and also covers Windows 98 and its integrated Internet capability. Other topics include e-commerce options, dynamic media, the latest portals, shopping options, and much more.

Richly colored illustrations, and clear step-by-step instructions guide users new to Mac OS X Tiger through the basics of this powerful operating system. Covering all aspects of Tiger, this book shows visual learners how to work with files, customize their computers, and maximize the versatility of iLife '05 applications. Also explores how to browse the Web with Safari, manage fonts with FontBook, use iCal to track appointments, and make the switch from older Mac OS versions. Get your Tiger to roar with this easy to use reference filled with more than 100 fun and helpful tasks, presented in full color with a newly re-designed interior to make learning fast and efficient.