In this easy step-by-step guide, seniors will learn how to create movies on their computer with the user-friendly program ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD 2. The process begins by capturing video from a digital video camera or CD-ROM. Demonstrated next is how to compile a movie by selecting and assembling the clips wanted. How to apply transition effects between these clips, add music, sound, or voice to the movie, and top it off by adding titles is also discussed. Finally, information on burning a movie onto a videotape, CD, or DVD is provided... read more

Targeted at Oracle professionals who need fast and accurate working examples of complex issues, Oracle In-focus books target specific areas of Oracle technology in a concise manner. Plenty of working code is provided without a lot of theory, allowing database managers to solve their problems quickly without reviewing data that they already know. All code scripts are available for instant download from a companion web site.

An introduction to using SQL and SQL*Plus with an Oracle database, this indispensable guide is ideal for any Oracle professional or beginner who must quickly implement Oracle reporting without buying expensive third-party reporting tools. Whether one is just learning SQL or simply needs a handy reference, this handbook will provide proven methods to building queries and reports using SQL and includes new tips and tricks for writing complex SQL in incremental stages. Each concept is explained in detail with multiple examples and exe... read more

Drawn from actual excel conundrums posted on the author's website, www.mrexcel.com, this high-level resource is designed for people who want to stretch Excel to its limits. Tips for solving 100 incredibly difficult problems are covered in depth and include extracting the first letter of each word in a paragraph, validating URL's, generating random numbers without repeating, and hiding rows if cells are empty. The answers to these and other questions have produced results that have even surprised the Excel development team.

"Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop: Basics of ArcView, ArcEditor, and ArcInfo, Second Edition Updated for ArcGIS 9.3", is a systematic update for the latest release of the world-leading geographic information system (GIS) software by ESRI. The second edition acquaints readers with the principles of GIS as it teaches them the fundamentals of using ArcGIS[registered] Desktop software.Each chapter in "Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop, Second Edition Updated for ArcGIS 9.3", contains introductory concepts followed by scripted software exerc... read more

ArcGIS is the newest and most powerful GIS technology from ESRI, and this comprehensive reference teaches Geographic Information System (GIS) technology users the concepts and methods for its customization. As ArcObjects are the building blocks of COM-based ArcGIS software, GIS professionals are given an introduction to basic object-oriented programming concepts and the classes, properties, and methods that make ArcObjects unique. Also stressed are the use of Visual Basic for Applications and the use of ArcObjects to modify the Arc... read more

This study guide meets a growing demand for effective GIS training by combining ArcGIS tutorials and self-study exercises that start with the basics and progress to more difficult functionality. Presented in a step-by-step format, the book can be adapted to a reader's specific training needs, from a classroom of graduate students to individaul study. Readers learn to use a range of GIS functionality from creating maps and collecting data to using geoprocessing tools and models for advanced analysis. the authors have incorporated th... read more

Brimming with step-by-step instructions and illustrative screenshots, this guide designed specifically for seniors provides detailed information on the free software and services provided online by Google. For beginners and more advanced computer users alike, this insightful resource shows how to perform tasks such as exploring the world, building a free website, browsing the Internet, creating documents, and sharing web albums and calendars, by using the host of options available through Google. Since these applications are availa... read more

This practical book will help you accomplish everyday tasks more quickly and efficiently. You will learn how to work with the most essential features in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Create professional looking documents in Word by using Quick Styles and document themes. Use Artistic Effects to apply a wide range of special effects to images inserted into your documents. Choose from a variety of templates to create your own custom greeting cards or booklets. In Excel you will learn how to keep track of your family finances by creati... read more

Geared toward older adults who want more information about managing their own computers using Windows’ latest operating system, this reference demonstrates how to personalize and configure Windows 7 and how to install and remove programs. Other new lessons include protecting a PC with Windows Security Center, setting up passwords for multiple users, saving important information onto CDs, creating back-ups, and troubleshooting. Easy-to-read large print and numerous screenshots help seniors work through the book at their own pace whi... read more

This enthusiastic introduction provides support for Excel beginners and focuses on using the program immediately for maximum efficiency. With 1,104 screenshots and explicit information on everything from rows, columns, and cells to subtotaling, sorting, and pivot tables, this guide aims to alleviate the frustrations that come with using the program for the first time. This manual offers strategies for avoiding problems and streamlining efficiency and assists readers from start to finish, turning Excel 2010 novices into experts.

Now in its fourth edition, this developer's guide to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface covers all aspects of project development, such as hardware design, device firmware, and host application software. Topics include how to choose a device controller chip, cut development time by using USB classes, and write software to access devices that perform vendor-specific functions. Example codes are provided using Visual Basic .NET and Visual C# .NET for performing tasks such as detecting device arrival and removal and transferring... read more

The ultimate starting point for senior citizens who want to learn how to use a personal computer, this reference guides users through the basics of the Windows 7 operating system with easy-to-read large print and numerous screenshots. Seniors can work through the book at their own pace while sitting at the computer, learning how to write letters and memos, send and receive e-mail, explore the World Wide Web, and customize computer settings. The information is suitable for users with Windows 7, Internet Explorer 8, and Outlook Express.

In a freshly-updated third edition, this invaluable resource takes an in-depth look into the new American dream-running one's own e-business from home. Starting with a guide to defining what is most important-time with family, a flexible schedule, financial freedom, and risk levels-this study moves into an investigation of how online business works, followed by profiles of 101 proven ideas guaranteed to fuel entrepreneurial thinking. From getting started in online and offline promotion, this handbook is sure to accommodate all need... read more

Increasing the chances of a website's success by boosting its ability to entice surfers to stop at the site, absorb what it offers, and return at a later date, this guide provides templates, checklists, and forms—as well as proven techniques such as using e-mail, links, and online advertising—to increase the number of initial users and repeat visitors to a website. Invaluable to entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporate marketing managers, and consultants seeking guidance to make their website successful, this resou... read more

Demonstrating how to animate a character with perfect anatomy, this guide for advanced animators covers the newest release of the 3ds max animation software. Described are techniques for modeling and texturing, applying the new features of Character Studio 4, and using the Stitch plug-in and a plug-in for styling hair. Advanced biped posing and freeform walk cycles and animation are covered, and tips on skinning with Standard Skin and Physique are also provided. With the methods detailed for using the MoCap files, animators will be... read more

An invaluable resource for anyone who uses or encounters GIS terminology in the classroom, on the job, or in the field, this dictionary contains more than 1,600 terms covering the entire lexicon of geographic information systems. Terms have been selected from GIS operations such as analysis, data management, and geocomputation; from rapidly evolving uses of GIS for modeling, GIScience, and Web-based GIS; and the GIS foundation fields of cartography, spatial statistics, computer science, surveying, geodesy, and remote sensing. Hundr... read more

A project-based book that deals with Adobe Audition (formerly Cool Edit Pro), included in the Adobe Video Collection, this guide explores creating soundtracks for digital video and demonstrates how to use the software to start recording, editing, and producing immediately. Examined are how to edit, mix, and add built-in effects to AVI soundtracks while watching movie playback, how to clean up poor quality audio with powerful noise reduction tools, and how to use sound effects such as sweetening and mixing. Recording engineers will ... read more

Planning ahead before investing in geographic information system (GIS) software and hardware saves money and reduces risk. Testing virtual system configurations and using the performance models provided in "Building a GIS: System Architecture Design Strategies for Managers" will increase the likelihood that the GIS implementation will be a success for the organization.Geared toward the same readership as that of Roger Tomlinson's classic, "Thinking About GIS: Geographic Information System Planning for Managers," Peters'"Building a ... read more

Written by a Web marketing expert, "Cashing In with Content" interviews 20 of today's most innovative Web marketers and shares their secrets for using content to turn browsers into buyers. It also shows how to encourage repeat business and reveals how to unleash the amazing power of viral marketing.