Filled with hundreds of hands-on tutorials, tips, and techniques, this is the thorough, in-depth reference that every Second Life resident needs. Learn how to create a unique avatar and then explore, build, socialize--and even earn real money. Inside, you'll find exclusive coverage of all the menus, features, and utilities. Whether you're a newbie or an old hand, this book will help you get the most out of Second Life.
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 Understand all the user interface features 
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<li>Build hidden rooms, custom teleporters, secret sliding panels, and more</li>
<li>Shop for cool stuff and find the best values</li>
<li>Master the Maps, Inventory, Appearance, and Search dialogs</li>
<li>Start scripting with help from step-by-step tutorials</li>
<li>Control lag and find lost items using Preferences and the hidden Client menu</li>
<li>Visit exotic lands, travel in time, and enjoy roleplay</li>
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 Create beautiful objects using expert texturing techniques 
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<li>Earn money in ways that best suit your talents</li>
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 Find land bargains, a bit of privacy, a great house, and lasting friendships 
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How to Do Everything with Second Life®

Mansfield, Richard

Reference

McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media

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Essential Programming Skills--Made Easy!
Learn programming fundamentals quickly with help from this hands-on tutorial. No previous experience required! Programming: A Beginner's Guide gets you started right away writing a simple but useful program in Visual Basic Express Edition, and then moves on to more advanced projects, including a quiz program and a protected personal diary. You'll develop real-world programming skills, like designing user interfaces and working with variables, arrays, loops, and procedures. By the end of this clear and entertaining book, you'll be able to create, debug, and customize your own practical Windows-based programs with ease.
Designed for Easy Learning
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<li>Key Skills &amp; Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter 
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<li>Ask the Expert--Q &amp; A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips 
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<li>Try This--Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills 
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<li>Notes--Extra information related to the topic being covered 
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<li>Tips--Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things 
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<li>Annotated programming--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated 
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Programming A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides (McGraw-Hill))

Computers & Technology

Computer Science

McGraw=Hill

Whether you’re looking to show off your digital photos or launch your own blog, Creating Web Pages All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 3rd Edition delivers all the know-how you need to create Web pages for any need. It demystifies technical topics like HTML and Cascading Style Sheets, gives you the lowdown on adding sound and video to a page, and shows you how to put the latest versions of Dreamweaver and Flash to work. 
These nine minibooks show you the easy way to create great-looking pages with all the bells and whistles. They’re completely revised and updated to cover new page design tools and trends. Three all-new minibooks show you how to use Microsoft's new Expressions Web tool to build simple but dazzling pages at online services such as Google Pages, MySpace, and eBay. You’ll also learn how to tweak a site's look and feel with Cascading Style Sheets. Discover how to: <ul>
<li>Create user-friendly page designs</li> <li>Build a blog or photo page</li> <li>Fine-tune your firewall</li> <li>Fine-tune pages with HTML or CSS</li> <li>Spice up your pages with video and animation</li> <li>Use templates to save time and frustration</li> <li>Reduce exposure by controlling user tasks</li> <li>Create interactive features such as clickable images</li> <li>Generate sophisticated graphic effects and movies with FlashDiscover</li> </ul>
So what are you waiting for? Get Creating Web Pages All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 3rd Edition and start smartening up your Web pages now!

Creating Web Pages All-in-one Desk Reference for Dummies

WAGNER, RICHARD

Web Development & Design

For Dummies

Even if you're not a programmer, you can quickly learn to write macros, automate tasks, and create custom applications for Office 2007 with Microsoft'sVisual Basic for Applications (VBA) and the in-depth instruction in this comprehensive guide. You'll jump right into the basics of recording and running macros with Office's built-in Macro Recorder, before quickly moving to the essentials of VBA syntax, using loops and functions, building effective code, and programming applications in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. Includes pages of real-world examples and techniques.

Mastering VBA for Microsoft Office 2007

Programming

Sybex

A comprehensive guide to the language used to customize Microsoft OfficeVisual Basic for Applications (VBA) is the language used for writing macros, automating Office applications, and creating custom applications in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. This complete guide shows both IT professionals and novice developers how to master VBA in order to customize the entire Office suite for specific business needs.Office 2010 is the leading productivity suite, and the VBA language enables customizations of all the Office programs; this complete guide gives both novice and experienced programmers the knowledge they need to make maximum use of VBA for OfficeSupported with real-world examples in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access, this book offers clear, systematic tutorials with both intermediate and advanced contentCovers learning how to work with VBA; recording macros; using loops and functions; using message boxes, input boxes, and dialog box

Mastering VBA for Office 2010

Sybex, Inc.

Norton offers step-by-step instruction on the features of Windows 2000 Professional, including an overview of how the system functions. The book provides assistance with internet use, installing and fine-tuning the system, moving it to a laptop, using it with specific programs, security, and troubleshooting. The intended reader is the intermediate to advanced Windows 2000 user. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

MUELLER, John

Norton,Peter

Networking & Cloud Computing

Sams.

Visual Studio Cheat Sheet Included! Harness the Full Power of Visual Studio — Visual Basic, Visual InterDev, Visual C++, Visual FoxPro, Visual J++, and FrontPage Integrate all the tools available in Visual Studio 6 to build high-powered Web sites and Windows applications that are packed with personalized, interactive content! Using tons of easy-to-follow, step-by-step examples, programming expert and veteran author Richard Mansfield shows you how to take full advantage of this gold mine of resources — including the latest DHTML capabilities, database connectivity, and power scripting techniques. Valuable Bonus CD Includes: All sample code and Web pages from the book included on CD-ROM, plus:  Evaluation version of QuickPak VB/J++ by Crescent Demo versions of tools by Video Soft including VSFlexGrid Pro, VSSPELL, ElasticLight, and Visual Studio OCX Demo versions of Spy Works 5 and Version Stamper 5 from Desaware, Inc.  Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs as you like — free — but they have no technical support. System Requirements: PC with Pentium 90 or faster; Windows 95 or faster with 24MB RAM or more; Windows NT 4.0 or later with 32MB RAM or more; CD-ROM drive, double-speed (2X) or faster. Inside, find helpful advice on how to:  Take complete command of Visual Studio's integrated design environment Design, test, build, and deploy a secure, professional-looking Web site Save yourself lots of time and trouble by using themes and templates Use DHTML to add cutting-edge tricks and animations Work with Webbots, Java applets, and ActiveX components — and even create your own custom controls Write effective scripts using either JavaScript or VBScript Build sophisticated database connections into your Web pages — design-time controls and Data Wizards Explore easy-to-use site diagramming and prototyping tools

Visual Studio? 6 For Dummies?

While previous versions of Visual Basic had some database facilities, with Visual Basic 6, Microsoft has created a robust, fully-fledged database programming language. VB6 includes a raft of highly effective database features and tools―including hundreds of efficiencies, step-through wizards, and shortcuts―that in most cases are extremely easy to understand and master. Among the most important of these are ADO Data Control, Data View window, Query Designer, DataRepeater Control, Data Environment Designer, ActiveX Document Migration Wizard, WebClass Designer, and Visual Data Manager. Visual Basic 6 Database Programming For Dummies is a friendly, no-nonsense guide for programmers already familiar with Visual Basic who want to take advantage of all of version 6's powerful database features. Packed with real-world examples and plain-English explanations, it cuts through the jargon and shows you, step-by-step, how to: <ul>Build professional-looking database programs </ul>

Visual Basic 6 Database Prog For Dummies

John Wiley&Sons

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Car Buying Online For Dummies

Bourque, Pierre

Visual Basic.NET Database Programming For Dummies covers everything you need to get up and running with this substantially changed version of Visual Basic and to begin creating databases for the new Microsoft .NET Platform. This book introduces programmers to quick database solutions with Visual Basic.NET; provides step-by-step instructions on how to design and build databases from scratch; and shows you how to create reports, validate and index data, and create custom controls. The book also demonstrates how to connect your database to the Internet.

Visual BASIC.NET Database For Dummies

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