From the bestselling author of Building a Second Brain comes a primer on the essential tools you need to organize your digital life.Living a modern life requires juggling a lot of information. But we were never taught how to manage this material effectively so that we can find what we need when we need it.In The PARA Method, Tiago Forte outlines a simple and intuitive system that can be implemented in just seconds but has the power to transform the trajec­tory of your work and life, without the tedious filing or time-consuming maintenance of other approaches. The PARA Method will bring order to your inbox, filing system, notes app and more - so that you can focus on what really matters, moving forward to achieve your goals. Read more

Ever wondered what it’s like to write a book with artificial intelligence?(And not just any AI—a very enthusiastic, slightly unpredictable, weirdly supportive robot assistant.)Join Cherryl Milne, a complete beginner in her 60s, as she stumbles, laughs, and tea-fuels her way through the wild world of AI-powered creativity. From formatting meltdowns and haunted illustrations to unexpected wins and celebratory glasses of Pinot, this is a funny, heartfelt, and refreshingly honest look at what really happens when you try to write a book with ChatGPT.Whether you're tech-curious, totally overwhelmed, or just in need of a giggle, Tea, Tantrums & Technology will leave you cheering for every messy victory.Because writing a book might not be easy, but it is absolutely worth it. And for all you keen-eyed readers who have spotted the typo on the front cover, is a very ironic blooper that fits in well with the book contents and sentiments perfectly.... AI strikes again! Read more

This workbook is made to accompany the book "Hate Excel? Learn to love the software that can transform your confidence and career". In the book, the heroine (Spreadsheet Sheila) who has Excel (like greatness) thrust upon her, has a notebook in which she documents her learnings and successes.This is the notebook. This is YOUR workbook.It has inspiring quotes to keep you going and lots of spaces to capture insights and a-has through your Excel learning journey. A companion to remind you on tough days of how far you have come. Read more

What is it about modern organisations that enables them to be successful?Netflix, Amazon, and Google might be able to attract top talent, but this doesn’t guarantee favourable results. Companies that consistently and sustainably achieve valuable outcomes depend on one thing more than any other; effective teams.Delivery Management is the book that will help you to uncover a discipline that is focussed on enabling teams to deliver value.In Delivery Management, delivery leader and coach Jonny Williams offers a unique definition of the discipline as three aspects of enablement; impediment removal, coaching, and facilitation.Delivery Management will introduce you to the approaches, practices, and skills required to enable teams, and help them to uncover ways of working that support their ability to make amazing things happen.If the teams you work with aren’t quite hitting their stride, and delivering value still feels like a distant aspiration, then Delivery Management can help.In Delivery Management you will learn about:Enablement - Having everything required to be effective and achieve valuable outcomes is fundamental.Removing Impediments - Ensuring teams can get on with the job of delivering value without something getting in the way.Facilitation - Spending time with groups of people and teams in order to make decisions and define a course of action.Coaching - Supporting others to adopt new approaches, and maximise their potential, while advocating for self-organisation.Want to know more? Don't wait, get started today! Read more

This guide contains time and money saving advice on how to master AutoCAD's new Internet features, downloading files via the Internet to your clients and enabling users to save exchange data more efficiently. Read more

Quiet on set! Time to start your moviemaking adventure -- here's what you need to know about capturing, editing, and publishing your videosIf you're an amateur filmmaker shooting documentaries or a hobbyist putting together a family video, Adobe Premiere Pro For Dummies is the book for you. From setting up a production studio and shooting good footage, to editing clips, adding effects, and working with audio, this user-friendly and comprehensive guide written in plain English can help you create your next video masterpiece and share the finished product.This handy guide starts with the basics, getting you familiar with the Adobe Premiere Pro software and its interface and helping you set up your dream studio. From there, you'll dive into capturing footage for your videos, learn how to manage multiple movie projects, and edit movies to your liking. You'll learn to:Capture audio and video from your camcorder or video deck (if your computer has the right hardware)Pick and choose scenes to include in a movie, moving frame by frame through video to precisely place editsAdd and edit (up to 99) audio soundtracks to your programCreate titles and add still graphics to your movie projectsAnimate titles and graphicsApply one of 73 different transitions to videoModify your movie with 94 video and 22 audio effectsImprove and adjust color using an advanced Color Corrector, new to this version of the softwareUse powerful new audio tools to mix audio, whether it's mono, stereo, or 5.1 channel surroundWork with multiple, nestable timelinesPreview edits immediately in real timeOnce you're finalized your movie project, you can export it, save it to DVD, or publish it online. But that's not all! With this helpful guide, you'll learn pro movie-making tips, third-party software add-ons, and additional tools for your production studio. Pick up your copy and start shooting your film today. Read more

What Does That Emoji Really Mean?The Ultimate guide to emoji language, hidden codes and how to use them correctly!Ever wondered if that emoji you just sent means what you think it means?In the fast- paced world of digital communication. Emojis are more than just cute icons, they’re actually a language of their own.One wrong symbol can change the tone of a message, confuse your friends or spark awkward misunderstandings.Whether you’re trying to keep up with Gen Z, spice up your texts or avoid emoji embarrassment at work, this guide is your new secret weapon.Inside this book you’ll discover:500+ emojis decoded - with real world examples, usage tips and meaning s that go beyond what your phone tells you.Avoid common emoji fails - like why a peach and an eggplant aren’t just fruits.Cross generational insights - as you can decode messages from teens, coworkers or even your parents.Global meanings and cultural twists– because they don’t always mean the same thing everywhere.Whether you’re a casual texter, a social media junkie, a teacher, a parent or someone who just loves language - this book is for you.This clear, fun and easy to navigate handbook will open your eyes to a modern way of communicating. Read more

The fourth edition of this essential textbook continues to meet the needs of all those learning the principles of surgical examination. Together with Sir Norman Browse, the three additional authors bring their specialized knowledge and experience to complement the book's clear, didactic approach and broad insight into the general principles of surgery. The fourth edition includes revised content on muscles, tendons, bones, and joints and further updates in the breast chapter describe benign breast disease and the classification of cancer staging.This edition includes numerous illustrations, with additional photographs showing the more subtle surgical signs and demonstrating new approaches to surgical examination. The authors also place a greater emphasis on the doctor-patient relationship and patient confidentiality. Read more

"Great Beginner Resource"Microsoft Excel is an incredibly powerful tool both for personal use and business use. But learning to use Excel can be overwhelming when you're confronted with a thousand-page guide that's talking about anything and everything under the sun.In Excel for Beginners, M.L. Humphrey walks you through the basics of using Excel by focusing on what you'll really need for day-to-day use. Topics covered include navigating Excel, inputting your data, formatting it, manipulating it, and printing your results.This is not a comprehensive guide, but when you're done you should know 98% of what you'll need to know to work in Excel and 100% of what you'll need on a daily basis.So what are you waiting for? Get started today.Full-Color Version available under ISBN 1976489369 Read more

The inspiration for countless one-liners, witty sayings, stage farces and not a few murder mysteries, marriage is more than just a relationship between two people. It’s  one of life’s biggest adventures and a healthy marriage can be one of life’s greatest gifts. But weathering the stresses and strains of married life and maintaining healthy marital bonds over a span of decades takes work, and sometimes you need help from a friendly expert. Which is where Making Marriage Work For Dummies comes in. Drawing on their experiences with thirty years of marriage, during which they raised three children, as well as decades of couples counseling, experts Steven and Sue Simring show you how to build a strong, happy and long-lasting marriage. They offer priceless tips on how to deal with most problems that come up between married couples, and they offer advice on how to:Make your relationship more romanticWork out big and small differencesArgue in ways that strengthen you relationshipResolve disputes over moneyCope with mid-life changeHandle a spouse who cheatsDeal with families and in-lawsReduce stress on your marriageUnderstand your partner’s annoying habits and quirksBalance career and family goalsSeek professional help when you need itIllustrating their points with insightful, often amusing anecdotes from their own marriage and from the marriages of hundreds of couples they’ve counseled over the years, the Simrings explore such crucial topics as:Deciding if marriage is right for youSix common marriage mythsUnderstanding the roots of marital problemsCommunicating with your partnerThe do’s and don’ts of fair marital fightingMaking marriage sexyExamining the marriage life cycleIdeas for resolving money differencesSucceeding with remarriageFilled with ideas you can use now to keep your marriage as strong as the day you took your vows, this is a survival guide for everyone committed to making marriage work. Read more

Satellite Orbits -Models, Methods, and Applications has been written as a compre­ hensive textbook that guides the reader through the theory and practice of satellite orbit prediction and determination. Starting from the basic principles of orbital mechanics, it covers elaborate force models as weH as precise methods of satellite tracking and their mathematical treatment. A multitude of numerical algorithms used in present-day satellite trajectory computation is described in detail, with proper focus on numerical integration and parameter estimation. The wide range of levels provided renders the book suitable for an advanced undergraduate or gradu­ ate course on spaceflight mechanics, up to a professional reference in navigation, geodesy and space science. Furthermore, we hope that it is considered useful by the increasing number of satellite engineers and operators trying to obtain a deeper understanding of flight dynamics. The idea for this book emerged when we realized that documentation on the methods, models and tools of orbit determination was either spread over numerous technical and scientific publications, or hidden in software descriptions that are not, in general, accessible to a wider community. Having worked for many years in the field of spaceflight dynamics and satellite operations, we tried to keep in c10se touch with questions and problems that arise during daily work, and to stress the practical aspects of orbit determination. Nevertheless, our interest in the underlying physics motivated us to present topics from first principles, and make the book much more than just a cookbook on spacecraft trajectory computation. Read more

The Nikon D40 and the D40x offer exciting new features that will enable you to take amazing digital photos. These compact cameras pack a big punch at a great price! With Nikon D40/D40x For Dummies , you'll discover what each bell and whistle on your camera does so that you can confidently know when, where, why and how to put each feature to its best use. This friendly full-color guide translates all of those techie words in your Nikon manual into plain English. You'll learn what terms like SLR, resolution, aperture, white balance, and file format really mean and how they effect picture quality. You'll also find out what happens when you press, jiggle, or twist all those serious-looking controls and how to use them to capture the great shots you imagined taking when you became a Nikon owner. Discover how to: Install batteries and memory card Adjust viewfinder to your eyesight Take great pictures automatically Get creative with exposure and lighting Manipulate focus and color Control picture quality and size Download, organize, and archive your photos Print and share your photos Use fast photo-retouching tricks Packed with more than 200 beautiful color photos throughout, Nikon D40/D40x For Dummies is more than an easy-to-use handbook, it's the paperback version of an in-depth photography workshop tailored specifically to help you make the absolute most of your Nikon picture-taking powerhouse. Read more

AutoCAD is the leading software tool for creating technical and architectural drawings, but it definitely doesn't lead in the "easy to master" category. That's why there's AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies―the perfect way to break a complex topic into bite-size, easy-to-understand pieces. Once you get the hang of using AutoCAD and its slightly less feature-rich cousin, AutoCAD LT, you discover that it offers wonderful advantages. AutoCAD allows you toCreate precision to 14 significant digitsRe-use portions of your drawings by copying and pastingDraw things full size and print your drawings in any scaleProduce drawings that are easier to read when reducedElectronically share and distribute drawingsDesign in 2D or 3DSo obviously, the trick is to speed up that "getting the hang of it" process. That's where AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies comes in especially handy. Ten easy-to-follow minibooks cover every aspect of AutoCAD, including the latest features of AutoCAD 2007, so you can find just what you need to know quickly and easily. You'll get the scoop onAutoCAD basics, such as setting up drawings, finding your way around the interface, and using all the toolsDrawing and modifying objects in 2D and annotating your drawings3D modeling and viewing, working with solids and surfaces, and renderingUnderstanding how AutoCAD LT differs from AutoCAD and deciding which program you needAdvanced drafting skills, including organizing drawings, working with blocks, and using AutoCAD utilitiesSetting up your drawings for plotting to paper and publishingSharing your drawings online for collaborationCustomizing and programming AutoCAD to make it work the way you want it toIn the familiar, friendly For Dummies fashion, AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies gives you plain-English explanations and step-by-step directions. Written by a pair of AutoDesk Authorized Authors, this handy guide will help make your relationship with AutoCAD a happy and productive one. Read more

Excel is used by over a billion people in practically every office around the world. And loads of those people hate it.If you are one of them then this is the book for you.Join Spreadsheet Sheila as she moves from shame and fear to confidence and courage while solving the case of "How do I do this spreadsheet?".Throw away those mighty tomes with many formulas and functions. Banish those mind-numbing manuals full of frightening formulas, puzzling pivot tables and vicious vlookups. I’ve read them all. In fact, I’ve even written a few. I feel your pain.So, I’ve created this short valuable book that will banish that voice of doubt in your head and have you shouting, ‘I CAN LEARN EXCEL!’In 95 pages, that you could read in an afternoon you will:• Develop the competence you need as you experiment with curiosity.• Make Undo your best friend.• Grow the Excel skills that you can use in many other situations.And you’ll also get lots and lots of free resources that can help you.Come along - you have got this. Read more

From bestselling children's book author Roger Priddy comes Simple First Words Let's Talk. Now with even clearer audio! By pressing the buttons and matching the sounds to the pictures again and again, children will quickly and easily learn simple first words and develop their speech. A terrific, fun way to improve your child's vocabulary and motor skills. Read more

"A …For Dummies book from the foremost authority on desktop publishing and design is a dream come true." — Dan Gookin, Bestselling Author of DOS For Dummies® "Desktop Publishing & Design For Dummies provides the reader with all the basics for successful design in a simple, step–by–step manner." — Jill Robbins Israel, Editor–in–Chief, Technique Magazine Includes Newsletter "How–To" Insert! With all the desktop publishing software and books around, it seems like anyone can be a designer these days. But it's not so easy to whip up a well–designed brochure or newsletter without some guidance. Design guru Roger C. Parker reveals simple yet innovative techniques so you can create persuasive presentations, snazzy brochures, and informative newsletters — all without using an expensive design firm. Ask for IDG Books' …For Dummies® Books, the Fun and Easy Way to Find Out about Computers. Also look for IDG Books' PCs For Dummies®, 4th Edition, the fun and easy way to get started on your PC right away, and PageMaker® 6.5 For Dummies®, Internet Edition, the fast and friendly way to publish documents on the Web! Inside, find helpful advice on how to:Apply basic design building blocks to any of the popular desktop publishing and page layout programsChoose the right computer hardware and softwareScan photographs and place them on your pageTake the mystery out of choosing the right typeface and type size for headlines, sub–heads, body copy, and captionsEffectively use color in your publications — and know what to avoidSet up your files correctly to avoid service bureau hasslesSpeak the language with a glossary of over 200 important design termsSave time and money with numerous efficiency tipsPlus, a special insert that provides a step–by–step introduction to the process of creating a newsletter Read more

The Canon Digital Rebel XTi/400D is an ideal camera for first–time digital SLR users. Unfortunately if you don′t know photography lingo you might find yourself never veering from your camera′s default settings and into all the cool features that help you take outstanding photos. This book takes care of that problem. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D For Dummies comes to the aid of new and inexperienced XTi/400D users by walking them through all the features of their camera. The book not only explains that camera′s controls, but also demonstrates how each feature contributes to creating great photos. Illustrated with hundreds of full–color photos, this guide helps you get up–to–speed on the XTi/400D and in control of this popular camera. Read more

Published in conjunction with the new release of Paint Shop Pro, this book walks readers through image–editing fundamentals as well as more advanced graphics and animation toolsShows photography and animation hobbyists how to create quality, professional–looking graphicsDiscusses painting, spraying, retouching photos, adding artistic effects, layering, masking layers, adjusting color, moving, reshaping, copying, and printing imagesAlso examines how to create Web images and animated graphics withJasc′s Animation ShopAuthor has written more than a dozen technology books Read more

You've decided to upgrade from your old point-and-shoot by purchasing the compact and economical Nikon D60, an SLR model without all the bulk. Now, make the most of your new digital camera by actually learning how to use all those options and settings! Take advantage of external controls and learn how to navigate the camera menus to fully customize internal options so that you can capture, share, and print photographs like a professional. You'll find out how to understand the controls, navigate the menus, choose your settings, access internal options, and become familiar with automatic modes. You'll learn to use the Image Quality and Image Size settings, which are necessary for both automatic and manual picture-taking. Then, you can easily express your creativity by managing aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and editing your photographs on a computer. You will download photos and print them to share with your friends and family! You will find out how to: Master camera controls Use automatic and manual modes Change, focus, and zoom lenses Adjust picture quality and resolution Manipulate exposure and lighting Work with picture files Print and share photos Complete with lists of ten photo-retouching tricks from repairing red eye to cropping photos and ten special-purpose features you can explore on a rainy day, Nikon D60 For Dummies is your one-stop guide to taking and sharing the pictures like a pro. Read more