PCs are leaving the stores and landing on desktops faster than ever. Unfortunately, while PC technology has improved, the reference material included with most new PCs has not. Now you can throw away that jargon-filled owner's manual and replace it with Illustrated Computer Dictionary For Dummies, 4thEdition. Acclaimed computing authors Dan and Sandra Gookin take readers by the hand and lead them on a journey through their new toy (uh, I mean tool). Illustrated Computer Dictionary For Dummies, 4th Edition covers all the terms new (and old) users want to know about in a humorous and typical Gookin and For Dummies style.

Bestselling author Gookin brings his lighthearted For Dummies approach to Word for Windows--today's fastest growing word processing program. The book is organized so that the reader can look up a topic/problem and find the answer easily. Gookin's off-the-cuff approach makes surviving WordPerfect a breeze.

Offers an introduction to to personal computers in everyday language.

PCs are leaving the stores and landing on desktops faster than ever. Unfortunately, while PC technology has improved, the reference material included with most new PCs has not. Now you can throw away that jargon-filled owner's manual and replace it with Illustrated Computer Dictionary For Dummies, 4thEdition. Acclaimed computing authors Dan and Sandra Gookin take readers by the hand and lead them on a journey through their new toy (uh, I mean tool). Illustrated Computer Dictionary For Dummies, 4th Edition covers all the terms new (and old) users want to know about in a humorous and typical Gookin and For Dummies style.

The fun and easy way to learn Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows Release 4, with extensive coverage of the new product's features as well as earlier version features. The easy, friendly style makes learning painless and fun--with lots of examples and step-by-step instructions. Features time-saving tips, including Release 4 icon help for those moving from Release 1.

Get in and get right out with just the information you need -- without reading tons of extra material! Book jacket.

First published in 1998 , A Guide to Children’s Reference Books and Multi Material provides essential information on over 250 children’s reference products for parents, teachers and librarians wishing to purchase the best books and multimedia material in the late 90’s.

Defines Hi-tech Terms in Plain English Supported by Diagrams, for Home or School Use

"The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science provides an outstanding resource in 33 published volumes with 2 helpful indexes. This thorough reference set--written by 1300 eminent, international experts--offers librarians, information/computer scientists, bibliographers, documentalists, systems analysts, and students, convenient access to the techniques and tools of both library and information science. Impeccably researched, cross referenced, alphabetized by subject, and generously illustrated, the Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science integrates the essential theoretical and practical information accumulating in this rapidly growing field."

A guide to using Quicken 6 money management software for Windows, explaining how to write and print checks, track finances, balance a checking account, budget and save money, and master other functions of the program.