The expansion of the Internet continues unabated. internet-ready PCs have fallen dramatically in price in recent years and are selling well, bringing the 'Net' every month to tens of thousands of new users in the UK alone. In addition, many people are gaining Internet access as businesses, schools and other organizations come online. Setting up a computer to get online used to be a fairly complex technical job. This is no longer the case. Though there will be the occasional hitch, getting online with any reasonably new PC and modern software is straightforward. The major problem faced by new users is working out what to do when they get on the 'Net' and this book intends to address that problem. requires no technical or in-depth computer knowledge applicable to almost all computer systems, but with an emphasis on Windows 95/98 fully updated throughout in a second edition

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The book provides an introduction to Works 2000 for new users, with the assumption that the new Works user probably has little prior experience of computers. It starts with the basics of screen control and file management, then looks at each of the main components in turn. The focus is on what is being processed - text, numbers, etc - rather than the application being used, as the same techniques recur in different applications.

Windows 7 is more than an operating system. It's your gateway to email, the Web, work, entertainment, and fun. The latest Windows makes your computer more fun, easy, and powerful to use than ever before. With Windows 7 Made Simple, you can unlock the potential and power of Microsoft's latest operating system. Get up and running quickly with the Quick Start Guide Find what you want to know quickly, and learn at your own pace Read AND see how to do it with handy step-by-step visual aids

Marketing Made Simple is an introductory text offering an overview of all basic marketing concepts and techniques. The book covers the latest developments in marketing thinking and practice, including hot topics such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and business-to-business marketing. Packed with examples and vignettes, it offers a clear-sighted starting point of value to students, practitioners and those wishing to gain a better insight into the subject of marketing.

ASP Made Simple provides a brief introduction to ASP for the person who favours self teaching and/or does not have expensive computing facilities to learn on. The book will demonstrate how the principles of ASP can be learned with an ordinary PC running Personal Web Server, MS Access and a general text editor like Notepad. After working through the material readers should be able to: * Write ASP scripts that can display changing information on a web browser * Request records from a remote database or add records to it * Check user names & passwords and take this knowledge forward, either for their own web-development projects or as a stepping-stone to understanding more formal texts

See the skies in a whole new light. Take a tour of the universe, from our local solar system to the far reaches of deepest space. Astronomy Made Simple offers a complete introduction to this science, from its birth in ancient times to the different types of super-powerful telescopes scientists use today. It also includes detailed instructions on how to map the stars and understand the coordinate system, as well as fun sidebars, ideas for projects for further learning, and resources for the student or the amateur astronomer.

Congratulations—you’ve purchased an iPhone 4, arguably the coolest smartphone on the market. Now it’s time to learn how to take advantage of all the features, apps, and secret techniques available. To accomplish this, look no further than iPhone 4 Made Simple. Over 1,000 screen visuals and clear-cut instructions guide you through both basic and advanced features of the iPhone xG, from email and calendar tips to navigating the App Store and understanding Bluetooth and Wi-Fi networks. Written by two successful smartphone trainers and authors, this is the go-to guide for the latest and greatest version of the iPhone.

If you thought your phone was smart, you should see the new Android tablets! Based on Android 3 Honeycomb, these tablets provide all the computing power you'll need on a device light enough to carry wherever you go. Get the most out of your Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet with Android Tablets Made Simple—learn all the key features, understand what’s new, and utilize dozens of time-saving tips and tricks. Android Tablets Made Simple includes over 500 pages of easy-to-read instructions and over 1,000 carefully annotated screen shots to guide you to Android tablet mastery. You’ll never be left wondering, “How did they do that?” This book guides you through: Finding and purchasing the right Android tablet Understanding the Android Honeycomb interface Downloading and using tablet apps

Whether you are planning a romantic Italian getaway, packing a knapsack for your junior year abroad, or just want to engage your Italian business associate in everyday conversation, Italian Made Simple is the perfect book for any self-learner. Void of all the non-essentials and refreshingly easy to understand, Italian Made Simple includes: * basics of grammar * vocabulary building exercises * pronunciation aids * common expressions * word puzzles and language games * contemporary reading selections * Italian culture and history * economic information * Italian-English and English-Italian dictionaries Complete with drills, exercises, and answer keys for ample practice opportunities, Italian Made Simple will soon have you speaking Italian like a native.