Download or read book Photoshop CS All in One Desk Reference For Dummies written by Barbara Obermeier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-12-04 with total page 842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete For Dummies Photoshop resource-ten minibooks with more than 800 pages of tips, techniques, and plain-English explanations Covers Photoshop fundamentals, image essentials, selections, painting, drawing and typing, working with layers, channels and masks, filters and distortions, retouching and restoration, Photoshop and the Web, and Photoshop and print Explains how to create and manage layers, use channels and masks, make corrections with filters, fix flaws and imperfections, and much more Updated and revised throughout for Photoshop "X," which Adobe expects to release in Fall 2003 Features sixteen pages of full-color examples Written by veteran For Dummies author Barbara Obermeier, a leading design and graphics author

Download or read book Digital Photography All in One Desk Reference For Dummies written by David D. Busch and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-10-28 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An 816-page All-in-One guide designed for both beginning and experienced digital photographers, offering seven minibooks on everything from buying a camera and choosing the right equipment to editing with high-end tools and restoring photos digitally Includes chapters on basics such as point-and-shoot photography, with later chapters exploring editing, printing, and shooting portraits or high-speed action This new edition covers the latest technology changes in digital photography, including Photoshop 7, new low-priced SLR cameras, updated storage and output options with DVD technology, and how each of these changes affects photography techniques David Busch is the author of more than fifty technology books, most covering digital photography, image editing, and digital restoration

Download or read book Networking All in One Desk Reference For Dummies written by Doug Lowe and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-09-30 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to set up and use a computer network, including installing network hardware, configuring client computers, security, firewalls and virus protection, using FTP, wireless networking, and troubleshooting.

Download or read book Adobe Creative Suite All in One Desk Reference For Dummies written by Jennifer Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-03-12 with total page 757 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re responsible for producing quality printed materials or creating great-looking Web pages for your business or organization, Adobe’s new Creative Suite has just what you need. This complete set of integrated graphics, design, and Web page creation tools will help you produce professional quality brochures, flyers, and newsletters as well as dynamic Web pages—as soon as you get familiar with all the parts! Well, relax. Adobe Creative Suite All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies® has you—and all those programs—covered. Five minibooks walk you through setting up and using the tools, while the sixth shows you how they all work together. And this single volume will remain a handy reference long after you gain proficiency with the entire suite: InDesign for page layout Illustrator for creating art and graphics Photoshop, the world’s favorite image editing program Acrobat, to share files across different operating systems and develop interactive forms GoLive for building innovative Web pages Even if you plan to use only one or two of these elements now, Adobe Creative Suite All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies® is an outstanding resource. Find out what you need to know today, and when you’re ready to tackle the next tool, just turn to that minibook and away you go. These are only a few of the skills you’ll discover: Create a professional-looking page with InDesign, import Photoshop and Illustrator graphics to enliven it, and preserve it in a PDF file Design a logo for your business with Illustrator and give it 3D effects Save Illustrator files in a variety of Web-compatible formats, including GIF, HTML, and even Macromedia® Flash SWF Correct photo color and edit your images in Photoshop Plan an entire Web site for maximum impact, then save hours of work by using GoLive’s templates, components, and libraries Use Acrobat to create PDFs that include MP3 audio, video or SWF files Whether your goal is to design newsletters, a full-size book, an e-commerce Web site, or just about anything else, Adobe’s Creative Suite plus Adobe Creative Suite All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies® will help you get the job done.

Download or read book Adobe Creative Suite 2 All in One Desk Reference For Dummies written by Jennifer Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-10-24 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adobe software has always been highly respected for creative design and development. Its programs allow you to produce amazing designs and creations with ease, and with the release of the Adobe Creative Suite 2, you can design a wide range of productions ranging from illustrations and Web sites to professional documents and photographic manipulations. Adobe Creative Suite 2 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies is your one-stop guide to creating great graphics with all the cool CS2 tools. Written in a thorough, fun way to show you the basics on how to use each of the programs, you’ll find out just how easy it is to start designing brilliant images and graphics. This guide gives you the tools you need to: Draw with InDesign Understand page layout and color Create colorful images with Illustrator C2 Use the pen tool, type, and image placing Choose the correct Photoshop mode for your creation Create images on PhotoShop CS2 for print Paint and retouch images Create and secure PDF files with Acrobat 7.0 Edit and extract text and graphics Build and publish a Web site with GoLive CS2 Work with multimedia Packed with easy-to-follow steps and guidance, you’ll be up to speed with all the features in no time. With these six great reference guides rolled into one, this is the ultimate book for becoming a CS2 pro!

Download or read book Photoshop CS2 For Dummies written by Peter Bauer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-11 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re a photography hobbyist, would you like to brighten up that gloomy island vacation photo? Slim down without going on a diet? See whether white or green shutters look best on the house? Expunge the ex-boyfriend from family photos? If you’re a pro or semi-pro photographer, would you like to make it snow in that ski resort photo? Replace the old logo in the glamour shot of the corporate headquarters with the new one? Grow hair in the CEO’s glaring bald spot? Freshen up the lettuce in that food shot? You’ve come to the right place. With Photoshop CS2, you have the tools. With Photoshop CS2 For Dummies, you’ll have the know-how. In full color, with all kinds of examples, screen shots, step-by-step explanations, tips, and techniques, this guide takes you from the fundamentals to special power-user tricks! Cross-platform Mac-PC coverage includes: The basics of getting around in Photoshop, getting images into and out of Photoshop, choosing the right file formats, and setting your preferences Working with Adobe Bridge to organize and manage your images Working with tonality, including making easy Auto Repairs, making adjustments with Levels and Curves (and the eyedroppers), and using Shadow/Highlight and the toning tools, Burn and Dodge Making color look natural using the color adjustment commands Taking advantage of the RAW format for maximum flexibility, including using the Adjust, Detail, Lens, Curve, and Calibrate tabs and the Camera Raw buttons Fine-tuning your fixes, including making your selections with tools (four marquee tools, three lasso tools, and the Magic Wand tool) Masking for both layer visibility and for protecting parts of your images The most common problems in digital photos—red-eye, wrinkles, unwanted objects and people, and noise—and what to do about them With Photoshop CS2, you can go beyond enhancing your images to create “art.” You have a very powerful painting engine, an extremely complex Brushes palette, and all kinds of painting tools. Photoshop CS2 For Dummies walks you though: Compositing (combining images into a piece of artwork) and working with layers, including choosing from the almost two dozen blending modes Selecting with Extract which is great for making tough selections, such as flyaway hair and various types of fringe Using Vanishing Point to “map” a pattern to angled surfaces Creating panoramas with Photomerge Creating precision edges with vector paths, including using shape layers and the Custom Shape tool, choosing from more than 300 ready-to-use shapes with the Custom Shape Picker, and using the Pen tool to create paths Where to find dozens, or even hundreds, of custom shapes already on your computer – absolutely free Dressing up images with layer styles, including using the Styles palette and creating custom layer styles Adding text messages and tweaking your text Using the extensive painting tools and the Brushes palette Using filters, including sharpening to focus the eye using blur filters or the Unsharp Mask and the new Smart Sharpen filter that give incredible control Getting fun effects with the Liquify filter In a special Power Photoshop section, you’ll learn about streamlining your work, including creating a PDF for both onscreen presentation and for printing. You’ll discover how to spiff up your online images by working with Image Ready to slice, optimize, and otherwise juice up your images for the Web and how to create fancy rollover buttons and fun animations, From basic cropping to complex techniques that can turn good photos into great ones, Photoshop CS2 For Dummies is your guide to exploring all the possibilities that await you in Photoshop CS2.

Download or read book Design Patterns For Dummies written by Steve Holzner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-07-28 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's a pattern here, and here's how to use it! Find out how the 23 leading design patterns can save you time and trouble Ever feel as if you've solved this programming problem before? You — or someone — probably did, and that's why there's a design pattern to help this time around. This book shows you how (and when) to use the famous patterns developed by the "Gang of Four," plus some new ones, all designed to make your programming life easier. Discover how to: Simplify the programming process with design patterns Make the most of the Decorator, Factory, and Adapter patterns Identify which pattern applies Reduce the amount of code needed for a task Create your own patterns

Download or read book Exchange Traded Funds For Dummies written by Russell Wild and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It seems like every week Wall Street comes up with some new, exotic investment idea that puts your money at risk. Thankfully, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are less volatile than individual stocks, cheaper than most mutual funds, and subject to minimal taxation. But how do you use this wonderful product to diversify your investments in today’s fast-growing and ever-changing market? Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies shows you in plain English how to weigh your options and pick the exchange-traded fund that’s right for you. It tells you everything you need to know about building a lean, mean portfolio and optimizing your profits. This hands-on guide will give you the power to use ETFs to: Create the stock (equity) side of your portfolio Handle risk control, diversification, and modern portfolio theory Manage small, large, sector, and international investments Add bonds, REITs, and other ETFs Invest smartly in precious metals Work non-ETFs into your investment mix Revamp your portfolio to fit life changes Fund your retirement years In addition, this book covers commonly asked questions about ETFs and mistakes that many investors, even the experienced ones, make. It provides forecasts of the future for ETFs and personal spending and also provides a complete list of ETFs and Web resources to assist your investment. With Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies, you’ll soon discover what makes ETFs the hottest investment on the market!

Download or read book FileMaker Pro Design and Scripting For Dummies written by Timothy Trimble and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-04-26 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the scoop on designing databases for Mac and Windows Use FileMaker Pro design and scripting to quickly, easily build databases that solve real problems FileMaker Pro has grown up, and it's better than ever! This easy-to-use guide shows you how to design a great FileMaker application, build a database that works, add the functionality you need, populate your database, and venture into programming with ScriptMaker. You'll find out how to share and protect your database, too. Discover how to * Build a layout that works * Create custom triggers and calculated fields * Generate reports automatically * Manage security * Publish your database on the Web * Embed pictures, sound, and video

Download or read book How to Fix Everything For Dummies written by Gary Hedstrom and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-04-29 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If I had a hammer: The fun and easy way for do-it-yourselfers to repair home appliances and furniture For anyone who's ever been frustrated by a repair shop rip-off or just wanted to join thousands of others in the DIY craze, How to Fix Everything For Dummies is a no-nonsense guide showing you how to troubleshoot and fix a wide range of furniture (with wobbly legs, for example) and household appliances — vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, garbage disposals, toasters, blenders, radios, televisions, and even computers and printers. Packed with step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, it's a must-have money-saver for the half of all homeowners who undertake Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home projects. This hands-on, DIY manual shows you not only how to fix faulty appliances but also tend to all those irritating repairs that cost more to have someone else fix than the item is worth. How to Fix Everything For Dummies is for you if you Are a homeowner or an apartment dweller Want to fix things around the house but aren’t sure where to start Have some experience but need guidance on tackling more and larger repairs May be frustrated about throwing things away because you don’t know where to go to repair them Don’t want to pay for service calls when the problem is minor Featuring clear, concise directions, How to Fix Everything For Dummies also covers the proper tools and materials to get the job done correctly without breaking the bank and important safety measures to take so you don’t hurt yourself. You’ll learn how to Fix creaky stairs Patch basement floors Restore damaged carpets Correct drywall and repair plaster walls Fix door and cabinet hardware problems Rewire fixtures Get doorbells to work Fix garage door openers Unclog drains and fix leaky pipes Mend wooden fences and decks Repair minor cracks in the concrete driveway or pool And a whole lot more Additionally, this friendly guide is written in plain English and includes a list of home repairs you should not take on yourself but should leave for the professionals and tips on how to hire one. Grab your copy of How to Fix Everything For Dummies, grab your screwdriver and wrench, and get to work!

Download or read book InDesign CS2 For Dummies written by Barbara Assadi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-05-27 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last few years, Adobe InDesign has made significant inroads against QuarkXPress, with adoptions by major media companies such as Meredith Corporation and Hearst Magazines; it is now the only desktop publishing program taught at many art schools Shows graphic designers how to get up to speed quickly on the latest InDesign release, make the most of program tools, create great page designs, add sparkle, and output to a variety of media The authors, both Quark experts who've converted to InDesign, offer special tips and insights to Quark users who are making (or thinking of making) the switch to InDesign

Download or read book Living With Hepatitis C For Dummies written by Nina L. Paul and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, empathetic guide for anyone suffering from this serious liver disease Approximately 4 million Americans and 170 million people worldwide suffer from hepatitis C, a viral liver disease that is treatable but not curable. It accounts for more than 40 percent of U.S. liver disease deaths-about 8,000 to 10,000 people annually-and is the most common reason for liver transplantation. This compassionate guide explains how hepatitis C affects the liver and the body and provides solid advice on today's treatment options-from drugs (and their side effects) to transplants and alternative therapies-as well as tips on dealing with the emotional and financial burdens the disease brings with it. Nina L Paul, PhD (New York, NY) earned her doctorate in infectious disease epidemiology and immunology from Yale University. She has researched viruses (human immunodeficiency virus and others) and the immune system.

Download or read book Business Plans For Dummies written by Paul Tiffany and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-12-31 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re launching a new business or working to strengthen or expand an established one, a business plan is your road map to success Would you take off on a road trip to a new destination without a map or good directions? Probably not. Yet sometimes business owners go full speed ahead without objectives, a mission, or even a destination in mind, much less a map showing them how to get there. That’s why so many businesses have difficulty making it – and unfortunately, several don’t – in today’s competitive marketplace. Business Plans For Dummies helps you start a new business with clear goals and a path forward to reach those goals. If you already have a business, this no-nonsense and comprehensive guide can help you realistically determine where your business is and where you want to take it. You’ll learn to: Create a detailed business plan Put that plan into action (instead of in a drawer) Use the plan to secure financing Prepare for opportunities Avoid common pitfalls In short, Business Plans For Dummies helps you create a map to help you take your business where you want it to go. You’ll discover how to: Identify and approach potential financial backers, including venture capital firms, angels, bankers, and others Clarify and crystallize your company’s mission, vision, and values Analyze your industry and your competition Identify your customers, including their needs, habits, purchase triggers, and decision-making processes Objectively analyze your company’s strengths and weaknesses Analyze your financial situation to create realistic forecasts and budgets Recognize trends and anticipate changes, both in the overall economy and in your industry Plan for growth, based on new markets, your product’s life cycle, or the creation of new products Structure your organization Nurture leadership Complete with diverse techniques and approaches plus a sample business plan, Business Plans For Dummies gives you detailed how-to for designing a dynamic business plan that will help you navigate the inevitable curves and detours in today’s marketplace and keep you on course. If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur – or you want to be one – this friendly and accessible guide is a must-have resource.

Download or read book Calculus Workbook For Dummies written by Mark Ryan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-08-05 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From differentiation to integration - solve problems with ease Got a grasp on the terms and concepts you need to know, but get lost halfway through a problem or, worse yet, not know where to begin? Have no fear! This hands-on guide focuses on helping you solve the many types of calculus problems you encounter in a focused, step-by-step manner. With just enough refresher explanations before each set of problems, you'll sharpen your skills and improve your performance. You'll see how to work with limits, continuity, curve-sketching, natural logarithms, derivatives, integrals, infinite series, and more! 100s of Problems! Step-by-step answer sets clearly identify where you went wrong (or right) with a problem The inside scoop on calculus shortcuts and strategies Know where to begin and how to solve the most common problems Use calculus in practical applications with confidence

Download or read book Over the Road Wireless For Dummies written by E. Phil Haley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-08-07 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you roam the road making a living, or are you enjoying the nomadic life of a retiree with a motor home? Either way, life goes on no matter where you're hanging your hat tonight. Bills still need to be paid, grandchildren grow up way too fast, and you've gotten pretty dependent on your e-mail. How do you stay connected to the rest of the world while you're on the road? For a growing number of over-the-road drivers, business travelers, and RV enthusiasts, the answer is a wireless Internet connection. With a laptop and wireless access, you can Pay bills, check accounts, and handle banking online Send and receive e-mail Surf the Web Access your home PC Make inexpensive phone calls with VoIP Watch TV, download movies, and listen to satellite radio "So," you say, "I see people in movies popping open their laptops and getting online wherever they happen to be. It looks awfully easy—why do I need a book?" Well, lots of things are easy once you know how. Over-the-Road Wireless For Dummies tells you how in plain English, so you can take advantage of all those cool opportunities safely and easily. You'll discover how to Choose the best Wi-Fi access service for your needs and locate hotspots Assess cellular data services and satellite access to make informed choices about service Adapt your laptop or PDA for wireless, set up an external antenna, and install an external amplifier Use your cell phone as a modem Identify security threats, protect your data with strong passwords and encryption, and set up a personal firewall Install and use Skype and make phone calls with your laptop Make your truck or RV your office with online freight-finding services, a GPS receiver, a travel printer, and software to keep logs and expense records Access streaming TV and radio on the road With Over-the-Road Wireless For Dummies to help, you can send online birthday cards, watch video of the grandchildren, do your banking, pay bills, keep records, connect to your home PC, and even file your taxes, no matter how far away you roam!

Download or read book Algebra II Workbook For Dummies written by Mary Jane Sterling and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-01-10 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have a grasp of Algebra II terms and concepts, but can't seem to work your way through problems? No fear - this hands-on guide focuses on helping you solve the many types of Algebra II problems in an easy, step-by-step manner. With just enough refresher explanations before each set of problems, you'll sharpen your skills and improve your performance. You'll see how to work with linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, inequalities, graphs, sequences, sets, and more!

Download or read book Baby Massage For Dummies written by Joanne Bagshaw and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains massage for preemies, newborns, and toddlers Soothe your baby and promote well-being the all-natural way Curious about baby massage? Featuring illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this friendly guide makes it easy to use techniques that can reduce your baby's stress; ease the discomfort of colic, constipation, and teething; and create a strong attachment between the two of you. You'll also find suggestions for making massage part of your everyday routine. Discover how to: * Ease common ailments * Enhance your bond with your baby * Stimulate growth and development * Comfort a fussy baby * Massage babies with special needs