$34.99
SKU: 467886
ISBN:
9780789737861

Microsoft® Windows® Vista® On Demand, Second Edition
by Steve Johnson, Perspection Inc.
For those who would rather be shown how than told how.

Learn how to:

• Master the Windows® Vista® user experience, including Windows® Aero
• Manage files and information using Windows® Vista® programs and Sidebar gadgets
• Create your own movies, slides shows, and DVDs
• Rip, manage, and play digital music and videos
• Protect your computer from Internet or network intruders
• Explore the Internet, send e-mail and instant message, and publish calendars on the Web
• Customize, fine-tune, and administer Windows® Vista®
• Set up multiple users and parental controls
• Perform Instant Searches to quickly find files and programs
• Prepare for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exam

Publisher: Que

Windows® Administration Productivity Solutions for IT Professionals
by Dan Holme
"Get the comprehensive, essential resource for improving Windows® administrator productivity. This book delivers solutions to the common issues Windows® administrators face every day. Unlike other administrator resources available that cover features and functionality of Windows® Server and the Windows® client operating system, this unique guide provides the tools that help you do more with less and make the most of your time.

Based on a popular talk that author Dan Holme gives at conferences throughout the world, this book walks you through the process of selecting your tools, configuring your work environment, and incorporating scripts and third-party utilities into your administrative toolkit. You’ll even learn how to customize and automate solutions to meet the needs of your unique Windows®-based environment. Covering Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® XP, and Windows® Vista®, this book helps you manage your environment from end to end. The companion CD includes a fully searchable eBook, tools, and other essential job resources."

Publisher: Microsoft Press

$44.99
SKU: 242487
ISBN:
9780321524645

Photoshop Elements 6 for Digital Photographers
by Christopher Negus
Are you ready for an elements book that breaks all the rules?

"This book breaks new ground by doing something for digital photographers that’s never been done before—it cuts through the bull and shows you exactly “how to do it.” It’s not a bunch of theory; it doesn’t challenge you to come up with your own settings or figure things out on your own. Instead, it does something that virtually no other Elements book has ever done—it tells you flat-out which settings to use, when to use them, and why.

If you’re looking for one of those 'tell-me-everything-about-the-Unsharp-Mask-filter' books, this isn’t it. You can grab any other Elements book on the shelf, because they all do that. Instead, this book gives you the inside tips and tricks of the trade for correcting, editing, sharpening, retouching, and presenting your photos like a pro. You’ll be absolutely amazed at how easy and effective these techniques are—once you know the secrets."

You’ll learn:

• The down and dirty secrets of how the pros retouch portraits
• How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat (you’ll be amazed at how they do it!)
• How to use Camera Raw for processing not only Raw photos, but JPEGs and TIFFs, too! (and you’ll learn why so many pros like it best—because it’s faster and easier).
  
• The sharpening techniques the pros really use (there’s an entire chapter just on this!)
• How to deal with common digital camera image problems, including removing noise and avoiding halos
• The most requested photographic special effects and much more!

Publisher: New Riders

$75.00
SKU: 392183
ISBN:
9780789737762

CompTIA A+ Windows® Simulator
by Elizabeth H. Smith, Robin Graham
A powerful Windows® simulator for hands-on CompTIA A+ Exam skills enhancement.

• Experience more than 200 Control Panel scenarios and exercises for both Windows® 2000 and XP
• Learn in a guided Student Mode or in a free-form Technician Mode
• Practice with a fun Guessing Game that asks questions about Control Panel commands to enhance learning

"CompTIA A+ Windows® Simulator helps you develop and practice hands-on skills without the investment in expensive lab hardware or changing the settings on your computer. This state-of-the-art simulator software was built by experienced teachers for their students and reviewed by A+ and computer repair experts."

• Experience more than 200 Control Panel scenarios and exercises for both Windows® 2000 and XP.
• Work in both an assisted Student Mode where all key strokes are guided and in a Technician Mode where you are free to try out anything
• Keep track of all key strokes so you can measure your effectiveness and efficiency with all commands
• Play with a fun Guessing Game that asks dozens of questions about Control Panel commands to enhance learning

"CompTIA A+ Windows® Simulator uses scenario-based labs to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. The labs provide you with hands-on experience for troubleshooting common operating system problems in a safe practice environment.

This product gives you immediate feedback as you explore the operating system and guides you to solutions for each scenario. It also encourages you to experiment with multiple pathways to accomplish each task.

Publisher: Que Certification

CCNA Preparation Library, 7th Edition
by Steven McQuerry
"CCNA Preparation Library, 7th Edition, is a detailed tutorial for the latest CCNA exams. Containing two early-stage exam preparation tutorials, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1), Second Edition, and Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 2 (ICND2), Third Edition, this value-priced bundle provides you with two best-selling Cisco authorized, self-paced learning tools for CCNA foundation learning. These self-study books are comprehensive foundation-learning tools that provide general training on building and supporting Cisco networks as well as early-stage exam preparation. They present you with the knowledge needed to identify and recommend the best Cisco solutions for small to medium-size businesses. They teach you how to perform all the basic configuration procedures to build a multiswitch, multirouter, and multigroup internetwork that uses LAN and WAN interfaces for the most commonly used routing and routed protocols.

In Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1), you will study installation and configuration information that network administrators require to install and configure Cisco products. Specific topics include building a simple network, Ethernet LANs, wireless LANs (WLANs), LAN and WAN connections, and network environment management.

In Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 2 (ICND2), you will study actual router and switch output to aid your understanding of how to configure these devices. Many notes, tips, and cautions are also spread throughout the book. Specific topics include constructing medium-size routed and switched networks, OSPF and EIGRP implementation, access control lists (ACL), address space management, and LAN extensions into a WAN.

Full of detailed information and easy-to-grasp tutorials, this value-priced package forms a comprehensive library for CCNA self-study. Through the chapter-ending review questions, exercises, and case studies, you will gain a thorough understanding of the topics covered on the CCNA exams. Whether you are preparing to become CCNA certified or are just seeking an introduction to building and maintaining small and medium-size networks, you will benefit from the information presented in these books."

Publisher: Cisco Press

$54.99
SKU: 446096
ISBN:
9780470225905

Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2008
by Ivor Horton
"Proudly presenting the latest edition of one of the all-time bestselling books on the C++ language, successful author Ivor Horton repeats the formula that has made each previous edition so popular by teaching you both the standard C++ language and C++/CLI as well as Visual C++ 2008. Thoroughly updated for the 2008 release, this book shows you how to build real-world applications using Visual C++ and guides you through the ins and outs of C++ development.

Horton's accessible approach and detailed examples cover both flavors of the C++ language-native ISO/ANSIC++ Windows® application development using the Microsoft® Foundation Classes (MFC), as well as the development of C++/CLI Windows® applications using Windows® Forms. He also introduces you to the techniques you can use for accessing data sources in both MFC and Windows® Forms, and working examples demonstrate each programming technique that is being discussed. With this book by your side, you are well on your way to becoming a successful C++ programmer."

What you will learn from this book

• How to use the Standard Template Library, a powerful and extensive set of tools for organizing and manipulating data in your native C++ programs
• Techniques for finding errors in your C++ programs
• The ways that Microsoft® Windows® applications are structured and the elements that are essential for each application
• How to create and use common controls in order to build the graphical user interface for your application
• Ways to develop your own libraries using MFC
• The different controls that are available for accessing data sources, how they work, and how to customize them

Publisher: Wrox

$34.99
SKU: 467928
ISBN:
9780735625327

Windows® Vista® Step by Step Deluxe Edition
by Joan Preppernau and Joyce Cox
The smart way to learn Windows® Vista®—one step at a time!

What you will learn from this book:

• Personalize the way your computer works and looks
• Install programs and set up printers and other hardware
• Instantly search your entire computer and find exactly what you need
• Catalog your digital photos, burn CDs, and play games—have fun!
• Connect to the Internet and block unwanted content
• Fine-tune your PC’s performance and fix common problems

Your all-in-one learning experience includes:

• Files for building skills and practicing the book’s lessons
• Fully searchable eBook
• Windows® Vista® Product Guide eReference—plus more resources on CD

Publisher: Microsoft Press

$49.99
SKU: 543884
ISBN:
9780735625143

Windows® Group Policy Resource Kit: Windows® Server 2008 & Windows® Vista® Resource Kit
by Derek Melber, Group Policy MVP, with the Windows® Group Policy Team
"Your definitive resource for deployment and operations—straight from the experts.
Get the in-depth information you need to use Group Policy to administer Windows® Server 2008 and Windows® Vista®—direct from a leading Group Policy MVP and the Microsoft® Group Policy team. With Group Policy and Active Directory® directory service, administrators can take advantage of policy-based management to streamline the administration of users and computers throughout the enterprise—from servers running Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2003 or Windows® 2000 Server, to workstations running Windows® Vista®, Windows® XP Professional, or Windows® 2000 Professional.

This essential resource provides in-depth technical information and expert insights for simplifying and automating administrative tasks, including policy enforcement, system updates, and software installations, as well as how to centralize the management of network resources. The CD provides essential utilities, job aids, and more. It’s everything you need to help increase your efficiency while bolstering user productivity, security services, and system reliability."

Publisher: Microsoft Press

$39.99
SKU: 374439
ISBN:
9780470179154

Networking All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 3rd Edition
by Doug Lowe
"Packed with new and updated material on Windows® Server 2008, the latest Red Hat® Fedora®, Vista®, and Office 2007, and the most up-to-date wireless standards, this solitary reference contains everything you need to manage both large and small networks. With these ten minibooks, you'll discover how to make your network share information in the most efficient way possible."

Discover how to:

• Manage Macs in a Windows® environment
• Handle mobile devices on a network
• Configure Windows® XP and Vista® clients
• Back up and protect your data
• Set up a wireless network

Publisher: Wiley