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April 2007

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The Seniors Guide to Easy Computing: PC Basics, Internet and Email Updated
by Rebecca S. Colmer (004.16 COL) (2006)
This is an easy-to-read book for new computer users of any age. It gives you the information you need to successfully use your PC, including how to surf the Web and send email. Includes 101 “Hot Tips” and “Terrific Web Sites.”

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Computer Basics
by Joe Kraynack (004.16 KRA) (2007)
This new edition places you in charge of the computer, rather than the other way around, and focuses on software troubleshooting rather than on hardware technobabble.
*Features coverage of newsgroups, message boards, and mailing lists
*Goes over the basics of personal finance programs
*Focuses on software, which means it focuses on topics that most affect novice users.

The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics
by Michael Miller (004.16 MIL) (2006)
This book shows you how to set up and configure your PC, including how to connect to the Internet. Then you'll learn how to fix your digital photos, create digital scrapbooks, download digital music to your iPod, burn your own custom CDs, watch DVD movies, write letters and memos, balance your checkbook, and create show-stopping presentations. You'll even learn how to upgrade your PC and add new peripherals.

MySpace Unraveled: A Parent’s Guide to Teen Social Networking
by Lawrence J. Magid & Anne Collier (004.678 MAG) (2007)
Find this title in our "New Books" section.
With this book parents will learn: the basics of online social networking; how children are using MySpace; positive and negative aspects of social networking web sites; internet safety for kids; how to communicate with children about what they are doing online; what parental controls are available and how to use them.

Microsoft Word 2003 for Seniors: Getting Familiar With Word Processing
by Addo Stuur (005.52 WORD) (2006)
This large-print guide to Microsoft Word 2002/2003 is for seniors with beginning or intermediate computer skills. It introduces tips for practical applications, such as letter writing, creating invitations or newsletters, and embellishing travelogs. The Word environment is presented in a way that familiarizes users with menus and toolbars, as well as with tasks such as inserting, modifying, and deleting text.

Teach Yourself Visually Word 2003
by Elaine J. Marmel (005.52 WORD) (2006)
This book provides clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 125 Word 2003 tasks. Each task-based spread includes features to get you up and running on Word 2003 in no time, such as helpful sidebars that offer practical tips and tricks and succinct explanations that walk you through step-by-step full-color screen shots.

Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Formulas and Functions for Dummies
by Ken Bluttman (005.54 EXCEL) (2007)
Want to compare a 15-year mortgage to a 30-year mortgage? Forecast expenses for your college freshman? See how your online business is doing? MS Excel 2007 has more than 500 built-in functions. This book looks at the top 150, so that you can find out which ones will make your life easier.

Excel 2007 for Starters: Exactly What You Need to Get Started
by Matthew MacDonald (005.54 EXCEL) (2006)
With clear explanations, step-by-step instructions, lots of illustrations, and plenty of timesaving advice, this book will quickly teach you to: build spreadsheets, add and format information, print reports, create charts and graphics, use basic formulas and functions, and more.

Game Character Design Complete: Using 3DS Max 8 and Adobe Photoshop CS2
by David Franson (006.68 3DS MAX) (2007)
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Written for those interested in becoming a game character artist and/or wanting to expand their existing digital art skills, Franson uses a step-by-step tutorial approach to cover techniques, game engine preparation, and the exporting of the most popular game engines.

The eBay Survival Guide: How To Make Money and Avoid Losing Your Shirt
by Michael A. Banks (381.177 BAN) (2005)
A no-holds-barred guide to safe and successful buying and selling on the popular online auction site. Reveals the strategies of winning bidders and offers tips for beating competitors to get the items you want--without overpaying or becoming the victim of scams.

COMING SOON:

The Rough Guide to MySpace and Online Communities
by Rough Guides (004.678) (2007)
Get beneath the hype to discover how to make the most of MySpace, Bebo, Friendster and other online communities.

Word 2007 for Starters: The Missing Manual
by Chris Grover (005.52) (2007)
This concise book shows how to work with Word's most-used features and the new context-sensitive menus.

Photoshop for Video
by Richard Harrington (006.68) (2007)
Master the graphic design and production skills required of today's digital video professional with this comprehensive guide to the video tools in Adobe Photoshop.

Digital Photo Projects for Dummies
by Julie Adair King (775) (2007)
This full-color book walks you through the most common projects and tasks you’ll encounter in your digital photography activities.