Provides visual step-by-step instructions for creating and setting up a WordPress site
Explains how to create engaging written and visual content
Shares advice on customizing sites through use of plug-ins and themes and custom site editing
Details more advanced procedures for self-hosted bloggers, including buying a domain, getting a Web host, and installing WordPress

The blogosphere beckons! Teach Yourself VISUALLY WordPress Brimming with clear instructions and exciting ideas for building a successful blog on WordPress.

CONTENTS:
chapter 1 Introducing Blogging and WordPress.
chapter 2 Set Up Your WordPress.com Blog.
chapter 3 Set Up Your Self-Hosted WordPress.org Blog.
chapter 4 Choose Your Self-Hosted Blog’s Settings.
chapter 5 Know Your Blog’s Dashboard in Detail.
chapter 6 Create Written Blog Content.
chapter 7 Create Visual and Audio Content.
chapter 8 Extend Your Options with Widgets and Plugins.
chapter 9 Make Your Blog Content Appealing.
chapter 10 Build Traffic to Your Blog.
chapter 11 Tweak Your Theme.
chapter 12 Use WordPress for Content Management.
chapter 13 Maintain Your WordPress Blog.

By Janet Majure
ISBN: 978-0-470-57092-0
Page: 304 pages
Publication: Wiley, March 2010

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Teach Yourself Visually WordPress

The visual format helps you understand Word’s new features, including Web Apps and the revised user interface. Learn to set up and format documents, work with graphics, use Mail Merge, post documents to the Web, and more.

Word 2010 includes support for typographic features that enable you to create more sophisticated documents
This guide shows how to use the new features with step-by-step instructions and full-color views of what you see on the screen at each step
Perfect for visual learners who like to see how something is done
Covers dozens of common tasks you will use every day

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Word 2010 gets you up to speed on the new version of Word quickly and easily.

CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with Word.
Open Word.
Explore the Word Window.
Work with Backstage View.
Select Commands with the Keyboard.
Select Commands with the Mouse.
Work with the Mini Toolbar.
Work with Context Menus.
Launch a Dialog Box.
Work with Commands.
Enter Text.
Move Around in a Document.
Get Help.

Chapter 2: Managing Documents.
Save a Document.
Reopen an Unsaved Document.
Save a Document to Word 97-2003 Format.
Save a Document in PDF or XPS Format.
Set Options for Saving Documents.
Open a Word Document.
Open a Document of Another Format.
Start a New Document.
Switch Between Open Documents.
Compare Documents Side By Side.
Work with Document Properties.
Close a Document.
Inspect a Document Before Sharing.
Work with Protected Documents.
Mark a Document as Final.
Convert Word Documents from Prior Versions to Word 2010.

Chapter 3: Editing Text.
Insert Text.
Delete Text.
Insert Blank Lines.
Undo Changes.
Select Text.
Mark and Find Your Place.
Move or Copy Text.
Share Text Between Documents.
Move or Copy Several Selections.
Take Advantage of Paste Options.
Switch Document Views.
Understanding Document Views.
Work with the Navigation Pane.
Zoom In or Out.
Insert a Symbol.
Work with Equations.
Set Options for Additional Actions.
Using Additional Actions.
Translate Text.

Chapter 4: Proofreading in Word.
Search for Text.
Substitute Text.
Count Words in a Document.
Automatically Correct Mistakes.
Automatically Insert Frequently Used Text.
Check Spelling and Grammar.
Disable Grammar and Spell Checking.
Find a Synonym or Antonym with the Thesaurus.
Research Information.
Add Comments to a Document.
Track Document Changes During Review.
Review Tracked Changes.
Combine Reviewers’ Comments.

Chapter 5: Formatting Text.
Change the Font.
Change Text Size.
Emphasize Information with Bold, Italic, or Underline.
Superscript or Subscript Text.
Change Text Case.
Change Text Color.
Apply Text Effects.
Apply a Font Style Set.
Apply Highlighting to Text.
Apply Strikethrough to Text.
Copy Text Formatting.
Remove Text Formatting.
Set the Default Font for All New Documents.

Chapter 6: Formatting Paragraphs.
Change Text Alignment.
Set Line Spacing Within a Paragraph.
Set Line Spacing Between Paragraphs.
Create a Bulleted or Numbered List.
Display Formatting Marks.
Hide or Display the Ruler.
Indent Paragraphs.
Set Tabs.
Add a Paragraph Border.
Check for Formatting Inconsistencies.
Review and Change Formatting.
Compare Formatting.
Apply Formatting Using Styles.
Switch Styles.
Save Formatting in a Style.
Modify a Style.
Add Paragraph Shading.

Chapter 7: Formatting Pages.
Adjust Margins.
Insert a Page Break.
Control Text Flow and Pagination.
Align Text Vertically on the Page.
Change Page Orientation.
Insert a Section Break.
Add Page Numbers to a Document.
Add Line Numbers to a Document.
Using the Building Blocks Organizer.
Add a Header or Footer.
Using Different Headers or Footers Within a Document.
Add a Footnote.
Add an Endnote.
Find, Edit, or Delete Footnotes or Endnotes.
Convert Footnotes to Endnotes.
Generate a Table of Contents.
Add a Watermark.
Add a Page Border.
Create Newspaper Columns.

Chapter 8: Printing Documents.
Preview and Print a Document.
Print on Different Paper Sizes.
Print an Envelope.
Set Up Labels to Print.

Chapter 9: Creating Tables and Charts.
Create a Table.
Change the Row Height or Column Width.
Move a Table.
Resize a Table.
Add or Delete a Row.
Add or Delete a Column.
Set Cell Margins.
Add Space Between Cells.
Combine Cells.
Split Cells.
Split a Table.
Add a Formula to a Table.
Align Text in Cells.
Add Shading to Cells.
Change Cell Borders.
Format a Table.
Add a Chart.
Chart Concepts .

Chapter 10: Working with Graphics.
Add WordArt.
Add a Picture.
Add a Screenshot.
Add a Clip Art Image.
Add a Shape.
Add a Text Box.
Move or Resize a Graphic.
Crop a Picture.
Rotate a Graphic.
Correct the Brightness or Contrast of a Picture
Modify the Color of a Picture.
Change the Color of a Drawing.
Add a Shadow to a Graphic.
Make a Graphic Three-Dimensional.
Apply a Style to a Graphic.
Apply a Color Outline to a Graphic.
Understanding Text Wrapping and Graphics.
Wrap Text Around a Graphic.
Work with Diagrams.

Chapter 11: Customizing Word.
Control the Display of Formatting Marks.
Customize the Status Bar.
Hide or Display Ribbon Buttons.
Add a Predefined Group to a Ribbon Tab.
Create Your Own Ribbon Group.
Create Your Own Ribbon Tab.
Work with the Quick Access Toolbar.
Add Keyboard Shortcuts.
Create a Macro.
Run a Macro.

Chapter 12: Work with Mass Mailing Tools.
Create Letters to Mass Mail.
Add Envelopes to Mass Mailing Letters.
Create Labels for a Mass Mailing.
Error ML-1210.

Chapter 13: Using Word to Interact Over the Internet.
E-mail a Document.
Create a Hyperlink.
Save a Document as a Web Page.
Post to Your Blog.
Explore New Ways to Work.

By Elaine Marmel
ISBN: 978-0-470-56680-0
Page: 352 pages
Publication: Wiley, April 2010

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CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: A First Look at Word.
Open Word.
Explore the Word Window.
Work with the Office Button.
Select Commands with the Mouse.
Select Commands with the Keyboard.
Select Command Choices.
Work with the Mini Toolbar and Context Menus.
Launch a Dialog Box.
Enter Text.
Move Around in a Document.
Get Help.

Chapter 2: Managing Documents.
Save a Document.
Save a Document to Word 97-2003 Format.
Save a Document in PDF or XPS Format.
Set Options for Saving Documents.
Open Documents.
Start a New Document.
Switch Between Open Documents.
Compare Open Documents.
Work with Document Properties.
Close a Document.
Inspect a Document Before Sharing.
Work with Protected Documents.
Mark a Document as Final.
Convert a Word 2003 Document to Word 2007.

Chapter 3: Edit Text.
Insert Text.
Delete Text.
Insert Blank Lines.
Undo Changes.
Select Text .
Mark and Find Your Place.
Move or Copy Text.
Share Text Between Documents.
Switch Document Views.
Understanding Document Views.
Work with the Document Map.
Using Thumbnails.
Zoom In or Out.
Insert a Symbol.
Work with Equations.
Using Smart Tags.
Set Smart Tag Options.
Translate Text.

Chapter 4: Proofreading.
Search for Text.
Substitute Text.
Count Words in a Document.
Correct Mistakes Automatically.
Insert Frequently Used Text Automatically.
Check Spelling and Grammar.
Disable Grammar and Spell Checking.
Find a Synonym or Antonym with the Thesaurus.
Research Information.
Add Comments to a Document.
Track Document Changes During Review.
Review Tracked Changes.
Combine Reviewers’ Comments.

Chapter 5: Format Text.
Change the Font.
Change Text Size.
Emphasize Information with Bold, Italic, or Underline.
Superscript or Subscript Text.
Change Text Case.
Change Text Color.
Apply Highlighting to Text.
Copy Text Formatting.
Remove Text Formatting.
Apply Strikethrough to Text.
Set the Default Font for All New Documents.

Chapter 6: Format Paragraphs.
Change Text Alignment.
Set Line Spacing Within a Paragraph.
Set Line Spacing Between Paragraphs.
Create a Bulleted or Numbered List.
Display Formatting Marks.
Hide or Display the Ruler.
Indent Paragraphs.
Set Tabs.
Add a Paragraph Border.
Check for Formatting Inconsistencies.
Review and Change Formatting.
Compare Formatting.
Apply Formatting Using Styles.
Switch Styles.
Save Formatting in a Style.
Modify a Style.
Add Paragraph Shading.

Chapter 7: Format Pages.
Adjust Margins.
Insert a Page Break.
Control Text Flow and Pagination.
Align Text Vertically on the Page.
Change Page Orientation.
Insert a Section Break.
Add Page Numbers to a Document.
Add Line Numbers to a Document.
Using the Building Blocks Organizer.
Add a Header or Footer.
Using Different Headers or Footers Within a Document.
Add a Footnote.
Add an Endnote.
View, Edit, or Delete Footnotes or Endnotes.
Convert Footnotes to Endnotes.
Generate a Table of Contents.
Add a Watermark.
Add a Page Border.
Create Newspaper Columns.

Chapter 8: Print Documents.
Preview a Document Before Printing.
Print a Document.
Change the Paper Size and Source.
Print an Envelope.
Print Labels.

Chapter 9: Create Tables and Charts.
Create a Table.
Change the Row Height or Column Width.
Move a Table.
Resize a Table.
Add or Delete a Row.
Add or Delete a Column.
Set Cell Margins.
Add Space Between Cells.
Combine Cells.
Split Cells.
Split a Table.
Add a Formula to a Table.
Align Text in Cells.
Add Shading to Cells.
Change Cell Borders.
Format a Table.
Add a Chart .
Chart Concepts.

Chapter 10: Work With Graphics.
Add WordArt.
Add a Picture.
Add a Clip Art Image.
Add a Shape.
Add a Text Box.
Move or Resize a Graphic.
Rotate a Graphic.
Change the Color of a Shape.
Make a Shape Three-Dimensional.
Add a Shadow to a Shape.
Apply a Style to a Shape.
Color the Outline of a Styled Shape.
Understanding Text Wrapping and Graphics.
Wrap Text Around a Graphic.
Insert and Edit Diagrams.

Chapter 11: Customize Word.
Control the Display of Formatting Marks.
Customize the Status Bar.
Work with the Quick Access Toolbar.
Add Keyboard Shortcuts.
Create a Macro.
Run a Macro.
Edit Macro Code.

Chapter 12: Work with Mass Mailing Tools.
Create Letters to Mass Mail.
Add Envelopes to Mass Mailing Letters.
Create Labels for a Mass Mailing.

Chapter 13: Word and the Internet.
E-mail a Document.
Create a Hyperlink.
Save a Document as a Web Page.

By Elaine Marmel
ISBN: 978-0-470-04593-0
Page: 320 pages
Publication: Wiley, November 2006

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Windows 7 is Microsoft’s highly anticipated operating system used by millions of people around the world. If you’re a visual learner and are new to Windows 7, then this book is an ideal introduction to the new features of this operating system. Seasoned author Paul McFedries walks you through the basics and beyond of Windows 7 in a straightforward manner.

You’ll discover how to install and repair programs, maintain your system, set up password-protected accounts, load images from a digital camera, play music and other media files, secure Internet and e-mail accounts, and much more. More than 150 tasks are accompanied by full-color screen shots as they guide you to becoming a confident user of Windows 7.

Experienced author Paul McFedries walks you through Microsoft’s eagerly awaited new operating system: Windows 7
Clear and succinct explanations, step-by-step instructions, and full-color screen shots take you through the newest features of Windows 7
More than 150 Windows 7 tasks show you the basics and beyond, including installing and repairing programs, maintaining your system, loading images from a digital camera, and more

This book is essential if you are a visual learner who is enthusiastic about diving in and exploring all that Windows 7 has to offer!

CONTENTS:
Chapter 1. Getting Started with Windows 7.
Start Windows 7.
What You Can Do with Windows 7.
The Windows 7 Screen.
Using a Mouse with Windows 7.
Get Help.
Activate Your Copy of Windows 7.
Restart Windows 7.
Shut Down Windows 7.

Chapter 2. Launching and Working with Programs
Install a Program.
Change or Repair a Program Installation.
Start a Program.
Understanding Program Windows.
Using Pull-Down Menus.
Using Toolbars.
Understanding Dialog Box Controls.
Using Dialog Boxes.
Work with Program Windows.
Using Scrollbars.
Switch Between Programs.
Take Advantage of Program Jump Lists.
Uninstall a Program.

Chapter 3. Creating and Editing Documents.
Understanding Documents.
Create a Document.
Save a Document.
Open a Document.
Make a Copy of a Document.
Edit Document Text.
Change the Text Font.
Find Text.
Replace Text.
Insert Special Symbols.
Print a Document.

Chapter 4. Working with Images.
Open the Pictures Library.
Preview an Image.
View Your Images.
Scan an Image.
Import Images from a Digital Camera.
Repair a Digital Image.
Print an Image.
Create a DVD Slide Show for Your Images.

Chapter 5. Playing Music and Other Media.
Open and Close Windows Media Player.
Navigate the Media Player Window.
Using the Library.
Play an Audio or a Video File.
Adjust the Volume.
Play a Music CD.
Copy Tracks from a Music CD.
Create a Playlist.
Burn Music Files to a CD.
Play a DVD.
Navigate a DVD.
Connect Your PC and Your Home Theater.
What You Can Do with Media Center.
Open and Close Media Center.
Navigate the Media Center Window.
Run a Media Center Slide Show.

Chapter 6. Working with Files.
View Your Files.
Select a File.
Change the File View.
Preview a File.
REWRITING.
Copy a File.
Move a File.
Burn Files to a CD or DVD.
Rename a File.
Create a New File.
Delete a File.
Restore a Deleted File.
Add Tags to a File.
Search for a File.
Extract Files from a Compressed Folder.

Chapter 7. Sharing Your Computer with Others.
Display User Accounts.
Create a User Account.
Switch Between Accounts.
Change a User’s Name.
Change a User’s Picture.
Delete an Account.
Create a Homegroup.
Join a Homegroup.
Share a Document or Folder.
Connect to a Wireless Network.
View Network Resources.

Chapter 8. Using Windows 7’s Notebook Features.
Display Mobility Settings.
Display Power Options.
Customize a Power Plan.
Configure Power Buttons.
Adjust Screen Brightness.
Monitor Battery Power.
Input Text with a Pen.
Synchronize Files Between Computers.
Configure Presentation Settings.

Chapter 9. Getting Connected to the Internet.
Understanding Internet Connections.
Get an Internet Connection Started.
Create a Wireless Connection.
Create a Broadband Connection.
Create a Dial-Up Connection.
Connect to the Internet.
Disconnect from the Internet.

Chapter 10. Surfing the World Wide Web.
Understanding the World Wide Web.
Start Internet Explorer.
Navigate Internet Explorer.
Select a Link.
Enter a Web Page Address.
Open a Web Page in a Tab.
Navigate Web Pages.
Navigate with the History List.
Change Your Home Page.
Save Favorite Web Pages.
Search for Sites.

Chapter 11. Working with E-mail, Contacts, and Events.
Install Windows Live Essentials Programs.
Configure an E-mail Account.
Send an E-mail Message.
Add Someone to Your Contacts.
Create a Contact Category.
Select a Contact Address.
Add a File Attachment.
Add a Signature.

Chapter 12. Implementing Security in Windows 7.
Understanding Windows 7 Security.
Check Action Center for Security Problems.
Protect an Account with a Password.
Lock Your Computer.
Set Up Parental Controls.
Delete Your Browsing History.
Browse the Web Privately.
Set the Junk E-mail Protection Level.
Block a Person Who Sends You Junk Mail.
Receive and Read E-mail Messages.
Reply to a Message.
Forward a Message.
Open and Save an Attachment.
Create a Folder for Saving Messages.
Create Rules to Filter Incoming Messages.
Switch to Calendar.
Navigate the Calendar.
Display a Different Date.
Create an Event.
Add a Calendar.

Chapter 13. Customizing Windows 7.
Open the Personalization Window.
Change the Desktop Background.
Set Up a Desktop Slide Show.
Set the Screen Saver.
Change the Windows 7 Color Scheme.
Save a Custom Theme.
Apply a Theme.
Add a Gadget to the Desktop.
Customize the Start Menu.
Customize the Taskbar.

Chapter 14. Maintaining Windows 7.
Check Hard Drive Free Space.
Delete Unnecessary Files.
Defragment Your Hard Drive on a Schedule.
Check Your Hard Drive for Errors.
Check Your Devices for Errors.
Create a System Restore Point.
Apply a System Restore Point.
Back Up Files.
Restore Backed-Up Files.

By Paul McFedries
ISBN: 978-0-470-50386-7
Page: 352 pages
Publication: Wiley, August 2009

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Good Web design incorporates basic graphic design principles as well as the techniques required to make a site easy to navigate and user-friendly
Those who learn best when someone shows them how will quickly get up to speed with the full-color screen shots and step-by-step illustrations in this visual guide
Covers planning a site, creating eye-popping content with popular Adobe tools, building in functionality with HTML and CSS, testing the site, taking it live, and keeping it up to date

If you find learning easier when someone shows you how to do something, you’ll quickly learn to build Web sites with Teach Yourself VISUALLY Web Design.

CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: The Tools of Web Design and Planning Your Site.
A Brief History of the Web.
Understanding Browsers.
Visual Design Tools.
Code-based Tools.
Graphics Programs.
Understanding the Importance of Planning Your Site.
Understanding Your Audience.
Gather Your Materials.
Plan Your Navigation Structure.
Plan Your File Structure.

Chapter 2: Getting Started with HTML.
Introduction to HTML.
Create Your First Web Page.
Save Your Web Page.
Preview a Page in a Browser.
Declare Your Document Type.
Add Headings.
Add Paragraphs.
Apply Logical Formatting.
Understanding URLs and File Paths.
Link to Other Pages in Your Site.
Link to Pages on the Web.
Link within a Page.
Link to an E-mail Address.
Link to Other Document Types.
Show Tool Tips for Links.

Chapter 3: Creating Images.
Understanding Image Formats.
Legally Acquiring Stock Images.
Understanding Image Optimization.
Download a Stock Image from the Web.
Get to Know the Photoshop Interface.
Get to Know the Photoshop Elements Interface.
Use Photoshop to Fix Colors.
Crop and Resize an Image in Photoshop.
Save an Image for the Web in Photoshop.
Open an Image for Editing in Photoshop Elements.
Use Photoshop Elements to Fix Colors.
Rotate an Image in Photoshop Elements.
Crop an Image in Photoshop Elements.
Resize an Image in Photoshop Elements.
Save an Image for the Web in Photoshop Elements.
Get to Know the Fireworks Interface.
Get to Know the Illustrator Interface.
Create a Button in Fireworks.
Save an Image for the Web in Fireworks.
Create a Logo in Illustrator.
Save an Illustrator Image for the Web.
Add an Image to Your Web Page.
Make Your Images Accessible.
Use Images as Links.

Chapter 4: Formatting Your Pages.
Introduction to CSS.
Create an Embedded Style Sheet.
Understanding Units of Measurement.
Set the Font and Text Size on Your Page.
Understanding Color on the Web.
Determine a Color Scheme Using Kuler.
Set Text Color.
Set a Background Color.
Add a Background Image.
Control Background Image Tiling.
Position Background Images.
Apply Additional Text Formatting.
Indent and Align Text.
Apply Spacing with Padding.
Control Whitespace with Margins.
Specify Widths.
Add Borders.

Chapter 4: Advanced CSS.
Style Multiple Elements.
Format Text with Spans.
Group Elements with Divs.
Apply Styles with Classes.
Apply Styles with IDs.
Use Contextual Selectors.
Use Pseudo-Elements.
Use Pseudo-Classes.
Create an External Style Sheet.
Link a Style Sheet to a Page.
Use the Cascade.

Chapter 6: Laying Out Pages.
Set Up Your Page for CSS Layouts.
Float Elements.
Use Margins and Padding to Fix Float Problems.
Work with Overflow.

Chapter 7: Adding Tables and Lists.
Add Data Tables.
Format Tables with CSS.
Create Complex Tables.
Add a Header Row.
Add Table Sections.
Add an Unordered List.
Add an Ordered List.
Style Lists.

Chapter 8: Creating a Page Visually in Dreamweaver.
Introduction to Dreamweaver’s Interface.
Define a Site in Dreamweaver.
Create a New Document.
Replace the Logo Placeholder.
Replace the Main Content.
Replace the Content in the Sidebar and Footer.
Add Navigation.
Add Images.
Insert a Photoshop Image.
Edit a Photoshop Image in Dreamweaver.
Modify CSS.
Add New Styles.
Preview the Page Using Live View.
Preview the Page in a Browser.
Preview the Page in Other Browsers Using BrowserLab.

Chapter 9: Adding Interactivity and Multimedia.
Introduction to JavaScript and Ajax.
Embed JavaScript in HTML.
Write a Function.
Change the Visibility of an Object.
Create a Menu Using Spry.
Create a Calendar Control with YUI.
Create an Image Gallery with jQuery.
Create Animation Using Flash Professional.
Publish a Flash Movie.
Add a Flash Movie to Your Page in Dreamweaver.
Convert a Video to Flash Video.
Add Flash Video Using Flash Professional.
Add Video with HTML5.

Chapter 10: Making Sites Accessible.
Understanding Web Standards.
Understanding Web Accessibility.
Add Captions and Summaries to Tables.
Create Accessible Table Headings.
Create Accessible Navigation.

Chapter 11: Adding Forms to Your Site.
Create a Form.
Add a Text Field.
Add a Label.
Add Check Boxes.
Add Radio Buttons.
Create a Drop-Down List.
Insert a Text Area.
Add a Button to Your Form.
Group Related Form Elements.

Chapter 12: Creating Dynamic Pages.
Understanding Dynamic Web Applications.
Download and Install WAMP on Windows.
Download and Install MAMP on a Mac.
Create a Basic PHP Page.
Save and Test a PHP Page.
Process Form Data.
Send E-mail with PHP.
Include External Files.
Create Your Own PHP Function.

Chapter 13: Adding Information from a Database.
Understanding Relational Databases.
Create a Database.
Create a Table.
Populate the Table with Data.
Connect PHP to the Database.
Display the Contents of a Table on a Web Page.
Search the Database.
Insert New Data into a Table with PHP.

Chapter 14: Publishing Your Site and Getting Noticed.
Find a Web Host.
Buy a Domain Name.
Publish Your Web Site Using FTP.
Set Up Remote Server Information in Dreamweaver.
Upload Your Files Using Dreamweaver.
Understanding Search Engine Optimization.
Use Meta Tags.
Use Google Webmaster Tools.
Create a Sitemap.
Prevent Pages from Being Listed on Search Engines.
HTML Colors.

By Rob Huddleston
ISBN: 978-0-470-88101-9
Page: 368 pages
Publication: Wiley, October 2010

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