iWork '09 For Dummies

iWork '09 For Dummies
Author: Jesse Feiler
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2009-04-08
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470521961

Dress up office documents the Apple way with iWork '09 and this friendly guide If you're a Mac lover and want to explore life outside of that "other productivity suite," here's your chance to dress up your docs with Apple's iWork '09 and this easy-to-follow guide from Mac technology expert, Jesse Feiler. He draws on 20 years of experience with Apple software to share his secrets of producing fun and creative files using Apple iWork '09. Explore iWork's word processing software, called Pages, and start cranking out text that not only reads well, it looks great. Add style to your spreadsheets with Numbers. And produce dazzling presentations with Keynote--all of it with iWork's special bells and whistles that will give your everyday documents extra Apple style. Discover how to: Use this creative office productivity suite for your Mac Harness the creative possibilities of iWork for home or office Write text documents that look great, too Crunch numbers and build spreadsheets that look great with Numbers Easily build presentations that include multimedia and more Why work when you can iWork with this great guide-and have some fun, too!

iWork '09: The Missing Manual

iWork '09: The Missing Manual
Author: Josh Clark
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 892
Release: 2009-04-23
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0596555733

With iWork '09, Apple's productivity applications have come of age. Unfortunately, their user guides are stuck in infancy. That's where iWork '09: The Missing Manual comes in. This book quickly guides you through everything you need to know about the Pages word-processor, the Numbers spreadsheet, and the Keynote presentation program that Al Gore and Steve Jobs made famous. Friendly and entertaining, iWork '09: The Missing Manual gives you crystal-clear and jargon-free explanations of iWork's capabilities, its advantages over similar programs -- and its limitations. You'll see these programs through an objective lens that shows you which features work well and which don't. With this book, you will: Produce stunning documents and cinema-quality digital presentations Take advantage of Mac OS X's advanced typography and graphics capabilities Learn how to use the collection of themes and templates included with iWork Get undocumented tips, tricks, and secrets for each program Integrate with other iLife programs to use photos, audio, and video clips Learn why iWork is the topic most requested by Missing Manual fans. One of the few sources available on Apple's incredible suite of programs, iWork '09: The Missing Manual will help you get the best performance out of Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and more in no time.

IWork '09

IWork '09
Author: Richard Harrington
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2009
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0321618513

In the only Apple-certified guide to iWork '09, you'll learn to create everything from first-rate business presentations and newsletters to effective budgets and event planners. Focused lessons take you step by step through all aspects of Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. The self-paced book/DVD combo uses real-life material and practical lessons that you can apply immediately to your own projects. You'll learn to: * Master the iWork suite of tools quickly through fun, real-world projects * Design a Keynote presentation from storyboard to Web export * Add animated charts and custom backgrounds to a presentation with ease * Publish great-looking newsletters and brochures in print and on the Web * Build a professional marketing package from scratch * Create expense reports, track budgets, and plan special events * Sort, organize, and chart data using sophisticated spreadsheet calculations The Apple Training Series is both a self-paced learning tool and the official curriculum of the Apple Training and Certification Program. To find out more about Apple Training, or to find an Authorized Training Center near you, go to www.apple.com/training.

iWork '09 Portable Genius

iWork '09 Portable Genius
Author: Guy Hart-Davis
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2009-09-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470593490

A portable guide to the most-used features of iWork '09, Apple's office productivity suite Even in a down economy, Macs are enjoying increased popularity. iWork '09 provides an alternative to Microsoft Office. This guide covers the key skills, tools, and shortcuts to help you make the most of the iWork applications: keynote presentation software, pages for document creation, and the numbers spreadsheet program. Here are the tips and tricks that will help you work more efficiently and use all the features of iWork. iWork '09 Portable Genius gets straight to the point with the authoritative information Mac-savvy users want to know. And the handy portable size makes it easy to slip in your laptop case so it goes where you go. A full-color guide to the shortcuts and tips that let you maximize what you can do with iWork '09 Learn to edit, organize, and create documents using Pages; create stellar presentations with Keynote; and calculate and analyze data in Numbers Handy 6 x 9 trim size size fits in your MacBook case Designed for those who want to make the most of the Mac digital lifestyle Helps you take full advantage of Apple's office productivity suite With iWork '09 Portable Genius, you'll be able to do more with iWork than you ever imagined.

IWork: The Missing Manual

IWork: The Missing Manual
Author: Jessica Thornsby
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 855
Release: 2014-03-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449374255

Apple’s iWork is more versatile than ever now that there are versions for Mac, iOS, and even iCloud. The only thing iWork doesn’t include is its own how-to guide. That’s where this friendly, jargon-free Missing Manual comes in. With complete instructions and helpful examples, you’ll quickly learn how to create stunning documents, slideshows, and spreadsheets with iWork’s Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. The important stuff you need to know: Create elegant files in minutes. Save tons of time by using iWork’s collection of prebuilt templates and themes. Craft a variety of documents. Use Pages to design attractive newsletters, catalogs, brochures, flyers, and posters. Build eye-popping presentations. Turn Keynote’s themes and easy-to-use cinematic effects into beautiful custom slideshows. Organize and clearly convey information. Jazz up your Numbers spreadsheets with charts, images, and videos. Always have your work on hand. Store your files in iCloud and have them sync automatically to your Mac and iOS devices. Work anywhere, any time. Use the web-based iWork for iCloud to create projects on any computer—even a PC. Versions covered: This edition covers Pages for Mac 5.1, Keynote for Mac 6.1, Numbers for Mac 3.1, version 2.1 of each iOS app, and iWork for iCloud.

Mac Bible

Mac Bible
Author: Dwight Spivey
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470525029

This essential guide answers all your questions on using a Macintosh computer, whether you?re unpacking your very first Mac after switching from a PC or upgrading from an older Mac. You?ll walk through all pre-installed Mac applications, including using Mac OS X, browsing the Web using Safari, downloading music from the iTunes store, troubleshooting Mac-specific problems, organizing photos in iPhoto, organizing calendars in iCal, editing digital video in iMovie, and more.

OS X Lion Made Simple

OS X Lion Made Simple
Author: Axely Congress
Publisher: Apress
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2012-01-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1430237694

So you have your brand new Mac, or perhaps you've upgraded to Lion on an existing desktop or laptop. Now what? OS X Lion Made Simple will guide you through all of the new features of Lion, as well as provide a thorough tour of the features and applications that are OS X standards. You'll discover how to make the most of features like Spotlight, Stacks, and Air Drop, and you'll see how to get the newest version of Mail working exactly the way you want it to. Inside this book, you will find all of the new features of OS X Lion explained, exposed, and uncovered. It's filled with clear and colorful images that help you get the bigger picture and get a close-up look at what OS X Lion has to offer. Whether you are just joining the many millions of Mac users around the world, or you are upgrading from Snow Leopard, this book will assist you in uncovering the many new options offered with OS X Lion.

IWork Portable Genius

IWork Portable Genius
Author: Guy Hart-Davis
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2014-03-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470643498

"Covers OS X, iCloud, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touuch."

Sams Teach Yourself Drupal in 24 Hours

Sams Teach Yourself Drupal in 24 Hours
Author: Jesse Feiler
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 597
Release: 2009-11-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0768696070

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, learn how to build powerful, easy-to-maintain websites with Drupal—fast! Using this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach, you’ll master every skill you’ll need, from organizing sites and using Drupal’s design themes to setting up search, polls, forums, and security. Each lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success! Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Drupal tasks. Quizzes and Exercises at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge. By the Way notes present interesting information related to the discussion. Did You Know? tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks. Watch Out! cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them. Jesse Feiler provides consulting services to small businesses and non-profits through his company, North Country Consulting (northcountryconsulting.com). His recent books include FileMaker Pro 10 In Depth, The Bento Book, How to Do Everything with Web 2.0 Mashups, and iWork ‘09 For Dummies®. Register your book at informit.com/register for convenient access to all sample project source code, as well as updates and corrections as they become available. Learn how to… Make the most of Drupal, whether you’re building business, non-profit, or personal sites Download, install, and configure open source Drupal 6 and 7, and make sure it’s working properly Plan and organize your sites so they are easy to manage—and friendly to both users and search engines Customize sites with Drupal’s extensive library of optional open source modules Create barebone sites and home pages automatically Add text, images, links, and other essential site features Master Drupal’s powerful Content Construction Kit (CCK) Incorporate new types of content, ranging from articles to e-commerce products Secure Drupal sites by managing users, permissions, roles, and user profiles Categorize and tag content, and implement full-text search Promote user involvement with polls, comments, forums, RSS feed aggregation, blogs, and newsletters Automate and simplify site management with Triggers, Actions, and Rules