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See what to do & how to do it in this visual guide to Photoshop Elements 10 If you want practical coverage of the most important features of Photoshop Elements 10 this book is for you. Packed with step-by-step instructions illustrated with full-color screen shots this book clearly shows you how to do tasks rather than using lengthy explanations. Even better the book

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Full-color step-by-step instruction for using the new Photoshop Elements 11 Covering the most important features of Photoshop Elements 11 this book is packed with step-by-step instructions illustrated with full-color screen shots that clearly shows you how to do tasks instead of resorting to lengthy explanations. Even better the book

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This is a new edition of a bestseller fully updated on the latest features of the iPad! The evolution of the iPad continues to deliver amazing possibilities which is exactly why this bestselling guide evolves right along with it! Fully updated with coverage on the latest generation of the iPad this full-color step-by-step guide is perfectly suited for anyone who is a visual learner & learns best by visual cues & a tactile interface. You'll learn to access & download books apps music & video content as well as send photos & emails sync with other devices & services & confidently use the multi-touch display. This title: highlights how to connect to multimedia content social networking & the Internet; shows you how to upload more than half a million apps including award-winning games & helpful productivity tools; helps you take advantage of the potential of the iPad with the featured visual tips & guidance. If you've got the latest iPad then you certainly need the latest version of Teach Yourself Visually iPad 2" to go with it." ...

A practical guide for visual learners eager to get started with Windows 8 If you learn more quickly when you can see how things are done this Visual guide is the easiest way to get up & running on Windows 8. It covers more than 150 essential Windows tasks using full-color screen shots & step-by-step instructions to show you just what to do. Learn your way around the interface & how to install programs set up user accounts play music & other media files download photos from your digital camera go online set up & secure an e-mail account & much more. The tried-&-true format for visual learners using step-by-step instructions illustrated with full-color screen shots to show exactly how things are done More than 600 000 copies of previous Teach Yourself VISUALLY books on Windows have been sold Shows how to perform more than 150 Windows 8 tasks including working with files digital images & media; customizing Windows; optimizing performance; & sharing a computer with multiple users Covers installing & repairing applications system maintenance setting up password-protected accounts downloading photos to your computer & managing media files Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 8 is the fastest easiest way for visual learners to get going with the newest version of Windows. ...

A visual guide to all the features of the new Windows 8 Tablet This must-have resource features visually rich step-by-step instructions that show you how to get the most enjoyment from your Windows 8 tablet. Learn about the exciting new Metro UI optimized specifically for touch devices. The most popular & commonly used apps & functions are covered too along with the basics of syncing with a network setting up e-mail watching videos listening to music & common productivity tasks. This book provides all the guidance needed to enjoy all the best the new Windows 8 tablets have to offer.

Includes:: information on Microsoft's Windows 8 & the new Metro UI in a clear & easy-to-navigate visual manner Contains over 125 Windows tablet tasks illustrated with full-color screenshots Offers clear step-by-step instructions Consistent placement of information makes learning fast & efficient Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 8 Tablet offers concise step-by-step instruction that's perfect for visual learners.

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