A showcase of the most exciting innovative & successful window displays worldwide this book offers inspiration & guidance to visual merchandisers & retailers who need to create eye-catching window designs that will increase sales. Stores have to deliver their merchandise in a competitive imaginative & distinctive style & never more so than now when consumers have less to spend. The challenge is not only to grab customers attention & encourage them to shop but to promote a stores brand & keep shoppers informed of fashion trends. Seven chapters cover key topics for the visual merchandiser each with a gallery of photographs of stores in Belgium Spain Italy & Hong Kong as well as London & New York demonstrating how & why each window is successful. Colour is a great tool to promote a trend Seasonal Windows exploit the key shopping seasons & encourage the buying of gifts while following Trends in fashion food or homewares & translating them quickly into a window display is a key skill for a visual merchandiser. Graphics & Photography are cost-effective & efficient tools for delivering a message or inform the customer or use Lighting to add drama whether spotlighting products or flooding an entire window. Theatre shows off exuberant & avant-garde displays created to wow an audience of passers-by. Quirky Windows allow the merchandiser to realise their wildest ideas with spectacular results. ...

This vintage guide to interior decorating & gardening may have been at the height of fashion at the turn of the century but many of its classic tips still hold true & numerous styles & plant choices have come back into vogue. Learn about the very best flora & equipment to use when adding a green touch to any space whether its a cozy city apartment or a sprawling country villa. What plants are best for a bright spring display? Which ones will survive even harsh winters? What are the tricks that have worked for home gardeners for hundreds of years? With over a hundred original h&-drawn illustrations & a charming down-to-earth style Window Gardening the Old-Fashioned Way" is a must-have guide for novice decorators & experts alike." ...

Departing from those who define postmodernism in film merely as a visual style or set of narrative conventions Anne Friedberg develops the first sustained account of the cinemas role in postmodern culture. She explores the ways in which nineteenth-century visual experiences--photography urban strolling panorama & diorama entertainments--anticipate contemporary pleasures provided by cinema video shopping malls & emerging virtual reality" technologies. Comparing the visual practices of shopping tourism & film-viewing Friedberg identifies the experience of "virtual" mobility through time & space as a key determinant of postmodern cultural identity. Evaluating the theories of Jameson Lyotard Baudrillard & others she adds critical insights about the role of gender & gender mobility in the configurations of consumer culture. A strikingly original work Window Shopping challenges many of the existing assumptions about what exactly postmodern is. This book marks the emergence of a compelling new voice in the study of contemporary culture." ...

In early reviews geeks raved about Windows 7. But if youre an ordinary mortal learning what this new system is all about will be challenging. Fear not: David Pogues Windows 7: The Missing Manual comes to the rescue. Like its predecessors this book illuminates its subject with reader-friendly insight plenty of wit & hardnosed objectivity for beginners as well as veteran PC users. Windows 7 fixes many of Vistas most painful shortcomings. Its speedier has fewer intrusive & nagging screens & is more compatible with peripherals. Plus Windows 7 introduces a slew of new features including better organization tools easier Wi Fi connections & home networking setup & even touchscreen computing for those lucky enough to own the latest hardware. With this book youll learn how to: * Navigate the desktop including the fast & powerful search function * Take advantage of Windows apps & gadgets & tap into 40 free programs * Breeze the Web with Internet Explorer 8 & learn the email chat & videoconferencing programs * Record TV & radio display photos play music & record any of these to DVD using the Media Center * Use your printer fax laptop tablet PC or smartphone with Windows 7 * Beef up your system & back up your files * Collaborate & share documents & other files by setting up a workgroup network ...

Learn Windows 7 & Office 2010 the right way with this handy book-&-DVD deal Windows 7 & Office 2010 are the two most widely used & acclaimed software applications in the world. This value priced book-&- two DVD bundle will help you access the power of the operating system & Office suite to achieve maximum efficiency whether you are a new intermediate or experienced user. From two of the most accomplished computer reference authors of all time Andy Rathbone & Wallace Wang this package will give you the understanding needed to take advantage of these essential programs.* Introduces the new Windows 7 Operating System (OS) & basic interface navigation managing applications files & data printing documents & preventing common security/safety issues* Shows you how to get connected to the Internet create CDs & DVDs & establish an e-mail account* Explains Microsoft Office basics such as typing & formatting text in Word navigating an Excel spreadsheet & creating a Power Point presentation* DVD contains more than four hours of step-by-step instructions for completing the most essential Windows 7 & Office 2010 tasks Clear & helpful this guide-&-DVD combo is like having an expert right beside you all the way! ...

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Dive deeper into Windows 7-with new content & new resources on CD! The Deluxe Edition of the ultimate in-depth reference to Windows 7 has been fully updated for SP1 & Internet Explorer 9 & features 300+ pages of additional coverage & advanced topics. Its now packed with even more timesaving solutions troubleshooting tips & workarounds from the experts-and

Includes:: a fully searchable e Book & other online resources. Topics include installation configuration & setup; network connections & troubleshooting; remote access; managing programs; controlling user access & accounts; advanced file management; working with Internet Explorer 9; managing security features & issues; using Windows Live Essentials 2011; performance monitoring & tuning; backups & maintenance; sharing networked resources; hardware & device drivers.

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Get the fast facts that make learning Windows 7 plain & simple! This no-nonsense guide uses easy numbered steps & concise straightforward language to show the most expedient way to perform tasks & solve problems in Windows 7. Here s what you ll learn to do: Run programs control gadgets play games. Send e-mail browse the Web & share your files. Organize your digital media including photos music & videos. Burn CDs & DVDs; make your own movies. Set up your printer & a simple home network. Manage security settings & perform easy tune-ups & fixes. Here s how you ll learn it: Jump in wherever you need answers. Easy-to-follow steps & screenshots show you exactly what to do. Handy tips teach you new techniques & shortcuts. Quick TRY THIS! exercises help you apply what you ve learned right away. ...

Experience learning made easy & quickly teach yourself the essentials of working with Windows 7. With STEP BY STEP you set the pace building & practicing the skills you need just when you need them! Learn to manage windows & folders sort & filter files create an efficient Windows working environment & safely access the Internet. You ll learn how to install & manage software & hardware create & manage homegroups share content with other computers & computer users & instantly locate content stored on your PC or network. You ll also learn how to fine-tune your PC s performance & resolve common problems. Plus the supplied practice files give you a chance to hone your skills & put the book s lessons to work. ...

Windows 8 Absolute Beginner's Guide Make the most of your new Windows 8 device-without becoming a technical expert! This book is the quickest way to take control of Windows 8 & use it to create connect & discover...simplify & organize your whole life...learn more play more do more live better! Even if you've never used Windows 8 before this book will show you how to do what you want one incredibly clear & easy step at a time. Windows 8 has never ever been this simple! Who knew how simple Windows 8 could be? This is the easiest most practical beginner's guide to navigating Windows 8-whether from a desktop notebook or tablet...simple reliable instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: * Discover Windows 8's whole new approach to running a computer * Run Windows 8 the way that's easiest for you: mouse touch or keyboard * Find & use the old Windows Desktop along with all your favorite Windows XP & 7 programs * Get online with Internet Explorer (r) 10 & master its new tools & shortcuts * Set up your home network printer & other devices * Master quick easy new ways to use Facebook Twitter & Linked In (r) * Safeguard your personal information & keep it private * Enjoy all your digital photos videos movies & music * Connect with anyone through email messaging & video chat * Discover & play new Windows 8 games & use Windows to control your Xbox 360 * Manage even the most gigantic collections of data & media * Automatically back up your information to external drives DVDs or Microsoft Sky Drive (r) * Fix problems protect yourself from viruses & keep Windows 8 working reliably Paul Sanna is the author of almost two dozen computer books on topics such as Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer & Windows security. He has extensive experience working with & explaining pre-release versions of Windows. He currently advises his clients on software decisions both for the desktop & for large business projects. ...