A popular & practical text for Sage based computer accounting courses written to Sage version 15. For computer accounting courses offered by OCR City & Guilds & IAB
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A practical text for users of Sage 50 accounts software Computer Accounting Plain Guide is designed for use on Level 1 & Level 2 courses offered by OCR City & Guilds & IAB awarding bodies. It provides a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to setting up & operating a Sage computer accounts system. ...

Driven by demand from the entertainment industry for better & more realistic animation technology continues to evolve & improve. The algorithms & techniques behind this technology are the foundation of this comprehensive book which is written to teach you the fundamentals of animation programming. In this third edition the most current techniques are covered along with the theory & high-level computation that have earned the book a reputation as the best technically-oriented animation resource. Key topics such as fluids hair & crowd animation have been expanded & extensive new coverage of clothes & cloth has been added. New material on simulation provides a more diverse look at this important area & more example animations & chapter projects & exercises are included. in addition spline coverage has been expanded & new video compression & formats (e.g. i Tunes) are covered. This title

Includes:: companion site with contemporary animation examples drawn from research & entertainment sample animations & example code. It describes the key mathematical & algorithmic foundations of animation that provide you with a deep understanding & control of technique. It

Includes:: expanded & new coverage of key topics including: fluids & clouds cloth & clothes hair & crowd animation. It explains the algorithms used for path following hierarchical kinematic modelling rigid body dynamics flocking behaviour particle systems collision detection & more.



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This year millions of casual computer users will buy new Windows 8 mobile devices notebooks & desktop PCs. They'll want to know how to find their way around get comfortable & get the job done
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Uncover a digital trail of e-evidence by using the helpful easy-to-understand information in Computer Forensics For Dummies! Professional & armchair investigators alike can learn the basics of computer forensics from digging out electronic evidence to solving the case. You wont need a computer science degree to master e-discovery. Find & filter data in mobile devices e-mail & other Web-based technologies. Youll learn all about e-mail & Web-based forensics mobile forensics passwords & encryption & other e-evidence found through Vo IP voicemail legacy mainframes & databases. Youll discover how to use the latest forensic software tools & equipment to find the answers that youre looking for in record time. When you understand how data is stored encrypted & recovered youll be able to protect your personal privacy as well. By the time you finish reading this book youll know how to: Prepare for & conduct computer forensics investigations Find & filter data Protect personal privacy Transfer evidence without contaminating it Anticipate legal loopholes & opponents methods Handle passwords & encrypted data Work with the courts & win the case Plus Computer Forensics for Dummies

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Would you like to learn how to solve computer problems quickly & with confidence? Are you tired of asking others for help whenever an error message appears? ' Computer Problem Solving Made Easy' features all-new solutions to common computer problems from webmail & online security to Microsoft Word & Excel as well as tips on avoiding problems in the future. With easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials to guide you through problems & fixes you'll quickly learn to understand error messages & find the right solutions. Whether you're an experienced PC user & want to improve your skills or are a beginner who's tired of waiting for help with ' Computer Problem Solving Made Easy' you'll be able to keep your computer running smoothly. ...

This comprehensive primer walks the reader through the basics of using a personal computer: how to use a mouse installing antivirus software email surfing the web Internet shopping online banking buying & selling on e Bay playing games creating a personal letterhead transferring images from a digital camera playing & storing music & other useful topics. ...

Computing for the Older & Wiser is a simple-to-follow user friendly guide aimed at the older generation introducing the basics of mastering a computer. Covering the latest release of Windows Vista Home Premium (TM) & Windows XP (TM) this book is designed for people who want straightforward instructions on how to use their home PC. Written in plain English using no unintelligible computer speak Adrian guides you step-by-step through the basics of computing including chapters on: Use of the keyboard & mouse Email & the Internet Customising your desktop Word processing Digital photography Useful websites & much more Useful tips & tricks & a question & answer revision section in each chapter will build your confidence get you up-to-date & technologically savvy in no time! If you want to learn how to search & shop online email or chat to family & friends & you have the enthusiasm to learn a new skill then this book is for you. With explanatory screenshots in full colour Easy to read font Supplementary website
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Starting from the very beginning & assuming no prior computing knowledge Computing Made Easy for the Over 50s: Windows 7 Edition teaches you everything you need to know to help you gain confidence using your PC. Easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials show you how to complete common computing tasks including sending emails finding information on the internet using Microsoft Word & Excel to create documents as well as editing & organising photos staying safe online & how to upgrade from Windows XP or Windows Vista. Written in straightforward language & fully illustrated throughout Computing Made Easy for the Over 50s: Windows 7 Edition will help you master the basics & get to grips with your computer & with Windows 7. ...

Computing with Windows (r) 7 for the Older & Wiser is a user friendly guide that takes you step-by-step through the basics of using a computer. Written in an easy-to-understand jargon free language it is aimed at complete beginners using PCs running on Microsoft Windows (r) 7. Inside you will find step-by-step guidance on: Using the keyboard & the mouse Navigating files & folders Customising your desktop Using Email & the Internet Word processing Organising your digital photos Safely downloading files from the Internet Finding useful websites & much more ...