IDG Books -- Titles Published in August 1994

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PageMaker 5 For Windows For Dummies
by Deke McClelland
ISBN: 1-56884-160-4

This is the only book that specifically addresses the needs of new
PageMaker users and is both readable and humorous. Bestselling author Deke
McClelland explores the features that can immediately improve the
appearance of documents and improve efficiency.

Highlights:

* Learn how to create newsletters, signs, pamphlets,
  brochures, etc.
* Defines obscure terms such a leading and kerning
* Provides simple explanations of font issues, tabs, and graphics

Level: Beginning to Intermediate
$19.95 USA, $26.95 Canada; 384 pages
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MORE Excel 5 For Windows For Dummies
by Greg Harvey
ISBN: 1-56884-207-4

Greg Harvey picks up where his bestselling Excel For Dummies left off. More
on creating jazzy looking custom charts, formatting workbooks with styles,
locating information in databases, using search criteria, "advanced"
spreadsheet functions, and worksheet design tips. Includes even more
in-depth but fun-to-read stuff.

Highlights:

* Use Excel to its full potential as part of the Microsoft
  office suite
* Create spreadsheet outlines with more and less expanded
  views of a worksheet
* Track down and eliminate formula errors in a worksheet
* MORE on using macros to customize the Excel menus and dialog
  boxes
* Explore Excel's advanced tools for analyzing data

Level: Beginning to Intermediate
$19.95 USA, $26.95 Canada; 420 pages
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1-2-3 For Windows 5 For Dummies, 2nd Edition
by John Walkenbach
ISBN: 1-56884-216-3

IDG's bestselling 1-2-3 For Windows For Dummies is now completely updated
and expanded to include coverage of 1-2-3 version 5 for Windows. This book
provides friendly guidance and helpful advice that will quickly get you up
to speed and working with 1-2-3, without getting you bogged down in
frustrating techie jargon.

Highlights:

* Learn to develop formulas and use 1-2-3's handy built-in
  functions like a pro
* Learn just enough about the tough stuff to get the job
  done: databases, macros, & importing data

Level: Beginning to Advanced
$16.95 USA, $22.95 Canada; 364 pages
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1-2-3 For Windows 5 For Dummies Quick Reference
by John Walkenbach
ISBN: 1-56884-957-5

This quick and easy-to-use fingertip reference offers plain English
explanations and guides you through your 1-2-3 for Windows spread sheets
with helpful icons, tips, and examples. And, it's cross-referenced with
1-2-3 For Windows 5 For Dummies, 2nd Edition.

Level: Beginning to Advanced
$9.95 USA, $12.95 Canada; 210 pages
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Exel 5 For Macs For Dummies
by Greg Harvey
ISBN: 1-56884-186-8

Finally, a fun-to-read Excel book for the legions of Mac Excel users! Greg
Harvey includes helpful Mac tips and Mac-specific information galore on
the latest version of Excel for the Mac.

Level: Beginning to Intermediate
$19.95 USA, $26.95 Canada; 384 pages
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C For Dummies, Volume 1
by Dan Gookin
ISBN: 1-878058-78-9

C For Dummies, Volume 1 is for anyone who's ever tried to learn C
programming but has met with keyboard-pounding frustration. This book
assumes you don't have a Ph.D. or work at MIT or Bell Labs. You're a
bright person, but you require a bit more hand-holding than you've found
in any other C book. With this book in hand, you'll be writing--and
understanding--C programs in no time.

Highlights:

* Covers all popular compilers, including the latest from Borland
  and Microsoft
* "Cheat" boxes offer useful tips on typing programs
* Write your own C program and make it do something useful!
* Use a compiler to translate source code into a language your
  computer can understand

Level: Beginning to Intermediate
$19.95 USA, $26.95 Canada; 600 pages
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Microsoft Office 4 For Windows For Dummies
by Roger C. Parker
ISBN: 1-56884-183-3

Get the power of Microsoft's incredible array of programming of programs by
integrating Word for Windows 6, Excel 5, PowerPoint 4, Access 2, and MS
Mail. This book takes advantage of momentum that Office has attained as
the leading suite product on the market.

Highlights:

* Covers the Professional (includes Access) and Standard Editions
* Provides a mini-tutorial explaining all five products
* Includes special integration features
* Learn about the future of digital document communication;
  hybridized units, containing many different types of
  information

Level: Beginner to Intermediate
$19.95 USA, $26.95 Canada; 384 pages
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Word 6 For Macs For Dummies
by Dan Gookin
ISBN: 1-56884-190-6

Word 6 is the powerful new version of Microsoft's popular word processor
for the Macintosh. For those who fear that new means more complex--relax,
read Word 6 For Macs For Dummies and start creating professional-looking
documents in no time! Dan Gookin's humorous, easy-to-follow style makes it
simple to master. the Word 6 basics as well as its new desktop publishing
features, which include borders, boxes, and drop caps.

Highlights:

* Learn the Word 6 basics: cut and paste, find and replace,
  format and print, delete and destroy.
* Master the new interface--learn to use all those buttons
  and gizmos you paid for
* Step into the new, improved world of word processing with
  exciting Word 6 features like shortcut menus, customizable
  toolbars, and Style Gallery

Level: Beginning to Intermediate
$19.95 USA, $26.95 Canada; 384 pages
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Programmers Press Titles
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Heavy Metal Visual C++ Programming
by Steve Holzner
ISBN: 1-56884-196-5

This is the only Visual C++ book that can give you a programming
edge--virtually a guided tour of the insides of Visual C++. Steve
Holzner's text teaches power programming techniques and helps programmers
produce polished Visual C++ applications. Includes disk with all source
code, and working programs.

Highlights:

* Shows you how to customize controls, make your own menu items,
  and use MFC, just to name a few
* Includes tips, undocumented features, and programming secrets
* Disk is filled with working programs AND source code

Level: Intermediate to Advanced Programmers
$39.95 USA, $54.95 Canada; 600 pages, with one 3 1/2" disk
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Macworld Press Titles
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Macworld Filemaker Pro 2.0/2.1 Bible
by Steven A. Schwartz
ISBN: 1-56884-201-5

Design powerful, functional databases like a pro with this comprehensive
book/disk. Expert author Steven Schwartz uses extensive examples, plus
step-by-step techniques to help users at all levels get the most from this
popular Mac database. Includes FREE disk with ready-to-run databases.

Highlights:

* Includes tips on importing and exporting data Running FileMaker
  Pro on a network Controlling FileMaker with AppleScript
* Developing FileMaker Pro databases for others
* Includes disk containing working, ready-to-run databases to
  customize and use for business, etc.

Level: Beginner to Advanced
$34.95 USA, $46.95 Canada; 700 pages, with one 3 1/2" disk
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Macworld System 7.5 Bible, 3rd Edition
by Lon Poole
ISBN: 1-56884-098-5

Bestselling author and Macworld magazine columnist Lon Poole provides Mac
users with all the hottest info on Apple's latest Macintosh system
software. Loaded with step-by-step instructions and insider's tips, this
book will help you get more power and productivity from your Mac and
System 7.

Highlights:

* The latest information on hot System 7.5 technology, including
  multimedia, desktop e-mail, speech recognition, & dial-up
  network connection
* Extensive coverage of the Power Macintosh and how to get more
  power from System 7.5

Level: Beginner to Advanced
$29.95 USA, $39.95 Canada; 600 pages
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PC Press Titles
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WordPerfect 6 For Windows Tips & Techniques Revealed
by David A. Holzgang & Roger C. Parker
ISBN: 1-56884-202-3

Learn how to create sophisticated, compelling documents without expensive
layout programs using the 100s of new tips contained in this book. Two
disks with time-saving tools and macros are included.

Highlights:

* Covers file management, editing, and printing
* Secrets of graphics, layout, typography, templates, and styles
* Advanced features (charts, indexing, work groups, and more)
* Disk includes TrueType fonts, templates, font/graphics
  utilities, and macros

Level: Intermediate to Advanced
$39.95 USA, $52.95 Canada; 860 pages, two 3 1/2" disks

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