IDG Books Announces Six New Books in its MORE ...FOR DUMMIES Series; These Books Give Readers Advanced Information about Popular Technology Topics.FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 1996--IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., publishers of the extremely popular ...For Dummies technical reference books for computer users, today announced six new books in its MORE ...For Dummies Series. Picking up where the regular ...For Dummies books leave off, MORE ...For Dummies books cover readers' most asked-for topics at an intermediate level of information. "We launched the MORE ...For Dummies Series because our readers told us they wanted more information on certain topics," said Milissa Koloski, executive vice president and publisher of Dummies Press. "These new additions to the MORE series cover everything from Macintosh and Windows 95 to the Internet." The six new books in the series -- MORE Macs For Dummies, 2nd Edition; MORE HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. For Dummies; MORE Windows 95 For Dummies; MORE Excel For Windows 95 For Dummies; MORE Word For Windows The name of the Windows version of the Microsoft Word word processor when Windows was becoming popular. See Microsoft Word. (text, tool, product) Word for Windows - The version of Microsoft Word which runs under Microsoft Windows. Version 6.0. 95 For Dummies; and MORE Microsoft Office Microsoft's primary desktop applications for Windows and Mac. Depending on the package, it includes some combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook along with various Internet and other utilities. For Windows 95 For Dummies -- add to the growing catalog of MORE titles. New Books Cover Hot Topics of Broad Interest MORE Macs For Dummies, 2nd Edition is for Mac users who are familiar with the Mac but want more: more information about the operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. (as well as a first look at Copeland, the yet-to-be-released system software), more on the newest Mac hardware (including the new Power Macs, PowerBooks and Mac clones), more coverage of common Mac tasks (e.g., installing new programs, printing, and troubleshooting) and more tips and tricks for becoming expert users. The book's author, David Pogue David Pogue (born March 9 1963) is a technology writer, journalist and commentator. He is a personal technology columnist for the New York Times, an Emmy-winning tech correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning, and tech guest reporter for NPR's Morning Edition. , is a Macworld magazine columnist, author of the best-selling Macs For Dummies, 3rd Edition, and co-author of the best-selling Macworld Mac & Power Mac SECRETS, 2nd Edition. MORE HTML For Dummies contains information on using HTML (hypertext mark-up language) to create a dynamic presence on the World Wide Web. It also provides an overview of the Web and the Internet, including Web browsers The following is a list of web browsers. Historical Historically important browsers In order of release:
in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to , mailing lists, electronic mail, Telnet and other Internet tools, plus a complete explanation of the Web's publication process from design to maintenance. Ed Tittel Ed Tittel is an internet consultant with over 20 years experience in the computer industry. A Princeton University and University of Texas Graduate, Ed is also a former Director of Technical Marketing with American software corporation, Novell. , co-author, also wrote NetWare For Dummies, 2nd Edition, and is a contributing editor A contributing editor is a magazine job title that varies in responsibilities. Most often, a contributing editor is a freelancer who has proven ability and readership draw. to Windows User magazine. Steve James Steve James can refer to multiple people.
MORE Windows 95 For Dummies provides tips, troubleshooting and explanations on Windows 95, including information on the new interface, installing new software, shortcuts See Win Shortcuts. , tips, multimedia, and advanced features that users want to know. The book was written by Andy Rathbone Andy Rathbone, a 1986 graduate of San Diego State University, is the author of a number of ...for Dummies books concerning Microsoft Windows as well as other computing books. , who has more than three million copes of his books in print This is a resource for bookstores and libraries, but often, one cannot find it there. This can be accessed electronically from a library that has has access to it. It can also be looked at at a library or bookstore—if available. , including IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) Books Worldwide's best-selling Windows 95 For Dummies, Multimedia & CD-ROMs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, and Upgrading & Fixing PCs For Dummies, 3rd Edition. MORE Excel For Windows 95 For Dummies was written especially for users who want in-depth help using Excel, such as tips on the new interface, Internet Assistant, a new feature that allows users to publish pages on the Web, instructions for creating custom charts and templates, and using Excel as part of Microsoft Office for Windows 95. Author Greg Harvey, a software trainer who teaches at Golden Gate University in San Francisco, has written more than 35 computer books, including the runaway best-seller Excel For Dummies, 2nd Edition, and Windows 95 For Dummies Quick Reference, 2nd Edition. MORE Word For Windows 95 For Dummies goes beyond writing letters and memos and tells users how to get the most of Word for Windows 95, with advice on formatting, styles, templates, and tables. Readers will find out how to use Internet Assistant to publish pages on the Web, create macros, table of contents, and receive tips and shortcuts on using the new interface. The bookB9s author, Doug Lowe, has written more than 15 computer books, including IDG Books Worldwide's Networking For Dummies, 2nd Edition, and PowerPoint 4 For Windows For Dummies. MORE Microsoft Office For Windows 95 For Dummies is a fun and easy guide to getting more out of the top-selling programs included with Microsoft Office. The book includes advanced topic overviews of Word, Access, Excel, Mail, and PowerPoint and provides friendly, easy-to-follow advice on sharing information among all the programs, plus humor-filled shortcuts and tips galore. Author Wallace Wang has written more than a dozen books, including IDG Books' best-selling Visual Basic 4 For Dummies, MORE Visual Basic 4 For Dummies, and CompuServe For Dummies, 2nd Edition; he co-authored the Illustrated Computer Dictionary For Dummies, 2nd Edition, and OLE For Dummies; and he writes a monthly column for Boardwatch magazine. Price and Availability Each of the six new books in the MORE ...For Dummies Series are distributed through retail bookstores as well as through selected educational bookstores. The books are available for a retail price of $22.99. About Dummies Press & IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. Dummies Press (http://www.dummies.com), a division of IDG Books WorldWide, Inc. has helped more than 25 million readers worldwide master "how-to" topics, including books on computers, software programs, time management, personal finance, and lifestyle topics. IDG Books Worldwide (http://www.idgbooks.com) is headquartered in Foster City, CA and is an International Data Group Company. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: ...For Dummies is a registered trademark, and Destination..., Foundations..., and the IDG Books Worldwide logo are trademarks of International Data Group, Inc. All other brand names are trademarks, registered trademarks, or tradenames of their respective owners. CONTACT: Davey Levy Communications Julie Edwards Levy, 408/461-4600 daveylevy(at)marcom.com |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion