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The Step by Step series of books are great ways for new users to get rolling and intermediate users to get better.

If you're out to be an expert, this is also a great reference book to keep handy.

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If you're an Office administrator, but you don't have this book handy, then you're not really an office administrator now are you!

This is Microsoft's reference book for administering this version of Office. From handling installs to problem solving. A must have for companies running Office 2003.

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If you're contemplating getting MOS certification, this is your study guide.

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For those of you who want to become a power user, you need this book.

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We can't honestly rate this book, because this is one of the few on this list that we don't own.

We've been told it's a good book by those who do own it, so we're including it here as a service to our readers. This may be just the type of book you need to round out your library.

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This Step by Step book will walk Office XP (2002) users through the capabilities of the software applications in this suite.

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LEI even gets a mention in the acknowledgements page, "Susan Daffron came up with the outstanding Three Dog Delight sample files."

Inside scoop: the logo is a caricature of our three dogs. Dog lovers...click here to see the real hounds in action.

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Dian Chapman had the pleasure of working with Herb Tyson as the Technical Editor on his terrific book.

Anyone who is familiar with Herb's writings, know what a thoroughly enjoyable ink slinger Herb is. As a master wordsmith, he makes reading/learning not only easy, but enjoyable with his quips and snickers toss throughout.

But Herb's not only a terrific writer, but a master of Microsoft Word...one who has been using it and writing books on it since version 1.0!

If you use Word...get this book!

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Look closely at the cover and you'll see Dian's public recommendation of this book.

"The Word 2003 Bible is not only impressive because it's comprehensive but because it explains the program in an easy-to-understand manner. It will be on the top of my desk, as my own reference book."
- Dian Chapman, Microsoft Word MVP.

And it's true, folks. My previous Word Bibles are quite worn because I use them regularly as my #1 Word reference books. I was lucky enough to read this version prepublication and it's another winner! A must have for all Word 2003 users!

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Learn some of the coolest tricks to make your job easier in this free Word Tips and Tricks eBook!

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Step by Step books are great ways for beginners and intermediate users to get better and for experts to use as a reference.

And if you want to study for the MOS tests, it includes references as guides.

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For those of you who want to become a power user, you need this book.

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Don't let the name fool you, Dummy books are a great way to get rolling, quickly with a new technology.

If you're new to Word and need to learn it fast, this is the book you want.

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This is another of Dian's favorites and has lots of post-it notes hanging out of it for quick reference! A great book for Word users!

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Not our rating...but that of Dian's students who having given their enthusiastic endorsements.

This course will move intermediate Word users into the ranks of experts. Many students who thought they were experts are amazed to discover how much they didn't know!

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I'm no dummy, but I love Dummy books. Why? Because smart people understand that there are tons of technologies out there and we need to learn what's new quickly! And one of the best ways to get a quick handle on a new technology is to read one of these clearly written, easy to get rolling Dummy books.

Don't believe me...see my Dummy library HERE.

I've been using Dreamweaver since version 3. But I've had a hard time finding any decent books on this software. NOW I have in this book...and I've also finally learned how to do some of the things that I've tried to understand...but for which the Help files provide only basic details.

If you use Dreamweaver 8 AND you're smart...you'll get this book.

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Greg contributed to this book...so it has to be a winner!

Greg admits he doesn't know a lot about the front end of Word, like styles, tables and other advanced formatting. But when it comes to automation tricks...Greg sneaks up on Word from the back end and can make Word dance to his tune! You can get many of Greg's wonderful Word utilities FREE for the downloading from his download page HERE. And you can find more of his tricks in the pages of this book, along with tricks from other Word gurus.

Word AutoForms & Beginning VBA
by Dian D. Chapman, MVP

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Not our rating...but that of Dian's students who having given their enthusiastic endorsements.

Save time with this popular course! Become a Word automation developer. Find out how easy it is to create sophisticated automation to make your documents work FOR YOU. You'll create an automated invoice and see how you can use this skill to create different types of forms and automate documents. Available in eBook or enhanced video course.

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Although this says Word 2000 and it may not be the version you're currently using...if you work with VBA, you must have this book. It's an invaluable code reference.

No. It won't teach you how to get started with VBA. For that, you'll want to get Dian's VBA course for beginners. Not for programmers only! This guide shows experienced Word users how to exercise the full power of Word by creating timesaving, productivity-enhancing macros.

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But once you understand the basics of learning how form (automation) works and get started with VBA...this book is great for helping you advance your skills!

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Could they stuff any more top-level Excel MVPs in this book?<smile>

This book won't teach you how to start using Excel VBA. It is a programmer's reference...and an excellent one that all Excel devs should have at hand.

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What can we say, it's an Excel VBA book and it's by John Walkenbach!

John digs into Excel 2003's VBA environment and shows you how to become an expert.

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Top level Excel experts and long time Excel MVPs (and friends of ours)...Bullen, Bovey and Green have gotten together to show you how it's done.

These experts make a living as Excel devs. And they command top rates. Aren't these the people you want to learn from? We do!

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This is a revision of the best-selling Excel 2000 Power Programming with VBA, updated for Excel 2002.

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Don't let the name fool you, Dummy books are a great way to get rolling, quickly, with a new technology.

If you're new to Excel VBA and need to learn it fast, this is the book you want. And who better to teach Excel programming to newbies, than an expert...John Walkenbach.

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Unlike other VBA books, it also covers spreadsheet application development from a broader perspective. It covers many advanced topics, and includes tons of insider tips and useful examples that cannot be found elsewhere.

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The Bible series are one of our favorites and John Walkenbach is an expert Excel guru, developer and MVP.

What could be a better combination. If you want to get serious about Excel, you need this book.

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For those of you who want to become a power user, you need this book.

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As we've said, don't let Dummy books make you feel like you're stupid. These are great books for quickly getting up to speed.

If you need to learn software quickly and you're smart, this is the fastest way to get moving!

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Step by Step books are great ways for beginners and intermediate users to get better and for experts to use as a reference.

And if you want to study for the MOS tests, these include references as guides.

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John has been using spreadsheet programs since they were first created. He's an Excel MVP who has written many books on the subject over all versions.

Now John puts together his favorite tips. If you need to use Excel, why would you want to be without this book?

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This book is an updated version of his powerful formula series.

Like no other book on the market. The ultimate reference guide to creating formulas. Contains hundreds of useful (and non-trivial) examples that you can adapt to your own needs.

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We can't honestly rate this book, because this is one of the few on this list that we don't own. Although we do own other Hacks books and know they're valuable!

But we've been told it's a good book by those who do own it, so we're including it here as a service to our readers. This may be just the type of book you need to round out your library.

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John Walkenbach has written all the best Excel books for years...from Bibles to power programming.

This book takes the author into Excel Charts. And who better to teach you how to handle charts in Excel? Okay, maybe Jon Peltier. But Walkenbach is definitely no slouch!

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We can't honestly rate this book, because this is one of the few on this list that we don't own.

But we've been told it's a good book by those who do own it, so we're including it here as a service to our readers. This may be just the type of book you need to round out your library.

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This book is intended for Excel users of all levels who want to learn how to create more powerful and effective formulas.

Like no other book on the market. The ultimate reference guide to creating formulas. Contains hundreds of useful (and non-trivial) examples that you can adapt to your own needs. It also includes comprehensive information on creating custom worksheet functions using VBA.

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This book is designed for Excel users of all levels.

It contains lots of additional material on advanced formulas and VBA macros. The additional material is adapted from two other books: Excel 2000 Power Programming With VBA and Excel 2000 Formulas.

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Learn how to handle all aspects of this powerful presentation software.

The bible series is one of our favorites, because they are comprehensive and easy to understand, while provide you with great insight into the software's capabilities. A great choice!

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The Step by Step books are what you'll want to read if you plan to pass MOS certification.

Easy to understand and great for training as well as reference. If you need to learn the program quickly, this is one of the books you'll want to own.

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We can't honestly rate this book, because this is one of the few on this list that we don't own.

We've been told it's a good book by those who do own it, so we're including it here as a service to our readers. This may be just the type of book you need to round out your library.

And remember, Dummy books are a great way for smart people to get up to speed with a new technology, quickly!

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The Complete Step-by-Step Solution: How to Use PowerPoint 2000 presents you with a straightforward, visual approach to learning.

The steps and graphics guide you through every task you'll need to perform in PowerPoint 2000.

Design eye-catching PowerPoint presentations quickly...Jazz up a slide layout with clip art and other graphics...Add creative borders and fills to slide objects...Use templates and masters for consistent visually appealing slides...Insert easy-to-read charts and tables...Include special effects, sound, transitions, and multimedia for extra pizazz...Publish your presentation on the Web.

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Front Page 2003 has greatly cleaned up its act

Easy to understand and great for training as well as reference...if you need to learn to create web sites quickly, this is one of the books you'll want to own.

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Microsoft FrontPage 2002 Unleashed is a completely revised edition of one of the most detailed, thorough guides to Microsoft FrontPage on the market.

Designed for users who are already familiar with the basics of Web publishing and HTML, the book gets right to the essentials of using FrontPage for designing, creating, publishing, and administering sophisticated, professional-level Web sites.

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FrontPage 2000 Unleashed is a completely revised edition of the top selling FrontPage book, Microsoft FrontPage 98 Unleashed.

The book is designed to be the most comprehensive guide to FrontPage 2000 on the market and inside its covers, you'll find 61 chapters and over 1,000 pages--all packed with useful information, tips and advice.

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Inside/Out books provide you with a great insight into all levels of the software.

If you use Outlook as your main source of communication, this is one of the books you'll want to have available as a training source and great reference.

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One of the tests for MOS Master is the Outlook test, if you choose that one. And it's one of the tougher tests.

This book will give you the info you need to get through the test. But even if you're not planning to take the test, this is a great book to walk you through all the many aspects of this powerful program.

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This is one of the few Outlook books we don't yet own. But only because we own just about every other one at this point.

Patricia is an OL MVP. And these Special Edition books are good training and reference sources. If you're looking for a wealth of information on using Outlook 2003, this one would be a good choice.

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You know how we feel about Bible books, they're great. And this one is no exception.

If you're serious about learning Outlook and becoming an expert, this is one book you need to have handy.

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Again, Sue ventures into the deepest areas of Outlook where most fear to tread.

Although much of this book is for the administrator and sections of it are specific to Exchange users, there are some great tips for dealing with registry hacks and things that no one else seems to know how to do. A great reference that'll move you closer to being an expert.

We've been told it's a good book by those who do own it, so we're including it here as a service to our readers. This may be just the type of book you need to round out your library.

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We can't honestly rate this book, because this is one of the few on this list that we don't own.

We've been told it's a good book by those who do own it, so we're including it here as a service to our readers. This may be just the type of book you need to round out your library.

And remember, Dummy books are a great way for smart people to get up to speed with a new technology, quickly!

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Sue Mosher is a synonym of Outlook. As one of the first Microsoft MVPs, she's become the expert on Outlook.

And as an expert developer, focused on Outlook, if you want to learn how to program Outlook, Sue shows you how to get the job done.

We've been told it's a good book by those who do own it, so we're including it here as a service to our readers. This may be just the type of book you need to round out your library.

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We don't have a lot of project software books, but do have a lot of project management books. This is not one in our library.

We've been told it's a good book by those who do own it, so we're including it here as a service to our readers. This may be just the type of book you need to round out your library.

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The Step by Step series of books are great ways for new users to get rolling and intermediate users to get better.

If you're out to be an expert, this is also a great reference book to keep handy.

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For those of you who want to become a power user, you need this book.

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A great way to get up and running quickly with Project.

Although, to learn project management and Project itself you'll need more than just this book. But if you need to learn the program on a grunt level to get by, this will get you going quickly.

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This isn't a book to teach you the software program, but a very good book to get you started in project management.

This is an important book for consultants or anyone who needs to manage projects or even be a part of them. If you work in a project team, get this book!

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Special Edition Using Microsoft Project 2002 gives you direct answers about how to put a project schedule together with this best-selling project management software.

It's organized to follow the project cycle of initializing and developing a plan, implementing the plan, tracking and analyzing progress, adjusting to changes and unforeseen events, and preparing the final reports. You'll find step-by-step procedures for using Project's features, plus you'll get help with common problems.

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We can't honestly rate this book, because this is one of the few on this list that we don't own.

We've been told it's a good book by those who do own it, so we're including it here as a service to our readers. This may be just the type of book you need to round out your library.

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We can't honestly rate this book, because this is one of the few on this list that we don't own.

We've been told it's a good book by those who do own it, so we're including it here as a service to our readers. This may be just the type of book you need to round out your library.

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Windows 2000 Professional Unleashed is an invaluable reference for networking professionals and power users who need answers fast.

This book teaches you how to optimize the Windows 2000 system for the most efficient performance based on your specific work habits. Within the pages of this book you will find everything you need to solve your problems in a clear and direct way. Topics include troubleshooting the setup, tuning Windows 2000 performance, using Windows 2000 on laptops, configuring multimedia devices, Windows 2000 network services, Internet Information Service, and more.

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And excellent reference book.

A must have for all serious VB/VBA devs! It's that simple!

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Guy's Word VBA dev book is what really got me rolling with VBA when I moved from WordBasic.

This is a terrific reference book. Easy to understand info and great example code.

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Not sure if Mike is still an MVP, but he was. Ken, too, may have moved on. But they've both made their mark on the developers community as top experts.

This is not a beginners book! But it is an excellent and intense reference for those who want to become experts.

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This is another terrific book that helped me easily move from Word Basic to VBA.

I still find myself flipping the pages for various code references.

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This book won't teach you VBA, but if you're a developer, you'd be wise to learn more about software projects as a whole.

This is an important read for developers.

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People always ask Dian "How did you learn to create all those cool data applications?" This book is how!

It'll get you started working with the ActiveX Data Object (ADO) so you can create database connectivity to Word AutoForms, documents, web pages, Excel spreadsheets and more using Access databases, SQL or other database technologies.

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Once you understand what you're doing with ADO, you'll need a couple of good reference books.

This is one you'll want. O'Reilly books are great reference books to have on hand for all your development needs.

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This is one of my well-worn reference books.

You get an idea to do something and it sounds like a great solution and feasible. But how do you make it work? That's when you need to pull out all those reference books...this is one of my favorites.

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The authors are MVPs and top developers.

This was one of the books Dian depended on most when she started learning to program ASP pages. It is still one of her most commonly used reference books.

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You understand ADO, you understand ASP...now how do you put things together?

This book helped Dian learn how to handle the DB issues she'd hit when trying to create the sites and page flow needed to build an interactive data solution. Great stuff!

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We can't honestly rate this book, because this is one of the few on this list that we don't own. (Because Greg hates databases<g> and Dian accesses DBs via ADO.)

But we've been told it's a good book by those who do own it, so we're including it here as a service to our readers. This may be just the type of book you need to round out your library.

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We can't honestly rate this book, because this is one of the few on this list that we don't own. (Because Greg hates databases<g> and Dian accesses DBs via ADO.)

But we've been told it's a good book by those who do own it, so we're including it here as a service to our readers. This may be just the type of book you need to round out your library.

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We can't honestly rate this book, because this is one of the few on this list that we don't own. (Because Greg hates databases<g> and Dian accesses DBs via ADO.)

But we've been told it's a good book by those who do own it, so we're including it here as a service to our readers. This may be just the type of book you need to round out your library.

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One of the FUNNIEST books I've ever read!!

I nearly choked on soda a dozen times while reading this book...taking a sip and hitting yet another hysterical part. Bill is a travel writer and want to hike the trail for a book. He drags along his best friend who isn't as gun-ho for the adventure. Informative about the trail...and a riot (mis-)adventure book to read. I loved it!

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Yes, I bought this book because I was intrigued by the cover.

Even better...this turned out to be another hysterical travel adventure book that we have read and reread because it's such a fun ride. Tim and his buddy are out to make a record...by racing from the tip of South America to the Arctic. And as they say, you really get to know people (and get on their nerves) when you spend a lot of time together. Very interesting...and very funny!

A very enjoyable read. "WE ARE ROTO!"

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An interesting and fun read.

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Some funny...gross food adventures!

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Fun stuff!

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Fun stuff!

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Fun stuff!

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Fun stuff!