If you're curious, but hesitant, about finding your way around Microsoft's new Windows Server 2008, "Windows Server 2008 For Dummies" is the book for you. This friendly reference shows you everything you need to know -- from installation and deployment to building and running a Windows Server 2008 network.

Server-based networking really is a big deal, and this 100% plain-English guide helps you make the most of it. You'll find out about Windows Server 2008's important functions, capabilities and requirements; develop a network implementation plan; take a step-by-step walkthrough of the installation process; and get valuable tips on how to boost your bandwidth beyond belief Before you know it, you'll be configuring connections to the Universe, working with active directory, and treating domains and controllers like old pals. Discover how to: Build and connect your networkInstall and configure Windows Server 2008Set up and manage directory servicesManage users and groupsInstall and manage print serversSecure your networkTroubleshoot active networksPlan for installing Active DirectoryProclaim and manage your own domainResolve names between TCP/IP and NetBIOSManage shares, permissions, and moreDevelop and implement a regular backup protocol

"Windows Server 2008 For Dummies" may be easy-going, but it's simply packed with need-to-know stuff that will send you diving into Windows Server 2008 experience just for the fun of it. So start now

This is it-the key that unlocks the riches of GURPS (Generic Universal Role Playing System) and gives you a wealth of information on how to create your character and fine-tune your play. Produced in partnership with Steve Jackson Games, the game's creator, GURPS For Dummies is the ideal companion to GURPS Basic Set, 4th Edition that explains the rules. It gives you insight into the choices you'll make in everything from creating a fun, dynamic character using the allotted number of points, to playing in an adventure, to becoming a GM. Whether you want to be an Amazon princess or a stalwart warrior, an old-fashioned swashbuckler or a modern investigator, a tough cop or a cat burglar, a sorcerer casting spells or a cosmic ranger, fighting lawlessness in the asteroids, this guide will help you: * Determine your character's basic attributes: IQ, DX (dexterity), ST (strength) and HT (health)* Figure out your character's secondary characteristics* Choose advantages (including powers and perks) and disadvantages (including quirks and disadvantages with a self-control roll modifier)* Optimize your points by using talents* Select your skills based on functional area or the campaign setting* Enhance your character with spells, magic items, magic staves, and powerstones* Strategically purchase equipment for different characters, tech levels, and campaign types* Create and manage a character sheet, write a character background, keep a character log, and more-all with samples* Choose good combat techniques and play with your character If you want to become a GM, this guide gets you going with advice on creating the adventure, managing the character creation process, managing combat, and interpreting the rules. There's even a handy Cheat Sheet tear-out GM screen in the front of the book. There are tips throughout, plus advice on how to:* Create your very own GURPS universe for your campaign, whether it's dungeon-crawl, high-adventure, combat-focused, puzzle-focused, or masquerade-type* Provide a basic write-up of the world for your players, including technology level, supernatural and supernormal abilities and powers, races, setting, character templates, cultural and social information, and limitations* Create an electronic combat grid, a battle log, a tactical map, and more-with samples* Do mapping, planning, and plotting* Create memorable NPC (nonplayer characters), both good guys and bad guys GURPS For Dummies helps you create more detailed, exciting, and interesting characters and take your game to the next level. That's important whether you're saving a princess or saving the planet...searching for hidden treasure or for secrets to eliminate disease...fighting crime or combating armies of evil robots...casting spells in medieval castles or destroying terrorist cells in modern day milieus. With GURPS, the only limitation is your imagination.

Achieve positive returns on your investments, in any market With Managing Your Investment Portfolio FD you can build and manage a portfolio of investments that s flexible enough to provide positive returns, no matter what the market is doing. Inside you ll find a wealth of strategies and techniques to help you take your investments to the next level. Lean to track and predict volatility; hedge your exposure by going long and short; use strategies like arbitrage, relative value and pairs trading; and dip into distressed assets, options, derivatives, spread betting and much more. Techniques and strategies covered include: * Tracking and predicting volatility, and making short-term gains on very volatile markets * Hedging exposure and going long and short * Arbitrage (taking advantage of price differences between markets) * Pairs trading * Relative value strategies * Distressed assets (things written off by the mainstream that may have long-term value) * Earnings surprises (looking for companies delivering better earnings than predicted by analysts) * Options and derivatives * Macro trading (looking at key indicators for economic cycles)

A beginner’s guide to skating for fun, fitness, and self-expression Skateboarding For Dummies teaches you the basics of the fun and popular sport of skateboarding, so you can start shredding. Author Daewon Song has been a pro skateboarder for 30 years and is considered to be the most technically gifted skateboarder of all time. He is passionate about the sport and shares his enthusiasm and experience in this easy-to-read guide. Skateboarding is a fun, challenging, and inclusive sport that can also be a powerful outlet for self-expression. With this book, you’ll learn cool tricks, safe skating, and skatepark etiquette. Plus, you’ll discover how skateboarding can bring positivity to your life, building your confidence and self-esteem. Shop for your first skateboard and essential accessories Learn the basics of riding a skateboard at a skatepark Get step-by-step instructions for performing classic tricks Discover the history of skateboarding Skateboarding is for everyone, regardless of age or background, and Skateboarding For Dummies is for anyone who wants to give this sport a try.

Guide your sales force to its fullest potential With a proven sales management and execution process, Sales Management For Dummies aids organizations and individuals in reaching the highest levels of success. Although selling products or services is a central part of any sales job, there's much more to it. With this fun and accessible guide, you'll go beyond the basics of sales to learn how to anticipate clients' needs, develop psychologist-like insight, and so much more. Because few people go to school to earn degrees in selling, sales talent is developed in the field. Unfortunately, most training efforts fail to reach their objectives, in large part because of the absence of any kind of reinforcement or coaching. This book is your one-stop guide to managing an existing or start-up sales force to succeed in every area of sales from prospecting to closing. * Shows you how to reach your fullest potential in sales * Helps you effectively inspire great performance form any sales force * Demonstrates how to prospect, recruit, and increase your organization's income and success * Teaches you how to manage sales teams to greatness If you're one of the millions of salespeople or sales managers worldwide looking for a fast, easy, and effective way to get the most out of your sales force, the tried-and-true guidance presented inside sets you up for success.

The coolest kid–friendly Minecraft projects

If you have a Minecraft fanatic on your hands, you′re about to be the most popular adult on the "block." Offering young Minecraft enthusiasts the ultimate sandbox experience, Building a Minecraft City gives kids aged 7 11 an outlet to enhance their love of the game and take their creative play to new heights.

Brought to you by the trusted For Dummies brand, this kid–focused book offers step–by–step instructions and simple explanations for completing projects that will teach your child invaluable new skills all while having a ton of fun! They′ll gain confidence as they design and build truly impressive Minecraft structures, and you′ll delight in watching them develop and refine their problem–solving skills as they work on their own. It′s a win–win!

Features a kid–friendly design that is heavy on eye–popping graphics

Focuses on three basic projects that set young readers on the road to further exploration

Boasts a small, full–color, accessible package that instills confidence in the reader

Introduces basic engineering concepts to kids in a way they can understand

Screen time can be as educational as it is fun, and this book shows your child how to approach their favorite game from a new angle to think and do outside the box.

Use Big Data and technology to uncover real-world insights You don't need a time machine to predict the future. All it takes is a little knowledge and know-how, and Predictive Analytics For Dummies gets you there fast. With the help of this friendly guide, you'll discover the core of predictive analytics and get started putting it to use with readily available tools to collect and analyze data. In no time, you'll learn how to incorporate algorithms through data models, identify similarities and relationships in your data, and predict the future through data classification. Along the way, you'll develop a roadmap by preparing your data, creating goals, processing your data, and building a predictive model that will get you stakeholder buy-in. Big Data has taken the marketplace by storm, and companies are seeking qualified talent to quickly fill positions to analyze the massive amount of data that are being collected each day. If you want to get in on the action and either learn or deepen your understanding of how to use predictive analytics to find real relationships between what you know and what you want to know, everything you need is a page away! * Offers common use cases to help you get started * Covers details on modeling, k-means clustering, and more * Includes information on structuring your data * Provides tips on outlining business goals and approaches The future starts today with the help of Predictive Analytics For Dummies.

Gearing up for the AP Chemistry exam? "AP Chemistry For Dummies" is packed with all the resources and help you need to do your very best. This AP Chemistry study guide gives you winning test-taking tips, multiple-choice strategies, and topic guidelines, as well as great advice on optimizing your study time and hitting the top of your game on test day.

This user-friendly guide helps you prepare without perspiration by developing a pre-test plan, organizing your study time, and getting the most out or your AP course. You'll get help understanding atomic structure and bonding, grasping atomic geometry, understanding how colliding particles produce states, and much more. Two full-length practice exams help you build your confidence, get comfortable with test formats, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and focus your studies. Discover how toCreate and follow a pretest planUnderstand everything you must know about the examDevelop a multiple-choice strategyFigure out displacement, combustion, and acid-base reactionsGet familiar with stoichiometryDescribe patterns and predict propertiesGet a handle on organic chemistry nomenclatureKnow your way around laboratory concepts, tasks, equipment, and safetyAnalyze laboratory dataUse practice exams to maximize your score

"AP Chemistry For Dummies" gives you the support, confidence, and test-taking know-how you need to demonstrate your ability when it matters most.

From kick-boxing, Pilates, and other cutting-edge exercise options to perennial favorites (such as running, biking, and swimming), this guide helps you create customized workouts that minimize boredom and maximize results. Cross-Training For Dummies features

• Tips on mixing and matching activities for a balanced workout
• Photos and illustrations that show proper techniques
• Advice on setting goals, staying motivated, and preventing injuries

As Dr. Mark Goulston tells his patients who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), "The fact that you're still afraid doesn't mean you're in any danger. It just takes the will and the way for your heart and soul to accept what the logical part of your mind already knows." In Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder For Dummies, Dr. Goulston helps you find the will and shows you the way. A traumatic event can turn your world upside down, but there is a path out of PTSD. This reassuring guide presents the latest on effective treatments that help you combat fear, stop stress in its tracks, and bring joy back into your life. You'll learn how to:* Identify PTSD symptoms and get a diagnosis* Understand PTSD and the nature of trauma* Develop a PTSD treatment plan* Choose the ideal therapist for you* Decide whether cognitive behavior therapy is right for you* Weight the pros and cons of PTSD medications* Cope with flashbacks, nightmares, and disruptive thoughts* Maximize your healing* Manage your recovery, both during and after treatment* Help a partner, child or other loved one triumph over PTSD* Know when you're getting better* Get your life back on track Whether you're a trauma survivor with PTSD or the caregiver of a PTSD sufferer, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder For Dummies, gives you the tools you need to win the battle against this disabling condition.

Develop the next killer Android App using Java programming! Android is everywhere! It runs more than half the smartphones in the U.S. and Java makes it go. If you want to cash in on its popularity by learning to build Android apps with Java, all the easy-to-follow guidance you need to get started is at your fingertips. Inside, you'll learn the basics of Java and grasp how it works with Android; then, you'll go on to create your first real, working application. How cool is that? The demand for Android apps isn't showing any signs of slowing, but if you're a mobile developer who wants to get in on the action, it's vital that you get the necessary Java background to be a success. With the help of Java Programming for Android Developers For Dummies, you'll quickly and painlessly discover the ins and outs of using Java to create groundbreaking Android apps no prior knowledge or experience required! * Get the know-how to create an Android program from the ground up * Make sense of basic Java development concepts and techniques * Develop the skills to handle programming challenges * Find out how to debug your app Don't sit back and watch other developers release apps that bring in the bucks! Everything you need to create that next killer Android app is just a page away!

Find the right big data solution for your business or organization

Big data management is one of the major challenges facing business, industry, and not-for-profit organizations. Data sets such as customer transactions for a mega-retailer, weather patterns monitored by meteorologists, or social network activity can quickly outpace the capacity of traditional data management tools. If you need to develop or manage big data solutions, you'll appreciate how these four experts define, explain, and guide you through this new and often confusing concept. You'll learn what it is, why it matters, and how to choose and implement solutions that work.Effectively managing big data is an issue of growing importance to businesses, not-for-profit organizations, government, and IT professionalsAuthors are experts in information management, big data, and a variety of solutionsExplains big data in detail and discusses how to select and implement a solution, security concerns to consider, data storage and presentation issues, analytics, and much moreProvides essential information in a no-nonsense, easy-to-understand style that is empowering

"Big Data For Dummies" cuts through the confusion and helps you take charge of big data solutions for your organization.

Sharpen your knowledge of C# C# know-how is a must if you want to be a professional Microsoft developer. It's also good to know a little C# if you're building tools for the web, mobile apps, or other development tasks. C# 7.0 All-in-One For Dummies offers a deep dive into C# for coders still learning the nuances of the valuable programming language. Pop it open to get an intro into coding with C#, how to design secure apps and databases, and even pointers on building web and mobile apps with C#. C# remains one of the most in-demand programming language skills. The language regularly ranks in the top five among "most in-demand" languages, typically along with Java/JavaScript, C++, and Python. A December 2016 ZDNet article noted 'If your employer is a Microsoft developer, you better know C#." Lucky for you, this approachable, all-in-one guide is here to help you do just that--without ever breaking a sweat! Includes coverage of the latest changes to C# Shows you exactly what the language can (and can't) do Presents familiar tasks that you can accomplish with C# Provides insight into developing applications that provide protection against hackers If you have a basic understanding of coding and need to learn C#--or need a reference on the language in order to launch or further your career--look no further.

Learn to program with C++ quickly with this helpful "For Dummies" guide

"Beginning Programming with C++ For Dummies, 2nd Edition" gives you plain-English explanations of the fundamental principles of C++, arming you with the skills and know-how to expertly use one of the world's most popular programming languages. You'll explore what goes into creating a program, how to put the pieces together, learn how to deal with standard programming challenges, and much more.

Written by the bestselling author of" C++ For Dummies," this updated guide explores the basic development concepts and techniques of C++ from a beginner's point of view, and helps make sense of the how and why of C++ programming from the ground up. Beginning with an introduction to how programming languages function, the book goes on to explore how to work with integer expressions and character expressions, keep errors out of your code, use loops and functions, divide your code into modules, and become a functional programmer.Grasp C++ programming like a pro, even if you've never written a line of codeMaster basic development concepts and techniques in C++Get rid of bugs and write programs that workFind all the code from the book and an updated C++ compiler on the companion website

If you're a student or first-time programmer looking to master this object-oriented programming language, "Beginning Programming with C++ For Dummies, 2nd Edition" has you covered.

Read and write your way to excellence on the GED RLA Test Does the thought of taking the GED RLA Test make you red in the face? Fear not! With the help of GED RLA Test For Dummies, you'll get up to speed on the new structure and computer-based format of the GED and gain the confidence and know-how to pass the RLA Test like a pro. Packed with helpful guidance and instruction, this hands-on test-prep guide covers the concepts covered onthe GED RLA Test and gives you ample practice opportunities to assess your understanding of the Language Arts, Writing, and Language Arts Reading sections of the exam. Designed to test your understanding of reading, writing, and editing skills, the GED RLA Test can be tough for the uninitiated. Luckily, this fun and accessible guide breaks down each section of the exam into easily digestible parts, making everything you'll encounter on exam day feel like a breeze! Inside, you'll find methods to sharpen your reading and language arts test skills, tips on how to approach GED RLA question types and formats, practice questions and study exercises, and a full-length practice test to help you pinpoint where you need more study help. * Presents reviews of the GED RLA test question types and basic computer skills * Offers passages and questions that assess reading comprehension, language conventions, and usage * Includes one full-length GED RLA practice test * Provides scoring guidelines and detailed answer explanations Even if reading, writing, and editing have never been your strong suit, GED RLA Test For Dummies makes it easy to pass this crucial exam and obtain your hard-earned graduate equivalency diploma.

Is hunting for hidden treasures at garage sales, flea markets, estate sales, auctions, and antique shops your idea of a good time? If you love to poke around these places but don't know the difference between something that is just plain old or something that is a bona fide antique, then you might want to make Antiquing For Dummies your next purchase. Written in Dummies-style plain English, this book is not your average highfalutin, highbrow book on antique collecting. Instead of getting a lot of attitude, you get loads of down-to-earth advice about talking the talk with antique dealers, participating in auctions, and using win-win bargaining strategies.

Authors Ron Zoglin and Deborah Shouse can help you develop a plan of attack before you begin your hunt. Even if you are already a dedicated collector, Antiquing For Dummies has plenty of sound advice and information to help you brush up on your collecting skills and broaden your knowledge. And whether you enjoy collecting furniture, glass, ceramics, or silver, you find sections in the book dedicated to each collectible that tell you how and where to buy them. Plus, after you've found that beautiful antique, you find decorating ideas and suggestions for integrating it into your household. Antiquing For Dummies is guaranteed to show you the pleasure and art of antique collecting.

A comprehensive, empathetic guide for anyone suffering from this serious liver disease
Approximately 4 million Americans and 170 million people worldwide suffer from hepatitis C, a viral liver disease that is treatable but not curable. It accounts for more than 40 percent of U.S. liver disease deaths-about 8,000 to 10,000 people annually-and is the most common reason for liver transplantation. This compassionate guide explains how hepatitis C affects the liver and the body and provides solid advice on today's treatment options-from drugs (and their side effects) to transplants and alternative therapies-as well as tips on dealing with the emotional and financial burdens the disease brings with it.
Nina L Paul, PhD (New York, NY) earned her doctorate in infectious disease epidemiology and immunology from Yale University. She has researched viruses (human immunodeficiency virus and others) and the immune system.

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No. It's just not natural. Sometimes presentation is almost as important as content. When you create a report, the goal is to provide information for readers in a format they can readily understand.

"Crystal Reports 10 For Dummies, " the latest version of the most popular report writer in the world, shows you how to create simple or sophisticated reports, turning data into interactive, actionable reports that convey what's happening in your business. You can progress cover-to-cover or use the index to find out how to: Give your reports more pizzazz by using the correct fonts, color, drop shadows, graphic elements, and moreIntegrate elements from multiple, non-database sourcesGroup sort, total result sets, cross-tab reports, and add formulas, charts, or mapsPrint reportsUse customized Business Views gleaned from the same information to provide each reader with information he or she needs to know without spilling all the beans, sales figures, marketing information, or whateverPresent multi-dimensional data in OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) cubesGet ideas from sample reports on the companion Web site

Written by Allen G. Taylor, nationally known lecturer, teacher, and author of over 20 books, including "Database Development for Dummies, Crystal Reports 10 For Dummies" makes it crystal clear how to: Store your information securely in Crystal RepositoryUse Crystal Analysis 10 to display OLAP data so you and your report's readers can analyze the information in an online environmentUse Crystal Enterprise to put Crystal Reports online for viewing by hundreds or thousands of people in your organization

Whether you want to dazzle your company's CEO and shareholders, motivate the sales force, or simply share database information cogently, with "Crystal Reports 10 For Dummies" you not only make your point, you an impression. When your reports look professional, you look professional.

Discover what robots can do and how they work

Find out how to build your own robot and program it to perform tasks

Ready to enter the robot world? This book is your passport! It walks you through building your very own little metal assistant from a kit, dressing it up, giving it a brain, programming it to do things, even making it talk. Along the way, you’ll gather some tidbits about robot history, enthusiasts’ groups, and more.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Cope with legal, financial, and medical issues

Minimize anxiety and stress and make the later years golden

Need help caring for an elderly loved one? This sensitive, reassuring guide provides strategies for assessing older persons’ needs, arranging for care, ensuring their safety, and enhancing quality of life – all while respecting their dignity. You’ll see how to manage physical disabilities and chronic health problems, evaluate nursing homes, and help elders control their destinies.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Do you know that more than 32 million Americans took a run in 1998? If you'd like to join millions of people in this exciting sport -- or sharpen your existing skills -- take the first step with Running For Dummies by five-time Olympic medalist Florence "Flo-Jo" Griffith Joyner. This easy-to-understand guide can help you jump-start your running program and give you the confidence to be successful, whether you're running for fitness, fun, or competition.

Running For Dummies shows you the proper ways to stretch and warm up, top-notch workouts for sprinting and distance running, and techniques to fine-tune your form. Find out how to outfit yourself with the best shoes and gear, how to eat to win, and how to sharpen your mental edge. Plus, you discover the top races for beautiful routes, women-only runs, first-time friendly marathons, and great Web sites for runners. Tragically, Florence Griffith Joyner died at the time of this book's publication. A special tribute section is included in Running For Dummies, and a $1.00 contribution is made to The Flo-Jo Memorial Community Empowerment Foundation with every copy sold.

Provides tips on dealing with congressional staff

Take charge of your cause and make government work for you!

Need a passport on short notice? Want to get a bill passed? Looking to contact your representative? This fun, friendly guide takes the mystery out of getting something done in Congress, introducing you to the players and explaining the processes – everything from legislation and lobbying to caucuses and coalitions.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Find--and land--your first job! Finding a job can seem daunting, especially when it's a brand new experience. There's a lot to know, and often a lot of pressure. Written by the founder of AfterCollege.com, Getting Your First Job For Dummies is designed to take the stress out of the job search process and help you get an offer. In this book, you'll discover how to identify your talents and strengths, use your network to your advantage, interview with confidence, and evaluate an offer. Written in plain English and packed with step-by-step instructions, it'll have you writing customized resumes, conducting company research, and utilizing online job search sites, faster than you can say 'I got the job!' Determine what kind of job suits your interests and skills Write a compelling cover letter Know what to expect in an interview Effectively negotiate an offer Whether you're still in school or navigating the world as a recent graduate, Getting Your First Job For Dummies arms you with the skills and confidence to make getting your first job an exciting and enjoyable process.

The leading book on Microsoft Office, now fully updated for Office 2010

Microsoft Office, the world's leading productivity suite, has been updated with new tools. Veteran Office users as well as newcomers will need the comprehensive information in this bestselling All-in-One guide.

With a self-contained minibook devoted to each Office application plus minibooks on how Office works together and how you can expand its usefulness, "Office 2010 All-in-One For Dummies" gets you up to speed and answers the questions you'll have down the road.Microsoft Office is the office productivity suite used around the globe; nearly every business worker encounters it dailyThe 2010 revision will affect all applications in the suiteEight minibooks cover Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, common Office tools, and ways to expand Office productivityAlso covers the new online versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as changes to the interface and new tools and techniques

"Office 2010 All-in-One For Dummies" makes it easy to learn to use Office and gets you up and running on all the changes and enhancements in Office 2010.

See how XML works for business needs and RSS feeds
Create consistency on the Web, or tag your data for different purposes
Tag -- XML is it! XML tags let you share your format as well as your data, and this handy guide will show you how. You'll soon be using this markup language to create everything from Web sites to business forms, discovering schemas and DOCTYPES, wandering the Xpath, teaming up XML with Office 2003, and more.
Discover how to
* Make information portable
* Use XML with Word 2003
* Store different types of data
* Convert HTML documents to XHTML
* Add CSS to XML
* Understand and use DTDs