Professional photography advice for D3000 beginners

The Nikon D3000 is Nikon's new entry-level camera. With the D3000, you get all the features of Nikon's older cameras along with an updated battery, larger monitor, and improved focus features. In addition, the D3000 also offers simpler menus to help first-time DSLR users.

Assuming no prior dSLR knowledge, veteran author Julie Adair King offers you a tour of the camera body, a hands-on how-to on all the features of the D3000, and a step-by-step walkthrough of how to get the photos you want.Explains shooting in auto mode, reviews the new video option, and covers working with file size and qualityWalks you through shifting out of automatic mode and using the D3000's lighting, exposure, focus, and color featuresDemonstrates getting photos from your camera to your PC, developing an effective file system, and sharing photos via print, online, or other ways

Packed with useful tips, this helpful guide encourages you to take control of your camera.

Dispel myths and reap

the benefits of this robust accounting software!

If you're like most business people, accounting is the last thing you want to spend lots of time doing. This friendly, no-nonsense guide gets you up to speed, highlighting the most useful and practical features, disproving common misconceptions, and letting you in on the best tips and tricks -- all in plain English!

The plain truth -- see how to set up Dynamics GP, get around the program, create a company, and build an effective chart of accounts

Module madness -- get the details on the modules you'll use most often in the Purchasing, Sales, Inventory, and Financial series

Collect -- bill customers, manage receipts, and easily match payments to invoices

Bank reconciliation -- track processed payments and deposits against your bank statements

Year-end stuff -- close your books and print reports from all the data you've collected

Keep data up to date -- use Professional Services Tools and utilities to find and fix data discrepancies

Lock it down -- discover how to protect your database and set up a disaster recovery plan

It's in the Office -- leverage the interoperability between Dynamics GP and Microsoft Office applications

Customize -- make GP fit your business perfectly

Open the book and find:

How to make SmartList work for you

Set-up tips to make GP's home page more efficient

All about the Customer Card

Ways to set up vendors quickly and easily

How to save keystrokes with Quick Journal and batch frequency

Shortcuts for easy report printing

Secrets of a hassle-free upgrade

What your disaster recovery plan should contain

Your one-stop reference for entering the global logistics environment Global Logistics for Dummies is an operational-level reference and overview for those manufacturers, businesses, product distributors, providers of logistics services, humanitarian and disaster relief responders and logisticians on both ends of a global chain who are considering entry in or have recently embarked on entering the global logistics chain/market. Easy to follow and packed with tons of helpful information, it serves as a springboard to larger texts for more detailed information. Beginning with an introduction to both the "whats" and "whys" of global logistics, the book sheds light on how global logistics demands the involvement of not only all elements of the logistics enterprise - e.g., design, logistics engineering, supply, storage/distribution, maintenance, transportation, returns/re-manufacturing, etc. - but also all elements of the business enterprise. In no time, it'll get you up to speed on the whole-enterprise logistics elements that should be considered in the decision to enter and excel in providing logistics end-items, goods, and services to a global customer. Deliver global disaster and relief logistics support Explore global manufacturing and distribution logistics Provide logistics services for foreign customers Adapt domestic logistics to foreign operating environments Written by a team of SOLE - The International Society of Logistics credentialed practitioners and academicians, Global Logistics for Dummies makes it easier than ever to succeed in this ever-growing field.

The easy way to get started in stock charts Many trading and technical analysis books focus on how to use charts to make stock trading decisions, but what about how to actually build a chart? Stock Charts For Dummies reveals the important stories charts tell, and how different parameters can impact what you see on the screen. This book will explain some of the most powerful display settings that help traders understand the information in a chart to find outperformance as its beginning. Stock Charts for Dummies will teach you how to build a visually appealing chart and add tools based on the type of trading or investing decision you're trying to make. It will also introduce you to the pros, cons, and best practices of using three key types of charts: Candlesticks, Bar Charts, and Line Charts. Build and use technical chart patterns Increase profits and minimize risk Track and identify specific trends within charts A unique guide for beginning traders and investors, Stock Charts for Dummies will help you make sense of stock charts.

With tips on understanding -- and surviving -- the new bankruptcy laws
If you're considering bankruptcy, you need straightforward answers and reliable advice. This handy guide covers it all -- so you can get your finances in line and your life back on track. This updated new edition covers everything you need to know about the new bankruptcy law and includes even better resources. Don't get desperate -- get out of debt instead!
Discover how to
* Weigh the consequences of bankruptcy
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Attract the very best talent with a compelling employer brand! Employer Branding For Dummies is the clear, no-nonsense guide to attracting and retaining top talent. Written by two of the most recognized leaders in employer brand, Richard Mosley and Lars Schmidt, this book gives you actionable advice and expert insight you need to build, scale, and measure a compelling brand. You'll learn how to research what makes your company stand out, the best ways to reach the people you need, and how to convince those people that your company is the ideal place to exercise and develop their skills. The book includes ways to identify the specific traits of your company that aligns with specific talent, and how to translate those traits into employer brand tactic that help you draw the right talent, while repelling the wrong ones. You'll learn how to build and maintain your own distinctive, credible employer brand; and develop a set of relevant, informative success metrics to help you measure ROI. This book shows you how to discover and develop your employer brand to draw the quality talent you need. * Perfect your recruitment marketing * Develop a compelling employer value proposition (EVP) * Demonstrate your employer brand ROI Face it: the very best employees are the ones with the most options. Why should they choose your company? A strong employer brand makes the decision a no-brainer. It's good for engagement, good for retention, and good for the bottom line. Employer Branding For Dummies helps you hone in on your unique, compelling brand, and get the people you need today.

This friendly guide combines professional and personal advice on every aspect of fertility and infertility. From deciding when to seek help and what help to seek, to the emotional, fi nancial, and medical considerations of fertility treatments, you'll be reassured every step of the way with all the support and specialist advice you need to increase your chances of a healthy and happy pregnancy.

Find your voice, and communicate with confidence

Ever wondered why nobody hears you in meetings, or wished people would take you more seriously? Or maybe you're unhappy with your accent, or you feel insecure about your high-pitched or monotonous voice? "Voice and Speaking Skills For Dummies" will help you to discover the power of your voice, understand how it works, and use your voice like a professional whether in meetings, addressing an audience, or standing in front of a classroom. Take a deep breath, relax those vocal cords, and make your speech sparkle

We're not all planning to become politicians, or likely to address large audiences on a regular basis, but we all need to be able to communicate well to achieve success. Certain professions require a high level of vocal confidence, notably teachers and business leaders. As well as using body language effectively, we also rely on our voice to convey passion, exude enthusiasm, and command attention--and that's before we've considered the content of our words A clear understanding of how your voice works, how to maximize its effectiveness, and ways to overcome voice 'gremlins' such as speaking too fast, stuttering, or sounding childish, is pivotal to enabling you to succeed, whatever the situation.Highlights the importance of your voice, explains how to use it effectivelyGives you confidence in public speakingHelps you use your voice to make a great first impression in all aspects of your lifeIncludes a CD with vocal exercises to help you communicate with confidence.

Whether you're looking to improve your speaking skills for work or personal gain--or both--"Voice and Speaking Skills For Dummies" gives you everything you need to find your voice and communicate with confidence.

Note: CD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

Whether you're new to Active Directory (AD) or a savvy system administrator looking to brush up on your skills, Active Directory for Dummies, 2 nd Edition will steer you in the right direction! Since its original release, Microsoft's implementation of the lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) for the Windows Server line of networking software has become one of the most popular directory service products in the world. If you are involved with the design and support of Microsoft directory services and/or solutions, you really need this book! You'll understand the basics of AD and utilize its structures to simplify your life and secure your digital environment. You'll discover how to exert fine-grained control over groups, assets, security, permissions, and policies on a Windows network and efficiently configure, manage, and update the network. You'll find new and updated material on security improvements, significant user interface changes, and updates to the AD scripting engine, password policies, accidental object deletion protection, and more. You will learn how to: Navigate the functions and structures of AD Understand business and technical requirements and determine goals Become familiar with physical components like site links, network services, and site topology Manage and monitor new features, AD replication, and schema management Maintain AD databases Avoid common AD mistakes that can undermine network security Complete with lists of the ten most important points about AD, and ten cool Web resources, and ten troubleshooting tips, Active Directory For Dummies, 2 nd Edition is your one-stop guide to setting up, working with, and making the most of Active Directory. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Feeling stuck? Find out how to work toward the career of your dreams If you're slogging through your days in a boring or unrewarding job, it may be time to make a big change. Careers For Dummies is a comprehensive career guide from a top career coach and counselor that will help you jump start your career and your life. Dive in to learn more about career opportunities, with a plethora of job descriptions and the certifications, degrees, and continuing education that can help you build the career you've always wanted. Whether you're entering the workforce for the first time or a career-oriented person who needs or wants a change, this book has valuable information that can help you achieve your career goals. Find out how you can build your personal brand to become more attractive to potential employers, how to create a plan to "get from here to there" on your career path, and access videos and checklists that help to drive home all the key points. If you're not happy in your day-to-day work now, there's no better time than the present to work towards change. Get inspired by learning about a wide variety of careers Create a path forward for a new or better career that will be rewarding and fun Determine how to build your personal brand to enhance your career opportunities Get tips from a top career coach to help you plan and implement a strategy for a more rewarding work life Careers For Dummies is the complete resource for those looking to enhance their careers or embark on a more rewarding work experience.

Few activities offer more fun and excitement than motorcycling, but to get the most out of it, there's a lot you need to know. From buying and maintaining a bike, to riding safely, to finding great places to ride, "Motorcycling For Dummies" puts you on the road with savvy and style, whether you're male or female, new to riding or an experienced vet.

This fun, practical, and informative guide gets you geared up and ready to ride You'll get plenty of help in selecting the right bike and step-by-step instructions on performing routing maintenance tasks. You'll also find out how to develop safe riding habits and, maybe most important of all, fit in with the biker crowd. Plus, this indispensable resource shows you advanced riding techniques, offers travel tips for long-distance rides, and even helps you get your kids started in motorcycling. Discover how to: Buy a new or used bikeSelect safe, tough riding gear, from helmet and jacket to boots and pantsGet proper training and learn essential riding skillsInsure your bikePass even the toughest licensing testTry your hand at cruising, touring, sports biking, and moreGet involved in motorcycle clubs and eventsDeal with dangers on the roadCustomize your bike to improve both style and performance

Complete with lists of great biking events, organizations, people, and even movies, "Motorcycling For Dummies" gives a whole new meaning to the term "easy rider."

Biology Essentials For Dummies (9781119589587) was previously published as Biology Essentials For Dummies (9781118072677). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Just the core concepts you need to score high in your biology course Biology Essentials For Dummies focuses on just the core concepts you need to succeed in an introductory biology course. From identifying the structures and functions of plants and animals to grasping the crucial discoveries in evolutionary, reproductive, and ecological biology, this easy-to-follow guide lets you skip the suffering and score high at exam time. Get down to basics -- master the fundamentals, from understanding what biologists study to how living things are classified The chemistry of life -- find out what you need to know about atoms, elements, molecules, compounds, acids, bases, and more Conquer and divide -- discover the ins and outs of asexual and sexual reproduction, including cell division and DNA replication Jump into the gene pool -- grasp how proteins make traits happen, and easily understand DNA transcription, RNA processing, translation, and gene regulation.

Prepare for the GRE with targeted practice and professional insight 1,001 GRE Practice Questions For Dummies is your comprehensive guide to preparing for the GRE. Our test prep gurus lead you through questions designed to parallel the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections of the exam, and provide advice and guidance for improving skills on the Analytical Writing portion of the test. Each practice question includes the answer, along with step-by-step instruction and detailed narratives that explain the best approach. The GRE General Test is your ticket into graduate school, and solid preparation is the key to an impressive score. Whether you're coming straight out of college or have been out of school for a few years, there's a good chance you'll need to brush up on all the things you've forgotten and discover the things you didn't learn as an undergrad that graduate school will demand. Reading through your old notes and textbooks only helps so much! It's better to learn exactly what's on the test, and shape your study time around that information. This book includes a one-year subscription to online content including: Get: Free One-year access to practice questions online: * Hundreds of practice questions online from easy to hard * Track your progress, see where you need more help, and create customized question tests * Study what, where, and when you want * Detailed Answers and explanations for every question If you're studying for the GRE, nothing beats repeated practice as a way to avoid surprises on test day. You need to be fully prepared, and know exactly what to expect. 1,001 GRE Practice Questions For Dummies is the ultimate GRE prep method, with a targeted approach that will help you show what you know.

Become fluent in the universal language of beer Beer For Dummies is your companion as you explore the wide world of the third most-consumed beverage globally. Learn to recognize the characteristics of ales, lagers, and other beer styles. Perfect beer-and-food pairings. And embark on the ultimate beer tour, Dummies-style! Whether you're a beer novice or a brewery regular, there's always something new to learn. We'll help you pick the right beer for any occasion, understand why beers taste the way they do, and give you a handy reference to their strengths and ideal serving temperatures. This updated edition takes you a journey around the world of new beers--hazy-juicy in the U.S., Italian grape ale, Brazilian Catarina sour. You'll also get up to date on the latest beer review apps and how the internet is shaping and reshaping beerdom. Cheers! Make an informed choice when selecting a beer and pairing with food Learn the fascinating process of brewing the different types of beer Discover world beer culture and new beer innovations Heighten your enjoyment of the subtleties of craft beer This book is an excellent resource for aiding your understanding, purchasing, drinking, and enjoyment of beer.

The definitive guide to understanding Taoism--no matter your background or faith

Lao Tzu's "Tao Te Ching" is the second most translated book in the world, and the practice of religious Taoism is on the rise in China, where adherents currently number in the hundreds of millions. Yet there remains a remarkable lack of reliable information about Taoism for curious westerners. "Taoism For Dummies" provides comprehensive coverage of Taoism's origins in China's Chou Dynasty, its underlying quietist principles, its emergence as a major religion, various interpretation of its core texts, including both Eastern and Western interpretations, key Taoist concepts, and much more. It also provides a fascinating glimpse of Taoism in contemporary China.The ideal guide for readers interested in this influential religion, as well as those taking an introductory course on Taoism or Chinese ReligionA valuable source of insight for those with an interest in modern Chinese culture and beliefs

The secret is out: That slow cooker that's been collecting dust in your kitchen cabinet is a wonderful and easy tool for making delicious entrees at the touch of a button. With new U.S. sales estimated at 6 million a year, more people are finding slow cookers indispensable in getting a home-cooked meal on the table. Besides tasting good, slow cooked meals are convenient and nutritious because you use fresh, wholesome ingredients.

Slow Cookers For Dummies is for working families, couples, single people, students, and anyone who is tired of takeout. Perhaps you love cooking but have little time to do it or want to decrease your reliance on prepared mixes or boxed convenience foods. Slow cooking may be right for you if you want to

• Save money on food and utility bills
• Control your sodium and fat intake
• Free up your oven and cooktop for more holiday cooking
• Take a hot dish to a potluck supper

If you already know how to use a slow cooker, the delicious recipes in this book can help you expand your repertoire beyond soups and stews. If you're thinking of getting a slow cooker, Slow Cookers For Dummies takes you from the basics of how these cookers work to preparing special occasion meals, to troubleshooting slow cooker problems.

Here's a closer look at what Slow Cookers For Dummies includes:

• Guidelines on how to choose the right slow cooker for you
• Techniques to help you slow-cook the right way
• Easy recipes for snacks, beverages, chili, stews, and casseroles
• Scrumptious recipes for roasting beef, pork, lamb, and poultry
• How-to's on cooking and freezing in batches
• Ways to adapt favorite traditionally cooked dishes for the slow cooker

In Slow Cookers for Dummies, food and appliance cooking experts Tom Lacalamita and Glenna Vance show that this classic cooking appliance is really a wonderful tool for making creative, delicious meals. With 75 recipes for making the most out of your slow cooker, you'll never put that slow cooker in your cabinet again.

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Strategies for creating a welcoming, equitable, and high-performing work environment.

Inclusive Leadership For Dummies helps leaders successfully navigate the nuances of a diverse workforce and create a culture where ALL talent can thrive. Toss out the one-size-fits-all leadership approaches, because the workforce is not a monolith―it’s a rich and beautiful tapestry made up of people from all backgrounds, cultures, skills, and experiences. This book enables you to develop the knowledge and competencies needed to lead diverse teams successfully. It also provides tips, tools, and techniques, for how to proactively respond to external pressures and disruptions like the changing workforce, marketplace, and the political and economic climate for how to foster and ensuring that all employees are included, valued, they feel safe, and they can do their best work.

• Discover the concept of inclusive leadership and learn what inclusive leaders do
• Evolve your own thinking and behaviors to promote inclusivity and a welcoming atmosphere
• Minimize your blind spots in meetings and interactions and overcome any blunders or pitfalls
• Gain inspiration from case studies of effective inclusive leaders

For emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders who want to foster greater trust, psychological safety, and a high performing work environment that leverages (or celebrates) all attributes of diversity Inclusive Leadership For Dummies is the resource for you.

The fast and easy way to pin down the sport of wrestling

Wrestling is a fast-paced sport with many technicalities, rules, and ways to score points--making it difficult for spectators to follow the score and understand whistles and restarts. In "Wrestling For Dummies," author and 2008 Olympic Gold medalist Henry Cejudo explains the scoring system and unique rules of wrestling to new competitors, confused parents, and fans of this ancient and captivating sport.

"Wrestling For Dummies" also explains the rich history of the sport and covers the six styles of competitive wrestling and their distinction from the modern entertainment-based "pro wrestling."Covers Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestlingPlain-English explanations of wrestling rulesDetails the history of wrestling

Whether you're just getting started as a wrestler or enjoy it as a spectator sport, "Wresting For Dummies" makes this sport accessible and easy to understand.

Take a deep dive into deep learning Deep learning provides the means for discerning patterns in the data that drive online business and social media outlets. Deep Learning for Dummies gives you the information you need to take the mystery out of the topic--and all of the underlying technologies associated with it. In no time, you'll make sense of those increasingly confusing algorithms, and find a simple and safe environment to experiment with deep learning. The book develops a sense of precisely what deep learning can do at a high level and then provides examples of the major deep learning application types. Includes sample code Provides real-world examples within the approachable text Offers hands-on activities to make learning easier Shows you how to use Deep Learning more effectively with the right tools This book is perfect for those who want to better understand the basis of the underlying technologies that we use each and every day.

Your all-access guide to all things Access 2016 If you don't know a relational database from an isolationist table but still need to figure out how to organize and analyze your data Access 2016 For Dummies is for you. Written in a friendly and accessible manner, it assumes no prior Access or database-building knowledge and walks you through the basics of creating tables to store your data, building forms that ease data entry, writing queries that pull real information from your data, and creating reports that back up your analysis. Add in a dash of humor and fun, and Access 2016 For Dummies is the only resource you'll need to go from data rookie to data pro! This expanded and updated edition of Access For Dummies covers all of the latest information and features to help data newcomers better understand Access' role in the world of data analysis and data science. Inside, you'll get a crash course on how databases work and how to build one from the ground up. Plus, you'll find step-by-step guidance on how to structure data to make it useful, manipulate, edit, and import data into your database, write and execute queries to gain insight from your data, and report data in elegant ways. * Speak the lingo of database builders and create databases that suit your needs * Organize your data into tables and build forms that ease data entry * Query your data to get answers right * Create reports that tell the story of your data findings If you have little to no experience with creating and managing a database of any sort, Access 2016 For Dummies is the perfect starting point for learning the basics of building databases, simplifying data entry and reporting, and improving your overall data skills.

Beginner-friendly information you need to successfully manage finances in a not-for-profit organization Nonprofit Bookkeeping & Accounting For Dummies is a helpful guide for anyone who is responsible for financial and accounting operations in nonprofit organizations or needs to read and understand a nonprofit financial statement. It includes information on the basics of nonprofit bookkeeping, general nonprofit accounting principles, basic financial statements, and specific laws and regulations that govern the accounting of nonprofit organizations. With the simple guidance in this book, you’ll learn how to keep accurate books in accordance with state and federal laws, even if your professional background isn’t in finance. Learn the basics of bookkeeping and accounting, including common terminology Choose the right accounting methods and software for your organization Apply for, track, and account for federal grants and other grant money Set up payroll accounts, complete tax forms, and navigate the audit process Nonprofit Bookkeeping & Accounting For Dummies is the perfect, easy-to-use resource for nonprofit managers and volunteers who need to learn complex rules and regulations that govern nonprofit accounting and bookkeeping procedures.

An easy-to-understand how-to guide to the single most important thing you can do in investing -- choosing and mixing your assets successfully.

You don't need to be an expert analyst, a star stock-picker, or a rocket scientist to have better investment results than most other investors. You just need to allocate your assets in the right way, and have the conviction to stick with that allocation.

The big secret behind asset allocation -- the secret that most sophisticated investors know and use to their benefit -- is that it's really not all that hard to do.

Asset Allocation For Dummies serves as a comprehensive guide to maximizing returns and minimizing risk -- while managing taxes, fees and other costs -- in putting together a portfolio to reflect your unique financial goals.

Jerry A. Miccolis (Basking Ridge, NJ), CFA(R), CFP(R), FCAS, MAAA is a widely quoted expert commentator who has been interviewed in The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, and appeared on CBS Radio and ABC-TV. He is a senior financial advisor and co-owner of Brinton Eaton Wealth Advisors (www.brintoneaton.com), a fee-only investment management, tax advisory and financial planning firm in Madison, N.J. Dorianne R. Perrucci (Scotch Plains, NJ) is a freelance writer who has been published in The New York Times, Newsweek, and TheStreet.com, and has collaborated on several financial books, including I.O.U.S.A, One Nation, Under Stress, In Debt (Wiley, 2008).

Make no mistake, etiquette is as important in business as it is in everyday life -- it's also a lot more complicated. From email and phone communications to personal interviews to adapting to corporate and international cultural differences, "Business Etiquette For Dummies, 2nd Edition, " keeps you on your best behavior in any business situation.

This friendly, authoritative guide shows you how to develop good etiquette on the job and navigate today's diverse and complex business environment with great success. You'll get savvy tips for dressing the part, making polite conversation, minding your manners at meetings and meals, behaving at off-site events, handling ethical dilemmas, and conducting international business. You'll find out how to behave gracefully during tense negotiations, improve your communication skills, and overcome all sorts of work-related challenges. Discover how to: Make a great first impressionMeet and greet with easeBe a good company representativePractice proper online etiquetteAdapt to the changing rules of etiquetteDeal with difficult personalities without losing your coolBecome a well-mannered travelerDevelop good relationships with your peers, staff, and superiorsGive compliments and offer criticismRespect physical, racial, ethnic, and gender differences at workLearn the difference between "casual Friday" and sloppy SaturdayDevelop cubicle courtesyAvoid conversational faux pas

Business etiquette is as important to your success as doing your job well. Read "Business Etiquette For Dummies, 2nd Edition, " and make no mistake.