Get empowered to safely keep the weight off after surgery If you're reading this, odds are you have made the very important decision to improve your health by undergoing weight loss surgery. Hats off to you it's no small feat and could very well have saved your life! While your surgeon provided you with the tool to assist you in losing weight, making that tool work is up to you and that's where this sensitive and authoritative guide comes in. In Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook For Dummies, 2nd Edition you'll find the fail-safe, easy-to-follow guidance you need to make smart, informed choices as you adopt a healthy eating regimen to your lifestyle. Packed with 100 plus delicious recipes, healthy recommendations, the latest information on grasping the ingredients in your food, expert tips on meal planning and shopping, and so much more, you'll find everything you need to safely keep those pounds coming off post-surgery. * Successfully navigate a post-surgery lifestyle * Get the lowdown on the latest dietary guidelines * Know which foods to buy and how to prepare them * Stay on track with meal planning, setting up your kitchen, and more Losing those initial pounds through surgery is just the first step and this book helps you make the lifelong lifestyle changes needed to maintain your weight without sacrificing the pleasure of eating delicious food.

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Differential Equations Workbook for Dummies

Make sense of these difficult equations

Improve your problem-solving skills

Practice with clear, concise examples

Score higher on standardized tests and exams

Steven Holzner, PhD

Author, Differential Equations For Dummies

Get the confidence and the skills you need to master differential equations

Need to know how to solve differential equations? This easy-to-follow, hands-on workbook helps you master the basic concepts and work through the types of problems you'll encounter in your coursework. You get valuable exercises, problem-solving shortcuts, plenty of workspace, and step-by-step solutions to every equation. You'll also memorize the most-common types of differential equations, see how to avoid common mistakes, get tips and tricks for advanced problems, improve your exam scores, and much more

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More than 100 problems

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The indispensable introductory reference guide to HTML, XHTML and CSS Even though new technologies enable people to do much more with the Web, in the end HTML, XHTML and CSS are still at the root of any Web site. The newest edition of this bestselling guide is fully updated and revised for the latest technology changes to the field, including HTML5 and CSS3. Illustrated in full color, this book provides beginner and advanced coders the tools they need to be proficient at these programming languages. * Shows you how to create a Web page and formulate XHTML document structure * Addresses working with content management systems (WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla), and designing for mobile devices (iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android) * Introduces HTML5 and CSS3, tools critical to mobile Web development * Reviews working with text, lists, and images, and customizing links * Demonstrates ways to employ cascading style sheets (CSS) and get creative with colors and fonts * Details integrating scripts with XHTML and understanding deprecated HTML markup tags Written by two veteran computer whizzes, HTML, XHTML and CSS For Dummies will help you get the design results you want!

Database Development For Dummies is a "prequel" to SQL for Dummies, which is used in many college database courses across the country. Database Development For Dummies tells why and how database systems came into being, then using actual examples, describes the many obstacles to success that frequently arise in database development projects, and how to handle them.

The key to successful database development is accurate and appropriate modeling of the real-world system that will be placed on the computer. Database Development For Dummies describes in detail two popular modeling methods, the entity-relationship model and the semantic object model. Once the model of a system is complete, the book describes how to convert the model into a database design, then implement the model on the target platform.

Database on intranets and the Internet is covered, as are the issues that arise when multiple users simultaneously access the same database. A chapter is devoted to the emerging enterprise database market, including data warehousing. Another chapter covers the new object-relational technology.

Are you bemused by blogs? Eager to become a blogger? "Google Blogger For Dummies" can help you start blogging sooner than you think.

More than 14 million people are promoting a business, connecting with family and friends, and sharing opinions with Google Blogger. This book helps you start a Blogger account, create content, build an audience, make money from your blog, and more, all without learning to program. You'll be able to: Learn the parts of a blog, what Blogger does, and how to choose goals and blog topicsChoose a domain name, learn to use the dashboard, pick a template, and configure settingsDress up your blog with themes and find out where to get plenty of free onesLearn blogging etiquette and some secrets for long-term successMake money from your blog with Google Adsense, contextual and text link ads, and merchandising with CafePressSet up multi-user blogs or branch into mobile blogging, podcasting, or video bloggingTake advantage of social networking sites and learn simple search engine optimization techniquesMaintain your blog with tools like Blog This and Quick EditModerate comments effectively, track your stats, and more

Google Blogger is a great choice for beginning bloggers, and "Google Blogger For Dummies" gives you the know-how to venture confidently into the blogosphere.

Let’s face it: the information age makes dummies of us all at some point. One thing we can say for sure, though, about things related to the Internet is that their best strengths are often also their worst weaknesses. This goes for virtual private networks (VPNs). They may reach a wide base of customers – but can also be vulnerable to viruses, hackers, spoofers, and other shady online characters and entities. VPNs may allow for super-efficient communication between customer and company – but they rely on information which, if compromised, can cause huge losses. The Internet is still a frontier – sometimes so wide open it leaves us bewildered – and, like any frontier, the risks go hand in hand with potentially huge rewards.

Virtual Private Networks for Dummies offers you a no-nonsense, practical guide to evaluating your company’s need for a VPN, understanding what it takes to implement one, and undertaking the challenging quest to set it up, make it work, and keep it safe. Whether you’re the resident expert leading the project team, or you just want to learn what makes e-commerce tick, this detailed, from-the-ground-up guide will soon have you comfortably conceptualizing:

• Security goals and strategies
• The evolution of VPNs
• Privacy in VPNs
• Extranets
• Remote-Access VPNs
• Funding
• Custom network solutions design
• Testing VPNs
• And more

With new products and technologies offering supposedly revolutionary solutions to IT departments every day, this book focuses on the real world – you know, the one full of obstacles, mishaps, threats, delays, and errors – and gives you the background knowledge to make decisions for yourself about your VPN needs. Written with a dash of humor, Virtual Private Networks for Dummies contains both technical detail (standards, protocols, etc.) and more general concepts (such as conducting cost-benefit analyses). This clear, authoritative guide will have you securely and cost-effectively networking over the Internet in no time.

SugarCRM is an innovative customer relationship management software solution that enhances your company's marketing effectiveness, drives sales performance, improves customer satisfaction, and provides executive insight into business performance. "SugarCRM For Dummies" will show you to take advantage of this free, open source CRM application to boost your sales and please your customers.

This guide helps you choose the flavor of Sugar you need, acquire and deploy it, set up accounts and contacts, and organize your day. You'll first learn how to install SugarCRM, customize user preferences, create databases, and import contacts from other software. Next, you'll discover how to extend SugarCRM's capabilities to meet needs unique to your business. You'll also find out how to: Schedule appointments, link them to records and notes, and organize your sales opportunitiesBuild campaigns, track their success, and grow your contact list with Web-to-lead formsManage customer issues and forums to exterminate software bugsSend e-newsletters and automate customer e-mail communication with templatesTake advantage of a complete recipe book for SugarCRM administratorsImprove sales performance with SugarCRMProvide great service to your customersDevelop searchable libraries and FAQsCreate and share documents

"SugarCRM For Dummies" will get you quickly up to speed on this customer relationship management software so you can enhance your business.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

If you run a small business, you know how important customer relationship management, or CRM, can be to your bottom line. And you know it can be a bit daunting. Well, not with GoldMine and "GoldMine 8 For Dummies "

GoldMine is business software designed to help you organize your contacts, track activities, schedule appointments, create reports that tell you how you're doing, and make accurate business projections. GoldMine 8 is completely revised to make it more useful than ever, once you get the hang of it. That's where "GoldMine For Dummies" comes to the rescue Written by an authorized GoldMine trainer, this guide shows you how to: Set up GoldMine 8 and customize it for your businessCreate, view, and update customer recordsSchedule activities and manage leadsMonitor your marketing efforts and see what's workingPredict sales based on past resultsWork with GoldMine's e-mail systemOrganize and distribute informationAccess GoldMine from outside your officeIntegrate GoldMine with your company Web site

Even if you've used a previous version of GoldMine, you'll find some big changes in this newest revision, but "GoldMine 8 For Dummies" makes it easy to get up to speed. When you've read this book and discovered how GoldMine can help you keep track of your clients, reduce costs, and improve efficiency, you'll think you've hit the motherlode

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.

If you've been using Access for a while, you're probably aware of its power and potential and itching to take advantage of both. "Access 2007 VBA Programming For Dummie"s takes you beyond forms and reports and shows you how to use VBA to create killer Access databases and applications. This gentle introduction to VBA programming covers everything you need to get started, including: Basic programming skills and conceptsExplanations of modules, procedures, objects, and argumentsAccess-unique programming activities, including SQL and recordsetsHow to use the Visual Basic editorCreating dialog boxes, lists, drop-down menus, and functionsIntegrating with other Office applicationsReady-to-use VBA code examples to type in or copy and paste from the Web

Completely revised to reflect all changes found in Microsoft Access 2007, "Access 2007 VBA Programming For Dummies" gives you access to Access like you've never had it before.

A captivating look into the society of the Knights Templar

Brought to you by the author of "Freemasons For Dummies," The Templar Code is more than an intriguing cipher or a mysterious symbol - it is the Code by which the Knights Templar lived and died, the Code that bound them together in secrecy, and the Code that inspired them to nearly superhuman feats of courage and endurance. "The Templar Code for Dummies" reveals the meaning behind the cryptic codes and secret rituals of the medieval brotherhood of warrior monks known as the Knights Templar. This intriguing guide will cover such topics as who the Knights Templar were, how they rose so high and fell so far, and most importantly why there is so much interest in them today. "The Templar Code For Dummies" will explore myths and theories of Christian history that appear in the "Da Vinci Code" such as the quest for the Holy Grail, the Catholic Church's relationship with women that are hotly debated now with special emphasis on the Templar connection. It also explores the surprising part the Templars have played in some of the most important historic events of these past seven centuries, including the French Revolution, the birth of groups such as the Freemasons, and even the American Civil War.

Do you want to develop Web sites without the help of a programmer? Lucky for you there's DotNetNuke, a content management system that allows you to build and maintain dynamic Web sites just by using a Web browser.

"DotNetNuke For Dummies" helps you get down to business and shows you how to create a user-friendly Web site. You'll find out how you can build and manage a flexible, versatile site with all the advantages an open-source application offers, use convenient modules, build a community, and save some money at the same time. This plain-English guide lets you discover how to: Install, run, and troubleshoot DotNetNukeChange and customize portal settingsAdd and manage pages on your siteMake your site look professionalDeliver contents with Text/HTMLAdd news feeds, online surveys, and bannersInteract with visitors through blogging, feedback comments, and forumsCreate an e-businessCustomize the look of your site with exciting components

This book features cool new modules that will meet every Web site's need, both commercial and personal. With "DotNetNuke For Dummies, " you'll get up to speed with this wonderful online tool and create your own corner of the World Wide Web

The bestselling Excel book on the market -- now in a new edition covering the latest version of Excel! Excel is the spreadsheet and data analysis tool of choice for people across the globe who utilize the Microsoft Office suite to make their work and personal lives easier. It is estimated that 1 in 7 people on the planet use Microsoft Office! If you're one of them, and want to get up to speed on the latest changes in Excel, you've come to the right place. Excel 2019 For Dummies has been updated to reflect the major changes and features made to Excel and covers everything you need to know to perform any spreadsheet task at hand. It includes information on creating and editing worksheets, formatting cells, entering formulas, creating and editing charts, inserting graphs, designing database forms, adding database records, using seek-and-find options, printing, adding hyperlinks to worksheets, saving worksheets as web pages, adding existing worksheet data to an existing webpage, pivot tables, pivot charts, formulas and functions, Excel data analysis, sending worksheets via e-mail, and so much more! Get to know the new Excel interface Become a pro at the spreadsheet and data analysis tool that's available as part of the Microsoft Office suite Find time-tested and trusted advice from bestselling author and expert Greg Harvey Use Excel to streamline your processes and make your work life easier than ever before Written by a bestselling author and seasoned educator, Excel 2019 For Dummies makes it easier than ever to get everything out of this powerful data tool.

Have you thought about signing with your baby or toddler? Parents and caregivers are discovering the benefits of using American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with children long before they can speak. Some studies show that signing babies talk sooner, have larger vocabularies, and have fewer tantrums

"Baby Signing For Dummies" gives you the skills to connect in a meaningful way with your hearing baby or toddler. Packed with more than 150 illustrated signs, this friendly, easy-to-follow guide shows you how to use simple hand gestures and baby-specific signing techniques to start interacting with your baby. Every sign is accompanied by step-by-step directions and an illustration--from meeting and greeting, people, and mealtime signs to clothes, animals, outdoor signs, and, of course, bath time and bedtime. You'll discover how to: Introduce signs to your babyIncorporate signing into daily lifeMake everyday events easier with signsOvercome stumbling blocksDecrease fussing and crying through signingHelp your baby sign combinations of wordsKeep your baby safe with signingGet the whole family involvedFind outside help (Web sites, videos, and signing schools and courses)

Complete with illustrations of the entire ASL alphabet, signing dos and don'ts, and ten songs to sign along with, "Baby Signing For Dummies" is the key to enhancing communication with your child and increasing his/her intelligence in a simple, fun, and rewarding way

A guide to the study of how and why you "really" make financial decisions

While classical economics is based on the notion that people act with rational self-interest, many key money decisions--like splurging on an expensive watch--can seem far from rational. The field of behavioral economics sheds light on the many subtle and not-so-subtle factors that contribute to our financial and purchasing choices. And in "Behavioral Economics For Dummies," readers will learn how social and psychological factors, such as instinctual behavior patterns, social pressure, and mental framing, can dramatically affect our day-to-day decision-making and financial choices.

Based on psychology and rooted in real-world examples, "Behavioral Economics For Dummies" offers the sort of insights designed to help investors avoid impulsive mistakes, companies understand the mechanisms behind individual choices, and governments and nonprofits make public decisions.A friendly introduction to the study of how and why people really make financial decisionsThe author is a professor of behavioral and institutional economics at Victoria University

An essential component to improving your financial decision-making (and even to understanding current events), "Behavioral Economics For Dummies" is important for just about anyone who has a bank account and is interested in why--and when--they spend money.

A full-color guide to Canon's exciting new dSLR camera

Whether it's your first dSLR, your first Canon camera, or simply a new tool for your photography, your Canon Rebel T3i/600D has countless capabilities and you'll want to understand them all. This book covers all the dials, menus, and controls, showing you how to use each one. It explains how to change and use various lenses and offers advice on exposure, focus, printing, using flash, sharing photos online, and much more, all with plenty of full-color examples to show what you can achieve.Canon's popular T3i/600D offers a vast array of options for the new dSLR photographer; this book guides you through all the settings, dials, and menusExplains how to use Live View mode and record, edit, and play back videoProvides tips and advice on working with exposure, manipulating focus and color, switching from auto to manual controls, and using lighting creativelyShows how to get photos from the camera to the computer, then edit and manage them using different software packagesIllustrated with full-color photos from the author, showing what you can achieve

This fun and friendly book helps you to quickly and confidently take advantage of the many creative possibilities offered by your new Canon camera.

A guide to stunning your interviewer with perfect answers to stumping questions

In today's competitive job market, a stellar interview lends you an edge over the competition, which can make or break your chances at a new career. "Answering Tough Interview Questions For Dummies, 2nd Edition" teaches you how to perform professionally and productively under stressful interview conditions.

With this handy guide, you'll learn to breeze through tricky questions and accentuate your most impressive qualities. This updated second edition features a ten-step guide to having a great interview, ten tips for projecting confidence, ten techniques for trouble-shooting your job search, 200 tough sample interview questions with detailed advice and model answers, proven strategies to combat nerves, and guidelines for perfecting your social media presence and handling questions that may arise from an online search. There is no need to enter an interview feeling unprepared with this guide by your side.Rob Yeung's holistic approach helps you make a positive first impressionShows you how to prepare to answer questions regarding your online presences (and how to avoid embarrassing search results)Provides essential preparation so that you can familiarize yourself with tricky questions before embarking on the stressful interviewing process

Whether you're an entry-level worker or a mid-level professional, "Answering Tough Interview Questions For Dummies" prepares you to blow the competition away with your poised and professional responses.

Cosmetic surgery is one of today's hottest topics. From daytime talk shows and popular magazines to conversations at the salon, it seems that almost everyone has had it, is thinking about it, or knows someone who is getting it. Statistics show more and more women--and men--are having cosmetic surgery. And with all the options now available, it's important to be fully informed before you make any decisions about having a procedure.

Now, "Cosmetic Surgery For Dummies" is here to guide you through today's top procedures, candidly addressing both the benefits and the risks. R. Merrel Olesen, MD, the medical director of the La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, and Marie B.V. Olesen, a nationally known cosmetic surgery consultant, give you the tools you need to: Decide if surgery is right for youFind a qualified surgeonSet realistic expectationsEvaluate the costsEnhance your recovery and results

This plain-English guide shows you how to take advantage of all the advances in cosmetic surgery while avoiding the pitfalls that could compromise your safety or the quality of your result. From implants to liposuction to Botox, you'll understand the right questions to ask your doctor, how to prepare for surgery (both physically and financially), and the best ways to influence the healing process. You'll also: Discover the latest surgery techniques and medicationsUnderstand the different surgeon specializationsSort through the various non-surgical facial treatmentsEvaluate your post-op care optionsCope with complicationsDeal with family, friends, and coworkers before and after surgery

Complete with lists of questions to ask before surgery and top Web sites for cosmetic surgery information, "Cosmetic Surgery For Dummies" is a practical, friendly guide that will help you say hello to a new you

* Many companies have asked suppliers to begin using RFID (radio frequency identification) tags by 2006 * RFID allows pallets and products to be scanned at a greater distance and with less effort than barcode scanning, offering superior supply-chain management efficiencies * This unique plain-English resource explains RFID and shows CIOs, warehouse managers, and supply-chain managers how to implement RFID tagging in products and deploy RFID scanning at a warehouse or distribution center * Covers the business case for RFID, pilot programs, timelines and strategies for site assessments and deployments, testing guidelines, privacy and regulatory issues, and more

Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest version of the Macintosh operating system, and "Dr. Mac" Bob LeVitus is the ideal expert to introduce you to Snow Leopard. "Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies" covers all the cool stuff and prepares you for the quirks, so whether it's your first Mac or an upgrade, you'll enjoy a truly rewarding relationship.

From starting up your Mac to setting up a network and keeping in touch via iChat AV, "Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies" gives you the scoop on the new features and improvements that help you do more work in less time.Learn when to shut down your Mac and when not to, how to secure it, and how to back it up with Time MachineOrganize your life with iCal and your stuff with files and folders, and be able to find what you're looking forSet up your Internet connection and e-mail, manage spam, surf with Safari, and start iChattingDownload and organize songs, podcasts, and movies with iTunes and plan a playlist with GeniusCreate documents with TextEdit, print them, fax then, and make PDFsSet up a network and share files, printers, and Internet connectionsFind out about operating system updates, firewalls, troubleshooting, and other ways to keep your Mac safe, healthy, and happy

Technology columnist Bob LeVitus has been a Mac guru for nearly two decades. "Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies" provides just what you need to get up and running with Snow Leopard.

"A great book that honors American Indian tribes and the historic trail."
—Gerard Baker, Superintendent of the Lewis and Clark Historic Trail and member, Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold

Features maps, travel tips, and archival drawings

Retrace Lewis and Clark’s steps and celebrate the expedition’s 200th anniversary

Want to know more about this famous adventure? Join Lewis and Clark as they recruit the Corps of Discovery, meet Sacagawea and various Indian tribes, and set off along the Missouri River on a thrilling, perilous journey. You’ll discover who all the players were, why the expedition happened, and the political and cultural ramifications.

"These knowledgeable authors have created a thorough, accurate, and lively introduction to history’s great "road buddies" story – from the grand plan to the diverse cast of characters. Plus, they offer a fresh look at the cooperative Native Americans who helped the expedition."
– James Alexander Thom, author of From Sea to Shining Sea and Sign Talker: The Adventures of George Drouillard on the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Get the facts on adoption fees and legal issues

What to expect every step of the way when adopting a child

Are you ready to adopt? This reassuring guide walks you through the process, from choosing the right form of adoption and finding an agency to filling out forms, meeting with birthparents, and getting through the waiting period. You get tips on surviving the home study, dealing with family members, and sharing the adoption story with your child.

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• 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

* The ideal introductory guide to Microsoft's much anticipated entry into the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software marketplace
* Discusses the key features of Microsoft's CRM software, including tools to help businesses sell more effectively, manage all customer communications in one place, track and convert leads, make informed decisions faster, and provide consistent service
* Provides expert tips and tricks to make the software work more effectively
* Explains how to achieve increased customer satisfaction, customer loyalty, and more profitable customer relationships
* Author is considered one of a handful of global experts on CRM for small- and medium-sized businesses

Even experienced programmers need a place to start with a new technology. XSLT For Dummies gives you the foundation they need to start transforming XML data right away. This friendly guide covers the essentials first-time XSLT users need to know about creating basic style sheets, working with various Web browsers, navigating XSLT tools, transforming XML, and putting the technology to work.

Hypoglycemia simply means "low blood-sugar," but without concrete symptoms it's very hard to diagnose. It is nevertheless a condition that should be watched over carefully. People react differently to low blood sugar as well as to the treatment they receive. Hypoglycemia for Dummies explores this fickle condition and shows you how to manage your blood sugar to feel better. This no-nonsense, plain-English guide lays out the facts you need to maintain a healthy body. It offers expert advice on identifying symptoms, changing lifestyles, and also extensive coverage on diet, exercise, alternative treatments, and the link between low blood sugar and diabetes. This expanded 2nd edition provides: * A thorough explanation of hypoglycemia and how it affects your body * Exercise routines that lead to a healthier lifestyle * Diet suggestions on what to eat and how often * A basis for choosing a doctor that's right for you * Vitamins and supplements that treat your symptoms * Ways to manage hypoglycemia in the workplace * An explanation of how hypoglycemia affects family and friends * Methods to de-stress yourself Complete with tips on helping other hypoglycemics and myth-debunking facts about the disease, Hypoglycemia for Dummies is the fast and simple way to learn and treat the condition, with the help of the most up-to-date medical information available. Escape the blood sugar blues and starting feeling better in no time!