Have big dreams? Kick start them with JavaScript! If we've learned one thing from the Millennial generation, it's that no one is too young to make history online. JavaScript For Kids For Dummies introduces pre-teens and early teens alike to the world of JavaScript, which is an integral programming language that drives the functionality of websites and apps. This informative, yet engaging text guides you through the basics of coding with JavaScript, and is an essential resource if you want to expand your technology skills while following easy, step-by-step instructions. Through small, goal-oriented projects, you learn key coding concepts, while actually creating apps, games, and more. This hands-on experience, coupled with the presentation of ideas in a simple style, allows you to both learn and retain JavaScript fundamentals. JavaScript has been heralded as 'the programming language of the web,' and many kids are interested in learning how to use it; however, most schools don't offer coding classes at this level, and most families can't afford the high cost of coding classes through a summer camp. But this can't stop you from developing your JavaScript coding skills! This fun text is all you need to get started on your JavaScript journey. * Explore the basics of JavaScript through the creation of a calculator app * Deepen your understanding of HTML, arrays, and variables by building a grocery shopping app * Learn conditional logic through the development of a choose your own adventure game * Discover loops and strings by creating a lemonade stand app and MadLibs-style game JavaScript For Kids For Dummies brings pre-teens and early teens into the world of coding by teaching them one of the key Web design languages.

The complete guide to the world of poetry -- from sonnets to spoken word!

Poetry For Dummies will help you understand, appreciate, and write poetry. This book is filled with hands-on exercises to get your creative juices flowing and smart tips on getting your poems published.

"Sociology For Dummies" helps you understand the complex field of sociology, serving as the ideal study guide both when you're deciding to take a class as well as when you are already participating in a course. Avoiding jargon, "Sociology For Dummies "will get you up to speed on this widely studied topic in no time.

"Sociology For Dummies, UK Edition" Provides a general overview of what sociology is as well as an in-depth look at some of the major concepts and theories. Offers examples of how sociology can be applied and its importance to everyday life Features an in-depth look at social movements and political sociology Helps you discover how to conduct sociological research Offers advice and tips for thinking about the world in an objective way

The easy way to help your kid start a business

Do you have a budding entrepreneur on your hands who′s anxious to bring the next great business idea to life? Make their dream come true with the accessible, expert help in Starting Your Own Business. Written with young learners in mind, this book walks your child through the steps that turn a bright idea into a profitable business.

An extension of the trusted For Dummies brand, Starting Your Own Business speaks to juniors in a language they can understand, offering guidance and actionable plans to turn their business idea into a reality. From setting goals to putting together a plan that encourages others to help them get their idea off the ground, it offers everything kids need to get their business started and make it grow.

- The book features a design that is heavy on eye–popping graphics that hold children′s attention

- The content focuses on the steps to completing a project

- A small, full–color, non–intimidating package instills confidence in the reader

- Basic projects set the reader on the road to further exploration

Children are notorious for their huge imaginations. Now, their ideas can live in the real world and translate to real profit with the help of Starting Your Own Business.

Take the stress out of buying a property with this handy guide that covers everything you need to know! Are you a first-time buyer? Or perhaps you're looking to move on and up in today's competitive property market? If you feel overwhelmed by the jargon, the unsolicited advice, and the complicated finances, you're not alone. So how can you be confident you're ticking all the right boxes? With Buying a Property For Dummies! This straightforward, step-by-step guide will help you get the best deal on your new house, apartment or investment property. Learn about different types of residential properties and different buying strategies Calculate the costs ahead of you and understand how your mortgage will work Learn how to value a property, negotiate, and make a successful bid or offer Get tips on when and where to seek expert help There's no denying that buying property can be stressful. But with Buying a Property For Dummies, you can sleep easy. This clear, practical handbook will ensure you're making the right moves to realise your property dream sooner--and that new your property is a sound investment for your future!

This book is a riotous, irreverent account of the people and events that have shaped Britain. Always getting those kings and queens confused? Never sure what happened when? Then you need this book. Inside you'll find rip-roaring stories of power-mad kings, executions, invasions, high treason, global empire building, and forbidden love - not bad for a nation of stiff upper lips! * Revised and expanded to include the historical parliamentary elections of 2010 and the British mission in Afghanistan * Accompanied by access to a timeline and 'Who's Who in British History' section on dummies.com * This new edition contains an 8-page color insert so you can see who, what and where the ensuing historical action takes place

Discover how brands are created, managed, differentiated, leveraged, and licensed Whether your business is large or small, global or local, this new edition of Branding For Dummies gives you the nuts and bolts to create, improve, and maintain a successful brand. It'll help you define your company's mission, the benefits and features of your products or services, what your customers and prospects already think of your brand, what qualities you want them to associate with your company, and so much more. Packed with plain-English advice and step-by-step instructions, Branding For Dummies covers assembling a top-notch branding team, positioning your brand, handling advertising and promotions, avoiding blunders, and keeping your brand viable, visible, and healthy. Whether you're looking to develop a logo and tagline, manage and protect your brand, launch a brand marketing plan, fix a broken brand, make customers loyal brand champions or anything in between Branding For Dummies makes it fast and easy. * Includes tips and cautionary advice on social media and its impact on personal and business branding programs * Covers balancing personal and business brand development * References some of the major brand crises and how to avoid making the same mistakes * Shows brand marketers how to create brands that match their employers' objectives while launching their own careers If you're a business leader looking to set your brand up for the ultimate success, Branding For Dummies has you covered.

Create in 3D with Tinkercad! If you can dream it, you can create it--using Tinkercad. This free tool gives everyone the power to create 3D models, regardless of your level of experience. With the help of Tinkercad For Dummies, you'll have the knowledge you need to plan your designs, the know-how to utilize the platform's drag-and-drop tools to create your design, and the information you need to print or export your designs to use them elsewhere. Tinkercad is for everyone! It's simple enough to be used by kids and students, but robust enough that an adult could use it to create a complex product prototype. With more than 4 million designs posted in the Tinkercad community, the platform is also popular with teachers around the world. Why not join in on the fun? Create your Tinkercad account and join the community Use the drag-and-drop tools to build 3D images Export your designs to have them 3D printed Learn the principles of great 3D design Tinkercad is truly fun for all ages, and this hands-on guide makes it faster and easier to start using it right away!

The easy way to grasp customer analytics

Ensuring your customers are having positive experiences with your company at all levels, including initial brand awareness and loyalty, is crucial to the success of your business. "Customer Analytics For Dummies" shows you how to measure each stage of the customer journey and use the right analytics to understand customer behavior and make key business decisions.

"Customer Analytics For Dummies" gets you up to speed on what you should be testing. You'll also find current information on how to leverage A/B testing, social media's role in the post-purchasing analytics, usability metrics, prediction and statistics, and much more to effectively manage the customer experience. Written by a highly visible expert in the area of customer analytics, this guide will have you up and running on putting customer analytics into practice at your own business in no time.Shows you what to measure, how to measure, and ways to interpret the dataProvides real-world customer analytics examples from companies such as Wikipedia, PayPal, and WalmartExplains how to use customer analytics to make smarter business decisions that generate more loyal customersOffers easy-to-digest information on understanding each stage of the customer journey

Whether you're part of a Customer Engagement team or a product, marketing, or design professional looking to get a leg up, "Customer Analytics For Dummies" has you covered.

Here's what you should know to manage data records efficiently

With proper electronic data management, your business can lower costs, improve efficiency, eliminate duplication, and be protected in the event of a lawsuit. This book provides an overview of records management solutions and implementation strategies in plain, non-technical English. Step-by-step instructions show you how to begin managing records and information and how to maintain the program once you have it established. Sample forms for inventory, scheduling, and necessary documentation are also available on the companion website.Electronic records management offers cost savings, greater efficiency, and protection in case of legal action; this book gets you started on an effective data management systemThis plain-English guide helps you determine what constitutes a record, shows you how to inventory records and create an efficient way to file both electronic and paper copies, and explains how to create a retention scheduleWalks you through switching to electronic record-keeping, what to look for in a records management system, implementing best practices, ensuring that your system will stay current, and using the system effectivelyHelps you assure that the destruction of any sensitive information is conducted and documented correctly

"Records Management For Dummies" helps your business save money and improve efficiency with effective electronic records management.

Learn to write 100 characters in Chinese Billions of people worldwide speak Chinese--and now you can learn to write 100 characters in the world's most-spoken language! Whether you're taking a course, looking to get ahead at work, or just want to up the ante when you're communicating with Chinese-speaking family and friends, Chinese Character Writing For Dummies gets you up to speed fast. This workbook will guide your first steps in learning Chinese characters. It contains 100 basic characters, including 44 simple characters (pictograms and symbols) and 56 composite characters (ideograms and ideo-phonograms). It helps you little by little to familiarize yourself with the pieces of the puzzle most frequently used, as well as some basic Chinese writing rules. Offers online bonus content that includes instructional videos, downloadable flashcards, and printable writing pages Shows you how to write 100 Chinese characters Provides instruction for beginners, students, and lifelong learners Gives you helpful tips on how to memorize characters Speaking Chinese will take you far--and learning to write some of the most common characters will only take you farther! Find out how Chinese Character Writing For Dummies can help you today!

Everything parents need to give their babies the best start
Each year, more than 4 million babies are born in the United States-and the first year of a baby's life is a joyous, challenging, and sometimes overwhelming time. Your Baby's First Year For Dummies serves as a complete guide for baby's first twelve months-from what to do when arriving home from the hospital to handling feeding, bathing, and sleeping routines to providing the right stimuli for optimal progress. Packed with tips on every aspect of baby's physical, emotional, and social development, this friendly guide gives parents advice on such important topics as breastfeeding vs. bottle-feeding, teething, baby toy safety, food preparation, food allergies, traveling, and much more.

How to travel lightly across planet Earth Sustainable Travel For Dummies is for travelers of all ages and budgets who want to reduce their carbon footprints, respect and protect the planet, contribute to local economies, and incorporate conservation into their travel experiences. That's you! This easy-to-read guide shows you what sustainable travel is, why it's important, and how to do it--with no travel shaming. Award-winning travel journalist Lee Mylne brings a global perspective on fun ways to travel responsibly. A must-have resource for globetrotters and for those whose travels keep them close to home, this book covers alternative transportation, unique accommodations, fulfilling cultural experiences, everything else the eco-savvy traveler needs to know. Discover how to plan eco-friendly trips to destinations near and far Reduce your carbon footprint while still enjoying life-affirming experiences Learn about alternative methods of transportation and sustainable accommodations Gain cultural awareness and get fun ideas for making the most of your travel Sustainable Travel For Dummies is an inspiring read for travelers who are new to sustainable and ethical travel and seeking practical tips for eco-conscious wandering.

100+ quick and delicious diabetes-friendly recipes If you have diabetes, watching what you eat is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy. With the help of the American Diabetes Association, Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes For Dummies offers 100+ healthy, diabetes-friendly recipes and meal planning ideas-without sacrificing taste. Plus, Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes For Dummies provides expert tips on the types of food you should keep stocked in your kitchen, advice on healthy cooking techniques, ways to lower fat and cholesterol, and most importantly, what to eat with diabetes. According to the World Health Organization, the number of adults worldwide affected by diabetes has quadrupled since 1980 to 422 million. Nearly one in 11 people in the United States now have diabetes or prediabetes, and unhealthy eating can worsen the condition and hinder efforts at better management. While those numbers are alarming, the good news is that you can cook and eat your way to better health-and this book makes it easy! - Make more than 100 tasty recipes, many of which cook in 30 minutes or less - Get the total grams of carbohydrates and other nutrients per serving - Discover ways to keep a healthier kitchen It's never been simpler-or tastier-to keep up with your diabetes management.

Discover a fun new hobby with helpful possibilities
Get directions, talk to folks overseas, or find out whether the fish are biting
Want to check out the morning news in London, help out in emergencies, or tune in to the big race? Two-way radios open up a world of possibilities - literally. This handy guide tells you about the equipment you need, fills you in on radio etiquette, shows you how to stay legal, and gives you lots of cool ideas for family-friendly radio activities.
Discover how to
* Use the right radio lingo
* Choose and operate different types of radios
* Get a license if you need one
* Communicate in emergencies
* Program a scanner
* Tune in to sporting events

If you are single (or know someone who is) and haven't tried online dating, you wouldn't realize how mainstream it has become. There are between 20-30 million singles dating online. Yet dating online is unlike in-person dating and requires different strategies for finding and attracting the right matches. For anyone already online, or just thinking about joining an online dating service, this book is an indispensable resource. It's full of online dating tips and the secret sauce on dating sites you might never discover on your own. Like all Dummies books, Online Dating For Dummies is written as a resource book so that you can quickly jump right in to look up what you need without reading cover to cover (though you might just get hooked and not be able to put it down).

Online Dating for Dummies includes sections on:

• How to write a great essay that not only attracts, but attracts someone right for you
• Sex on the internet: it's faster online. Learn what to expect and how to handle it
• How to pick a site with the right ambience for you, ranging from the sassy Nerve.com to the mainstream Match.com and everything in between.
• Knowing how to figure out which dating sites have lots of live prospects and which have only piles of deadwood
• How to write that first email that attracts without frightening off your prospect with specific tips for men and women.
• Dealing with the all important photo. Whether to post one, and if so, how to get noticed without appearing deceiving
• Tricks to ferret out the frauds that lurk onlinebefore they find you.
• Dealing with online rejection. How survive it and how to dish it out humanely when you want to break off a contact.
• Making it through that scary transition from email to meeting in person
• Safety online: how to be safe without becoming paralyzed by paranoia
• A special section on long distance relationships. If there is simply no one in your town worth dating, learn how to make it work cross country.

Online Dating for Dummies also has in depth reviews of the top dating sites

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Go from total MATLAB newbie to plotting graphs and solving equations in a flash! MATLAB is one of the most powerful and commonly used tools in the STEM field. But did you know it doesn't take an advanced degree or a ton of computer experience to learn it? MATLAB For Dummies is the roadmap you've been looking for to simplify and explain this feature-filled tool. This handy reference walks you through every step of the way as you learn the MATLAB language and environment inside-and-out. Starting with straightforward basics before moving on to more advanced material like Live Functions and Live Scripts, this easy-to-read guide shows you how to make your way around MATLAB with screenshots and newly updated procedures. It includes: A comprehensive introduction to installing MATLAB, using its interface, and creating and saving your first file Fully updated to include the 2020 and 2021 updates to MATLAB, with all-new screenshots and up-to-date procedures Enhanced debugging procedures and use of the Symbolic Math Toolbox Brand new instruction on working with Live Scripts and Live Functions, designing classes, creating apps, and building projects Intuitive walkthroughs for MATLAB's advanced features, including importing and exporting data and publishing your work Perfect for STEM students and new professionals ready to master one of the most powerful tools in the fields of engineering, mathematics, and computing, MATLAB For Dummies is the simplest way to go from complete newbie to power user faster than you would have thought possible.

Oh, all the amazing things your iPad and iPad 2 can do

Lightweight, powerful, and perfect for reading and staying in touch, iPads are fun and practical for today's seniors, as long as you know how to use all the bells and whistles. That's where this helpful guide comes in. Written in the friendly "For Dummies" style and sporting senior-friendly larger type and full-color illustrations, this book can help you get the most out of your iPad or iPad 2, even if you don't ordinarily use a computer.

This new edition includes pages of updated content, including the latest features in iOS 5 and iCloud. You'll first learn to set up your iPad, get familiar with the touchscreen interface, and explore accessibility features. Then you'll learn to browse the Internet with mobile Safari, use maps, set up and manage your e-mail, buy and read e-books, download and play music and movies, work with photos, make FaceTime video calls, and discover how to extend the iPad's capability even more with apps. Covers the iPad and iPad 2Includes senior-friendly larger fonts and full-color illustrations Explains how to use the iPad in the clear, friendly, easy-to-follow language that has defined the Dummies series for two decadesCovers using maps and the calendar, video chatting with FaceTime, browsing the web, using your iPad for e-mail and Facebook, buying apps and games, reading iBooks, playing music, watching videos, viewing photos, user security and safety, and moreNew edition is updated with new content on iOS 5 and iCloud features, including iMessage, Newsstand, Reminders, Reader and Reading List tools, and more

The iPad combines the best of your favorite gadgets into one amazing device--whatever you want your iPad to do, the fun starts with "iPad 2 For Seniors For Dummies."

Aspiring international real estate investors--expand your portfolio today! The real estate world can be a particularly difficult place to do business, and this book helps aspiring international investors of all skill levels avoid some of the pitfalls first-timers often make. Expert author Nicholas Wallwork opens your eyes to how accessible international real estate can be and provides an excellent introduction to some of the main strategies and nuances when investing at home or away. Investing in International Real Estate For Dummies covers expert strategies for investing in international real estate, going beyond the more obvious tactics like buy-to-lease and flipping houses. It gives you a solid roadmap for successful property investing that actually works in any market. It lays out checklists of tasks and offers step-by-step guidance and advice based on over a decade of in-the-trenches experience working in the international real estate investment sector. Learn previously unseen expert strategies Find out how to choose which countries to invest in Easily navigate your way around lease options Build an in-country network of reliable contacts Manage your new assets with ease How to build the mindset of a top real estate investor Looking to start or expand your international real estate portfolio? Everything you need is at your fingertips!

Action, beauty, adventure, and art start capturing memories today! Canon EOS Rebel T7i/800D For Dummies is your ultimate guide to taking spectacular photos no photography experience required! The EOS Rebel offers professional features that camera phones just cannot match, and this book shows you how to take advantage of these features to take stunning photos in any situation. First, you'll take a tour of the controls to learn what everything does, where to find it, and how to use it. Next, you'll walk through the automatic, scene, and manual modes to learn the strengths and weaknesses of each, and how to choose a mode based on your goals for that particular photo. You'll learn how to capture action shots, take beautiful portraits, and get as artsy as you want to get as you adjust for color, lighting, and focus, and control exposure for different effects. Taking great photos doesn't have to be difficult! Your camera offers everything you need to perfectly capture any scene, and this book provides clear, easy-to-follow instruction to help you take full advantage of these professional tools. * Get acquainted with your camera's controls * Shoot in automatic, scene, or manual mode * Compose shots and work with lighting like a pro * Adjust for focus, color, depth of field, and more Whether you're taking pictures at a party, shooting scenery on vacation, catching action at a ball game, or just wandering around capturing spontaneous moments of beauty, awesome photos are just a few simple steps away. Your Canon EOS Rebel T7i/800D is equipped with the tools to make any scene share-worthy, and Canon EOS Rebel T7i/800D For Dummies equips you to start snapping professional-quality photos today!

Take the risk out of financial risk management Written by bestselling author and past winner of the GARP Award's Risk Manager of the Year, Aaron Brown, Financial Risk Management For Dummies offers thorough and accessible guidance on successfully managing and controlling financial risk within your company. Through easy-to-follow instruction, you'll find out how to manage risk, firstly by understanding it, and then by taking control of it. Plus, you'll discover how to measure and value financial risk, set limits, stop losses, control drawdowns and hedge bets. Financial risk management uses financial instruments to manage exposure to risk within firms, large and small particularly credit risk and market risk. From managing and measuring risk to working in financial institutions and knowing how to communicate risk to your company and clients, Financial Risk Management For Dummies makes it easy to make sense of the management of risk when working in various different financial institutions and concludes by covering the topic of how to communicate risk how to report it properly and how to deal with and comply with all of the regulations. * Covers managing risk and working as a financial risk manager * Provides everything you need to know about measuring financial risk * Walks you through working in financial institutions * Demonstrates how to communicate risk If you work in the financial sector and want to make financial risk management your mission, you've come to the right place!

The easy way to make sense of managerial economics

Does the study of Managerial Economics make your head spin? Relax This hands-on, friendly guide helps you make sense of complex business concepts and explains to you in plain English how Managerial Economics enhances analytical skills, assists in rational configuration, and aids in problem-solving.

"Managerial Economics For Dummies" gives you a better understanding of all the major concepts you'll encounter in the classroom: supply and demand, elasticity, decision-making, quantitative analysis of business situations, risk analysis, production analysis, pricing analysis, capital budgeting, critical thinking skills, and much more.Tracks to a typical Managerial Economics courseIncludes easy-to-understand explanations and examplesServes as a valuable classroom supplement"

If you're enrolled in business courses looking for a supplemental guide to aid your understand of the complex theories associated with this difficult topic, or a manager already in the corporate world looking for a refresher, "Managerial Economics For Dummies" has you covered.

Hone your math skills to score well on the SAT Digital SAT Math Prep For Dummies is a jam-packed study guide to the section of the SAT students struggle with most. This update covers major changes to the test as the SAT goes fully digital in spring 2024. With this book, you can improve your score with proven test-taking strategies and four practice exams. Drill down on the concepts you need help with the most, and prepare to breeze through all 44 questions on test day. Learn exactly what will be on the new, all-digital SAT math section Get tips for solving problems quicker and making good guesses when you need to Practice, practice, practice, with 4 tests Maximize your score--and your chances of getting into your top-choice colleges If you're a high school student preparing to take the SAT and you need to designate extra study time to developing your math skills, this book is for you.

Currently ranked as the fifteenth most popular breed in the United States, the Pug is one of the most endearing and loyal toy breed dogs. Their roly-poly shape, big googly eyes, and wrinkles cause many people to fall in love with them at first sight. But just because they look all cute and cuddly isn't a good enough reason to run out and get one. Now, there's a book that will help you decide if owning a Pug is right for you.

"Pugs For Dummies" is for anyone who is seriously considering owning a Pug--or who already has one and wants to obtain another. This friendly guide tells you exactly what you need to know before choosing a Pug and what you need to do to take good care of him from the very first day he enters your life. You get expert guidance in all things Pug, including: Feeding Training Grooming Health care Exercise Breeding

This fun, informative resource provide s quick access to everything you need to know about the health and well-being of your Pug. You'll discover how to "Pug-proof" your home before his arrival, how to keep him happy and content, and how to maintain household harmony by raising a well-behaved Pug through housetraining, crate-training, and teaching basic commands. You'll also find: Ways to exercise and have fun with your Pug Reliable tips for handling behavior problems Advice on finding the right veterinarian Guidance in adopting or rescuing adult Pugs Information on showing your Pug The latest on keeping your Pug in tip-top shape for many years to come

Featuring clear explanations, detailed illustrations, and a list of resources for all that "extra stuff," "Pugs For Dummies" is the ideal guide to enjoying life with this fun-loving breed.