Forget the fair young maiden painstakingly embroidering pillowcases for her hope chest. Picture a liberated lass (that would be you) creating chic fashions and accessories while sipping a glass of whatever and saving the planet. Not Your Mama's Stitching lets you choose from more than twenty projects to make or embellish home decor items, garments, accessories, gifts, and more.
It covers:
<ul>
<li>The tools and materials that no stitcher should be without</li>
<li>Basic stitching skills such as starting a thread, tying off, and finishing your piece</li>
<li>A myriad of embroidery, cross stitch, and needlepoint stitches</li>
<li>Projects ranging from a tattooed tank top to cheeky stitched sayings and from a Gucci-inspired wallet to a drinks recipe box</li>
<li>Variations and ideas for customizing every project</li>
</ul>
Make everyday items one-of-a-kind, or whip up your own creations from scratch. With a savvy, sassy attitude and fun, funky projects, Not Your Mama's Stitching will have you in stitches in no time.

Not Your Mama's Stitching: The Cool and Creative Way to Stitch It To 'Em

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Shoup, Kate

Crafts & Hobbies

Trade Paper Press

You already know Office 2007 basics. Now you’re ready to move to the next level, and this book gives you clear, illustrated instructions for 125 tasks that reveal cool secrets, teach timesaving tricks, and explain great tips guaranteed to make you more productive with Office 2007. With minimal text and maximum illustrations, a task-oriented, step-by-step approach, self-contained, two-page lessons for each task, and navigational aids that connect the instructions to their illustrations, it’s a no-nonsense way to advance your Office skills.

Office 2007: Top 100 Simplified Tips and Tricks

Computers & Technology

Software

Visual

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something - and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 140 Outlook 2007 tasks. Each task-based spread includes easy, visual directions for performing necessary operations, including: 
<ul>
<li>Entering and using contacts</li> <li>Setting up and sorting e-mail</li> <li>Forwarding to your mobile device</li> <li>Subscribing to an RSS feed</li> <li>Publishing calendars to the Web</li> <li>Tracking your tasks and to-dos</li> <li>Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks</li> <li>Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task</li> <li>Succinct explanations walk you through step by step</li> <li>Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules</li> </ul>

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Outlook 2007

Networking & Cloud Computing

Visual Quick Tips Would you like to discover all the cool ways to use the new iPhone, save time with touch screen shortcuts, and get the most out of every feature of this hot new device? Then this VISUAL Quick Tips book is for you. This book will increase your productivity by providing you with shortcuts, tricks, and tips to help you work smarter and faster. Learn How To: * Set up contacts and choose a ringtone * Download iTunes or watch a movie * Take a picture or browse the Web

iPhone Visual Quick Tips

Computer Science

Want to know what goodies you can make with your garbage? This book shows you how to give everyday household items a new life the hip craftster’s way. You’ll discover how to complete more than 30 creative projects using materials you already have at your disposal, while reducing trash and upcycling your personal style. From a credit card bracelet to a map photo frame, this fun guide shows you how to create truly one-of-a-kind pieces—one earth-friendly project at a time.

Rubbish!: Reuse Your Refuse

Would you like to browse the Web incognito, boost your system's performance, get more out of Google, and enjoy all the cool ways to social network? Then this Visual Quick Tips book is for you. This book will increase your productivity by providing you with shortcuts, tricks, and tips to help you work smarter and faster. 
Learn How To: <ul>
<li>Take your Internet skills to new levels</li> <li>Start your own blog and attract readers</li> <li>Enjoy LinkedIn, MySpace, and other cool sites</li> </ul>

Internet Visual Quick Tips

The trusted reference—now with on-the-go access
Whether you're in school or out in the work world, communicating clearly and correctly is key to your success. With easy-to-understand explanations of grammar rules and plenty of real-world examples and tips, this authoritative reference is just what you need to speak and write with confidence and ease. 
Now more accessible than ever, this edition has been updated to include: 
<ul>
<li>A new chapter on punctuation, including common punctuation mistakes</li>
<li>Expanded coverage of commonly misspelled words and variances in spelling</li>
<li>More intuitive organization, making it easier to navigate</li>
<li>Visual elements that enhance your understanding of specific grammar problems</li>
<li>Free online access to portions of the book for an on-the-go reference to commonly misspelled words; common punctuation errors; variances in spelling among the U.S., the U.K., and Canada; and frequently misused words and expressions</li>
</ul>
Lucid, comprehensive, and easy-to-use, this is your go-to guide to get ahead.

Webster's New World English Grammar Handbook, Second Edition

Reference

Loberger, Gordon

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Collins Reference

Bring the classroom to your home with this training DVD and full-color instructional book! 
Windows 7 is the much-anticipated new operating system from Microsoft and is packed with new features and capabilities. With this book-and-DVD combination, you can learn essential skills and explore all the exciting new possibilities that Windows 7 has to offer. Fifteen self-paced lessons allow you to move at a speed that is comfortable for your learning style. Step-by-step instructions, lesson files, and video tutorials complement each topic covered. You'll investigate the new interface and functionality and learn how to customize settings, work with Internet Explorer, and maintain and troubleshoot issues. Packed with helpful information, this book encourages you to confidently get the most out of the new features of Windows 7. <ul>
<li>Serves as your own personal instructor, providing you with a valuable DVD-and-book combination that takes you from the basics through intermediate-level topics</li> <li>Allows you to learn the exciting new features of Windows 7 at your own pace, with video tutorials that complement the topics covered in the book</li> <li>Demonstrates how to customize settings, work with Internet Explorer, and maintain and troubleshoot issues</li> <li>Encourages you to get the most out of everything Windows 7 has to offer</li> </ul>
Windows 7 Digital Classroom is like having your own personal instructor guiding you through each lesson, while you work at your own pace.

Windows 7 Digital Classroom

AGI Training Team

Operating Systems

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

Master the new version of Microsoft Office with this easy, visual guide The popular Microsoft Office suite has been revamped to provide new features, including Web applications that can be accessed from anywhere and a new, streamlined Ribbon. If you learn better with visual instructions, this full-color guide is just what you need. Covering Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Publisher, this book is filled with step-by-step instructions and full-color screen shots that show you exactly what you'll see at each step. You'll also get instruction on the new Office Internet and graphics tools, as well as how to tackle dozens of common tasks in each application. <ul>
<li>Ideal for visual learners, this guide covers the entire Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Publisher</li> <li>Introduces the new Microsoft Office features, including Office Internet and graphics tools</li> <li>Provides step-by-step instructions for common tasks in each application</li> <li>Full-color screen shots illustrate what you see on the screen every step of the way</li> </ul>
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Office 2010 gets you up and running with Office 2010 quickly and easily, so you can take advantage of all the enhanced features.

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Office 2010

A clear, visual way to learn Office 2010 quickly and easily If you're looking for a way to get up to speed quickly on the newest version of Microsoft Office, these 400 pages of step-by-step instructions and full-color screen shots make it easy. Office 2010 has new features and tools to master, and whether you're upgrading from an earlier version or encountering the Office applications for the first time, you'll appreciate this simplified approach. This easy-to-follow guide covers Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher. Microsoft Office holds more than 90 percent of the market for Windows-based productivity suites. <ul>
<li>More than 90 percent of Windows users use Microsoft Office</li> <li>This guide covers all the Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher</li> <li>Designed for people who learn best visually, with step-by-step instructions illustrated with full-color screen shots throughout</li> <li>Revamped interior design makes it even easier to find and understand information</li> <li>Teaches dozens of common Office tasks</li> </ul>
Office 2010 Simplified makes this technology easy to understand, even for those who are completely new to computers.

Office 2010 Simplified

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