A practical guide to taking control of your mental health for today, tomorrow, and the days after, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author and beloved entertainer. 'There's a moment at the end of every day, where the world falls away and you are left alone with your thoughts. A reckoning, when the things you have been pushing to the background, come forward and demand your attention.' Written by Daniel Howell, in consultation with a qualified psychologist, in an entertaining and personal way from the perspective of someone who has been through it all - this no-nonsense book gives you the tools to understand your mind so you can be in control and really live. Split into three chapters for each stage of the journey: This Night - how to get through your toughest moments and be prepared to face anything.
Dey Street Books
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9780063053885
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Hardcover
iPad in easy steps, 8th edition
By Provan, Drew
Are you making the most of your iPad? The iPad is a fun, functional and powerful tablet computer, and iPad in easy steps, 8th edition will help you navigate your way through its myriad features and discover all the clever things you can do with your iPad. This popular guide is updated to cover all iPad models with the latest operating system: iOS 12. * Optimize your settings so that your new device works exactly how you want it to. * Stay up-to-date with family, world news and podcasts; enjoy surfing the web; explore apps for photos, music, videos, games and books; and share and save using Family Sharing. * Utilize your iPad for work: get organized, sync with your other devices, run presentations and write documents - from anywhere, at any time. * Master the new features such as the Measure app, Screen Time and the Siri Shortcuts. Packed with tips and shortcuts, this primer will help you to use your iPad to do lots more! Covers all models of iPad with iOS 12, including iPad mini and iPad Pro. Table of Contents: 1. Welcome to Your New iPad 2. Getting Started 3. iPad Settings 4. Browsing the Web 5. Mail, Text and FaceTime 6. Photos 7. Keeping up with Events 8. Calendar 9. Contacts 10. Notes 11. Maps 12. Music 13. The iTunes Store 14. The App Store 15. Books 16. Smart Homes 17. Productivity 18. Accessibility Options
In Easy Steps Limited
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9781840788167
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Hardcover
Amazon Fire TV For Dummies
By Mcfedries, Paul
Enjoy more entertainment with this friendly user guide to making the most of Amazon Fire TV! Find and watch more of the shows you enjoy with Amazon Fire TV For Dummies. This book guides you through Fire TV connections and setup and then shows you how to get the most out of your device. This guide is the convenient way to access quick viewing tips, so there's no need to search online for information or feel frustrated. With this book by your side, you'll quickly feel right at home with your streaming device. Content today can be complicated. You want to watch shows on a variety of sources, such as Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and the top premium channels. Amazon's media device organizes the streaming of today's popular content services. It lets you use a single interface to connect to the entertainment you can't wait to watch.
For Dummies
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9781119671466
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Paperback
Think Java
By B., Downey, Allen
Currently used at many colleges, universities, and high schools, this hands-on introduction to computer science is ideal for people with little or no programming experience. The goal of this concise book is not just to teach you Java, but to help you think like a computer scientist. You'll learn how to program--a useful skill by itself--but you'll also discover how to use programming as a means to an end.Authors Allen Downey and Chris Mayfield start with the most basic concepts and gradually move into topics that are more complex, such as recursion and object-oriented programming. Each brief chapter covers the material for one week of a college course and includes exercises to help you practice what you've learned.Learn one concept at a time: tackle complex topics in a series of small steps with examplesUnderstand how to formulate problems, think creatively about solutions, and write programs clearly and accuratelyDetermine which development techniques work best for you, and practice the important skill of debuggingLearn relationships among input and output, decisions and loops, classes and methods, strings and arraysWork on exercises involving word games, graphics, puzzles, and playing cardsThe updated 2nd edition of Think Java also features new chapters on polymorphism and data processing, as well as content covering changes through Java 12.
OREILLY MEDIA
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9781492072508
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iPad and iPad Pro For Dummies
By Baig, Edward C.
The A to Z guide to getting the most from your iPad Your iPad is a magical piece of technology connecting you to the rest of the world pretty much anytime and anywhere. Super thin and (well, almost) light as a feather, it allows you to keep up with your day to day duties, stay in touch with family and friends, catch up with work, relax with books and movies, or even create your own works of art! Given all it's capable of, it's essential to have a guide to help you make the most of your device. The latest edition of iPad and iPad Pro for Dummies helps users of all experience levels navigate this amazing looking glass. Assuming no prior knowledge, it takes you from the basics -- including getting to know the iPad and adding useful accessories such as keyboards and pencils -- to setting up email, connecting with other devices, maintaining files, and researching and installing the best apps for you.
For Dummies
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9781119607977
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Paperback
Graphic Design Fundamentals
By Miller, Kris Taft
Are you someone who dabbles in graphic design and wonders if you could do more with it?Or maybe you are just getting started and ready to learn more than the basics? . This book will cover the fundamental principles and ideas you should know in a concise and easy to digest way! From colors to layouts to fonts and so much more, you will get an introduction as well as illustrations for everything!. A bonus workbook is included in the back!. WHAT'S INCLUDED:- Graphic design common terms- Graphic design principles (CRAP) - Composition & Balance- Hierarchy & Visual Flow- Optical Center & White Space- Colors!- Fonts!- Software Options- Design Inspiration Resources- Bonus Getting Started Workbook- Bonus 2: Adobe Illustrator Guide. Created by a seasoned graphic designer, Kris Taft Miller is a former Disney Animation Designer with over 20 years of experience in the industry and over 17 years of owning her own graphic design company.
KT Design, LLC
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9781737820635
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Paperback
Bit by Bit
By King, Ecy Femi
Originally designed as an educational supplement for the renowned Stanford courses Computer Science 106A and 106B, Bit by Bit is a comic-style resource that uses fractal grids, custom-drawn characters, and fun graphics as a visually immersive introduction to the key concepts of beginner coding, learning pedagogy, education, and visual thinking. Bit by Bit takes readers on a journey that encompasses the full scope of both courses; beginning with the chief elements and fundamentals of programming such as functions, variables, and integers; carrying readers through the basics of Python and C into the conceptual world of efficiency and recursion; and walking them through collections of linked data structures. Throughout each section, course and Stanford alum Ecy Femi King is there to guide, cajole, and assist, simultaneously providing useful tips to encourage maximum knowledge absorption and engaging commentary for readers at every level.
Stanford University Press
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9781503638761
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Paperback
iPhone Portable Genius, 6th Edition
By Mcfedries, Paul
iPhone Portable Genius delivers a practical and simple guide to quickly learning everything you need to know about the iPhone. Whether you're a novice user with Apple products or a seasoned pro, you'll find a wealth of info designed to show you how to configure your iPhone, set up accounts, manage your contacts and appointments, take stunning pictures, and surf the web. All while keeping your identity and accounts private and secure. Before you know it, you'll be: Mastering the touchscreen Setting up your iPhone to suit the way you work and play Connecting your iPhone to Wi-Fi and setting up your phone as an internet hub Solving the most common iPhone problems Getting the most out of email With straightforward and step-by-step instructions in a portable and convenient package and engaging illustrations, iPhone Portable Genius is the ideal resource for owners and users of one of the world's most popular phones.
Wiley; 6th edition
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9781119763628
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Paperback
Social Media
By Burns, Kelli S
Social media is arguably one of the most powerful technology-enabled innovations since the Internet itself. This single-volume book provides a broad and easily understandable discussion of the evolution of social media; related problems and controversies, especially for youth; key people and organizations; and useful social media data.* Provides readers with a clearly written overview of the impacts of social media worldwide that highlights key people and companies in the development of social media* Presents up-to-date information on the range of problems related to social media and presents potential solutions* Offers a variety of voices from social media experts, supplying perspectives from creators to users
ABC-CLIO
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9781440843556
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Hardcover
macOS in easy steps
By Vandome, Nick
macOS in easy steps is perfect for those wanting to quickly get a grasp of the latest Mac operating system. This concise guide will help you get up and running in no time, and then takes you through the key features to help you use their Mac to do more. It includes: Multi-Touch navigation options for getting around in macOS. Working with and managing apps. Productivity tools on a Mac. Getting online with Safari, Mail and FaceTime. Enjoying a digital lifestyle with photos, music, TV shows, books, games, podcasts, and more. The invaluable iCloud function for backing up, sharing and continuing from different devices. Using Siri, Dynamic Desktop and Dark Mode to make things even easier. Keeping your Mac working smoothly. And more. Get more out of your Mac, Mac mini, Mac Pro or MacBook with minimum time and effort! .
You Will Get Through This Night
By Howell, Daniel
A practical guide to taking control of your mental health for today, tomorrow, and the days after, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author and beloved entertainer. 'There's a moment at the end of every day, where the world falls away and you are left alone with your thoughts. A reckoning, when the things you have been pushing to the background, come forward and demand your attention.' Written by Daniel Howell, in consultation with a qualified psychologist, in an entertaining and personal way from the perspective of someone who has been through it all - this no-nonsense book gives you the tools to understand your mind so you can be in control and really live. Split into three chapters for each stage of the journey: This Night - how to get through your toughest moments and be prepared to face anything.
iPad in easy steps, 8th edition
By Provan, Drew
Are you making the most of your iPad? The iPad is a fun, functional and powerful tablet computer, and iPad in easy steps, 8th edition will help you navigate your way through its myriad features and discover all the clever things you can do with your iPad. This popular guide is updated to cover all iPad models with the latest operating system: iOS 12. * Optimize your settings so that your new device works exactly how you want it to. * Stay up-to-date with family, world news and podcasts; enjoy surfing the web; explore apps for photos, music, videos, games and books; and share and save using Family Sharing. * Utilize your iPad for work: get organized, sync with your other devices, run presentations and write documents - from anywhere, at any time. * Master the new features such as the Measure app, Screen Time and the Siri Shortcuts. Packed with tips and shortcuts, this primer will help you to use your iPad to do lots more! Covers all models of iPad with iOS 12, including iPad mini and iPad Pro. Table of Contents: 1. Welcome to Your New iPad 2. Getting Started 3. iPad Settings 4. Browsing the Web 5. Mail, Text and FaceTime 6. Photos 7. Keeping up with Events 8. Calendar 9. Contacts 10. Notes 11. Maps 12. Music 13. The iTunes Store 14. The App Store 15. Books 16. Smart Homes 17. Productivity 18. Accessibility Options
Amazon Fire TV For Dummies
By Mcfedries, Paul
Enjoy more entertainment with this friendly user guide to making the most of Amazon Fire TV! Find and watch more of the shows you enjoy with Amazon Fire TV For Dummies. This book guides you through Fire TV connections and setup and then shows you how to get the most out of your device. This guide is the convenient way to access quick viewing tips, so there's no need to search online for information or feel frustrated. With this book by your side, you'll quickly feel right at home with your streaming device. Content today can be complicated. You want to watch shows on a variety of sources, such as Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and the top premium channels. Amazon's media device organizes the streaming of today's popular content services. It lets you use a single interface to connect to the entertainment you can't wait to watch.
Think Java
By B., Downey, Allen
Currently used at many colleges, universities, and high schools, this hands-on introduction to computer science is ideal for people with little or no programming experience. The goal of this concise book is not just to teach you Java, but to help you think like a computer scientist. You'll learn how to program--a useful skill by itself--but you'll also discover how to use programming as a means to an end.Authors Allen Downey and Chris Mayfield start with the most basic concepts and gradually move into topics that are more complex, such as recursion and object-oriented programming. Each brief chapter covers the material for one week of a college course and includes exercises to help you practice what you've learned.Learn one concept at a time: tackle complex topics in a series of small steps with examplesUnderstand how to formulate problems, think creatively about solutions, and write programs clearly and accuratelyDetermine which development techniques work best for you, and practice the important skill of debuggingLearn relationships among input and output, decisions and loops, classes and methods, strings and arraysWork on exercises involving word games, graphics, puzzles, and playing cardsThe updated 2nd edition of Think Java also features new chapters on polymorphism and data processing, as well as content covering changes through Java 12.
iPad and iPad Pro For Dummies
By Baig, Edward C.
The A to Z guide to getting the most from your iPad Your iPad is a magical piece of technology connecting you to the rest of the world pretty much anytime and anywhere. Super thin and (well, almost) light as a feather, it allows you to keep up with your day to day duties, stay in touch with family and friends, catch up with work, relax with books and movies, or even create your own works of art! Given all it's capable of, it's essential to have a guide to help you make the most of your device. The latest edition of iPad and iPad Pro for Dummies helps users of all experience levels navigate this amazing looking glass. Assuming no prior knowledge, it takes you from the basics -- including getting to know the iPad and adding useful accessories such as keyboards and pencils -- to setting up email, connecting with other devices, maintaining files, and researching and installing the best apps for you.
Graphic Design Fundamentals
By Miller, Kris Taft
Are you someone who dabbles in graphic design and wonders if you could do more with it?Or maybe you are just getting started and ready to learn more than the basics? . This book will cover the fundamental principles and ideas you should know in a concise and easy to digest way! From colors to layouts to fonts and so much more, you will get an introduction as well as illustrations for everything!. A bonus workbook is included in the back!. WHAT'S INCLUDED:- Graphic design common terms- Graphic design principles (CRAP) - Composition & Balance- Hierarchy & Visual Flow- Optical Center & White Space- Colors!- Fonts!- Software Options- Design Inspiration Resources- Bonus Getting Started Workbook- Bonus 2: Adobe Illustrator Guide. Created by a seasoned graphic designer, Kris Taft Miller is a former Disney Animation Designer with over 20 years of experience in the industry and over 17 years of owning her own graphic design company.
Bit by Bit
By King, Ecy Femi
Originally designed as an educational supplement for the renowned Stanford courses Computer Science 106A and 106B, Bit by Bit is a comic-style resource that uses fractal grids, custom-drawn characters, and fun graphics as a visually immersive introduction to the key concepts of beginner coding, learning pedagogy, education, and visual thinking. Bit by Bit takes readers on a journey that encompasses the full scope of both courses; beginning with the chief elements and fundamentals of programming such as functions, variables, and integers; carrying readers through the basics of Python and C into the conceptual world of efficiency and recursion; and walking them through collections of linked data structures. Throughout each section, course and Stanford alum Ecy Femi King is there to guide, cajole, and assist, simultaneously providing useful tips to encourage maximum knowledge absorption and engaging commentary for readers at every level.
iPhone Portable Genius, 6th Edition
By Mcfedries, Paul
iPhone Portable Genius delivers a practical and simple guide to quickly learning everything you need to know about the iPhone. Whether you're a novice user with Apple products or a seasoned pro, you'll find a wealth of info designed to show you how to configure your iPhone, set up accounts, manage your contacts and appointments, take stunning pictures, and surf the web. All while keeping your identity and accounts private and secure. Before you know it, you'll be: Mastering the touchscreen Setting up your iPhone to suit the way you work and play Connecting your iPhone to Wi-Fi and setting up your phone as an internet hub Solving the most common iPhone problems Getting the most out of email With straightforward and step-by-step instructions in a portable and convenient package and engaging illustrations, iPhone Portable Genius is the ideal resource for owners and users of one of the world's most popular phones.
Social Media
By Burns, Kelli S
Social media is arguably one of the most powerful technology-enabled innovations since the Internet itself. This single-volume book provides a broad and easily understandable discussion of the evolution of social media; related problems and controversies, especially for youth; key people and organizations; and useful social media data.* Provides readers with a clearly written overview of the impacts of social media worldwide that highlights key people and companies in the development of social media* Presents up-to-date information on the range of problems related to social media and presents potential solutions* Offers a variety of voices from social media experts, supplying perspectives from creators to users
macOS in easy steps
By Vandome, Nick
macOS in easy steps is perfect for those wanting to quickly get a grasp of the latest Mac operating system. This concise guide will help you get up and running in no time, and then takes you through the key features to help you use their Mac to do more. It includes: Multi-Touch navigation options for getting around in macOS. Working with and managing apps. Productivity tools on a Mac. Getting online with Safari, Mail and FaceTime. Enjoying a digital lifestyle with photos, music, TV shows, books, games, podcasts, and more. The invaluable iCloud function for backing up, sharing and continuing from different devices. Using Siri, Dynamic Desktop and Dark Mode to make things even easier. Keeping your Mac working smoothly. And more. Get more out of your Mac, Mac mini, Mac Pro or MacBook with minimum time and effort! .