-Titulo Original : Canon Eos Rebel Sl1/100d For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Get up to speed on your Canon SL1/100D and enter the world of dSLR photography!Canons EOS Rebel SL1/100D is for photographers who prefer a smaller, lightweight camera that still offers heavyweight features. This full-color guide explains how to get better photos from an SL1. Written by professional photographer Doug Sahlin, this book explains the camera?s controls and shooting modes. It also shows how to take creative control by moving out of auto mode. Youll also learn how to manage and edit your images, shoot video, use autofocus, and get troubleshooting advice.Features a full-color format that shows you the camera controls and menus, explaining what each is for and how to use them allDemonstrates how to use the new autofocus feature, manage playback options, and shoot videoHelps you graduate to manual mode and learn to control exposure, lighting, focus, and colorCovers downloading, organizing, editing, and sharing photosCanon EOS Rebel SL1/100D For Dummies gives you the knowledge and confidence to make the move to dSLR photography using the Canon EOS Rebel SL1/100D, which is perfect for photographers whove been waiting for a smaller dSLR with big features. From the Inside Flap Learn to:Navigate your cameras controls and select shooting modesMake changes that enhance color, lighting, and exposureDownload, organize, edit, and share your photosIN FULL COLOR!Cant wait to start shooting? Learn to get creative with your Canon EOS Rebel SL1/100DSmaller and lighter than most dSLRs, your Canon EOS Rebel SL1/100D is overflowing with features that make photography fun. This book takes you through the cameras menus, buttons, and dials, helps you choose an image format, and gives you the courage to take control of exposure and focus. Then it helps you organize and share your images.Welcome to dSLR - master the settings, use the touchscreen controls, and learn about lensesTips for better images - preview photos with the LCD monitor, learn to use a histogram, and choose the right image formatOut of auto mode - experiment with exposure settings and flash options, and learn to make pictures popShooting secrets - get professional tips for improving your action shots, landscapes, pet and people photos, and moreCanons super software - use ImageBrowser EX to download and organize your images, and edit Raw files with Digital Photo ProfessionalOpen the book and find:A tour of your cameras controls and menusSimple definitions for photography termsHow to take control of your cameras exposure settingsLive View moviemaking tipsAdvice on enhancing color and lighting in your photosHow to compose an image based on classic photo rulesEditing suggestions for enhancing your imagesSpecial instructions for printing photos From the Back Cover Learn to:Navigate your cameras controls and select shooting modesMake changes that enhance color, lighting, and exposureDownload, organize, edit, and share your photosIN FULL COLOR!Cant wait to start shooting? Learn to get creative with your Canon EOS Rebel SL1/100DSmaller and lighter than most dSLRs, your Canon EOS Rebel SL1/100D is overflowing with features that make photography fun. This book takes you through the cameras menus, buttons, and dials, helps you choose an image format, and gives you the courage to take control of exposure and focus. Then it helps you organize and share your images.Welcome to dSLR - master the settings, use the touchscreen controls, and learn about lensesTips for better images - preview photos with the LCD monitor, learn to use a histogram, and choose the right image formatOut of auto mode - experiment with exposure settings and flash options, and learn to make pictures popShooting secrets - get professional tips for improving your action shots, landscapes, pet and people photos, and moreCanons super software - use ImageBrowser EX to download and organize your images, and edit Raw files with Digital Photo ProfessionalOpen the book ...

-Titulo Original : Canon Eos 60d For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: A full-color guide to all the bells and whistles in your new Canon 60D If you own a Canon 60D, you?ve got a camera for advanced amateurs and one that?s very close to professional-level equipment. Now it?s time to make sure you get the very most out of all that power. Julie Adair King teams up with Robert Correll to help digital camera users catch their skills up to what their cameras have to offer in this fun but thorough guide. Understand all your camera?s features, move beyond the security blanket of Auto mode, and start capturing the pictures you?ve dreamed of. Gives you the full picture on Canon?s EOS 60D dSLR camera, in the friendly, easy-to-follow, For Dummies style Helps you explore the 18-mexapixel sensor, full HD video recording, a tilt-view LCD, and expanded in-camera editing tools and filters Teaches you tricks and techniques, with over 300 example photos and menu captures in full color Reveals how to adjust settings for optimal exposure, lighting, focus, and color Gives you ten top tips on photo editing The Canon 60D dSLR camera, the expertise of Julie Adair King and Robert Correll, and your own, untapped ability?all you need now is the book! Canon EOS 60D For Dummies. From the Inside Flap Expand your creativity learn to use all your 60Ds professional features Are you new to dSLR photography? Or are you accustomed to changing lenses, but still a little overwhelmed by your 60Ds many options? Relax this book is for you! Youll get a guided tour of every control, learn to use the automatic modes, and download and share your images. Then get really creative as you learn to control exposure, focus, color, and more! So many buttons get familiar with all the controls on the top, front, and back of your camera and learn to use the menus Use the safety net exercise some creative control while maintaining automatic features with Creative Auto mode See what youve got use the Playback function to review photos in the camera and view data about each shot Print perfection transfer images to the computer, sync up print and monitor colors, and check pixel counts before you print Take off the training wheels manually control exposure, lighting, focus, and white balance Open the book and find: A guided tour of your Canon EOS 60Ds controls Tips for getting better shots in auto mode Advice on shooting movies How to work with aperture, shutter speed, and ISO Insight for deciphering the cameras menu options A guide to setting your camera for portraits and action shots What white balance is and how to manage it Ten ways to customize your Canon EOS 60D Learn to: Get started in auto mode, then move to manual mode for greater control Fine-tune exposure, lighting, focus, and color Set your camera for high-quality portraits and landscape photos From the Back Cover Expand your creativity learn to use all your 60Ds professional features Are you new to dSLR photography? Or are you accustomed to changing lenses, but still a little overwhelmed by your 60Ds many options? Relax this book is for you! Youll get a guided tour of every control, learn to use the automatic modes, and download and share your images. Then get really creative as you learn to control exposure, focus, color, and more! So many buttons get familiar with all the controls on the top, front, and back of your camera and learn to use the menus Use the safety net exercise some creative control while maintaining automatic features with Creative Auto mode See what youve got use the Playback function to review photos in the camera and view data about each shot Print perfection transfer images to the computer, sync up print and monitor colors, and check pixel counts before you print Take off the training wheels manually control exposure, lighting, focus, and white balance Open the book and find: A guided tour of your Canon EOS 60Ds controls Tips ...

-Titulo Original : Classical Music Fd, 2e (for Dummies)-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms, oh, my! The beginners guide to classical music Classical Music For Dummies is a friendly, funny, easy-to-understand guide to composers, instruments, orchestras, concerts, recordings, and more. Classical music is widely considered one of the pinnacles of human achievement, and this informative guide will shows you just how beautiful and rewarding it can be. Youll learn how Bach is different from Beethoven, how Mozart is different still, and why not all classical music is actually Classical if its really Baroque or Romantic. Youll be introduced to the composers and their work, and discover the groundbreaking pieces that shake the world every time theyre played. Begin building your classical music library with the essential recordings that define orchestral, choral, and operatic beauty as you get acquainted with the orchestras and musicians that bring the composers to life. Whether you want to play classical music or just learn more about it, Classical Music For Dummies will teach you everything you need to know to get the most out of this increasingly popular genre. Distinguish flute from piccolo, violin from viola, and trumpet from trombone Learn the difference between overtures, requiems, arias, and masses Explore the composers that shaped music as we know it Discover the recordings your music library cannot be without Classical music has begun sneaking into the mainstream - if your interest has been piqued, theres never been a better time to develop an appreciation for this incredibly rich, complex, and varied body of work. Classical Music For Dummies lays the groundwork, and demonstrates just how amazing classical music can be. From the Inside Flap The fun and easy way to get the score on classical music Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms, oh, my! In this beginner???s guide to classical music, you???ll discover how Bach is different from Beethoven???and how Mozart is different still. Plus, you???ll be introduced to a wealth of classical composers and their work???and figure out just how enjoyable and rewarding classical music can be. In the beginning??? ??? get an easily digestible history of music and discover how the Classical style???and those that came before and after it???came to be Cogs in the wheel ??? uncover the role and intricacies of rhythm, pitch, intervals, harmony, tempo, dynamics, and more???and how they work together to make beautiful music Strings attached ??? get the lowdown on what makes up a classical orchestra, from keyboards, strings, and woodwinds to percussion and top (and bottom) brass Arrive in style ??? find the guidance you need to take the intimidation out of attending a classical music concert, from knowing where to sit, what to wear, and when to clap???and everything in between From the Back Cover The fun and easy way to get the score on classical music Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms, oh, my! In this beginner???s guide to classical music, you???ll discover how Bach is different from Beethoven???and how Mozart is different still. Plus, you???ll be introduced to a wealth of classical composers and their work???and figure out just how enjoyable and rewarding classical music can be. In the beginning??? ??? get an easily digestible history of music and discover how the Classical style???and those that came before and after it???came to be Cogs in the wheel ??? uncover the role and intricacies of rhythm, pitch, intervals, harmony, tempo, dynamics, and more???and how they work together to make beautiful music Strings attached ??? get the lowdown on what makes up a classical orchestra, from keyboards, strings, and woodwinds to percussion and top (and bottom) brass Arrive in style ??? find the guidance you need to take the intimidation out of attending a classical music concert, from knowing where to sit, what to wear, and when to clap???and everything in between About the Author David Pog...

-Titulo Original : Guitar All-in-one For Dummies Book Online Video And Audio Instruction-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: A one-stop resource to the essentials of owning and playing the guitar If you’ve just bought a guitar, or you’ve had one for a while, you probably know it takes some time and effort to learn how to play the popular instrument. There’s so much to know about owning, maintaining, and playing a guitar. Where do you even begin? In Guitar All-in-One For Dummies, a team of expert guitarists and music teachers shows you the essentials you need to know about owning and playing a guitar. From picking your first notes to exploring music theory and composition, maintaining your gear, and diving into the specifics of genres like blues and rock, this book is a comprehensive and practical goldmine of indispensable info. Created for the budding guitarist who wants all their lessons and advice in one place, the book will show you how to: Maintain, tune, and string your guitar, as well as decipher music notation and guitar tablature Understand guitar theory, sounds and techniques to help you learn new songs and add your style to classic tunes Practice several popular genres of guitar music, including blues, rock, and classical Access accompanying online video and audio instructional resources that demonstrate the lessons you find in the book Perfect for guitar players at any skill level, Guitar All-in-One For Dummies is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to get the most out of their own guitar and make great music. From the Inside Flap Go from the basics to the style you want to play Making beautiful music with your acoustic or electric guitar requires practice, patience, and perseverance. A little guidance helps get you on the path to imitating the sounds of your guitar heroes. This friendly guide shares how to get the most out of your time with your guitar. Discover the fundamentals of strumming and playing chords and get an understanding of guitar theory, then delve into the secrets of playing rock, blues, or even classical styles. 7 Books Inside… Learning the anatomy of your guitar Starting with guitar fundamentals Refining your sound and technique Getting to know guitar theory Cranking up your rock guitar style Wailing with the blues Building your classical skills From the Back Cover Go from the basics to the style you want to play Making beautiful music with your acoustic or electric guitar requires practice, patience, and perseverance. A little guidance helps get you on the path to imitating the sounds of your guitar heroes. This friendly guide shares how to get the most out of your time with your guitar. Discover the fundamentals of strumming and playing chords and get an understanding of guitar theory, then delve into the secrets of playing rock, blues, or even classical styles. 7 Books Inside… Learning the anatomy of your guitar Starting with guitar fundamentals Refining your sound and technique Getting to know guitar theory Cranking up your rock guitar style Wailing with the blues Building your classical skills About the Author This All-in-One guide includes content from Jon Chappell, a guitarist, composer, author, and magazine editor; Mark Phillips, a guitarist, arranger, and editor; DesiSerna, a guitar guru and music theory expert; and Hal Leonard Corporation, a renowned U.S. music publishing company...

-Titulo Original : Guitar Exercises For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: A guitar-playing practice guide with hundreds of warm-up and technique-building exercises If you already play some guitar but need some practice, you’re in the right place. Guitar Exercises For Dummies is a friendly guide that provides just enough need-to-know information about practicing scales, chords, and arpeggios in the context of specific skills and techniques to help you maximize its 400 exercises and improve your guitar playing. (If you need instruction on topics like buying or tuning a guitar and playing basic chords, check out Guitar For Dummies.) This practical book starts off with warm-up exercises (on and off-instrument) and then logically transitions to scales, scale sequences, arpeggios, arpeggio sequences, and chords, with a focus on building strength and consistency as well as refining technique. Each section helps you to practice correct hand and body posture and experience variations, such as fingering options and hand positions, and then ends with a brief musical piece for you to try. You can also practice incorporating other facets of musical performance in your exercises, such as: Tempo Time signature Phrasing Dynamics The book wraps up with tips to help you maximize your practice time (like setting goals for each session), ways to improve your musicianship (such as studying other performers’ body language), and an appendix that explains the accompanying website (where you can find audio tracks and additional information). Grab your guitar, grab a copy of Guitar Exercises For Dummies, and start perfecting your finger picking today. P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, youre probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Guitar Exercises For Dummies (9780470387665). The book you see here shouldnt be considered a new or updated product. But if youre in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. Were always writing about new topics! From the Inside Flap Build strength and consistency as you play Practice with warm-ups, scales, arpeggios, and chords Play full-length pieces and songs Sharpen your guitar-playing skills This practice-oriented playbook is packed with hands-on technique builders, from warm-up exercises with scales to arpeggios, chords, and more. Brush up on guitar notation, wake up your fingers, and develop strength, speed, and dexterity. With more than 300 exercises in various keys, drills to perfect your playing, tips to maximize your practice time, and performance pieces to test your expanding skills, youll be strumming the strings like a pro in no time. Inside... A review of the fundamentals How to release tension and improve breathing Technique building exercises Scales, scale sequences, arpeggios, arpeggio sequences, and chords Ways to improve your musicianship From the Back Cover Build strength and consistency as you play Practice with warm-ups, scales, arpeggios, and chords Play full-length pieces and songs Sharpen your guitar-playing skills This practice-oriented playbook is packed with hands-on technique builders, from warm-up exercises with scales to arpeggios, chords, and more. Brush up on guitar notation, wake up your fingers, and develop strength, speed, and dexterity. With more than 300 exercises in various keys, drills to perfect your playing, tips to maximize your practice time, and performance pieces to test your expanding skills, youll be strumming the strings like a pro in no time. Inside... A review of the fundamentals How to release tension and improve breathing Technique building exercises Scales, scale sequences, arpeggios, arpeggio sequences, and chords Ways to improve your musicianship About the Author Mark Phillips is a guitarist, arranger, author, and editor with more than 30 years in music publishing. Jon Chappell is a multi-style gui...

-Titulo Original : Photoshop Elements 2021 For Dummies (for Dummies (computer/tech))-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Get picture-perfect results with Photoshop Elements 2021 Photoshop Elements has a reputation for delivering the photo editing power that non-professional photographers and designers need to get eye-catching-and art-quality-results. This book offers guidance for applying everything from simple, one-click fixes all the way up to detailed retouching of your images. Photoshop Elements 2021 For Dummies assumes no prior photo-editing experience and makes it easy for even the absolute beginner to quickly grasp how to edit to create slick, professional-looking photos. In no time at all you’ll feel confident in everything from common image fixes to utilizing more creative techniques, such as using image layers to create a standout look. You’ll also find tips on building and managing complex photo projects. Understand photo-editing concepts Adjust clarity, color, and brightness Add artistic touches Catalog and organize your work This fun and easy guide provides the steps you need to get the most out of this popular version of Photoshop-and will help you achieve truly beautiful results! From the Inside Flap Get instant results with one-click fixes Correct contrast, color, clarity, and composition Edit and enhance images with Adobe® Camera Raw Harness the power in Photoshop Elements Photoshop Elements includes the essential tools you need to spruce up your digital images and create finished products that show off your artistic side. With so much power built into Elements, you need a no-nonsense guide like this one to help you get started on the most common photo-fixing tasks. Even if youre a total novice to photo editing, these simple, step-by-step instructions will show you how to get real results quickly. Theres a reason why hundreds of thousands of readers have turned to Photoshop Elements For Dummies! Inside... Explore photo editing concepts Fix issues with a single click Work with image layers Correct color and brightness Improve image clarity Add artistic touches Organize and catalog images Create and add images to social media From the Back Cover Get instant results with one-click fixes Correct contrast, color, clarity, and composition Edit and enhance images with Adobe® Camera Raw Harness the power in Photoshop Elements Photoshop Elements includes the essential tools you need to spruce up your digital images and create finished products that show off your artistic side. With so much power built into Elements, you need a no-nonsense guide like this one to help you get started on the most common photo-fixing tasks. Even if youre a total novice to photo editing, these simple, step-by-step instructions will show you how to get real results quickly. Theres a reason why hundreds of thousands of readers have turned to Photoshop Elements For Dummies! Inside... Explore photo editing concepts Fix issues with a single click Work with image layers Correct color and brightness Improve image clarity Add artistic touches Organize and catalog images Create and add images to social media About the Author Barbara Obermeier is the principal of Obermeier Design as well as an adjunct professor at California Lutheran University. Ted Padova is adjunct professor of visual arts and digital photography at Sillman University in Dumaguete, Philippines. Barbara and Ted are the authors or coauthors of more than 90 books...

-Titulo Original : Real Estate License Exams For Dummies With Online Practice Tests-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Feel right at home with the real estate license exam To get your foot in the door of the competitive real-estate trade, your first port of call is passing your state exam. Real Estate License Exams For Dummies gives you the building blocks to help you succeed in order to get moving in this lucrative career. It’ll guide you through the latest information on contracts, deeds, appraisals, leasing, and mortgage types-plus four complete practice tests to make sure you know your way around the real thing. Written in a friendly, step-by-step style by expert instructor John A. Yoegel, it offers proven test-taking strategies and study techniques that will help you negotiate the big day and have you signing on the dotted line to make that first big sale in no time! Take 4 complete practice tests with answers Access real estate laws for all 50 states Get grounded in real estate terminology Study on-the-go with flashcards If you want to move quickly into your dream career, there’s really no better key than this trusted, bestselling guide! From the Inside Flap FEATURES4 Practice Tests OnlineExpert Strategies525 FlashcardsStudy TipsThe key to launching your career in real estateTo get your foot in the door of this competitive trade you need to pass your state exam. This book, with tests and flashcards online, gives you the building blocks to do just that and get on and move up the ladder to a lucrative future. Written in a friendly style by expert instructor John A. Yoegel, this new edition has the latest on everything from contracts to mortgage types-plus four complete practice tests so you can navigate your way when you take the real test. If you want to move quickly into your dream career, theres really no better key than this trusted, bestselling guide! Inside...Get grounded with the trade terminologyFind plain-English explanations of complicated real estate conceptsUse practice tests to feel relaxed and confident on exam dayPractice online with 525 vocabulary and math flashcards From the Back Cover FEATURES4 Practice Tests OnlineExpert Strategies525 FlashcardsStudy TipsThe key to launching your career in real estateTo get your foot in the door of this competitive trade you need to pass your state exam. This book, with tests and flashcards online, gives you the building blocks to do just that and get on and move up the ladder to a lucrative future. Written in a friendly style by expert instructor John A. Yoegel, this new edition has the latest on everything from contracts to mortgage types-plus four complete practice tests so you can navigate your way when you take the real test. If you want to move quickly into your dream career, theres really no better key than this trusted, bestselling guide! Inside...Get grounded with the trade terminologyFind plain-English explanations of complicated real estate conceptsUse practice tests to feel relaxed and confident on exam dayPractice online with 525 vocabulary and math flashcards About the Author John A. Yoegel, PhD, is a certified real estate instructor and former board member of the Real Estate Educators Association. He teaches pre-licensing and continuing education courses for salespeople, brokers, and appraisers...

-Titulo Original : Stock Investing For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: The bestselling guide to holding steady through the stock markets highs, lows, and stable stretchesWhen you decide to jump into the stock market, there’s a lot to know. Stock Investing For Dummies covers the factual and emotional aspects of putting your money into stocks. In clear, easy-to-understand language, this book explains the numbers behind the stocks, the different categories of stocks, and strategies for building a solid portfolio. On the flip side, it also addresses the emotional aspects of investing: setting goals, knowing when to sell, and balancing risk vs. return. For nearly a century, the well-to-do have been building their wealth by investing in stocks. Here’s your opportunity to do the same. The sooner you start investing, the sooner you’ll see your money grow. Make that a reality by discovering: Approaches for investing for income or growthSteps for evaluating your financial health, setting financial goals, and funding your first purchasesHow to read stock tables and pull information out of stock chartsWhat to look for on balance sheets, income statements, and annual reports to choose strong performersAdvice for minimizing losses and maximizing gainsTax implications and how to reduce their impact on your earningsSuggestions on what to do and buy in a down marketPut all of this information together, and you have a straightforward resource that helps you build and manage a portfolio that will serve you well for years to come. Stock Investing For Dummies gives you the confidence you need to send your portfolio soaring! From the Inside Flap Incorporate stocks into your investment portfolioManage risk and ride out the markets ups and downsTime-tested strategies that actually work Invest for growth in a changing marketPaul Mladjenovic capitalizes on years of experience to provide investors with proven strategies for selecting and managing a profitable portfolio that accounts for the latest market changes. New tax laws and other changes continually challenge the financial landscape, so its vital to keep up in order to invest wisely. Stock Investing For Dummies is the book you can bank on for trusted, comprehensive guidance to ensure your investments grow in bull and bear markets alike.Inside Balance risk and rewardFigure out stock tablesAnalyze your goals and financesCalculate your net worthStrategize investmentsInvest internationallyDeal with tax laws From the Back Cover Incorporate stocks into your investment portfolioManage risk and ride out the markets ups and downsTime-tested strategies that actually work Invest for growth in a changing marketPaul Mladjenovic capitalizes on years of experience to provide investors with proven strategies for selecting and managing a profitable portfolio that accounts for the latest market changes. New tax laws and other changes continually challenge the financial landscape, so its vital to keep up in order to invest wisely. Stock Investing For Dummies is the book you can bank on for trusted, comprehensive guidance to ensure your investments grow in bull and bear markets alike.Inside... Balance risk and rewardFigure out stock tablesAnalyze your goals and financesCalculate your net worthStrategize investmentsInvest internationallyDeal with tax laws About the Author Paul Mladjenovic is a well-known certified financial planner, national speaker and investment educator with over 35 years experience writing and teaching about common stocks and related investments. He owns Prosperity Network and the site RavingCapitalist . He is the author of the first five editions of Stock Investing For Dummies...

-Titulo Original : Medicare For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Medicare made simple Medicare brings valuable benefits to more than 58 million people and growing, but most of us don’t even know the basics of how Medicare can work best for us. That’s where Medicare For Dummies, 4th Edition comes in, explaining how this complex system functions and helping you confidently navigate your way through the maze to get the most out of your coverage. This indispensable resource untangles Medicare in friendly, straightforward language. Step by step, you’ll learn when and how to enroll, ways to avoid costly mistakes, and how to find the plan that brings the most benefit to you and your family. Reduce out-of-pocket expenses Know your rights and protections Choose the best policy for you Using this reassuring and comprehensive guide, you’ll be able to get the answers to all your questions, find guidance on how to act-and then get on with getting the benefits you need. From the Inside Flap Get tips on navigating the Medicare mazeDetermine the best time to enroll and howSave money by avoiding costly mistakesMedicare made simpleDespite its importance in our lives, few of us understand even the basics of how Medicare works. Thats where Medicare For Dummies comes in: This essential guide demystifies the often-complex system in a friendly, straightforward style and explains everything from when and how to enroll and finding the plan thats best for you to avoiding costly mistakes. Whatever your question, this is your reassuring resource, allowing you to stop worrying and know that youre getting the most out of your coverage. Inside...Know what Medicare coversUnderstand how to qualifyEnroll at the right timeMaximize your coverageEvaluate Medigap optionsKnow your rightsChange your planAvoid common mistakes From the Back Cover Get tips on navigating the Medicare mazeDetermine the best time to enroll and howSave money by avoiding costly mistakesMedicare made simpleDespite its importance in our lives, few of us understand even the basics of how Medicare works. Thats where Medicare For Dummies comes in: This essential guide demystifies the often-complex system in a friendly, straightforward style and explains everything from when and how to enroll and finding the plan thats best for you to avoiding costly mistakes. Whatever your question, this is your reassuring resource, allowing you to stop worrying and know that youre getting the most out of your coverage. Inside...Know what Medicare coversUnderstand how to qualifyEnroll at the right timeMaximize your coverageEvaluate Medigap optionsKnow your rightsChange your planAvoid common mistakes About the Author Patricia Barry is a recognized authority on Medicare who has written extensively about the program for consumers. For nearly two decades, as a senior editor of AARPs publications, she wrote hundreds of articles on Medicare and served as the online Ask Ms. Medicare columnist, answering thousands of questions sent by Medicare beneficiaries across the nation...

-Titulo Original : Social Security For Dummies, 4th Edition-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: “Social Security for Dummies is a must read for people of any age who want a comfortable retirement. … The difference between a smart claiming strategy and a dumb one can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars, so youll want to invest in this book.” -Liz Weston, personal finance columnist and author of the bestselling Your Credit Score and The 10 Commandments of Money Claim the benefits you’ve earned The award-winning Social Security For Dummies-now in its fourth edition- is the one guide you need to navigate the often-complex world of Social Security benefits. You’ll learn when to start claiming, how much you can expect to receive, where to find Social Security calculators, and more. Since 1937, workers across the United States have set aside a portion of their wages to fund Social Security, which, for many of us, forms the basis of our retirement income. Despite its central importance in our lives, few of us understand how Social Security really works. That’s where Social Security For Dummies comes in. Written in an easy-to-follow, clear language, it provides comprehensive information on how to negotiate the sometimes labyrinthine system and claim everything you qualify for. You’ll learn how to: - Navigate the Social Security website - Know which options you qualify for - Use Social Security calculators - Get answers to frequently asked questions Retirement is the time for you to kick back, relax, and enjoy the fruits of your labors-Social Security For Dummies makes it easier. Praise for Social Security For Dummies: “Social Security for Dummies is a must read for people of any age who want a comfortable retirement. Jonathan Peterson does a great job of explaining this complicated system and helps you understand how to get the most from the benefits youve earned. The difference between a smart claiming strategy and a dumb one can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars, so youll want to invest in this book.” -Liz Weston, personal finance columnist and author of The Ten Commandments of Money “This is your go-to book on Social Security. Chock-full of useful tips, easy to use, and well organized, it answers all your questions about Social Security.” -Steve Vernon, author of Money for Life: Turn Your IRA and 401(k) Into a Lifetime Retirement Paycheck and CBS MoneyWatch commentator “Social Security for Dummies is indispensable for anyone who wants to get the best possible deal from Social Security - and that means all of us, young and old, because everyone will need Social Security benefits in this era of disappearing pensions and dwindling savings. Strategies for single people, for married couples, for survivors, for divorced people: You can find expert advice on all these subjects and more in this easy-to-understand guide to a very complex subject.” - Bob Rosenblatt, editor of HelpwithAging and Senior Fellow at the National Academy of Social Insurance From the Inside Flap Make sure you get the benefits youve earnedNavigate your way around the complex system with easeIncorporate Social Security into your financial planClaim benefits youve earned-simplyDespite its importance in our lives, few of us understand how our Social Security actually works and how to manage it. Luckily, this easy-to-follow guide helps you navigate the complex Social Security system, offering the trusted advice you need to ensure youre getting the most out of your benefits. Retirement is your time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor; this book takes all the worry away and helps you get all the benefits youve earned. Inside...Know how much you qualify forUse Social Security calculatorsUnderstand disability and survivor benefitsDecide when to start collectingSee how Medicare fits inDevelop a retirement planUnderstand the appeals process From the Back Cover Make sure you get the benefits youve ear...

-Titulo Original : Personal Finance For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Take stock of your financial situationFrom budgeting, saving, and reducing debt, to making timely investment choices and planning for the future, Personal Finance For Dummies provides fiscally conscious readers with the tools they need to take charge of their financial life.This new edition includes coverage of an extensive new tax bill that took effect in 2018 and the impact on individuals, families, small businesses, and on real estate and investing decisions. Plus, it covers emerging investing interests like technology and global investing, cryptocurrencies, pot stocks, the lifestyle changes occurring with millennials, and more.Evaluate and manage your financial fitnessAssess your credit report and improve your scoreMake smart investments in any economic environmentFind out about international investingThe expert advice offered in Personal Finance For Dummies is for anyone looking to ensure that their finances are on the right track-and to identify the areas in which they can improve their financial strategies. From the Inside Flap Evaluate and manage your financial fitnessMake smart investments in any economic environmentFind out what the new tax bill means for youImprove your personal financesFrom budgeting, saving, and reducing debt to making timely investment choices and planning for the future, this trusted book provides you with the tools you need to take charge of your financial life. Packed with Eric Tysons bestselling, time-tested financial tips and advice, this latest edition offers critical information on the 2018 tax bill and its implications. It provides you with everything you need to get your personal finances in order in this ever-changing economic climate. Inside…Reduce your spendingImprove your credit scoreUnderstand technology and cryptocurrenciesMake sense of global investingGet the right insurance at the best prices From the Back Cover Evaluate and manage your financial fitnessMake smart investments in any economic environmentFind out what the new tax bill means for youImprove your personal financesFrom budgeting, saving, and reducing debt to making timely investment choices and planning for the future, this trusted book provides you with the tools you need to take charge of your financial life. Packed with Eric Tysons bestselling, time-tested financial tips and advice, this latest edition offers critical information on the 2018 tax bill and its implications. It provides you with everything you need to get your personal finances in order in this ever-changing economic climate. Inside…Reduce your spendingImprove your credit scoreUnderstand technology and cryptocurrenciesMake sense of global investingGet the right insurance at the best prices About the Author Eric Tyson is an internationally acclaimed and bestselling personal finance book author, syndicated columnist, and speaker. He is also the author of Investing For Dummies, Personal Finance in Your 20s & 30s For Dummies and coauthor of Home Buying Kit For Dummies...

-Titulo Original : Paralegal Career For Dummies (for Dummies (career/education))-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Your career as a top-notch paralegal starts hereThe demand for paralegal professionals is exploding, and Paralegal Career For Dummies, 2nd Edition explains the skills and requirements needed to pursue this rewarding career. Inside, you’ll discover the ins and outs of paralegal skills, from preparing documents and performing legal research to obtaining certification, job hunting, and understanding legal concepts.Use this hands-on guide to help in your career considerations, bolster your paralegal training, or as an everyday on-the-job reference. Paralegal Career For Dummies will be your trusty assistant through all phases of your life as a paralegal, taking you forward with tips on networking and joining professional organizations that will enhance your career.Discover the job skills required for success as a paralegalLearn important legal concepts you’ll need on the jobAccess forms, templates, and examples on the companion websiteDevelop strategies to manage time and advance your careerComplete with a companion website containing a wealth of valuable information, this book covers everything you need to become a top-notch paralegal. From the Inside Flap Pick the right area of law for youJump-start your career as a legal professionalFind bonus letters, forms, and templates onlineYour career as a paralegal starts hereThe demand for paralegal professionals is exploding, and this book explains in plain English the skills and requirements you need to pursue this rewarding career. Inside, youll discover the ins and outs of what its like to be a paralegal, from preparing documents and performing legal research to obtaining certification, hunting for work, and understanding legal concepts. Use this hands-on guide to help in your career considerations, bolster your paralegal training, and be ready for day-to-day tasks. Inside...Discover the job skills required for success as a paralegalFind out important legal concepts youll need on the jobAccess forms, templates, and examples on the companion websiteDevelop strategies to manage time and advance your career From the Back Cover Pick the right area of law for youJump-start your career as a legal professionalFind bonus letters, forms, and templates onlineYour career as a paralegal starts hereThe demand for paralegal professionals is exploding, and this book explains in plain English the skills and requirements you need to pursue this rewarding career. Inside, youll discover the ins and outs of what its like to be a paralegal, from preparing documents and performing legal research to obtaining certification, hunting for work, and understanding legal concepts. Use this hands-on guide to help in your career considerations, bolster your paralegal training, and be ready for day-to-day tasks. Inside...Discover the job skills required for success as a paralegalFind out important legal concepts youll need on the jobAccess forms, templates, and examples on the companion websiteDevelop strategies to manage time and advance your career About the Author Scott and Lisa Hatch are founders of The Center for Legal Studies and developed their award-winning paralegal curriculum in 1980, offering it through 600 colleges nationwide. They continue to instruct legal career and standardized test preparation courses through Hatch Education and College Primers...

-Titulo Original : Bookkeeping All-in-one For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Manage the art of bookkeepingDo you need to get up and running on bookkeeping basics and the latest tools and technology used in the field? Youve come to the right place! Bookkeeping All-In-One For Dummies is your go-to guide for all things bookkeeping. Bringing you accessible information on the new technologies and programs, it cuts through confusing jargon and gives you friendly instruction you can use right away.Inside, you’ll learn how to keep track of transactions, unravel up-to-date tax information, recognize your assets, and so much more.Covers all the new techniques and programs in the bookkeeping fieldShows you how to manage assets and liabilitiesExplains how to track business transactions accurately with ledgers and journalsHelps you make sense of accounting and bookkeeping basics Get all the info you need to jumpstart your career as a bookkeeper! From the Inside Flap Manage the art of bookkeeping Do you need to get up and running on bookkeeping basics and the latest tools and technology used in the field? Youve come to the right place!??This is your go-to guide for all things bookkeeping. Bringing you accessible information on the new technologies and programs, it cuts through confusing jargon and gives you friendly instruction you can use right away. Inside, youll learn how to keep track of transactions, unravel up-to-date tax information, recognize your assets, and so much more. 5 Books Inside…Keeping the BooksAccounting and Financial ReportsDay-to-Day BookkeepingPreparing for Years EndAccounting and Managing Your Business From the Back Cover Manage the art of bookkeeping Do you need to get up and running on bookkeeping basics and the latest tools and technology used in the field? Youve come to the right place!??This is your go-to guide for all things bookkeeping. Bringing you accessible information on the new technologies and programs, it cuts through confusing jargon and gives you friendly instruction you can use right away. Inside, youll learn how to keep track of transactions, unravel up-to-date tax information, recognize your assets, and so much more. 5 Books Inside…Keeping the BooksAccounting and Financial ReportsDay-to-Day BookkeepingPreparing for Years EndAccounting and Managing Your Business About the Author Lita Epstein, MBA, enjoys helping people develop good financial, investing, and tax planning skills. She is the author of Bookkeeping For Dummies. John A. Tracy, CPA, is Professor of Accounting, Emeritus, at the University of Colorado in Boulder...

-Titulo Original : Small Business For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Make big sense of small business Small Business For Dummies has been a leading resource for starting and running a small business. Calling upon their six decades-plus of combined experience running small businesses, Eric Tyson and Jim Schell once again provide readers with their time-tested advice and the latest information on starting and growing a small business. This new edition covers all aspects of small business from the initial business plan to the everyday realities of financing, marketing, employing technology and management-and what it takes to achieve and maintain success in an ever-changing entrepreneurial landscape.Write a strategic business planStart, establish, or rejuvenate a small businessHire and retain the best employeesGet a small business loanIf you’re a beginning entrepreneur looking to start and run your own small business, this book gives you all the tools of the trade you’ll need to make it a success. From the Inside Flap Write a strategic business planStart, establish, or rejuvenate a small businessHire and retain employeesHeres the partner your small business needs!Are you trying to launch or grow a small business? Theres a lot to know, but fear not-these two small business experts have compiled all the tools you need in this easy-to-understand guide. From creating a business plan and securing financing to applying technology, managing staff, and handling marketing, youll find out what it takes and benefit from an objective, holistic approach to small business success. Whether you have a great idea for a start-up or want to buy an existing business, heres the advice you need to make it work. Inside...Is small business for you?How to find your nicheGetting a small business loanThe owners responsibilitiesPromoting your businessTapping into technologyHandling that legal stuffCultivating a growing business From the Back Cover Write a strategic business planStart, establish, or rejuvenate a small businessHire and retain employeesHeres the partner your small business needs!Are you trying to launch or grow a small business? Theres a lot to know, but fear not-these two small business experts have compiled all the tools you need in this easy-to-understand guide. From creating a business plan and securing financing to applying technology, managing staff, and handling marketing, youll find out what it takes and benefit from an objective, holistic approach to small business success. Whether you have a great idea for a start-up or want to buy an existing business, heres the advice you need to make it work. Inside...Is small business for you?How to find your nicheGetting a small business loanThe owners responsibilitiesPromoting your businessTapping into technologyHandling that legal stuffCultivating a growing business About the Author Eric Tyson, MBA, has been a personal financial writer, lecturer, and counselor for 25 years. He is the author of the award-winning Personal Finance For Dummies and several otherFor Dummies bestsellers.Jim Schell has successfully launched and operated several small businesses. He has written other books and numerous columns on entrepreneurship...

-Titulo Original : Day Trading For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Understand how day trading works-and get an action planDue to the fluctuating economy, trade wars, and new tax laws, the risks and opportunities for day traders are changing. Now, more than ever, trading can be intimidating due to the different methods and strategies of traders on Wall Street. Day Trading For Dummies provides anyone interested in this quick-action trading with the information they need to get started and maintain their assets. From classic and renegade strategies to the nitty-gritty of daily trading practices, this book gives you the knowledge and confidence youll need to keep a cool head, manage risk, and make decisions instantly as you buy and sell your positions. New trading products such as cryptocurrenciesUpdated information on SEC rules and regulations and tax lawsUsing options to manage risk and make moneyExpanded information on programmingIf you’re someone who needs to know a lot about day trading in a short amount of time, this is your place to start. From the Inside Flap Position yourself for day trading successAvoid day trading pitfallsManage risk as you buy and sellDay trade in todays marketIf you love the thrill of the markets and have the patience to watch and wait for the perfect moment, day trading just might be a productive career or part-time activity for you. But to be successful, you need expert guidance, and thats what youll find in these pages. Packed with sound advice about markets and investment strategies as well as the ins and outs on how an actual day trade works and how you can steer clear of common traps, this handy guide shows you whats involved and how to get started. Know your options, develop a strategy, and begin trading! Inside...Personality traits traders needThe latest on SEC rulesTips on managing riskInfo about cryptocurrencies and ETFsWays to define a good assetHow to use technical analysisUnderstanding market indicatorsWhat you must know about taxes From the Back Cover Position yourself for day trading successAvoid day trading pitfallsManage risk as you buy and sellDay trade in todays marketIf you love the thrill of the markets and have the patience to watch and wait for the perfect moment, day trading just might be a productive career or part-time activity for you. But to be successful, you need expert guidance, and thats what youll find in these pages. Packed with sound advice about markets and investment strategies as well as the ins and outs on how an actual day trade works and how you can steer clear of common traps, this handy guide shows you whats involved and how to get started. Know your options, develop a strategy, and begin trading! Inside...Personality traits traders needThe latest on SEC rulesTips on managing riskInfo about cryptocurrencies and ETFsWays to define a good assetHow to use technical analysisUnderstanding market indicatorsWhat you must know about taxes About the Author Ann C. Logue, MBA, is a lecturer in Finance at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, and has written about business and finance for Barrons, Entrepreneur, and InvestHedge as well as other publications. Visit her blog and website at annlogue ...

-Titulo Original : Home Buying Kit For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Your turn-key guide to crucial information about buying a new home before you take the plungeHome Buying Kit For Dummies, 7th Edition simplifies and explains the home-buying process to new home buyers everywhere. Authors Eric Tyson, MBA and Ray Brown inform and educate readers in the simple, straightforward and incisive style the For Dummies series is known for across the world. This book covers all the topics necessary to tackle the purchase of a home with confidence, including: Complete coverage of new US tax rules and strategiesWhats happening with home financing given the high home prices and fluctuating economies found in many marketsHow to compare renting and buying in light of new rules regarding mortgage interest and property tax write-offsUpdated coverage of internet resources and how to best utilize them as a buyerThe 7th Edition of Home Buying Kit For Dummies offers brand new content of particular interest to millennial homebuyers, as well as freshly updated online companion content. From the Inside Flap Negotiate a great priceFind your best mortgageDiscover applications and checklists onlineGet the Best Deal on Your New Home!When it comes to buying a home, its hard to know where to begin. You want to buy at a fair price at the right time-not always easy in a fast-changing market. The updated Home Buying Kit has all you need: strategies to secure the optimal deal, the ins and outs of home financing, how to evaluate rent vs. buy, and the latest on regulations around mortgage interest and property tax. Whether a first-time buyer or veteran homeowner, this book will help you make the smart decisions that move you into your dream home in no time! Inside...Get your finances in orderImprove your credit scoreChoose the right mortgageBuild your real estate teamMaximize your financial healthInspect and protect your homeUnderstand and minimize closing costs From the Back Cover Negotiate a great priceFind your best mortgageDiscover applications and checklists onlineGet the Best Deal on Your New Home!When it comes to buying a home, its hard to know where to begin. You want to buy at a fair price at the right time-not always easy in a fast-changing market. The updated Home Buying Kit has all you need: strategies to secure the optimal deal, the ins and outs of home financing, how to evaluate rent vs. buy, and the latest on regulations around mortgage interest and property tax. Whether a first-time buyer or veteran homeowner, this book will help you make the smart decisions that move you into your dream home in no time! Inside...Get your finances in orderImprove your credit scoreChoose the right mortgageBuild your real estate teamMaximize your financial healthInspect and protect your homeUnderstand and minimize closing costs About the Author Eric Tyson is a personal finance writer, lecturer, and former management consultant to Fortune 500 financial service firms. Ray Brown is a real estate professional with over four decades of hands-on experience and a public speaker on residential real estate topics...

-Titulo Original : Project Management All-in-one For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Your ultimate go-to project management biblePerform Be Agile! Time-crunch! Right now, the business world has never moved so fast and project managers have never been so much in demand-the Project Management Institute has estimated that industries will need at least 87 million employees with the full spectrum of PM skills by 2027. To help you meet those needs and expectations in time, Project Management All-in-One For Dummies provides with all the hands-on information and advice you need to take your organizational, planning, and execution skills to new heights.Packed with on-point PM wisdom, these 7 mini-books-including the bestselling Project Management and Agile Project Management For Dummies-help you and your team hit maximum productivity by razor-honing your skills in sizing, organizing, and scheduling projects for ultimate effectiveness. You’ll also find everything you need to overdeliver in a good way when choosing the right tech and software, assessing risk, and dodging the pitfalls that can snarl up even the best-laid plans.Apply formats and formulas and checklistsManage Continuous Process ImprovementResolve conflict in teams and hierarchiesRescue distressed projects From the Inside Flap Your go-to project management guide!Project managers are among the most sought-after people in todays business universe. Heres your one-stop guide to all the information and advice you need for masterful project management! Hone your skills in sizing, organizing, scheduling, and handling projects to help teams maximize their productivity as you make yourself indispensible. Whether youre new to project management or an experienced pro, this book has the resources you need to get the job done. 7 Books Inside…Project Management For DummiesAgile Project Management For DummiesProject Management Checklists For DummiesPMP Certification All-in-One For DummiesScrum For DummiesMicrosoft Project 2019 For DummiesEnterprise Agility For Dummies From the Back Cover Your go-to project management guide!Project managers are among the most sought-after people in todays business universe. Heres your one-stop guide to all the information and advice you need for masterful project management! Hone your skills in sizing, organizing, scheduling, and handling projects to help teams maximize their productivity as you make yourself indispensible. Whether youre new to project management or an experienced pro, this book has the resources you need to get the job done. 7 Books Inside…Project Management For DummiesAgile Project Management For DummiesProject Management Checklists For DummiesPMP Certification All-in-One For DummiesScrum For DummiesMicrosoft Project 2019 For DummiesEnterprise Agility For Dummies About the Author Stanley E. Portny, PMPMark C. Layton, MBA2, CST, PMP, SAFe SPCSteven J. Ostermiller, CSP, PMPNick GrahamCynthia Snyder DionisioDavid Morrow, CSP, ICP-ACCDoug Rose, CSP-SM, PMI-ACP, PMP, SAFe SP...

-Titulo Original : Microsoft Teams For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Work seamlessly together with Microsoft TeamsIt was only a matter of time before Microsoft 365 built an actual virtual office. And Microsoft Teams is it, rocketing from 13 to 75 million daily users in a single year. The new edition of Microsoft Teams For Dummies gives you an in-depth introductory tour through the latest version of the app, exploring the many different ways you can chat, call, meet, work remotely, and collaborate with others in real time-whether youre using it as an all-in-one tool for working from home or as an extension to your brick-and-mortar office. Available as a stand-alone app or as part of Microsoft 365, it allows you to work seamlessly with almost any other Microsoft app.The friendly onboarding provided by this book takes you from the basics of file-sharing, organizing teams, and using video to must-have insights into less obvious functionality, such as posting the same message to multiple channels, muffling background noise (useful if youre working from home!), and choosing more than one feed to concentrate on when video-conferencing (allowing you to pay attention to the speaker and your team members at the same time). As well as clueing you in on how things work, youll also find advice on the most effective ways of using them, with best-practices recommendations and tips on integrating Microsoft Teams into your existing workflows.Set up the interfaceCommunicate on chat and video, inside and outside your orgIntegrate Microsoft Teams with your other Office appsOptimize your approach to meetings, working across large teams, and more!Whether youre using Microsoft Teams for work, within your family, or for a collaborative hobby, youll find everything you need to get everyone on the same page in the same virtual room. From the Inside Flap Microsoft Teams-your complete virtual officeFor anyone looking to skip the long commute to their physical office, Microsoft Teams provides an all-in-one remote work experience that lets you do it all: share files, chat, set up and run video meetings, and tons more. Master the interface, muffle background noise in meetings (in case those kids and dogs won’t keep quiet), and find best-practices recommendations and tips on making the most of your Microsoft Teams experience.Inside. . .Seamlessly share filesSet up video callsConnect Teams to other Office appsWork with large and small teamsInvite guests from outside your organizationCollaborate on the go with mobileUse Teams for your child’s remote learningOrganize family events and activities From the Back Cover Microsoft Teams-your complete virtual officeFor anyone looking to skip the long commute to their physical office, Microsoft Teams provides an all-in-one remote work experience that lets you do it all: share files, chat, set up and run video meetings, and tons more. Master the interface, muffle background noise in meetings (in case those kids and dogs won’t keep quiet), and find best-practices recommendations and tips on making the most of your Microsoft Teams experience.Inside. . .Seamlessly share filesSet up video callsConnect Teams to other Office appsWork with large and small teamsInvite guests from outside your organizationCollaborate on the go with mobileUse Teams for your child’s remote learningOrganize family events and activities About the Author Rosemarie Withee is a technology professional and the author of the latest editions of Office 365 For Dummies and Sharepoint For Dummies, as well as the first edition of Microsoft Teams For Dummies...

-Titulo Original : Roberts Rules For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Your no-nonsense guide to making sense of Roberts RulesThe classic Roberts Rules of Order has a proven track record of helping membership groups apply codes of conduct to serve as a parliamentary authority within a given assembly. Unfortunately, when read on its own, it can prove to be unclear and hard to follow for many organizations-and thats where this friendly guide comes in. This new edition of Roberts Rules For Dummies demystifies the often-confusing rules of parliamentary procedure in clear, simple language and shows you how to apply them within your organization in a practical and effective way. From procedures for proper nominations to handling elections and ballots, from conducting meetings online to voting by mail and email-and everything in between-this hands-on, plain-English guide makes it easier to apply the information in the most recent version of the rules handbook so you and your organization can start benefiting from it today. Contains updated content that conforms to changes in business meetings, including special rules for making group decisions in both real-time and non-real-time environmentsCovers new timesaving tips to make meetings more efficient in a world where everyone is pressed for timeProvides sample agendas, minutes, scripts, and moreIncludes interactive online material for readers on the goIf you want to keep meetings organized, efficient, and on track, Roberts Rules For Dummies has you covered. From the Inside Flap Run your meetings and get things doneYou can get the most out of your meetings by following Robert’s Rules, but knowing where to begin can be overwhelming. This hands-on guide demystifies the rules of parliamentary procedure in clear, simple language and shows you how to keep meetings organized, efficient, and on track! Stop wasting time and start getting results!Follow bylaws and rulesMake group decisionsPut ideas into actionDiscuss pros and consUse the motion to AmendMake nominationsDeal with distractionsCreate effective committeesPreside with style From the Back Cover Run your meetings and get things doneYou can get the most out of your meetings by following Robert’s Rules, but knowing where to begin can be overwhelming. This hands-on guide demystifies the rules of parliamentary procedure in clear, simple language and shows you how to keep meetings organized, efficient, and on track! Stop wasting time and start getting results!Follow bylaws and rulesMake group decisionsPut ideas into actionDiscuss pros and consUse the motion to AmendMake nominationsDeal with distractionsCreate effective committeesPreside with style About the Author C. Alan Jennings is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian (PRP) credentialed by the National Association of Parliamentarians. He is past president of the Louisiana Association of Parliamentarians, and is a member of the American Institute of Parliamentarians...

-Titulo Original : Bitcoin For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Learn the ins and outs of Bitcoin so you can get started todayBitcoin For Dummies is the fast, easy way to start trading crypto currency, with clear explanations and expert advice for breaking into this exciting new market. Understanding the mechanisms and risk behind Bitcoin can be a challenge, but this book breaks it down into easy-to-understand language to give you a solid grasp of just where your money is going. Youll learn the details of Bitcoin trading, how to set up your Bitcoin wallet, and everything you need to get started right away. An in-depth discussion on security shows you how to protect yourself against some of the riskier aspects of this open-source platform, helping you reduce your risks in the market and use Bitcoin safely and effectively.Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority or banks, with transaction management and issuing of Bitcoins carried out collectively by the network. Bitcoin allows easy mobile payments, fast international payments, low- or no-fee transactions, multi-signature capabilities, and more, but the nuances of the market can be difficult to grasp. This informative guide lays it all out in plain English, so you can strengthen your understanding and get started now.Understand the ins and outs of the Bitcoin marketLearn how to set up your Bitcoin walletProtect yourself against fraud and theftGet started trading this exciting new currencyThe Bitcoin market is huge, growing quickly, and packed with potential. Theres also some risk, so you need to go in fully informed and take steps to manage your risk wisely. Bitcoin For Dummies is the clear, quick, easy-to-follow guide to getting started with Bitcoin. From the Inside Flap Learn to:Understand the ins and outs of the bitcoin marketSet up your bitcoin wallet and get startedProtect yourself against fraud and theftThe clear, quick, easy-to-follow guide to getting started with bitcoinThe bitcoin market is packed with potential, but the nuances of how it works-and the risks involved-can be a bit difficult to grasp. This informative guide breaks it all down so you can start trading crypto currency with confidence. Know where your money is going, manage risks, and bank on bitcoin today! What is bitcoin? - discover the what, why, and how behind bitcoin and start making money in the marketsBank on it - get your hands on a bitcoin wallet, set up an address, understand your private key, and grasp how security worksGet down to business - find out how to use bitcoin to buy goods and services, pay bills and employees, and accept digital currency for your storeProtect your digital asset - defend bitcoin from hackers, watch out for attacks and double spending, and secure your bitcoinOpen the book and find:Exactly how its usedHow to securely store your bitcoinWhat you need to know about encryptingThe lowdown on trading and crowdfundingHow its regulatedWhere its bannedServices that help you with taxesBitcoin pros and consTen great ways to use it From the Back Cover Learn to:Understand the ins and outs of the bitcoin marketSet up your bitcoin wallet and get startedProtect yourself against fraud and theftThe clear, quick, easy-to-follow guide to getting started with bitcoinThe bitcoin market is packed with potential, but the nuances of how it works-and the risks involved-can be a bit difficult to grasp. This informative guide breaks it all down so you can start trading crypto currency with confidence. Know where your money is going, manage risks, and bank on bitcoin today! What is bitcoin? - discover the what, why, and how behind bitcoin and start making money in the marketsBank on it - get your hands on a bitcoin wallet, set up an address, understand your private key, and grasp how security worksGet down to business - find out how to use bitcoin to buy goods and services, pay bills and employees, and accept digital currency for your storeProtect your digital asset - defend bitcoi...

-Titulo Original : Investing For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: The best-selling investing guide offers new information, new insights, and new perspectivesTheres nothing better than having your money make more money-and getting to that place isnt as complicated as youve been led to believe. With some common sense, careful planning, and the right advice, you too can watch your money accumulate like its growing on trees. In the Ninth Edition of Investing for Dummies, best-selling author and nationally renowned personal finance expert Eric Tyson shows you how to make your money work for you with rock-solid advice thats stood the test of time. Steering clear of flashy get-rich-quick schemes, Tyson offers a slow-and-steady approach that can work for everyone from young professionals just starting their careers to baby boomers who want to bulk up their nest eggs just before retirement. In the book, you will: Get started with investing by exploring your investment choices, weighing risk vs. return, and get your financial house in orderDiscover the parts that stocks, bonds, real estate, and small business can play in your portfolioLearn to choose the right periodicals, radio, tv, and web resources that keep you informed and help you avoid the hypeWith updated coverage of new developments like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and their impact on investments, along with the growing trend amongst brokers toward zero- and low-fee stock trades, the Ninth Edition of Investing For Dummies is the latest cant-miss guide to investing your money like a boss. From the Inside Flap Pick winning stocks, mutual funds, and ETFsDevelop and manage your portfolio through all economiesInvest in real estate and small businessTime-tested investing advice to secure your futureInvesting for your future is wise and essential. Of course, you want to make solid investment choices and minimize mistakes. This updated, best-selling guide educates you on investing concepts and lingo so you can make the best decisions in all economies and markets. Understanding how to find and make smart investments is a skill that can be learned, and this book by money-pro Eric Tyson will help you by discovering how to weigh risk vs. return, offering tips on choosing stocks and funds, getting started in real estate and small business, and so much more. Inside...Selecting investments wiselyIncreasing your wealth through stocks and fundsUnderstanding tax laws and their impact on investingChoosing a brokerage firmInvesting in a home and other real estateDiscovering how politics and policy affect your money From the Back Cover Pick winning stocks, mutual funds, and ETFsDevelop and manage your portfolio through all economiesInvest in real estate and small businessTime-tested investing advice to secure your futureInvesting for your future is wise and essential. Of course, you want to make solid investment choices and minimize mistakes. This updated, best-selling guide educates you on investing concepts and lingo so you can make the best decisions in all economies and markets. Understanding how to find and make smart investments is a skill that can be learned, and this book by money-pro Eric Tyson will help you by discovering how to weigh risk vs. return, offering tips on choosing stocks and funds, getting started in real estate and small business, and so much more. Inside...Selecting investments wiselyIncreasing your wealth through stocks and fundsUnderstanding tax laws and their impact on investingChoosing a brokerage firmInvesting in a home and other real estateDiscovering how politics and policy affect your money About the Author Eric Tyson, MBA, is a financial counselor, syndicated columnist, and the author of bestselling For Dummies books on personal finance, taxes, home buying, and investing...

-Titulo Original : Technical Analysis For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Grasp and apply the basic principles of technical analysisSavvy traders know that the best way to maximize return is to interpret real-world market information for themselves rather than relying solely on the predictions of professional analysts. This straightforward guide shows you how to put this into profitable action from basic principles and useful formulas to current theories on market trends and behavioral economics to make the most lucrative decisions for your portfolio.The latest edition of Technical Analysis for Dummies includes a brand-new chapter on making the right decisions in a bull or bear market, an updated look at unique formulas and key indicators, as well as refreshed and practical examples that reflect today todays financial atmosphere.Become an expert in spotting market trends and key indicatorsGet the skinny on the latest research on behavioral economicsTake a deep dive into how to read market sentiment and make it work for youGet a look at the first innovation in charting for decades straight from JapanWith comprehensive coverage from charting basics to the cutting edge, Technical Analysis for Dummies includes everything you need to the make informed independent market decisions that will maximize your profits. Happy trading! From the Inside Flap Get a clear overview of technical analysisImprove your profits and your portfolio performanceSpot investment trends and turning pointsDiscover what savvy securities traders knowThe basic principles of technical analysis allow wise securities traders to interpret real-world market information so they can maximize return on investments. In the fourth edition of this book, a professional market forecaster shows you how to use those principles instead of relying solely on experts. Understand the essentials, discover useful formulas, explore current theories on market trends, and hone your skills in spotting key indicators. Youll even get a look at the first innovation in charting in decades! Inside...Understand technical analysis versus value investingBuild a system from indicatorsFind out how to read basic barsExplore Japanese candlesticksSee patterns & draw trendlinesMaster dynamic analysisDiscover secrets of top traders From the Back Cover Get a clear overview of technical analysisImprove your profits and your portfolio performanceSpot investment trends and turning pointsDiscover what savvy securities traders knowThe basic principles of technical analysis allow wise securities traders to interpret real-world market information so they can maximize return on investments. In the fourth edition of this book, a professional market forecaster shows you how to use those principles instead of relying solely on experts. Understand the essentials, discover useful formulas, explore current theories on market trends, and hone your skills in spotting key indicators. Youll even get a look at the first innovation in charting in decades! Inside...Understand technical analysis versus value investingBuild a system from indicatorsFind out how to read basic barsExplore Japanese candlesticksSee patterns & draw trendlinesMaster dynamic analysisDiscover secrets of top traders About the Author Barbara Rockefeller is an international economist and forecaster who specializes in foreign exchange. A pioneer in technical analysis, she also led the way in combining technical and fundamental analysis. Barbara publishes daily reports using both techniques for central banks, professional fund managers, corporate hedgers, and individual traders...

-Titulo Original : Agile Project Management For Dummies, 3rd Edition (for Dummies (computer/tech))-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: This updated edition shows you how to use the agile project management framework for success! Learn how to apply agile concepts to your projects. This fully updated book covers changes to agile approaches and new information related to the methods of managing an agile project.Agile Project Management For Dummies, 3rd Edition gives product developers and other project leaders the tools they need for a successful project. This book’s principles and techniques will guide you in creating a product roadmap, self-correcting iterations of deployable products, and preparing for a product launch. Agile approaches are critical for achieving fast and flexible product development. It’s also a useful tool for managing a range of business projects.Written by one of the original agile technique thought-leaders, this book guides you and your teams in discovering why agile techniques work and how to create an effective agile environment. Users will gain the knowledge to improve various areas of project management.Define your product’s vision and featuresLearn the steps for putting agile techniques into actionManage the project’s scope and procurementPlan your team’s sprints and releasesSimplify reporting related to the projectAgile Project Management For Dummies can help you to better manage the scope of your project as well as its time demands and costs. You’ll also be prepared to skillfully handle team dynamics, quality challenges, and risks. From the Inside Flap Conquer your projects with focus, skill, and speedIs your project facing complicated deliverables, unrealistic timelines, and budget constraints? No problem! This book is an ideal starting place to learn how to turn projects into rewarding, customer-focused experiences. Discover how to establish a clear vision, create product roadmaps, forecast schedules, and prepare for product releases. Get expert insight into developing a straightforward and practical approach to project management that turns ideas into finished products.InsideLearn agile values and principlesFocus on customer needsEnable enduring, collaborative teamsLeverage Agile frameworks, tools, and techniquesLead Agile transformationsRelease earlier and more frequently From the Back Cover Conquer your projects with focus, skill, and speedIs your project facing complicated deliverables, unrealistic timelines, and budget constraints? No problem! This book is an ideal starting place to learn how to turn projects into rewarding, customer-focused experiences. Discover how to establish a clear vision, create product roadmaps, forecast schedules, and prepare for product releases. Get expert insight into developing a straightforward and practical approach to project management that turns ideas into finished products.InsideLearn agile values and principlesFocus on customer needsEnable enduring, collaborative teamsLeverage Agile frameworks, tools, and techniquesLead Agile transformationsRelease earlier and more frequently About the Author Mark C. Layton is an entrepreneur and certification instructor with 25 years of experience in organizational design.Steven J Ostermiller is a community builder, agile trainer and coach helping organizations and people become more agile.Dean J. Kynaston is a coach, Certified Scrum Professional, and organizational agile transformation leader...

-Titulo Original : Real Estate Investing For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Make real estate part of your investing strategyDo you want to get involved in real estate investing, but arent quite sure where to start? This is your go-to resource for making sense of the subject. Written by industry experts Eric Tyson and Robert Griswold, this new edition of Real Estate Investing For Dummies offers timely, proven, practical, and actionable advice to overcome the challenges of the market and keep yourself one step ahead of the competition. With the help of this straightforward and time-tested information, youll get the know-how to wisely and confidently make smart, sound, and informed real estate investing decisions that will reap big rewards. Highlights include:The Tax Reform and Jobs Act bill that took effect in 2018 The best types of investment properties for different types of investors NNN (triple nets) investments and REITs/TICs Tech applications to support property management operations and accountingA step-by-step primer for preparing to buy, identifying the property, due diligence, closing the transaction, leasing the property and ongoing operations and property management. There’s no time like the present to jump into the real estate market-as first-time investors or experienced investors who want to brush up on the changes that have occurred in the market. From the Inside Flap Take advantage of new federal tax lawsFind and evaluate properties with maximum potentialGenerate wealth in any marketPractical advice for investing in real estateIf youve been thinking about adding real estate to your investment strategy, this book is like having a couple of veteran investors to guide you all the way. Their proven and practical advice helps you steer clear of pitfalls and make smart, informed decisions that can lead to a tidy return on your investment. They uncover key benefits for real estate investors buried in the latest Tax Cuts and Jobs Act bill, how to buy the best properties at a fair price, what types of properties are best for the way you invest, ways to protect and manage your investment, and much more. Inside...Invest in areas with the best potentialDecide if flipping or renting is right for youDiscover the best way to raise capitalEvaluate locationsQualify for QBI deductionsGet up-to-speed on the latest tax laws From the Back Cover Take advantage of new federal tax lawsFind and evaluate properties with maximum potentialGenerate wealth in any marketPractical advice for investing in real estateIf youve been thinking about adding real estate to your investment strategy, this book is like having a couple of veteran investors to guide you all the way. Their proven and practical advice helps you steer clear of pitfalls and make smart, informed decisions that can lead to a tidy return on your investment. They uncover key benefits for real estate investors buried in the latest Tax Cuts and Jobs Act bill, how to buy the best properties at a fair price, what types of properties are best for the way you invest, ways to protect and manage your investment, and much more. Inside...Invest in areas with the best potentialDecide if flipping or renting is right for youDiscover the best way to raise capitalEvaluate locationsQualify for QBI deductionsGet up-to-speed on the latest tax laws About the Author Eric Tyson is a five-time bestselling author, real estate investor, and syndicated columnist who gives people the tools to better manage their personal finances and investments. Robert S. Griswold, author, teacher, and a successful real estate investor, is an active, hands-on property manager with a large portfolio of residential and commercial rental properties...