Did you know great white shark poo is a tasty feast for tiny fish? It’s just one of MANY disgusting things about underwater life. Kids can get the full scoop on nasty, slimy aquatic creatures through browsable facts, lists, infographics, and quizzes. Perfect for drawing in reluctant and striving readers, this wildly entertaining, photo-packed guide will have kids gagging and laughing—and then coming back for more.

Did you know vultures pee all over their legs to beat the heat? It’s just one of MANY disgusting things going on in the animal kingdom. Kids can get the full scoop on stinky, grimy beasts of land and sky through browsable facts, lists, infographics, and quizzes. Perfect for drawing in reluctant and striving readers, this wildly entertaining, photo-packed guide will have kids gagging and laughing—and then coming back for more.

In plain English, this book breaks down what to look for when deciding to purchase a computer. It discusses the types of computers, their components and what they do, tips on how to get the best deals. Written by an experienced computer professional

Take the knowledge outlined in this book with you the next time you need to purchase a new computer. Or purchase online by following the rules of thumb outlined inside. You will no longer need to rely on the salesperson at a big box store, who may or may not know much more about the PCs for sale than you do. It's hard to find reliable information about the most important features you need to consider when buying a computer. Here are some basic formulas that will assist you in deciding whic...

Learn Excel VBA with this concise book on Excel VBA for beginners. Learn Excel VBA in the shortest time with this book that zooms in straight on the most important concepts with EXAMPLES! Soon, you can develop your own Excel VBA financial/quantitative models, reports, macros and much more! We cover Variables, Functions, If-Else conditions, loops, built in functions and much more. Book also comes in handy whenever you need quick reference to worksheet functions eg. sum(), average() etc. whenev...

Learn the basics of how to use FreeMind - a free, open source software that can make your mind mapping neat and consistent.FreeMind is a premier mind mapping software written in Java. It is a high-productivity tool that can make all your online mind mapping simple.Organize, prioritize, know where you are, where you've been and where you're heading with FreeMind.Mind mapping can be used for brainstorming, goal planning, product design, event planning, and so much mor...

UPDATED AUGUST 2026 FOR DSM 7.4Also applicable to DSM 7.3 & 7.2“The missing manual that should have been supplied with the DiskStation”With superb functionality and ease of use through the acclaimed DSM operating system, Synology DiskStations are the NAS of choice for the discerning purchaser. Whether it is the storage and sharing of information, the streaming of videos, music and photos to computers and smart devic...

The computer won’t work. Before you pick up the phone or take it to the nearest repair shop, use this book. It could save you hours of frustration, not to mention money and lost days of work.In an easy-to-follow format, it deals with everything from everyday problems to major disasters. It also recommends ways to avoid trouble, from firewalls to dealing with phishing. A check list and avoidance tips will ensure that even if you’re a beginner, you’ll have a solution at your fingerti...

Identity thieves can do an awful lot of bad once they have your personal information. And increasingly smartphone users are being hacked because they don't understand how to configure or use their devices safely. The bad guys can make your phone call or text premium numbers that they own, pocketing the cash while you end up with huge bills. But not only that, if you become a victim you may have to deal with financial, banking, and credit card fraud, utilities fraud, loss of social and prof...

The Internet was never conceived to be the preserve of commercial interests. It should not be a hunting ground for law enforcement. The time has come to take back control.Everything you do on the Internet – every site you visit, every image or file you download, every email or message you send or receive – is logged on a computer somewhere. In a perfect world, we wouldn't need to worry. But this is not a perfect world.Out there, someone or something is going through your pe...

Use these best practices to increase your productivity, efficiency and quality in Captivate projects. These 30 tips are divided into 5 categories: 1. Achieving Consistency - Tips for achieving conistency in the look of buttons, images, fonts and the placement of objects in the project 2. Limiting Rework - Why reinvent the wheel? Learn ways to reduce your work load and make life easier for you in your Captivate projects 3. Time-Saving Tips - These tips will save your hours of development ti...

This book is the ultimate troubleshooting guide to your computer with a focus on the Windows operating system. This book is not a long one because there are so many areas in the field of computers and it is impossible to cover all of them in one book. Instead of giving you a detailed description of how to fix a few computer problems, we give you the tools to fix all computer problems. The Internet is very comprehensive and has all the answers to your computer problems but your problem is n...