Stop the Presses: The Crisis and Litigation PR Desk Reference

Stop the Presses: The Crisis and Litigation PR Desk Reference Review

STOP THE PRESSES: THE CRISIS AND LITIGATION PR DESK REFERENCE is a communications survival manual for the Internet Age. With over 50,000 copies in print, the second edition of this acclaimed book is a must-read for C-Suites, legal counsel, and communications specialists. Updated text includes fresh material covering the online media that are now so decisive for brand and reputation management, along with extensive discussion of recent industry crises, from product recalls to data security breaches. STOP THE PRESSES defines the best communications practices for corporations, countries, and high-profile individuals facing trials by fire in the Court of Public Opinion. Here are the dos and don'ts of crisis planning and media relations-print and broadcast as well as blogs and other online media-with in-depth analyses of cross-border issues, SEC investigations, law firm crises, product liability, antitrust, health care, and more. STOP THE PRESSES now includes an insightful preface by legendary brand guru Jack Trout.

HTML5 For Dummies Quick Reference (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

HTML5 For Dummies Quick Reference (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) Review

Essential information about using HTML5: everything you need at your fingertips

HTML is the predominant programming language used to create Web pages.?HTML5 has enhanced rich media, geolocation, database and mobile capabilities, and is now able to script APIs, making it a must-have for Web developers.?This convenient reference, comb-bound to lie flat, makes it easy to find the information you need in a hurry so you can get those terrific Web pages designed and online right now.

• HTML is used extensively in creating Web pages, especially for mobile browsers; HTML5 offers exciting enhancements that Web developers are eager to master
• Features a handy format that provides essential information in a quick and simple manner, with easy-to-follow instructions, smaller size, and convenient, lay-flat binding
• Covers using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript The basic information you need to develop eye-popping Web sites with HTML5 are easy to find in HTML5 For Dummies Quick Reference.

  
  

The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge, Second Edition: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind

The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge, Second Edition: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind Review

A Complete Revision and Thorough Updating of the Ultimate Reference from the Newspaper of Record

 

Whether you are researching the history of Western art, investigating an obscure medical test, following current environmental trends, studying Shakespeare, brushing up on your crossword and Sudoku skills, or simply looking for a deeper understanding of the world, this book is for you. An indispensable resource for every home, office, dorm room, and library, this new edition of The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge offers in-depth explorations of art, astronomy, biology, business, economics, the environment, film, geography, history, the Internet, literature, mathematics, music, mythology, philosophy, photography, sports, theater, film, and many other subjects.

 

This one volume is designed to offer more information than any other book on the most important subjects, as well as provide easy-to-access data critical to everyday life. It is the only universal reference book to include authoritative and engaging essays from New York Times experts in almost every field of endeavor.

Microsoft Excel 2010 Functions & Formulas Quick Reference Guide (Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips & Shortcuts - Laminated Card)

Microsoft Excel 2010 Functions & Formulas Quick Reference Guide (Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips & Shortcuts - Laminated Card) Review

Geared toward the intermediate to advanced user, this example-rich 4-page laminated quick reference guide provides explanations and context for many powerful functions and formulas. Step-by-step instructions for many function/formula-related features. Topics include:
Conditionally Summing Data (SUMIF, COUNTIF)
Being Precise (Rounding functions)
Improving Clarity with Range Names
Merging Text and Numbers (CONCATENATE, TEXT, LEFT, RIGHT, MID, LEN, FIND, VALUE, TRIM, SUBSTITUTE)
Changing Results: IF, AND, OR
Table Lookups (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH)
Error Recovery (ISNA, ISERROR)
Array Formulas (Single Cell & Multi-Cell Arrays)
Dates and Times (DATE, YEAR, MONTH, DAY, TODAY, WEEKDAY, NETWORKDAY)
Using a Formula for Data Validation
Troubleshooting: Types of Errors, Automatic Error Checking, Using the Error Checker, Show/Hide Formulas, Watching Cells, Evaluating Nested Formulas, Selecting Related Cells, Displaying Cell Relationships, Removing Relationship Arrows.

JavaScript Pocket Reference (2nd Edition)

JavaScript Pocket Reference (2nd Edition) Review

JavaScript--the powerful, object-based scripting language that can be embedded directly into HTML pages--has earned its place in the web developer's toolkit, to the extent that it's now considered required knowledge for web developers. You can use JavaScript to create dynamic, interactive applications that run completely within a web browser. JavaScript is also the language of choice for developing Dynamic HTML content. Because its syntax is based on the popular programming languages C, C++, and Java, JavaScript is familiar and easy to learn for experienced programmers. At the same time, it's an interpreted scripting language, providing a flexible, forgiving programming environment for new programmers.

The JavaScript Pocket Reference, 2nd Edition, provides a complete overview of the core JavaScript language and client-side scripting environment, as well as quick-reference material on core and client-side objects, methods, and properties. The new edition has been revised to cover JavaScript 1.5, and is particularly useful for developers working with the standards-compliant web browsers, such as Internet Explorer 6, Netscape 7, and Mozilla. Ideal as an introduction for beginners and a quick reference for advanced developers, this pocket-sized book is easy to take anywhere and serves as the perfect companion volume to the bestselling JavaScript: The Definitive Guide, 4th Edition.

O'Reilly's Pocket References have become a favorite among developers everywhere. By providing a wealth of important details in a concise, well-organized format, these handy books deliver just what you need to complete the task at hand. When you've reached a sticking point and need to get to the answer quickly, the new JavaScript Pocket Reference is the book you'll want close at hand.

DEWALT Construction Estimating Complete Handbook (Dewalt Professional Reference)

DEWALT Construction Estimating Complete Handbook (Dewalt Professional Reference) Review

A real-world guide to success in construction estimating, the DEWALT Construction Estimating Handbook is loaded with tips, checklists, worksheets, data tables, and tutorials that will provide readers with the tools they need to effectively navigate through every step of the estimating process. The book focuses on the construction estimating "how-to" essentials and provides on-the-spot answers backed up with graphic examples. With a thorough understanding of the important profit-making factors within the industry, its comprehensive coverage includes marketing, bid planning, scope review, quantity take-off for all trades and divisions, cost analysis, value engineering, Excel spreadsheet estimating, and more. Based on the author's extensive experience in estimating, this valuable resource aims to provide workable solutions to the unprecedented challenges that construction professionals face today, from a weak economy and fierce competition to material price volatilities, skilled labor shortages, and strict regulations.

Key Handbook Features

• All the preprogrammed Excel templates referenced in the book plus more are available for free download at the DEWALT/Cengage website.


• Addresses steps of the bidding process applicable for residential and industrial/commercial construction projects.


• Comprehensive format providing theory, how-to and step-by-step instructions, real-world examples, and technical reference data resulting in an all-inclusive resource.

Everything You Need To Know About Math Homework: A Desk Reference For Students and Parents

Everything You Need To Know About Math Homework: A Desk Reference For Students and Parents Review

The newly revised and updated Everything You Need to Know About...Homework series provides kids and parents with a quick refresher to 4th through 6th grade curriculum topics. The organization and scope of these concise homework-help guides make them an essential reference resource. Researched according to middle-grade curriculum and current textbooks, and created in conjunction with subject experts, these titles answer kids' most frequently asked homework questions. In MATH, students will find everything from decimals to geometry, from statistics to probability.

Microsoft Excel 2007 Introduction Quick Reference Guide (Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips & Shortcuts - Laminated Card)

Microsoft Excel 2007 Introduction Quick Reference Guide (Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips & Shortcuts - Laminated Card) Review

Laminated quick reference guide showing step-by-step instructions and shortcuts for how to use Microsoft Office Excel 2007. The following topics are covered: Creating Workbooks, Entering and Editing Data, Clearing Cells, Undo and Redo, Inserting and Deleting Rows Columns and Cells, Column Width and Row Height, Entering Dates, Entering Sequences, Entering Formulas & Functions, Using AutoSum, Absolute vs. Relative Cell References, Resizing the Formula Bar, Formatting Numbers and Cells, Aligning Cell Contents, Borders and Grids, Previewing, Printing and Page Setup, Repeating Rows/Columns on Every Page, Copying and Moving Data: Fill Handle; Cut, Copy, Paste; Drag & Drop. Sheet Features: Renaming, Moving, Copying, Selecting, Inserting, Deleting, Editing Multiple Worksheets Simultaneously, and Copying Data and Formatting to Multiple Worksheets. Also includes: Lists of Selection and Movement Shortcuts. This guide is suitable as a training handout, or simply an easy to use reference guide, for any type of user.