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(Carmel, IN) -- Beginning users as well as proficient computer
professionals benefit from Que's latest titles. Using Quicken for Windows,
Using GeoWorks Pro Hard Disk Quick Reference: 1992 Edition, and Using Ami
Pro help users perform more efficiently.

Using Quicken for Windows

The ideal guide for home or small business accounting, Using Quicken for
Windows makes financial management easy. The book explains how to use the
check register, reconcile bank accounts, and better organize finances.
Numerous examples and step-by-step instructions show users how to set up
accounts in Quicken, write computerized checks, and send payments
electronically.

Using Quicken for Windows is packed with expert CPA tips to help users
create workable budgets and track finances. In fact, it contains all the
information users need to transform Windows and a PC into a personal
accountant!

Using GeoWorks Pro

GeoWorks, a powerful, easy-to-use PC operating system, has received
enthusiastic acclaim from reviewers and users. Using GeoWorks Pro provides
a comprehensive introduction to GeoWorks Ensemble and GeoWorks Pro.

The book offers a hands-on approach for quick, easy, and thorough
understanding. Each of GeoWorks' key applications --GeoDex, GeoPlanner,
GeoWrite, GeoDraw, GeoComm, and America Online -- is explained. Organized
with short lessons for these key applications, Using GeoWorks Pro also
contains a unique collection of "Tips," "Cautions," and "Notes"
contributed by many GeoWorks power-users. All the lessons focus on
quicker, more effective methods of getting jobs done.

Hard Disk Quick Reference: 1992 Edition

Users gain immediate control of the hard disk with Hard Disk Quick
Reference: 1992 Edition. Laptop or desktop computer users quickly
determine the most efficient hard disk management techniques without
wading through pages and pages of inapplicable information.

Hard Disk Quick Reference makes it easy for users to find information on
how to avoid and correct serious errors in hard disk installation and
setup, and it provides key information for organizing a disk for optimum
use. Essential directory and file management techniques, batch file
how-to's, and important disk operations are included. Error messages are
also explained in detail.

Using Ami Pro

Ami Pro, a user-friendly word processing program for the Windows
environment, is one of the easiest programs to learn. But without Que's
new book, Using Ami Pro, users may not utilize the program to its fullest
capacity.

Using Ami Pro is designed as a reference for users to become more
proficient in every day tasks and more knowledgeable of special use
features. Practical instructions, coupled with functional examples, teach
users the basics as well as advanced techniques. Users can also look up
short cuts for infrequently used procedures, such as how to work with
powerful frames, equations, and power fields, or how to import, export or
link text and graphics files. Users learn how to get the most out of Ami
Pro in the least amount of time.

Product Information

Using Quicken for Windows
Stephen Nelson
$19.95 US ISBN: 0-88022-907-1 478 pp.

Using GeoWorks Pro
Greg Schultz
$24.95 US ISBN: 0-88022-748-6 536 pp.

Hard Disk Quick Reference
P.D. Moulton & Timothy S. Stanley
$9.95 US ISBN: 0-88022-443-6 151 pp.

Using Ami Pro
Jim Meade
$24.95 US ISBN: 0-88022-738-9 794 pp.
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(Carmel, IN) -- Learning to program is now possible without complicated
manuals or difficult courses. Using Assembly Language, 3rd Edition; Using
QuickC for Windows; and QBasic By Example cover the gamut of programming
tutorial approaches.

Using Assembly Language, 3rd Edition

Assembly Language subroutines can augment the capabilities of many
"high-level" languages. Using Assembly Language, 3rd Edition, is intended
for users with at least a rudimentary understanding of BASIC, Pascal, C,
or C++ languages on IBM compatibles.

The book explains the principles of Assembly Language structure, commands,
and operations, and is packed with text that gives users insights on how
to integrate today's most popular assemblers, linkers, and debuggers. This
recent revision even includes expert tips on Microsoft's Macro Assembler
and Borland's Turbo Assembler.

Using Assembly Language, 3rd Edition, also shows users how to choose the
right assembler and linker, work within different microcomputer processor
environments, manipulate the monitor display, access individual hardware
ports, and format floppy disks. A complete reference section discusses
BIOS services, DOS services and gives users detailed processor instruction
sets.

Using QuickC for Windows

QuickC for Windows is Microsoft's easy way to develop custom Windows
applications. Using QuickC for Windows makes working with QuickC even
easier. The book is an in-depth tutorial for C programmers at any level
since it covers basic programming information as well as advanced
programming techniques.

Packed with numerous examples, Using QuickC for Windows gives users
step-by-step lessons to effectively build their skills. Reference tables,
figures, and listings make C and QuickC easy to use.

The book advances users from the basics to more advanced applications of
QuickC's tools -- the Dialog Editor, Image Editor, Resource Compiler, and
QuickCase:W. It then moves on to cover writing programs for both DOS and
Windows.

Using QuickC for Windows offers expert strategies which give users sensible
methods of editing, compiling, and building fully executable programs.
Plus, sample programs and end-of-chapter exercises help shorten the
learning curve.

QBasic By Example

The easiest way to learn to program in QBasic is By Example. Only by
looking at numerous examples, in which new commands are immediately used,
and then running sample programs, can programming users get more than just
a feel for the language. QBasic By Example is part of a new Que
programming series that gradually introduces users to QBasic programming
skills.

QBasic By Example focuses on programming correctly by teaching structured
programming techniques and proper program design for QBasic. Emphasis is
placed on a program's readability, rather than "tricks of the trade" code
examples. QBasic By Example is written in a holistic style, so that users
not only learn the mechanics of the language, but also tips and warnings.

Each chapter of the book can stand alone as a separate lesson. With over
200 sample program listings, the book shows users ways QBasic can be used
for personal finance, school and business record keeping, math and
science, and general purpose applications. Users also learn how to create
drawings, then add music and sound effects.

Product Information

Using QuickC for Windows
Peter D. Hipson
$29.95 US ISBN: 0-88022-810-5 1,190 pp.

Using Assembly Language, 3rd Edition
Allen L. Wyatt, Sr.
$29.95 US ISBN: 0-88022-884-9 1,126 pp.

QBasic By Example
Greg Perry
$21.95 US ISBN: 0-88022-811-3 760 pp.
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(Carmel, IN) -- Two new books from Sams offer Windows users inside
information on Quicken and Freelance Graphics. The books, 10 Minute Guide
to Quicken for Windows and The First Book of Freelance Graphics for
Windows, are written for beginning, infrequent, or time-sensitive users.

10 Minute Guide to Quicken for Windows

Quicken is a powerful program for tracking home and small business
finances, and 10 Minute Guide to Quicken for Windows teaches users the
most important functions in short, 10-minute lessons.

10 Minute Guide to Quicken for Windows offers a new approach lo learning.
Users find out how to effectively use Quicken in short, bite-sized lessons
which can be referred to again and again. No-nonsense text helps users
learn to write checks, track business and home investments, analyze cash
flow, create business reports, and prepare budgets. Plus, unique
"TimeSaver" tips and "Panic Button" troubleshooting advice ensures quick
and easy Quicken success.

The First Book of Freelance Graphics for Windows

With Freelance Graphics, users can add an to their documents with the click
of a mouse in the user-friendly Windows environment. To understand the ins
and outs of the program and really perform like a professional, users need
The First Book of Freelance Graphics for Windows.

The explanations offered inside this First Book are short and lo the point.
The First Book of Freelance Graphics for Windows builds users' skills
chapter-by-chapter in a logical sequence. They learn to create charts,
presentation pages, professional quality slide shows, and import and
export graphics. Real-world, hands-on business examples show users
creative and alternative chart layouts and expressive ways to communicate
through graphics. Plus, The First Book of Freelance Graphics for Windows
includes chapters about effectively working with all the tools to add
text, graphics and color.

Product Information

10 Minute Guide to Quicken for Windows
Debbie Walkowski $9.95 US  ISBN: 0-672-30056-7  160 pp.

The First Book of Freelance Graphics for Windows
Jim Meade
$18.95 US  ISBN: 0-672-27388-8  386 pp.
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(Carmel, IN) -- Local Area Networks (LAN) are complex, integrated
components of a business's overall computer strategy. Because LAN problems
are rarely clear-cut, even the most trivial problems can require a
staggering amount of knowledge to fix.

LAN problems have a wide range of symptoms -- and an even wider range of
possible solutions. Sams' LAN Desktop Guide to Troubleshooting, NetWare
Edition, is a comprehensive book aimed a identifying and solving problems.
The book comes with its own disk, packed with over 50 troubleshooting
utilities.

LAN Desktop Guide to Troubleshooting, NetWare Edition, is designed 10 give
LAN users or administrators a basic understanding of LAN architecture,
then advance to creating customized troubleshooting strategies. Detailed
information leaches users how to configure file servers, NetWare software,
and workstations.

The book also defines basic troubleshooting skills and techniques,
emphasizing the methodology of discovering a problem, isolating the cause,
and fixing it. Over l00 pages of easy-to-follow network troubleshooting
checklists are included. Plus, LAN Desktop Guide to Troubleshooting,
NetWare Edition, is a source for NetWare support and offers a guide to
NetWare-enhancing products.

Product Information

LAN Desktop Guide to Troubleshooting, NetWare Edition
Rick Segal
$29.95 US  ISBN: 0-672-30075-3 342 pp.
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(Carmel, IN) -- Inside SCO UNIX, the latest book from New Riders
Publishing, addresses SCO UNIX System V/386 in depth. Users of XENIX or
early releases of UNIX will also benefit from the information presented in
this book.

Inside SCO UNIX is written for beginning and intermediate UNIX users who
want clear and complete background information, plus practical examples
illustrating the essential components of UNIX. It presents the often
difficult and confusing nature of UNIX in a nontechnical and
non-intimidating way.

The book shows users how the UNIX system is organized and teaches necessary
procedures and basic UNIX syntax that allows users to perform basic
operations. Once users master the basics, they learn to manage various
UNIX shells and set up files and directories. Step-by-step, users Learn
how to use pipes, fillers, and data redirection to easily reassign values
and make UNIX operate more efficiently.

Various chapters of Inside SCO UNIX discuss system administration and its
effect on end users. In these chapters, clear and concise text focuses on
security, backup, and monitoring, so users know exactly how to improve
overall system performance. Special chapters on the UNIX Tools show users
how to work with the Visual Editor, Office Commands, UUCP communications,
and the most popular third-party SCO UNIX applications available. In
addition to the operational information, Inside SCO UNIX features a unique
Command Reference that defines more than 140 of the most commonly used
operating system commands.

Product Information

Inside SCO UNIX
S. Glines, P. Spicer, B. Hunsberger, & K. White
$29.95 US ISBN: 0-56205-028-1 728 pp.
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(Carmel, IN) -- Ami Pro users with any level of experience can maximize
their business writing skills with Brady's Business Writing with Ami Pro.

Written to show users how to create the most common types of business
documents quickly and easily, this book gives step-by-step instructions
for creating, designing, or modifying over 25 types of business documents.
These documents range from simple letters and memos to more complex
newsletters and multi-page business plans.

Business Writing with Ami Pro teaches users how to design and write
documents that get results. Throughout the book, users find typography,
layout, illustration, and phraseology tips aimed at captivating and
persuading readers. The book lists additional reference manuals for
improving the content and appearance of almost any document.

Business Writing with Ami Pro gives strategies for automating mailings and
other office word processing tasks, illustrates creative ways to design
logos or other business art, and gives tips for customizing and optimizing
Ami Pro for frequently performed office tasks. Intended to be a supplement
to Ami Pro's documentation, Business Writing with Ami Pro is loaded with
tips and tricks to help users get the most from the program.

Product Information

Business Writing with Ami Pro
Mark Scapicchio
$26.95 US ISBN: 0-13-029364-4 394 pp.
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(Carmel, IN) -- Que's Little Mac Book, 3rd Edition, is quickly becoming a
big source of Macintosh information at a very small price. This compact
and thorough reference guide is designed to give Mac users immediate
access to Macintosh information.

Ideal for first-time Macintosh users and veteran Mac owners, this book
offers users over 330 pages of vital Macintosh information at a bargain
price. When consumers use the new $3.00 rebate coupon in Que's Little Mac
Book, 3rd Edition, the $12.95 US retail price drops to a small $9.95.

Que's Little Mac Book, 3rd Edition, offers complete coverage of System 7
and helps users learn the skills needed to get the most out of any
Macintosh. Because it is organized alphabetically, the book enables users
to locate information quickly. It contains an extensive keyboard shortcut
guide, helpful information for those still using System 6, and a
comprehensive glossary of Macintosh terms.

The perfect pocket encyclopedia for Macintosh, Que's Little Mac Book, 3rd
Edition, gives users step-by-step procedures for everyday Macintosh tasks;
effective hints and tricks to improve efficiency; as well as hard-to-find
Macintosh information. Users gain instant access to Macintosh success with
Que's Little Mac Book, 3rd Edition.

Product Information

Que's Little Mac Book, 3rd Edition
Doug White
$12.95 US (Retail) /$9.95 US (after rebate)
ISBN: 1-88022-902-0 332 pp.
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(Carmel, IN) -- Lotus 1-2-3 is one of the most popular and powerful
spreadsheet programs in America, but users shouldn't equate power with
complexity. Thanks to its impressive design, 1-2-3 is remarkably easy to
learn and use when presented properly. Brady's Start Here with 1-2-3 for
Macintosh does a great job of presenting 1-2-3 for the Mac.

The book is designed for Mac beginners and includes the fundamentals of
using any Macintosh software. Chapter-by-chapter, the book adds to
previously discussed skills, allowing users to build confidence in their
skills and become adept at using the program.

Written by a team of spreadsheet experts, Start Here with 1-2-3 for
Macintosh provides short, easy, 20-minute Lessons that allow users instant
productivity. The book shows users new ways to speed up tasks with mouse
and menu operations and gives sample applications for business and fun.

Product Information

Start Here with 1-2-3 for Macintosh
Daniel and Stacy Gasteiger
$19.95 US ISBN: 0-13-847344-7 428 pp.
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(Carmel, IN) -- Using 1-2-3 for the Mac and HyperCard QuickStart provide
Macintosh users with extensive information about the popular spreadsheet
and operating environment. Each book examines its topic in a clear,
concise format which allows users to improve their proficiency in a short
amount of time.

Using 1-2-3 for the Mac

Lotus 1-2-3 is one of America's most widely used spreadsheet programs. Long
popular in the DOS world, 1-2-3 has finally come to The world of the Mac.

Using 1-2-3 for the Mac teaches users the fundamentals of 1-2-3 worksheets,
databases, and graphs. This single reference source explains how to
compose worksheets using 1-2-3's three new palettes, and explains all
1-2-3 commands, options, and special features.

Step-by-step, users progress through all the worksheet tools, commands, and
menus to make formatting information and entering formulas easy. This book
teaches users how to apply 1-2-3 premium graphing and database
capabilities as well. The information offered in Using 1-2-3 for the Mac
guarantees great spreadsheet results.

HyperCard 2 QuickStart

Written especially for Macintosh users who are new to HyperCard Version 2.0
or 2.1, HyperCard 2 QuickStart teaches the basics. Each chapter contains
vital information to help users be creative with the software, maximize
its capabilities, and build effective HyperCard skills.

Que's easy-to-follow, illustrated approach allows users to create and build
stacks right away. It begins by browsing through the HyperCard system,
then advances chapter-by-chapter so users can quickly add, edit, and
delete cards and text within a stack.

Once the basics are mastered, the book explains how to use the HyperCard
painting tools to create and enhance graphics inside stacks, how to create
and modify buttons and fields, and link cards with stacks. Users also get
the bottom line on scripting -- the process used to add animation and
responsive features to stacks.

Using 1-2-3 for the Mac and HyperCard 2 QuickStart are both books from
Que's Mac Series. Que, the world's leading computer book publisher, is a
division of Prentice Hall Computer Publishing (PHCP). PHCP is a division
of Simon & Schuster, which is a division of Paramount Communications.

Product Information

Using 1-2-3 for the Mac
Mark Bilbo & Christopher Van Buren
$24.95 US ISBN: 0-88022-753-2 489 pp.

HyperCard 2 QuickStart
Rebecca Gold
$19.95 US ISBN: 0-88022-852-0 338 pp.
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(Carmel, IN) -- Two new books from Que make Macintosh users more proficient
with Word S for the Mac. Using Word 5 for the Mac, Special Edition, and
Word 5 for the Mac Quick Reference are perfect companion texts to the
software.

Using Word 5 for the Mac, Special Edition

This information-packed edition walks users through the dynamic features
and functions of Word 5, giving Mac users considerable word processing
power. Using Word 5 for the Mac, Special Edition, picks up where other
manuals Leave off, and helps users apply Word 5's many features to the
business and professional environments.

Included in the book are easy instructions and reference material that
quickly advances users from basic word processing operations to
professional desktop publishing tasks. All the latest Word capabilities
are explained, including drag-and-drop editing, stationery documents, the
Equation Editor, and System 7 compatibility.

With Using Word 5 for the Mac, Special Edition, users learn by example how
to use Word 5's powerful commands to design resumes, create all types of
business correspondence, and develop customized newsletters.

Word 5 for the Mac Quick Reference

This compact guide highlights the most important commands, options, and
features of Word S for the Mac. Quick command information and step-by-step
explanations help users work with the program more efficiently.

Word 5 for the Mac Quick Reference covers Word S menus, formal options, and
text tools; plus, it offers lime-saving keyboard shortcuts to help users
speed operations. Users easily learn how to create high-power documents,
format text and graphics, import and export clip art and graphics, and
implement basic desktop publishing operations. Alphabetical command
listings make information easy to find in this handy guide.

Product Information

Using Word 5 for the Mac, Special Edition
Bryan Pfaffenberger
$27.95 US ISBN: 0-88022-850-4 829 pp.

Word 5 for the Mac Quick Reference
Bryan Pfaffenberger
$9.95 US ISBN: 0-88022-896-2 148 pp.
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