You don’t need expensive, specialist Desktop Publishing software to create your own cards, invitations, magazines, newsletters, leaflets or posters. This book shows you how to design and produce them using just a normal computer, a printer and Microsoft® Word 2000 word-processing software.

Choosing Typestyles and finding pictures, laying out text and understanding the basics of good design are all explained inside, along with clear step-by-step explanations to help you get the best from your computer. This book also explains how to find and download fonts and pictures from the Internet, and includes a selection of useful Web sites.

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If computer jargon makes your head spin, and you’re frustrated by complicated manuals, this book is just what you need. It is written using clear and simple language, and will reassure even the most hesitant first-time computer user. Using Microsoft Word 2000 or Microsoft Office 2000, it takes you through thirty easy step-by-step projects. An Introduction to Word Processing will improve your confidence as you learn the essential skills needed to create letters, newsletters and lots more.

Hough gud iz you’re speling? This book will help hesitant spellers to assess and improve their spelling skills. It is packed with entertaining quizzes and puzzles which give plenty of practice at spelling confusing and difficult words. Colorful and amusing illustrations ensure that this useful book will be an enjoyable read for spellers of all abilities.

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This fascinating introduction explores every aspect of a vital subject. It takes you deep inside a cell to see where genes are found and goes behind the headlines to explain cloning, gene therapy, the human genome, DNA testing, GM foods, genetic engineering and much more. Stunning 3D artwork shows exactly how gene science works and clear, friendly text and simple, step-by-step diagrams provide concise, enlightening information, supplemented by recommended websites.

What is an Internet-Linked book?

This set contains the following titles:

• Encyclopedia of World History
• Encyclopedia of World Geography
• Science Encyclopedia

What is an Internet-Linked book?

This set includes library editions of:

• Encyclopedia of World History
• Encyclopedia of World Geography
• Science Encyclopedia
• Illustrated Dictionary of Science
• Illustrated Dictionary of Math
• Stories from Shakespeare

What is Library Binding?

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This is the ideal reference companion for students of physics and an essential study guide for examination candidates. Clear definitions of all the key terms and concepts. Brightly illustrated with useful diagrams. Comprehensive cross-referencing to link related areas. Detailed index to guarantee easy reference. Internet links to recommended websites.

This is the ideal reference companion for students of biology and an essential study guide for examination candidates. Clear definitions of all the key terms and concepts. Brightly illustrated with useful diagrams. Comprehensive cross-referencing to link related areas. Detailed index to guarantee easy reference. Internet links to recommended websites.

This is an inspiring guide to drawing and painting which will appeal to both beginners and those wishing to improve their skills. It shows how to draw and color a huge variety of different subjects, in styles ranging from cartoon to collage, using a number of ingenious and effective techniques. All of the beautifully finished pictures are accompanied by step-by-step sketches which show how to build up the picture in stages. A useful reference section provides details of artists’ materials, what sort of picture style they are suited to, and how to use them to maximum effect.

“Whatever the level of your artistic skill, this book will inspire you and give the technical information you need to improve the standard of your drawing and the range of your output.” School’s Out

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This is the ideal reference companion for students of chemistry. Its clarity of style and attractive layout promote a full understanding of each area of the subject. Clear definitions, in straightforward language, of all the key terms and concepts. Comprehensive cross-referencing provides links between related areas of study. Brightly illustrated, with clear diagrams to help interpret, clarify and explain. A detailed index guarantees easy access to every subject in the book. Essential study guide for examination candidates.