Features

• Learn all about the power of designing in PHP, and using its powerful extension tools
• Easy-to-follow instructions show you how to make your Website more interactive
• Understand the science and logic behind basic PHP programming
• Begin generating your own PDF files, manage HTTP sessions and more
• Start working with XML content, and the included complete PHP extension library in C

Reviews (1)

Mastering?Hardly
I could have written this material in my sleep.
The screenshots are all in notepad with the php manual open in the background, so you can tell the author is looking things up.The monotone narrative voice will put you to sleep.
Too many incorrect wordings/terminologies in what I heard to even point out here. ... Read more

Product Description

Now, our popular instructor-led, e-learning development training comes in a self-paced, multimedia format. But that's not all--you also get it bundled with one of our books. This training includes everything from basic how-to-get-started concepts to advanced principles. The training and the book focus on the latest release of Flash, Flash MX 2004. This comprehensive training will take you through it all, from simple interactions and multimedia to architectural development and data tracking using SCORM. This course series include 5 main course topics: Using Flash for e-Learning Interactivity, Using Flash Learning Interactions in e-Learning Courses, Creating e-Learning Architecture Using Flash, Creating a SCORM Course Using Flash, and Using, Customizing, and Creating Components for Flash e-Learning. ... Read more

Features

• Approximately 11 hours 20 minutes of recorded training.
• A hardcopy of Using Flash MX to Create e-Learning (ISBN: 0-9715080-4-6) included.
• Over 120 topics.
• Learn from the authors of the books as you watch and listen to them complete each step-by-step!
• Includes a second CD with sample files and exercises.

Product Description

Mentor for Office XP includes over 700 individual multimedia demonstrations for five software applications. From recovering lost files in Word to calculating interest in Excel. From animating a chart in PowerPoint to adding a Web link to an e-mail in Outlook or protecting your privacy in Internet Explorer. From the basic features to the highly advanced, Mentor makes you successful using Office XP...without training. Includes: Mentor for Word 2002, Mentor for Outlook 2002, Mentor for Excel 2002, Mentor for PowerPoint 2002, and Mentor for Internet Explorer 6. ... Read more

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Get the most out of your PDA with this Palm OS training software. PDA Power Training includes instructional material for learning to use options such as HotSync, Date Book, To Do List, ShortCuts, Beaming, Address Book, Memo Pad, and Graffiti characters. A real-life trainer gives you step-by-step instructions on your PC or Mac with an onscreen PDA. Watch, listen, and follow along on your PDA as the trainer helps you unlock the power of your handheld. Train where and when you need to. You determine what you will learn and review topics at your own pace. This CD-ROM works with all PDAs that use Palm OS, including Palm OS handhelds, Sony, Handspring, HandEra, and Kyocera. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

Outstanding!!
One word, INCREDIBLE!! Everything from the upbeat music, overview in the beginning, inviting teaching, and video clips in between points are great.
After purchasing my PDA in October 2001, I had very little understanding on how important this device could be to my everyday life. Many of the basic features and how to use them were unknown to me.
Since purchasing the PDA Power Training, not only have I learned how to use the features more effectively but I have also received an understanding on how to utilize this incredible tool in my everyday life, both professionally and personally.
Thank you Power By Hand for a training experience that is truly life-enriching.

Extremely Handy Tool
Excellent tool.Easy to use.I especially like the ability to run the CD on my laptop and get training when I'm stuck in the airport.Very handy for exec's who are too busy to go to training seminars.

Kudo's to the publisher ... ... Read more

Features

• Learn the basics by learning to navigate your way around the user interface
• Learn to use the drawing tools
• Work with the line filling & the color filling tools
• Add text to your animated designs
• Work with HTML

Features

• Add motion and sound effects, transitions and special effects to your videoclips and scenes
• Get step-by-step guidance for every aspect of this powerful Digital Video(DV) editing program
• See how you can easily draw your own free-form vectors with the Pen tool
• Find out how to arrange your own Storyboard for easy drag-and-drop layout
• Work with the Title Designer to create Hollywood-style opening and closing sequences

Features

• Appropriate for novice and intermediate users
• Learn from award-winning video editor Zak Tucker
• Create your own commercial with included project files
• Training covers everything from logging and digitizing to building special effects and making color corrections
• Interactive DVD allows you to learn on your own time, at your own pace

Reviews (4)

Great Training
There's a ton of good Final Cut Pro info in these tapes. Even I learned a thing or two (Seasoned Producer).

Extremely smart & easy to follow
I've been an editor for 10 years, but I steared clear of trying out Final Cut Pro until I was turned down for my 3rd job in a row (because it required using FCP).It's becoming more of a standard than Avid, I would argue - and if you've tried it out, you know that it's not the easiest program to learn.Anyway this DVD was exactly what I needed.The early lessons review everything you need to know about the system - and the later lessons really focus on the professional features.And you don't have to lose a whole weekend in a stupid overpriced workshop b/c the training DVD is well-paced and covers everything essential to editing in just 4 hours.

Very cool project files let you work alongside the instructor.And Zak (the teacher) gives you insights into the craft of editing as well --which is way beyond what most software training covers.I love this program and the whole series, and would highly recommend it to others.

Awesome training!
This training has been unbelievably helpful!!Final Cut is a pretty complex piece of software, and as an aspiring videographer I was having a lot of problems with getting around the interface and understanding what I actually needed to know in order to get my video produced.After just a few days with this training, my struggle seems to be finally over!.The instructor Zak does a great job of explaining complexissues and breaking the different steps of editing and output down into digestible pieces. Also, the commercial you create in the training is fun and keeps you from getting bored...I was able to stick with the dvd from start to finsh and not get sick of it half way though......I am now on my third documentary created in FCP -- this time with no help! more to come!

Best Final Cut Pro Training Available
This training got me up and running in ONE DAY. I have been struggling to learn Final Cut, and had even taken a class at a local digital media training center here in New York. I had tried a few other self-paced courses as well, both online and CD based. My problem was that I am not the most technical person, and all the other trainings seemed to focus on every single button and option in the software - it was overwhelming. A friend suggested this company, Magnet Media, and said they were really good at teaching you to actually complete a project, rather than trying to teach you every detail about the software you were trying to learn.

So at this point I was skeptical about the whole thing, but this training changed everything. They include video files and the (professional editor) trainer shows you how to take the files and create a cool commercial out of them. You have the choice to create a simple, straightforward commercial, or a more advanced one using different techniques. The whole thing took less than a day, and I was able to go back and forth to the specific lessons I wanted to learn or was having a hard time with.

That night, I was already applying what I'd learned to the footage I've had sitting here for over a year - now my project is finished!! This training gave me exactly what I needed to FINISH PROJECTS and to be confident that I know what I'm doing.There were some more advanced lessons on the DVD too, and one day soon I'll learn those as well, but for now, I got what I've been looking for. I hear they have other training and tutorials for different digital media applications; I'm glad to have found such a great resource. ... Read more

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This Excel 2000 training course Hosted by Dennis P. Taylor will help you maximize your understanding of the world's top spreadsheet program while also helping you prepare for Microsofts Office User Specialist (MOUS) Certification. Quickly learn formulas, formatting, layout, commands, functions, charts, database shortcuts, pivot tables, files and reports and much more, as you see simple step-by-step, easy to understand hands-on demonstrations of the concepts being taught for Excel 2000. ... Read more

Features

• 1.0 Navigation Shortcuts 1.1 Navigating Around a Worksheet 1.2 Navigating Multiple Workbooks 1.3 Some Useful Keyboard Shortcuts 1.4 Navigating to the Bottom of a Column 2.0 Selection Shortcuts 2.1 Selecting a Range 2.2 Selecting an Entire Worksheet
• 2.3 Selecting Non-contiguous Ranges & Go to Special 3.0 Data Entry Shortcuts 3.1 Entering System Date & Time 3.2 Copying Formulas & Results 3.3 Entering Data in a Range of Cells Data Validation 3.4 Multi-line Entries
• 4.0 Formula Shortcuts 4.1 Displaying Formulas 4.2 Dependent & Precedent Cells 4.3 VLookup 5.0 Formatting Shortcuts 5.1 Numerical Formatting 5.2 Numerical Keyboard Shortcuts 5.3 Dealing with Large Numbers
• 6.0 Operational Shortcuts 6.1 Undoing & Repeating 6.2 File Management Shortcuts 6.3 Inserting 7.0 Data Expansion Shortcuts 7.1 Numerical Series 7.2 Dates 8.0 Drag & Drop 8.1 Moving, Copying & Inserting
• 8.2 Moving, Copying & Inserting to a Different Sheet 8.3 Moving, Copying & Inserting using a Mouse 9.0 Display Shortcuts 9.1 Split Screens 10.0 Listing Unique Entries 10.1 Data Filter Advanced 10.2 Capturing a Picture

Features

• Learn all about the new features in Word 2003 -- the essential new tools & techniques you need to master your documents
• Step-by-step instruction on creating styles and templates, or modifying & using the built-in style options
• Begin formatting, editing, and customizing documents in no time
• Access electronic dictionaries & thesaurus, and online research sites
• Use Smart Tags, XML and workgroup communications tools for better document sharing

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A good introduction to OS X
Pros: A very thorough introduction to Panther OS X for novice Mac users such as recent converts from Windows PC's.

Cons: No index that would permit navigation to specific topics within a given lecture.

Target audience: Dave Marcus, the lecturer, says this DVD training video is for novice and intermediate users.In fact, novice users should know something about computers or should be recent converts from the PC world.Intermediate Mac are presumed to be OS 9 users, but could also be folks who have learned some things on their own.These users will learn a lot from this DVD, but also will have to sit through quite a bit of familiar material to do so.

Method: You listen to Marcus and watch his screen as he does things on his Mac. You can select chapters and subsections, but there is no index.Unlike a book, you cannot easily skim over what you know while looking for something unfamiliar to you except by moving the slider that gives the progress on the video.This in my opinion is not an efficient way to skim.


The major sections are
I. Workflow and System Set-Up
II. Panther Applications
III. Internet and Networking
IV. Optimization and Troubleshooting
V. Conclusion

Each of the major sections is divided into subsections that last 5-15 minutes.These relatively brief lectures allow you to watch the DVD in short time intervals rather than having to watch an hour or so per viewing.

The major applications covered include everything found in the default doc installed by Apple on the standard Macintosh.Most of the applications are explored in exhausting detail, covering each and every button on the GUI.The sole exceptions are the iLife applications of which only iTunes, iPhoto and iMovie are reviewed briefly.The reason for this is that iLife could be a DVD video all by itself (it is not offered by Digital Media).Most of the time, the depth of the presentation seemed to be appropriate for a novice mac user.The one exception was Expose, which I think could have been done in half the time.Probably the most interesting application be presented was Sherlock, which I probably never would have explored had I not seen his lecture.

Some things that were not covered, but should have been in my opinion include the following.
Software installation: it may be obvious for experienced users but may be perplexing for novices, especially when downloading applications from the web.
I would like to have seen some introductory remarks about color management, especially since this is one of the major reasons people move from the PC to the Mac.
No mention was made of the text editor.Few new users will expect the "end" key on the keyboard to take them to the end of the file as opposed to the end of the line.They are not likely to guess that Control-a and Control-e are the means of quickly moving to the beginning or end of a line.

Although this review may sound more negative than positive, I believe that this DVD would work well for most novice Panther OS X users, particularly new converts to the Mac OS such as myself.It's an easy way to learn the about the OS.However, I recommend that you also purchase a book as a reference for subsequent review of specific items.Intermediate users may find learning from a book to be more efficient than this DVD. ... Read more

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This eLearning or computer based training (CBT) course lets you experience setting up and configuring a wireless LAN - perfect if you want experience and can't attend a live course. Eric Geier from Wireless-Nets demonstrates common settings found in wireless LAN devices (access points / routers and client cards) and describes their functions and options. This course is equivalent to one day of live training. This eLearning course includes a CD-ROM with the interactive eLearning software featuring valuable tips, tutorials, and website links for implementing wireless LANs, course manual (with instructions and copies of all course slides) in PDF format. As you complete the course, it's advantageous to install and configure your own wireless network. The eLearning software installs and runs on Windows-based computers. This eLearning course was developed and published by Wireless-Nets, Ltd., an expert leader in wireless LAN consulting with worldwide experience having severed hundreds of clients. ... Read more

Features

• Great course to get hands-on experience with wireless LANs
• Teaches you what to know in order to setup, configure, and secure a basic wireless LAN
• Good way to get hands-on experience when you are not attending live training
• Learn at your own pace, without travel, and at a fraction of the cost of live training
• Includes valuable tips, tutorials, and links for implementing wireless LANs

Features

• Start out with the basics of layout and work with templates that help you create the right look
• Learn about HTML coding, to create frames, tables, hyperlinks, rollovers and more
• Understand the ideas behind navigational schemes and sitemaps
• Develop attractive and colorful graphics that will draw people to your site
• Master the various editing and design options available in FrontPage, along with all the toolsets and taskbars

Book Description

Do you know where you should be concentrating your fundraising efforts for maximum results?

Millionaires now represent somewhere between 6 - 7.50f the overall population. How Today's Rich Give provides practical ideas on how to identify and approach the new millionaires, how to speak their language, and what challenges fundraisers may encounter in approaching them. An accompanying slide presentation helps listeners apply these insights within their own development programs, offering fundraisers both new insights about their existing donor bases and solid, tested methods for expanding their prospecting to promising new arenas.

[cdrom included] A seminar in a box! Train your major donor staff! ... Read more

Features

• Specially designed for users to earn the Microsoft Office Specialist certification
• Two different skill levels, Core and Expert, to improve skills to the point of mastery
• Follow along with the step-by-step guidance and learn hidden tips & tricks that speed up productivity
• Complete glossary of technical terms and their definitions, for a quick reference to Excel 2002 terms
• Searchable index for easily navigating certain topics

Features

• Adobe products are the standard software used in the graphic design industry, and with this 4 CD set, you'll know everything there is to know about them
• Start out with PageMaker 6.5 Plus , to learn how to turn a blank page into a well-designed text piece
• Use the Photoshop 5.5 CD to find out hwo you can create your own beautiful artwork
• Use various tools, filters, layers, and channels, and see why Photoshop is the most popular software in the business
• Illustrator 8 teahes you how to draw lines and figures, and manipulate the shape, size, and location of text to create your own spectacular layouts

Product Description

1.0 Adding Message Handlers (1 hr 53 min) 1.1 Overview 1.2 Using Support Macros 1.3 Analyzing Events 1.4 Using the Class Wizard 1.5 Applying Drawing Logic 1.6 Using the Power of the View Model 1.7 Mapping Modes 1.8 Creating a Message Handler Using the Class Wizard 1.9 Summary of Mapping Modes 1.10 Summary of KeyPoints ... Read more

Features

• If you are new to Microsoft Visual C++ or have some experience but want to gain mastery of this powerful development tool, then this course is for you.
• You will learn how to create simple and advanced programs using the simple, step-by-step, easy to understand lessons in this course. Learn to program dialog boxes, object oriented interface, mapping modes, using support macros and more.
• Used by thousands of corporate, educational, and government clients.
• Dr. Hany Greiss has over six years experience as a Senior Technical Instructor in Oracle, UNIX, C++, Windows, Java, Tel and SQL for PEAC Inc. Dr. Greiss has 16 years of extensive knowledge as a software developer, senior analyst and consultant.
• Authoritative training from Microsoft Certified Solution Provider

Features

• A complete set of exercises gives you the chance to practice your skills and become a master!
• Through simple step-by-step lessons, you'll learn how to use Freehand MX for better graphics
• Set up the customizable interface to suit your workflow, and start using the editable symbol library
• Work with paths and points to create dynamic designs
• Combine text and graphics to prepare your images for printing or animation

Product Description

Gain a powerful understanding of the most widely used Microsoft business applications. LearnKey courses meet or exceed all objectives for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams, and youâll have the tools you need for star performance in todayâs business environment. Each training title includes three sessions and nine hours of interactive training. Includes Training for: Excel 2000, Access 2000, Word 2000, PowerPoint 2000, Outlook 2000, and Learning Windows Me. ... Read more