Presentation Zen


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FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.




Microsoft Publisher 2013: Produce Complex Desktop Published Documents


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Topic 1 - Establishing purpose, design & task needs Topic 2 - Getting Started with Publisher Topic 3 - Starting a publication from scratch Topic 4 - Formatting text Topic 5 - Indents, spacing and tabs Topic 6 - Adding Clip Art and graphic files Topic 7 - Drawing, aligning, layering and grouping Topic 8 - Adding interest: Text borders, WordArt & Building Blocks Topic 9 - Working with Newsletters Topic 10 - Generating printed merged publications Topic 11 - Generating email merged publications and inserting hyperlinks Topic 12 - Arranging text using tables Topic 13 - Working with master pages Topic 14 - Using styles and templates Topic 15 - Tips in finalizing your publication.




PowerPoint 2016 For Dummies


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Get up and running with PowerPoint 2016 Does using PowerPoint make you want to pull your hair out? PowerPoint 2016 For Dummies takes the pain out of working with PowerPoint, offering plain-English explanations of everything you need to know to get up and running with the latest version of the software. With full-color illustrations and step-by-step instructions, it shows you how to create and edit slides, import data from other applications, collaborate with other users in the Cloud, add charts, clip art, sound, and video—and so much more. PowerPoint is the world's de facto presentation software, used and supported in over 60 countries. The time has never been better to take advantage of the latest software to make killer PowerPoint presentations. From adding special effects to your presentations to working with master slides and templates, this hands-on friendly guide is the fast and easy way to make PowerPoint work for you. Presented in full color to better illustrate the powerful presentation features of the software Helps you take advantage of all of PowerPoint's new features Available in conjunction with the release of the next version of Microsoft Office Written by bestselling author Doug Lowe If you're a new or inexperienced PowerPoint user who spends more time trying to figure out how the software works than you do actually working on your presentations, PowerPoint 2016 For Dummies is just what you need to gain back hours of your work day and make professional, impactful presentations.




Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Step by Step


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Now in full color! The quick way to learn Microsoft PowerPoint 2016! This is learning made easy. Get more done quickly with PowerPoint 2016. Jump in wherever you need answers--brisk lessons and colorful screenshots show you exactly what to do, step by step. Get easy-to-follow guidance from a certified Microsoft Office Specialist Master Learn and practice new skills while working with sample content, or look up specific procedures Create attractive electronic presentations and printed publications Incorporate professional design elements Use built-in tools to capture and edit graphics Include audio, video, and animated elements Supercharge your efficiency by creating custom slide masters and layouts Present data in tables, diagrams, and charts




Beyond Bullet Points, 3rd Edition


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Unlock the amazing story buried in your presentation—and forget boring, bullet-point-riddled slides forever! Guided by communications expert Cliff Atkinson, you’ll walk you through an innovative, three-step methodology for increasing the impact of your presentation. Discover how to combine classic storytelling techniques with the power of visual media to create a rich, engaging experience with your audience. Fully updated for PowerPoint 2010, and featuring compelling presentation examples from classroom to boardroom, this book will help transform your presentations—and your business impact!




Redesigning Teaching, Leadership, and Indigenous Education in the 21st Century


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Research in the area of teaching and learning within education is a dynamic area that continues to evolve because of new technologies, knowledge, models, and methods within formal and non-formal educational settings. It is essential to evaluate the changes that educational systems undergo as they adapt to the increasing use of the technology and the flattening of access to education from an international perspective. Redesigning Teaching, Leadership, and Indigenous Education in the 21st Century is a cutting-edge research publication that provides comprehensive research on the amalgamation of teaching and learning practices at each level of the education system. Highlighting a range of topics such as bibliometrics, indigenous studies, and professional development, this book is ideal for academicians, education professionals, administrators, curriculum developers, classroom designers, professionals, researchers, and students.




Beyond Bullet Points


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A guide to using Microsoft PowerPoint describes how to use stories to create effective business presentations.




Microsoft Office 2016 Step by Step


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The quick way to get started with Microsoft Office 2016! This is learning made easy. Get more done quickly with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Jump in wherever you need answers--brisk lessons and colorful screenshots show you exactly what to do, step by step. Covers Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Format documents for visual impact Quickly prepare personalized email messages and labels Build powerful workbooks for analysis and reporting Analyze alternative data sets with Quick Analysis Lens, Goal Seek, and Solver Prepare highly effective presentations Strengthen your presentations by adding tables and graphics Organize your email, scheduling, and contacts Look up just the tasks and lessons you need




The Cognitive Style of PowerPoint


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Describes how to improve PowerPoint presentations.




My Buddy Knows...Letters


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Say GOODBYE to boring old “A is for Apple” books and say HELLO to the exciting, playful world of “My Buddy Knows Letters” by Keith Wheeler. In book 1, My Buddy Knows Letters, children are introduced to our buddy, Josh. This blue-haired, sharp-dressed character will introduce the reader to an item with the catchphrase, “My Buddy Knows”, then a picture of the item, followed by “starts with…”. The reader then decides what letter that item starts with. Once they think they know the answer, they can flip the page and see if they’re right. My Buddy Knows the answers…Do you?