Your Web site is a way to communicate who you are to the world-your style, your interests, your voice. "Web Design for Teens" gives you the skills you need to create your first Web site. You don't need any coding experience to begin. You'll cover everything from how to write the code to how to create a cool design. Begin by learning HTML as you move from the basics to advanced coding topics. Then it's on to design as you conquer the fine points of color and navigation systems. Wrap things up as you learn how to put your Web site online, advertise it, and attract visitors.

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In the new edition of this practical guide, master photographer Ellen Anon and digital-imaging expert Tim Grey show you how to capture the beauty of nature by shooting the best possible photos from the start—and then getting the most out of your images at your desktop. You'll find eye-opening techniques, workflow ideas, and terrific Photoshop tools, plus a host of valuable tips and stunning examples from some of the most esteemed professional nature photographers working today, including Michael Reichmann, John Shaw, Darrel Gulin, and Joe McDonald.

* Capture clouds, moons, and other elements to composite later
* Wield new Photoshop CS3 tools such as Smart Filters, Quick Selection, and Refine Edges
* Master the revamped Adobe Bridge and Adobe Camera Raw
* Adjust color and exposure to fine-tune detail and capture mood
* Build montages, multiple exposures, and composites
* Prepare and sharpen your images for print on the Web

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Trying to learn German? Our Learn to Speak™ German software is an expansive language program that uses a wealth of instructional techniques to help you learn German. It includes lessons in vocabulary, grammar, and conversation (both verbal and written), and provides plenty of practice, drill and review in each of these areas.

Unlike most language software programs, Learn to Speak™ German attempts to teach the language from the ground up. It not only immerses the user in the language, but it provides extensive grammar lessons as well. The program is divided into 10 units and 30 chapters. Each chapter contains a vocabulary list, story, dialogue, grammar topic, conversation lab, and exercises. Also included are fun games to break the monotony while strengthening and reinforcing learning. Speech recognition technology allows users to test their knowledge and perfect their accents with immediate feedback from the computer.

Included with the Learn to Speak™ German CD-ROM are an audio CD and a 219 page workbook for practicing away from the computer.

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Have fun raising the fitness of your brain to perform better at everyday tasks. Play a daily range of activities in the 10 minute "Daily Brain Training" and review your progress, or just play your choice of activities for the challenge. Mindscape’s Brain Training software, with unlimited questions and engaging exercises, is the only Brain Food you’ll need on your PC!

Experts agree that spending 10 to 15 minutes a day on a brain training work-out using simple exercises and puzzles can improve the skills needed to achieve greater success academically and in everyday life*

Mindscape’s Brain Trainer utilises proven techniques to help boost the performance of your brain. Whatever your age, Mindscape’s Brain Trainer is designed to help you:

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In Plato in 90 Minutes, Paul Strathern offers a concise, expert account of Plato's life and ideas, and explains their influence on man's struggle to understand his existence in the world. The book also includes selections from Plato's work; a brief list of suggested reading for those who wish to push further; and chronologies that place Plato within his own age and in the broader scheme of philosophy.

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