With more than 12 million copies in print, the Visual QuickStart Guides have been a vital part of the computer book category for years and are an established and trusted resource for creative people. It's easy to get up and running in no time with these best-selling quick-reference guides and quickly master a new application or technology. Visual QuickStart Guides contain concise, step-by-step explanations of core tools and tasks, with plenty of helpful screen shots to keep students and professionals on track as they work. 

Features include: 

• An easy, visual, task-based approach
• Proven tutorial and reference format
• Concise, straightforward steps and explanations
• The best content and value around
• Successful format and series for over 15 years!

When students and creative professionals need to quickly master new applications and technologies, Visual QuickStart Guides are a powerful learning companion.

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In addition to the Pearson APIs Terms of Use, please see the Terms & Conditions of the Peachpit Visual QuickStart Guides API.

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