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Master Competitive Analytics with Oracle Endeca Information Discovery

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Oracle Endeca Information Discovery Best Practices

<p>Maximize the powerful capabilities of this self-service enterprise data discovery platform. Master Competitive Analytics with Oracle Endeca Information Discovery reveals how to unlock insights from any type of data, regardless of structure. The first part of the book is a complete technical guide to the product's architecture, components, and implementation. The second part presents a comprehensive collection of business analytics use cases in various industries, including financial services, healthcare, research, manufacturing, retail, consumer packaged goods, and public sector. Step-by-step instructions on implementing some of these use cases are included in this Oracle Press book.</p>

 Install and manage Oracle Endeca Server

Design Oracle Endeca Information Discovery Studio visualizations to facilitate user-driven data exploration and discovery

Enable enterprise-driven data exploration with Oracle Endeca Information Discovery Integrator

Develop and implement a fraud detection and analysis application

Build a healthcare correlation application that integrates claims, patient, and operations analysis; partners; clinical research; and remote monitoring

Use an enterprise architecture approach to incrementally establish big data and analytical capabilities

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How to Do Everything: Genealogy, Fourth Edition

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Written by a renowned genealogy expert, this fully updated bestseller shows you how to use both traditional and online genealogy research methods.

<p>Thoroughly revised for the latest tools and techniques, How to Do Everything: Genealogy, Fourth Edition uniquely addresses all the different genealogical record types, explaining traditional and digital research strategies. It defines the basic rules of genealogical evidence, explains how to evaluate source materials, and describes proven research methods.</p>

<p>This practical guide shows you how to research your family history using the most current websites, social networking sites, record archives, newly released and forthcoming census data, digital records, new frontiers in DNA research, and more. The latest technological tools such as hardware and software are also covered. Featuring global resources from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia in a single volume, this book reveals how to:</p>

 Organize and create your family tree

Research census documents, military service records, and land and property rolls

Locate difficult-to-find records

Use the most efficient internet search techniques

Plan a successful genealogy research trip

Evaluate sources for authenticity

Research and verify ancestors using genetic genealogy (DNA)

Get past brick walls and dead ends in your research

Use social networking sites and collaboration techniques

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Medical Billing & Coding Demystified, 2nd Edition

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Completely updated to reflect the massive changes to healthcare law!

Medical Billing and Coding Demystified clearly explains the practices used by medical offices, hospitals, and healthcare facilities to encode medical services in order to receive payment from government agencies and insurance companies. Like other entries in this bestselling series, this self-teaching guide uses a building-block approach that allows readers to learn at their own pace and test themselves along the way. No previous medical or accounting training or experience is necessary to benefit from Medical Billing and Coding Demystified, and the book can be used as a classroom textbook or as a complement to larger texts.
This new edition offers detailed coverage of the sweeping revisions that have taken place in healthcare law, including the transition from ICD9 to ICD10 coding and the Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Acts. It also includes an important overview of medical billing software.Includes valuable learning aids such as end-of-chapter quizzes, a final exam, and key points Different from similar books on the market in that it explains basic medical concepts enabling the reader to actually understand the procedures and tests they are billing and coding for

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Marilyn Burgos, Donya Johnson, Jim Keogh

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Master Handbook of Acoustics, Sixth Edition

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The most complete and current guide to architectural acoustics principles and practices

<p>Design and construct audiophile-quality sonic environments of all sizes--from home theaters and project studios to large-scale recording studios. Thoroughly revised to include new acoustical design techniques, Master Handbook of Acoustics, Sixth Edition, explains the art and science of room acoustics and architecture by combining theoretical instruction with matter-of-fact engineering advice.</p>

<p>Written by renowned experts in the field and refined through several editions, this fully updated classic describes the fundamentals of acoustical properties, as well as the latest solutions to acoustical problems. Throughout, this authoritative text provides clear explanations, describes hands-on techniques, and features numerous room designs that can be built as presented, or adapted to your particular needs.</p>

Understand how sound waves travel in free fields and in enclosed spaces

Learn how human sound perception and psychoacoustics affect room design

Calculate and predict reflections, reverberation times, and room modes

Perform acoustical measurements and site surveys, and choose construction materials

Design, build, and install treatment modules to optimize early reflections, reverberation, and diffusion

Design and build home theaters, home studios, control rooms, recording studios, and other acoustically sensitive spaces

Reduce HVAC noise levels, and achieve excellent sound isolation with proven wall, window, and door designs

Understand the acoustics of auditoriums and concert halls

Utilize the supplied cost-effective plans and specifications for a variety of recording and listening rooms

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McGraw-Hill Education 500 MAT Questions to Know by Test Day

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500 Ways to Achieve Your Highest Score

<p>We want you to succeed on the MAT. That's why we've selected these 500 questions to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. These questions are similar to the ones you'll find on the MAT so you will know what to expect on test day. Each question includes a concise, easy-to-follow explanation in the answer key for your full understanding of the concepts. Whether you have been studying all year or are doing a last minute review, McGraw-Hill: 500 MAT Questions to Know by Test Day will help you achieve the high score you desire.</p>

<p>Sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with:</p>

 500 MAT-like analogy questions

Full explanations for each question in the answer key

A format parallel to that of the MAT

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CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Seventh Edition

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Completely revised and updated for the 2015 CISSP body of knowledge, this new edition by Fernando Maymi continues Shon Harriss bestselling legacy, providing a comprehensive overhaul of the content that is the leading chosen resource for CISSP exam success, and has made Harris the #1 name in IT security certification.

This bestselling self-study guide fully prepares candidates for the challenging Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam and offers 100% coverage of all eight exam domains. This edition has been thoroughly revised to cover the new CISSP 2015 Common Body of Knowledge, including new hot spot and drag and drop question formats, and more.

Each chapter features learning objectives, exam tips, practice questions, and in-depth explanations. Beyond exam prep, the guide also serves as an ideal on-the-job reference for IT security professionals. CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Seventh Edition provides real-world insights and cautions that call out potentially harmful situations.
Fully updated to cover the 8 new domains in the 2015 CISSP body of knowledge Written by leading experts in IT security certification and training Features new hot spot and drag-and-drop question formats Electronic content includes 1400+ updated practice exam questions

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BOOST YOUR HAM RADIO'S CAPABILITIES USING LOW-COST ARDUINO MICROCONTROLLER BOARDS!

<p>Do you want to increase the functionality and value of your ham radio without spending a lot of money? This book will show you how! Arduino Projects for Amateur Radio is filled with step-by-step microcontroller projects you can accomplish on your own--no programming experience necessary.</p>

<p>After getting you set up on an Arduino board, veteran ham radio operators Jack Purdum (W8TEE) and Dennis Kidder (W6DQ) start with a simple LCD display and move up to projects that can add hundreds of dollars' worth of upgrades to existing equipment. This practical guide provides detailed instructions, helpful diagrams, lists of low-cost parts and suppliers, and hardware and software tips that make building your own equipment even more enjoyable. Downloadable code for all of the projects in the book is also available.</p>

<p>Do-it-yourself projects include:</p>

LCD shield

Station timer

General purpose panel meter

Dummy load and watt meter

CW automatic keyer

Morse code decoder

PS2 keyboard CW encoder

Universal relay shield

Flexible sequencer

Rotator controller

Directional watt and SWR meter

Simple frequency counter

DDS VFO

Portable solar power source

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Entropy Theory in Hydrologic Science and Engineering

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A THOROUGH INTRODUCTION TO ENTROPY THEORY AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN HYDROLOGIC SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

<p>This comprehensive volume addresses basic concepts of entropy theory from a hydrologic engineering perspective. The application of these concepts to a wide range of hydrologic engineering problems is discussed in detail. The book is divided into sections--preliminaries, rainfall and evapotranspiration, subsurface flow, surface flow, and environmental considerations. Helpful equations, solutions, tables, and diagrams are included throughout this practical resource.</p>

<p>Entropy Theory in Hydrologic Science and Engineering covers:</p>

Introduction to entropy theory

Maximum entropy production principle

Performance measures

Morphological analysis

Evaluation and design of sampling and measurement networks

Precipitation variability

Rainfall frequency distributions

Evaluation of precipitation forecasting schemes

Assessment of potential water resources availability

Evaporation

Infiltration

Soil moisture

Groundwater flow

Rainfall-runoff modeling

Streamflow simulation

Hydrologic frequency analysis

Streamflow forecasting

River flow regime classification

Sediment yield

Eco-index

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Communicate to Influence: How to Inspire Your Audience to Action

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"The gold standard for communication training programs."
USA Today

Business communication sucks. At each meeting and presentation, we are inundated with information, leaving us thirsting for inspiration. Sure, we will check off an action item because we have to . . . but what if we were actually inspired to do something? What if we were so moved that we wanted to do it?

Leaders must earn the license to lead. Not by expertise, authority, or title alone, but by influence. In Communicate to Influence, you will learn the secrets of the Decker Methoda framework that has been perfected over the past 36 years. Ben and Kelly Decker add fresh insights to these proven principles so that you can ignite change and inspire action. Discover:
The Five White Lies of Communicating: learn which barriers prevent you from getting better The Communicator's Roadmap: use a tool to visually chart what type of communication experience you create The Behaviors of Trust: align what you say with how you say it to better connect with your audience The Decker Grid: shift your message from self-centered, all about me content to relevant, audience-centered content that drives action
You are called to communicate well. Not only on the main stage, under bright lights, but every time you speak with your colleagues, your clients, and other stakeholders. It's time to learn how. Stop informing. Start inspiring.

BEN DECKER & KELLY DECKER are the leading experts in the field of business communication. They consult on messaging, cultivate executive presence among the leadership of Fortune 500companies and startups alike, and regularly deliver keynotes to large audiences. Together, they run Decker Communications, a global firm that trains and coaches tens of thousands of executives a year. Ben and Kelly live in the San Francisco Bay Area, where they constantly test and refine communication techniques with their most demanding audience, their three boys.

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Ham and Shortwave Radio for the Electronics Hobbyist

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Get up and running as a ham radio operatoror just listen in on the shortwave bands!

<p>Ham and Shortwave Radio for the Electronics Hobbyist shows you, step by step, how to set up and operate your own ham radio station. Its also perfect for those interested in shortwave listening, without getting a ham radio license. This practical guide covers communications modes, assigned frequency ranges in the United States, details on fixed, mobile, and portable ham stations, antennas, and much more. Ham radio will work even when the Internet and other utilities fail. So get on the air and keep the lines of communication open in any situation!</p>

<p>Inside, youll find out all about:</p>

 Radio waves and how they travel

Shortwave and allwave listening

Communications modes for ham radio operators, including using the Internet as a supplement

Ham radio licenses and assigned frequency ranges (bands) used in the United States

Wave-propagation characteristics and tips on the bands best suited for use at different times of the day, year, and sunspot cycle

Selecting and installing equipment for fixed ham radio stations

Setting up mobile and portable ham radio stations

Antennas and transmission lines for various frequencies and station types

How to operate your station using popular voice and digital modes

Schematic symbols and Q signals for ham radio operators

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McGraw-Hill Education Basic Skills for the GED Test

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An all-new version of the bestselling beginners guide that gives students a solid foundation in basic skills before they embark on formal preparation for the GED test

McGraw-Hill Basic Skills for the GED Test gives students the tools they need for success on the GED exam. Fully updated to align with the latest test format, this book covers all four subject areas of the GED testReasoning Through Language Arts (RLA), Social Studies, Science, and Mathematical Reasoning.
Includes hundreds of exercises that help reinforce new skills and multiple-choice tests that let students evaluate their comprehension Features post-tests in each area that evaluate students' new skills, giving them concrete feedback on their progress

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The most complete and current guide to successful online genealogy

<p>Conduct effective genealogical research using the experttechniques and innovative tools in this fully updated, bestselling resource. Genealogy Online, Tenth Edition reveals new research breakthroughs, such as DNA testing, and covers the latest ancestry-related websites, blogs, networks, and social media services.</p>

<p>You'll find out how to begin your search, locate specific types of genealogical information on the Web, and efficiently use a wide variety of online tools. Proven methods for recording, organizing, analyzing, and sharing data are provided. Maximize the state-of-the-art genealogy resources available online and connect to researchers worldwide with help from this practical, up-to-date guide.</p>

Choose the right genealogy software for your project

Record, organize, save, and back up your data

Ensure accuracy, privacy, and copyright compliance

Conduct targeted Internet searches using Boolean terms

Connect to other researchers in real-time using Twitter, Skype, IM, and Google

Use social networking services, including Facebook,LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest, and MeetUp

Create your own genealogy blog and tag it for search engine optimization

Use DNA testing to find living and past relatives

Search vital statistics through the National Archives and Records Administration, the Library of Congress, andother resources

Access online library card catalogs and services

Tap into international and ethnic genealogy resources

Publish your research in print and on the Web

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Principles of Computer Security Lab Manual, Fourth Edition

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Practice the Computer Security Skills You Need to Succeed!

40+ lab exercises challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies

Step-by-step scenarios require you to think critically

Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results

Key term quizzes help build your vocabulary

Labs can be performed on a Windows, Linux, or Mac platform with the use of virtual machines



<p>In this Lab Manual, you'll practice</p>

Configuring workstation network connectivity

Analyzing network communication

Establishing secure network application communication using TCP/IP protocols

Penetration testing with Nmap, metasploit, password cracking, Cobalt Strike, and other tools

Defending against network application attacks, including SQL injection, web browser exploits, and email attacks

Combatting Trojans, man-in-the-middle attacks, and steganography

Hardening a host computer, using antivirus applications, and configuring firewalls

Securing network communications with encryption, secure shell (SSH), secure copy (SCP), certificates, SSL, and IPsec

Preparing for and detecting attacks

Backing up and restoring data

Handling digital forensics and incident response



<p>Instructor resources available:</p>

This lab manual supplements the textbook Principles of Computer Security, Fourth Edition, which is available separately

Virtual machine files

Solutions to the labs are not included in the book and are only available to adopting instructors

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Vincent J. Nestler, Keith Harrison, Matthew P. Hirsch, Wm. Arthur Conklin

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Improve your knowledge of every aspect of radiologic technology with these high-yield flashcards!

290 flashcards offer a fun, fast, and effective way to prepare for the ARRT examination  Learn about every key area of radiography, including: Patient protection

Equipment operation

Image acquisition

Imaging procedures

Patient care





From the author of LANGE Q&A Radiography Exam and LANGE Radiography Prep

Study on-the-go, quiz yourself, or brush up before the exam



<p>ARRT is a registered trademark of The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Inc.</p>

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McGraw-Hill Education 1,715 ACT Practice Questions

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The most ACT practice questions available in a single book!

<p>Practice, practice, practice! It's the only way to succeed on a test like the ACT--and there's nowhere better to get the practice you need than McGraw-Hill 1,715 ACT Practice Questions.</p>

<p>With this book, you'll master essential skill-building techniques and strategies developed by professional ACT instructors who have helped thousands of students just like you to succeed on this important test. You'll find hundreds of exercises covering every question type as well as a full-length practice ACT test at the end to help evaluate your progress. In addition, in-depth explanations of the answers will serve as an invaluable guide to the topics and will arm you with complete confidence on your test day. Whether you have a solid study schedule or prefer to review right before the test, McGraw-Hill 1,715 ACT Practice Questions will help you achieve the high score you desire.</p>

<p>Inside:</p>

1,500 ACT-style multiple choice practice questions

215 additional questions on the full-length Post test

Organized by subject for extensive extra practice

Detailed explanations of each answer to boost your understanding

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DRAMATICALLY IMPACT YOUR BOTTOM LINE WITH A POWERFUL WOMM CAMPAIGN

<p>"Word of mouth marketing has always existed. We've just found a better and more efficient way to do it." -- Ted Wright</p>

<p>It may not be the oldest profession, but word of mouth is the oldest form of marketing. It's also the most effective. Now, however, it's being executed in ways that are methodical, replicable, and consistent. In this groundbreaking guide, Ted Wright, WOMM pioneer and founder of the marketing firm Fizz, reveals everything you need to know to create, drive, measure, and leverage word of mouth for maximum impact on the bottom line.</p>

<p>Learn how to:</p>

 Develop and test your brand's stories for maximum word of mouth impact

Build a reliable communications network to deliver your message

Harness the incredible power of Big Data for profit-generating WOMM campaigns

Find, engage, and train influencers to promote your brand

Measure your campaigns success with accurate analytics



<p>Along the way, you'll find out how Wright used the very same methods to breathe new life into what was once the tired old brand of Pabst Blue Ribbon.</p>

<p>You'll discover how he dramatically expanded the market for Chocolate Milk. You'll read how he orchestrated the turnaround growth of Bissell.</p>

<p>Best of all, you'll learn which techniques work for your needs, and you'll have the tools to begin a WOMM campaign right away.</p>

<p>Today's consumer is too sophisticated to respond in a meaningful way to intrusive, interruptive, or TV-centric media models. A dispatch from the front lines of cutting-edge marketing, Fizz is a one-stop guide to making your brand the talk of the town. Your company's best friends are already out there. Use Fizz to find, engage, and leverage them.</p>

<p>PRAISE FOR FIZZ:</p>

<p>"Juicy, generous, and actionable, this one is a keeper. Tell your friends." -- Seth Godin, author of Unleashing the Ideavirus</p>

<p>"A great read. Brand managers seeking both practical advice and insight on the realities of modern marketing need look no further than Fizz." -- James M. Kilts, former chairman and CEO of The Gillette Company</p>

<p>"Ted's actionable truths ('for influencers, sharing stories is an expression of love') make this excellent book the guidebook for brand professionals interested in word of mouth marketing. Buy it today, and start growing your business faster tomorrow." -- Sam Calagione, president and founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery</p>

<p>"Ted Wright is the foremost thought leader on word of mouth marketing, and Fizz is the bible in this area. . . . If you want to truly understand how to harness the power of people talking, this book better head up your musthave reading list." -- Dr. Americus Reed II, Whitney M. Young Jr. Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania</p>

<p>"The best and most practical book about word of mouth marketing, ever. Fizz combines real-world case studies and smart counsel with discussion of the theories and research that build understanding of WOMM principles. It's effervescent!" -- Jay Baer, New York Times bestselling author of Youtility</p>

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Lange Q&A Optometry Review: Basic and Clinical Sciences

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1,700 Q&As AND A TEST-SIMULATING DVD WITH 500 MORE Q&As HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR HIGHEST SCORE POSSIBLE ON OPTOMETRY EXAMS IN BASIC AND CLINICAL SCIENCE

Optometry Review: Basic and Clinical Sciences provides a complete review of the fundamental basic and clinical science concepts students need to know to excel on optometry exams. This rigorous review includes more than 1,700 exam-style Q&A with detailed answer explanations. The companion DVD enables students to create custom exams and keep track of their scores with 500 unique questions not found in the book .

Rigorous Q&A review to supplement your optometry coursework and prepare for exams

Explanations for correct and incorrect answers

A complete review of fundamental basic science and clinical science concepts

Chapters include Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Visual Science, Visual Optics, General Pharmacology, Ocular Pharmacology, and eleven others

Written by an experienced optometry professors and clinicians who know exactly what it takes to master the optometry curriculum and pass exams

Companion DVD enables you to create and customize your own exams and track your scores

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Freddy W. Chang, Maria L. Alarcon Fortepiani, Jeung Kim, John S. Sharpe, Marlon R. Utech, Jeffrey C. Rabin

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Certification Review for Nurse Anesthesia

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Complete review for the nurse anesthesia certification exam written by experienced nurse anesthesia educators
More than 800 questions and answers provide the practice you need to excel on the National Certification Examination

This one-of-a-kind review is specifically written to provide student nurse anesthetists with the practice they need to prepare for the National Certification Examination. Current and comprehensive, it will also prove to be an outstanding refresher for seasoned CRNAs preparing for recertification.

Certification Review for Nurse Anesthesia is based upon the content areas tested by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists. Question types include multiple choice, multiple response, and calculation. Detailed explanations are provided for the answers, along with references to appropriate pages in Morgan and Mikhail's Clinical Anesthesiology, Fifth Edition, and other respected anesthesia textbooks, for more detailed discussion of the topic. Questions are intentionally not grouped according to specific topics in order to provide a review that mirrors the actual test.

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How to Do Everything: Microsoft Office Online

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Master Microsoft Office Online and OneDrive

<p>How to Do Everything: Microsoft Office Online shows you how to use this versatile, free platform to create and save documents, presentations, and spreadsheets online and easily collaborate with others. Youll also get tips for storing and sharing photos, videos, and more on OneDrive and organizing your notes with OneNote Online. You'll see how to manage your email, contacts, and calendar using Outlook.com. Access and share your files anytime, anywhere from Windows, Mac OSX, Apple iOS, and Android devices. This practical guide covers it all!</p>

Connect to and sign up for OneDrive

Add, manage, and share files and folders on OneDrive

Navigate and customize Office Online

Create, format, and edit documents in Word Online

Enter, edit, and format data in Excel Online

Use Excel Online formulas, functions, and tables

Create impressive presentations in PowerPoint Online

Collect and organize notes in OneNote Online

Work with Outlook.com and manage your email, calendar, and contacts

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How to Pay Zero Taxes 2015: Your Guide to Every Tax Break the IRS Allows

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The revised, updated edition of the popular guide that helps you save thousands at tax time

How to Pay Zero Taxes 2015 provides simple strategies that are sure to save readers money--this year, next year, and beyond. From converting personal expenses into business deductions to avoiding--or surviving--an IRS audit, Jeff Schnepper's guide covers more deductions than any other tax book, all conveniently organized into six easy-access categories: exclusions, general deductions, "below the line" deductions, traditional tax shelters, and super tax shelters.

Jeff A. Schnepper, Esq., is the author of multiple books on finance and taxation, including all previous editions of How to Pay Zero Taxes. He is a financial, tax, and legal advisor for Estate Planning of Delaware Valley and operates a tax, accounting, and legal practice in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Mr. Schnepper is Microsoft's MSN MONEY tax expert, an economics editor for USA Today, and tax counsel for Haran, Watson & Company.