AutoCAD 2007 is a premiere computer–aided designing program that lets you organize the objects you draw, their properties, and their files. It also helps you create great–looking models. But it’s not always easy to figure out how to perform these functions, and many users end up missing out on AutoCAD’s full potential. AutoCAD 2007 For Dummies will show you how to perform these tasks and more!

In JavaServer Pages 2.0, Sun has added new features that make it even easier to create dynamic, interactive Web pages in Java. These include a built-in expression language and a library of tags (the JSP Standard Tag Library) that facilitate creation of pages.

With Teach Yourself Illustrator 7 in 24 Hours you ll have all the tools, information, and professional insight you need to get up and running with efficiency! Using expert advice, real-world tutorials, and step-by-step instructions, you ll build a solid understanding of Illustrator and learn how to use it to your advantage. In just 24 one-hour lessons, you ll master essential features and capabilities; learn how to draw and edit Bezier paths; work with raster images; use the transformation tools to move, rotate, or scale your images; and create stunning designs.

Sams Teach Yourself Game Programming in 24 Hours demystifies game programming by providing clear, practical lessons using C/C++, the industry standard in game programming. The book focuses on the Windows API to construct games for the Windows platform and discusses game theory, including double-buffered graphics, sprite animation, and digitized sound effects and music. A fully functional game engine provides readers with the ability to create their own future games.

Macromedia Flash delivers sound, interactivity, graphics, and animations across multiple browsers and platforms. It enables developers to create interactive interfaces and distinctive Web applications. ActionScript is the behind-the-scenes programming language that offers greater control and functionality in Flash programming.

Sams Teach Yourself C# in 24 Hours provides readers with 24 structured lessons that provide a light, but thorough introduction to C#. James Foxall moves beyond the pure syntax covered in existing books, to guide readers step-by-step through a cohesive presentation of the basics of C#. Once the basics are understood, Foxall shows the reader how to apply this knowledge to real-world Windows programming tasks using C#.

Adobe software has always been highly respected for creative design and development. Its programs allow you to produce amazing designs and creations with ease, and with the release of the Adobe Creative Suite 2, you can design a wide range of productions ranging from illustrations and Web sites to professional documents and photographic manipulations. Adobe Creative Suite 2 All–In–One Desk Reference For Dummies is your one–stop guide to creating great graphics with all the cool CS2 tools.

Covers accessing and distilling PDF files; converting Microsoft Office documents; capturing paper documents and Web pages; printing, annotating, editing and securing PDF files; extracting text and graphics; cataloging and distributing PDF files; creating interactive forms; and building multimedia presentations.

There is only one way to Maximize Your Metabolism and this book contains the exact formula. Only those techniques that have been proven time and again to work have been included. The techniques in this book form the most detailed and best way to improve your looks, your health, and your energy level.

Trying to lose weight but just too confused as where to start? Everything You Need to Know About Fat Loss will show you the way. You will learn and understand the effects total calories, types of calories and exercise exert on body fat loss and body fat inhibition.

You may not realize it, but you can take control of your metabolism. Identical twins and registered dietitians, Lyssie Lakatos and Tammy Lakatos Shames embarked on a twin study to determine precisely what does -- and doesn't -- increase the rate at which our bodies burn calories and fat. Their findings? Small changes have big results. The nine weight-loss principles -- and the 200 tips that help you incorporate them into your lifestyle -- in Fire Up Your Metabolism are surprisingly simple: Eat breakfast before you get to work. Learn which sugary snacks trump others (peanut M&Ms boost metabolism, but Twizzlers don't).

Sixty percent of the population has suffered from a digestive ailment in the last three months. Acid reflux, heartburn, gastritis, ulcers, lactose intolerance, and food allergies are among the many ailments caused by faulty digestion. Digestive Wellness was designed to help you understand the complex relationships between gastrointestinal physiology, diet, and health.

There is no longer any doubt that numerous life-threatening diseases can be prevented and chronic illnesses alleviated, possibly cured, through optimal nutrition. There is also no longer any doubt that it is easier, cheaper, quicker, and smarter to prevent an illness than to treat it—and that the person who can do the most for your health is you!

Championship No-Limit & Pot-Limit Holdem is the definitive guide to winning at two of the worlds most exciting poker games. T. J. Cloutier and Tom McEvoy have won millions of dollars playing no-limit and pot-limit holdem in cash games and major tournaments around the world. The two of them have won eight World Series of Poker bracelets and hundreds of other titles.

'Ace on the River' is no ordinary poker book. This is the first truly "advanced" guide aimed at improving your game. Written in an easy-to-read, bare bones conversational style and designed to help anyone interested in increasing their understanding of the game, this book is ideal for those new to the game or winning professionals.