New Releases by Nancy Stevenson

Long Reach is a mystery of action and adventure with an unexpected twist. Is Nora guilty of pushing her husband overboard in a fit of violent anger? Or is she a victim in an environmental conspiracy? On a fishing trip in the beautiful waters of the Georgia Strait, British Columbia, Canada, Nora is accused of attempting to murder Joe, her husband and partner of thirty years. Fearing her anger caused the incident, Nora strives to find out if she is guilty or innocent. In the search for truth, thugs shoot at Nora, she is kidnapped, jailed and tried in court for manslaughter and other crimes. With the help of a First Nation Mountie and a First Nation healer, can Nora prove her innocence and expose conspirators responsible for air, water, and land pollution and stealing rights from First Nation tribes?

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Capitol Code is a story of a shy young girl trying to fit into a new life in a new city who finds herself at the center of a government corruption scandal. As the fast-paced events unfold around her, we see Leili growing in confidence even as her challenges get more difficult. Most importantly, she learns to trust herself and others. On her 13th birthday, Leili Teng moves to Washington, D.C. when her widowed father, John Teng, takes a new job with the Commerce Department. He is an expert on coded communication and privacy issues and soon discovers thefts of bank codes and military secrets that threaten his safety and that of his daughter. Forced into hiding, John Teng involves Leili in his efforts to expose the criminals. John Teng has taught Leili simple codes since her early childhood. He directs Leilis escape through these codes and gives her instructions to help solve the Internet thefts. As she moves through Washington, meeting with some people, hiding from others, Leili leans on her knowledge of the city, her sleuthing instincts and a small group of friends to carry out her fathers instructions. The action takes place in and around some of the most famous buildings, monuments and scenic places in Washington, D.C. John Teng has taken his daughter to many of these sites on what they both refer to as the Teng Topical Tours. Capitol Code gives the reader insight into the significance of these places and what they mean to the national identity. Capitol Code is about friendship and trust, the maturing of a strong, young teen-aged girl and the timely topic of balancing security needs and citizens personal privacy.

This case study is part of the Contemporary Cases Online series. The series provides critical case studies that are original, flexible, challenging, controversial and research-informed, driven by the needs of teaching and learning.

Horse Dreams is a coming-of-age novel about an eleven year old lonely, latch-key girl, Izzy Carlucci, who dreams of horses and riding lessons forbidden by her mother. Izzy does small odd jobs for neighbors in her city apartment building, earning money for lessons kept secret from her demanding mother. Running errands, Izzy makes friends, in particular a mysterious old woman. From an aging stallion and this elderly friend, Izzy learns horse skills, people savvy and self reliance. When the stallion develops pneumonia, Izzy cares for him day after day. Her dedication heals the stallion and earns her mothers respect. As Izzy turns twelve, her horse dreams help her find strength to appreciate her mother, find new dreams and face the death of her wise old friend.

Always wanted to build a robot but didn''t know where to start? This user-friendly guide shows what robots can do, how they work, and more Ready to enter the world of robotics? Then this book is for you! If you don''t know much about electronics, high-tech tools, or computer programming, that’s okay. If you can work with some basic tools (such as pliers, a screwdriver, and a cutting knife), have a computer and know your way around it, and want to make a robot, you’re in the right place. Robot Building For Dummies walks you through building your very own little metal assistant from a kit, dressing it up, giving it a brain, programming it to do things, and even making it talk. In this hands-on guide that''s illustrated with step-by-step instructions and written in plain English, you get an overview of robotics and the tools, technology, and skills you need to become a robot builder. You''ll discover The various approaches to robot building, such as building from scratch or starting with a kit The mechanical parts of a robot and how they fit together The components of an efficient workspace and how to set one up Programming basics you need to enter and download commands into your robot How to add a controller, which lets you download software programs to your robot Using an editor program to connect to your robot The importance of preparing the parts of a robot kit and then assembling the chassis, wheels, and sensor whiskers The fun of making your robot functional by adding motion detection, light sensors, and more How to troubleshoot common problems and fix them to save your robot''s life Along the way, you''ll gather tidbits about robot history, enthusiasts'' groups, a list of parts suppliers, and all-important safety tips. As an added bonus, Robot Building For Dummies comes with rebates for your robot building kit – no more waiting, grab your copy and start building your robot today.

Whether your job is to manage the construction of a building, oversee the launch of a new product, host an international event, or plan a company party, Microsoft Project 2003 can help. Microsoft Project 2003 For Dummies shows you how to use the program to plan, schedule, and budget all phases of a project, assign the resources, create essential reports, and monitor your progress. If you’re new to Project, you’ll find what you need to get up to speed, including info on how Project works, finding your way around, and building your first Project plan. If you’ve used an earlier version of Project, you’ll delve into Project 2003 and all of the new features it puts at your fingertips. Complete with case histories, screen shots, and step-by-step instructions, this guide walks you through: Making calendar settings, building a task-outline, and entering timing and timing relationships for tasks Assigning resources and material costs to tasks Using scheduling and tracking tools: The Gantt Chart which is the main view of Project; The Network Diagram (version of a PERT (program Evaluation and Review Technique) chart; Risk management; and Resource management Recalculating based on what-if scenarios to solve resource conflicts, get your costs within budget, or meet your deadlines Understanding the task/subtask structure, creating an outline, and working with WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) codes Working with a combination of cost types (fixed, work, and material) and customizing costs fields with Value Lists Saving your plan with a baseline Using the tracking toolbar and to record actual activity, update fixed costs, and more Generating and formatting standard reports (complete with graphics), creating custom reports, and using the XML Reporting Wizard If you have Project Server (that complements Project 2003 but is not included), this book shows you how to use Project in an enterprise environment to centralize information online and get real online collaboration. You can publish projects to the Web, allow team members to update their progress, analyze your project status, and generally communicate in one central, online location. Microsoft Project 2003 For Dummies is complete with a bonus CD-ROM that includes: Add-on tools and templates Case history examples Test preparation questions for the Project Management Institute (PMI) certification exam Milestones Project Companion and Project KickStart trial versions Cobra, WBS Chart Pro, PERT Chart Expert, and TimeSheet Professional demo versions Use this friendly guide to get comfortable with Project. You’ll wonder how you managed without it.

"One picture is worth a thousand words." If you prefer instructions that show you how rather than tell youwhy, then this intermediate to advanced reference is for you. Hundreds of succinctly captioned, step-by-step screen shots reveal how to accomplish more than 175 Quicken 2006 tasks, including: * Creating, hiding, and rearranging accounts * Setting up repeating online bill payment * Using the debt reduction planner * Updating estimated property value * Protecting personal and financial information * Estimating home mortgage tax savings * Generating tax schedule reports * "Master It" sidebars answer questions and present shortcuts * High-resolution screen shots demonstrate each task * Succinct explanations walk you through step by step * Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

More than 11,000 customers–ranging from independent consultants to large corporations–use WebEx online services to decrease the cost and increase the effectiveness of meetings, presentations, conferences, support, and training Input from WebEx has enriched the book with actual examples and case studies of how individuals, small businesses, and large corporations are making use of the WebEx services

The perfect combination of concise instructions and results-oriented visual elements provides readers with a fast and easy understanding of Windows XP essentials Simple, easy-to-follow instructions walk readers through basic Windows XP tasks Covers such topics as navigating the desktop, creating files, copying and deleting files and folders, connecting to the Internet, searching the Web, using e-mail, and much more Minimal front matter, a bargain price, and the clear two-column design come together to make a unique, indispensable resource Covers the latest Service Pack 2 release from Microsoft

Pause for a moment to reflect on all that you hold to be true in your life. Now imagine the devastation of discovering that the vast majority of your beliefs have been a complex web of lies, concocted by your beloved husband in order to conceal his narcissistic double life. Walk with me as the sands shift and change and we dodge and weave our way through the waves of betrayal and a tumultuous vortex of emotions. For most individuals, the insanity ends with a divorce, and the healing can begin. The stormy battle for my mind, body, soul, spirit my very life raged beyond comprehension. A mysterious, debilitating immune deficiency slowly threatened to consume me, and in its wake came a sense of overwhelming defeat. Journey with me through the shifting sands as I strive to regain my identity, peace, joy and health by seeking the Lord''s guidance through His Word and embracing His divine grace and mercy: the turning point toward my total healing against all odds! Come with me and discover why I chose to share my story in anonymity. The stage is set . ~ Miriam Kelly ~

Appropriate for all introductory-to-intermediate level courses in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003. Designed for students at a wide variety of skill levels, Learning Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 provides a total-immersion, hands-on tutorial that walks students step by step, mouse-click by mouse-click, keystroke by keystroke through each of PowerPoint 2003''s most important features. The well-illustrated, spiral-bound manual contains easy-to-read, appealingly formatted procedural explanations, step-by-step exercises, and many screen shots all in a carefully organized multi-part lesson format. Each lesson is comprised of several exercises built around using PowerPoint in real-life business settings. Most exercises consist of seven key elements: a brief "On the Job" description of how the student would use this feature in the workplace; a realistic exercise scenario; definitions of key terms; concise notes describing and outlining important concepts; hands-on mouse and keyboard procedures; step-by-step instructions for putting the skills to work; and an "On Your Own" critical-thinking activity students can work through on their own, for reinforcement, practice, or to test skills proficiency. Each lesson ends with additional Critical Thinking exercises that call upon students to rely on the skills they''ve learned. Coverage in this edition includes: creating, saving, and printing presentations; modifying text and enhancing slides; working with slide objects; enhancing slides with graphics; working with slide shows; and delivering presentations via the Web.

Covering all needs to get productive with the desktop, this work is an introduction to a new computer, Windows(R) XP, Internet tools, digital media, security, troubleshooting, and software collection. It helps in setting a computer, Internet, and email connections faster; mastering Windows XP, Internet Explorer, and Outlook Express and others.

* Tablet PCs, similar in size and thickness to a yellow paper notepad, are essentially modified notebooks that allow a user to take notes using natural handwriting with a digital pen on a touch-sensitive screen instead of typing on a keyboard * All models of Tablet PCs can be attached to standard keyboards, monitors, and mouse devices for easy computing * Geared toward the general user of the Tablet PC, with information about configuration, working with pen computing, Ink, voice recognition, and using the onscreen interface * Covers computing topics such as file management, browsing the Internet, and using Office applications * Includes case study examples of how the Tablet PC can be used in vertical applications such as healthcare and for enhanced productivity throughout an organization

Burn great CDs and record DVDs with ease using video, digital images, music, and data. Beautiful 4-color section with hundreds of printing projects for all occasions--all simply enabled on the included CD Master the software that comes pre-installed on every Pavilion--Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Quicken, Works, and more.

The Pavilion-buying public needs a book that helps them to get started, to learn about the features and utilities of their new computer, access the internet, and use the pre-installed software. HP Pavilion PCs Made Easy: The Official HP Guide goes well beyond the documenation that comes with a PC. It includes detailed discussions of all hardware--printers, mice, hard drives, zip drives, cd-roms, dvd drives, USB ports, networking cards, modems, dsl, etc. This book covers all HP pavilion specific utilities, getting an internet account, accessing online help/support, troubleshooting, upgrading topics such as adding memory, adding a dvd drive, etc.

Get expert tips on using Project to keep all your projects on track Make the most of Project to manage people, time, and money Microsoft Project is a powerful tool for planning and managing projects. But where do you begin? Don''t worry! Filled with plain-English explanations and practical tips, this friendly guide shows you how to put Project to work right away. You''ll discover how to define tasks, allocate resources, manage costs, track progress, communicate information - and deliver results on time and within budget. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Create your own personalized book with Hungry Minds a la Carte Sign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com

Troubleshooting Microsoft Office XP provides fast answers to problems that can arise when using the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint-especially when they are used together. Each section of the book opens with a diagnostic chart featuring clear, step-by-step solutions to try right away, plus alternate solutions to try if the problem is more complex. Screen images illustrate what users see on their computers as they work through the steps.

The book''s Walk, Run, and Fly exercise levels let the reader gauge his mastery level of each skill.