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jQuery in easy steps begins by explaining how to incorporate the free jQuery library so readers can quickly create interactive web page features by copying the book's examples. It demonstrates how to easily select elements of the web page for manipulation and how to simply produce dynamic responses to user events. Examples illustrate various exciting animation effects and how to employ the power of AJAX to load external data without refreshing the entire web page. The book concludes by demonstrating how readers can use their acquired knowledge to create their very own distributable plugins for the jQuery library.jQuery in Easy Steps assumes readers will already have some basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and are now ready to embrace the jQuery philosophy of "write less - do more" to enhance their web pages. It has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to web developers who want to quickly learn the latest dynamic techniques, and to the student who is studying website design at school or college, and to those seeking a career in web development that need a thorough understanding of jQuery.

Public speaking is feared by most of us. The prospect ofstanding up and addressing friends, colleagues orinternational audiences fills most of us with the feelingof dread. Most fears about public speaking are needlessand unfounded. Public Speaking in easy steps will takeyou through the various stages of speech-making, from theinitial invitation, to planning the speech so that theunderlying message is crystal clear, using props orcomputer audiovisual equipment for projection of slidesor overheads, planning of the day and establishingyourself as a composed and assured speaker which willhelp boost confidence but may also help your career.Eventually you will reach the point where you will enjoythe occasions. But this is a craft that must be learned,and we will show you how confidence in public speakingcan be attained.

Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) is an approach to communication, personal development and change. Its creators claim a connection between the neurological processes, language and behavioural patterns learned through experience, and that these can be changed to achieve specific goals in life. NLP is increasingly being used as an effective set of approaches and methods for personal and professional success, and is an applied psychology that can have a wide range of applications in many areas of life. NLP in the Workplace in easy steps introduces the background to NLP, then the basic concepts, moves through basic skills and methodology and gradually deepens into specific skills. It will take the reader on a well-structured and enjoyable learning process through the material, delivering practical and immediately-useable thinking tools and practical techniques.