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    This text is accompanied by a CD-ROM containing the complete source code and documentation for the Radiance UNIX suite. In addition to teaching how to use the software, it includes five application chapters and extensive coverage of the underlying calculation methods.

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    The Fast Track series initially will cover the four core exams (everyone must take these) and two of the most popular electives, passing all of which earns the candidate MCSE status.Each book has two parts:Part I -- the biggest piece of the book, averaging 200 pages -- gets you ready for the test FAST, covering just what you need to know to pass the test, assuming you have a working knowledge of the technology to begin with.Part II (averaging 50-75 pages) takes you through the test and into the real-world use of the technology, with chapters on: -- Fast Facts Review Section: Digest of each chapter-ending 'What's Important-to-Know' section from Part I.-- Hotlists of Exam-Critical Concepts-- Sample Test Questions: One question per key point made in the book-- Insider's Spin (on taking the exam): What Microsoft doesn't necessarily want you to know-- Did You Know?: Invaluable real-world applications for the technology covered in the exam, taken from the author's training and consulting files.

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    Illustrator 7's basic tools and functions are explored, and professional production techniques are demonstrated by using real-life "step-by-step" examples and full-page gallery samples from over 70 of the nation's leading Illustrator artists and designers. The content covers the latest features and techniques in Illustrator 7, all depicted in full color.The book is now accompanied by a hybrid Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM packed with demo versions of Illustrator 7, Photoshop, all major plug-in filters, Illustrator tutorials, and many more specially created goodies collected or created by the author.-- Previous edition won Ben Franklin award in Computer/Computer-related category-- Covers all the new features of Illustrator 7, including bug fixes by Adobe in the "dot release" after 7.0 shipped-- Previous editions of this book have sold more than 37,000 copies worldwide