When MS Powerpoint appeared on the scene back in the mid '80s, it was probably one of the least likely software packages to succeed! They made it of course, but the program is still a bit ragged around the edges, and hopefully will some day get out of beta. That's why you'll need THIS BOOK. . . . In true form, Peachpit's Visual QuickStart Guides come to the rescue again. This one from Rebecca Altman will be the ultimate deskside companion for anyone who needs to get some real punch out of PowerPoint in a hurry. In VQG style, Rebecca gives you straight tips, tricks, and secrets all built around lots of screen captures that 'visually' help you get to the solutions you need. Good information is included on playing sounds from CDs, giving a presentation, equipment problems (projectors), as well as utilizing handouts and speaker notes. Best of all is an excellent index, and table of contents -- coupled with clearly labeled thumb guides -- for a wrap-around helper for PowerPoint. I cannot recommend it highly enough for anyone who must use MS Powerpoint.