Ken Bluttman - Excel Formulas and Functions For Dummies

Excel Formulas and Functions For Dummies, 3rd Edition

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About the Author

Ken Bluttman has been working as a software and web developer for nearly two decades. Ken specializes in Excel/VBA and database centric web applications. He has written several articles on various computer topics including Office/VBA development, XML, SQL Server, JavaScript, HTML5, PHP, and creating Google Map applications. He has a number of books out on Excel and Access, JavaScript, Photoshop, and even a book on photography. Ken lives in North Carolina with his wife, son, two cats, a rather large white tree frog, and a couple of geckos.

Dedication

In memory of my sister-in-law, Michele Moss, who has moved on to greener pastures. We miss you Michele. Dedicated to my wife who is carrying the grief. They were identical twins. Matthew and I love you and are there for you in our own ways.

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Special thanks to my family for understanding that, at times, sitting in front of a computer is a priority, even when it means I have to miss something special. But darn I did miss watching some fun movies and shows (sigh).

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