{"title":"Mike Girvin","description":"\u003cp\u003eMike Girvin’s works delve deeply into the practical applications of data transformation and analysis, particularly within Microsoft Excel and Power BI. Readers can expect clear and insightful guides that unlock the potential of tools like Power Query and the M language, enhancing their ability to manage and visualise data effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on empowering both beginners and experienced users, Girvin’s books blend technical precision with accessible explanations, making complex computing concepts approachable. These titles are essential for anyone looking to master data manipulation and business intelligence techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-transformative-magic-of-m-code-in-power-query-excel-power-bi-by-mike-girvin-9781615470839","title":"The Transformative Magic of M Code in Power Query Excel \u0026 Power BI","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is about Power Query and M Code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePower Query and the functional language M Code (M) are the heart and soul of Microsoft’s power data analysis tools: Excel, Power BI Desktop, and Dataflows. The beautiful data-driven and insightful PivotTables, Power BI solutions, and Dashboards that you create usually require that you use Power Query and M Code to get, transform and load the data before you create the final reports and visuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor many data analysis jobs, using the SQL language to perform ETL (extract, transform, and load) is the preferred tool. Maybe even R or Python. But if you use Power BI or Excel, you better also be masterful with M Code and Power Query. Together, they give you the power to connect to multiple data sources, structuring your data with ease, and load to the worksheet, the data model in Excel or Power BI or Dataflow's Data Hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an accountant, professor, data analyst, author, Excel MVP and YouTuber for about 20 years, my specialty is in telling stories with videos and books to make complicated things less complicated and to inspire you to have fun with the power you can gain over data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608181293292,"sku":"9781615470839","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d1e41d8d044ce0b53a5d9f944fc2cd85.jpg?v=1778202673"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mike-girvin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}