Tableau your data!   is a comprehensive guide to the effective use of the tableau software toolset for data visualization.   it covers the core feature set for data analytics, illustrating best practices for creating and sharing effective visualizations that support timely business decision-making.   the author also covers little-known as well as more advanced features and techniques, illustrating them using detailed, real-world case studies that the author has developed as part of his consulting and training practice.   the book will be divided into four parts.   part 1 - analyzing data with tableau desktop -- briefly explains why and how tableau differs from traditional business information analysis tools.   The reader will learn how to join files, blend data from disparate data, and build compelling visualizations that leverage tableau's "show me" facility as well as ways to adjust tableau's default settings in order to build more advanced chart types.   the author also shows effective ways to perform ad hoc visual analysis and performance-tune dashboards.