This review is from: A Little Bit of Everything For Dummies (Kindle Edition)
As has possibly everyone else, I’ve seen these books around for years, but I’ve never picked one up…until now. Those that have will know that the books are certainly the opposite of rocket science, in of course the very nicest possible way, which became very visible, very quickly.
This is only a taster of the For Dummies series, which the amazon blurb covers in pretty full-on detail, and I liked how clear, non-condescending and concise everything was. In fact, on reading the first bit, Windows 7 For Dummies, with its descriptions of What Is A Mouse, Creating/Deleting/Retrieving Files etc., I may well get this For Dummies book for my 70yo mum, who’s just learning to use a PC.
The English is clear, all is step-by-step and it has images and diagrams and very clear explanations. Of course, being a French-speaker, I had to check out the French For Dummies extract, which was helpful as well as amusing. And of course, I also had to check out Sex For Dummies: having been happily married now for 21 years, it was interesting to read some of the Dr Ruth suggestions e.g. Connecting Through Meaningful Conversations, Scheduling Time Together, Scheduling Sex Dates, Stopping Destructive Habits, and for me and hubby personally, Staying Close To Avoid Empty-Nest Syndrome.
I also particularly liked the bits on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Dummies, which I could have done with due to my Empty-Nest Syndrome, as it had gems like Accepting That Life Can Be Unfair, Thinking Flexibly, Understanding That Approval From Others Isn’t Necessary, Tolerating Short-Term Discomfort, Meditation, Relaxing Your Body, Enacting Enlightened Self-Interest (i.e. it’s ok to put yourself first sometimes, with 1/2/a close handful of people a very close second. A really BIG thing that us mums don’t often do…until we become Empty-Nesters).
Whilst I can’t imaging absolutely needing to read one of these right-here, right-now, I will certainly check out any titles that become relevant. On top, they are cheap and many titles are in stock at my local library. A great introduction to For Dummies, by the now-converted.
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This review is from: A Little Bit of Everything For Dummies (Kindle Edition)
I have been a dummies fan for a long time and this is exactly “a little bit of everything”. I generally buy the various computing books in paperback, but having recently got interested in Kindle (I’m hoping for one for Christmas) I thought I would download this one on my PC. It covers a plethora of subjects from computers to dating, from recipes to putting together a life plan, in short if there is a subject that dummies hasn’t covered at some point I don’t know what it is. If you’ve never read one of these reference books before then this one is a perfect introduction and the Kindle edition is free!!
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This review is from: A Little Bit of Everything For Dummies (Kindle Edition)
I’m really surprised at the poor reception of this book, if the low stars are anything to go by.
First to squash a few rumours; DOS is still alive and well! I’m no expert (well maybe I am but my husband’s the guru) but I started my programming life using DOS more than thirty years ago and some of our current software is DOS-based. When all around crashes, DOS programs soldier on. In any case, being the first ‘For Dummies’ book, how could it not be included?
The book is self-defining; it isn’t intended to teach each subject in it’s entirety. How could it when only one chapter from each of twenty books (of the thousands of titles) is included? The description quite clearly explains that it’s a celebration of the ‘For Dummies’ books 20th Anniversary. The choice of subjects is not going to please all of the people… but if, like me, you learn something at every turn of the page and have latent interests revived then that’s good isn’t it?
I downloaded it to wander down memory lane and also to see how they handled subjects on the fringe of my interests. French, for example, is a language I always intended to ‘re-learn’ and the chapter on this has given me the inspiration to do so. And, I have often been curious about Facebook but never had the courage – nor will I probably – to join that club but at least now I have some idea of what it’s all about. Plus, the many more (substantial) tasters on a wide range of subjects I would probably not have ventured into can only broaden my repertoire of knowledge. Another good thing, yes?
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I’m now officially a Dummy, having had a first taste of For Dummies….,
As has possibly everyone else, I’ve seen these books around for years, but I’ve never picked one up…until now. Those that have will know that the books are certainly the opposite of rocket science, in of course the very nicest possible way, which became very visible, very quickly.
This is only a taster of the For Dummies series, which the amazon blurb covers in pretty full-on detail, and I liked how clear, non-condescending and concise everything was. In fact, on reading the first bit, Windows 7 For Dummies, with its descriptions of What Is A Mouse, Creating/Deleting/Retrieving Files etc., I may well get this For Dummies book for my 70yo mum, who’s just learning to use a PC.
The English is clear, all is step-by-step and it has images and diagrams and very clear explanations. Of course, being a French-speaker, I had to check out the French For Dummies extract, which was helpful as well as amusing. And of course, I also had to check out Sex For Dummies: having been happily married now for 21 years, it was interesting to read some of the Dr Ruth suggestions e.g. Connecting Through Meaningful Conversations, Scheduling Time Together, Scheduling Sex Dates, Stopping Destructive Habits, and for me and hubby personally, Staying Close To Avoid Empty-Nest Syndrome.
I also particularly liked the bits on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Dummies, which I could have done with due to my Empty-Nest Syndrome, as it had gems like Accepting That Life Can Be Unfair, Thinking Flexibly, Understanding That Approval From Others Isn’t Necessary, Tolerating Short-Term Discomfort, Meditation, Relaxing Your Body, Enacting Enlightened Self-Interest (i.e. it’s ok to put yourself first sometimes, with 1/2/a close handful of people a very close second. A really BIG thing that us mums don’t often do…until we become Empty-Nesters).
Whilst I can’t imaging absolutely needing to read one of these right-here, right-now, I will certainly check out any titles that become relevant. On top, they are cheap and many titles are in stock at my local library. A great introduction to For Dummies, by the now-converted.
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|Brilliant,
I have been a dummies fan for a long time and this is exactly “a little bit of everything”. I generally buy the various computing books in paperback, but having recently got interested in Kindle (I’m hoping for one for Christmas) I thought I would download this one on my PC. It covers a plethora of subjects from computers to dating, from recipes to putting together a life plan, in short if there is a subject that dummies hasn’t covered at some point I don’t know what it is. If you’ve never read one of these reference books before then this one is a perfect introduction and the Kindle edition is free!!
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|I’ve learnt heaps of stuff from this book and I’ve only had it a day.,
I’m really surprised at the poor reception of this book, if the low stars are anything to go by.
First to squash a few rumours; DOS is still alive and well! I’m no expert (well maybe I am but my husband’s the guru) but I started my programming life using DOS more than thirty years ago and some of our current software is DOS-based. When all around crashes, DOS programs soldier on. In any case, being the first ‘For Dummies’ book, how could it not be included?
The book is self-defining; it isn’t intended to teach each subject in it’s entirety. How could it when only one chapter from each of twenty books (of the thousands of titles) is included? The description quite clearly explains that it’s a celebration of the ‘For Dummies’ books 20th Anniversary. The choice of subjects is not going to please all of the people… but if, like me, you learn something at every turn of the page and have latent interests revived then that’s good isn’t it?
I downloaded it to wander down memory lane and also to see how they handled subjects on the fringe of my interests. French, for example, is a language I always intended to ‘re-learn’ and the chapter on this has given me the inspiration to do so. And, I have often been curious about Facebook but never had the courage – nor will I probably – to join that club but at least now I have some idea of what it’s all about. Plus, the many more (substantial) tasters on a wide range of subjects I would probably not have ventured into can only broaden my repertoire of knowledge. Another good thing, yes?
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