Access 2003 All-in-one Desk Reference for Dummies (For Dummies) - Alan Simpson

Advantages: Punchy incisive information, no poker babble, humourous in places
Disadvantages: None of note!

...I was always under the seemingly misguided impression I was an ok poker player. Sure I've never played for money and I often left the games I played with far less plastic tokens than I started with but I saw the games I took part in more as a social event and the opportunity to hone my skill than a win at all costs exercise. So I was a touch surprised and ever so slightly insulted when one of the wags I usually play poker with bought me a 'Poker for Dummies' book as a Christmas present - it's not as if he's any great shakes with a pack of cards himself! Nevertheless, after getting over the initial exasperation I realised I had in this particular 'For Dummies' book a rather handy and helpful guide, and far from slighting my poker talent my joking friend had inadvertently supplied me with a guide full of helpful tips, witty anecdotes... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: You learn the basics.
Disadvantages: You need class, no matter how good it sounds!

...I have my doughts with books like these. I own one of the "for dummies" book, in particular the "massage for dummies". Yes, I admit, is was the best book I've ever bought. My life has improved and more respect has been given to me, but massages are a lot easier than playing the guitar. When a person says: "Mmmmmm.... please don't stop doing this..." than you know your on the right way. Playing guitar on the other hand is more fingerwork and is a lot harder to learn (I tried, believe me...) Still, I wouldn't say this book is not good for beginners. You kinda learn the basics, which are important. If you want to learn the guitar, this book would get you started, but that is all. To improve, you should follow lessons...... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Easy to read, loads of links, website rating system
Disadvantages: Could have had more pictures

...This is a genuinely good book that backs the trusted trademark of ".. for Dummies" which has proved throughout its series of books that it is the best when it comes to self-help guides. Packed full of internet links to the best of the net and tips on how to get the most of the internet plus explainations on how the internet works. There's also a section on how to optimize your internet connection which is a feature that I have only seen in this book. This will come as no surprise when I advise internet novices to get this book if you are thinking of getting online. Internet for Dummies also includes the quick reference guide so that you can geteasy access to your new-found knowledge without carrying the chunky nook around. Brilliant!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful