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Computing for the Older and Wiser: Get Up and Running on Your Home PC (Older & Wiser) (Spiral-bound)

by Adrian Arnold (Author)
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  • Spiral-bound: 380 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; Spi edition (17 Oct 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0470770996
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470770993
  • Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 18.6 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 13,614 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"The author is a computer trainer with Age Concern so he really knows his audience and what it needs." (The Bookseller, Friday 14th March 2008)


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"The author is a computer trainer with Age Concern so he really knows his audience and what it needs." (The Bookseller, Friday 14th March 2008)

"...this is a useful book and, with 360 pages, is good value for money." (GadgetSpeak.com, October 25th 2008)

"...friendly style and his avoidance of acronyms and ′computer speak′ makes it easy for novices to learn the basics." (Unite, December 2008)

"...straightforward instructions...ideal for anyone who would like to use a computer...as a tool for communication and entertainment" (Shetland Times, November 28th 2008)

"Computing for the Older and Wiser...teaches the basic skills of using a computer and is easy to understand." (Yours, January 2nd 2009)

"...does a good job of convincing those who wonder if they are just too old to get into computing." (GadgetSpeak.com, March 15th 2009)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and easy to use guide, 10 Nov 2008
My Mum has struggled with her computer skills for a while now and had no interest whatsoever in attending a course. I bought her this book as a bit of a last resort and she is absolutely delighted with it. It's easy to use and practical and seems to be written in language she understands without too much jargon. Her skills have improved hugely, and more importantly in some ways it has started to re-build her confidence. An excellent and much needed guide for the older person.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant buy!, 6 Nov 2008
I bought this for my father for his birthday, to stop him from throwing the mouse out of the window in frustration. It worked! It is easy to use, has straight forward chapters on the various troubles that people come across whilst using a computer.

I recommend this book to anyone who is trying to get to grips with computing.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I learnt so much from this friendly book, 9 Dec 2008
I saw this book at a friend of mine's house and he kindly lent it to me. Having read the first few chapters I realised that, in spite of having some computing knowledge, it was just the book I was looking for so I bought myself a copy and three more for other friends for Christmas.

The book is so easy to use with its spiral binding allowing it to lie open beside the keyboard. The lessons start with the very basic use of the keyboard and mouse before exploring the finer points of emailing, the Internet, word processing and digital photography. The revision quizzes at the end of each chapter help to cement one's learning and the writing avoids all technical language and acronyms. There is even advice on buying the best type of computer with the help of a knowledgeable friend or 'guardian angel'.

I cannot recommend this book too highly.

Randall Peach (Essex)
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