Uncluttered and straightforward
922629
Exactly what I expected based on the other reviews I had read...a clear reading of the ESV Bible by a single, understandable, pleasant voice, with good elocution and timing; but without the distractions of music, sound effects and multiple voices.  I have a couple other audio Bibles, and from time to time still return to those, but this is the one I use most often.  Highly recommended.
4565080
Much easier than plowing throught the Apple manuals.  Clear cut, easy to use and coverss a wide variety of questions.

I love my iPods and iPod touch and Nano- but being older (58), I am not tchbnology savy and don't really want to have to be- but I want to use my stuff easily and be able to find answres in a more concise centralized place- and this book is GREAT for that!
398070
Short, simple and to the point. It didn't need to be 400 pages, but contains just what a beginner needs as advertised in the title. The big on motivation and goal setting was useful without going all hippie. You could find all the same info using Google, but for the price here, why bother.
2360016
I appreciated the way the book was broken down into simple categories I can remember easily. For example "color", "hierarchy", "type". As a non-designer who needs to understand usability, this helped narrow down the sometimes overwhelming choices we face developing apps. Thanks - great book!
2876329
This book was simple, smart and well laid out.  I feel like most books on this subject are overwhelming, but this was bare bones and to the point.
112104
I often need help in formatting a document when i haven't used a particular formatting feature for a long time. I have the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Microsoft-Word-2010-Introduction-Quick-Reference-Guide/dp/1936220156/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Microsoft Word 2010 Introduction Quick Reference Guide</a>, and this is a nice reference to have on my desk to supplement that one. Formatting instructions are crisp and clear. I have become quite a fan of these inexpensive cheat sheets. No rummaging through a thick book!
894706
Kind, concise, and clear without "Christianese" wording.
3658520
I just got this book this afternoon, and read through it in an hour or two.  Normally it would tick me off if I paid $10 for something and read it that fast ... but in this case, not so much, because it was information I was looking for, and the author packed that information in - I definitely got what I wanted.  And now I can move on to making use of it, without wasting a week reading through a lot of redundancy and personal stories I don't care about.

Many reviewers commented on the grammar and typographical errors.  They were right.  Rather than sounding like "a book," I'd say that it was kind of like reading a letter or email from a friend - chatty and informal.  So, while it's odd to find that in a book, it didn't really detract from getting what I wanted out of it.  And this author IS funny.  The book's undoubtedly entertaining, on top of being useful.

Not to mince words, I suck at cleaning.  But I hate having such a dirty house. I was fed up and wanted to do something but, knowing I have little 'willpower' in this area, was looking for one of those 'streamlined cleaning techniques' that would help me get through it as  painlessly as possible.  I believe this book solved that problem.  Is a lot of it common sense?  Possibly.  But regardless of how common or sensible it is, I wasn't doing it.  Sometimes simply being reminded of the simplicity of methodical cleaning methods is enough to really make the difference.  Now, rather than looking at a room and just feeling overwhelmed, I feel like I can do this, it is possible, and I have a clear "path" to follow to get it done.  I feel it is much more likely now that I will get and stay on top of my housecleaning.

I also loved the recommendations on products and tools - this was a huge burden to me, as I have amassed a closet full of cleaning products hoping something would make it easier (they haven't), and the sheer volume of what to choose was overwhelming me every time I thought about cleaning.  Now I can streamline down to a few things and know I have what I need.  Simple.

So though I haven't put the information into practice yet (headed out shortly to pick up the minimal supplies to start my war on dirt), I can tell the information I got from this book will make a big difference in how I think about cleaning my house, and I believe make it much more doable for me.

If you want a better cleaning routine with clear instructions without a lot of fluff, useful supplies to get, and a couple good doses of humor and motivation, I think you'll like this book.
2274857
I especially like the "Simple Techniques" chapter.  It gets right to the important ideas, without distracting advanced details.

I am also a big fan of Weka, so it is nice to be able to easily try things.

P
2015425
This book provides straightforward, step-by-step instructions for using Windows 10 on various devices.

As someone who is a visual learner and does not have a tech background, I particularly appreciated the screenshots that juxtapose each step and the succinctness of the terminology. Additionally, the book is well organized, allowing the reader to easily pinpoint relevant material.

It is a great asset to anyone looking to easily and efficiently learn to use Windows 10!
4274007
I've been a professional writer for 25+ years, but I still have to look up grammar and puncutation rules from time to time. When I originally conceived of this book, I wanted it to be a book that I could keep at my desk, use it to quickly look up a language usage reference, and then get back to work.  I wanted it to be organized alphabetically, so I could quickly find an answer.  I also wanted that answer to be clear and concise, so I opted for short bulleted statements rather than paragarphs of explanation.  After proposing this book to the American Management Association's AMACOM Books, they asked me to include how-to informaton for creating the most common business documents.  So, the last 250 pages provides those how-to steps for creating documents such as reports, press releases, brochures, summaries, training manuals, white papers, and commonly used business letters. If part of your job description involves writing, then I highly recommend giving this book a try as your desk reference.  Let me know if you find it useful:  kevin@projectbloom.net
3603778
This workbook is straightforward and clear. I like the no-frills layout although some people may prefer a theme or added fun stuff. I use it as a supplement for my childs education.
154358
As someone who occasionally has a hard time with organization and time management, this guide was perfect. As advertised, the guide is very simple and straight-forward. It isn't a hard read and Sam Uyama concisely and efficiently conveys small changes you can make in your life in order to manage your time and tasks, even to the point of enjoying it.

I am now adding more tasks/goals to my to-do list, and I'm realizing that the most important part of the list isn't just crossing things out, but being proactive with adding goals and tasks for yourself.

I very much enjoyed this read, and will have this list and my notes handy in the future.
2498015
Designed as a reference book, it is very easy to find what you're looking for. The style is simple and straight-forward, making it easy to use, even for non-native speakers of English.
Swan gives a lot of examples, both of  typical errors (clearly marked as such) and of standard usage. Best of all,  he doesn't tell you what you should say. He tells you what people do say.
591871
I like the simplicity of the product. It seems to hit the important topics
I like how it's broken down in categories.
3080804
I have been planning to write a book for the past two years but felt overwhelmed by the thought of where to start.  Bonnie Budzowski's simple "how to" of "chunking" provides a clear path for proceeding.  The book makes this goal achievable for me.
3412162
I wanted a simple guide and went for my old favourite, Visual Quickstart Series. I was not disappointed. This guide is logical, succinct and without the padding one encounters in many guides. The index is very good as well. Highly recommended