not too basic - just the perfect amount of information I was looking for
357986
Brand new vegan, this was my first "how to" book. Not too complicated, not too basic - just the perfect amount of information I was looking for. Would recommend to anyone curious about going plant based
1301428
I was one of the first to see this book. The author writes in a way that's very easy to understand and provides incredibly useful information. The book is aimed at a variety of skill levels - whether you're a "newbie" to smart shopping or a coupon-er, like myself, I'm confident that you'll learn something new. It's an easy and fun read. I highly recommend it.
3789051
I recently discovered this book and happy to share my positive experience.
The book is easy to read, is not overwhelming, yet it is full of useful facts and information, gained from professional research about health and eating. I loved that it gives you not only creative and pretty recipes ( and those too) but also it explains how to benefit from making the right food choices. I changed my perspective on eating for good. Now, I am not looking for another diet in order to lose a few pounds, which always used to cause stress. Now I am looking for health benefits and how I can fuel my body with nutrients and vitamins. Consequently,  I look, feel at my best. I got myself educated and revealed all those food myths (low carb, high protein ... etc)
Recommend to anyone who wants to get a fresh insight on those food topics.
3825203
Amazing amount of information well presented
2407165
Somewhat contrary to a recent review here, I found this book to be perfect for my needs. The previous review is incorrect in stating that the author does not go into "whys" or alternatives. In fact, I was extremely impressed that in the author's discussion of the various D70 program modes, he was very specific in describing why and when you would want to use each of these modes, and when you would *not* want to use them. This book is filled with great photos, and a perfect mix of useful information -- much better than the manual that comes with the camera. This is a superb resource!
4250314
After being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, I found this book to be perfect for me. I wanted solid medical information I could understand, something that could be based in research but not so in-depth that I was lost. This book was the perfect level of delivery with great information about the condition, comorbidities, medications typically used, personal stories, and exercises to help the FM patient. So far, this is the best book I've found to help me understand my condition.
50542
well done and useful with just the right amount of background
1870328
A great, generalized source of information for someone thinking about starting up their own business.  Easy to read, with chapters clearly defined for quick reference and lots of helpful hints for further research.  I picked this book up because of its coverage of basic tax and bookkeeping strategies, as well as its step-by-step outline of writing press releases, defining your marketing plan, and of course for its recommendations specifically towards women on finding capital and creating work-life balance.
4567348
I was looking for a good general book covering basic trusts that I could understand. Not only did I get this with this book, but more. The author covers trust information so that I could understand it, but also goes through various other planning techniques, discussing the pros and cons and how to use them. This book clarified some things in plain English that my attorney has been trying to get across in our planning meetings, and it didn't cost me $150 an hour!

This is not necessarily the book that will take you in depth and discuss the various types of trusts - this book emphasizes Living Trusts.  But it is a great starting point and has some interesting "real life" stories.

I also enjoyed "20 Questions to Ask About Wills & Estates" by Robert Zafft and Gene Zafft, for wills and estate issues.  Again, plain English and easy to understand.
2978664
found this little book an easy read, well organized, containing a lot of useful information
2221043
I literally spent hours on Amazon.com looking for books on self-publishing and e-publishing. As anyone reading this review will know for themselves, there are hundreds and hundreds, perhaps even thousands. Narrow it down to just non-fiction, and it's still a lot of books and ebooks to go through before making a purchasing decision.

Sifting the wheat from the chaff isn't easy, especially if one really doesn't know much about the topic and is looking to get some solid, valuable information at a reasonable cost. The authors write fancy blurbs and get people to write glowing reviews, but those don't always match the reality of what's between the covers. I mentioned a reasonable cost. But it's not just paying one to ten dollars, for example. It's also the time that one spends reading the information, and trying to put it to good use. One can always make more money, but getting back wasted time? Impossible!

This is the first book I bought on this topic. It's actually the second edition, and I'm really glad I took the time to think about my decision because when I came back a few days later to buy it, Ms. Hendrickson had uploaded the latest version. Timing is everything! I was actually quite impressed with the first edition. It was clear to me that it was a straight-forward, no bull presentation of the subject matter. It didn't make outrageous claims ("you'll be a millionaire in no time if you just follow these steps"), and it didn't seem to leave out crucial information in order to make you buy another book (or two or three ) from the same author to get the rest of the information, a favourite trick played by some unscrupulous authors.

Another reason I chose this ebook is that I researched the writer by checking out her other books, and by visiting her website. She's writing about what she knows, and not just making this stuff up out of thin air as is often the case with some of the people slapping together information and throwing it up for sale. For example, she's written a whole series of books about genealogy, a very popular topic. She knows how to research and put together non-fiction topics of interest to people. She's also well-respected by other well-known non-fiction writers. And she's been doing this for awhile. She's no flash in the pan. She's the real deal, the kind from which one can really learn something.

Sure this ebook is only five bucks, and for some people, that's not a lot of money. But remember what I said about time. And not wanting to waste it. True it won't take long to read, but the real investment in time is applying the lessons she lays out. You don't have to worry about going down the wrong path and wasting hours or days or weeks putting bad advice into practice and finding out that it is indeed bad advice!

By the way, be sure to visit her site and blog and don't forget to check out the links in this book. She's got a few excellent freebies to help you kickstart your writing as well as mailing list which is free to join. One reason I like all these extras is because to me it further demonstrates that she's the real deal, not a hit-and-run cut-and-scrape artist out to take advantage of people.

Oh yeah, I bought three more of her books. The one about using Evernote, the one about making your book work harder, and the one about 55 promotions. Check them out too.
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.
4395135
For me, this book differs from most with this one solid point: it has enough in-depth information to keep me engaged and offers tools, websites, and other books for more information.  The Real Estate Revolution covers a LOT of material, but does so in such a way that is not too elementary - like many business books are - without reading like a textbook.  This is the first book - business book, textbook, novel, whatever - which I have defaced with so many notes, suggestions to myself, and highlights of items that I need to revisit or research.

Already I have been developing schemes and figuring out partnerships with other business owners to make some of these concepts work.  This book will be required reading for our experiment.
2668393
I have recently acquired three budgies.  So, as I gobble up as much information as I can via books and internet, I have found this book to be very informative.  Many books are geared to the rank beginner and every book has something to offer, but having already devoured quite a bit of info, as well as just observing my amazing budgies, I honestly feel this book has more than just the basics.  It is THE perfect first book because it not only covers the very basics of owning budgies, but adds a healthy dose of common sense; one feels that they are getting this information from an author with considerable experience with budgies.  Much more than elaborated 'pamphlet' care information.  My only issue w/this book is that I would have liked it to be longer, with more information on training suggestions and recognizing health issues.  Some of the other books I will re-sell, but this book is a keeper.
4511295
Excellent information in an easy to read and learn format
315627
This is exactly the book I was looking for.  The information and examples are fully explained.  My only criticism is that the book is specific to Hillcrest Medical Centers and affiliate care facilities.  Other formats will most likely be used wherever I work but the information necessary for each document is explained.  Before beginning with a new employer, I will get an example of their formats.  But the information is perfect for me as someone learning the field.  I see where this book will be used as reference in the future.
720104
This is just the information I needed to help enlighten me about the world of internet function. I must admit that I am of the target audience for which it was written. Thank you, Mr. Grabiel for bringing understanding in the form of a concise, easily understandable text. I would encourage others with my same desire for a simple explanation to purchase this little manual.