Very basic but very needed
343683
When I started reading this book my initial thought was this is way too basic.  However, as I read on I saw how the author was building the foundation from the ground up.  This is really a very helpful book that gives simple instructions and guidelines on how to produce useful charts.  In some ways, this book is an antidote to the current infographics movement where it seems that every attempt is made to spice up information and make it grab the reader's eye with colorful and fancy graphics.  More often than not this detracts and distracts from the critical information contained in the graphic.  Sometimes I think it's used to mask the fact that there really isn't much information of import that is being imparted, or what one author referred to as the infogasm, which is the surge of aesthetic satisfaction derived from seeing nice pictures and colors regardless of the information actually being conveyed.  The author goes back to basics and tutors the reader on seemingly simple matters like the appropriate use of shading to differentiate graph bars or the placement of the largest slices in a pie chart at the 12 o'clock position.  These seemingly mundane tips may leave some readers screaming for bells and whistles and special effects; they are not to be found here.  There were some minor but irritating inconsistencies, as when the author advises that rows in large tables be grouped by thin lines in groups of three or five for easier reading; her examples then show the groupings in fours.  Nevertheless, if you want an introduction to the basics of graphing, this is the right book.
4643424
This is pretty much what it promises to be - a super brief book of all the ultra-basics of Scrum.  I guess I could give it 5 stars for being what it promises to be - but pretty much everything here could be found on the web.  I did find it useful to toss to people completely new to Scrum so they could speak the language.  But other than that, there is little use for this book - it is the most basic of basic primers.
2799589
If you haven't begun on this journey this is a good start. I found it to be very basic and common sense. Glad I didn't pay for this. You can find this info on every free blog out there.
3648410
Even in the age of wireless everywhere and everything on the internet it is still useful to have something like this around. There are a lot of commands in here that are hard to even find references to online.
4538412
I found there was a lot of information that was very basic. I would have liked to see more suggested menus and recipes.
1245851
Good content and very easy and clear to understand. However the book is very short and very basic. Would have liked a little more depth.
580846
This book appears to be targeted to those who can barely spell CICS and have been coding COBOL for no more than a few years.  It has a feel of being very, very basic.  Not quite condescending but they assume you know nothing, which I guess is the safest way to write a book like this.  I only wish they had gotten into a bit more detail about some of the slightly more advanced functions.  My background is in macro level CICS and I wanted to learn how to code the same functions in command level.  Not all I had hoped for was covered in this book.  If you really know nothing about CICS, then this will probably prove a very helpful book.  If you have been programming for years, as I have, and need to finally get up to speed on command level, prepare to slog through a bunch of stuff you already know about programming to get to the few bits and pieces of CICS specific knowledge.
4842845
Don't think this is a easy or fast way to learn, its not. There are books out there that give you the very basics but this book exposed you to  what you need to know. Take advantage of many years and up-to-date information that this author is giving you. Its not easy but it is worth it.
1921848
This book has good points. It is rather generic in many spots but it hits the basics. If you have minor issues or want basic knowledge, this book is good. If you need real help, there are excellent behavior modification books. (Email me for suggestions.)

Some editing needs to be done as this book was not written by an English speaking person. Cats are referred to as it. This will annoy some pet people.

Lots of info, this covers the basics soundly.
2266679
Almost too basic but if you don't have a place to start, you could do a lot worse.  It's also a good introduction to to the Audel series of Shop and Metal working books.  Which is a series I highly recommend.
Maxey....It's Only Metal (I.O.M.)
1010680
The concepts presented in this book are fairly simple and quite basic. However I feel there is a lot of excess verbiage in the book which is put there to change the format from a pamphlet to a book. However I do not blame the author. I know textbook companies require authors to periodically rejigger their published works so that they can put out something new at a high price and reduce the worth of previous editions even though the gist of the content remains essentially the same. It is a good book, but if you need it just get through a class in school then buy it used if you can.
2935297
Great help, wish it came with the basic set up.
4976567
Even though I am pretty well read, it was still to deep and complicated for my purposes. I am looking for a very simple, down to earth approach that touches on the most critical aspects. This will help me to share it with others without spending too much time in reading the material.
Yet, I am sure that it is a valuable resource for many others.
3881849
Michelle Dunn provides a very basic overview of what it takes to start a collection agency.  It's a starter book - and is probably most useful for identifying areas for further research, as well as loads and loads of useful links, resources, tips and reference suggestions. After spending nearly a decade in the ARM industry, I've come to recognize just how challenging it is to stay on top of the latest trends, legislation, regulation and techniques.  Some of the specific data in the third edition is already out of date, but Michelle does a nice job of identifying key sources for updates (as well as a caveat that it is all subject to change).  The book is probably a bit too basic for an industry veteran, but is worth the freight as a reference and referral source.
1057840
Very simple to follow and very basic but great for the first time user. I thought the topic on backups was very beneficial and a reminder to all, to do so on a frequent schedule. The only suggestion I have is to improve the quality of the display examples. Many of the imagines were blurry and the print difficult to read.
1770236
Very basic...great start in learning sign the alphabet
1940202
This book offers much needed information to the Internet rookie. It is good for those who have no idea how to go about making a living out of the Internet, but if you have some experience in e-commerce/Internet business  you should get a book that looks into the matter with greater detail.  Ironically, one such book is the author's own "1 BUSINESS 2 APPROACHES  (HOW TO SUCCEED IN INTERNET BUSINESS BY EMPLOYING REAL WORLD  STRATEGIES)" which I also read and consider a much better book. I  suspect that the first part of "121 INTERNET BUSINESSES YOU CAN START  FROM HOME" is just a summary of that book.