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A great Companion, 02 Sep 2007
I was lucky enough to be given this as a birthday gift when I first got into my Family Tree. It is a really useful resource helping a beginner find their way around the wealth of info available on the web to the amateur genealogist. There is info on where to start and on the whole aray of online sources. A great book, worth the money. The second book you should buy, 27 Nov 2006
Once you begin to understand how to tackle mapping your family tree, you will quickly realise that you need to use the Internet.
This book is your invaluable guide - it tells you what is there, how to get it, what it costs and gives a very unbiased view as to quality.
I was very impressed by the range of material and the style of review - you do not see the author's preferences unless they made explicit, instead you get a sensible appraisal of the pros and cons of various sites and the options you need to consider before embarking on subscriptions that may end up not justifying their purchase.
I have found this a great companion on my journey into the past. A Genealogists Must Have On The Book Shelf!!!, 30 Apr 2006
There are many books on the subject of genealogy reference, so much so, it is a nightmare and a daunting experience as to which reference books to plumb for. Peter Christian, has produced such a book, that is written in plain English, for the beginner and more advanced genealogist. The book is chronological in format with the most uptodate references of internet resources and the record offices/agencies available. The book is non biased towards any agencies, but does point out the pitfalls of information submitted to the various sites, as not being accurate without being verified manually from record offices. Such information apparently goes unchecked and therefore, inaccuracies, occur in the compilation of genealogical compilations. This is something Peter Christian, quite rightly, points out. This in mind, Peter Christian has covered all aspects of the science of researching family history. A very well written reference book and one that every researcher of genealogy should have. I certainly recommend this book for persons looking to purchase on this subject!! A Goldmine of Information, 16 Feb 2006
Superb. Packed absolutely full of information on Internet resources fo rthe genealogist. The author even has a website containing updates to links that have changed since being printed in the book. Highly recommended. Well-judged, helpful and very authoritative, 11 Nov 2001
It's hard to imagine a more compendious or useful book for the intelligent beginner or the established Family Historian with ambitions to extend his or her knowledge through the enormous (but potentially bewildering) resources of the web. The author is a Fellow of London's Society of Geneaologists but does not blind with science: the book is a well-paced primer, but completely unpatronising. It will prove enlightening even to hardened net-users, and it contains a huge number of tips about exploring British Genealogy online that will be indispensible to Family Historians all over the world. The book is fully-illustrated and nicely-presented. A specially valuable section concerns the practicalities, and the netiquette, of putting your own Family Tree online, thereby getting the attention of, and swapping information with, remote relations and fellow researchers. The web is revolutionising the already-absorbing study of Genealogy and this excellent volume smooths and illuminates any would-be explorer's path through it.
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Customer Reviews
A great Companion, 02 Sep 2007
I was lucky enough to be given this as a birthday gift when I first got into my Family Tree. It is a really useful resource helping a beginner find their way around the wealth of info available on the web to the amateur genealogist. There is info on where to start and on the whole aray of online sources. A great book, worth the money. The second book you should buy, 27 Nov 2006
Once you begin to understand how to tackle mapping your family tree, you will quickly realise that you need to use the Internet.
This book is your invaluable guide - it tells you what is there, how to get it, what it costs and gives a very unbiased view as to quality.
I was very impressed by the range of material and the style of review - you do not see the author's preferences unless they made explicit, instead you get a sensible appraisal of the pros and cons of various sites and the options you need to consider before embarking on subscriptions that may end up not justifying their purchase.
I have found this a great companion on my journey into the past. A Genealogists Must Have On The Book Shelf!!!, 30 Apr 2006
There are many books on the subject of genealogy reference, so much so, it is a nightmare and a daunting experience as to which reference books to plumb for. Peter Christian, has produced such a book, that is written in plain English, for the beginner and more advanced genealogist. The book is chronological in format with the most uptodate references of internet resources and the record offices/agencies available. The book is non biased towards any agencies, but does point out the pitfalls of information submitted to the various sites, as not being accurate without being verified manually from record offices. Such information apparently goes unchecked and therefore, inaccuracies, occur in the compilation of genealogical compilations. This is something Peter Christian, quite rightly, points out. This in mind, Peter Christian has covered all aspects of the science of researching family history. A very well written reference book and one that every researcher of genealogy should have. I certainly recommend this book for persons looking to purchase on this subject!! A Goldmine of Information, 16 Feb 2006
Superb. Packed absolutely full of information on Internet resources fo rthe genealogist. The author even has a website containing updates to links that have changed since being printed in the book. Highly recommended. Well-judged, helpful and very authoritative, 11 Nov 2001
It's hard to imagine a more compendious or useful book for the intelligent beginner or the established Family Historian with ambitions to extend his or her knowledge through the enormous (but potentially bewildering) resources of the web. The author is a Fellow of London's Society of Geneaologists but does not blind with science: the book is a well-paced primer, but completely unpatronising. It will prove enlightening even to hardened net-users, and it contains a huge number of tips about exploring British Genealogy online that will be indispensible to Family Historians all over the world. The book is fully-illustrated and nicely-presented. A specially valuable section concerns the practicalities, and the netiquette, of putting your own Family Tree online, thereby getting the attention of, and swapping information with, remote relations and fellow researchers. The web is revolutionising the already-absorbing study of Genealogy and this excellent volume smooths and illuminates any would-be explorer's path through it.
An essential introduction to the SEO mindset, 27 Jun 2008
I've found the "Dummies" guides essential reading for all the various programmes I've used in creating websites for my 'Virtual Trilogy' and 'Captain Cockle' books and this one was no exception.
Beyond the easy-to-read style and the humorous cartoon illustrations the start each chapter there is a wealth of impressively detailed information on improving your Search Engine Optimisation. This ranges from an explanation of search engines and the way they work, to the simple choice of appropriate keywords and the more elaborate (and expensive) pay-per-click systems.
Don't be fooled by the name and the cartoon cover, this book is a seriously useful manual on the art and science of SEO. Essential reading for anyone interested in website development.
WORTH TAKING A LOOK, 09 Mar 2007
I bought this book becuase my other choice failed to deliver. I was glad that in some places Kent labours the point as I had weak understanding before. However reading and learning is not necessarily a good thing to be done qucikly. I tried some of the recommendations and found them useful. There's plenty of noted links, but they can be hard to read without a strong light and a magnifying glass.
Lots of good tips throughout the book.
http://www.i-phone-uk.com .. proof in the pudding, 17 Jan 2007
Let's face it, reviews are all very well and indeed there are lots of good ones (including some on this page), however, it's proof we all want.
Off the back of reading this excellent book, I built the following website .. www.i-phone-uk.com .. if I've learnt the lessons of this book (and I accept there's an assumption that I have) then the lessons should be clear to see.
The book slowly layers (sometimes a little too slow) the steps the reader needs to take to grasp the subject and then builds upon it step-by-step. In fact, it is possible to build a site as you go along. He is clear to explain why things are important and doesn't completely exclude things too soon, although one quickly realises that this is someone that knows what he's talking about.
SEO isn't a dark art, it's a simple subject that like so many - is easy when you know how!
A small word of caution, a basic level of understanding of HTML & CSS would help to oil the brain cells before reading this book.
If you've used Dummies books before and have a genuine interest in developing a website for every Bot to read then you'll find this very useful.
Not for the novice, 07 Jan 2007
I didn't find this book that helpful! Halfway through the book it states that you may need to read the dummies book on HTML if you don't know more than basic HTML as myself or to get someone you know to do your website for you! (as if everyone has their own personal web designer) I don't really have people to hand that knows web design or HTML unless I pay thousands of ££s for a professional.
Although the book has some useful hints and tips I feel I need a degree in HTML to be able to use the book to its full potential. This book is definately not for the novice and you almost definately need to know HTML! SO if you're thinking of purchasing this book, either phone a friend - read HTML for dummies - take a course - before purchasing!
I'm not a total novice to websites and I have designed websites with dreamweaver and have found I don't really need to know HTML in depth but just enough to get by.
Personally I think there are probably better books on the market, that targets the true novice to HTML that is better illustrated. This is the last dummies book I ever buy - I just find them confusing and a whole mass of black and white print which I find I have to scramble through to find information....not that impressed at all.
Very good overview, 22 Dec 2006
I have been reading a lot about SEO on the Internet and thought I would buy a book to see if I was missing anything.
I dont normally like Dummies guides, the attempts at humor are often irrelevant and tedious, I prefer books that cut to the chase.
I was really impressed with this book, I knew a lot of the stuff already, but this book really helped consolidate what I knew, and taught me a lot more on top.
I found this book really helped me get into an "SEO Mindset" as it is so comprehensive. I now understand why I am doing things as opposed to just doing them, and have a much better overview of the subject.
I have the second edition from 2006 and was pleased to see more recently released google tools covered (which I was already using).
The author does plug a couple of paid services, but takes time to explain his motives and relationship with these companies and suggests free alternatives, thus maintaining his integrity.
I mentioned earlier that I am normally irritated by attempts at humor in Dummies books, however humor is used to make valid points in this book, as opposed to padding it out with rubbish.
The book is practical as opposed to technical and should be accessible to a broad readership.
The first few chapters cover all the "common knowledge" you can find easily with google (frames, flash, images vs text, links, keywords.....)
There is a very good chapter on content, stuff on advertising, available tools, a chapter on grey / black hat techniques and an explanation of the risks (of attempting to cheat search engines) and a lot more ........
This book is an absolute must for a beginner, and for the price well worth the money for the intermediate designer / customer.
If you are about to pay someone to build and SEO a site for you, you really want to read this, it will give you a good overview of what you are about to pay for, realistically what you can expect in terms of results, and have enough knowledge to see if the work has been done properly, or whether any work has been done at all!
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Customer Reviews
A great Companion, 02 Sep 2007
I was lucky enough to be given this as a birthday gift when I first got into my Family Tree. It is a really useful resource helping a beginner find their way around the wealth of info available on the web to the amateur genealogist. There is info on where to start and on the whole aray of online sources. A great book, worth the money. The second book you should buy, 27 Nov 2006
Once you begin to understand how to tackle mapping your family tree, you will quickly realise that you need to use the Internet.
This book is your invaluable guide - it tells you what is there, how to get it, what it costs and gives a very unbiased view as to quality.
I was very impressed by the range of material and the style of review - you do not see the author's preferences unless they made explicit, instead you get a sensible appraisal of the pros and cons of various sites and the options you need to consider before embarking on subscriptions that may end up not justifying their purchase.
I have found this a great companion on my journey into the past. A Genealogists Must Have On The Book Shelf!!!, 30 Apr 2006
There are many books on the subject of genealogy reference, so much so, it is a nightmare and a daunting experience as to which reference books to plumb for. Peter Christian, has produced such a book, that is written in plain English, for the beginner and more advanced genealogist. The book is chronological in format with the most uptodate references of internet resources and the record offices/agencies available. The book is non biased towards any agencies, but does point out the pitfalls of information submitted to the various sites, as not being accurate without being verified manually from record offices. Such information apparently goes unchecked and therefore, inaccuracies, occur in the compilation of genealogical compilations. This is something Peter Christian, quite rightly, points out. This in mind, Peter Christian has covered all aspects of the science of researching family history. A very well written reference book and one that every researcher of genealogy should have. I certainly recommend this book for persons looking to purchase on this subject!! A Goldmine of Information, 16 Feb 2006
Superb. Packed absolutely full of information on Internet resources fo rthe genealogist. The author even has a website containing updates to links that have changed since being printed in the book. Highly recommended. Well-judged, helpful and very authoritative, 11 Nov 2001
It's hard to imagine a more compendious or useful book for the intelligent beginner or the established Family Historian with ambitions to extend his or her knowledge through the enormous (but potentially bewildering) resources of the web. The author is a Fellow of London's Society of Geneaologists but does not blind with science: the book is a well-paced primer, but completely unpatronising. It will prove enlightening even to hardened net-users, and it contains a huge number of tips about exploring British Genealogy online that will be indispensible to Family Historians all over the world. The book is fully-illustrated and nicely-presented. A specially valuable section concerns the practicalities, and the netiquette, of putting your own Family Tree online, thereby getting the attention of, and swapping information with, remote relations and fellow researchers. The web is revolutionising the already-absorbing study of Genealogy and this excellent volume smooths and illuminates any would-be explorer's path through it.
An essential introduction to the SEO mindset, 27 Jun 2008
I've found the "Dummies" guides essential reading for all the various programmes I've used in creating websites for my 'Virtual Trilogy' and 'Captain Cockle' books and this one was no exception.
Beyond the easy-to-read style and the humorous cartoon illustrations the start each chapter there is a wealth of impressively detailed information on improving your Search Engine Optimisation. This ranges from an explanation of search engines and the way they work, to the simple choice of appropriate keywords and the more elaborate (and expensive) pay-per-click systems.
Don't be fooled by the name and the cartoon cover, this book is a seriously useful manual on the art and science of SEO. Essential reading for anyone interested in website development.
WORTH TAKING A LOOK, 09 Mar 2007
I bought this book becuase my other choice failed to deliver. I was glad that in some places Kent labours the point as I had weak understanding before. However reading and learning is not necessarily a good thing to be done qucikly. I tried some of the recommendations and found them useful. There's plenty of noted links, but they can be hard to read without a strong light and a magnifying glass.
Lots of good tips throughout the book.
http://www.i-phone-uk.com .. proof in the pudding, 17 Jan 2007
Let's face it, reviews are all very well and indeed there are lots of good ones (including some on this page), however, it's proof we all want.
Off the back of reading this excellent book, I built the following website .. www.i-phone-uk.com .. if I've learnt the lessons of this book (and I accept there's an assumption that I have) then the lessons should be clear to see.
The book slowly layers (sometimes a little too slow) the steps the reader needs to take to grasp the subject and then builds upon it step-by-step. In fact, it is possible to build a site as you go along. He is clear to explain why things are important and doesn't completely exclude things too soon, although one quickly realises that this is someone that knows what he's talking about.
SEO isn't a dark art, it's a simple subject that like so many - is easy when you know how!
A small word of caution, a basic level of understanding of HTML & CSS would help to oil the brain cells before reading this book.
If you've used Dummies books before and have a genuine interest in developing a website for every Bot to read then you'll find this very useful.
Not for the novice, 07 Jan 2007
I didn't find this book that helpful! Halfway through the book it states that you may need to read the dummies book on HTML if you don't know more than basic HTML as myself or to get someone you know to do your website for you! (as if everyone has their own personal web designer) I don't really have people to hand that knows web design or HTML unless I pay thousands of ££s for a professional.
Although the book has some useful hints and tips I feel I need a degree in HTML to be able to use the book to its full potential. This book is definately not for the novice and you almost definately need to know HTML! SO if you're thinking of purchasing this book, either phone a friend - read HTML for dummies - take a course - before purchasing!
I'm not a total novice to websites and I have designed websites with dreamweaver and have found I don't really need to know HTML in depth but just enough to get by.
Personally I think there are probably better books on the market, that targets the true novice to HTML that is better illustrated. This is the last dummies book I ever buy - I just find them confusing and a whole mass of black and white print which I find I have to scramble through to find information....not that impressed at all.
Very good overview, 22 Dec 2006
I have been reading a lot about SEO on the Internet and thought I would buy a book to see if I was missing anything.
I dont normally like Dummies guides, the attempts at humor are often irrelevant and tedious, I prefer books that cut to the chase.
I was really impressed with this book, I knew a lot of the stuff already, but this book really helped consolidate what I knew, and taught me a lot more on top.
I found this book really helped me get into an "SEO Mindset" as it is so comprehensive. I now understand why I am doing things as opposed to just doing them, and have a much better overview of the subject.
I have the second edition from 2006 and was pleased to see more recently released google tools covered (which I was already using).
The author does plug a couple of paid services, but takes time to explain his motives and relationship with these companies and suggests free alternatives, thus maintaining his integrity.
I mentioned earlier that I am normally irritated by attempts at humor in Dummies books, however humor is used to make valid points in this book, as opposed to padding it out with rubbish.
The book is practical as opposed to technical and should be accessible to a broad readership.
The first few chapters cover all the "common knowledge" you can find easily with google (frames, flash, images vs text, links, keywords.....)
There is a very good chapter on content, stuff on advertising, available tools, a chapter on grey / black hat techniques and an explanation of the risks (of attempting to cheat search engines) and a lot more ........
This book is an absolute must for a beginner, and for the price well worth the money for the intermediate designer / customer.
If you are about to pay someone to build and SEO a site for you, you really want to read this, it will give you a good overview of what you are about to pay for, realistically what you can expect in terms of results, and have enough knowledge to see if the work has been done properly, or whether any work has been done at all!
Friendly, readable resource.., 29 Sep 2007
When I am looking to learn about something and dont want to be blasted by information overload and jargon, I usually look to learn from someone who is an ordinary individual that just had a go and learnt as they went. And this author is one such individual, who learnt from experience, aquaintances and trial and error and general workshops. This book is very accessable from a lay persons perspective written in a friendly and coherent manner. Whats more, she seems to cover everything that is required to day trade including psychological attitude, risk v reward,trends, technical analysis, chartings and any thing else one could require for a good footing in day-trading. Good for the begineer too, but you would have to go slowely to absorb the information..
Essential addition to any trading library, 13 Sep 2006
This book gives you a complete introduction to trading starting with the landscape view and zooming into daytrading. Price is everything in trading because it's a collective market with varying degrees of knowledge. Studying this book and apply it's knowledge to your own trading charts.
Save your money, 19 May 2004
I thought I'd give this book a try, and honestly speaking it has a few useful, but obvious, pointers. However, best investment you can make is to put your money into a more serious book that actually **educates** you. The style is far to chatty and I lost count of the number of times Lori says she couln't give a "rats pahooti" about something. Annoying. Be wise.
A cornerstone guide on how to trade for a living, 12 Jan 2004
I cannot believe how good this book this is. This book will define whether you are a trader or a gambler.
The author is very honest in sharing her past mistakes and there are various little sections in basic human psychology that spur you on and give you confidence in your general life.
She will tell you went to trust your gut instinct - and remind you that sometimes greed will give you what feels like a gut instinct.
Highly recommended book. I cannot stop reading it (in between looking at my real-time price screen!!)
Excellent foundation book., 30 Jul 2003
It was just by share luck that I chose this book out of the many on this subject. It explains the basics, some I thought that I knew already, but evidently I did not. Charting techniques from beginners level was very well explained and introduced the most common charts. The basic charting explained in the book gives an excellent foundation. Trading pychology was evident through out the book, with the number one saying "always protect your capital".
Since reading the book I have put sone of the theories in to practice, the conconclusion is that the book enables you to go on and further reasearch various technical analysts charting. I still use this book for reference which underlies the title of "Beginners".
Excelleny buy.
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A great Companion, 02 Sep 2007
I was lucky enough to be given this as a birthday gift when I first got into my Family Tree. It is a really useful resource helping a beginner find their way around the wealth of info available on the web to the amateur genealogist. There is info on where to start and on the whole aray of online sources. A great book, worth the money. The second book you should buy, 27 Nov 2006
Once you begin to understand how to tackle mapping your family tree, you will quickly realise that you need to use the Internet.
This book is your invaluable guide - it tells you what is there, how to get it, what it costs and gives a very unbiased view as to quality.
I was very impressed by the range of material and the style of review - you do not see the author's preferences unless they made explicit, instead you get a sensible appraisal of the pros and cons of various sites and the options you need to consider before embarking on subscriptions that may end up not justifying their purchase.
I have found this a great companion on my journey into the past. A Genealogists Must Have On The Book Shelf!!!, 30 Apr 2006
There are many books on the subject of genealogy reference, so much so, it is a nightmare and a daunting experience as to which reference books to plumb for. Peter Christian, has produced such a book, that is written in plain English, for the beginner and more advanced genealogist. The book is chronological in format with the most uptodate references of internet resources and the record offices/agencies available. The book is non biased towards any agencies, but does point out the pitfalls of information submitted to the various sites, as not being accurate without being verified manually from record offices. Such information apparently goes unchecked and therefore, inaccuracies, occur in the compilation of genealogical compilations. This is something Peter Christian, quite rightly, points out. This in mind, Peter Christian has covered all aspects of the science of researching family history. A very well written reference book and one that every researcher of genealogy should have. I certainly recommend this book for persons looking to purchase on this subject!! A Goldmine of Information, 16 Feb 2006
Superb. Packed absolutely full of information on Internet resources fo rthe genealogist. The author even has a website containing updates to links that have changed since being printed in the book. Highly recommended. Well-judged, helpful and very authoritative, 11 Nov 2001
It's hard to imagine a more compendious or useful book for the intelligent beginner or the established Family Historian with ambitions to extend his or her knowledge through the enormous (but potentially bewildering) resources of the web. The author is a Fellow of London's Society of Geneaologists but does not blind with science: the book is a well-paced primer, but completely unpatronising. It will prove enlightening even to hardened net-users, and it contains a huge number of tips about exploring British Genealogy online that will be indispensible to Family Historians all over the world. The book is fully-illustrated and nicely-presented. A specially valuable section concerns the practicalities, and the netiquette, of putting your own Family Tree online, thereby getting the attention of, and swapping information with, remote relations and fellow researchers. The web is revolutionising the already-absorbing study of Genealogy and this excellent volume smooths and illuminates any would-be explorer's path through it.
An essential introduction to the SEO mindset, 27 Jun 2008
I've found the "Dummies" guides essential reading for all the various programmes I've used in creating websites for my 'Virtual Trilogy' and 'Captain Cockle' books and this one was no exception.
Beyond the easy-to-read style and the humorous cartoon illustrations the start each chapter there is a wealth of impressively detailed information on improving your Search Engine Optimisation. This ranges from an explanation of search engines and the way they work, to the simple choice of appropriate keywords and the more elaborate (and expensive) pay-per-click systems.
Don't be fooled by the name and the cartoon cover, this book is a seriously useful manual on the art and science of SEO. Essential reading for anyone interested in website development.
WORTH TAKING A LOOK, 09 Mar 2007
I bought this book becuase my other choice failed to deliver. I was glad that in some places Kent labours the point as I had weak understanding before. However reading and learning is not necessarily a good thing to be done qucikly. I tried some of the recommendations and found them useful. There's plenty of noted links, but they can be hard to read without a strong light and a magnifying glass.
Lots of good tips throughout the book.
http://www.i-phone-uk.com .. proof in the pudding, 17 Jan 2007
Let's face it, reviews are all very well and indeed there are lots of good ones (including some on this page), however, it's proof we all want.
Off the back of reading this excellent book, I built the following website .. www.i-phone-uk.com .. if I've learnt the lessons of this book (and I accept there's an assumption that I have) then the lessons should be clear to see.
The book slowly layers (sometimes a little too slow) the steps the reader needs to take to grasp the subject and then builds upon it step-by-step. In fact, it is possible to build a site as you go along. He is clear to explain why things are important and doesn't completely exclude things too soon, although one quickly realises that this is someone that knows what he's talking about.
SEO isn't a dark art, it's a simple subject that like so many - is easy when you know how!
A small word of caution, a basic level of understanding of HTML & CSS would help to oil the brain cells before reading this book.
If you've used Dummies books before and have a genuine interest in developing a website for every Bot to read then you'll find this very useful.
Not for the novice, 07 Jan 2007
I didn't find this book that helpful! Halfway through the book it states that you may need to read the dummies book on HTML if you don't know more than basic HTML as myself or to get someone you know to do your website for you! (as if everyone has their own personal web designer) I don't really have people to hand that knows web design or HTML unless I pay thousands of ££s for a professional.
Although the book has some useful hints and tips I feel I need a degree in HTML to be able to use the book to its full potential. This book is definately not for the novice and you almost definately need to know HTML! SO if you're thinking of purchasing this book, either phone a friend - read HTML for dummies - take a course - before purchasing!
I'm not a total novice to websites and I have designed websites with dreamweaver and have found I don't really need to know HTML in depth but just enough to get by.
Personally I think there are probably better books on the market, that targets the true novice to HTML that is better illustrated. This is the last dummies book I ever buy - I just find them confusing and a whole mass of black and white print which I find I have to scramble through to find information....not that impressed at all.
Very good overview, 22 Dec 2006
I have been reading a lot about SEO on the Internet and thought I would buy a book to see if I was missing anything.
I dont normally like Dummies guides, the attempts at humor are often irrelevant and tedious, I prefer books that cut to the chase.
I was really impressed with this book, I knew a lot of the stuff already, but this book really helped consolidate what I knew, and taught me a lot more on top.
I found this book really helped me get into an "SEO Mindset" as it is so comprehensive. I now understand why I am doing things as opposed to just doing them, and have a much better overview of the subject.
I have the second edition from 2006 and was pleased to see more recently released google tools covered (which I was already using).
The author does plug a couple of paid services, but takes time to explain his motives and relationship with these companies and suggests free alternatives, thus maintaining his integrity.
I mentioned earlier that I am normally irritated by attempts at humor in Dummies books, however humor is used to make valid points in this book, as opposed to padding it out with rubbish.
The book is practical as opposed to technical and should be accessible to a broad readership.
The first few chapters cover all the "common knowledge" you can find easily with google (frames, flash, images vs text, links, keywords.....)
There is a very good chapter on content, stuff on advertising, available tools, a chapter on grey / black hat techniques and an explanation of the risks (of attempting to cheat search engines) and a lot more ........
This book is an absolute must for a beginner, and for the price well worth the money for the intermediate designer / customer.
If you are about to pay someone to build and SEO a site for you, you really want to read this, it will give you a good overview of what you are about to pay for, realistically what you can expect in terms of results, and have enough knowledge to see if the work has been done properly, or whether any work has been done at all!
Friendly, readable resource.., 29 Sep 2007
When I am looking to learn about something and dont want to be blasted by information overload and jargon, I usually look to learn from someone who is an ordinary individual that just had a go and learnt as they went. And this author is one such individual, who learnt from experience, aquaintances and trial and error and general workshops. This book is very accessable from a lay persons perspective written in a friendly and coherent manner. Whats more, she seems to cover everything that is required to day trade including psychological attitude, risk v reward,trends, technical analysis, chartings and any thing else one could require for a good footing in day-trading. Good for the begineer too, but you would have to go slowely to absorb the information..
Essential addition to any trading library, 13 Sep 2006
This book gives you a complete introduction to trading starting with the landscape view and zooming into daytrading. Price is everything in trading because it's a collective market with varying degrees of knowledge. Studying this book and apply it's knowledge to your own trading charts.
Save your money, 19 May 2004
I thought I'd give this book a try, and honestly speaking it has a few useful, but obvious, pointers. However, best investment you can make is to put your money into a more serious book that actually **educates** you. The style is far to chatty and I lost count of the number of times Lori says she couln't give a "rats pahooti" about something. Annoying. Be wise.
A cornerstone guide on how to trade for a living, 12 Jan 2004
I cannot believe how good this book this is. This book will define whether you are a trader or a gambler.
The author is very honest in sharing her past mistakes and there are various little sections in basic human psychology that spur you on and give you confidence in your general life.
She will tell you went to trust your gut instinct - and remind you that sometimes greed will give you what feels like a gut instinct.
Highly recommended book. I cannot stop reading it (in between looking at my real-time price screen!!)
Excellent foundation book., 30 Jul 2003
It was just by share luck that I chose this book out of the many on this subject. It explains the basics, some I thought that I knew already, but evidently I did not. Charting techniques from beginners level was very well explained and introduced the most common charts. The basic charting explained in the book gives an excellent foundation. Trading pychology was evident through out the book, with the number one saying "always protect your capital".
Since reading the book I have put sone of the theories in to practice, the conconclusion is that the book enables you to go on and further reasearch various technical analysts charting. I still use this book for reference which underlies the title of "Beginners".
Excelleny buy.
Great Book for any starter genealogist!!!, 11 May 1999
I truly enjoyed this book. My daughters been trying to buy it for me for quite some time. Of course that was the previous version...I didn't think I needed it AND then I hit a brick wall. I asked her to get it for me for Mother's Day, sure enough, it helped! Matthew and April, Thanks!!!
This book is great and easy to use !, 12 Oct 1998
This book was very easy to use as a guide to online genealogy. I recomend it highly.
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Customer Reviews
A great Companion, 02 Sep 2007
I was lucky enough to be given this as a birthday gift when I first got into my Family Tree. It is a really useful resource helping a beginner find their way around the wealth of info available on the web to the amateur genealogist. There is info on where to start and on the whole aray of online sources. A great book, worth the money. The second book you should buy, 27 Nov 2006
Once you begin to understand how to tackle mapping your family tree, you will quickly realise that you need to use the Internet.
This book is your invaluable guide - it tells you what is there, how to get it, what it costs and gives a very unbiased view as to quality.
I was very impressed by the range of material and the style of review - you do not see the author's preferences unless they made explicit, instead you get a sensible appraisal of the pros and cons of various sites and the options you need to consider before embarking on subscriptions that may end up not justifying their purchase.
I have found this a great companion on my journey into the past. A Genealogists Must Have On The Book Shelf!!!, 30 Apr 2006
There are many books on the subject of genealogy reference, so much so, it is a nightmare and a daunting experience as to which reference books to plumb for. Peter Christian, has produced such a book, that is written in plain English, for the beginner and more advanced genealogist. The book is chronological in format with the most uptodate references of internet resources and the record offices/agencies available. The book is non biased towards any agencies, but does point out the pitfalls of information submitted to the various sites, as not being accurate without being verified manually from record offices. Such information apparently goes unchecked and therefore, inaccuracies, occur in the compilation of genealogical compilations. This is something Peter Christian, quite rightly, points out. This in mind, Peter Christian has covered all aspects of the science of researching family history. A very well written reference book and one that every researcher of genealogy should have. I certainly recommend this book for persons looking to purchase on this subject!! A Goldmine of Information, 16 Feb 2006
Superb. Packed absolutely full of information on Internet resources fo rthe genealogist. The author even has a website containing updates to links that have changed since being printed in the book. Highly recommended. Well-judged, helpful and very authoritative, 11 Nov 2001
It's hard to imagine a more compendious or useful book for the intelligent beginner or the established Family Historian with ambitions to extend his or her knowledge through the enormous (but potentially bewildering) resources of the web. The author is a Fellow of London's Society of Geneaologists but does not blind with science: the book is a well-paced primer, but completely unpatronising. It will prove enlightening even to hardened net-users, and it contains a huge number of tips about exploring British Genealogy online that will be indispensible to Family Historians all over the world. The book is fully-illustrated and nicely-presented. A specially valuable section concerns the practicalities, and the netiquette, of putting your own Family Tree online, thereby getting the attention of, and swapping information with, remote relations and fellow researchers. The web is revolutionising the already-absorbing study of Genealogy and this excellent volume smooths and illuminates any would-be explorer's path through it.
An essential introduction to the SEO mindset, 27 Jun 2008
I've found the "Dummies" guides essential reading for all the various programmes I've used in creating websites for my 'Virtual Trilogy' and 'Captain Cockle' books and this one was no exception.
Beyond the easy-to-read style and the humorous cartoon illustrations the start each chapter there is a wealth of impressively detailed information on improving your Search Engine Optimisation. This ranges from an explanation of search engines and the way they work, to the simple choice of appropriate keywords and the more elaborate (and expensive) pay-per-click systems.
Don't be fooled by the name and the cartoon cover, this book is a seriously useful manual on the art and science of SEO. Essential reading for anyone interested in website development.
WORTH TAKING A LOOK, 09 Mar 2007
I bought this book becuase my other choice failed to deliver. I was glad that in some places Kent labours the point as I had weak understanding before. However reading and learning is not necessarily a good thing to be done qucikly. I tried some of the recommendations and found them useful. There's plenty of noted links, but they can be hard to read without a strong light and a magnifying glass.
Lots of good tips throughout the book.
http://www.i-phone-uk.com .. proof in the pudding, 17 Jan 2007
Let's face it, reviews are all very well and indeed there are lots of good ones (including some on this page), however, it's proof we all want.
Off the back of reading this excellent book, I built the following website .. www.i-phone-uk.com .. if I've learnt the lessons of this book (and I accept there's an assumption that I have) then the lessons should be clear to see.
The book slowly layers (sometimes a little too slow) the steps the reader needs to take to grasp the subject and then builds upon it step-by-step. In fact, it is possible to build a site as you go along. He is clear to explain why things are important and doesn't completely exclude things too soon, although one quickly realises that this is someone that knows what he's talking about.
SEO isn't a dark art, it's a simple subject that like so many - is easy when you know how!
A small word of caution, a basic level of understanding of HTML & CSS would help to oil the brain cells before reading this book.
If you've used Dummies books before and have a genuine interest in developing a website for every Bot to read then you'll find this very useful.
Not for the novice, 07 Jan 2007
I didn't find this book that helpful! Halfway through the book it states that you may need to read the dummies book on HTML if you don't know more than basic HTML as myself or to get someone you know to do your website for you! (as if everyone has their own personal web designer) I don't really have people to hand that knows web design or HTML unless I pay thousands of ££s for a professional.
Although the book has some useful hints and tips I feel I need a degree in HTML to be able to use the book to its full potential. This book is definately not for the novice and you almost definately need to know HTML! SO if you're thinking of purchasing this book, either phone a friend - read HTML for dummies - take a course - before purchasing!
I'm not a total novice to websites and I have designed websites with dreamweaver and have found I don't really need to know HTML in depth but just enough to get by.
Personally I think there are probably better books on the market, that targets the true novice to HTML that is better illustrated. This is the last dummies book I ever buy - I just find them confusing and a whole mass of black and white print which I find I have to scramble through to find information....not that impressed at all.
Very good overview, 22 Dec 2006
I have been reading a lot about SEO on the Internet and thought I would buy a book to see if I was missing anything.
I dont normally like Dummies guides, the attempts at humor are often irrelevant and tedious, I prefer books that cut to the chase.
I was really impressed with this book, I knew a lot of the stuff already, but this book really helped consolidate what I knew, and taught me a lot more on top.
I found this book really helped me get into an "SEO Mindset" as it is so comprehensive. I now understand why I am doing things as opposed to just doing them, and have a much better overview of the subject.
I have the second edition from 2006 and was pleased to see more recently released google tools covered (which I was already using).
The author does plug a couple of paid services, but takes time to explain his motives and relationship with these companies and suggests free alternatives, thus maintaining his integrity.
I mentioned earlier that I am normally irritated by attempts at humor in Dummies books, however humor is used to make valid points in this book, as opposed to padding it out with rubbish.
The book is practical as opposed to technical and should be accessible to a broad readership.
The first few chapters cover all the "common knowledge" you can find easily with google (frames, flash, images vs text, links, keywords.....)
There is a very good chapter on content, stuff on advertising, available tools, a chapter on grey / black hat techniques and an explanation of the risks (of attempting to cheat search engines) and a lot more ........
This book is an absolute must for a beginner, and for the price well worth the money for the intermediate designer / customer.
If you are about to pay someone to build and SEO a site for you, you really want to read this, it will give you a good overview of what you are about to pay for, realistically what you can expect in terms of results, and have enough knowledge to see if the work has been done properly, or whether any work has been done at all!
Friendly, readable resource.., 29 Sep 2007
When I am looking to learn about something and dont want to be blasted by information overload and jargon, I usually look to learn from someone who is an ordinary individual that just had a go and learnt as they went. And this author is one such individual, who learnt from experience, aquaintances and trial and error and general workshops. This book is very accessable from a lay persons perspective written in a friendly and coherent manner. Whats more, she seems to cover everything that is required to day trade including psychological attitude, risk v reward,trends, technical analysis, chartings and any thing else one could require for a good footing in day-trading. Good for the begineer too, but you would have to go slowely to absorb the information..
Essential addition to any trading library, 13 Sep 2006
This book gives you a complete introduction to trading starting with the landscape view and zooming into daytrading. Price is everything in trading because it's a collective market with varying degrees of knowledge. Studying this book and apply it's knowledge to your own trading charts.
Save your money, 19 May 2004
I thought I'd give this book a try, and honestly speaking it has a few useful, but obvious, pointers. However, best investment you can make is to put your money into a more serious book that actually **educates** you. The style is far to chatty and I lost count of the number of times Lori says she couln't give a "rats pahooti" about something. Annoying. Be wise.
A cornerstone guide on how to trade for a living, 12 Jan 2004
I cannot believe how good this book this is. This book will define whether you are a trader or a gambler.
The author is very honest in sharing her past mistakes and there are various little sections in basic human psychology that spur you on and give you confidence in your general life.
She will tell you went to trust your gut instinct - and remind you that sometimes greed will give you what feels like a gut instinct.
Highly recommended book. I cannot stop reading it (in between looking at my real-time price screen!!)
Excellent foundation book., 30 Jul 2003
It was just by share luck that I chose this book out of the many on this subject. It explains the basics, some I thought that I knew already, but evidently I did not. Charting techniques from beginners level was very well explained and introduced the most common charts. The basic charting explained in the book gives an excellent foundation. Trading pychology was evident through out the book, with the number one saying "always protect your capital".
Since reading the book I have put sone of the theories in to practice, the conconclusion is that the book enables you to go on and further reasearch various technical analysts charting. I still use this book for reference which underlies the title of "Beginners".
Excelleny buy.
Great Book for any starter genealogist!!!, 11 May 1999
I truly enjoyed this book. My daughters been trying to buy it for me for quite some time. Of course that was the previous version...I didn't think I needed it AND then I hit a brick wall. I asked her to get it for me for Mother's Day, sure enough, it helped! Matthew and April, Thanks!!!
This book is great and easy to use !, 12 Oct 1998
This book was very easy to use as a guide to online genealogy. I recomend it highly.
The Shopaholic's Guide to Buying Online 2008, 29 Sep 2008
I am so glad I bought this, I have used it so many times, the tips and references have helped find so many new websites that it would have taken me weeks to find. It is easy to use and I now keep it by the computer for easy reference.
hmph!, 09 Aug 2008
It all depends on your taste I suppose.
I've looked up alot of the sites reccommended in this book.
Be warned the authors got quite expensive taste.
As for style? I'm not so sure.
Why pay for this book when google is free, 01 Jul 2008
I thought this would introduce me to lots of new sites but just showed ones I had found already. The info on delivery etc can be found quite easily yourself on a site's T&Cs. Also being a book it will be quickly out of date. You'd be better off buying the latest fashion mags and putting the names on the stockist list into google to find new online sites.
Excellent & Useful, 16 Dec 2006
Very glad I got this - it's saved me endless legwork. It's not creative or imaginative, just thorough and useful.
and you thought window shopping was done on pavements, 09 Nov 2006
This crystal clear guide tells you three excellent things
Which sites have excellent products
Which sites, in addition to that, are easy to browse
Which sites are secure,simple and reliable for ordering
But on top of that, it is a delight to browse the book itself with its witty,perspicacious commentary -and that air of time being precious , so well known to us all these days.
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Customer Reviews
A great Companion, 02 Sep 2007
I was lucky enough to be given this as a birthday gift when I first got into my Family Tree. It is a really useful resource helping a beginner find their way around the wealth of info available on the web to the amateur genealogist. There is info on where to start and on the whole aray of online sources. A great book, worth the money. The second book you should buy, 27 Nov 2006
Once you begin to understand how to tackle mapping your family tree, you will quickly realise that you need to use the Internet.
This book is your invaluable guide - it tells you what is there, how to get it, what it costs and gives a very unbiased view as to quality.
I was very impressed by the range of material and the style of review - you do not see the author's preferences unless they made explicit, instead you get a sensible appraisal of the pros and cons of various sites and the options you need to consider before embarking on subscriptions that may end up not justifying their purchase.
I have found this a great companion on my journey into the past. A Genealogists Must Have On The Book Shelf!!!, 30 Apr 2006
There are many books on the subject of genealogy reference, so much so, it is a nightmare and a daunting experience as to which reference books to plumb for. Peter Christian, has produced such a book, that is written in plain English, for the beginner and more advanced genealogist. The book is chronological in format with the most uptodate references of internet resources and the record offices/agencies available. The book is non biased towards any agencies, but does point out the pitfalls of information submitted to the various sites, as not being accurate without being verified manually from record offices. Such information apparently goes unchecked and therefore, inaccuracies, occur in the compilation of genealogical compilations. This is something Peter Christian, quite rightly, points out. This in mind, Peter Christian has covered all aspects of the science of researching family history. A very well written reference book and one that every researcher of genealogy should have. I certainly recommend this book for persons looking to purchase on this subject!! A Goldmine of Information, 16 Feb 2006
Superb. Packed absolutely full of information on Internet resources fo rthe genealogist. The author even has a website containing updates to links that have changed since being printed in the book. Highly recommended. Well-judged, helpful and very authoritative, 11 Nov 2001
It's hard to imagine a more compendious or useful book for the intelligent beginner or the established Family Historian with ambitions to extend his or her knowledge through the enormous (but potentially bewildering) resources of the web. The author is a Fellow of London's Society of Geneaologists but does not blind with science: the book is a well-paced primer, but completely unpatronising. It will prove enlightening even to hardened net-users, and it contains a huge number of tips about exploring British Genealogy online that will be indispensible to Family Historians all over the world. The book is fully-illustrated and nicely-presented. A specially valuable section concerns the practicalities, and the netiquette, of putting your own Family Tree online, thereby getting the attention of, and swapping information with, remote relations and fellow researchers. The web is revolutionising the already-absorbing study of Genealogy and this excellent volume smooths and illuminates any would-be explorer's path through it.
An essential introduction to the SEO mindset, 27 Jun 2008
I've found the "Dummies" guides essential reading for all the various programmes I've used in creating websites for my 'Virtual Trilogy' and 'Captain Cockle' books and this one was no exception.
Beyond the easy-to-read style and the humorous cartoon illustrations the start each chapter there is a wealth of impressively detailed information on improving your Search Engine Optimisation. This ranges from an explanation of search engines and the way they work, to the simple choice of appropriate keywords and the more elaborate (and expensive) pay-per-click systems.
Don't be fooled by the name and the cartoon cover, this book is a seriously useful manual on the art and science of SEO. Essential reading for anyone interested in website development.
WORTH TAKING A LOOK, 09 Mar 2007
I bought this book becuase my other choice failed to deliver. I was glad that in some places Kent labours the point as I had weak understanding before. However reading and learning is not necessarily a good thing to be done qucikly. I tried some of the recommendations and found them useful. There's plenty of noted links, but they can be hard to read without a strong light and a magnifying glass.
Lots of good tips throughout the book.
http://www.i-phone-uk.com .. proof in the pudding, 17 Jan 2007
Let's face it, reviews are all very well and indeed there are lots of good ones (including some on this page), however, it's proof we all want.
Off the back of reading this excellent book, I built the following website .. www.i-phone-uk.com .. if I've learnt the lessons of this book (and I accept there's an assumption that I have) then the lessons should be clear to see.
The book slowly layers (sometimes a little too slow) the steps the reader needs to take to grasp the subject and then builds upon it step-by-step. In fact, it is possible to build a site as you go along. He is clear to explain why things are important and doesn't completely exclude things too soon, although one quickly realises that this is someone that knows what he's talking about.
SEO isn't a dark art, it's a simple subject that like so many - is easy when you know how!
A small word of caution, a basic level of understanding of HTML & CSS would help to oil the brain cells before reading this book.
If you've used Dummies books before and have a genuine interest in developing a website for every Bot to read then you'll find this very useful.
Not for the novice, 07 Jan 2007
I didn't find this book that helpful! Halfway through the book it states that you may need to read the dummies book on HTML if you don't know more than basic HTML as myself or to get someone you know to do your website for you! (as if everyone has their own personal web designer) I don't really have people to hand that knows web design or HTML unless I pay thousands of ££s for a professional.
Although the book has some useful hints and tips I feel I need a degree in HTML to be able to use the book to its full potential. This book is definately not for the novice and you almost definately need to know HTML! SO if you're thinking of purchasing this book, either phone a friend - read HTML for dummies - take a course - before purchasing!
I'm not a total novice to websites and I have designed websites with dreamweaver and have found I don't really need to know HTML in depth but just enough to get by.
Personally I think there are probably better books on the market, that targets the true novice to HTML that is better illustrated. This is the last dummies book I ever buy - I just find them confusing and a whole mass of black and white print which I find I have to scramble through to find information....not that impressed at all.
Very good overview, 22 Dec 2006
I have been reading a lot about SEO on the Internet and thought I would buy a book to see if I was missing anything.
I dont normally like Dummies guides, the attempts at humor are often irrelevant and tedious, I prefer books that cut to the chase.
I was really impressed with this book, I knew a lot of the stuff already, but this book really helped consolidate what I knew, and taught me a lot more on top.
I found this book really helped me get into an "SEO Mindset" as it is so comprehensive. I now understand why I am doing things as opposed to just doing them, and have a much better overview of the subject.
I have the second edition from 2006 and was pleased to see more recently released google tools covered (which I was already using).
The author does plug a couple of paid services, but takes time to explain his motives and relationship with these companies and suggests free alternatives, thus maintaining his integrity.
I mentioned earlier that I am normally irritated by attempts at humor in Dummies books, however humor is used to make valid points in this book, as opposed to padding it out with rubbish.
The book is practical as opposed to technical and should be accessible to a broad readership.
The first few chapters cover all the "common knowledge" you can find easily with google (frames, flash, images vs text, links, keywords.....)
There is a very good chapter on content, stuff on advertising, available tools, a chapter on grey / black hat techniques and an explanation of the risks (of attempting to cheat search engines) and a lot more ........
This book is an absolute must for a beginner, and for the price well worth the money for the intermediate designer / customer.
If you are about to pay someone to build and SEO a site for you, you really want to read this, it will give you a good overview of what you are about to pay for, realistically what you can expect in terms of results, and have enough knowledge to see if the work has been done properly, or whether any work has been done at all!
Friendly, readable resource.., 29 Sep 2007
When I am looking to learn about something and dont want to be blasted by information overload and jargon, I usually look to learn from someone who is an ordinary individual that just had a go and learnt as they went. And this author is one such individual, who learnt from experience, aquaintances and trial and error and general workshops. This book is very accessable from a lay persons perspective written in a friendly and coherent manner. Whats more, she seems to cover everything that is required to day trade including psychological attitude, risk v reward,trends, technical analysis, chartings and any thing else one could require for a good footing in day-trading. Good for the begineer too, but you would have to go slowely to absorb the information..
Essential addition to any trading library, 13 Sep 2006
This book gives you a complete introduction to trading starting with the landscape view and zooming into daytrading. Price is everything in trading because it's a collective market with varying degrees of knowledge. Studying this book and apply it's knowledge to your own trading charts.
Save your money, 19 May 2004
I thought I'd give this book a try, and honestly speaking it has a few useful, but obvious, pointers. However, best investment you can make is to put your money into a more serious book that actually **educates** you. The style is far to chatty and I lost count of the number of times Lori says she couln't give a "rats pahooti" about something. Annoying. Be wise.
A cornerstone guide on how to trade for a living, 12 Jan 2004
I cannot believe how good this book this is. This book will define whether you are a trader or a gambler.
The author is very honest in sharing her past mistakes and there are various little sections in basic human psychology that spur you on and give you confidence in your general life.
She will tell you went to trust your gut instinct - and remind you that sometimes greed will give you what feels like a gut instinct.
Highly recommended book. I cannot stop reading it (in between looking at my real-time price screen!!)
Excellent foundation book., 30 Jul 2003
It was just by share luck that I chose this book out of the many on this subject. It explains the basics, some I thought that I knew already, but evidently I did not. Charting techniques from beginners level was very well explained and introduced the most common charts. The basic charting explained in the book gives an excellent foundation. Trading pychology was evident through out the book, with the number one saying "always protect your capital".
Since reading the book I have put sone of the theories in to practice, the conconclusion is that the book enables you to go on and further reasearch various technical analysts charting. I still use this book for reference which underlies the title of "Beginners".
Excelleny buy.
Great Book for any starter genealogist!!!, 11 May 1999
I truly enjoyed this book. My daughters been trying to buy it for me for quite some time. Of course that was the previous version...I didn't think I needed it AND then I hit a brick wall. I asked her to get it for me for Mother's Day, sure enough, it helped! Matthew and April, Thanks!!!
This book is great and easy to use !, 12 Oct 1998
This book was very easy to use as a guide to online genealogy. I recomend it highly.
The Shopaholic's Guide to Buying Online 2008, 29 Sep 2008
I am so glad I bought this, I have used it so many times, the tips and references have helped find so many new websites that it would have taken me weeks to find. It is easy to use and I now keep it by the computer for easy reference.
hmph!, 09 Aug 2008
It all depends on your taste I suppose.
I've looked up alot of the sites reccommended in this book.
Be warned the authors got quite expensive taste.
As for style? I'm not so sure.
Why pay for this book when google is free, 01 Jul 2008
I thought this would introduce me to lots of new sites but just showed ones I had found already. The info on delivery etc can be found quite easily yourself on a site's T&Cs. Also being a book it will be quickly out of date. You'd be better off buying the latest fashion mags and putting the names on the stockist list into google to find new online sites.
Excellent & Useful, 16 Dec 2006
Very glad I got this - it's saved me endless legwork. It's not creative or imaginative, just thorough and useful.
and you thought window shopping was done on pavements, 09 Nov 2006
This crystal clear guide tells you three excellent things
Which sites have excellent products
Which sites, in addition to that, are easy to browse
Which sites are secure,simple and reliable for ordering
But on top of that, it is a delight to browse the book itself with its witty,perspicacious commentary -and that air of time being precious , so well known to us all these days.
a DEDICATED COMPUTER SHOPPER , 02 Nov 2008
tHIS IS THE THIRD BOOK I HAVE BOUGHT BY PATRICIA DAVIDSON AND I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED AT ALL SHE CLEARLY UNDERSTANDS WHAT IT IS LIKE TO HAVE TO GO SHOPPING TO HAVE TO BUY SOMETHING IMPORTANT AND HAVING TO RETURN IT BECAUSE IT WAS NO GOOD .SHE HAS TURNED SHOPPING INTO A JOY AT LAST .
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Customer Reviews
A great Companion, 02 Sep 2007
I was lucky enough to be given this as a birthday gift when I first got into my Family Tree. It is a really useful resource helping a beginner find their way around the wealth of info available on the web to the amateur genealogist. There is info on where to start and on the whole aray of online sources. A great book, worth the money. The second book you should buy, 27 Nov 2006
Once you begin to understand how to tackle mapping your family tree, you will quickly realise that you need to use the Internet.
This book is your invaluable guide - it tells you what is there, how to get it, what it costs and gives a very unbiased view as to quality.
I was very impressed by the range of material and the style of review - you do not see the author's preferences unless they made explicit, instead you get a sensible appraisal of the pros and cons of various sites and the options you need to consider before embarking on subscriptions that may end up not justifying their purchase.
I have found this a great companion on my journey into the past. A Genealogists Must Have On The Book Shelf!!!, 30 Apr 2006
There are many books on the subject of genealogy reference, so much so, it is a nightmare and a daunting experience as to which reference books to plumb for. Peter Christian, has produced such a book, that is written in plain English, for the beginner and more advanced genealogist. The book is chronological in format with the most uptodate references of internet resources and the record offices/agencies available. The book is non biased towards any agencies, but does point out the pitfalls of information submitted to the various sites, as not being accurate without being verified manually from record offices. Such information apparently goes unchecked and therefore, inaccuracies, occur in the compilation of genealogical compilations. This is something Peter Christian, quite rightly, points out. This in mind, Peter Christian has covered all aspects of the science of researching family history. A very well written reference book and one that every researcher of genealogy should have. I certainly recommend this book for persons looking to purchase on this subject!! A Goldmine of Information, 16 Feb 2006
Superb. Packed absolutely full of information on Internet resources fo rthe genealogist. The author even has a website containing updates to links that have changed since being printed in the book. Highly recommended. Well-judged, helpful and very authoritative, 11 Nov 2001
It's hard to imagine a more compendious or useful book for the intelligent beginner or the established Family Historian with ambitions to extend his or her knowledge through the enormous (but potentially bewildering) resources of the web. The author is a Fellow of London's Society of Geneaologists but does not blind with science: the book is a well-paced primer, but completely unpatronising. It will prove enlightening even to hardened net-users, and it contains a huge number of tips about exploring British Genealogy online that will be indispensible to Family Historians all over the world. The book is fully-illustrated and nicely-presented. A specially valuable section concerns the practicalities, and the netiquette, of putting your own Family Tree online, thereby getting the attention of, and swapping information with, remote relations and fellow researchers. The web is revolutionising the already-absorbing study of Genealogy and this excellent volume smooths and illuminates any would-be explorer's path through it.
An essential introduction to the SEO mindset, 27 Jun 2008
I've found the "Dummies" guides essential reading for all the various programmes I've used in creating websites for my 'Virtual Trilogy' and 'Captain Cockle' books and this one was no exception.
Beyond the easy-to-read style and the humorous cartoon illustrations the start each chapter there is a wealth of impressively detailed information on improving your Search Engine Optimisation. This ranges from an explanation of search engines and the way they work, to the simple choice of appropriate keywords and the more elaborate (and expensive) pay-per-click systems.
Don't be fooled by the name and the cartoon cover, this book is a seriously useful manual on the art and science of SEO. Essential reading for anyone interested in website development.
WORTH TAKING A LOOK, 09 Mar 2007
I bought this book becuase my other choice failed to deliver. I was glad that in some places Kent labours the point as I had weak understanding before. However reading and learning is not necessarily a good thing to be done qucikly. I tried some of the recommendations and found them useful. There's plenty of noted links, but they can be hard to read without a strong light and a magnifying glass.
Lots of good tips throughout the book.
http://www.i-phone-uk.com .. proof in the pudding, 17 Jan 2007
Let's face it, reviews are all very well and indeed there are lots of good ones (including some on this page), however, it's proof we all want.
Off the back of reading this excellent book, I built the following website .. www.i-phone-uk.com .. if I've learnt the lessons of this book (and I accept there's an assumption that I have) then the lessons should be clear to see.
The book slowly layers (sometimes a little too slow) the steps the reader needs to take to grasp the subject and then builds upon it step-by-step. In fact, it is possible to build a site as you go along. He is clear to explain why things are important and doesn't completely exclude things too soon, although one quickly realises that this is someone that knows what he's talking about.
SEO isn't a dark art, it's a simple subject that like so many - is easy when you know how!
A small word of caution, a basic level of understanding of HTML & CSS would help to oil the brain cells before reading this book.
If you've used Dummies books before and have a genuine interest in developing a website for every Bot to read then you'll find this very useful.
Not for the novice, 07 Jan 2007
I didn't find this book that helpful! Halfway through the book it states that you may need to read the dummies book on HTML if you don't know more than basic HTML as myself or to get someone you know to do your website for you! (as if everyone has their own personal web designer) I don't really have people to hand that knows web design or HTML unless I pay thousands of ££s for a professional.
Although the book has some useful hints and tips I feel I need a degree in HTML to be able to use the book to its full potential. This book is definately not for the novice and you almost definately need to know HTML! SO if you're thinking of purchasing this book, either phone a friend - read HTML for dummies - take a course - before purchasing!
I'm not a total novice to websites and I have designed websites with dreamweaver and have found I don't really need to know HTML in depth but just enough to get by.
Personally I think there are probably better books on the market, that targets the true novice to HTML that is better illustrated. This is the last dummies book I ever buy - I just find them confusing and a whole mass of black and white print which I find I have to scramble through to find information....not that impressed at all.
Very good overview, 22 Dec 2006
I have been reading a lot about SEO on the Internet and thought I would buy a book to see if I was missing anything.
I dont normally like Dummies guides, the attempts at humor are often irrelevant and tedious, I prefer books that cut to the chase.
I was really impressed with this book, I knew a lot of the stuff already, but this book really helped consolidate what I knew, and taught me a lot more on top.
I found this book really helped me get into an "SEO Mindset" as it is so comprehensive. I now understand why I am doing things as opposed to just doing them, and have a much better overview of the subject.
I have the second edition from 2006 and was pleased to see more recently released google tools covered (which I was already using).
The author does plug a couple of paid services, but takes time to explain his motives and relationship with these companies and suggests free alternatives, thus maintaining his integrity.
I mentioned earlier that I am normally irritated by attempts at humor in Dummies books, however humor is used to make valid points in this book, as opposed to padding it out with rubbish.
The book is practical as opposed to technical and should be accessible to a broad readership.
The first few chapters cover all the "common knowledge" you can find easily with google (frames, flash, images vs text, links, keywords.....)
There is a very good chapter on content, stuff on advertising, available tools, a chapter on grey / black hat techniques and an explanation of the risks (of attempting to cheat search engines) and a lot more ........
This book is an absolute must for a beginner, and for the price well worth the money for the intermediate designer / customer.
If you are about to pay someone to build and SEO a site for you, you really want to read this, it will give you a good overview of what you are about to pay for, realistically what you can expect in terms of results, and have enough knowledge to see if the work has been done properly, or whether any work has been done at all!
Friendly, readable resource.., 29 Sep 2007
When I am looking to learn about something and dont want to be blasted by information overload and jargon, I usually look to learn from someone who is an ordinary individual that just had a go and learnt as they went. And this author is one such individual, who learnt from experience, aquaintances and trial and error and general workshops. This book is very accessable from a lay persons perspective written in a friendly and coherent manner. Whats more, she seems to cover everything that is required to day trade including psychological attitude, risk v reward,trends, technical analysis, chartings and any thing else one could require for a good footing in day-trading. Good for the begineer too, but you would have to go slowely to absorb the information..
Essential addition to any trading library, 13 Sep 2006
This book gives you a complete introduction to trading starting with the landscape view and zooming into daytrading. Price is everything in trading because it's a collective market with varying degrees of knowledge. Studying this book and apply it's knowledge to your own trading charts.
Save your money, 19 May 2004
I thought I'd give this book a try, and honestly speaking it has a few useful, but obvious, pointers. However, best investment you can make is to put your money into a more serious book that actually **educates** you. The style is far to chatty and I lost count of the number of times Lori says she couln't give a "rats pahooti" about something. Annoying. Be wise.
A cornerstone guide on how to trade for a living, 12 Jan 2004
I cannot believe how good this book this is. This book will define whether you are a trader or a gambler.
The author is very honest in sharing her past mistakes and there are various little sections in basic human psychology that spur you on and give you confidence in your general life.
She will tell you went to trust your gut instinct - and remind you that sometimes greed will give you what feels like a gut instinct.
Highly recommended book. I cannot stop reading it (in between looking at my real-time price screen!!)
Excellent foundation book., 30 Jul 2003
It was just by share luck that I chose this book out of the many on this subject. It explains the basics, some I thought that I knew already, but evidently I did not. Charting techniques from beginners level was very well explained and introduced the most common charts. The basic charting explained in the book gives an excellent foundation. Trading pychology was evident through out the book, with the number one saying "always protect your capital".
Since reading the book I have put sone of the theories in to practice, the conconclusion is that the book enables you to go on and further reasearch various technical analysts charting. I still use this book for reference which underlies the title of "Beginners".
Excelleny buy.
Great Book for any starter genealogist!!!, 11 May 1999
I truly enjoyed this book. My daughters been trying to buy it for me for quite some time. Of course that was the previous version...I didn't think I needed it AND then I hit a brick wall. I asked her to get it for me for Mother's Day, sure enough, it helped! Matthew and April, Thanks!!!
This book is great and easy to use !, 12 Oct 1998
This book was very easy to use as a guide to online genealogy. I recomend it highly.
The Shopaholic's Guide to Buying Online 2008, 29 Sep 2008
I am so glad I bought this, I have used it so many times, the tips and references have helped find so many new websites that it would have taken me weeks to find. It is easy to use and I now keep it by the computer for easy reference.
hmph!, 09 Aug 2008
It all depends on your taste I suppose.
I've looked up alot of the sites reccommended in this book.
Be warned the authors got quite expensive taste.
As for style? I'm not so sure.
Why pay for this book when google is free, 01 Jul 2008
I thought this would introduce me to lots of new sites but just showed ones I had found already. The info on delivery etc can be found quite easily yourself on a site's T&Cs. Also being a book it will be quickly out of date. You'd be better off buying the latest fashion mags and putting the names on the stockist list into google to find new online sites.
Excellent & Useful, 16 Dec 2006
Very glad I got this - it's saved me endless legwork. It's not creative or imaginative, just thorough and useful.
and you thought window shopping was done on pavements, 09 Nov 2006
This crystal clear guide tells you three excellent things
Which sites have excellent products
Which sites, in addition to that, are easy to browse
Which sites are secure,simple and reliable for ordering
But on top of that, it is a delight to browse the book itself with its witty,perspicacious commentary -and that air of time being precious , so well known to us all these days.
a DEDICATED COMPUTER SHOPPER , 02 Nov 2008
tHIS IS THE THIRD BOOK I HAVE BOUGHT BY PATRICIA DAVIDSON AND I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED AT ALL SHE CLEARLY UNDERSTANDS WHAT IT IS LIKE TO HAVE TO GO SHOPPING TO HAVE TO BUY SOMETHING IMPORTANT AND HAVING TO RETURN IT BECAUSE IT WAS NO GOOD .SHE HAS TURNED SHOPPING INTO A JOY AT LAST .
Excellent well rounded book, 26 Mar 2008
I much prefer this medical text to Kumar and Clark. IT is very logical and explains subjects well.
The Best Bargain, 07 Nov 2007
After studying Harrison's principles of internal medicine throughout my final year i knew that it's not possible to review from it, So i decided to buy Davidson which i guess that it contains the largest amount of comprehensive informations in the smallest size possible.
The thing i loved in this book that it goes directly to the point which is important for answering the true&false type of questions.
The way this book explaining PATHOPHYSIOLOGY of diseases is brief, complete,updated, and i guess thats way a lot of people love this book.
The book is not useful for American students or countries following American guide line because of lot differences between the American and British medical systems which i have noticed after studying both books and this will make answer some of questions wrongly.
Problem with Davidson is the extensive use of tables which sometimes contain things not mentioned in the text and some of them are extremely rare for an undergraduate to know.
Chapters on CVS, Respiratory, Hematology, Rheumatology, DM, & HIV where very nice.
Attitudes have changed, 22 Jan 2007
I can see a major change in peoples attitudes and expectations from any given book. I am sure a lot of senior doctors would agree with me that one cant learn everything from one book and the one who realises this early on in the profession goes long way.
Brilliant, 21 Jan 2007
Davidson's is the best textbook of clinical medicine I have encountered. I own Kumar & Clarke as well but did not end up using it as much as i found it quite a boring read. It is detailed and structured but does not incite an interest in the subject like Davidson's does. The way information is presented in Davidson's also makes it easy to retain. And it has all the important information and the right emphasis on each topic. I also really like the EBM summaries presented in the little boxes found throughout the book. Wish I had found it earlier. Recommended for all medical students and practising doctors. I agree with the other reviewers- Davidson's is in my opinion a much better textbook than Kumar & Clarke, which I found very encyclopedic.
not helpful for the MRCP, 06 Mar 2006
Having strayed away from this book for a couple of years since qualifying I returned to it whilst studying for the MRCP.
Fortunately i quickly realized that the over edited text tends to miss out the slighty more idiosyncratic MRCP facts e.g i challenge you to find the pattern of motion wall movement on cardiac USS in HOCM - key information in the part 2.
The lack of chapters on molecular medicine, immunology and statistics is also unhelpful. In the end i used question books and Kalra and easily passed the part 1.
I find that the old adage is still true - read davidson's and you understand medicine; just don't expect it to distill important MRCP info for you.
I hear the next edition is going to be more MRCP friendly.
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Customer Reviews
A great Companion, 02 Sep 2007
I was lucky enough to be given this as a birthday gift when I first got into my Family Tree. It is a really useful resource helping a beginner find their way around the wealth of info available on the web to the amateur genealogist. There is info on where to start and on the whole aray of online sources. A great book, worth the money. The second book you should buy, 27 Nov 2006
Once you begin to understand how to tackle mapping your family tree, you will quickly realise that you need to use the Internet.
This book is your invaluable guide - it tells you what is there, how to get it, what it costs and gives a very unbiased view as to quality.
I was very impressed by the range of material and the style of review - you do not see the author's preferences unless they made explicit, instead you get a sensible appraisal of the pros and cons of various sites and the options you need to consider before embarking on subscriptions that may end up not justifying their purchase.
I have found this a great companion on my journey into the past. A Genealogists Must Have On The Book Shelf!!!, 30 Apr 2006
There are many books on the subject of genealogy reference, so much so, it is a nightmare and a daunting experience as to which reference books to plumb for. Peter Christian, has produced such a book, that is written in plain English, for the beginner and more advanced genealogist. The book is chronological in format with the most uptodate references of internet resources and the record offices/agencies available. The book is non biased towards any agencies, but does point out the pitfalls of information submitted to the various sites, as not being accurate without being verified manually from record offices. Such information apparently goes unchecked and therefore, inaccuracies, occur in the compilation of genealogical compilations. This is something Peter Christian, quite rightly, points out. This in mind, Peter Christian has covered all aspects of the science of researching family history. A very well written reference book and one that every researcher of genealogy should have. I certainly recommend this book for persons looking to purchase on this subject!! A Goldmine of Information, 16 Feb 2006
Superb. Packed absolutely full of information on Internet resources fo rthe genealogist. The author even has a website containing updates to links that have changed since being printed in the book. Highly recommended. Well-judged, helpful and very authoritative, 11 Nov 2001
It's hard to imagine a more compendious or useful book for the intelligent beginner or the established Family Historian with ambitions to extend his or her knowledge through the enormous (but potentially bewildering) resources of the web. The author is a Fellow of London's Society of Geneaologists but does not blind with science: the book is a well-paced primer, but completely unpatronising. It will prove enlightening even to hardened net-users, and it contains a huge number of tips about exploring British Genealogy online that will be indispensible to Family Historians all over the world. The book is fully-illustrated and nicely-presented. A specially valuable section concerns the practicalities, and the netiquette, of putting your own Family Tree online, thereby getting the attention of, and swapping information with, remote relations and fellow researchers. The web is revolutionising the already-absorbing study of Genealogy and this excellent volume smooths and illuminates any would-be explorer's path through it.
An essential introduction to the SEO mindset, 27 Jun 2008
I've found the "Dummies" guides essential reading for all the various programmes I've used in creating websites for my 'Virtual Trilogy' and 'Captain Cockle' books and this one was no exception.
Beyond the easy-to-read style and the humorous cartoon illustrations the start each chapter there is a wealth of impressively detailed information on improving your Search Engine Optimisation. This ranges from an explanation of search engines and the way they work, to the simple choice of appropriate keywords and the more elaborate (and expensive) pay-per-click systems.
Don't be fooled by the name and the cartoon cover, this book is a seriously useful manual on the art and science of SEO. Essential reading for anyone interested in website development.
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