For Dummies…..It’s For All Of U

It is time to Dummy Up. It is not an offence, but have you ever witnessed a copy of a For Dummies book, the right yellow book covertly peering through stacks of books in the library with a triangularly faced, clueless dummy on the cover that is meant to resemble equally clueless people in a particular field?

For Dummies is a series of books which was started initially to guide people through software and technology topics which is why most of the titles are with reference to Access, Adobe, ASP Net, Cloud Computing etc. making them the rookie’s favourite book.

For those who already find this interesting, there is more in store. These books also have another set of endless titles (which also happen to be hilarious), that cover other topics ranging from Acne, Fishing, Adoption, Guitar Songs, Diet, Deleting Facebook Friends, Surviving the in-laws, Growing a moustache etc.

Since its inception in 1991 Dummies series have printed millions of books with an astonishing 1800 titles, written by several established authors combing several writing styles under one umbrella concept. The books are outstanding for their “non-intimidating” and relaxed approach to teaching. Agreeably, the title also prepares the mind to opening up to this kind of learning.

So next time you come cross a For Dummies book that is offering to teach exactly what you want to learn do not hesitate to pick it up. It might contain an art of teaching that other guidebooks lack. The funny titles also lend to a funny read.