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More for high school kids....but....
The "but" is after reading the first chapter of this book and looking through the contents there are some useful projects. I've been using Publisher since 2000 for a newsletter and brochure for a non-profit group and not much more. But now I can see several new uses for the program and I'll give them a try. Granted it's not a hard program to master the bare essentials but I think this book may open a much wider range of uses for this user. The only bad thing is the steep price for the book itself. I really would like to give the book a 3.75 star rating... ... Read more

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This little pamphlet was a huge help
My experience with microsoft publisher was limited at best. This little pamphlet was perfect for me. It had everything I needed to know to get our club's newsletter up and running within a few days. ... Read more

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MS Publisher For Dummies
The book was listed as 'Good Condition' and arrived in a very short time in what I can only describe as 'Excellent Condition' I am very pleased with the book, delivery, and service.

Not recommended for all.
Overall, I found this book jam packed with a little bit of info on everytopic necessary but I felt like it spent more time DESCRIBING the featuresand EXPLAINING WHY they were important instead of giving HANDS-ONINSTRUCTIONS.The book called "Quick Course in Microsoft Publisher2000" by Joyce Cox and Christina Dudley (ISBN: 1582780072) was morehelpful for me.I acknowledge that each person has a different style oflearning.If you need specific hands-on instruction, go with Quick Course. If you need to understand the big picture first, go with the Dummies book. Good luck! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer Bks - Desktop Publishing    2. Computer Books: Desktop Publish    3. Computers    4. Computers - Desktop Publishing    5. Desktop Publishing - Publisher    6. Desktop publishing    7. General    8. Microsoft Publisher    9. Typography    10. Computers / Desktop Publishing / General    11. Desktop publishing software   

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Decent
This is a very pretty and colorful book constructed with outstanding paper and quality binding. However the subject presentation seems geared toward high school age readers. A number of interesting example files are available and they integrate seamlessly with the chapter material. But the real problem is as follows. The author(s) will show a project (brochure, newsletter, etc.) that the reader is going to create using MS Publisher. Then the author will direct the reader step-by-step on how to achieve the desired end result. For instance: choose this option, pick this menu item, highlight this text, insert this file, and so on. But the author never explains WHY we did these things. Consequently if a reader is faced with creating a totally different project than the example he just worked on this book is no more useful than if the reader never opened it.
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Subjects:  1. Art    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. Computer Books: General    4. Computers    5. Desktop Publishing    6. Desktop Publishing - Publisher    7. Electronic Publishing    8. Microsoft Publisher    9. Typography    10. Computers / Desktop Publishing / General    11. Desktop publishing software   

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Stamp out mediocre design!
Microsoft Publisher is to desktop publishing design as Microsoft Word is to writing and editing. They're great software -- great tools -- but no substitute for the knowledge and skill needed to be a designer or a writer. That's where Roger C. Parker bridges the gap with Design to Sell, an indispensable instructional tour de force of incalculable value to any Microsoft Publisher user. Don't even think about trying to design a publication using Microsoft Publisher without this book. Stamp out mediocre design! Roger C. Parker shows you how.

Designed to catch attention
Such effusive praise thus far. Well, at the risk of spoiling the author's perfect record I would add a couple of points:
Even An Old Dog Like Me Learned A Few New Tricks
I am a freelance copywriter without an ounce of native design talent in my bones. However, in "Design to Sell..." Parker showed me that talent isn't required if you have some common sense.
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Subjects:  1. Computer Books: Desktop Publish    2. Computers    3. Computers - Desktop Publishing    4. Desktop Publishing    5. Desktop Publishing - General    6. Desktop Publishing - Publisher    7. Internet - Web Site Design    8. Marketing - General    9. Microsoft Publisher    10. Microsoft Publisher (Computer software)    11. Computers / General   

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Good Learning Tool
This is a good book for learning.There are some parts in the book that are not easy to understand.When completing some of the assignments, one should have an instructor or a tutor.The book is promising for classroom students.However, for the self learner it is not a walk in the park.
Hich Cost Hand Holding
If you have never worked with WORD, have no clue how to cut and paste, and are generally clueless about fundamental editing technicques with MS products, this book might help; others will find it sophomoric in its techniques, useless in its organization, and a waste of money.Apparently, it was written for classroom student; not for active users trying to solve a particular problem.For the former, it might be ok; forthe latter, its utility is at negative infinity.

Helpful Guide for Anyone Inexperienced with MSPublisher 2002
If you haven't worked on Publisher much and need to for your work or school, etc. I would definitely recommend this book.It teaches about many different features in Publisher that I didn't even know existed.However, don't spend the money if you don't use Publisher much. ...Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer - Internet    2. Computer Bks - Internet    3. Computer Books: General    4. Computers    5. Desktop Publishing    6. Desktop Publishing - General    7. Electronic Publishing    8. Internet - General    9. Microsoft Publisher    10. Computers / Interactive Media    11. Desktop publishing software   

Editorial Review

This colorful, large-format book helps even the most timid beginner quickly get up to speed in Microsoft's affordable desktop-publishing tool. The hands-on advice and how-to hints begin with teaching you how to navigate the interface, manipulate views, use the toolbars, and get help when you need it. The authors then show you how to add and edit text, text effects, lists, shapes, clip art, pictures, borders, shadows, and captions. You add tables; use the mail-merge facility; and work with the copy-fitting, tracking, kerning, leading, spell-checking, and other editing tools. A chapter devoted to creating Web publication teaches how to add hyperlinks, hot spots, sounds, animation, and navigation bars; double-check the page's appearance; and publish your site. You also create specialty publications, such as greeting cards, banners, and business forms. Finally, you print your publication and learn about using printing services. A glossary of PC and design terms closes the book. Read more

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Too hard to follow instructions
I bought this book and still had trouble with some publishing articles. I bought "Teach Yourself MS Publisher 98 in 24 hours." It is a good book with easy to follow instructions. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer Bks - Desktop Publishing    2. Computer Books: Desktop Publish    3. Computers    4. Desktop Publishing    5. Desktop Publishing - General    6. Desktop Publishing - Publisher    7. Microsoft Publisher    8. Typography    9. Desktop publishing software   

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Very useful workbook approach
This is not a book that you would sit down and read from cover to cover. It consists of 70+ exercises you work through with Publisher and the included CD-ROM of practice files. I find that this approach is much better for learning than trying to just read a book. It covers all the features of Publisher, even the advanced ones. Great for people who are hands-on learners or just want to brush up on Publisher using real examples.I guess it is designed for use in a classroom but it would work for individuals too. ... Read more

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Publisher 2000 Bible
This book is very easy to use, informative and has lots of good examples.It enables you to get the most out of Publisher 2000.There are many tips and tricks located throughout the book.Easy to read and comprehend.

Interesting examples and helpful advice
Some examples of documents are in color and others are in black and white. They all look good--professional. I think I can do that too, with the help of this book. Lots of good advice, tips and tricks. Good book!

Good book--insider tips and advice
I like this book because the author offers a lot of tips and advice about using Publisher and about making documents look good. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer Bks - Desktop Publishing    2. Computer Books: Desktop Publish    3. Desktop Publishing    4. Desktop Publishing - Publisher    5. Microsoft Publisher    6. Desktop publishing software    7. Media, information & communication industries   

Subjects:  1. Computer Books: Desktop Publish    2. Computers    3. Computers - Desktop Publishing    4. Desktop Publishing - General    5. Desktop Publishing - Publisher    6. Word Processing - General    7. Computers / Internet / General    8. Desktop publishing software   

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Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    2. Combuter Bks - Internet    3. Computers - Software    4. Desktop Publishing - General    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Computers / Desktop Publishing / General    7. Schools   

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Easy to Follow Instructions
I found this book easy to follow and very comprehensive for a beginner as well as an itermediate user of Publisher.It is a great refresher course if you haven't used Publisher in a while.Next step, Publisher by Design.

Step by Step...Yup!
My wife found this Step by Step to be the most helpful book she has ever used. She is new to Publisher, and this book carried her through without a glitch. I on the other hand, an experienced user of Publisher, will bechecking out "By Design" Very superficial, skips many key points.
The book is well suited for the novice user of Publisher.It is very superficial and does not even address rulers, foreground and background setup.It is definitely not worth the investment. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

This book is for beginners who want to learn Microsoft Publisher 98 (the low-end desktop-publishing program) in as little time as possible. Each of the 24 one-hour lessons entails step-by-step instruction, discussions of the program's features, and summaries and quizzes. The beginning lessons focus on the basics: you open and close files, learn the Publisher interface, and create a new publication. Next you design pages by working with frames, columns, headers, footers, backgrounds, and printing specs, and by adding, editing, and rearranging text. Next, you add existing graphics and original WordArt, work with color, prepare your work for a printing service, examine proofs, and use the mail-merge feature to create mass mailings. Lastly, you create and post a Web site complete with links and graphics. Read more

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a very basic explanation
This book does give a very basic introduction to this program. For people who will actually USE the program should find a more detailed book. The Dummies Series in this case is a better option.

Goodbook.The author needs to show some finished work
I was able to grasp the concepts of the book within a very short time, although I had not done any desktop publishing before.The author needs, however to be more specific in certain areas, such as when he speaks aboutcreating multiple spread.Very worthwhile buy.

JJA good book on MS Pub 98
Easy to look up how to instructions. Instructions easy to follow ... Read more

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This is a great office tool.
I found this book easy to read and wonderfully easy to follow. The adult students that I used it with found it to be a great resource and were very pleased that they could keep the book for themselves.Read more

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Excellent Training Resource
I bought this book to learn Publisher 2000 from ground-zero (I had no previous experience). I found it to be clear and flow logically, and build upon the concepts learned. A feature I really liked was how the authoractually anticipates the reader's questions, and answers them in the sidemargins on each page. I also appreciated how Ms. Simone addresses artisticconcepts and the elements of good layout design. After reading this book, Icomposed my annual Christmas newsletter, designed and published anadvertisement for my employer, and posted my personal web page on theInternet - all from the knowledge I gained from this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer Books: General    2. Computer Graphics - Game Programming    3. Computers    4. Desktop Publishing    5. Desktop Publishing - General    6. Microsoft Publisher    7. Desktop publishing software