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For Dummies

For Dummies is an extensive series of instructional reference books that aim to present non-intimidating guides for readers new to the various topics covered. The series has been a worldwide success, with editions in numerous languages.

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Author
Various
Genre
Instructional/reference
Publisher
IDG Books/Hungry Minds (1991–2001) · Wiley (2001–present)
Country
United States
Illustrator
Rich Tennant (UK editions use Ed McLachlan)
Language
English

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For Dummies

Nodes24
Edges23
Triples47
Avg. degree1.92
Density0.083333
Components1

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For Dummies

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related to history · 24
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related to Expansions and alternative versions · 9
For Dummies → All-in-One Desk Reference, Also, Dummies, For Dummies Quick Reference, Java, Learnstreet, More, Several, Wiley
related to External links · 4
For Dummies → Archived September, Description, Official, Wayback Machine
Publisher · 2
For Dummies → IDG Books/Hungry Minds (1991–2001), Wiley (2001–present)
Author · 1
For Dummies → Various
Country · 1
For Dummies → United States
Genre · 1
For Dummies → Instructional/reference
Illustrator · 1
For Dummies → Rich Tennant (UK editions use Ed McLachlan)
Language · 1
For Dummies → English
Published · 1
For Dummies → 1991–present

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For DummiesGenreInstructional/reference1.00infobox
For DummiesIllustratorRich Tennant (UK editions use Ed McLachlan)1.00infobox
For DummiesLanguageEnglish1.00infobox
For DummiesPublished1991–present1.00infobox
For DummiesPublisherIDG Books/Hungry Minds (1991–2001)1.00infobox
For DummiesPublisherWiley (2001–present)1.00infobox
For DummiesWebsitedummies.com1.00infobox
For Dummiesis aextensive series of instructional reference books that aim to present non-intimidating guides for readers new to the various topics covered0.90text
For Dummiesrelated to Expansions and alternative versionsSeveral0.60section
For Dummiesrelated to Expansions and alternative versionsDummies0.60section

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