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Rumsey is the author of five books on statistics in the "For Dummies" book series. [2] She is also the author of highly cited research publications on the statistics of people seeking employment, [6] and on education for statistical literacy. [7]
Also, some books in the series are smaller and do not follow the same formatting style as the others. Wiley has also launched an interactive online course with Learnstreet based on its popular book, Java for Dummies, 5th edition. [7] A spin-off board game, Crosswords for Dummies, was produced in the late 1990s. [8]
series) is a product line of how-to and other reference books published by Dorling Kindersley (DK). The books in this series provide a basic understanding of a complex and popular topics. The term "idiot" is used as hyperbole, to reassure readers that the guides will be basic and comprehensible, even if the topics seem intimidating.
Découvertes Gallimard, a similar series in French of introductory books written by experts, started in 1986, noted for its fine illustration. Some titles are translated in other languages. For Dummies, a series of instructional reference books and beginners guides with a focus on the practical aspects or application of various topics.
A Visual Encyclopedia, Dinosaur; A Visual Encyclopedia, Ocean; A Visual Encyclopedia, Science; A Visual Encyclopedia, of the Periodic Table Elements
The Introducing... series is a book series of graphic guides covering key thinkers and topics in philosophy, psychology and science, and many others in politics, religion, cultural studies, linguistics and other areas. Books are written by an expert in the field and illustrated, comic-book style, by a leading graphic artist.
BIG PROFITS." series. The series includes The Little Book That Beats the Market by Joel Greenblatt (Wiley, 2005), ISBN 978-0-471-73306-5 and The Little Book of Value Investing by Christopher H. Browne (Wiley, 2006), ISBN 978-0-470-05589-2. The series focus is to present finance strategies in general and understandable terms.
How about adding a section about the "For Dummies Series" as being the symptom of a growing anti intellectualism in the United States. This series has become the symptom and the eptiome of stupidity in the general public of the US. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.62.161.14 08:33, 10 May 2012 (UTC)