Why do normally intelligent, well educated, people feel so intimidated or inferior when trying to use a computer? Computer Baby Steps for Beginners, a new computer guide book, helps these people res

All the general computer books on bookshelves fail to address the needs of the beginner. Describes the concept and approach of this book in its use of concise, simple steps using clear, lucid language in a unique presentation style. It lays out the basic operation of common computer hardware, the Windows operating sytem, and the Microsoft WORD program.

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Why do normally intelligent, well educated, people feel so inferior and intimidated when trying to use a computer?

The computer humbles even the smartest person when they first try to use it. But, it shouldnt be that way. Todays computer manuals are not written to quickly teach the programs. Instead,
they are designed to answer most of the questions a typical user might have about the programs if
one only knew what questions to ask. Of course, one knows these questions after having learned the programs. So these manuals, in effect, put the cart before the horse.

COMPUTER BABY STEPS for BEGINNERS" is designed to overcome the deficiencies of the other computer manuals. Written with the beginner in mind, it provides concise, simple steps, using clear understandable language in a unique presentation style. It lays out the basic operations of the most common computer hardware, Windows operating system, and Microsoft WORD (the most commonly used computer program). Since it uses a "lesson plan" format, it is intended to function as an always-present teacher-guide to replace the live teacher.

Basic Content Elements
-- Self Teaching Aid      
-- Brief, Direct Procedures
-- Step by Step Instructions      
-- Unique Presentation Style
-- Simple - Direct - Clear Terms        
-- Understandable Explanations
-- Extensive Glossary of Terms
All to Help You Make Your Computer Pay Attention

Dr. Eli Brent, President of the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles, has this to say about the book: Leonard Bassis has published a textbook for the novice computer user. The book provides not only simplistic working directions but also a reference guide that is useful as one moves up in computer literacy. Easy to use, its purpose is that of being a first reference. However, even though it is simplistic, it doesnt treat new users as dummies."

No one is better suited to teach computer basics than Leonard Bassis. He has an extensive background in computers, in both the hardware and software phases, as well as in the instruction and coaching phase.
He has been an instructor in the Computer Training Program at the Culver City Senior Center for the past 12 years. Towards the end of a
40-year career in Mechanical Design, he taught Engineering at Los Angeles Trade Tech College. Later on he worked as a computer technician performing upgrades and troubleshooting for the Culver City IT Department. And for the past six years, Leonard has been coaching people
one-on-one at their home computers.

Customers interested in learning more about Computer Baby Steps for Beginners may contact Leonard at the address below (or phone or E-mail) to obtain a free diskette with excerpts of his book. The excerpts give a sampling of the books content and the authors writing style.

COMPUTER BABY STEPS for BEGINNERS, or How to Make Your Computer Pay Attention.
by Leonard Bassis, published by Computer Notes, P.O. Box 4242, Culver City, CA 90231-4242
Publication Date: January, 2002. 8 1/2" x 11", 100 pages, soft cover, price $16.95