You're very right, it does vary from book to book. I found that the Crochet book has been wonderful for me, and I like the Tarot book *very* much. It doesn't condescend, but it makes some things plain in such a way I'd gladly give it to someone I knew was new to tarot. However, the Frugal Living guide was pretty *meh*. I'm just starting to delve into the Songwriting and Sewing volumes.

Yes, we like the For Dummies books quite a bit at Chez Dork. ;-)