I Have 835 of The FREE For Dummies Special / Limited Editions and I Want More

LMisplaced on 11/06/2020 - 16:13
Last edited 11/06/2020 - 17:48

I have 835 of the Free Special and Limited Edition For Dummies Books. I want more.

I have tried every search trick I know. For example, finding PDF’s directly using a search term like this:

“brian underdahl for dummies these materials are John Wiley & Sons, Inc.”

Is there anywhere else I can I search apart from Google, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo, Bing, etc. ? Or any special tricks to narrow down the content?

I seem to have to sift through page after page of junk results and occasionally stumble across something I don’t have yet.

It’s getting hard.

In case you’re wondering, I do suffer from rampant collectomania and restricted / repetitive behaviour patterns.

Example image of collection: https://i.ibb.co/G9CwsH3/For-Dummies.jpg

List of all 835 ebooks in PDF: https://pastebin.com/7VhFM6Kp

I'm not sure if sharing the whole collection here is allowable (happy to hear perspectives on this), but if anyone is interested in trading for some that I don't have (see the list above), I'm all ears :)

Free Software/Websites

Comments

Hybroid on 11/06/2020 - 16:14

Not aware these are generally ‘free’?..
- Misplaced on 11/06/2020 - 16:19
  
  Oh yes, definitely. They are a cut-down version - many companies put them out for marketing purposes.
  
  Example here:
  
  https://go.apstra.com/en/intent-based-networking-for-dummies
  - Hybroid on 11/06/2020 - 16:24
    
    Edit: I see what you mean now. Didn't know these existed!
    - Misplaced on 11/06/2020 - 16:38
      
      On heaps of topics too - Health, Finance, Industry, Computing, CyberSecurity, etc. etc.
      - G20 on 14/06/2020 - 12:54
        
        @Misplaced: I'm trying to access the pdf's on Pastebin by I don't know how it works, and cant find links to the pdfs, can someone explain how to get the pdf's up?
        
        Misplaced on 14/06/2020 - 23:27
        
        @G20: That's just a list of the ones I have. Please see my original post for explanation :)
        
        G20 on 15/06/2020 - 18:49
        
        @Misplaced: Oh ok gotcha, thanks
MS Paint on 11/06/2020 - 16:21

+1

I thought maybe there may have been 300 of these but 800+ holy shite
- Misplaced on 11/06/2020 - 16:29
  
  There's at least another 100 of them I know of that can't be found anywhere on the internet. Possibly some of them were never actually released as PDF though.
CyberMurning on 11/06/2020 - 16:32

-3

please share google drive link to your collection.

thanks in advance
- Misplaced on 11/06/2020 - 16:36
  
  Not sure if I can do that here. They are all Free eBooks, but there still may be some restrictions on how they can be distributed (happy to hear any advice on this).
  
  Also, if you want me to share you have to give me some I don't have yet ;)
onetwothreefour on 11/06/2020 - 16:35

+11

Maybe you can write your own version…"Collecting "For Dummies" Books For Dummies"
Misplaced on 11/06/2020 - 16:50

The List:

https://pastebin.com/7VhFM6Kp
arkie0 on 11/06/2020 - 16:50

+1

Library Genesis?
marcozmitch on 11/06/2020 - 17:15

+1

All I can think of right now is the likes of google scholar, usenet, p2p, borrowing digital versions for limited time access if that helps cure your need. Mere borrowing may help.
Nothing illegal.
Have you seen this?
https://www.librarything.com/publisherseries/Wiley+Self-Teac…

Also collect other title series or similiar?
Master Bates on 11/06/2020 - 17:32

+2

How many of the 835 books have you read?
- Misplaced on 11/06/2020 - 17:42
  
  +1
  
  Hah! 1 or 2 maybe tops :D
  - Master Bates on 11/06/2020 - 18:13
    
    +2
    
    Lol, reminds me of all the Udemy courses that I haven’t collected but not completed! At least digital hoarding is nothing but wasted time.
Misplaced on 12/06/2020 - 09:42
836

https://www.qorvo.com/design-hub/ebooks/motor-control-for-du…
Misplaced on 12/06/2020 - 10:19
837

Modular Disk Solutions For Dummiess [Sun Microsystems + LSI].pdf
Misplaced on 12/06/2020 - 12:17
838

Session Border Controllers For Dummies [Ribbon].pdf

https://go.rbbn.com/l/27332/2018-01-12/84d99m
Misplaced on 12/06/2020 - 12:18
839

SIP Trunking For Dummies [Ribbon].pdf

https://go.pardot.com/l/27332/2018-01-12/84d99p
Misplaced on 12/06/2020 - 14:48
840

Data Privacy For Dummies [Informatica].pdf

https://www.informatica.com/au/lp/data-privacy-for-dummies_3…

Direct PDF link:

https://www.informatica.com/resources.asset.d27a8c5eb3b57c79…
Misplaced on 12/06/2020 - 15:25
841

VoIP For Dummies [Avaya] [No Front Cover].pdf

http://www.toneperformance.ca/resources/VoIP_for_Dummies.pdf
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842

Migrating To Cloud Communications For Dummies [Mitel].pdf

https://media.wiley.com/assets/7392/62/9781119448518_Migrati…
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843

Glassdoor For Dummies [Glassdoor UK Edition].pdf

https://2c693e10-8a6f-41cd-9cbc-eb658d7f11de.filesusr.com/ug…
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844 to 848

Account-Based Marketing For Dummies [Dummies Custom Solutions].pdf

Digital Marketing For Dummies [Dummies Custom Solutions].pdf

Email Marketing For Dummies [Dummies Custom Solutions].pdf

Inbound Marketing For Dummies [Dummies Custom Solutions].pdf

Social Media Marketing For Dummies [Dummies Custom Solutions].pdf

And More!

https://www.dummies.com/custom-solutions/resources/
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849

Accelerating DevOps Delivery Cycles For Dummies [BMC].pdf

https://www.bmcsoftware.com.au/forms/control-m-automation-ap…

Direct PDF Link:

https://www.bmc.com/content/dam/bmc/collateral/bmc/Accelerat…
Misplaced on 13/06/2020 - 00:40
850

Multi-Cloud For Dummies [Hedvig].pdf

https://www.slideshare.net/Larryz/multicloud-for-dummies
bargain huntress on 13/06/2020 - 01:02

+1

are you one of my long lost relatives?
- Misplaced on 13/06/2020 - 01:07
  
  Distant, maybe :)
  - bargain huntress on 21/12/2020 - 12:23
    
    +1
    
    You just keep chugging along don't you. You are my hero.
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851

Hyperscale Storage For Dummies [Hedvig] [Purple Cover].pdf

Direct PDF:

https://discover.commvault.com/rs/097-UGL-749/images/Hypersc…
Misplaced on 13/06/2020 - 08:42

OK people. I need your help to get to 1000.

List of wanted ebooks: https://pastebin.com/BRyF0erR

NOTE: These may not all exist in PDF and the Company names may vary. Tech Companies especially are taken over at a surprising rate. So the 1st and 2nd Editions may be put out by entirely different Companies.

Many of these "go off" the Internet after the official sources disappear (for example, the content is retired, the Company goes bust or gets taken over). Some are part of a special "time limited" campaign. But people who have collected these for a while might have some of the older titles.

Also, this list has been fairly well worked over, so may not be the best method to find new ones :)
Misplaced on 15/06/2020 - 09:23
852

Navigating Your Health Benefits For Dummies [Plan For Your Health 3rd Edition].pdf

https://mafiadoc.com/navigating-your-health-benefits-for-dum…
Misplaced on 15/06/2020 - 20:44
853

Custom Publishing For Dummies [Canadian Edition].pdf
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854

Firewalls For Dummies [Dell SonicWALL SonicGuard.com].pdf

https://www.scribd.com/document/414017724/Sonicwall-for-Dumm…
Misplaced on 16/06/2020 - 10:05
855

Business Essentials For Dummies [Free Minibook].pdf

https://issuu.com/wiley_publishing/docs/business_essentials_…

Use Issuu Downloader: https://issuudownload.net/
Misplaced on 16/06/2020 - 10:09
856

A Better You For Dummies [Free MiniBook].pdf

https://issuu.com/wiley_publishing/docs/da3286_a_better_you_…

Use Issuu Downloader: https://issuudownload.net/
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857

Big Data Security For Dummies [Solera Networks].pdf

https://lancope.ucoz.ru/Dummies/Big_Data_Security_for_Dummie…
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858

Reading A Financial Statement For Dummies [Graydon UK].pdf

https://www.graydon.co.uk/downloads/guide-reading-financial-…

Direct PDF:

https://www.graydon.co.uk/sites/graydon/files/uploads/Graydo…
Misplaced on 19/06/2020 - 10:24
859

Employer Branding For Dummies [Universum] [Chapter 1].pdf

https://universumglobal.com/ebfordummies/
Misplaced on 19/06/2020 - 11:18
860

Account-Based Marketing For Dummies [Terminus] [Chapter 1].pdf

https://info.terminus.com/Ebook-ABM-Dummies-Ch-1.html
Misplaced on 21/06/2020 - 00:31
861

COBRA Administration For Dummies [ConnectYourCare].pdf

https://www.connectyourcare.com/blog/cobra-administration-fo…

Direct PDF:

https://www.connectyourcare.com/assets/COBRA-Administration-…
Misplaced on 21/06/2020 - 00:41
862

HSAs For Dummies [ConnectYourCare 3rd Edition].pdf

https://www.connectyourcare.com/resource/hsas-for-dummies-eb…

Direct PDF:

https://www.connectyourcare.com/assets/HSAs-for-Dummies-Publ…
Misplaced on 21/06/2020 - 00:43
863

FSAs For Dummies [ConnectYourCare 3rd Edition].pdf

https://www.connectyourcare.com/resource/fsas-for-dummies-eb…

Direct PDF:

https://www.connectyourcare.com/assets/FSAs-for-Dummies-Publ…
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864

Kubernetes on vSphere For Dummies [VMware].pdf

https://k8s.vmware.com/kubernetes-on-vsphere-for-dummies/

Direct PDF:

https://tanzu.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/campaigns/pdfs/VMwa…
Misplaced on 21/06/2020 - 11:33
865

Enterprise Customer Data Platform For Dummies [Arm Treasure Data].pdf

https://www.treasuredata.com/resources/the-dummies-guide-to-…
Misplaced on 21/06/2020 - 15:01
866

Backup For Dummies [Acronis 15th Anniversary Edition].pdf

https://www.acronis.com/en-us/resource-center/resource/3/

Direct PDF:

https://dl.acronis.com/u/rc/EB_Acronis_Backup_For_Dummies_15…
Misplaced on 21/06/2020 - 16:35
867

Modern and Secure Hybrid Cloud Platform For Dummies [VMware].pdf

https://www.vmware.com/learn/51116_REG1.html?src=so_5d033fb6…

Direct PDF:

https://www.vmware.com/content/dam/learn/en/amer/fy20/pdf/Mo…
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868

Modernizing The Infrastructure For Dummies [VMware+Intel].pdf

https://www.vmware.com/content/microsites/learn/en/41752_REG…

Direct PDF:

https://campaign.vmware.com/imgs/GlobalCampaigns/41752/DCMA-…
Misplaced on 21/06/2020 - 16:56
869

Modernizing the Data Center For Dummies [VMware+Intel].pdf

https://www.vmware.com/content/microsites/learn/en/41772_REG…

Direct PDF:

https://campaign.vmware.com/imgs/GlobalCampaigns/41772/DCMA-…
Misplaced on 22/06/2020 - 00:20
870

Financial Betting For Dummies [BetsForTraders.com].pdf

https://b-ok.global/book/1102449/86febd
Misplaced on 22/06/2020 - 00:24
871

Optical Networking For Dummies [Ciena].pdf

https://b-ok.global/book/5240710/e46a02
Misplaced on 22/06/2020 - 08:26
872

Green Offices For Dummies [Avery].pdf

https://b-ok.global/book/2515817/2079ef
Misplaced on 22/06/2020 - 09:10
873

Pocket PC StarterPak For Dummies [Microsoft].pdf
Misplaced on 22/06/2020 - 10:06
874

Customer Experience For Dummies [Wavenet].pdf

https://issuu.com/wavenetltd/docs/customer_experience_for_du…

Use Issuu Downloader: https://issuudownload.net/
Misplaced on 22/06/2020 - 10:31
875

20th Anniversary For Dummies [Special Edition].pdf

https://issuu.com/wiley_publishing/docs/fd_20th_minibook

Use Issuu Downloader: https://issuudownload.net/
Misplaced on 22/06/2020 - 10:33
876

Dummies B2B For Dummies [Wiley].pdf

https://issuu.com/wiley_publishing/docs/db2b_fd

Use Issuu Downloader: https://issuudownload.net/
Misplaced on 22/06/2020 - 12:34
877

Guide to the Guides For Dummies [Wiley].pdf

https://issuu.com/wiley_publishing/docs/dummies_guidetothegu…

Use Issuu Downloader: https://issuudownload.net/
Kiz on 22/06/2020 - 14:35

878 - Social Collaboration For Dummies®, 2nd Oracle Special Edition
https://www.oracle.com/webfolder/s/delivery_production/docs/…
- Misplaced on 22/06/2020 - 14:55
  
  Already got that one, is it not on my list? ;)
  
  Thanks though. PM me if you want any of the stuff I've got.
- Misplaced on 22/06/2020 - 15:01
  
  Do need the 1st Edition though …
Misplaced on 22/06/2020 - 18:47
878

Enterprise Mobility For Dummies [SAP].pdf (found out my existing copy was a 2nd Edition)

Direct PDF: https://media.wiley.com/assets/5037/80/9781119960294_custom.…
Misplaced on 23/06/2020 - 00:13
879

NVMe Over Fiber Channel For Dummies [Brocade 2nd Edition].pdf

Direct PDF:

https://docs.broadcom.com/doc/12395299
Misplaced on 23/06/2020 - 08:44
880

M2M For Dummies [Raco Wireless].pdf

http://docplayer.net/19798669-M2m-raco-wireless-edition-by-b…
- Misplaced on 23/06/2020 - 16:53
  
  Actually, I've got that one. Doing it myself now. I need a break :)
  
  880
  
  Talent Management For Dummies [SumTotal].pdf
  
  https://www.scribd.com/doc/96434998/Talent-Management-for-Du…
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881

Medicare For Dummies [PriorityHealth] [2019 Edition].pdf

https://www.priorityhealth.com/landing/medicare-for-dummies

Direct PDF:

https://media.wiley.com/assets/7392/13/9781119422235_Medicar…
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882

Unit Costing For Dummies [Calxa + MYOB].pdf
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Merged from Help me get to 1000 of the FREE Special / Limited / Custom Edition "For Dummies" Books (I have 882)

OK people. I need your help in my quest for Dummies World Domination.

I now have 882 of the FREE Special, Limited & Custom Edition For Dummies Books, all in PDF. I am continuing to scour the web, but I haven't found a new one in 2 days. 2 days !!!

If you've collected any of these free giveaway e-Books from past Ozbargain deals or elsewhere, especially a few years ago, please check it against the master list here:

"882 For Dummies Special Edition PDF Collection" https://pastebin.com/nxCTUvc1

NOTE: I am talking about Company-sponsored titles only - they generally should have a Company name somewhere on the cover. For example: "Oracle Special Edition".

If you have some good ones you'd like to swap, or are just interested in a title or two, post here or hit me up with a PM :)

Of course, if you have any worthwhile advice on what to (legally) do with the collection especially once I reach 1000 titles, I'm all ears. They are "Free" of course, but not necessarily free to share publicly, as much as I'd like to.
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883

GB Water Industry For Dummies [CGI].pdf

Source: Google Play Books (Adobe Editions PDF)
DRM removal by: http://www.ebook-converter.com/
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The above PDF can also be downloaded from ZMAGS here: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7a65b129#/7a65b129/1
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884

Oracle SPARC Solaris For Dummies [Oracle]

https://go.oracle.com/LP=65609

Direct PDF:

https://www.oracle.com/webfolder/s/delivery_production/docs/…
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885

PaaS For Dummies [Oracle 3rd Edition].pdf

https://go.oracle.com/LP=49044

Direct PDF:

https://media.wiley.com/assets/7389/78/9781119623519_PaaS_FD…
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886

Oracle Analytics For Dummies [Oracle].pdf

Direct PDF:

https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/docs/solutions/business-analyt…
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887

Privileged Access Management (PAM) as a Service For Dummies [CyberArk].pdf

https://www.cyberark.com/resources/ebooks/privileged-access-…
Misplaced on 27/06/2020 - 12:28
888

NextOS For Dummies [Nextiva].pdf

Direct PDF:

https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/125890/Ne…
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889

Data Lakes For Dummies [Dell EMC].pdf

Direct PDF:

https://media.wiley.com/assets/7358/00/9781119386674.pdf
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890

Intelligent Master Data Management For Dummies [Informatica].pdf

https://www.informatica.com/se/lp/intelligent-master-data-ma…

Direct PDF:

https://www.informatica.com/resources.asset.0534340d191d6870…
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This is getting out of hand…

600+ FREE For Dummies Special / Limited Editions – Direct PDF Links

https://techfixes.com.au/?p=132
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891

Sustainable Tourism For Dummies [Tourism South East]

Direct PDF:

http://learnsustainabletourism.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/3/6/15…
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892

AWS Data Backup For Dummies [Veeam].pdf

https://go.veeam.com/wp-aws-backup-for-dummies

Direct PDF:

https://www.veeam.com/aws_backup_veeam_special_edition_wpp.p…
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893

Flash Storage For Dummies [NetApp].pdf

Direct PDF:

https://media.wiley.com/assets/7139/36/9781118660508_custom.…
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894

Flash Storage For Dummies [NetApp + CStor 2nd Edition].pdf

Direct PDF:

http://www.cstor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Flash-Storag…
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895

PaaS For Dummies [Oracle 2nd Edition].pdf

https://www.scribd.com/document/396404889/PAAS-for-Dummies (Free Trial required)
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896

EPAS For Dummies [EPASOrg UK Edition].pdf

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/c47b8ceb#/c47b8ceb/1

Direct PDF:

http://viewer.zmags.com/static/production.zmags/zj9_pdf_ce3f…
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897

Container Storage For Dummies [Red Hat + Li9 Technology 2nd Edition].pdf

Direct PDF:

https://www.li9.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Li9-container…
Misplaced on 08/07/2020 - 01:38
898

iXBRL For Dummies [IBM].pdf

Direct PDF:

https://media.wiley.com/assets/5012/02/9781118135129.pdf
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899

IBM Lotus Sametime For Dummies [IBM] [No Front Cover].pdf

Direct PDF:

ftp://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/tw/lotus/product/sametime7…
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900

Observability with AIOps For Dummies [Moogsoft].pdf

https://info.moogsoft.com/ebook-observability-aiops-for-dumm…

Direct PDF:

https://info.moogsoft.com/rs/092-EGH-780/images/ebook-observ…
Misplaced on 13/07/2020 - 10:04
901

Optimizing Database Storage Performance For Dummies [NetApp + CreativeITC].pdf

https://www.creative-itc.com/white-papers/

Direct PDF:

https://www.creative-itc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/opti…
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902

Mobile Event Apps For Dummies [DoubleDutch].pdf

http://docplayer.net/14883481-These-materials-are-2015-john-…
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903

Human Layer Security For Dummies [egress].pdf

https://only-human.egress.com/for-dummies

Direct PDF:

https://www.egress.com/media/qqznmb5p/egress-human-layer-sec…
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904

Probiotics For Dummies [Probulin].pdf

http://drchalla.com/free-stuff/free-e-books/probiotics-for-d…

Direct PDF:

http://www.drchalla.com/pdfs/ebooks/ProbioticsforDummies.pdf
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905

Healthcare Content Management For Dummies [Visus].pdf

https://www.visus.com/en/landingpage/hcm-for-dummies/online-…

Direct Link:

https://application.wiley-vch.de/For_Dummies_HCM/page_1.html

Print to PDF (turn off Margins). If desired, crop using PDF Annotator or similar.

This will produce a perfect PDF copy.
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906

Oil Analysis For Dummies [Insight Systems].pdf

https://www.academia.edu/25739347/Oil_Analysis_For_Dummies_e…

[Free Account Required]
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907

Living Low-Sugar For Dummies [Getting Started Guide].pdf

Direct PDF:

https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/460656.150908_Low…
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908

Belly Fat For Dummies [Getting Started Guide].pdf

Direct PDF:

https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/460660.150908_Bel…
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909

Living Gluten-Free For Dummies [Getting Started Guide].pdf

Direct PDF:

https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/460655.150908_Glu…
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910

Living Paleo For Dummies [Getting Started Guide].pdf

Direct PDF:

https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/460657.150908_Pal…

I Have 835 of The FREE For Dummies Special / Limited Editions and I Want More

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