What people are saying

Addo Stuur has received many customer reactions in connection with his series of books and other instructional materials. Here is a small selection.

You can also read what customers are saying about our books at Amazon.com

I just got a new computer with Vista on it. Since I'm a "senior" I figured that this book was "made just for me"! It's a wonderful reference source. I've used it numerous times now and the answers have always been easy to understand. Technology has moved forward .. but for this retired person, Vista was a little beyond my technological know-how but this book helped a lot. I highly recommend it for anyone having trouble with the new Vista system.
- By D. Townsend (Hollywood, MD USA)

"This is a great book! I teach PC/Digital Camera classes in an adult ed setting and see this as a breakthrough volume. I'm working at convincing management to incorporate this as a required text/course.

A key is that it INCLUDES a powerful editing software program. In classes, we use the SW that is resident on the lab PC's, so students are sent home to practice with either an unrelated product, or they are off to the store to face the dozens of choices for purchase at up to $100.

Too bad the cover and title cater to seniors. This book is valuable for any one interested in the subject of digital imagery, not just Geezers. Hopefully however, that cover will interest more seniors who should buy this book and plod, yes plod, through it because learning something new ain't always easy, at any age.

This book and the included Arcsoft program will guide users through very basic and simple editing functions like cropping and brightening their treasured images--alone worth the purchase price. But, what's surprising to me is the fact that some of the most advanced aspects of editing are covered, like cloning and the use of layers which are true pro-level features.

Purchasing a "latest" comparable entry level program like "Photoshop Elements", or "Paint Shop Pro" at around $90, plus an explanatory step-by-step book at about $30, would be overkill when this all-in-one solution is available for under $20!

Perseverance is required for anyone learning something new and potentially complex, but this book should be considered by anyone of any age group."

"I find this book extraordinarily useful in two respects: it includes the software that it is teaching, and the lessons are carefully designed to lead the ignorant learner through unfamiliar processes. Terms are defined, and ample opportunity is given for practice, to achieve good results.
A prime volume for someone who wants to know something about digital photo editing. NOT a book or application that someone who either already has another, more powerful application, or for those who have no patience with reading directions."

"Hi there Addo,
My wife and I have recently purchased your book on the above subject and felt we should congratulate you on such an excellent product. We have been working through the chapters and are amazed at the accuracy and clearness of the instructions which makes a very welcome change as most IT manuals usually drive us mad. Even the installation disc ran first time! As digital photography is our latest hobby we can't wait to put your lessons into practice. Thank you once again."

"I thought photo-editing on the computer was something only for the truly ambitious! After I picked up your book and gave it try, I am pleased to admit that I feel like I am an "almost expert". Thanks Addo!"

"The information in this book is easy to understand and follow. It has showed me how to do word processing projects that I never new were possible. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning the very basic steps in word processing and to anyone who has mastered the basics and is ready to do things like inserting pictures into text, drawing shapes and making all kinds of tables and graphs. It is the best book I have found from the standpoint of being informative and easy to understand."
- U.Pombier

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"I was given the XP Book for Seniors. I have never seen such a detailed book that isn't written too far above our heads (techie talk). I teach beginning computers at a local community center and show my book to each student and recommend they get it. Thanks for all your hard work."
- Shirley Arp

"I highly recommend this book to anyone who is learning computer. I am impressed at the method of instruction and the testing follow up. This is a "win-win" book."
- S. Dikoff

"Hello,
I work with a team of volunteer computer instructors at the Seniors Association in Kingston, Canada. Our courses cover basic home computing and digital photography. Most of our students are older people who didn't have a chance to learn about computers when they were younger. (Well... let's be honest, none of us oldies did!) They come to our classroom motivated to learn, but sometimes anxious as well, fearing it will be too difficult. Often they've been buffaloed by the children in their families, whose easy familiarity with consumer electronics is unimaginable to them.

For years we've been looking for supportive textbooks that match this style of teaching. When Addo Stuur's books were published in Canada last year (2005), we felt we had found what we needed. We now use Windows XP for Seniors in our beginning courses, mainly as a source of homework assignments. We cover each topic in class, hands-on. Then, when the students get home, Addo takes them through the same topic, step by step, with a picture of the screen after each step.

He avoids mentioning extraneous facts not necessary to the reader's immediate success. He also recognizes that everyone will forget things as they progress, so the books contain reminders of where to go to re-read things that might have slipped from memory. As well, each chapter tells you what to do if anything doesn't work as you expect.

There are other pictorial teach-yourself books that look PRETTIER than this one. They're printed in colour and therefore they cost more. But for beginners who are seniors, I can confidently give a confident recommendation for "Windows XP for Seniors."
- B. Martin, computer and photography instructor in Kingston, Ontario, Canada

"It's about time
Absolutly the BEST. I would start any newcomer to computers with this book even non seniors. This has been the only book with laymens language. I've been waiting a long time for someone to write a step-by-step book. Thank you so much Addo."
- Elizabeth, a computer struggler

"Absolutely the best and easiest 'how to' book for the generation who is technically challenged. On second thought, this book is the best for anyone. Simple, precise, and foolproof!"
- L. Slitzan, a nurse practitioner

"I am very pleased with your book and the lessons. Before working through your book, I was so afraid of breaking something on the computer! My fear of the computer and the internet have disappeared."

"This book is quite easy to use and contains a lot of useful information on Win XP. I am 79 years old and I found it very helpful in learning how to use Win XP. "
- T.Davidson

"The whole series of Addo Stuur books for Seniors is excellent because it goes the extra mile to reinforce each learning episode. The Visual Steps method allows a cross referencing which helps Seniors immensely to have backup. Tie in the screen shots with emphasis on the step at hand and large type and you have a first-class book. I have taught adults and now seniors for 18 years and I have most of the books out there including books for seniors--there is no doubt these are the best. I have been ordering them for my students and recommending them to my computer clubs and every senior I talk to who is technophobic and wants to learn!! I have purchased them all to use as a teaching tool and anxiously await the new one on Word in April of this year."
- M. Romain, Teacher

"Dear Addo,
I am a teacher and have been watching for decent instructions for seniors. For lack of books with screen captures and lucid instructions in larger print, I have been creating my own instruction pages. This has taken hours and hours as you well know. You can imagine how excited I was to finally find your books Addo. They do exactly what I have tried to do and even go several steps beyond with your Index on How Do I Do That Again? Then to follow it up with a website for testing and practice is excellent. So I have purchased the first two books from Amazon and I plan to purchase the third on More…and the fourth on the Photo program. My students are not ready for the photo program yet, but when they get ready, we will use your book. Meanwhile I am mentioning it to them and telling them how excited I am about the possibility of using the books in class. We do not have computers for hands on, but if I go over the class procedures and then they take the book home and try it themselves it will greatly improve how much they get out of it. When they return to class then I can check with them on what problems they had and reinforce the proper techniques. We do have a projector so it is a little better than a standard class of talking and no demonstration.

Thank You for these great books."

"Hello Addo,
I am one of the senior citizens who has come to enjoy working at the computer and surfing on the internet due to your excellent book. I wish it had been published a long time ago!"