We were #1! We were #1!

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Last Friday, For Dummies hosted a Twitter Party to celebrate the start of Dummies Month.  Yes, Virginia, there is a Dummies Month.  It’s when we work with retailers to promote Dummies books through special offers in stores and online, throughout the …

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Dummies Twitter Party and Road Show

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Hello there!  Remember this fine fellow?  He’s turning 20 this year and has been planning all sorts of fun bits for all his fans. First off, I’m so pleased to announce that For Dummies will be the subject of a …

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When Bullies Target…Amazon?

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This is a weird one, for sure. Recently, Wiley published a book called Mom Blogging For Dummies.  Written by Wendy Piersall, one of the kindest and most giving women I know, the book was eagerly awaited by many in the …

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You can ring my bell…Dummies Man goes to NYSE

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On May 24, 2011, I had one of those “bucket list” kind of experience when I got to accompany Dummies Man to ring the closing bell ™ at the New York Stock Exchange. It was a special moment for Dummies …

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Dummies Man LIVE at NYSE

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There’s a big event in the Wiley world happening today.  As if it weren’t already BookExpo, BlogWorld Expo East AND the 20th Anniversary of the For Dummies brand, today Dummies Man himself will be on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange ringing …

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