Although Wang’s approach mightn’t suit those looking for a feature-by-feature review of the Mac OS, where this book really scores is in having a logical series of task-based chapters that puts practical skills ahead of theory.
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Missing Manual vs. My New Mac
Recommending a good book for newcomers to the Mac platform is always tricky. You want to recommend something that doesn’t just cover all the basics but also has some depth as well. A book that only covers the simplest aspects of the Mac interface like how to copy files or connect to the Internet will quickly become obsolete as the user’s skills increase. So the best sort of beginner’s book is one that doesn’t just cover the interface and the operating system but also explains how to use the supplied programs to complete a variety of different projects.