Steven D. Strauss

  • 6

    Catalog books

  • 7

    Works

  • 2000 to 2008

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Steven D. Strauss approaches the Kennedys through accessible narrative and practical organization in Complete Idiot's Guide to the Kennedys. The book maps family history, key personalities, and major events with clear summaries and context, aimed at readers seeking a concise, readable introduction rather than exhaustive scholarship.

Rather than presume deep prior knowledge, Strauss structures complex material into approachable chapters that highlight timelines, relationships, and controversies. His tone is explanatory and steady, helping newcomers grasp the family's public impact and internal dynamics without wading into dense archival detail.

Best Place To Start

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the NBA

Alpha Books • 2003 • longer commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Accessible history of the Kennedy family • Concise political biography • Clear explanations for general readers

Genres and themes: Popular history • Political biography • 20th-century U.S. politics

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who want a straightforward, readable overview of the Kennedys without academic jargon.

Start with the Complete Idiot's Guide to the Kennedys for a single-volume, approachable survey of the family and its political impact.

Top Books To Start With

  1. The Complete Idiot's Guide to the NBA

    Alpha Books • 2003 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2003 • 352 pages.

  2. The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Conflicts

    Alpha Books • 2002 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2002 • 318 pages.

  3. Complete Idiot's Guide to the Kennedys

    Alpha Books • 2000 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 361 pages.

  4. Small Business Bible

    Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John • 2008 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 448 pages.

  5. The Small Business Bible

    Wiley • 2004 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2004 • 448 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Conflicts is the easier short commitment, while The Complete Idiot's Guide to the NBA asks for more reading time up front.
  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Conflicts gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while The Complete Idiot's Guide to the NBA leans later in the catalog.

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