Michael Miller

  • 54

    Catalog books

  • 20

    Works

  • 1994 to 2023

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Michael Miller writes clear, practical guides that help readers master software, music, and business basics. His titles range from deep how-tos like Mastering Word 2000 to task-focused primers such as PowerPoint 2000!, all aimed at getting users productive quickly and confidently.

Miller balances detailed instruction with approachable language: step-by-step explanations, examples, and troubleshooting that suit self-learners. He also covers broader skills—business planning and music theory—so readers can develop technical proficiency alongside real-world applications.

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Author At A Glance

Best known for: Practical how-to guides for software • Clear step-by-step tutorials • Accessible introductions to complex topics

Genres and themes: Technology how-to • Business planning • Music education • Productivity tools

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who want straightforward, task-focused instruction without extra theory.

Start with the specific title matching your tool or task—browse by topic (word processing, presentations, business plans, or music theory).

Top Books To Start With

  1. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory

    Alpha Books • 2002 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2002 • 304 pages.

  2. Alpha Teach Yourself Business Plans in 24 Hours

    Alpha Books • 2001 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2001 • 416 pages.

  3. Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums

    Alpha Books • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 267 pages.

  4. Powerpoint 2000!: I Didn't Know You Could Do That

    John Wiley & Sons Inc • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 293 pages.

  5. Sams Teach Yourself Netscape Netcenter in 10 Minutes

    Macmillan Computer Pub • 1999 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 238 pages.

  6. Mastering Word 2000 Premium Edition (Mastering)

    John Wiley & Sons Inc • 2000 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 1169 pages.

  7. Complete Idiot's Guide to Home Theater Systems

    Alpha Books • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 290 pages.

  8. Complete Idiot's Guide to Yahoo! (Complete Idiot's Guide)

    Alpha Books • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 339 pages.

  9. Complete Idiot's Guide to Fixing Your #$%@PC (The Complete Idiot's Guide)

    Alpha Books • 1999 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 416 pages.

  10. Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Works Suite 2000 (The Complete Idiot's Guide)

    Alpha Books • 1999 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 333 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory is the easier short commitment, while Alpha Teach Yourself Business Plans in 24 Hours asks for more reading time up front.
  • Alpha Teach Yourself Business Plans in 24 Hours gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory leans later in the catalog.

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