It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.
Deborah S. Ray ; Eric J. Ray
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9
Catalog books
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10
Works
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1997 to 2006
Strongest span
Who This Author Is
Deborah S. Ray coauthored Unix: Visual QuickStart Guide, bringing practical, task-focused explanations to a broad technical audience. Her writing emphasizes clear step-by-step examples and visual aids to help readers navigate Unix concepts, file management, and command-line tasks without assuming extensive prior experience.
Eric J. Ray pairs concise instruction with hands-on demonstrations in Unix: Visual QuickStart Guide. His contributions focus on making command syntax, shell usage, and common system administration tasks approachable, using annotated screenshots and short exercises to build reader confidence with real-world Unix workflows.
Best Place To Start
Author At A Glance
Best known for: Comprehensive Unix tutorials • Clear step-by-step examples • Practical command reference
Genres and themes: Technical how-to • System administration • Developer tools
Who this author is best for: Ideal for readers who want a hands-on, example-driven introduction to Unix and command-line workflows.
Start with the Visual QuickStart Guide edition listed here for a concise, task-focused walkthrough and command examples.
Top Books To Start With
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Peachpit Pr • 2006 • longer commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2006 • 448 pages.
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HTML 4 for Dummies Quick Reference
John Wiley & Sons Inc • 2000 • standard commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 224 pages.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc • 1998 • standard commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 266 pages.
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Html for Dummies Quick Reference
John Wiley & Sons Inc • 1997 • standard commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 230 pages.
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Access 2000 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Addison-Wesley • 1999 • standard commitment
UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 260 pages.
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Unix, Second Edition (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Addison-Wesley • 2003 • longer commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2003 • 432 pages.
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Mastering HTML 4 Premium Edition
John Wiley & Sons Inc • 1999 • oversized commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 1188 pages.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc • 1997 • oversized commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 1013 pages.
How The Picks Compare
- HTML 4 for Dummies Quick Reference is the easier short commitment, while Unix: Visual QuickStart Guide asks for more reading time up front.
- HTML 4 for Dummies Quick Reference gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Unix: Visual QuickStart Guide leans later in the catalog.
- Dummies 101. is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Unix: Visual QuickStart Guide.