Wiley Launches FACEBOOK & TWITTER FOR SENIORS FOR DUMMIES

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Facebook and Twitter serve as the foundation for the global social media ecosystem, and more and more seniors are looking for ways to join the conversation. Today, the world's bestselling reference series, For Dummies, announces Facebook and Twitter For Seniors For Dummies, 2nd Edition (Wiley; ISBN: 978-1-118-92117-3; August 2014; $24.99) by social media expert Marsha Collier.

Facebook and Twitter For Seniors For Dummies, 2nd Edition makes it easy to set up a Facebook or Twitter account to catch up with old friends, communicate with your family and enjoy your online experience. Readers will get hands-on guidance to connecting to the Internet via a computer or mobile device, creating social media accounts and profiles, searching for friends, joining groups, sharing photos and videos, and more. It also covers popular sites where you can read and share opinions on entertainment and travel options, view movies and TV shows on your computer or mobile device, and even create your own blog.

Facebook and Twitter For Seniors For Dummies, 2nd Edition is printed in large font for easy reading and is available in both print and all e-book formats. For a full list of retailers, visit http://www.wiley.com/buy/9781118921173.

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About the author

Marsha Collier is a tech and social media expert as well as a bestselling author. Her various books on eBay, including long-time bestseller eBay For Dummies, have combined to sell over a million copies. She's also written on customer service in the Internet age and social business. She's also host of "Computer and Technology Radio" on wsradio.com and makes numerous speaking appearances each year.

About Wiley

Wiley is a global provider of content-enabled solutions that improve outcomes in research, education, and professional practice. Wiley's Professional Development business creates products and services that help customers become more effective in the workplace and achieve career success. It brings to life the ideas and best practices of thought leaders in business, finance, accounting, workplace learning, management, leadership, technology, behavioral health, engineering/architecture, and education to serve these communities worldwide.

Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: JWa, JWb), has been a valued source of information and understanding for more than 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Wiley and its acquired companies have published the works of more than 450 Nobel laureates in all categories: literature, economics, physiology or medicine, physics, chemistry, and peace. Wiley's global headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. The company's website can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com.

About For Dummies

After 20 years, more than 250 million copies printed, and millions of e-books downloaded, For Dummies is the world's bestselling reference series, well known for enriching people's lives by making knowledge accessible in a fun and easy way. Loyal customers around the globe agree that For Dummies is "more than a publishing phenomenon ... [it is] a sign of the times," [The New York Times]. With more than 1,800 active topics covering everything from health to history, music to math, sports to self-help, technology to travel, For Dummies is dedicated to Making Everything Easier. The For Dummies brand presence continues to expand wherever there is a need to know, including e-books, mobile apps, e-learning courses, a corporate custom publishing program, a robust consumer website and a licensed product line that includes consumer electronics, culinary, crafts, video, software, musical instrument packs, home improvement, automotive, game and more. For more information, visit Dummies.com. For Dummies is a branded imprint of Wiley.