If you are one of those people who absolutely must have a manual for everything you take on, then Facebook: The Missing Manual will complete your collection. This is one of those books that documents the extremely obvious. Don't know how to set up an account? Most people find that the words "Sign up, It's free" together with a grid marked "First Name," "Last Name," and "Email," is pretty self-explanatory. But if you are one of the very few people who wants a book with a small screen shot of the page--well this book is for you.
The main thing most people need to know about Facebook: The Missing Manual is that it won't give you more than the basics. Its not a very expensive book, but considering that this information is pretty self-explanatory to those who check out the site, most people will find its a needless expense. There are a few pages for recruiters and a few more for job seekers, but both provide only the most obvious information.
Its a shame because there is a place for a Facebook guide that provides more sophisticated strategies for marketers, recruiters and networkers. Unfortunately this is not it.
