Are for Dummies books any good.?

Question

I just wanted to know if these books can really help. Im thinking about getting some so the next year I would have an advantage and not have to work as hard in the corses i'm taking. Im thinking about getting Algebra 2 and Latin for dummies. Does anyone know if these are good.

Answer 1

I have mostly bought the dummies book for animals but my friend bought a few for languages.  Guessing from her lack of fluency  I wouldn't recommend them for languages.  You must be very motivated to sit down everyday and practice over and over again.  It is better to take classes.  As for Algebra I would recommend this one.  It explains it in clear, concise language and it gives a lot of examples.