Books for beginners

'Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics' (Absolute Beginners Guides) 3rd edition by Michael Miller, price £13.99. ISBN 0789734303.

'Computing for the Older Generation' by James Gatenby, price £7.99. ISBN 0859346013.

'The Internet for the Older Generation' by James Gatenby, price £7.99. ISBN 0859346005.

'Grasp the NETtle: a beginner’s guide to the internet' , available from:

Age Resource
Age Concern England
1268 London Road
London SW16 4ER
Tel: 020 8765 7610

'How to be a Silver Surfer: a beginner’s guide to the internet' 2nd edition by Emma Aldridge. Price £5.99. Available from:

Age Concern Books
Unit 6, Industrial Estate
Brecon
Powys LD3 8LA
Tel: 0870 4422 120

'Getting the Most from your Computer: a guide for the over-50s' 2nd edition by Jackie Sherman. Price £7.99. From Age Concern Books, as above. 

Websites for beginners

www.bbc.co.uk/computertutor
The BBC Computer Tutor 1 is an online guide for people who do not know how to use a keyboard, mouse or computer screen.