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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> mastodon@groups.io <mastodon@groups.io> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Goldfield<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, October 30, 2023 12:05 AM<br><b>To:</b> mastodon@groups.io<br><b>Subject:</b> [mastodon] Mastodon for Dummies Available on Audible and on Bookshare<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This book was released on Audible this past June but I just became alerted to its presence from someone on Mastodon. It is <a href="https://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/5153118?returnPath=L3NlYXJjaD9tb2R1bGVOYW1lPXB1YmxpYyZrZXl3b3JkPW1hc3RvZG9uJTJCZm9yJTJCZHVtbWllcw">also available on Bookshare</a> for those who are Bookshare members. The edition on Bookshare shows that it was added in January of this year. I don’t know if the Audible recording is a more recent edition or if it just took longer for the book to become available on the service.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Of course, this book is likely not going to discuss Mastodon from the perspective of a blind user but for many readers this may not really matter. What you’ll get from the book should provide a springboard to then begin learning your Mastodon app of choice. Please note that I haven’t read this book and so I’m not in a position to personally recommend or endorse it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Mastodon-for-Dummies-Audiobook/B0C7X7JRB8">Original Source</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mastodon for Dummies<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>By: Chris Minnick, Michael McCallister<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Narrated by: Stephen Caffrey<o:p></o:p></p><p class=bc-list-itemruntimelabel style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#061624'>Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Publisher's summary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ready to escape the drama of existing social media platforms and try something new and awesome in the world of social media? In Mastodon For Dummies, experienced tech trainers Chris Minnick and Mike McCallister show you exactly how to use Mastodon, the hot decentralized social media offering on the web and destination for thousands of social media migrants. Learn how to sign up for the service on your choice of server and get familiar with the rules of what's sure to become your new favorite app. You'll discover how to connect with other people, attract your own followers, and make yourself right at home in the Mastodon community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In the book, you'll find: easy-to-follow instructions on how to choose the Mastodon server that suits you best; instructions for establishing new connections on a new social platform and learning the rules of the road; tips for conducting business on Mastodon and making a home for your home-based business or brand on the social media service; and step-by-step guides on launching your very own server.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mastodon For Dummies is a must-listen if you're ready to leave old social platforms in the rearview and try something new.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>©2023 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (P)2023 Tantor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>David Goldfield,<span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Am Yisrael Chai<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Nation of Israel Lives!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.freedomscientific.com/Training/Certification"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=86 height=86 style='width:.8958in;height:.8958in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01DA0A48.101A8EF0" alt="JAWS Certified, 2022"></span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://certification.nvaccess.org/">NVDA Certified Expert</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Subscribe to the Tech-VI announcement list to receive news, events and information regarding the blindness assistive technology field.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:tech-vi+subscribe@groups.io">tech-vi+subscribe@groups.io</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.davidgoldfield.com/">www.DavidGoldfield.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white;mso-ligatures:none'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Groups.io Links:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p>You receive all messages sent to this group. <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://groups.io/g/mastodon/message/223" target="_blank">View/Reply Online (#223)</a> | <a href="mailto:mastodon@groups.io?subject=Re:%20%5Bmastodon%5D%20Mastodon%20for%20Dummies%20Available%20on%20Audible%20and%20on%20Bookshare" target="_blank">Reply To Group</a> | <a href="mailto:david.goldfield@outlook.com?subject=Private:%20Re:%20%5Bmastodon%5D%20Mastodon%20for%20Dummies%20Available%20on%20Audible%20and%20on%20Bookshare" target="_blank">Reply To Sender</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/mt/102269016/318502" target="_blank">Mute This Topic</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/mastodon/post">New Topic</a> <br><a href="https://groups.io/g/mastodon/editsub/318502">Your Subscription</a> | <a href="mailto:mastodon+owner@groups.io">Contact Group Owner</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/mastodon/leave/12304413/318502/616703466/xyzzy">Unsubscribe</a> [floza58@bellsouth.net]<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white;mso-ligatures:none'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>