( Received a complementary e-copy in exchange for a review )

Having been fairly familiar with both Drive and Docs, I was a bit hesitant at what I could pick up from a title which mentioned 30 minutes. I'm glad to admit that I was wrong in thinking that way. I've spent way more than 30 minutes so far, have picked up some great info and tips, and am not anywhere near finished. This is a great guide whether you're familiar with the programs or not. This e-book has a permanent place on my e-reader within easy reach, as I plan to reference it often.

This is a great comprehensive guide to using Google Docs and Drive for beginners and those looking to get the most out of the program. I use a few of the programs of the suite regularly and still learned a few things from reading this book!
There are lots of screen shots of the programs so you can see exactly what is meant and there are easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
Thanks to i30 Media Corp and NetGalley for the advance copy.

This is basically a beginners guide to using google apps. It is very good especially for those of us who don't know all about all the apps.

This book was VERY helpful to me because through the years I have attempted to use more of Googles' excellent free applications, but I frequently get overwhelmed by the amount of options available. When I received this book from NetGalley, I decided to use it as a solid attempt again.

FIRST, I was not aware about adding Google Drive to my PC's explorer such as I had with OneDrive and Dropbox products. Wow! I was now hooked to continue going through Lamont's manual. The only downside I have to share is that it takes much longer to go through this book than only 30 minutes. I guess one could read it in that time, but I for one would get very little from it but a false sense of security without reading along and using Google Drive hands on.

Otherwise, this book was just what I needed at this time as I am trying to pull away from costly software (such as MS Office). For one, Google Docs has so much more to offer these days. I was unaware of its many templates! And although Sheets and Slides may be lesser than the MS standard as Lamont compares, I no longer need all of those extra bells and whistles now that I am retired. Even if I wasn't, the Google suite gives me more than enough options for file creations.

I like how Lamont started out with examples of who should use Google Drive, and once again I was persuaded as I found myself on the list (especially as one guilty of carrying several UBS drives around instead of using the cloud and sharing approaches to file availability.) And Lamont doesn't stop there as he gives glimpses into other aspects of Drive such as Forms and Drawing and Sites. Oh my!

Thanks to Mr Lamont's book for prompting me to try Google Drive once more -- and for real. The book is not too big, and not too small -- for me, this time, it is just right...

It says 30 minutes and it's about what it took me. Good to use if you can't get a hold of a copy of Word.