Among the topics covered in this guide are establishing a Facebook profile, connecting to others in your network as well as others in other networks, establishing or joining user groups, customising your profile, finding applications, using Facebook as a business tool, and creating and adding your own applications.

This essential guide for anyone who is new to Facebook is the perfect introduction to the world's largest social media site. Aimed at beginners, and with seniors firmly in mind, it covers all of Facebook's key features, including the most up-to-day additions such as being able to broadcast video via your desktop and Messenger Day. It will bear in mind components that will be useful not only in conversing with friends, but their children and grandchildren...