Learn the parts of a blog, what Blogger does, and how to choose goals and blog topics
Choose a domain name, learn to use the dashboard, pick a template, and configure settings
Dress up your blog with themes and find out where to get plenty of free ones
Learn blogging etiquette and some secrets for long-term success
Make money from your blog with Google Adsense, contextual and text link ads, and merchandising with CafePress
Set up multi-user blogs or branch into mobile blogging, podcasting, or video blogging
Take advantage of social networking sites and learn simple search engine optimization techniques
Maintain your blog with tools like Blog This! and Quick Edit
Moderate comments effectively, track your stats, and more

Google Blogger is a great choice for beginning bloggers, and Google Blogger For Dummies gives you the know-how to venture confidently into the blogosphere.