Idiot's Guides: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra helps readers get up to speed and relearn the primary concepts of mathematics, geometry, and pre-algebra. Content includes basic math operations (addition, s
Featuring 400+, full-color photographs in step-by-step format, Idiot's Guides: Bike Repair and Maintenance teaches readers of all cycling levels how to maintain, repair, and upgrade their own bikes fo
New research shows that abnormal inflammation may be linked to a variety of diseases and conditions, including heart disease, cancer, asthma, diabetes, and arthritis. A diet designed to reduce and rev
Celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and general health and well-being are all reasons millions of people are going "gluten-free." While gluten-free packaged foods and restaurant meals have emerged, so
Widespread interest in numerology never seems to wane, but there are still plenty of people who want to know how to use numbers to learn more about themselves and to make predictions for the future. I
Choosing a beer is no longer a simple process, as the beverage has gone from a world of relatively small offerings from major brewers to a universe of hundreds of unique styles from around the world.
Co-written by an award-winning medical writer, a basic reference for aspiring health-care industry employees provides coverage of the core terminology required to pass academic courses and certificati
The Complete Idiot's GuideR to Dehydrating Foods is a comprehensive introduction to the process of food dehydrating. Commercial dehydrators were once too expensive for the typical home, but they've be
"Fit Quickies" is an effective, research-driven collection of exercises for functional fitness and body shaping that cuts through the confusion of trends and complicated weight loss routines. It minim
Whether swimsuit season is just around the corner, those last few pounds of stubborn baby weight finally have to go, or a wedding or other special occasion calls f or a slimmer silhouette, this no-n
Discusses how to reap the numerous benefits of vertical gardens, looking at choosing the right location for a garden, building structures, and performing basic maintenance, and profiles over thirty ve
A brief guide that explains the strategies and techniques needed to make money in the stock market, including creating investment goals, understanding the different types of stocks, and building a por
Most math and science study guides are a reflection of the college professors who write them-dry, difficult, and pretentious. The Humongous Book of Trigonometry Problems is the exception. Author Mike
The natural way to take control of what goes into your body. As more and more people become wary of the preserving methods of major food manufacturers, they turn to home food preserving methods that
A guide for parents, teachers and caregivers shares strategic guidelines for stopping and preventing bullying, outlining recommendations that address all types of bullying behaviors including physical
Discusses the principles of proper accounting organization and techniques, explaining how to track accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, costs of goods and servi
This updated exploration of the power of the human mind describes how to unleash and harness and improve upon the power of dreams, visualization, ESP, telepathy, spiritual healing and other psychic ab
This is the first series book to discuss the wonderful health benefits of live-culture foods and the techniques for preparing them Includes over 100 delicious recipes for all types of fermentati
The best appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, and cocktails from America's favorite eateries. This is the first guide to focus exclusively on the more than 35 of the popular chains tha
"The next best thing to a personal on-call trainer, this helpful guide gives you tons of easy-to-follow illustrated exercises that work your abs, buns, thighs, arms, chest--all your major muscle group
What could be more logical than a second volume of Puzzle Baron's Logic Puzzles? Puzzle Baron's Logic Puzzles, Vol. 2 provides 200 more grid- based logic puzzles from the popular online puzzle site.
Presents a guide to world history that discusses major events from the beginning of civilization to the twenty-first century, including the birth of early cultures, the rise of major religions, and th
Explains the history, doctrines, and beliefs of the Islamic faith; outlines the life and philosophies of Muhammad; describes Islamic contributions to the arts and sciences; and describes its rituals,
A guide to the essential teachings of the Catholic Church explains the origins and purpose of the catechism and discusses the doctrine of the Trinity, the Church, mass and the other sacraments, morali
Updated to include the latest features and functionality, this guide helps registered users of the massively popular social media platform understand and use the site to its fullest potential, includi
Geared towards AP History students or anyone interested in history, this updated guide provides easy-to-understand facts covering hundreds of years of European history in the areas of culture, economy
Soon math problems will be no problem at all... Most math and study guides are as dry and difficult as the professors that write them. In The Humongous Book of Basic Math and Pre-Algebra Problems, a
Practice makes perfect-and we have the perfect study guide! This is a follow-up and supplement to one of Alpha's most successful books, The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Algebra, Second Edition. Perfe
Ready! Action! Write! A student's writing skill is the single best predictor of success in the first year of college-better than math, vocabulary, grammar, or reading prowess. Unfortunately, while hi
Eat better. Live longer. The Essential Guide to Healthy Healing Foods is for readers who want the best scientifically researched recommendations for foods used for the treatment of specific condition
The updated guide to differences-and similarities-of faiths around the world. In this revised and updated edition of the popular guide to the many faiths followed around the world, modern and ancient
Enhanced running-naturally. For 30 years runners have been told that their only hope of salvation from injury is an expensive shoe-until now. The barefoot running and minimalist-footwear revolution
You know the drill: you're performing a simple, everyday task you've done dozens of times before---picking up a toddler, reaching for the remote, or simply stretching to put on a jacket---when sudden
The characters, plots, and themes of the next bestselling book are stirring within you. Or maybe the Next Big Thing in nonfiction is flying off your fingertips and into your computer. But how do you
Unusual fatigue, unexplained weight loss or gain, a racing heart, confusion, tremors, anxiety and depression, hair loss ... an ailing thyroid can cause any combination of these symptoms or dozens of
A garden of delight-and healthy, economical eating. In The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Heirloom Vegetables, readers will learn the rewards of growing heirlooms; find hundreds of descriptions and h
Creating an Amigurumi of one's own... Amigurumi, the traditional Japanese art of knitted or crocheted stuffed figures, is a craft that is sweeping the country. In The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to A
The ways of memes. Memes are "viruses of the mind"-symbols, ideas, or practices that are transmitted through speech, gestures, and rituals. Understanding how symbols like the peace sign or ad sloga
The good, the bad, and the ugly behind the NWO. The "New World Order" (NWO) is a conspiracy theory; describing the evolution, or existence of one-world government administered by the powerful elite
A long ago war-still relevant today. Misunderstanding remains, and a lot is still unknown, of the Vietnam War. The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to the Vietnam War, Second Edition provides an updated a