Alpha imprint: 730 books
by Dana Sherwood, Sandy Wood
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2006
People love weird facts. And judging from the success of the original Pocket Idiot's Guide to Not So Useless Facts, readers love the collection of wacky and interesting facts and factoids. Now, back by popular demand is The Pocket Idiot's Guide to MORE Not So Useless Facts, with completely new entertaining...
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to More Not So Useless Facts
More Cool Info for Trivia Buffs
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2007
People love weird facts. And judging from the success of the original Pocket Idiot's Guide to Not So Useless Facts, readers love the collection of wacky and interesting facts and factoids. Now, back by popular demand is The Pocket Idiot's Guide to MORE Not So Useless Facts, with completely new entertaining...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classic Movies
Facts, Trivia, and Behind-the-Scenes Stories from the Best Movies of All Time
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2006
Sit back, grab some popcorn, and let the credits roll.
The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Classic Movies provides comprehensive information on the best classic films from the silent era up through 1969, cross-referenced several different ways for easy access. Also contains fun, "insider"...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to New York City
Your Ticket to a Dream Vacation in the Big Apple
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2008
Plan a visit to the city that never sleeps... without losing any sleep!
New York continues to be one of the top tourist destinations in the world- with more than 43 million visitors in 2006 alone.
This book dispels the anxiety of planning a trip to such an enormously busy and exciting...
by Gabrielle Euvino
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2001
You're no idiot, of course. You know there's more to Italy's rich tapestry than spaghetti and the Sicilian Mafia, but you also know you have a lot to learn about the country that brought you the paintings of Michelangelo, the poetry of Dante, and the Ferrari of your dreams.
Get ready to indulge!...
by Thomas A. Lisk Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2008
Get the gift of gab.
In this guide, readers will find indispensable information on how to pursue public speaking as a full- or part-time career. Written by a 30-year veteran public speaker and bureau chief, this book shares details, advice, and insider tips on how to prosper in this highly...
by Park Davis, Susannah Craig
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2001
You're no idiot, of course. You've had the pleasure of staying at a few bed and breakfasts, and you'd love to open a charming inn of your own. But when you think about what it takes to get a business up and running, you want to hang the Do Not Disturb sighn.
This is your wake-up call! 'The...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Retirement Planning
Start Now to Have the Retirement Lifestyle You Want!
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2007
A necessary plan for a secure and comfortable retirement.
Everybody wants to retire with personal and financial peace of mind. But the question is always; will there be enough money to fund a comfortable lifestyle? That's where this book comes to the rescue, addressing every concievable concern...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Great Recession
An Unbiased Analysis of the Biggest Economic Crisis Since the Great Depression
Language: English
Release Date: July 6, 2010
The truth behind the causes and effects of America's economic downturn.
The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Financial Crisis explains the root causes and connects the events and issues with the problems that have confronted Americans over the course of more than a year, giving readers an unvarnished,...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Web Page and Blog, 6th Edition
Easy-to-Follow Steps for Setting Up and Maintaining a Web Page or Blog
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2004
Spin your own web! Free CD-ROM included. More people are overcoming their digital fears and producing Internet content rather than just absorbing it. Whether their product is a collection of essays, stories, reviews, jokes, or shopping lists, they want to share it with everyone-from family and friends...
by Michael Miller
Language: English
Release Date: November 2, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: November 2, 2010
You have a passion for making beautiful music, but when it comes to understanding and speaking the musical language, you need a little help. The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to Music Theory Must-Know Terms compiles dozens of the most important and commonly used terms in the musical lexicon - from notations and chords to modes and scales - explaining them all in clear, concise language.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conducting Music
The Fundamentals and More for Conducting Bands, Orchestras, Choirs, and Ensembles
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2012
The complex art of conducting may look effortless to the casual onlooker; however, it requires a great deal of knowledge and skill. The success of a performance hinges on the director's ability to keep the group playing together and interpreting the music as the composer intended. The Complete Idiot's...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music History
From Pre-Historic Africa to Classical Europe to American Popular Music
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2008
A beautifully composed journey through music history!
Music history is a required course for all music students. Unfortunately, the typical music history book is dry and academic, focusing on rote memorization of important composers and works. This leads many to think that the topic is boring,...
The Complete Idiot's Guide Music Dictionary
Music Explained in the Simplest Terms
Language: English
Release Date: July 6, 2010
A musician's vocabulary needs more than Do, Re, Mi...
Written in clear, concise, easy-to-understand language, The Complete Idiot's Guide® Music Dictionary covers a multitude of musical aspects indispensable to any musician. Author and music professor Stanford Felix has compiled the most commonly...