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The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Buddhism
Explore Buddhism and Keep the Faith!
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2002
You're no idiot, of couse. You know many people have turned to Buddhism as an alternative to organized religion, but you're mistaken if you believe that all Buddhists live a monklike existence.
Don't wait until your next life to experience Zen! 'The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Buddhism' reveals...
by Melba J. Duncan
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2003
Although the first black slaves arrived in Jamestown, Virginia in 1619, our knowledge of African American history is often limited to 'lessons' in films.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to African American History reveals a full portrait of black life, including familiar figures such as Harriet Tubman, W.E.B. Dubois, and Martin Luther King, JR.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting a Tattoo
The Art and Craft of Beautifying Your Body
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2008
Got ink?
Having a tattoo is now thoroughly mainstream - but getting it done is still scary for most regular folks. Does it hurt? Is it safe? How much does it cost? Written for the novice and aficionado alike, this book walks the reader through every step of the process: making the big decision,...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Paleo
Discover the Health and Weight Loss Benefits of Eating Like Our Ancestors
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2012
Explains the diet of our hunter/gather ancestors, as well as the long-term benefits associated with it.
-Includes key diet guidance as well as over 100 delicious recipes
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Right Words for Any Occasion
What to Say and How to Say It for All of Life’s Special Moments
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2008
What to say and how to say it.
Birthdays, funerals, marriages, divorces-each of these occasions require a personal response, often in the form of a note. But finding the appropriate phrase or sentiment to convey is often difficult. With over 250 sample notes for nearly every occasion and dozens...
Get It Done When You're Depressed
50 Strategies for Keeping Your Life on Track
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2008
Shake the blues away.
Everyone knows that depression can lead to guilt, sadness, frustration, and in the case of 15-20% of people with depression, suicide. Because we live in a culture that rewards (and often worships) productivity, when a depressed person can't meet the expectations of society,...
Born to Lead
Unlock the Magnificence in Yourself and Others
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2006
Unlock the magnificence in yourself and others
Born to Lead is a powerful book of transformation that shows every woman how to unlock the genius of her uniquely feminine style of leadership, and use it in her life. Starting with the Feminine Principle, it helps you add four new behaviors-keys...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Founding Fathers
Eavesdrop on the Great Mind and Debates That Shaped Our Democracy
Language: English
Release Date: April 5, 2011
Essential reading for anyone interested in the leaders who shaped our nation
Popular interest in the Founding Fathers has surged over the past decade and is beginning to rival interest in the Civil War. People are increasingly looking back to the generation that invented this country's political...
by Nikki Moustaki
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2001
You're no idiot, of course. You've read poetry that has touched your heart, and you'd like to improve your own writing technique. But even though you have loads of inspiration, you're discovering that good instruction can be as elusive as a good metaphor.
Don't let your Muse leave you! With...
by Casey Clabough PhD
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Creative writing may be the ultimate form of self-expression. Whether the reader is a creative writing student or someone who feels compelled to create stories and poetry in their free time, Idiot's Guides: Creative Writing helps them master the basics of fiction and creative nonfiction and write...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing for Young Adults
Expert Tips on Writing Books Teens Love to Read
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2006
This comprehensive guide introduces aspiring storytellers to the ins and outs of writing fiction and nonfiction for young adults. Information includes an overview of writing, from dialogue and point of view to plot, setting, and character construction; choosing an agent and publisher; marketing the...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing a Novel, 2nd Edition
Make Your Dream of Writing a Novel Come True
Language: English
Release Date: July 6, 2010
A completely updated guide for first-time novelists.
Completely revised to include new interviews with best-selling authors; more detailed information on writing genre fiction from paranormal romance to cozy mysteries; and everything a writer needs to know about self-publishing and eBooks to...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mafia, 2nd Edition
A Fascinating Exploration of the Real People Who Inspired The Sopranos
Language: English
Release Date: January 4, 2005
Here is the most comprehensive introduction to and explanation of the most infamous crime organization in history. Completely updated with more than 70 pages of new material and photographs, it includes information about the shifts in power and tightening of ranks of different families after convictions...
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Beating Writer's Block
Blast Through Blocks and Jump-Start Your Creativity
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2007
"Write it off, work it out, get it done." An eminently practical guide to getting unblocked and writing again, "The Pocket Idiotas Guidea to Beating Writeras Block" includes dozens and dozens of tips, exercises, prompts, and more that will get the creative juices flowing. From...