Alpha imprint: 730 books
The Complete Idiot's Guides to Starting and Running a Thrift Store
Turn Old Merchandise into a Thriving New Business
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2010
A thrifty offering for the prospective thrift-store owner...In economic times like these, thrift stores have seen a 35% increase in sales in 2008; so what better time to start one? While fairly cheap, it is complicated, however. Here, two experts cover the entire process, including such vital topics...
Don't Retire, REWIRE!, 3E
5 Steps to Fulfilling Work That Fuels Your Passion, Suits Your Personality, and Fills Your Pockets
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2018
Five steps to fulfilling work that fuels your passion, suits your personality, and fills your pocket.
Are you among the majority of Baby Boomers who plan on working past the normal retirement age? If so, this is your guide!
A recent AARP survey found that 80% of baby boomers plan to...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Foreign Currency Trading, 2nd Edition
Discover Success on the World’s Most Exciting Exchange Market
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2011
A roadmap for success; the strategies to use and pitfalls to avoid.
by Beverly Harzog, Curtis E. Arnold
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2009
Forget credit card companies, make it personal!
The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Person-to-Person Lending fills readers in on what they need to know, such as how person-to-person lending works, who lends and who borrows, and the advantages and disadvantages of Virgin- Money, Prosper, Zopa, and...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stock Investing
Become Market-Savvy and Watch Your Portfolio Soar
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2011
The keys to financial success and security are just one book away.
Investing in the equity or stock market has never been riskier - or more profitable. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Stock Investing, veteran Certified Financial Planner Sarah Young Fisher and business writer Susan Shelly...
by Ken Little
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2007
One-stop shopping for all things financial.
Personal finances are becoming more and more complex. And this is the only comprehensive reference book on this sprawling subject. Beginning with the basics of financial planning (budgeting, interest, banking, insurance, and debt), this helpful guide...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated
A History Book That Skips Right to the Good Parts
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2009
History comes alive!
Presented in a high-impact, graphic novel format, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated is a visually exciting and easy-to- understand alternative to boring textbooks. Innovative design and lively illustrations transport readers back in time...
Genghis Khan
A Biography
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2017
Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death. In this book the reader will learn all about his life right from his childhood to his rise as the ruler of Mongolia till his death. A chapter in the book is also dedicated to the Mongol Military Tactics and Organization.
by Kevin Osborn
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 1998
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 1998
You're no idiot, of course. You can find Greece on a map, know that Kevin Sorbo stars as Hercules on TV, and have heard of Freud's Oedipus theory. But when it comes to classical mythology, you feel like you've been foiled by the gods. Don't curse Zeus yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Classical...
by Laurie Rozakis
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 1999
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 1999
You're no idiot, of course. You know that Samuel Clemens had a better-known pen name, Moby Dick is a famous whale, and the Raven only said,"Nevermore." But when it comes to understanding the great works of Mark Twain, Herman Melville, and Edgar Allan Poe, you'd rather rent the videos than...
by Dina Rodriguez
Language: English
Release Date: July 11, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: July 11, 2017
Get creative, express yourself, and add that personal touch with hand lettering! With illustrated step-by-step instructions, The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering shows the complete beginner how to master the art of hand lettering, the composition/design of phrases on the page, and flourishes...
Digital Photography
Expert Secrets for Shooting More Professional Images
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2013
Idiot's Guides®*: Digital Photography* is not a book on using Photoshop to fix bad photos, nor is it a book loaded down with technical data telling readers which camera to buy. Instead, it's the simplest guide to becoming a better photographer and taking better pictures with any DSLR. Instead of...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Metal Jewelry
A Full-Color Guide to Creating Beautiful Metal Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, and More
Language: English
Release Date: August 6, 2013
The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Making Metal Jewelry gives readers more than 125 step-by-step instructions and 200 fully illustrated color photos, for various metal jewelry making techniques, including soldering, smithing, stamping, hammering, riveting, and wiring. Readers learn how to work with easily...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Windows 8
Master the All New Microsoft Operating System
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012
Microsoft® Windows® 8 is designed to mesh users digital lives seamlessly-from desktop to phone to tablet-by utilizing a look and feel that give users a new Windows experience. However, with all of this change comes new features that may catch old-school Windows users off guard.
In The Complete...