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The Complete Idiot's Guide to European History, 2nd Edition
Understand the People, Politics, and Conflicts That Shaped a Continent
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2011
Fascinating, fact-filled writing that delivers hundreds of years in the life of the European continent.
Terrific supplementary reading for AP History students.
by Bill Gutman, Tom Finnegan Ph.D
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2003
Here's the guide for current and prospective coaches that covers every aspect of effectively coaching youth basketball: teaching good sportsmanship, running an effective practice, coaching to a player's age and skill level, teaching offensive and defensive skills and drills, rules of the game, executing winning plays and strategies, dealing with parents.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Swimming
Jump Right in with This Illustrated, Stroke-By-Stroke Guide
Language: English
Release Date: April 5, 2011
Dive in! The water's fine.
Packed with clear, professional instructions, helpful tips and advice, and information on indoor and "open" (ocean) swimming, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Swimming, has everything a swimmer needs, no matter what skill level, to make the most of their...
by Edmond Otis, Randall Hassell
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2000
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2000
Learn all about the art of karate with The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Karate, including:
Simple tips for mastering the ancient Japanese martial art of karate
Behind-the-scenes looks at tournaments and competitions
Down-to-earth advice on how to strike, whether it be with fists or feet
"The...
by Kevin Lewis, David Michael Gilbertson
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2016
Krav Maga, which means "contact combat" in Hebrew, is an easy-to-understand/remember aggressive system of self-defense. Idiot's Guides: Krav Maga will not only define what it is, but also review the principles and systems of techniques and training to ensure survival. Combining in-depth...
Bruce Lee
A Biography
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2016
Bruce Lee was a revered martial artist, actor and filmmaker known for movies like 'Fists of Fury' and 'Enter the Dragon,' and the technique Jeet Kune Do. This book gives an account of his life, career in Martial Arts, Filmography and Death. A must read for any Bruce Lee Fan.
by Jonathan Cane
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2010
With this helpful guide, learn many tips including:
The impact of short workouts and the importance of stretching
How to manage stress through exercise
How to develop good habits
Fitting your exercise routine into your schedule
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles, 5th Edition
The Latest Info on Buying, Riding, and Maintaining the Bike of Your Dreams
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
The book to drive biker fans hog wild.
The most complete book on motorcycles covers everything from motorcycle maintenance and appropriate gear to safety tips, new rules and venues, recommended buys, and making the most out of trips on the open road. It also includes a completely updated buyer's...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sailing
Everything You Need to Set Sail on New Adventures
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2013
The idea of learning to sail excites the imagination with fantasies of a carefree, simple way to relax. But in reality, a lot of work goes into mastering the technical aspects of sailing and learning how to get from one place to another without ending up in the water. Other sailing books go into more...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Functional Training, Illustrated
The New Way to Exercise and Improve Everyday Activities
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2009
Lengthen spine, tuck pelvis under, bend knees...and shovel that driveway!
The goal of functional training is getting the various muscle groups to work together for real-life activities, such as snow shoveling. The guide includes: a functional fitness self-assessment; more than 120 exercises...
by Elizabeth Keyser, Jody Pennette
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
Around 90% of all new restaurants fail in the first year of operation. Many owners think they have the perfect idea, but they have terrible business plans, location, or other issues. Idiot's Guides: Starting and Running a Restaurant shows budding restauranteurs the basics of honing in on a concept...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Recruiting and Managing Volunteers
Find—and Keep—the Volunteer Help You Need
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2009
Advice on the unique challenges of managing a volunteer workforce.
Volunteers provide vital services to millions of people each year. However, because of their work's special nature, they're one of the most challenging work-forces to manage and retain. Lipp has managed these workers for over...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Leadership Fast-Track
The Core Information and Advice You Need to Take Charge and Get Results
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2013
Written to quickly develop the reader's leadership skills, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Leadership, Fast Track is a short but rich introduction to leadership skills and how best to use them. After a brief examination of the required, but learnable, qualties, skills, and behaviors of leadership,...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stretching Your Dollar
Creative Ways to Live Well and Still Save Money
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2009
An online expert and home economist gathers hundreds of practical-and surprising-tips.
Everyone is being squeezed these days by the faltering economy, but nobody wants to give up the things that add to quality of life. Much more than just common sense warmed over, this handy guide will take...