Alpha imprint: 730 books
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Coffee and Tea
The Perfect Companion to Your Daily Pick-Me-Up!
Language: English
Release Date: September 5, 2006
For hot beverage novices and budding baristas, here is an essential introduction to the world of coffee and tea, from a basic history of each product, to advanced tips and tricks for blending, brewing, and using syrups and milk, to recipes from around the world. Includes information on different types...
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Wine
Tasting Tips to Help You Swirl and Sniff Like an Expert
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2005
Everything you need to know about wine, to go.
With separate chapters for the best whites and reds and special advice on bubbly wines, dessert wines, and more, Tara Q. Thomas provides a perfect quick reference book for pocket or purse. Most importantly, Thomas brings her fresh, approachable...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ancient Greece
Fascinating Facts About Greek History and Cultural Contributions
Language: English
Release Date: January 4, 2005
The incredible influence of Ancient Greek culture on everything from sicence to literature to politics continues to be relevant and hotly debated. In 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ancient Greece', you are invited to meet the Ancient Greeks and to understand their legacy by entering their world. Profiles...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of Harry Potter
Visit the Magical Universe Created by J. K. Rowling
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2007
For fans of all ages!
Here is an entertaining and easily referenced presentation of insider information to the world that J.K. Rowling has created in her spellbinding series of novels. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the World of Harry Potter explores all aspects of the wizarding world and...
by Alan Axelrod PhD
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2014
The Middle East is a pressure cooker of constant upheaval, and always with the threat of war in the air. But digging deeper reveals that there are complex dynamics at work, both culturally and politically, and understanding the conflict in this region starts with understanding not only recent events,...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chakras
Renew Your Life Force with the Chakras’ Seven Energy Centers
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2009
Get into the spirit of chakras.
In the last decade, as Westerners have become more familiar with Eastern medicine, the term "chakra" has entered the mainstream lexicon. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Chakras introduces both the major and minor chakras - energy centers along the nervous...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to HTML5 and CSS3
Everything You Need to Code and Design the Web Content and That’ll Get Your Site Noticed
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2011
What's next for web developers who want creative, competitive sites.
The newest revision of HTML (HyperText Markup Language), the primary markup language for most of the content on the web. It's a major update that incorporates video playback, animation, and drag & drop. CSS3 is the latest...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to PC Basics, Windows 7 Edition
Get the Skills You Need for Today’s World of Computing
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
The down and dirty basics for computer newbies.
For those with a blank slate when it comes to computer know-how, this guide teaches readers how to get started on a PC, including: easy instructions on starting, setting up, and organizing the PC; navigating the Windows 7 desktop and folder system;...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Paranormal
Indulge Your Fascination with the Mysterious and the Unexplained
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2010
An otherworldly examination of the unknown that will keep fright fans reading all night. from any strange experience that can't be defined by science to psychic phenomena to monsters and weird creatures, 'The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Paranormal', focuses on the most interesting and bone-chilling...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Zombies
Everything You Need to Know About the Latest Monster Craze
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2010
The "New Vampire"...
The Complete Idiot's Guides® have explored the world of vampires, werewolves, the paranormal, and now the latest book in the "creepy" series is, 'The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Zombies'. This book brings the world of zombies chillingly to life - in...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vampires
Fascinating Vampire Lore from Eastern Europe, Greece, Italy, and the Middle East
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2009
Vampires are the hottest topic in popular culture today. From the now classic novels of Anne Rice, to the mega-selling series by Stephanie Meyer to the hit HBO series True Blood based on the bestselling novels of Charlaine Harris, the undead are certainly not dead in terms of books sales. Now, those...
by Nick Robinson
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2016
Related to origami, paper airplanes originated from China and are toys devised entirely out of paper and adhesives (sometimes glue or tape) that utilize an aerodynamic shape to lift and soar. Idiot's Guides: Paper Airplanes features 20 of the coolest designs-- and offers easy-to-understand, step-by-step...
LD SAT Study Guide
Test Prep and Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2009
The first SAT guide for students with learning disabilities.
For the growing number of students with learning disabilities who take the SAT each year, studying for the test is even more grueling than it is for traditional students. There is nothing on the market to prepare them for the SAT,...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Soccer Basics
Essential Rules and Strategies for Coaches, Players, and Parents
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2009
The ultimate resource for getting on the ball.
The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Soccer Basics explains anything and everything a parent or new coach needs to know to understand the game and make the most of a child's soccer experience. From the rules of the game to playing techniques, this is...