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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Secrets of Longevity
Discover the Keys to a Long and Happy Life
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2008
Living life to the fullest now - and later.
Modern life can be dangerous to one's health. Things like burnout, excess weight, stress, lack of sleep, poor diet, and pollutants can have a negative impact on the quality of life and ultimately one's healthspan. Written by doctors, The Complete...
Home Butchering Handbook
Enjoy Finer, Fresher, Healthier Cuts of Meat from Your Own Kitchen
Language: English
Release Date: August 6, 2013
Gone are the days when butchering was only trusted to someone at the local supermarket. Today, butchering has come full circle and is once again appreciated for the great craft that it is. Small butcher shops are popping up everywhere, and people have realized that by handling butchering at home,...
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to German Phrases
Tons of Phrases to Help You Learn the German You Really Need
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2005
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to German Phrases is a handy, informative, and fun guide to all the phrases readers need to enjoy a visit to Germany, complete with the basics of German grammar and syntax and a compact German-English/English-German dictionary.
- Nearly 1.7 million Americans travel...
Boho Braids
40 Modern, Free-Spirited Hairstyles
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2017
Romantic, loose and messy (but in the nicest way!), and absolutely gorgeous, boho braids are everywhere-from celebrities on the red carpet to models on the runways, at music festivals, on fashion blogs, and in TV shows from Vikings to Game of Thrones. The look is modern, free-spirited, and fanciful,...
Speed Math
Simple Methods to Do Math Quickly in One’s Head
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2014
The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Speed Math provides easy-to-understand methods, tips, and tricks to do math in one's head, on paper, and on a calculator at a faster rate and with more accuracy for anyone who is intimidated by math and for whom such calculations would otherwise require paper or calculator.
by Elizabeth King Humphrey, Jeanette Hurt
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2014
Gluten-free eating has turned into a far-reaching phenomenon in the past few years as many others who have not been diagnosed with celiac disease have turned to the diet to lose weight and improve their overall health and wellness. As a result, countless options for gluten-free packaged foods and...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Talmud
Wisdom of the Ages About Law, Religion, Science, Mathematics, Philosophy, and More
Language: English
Release Date: July 6, 2004
An insightful look at one of the most unusual written works ever created. Compiled centuries ago by a group of wise men as a way to preserve the oral traditions of the Jewish faith, the Talmud has challenged and thrilled some of the world's greatest minds with its complex approach to exploring ideas...
by Bill Flocco
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2014
Reflexology is a safe and gentle therapy that combats stress, boosts the immune system, and stimulates our natural healing processes. But for the beginner, it can be an overwhelming technique to try to learn. With dozens of pressure points on the hands and feet alone, learning not only where they...
by Connie Swaim, Debra Eldredge DVM
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2014
Nothing's cuter or more fun than a new puppy. But it takes lots of work to get ready for them, to take good care of them, and to teach them to be a well-behaved member of the family. Idiot's Guides: Puppies gives readers everything they need to prepare for a new puppy and make the experience as smooth...
Urban Calisthenics
Get Ripped and Get Strong with Progressive Street Workouts You Can Do Anywhere
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2018
Get ripped and get strong with progressive street workouts you can do anywhere.
So, you hate the gym, but you want to get ripped and you need a gym to make it all happen, right? Wrong! Calisthenics are the bodyweight workouts you need. And all you need is your body, a few simple pieces of equipment,...
Pilates
Easy Lessons for Stretching, Lengthening, and Toning Your Body
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2014
Pilates is one of the healthiest activities you can do for your body with improvements in flexibility, posture, and strength, and decreases in back, neck, and joint pain. And, while more advanced Pilates requires the use of expensive machines (reformers) in a studio, a considerable amount of Pilates...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Quick Total Body Workouts
Strengthen, Tone, and Shape Your Body from Head to Toe
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2012
Today, people are busier than ever before, often at the expense of their health. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Quick Total Body Workouts acknowledges this trend and gives readers quick and simple exercises they can do for all of their major muscle groups whether at the gym, home, or office. The...
by Steve Katai, Colin Barr
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2015
Triathlons are growing in popularity with both people accustomed to running races and complete novices to the competition realm. From choosing the right equipment to signing up for the right race, from techniques and exercises to training schedules, and including hazard and injury avoidance, this...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Well on a Budget
Fantastic Food on a Frugal Budget
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2010
Eating both plentifully and nutritionally for less...includes 150 recipes.
'The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Eating Well on a Budget', is packed with tips, strategies, ideas, and more than 150 recipes for those who are either new to food budgeting or have had to greatly tighten their food budgets....