The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classic Movies
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classic Movies

Author: Lee Pfeiffer

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-11-07

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 1440696861

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Sit back, grab some popcorn, and let the credits roll. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Classic Movies provides comprehensive information on the best classic films from the silent era up through 1969, cross-referenced several different ways for easy access. Also contains fun, “insider” trivia and facts about the movies, the stars, and factors that influenced the movie or the audience at the time of the movie’s release. • Written by a recognized name in the industry who has written books on movies and film for decades • Features only the best movies (3 and 4 stars) from the silent era up through 1969 • Offers several indexes, which are cross-referenced alphabetically by actor and director, in addition to the main text being indexed by film name and genre • Includes appendices that provide information on the top 100 films of all time, the greatest movie quotes, Academy Award winners, and Internet references for locating hard-to-find films

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vampires
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vampires

Author: Jay Stevenson

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-01-21

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1101020016

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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 curious about the history and lore of these creatures can get up to speed in the refreshed edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vampires. It provides a detailed explanation of the origins of vampires and insight into the fascination they hold in literature and belief. • Complete history and origins of this mythic creature • An explanation of the various rules that vampires exist by • A lively and exhaustive literary discussion of vampires and their importance in fiction

The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Literature
The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Literature

Author: Laurie E. Rozakis

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9780028633787

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Looks at American authors from Washington Irving to John Updike and provides brief biographical sketches, excerpts and summaries of major works, and explanations of major literary movements

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music History
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music History

Author: Michael Miller

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-07-01

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 1440636370

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A beautifully composed journey through music history! Music history is a required course for all music students. Unfortunately, the typical music history book is dry and academic, focusing on rote memorization of important composers and works. This leads many to think that the topic is boring, but bestselling author Michael Miller proves that isn’t so. This guide makes music history interesting and fun, for both music students and older music lovers. • Covers more than Western “classical” music—also includes non-Western music and uniquely American forms such as jazz • More than just names and dates—puts musical developments in context with key historical events

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Roman Empire
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Roman Empire

Author: Eric Nelson

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 9780028641515

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You’re no idiot, of course. The battle scenes in Gladiator had you on the edge of your seat and wondering where you could find more information on the rise and fall of ancient Rome. But so far, your search has left you feeling like a blundering barbarian. Pick yourself up off the coliseum floor! Consult The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Roman Empire—a fun-to-read introduction to the fascinating history, people, and culture of ancient Rome. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: --The history of the Roman Empire’s rise and fall. --An idiot-proof introduction to the great epic literature of the Roman Republic. --A survey of the Romans in arts and popular culture. --Fascinating details of some of history’s most nefarious emperors, including Nero, Caligula, and Commodus.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Spanish
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Spanish

Author: Gail Stein

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 479

ISBN-13: 0028644514

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Presents the principles of Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and usage for immediate use, along with a Spanish/English-English/Spanish dictionary, a guide to pronunciation, cultural information, useful phrases, and exercises.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Guitar
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Guitar

Author: Frederick M. Noad

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2000-09-01

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9780028642444

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Explains how to select a guitar, understand chords and melodies, how to read notes, explore different musical styles, and details how guitar music is written.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Physics
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Physics

Author: Johnnie T. Dennis

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9781592570812

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Intended for high school and college students required to take at least one physics course, this book offers an easy-to-understand, comprehensive companion to their school textbooks that brings real-world relevance, and even a touch of fun, to Einstein's favorite subject.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Christian Fiction
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Christian Fiction

Author: Ron Benrey

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9781592576814

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They say there's nothing new under the sun, and the Christian fiction industry certainly didn't spring full blown with the advent of the Left Behindseries in 1996. Remember Christyby Catherine Marshall? Published in 1967, its inspiration was the life of Marshall's mother - and the Christy Award, presented annually since 1999 to recognize novelists and novels in several categories of Christian fiction, was named after it. What makes Christian fiction? There are several givens, despite the subgenres- the Christian worldview must be woven throughout both the book's plot and its character development. But must it put proselytizing before telling a good story? How much sex - if any! - is okay in a Christian romance? Is it all right to approach edgy subjects in a Christian mystery? Is it possible to seamlessly integrate a Christian message in a crackling good yarn? In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Christian FictionRon Benrey - himself the author of successful Christian fiction - offers readers chapter and verse of writing Christian women's, romance, thrillers and mysteries, warfare, historical, biblical, speculative, and young adult fiction that deliver strong, inspirational messages and sell!

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Memes
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Memes

Author: Damon Brown

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-10-05

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 1101444045

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The ways of memes. Memes are "viruses of the mind"—symbols, ideas, or practices that are transmitted through speech, gestures, and rituals. Understanding how symbols like the peace sign or ad slogans like "Where's the beef?" or viral videos become part of our common culture has become a primary focus of sales and marketing companies across the globe. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Memes explains how memes work, how they spread, and what memes tell us about how we make sense of our world. • First book to cover all types of memes, including viral memes in the digital age • Features the Most Influential Memes in History and the Ten Biggest Internet Memes