The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Brain Games
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Brain Games

Author: Matt Gaffney

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9781592576319

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"Puzzles galore!" The most current research shows that brain games keep the mind and memory sharp, and logic bright. Plus, they're entertaining. Here's the perfect collection of challenging games, including the latest craze, Sudoku. It also has 200 challenging crosswords, trivia, matching and word games, acrostics, hangman, word jumbles, in 20 different categories (complete with solutions). An expert author of several successful puzzle books Easy, portable format High quality paper for erasing"

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Baby Brain Games
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Baby Brain Games

Author: Jennifer Lawler Ph.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-04-01

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1101217138

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Play that stimulates young minds. Play is the language that babies know best. Here, readers will find over 300 games to play with infants from one week to eighteen months old. Divided into games that stimulate cognitive, language, emotional, and social development, this book will delight parents and babies as it helps foster mental and physical growth. • Written by an internationally recognized authority on brain games for babies • No other book on infant play has as many games or is as effective in linking games with their mental and physical health benefits • Focused on helping parents teach their babies how to learn, rather than pushing them beyond their developmental level

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to German Phrases
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to German Phrases

Author: Angelika Korner

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 024188201X

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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 to Germany each year for business and/or leisure - and most will find this book invaluable - Full of current and classic phrases from every aspect of life and travel, along with useful travel tips and maps - Easy-to-use pronunciation guide and verb, noun, and idiom charts - Convenient, pocket-size format for on-the-go travelers

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Great Quotes for All Occasions
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Great Quotes for All Occasions

Author: Elaine Bernstein Partnow

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-04-01

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1436255937

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Say the right thing at the right time. This essential reference brings together well-known (and not-so-well-known!) speakers- including those from the Bible, actors, poets, humorists, scientists, and literary and political figures-whose ideas, activism, services, talent, and labor have influenced society. Perfect for speeches for every occasion, including graduations, weddings, retirement parties, anniversaries, public speaking engagements, and so on. * Presented in an intuitive, cross-referenced organization * Includes hilarious anecdotes and a short bio of each author, a brief contextual note for each quote, and an index of keywords to help you find the appropriate words for any occasion quickly

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Breaking Up
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Breaking Up

Author: Laurie A. Helgoe Ph.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-12-05

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 144065090X

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A wise guide to handling the end of a relationship. A breakup doesn’t mean everything has to fall apart. Laurie Helgoe uses her years of experience as a clinical psychologist to show those who are coping with a breakup to pick up the pieces and move on with their lives. This guide provides sage advice on how to handle every aspect of separating from a partner, from knowing when to stop communicating, dealing with the blues, and when to start dating again. • Edgy and humorous, yet full of practical advice • The first book to deal with being the dumper, as well as the dumpee • Tips that will get readers through lonely nights and days of “retail therapy”—without insulting their intelligence or getting involved in 12-step therapy speak

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pre-algebra
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pre-algebra

Author: Amy F. Szczepanski

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9781592577729

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Presents information on the fundamentals of pre-algebra in a concise, easy-to-follow manner and includes practice exercises throughout the book.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything

Author: Steve Miller

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9781592577965

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Ever wonder why the sky is blue or why most plants happen to be green? Or why stomach acid doesn't dissolve your stomach, or why there are more tornados in the Midwest than along either coast? The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everythinganswers these questions and many, many more, shedding light on the science behind more than 200 intriguing questions, educating readers on the fundamentals of science in the process. In a book that is as informative as it is entertaining, readers learn about every major branch of science, including- Physics (Why do figure skaters spin faster when they pull their arms in?) Chemistry (How does salt melt ice?) Biology (How does a chameleon change its colour?) Geology (Why do so many earthquakes occur along the Pacific coast?) Meteorology (Why does the jet stream flow from west to east in North America?) Astronomy (What causes Jupiter's big red spot?) Cosmology (Do black holes really exist and can anything escape them?) In addition, the book highlights some of the really big ideas that helped shape science as we know it today, and discusses the future of science with cutting edge topics such as nanotechnology, genetic modification, molecular medicine, and string theory.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology
The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology

Author: Evans Lansing Smith, Ph.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-07-01

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 110104716X

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Make no myth-take-this book is indispensable. The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology explores the gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, monsters and angels of the myths from every corner of the globe. Additionally, it explores the parallels between every culture and the striking similarities in mythic figures and the structure, action, wording, and result of the stories themselves. * Covers Egyptian, Celtic, Teutonic, Norse, Japanese, Mexican, Native American, and other myths * Features information on The Hero's Journey-the cycle of myth according to Jung, Campbell, and others * Appendixes include a glossary of terms and both a general and a subject Index

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Texas Hold'em
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Texas Hold'em

Author: Randy Burgess

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9781592575633

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A complete, revised guide to the Texas Hold'em game of poker takes readers step by step through the fundamental principles and strategies of the popular card game, covering the rules of the game, the art of betting, Hold'em lingo, and more. Original. 25,000 first printing.