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Jewelry Making and Beading For Dummies

Dismore, Heather H. — 6 May 2013 08:18:31 +0200

Make bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, pins, key chains, and more Want to make jewelry and gifts from scratch? This new edition of Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies provides the easy-to-understand information that makes it easy. * Updated information on getting started and setting up the necessities of a jewelry maker's workshop * New innovative ideas for materials such as making beads from scratch, customizing components like glass pendants, and up-cycling found objects for new creations * Updated trends including Victorian, Steampunk, Indian-inspired, and wrap bracelets * Advice on how to gain project ideas through websites like Pinterest without infringing on someone's rights * New and updated information on setting up a storefront, turning your hobby into a business, and gaining exposure through Etsy.com, blogs, and social media sites * From attaching clasps to working with wire to stringing beads, the companion DVD features watch-and-learn episodes that show you step-by-step how to create one-of-a-kind designs using beads, glass, found objects, special mementos, and more With hundreds of detailed photos--now featured in full-color--Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies is the ideal resource you'll turn to again and again to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and assorted gifts. [384 Seiten, Softcover]

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crochet

Keim, Cecily — 6 May 2013 08:17:40 +0200

The visual way to get hooked on crochet The art of crocheting is timeless-and its popularity is evident in the surge of modern, sophisticated techniques like amigurumi and Tunisian crochet. So if you yearn for the skills to join this crafting revolution, this easy-to-follow guide is for you! With new patterns and even more techniques explained step by step, this updated edition is your go-to guide for learning how to crochet. * Concise, two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review * Detailed color photos demonstrate each step and helpful tips provide additional guidance * New patterns, more techniques, and refreshed interior design Packed with tons of step-by-step instructions and fun, innovative patterns, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crochet, 2nd Edition, gives you the tools you need to create one-of-a-kind crochet projects that will add handmade flair to your home and wardrobe. [352 Seiten, Softcover]

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Cricket For Dummies

Knight, Julian — 22 Apr 2013 08:17:48 +0200

A complete guide to cricket for players and fans alike Whether you're a budding player or aspiring armchair expert, Cricket For Dummies helps you get to grips with this fascinating sport. Completely revised and updated for the first back-to-back Ashes series in 38 years, this hands-on guide gives you clear explanations of the cricket's laws, step-by-step explanations of techniques and tactics, and exciting coverage of the tournaments, global rivalries, and great players. * Fully revised and updated to chronicle the rise of twenty20 cricket and the IPL, the implementation of DRS, and the changing face of the game * Covers cricket basics--the pitch, the laws, the equipment and more * Provides an in-depth look at cricket formats * Offers a guide to building cricket skills--bowling, batting, and fielding * Includes coverage of the best players and the biggest tournaments throughout the world Complete with Top Ten Lists of the greatest cricketers, the most memorable cricket matches, and the biggest controversies, Cricket For Dummies is your one-stop resource on this popular sport. [344 Seiten, Softcover]

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Cycling For Dummies

Wright, Gavin / Williams, Ben — 22 Apr 2013 08:17:43 +0200

Whether you're looking to hit the open road, scream down the side of a mountain, or simply take the kids out for a ride, Cycling For Dummies, UK Edition, covers all your needs. Topics include choosing the right bike and accessories, staying safe -- around town and on the trails -- training to improve speed and endurance, making adjustments and repairs, and much more (including answering the basic questions you may be too embarrassed to ask in your local shop). Cycling For Dummies, UK Edition is the perfect place to start when you want to take up this great sport. [368 Seiten, Softcover]

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Introduction to Hybrid Vehicle System Modeling and Control

Liu, Wei — 17 Apr 2013 08:17:52 +0200

Over the last decade design techniques for hybrid vehicles have advanced rapidly, with modeling and control playing a key role in these developments. This book provides engineers with the technical knowhow for building hybrid vehicle systems, exploring the connections between modeling and control design, as well as simulation and performance analysis for these vehicles. It offers not only basic information on system configuration and main components, but also details their characteristics and mathematic models. Examples are extracted from the author's extensive hands-on engineering practice at GM and elsewhere. [432 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Being the Best Man For Dummies

Bliss, Dominic — 15 Apr 2013 08:18:36 +0200

If you're looking for practical, straight-talking advice on getting things right, look no further. Being the Best Man For Dummies is a perfect one-stop guide to being the ideal best man. This newly updated edition includes: * Advice on organising the stag night (or weekend), including a guide to the best destinations, activities, and organisers, with contact information. * An outline of your wedding day responsibilities (in the morning, at the church, during the reception, and all points in between) plus tips on how not to screw things up. * A guide to writing a delivering a great speech, including opening lines, jokes, quotes, and more. * Ten wedding-day nightmare scenarios to avoid. * Guidance on how to dress to impress. All that in one convenient package that also doubles as a terrific prop for the reception speech. [184 Seiten, Softcover]

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Pairing Food and Wine For Dummies

Szabo, John — 15 Apr 2013 08:18:19 +0200

The easy way to learn to pair food with wine Knowing the best wine to serve with food can be a real challenge, and can make or break a meal. Pairing Food and Wine For Dummies helps you understand the principles behind matching wine and food. From European to Asian, fine dining to burgers and barbeque, you'll learn strategies for knowing just what wine to choose with anything you're having for dinner. Pairing Food and Wine For Dummies goes beyond offering a simple list of which wines to drink with which food. This helpful guide gives you access to the principles that enable you to make your own informed matches on the fly, whatever wine or food is on the table. * Gives you expert insight at the fraction of a cost of those pricey food and wine pairing courses * Helps you find the perfect match for tricky dishes, like curries and vegetarian food * Offers tips on how to hold lively food and wine tasting parties If you're new to wine and want to get a handle on everything you need to expertly match food and wine, Pairing Food and Wine For Dummies has you covered. [408 Seiten, Softcover]

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Das Little Black Book der Salate und Dressings

Hennig, Anke — 11 Apr 2013 08:17:15 +0200

Im bewährt humorvollen und zum Mitmachen anregenden Schreibstil der Little Black Books geht die begeisterte Köchin Anke Hennig dem Phänomen des Salats auf den Grund. Leckere Soßen und Dressings sowie Tipps zur Aufbewahrung und zum richtigen Improvisieren runden das Büchlein ab. [180 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Ukulele Exercises For Dummies

McQueen, Brett / Wood, Alistair — 8 Apr 2013 08:18:22 +0200

Take your ukulele playing to the next level - fast! - with hundreds of fun exercises, drills and practice tunes You have a ukulele, you know just enough to be dangerous, and now you're ready to do something with it. You're in luck: Ukulele Exercises For Dummies helps you become a better player. This lay-flat, practice-based book focuses on the skills that entry-level players often find challenging and provides tips, tricks and plenty of cool exercises that will have you creating music in no time that include: * Creating rock-steady strumming patterns and rhythms * Becoming a better fingerpicker with patterns, arpeggio exercises, and solo fingerpicking pieces * Expanding your fretboard knowledge and crafting your own rock, blues and jazz riffs and solos * Playing actual songs on the ukulele - everything from the classic ukulele tunes to the 12 bar blues! * Downloadable audio files of the exercises found in the book, providing you with a self-contained practice package No matter if you're a beginning ukulele player or you're wanting to stretch and improve your chops, Ukulele Exercises For Dummies puts you on your way to becoming a ukulele extraordinaire! [252 Seiten, Softcover]

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Student's Gluten-Free Cookbook For Dummies

McEachern, Nancy — 3 Apr 2013 08:18:02 +0200

The easy, delicious, and nutritious way for students to eat gluten-free At least 3 million Americans are affected by celiac disease, and as awareness of this genetic disorder grows, more people are adopting the required gluten-free lifestyle. Student's Gluten-Free Cookbook For Dummies is a perfect resource, featuring cooking and nutritional advice along with dishes that are tasty and simple for young adults to prepare using low-cost and easy-to-obtain ingredients. Student's Gluten-Free Cookbook For Dummies shows you how to cook classic college meals such as pizza and pasta ... gluten-free. It tailors the information and recipes to your needs, considering time, cooking expertise, budget, and unconventional cooking methods. The book includes a brief explanation of gluten and the benefits of living without it, tips on reading labels and budgeting, and more than 160 recipes outlining the ingredients, cooking time (emphasizing any shortcuts), cost, and easy-to-follow directions. The recipes cover the categories of breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert (including the challenge of gluten-free baking), easy-on-the-go snacks, and gluten-free entertainment food. This title includes dishes that can be assembled in about 5 minutes, microwave meals, tips for breathing new life into leftovers, and fancy meals to impress friends and family. * Features a wide variety of more than 160 healthy and hearty gluten-free recipes for every meal of the day * Includes easy on-the-go snacks, food that can be assembled in about five minutes, meals to impress, and much more * Recipes allow for a limited variety of appliances and space available to students Thanks to Student's Gluten-Free Cookbook For Dummies, students who choose a gluten-free lifestyle, either for health reasons or simply by choice, can still enjoy delicious dishes that can be prepared quickly and easily. [368 Seiten, Softcover]

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Cooking with Quinoa For Dummies

Forberg, Cheryl — 25 Mar 2013 08:18:10 +0100

140+ gluten-free recipes for adding quinoa to every meal and snack Touted as the gold of the Incas, quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has many health benefits. It is high in both protein and fiber, gluten-free, and has been known to help those with cardiovascular health problems, as well as people who suffer from migraine headaches. Research also shows that the nutritional composition of quinoa is important in fighting breast cancer, especially in post-menopausal women. It is a great gluten alternative, and provides complete protein in vegetarian or vegan dishes. Not only does it have all of these phenomenal health qualities, quinoa is also delicious and extremely versatile! Quinoa can be made into a breakfast porridge, stuffed into a wrap for lunch, combined with vegetables for a hearty salad, rolled with spices and breadcrumbs to make a delicious burger, and added to an assortment of cakes and breads for an extra protein punch. Cooking with Quinoa for Dummies shows you how you can easily incorporate quinoa into each and every one of your meals and snacks. * Offers over 140 gluten-free recipes for incorporating quinoa into breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners, and desserts * Explains the health benefits and disease-fighting power of this superfood * Provides the 4-1-1 on how quinoa can help you lose those unwanted pounds * Includes a 16 page color insert with beautiful photos of gluten-free quinoa-packed meals Cooking with Quinoa For Dummies shows you how to use this hot new superfood in all your favourite dishes! [360 Seiten, Softcover]

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Recycling-Mode für Dummies

Burns, Miranda Caroligne — 14 Mar 2013 08:17:30 +0100

Haben Sie ständig das Gefühl, zu wenig oder das Falsche in Ihrem Kleiderschrank zu haben? Dann ist dieses Buch genau das richtige für Sie. Die Autorin hilft Ihnen, Ihre alten Kleider aufzupeppen und ihnen das gewisse Etwas zu verleihen. Seien Sie mutig, Neues auszuprobieren! [344 Seiten, Softcover]

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Die Philosophie bei Star Trek

Hansemann, Henrik — 14 Mar 2013 08:17:26 +0100

Die Philosophie bei Star Trek sucht und findet Antworten auf Fragen der Logik, Ethik und Moral, die sich im Star-Trek-Universum stellen, und beleuchtet auf spannende und humorvolle Weise die Fernsehserien und zahlreichen Kinofilme rund um Kirk, Spock & Co. [250 Seiten, Softcover]

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Soccer For Dummies

Dunmore, Thomas / Murray, Scott — 11 Mar 2013 08:18:12 +0100

Learn to: * Get a handle on soccer rules and regulations * Grasp the basic moves and plays * Improve dribbling, passing, and other skills * Appreciate this popular pastime Learn the basics, improve your game knowledge, and reach your soccer playing goals Do you get a kick out of soccer? Whether you're a youth league player, a soccer parent, or a World Cup fan, here at last is the book you've been waiting for. Now updated with the latest history, stats, and rules of this popular sport, Soccer For Dummies is the ultimate guide to the greatest and most popular sport on the planet. * Kick off -- get a beginner's history of soccer, from its early days in China to the modern game that's showcased in stadiums and played on soccer fields all across the globe * Get to the nitty-gritty -- discover the rules of the game, what each player on the field is expected to do, the tactics they employ, and the skills they need to play * The biggest sport in the world -- explore everything about the professional game of soccer, from the biggest show on earth -- the FIFA World Cup -- to other international tournaments such as the European Championships, Copa America, and the CONCACAF Gold Cup * For fans -- find out what you can expect at a professional soccer game, as well as the lowdown on where you can find soccer on television, online, in newspapers, magazines, books, movies, and on DVDs Open the book and find: * How soccer is played (and scored) * Tips on coaching, how to keep fit, and how to play the beautiful game * An in-depth look at women's soccer * How club soccer is organized across the world * Important international and club teams * Fun soccer facts and interesting tidbits * A look at the game's most fascinating players [408 Seiten, Softcover]

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Segeln für Dummies

Isler, J. J. / Isler, Peter — 14 Feb 2013 08:17:24 +0100

Vom Familienvater bis zum Piraten ? Menschen segeln gerne. Segeln ist ein sicheres Vergnügen, man muss nur einige Grundregeln beachten. »Segeln für Dummies« beschreibt nicht nur diese Grundregeln, das Buch hilft den Lesern auch bei weiteren Schritten vom Anfänger zum Seebären. [404 Seiten, Softcover]

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Babysachen stricken für Dummies

Daniels, Petra — 14 Feb 2013 08:17:14 +0100

Sie wollen den neuen Erdenbürger mit selbstgestrickten Babysachen begrüßen? Hier finden Sie von Babysocken und -mützen über Babydecken, Wickel- und Kapuzenjäckchen bis zum Schmusetuch Anregungen und Anleitungen für individuelle Geschenke. [128 Seiten, Softcover]

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Woran du erkennst, dass deine Katze deinen Tod plant

The Oatmeal — 14 Feb 2013 08:17:13 +0100

In skurrilen Comics wird die wahre Natur der Hauskatze enthüllt. The Oatmeal, der Meister des entlarvenden Humors, hat eine urkomische und geistreiche Comicsammlung geschaffen, die darüber aufklärt, was Katzen wirklich wollen: die Weltherrschaft (und natürlich gekrault werden). [136 Seiten, Softcover]

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Urban Gardening For Dummies

The National Gardening Association / Simon, Paul / Nardozzi, Charlie — 6 Feb 2013 08:18:42 +0100

The easy way to succeed at urban gardening A townhouse yard, a balcony, a fire escape, a south-facing window--even a basement apartment can all be suitable locations to grow enough food to save a considerable amount of money and enjoy the freshest, healthiest produce possible. Urban Gardening For Dummies helps you make the most of limited space through the use of proven small-space gardening techniques that allow gardeners to maximize yield while minimizing space. * Covers square-foot gardening and vertical and layered gardening * Includes guidance on working with container gardening, succession gardening, and companion gardening * Offers guidance on pest management, irrigation and rain barrels, and small-space composting If you're interested in starting you're an urban garden that makes maximum use of minimal space, Urban Gardening For Dummies has you covered. [360 Seiten, Softcover]

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Chicken Health For Dummies

Gauthier, Julie / Ludlow, Rob — 28 Jan 2013 08:18:21 +0100

Everything you need to care for and keep happy, healthy chickens With directives on diagnosing and treating sick or ailing chickens, as well as general information on how to keep chickens in peak condition, Chicken Health For Dummies is your go-to guide on how to best care for and keep chickens. Inside, you'll get everything you need to know about chicken health and wellness: an encyclopedia full of common and not-so-common diseases, injuries, symptoms, and cures that chicken owners may encounter. Chicken Health For Dummies provides chicken owners with one handy, all-encompassing resource. * Helps you identify potential hazards and signs of ill health in your chicken * Shows you how to properly examine chickens to identify and isolate potential health issues before they spread to the rest of the flock * An encyclopedia full of common and uncommon diseases, injuries, symptoms, and cures for chickens Chicken Health For Dummies joins Raising Chickens For Dummies and Building Chickens Coops For Dummies to round out the For Dummies reference library as a must-have resource for both rural and urban chicken owners. [336 Seiten, Softcover]

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Entspannungsübungen für Dummies

Iknoian, Therese — 11 Jan 2013 08:18:00 +0100

Sie wollen eine Entspannungsübung ausprobieren, wissen aber nicht, ob Yoga, Tai-Chi, Qi Gong, Pilates oder Feldenkrais das Richtige für Sie ist? Therese Iknoian stellt Ihnen diese Entspannungsübungen vor. So lernen Sie, ausgeglichener zu werden und Körper und Geist zu stärken. [300 Seiten, Softcover]

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Piano mit Trainingsprogramm für Dummies

Neely, Blake — 11 Jan 2013 08:17:58 +0100

Piano für Dummies bringt Ihnen alles bei, was man über das Klavierspielen wissen muss: von der richtigen Körperhaltung bis hin zu Rhythmen, Melodien und Co. Die beiliegenden CDs enthalten viele Übungen zum Nachspielen sowie ein interaktives Trainingsprogramm für Ihren Computer. [328 Seiten, Softcover]

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Raw Food For Dummies

Soria, Cherie / Ladermann, Dan — 19 Dec 2012 08:18:16 +0100

The easy way to transition to the raw food lifestyle Celebrities like Demi Moore, Sting, Madonna, and Woody Harrelson as well as experts in diet and nutrition have drawn attention to the newest trend in eating: raw foods. As the demand for raw foods increases, so does the demand for informative and supportive facts about this way of life. Raw Food For Dummies shares reasons for incorporating raw food into your diet and life, tips on how to do it, and includes nearly 100 recipes. Whether you're interested in incorporating raw foods into an existing meal plan, or transitioning to a raw foods-only diet, Raw Food For Dummies will help. Main areas of coverage include the benefits of eating raw foods, tips for avoiding undernourishment and hunger, information on transitioning to the raw food lifestyle (including where to buy and how to store raw foods), along with coverage of the popular methods of preparing meals, including sprouting, dehydrating, juicing, and greening. * Features nearly 100 recipes covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, and snacks * Includes advice on transitioning to the raw food lifestyle * Written by a veteran vegan chef and culinary arts teacher Raw Food For Dummies is for anyone interested in incorporating raw foods into an existing meal plan, as well as people interested in transitioning to a raw foods-only diet. [384 Seiten, Softcover]

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Notenlesen für Dummies Das Pocketbuch

Pilhofer, Michael / Day, Holly — 13 Dec 2012 08:17:26 +0100

Verstehen Sie bei einem Blick auf ein Notenblatt nur Bahnhof? Damit sind Sie nicht allein, es macht das Musikspielen jedoch auch nicht einfacher. Mit diesem Buch können Sie etwas dagegen tun und spielend leicht Noten lesen lernen, um Ihr musikalisches Potenzial enorm zu erhöhen! [111 Seiten, Softcover]

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Earrings VISUAL Project Guide

Franchetti Michaels, Chris — 22 Nov 2012 08:17:55 +0100

30 projects to make one-of-a-kind earrings Earrings are the cornerstone of any woman's jewelry collection. They are among the most popular jewelry-making projects because they are quick to create and don't require a large investment in materials. From simple hoops and drops to intricate clusters and wireworked pieces, this book has earrings to suit every style. From the author of the bestselling Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making & Beading, Earrings VISUAL Project Guide includes 30 appealing patterns for a variety of earring styles, plus variations, each one illustrated with step-by-step photos. * Features an introductory section covering the tools, materials, and techniques involved in making earrings * Includes variations for each project so you can customize earring designs to suit your style * Stands apart from the competition by providing step-by-step photos that make it easy to follow along If you're an advanced beginner to intermediate jewelry maker, you'll be inspired by the unique, beautiful jewelry projects in Earrings VISUAL Project Guide. [256 Seiten, Softcover]

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Aussie Rules For Dummies

Maine, Jim — 14 Nov 2012 08:17:49 +0100

Created especially for the Australian customer! Facts, tips and stats for players, spectators and coaches! Fully updated with all the latest rule changes and including expanded skills, coaching and training chapters, Aussie Rules For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes you from getting a grip on the basics to more advanced aspects of playing, watching and coaching Australia's national game. Packed with practical information and fascinating anecdotes, this is the simplest, clearest and most detailed guide to AFL available. Discover how to: * Understand positions, umpires and scoring * Gear up correctly, and avoid and treat injuries * Improve your playing skills and coach effectively * Appreciate the clubs, competitions and awards [384 Seiten, Softcover]

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Gluten-Free Cooking For Dummies

Korn, Danna — 12 Nov 2012 08:19:38 +0100

Prepare gluten-free dishes that are delicious and nutritious Want to create tasty gluten-free meals and snacks? Gluten-Free Cooking For Dummies is loaded with more than 150 wheat-and gluten-free recipes. These sweet, spicy, and aromatic dishes prove that living the gluten-free lifestyle can be not only fun and easy, but delicious and nutritious too! This practical, guide shows you how to find and select the right ingredients and prepare classic healthy dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. You'll find out what you can and can't use in gluten-free cooking, learn to spot the hidden gluten in foods, discover surprising ways to save money when you go shopping, and even manage your weight. You'll also learn how to convert your current favorite recipes to gluten-free delights using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. * Covers the medical, practical, and emotional aspects of living gluten-free * Includes more than 150 tasty recipes, including gluten-free ethnic dishes and a section of quick and easy starter recipes, which is new to this edition * Shows you how to boost nutrition and flavor in your dishes * Gives you the know-how to make any meal gluten free Complete with delightful lists of gluten-free comfort foods and kid's favorites, as well as tips for converting a kitchen to a gluten-free workspace, Gluten-Free Cooking For Dummies is the best way yet to stay happy, healthy, well-fed, and wheatless! [384 Seiten, Softcover]

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Running a Marathon For Dummies

Karp, Jason — 12 Nov 2012 08:19:29 +0100

Get ready to run the race of your life Marathons in the U.S. have seen record increases in participation during the past few years. Running a Marathon For Dummies helps aspiring marathon runners prepare to successfully complete their first race, and shows experienced runners how to take their game to the next level. Running a Marathon For Dummies gives you exercises, programs, and tips to improve your running stamina, speed, and overall health. It takes you from sitting on the couch through running your first 26.2 mile marathon--and beyond. For seasoned runners, Running a Marathon For Dummies offers tips and advice for how to continue improving performance through drills, exercises, and other techniques. * Provides a timed training promise for runners of all skill levels, from non-runners, first marathoners, and mid-race runners to more experienced runners * Includes information on how running increases heart strength, keeps illnesses away, keeps arteries clear, and improves a person's mood * Gives you drills, exercises, and techniques to improve your endurance Whether you're a couch potato or a regularly hit the asphalt, Running a Marathon For Dummies gives you everything you need to run the race of your life. [360 Seiten, Softcover]

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Die Philosophie bei Der Hobbit

Bassham, Gregory / Bronson, Eric (eds.) — 8 Nov 2012 08:17:12 +0100

In diesem Buch wird Der kleine Hobbit unter der philosophischen Linse betrachtet. Dabei handelt es sich um mehr als eine Kindergeschichte - es ist eine Geschichte über Mut, Freundschaft, Demut, Gnade und Weisheit, um nur einige zu nennen. [276 Seiten, Softcover]

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Das Little Black Book der klugen Worte

Leonhardt, Roland — 8 Nov 2012 08:17:11 +0100

Mit dem Little Black Book der klugen Worte liefert Roland Leonhardt passende Zitate für jede Situation und jedes Thema. Ob zur Ehe, zu Geld oder zur Politik - mit diesem kleinen Büchlein haben Sie immer schnell die richtigen Worte parat. [220 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Little Black Book der Plätzchen

Blim, Rosemarie — 8 Nov 2012 08:17:08 +0100

Das Little Black Book der Plätzchen enthält neben klassischem Weihnachtsgebäck viele Rezepte, die sich für alle Jahreszeiten eignen. Von der leichten, fruchtigen Sommer-Leckerei bis zum herzhaften Gebäck für die Fingerfood-Party ist hier für jeden Feinschmecker etwas dabei! [168 Seiten, Looseleaf]

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Schals und Mützen stricken für Dummies

Daniels, Petra — 16 Oct 2012 08:17:26 +0200

Sie wünschen sich eine einfache und ausführliche Einführung in die Technik des Strickens? Mit den Schritt-für-Schritt-Erläuterungen von Petra Daniels lernen Sie im Nu,schöne Winter-Accessoires wie modische Schals und Mützen zu stricken. [128 Seiten, Softcover]

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Ukulele für Dummies

Wood, Alistair — 12 Oct 2012 08:17:25 +0200

Wenn auch Sie dem Charme der Ukulele erlegen sind, ist dieses Buch genau das richtige für Sie. Ob Anfänger oder Fortgeschrittener - hier erfahren Sie Schritt für Schritt, wie Sie schnell zum Ukulele-Meister werden. [338 Seiten, Softcover]

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Pressure Cookers For Dummies

Lacalamita, Tom — 1 Oct 2012 08:18:43 +0200

The stress-free way to cook under pressure In today's hurry-up society, pressure cooking is an attractive means of preparing consistent, convenient everyday meals. Increasing health concerns coupled with a continuously rising cost of living have made pressure cooking more popular as a way to save money and eat healthier at home. This revised edition of Pressure Cookers For Dummies includes all new recipes and refreshed content. Pressure Cookers For Dummies gives you the lowdown on the different pressure cooker options that are available to make sure you get the pressure cooker best equipped to suit your needs. It includes delicious recipes for dishes such as soups, chilis, and stews; roasts and poultry; rice dishes; beans; vegetables; and desserts, jams, and compotes. It also offers a wealth of recipes for those on vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets. Pressure Cookers For Dummies offers tips on adapting your favorite recipes for the pressure cooker plus several comparison recipes made the traditional way. Every recipe Includes preparation times, cooking times, and nutritional information. * Updated expert advice on choosing the best pressure cooker for your kitchen, including coverage of electric cookers * Explanations on how pressure cookers work and tips on adapting your favorite recipes for the pressure cooker * Shows you how to use pressure cookers to create vegetarian, vegan, special diet, and sustainable dishes with flavor and zest; and incorporate ethnic dishes into your pressure cooker repertoire * Includes fun, tasty, and easy recipes for holidays and other occasions that the whole family will enjoy If you're a new or seasoned cook, Pressure Cookers For Dummies gives you everything you need to make the most of this time-saving appliance. [288 Seiten, Softcover]

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Guitar For Dummies

Phillips, Mark / Chappell, Jon — 1 Oct 2012 08:18:10 +0200

The bestselling music guide--now updated! Have you always wanted to learn to play guitar? Who wouldn't? Think of Jimi Hendrix wailing away on his Stratocaster. . . Chuck Berry duck-walking across the stage to Johnny B. Goode. . .B.B. King making his Lucille cry the blues. No doubt about it--guitars are cool. Guitar For Dummies gives you everything a beginning or intermediate guitarist needs: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it, this book has it all--and you don't even need to know how to read music. Full of photo-illustrated exercises and songs you can play to practice the techniques discussed in each section, this step-by-step guitar guide will take you through the basics and beyond before you can say Eric Clapton. * Helps you choose the guitar and equipment that best fits your needs and budget * Shows you how to build strength and dexterity while playing * Teaches you to play in different styles, including rock, blues, folk, jazz, and classical Fully revised and updated, with an all-new interactive DVD packed with video and audio clips that help you learn, tune, and play along, Guitar For Dummies is the perfect introductory guide for any novice acoustic or electric guitar player. CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase. [408 Seiten, Softcover]

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eBay.co.uk For Dummies

Collier, Marsha / Hoskyn, Jane / Hill, Steve — 17 Sep 2012 08:19:02 +0200

Buy and sell on eBay.co.uk with confidence. Whether you're browsing, buying, selling or starting an eBay business, this friendly guide helps you to get the most out of ebay.co.uk. Fully up-to-date and packed with information on every aspect of the site, from using the latest security measures and avoiding scams to making serious money on eBay, this book takes you from beginner to pro in easy-to-follow steps. [382 Seiten, Softcover]

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Wine For Dummies

McCarthy, Ed / Ewing-Mulligan, Mary — 17 Sep 2012 08:18:43 +0200

The #1 wine book--now updated! The art of winemaking may be a time-honored tradition dating back thousands of years, but today, wine is trendier and hotter than ever. Now, wine experts and authors Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan have revised their popular Wine For Dummies to deliver an updated, down-to-earth look at what's in, what's out, and what's new in wine. Wine enthusiasts and novices, raise your glasses! The #1 wine book has been updated! If you're a connoisseur, Wine For Dummies will get you up to speed on what's in and help you take your hobby to the next level. If you're new to the world of wine, it will clue you in on what you've been missing and show you how to get started. It begins with the basic types of wine, how wines are made, and more. Then it gets down to specifics, like navigating restaurant wine lists, deciphering wine labels, dislodging stubborn corks, and so much more. * Includes updated information on wine regions throughout the world, including the changes that have taken place in Chile, Argentina, parts of Eastern Europe, the Mt. Etna region in Sicily, among other wine regions in Italy and California's Sonoma Coast * Covers what's happening in the Old World of wine, including France, Italy, and Spain, and gets you up-to-speed on what's hot (and what's not) in the New World of Wine, including the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand * Features updated vintage charts and price guidelines * Covers wine bloggers and the use of smartphone apps Wine For Dummies is not just a great resource and reference, it's a good read. It's full-bodied, yet light...rich, yet crisp...robust, yet refreshing.... [432 Seiten, Softcover]

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Hydrogen Storage Technologies

Godula-Jopek, Agata / Jehle, Walter / Wellnitz, Joerg — 13 Sep 2012 08:17:36 +0200

An industrial perspective on hydrogen storage, including analyses of storage alternatives based on environmental, economic and safety aspects. Emphasis is placed on those technologies with the potential for commercialization. [X, 254 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Gitarre für Dummies mit Trainings-Programm

Phillips, Mark / Chappell, Jon — 6 Sep 2012 08:17:17 +0200

Gitarre spielen lernen, ohne Noten lesen zu können! Anfänger finden hier alles Wissenswerte von Akkorden bis hin zu den verschiedenen Musikrichtungen. Auf zwei CDs: Musikbeispiele aus dem Buch, 31 Lektionen mit Video- und Audiosequenzen und animiertem Griffbrett. [375 Seiten, Softcover]

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Nähen lernen für Kinder für Dummies

Daniels, Petra — 6 Sep 2012 08:17:16 +0200

Nähen macht Spaß und jeder kann es lernen. Petra Daniels erklärt Schritt für Schritt die Grundtechniken des Nähens, weist, wenn notwendig, darauf hin, sich die Hilfe eines Erwachsenen zu holen, und stellt viele modische Nähprojekte vor ? von ganz einfach bis raffiniert. [136 Seiten, Softcover]

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The New Yorker Book of Teacher Cartoons

Mankoff, Robert (ed.) — 5 Sep 2012 08:19:37 +0200

The riotous world of the classroom, captured by the cartoonists at The New Yorker The New Yorker Book of Teacher Cartoons, Second Edition is a hilarious compilation of cartoons that capture the joy, terror, excitement, anxiety, fun, and bedlam that teachers experience every day, as seen through the eyes of The New Yorker's best-loved cartoonists. A wonderful collection from some of the best and brightest artists in the world, The New Yorker Book of Teacher Cartoons takes a wry look into the classroom--at the students, at their devoted and demanding parents, and, especially, at the teachers in the thick of things. * Includes more than 100 hilarious cartoons * Updated edition reflects recent changes in the world of education * Features an introduction by Lee Lorenz Compiled by Robert Mankoff, cartoon editor of The New Yorker and creator of more than eight hundred cartoons published in the magazine, The New Yorker Book of Teacher Cartoons is a perfect gift for teachers, and an encyclopedia of laughs for us all. [160 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Integrated Computational Materials Engineering

Horstemeyer, Mark F. — 20 Aug 2012 08:17:48 +0200

This book delivers a comprehensive overview of the methods of Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME), and provides clear examples to demonstrate the multiscale modeling methodology. It walks beginners through the various aspects of modeling and simulation related to materials processing. Moreover, it captures important constitutive relations and the material constants for those relations for different materials in a single collection. Many established engineering graduates who need to catch up on this topic will find what they need in this text. [456 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Housemedizin

Schäfer, Jürgen — 17 Aug 2012 08:17:17 +0200

Housebesuch mit Nebenwirkungen: Der deutsche Dr. House bringt Licht ins Dunkel und erklärt auch medizinischen Laien was es mit der Arbeit seines amerikanischen TV-Kollegen auf sich hat. [288 Seiten, Softcover]

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The New Yorker Book of Golf Cartoons, Revised and Updated

Mankoff, Robert (ed.) — 13 Aug 2012 08:19:13 +0200

A wry look at the golfing world, from the beloved cartoonists at The New Yorker A hilarious hole-in-one for golfers and cartoon-lovers alike, The New Yorker Book of Golf Cartoons, Second Edition brings together over a hundred classic images from across the magazine's eighty-plus-year history. Edited by Robert Mankoff, acclaimed cartoonist and cartoon editor at The New Yorker, and featuring work from legendary artists including Charles Addams, Roz Chast, Whitney Darrow Jr., Edward Koren, George Price, William Steig, and many others, the book is a side-splitting tribute to the game. * Brings together over 100 golf-related cartoons by the best-loved cartoonists at The New Yorker * Edited by the cartoonist and New Yorker cartoon editor Robert Mankoff * Newly revised and updated to include coverage of the most recent developments in the golfing world, including Tiger Woods's troubles and more * Features an introduction by Danny Shanahan A timeless anthology of the very best golf cartoons ever to grace the pages of America's favorite magazine, The New Yorker Book of Golf Cartoons captures the passion and the pain of the game. [144 Seiten, Hardcover]

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The New Yorker Book of Money Cartoons, Revised and Updated

Mankoff, Robert (ed.) — 13 Aug 2012 08:19:11 +0200

A charming, irreverent treasury from the cartoonists at The New Yorker Money doesn't just make the world go round--it spins it upside down, inside out, and out of orbit. Now, thanks to the world's most brilliant cartoonists, it also makes us giggle, chuckle, chortle, and laugh out loud. In The New Yorker Book of Money Cartoons, Second Edition, the cartoonist and cartoon editor of The New Yorker Robert Mankoff brings together over a hundred classic images that show the influence, power, and occasional insanity of money. * Features over 100 cartoons--new and old--from the pens of cartooning legends including Charles Addams, George Booth, Victoria Roberts, Roz Chast, Leo Cullum, Jack Ziegler, Gahan Wilson, and many others * Includes a hilarious introduction by David Sipress * Newly revised to include cartoons that touch on today's most pressing money matters Capturing the myriad ways money informs, confuses, and sometimes takes control of our lives, The New Yorker Book of Money Cartoons is sure to tickle your money bone. [144 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Blues Harmonica For Dummies

Yerxa, Winslow — 13 Aug 2012 08:19:10 +0200

The fun and easy way to play blues on the harmonica Blues harmonica is the most popular and influential style of harmonica playing, and it forms the basis for playing harmonica in other styles such as rock and country. Blues Harmonica for Dummies gives you a wealth of content devoted to the blues approach--specific techniques and applications, including bending and making your notes sound richer and fuller with tongue-blocked enhancements; use of amplification to develop a blues sound; blues licks and riffs; constructing a blues harmonica solo; accompanying singers; historical development of blues styles; and important blues players and recordings. The accompanying audio CD features all the musical examples from the book, plus play-along exercises and songs that let you hear the sound you're striving for. * In-depth coverage of major blues harmonica techniques * Blues song forms, improvisation, and accompanying singers * Information on blues history and personalities If you're intrigued by the idea of understanding and mastering the compelling (yet mysterious) art of playing blues on the harmonica, Blues Harmonica For Dummies has you covered. [384 Seiten, Softcover]

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Singing Exercises For Dummies with CD

Phillips, Pamelia S. — 23 Jul 2012 08:18:01 +0200

The fast and easy way to take your singing skills to new heights Some people are born with a naturally great singing voice, but even the best singers can benefit from a broader range of knowledge and training. Voice training not only expands your technique and power, but enhances your performance abilities in business and on stage. Singing Exercises For Dummies gives you a trusted, easy way to learn, or improve, your singing. Packed with exercises and drills in the book and on the accompanying CD, Singing Exercises For Dummies helps you strengthen your voice; refine technique; develop consistency, build power and endurance; and increase vocal range. Beginning with warm-up and proper posture then logically transitioning to scales, chords, and arpeggios, Singing Exercises For Dummies contains everything you need to develop and sharpen your singing skills. * Exercises and drills on the CD help you practice your skills * Covers everything from building power and endurance to singing pitch-perfect arpeggios Whether you're relatively new to singing, have had ongoing instruction, or are looking to break into the music industry, Singing Exercises For Dummies has you covered. [240 Seiten, Softcover]

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Musiktheorie für Dummies

Pilhofer, Michael / Day, Holly — 12 Jul 2012 08:17:07 +0200

Hier erfahren Sie alles Wichtige, was Sie über Musiktheorie wissen müssen - vom Lesen von Noten bis zum Komponieren eigener Songs. Wenn Sie dachten, Musiktheorie sei trocken, dürfte dieses Buch eine angenehme Überraschung für Sie sein. [280 Seiten, Softcover]

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The New Yorker Book of Baseball Cartoons, Revised and Updated

Mankoff, Robert (ed.) — 3 Jul 2012 08:18:12 +0200

A loving look at the old ball game, from the cartoonists at The New Yorker America's national pastime engages fans and fanatics across the country and around the world. Across the magazine's eight decades, the artists at The New Yorker have captured the emotional essence of the game, and The New Yorker Book of Baseball Cartoons, Second Edition brings an all-star lineup of cartooning greats together in one delightful collection. * Collects over 100 drawings that present a playful view of the all-American sport * Includes an introduction by Michael Crawford * Features classic cartoons by New Yorker legends from Charles Addams to Jack Ziegler Selected by Robert Mankoff, acclaimed cartoonist and cartoon editor of The New Yorker, The New Yorker Book of Baseball Cartoons is a home run for baseball fans of all ages. [144 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Pro Tools All-in-One For Dummies

Strong, Jeff — 3 Jul 2012 08:18:10 +0200

A professional musician guides serious hobbyists through Pro Tool Pro Tools puts professional recording and music production software in the hands of anyone with the appropriate hardware and the knowledge to use it. Musician and recording engineer Jeff Strong guides you through the latest version of this complex program, offering twice the content of the official guide at a lower price. Eight minibooks cover recording basics, getting started with Pro Tools, recording audio, editing audio, managing MIDI, mixing, mastering, and getting your music to the masses. * The latest version of Pro Tools offers a whole range of new possibilities for the recording artist; this soup-to-nuts guide explains everything you need to know to take full advantage of it * Written by a professional musician and recording engineer who has authored two previous editions of this book as well as Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies and Drums For Dummies * Eight minibooks cover recording basics, getting started with Pro Tools, recording audio, editing audio, managing MIDI, mixing, mastering, and distributing your music * Explains how to configure your computer and attach hardware, proper microphone settings, steps for getting your music to sound the way you want, tips on putting your tracks together professionally, and much more If making music is your passion, Pro Tools All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition is exactly what you need to start sharing your sounds with the world. [744 Seiten, Softcover]

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Nähen für Dummies

Saunders Maresh, Jan — 14 Jun 2012 08:18:06 +0200

Mode ganz nach Ihrem Geschmack? Wer nähen kann, kann sich seine modischen Wünsche erfüllen. Die Autorin gibt Anfängern sowie Fortgeschrittenen Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen für einfache Muster, raffinierte Dekoprojekte und vieles mehr. [351 Seiten, Softcover]

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