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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sushi and Sashimi
by James O. Fraioli Chef Kaz SatoRestaurant-quality sushi at home. Sushi is one of America&’s favorite specialty foods, yet it can be intimidating to prepare at home. This guide shows how easy it can be to prepare restaurant-quality sushi that anyone would be proud to serve. Family members and guests will be exclaiming &“domo arigato!&” in no time. The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® Sushi and Sashimi is your full-course presentation to the fine art or preparing these exquisite dishes. In this Complete Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • Seventy-five delectable recipes from master Chef Kaz Sato—along with mouthwatering full-color photographs. • Advice on where to buy the freshest ingredients—and how to ensure their freshness. • Expert tips on how to handle raw foods safely. • A complete listing of the proper kitchen gadgets and utensils.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Swimming: Jump Right in with This Illustrated, Stroke-By-Stroke Guide
by Nathan Jendrick Mike BottomDive in! The water's fine Packed with clear, professional instructions, helpful tips and advice, and information on indoor and "open" (ocean) swimming, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Swimming, has everything a swimmer needs, no matter what skill level, to make the most of their time in the water. • Detailed instructions for the four basic strokes-breast stroke, backstroke, butterfly, and freestyle-as well as the "fifth stroke" dolphin kick • Features beautiful underwater and above-water photographs • Information on programs and exercise drills for fitness and competition
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam
by Yahiya J. EmerickPresents Islam--from it's revelation, through its interactions with people of the book, to the Islamic empire and its amazing strides in the scientific and mathematical fields to how Islam is perceived in the modern world. Also presents Islam's view on Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Mormonism: Inspiring Explanations of the Basic Tenets of Mormonism
by Drew WilliamsFrom its founding in pioneer times to the present day, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has been both mysterious and misunderstood—with some Protestant faiths not even recognizing the Mormons as Christians. This fascinating guide debunks the myths of Mormonism and reveals its history, faith, and culture.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ventriloquism
by Taylor MasonThe art of "bellyspeaking" isn't for dummiesThe Complete Idiot's Guide® to Ventriloquism teaches everyone to speak from their bellies, create and substitute sounds, use all the registers of their voice, and create diversions to attract the listener's ear—whether they invest in a fancy puppet or create their own figure out of a sweat sock. • Includes tips for making, manipulating, and talking with their dummy and for it—both at the same time • Advice for getting an act together and taking it on the road-getting gigs, getting paid, and how to improve performances • How to write dialogue and jokes and rehearsal techniques
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vitamins and Minerals, 3rd Edition
by Sheila Buff Alan H. PressmanThe most up–to–date lowdown on vitamins and mineralsUpdated and revised for the first time since 2000, this new edition of The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Vitamins and Minerals covers all the latest research and developments in vitamins, minerals, and supplements in the last six years. It features significant new information on Vitamins A and E, folate, and glycosamine, among many others, and sets the record straight on much of the conflicting information out there on this subject.• Covers all research and developments in vitamins, minerals, and supplements in the last six years• Significant new information on Vitamins A and E, folate, glycosamine, and others
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Webkinz: Help Your Child Make the Most of the Webkinz World
by Grant Turner Marcia Layton TurnerA guide for parents on the latest kid craze. Wildly popular, Webkinz® are the must-have toy for every five- to twelve-year-old. Presented in a highly intuitive, handbook-style organization, here is the first guide on this sought after stuffed animal. It enables parents to quickly and efficiently find the critters they&’re looking for, learn the ins and outs of the Webkinz® website, and understand what their kids are doing online. In this Complete Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • Simple steps that will make the &“adoption&” process a breeze. • Expert tips on getting the most out of Webkinz® from the seven-year-old point of view. • Easy access to information on everything your child needs to know to get the most out of the online experience. • Smart strategies for keeping your child&’s Webkinz® happy and healthy.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Windows 8: Master the All New Microsoft Operating System
by Paul McFedriesMicrosoft® Windows® 8 is designed to mesh users' digital lives seamlessly—from desktop to phone to tablet—by utilizing a look and feel that give users a new Windows experience. However, with all of this change comes new features that may catch old-school Windows users off guard. In The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Microsoft® Windows® 8, veteran tech writer Paul McFedries uses his friendly style and wit to comfort experienced Windows users and newbies alike by explaining all the new features as well as the old, and helping everyone overcome trepidation about using this completely updated look to the most popular desktop operating system in the world. You will learn how to use new Windows 8 features, including tiles and the new home screen, how you can mesh your data with &“the cloud,&” and much more. And, when all else fails, McFedries teaches you how to easily and seamlessly toggle back to the &“old&” and familiar Windows look and feel, should the new experience prove to be a bit more change than desired.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine Basics, 2nd Edition: A Beginner's Guide to Everything You Need to Know about Wine
by Tara Q. ThomasFrom grape lover to grape aficionado The possibilities of learning about and buying wine have expanded and so has The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Wine Basics with a new edition. Here, readers can get their hands on new information such as ordering hard-tofind wine online, discussing the newest and most popular labels and vintages, and understanding the biggest trend in wine today—environmentally conscious wines and winemaking. Readers will find: • Essentials about the winemaking process, key terms, tips for tasting, and buying advice • Organic, biodynamic and natural winemaking • Winemaking in states other than California, Oregon, and Washington • Regions gaining popularity, such as South Africa, Eastern Europe, and Portugal
The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Religions
by Brandon Toropov Father Luke BucklesIn this revised and updated edition of the popular guide to the many faiths followed around the world, modern and ancient religions are extensively covered as well as New Thought religions. This edition also now features a chapter on Sikhism, more coverage of religious extremism in the 21st century, a new chapter on the afterlife, and additional online resources making it the most up-to-date volume available. Outdoes the competition with more chapters on current and ancient religions Appeals to students, theologists, and those generally interesting in religions around the world.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Art of Songwriting: Home Your Craft and Reach for Your Goals—Creative, Commercial, or Both
by David Hodge Casey KellyNow newbie songwriters can learn the craft—and sing their own praises online Beginning songwriters can hit the right note by starting out with the basics in this guide, including: • How to create melodies • How to create many different harmonies • Techniques using deliberate rhythm and stylistic changes • How to enable one's songwriting to grow and evolve • How to deal with songwriter's block • The best places to upload one's work for maximum exposure and opportunities
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Music Business: Break Through the Noise of the Music Industry
by Michael MillerInstrumental in turning musicians into moneymakers The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Music Business is written for every musician who needs to learn the business of music, as well as for all businesspeople entering the music industry. Author Michael Miller covers all the key business topics and reveals the wealth of job opportunities in the music industry from a business perspective. • Covers finding an agent, negotiating contracts, publishing songs, collecting royalties, and promotion strategies • Also covers such nonmusician industry careers as artist management, concert promotion, music production, and radio • Features essential information on the new frontiers of electronic and online music
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Right Words for Any Occasion
by Marylou Ambrose Veronica DeislerYour thoughts are worth more than a penny. You&’re no idiot, of course. You know words possess tremendous power. But expressing your feelings during special events or difficult situation requires more than a clichéd greeting-card sentiments. The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to the Right Words for Any Occasion shows you exactly how to spell it out—in your own words. In this Complete Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • Over 250 sample notes for the moments that touch people&’s lives, from wedding and anniversaries to birthdays and graduations. • Inspiration quotes to help you add just the right sentiment when you can&’t find your own words. • Guidance on what to say—and what not to say—during hard times. • Great ways to share your special message with people of all ages and faiths.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything
by Steve Miller&“Why are most plants green?&” Why doesn&’t stomach acid dissolve the stomach itself? Why are there more tornados in the Midwest than on the coast? This volume answers these questions and over 200 more, shedding light on the science behind them. As informative as it is entertaining, it addresses every major branch of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, meteorology, astronomy, and cosmology. It highlights some of the big ideas that helped shape science as we know it, and discusses the future of science with regards to nanotechnology, genetic modification, molecular medicine, and string theory. • Complete Idiot&’s Guides® have a proven track record of simplifying science with great success, as with volumes on physics and chemistry. •Entertaining scientific overviews of this kind also successful, including such titles as The Pocket Idiot&’s Guide™ to Not-So-Useless Facts and The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Understanding Einstein.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of Harry Potter
by Tere StoufferFor 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 explains them in terms of their relationship to historical, literary, religious, scientific, or mythological roots.—In-depth information on the facts behind all seven books in the Harry Potter series. —Covers all the relevant influences for the Harry Potter series, from religion and mythology to science and literature. —Can be read from cover to cover or used as a quick-reference guide.
The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to Music Theory Must-Know Terms
by Michael MillerYou have a passion for making beautiful music, but when it comes to understanding and speaking the musical language, you need a little help. The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to Music Theory Must-Know Terms compiles dozens of the most important and commonly used terms in the musical lexicon - from notations and chords to modes and scales - explaining them all in clear, concise language.
The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to What You Must Know About Bariatric Su
by Margaret FurtadoWith this guide, learn about the pros and cons of bariatric surgery, the qualifications, and it&’s right for you and your health needs.
The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs
by Editors at Reader's DigestThis beautifully illustrated, complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants—from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing—including their health benefits. Now you can discover the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs—for spicing up meals, creating crafts, treating ailments, and more. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated herbal guide you’ll find information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting, along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs everyday in a variety of ways. This guide unravels the mysteries of these versatile plants, with savvy tips and simple formulas for maximizing their powers. Did you know? · Mint can repel ants, flies, mice, and moths · Garlic can seriously lower cholesterol · Chives, fennel, tarragon, thyme, oregano, and winter savory are perennials · Rosemary was used in the Middle Ages for its tranquilizing effects, and it is still a digestion aid Known for alleviating common ailments, herbs are an ancient natural wonder—herbs are hotter than ever. Extremely informative and fascinating, this book will help you find which herb can treat various complaints. Throughout the guide are instructions for bursting-with-flavor recipes, health-care products, decorative craft ideas, insect repellents, cosmetics, cleaning agents, and much more.
The Complete Joy of Homebrewing Fourth Edition: Fully Revised and Updated (Homebrewing)
by Charlie PapazianThe homebrewer's bible--everything you need to know to brew beer at home from start to finish, including new recipes, updated charts on hop varieties, secrets to fermentation, beer kit tips, and more--from the master of homebrewingThe Complete Joy of Homebrewing is the essential guide to understanding and making a full range of beer styles, including ales, lagers, stouts, pilseners, dubbels, tripels, and homerun specialty beers and meads. Everything to get started is here: the basics of building a home brewery, world-class proven recipes, easy-to-follow brewing instructions, and the latest insights in the art and science of brewing. Master brewer Charlie Papazian also explains the history and lore of beer, reveals the technology behind brewing, and shares countless tips on how to create your own original ales and lagers.This completely revised and updated edition includes: An expanded and updated Beer Styles and Homebrew Recipe Formulation chart with easy-to-understand descriptions of key flavor and aroma characters Ingredient information for fifty-three beer styles A list of more than seventy-five beer types describing strength, hop aroma, bitterness, flavor, color, sweetness, and alcohol percentage Expanded chart on sixty-eight hop varieties, descriptions, and uses Eighty brand-new and revised favorite beer and mead recipes Beer kit tips Key information about using and understanding hops Revealing reasons why homebrew is the best . . . and much more!Paired with the newly revised Homebrewer's Companion, Second Edition, this book will transform you from beginning brewer to homebrewing expert.
The Complete Joy of Homebrewing Third Edition
by Charles PapazianCharlie Papazian, master brewer and founder and president of the American Homebrewer's Association and Association of Brewers, presents a fully revised edition of his essential guide to homebrewing. This third edition of the best-selling and most trusted homebrewing guide includes a complete update of all instructions, recipes, charts, and guidelines. Everything you need to get started is here, including classic and new recipes for brewing stouts, ales, lagers, pilseners, porters, specialty beers, and honey meads. The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, third edition, includes: Getting your home brewery together: the basics -- malt, hops, yeast, and water Ten easy lessons for making your first batch of beer Creating world-class styles of beer (IPA, Belgian wheat, German Kölsch and Bock, barley wine, American lagers, to name a few) Using fruit, honey, and herbs for a spicier, more festive brew Brewing with malt extracts for an unlimited range of strengths and flavors Advanced brewing techniques using specialty hops or the all-grain method or mash extracts A complete homebrewer's glossary, troubleshooting tips, and an up-to-date resource section And much, much more Be sure to check out Charlie's The Homebrewer's Companion for over 60 additional recipes and more detailed charts and tables, techniques, and equipment information for the advanced brewer.
The Complete Landlord & Property Manager's
by Diana Brodman SummersThe Most Up-To-Date LEGAL INFORMATION for Landlords and Property Managers Understanding your rights and responsibilities under Illinois landlord/tenant law is essential to becoming a successful and profitable landlord. CompleteLandlord and Property Manager's Legal SurvivalKitgives you everything you need to protect yourself and your property while earning the money you want. LEARN HOW TO:• Effectively screen prospective tenants• Manage rent payments and security deposits• Enforce your lease• Prevent problems with your tenants before they ariseReady-to-Go forms with Step-by-Step InstructionsESSENTIAL DOCUMENTSYOU NEED TO:? Evaluate and find the right tenant? Comply with current state and federal regulations? Legally evict a problem tenant? Recover damages and get paid? And much more. . .
The Complete Language of Flowers: A Definitive and Illustrated History (Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia Ser. #3)
by S. Theresa DietzA comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 1,001 flower species.For centuries, artists and lovers have used the secret language of flowers, or floriography, to discreetly send overt messages of their desires and emotions. A simple flower could reveal a variety of hidden meanings, from a flirtatious “I like you” to a serious declaration of everlasting love. For example:A sweet pea reported a friendly “I’m thinking of you”A lavender rose screamed “Love at first sight”Geraniums signified “friendship”Hibiscus wished “Peace and happiness”S. Thereesa Dietz has meticulously compiled over 1,001 of your favorite flowers into this beautifully updated and definitive guide, complete with full-color illustrations. Organized by both scientific and common names, each species contains fascinating and forgotten symbolic flower meanings from ancient Greek and Roman times to today. Whether used as a reference to create beautifully bespoke wedding bouquets or as a flower companion to plan stunning garden combinations, this comprehensive edition is perfect for every flower lover.“Flower lovers will marvel at S. Theresa Dietz’s The Complete Language of Flowers, an A to Z of flowers and plants listing symbolic meanings, possible powers, folklore and facts.” —BookPage
The Complete Manual Of Woodworking: A Detailed Guide To Design, Techniques, And Tools For The Beginner And Expert
by David Day Albert JacksonDesigned to instruct and inspire every woodworker from the beginner to the most exacting expert, this authoritative guide is a must-have classic in the world of woodworking. With more than 1,800 drawings, diagrams and photos, The Complete Manual of Woodworking encompasses the whole art and craft of woodworking. Includes a discussion of all the principal hardwoods and softwoods, how to choose and use hand tools, detailed information on every woodworking technique--jointing, bonding, fastening, laminating, and much more.
The Complete Manual for Young Sportsmen: The Original Handbook for Hunting, Fishing, and Game
by Frank ForesterAll the essentials for the young outdoorsman Originally published in 1865, The Complete Manual for Young Sportsmen is every young man (or young woman&’s) guide to everything outdoors. This new edition of the classic handbook provides instructions, tips, and facts about everything from hunting to fishing to animal&’s habits. With new updated illustrations and step-by-step instructions, every person young and old can learn to be an outdoorsman. Learn how to handle and shoot a gun or rifle with ease so that you hit every shot you make. Learn the best ways to hunt deer, foul, and multiple other varieties of animals. The secrets of animal&’s habits and habitats are now yours to utilize. The Complete Manual for Young Sportsmen will even teach you the ways of hunting with dogs! In addition, not only will you learn about hunting, but also about fishing in rivers, lakes, even sea fishing. Learn the best ways to handle a fishing rod and never lose your catch again. With this updated version of The Complete Manual for Young Sportsmen, you can impress friends and family with your outdoor skills in no time.
The Complete Manual of Sewing: 120 Visual Lessons for Beginners (Reference Guide Ser.)
by Marie Claire MagazineBecome a proficient sewist today Gather up thread, fabric, a needle, or a sewing machine, and you are ready to take your first steps in sewing! Designed for beginner sewists and those who already have the basics, this book offers you the essential knowledge for using those fabrics that have been waiting for the perfect project. Have doubts about a part of your sewing machine? Have questions about the quality of your fabric? Are you confused about the best seam to use? Refer to this manual and get started with confidence! This visual guide will teach you how to sew by hand or machine with 120 comprehensive lessons Provides the basics and beyond, from supplies and first steps to sewing collars, sleeves, pockets, and more Includes tips and tricks to solve pesky sewing issues Sew confidently with this thorough guide for beginner and advanced sewists alike!