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The Everything Guide to Sports Betting: From Pro Football to College Basketball, Systems and Strategies for Winning Money (Everything®)
by Josh AppelbaumLearn how to bet on sports safely, smartly, and responsibly—and profit big—with this easy-to-use guide, perfect for beginners! Betting money on sports can be great fun and is a sure way to turn any sports game into an exciting must-watch event. However, it can be dangerous to the uninitiated—new gamblers can risk too much, bet randomly, or even lose it all. The Everything Guide to Sports Betting won’t let that happen. Filled with tips, tricks, and tactics, this handy guide shows you how to place bets strategically. You’ll learn all of the different types of bets you can make, how to spot a potentially profitable bet, and when to walk away. Covering all of the major sports leagues, The Everything Guide to Sports Betting will introduce you to the sports betting world and show you how to beat the casinos at their own games. In no time, you’ll be a gambling pro—and cash in on some major wins!
The Everything Guide to Writing Graphic Novels
by Mark Ellis Melissa Martin-EllisWatchmen. V for Vendetta. A History of Violence. The Sandman. 300. You've read them, you've loved them, and now you want to write and illustrate them. The Everything Guide to Writing Graphic Novels is your shot at the big time. Whether you want to go as dark as Sin City, as funny as Bone, or as poignant as Maus, this book shows you how to do it all. You'll learn how to: Develop memorable characters; Create intricate storylines; Illustrate, lay out, and design panels that pop; Letter your dialogue; Market and promote your work. It's all here for you. Professional graphic novelists Mark Ellis and Melissa Martin Ellis show you the ropes of the industry and how to make your graphic novel matter. They help you to take the ideas out of your head and put them onto the page. Lavishly illustrated with more than 100 drawings, this guide also features full-color examples of Mark Ellis's distinctive graphic style. Dramatic? Humorous? Off-beat? With pen in hand, it's up to you. A whole universe of characters and volumes of stories are waiting to be created-now give them life!
The Everything Guide to Writing Graphic Novels: From superheroes to manga—all you need to start creating your own graphic works
by Mark EllisA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Everything Guide to Writing Nonfiction: All you need to write and sell exceptional nonfiction books, articles, essays, reviews, and memoirs (Everything® Series)
by Richard D BankEveryone wants to be a published writer. But only a few manage to break into print. In this guide, Richard D. Bank provides expert advice to help you reach your goals of writing and selling articles, essays, and books. Featuring step-by-step instructions covering all aspects of writing, including how to:Master the elements of creative nonfictionConduct interviews and take accurate notesFind your unique voiceDevelop good research and editing skills Write with authority and confidenceSell writing to periodicals and publishersWhether you want to write an intimate memoir, a magazine story, or a scholarly article, you&’ll find all you need to see your bylines in print.
The Everything Guide to Writing a Romance Novel
by Faye Hughes Christie CraigEvery year, thousands of romance manuscripts are submitted to publishers, but only the best are eventually published. This simple guide--written by two awardwinning romance novelists--will show readers what it takes to break into this highly competitive market and will provide them the information they need to get their manuscript out of the slush pile and onto the bookshelf. Readers will learn how to do the following techniques: build a story from premise to plot; add a fresh twist to a classic storyline; create compelling characters; write sizzling sex scenes that carry an emotional punch; research agents and markets; write a story that an editor can't reject; and promote themselves and their work. New writers, and even experienced writers, will find the solid howto information here invaluable. This is a musthave for aspiring writers who want to write the perfect love story.
The Everything Guide to Writing a Romance Novel: From writing the perfect love scene to finding the right publisher--All you need to fulfill your dreams
by Christie CraigEvery year, thousands of romance manuscripts are submitted to publishers, but only the best are eventually published. This simple guide—written by two awardwinning romance novelists—will show readers what it takes to break into this highly competitive market and will provide them the information they need to get their manuscript out of the slush pile and onto the bookshelf. Readers will learn how to do the following techniques: build a story from premise to plot; add a fresh twist to a classic storyline; create compelling characters; write sizzling sex scenes that carry an emotional punch; research agents and markets; write a story that an editor can’t reject; and promote themselves and their work. New writers, and even experienced writers, will find the solid howto information here invaluable. This is a musthave for aspiring writers who want to write the perfect love story.
The Everything Guide to a Healthy Home: All you need to protect yourself and your family from hidden household dangers (The Everything Books)
by Kimberly ButtonAccording to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the air in our houses is up to five times more polluted than air outside--so it's clear that our homes have become fundamentally unhealthy places. But there is hope! With this guide, you'll learn the immediate changes that make your home--and your life--healthier and safer by neutralizing the toxins, radiation, and chemicals that threaten the average house.Inside you'll find:Instant-fix checklists that will immediately make your home, workplace, and school saferRoom-by-room explorations of the most common and avoidable threatsSpecial tips designed to protect vulnerable infants, children, and pets With detailed checklists that are ranked by the projected health impact of making the fix, you'll be able to make real, concrete improvements to the health of your home. Whether you make every change or just a targeted few, the decisive steps in this guide will result in a safer, more comfortable, and more livable home for you and your family.
The Everything Guide to the Human Brain
by Rudolph C. HatfieldAn essential guide for understanding the inner workings of your brain! Do you really only use 10 percent of your brain? Can a bump to the head really restore memories? Does your brain ever lie to you? Why do you always forget where your glasses are, but never how to read? The brain makes you who you are. This fascinating organ creates your personality and controls your reactions and emotions. It's responsible for how you perceive the world around you--all while controlling hundreds of physical functions like breathing, moving, circulation, and digestion. The brain is simply amazing! The Everything Guide to the Human Brain will help you to unlock the mysteries of the brain. You'll learn how the brain communicates with each part of the body, how it affects your emotional life, why you dream, and how you remember things. And you'll also get in-depth descriptions of brain disorders and how science and medicine are working to heal or reverse them. Written in plain English, this ultimate user's guide will help you learn about the most influential part of your body!
The Everything Guide to the Human Brain
by Rudolph C. HatfieldAn essential guide for understanding the inner workings of your brain! Do you really only use 10 percent of your brain? Can a bump to the head really restore memories? Does your brain ever lie to you? Why do you always forget where your glasses are, but never how to read? The brain makes you who you are. This fascinating organ creates your personality and controls your reactions and emotions. It's responsible for how you perceive the world around you--all while controlling hundreds of physical functions like breathing, moving, circulation, and digestion. The brain is simply amazing! The Everything Guide to the Human Brain will help you to unlock the mysteries of the brain. You'll learn how the brain communicates with each part of the body, how it affects your emotional life, why you dream, and how you remember things. And you'll also get in-depth descriptions of brain disorders and how science and medicine are working to heal or reverse them. Written in plain English, this ultimate user's guide will help you learn about the most influential part of your body!
The Everything Guide to the Human Brain: Journey Through the Parts of the Brain, Discover How It Works, and Improve Your Brain's Health
by Rudolph C HatfieldAn essential guide for understanding the inner workings of your brain!Do you really only use 10 percent of your brain? Can a bump to the head really restore memories? Does your brain ever lie to you? Why do you always forget where your glasses are, but never how to read?The brain makes you who you are. This fascinating organ creates your personality and controls your reactions and emotions. It's responsible for how you perceive the world around you--all while controlling hundreds of physical functions like breathing, moving, circulation, and digestion. The brain is simply amazing!The Everything Guide to the Human Brain will help you to unlock the mysteries of the brain. You'll learn how the brain communicates with each part of the body, how it affects your emotional life, why you dream, and how you remember things. And you'll also get in-depth descriptions of brain disorders and how science and medicine are working to heal or reverse them. Written in plain English, this ultimate user's guide will help you learn about the most influential part of your body!
The Everything Improve Your Writing Book
by Pamela Rice HahnDo you struggle with research papers for school? Is business writing one of your weak areas? Are you at a loss for what to include in thank-you notes? The Everything Improve Your Writing Book, 2nd Edition can help! With a few simple rules and a little guidance, you, too, can write clearly and concisely.Publishing professional Pamela Rice Hahn outlines simple steps for you to follow for various types of writing, including:Social writing, such as thank-you and get-well notes, congratulatory messages, and invitation responsesJournalism, such as letters to the editor, press releases, and freelance article writingPersonal and biographical essaysBusiness writing, including sales letters, requests for proposals, and press packetsWith this practical guide, you'll learn to choose the appropriate tone, use the correct format, and communicate effectively. Whether for school, for work, or just for fun, writing will be a chore no more!Pamela Rice Hahn is the author of The Everything Writing Well Book and Alpha Teach Yourself Grammar and Style in 24 Hours and coauthor of Writing for Profit. Hahn's work has appeared in Glamour, Country Living, Business Venture, Current Notes, and other national publications. She lives in Celina, OH.
The Everything Improve Your Writing Book: Master the written word and communicate clearly
by Pamela Rice HahnDo you struggle with research papers for school? Is business writing one of your weak areas? Are you at a loss for what to include in thank-you notes? The Everything Improve Your Writing Book, 2nd Edition can help! With a few simple rules and a little guidance, you, too, can write clearly and concisely.Publishing professional Pamela Rice Hahn outlines simple steps for you to follow for various types of writing, including:Social writing, such as thank-you and get-well notes, congratulatory messages, and invitation responsesJournalism, such as letters to the editor, press releases, and freelance article writingPersonal and biographical essaysBusiness writing, including sales letters, requests for proposals, and press packetsWith this practical guide, you'll learn to choose the appropriate tone, use the correct format, and communicate effectively. Whether for school, for work, or just for fun, writing will be a chore no more!Pamela Rice Hahn is the author of The Everything Writing Well Book and Alpha Teach Yourself Grammar and Style in 24 Hours and coauthor of Writing for Profit. Hahn's work has appeared in Glamour, Country Living, Business Venture, Current Notes, and other national publications. She lives in Celina, OH.
The Everything Jewish Wedding Book
by Rabbi Hyim ShafnerFrom reciting the Kiddush (sanctification prayer) to building the chuppah (wedding canopy), the details of a Jewish wedding can be overwhelming! This wedding guide helps newlyweds understand tradition and plan a wedding they'll cherish forever. Written by a rabbi who has performed many weddings, this informative guide will help people navigate: the Judaic concept of marriage; engagement etiquette; the proper way to introduce the families; how to confer with a rabbi and the ritual director; the business of incorporating family heirlooms; and more! Whether the wedding is joining two Jewish people or an interfaith couple, this book is a must-have survival guide for any chatan (groom) or kallah (bride).
The Everything Jewish Wedding Book
by Rabbi Hyim ShafnerFrom reciting the Kiddush (sanctification prayer) to building the chuppah (wedding canopy), the details of a Jewish wedding can be overwhelming! This wedding guide helps newlyweds understand tradition and plan a wedding they’ll cherish forever. Written by a rabbi who has performed many weddings, this informative guide will help people navigate: the Judaic concept of marriage; engagement etiquette; the proper way to introduce the families; how to confer with a rabbi and the ritual director; the business of incorporating family heirlooms; and more! Whether the wedding is joining two Jewish people or an interfaith couple, this book is a must-have survival guide for any chatan (groom) or kallah (bride).
The Everything Large-Print Crossword Dictionary: Finding a solution has never been easier!
by Charles TimmermanEven the best crossword puzzlers need a little help sometimes. And if you prefer your puzzles in large print, here's a crossword dictionary you don't need a magnifying glass to read! This easy-to-read dictionary is your ultimate resource for those tricky crossword dilemmas. It's packed to the brim with more than 60,000 answer words compiled by puzzlemaster Charles Timmerman. Featuring a range of entries, including:Contradict 4 deny 5 belie, rebut 6 negate, refuteCow chow 3 hay 4 feed 5 grassFootball official 3 ref 8 linesmanNervous 4 edgy 5 goosy, tense 6 onedge, uneasy 9 illateaseLiterary governess 4 eyrePeeved 4 ired, sore 5 angry, cross 6 inapet 8 upinarmsRemove 4 dele, doff, oust 5 erase, evict 8 takeawayShakespearean forest 5 ardenYou won't miss a word--from the common to the complex--with The Everything Large-Print Crossword Dictionary. It's the perfect large-print crossword companion.
The Everything Low-Glycemic Cookbook: Includes Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Bars, Parmesan Artichoke Dip, Creamy Cauliflower Soup, Mushroom Pork Medallions, Almond Cranberry Biscotti ...and hundreds more!
by Carrie S ForbesAn easy-to-follow plan for healthy weight loss!If you're tired of sugar-free this and low-carb that, constantly restricting your diet to lose weight and stay healthy, The Everything Low-Glycemic Cookbook is the perfect choice for you! According to experts, switching to a lowûglycemic index (GI) diet is the key to losing weight--and keeping it off. The GI diet isn't a low-fat diet; you won't find calorie counting or reduced portion sizes. In fact, following the low-GI diet just means eating more low-glycemic foods and avoiding others that have a high GI number.Popular food blogger Carrie Forbes has compiled 300 low-GI meals that are as tasty as they are healthy, including:Strawberry-banana pancakesSpicy cilantro dipButternut squash soupPoached chicken with pears and herbsCountry-style pork ribsEasy vegetarian lasagna with spinachGrilled lemon-and-dill swordfish steaksPeanut butterûchocolate chip cupcakesArmed with glycemic index values of common foods and hundreds of recipes for satisfying, delicious dishes, you'll have all you need to lose weight and eat well--every meal of the day!
The Everything Mother of the Bride Book
by Katie MartinShe's met "the one" and set the date--now she needs your help to plan and enjoy the wedding of her dreams. With this insightful yet practical guide, you'll provide the support she needs with love and grace. Noted wedding planner Katie Martin outlines the advice and information you need, including how to:Plan the perfect celebration--within budgetSave money where it countsSort through the guest list and design the seating chartsEnsure that the reception runs smoothlyThis updated and revised edition features new material on communicating with the groom's family and following proper etiquette in sticky situations and is all you need to help you help your daughter have the wedding of her dreams!
The Everything Mother of the Bride Book: A survival guide for mom!
by Katie MartinShe's met "the one" and set the date--now she needs your help to plan and enjoy the wedding of her dreams. With this insightful yet practical guide, you'll provide the support she needs with love and grace. Noted wedding planner Katie Martin outlines the advice and information you need, including how to:Plan the perfect celebration--within budgetSave money where it countsSort through the guest list and design the seating chartsEnsure that the reception runs smoothlyThis updated and revised edition features new material on communicating with the groom's family and following proper etiquette in sticky situations and is all you need to help you help your daughter have the wedding of her dreams!
The Everything Mother of the Bride Book: The Ultimate Wedding Planning Guide for Mom!
by Katie MartinExpert advice for the perfect wedding day!She's met "the one" and set the date--now she needs your help to plan the wedding of her dreams! The Everything Mother of the Bride Book, 3rd Edition is completely updated and revised with the latest information you need to get your baby down the aisle in style. Professional wedding coordinator Katie Martin is your guide every step of the way, with all you need to know about:Planning showers and engagement partiesMeeting the future in-lawsNavigating sticky situations like ex-spouses and former family membersPicking out the perfect dressKnowing when to speak up—and when to keep quiet! Complete with new sections on using social media to communicate and plan, this practical guide covers everything you need to make sure your daughter has the perfect--and stress-free--day of her dreams.
The Everything Mother of the Bride Book: The Ultimate Wedding Planning Guide for Mom!
by Katie MartinExpert advice for the perfect wedding day!She's met "the one" and set the date - now she needs your help to plan the big event! The Everything Mother of the Bride Book, 4th Edition is completely updated and revised with the latest information you need to get your daughter down the aisle in style. Wedding planner Katie Martin explains everything you'll need to know, including:Planning showers and engagement partiesMeeting the future in-lawsNavigating sticky situations like ex-spouses and former family membersPicking out the perfect dressKnowing when to speak up - and when to keep quiet!Complete with new sections on social media etiquette, this practical guide covers everything you'll need to make sure your daughter has the perfect - and stress-free - day of her dreams.
The Everything New Nurse Book: Gain Confidence, Manage Your Schedule, And Deal With the Unexpected
by Kathy QuanA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Everything New Puppy Book (The Everything®)
by Carlo De Vito Amy AmmenNothing is more adorable than a new puppy. But without the proper time spent training them, todayÆs puppies can become tomorrowÆs nightmare hounds. This book teaches puppy owners all they need to know to successfully raise a puppy of any breed or background. Complete with black-and-white photos, owners will learn how to:Choose the best breed for their lifestyleHelp children and other pets acclimate to the new puppyPuppyproof the houseHousebreak and train the new puppyFeed and groom according to age and breedSolve common behavior problemsAlso includes detailed information on alternative health care options as well as exercises and advanced training techniques. This book has everything puppy owners need to ensure that their new puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-behaved dog.
The Everything Outdoor Wedding Book
by Kim Knox BeckiusThe Everything Outdoor Wedding Book is all you need to prepare splendid outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions. This practical handbook covers it all--from selecting a location and planning an event to creating a contingency plan for bad weather.Explore the options for: Celebrations at home Public and private gardens Themes, palettes, and floral design Outdoor attire and accoutrements State-by-state outdoor wedding venues The Everything Outdoor Wedding Book is the all-inclusive guide to planning a memorable and timeless wedding--outside!
The Everything Outdoor Wedding Book: Choose the Perfect Location, Expect the Unexpected, And Have a Beautiful Wedding Your Guests Will Remember!
by Kim Knox BeckiusThe Everything Outdoor Wedding Book is all you need to prepare splendid outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions. This practical handbook covers it all—from selecting a location and planning an event to creating a contingency plan for bad weather.Explore the options for:Celebrations at homePublic and private gardensThemes, palettes, and floral designOutdoor attire and accoutrementsState-by-state outdoor wedding venuesThe Everything Outdoor Wedding Book is the all-inclusive guide to planning a memorable and timeless wedding—outside!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core ELA, Grades K-5: Understand the New English Standards to Help Your Child Learn and Succeed
by Felicia DurdenTake the mystery out of Common Core ELA!Designed to be a set of national educational standards, the Common Core has been adopted by 45 states across the nation. But if you're accustomed to traditional English courses, you may be having a hard time understanding what your kids are bringing home from school--and why.With easy-to-understand examples, comprehension tips, and practice exercises, this complete guide help you understand:The reasoning behind the Common Core English Language Arts standardsWhat your child will be learning at each grade levelThe types of books and passages your child will be readingThe new requirements on nonfiction texts and the rationale behind themThe focus on finding evidence and formulating argumentsThe Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core ELA: Grades K–5 will give you the confidence you need to help your children meet the new ELA expectations for their grade level and excel at school.