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"Do you have what it takes to live tiny? Take the first step to achieving the dream of designing, building, and living in a tiny house (typically between 100--400 square feet). Idiot's Guides: Tiny House Designing, Building, and Living is the one-stop guide into this innovative concept of minimalist living. Dozens of helpful images and a full-color insert displaying different types of tiny houses help you visualize your dream. The book explores what...
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Alpha, a member of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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Pressure cookers have been around for generations, but are making a big comeback. Not to be confused with a pressure canner, the modern pressure cooker can be an automated all-in-one device, or a stove top cooker. Regardless of the technological advances, people are still intimidated by the pressurized contents and the possibility of having hot food explode out of the cooker. Idiot's Guides: Pressure Cooking gives you the tools you need to get the...
3) Dog tricks
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Alpha, a member of the Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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Dogs are such intelligent creatures and they love to be challenged with new things to learn, and to spend fun time with their families. People love to watch dogs doing funny, as well as useful tricks, such as playing basketball, picking up their own toys and putting down the toilet lid. Idiot's Guides: Dog Tricks shows readers more than 80 dog tricks, and how to enjoy time with dogs while teaching them these amazing skills.In this book readers will...
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Alpha, a member of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
©2015.
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English
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High-Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT) is a new workout trend that involves short, intense bursts of exercise, followed by periods of lower-intensity exercise or rest. In turn, the body burns more calories in a shorter period of time than traditional exercise routines. Idiot's Guides: High-Intensity Interval Training is a full-color, step-by-step guide that is packed with over 80 exercises, structured routines, and intense programs that can be...
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Alpha, a member of the Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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Cars continue to be more complicated and more costly to repair. Expert, Dave Stribling, gives readers the basic knowledge and a lot of know-how in "Idiot's Guides: Auto Repair and Maintenance." Dozens of step-by-step, full-color photos and illustrations make DIY car repairs and maintenance so much easier, regardless of make or model. And when a repair calls for an expert, this book gives readers the knowledge they need to avoid unnecessary repairs...
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Penguin Random House Books
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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The cosmetics industry rakes in a whopping $42 billion annually and for good reason. Women love how makeup can make facial features pop and can hide flaws. "Idiot's Guides: Everyday Makeup Secrets" shows readers how to achieve everyday looks using reasonably priced makeup. Ideal for any age range, skin type, or skin color, this book features large, full-color photos showing step-by-step application for lips, cheeks, and eyes. It also includes helpful...
7) Meditation
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Alpha, a member of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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"Meditation enables you to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect your mind, body, and soul. Covering a variety of types of meditations, each with practices and exercises to deepen your practice, this helpful guide leads you on the path to improved health and well-being,"--page [4] of cover.
8) RVing
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Alpha
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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When you travel in an RV, you enjoy all the comforts and conveniences of home while you see the world. This helpful guide gives you everything you need to know : Advice on taking successful test-drives, negotiating price and options, and getting insurance ; A primer on operating and maintaining you RV's electrical, plumbing, and LP systems. Troubleshooting tips for dealing with inclement weather, accidents, breakdowns, and other potential pitfalls....
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Alpha
Pub. Date
©2017.
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English
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"Flipping houses can be a dream--or a nightmare. You have to know what you're doing. Idiot's Guides: Flipping Houses takes a practical, real world look at the process by presenting the risks and rewards of flipping real estate. This book will help determine if you have the necessary time and cash, and guide you through the process of successfully purchasing, rehabbing, and profiting from their investments,"--Amazon.com.
10) Krav Maga
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Alpha
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
Description
Idiot's Guides: Krav Maga will not only define what it is, but also review the principles and systems of techniques and training to ensure survival. Combining in-depth information and easy-to-understand illustrated instructions, this guide will be a wonderful tool to help train both men and women on how to protect themselves, deal with threatening situations, and reverse dangerous situations where they're at a disadvantage.
11) Hairstyles
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Alpha Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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Packed with 50 DIY hairdos, from classic coifs to today's hottest looks, "Idiot's Guides: Hairstyles" demonstrates every loop, twist, braid, and tuck needed to create dozens of sensational styles -- at a fraction of the cost of a salon visit! Featuring full-color, step-by-step photos, this book helps any hairstyle novice create stunning styles for every day, as well as weddings, proms, and other special occasions. Also included are simple solutions...
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Alpha, a member of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Constitution of the United States, discussing topics such as its history and formation, the significance of the Bill of Rights and other amendments, and how it has been interpreted in the past and present.
13) Drawing pets
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Alpha, a member of the Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Kids and adults love to draw, especially animals and pets. "Idiot's Guides: Drawing Pets" takes readers through baby steps of how to draw the basic shapes and then to develop the drawings into accurate likenesses of their favorite animals. The book features two-color, detailed instructions for creating 50 of the most popular pets, including plenty of varieties of dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, horses, and more.
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Alpha Books, a member of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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"The Paleo Diet is an incredibly popular diet, but it's also expensive, difficult to follow, and controversial due to the high consumption of red meat, pork, and animal fats that the diet demands. Idiot's Guides: Mediterranean Paleo Cookbook combines the benefits of the Paleo Diet with the medically-proven health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet to give Paleo followers a new way to reap the benefits of two of the most popular diets on the planet....
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Alpha, a member of Penguin Random House, LLC
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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Autoimmune disease affects up to 50 million Americans, and disease rates have tripled in the last 30 years. The autoimmune protocol (AIP) program makes specific food choices to help reduce inflammation in the body and assist in managing symptoms. Thomsen gives you recipes for dishes that avoid all the problem ingredients that can increase inflammation-- grains, dairy, eggs, legumes, nuts, seeds, nightshades, and refined or processed oils and sugars--...
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Alpha, A member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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Managing people and getting the best from a team can be a challenge, and motivating dynamic, talented people to work together takes skill and finesse. With this helpful guide, first-time managers--as well as those more experienced--discover strategies and techniques applicable to all aspects of leadership.--From page 2 of cover.
18) Leather crafts
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Series
Publisher
Alpha Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Leatherworking is an age-old practice, but today's artisans are updating the craft with a sophisticated, modern style. Full of step-by-step instructions and clear color photos, this helpful guide gives you 20 useful and attractive leather-craft projects, ranging in difficulty from easy to advanced..." --Page 4 of cover.
20) Homebrewing
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Alpha, a member of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
©2015.
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English
Description
Malt, hops, yeast, and water-- that's the basic recipe for beer. The brewing process can transform them into a wide range of beer styles. From setting up your brewery to creating different styles of beer, Ironside provides a comprehensive primer on each step of the brewing process.
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