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	"Association, National Gardening - Gardening Basics For Dummies - PBN" Code:0470037490PBN Price: $16.49 Rating: none Quantity in Basket: none
Add to wish list? "Paperback. New. List $ 21.99. [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated] 432 pages. From the Publisher Gardening Basics For Dummies has been revised to help the beginner gardener get started, providing all the information you'll need on flowers beds and borders, trees, shrubs, and lawns to landscape your property. It also includes step-by-step plans for organic and edible gardens, specific regional gardens, and butterfly and children's gardens. The book gives helpful tips controlling pests safely, managing weeds, and correcting common gardening problems. In addition, Gardening Basics For Dummies also covers all the new tools and additives available to make gardening easier."
	"Bajaj, Geetesh - Cutting Edge PowerPoint 2007 For Dummies - PBN" Code:0470095652PBN Price: $18.74 Rating: none Quantity in Basket: none
Add to wish list? "Paperback. New. List $ 24.99. [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated] 408 pages. From the Publisher Updates and revisions address all the new features of Microsoft?s PowerPoint 2007, including interface changes and new features like presentation themes and the Slide Library Packed with numerous tips, shortcuts, workarounds, and timesaving techniques that allow users to do more with their presentations, this invaluable book-and-CD-ROM combo shows readers how to dazzle their audience New content covers updated information on masters, templates, graphics styles, color tints, shades, and much more The incomparable CD-ROM is filled with templates, textures, backgrounds, fill styles, background music scores, alpha channel equipped graphics, transitions, images, maps, illustrations, and more!"
	"Bennett, Shoshana S. - Postpartum Depression For Dummies - PBN" Code:0470073357PBN Price: $14.99 Rating: none Quantity in Basket: none
Add to wish list? "Paperback. New. List $ 19.99. [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated] 384 pages. From the Publisher Postpartum Depression For Dummies helps new and experienced mothers identify the symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) and include coverage on the much less severe baby blues. Readers will discover how to determine if they may have PPD, gain a better understanding of the disorder , get properly diagnosed, and seek and evaluate the various treatment options such as medication, therapy, do-it-yourself, and even utilizing self-help groups. Readers will also learn how to get the most out of their treatment, get support from family and friends, address the loss of self esteem, and even have another baby after PPD. For family members or friends, coverage will also be devoted to helping that special someone through this trying time."
	"Blackwell, Christopher W. - Mythology For Dummies - PBN" Code:0764554328PBN Price: $14.99 Rating: none Quantity in Basket: none
Add to wish list? "Paperback. New. List $ 19.99. [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated] 384 pages. From the Publisher Features charts comparing gods and goddesses for easy reference Get to know musclebound mortals, mighty monsters, and divine deities in no time at all! From the Iliad to the Aeneid, from Camelot to Valhalla, this highly readable book demystifies mythologies from all over the globe. Beginning with the ancient Greeks and Romans, this book explores the lesser-known stories of northern Europe, the Middle East, Egypt, India, China, Japan, and the Americas. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English ""Get in, get out"" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun"
	"Bramblett, Reid - Europe For Dummies - PBN" Code:0470069333PBN Price: $17.99 Rating: none Quantity in Basket: none
Add to wish list? "Paperback. New. List $ 23.99. [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated] 648 pages. From the Publisher Lively and engaging, this invaluable handbook puts the continent's great cities and regions at your fingertips, and includes all the highlights plus the very best off-the-beaten-path experiences that make any visit to Europe memorable. Packed with experienced insider tips, Europe For Dummies offers: Essential information on London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich & the Bavarian Alps, Vienna, Prague, Rome, Florence & Tuscany, Venice, Barcelona, and Athens A select choice of favorite hotels and eateries in every destination and price category Indispensable foreign language glossaries Advice on everything from planning a sensible itinerary and getting the best deals to using public transit and catching must-see sights Helpful tips on converting currencies, overcoming language barrier, avoiding crowds, and sampling local cuisine"
	"Briere, Danny - HDTV For Dummies - PBN" Code:047009673XPBN Price: $16.49 Rating: none Quantity in Basket: none
Add to wish list? "Paperback. New. List $ 21.99. [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated] 360 pages. From the Publisher Demystifies confusing HDTV acronyms, standards, and technical terms, helping readers select a set, integrate it into a home entertainment system, and sit down to an awesomely crisp, clear picture More than 1.2 million HDTV receivers have been shipped, and all major broadcast networks now offer shows in the HDTV format Shows how to get HDTV signals into a home-through an antenna, dish, or cable-and take home theater systems, DVD viewing, video games, and home networking to the max"
	"Burd, Barry - Ruby on Rails For Dummies - PBN" Code:0470081201PBN Price: $22.49 Rating: none Quantity in Basket: none
Add to wish list? "Paperback. New. List $ 29.99. [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated] 360 pages. From the Publisher • What the book covers: The book will use Ruby on Rails to introduce new programmers to the world of Web/database processing and development. Just as Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies brings the reader gently into computer programming, a book featuring Ruby on Rails can gently introduce the reader to Web/database processing. The book's conversational style assures the reader that gaps in his or her understanding are okay. • The book will start by explaining what Ruby and RoR are, installing both and creating your first Ruby program. Then the book moves into the fundamentals of Ruby programming, and using Ruby on Rails. The book will cover using RoR with Ajax, creating a weblog with Ruby and also provide several other real-world examples including shopping carts, blogs and more. • All the content is presented in Barry Burd's trademark teaching approach, easy to understand style."
	"Chabut, LaReine - Stretching For Dummies - PBN" Code:0470067411PBN Price: $12.74 Rating: none Quantity in Basket: none
Add to wish list? "Paperback. New. List $ 16.99. [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated] 304 pages. From the Publisher Stretching For Dummies covers everything a reader needs to know to get started on a safe, healthy, and practical stretching regimen. The book introduces readers to the benefits of stretching, and provides an array of practices for all levels and situations. Not only does the book cover the well-known and traditional stretches that typify the depth of most people's stretching experience, but it also includes sections on specific stretches for target areas (such as stretches to relax the back), quick and covert stretches to relieve computer-desk stress at work, simple around-the-house stretches portrayed in everyday situations, ""anywhere"" stretches for airplanes and car trips, and stretching as a method of injury prevention for athletes of all levels. The book features sample stretching routines covering static and dynamic stretches, plus special considerations and guidance for pregnant women, seniors, and those with mobility challenges."
	"Chilton, Gill - Cleaning and Stain Removal for Dummies - PBN" Code:0764570293PBN Price: $12.74 Rating: none Quantity in Basket: none
Add to wish list? "Paperback. New. List $ 16.99. [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated] 352 pages. From the Publisher The everyday science of cleaning up your act. This book will help lessen the grind of daily cleaning and accidental spills. Inside you'll find an easy-to-follow section on stain removal and a room-by-room guide to buffing up everything from curtains to carpets to cars. With practical shortcuts designed to reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning, this friendly guide offers fresh ways to keep your home and your possessions looking immaculate. Discover how to: Clean and care for your clothes. Cut down on specialist cleaning bills Maintain your home inside and out Put together a stain removal kit"
	"Clark, David J. - The Unofficial Guide to Microsoft Office Word 2007 - PBN" Code:0470045922PBN Price: $14.24 Rating: none Quantity in Basket: none
Add to wish list? "Paperback. New. List $ 18.99. [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated] 560 pages. From the Publisher This source for complete information on the updates and changes made in Word 2007 teaches readers to work with galleries and templates, simplify working with others using new collaboration tools, find out what the Command Tabs feature is all about, and how to prepare mass mailings with ease Reveals insider secrets for increasing productivity and maximizing efficiency using Word 2007 Begins with the basics, such as using galleries and templates to create professional-looking documents in less time, then explores more advanced topics such as collaboration tools and adding graphics and tables to punch up documents"
	"Claverie, Jean-Michel - Bioinformatics For Dummies - PBN" Code:0470089857PBN Price: $22.49 Rating: none Quantity in Basket: none
Add to wish list? "Paperback. New. List $ 29.99. [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated] 432 pages. From the Publisher This book is dedicated to unspecialized users starting with bioinformatics from scratch, who are familiar with some biology. It answers the following questions: Which tool can I use to answer my question? How do I use the tool? How do I interpret the results of my bioinformatic research? It also explains the important relationship between the biological sciences and information technology and points readers in the direction of the most helpful Web resources and freely available tools."
	"Collier, Marsha - eBay For Dummies - PBN" Code:0470045299PBN Price: $16.49 Rating: none Quantity in Basket: none
Add to wish list? "Paperback. New. List $ 21.99. [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated] 408 pages. From the Publisher This updated guide covers all the basics an eBay beginner needs to know to start using the service and winning auctions. eBay For Dummies, 3rd Edition takes you from registration, through bidding and selling techniques, up to paying online and setting up your own eBay store. Plus, the book also covers the enhanced features of eBay including the new eBay storefronts feature and Billpoint, eBay's online payment service. And you'll find out about new eBay services like half.com, eBay Live Auctions, and wireless eBay."
	"Collier, Marsha - Starting an Ebay Business for Dummies - PBN" Code:0764569244PBN Price: $18.74 Rating: none Quantity in Basket: none
Add to wish list? "Paperback. New. List $ 24.99. [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated] 408 pages. From the Publisher The top-selling eBay business book is now completely revised and updated with more than forty percent new material. Bestselling author Marsha Collier discusses changes to the eBay interface and eBay policies, as well as the latest strategies to help beginning eBay entrepreneurs succeed. Topics include setting up basic auctions, building a store, choosing what to sell, setting good prices, stocking a storeroom, providing customer service, and building an eBay ""back office."" This book also details specific eBay retailing and marketing techniques to help beginners compete against established eBay sellers and stores-and make a profit! A Reference for the Rest of Us! The runaway eBay business bestseller, now totally revised The only eBay business book written by a full-time eBay power seller who runs her own eBay store, Marsha Collier's Fabulous Finds Marsha also teaches at eBay University and discusses eBay on shows such as NBC's Today and ABC's The View She is also the author of the bestselling eBay For Dummies (0-7645-5654-1) and eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies (0-7645-4080-7) Author Biography: Marsha Collier is an eBay PowerSeller, eBay University instructor, and author. She has written several books for eBay users and has appeared on NBC?s Today Show and ABC?s The View."
	"Cordock, Richard Parkes - Business Upgrade: 21 Days to Reignite the Entrepreneurial Spirit in You a Code:1841127442PBN Price: $14.21 Rating: none Quantity in Basket: none
Add to wish list? "Paperback. New. List $ 18.95. [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated] 128 pages. From the Publisher Business Upgrade introduces the reader to the concepts of I BELIEVE (the leader), WE BELIEVE (the team) and THEY BELIEVE (the customer). The book clearly explains how and why entrepreneurs consistently achieve results against all odds - AND the fundamental business principles that corporations can learn from entrepreneurs. Business Upgrade examines how entrepreneurial thinking, innovation and change is the only way to reserve corporate ennui. Business Upgrade, like its predecessor, is location non-specific and with internationally applicable content, will be relevant to a global audience."
	"Dahl, Gary - Advertising For Dummies - PBN" Code:0470045833PBN Price: $16.49 Rating: none Quantity in Basket: none
Add to wish list? "Paperback. New. List $ 21.99. [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated] 384 pages. From the Publisher Advertising For Dummies 2e will include updated information on electronic, print, radio/TV advertising, and online and email advertising promotions, as well as outdoor formats such as billboards, including the best attention-getting techniques for each medium. It will provide new information on word-of-mouth, viral, and guerrilla advertising, along with grass-roots campaigns, including why they'll work and when they won't. There will be new information on how to strategize an advertising plan and budget for it, including shortcuts that will save on costs and when readers should not cut corners."