The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Book of Revelation

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Book of Revelation
Author: James S. Bell Jr.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2001-12-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1101199253

You’re no idiot, of course. You’re familiar with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and Judgment Day—especially in the wake of the new millennium. However, the Book of Revelation has existed for almost 2,000 years and is open to countless interpretations. Don’t get confused by scholarly analysis and religious dogma! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Book of Revelation shows you how so many meanings are derived from the book’s text. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Various ways to interpret Revelation and its symbols • A detailed examination of the key elements, including the Seven Seals and the Antichrist • A look at how the Jewish Old Testament and prophecies relate to Revelation

The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Government

The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Government
Author: Melanie Fonder
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2002
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780028643533

Explains how the government works and the functions of its many parts, covering such topics as the system of checks and balances, the Constitution, and the division of state and federal powers.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory
Author: Edward C. Rosenthal Ph.D.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2011-03-01
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1101478845

Gain some insight into the game of life... Game Theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It is based on the idea that everyone acts competitively and in his own best interest. With the help of mathematical models, it is possible to anticipate the actions of others in nearly all life's enterprises. This book includes down-to-earth examples and solutions, as well as charts and illustrations designed to help teach the concept. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Game Theory, Dr. Edward C. Rosenthal makes it easy to understand game theory with insights into: • The history of the discipline made popular by John Nash, the mathematician dramatized in the film A Beautiful Mind • The role of social behavior and psychology in this amazing discipline • How important game theory has become in our society and why

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Physics

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Physics
Author: Johnnie T. Dennis
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2003
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781592570812

Intended for high school and college students required to take at least one physics course, this book offers an easy-to-understand, comprehensive companion to their school textbooks that brings real-world relevance, and even a touch of fun, to Einstein's favorite subject.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Well

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Well
Author: Laurie Rozakis
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 475
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0028636945

Covers all elements of effective and grammatically-correct writing, including electronic formats, for any type of situation from research papers to business memos.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Middle Ages

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Middle Ages
Author: Timothy C. Hall M.A.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2009-02-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 1440698740

Shed some light on one of history’s darkest periods. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Middle Ages gives readers the beginning, middle, and end of the era, starting with the fall of the Roman Empire in the year 550 and ending with the Renaissance in 1500—and covers some uncomfortable similarities between the so-called “Dark Ages” and today’s “modern world.” - A fascinating, fact-filled book that delivers more than a thousand years of history in easy-to-understand chapters. - Many AP European History students are urged to read an overview of medieval Europe to aid in their understanding of modern Europe, and a number of high schools have adopted elective courses in medieval history. - Complete with a timeline, a who’s who, and guides to further reading and the Middle Ages in film.

Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Science Fiction

Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Science Fiction
Author: Cory Doctorow
Publisher:
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780028639185

Offers advice on how to get a science fiction novel or short story published, including tips on the basic elements of a work of science fiction to getting an agent, and signing a contract.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to 20th-century History

The Complete Idiot's Guide to 20th-century History
Author: Alan Axelrod
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 518
Release: 1999
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780028633855

Provides an overview of the people, events, and ideas that shaped the twentieth century, covering wars and political conflicts, innovations in technology, and the contributions of such great minds as Sigmund Freud and Albert Einstein

The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History

The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History
Author: Alan Axelrod
Publisher:
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2006
Genre: History
ISBN:

Discusses American history from prehistory through 2006, including brief biographical sketches of historical figures and events from popular culture.