The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition, 4th Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition, 4th Edition
Author: Joy Bauer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2005-11-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1101097450

Good health starts with good nutrition With all the constant debate over diet fads, proper nutrition is slipping through the cracks. This revised and updated guide places the emphasis on good health by informing families of everything they need to know to get the best nutrition—from daily vitamin and mineral intake and facts about fats and cholesterol, to advice on shopping for healthy foods, and much more. • Includes updates to the USDA’s Food Guide Pyramid • New numbers for blood pressure and sodium intake • A section on helping overweight children • New fiber recommendations for kids • A new section on macrobiotics and raw diets

Sports Nutrition

Sports Nutrition
Author: Jennifer MacKay
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2014-10-06
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1420511106

This guidebook deals with nutrition as part of sports. It delves into how diet impacts athletic performance and which types of food should be eaten for particular sports. Full-color photographs and diagrams, a glossary, sources for further reading and research, and a detailed subject index are also included.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to String Theory

The Complete Idiot's Guide to String Theory
Author: George Musser
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2008-07-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1101029358

We’re living in the midst of a scientific revolution that’s captured the general public’s attention and imagination. The aim of this new revolution is to develop a “theory of everything”—a set of laws of physics that will explain all that can be explained, ranging from the tiniest subatomic particle to the universe as a whole. Here, readers will learn the ideas behind the theories, and their effects upon our world, our civilization, and ourselves. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® String Theory explains how this exciting idea holds up against competing theories. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Clear explanation of quantum mechanics, Einstein’s theories of relativity, and how string theory unites them. • A quick, easy-to-understand overview of competing theories and how they might be tested. • Fast facts about black holes, what’s inside them, how they’re made, and why they’re so paradoxical. • Simple, smart tips to help you visualize extra dimensions.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Arthritis

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Arthritis
Author: Amye L. Leong M.B.A.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2009-04-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1101028904

No one has to live with the pain . . . There are over 46 million Americans who suffer from some form of arthritis. Here, longtime arthritis sufferer and internationally renowned consultant Amye L. Long and medical expert in the field of arthritis Dr. Neal S. Birnbaum offer a clear, jargon-free, and comprehensive guide to understanding this disease. • Includes detailed explanations of the various forms of the disease and symptoms, and how lifestyle can contribute to the severity of the conditions • Describes the full range of traditional medical treatments from prescription drugs and physical therapy to surgery, as well as alternative treatments including supplements, super foods, and detox • Coping methods such as meditation and lifestyle changes

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Kabbalah

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Kabbalah
Author: Collin Canright
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2007-06-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1440696829

What the Kabbalah can do for you. According to the authors of this comprehensive guide, the Kabbalah that Madonna popularized is far from authentic. In fact, the Kabbalah is much bigger—and better. Here, readers will discover how it can deliver money, love, health, and many other things. - An international authority on authentic Kabbalah was a consultant for this book. - Blends religion/spirituality with New Age mysticism.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles
Author: Editors of Motorcyclist Magazine
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2008
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781592577040

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles, Fourth Edition, is the most complete book on motorcycles, covering everything from how to choose and maintain a motorcycle and how to buy appropriate gear, to how to ride safely, and how to make the most out of trips on the open road.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Journalism

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Journalism
Author: Christopher K. Passante
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2007-09-04
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1440626294

Breaking news! This is like having J-school in a book. In recent years, news reporting has dramatically changed. While the basic “who, what, when, where, and why” of journalism is still relevant, aspiring journalists are now asking “how?” The 21st century of blogs, instant internet access, and 24-hour news shows with minute–by–minute updates has made reporting a whole new—and very competitive—business. Here, a newspaper veteran answers every question about the new world of journalism, and explores every possibility for success. • Covers TV, radio, magazine, newspaper, e-zine, podcast, and internet reporting • Includes a resource list of media outlets, schools, and university programs • Explores different angles for approaching hard news, entertainment, weather, or sports

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Teaching College

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Teaching College
Author: Anthony D. Fredericks
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781592576005

Discover how college students learn; learn the similarities and differences between small-group teaching and large-hall lecturing; keep your discussions lively and engaging; develop a different set of skills when teaching people with life experience in continuing education classes; manage your time effectively--both in and out of the classroom; engage students in positive learning experiences; prepare yourself for evaluation--by students, colleagues, and yourself.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pre-algebra

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pre-algebra
Author: Amy F. Szczepanski
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2008
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9781592577729

Presents information on the fundamentals of pre-algebra in a concise, easy-to-follow manner and includes practice exercises throughout the book.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Speed Reading

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Speed Reading
Author: Abby Marks Beale
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2008-06-03
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1440636516

On your marks, get set, read! Most adults today are working with antiquated skills and ingrained beliefs about their reading abilities, or lack thereof. But with the tips and examples offered in The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Speed Reading, getting through a load of must-do reading doesn't have to be an arduous or overwhelming chore. The strategies are surprisingly simple once revealed. With practice, readers will not only speed through and understand books, articles, and professional journals but will also build their personal reading confidence and competence. * Written by a reading specialist * Useful for students, business people, lawyers, doctors * Includes how-to strategies as well as practice timed readings * Tips for reading on paper and onscreen Show More Show Less