The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Brain Games

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Brain Games
Author: Matt Gaffney
Publisher:
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781592576319

"Puzzles galore!" The most current research shows that brain games keep the mind and memory sharp, and logic bright. Plus, they're entertaining. Here's the perfect collection of challenging games, including the latest craze, Sudoku. It also has 200 challenging crosswords, trivia, matching and word games, acrostics, hangman, word jumbles, in 20 different categories (complete with solutions). An expert author of several successful puzzle books Easy, portable format High quality paper for erasing"

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Baby Brain Games

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Baby Brain Games
Author: Jennifer Lawler Ph.D.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2008-04-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1101217138

Play that stimulates young minds. Play is the language that babies know best. Here, readers will find over 300 games to play with infants from one week to eighteen months old. Divided into games that stimulate cognitive, language, emotional, and social development, this book will delight parents and babies as it helps foster mental and physical growth. • Written by an internationally recognized authority on brain games for babies • No other book on infant play has as many games or is as effective in linking games with their mental and physical health benefits • Focused on helping parents teach their babies how to learn, rather than pushing them beyond their developmental level

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Great Quotes for All Occasions

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Great Quotes for All Occasions
Author: Elaine Bernstein Partnow
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2008-04-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1436255937

Say the right thing at the right time. This essential reference brings together well-known (and not-so-well-known!) speakers- including those from the Bible, actors, poets, humorists, scientists, and literary and political figures-whose ideas, activism, services, talent, and labor have influenced society. Perfect for speeches for every occasion, including graduations, weddings, retirement parties, anniversaries, public speaking engagements, and so on. * Presented in an intuitive, cross-referenced organization * Includes hilarious anecdotes and a short bio of each author, a brief contextual note for each quote, and an index of keywords to help you find the appropriate words for any occasion quickly

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to German Phrases

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to German Phrases
Author: Angelika Korner
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 024188201X

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to German Phrases is a handy, informative, and fun guide to all the phrases readers need to enjoy a visit to Germany, complete with the basics of German grammar and syntax and a compact German-English/English-German dictionary. - Nearly 1.7 million Americans travel to Germany each year for business and/or leisure - and most will find this book invaluable - Full of current and classic phrases from every aspect of life and travel, along with useful travel tips and maps - Easy-to-use pronunciation guide and verb, noun, and idiom charts - Convenient, pocket-size format for on-the-go travelers

The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology

The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology
Author: Evans Lansing Smith, Ph.D.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2008-07-01
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 110104716X

Make no myth-take-this book is indispensable. The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology explores the gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, monsters and angels of the myths from every corner of the globe. Additionally, it explores the parallels between every culture and the striking similarities in mythic figures and the structure, action, wording, and result of the stories themselves. * Covers Egyptian, Celtic, Teutonic, Norse, Japanese, Mexican, Native American, and other myths * Features information on The Hero's Journey-the cycle of myth according to Jung, Campbell, and others * Appendixes include a glossary of terms and both a general and a subject Index

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Right Words for Any Occasion

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Right Words for Any Occasion
Author: Marylou Ambrose
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2008-02-05
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1440636605

Your thoughts are worth more than a penny. You’re no idiot, of course. You know words possess tremendous power. But expressing your feelings during special events or difficult situation requires more than a clichéd greeting-card sentiments. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Right Words for Any Occasion shows you exactly how to spell it out—in your own words. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Over 250 sample notes for the moments that touch people’s lives, from wedding and anniversaries to birthdays and graduations. • Inspiration quotes to help you add just the right sentiment when you can’t find your own words. • Guidance on what to say—and what not to say—during hard times. • Great ways to share your special message with people of all ages and faiths.

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Texas Hold'em

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Texas Hold'em
Author: Randy Burgess
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2006
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781592575633

A complete, revised guide to the Texas Hold'em game of poker takes readers step by step through the fundamental principles and strategies of the popular card game, covering the rules of the game, the art of betting, Hold'em lingo, and more. Original. 25,000 first printing.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything
Author: Steve Miller
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2008-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781592577965

Ever wonder why the sky is blue or why most plants happen to be green? Or why stomach acid doesn't dissolve your stomach, or why there are more tornados in the Midwest than along either coast? The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everythinganswers these questions and many, many more, shedding light on the science behind more than 200 intriguing questions, educating readers on the fundamentals of science in the process. In a book that is as informative as it is entertaining, readers learn about every major branch of science, including- Physics (Why do figure skaters spin faster when they pull their arms in?) Chemistry (How does salt melt ice?) Biology (How does a chameleon change its colour?) Geology (Why do so many earthquakes occur along the Pacific coast?) Meteorology (Why does the jet stream flow from west to east in North America?) Astronomy (What causes Jupiter's big red spot?) Cosmology (Do black holes really exist and can anything escape them?) In addition, the book highlights some of the really big ideas that helped shape science as we know it today, and discusses the future of science with cutting edge topics such as nanotechnology, genetic modification, molecular medicine, and string theory.