The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding North Korea

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding North Korea
Author: C. Kenneth Quinones
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2003
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781592571697

In this accessible guide, readers will find unmatched expert analysis of the volatile situation in North Korea, along with answers to frequently asked questions. Covered topics include: ¬ North Korea's geography, people, industry, political systems, and government ¬ The history of the country, from myths to kingdoms, including Japan's colonial rule and its effects ¬ The dictator, Kim Jong Il, and his father, Kim Il Sung ¬ The possibility of reunification with South Korea ¬ Options for international involvement

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking
Author: Jason Stevenson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2010
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

Helps anyone prepare and plan for a hiking or backpacking adventure, including how to train, shop and pack for the trip, how to live on the trail and what gear is really necessary.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Assertiveness

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Assertiveness
Author: Jeff Davidson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 366
Release: 1997
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9780028619644

Offers advice on increasing vocal self-confidence, projecting authority through body language, and arguing without losing one's temper

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stik

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stik
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2012-03-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1101577177

- Covers Facebook's new application that enables consumers to obtain recommendations for professional services. - Both a user and strategy guide - Author is a well-respected computer book expert and writer

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conversational Japanese

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conversational Japanese
Author: Naoya Fujita
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 440
Release: 2002
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780028641799

Provides an introduction to the language and culture of Japan, covering pronunciation, grammar rules, kanas, and vocabulary words, and offers advice for travelers.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weather

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weather
Author: Mel Goldstein
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2002
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780028643410

Explains how to track weather patterns, read weather maps, and identify cloud formations while exploring the effects of pollution, hurricanes, and El Niäno.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mediterranean Diet

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mediterranean Diet
Author: Chef Stephanie Green
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2010-12-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 110144584X

Healthy food = healthy lifestyle Based on a nutritional principle time-tested for success for literally thousands of years, the Mediterranean Diet consists of a balance of all food groups with an emphasis on foods with high Omega-3 fat content such as fish, beans, and olive oil. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Mediterranean Diet introduces the healthy cuisine enjoyed in countries such as Spain, Southern France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and much of the Middle East. • Features more than 75 delicious, easy to prepare recipes-each with a complete nutritional breakdown of fats and calories-and daily meal plans • Easy step–by–step shopping and preparation tips and instructions • Detailed chapters about food groups and nutrition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conducting Music

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conducting Music
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2012-06-05
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1101588756

The complex art of conducting may look effortless to the casual onlooker, however, it requires a great deal of knowledge and skill. The success of a performance hinges on the director's ability to keep the group playing together and interpreting the music as the composer intended. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Conducting Music shows student and novice conductors how to lead bands, orchestras, choirs, and other ensembles effectively through sight-reading, rehearsals, and performances.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Power of the Enneagram

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Power of the Enneagram
Author: Herb Pearce
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2007
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781592576944

The Enneagram system has been used for decades to help people understand their strengths and weaknesses, heal neuroses and inner conflicts, enhance creativity, strengthen workplace team-building, and aid in couples therapy. Literally thousands of workshops are held around the globe, from China to Miami. Enneagram counsellors are certified by the world Enneagram Institute, as well as by regional institutes around the world. The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Power of the Enneagram, by certified teacher and counsellor Herb Pearce, gives the reader a complete workshop course in this amazing self-enrichment program and includes proven applications for nearly every important aspect of our lives- relationships, work, and spiritual and psychological development. Written from over 16 years of instructional experience, The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Power of the Enneagram takes the mystery and complexity out of this rich system of analysis and allows anyone to benefit from its useful insights.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam, 2nd Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam, 2nd Edition
Author: Yahiya Emerick
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2004-11-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1101097426

An up-close and up-to-date look at an often misunderstood faith This completely revised and updated guide explores the tenets of the Qu’ran (a.k.a. Koran), examines the history of the religion and its relationship to Christianity and Judaism, and features an expanded section on the true story behind “jihad.” It explores Islamic views on war and terrorism, including the Muslim perspective on the tragic events of September 11, and the subsequent U.S. presence in both Afghanistan and Iraq. • Excellent sales for the first edition • Islam is the fastest growing religion in America, with more than six million devoted followers • Features an expanded section on women in Islam, including their status within the Taliban, and the Islamic practice of polygamy