The Everyday Internet for Dummies

The Everyday Internet for Dummies 

By: Peter Weverka

These are exciting times for the Internet. Peer-to-peer file sharing, news aggregators, and other advances in technology have inspired a new generation of Web sites and services. Never before have this many Web sites and services been available on the Internet. The idea behind this book is to present everything on the Internet that’s worth doing because it’s useful, it’s a lot of fun, or it’s innovative and therefore worth checking out. Close to a thousand different Web sites are described in this book, but this book isn’t a directory of Web sites on the Internet. The focus is on doing things researching, online banking, communicating, making new friends, playing games, talking over the Internet telephone, online shopping, online selling, and blogging. [download]

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The Torah for Dummies

The Torah for Dummies

By: Arthur Kurtzweil

The Torah is both the most sacred object and the most sacred text in Judaism. It consists of the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The word “Torah” comes from the same root as the Hebrew word hora’ah (hoe-rah-ah), which means “instruction” or “teaching.” The Torah’s purpose, simply stated, is to provide people with instructions for finding and following the path of God and the path to God. Although the words in the Torah, which is also known as the Five Books of Moses, consists of exactly 304,805 letters, the great sages of Jewish tradition teach that all the wisdom in the universe is hidden within these letters. Jewish tradition looks carefully at these letters and at the words they form, and great sages throughout history have provided and continue to provide the proper instruction for analyzing the Torah text and revealing its divine messages. [download]

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The Tudors for Dummies

The Tudors for Dummies

By: David Loades and Mei Throw

The Tudors are in fashion. More than 500 years after the key events of the period, scholars, novelists and film-makers are flocking back to the 16^th century. Fortunately, the Tudors left behind loads of clues as to who they were and what they wanted from life and for England. For example, in many ways the Tudor portrait painter Hans Holbein was the best publicist before Max Clifford! The earlier, medieval rulers suffer from poor publicity, and if you want to study them, much of the research involves dry official records (accounts and grants for the most part). If you’re interested in Henry VIII or Elizabeth I, however, you have stacks of correspondence some of it official, but much of it personal. Busy secretaries and ambassadors were writing everything down. Scholars have even uncovered Henry VIII’s love letters (or at least some of them). Of course, these sources didn’t always get the details right, but that’s where the fun begins. [download]

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Understanding Prescription Drugs for Canadians for Dummies

Understanding Prescription Drugs for Canadians for Dummies 

By: Ian Blummer and Heather McDonald Blummer

Aprescription drug is like a car. It can be a wonderful tool, allowing us to safely and effectively go about our business, and on the other hand it can be troublesome and hazardous, causing us difficulties, grief, and worse. And, like a car, a medicine is much more likely to keep us going in a healthy direction when we know how to use it properly, how to maintain it properly, and what things to watch for to alert us of developing problems (before the engine light comes on!). In this book you won’t learn how to drive a car, but you certainly will discover how to take your medicine for a spin (and minimize the likelihood your medicine will take you for a spin). In Understanding Prescription Drugs For Canadians For Dummies we look at all sides of the prescription drug spectrum, including what a medicine is, how a medicine can help you, and how a medicine can harm you (and how to minimize this risk). [download]

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Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies

Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies

By: Brian K. Davidson

If you’re reading this, odds are you have made the very important decision to improve your health by having weight loss surgery (WLS). You most likely made this choice after years of struggling to live a healthier lifestyle by trying other methods to lose weight. You probably spent countless hours researching procedures on the Internet, reading books, interviewing doctors, talking to weight loss surgery patients, and speaking with other healthcare professionals, putting in the necessary time and effort to make sure this procedure was the right decision for you. Your surgeon provides you with a tool your surgery to assist you in losing weight and leading a healthier life. Making that tool work is up to you, and a big component of your success will be your long-term eating plan. [download]

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Space Exploration for Dummies

Space Exploration for Dummies 

By: Chyntia Phillips, Ph.D

Since the dawn of time, humans have looked up at the skies and wondered what was up there. Amazingly, with all these centuries of sky-watching, it’s only been in the last 50 years that humans have actually achieved the ability to visit those points of light in the sky. We’ve sent robotic spacecraft to take pictures, and we’ve also sent astronauts to experience seeing the Earth from the heavens. Humans have walked on the Moon, and future plans call for people to return to the Moon and continue on to Mars and beyond. Space exploration is one of humanity’s grandest adventures, filled with stories of amazing discoveries and narrow escapes. It’s the result of incredible feats of technological innovation and has laid the groundwork for major advances here on Earth. [download]

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Sociology for Dummies

Sociology for Dummies 

By: Jay Gabler, Ph.D.

Welcome to sociology! I’ve written this book to introduce you to one of the biggest and most fascinating disciplines in all of science. Yes, you read that right: Sociology is a science. Sociologists don’t use beakers and test tubes, but like natural scientists, they do seek to learn about the world by creating theories and testing them with systematic observations. What makes sociology both so interesting and so challenging is its subject: the social world. Society is huge, and hugely complex: there are answers to sociological questions, but there usually aren’t any easy answers. In addition to the challenge of answering sociological questions, there’s the challenge of asking them that is, of thinking about society as a subject of objective, scientific study. [download]

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Sex for Dummies

Sex for Dummies 

By: Ruth K. Westheimer

Humans have been having sex since time immemorial, and not much changed as the centuries slid by. Then in the 1960s, the Pill came out, and the sexual revolution was said to begin. But the past 25 years, which coincidentally is the period when I first became well known, have seen the most major advancements. Many more women who couldn’t have orgasms are now orgasmic. Many older people, particularly men, can have sex into their 90s. People are talking to each other about their sexual needs, and as a result, they’re more satisfied with their sex lives. And although we’ve made progress, more needs to be done. First of all, millions of young people are just beginning their sexual lives. They need to be taught what to do and how to do it. Secondly, millions of adults are still having sex the way cave men and women did in the Stone Age. [download]

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Singing for Dummies

Singing for Dummies

By: Pamelia S. Phillips

I’m so happy you chose this book! Whether you’re a shower singer or you secretly desire to sing on a stage, this book is for you. The book is full of helpful information covering all aspects of singing, from posture and breathing to vocal health and techniques for increasing your range. Absolutely no experience is necessary! Even if you know zero about singing, you’re going to have a great time exploring your singing voice. You can’t develop your singing voice overnight; it takes time. Some people are born with a voice ready to sing at the Hollywood Bowl, but most people who like to sing have to work on their voice to prepare it for the first performance. Whichever category you fit into, this book has some valuable information for you. [download]

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Sewing for Dummies

Sewing for Dummies

By: Jan Saunders Maresh 

I love to sew. Period. First I get the immediate gratification of completing a project using beautiful fabrics and great timesaving tools. Then I can bask in the personal recognition I get to admire my work and hear praise from my family and friends. On top of that, I save money sewing because I can make things (and make them right) instead of purchase them (and pay to have them altered, if necessary). Wow, what a hobby! I’m betting that after you have a couple of projects under your belt you’ll love to sew as much as I do. Sewing For Dummies, 3rd Edition, is a book for both absolute beginners and experienced sewers. If you’re a stone-cold beginner, you may appreciate that I explain everything necessary to sew beginning-level projects and I don’t assume that you’ve ever even picked up a needle and thread before. [download]

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Oil Painting for Dummies

Oil Painting for Dummies

By: Anita Gidding and Sherry StoneClifton

Oil painting. The words themselves bring to mind centuries of art. From the masterpieces of the Renaissance to the charming landscapes that you see in a shop on vacation, the rich, glowing colors are fascinating. Oil painting makes it all look like magic. As an artist’s material, it both attracts and intimidates with its possibilities. In this book we set out to introduce you to this enduring medium. We want to give you as much information as we can to make oil painting a part of your life. Whether you’re trying oils for the very first time or you’re an experienced painter, this book walks you through the ins and outs of oil painting. We cover the basics, and we offer some information for those of you who have pursued this wonderful endeavor for some time. [download]

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PCs for Dummies

PCs for Dummies 

By: Dan Gookin

Things change quickly in the computer industry, so it’s time for another revision and update to this classic book, now in its 10th edition. I’ve done some major work here, shuffled things around, and tidied up all the text so that PCs For Dummies can give you the answer to the ever-burning question “How does a computer turn a smart person like you into a dummy?” You don’t have to love a computer. Some folks do, most don’t. The reason is simple: Computers are not easy to use. True, a computer is easier to use now than it was 10 years ago, but some things remain cryptic. The help files are mystifying. Technical support isn’t even in English any more! So, you’re left feeling numb and cold and wondering why no one bothers to sit down and explain things to you in plain human terms. Well, wonder no more! [download]

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Living Vegetarian for Dummies

Living Vegetarian for Dummies 

By: Suzanne Havala Hobbs

Vegetarianism has come a long, long way. As a child, I wore a button that said, “Real People Wear Fake Furs.” I’d picked it up at the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair when my older sister was in college at the Universityof Michigan. It was the late ’60s, and it wasn’t much longer before my mother announced to our family that from then on, she would be a vegetarian. She never said why, but for the next several years, the former Wisconsinite ate cheese omelets or cheddar cheese and pickle sandwiches on whole wheat toast for dinner while the rest of us ate the meat she prepared for us. That is, of course, until we kids followed her lead and, one by one and without fanfare, became vegetarians ourselves. [download]

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Networking All in One for Dummies

Networking All in One for Dummies 

By: Doug Lowe

Welcome to the fourth edition of Networking All-in-One For Dummies, the one networking book that’s designed to replace an entire shelf full of the dull and tedious networking books you’d otherwise have to buy. This book contains all the basic and not-so-basic information you need to know to get a network up and running and to stay on top of the network as it grows, develops problems, and encounters trouble. If you’re just getting started as a network administrator, this book is ideal. As a network administrator, you have to know about a lot of different topics: installing and configuring network hardware, installing and configuring network operating systems, planning a network, working with TCP/IP, securing your network, working with mobile devices, backing up your data, and many others. [download]

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Molecular & Cell Biology for Dummies

Molecular & Cell Biology for Dummies 

By: Rene Fester Kratz 

Molecular and cellular biology isn’t just something that happens in a lab; it reaches out and touches your life in many ways, seen and unseen. Genetically modified organisms, designer cancer drugs, forensic science, and even home pregnancy tests are all applications of the science and techniques of molecular and cellular biology. Gaining an understanding of molecular and cellular biology can help you make informed decisions about your lifestyle and health. Understanding cells and how they function is fundamental to all other fields of biology, including medicine. All living things are made of cells, and scientists can trace every response, every function of larger organisms back to the structure and function of cells. Genetic diseases are a dramatic example of how important one cell type, one protein, and one gene can be to an organism. [download]

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Life Coaching for Dummies

Life Coaching for Dummies 

By: Jeni Purdie

Afew years ago I left my well-paid and prestigious job with a global corporation to venture into the scary world of self-employment as a life coach. Many of my colleagues who I’d come to know and love over the years wished me well and asked exactly what I’d be doing. ‘Well,’ said I, ‘I suppose what I’m really interested in is inspiring people to find the right balance, enjoyment, and meaning in their lives.’ ‘Oh,’ they replied, and a faraway look came into their eyes, ‘I could really do with some of that.’ Then their gaze focused back on their overflowing desk and the ringing phone. ‘But I don’t see how I can possibly give up my job.’ And they smiled, reached for the phone, and did what they knew they did best. I found their response very interesting because it summed up the precise feelings I’d wrestled with for three long years before finally taking my personal plunge. [download]

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Living Dairy Free for Dummies

Living Dairy Free for Dummies 

By: Suzanne Havala Hobbs

Why would anyone think that humans need milk from a cow to be healthy? After all, milk is tailor-made for the species it came from. Dogs drink milk from dog mothers, and giraffes drink milk from giraffe mothers. And cow’s milk, for example, is formulated to help calves grow and develop an enormous skeleton in a matter of several months. Human skeletons are small in comparison to cow skeletons, so why would a human need milk that’s formulated for fast, enormous bone growth? Humans are designed to get nourishment from human mothers when they’re infants. Human milk contains the nutrients they need in the amounts they need for the growth and development of the human body (not the cow body). The milk-drinking phase doesn’t last long either a year to a few years, at most. [download]

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Jewelry & Beading Design for Dummies

Jewelry & Beading Design for Dummies 

By: Heather H. Dismore

We love making jewelry and beading. We spend hours creating pieces for ourselves, our families and friends, and a few customers here and there. We think you can absolutely find the same joy and satisfaction by pursuing this exciting and versatile craft. If you have some experience with creating jewelry, Jewelry & Beading Designs For Dummies can help you take your skills to the next level. We give you projects of increasing difficulty to help you build on the foundation you have. We help you experiment with skills you may not think to try on your own, all the while coaching you along with step-by-step instructions. We hope this book inspires you to build up your bead supply so you’re ready to create when inspiration strikes. And we want you to have the confidence to create your own custom pieces by altering or building on the designs and easy to follow instructions we provide. [download]

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Java Game Programming for Dummies

Java Game Programming for Dummies 

By: Wayne Holder

This book shows you the techniques that make games tick, and gives you dozens of working Java code examples. In addition, each example is backed up by detailed explanations that fully deconstruct the code so that you can see how everything works. You can start from these working examples and customize them, use the parts to create entirely new games, or simply use them as a source of ideas for writing your own custom game code. While this book does, where necessary, discuss a little theory, the real heart of the book is intended more like a hands-on auto shop class than a physics lecture. After all, understanding how a water pump works is a lot easier if you can hold one in your hand and see where it fits on a real car engine. Likewise, understanding game code is a lot easier if you can examine each part of the code in detail and see where it fits in the overall structure of a working program. [download]

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IT Architecture for Dummies

IT Architecture for Dummies

By: Kalani Kirk Hausman 

The enterprise begins when you carefully put the first two computers together, and complexity grows with every step thereafter. Haphazard IT building practices can easily lead to an enterprise network that is poorly planned or composed of random, one-off projects undertaken as standalone goals. An e-mail consolidation project can unexpectedly derail concurrent licensing projects intended to vastly reduce expensive software licensing costs by carving the authentication domain into separate silos unable to share resources. A server virtualization project may run into difficulties if not coordinated properly with server consolidation projects to make sure that sufficient bandwidth and host resources are available when systems are transferred from physical to virtual states. [download]

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