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A matter-of-fact guide to mastering the basics of chemistry. We're all natural born chemists. Every time we cook, clean, take a shower, drive a car, use a solvent (such as nail polish remover), or perform any of the countless everyday activities that involve complex chemical reactions we're doing chemistry! So why do so many of us desperately resist learning chemistry when we're young?
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Updated how-to guidance on managing diet and feeling better
This updated edition of Hypoglycemia For Dummies has been revised to better help sufferers implement a recovery program. Featuring specific advice tailored to help hypoglycemic infants, children, geriatric patients, and vegetarians, this plain-English resource features an enhanced, step-by-step diet plan and guidance on following the diet. It also includes expanded coverage of exercise,...
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Find out about customs, history, and Islamic lawFrom faith, prayer, and fasting to charity and pilgrimage, understand Muslim lifeYou dont have to be Muslim to understand Islam. This friendly guide introduces you to the origins and practices of Islam, including the Five Pillars and life-cycle rituals. Youll discover the significance of Muhammad and the Quran and meet the various Islamic sects. Youll also see how Islam has adapted over time and read...
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c2003
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The Lewis and Clark expedition was the greatest camping trip in history. It was one of those irresistible American adventures that many people dream of living. This book shares the delightful details of the journey that historians have gleaned from the group's journals and maps, and also discusses what's known of the Indian perspective of the expedition.
Throughout Lewis and Clark For Dummies, you find out about Jefferson's western exploration from...
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"This reassuring guide explains the various stages and helps you understand how menopause can affect your body, your emotions, and your libido. It evaluates all your options-including hormone therapy-and shows you how to make smarter lifestyle choices to live a long, healthy life."--Cover.
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This guide explains the basics of American Sign Language. You'll be able to start communicating right away, with proper handshapes and body language, vocabulary, and grammar. The CD includes actual conversations and demonstrations by ASL signers, to reinforce lessons from the book.
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"Breathe easier and live a full life with proper asthma treatment. Asthma For Dummies is a reassuring and realistic guide to managing asthma, whether you're living with it yourself or have a loved one who suffers from the disease. It's packed with authoritative information on symptoms and diagnosis, plus resources you can use to enhance long-term asthma management. Find the best treatments and reduce asthma complications with compassionate advice...
92) Golf for dummies
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c2004
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Golf instruction for the novice as well as the more seasoned golfer, including lessons on: how to grip a club, stand, and swing; putting; chipping, pitching, and sand shots; how to fix a hook, slice, or shank; choosing the best equipment.
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Despite its old-school reputation, amateur radio is on the rise, and the airwaves are busier than ever. That's no surprise: being a ham is a lot of fun, providing an independent way to keep in touch with friends, family, and new acquaintances around the world. Hams are also good in a crisis, keeping communications alive and crackling during extreme weather events and loss of communications.
If one or more of these benefits is of interest to you,...
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c2004
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The easy way to successfully run a profitable restaurant.
Millions of Americans dream of owning and running their own restaurant-because they want to be their own boss, because their cooking always draws raves, or just because they love food. Running a Restaurant For Dummies covers every aspect of getting started for aspiring restaurateurs. From setting up a business plan and finding financing, to designing a menu and dining room, you'll find all...
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This latest edition includes coverage of the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition) classifications and specifiers for bipolar disorder, updated content on genetics, biochemistry, and imaging studies relevant to bipolar; expanded coverage on how to handle the high costs of treatment; guidance for supporting a loved one (who may not want help); and expert insight into medications and treatment options, including...