Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the American Revolution written by Alan Axelrod and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're no idiot, of course. You know the American Revolution started when those guys in Boston threw some tea off a boat. Or was it when Paul Revere made his famous ride? Let's face it: when it comes to knowing about our nation's struggle for independence, our grade-school memories are about as trustworthy as Benedict Arnold. Don't blush red (or white, or blue) yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the American Revolution is an authoritative overview of the conflict, filled with little-known facts that will enlighten even the most educated history buff. In this Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get:

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the CIA written by Allan A. Swenson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-08-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the Central Intelligence Agency and its role in world events since its creation in 1947.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to American Literature written by Laurie E. Rozakis and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at American authors from Washington Irving to John Updike and provides brief biographical sketches, excerpts and summaries of major works, and explanations of major literary movements

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the American Presidency written by Alan Axelrod, Ph.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-08-04 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From George Washington to George W. In the course of the 2008 presidential campaigns, Americans became involved in the political process at a level rarely seen in modern history. But even before the historic race, George W. Bush's tenure had left many Americans wondering how we got to where we are today. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the American Presidency takes readers from the first president to the one who just stepped down-exploring the legacies of the greatest leaders and the black marks against others, and showing the ways in which they left their stamp on both the nation and the presidency itself. • Written by the author of the highly successful The Complete Idiot's Guide® to American History, Fifth Edition • Appendices that list the presidents and their vice presidents, the presidential elections, and further reading

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Ventriloquism written by Taylor Mason and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The art of "bellyspeaking" isn't for dummies The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Ventriloquism teaches everyone to speak from their bellies, create and substitute sounds, use all the registers of their voice, and create diversions to attract the listener's ear—whether they invest in a fancy puppet or create their own figure out of a sweat sock. • Includes tips for making, manipulating, and talking with their dummy and for it—both at the same time • Advice for getting an act together and taking it on the road-getting gigs, getting paid, and how to improve performances • How to write dialogue and jokes and rehearsal techniques

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the American Accent written by Diane Ryan and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Directed to speakers of English as a second language, a multimedia guide to pronouncing American English covers pronunciation, word connections, and intonation.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Acting written by Paul Baldwin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides advice for amateur and professional actors about theater skills, auditions, rehearsals, openings, and how to become a professional, and discusses the benefits of acting for non-professionals.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Jewish History and Culture written by Benjamin Blech and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated and revised edition of one of The Complete Idiot's Guidespopular religion and history titles. Additional information about Jews in early American history through the 19th century. Expanded coverage of Jewish history and culture in the places you might least expect - Asia and South America. Jewish history and culture brought up to date to 2004.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Wine Basics 2nd Edition written by Tara Q. Thomas and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-09-24 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From grape lover to grape aficionado The possibilities of learning about and buying wine have expanded and so has The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Wine Basics with a new edition. Here, readers can get their hands on new information such as ordering hard-tofind wine online, discussing the newest and most popular labels and vintages, and understanding the biggest trend in wine today—environmentally conscious wines and winemaking. Readers will find: • Essentials about the winemaking process, key terms, tips for tasting, and buying advice • Organic, biodynamic and natural winemaking • Winemaking in states other than California, Oregon, and Washington • Regions gaining popularity, such as South Africa, Eastern Europe, and Portugal

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Assertiveness written by Jeff Davidson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1997 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers advice on increasing vocal self-confidence, projecting authority through body language, and arguing without losing one's temper

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Playing the Guitar written by Frederick M. Noad and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-09-01 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to select a guitar, understand chords and melodies, how to read notes, explore different musical styles, and details how guitar music is written.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Latino History And Culture written by D.H. Figueredo and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-07-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’re no idiot, of course. You know there are more people from Latin America living in the United States than ever before. And you’re aware that Latinos come from several countries, including Cuba, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. But you don’t have to south of the border to explore the rich Latino heritage. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Latino History and Culture offers an exhaustive exploration of all things Hispanic. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • The scoop on the difference between Nuyoricans, Chicanos, Cuban Americans, and more. • An overview of Latin-American history, including the Spanish conquest, colonization, and subsequent struggles for independence. • Stories behind famous and infamous personas, such as Simón Bolívar, César Romero, Benito Juárez, Ernesto “Che” Guevara, Fidel Castro, and Evita Perón. • Everything you need to know about Latino life north of the border, including politics, education, work, and entertainment.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Screenwriting written by Skip Press and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Screenwriting, Second Editionis an updated and revised edition of this practical and popular guide to realizing the dream of succeeding as a screenwriter. Insider Skip Press gives novice screenwriters a cook's tour of the industry, then leads them through the process of choosing a winning idea, structuring and writing a screenplay, and packaging the final script for sale. This down-in-the-trenches book provides invaluable tips and advice that will help the newcomer navigate the business and avoid mistakes that brand him/her as an amateur. Also included are chapters on writing for television, including a sample TV script segment.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Intermediate Spanish 2nd Edition written by Steven Hawson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-06-05 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised edition offers expanded coverage of grammar and vocabulary, as well as idiomatic usage, irregular verbs, and conversational elements that will help readers improve their language skills in a variety of situations. In addition, a new workbook section specially designed to help readers practice and retain information has been included. • Includes a comprehensive review of beginning Spanish, plus simple strategies for memorizing cases, endings, and vocabulary • Features an easy-to-understand guide to Spanish idioms • Covers business and medical Spanish • Techniques for mastering vocabulary and grammar • New exercises and answers throughout

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide Music Dictionary written by Stanford Felix and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A musician's vocabulary needs more than Do, Re, Mi... Written in clear, concise, easy-to-understand language, The Complete Idiot's Guide® Music Dictionary covers a multitude of musical aspects indispensable to any musician. Author and music professor Stanford Felix has compiled the most commonly found terms and explains them in a way that even the most novice musician can comprehend. • The only dictionary geared toward the beginner musician • Gives clear, concise definitions of terms, theories, and instruments, as well as important works, musicians, and composers

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Ballroom Dancing written by Jeffrey Allen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-04-01 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ballroom dancing is back! And now anyone can move like a pro. Includes step-by-step photos, footwork illustrations, and instruction covering all the common ballroom dances. The #1 selling ballroom dancing book. Includes hundreds of illustrations and instructions Allen is a renowned, award-winning ballroom-dance teacher

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Teaching College written by Anthony D. Fredericks and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.