Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Trademarks written by Robert J. Frohwein and published by Alpha Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-follow advice from two top-notch attorneys. Any creator of visual symbols, images, slogans, or other insignia connected to a product needs to know how to protect his or her creation. The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Trademarks offers the necessary information to do just that. Using easy-to-understand, concise language, this pocket guide simplifies the fast- paced, high profile, and complicated legal world of trademarks. Written by experts in the field, it explains everything from the origin and theory of trademarks to the different categories, laws, and ways to create trademarks. • Written in clear, layman’s language • Features a complete Internet and government resource guide • Presents helpful examples of government filing documents • Expert attorney authors

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Home Buying Checklists written by Marcia Layton Turner and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-01-06 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart shopping in a buyer's market. It's a buyer's market out there. But with so many homes for sale, buyers can be overwhelmed by choice. How can they be certain they're making the right decision? The answers are here in this easy-to-use book of checklists focusing on every single aspect of the home buying procedure, from where to start looking to closing costs. *Finding affordable homes *Scoping out neighborhoods *Includes the questions that should be asked of agents, brokers, and sellers *For first-time buyers and experienced ones

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Bartending 2E written by Alan Axelrod, PhD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-10-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you embarrassed to admit you don't know a Martini from a Manhattan? Do you wish you knew how to impress people with incredible bartending skills? Well, this book teaches you how to make the perfect drink, every time. Expert advice on how to whip up the most requested cocktails, the least requested, and how to keep your bar stocked.

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Six Sigma written by Anthony Weeks and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quality improvement just got better. Six Sigma is a corporate quality improvement system that uses sophisticated data collection and statistical analysis to eliminate defects in any process. Aimed at employees—rather than managers—this guide quickly and easily explains everything employees need to know about Six Sigma, including what it is and what it can accomplish, why companies are implementing it, how employees are impacted, and much more. - Once used almost exclusively by large manufacturing organizations, Six Sigma is now implemented in both product- and service-based mid-sized companies (Quality Digest magazine). - Books on Six Sigma are solid performers in the business category, especially those aimed at employees not directly involved in Six Sigma implementation. - Pocket Idiot’s Guide® format is perfect for those looking for a quick, easy-to-understand overview.

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Grammar and Punctuation written by Jay Stevenson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-07-05 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowing the rules is as easy as ABC. Writing an academic paper or business document need not be a daunting task. The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to Grammar and Punctuation provides the basics rules of grammar and punctuation, along with the examples readers need to make points clearly and quickly. • Straightforward, no-frills rules of grammar and punctuation with clever, interesting examples that clarify points without complicating them. • Examples of common mistakes and how to avoid them. • Computer spellcheckers cannot adequately correct grammar and punctuation. • Pocket-size format is perfect for carrying in a laptop case.

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Spanish Phrases written by Gail Stein and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-02-07 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're no idiot, of course. You need to know enough Spanish to get by-or at least get directions to the bathroom when necessary. But your limited vocabulary and questionable grammar aren't getting you anywhere...

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Bioidentical Hormones written by Nancy Faass and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time in history, millions of women have the opportunity to grow old as vigorous, vitally engaged, and productive people. Advances in health care and medical knowledge now offer a solid foundation for those who want to reduce their health risks and improve their quality of life. Wise use of estrogen can lower a woman's risk of colon cancer, osteoporosis, hip fractures, heart disease, and dementia, yet fewer than 17 percent of American women for whom hormone supplements are appropriate actually take them. Bioidentical hormones are created from plant molecules identical to those found in the human body. These new hormones provide women with another resource to meet the needs of aging-saftey when used intelligently. The Pocket Idiot's Guide® to Bioidentical Hormones provides the evidence on what is safe and what is not and presents a wide range of options for supplementing hormones, within an easy-to-answer discussion of Hormone Replacement Therapy in general. Completely objective, the book answers all the questions and coverage includes: • The case for hormones-bioidentical or otherwise • The safety issue-which hormones work and which may be harmful • Bioidentical hormones-beneficial effects on the heart, bones, and brain • Creating an individualized health plan-which hormones, in what combination-how much and how often

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Wedding Etiquette written by Robyn S. Passante and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-05-06 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential book of I do's-and I don'ts. Savvy couples put a wedding etiquette book right next to their wedding planners to be sure they have all their bases covered. This is the ideal reference to choose-succinct, practical, and focused on the complete wedding experience, from invitations to gift registries to the reception. * Follows in the successful footsteps of The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being a Groom, The Pocket Idiot's Guide® to Being the Father of the Bride, and The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being the Mother of the Bride * Covers traditional weddings, second weddings, cross-cultural weddings, and civil unions * Easy-to-use, portable format * A great gift book for newlyweds-to-be

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Martinis written by James O. Fraioli and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-10-07 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is 'shaken, not stirred' really better? From Fred Astaire to James Bond, the martini has enjoyed a reputation as the stylish drink of sophisticates. This guide shows readers how to mix more than 150 mouthwatering variations on this fabled cocktail - even a pumpkin martini for Halloween - and serves up delicious facts about the history and lore of martinis sure to make any amateur drink mixer sound like a seasoned bon vivant. ?Includes over 150 recipes for traditional and stylish martinis ?Fun-filled trivia on this sophisticated drink that's made a major comeback in recent years ?From an award-winning food author and an award-winning mixology consultant

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Texas Hold em written by Randy Burgess and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Your Carbon Footprint written by Nancy S. Grant and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-05-06 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take the first step toward a better environment. Awareness of global climate change has reached critical mass around the world, and people are looking to see how the choices they make affect the environment. This highly practical and easy-to-use reference helps readers understand how to do their part to combat global warming in simple, but effective ways. • Clear explanations of the relationship between energy use and carbon emissions, and an individual’s carbon “footprint.” • The topic is gaining momentum on a worldwide basis. • Easy-to-use, with accessible information.

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Being An Expectant Father written by Joe Kelly and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-05-04 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the home pregnancy test to handing out cigars . . . and beyond. Dads-to-be often worry more than they let on about the emotional, financial, and physical changes that come with their partners’ pregnancies. The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to Being an Expectant Father shows you how to get ready for the most important role of your life. In this Pocket Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Idiot-proof tips on setting up the nursery and babyproofing your home. • Straight talk on how having a baby will impact your finances—and what you can do to prepare. • A trimester-by-trimester account of changes in both baby and mom. • Practical ways to get attuned to your baby’s schedule—and bond with the little one, too!

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Golf Rules and Etiquette written by Jim Corbett and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golf rules and etiquette are two of the most intimidating aspects of the game for newcomers to the sport. They're also two of the most important things beginning players need to learn. The rules are numerous and sometimes quite complex, and the official USGA rule book offers little help with its legalese and one-size-fits-all approach. As for etiquette, golf is unique in the extent to which all players, regardless of experience, are expected to demonstrate an understanding of etiquette as soon as they start to play. The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Golf Rules and Etiquetteoffers relief from the intimidation new golfers might otherwise feel. From dressing properly and loading up the golf bag through putting the final ball on the 18th green, author Jim Corbett (nationally recognized as "Mr. Golf Etiquette") covers all the do's and don'ts, and even lets readers know which rules are safe to bend when playing with friends.

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Poker Tells written by Andy Bloch and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-02-07 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read your opponent . . . and rake in the chips. The world’s best poker players can read their opponents’ most subtle expressions and behaviors—no matter how hard their opponents try to hide them. A tapping foot, a change in vocal tone, and countless other clues “tell” an informed player what cards the opponent is holding and how they’re likely to be played. The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to Poker Tells explains everything amateur poker players need to start interpreting tells and using them to develop poker intuition. In this Pocket Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Foolproof tips to help you recognize all kinds of tells. • Game-saving advice on avoiding tells yourself—and recognizing fake ones. • Surefire strategies for dealing with the five different types of player personalities. • Idiot-proof techniques for sharpening your tell-spotting skills.

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Breaking Up written by Laurie A. Helgoe Ph.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-12-05 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wise guide to handling the end of a relationship. A breakup doesn’t mean everything has to fall apart. Laurie Helgoe uses her years of experience as a clinical psychologist to show those who are coping with a breakup to pick up the pieces and move on with their lives. This guide provides sage advice on how to handle every aspect of separating from a partner, from knowing when to stop communicating, dealing with the blues, and when to start dating again. • Edgy and humorous, yet full of practical advice • The first book to deal with being the dumper, as well as the dumpee • Tips that will get readers through lonely nights and days of “retail therapy”—without insulting their intelligence or getting involved in 12-step therapy speak

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Choosing a Caterer written by Phyllis Cambria and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book for every occasion. For weddings, fundraisers, christenings, birthday parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other special events, this indispensable guide offers everything a host needs to know about hiring a caterer. e Catering accounts for the single largest expense of weddings, fundraisers, corporate functions, etc. e Private individuals, corporate, and not-for-profit groups spend nearly $5 billion a year on catered services e Coverage on choosing a caterer is light at best in current wedding and event-planning books e Includes 100 tips on getting the best values from a catered event e How to handle contracts, insurance issues, and financing options e Discusses specifics from portion size to serving alcohol to gratuities and more

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Being The Mother Of The Bride written by Amy Zavatto and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-02-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being the mother of the bride is a full-time job, often with little or no thanks. With the help of this guide, mothers-in-law-to-be can now tackle the seemingly endless details with calm. Inside, you will find what is to be expected of the mother of the bride (and all the role’s no-nos), ways to dissolve the stress around her and reduce her own tension, tips on being the best mother-in-law any groom has ever had, and how to help the bride avoid sticky family situations. Filled with words of wisdom from mothers of the bride who have lived to tell the tale, it’s a great gift idea for the bride to give to her mother.