Idiots Guides

Attention-grabbing, money-saving ideas. Now small to mid-sized companies, entrepreneurs, and their marketing staff can expand their customer base in new and exciting ways. Written by marketing experts, this guide presents a detailed blueprint for gaining new customers while saving money at the same time. Readers will learn how to create local and national word-of-mouth 'buzz', internet strategies including viral ads, promise-based marketing, and community building; tips on product placement in the media; and much more. Written by a pair of expert authors. Includes dozens of effective, practical, money-saving ideas.

Fun, illustrated projects for those who believe in magick. From sewing, gardening, and jewelry-making, to calligraphy and lotion- concocting, here are Wicca craft projects for everyone. And with the ritual tools, altars, amulets, candles, mirrors, cauldrons, and a deeper understanding of their meanings, new and veteran Wiccans can enrich their ceremonies, from Esbats and Shabats to magical circles, and from kitchen magick to ritual baths. *For readers of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Wicca and Witchcraft and The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Spells and Spellcraft *According to FoxNews.com, Wicca is hugely popular on college campuses, and at least two colleges excuse believers from class on Wiccan holidays *Ideal for both "sole practitioners" and groups of Wiccans *Only "make-your-own" book on Wicca crafts

A completely updated guide for first-time novelists. Completely revised to include new interviews with best-selling authors; more detailed information on writing genre fiction from paranormal romance to cozy mysteries; and everything a writer needs to know about self-publishing and eBooks to get started. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Writing a Novel, Second Edition, is an indispensable reference on how to write and publish a first novel. ?Expert author with over thirty published novels ?Includes interviews with new best-selling novelists ?Features new material on writing genre fiction and self-publishing

Provides information on upgrading computer memory, increasing speed, adding multimedia equipment, and more

You're no idiot, of course. You know that feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that's received a lot of attention lately. But when it comes to understanding what exactly feng shui is --or even how to pronounce it--you feel like you're scaling the Great Wall of China. Don't fall off just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Feng Shui teaches you everything you need to know to embrace this ancient and complex art and science. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you'll find:

An excellent reference for computer users who are somewhat intimidated by computer technology. The book's friendly, market-proven, approach combines solid instructions with light-hearted style full of wit and humor that takes the fear out of learning. Techno Nerd Teaches, OOPS!, E-Z shortcuts, and Speak Like a Geek tips help users throughout the book.

Learn helpful tips and hints for developing a healthcare plan that works best for your budget and needs.

Starting a fast is not something you just jump into, but exploring the world of fasts, cleanses, and healthful foods isn't always the easiest thing to do. This guide provides you with the essentials for starting a new fast or cleanse. In it you'll find: *Why eating raw is a natural way to cleanse. *A list of different types of fasts. *Tools for the ultimate fast. *Introduction to the Master Cleanse.

An updated handbook for prospective job seekers offers more than one hundred sample resumes and includes strategies for writing an effective resume, tips for using software programs and other resume technologies, and advice on making the most of one's experience. Original.

Nail art has exploded onto the scene, giving girls and women a virtually limitless outlet for their creativity. Nail art fans are learning the intricate art of expressing their style with polish, from muted and understated effects, to cute designs, to eye-catchingly wild creations. Idiot's Guide: Nail Art shows readers how to duplicate popular looks and gives them the tools to create their own stunning nails. In this book, readers get: More than 75 nail art design tutorials, progressing from easy to more advanced. Large, full-color photos showing each step of the process for each design. Instructions for basic nail care and manicures to keep nails looking nice. An introduction to specialized nail art tools and how to use them. Pedicure steps and a guide to adapting nail art designs for the toes. Everything the reader needs to know about gel manicures. Tips for creating the most popular effects, including ombré and 3D elements.

Presents a guide to wills and estate planning, discussing such topics as probate, trust funds, life insurance, taxes, providing for minors, donations, retirement, and living wills.

The most comprehensive introduction to film making. -- Some how-to books on filmmaking focus on making specific types of films, such as short dramatic films or documentaries. Others focus on one aspect of filmmaking, such as directing or editing. Still others focus on a particular medium, such as digital filmmaking. The Complete Idiot's Guide "RM" to Film Making covers all of these topics -- and more! -- This book will appeal to film students, wannabe film students, and writers tired of trying to get their own work sold/distributed, and want to go it alone. The Complete Idiot's Guide "RM" to Film Making will do for aspiring filmmakers what The Complete Idiot's Guide "RM" to Screenwriting is doing for aspiring screenwriters. In fact, this book should have the added luxury of also appealing to aspiring screenwriters, especially those who have struggled to get their work purchased, who have considered trying to produce and direct their own screenplays. Regardless of motivation for picking up The Complete Idiot's Guide "RM" to Film Making readers will find it to be the most comprehensive book on the subject -- and on two different levels. First, it will cover every aspect of the filmmaking process, from script to pre-production, to directing, to post-production, to distribution. Secondly, it will cover virtually every form of filmmaking, including independent features, Hollywood films, television movies, documentaries, corporate and educational films, "reality films, " digital/Internet films, and music videos.

Explains how to use the information management program to send and receive email, maintain contact lists, track appointments, and create schedules and task lists

This revised and updated bestseller is the perfect guide to getting started on the Internet. Packed with helpful information in a lighthearted format, it helps newcomers hook up to and find their way around the world's largest network. Special tear-out card shows users how to get the most from popular Internet services. Disk contains Internet utilities and valuable Net resources.

This book's friendly format combines solid instruction with a light-hearted style full of wit and humor that takes the fear out of learning how to get connected and use one of the most popular online services, America Online.

To a growing number of people, foreclosures represent a failure to achieve the American dream. But to another group, also growing in number, these same foreclosures represent investment opportunities that pay higher returns than these individuals could ever hope to see from their stock portfolios. When it comes to foreclosures, one man's money pit is another man's money hit. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying Foreclosuresteaches readers how to find and finance those foreclosed and soon-to-be foreclosed residential properties with the highest potential return. Covering both bank-owned (REO) and government-owned properties, the book focuses on helping buyers distinguish between good investment properties and those plagued with liens and other pitfalls.

You're no idiot, of course. You can set up a family budget, balance your checkbook, and pay the bills on time. But when it comes to investing your money on Wall Street, you feel like a minnow in a shark tank... Don't panic! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Money on Wall Street helps you make sense of the world of finance--so you can discover the right financial strategy, feel confident about investing your money, and build your wealth. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

This tutorial will teach readers how to use one of the largest online services, CompuServe. The book's friendly format combines solid instructions with a light-hearted style that takes the fear out of learning how to get connected, communicate online, access Internet services, and more. The disk contains the access program for CompuServe.

You're no idiot, of course. You know that college life is full of exciting academic challenges, and you can't wait to gain independence from your parents and meet new friends. But when it comes to evaluating colleges, filling out application forms, and figuring out tuition expenses, you feel like you're back in second grade learning multiplication tables. Don't stay back just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to College Planning, Second Edition helps make this difficult process go as smoothly as possible...and brings you closer to your dream education. In this completely revised and updated Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get: --Helpful guidelines on figuring out what you're looking for in a college. --Up-to-date information about applying for loans and scholarships. --Cutting-edge tips on putting together a winning application, earning high test scores, and getting impressive recommendations. --Simple steps on qualifying for financial aid.

An essential reference for beginning Internet users, The Complete Idiot's Guide to USENET teaches users how to subscribe to--and successfully participate in USENET newsgroups. The book's friendly format combines solid instructions with a lighthearted style that takes the fear out of choosing a newsgroup reader program, locating and subscribing to USENET newsgroups and creating your own newsgroup.