The Complete Idiot's Guide to Country Living

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Country Living
Author: Kimberley Willis
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2008-11-04
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1440653305

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Even simple living has complications. City/suburban dwellers heading to 'greener pastures' will find this guide indispensable. The transition to a more rural life can be complicated, with dozens of issues to consider, from utilities to schools to weather. Expert advisor Kimberly Willis writes from experience on such topics as choosing the right location, building or refurbishing, tools and supplies, home farming, animal ownership, and more. ?A growing market with little or no competition ?Practical, easy-to-follow advice ?Strong resources section

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Country Living

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Country Living
Author: Kimberley Willis
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2008
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9781592578016

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Enhanced by a helpful resources section, an indispensable handbook for urban and suburban dwellers seeking a more rural lifestyle offers suggestions on how to select the right location, building or renovating a home, home farming, essential tools and supplies, and how to cope with such issues as schools, weather, and utilities. Original.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Working Less, Earning More

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Working Less, Earning More
Author: Jeff Cohen
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2008-09-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1440636656

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A down-to-earth resource for a more-for-me life. Through practical information from an author who works about three days a week, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Working Less, Earning More will help readers get more time and more money by learning how to: • Think about the modern-day work ethic in a new way. • Set income-focused goals—and achieve them. • Build—and maintain—powerful relationships and networks. • Round out skill sets to be more marketable. • Maximize technology to minimize time spent on minutia. • Avoid time-wasters and efficiency traps.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking
Author: Jason Stevenson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2010-04-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1101222972

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A guide so thorough it will send you packing... Backpacking remains one of the most popular, and inexpensive, outdoor activities in America. The Complete Idiot's Guide (r) to Backpacking and Hiking helps anyone prepare and plan for a rewarding adventure. Covers planning, training, shopping and packing for the trip. -How to live on the trail -First aid and other safety tips -Practical time- and money-saving hints -What gear is necessary and what isn't -Special considerations when travelling with groups or pets

The Complete Idiot's Guide To Raising Chickens

The Complete Idiot's Guide To Raising Chickens
Author: Jerome D. Belanger
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2010-04-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1101223715

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Readers will flock to this book Raising chickens is a growing trend hitting urban and suburban areas, as well as the country. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Raising Chickens covers every aspect of raising chickens, whether one lives in the country, suburb, or city. People wanting their own supply of organic, additive-free, free-range eggs want to know how to keep their chickens healthy and egg producing. • How to choose what to start with-chicks, pullets, or hens • How best to feed and water • Coverage of the most popular breeds • Everything about eggs, including how to sell them

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Designing Your Own Home

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Designing Your Own Home
Author: Oreste Drapaca
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Architecture, Domestic
ISBN: 9781592575015

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Creating a new home-or rebuilding a purchased one-requires architectural expertise, not only for aesthetic design purposes but also to account for structural safety, feasibility of plan, compliance with local laws and codes, and above all, to make a new house feel like home-the home you've always wanted. However, architects can be very costly- but only if you use them. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Designing Your Own Hometeaches readers to do all or most of an architect's work themselves, step-by-step, with inspirational ideas; clear, concise information; practice exercises; and professional secrets-all explained in a warm, inviting, friendly voice. It explains everything readers need to know to design the home they've always wanted while making it practical, affordable, and secure.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Recession-Proof Careers

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Recession-Proof Careers
Author: Jeff Cohen
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2010-02-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1101195665

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Keeping your job is job one. In these uncertain economic times, secure employment is more important than ever. 'The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Recession-Proof Careers', presents all of the information needed to make an informed decision about choosing a career that ensures your continued employability. - Wide range of career fields presents a plethora of ideas for career paths - Each career is described in detail so that the reader has a clear picture of the job requirements, salary, and experience and schooling needed - Handy appendices outline the best careers by growth, salary, and geography as well as resources for job sites, fairs and organizations

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microbiology

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microbiology
Author: Jeffrey J. Byrd Ph.D.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2006-11-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1440696748

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Small creatures of great importance. Microbiology, the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans, is a key part of medical training curriculum. Written by a top professor of microbiology and an experienced science writer, this book is a basic microbiology course that can be understood by anyone, including medical students, professionals wanting to bone up on the subject, and laypersons wanting to know about the topic. • Includes coverage on microbes and their relationship with each other, the body’s immune system, infectious diseases, biotechnology, and bioterrorism

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Enhancing Your Social IQ

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Enhancing Your Social IQ
Author: Gregory P. Korgeski Ph.D.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2008-12-02
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1440697426

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Simple steps to connecting with others. Now readers can raise their social intelligence quotient with a little self-knowledge and practice. Beginning with a series of short quizzes that generate a personal social profile, this guide explains how readers can enhance their ability to create and sustain mutually enriching relationships, make friends, and build a rich social network. • “Social intelligence” is the new buzz word in the psychology of relationships. • Includes social personality quizzes. • Hot, new self-help topic. • Author Gregory Korgeski, PhD, has more than 30 years of experience as a licensed psychologist.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Natural Soaps

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Natural Soaps
Author: Sally Trew
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2010-06-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1101197846

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Leave no soapstone unturned! Soapmaking has always been a popular craft with a dedicated group of followers, but with the explosion of urban homesteading and people looking to go green, noncrafters are now joining in on the fun. Whether it's making natural soap to live greener, give as gifts, save money, or make money, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Making Natural Soaps has everything the new soap maker will need to create organic, natural soaps of all kinds. • Includes recipes to make a wide array of molded, poured, and liquid soaps • Contains soap recipes for body as well as household and even pets