The Complete Idiot's Guide to Bridge, 3rd Edition


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Learning bridge isn't like learning poker or blackjack, where the basic rules can be explained in a few minutes. Entire books have been written on the bidding aspects alone, and learning the language of bridge can be intimidating to new players. But 60 million bridge players worldwide is evidence enough that people don't seem to be discouraged by the game's challenging rules and concepts. And why should they be when there's The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Bridge, Third Edition, to teach them the game in a fun and easy-to-understand format? This new edition includes modern bidding techniques and examples to make learning the game even easier, a pull-out reference card for beginning players to have at the table with them as they learn the game, and bonus chapters online that cover some of the more advanced aspects of the game.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Civil War, 3rd Edition


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A battle ready guide to the deadliest war in American history Completely revised for the Sesquicentennial, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Civil War, Third Edition is a comprehensive overview of America's bloodiest war. From the first shots fired at Fort Sumter to Lee's surrender at Appomattox, this book embodies the latest scholarship, offering fascinating stories of the men and women who fought bravely and often died for a cause they believed in. The book features a clear chronology of major events, detailed explanations of key battles such as Gettysburg, Chattanooga, and Chancellorsville. Author Alan Axelrod offers intimate impressions and anecdotes from generals and soldiers alike, and strategies of war leaders such as Sherman, Lee, and Grant.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chemistry, 3rd Edition


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This book follows a standard math-based chemistry curriculum. Author is an award-winning teacher who has taught at both the high school and college levels.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Islam, 3rd Edition


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• A revised and updated guide that explores the tenets of the Koran, history and culture




The Complete Idiot's Guide to World War II, 3rd Edition


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The Complete Idiots Guide® to World War II, Second Edition, will feature updated and expanded coverage of the fateful D-Day invasion, a critical timeline of major WW II events, and a WW II timeline highlighting the crucial and most important events of the war. It will include details about major battles on land, in the air, and on the sea-starting with Hitler's rise to power and his goal of European conquest, as well as Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor and the decisive battles such as D-Day and the Battle of the Midway, which turned they tides of the war toward the Allies.




Learn to Play Bridge Like a Boss


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Play like a pro with expert knowledge from a champion of the game If you don't know the ins and outs of play, bridge can seem like an intimidating game--but it doesn't have to be! Armed with the techniques and strategies in the pages of this book, you'll be bidding and winning hands like a boss! Follow the guidance and knowledge of a pro as he takes you through the basics of the game. You'll get lessons on making opening bids, evaluating your hand, responding to your partner's bid, rebidding, and overcalling--and even a bonus tear-out sheet to take your new strategies on the go!




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Etiquette, 3rd Edition


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Props to the proper! An updated and revised guide to good manners, politeness, and professionalism from one of the most civilized women on the planet, this book outlines the importance of etiquette in such social and personal situations as ending a relationship, asking forgiveness, and saying no. This revised edition features updated information on business etiquette, workplace clothing trends, and e-mail and cell phone etiquette, along with new tips on stress and travel in a post-9/11 world. Help on maintaining etiquette when dealing with gay marriages; adoptions, and blended families. Appeals to a variety of audiences, including twenty-somethings, who are entering the workplace, buying homes and entertaining. Text has been reorganized for easier reading and reference.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning German, 3rd Edition


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Sprechen Sie Deutsch? This guide covers the essentials of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation. This new edition has been updated to reflect world events that have occurred over the past few years, from Germany's currency conversion to the Euro to new international travel guidelines. It contains the most accurate, up-to-date information for students and travelers alike, along with a German/ English and English/German dictionary appendix for readers to reference. € For both students and travelers € Updated to reflect recent world events € Includes a dictionary appendix € 18-20 million people are learning German as a foreign language today




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Italian, 3rd Edition


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Learn the language of la dolce vita! For anyone who wants to learn and enjoy the most expressive and romantic of languages, the third edition of The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Learning Italian is the first choice for a whole new generation of enthusiastic students of Italian. This updated edition includes two new quick references on verbs, grammar, and sentence structure; two new appendixes on Italian synonyms and popular idiomatic phrases; and updated business and money sections. • First two editions have sold extraordinarily well • Italian is the fourth most popular language in the United States




The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Bible, 3rd Edition


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This revised edition continues to walk both experienced Bible readers and those seeking it out for the first time through a chronological, story-by-story and person-by-person experience. Complete with maps of journeys and explanations of the acts and epistles, this book includes: The journeys of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses, and the law from Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel and Kings, including David and Goliath, Gideon and Samson, and King Solomon. The captives, the women, the poets, the prophets and more through the Old Testament. The story of Jesus as told in the four Gospels. The acts of the Apostles as they spread the word of the new church; the letters from Peter, Paul, James, John and Jude on a variety of topics, and John's apocalyptic Revelation; The Apocrypha including Maccabees 1 and 2 along with other books included for other practices. An all-new reference glossary featuring names and places with descriptions and cross-references to their discussion in the Bible.