The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being a Groom


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Explains the details involved in planning a wedding, including the tasks and expenses handled by the groom and his family, budgeting information, and anecdotes from previous grooms.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being the Father of the Bride


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The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Being the Father of the Bride, Second Edition, covers everything every bride s father needs to know to make it from engagement to honeymoon with his sanity – and, if he s lucky, his wallet – intact. As a book that will likely be purchased by the bride-to-be or her mother, this book is written with the interests of the bride in mind. Coverage will include: • •Viewing the wedding from your daughter s point of view. •Wedding-speak translator: from calligraphy to tussy-mussies – what is this stuff? •Show me the money: who pays for what? •Traditional father-of-the-bride roles and responsibilities. •Dealing with stress and resolving conflict. •The fine art of compromise. •Blended families: from seating to snapshots, fathers, stepfathers, the ex-wife and other problems. •Meet the parents: tradition and etiquette when dealing with future in-laws. •Fine frocks: the most up-to-date information about what to wear on wedding day. •Wedding day duties: from the receiving line to the father-daughter dance.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being the Father of the Bride, 2nd Edition


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When his little girl is getting married. . . . The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Being the Father of the Bride, second edition, covers everything every bride’s father needs to know to make it from engagement to honeymoon with his sanity—and, if he’s lucky, his wallet—intact. Written with the interests of the bride in mind, this new edition provides nervous fathers with a new chapter on how to make a memorable wedding day toast, complete with several sample speeches.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being The Mother Of The Bride


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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.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being a Groom


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This unique guide covers all the details aspiring husbands need to know, such as choosing a best man, assisting with the wedding budget, making reservations for the rehearsal dinner, paying the clergy fee, buying groomsmen gifts, and more. In addition, this latest edition features a new chapter on ways to wow the bride. Also includes updated coverage on honeymoon destinations and helpful information on the roles and responsibilities of the best man and groomsmen.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being a Groom


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A great gift for the most awesome boy in the bridal party, The The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being a Groom takes you on an adventure to discover all the best things about being in a wedding. Wear a special suit, help the bride and groom, smile big for pictures, walk down the aisle, and have lots and lots of fun.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Wedding Etiquette


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Here comes the bride and groom . . . if only it were as simple as falling in love, marching down the aisle, and living happily ever after! Savvy couples learn to put a book on wedding etiquette on the shelf right next to their wedding planners to be sure they have all their bases covered. And The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Wedding Etiquetteis the ideal reference to choose - succinct, practical, and focused on the complete wedding experience.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Wedding Vows


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Say “I do” like you mean it ... Whether the bride and groom want to personalize traditional vows or start from scratch, writing and reciting those all-important words can be a process to treasure rather than a chore to endure. This comprehensive guide includes everything the bride and groom need to write the perfect vows, including tips on early planning with the officiant, a “Wish List” exercise that helps a couple work together when writing their vows, tailoring vows to themed weddings, special help on writing for vow renewals and second marriages, and much more.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying Foreclosures


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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.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume


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An updated and revised edition of one of Alpha Books' top career guides helps readers put together an attention-grabbing resume that will help land them their dream jobs. The book includes dozens of sample resume styles, an action plan for a successful job search, and professional advice on creating cover letters, finessing the toughest interview, and writing thank-you and follow-up letters. More concise step-by-step information for creating a resume for a variety of commonly faced situations, including career change, employment gaps, age discrimination, and layoffs. An increased emphasis on the combination resume (the chronological format with skill headings within each job title section), which has become one of the most widely accepted formats by employers. Arms job seekers with a clear understanding of the principles of creating a great resume, allowing them to adapt and apply those principles to their own personal situation, no matter how difficult that situation may be.