The Rough Guide to Money Online


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Author John Scalzi demystifies the world of online money by walking readers through the basic steps of setting up online banking and brokerage accounts and making their first online transactions and trades. The guide deals with both simple and advanced banking and investing functions, covering topics from mortgages, car loans and credit cards to filing taxes online and day trading. In addition there are hundreds of reviews of online banking and investment sites and a directory of where to find the best financial news and commentary.




The Rough Guide to Money and Savings


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The Rough Guide to Money & Savings looks at how to boost your budget through careful money management. Personal finance expert Sarah Pennells outlines ways to save, borrow and invest your money, so that you make the most of your income and prepare for the future. Don't miss the other guides in The Rough Guide to Personal Finance series. These handy, reliable and independent ebooks are brought to you by Rough Guides, in partnership with Legal & General.




The Rough Guide to Saving & Selling Online


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How to make big savings on the Web, The Rough Guide to Saving and Selling Online is the essential handbook for a healthier bank balance. Discover how to make money by selling on eBay, Gumtree and Amazon, plus use the internet to shop for less, find bargains and reduce your outgoings. This recession-beating bible includes the most popular and productive websites for selling and finding cheaper products, the best price-comparison sites, and top places to hunt out freebies. Packed full of handy advice and tips from how to de-clutter and avoid online scams to how to find the cheapest local petrol, independent property advice and even get rich quick through cake baking, The Rough Guide to Saving and Selling Online will help you save and make cash online. Get savvy today.




The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget


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The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget is the ultimate guide to exploring this fascinating continent on a shoestring, with coverage of all the top sights, the clearest mapping of any guide and handy hints on how to save money. Discover the highlights of Europe, from the vibrant capitals of London, Paris and Rome to the great outdoors, whether skiing in the Alps, hiking in the Tatras or surfing on the Portuguese coast. Read about Europe's great attractions from the Sistine Chapel in Rome to the Aya Sofia in Istanbul. And with coverage of four new countries - Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia and Bosnia-Hercegovina, The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget is more comprehensive than ever before. Find practical advice on travelling around Europe, whether by InterRail, Eurail or bus, and what to see and do in each country. With up-to-date descriptions of the best hostels and budget hotels in Europe, bars in Europe, cafés, cheap restaurants, and European shopping and festivals this guide is the budget-conscious traveller's must have item for European trips.




The Rough Guide to the Best Android Apps


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So many apps and so little time. How do you get to the best with a minimum of fuss? The Rough Guide to the Best Android Apps solves the problem. It reveals the 400 best free and paid for applications for smartphones and tablets in all categories. Whether its navigation or news, photography or productivity, games or utilities this book highlights the best Android apps available from the marquee names to the hidden gems. Discover now the 400 apps your Android device should be using.




The Rough Guide to First-Time Around the World


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Planning a trip around the world? The Rough Guide to First-Time Around the World is loaded with the very latest travel information, from visas and insurance to vaccinations and round-the-world tickets. This guidebook will help you design the best possible trip, with tips on using your phone abroad and guidance on which websites, apps, and travel agencies to use to get the best deals and advice. You'll find insightful information on what to pack and which festivals not to miss, how to stay safe and - perhaps most important - how to get under the skin of a place and meet the locals in a natural way. In addition to an inspirational, full-color "Things Not to Miss" section, The Rough Guide to First-Time Around the World includes regional profiles and maps to help you plan your route and plenty of practical advice to help you save money. This guide has everything you need to make your trip as enriching and memorable as it should be. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to First-Time Around the World. Series Overview: For more than thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date and intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated and lively writing, honest reviews, and a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Visit RoughGuides.com to learn more.




The Rough Guide to Iceland


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The Rough Guide to Iceland is the ultimate guidebook to one of Europe's most exciting destinations. Features include: - Full-colour section introducing Iceland's highlights. - Comprehensive coverage of all the attractions, from cosmopolitan Reykjavik to the coastal villages of the southeast and the wilderness of the Hornstandir Peninsula. - Insider's review's of the best places to eat, stay and drink, plus how to enjoy the country on any budget. - Practical tips on a host of activities, from whitewater rafting to whale watching and crossing the uninhabited interior. - Maps and plans for every region.




Rough Guide to the Universe


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Whether you’re a novice or a more experienced astronomer, The Rough Guide to The Universe is indispensable. The truth may or may not be out there, but space is the place to look, and the Rough Guide to the Universe takes it all in, from our own moon to the furthest frontiers of the known universe - and then speculates about what lies beyond. This fascinating guide is not meant to delve too deeply; instead it gives the reader the grounding needed to appreciate the night sky. Clue- up on the basics with concise information on every planet in the solar system, and practical advice on observing the planets and stars with binoculars, telescopes and the naked eye. You’ll find the latest theories about how the universe came to exist, incisive explanations of the formation of galaxies and weird concepts such a dark matter, wormholes and superstrings. The guide also provides travel-based information on planetariums, observatories and 'deep sky' sites as well as listings of star clubs, space news sources and other Internet resources. With dozens of photographs and star charts of every constellation, The Rough Guide to the Universe is The Stargazer’s essential handbook







The Rough Guide to the Internet


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This essential reference source is fully updated, and remains a useful took for the beginner and experienced surfer. Written in plain English with no tech jargon, this guidebook explains how to send e-mail, browse news, download software, and more. Illustrations.