-Titulo Original : Gis For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: An easy-to-understand reference for navigating through geographic information systems (GIS) GIS (geographic information system) is a totally cool technology that has been called “geography on steroids.” GIS is what lets you see the schools in your neighborhood or tells you where the nearest McDonald’s is. GIS For Dummies tells you all about mapping terminology and digital mapping, how to locate geographic features and analyze patterns such as streets and waterways, and how to generate travel directions, customer location lists, and much more with GIS. Whether you’re in charge of creating GIS applications for your business or you simply love maps, you’ll find GIS For Dummies is packed with information. For example, you can: Learn all the hardware and software necessary to collect, analyze, and manipulate GIS data Explore the difference between 2D and 3D maps, create a map, or manage multiple maps Analyze patterns that appear in maps and interpret the results Measure distance in absolute, comparative, and functional ways Recognize how spatial factors relate to geographic data Discover how GIS is used in business, the military, city planning, emergency services, land management, and more Find out how GIS can help you find discover where flooding may occur Determine what your organization needs, do appropriate analyses, and plan and design a GIS system You’ll find dozens of applications for GIS queries and analyses, and even learn to create animated GIS output. Additionally, you can learn about sources of GIS data and GIS software vendors (and even what questions to ask potential vendors). Whether your goal is to implement a geographic information system or just have fun, GIS For Dummies will get you there! From the Inside Flap Learn to: Use GIS technology as it applies to your business Retrieve, analyze, and interpret geographic data Recognize geographic patterns and distributions Design and implement a GIS Curious about GIS? Organizing a GIS? Heres the book you need! Geographic information system, or GIS, is a powerful technology that has been called geography on steroids. This book contains what you need to know on mapping terminology and digital mapping, how to locate geographic features and analyze their patterns, and how to generate travel directions, customer locations lists, and much more with GIS. GIS takes a village know all the hardware and software necessary to collect, analyze, and manipulate GIS data Just for map mavens explore the difference between 2D and 3D maps, create a map, or manage multiple maps What the data mean analyze patterns that appear in maps and interpret the results Think spatially recognize how spatial factors relate to geographic data On the grid define and locate geographic objects on the grid The earth is not flat accurately portray geographic features with map projections Technological duct tape discover the many uses of GIS for business, the military, city planning, emergency services, land management, and more Design a GIS determine what your organization needs, do appropriate analyses, and plan your system Open the book and find: How to get paper maps into your computer Different ways to measure distance How to organize your spatial data What raster and vector mean to a cartographer How to choose a GIS software vendor How GIS can help you determine appropriate land use Dozens of applications for GIS queries and analyses How to create animated GIS output From the Back Cover Learn to: Use GIS technology as it applies to your business Retrieve, analyze, and interpret geographic data Recognize geographic patterns and distributions Design and implement a GIS Curious about GIS? Organizing a GIS? Heres the book you need! Geographic information system, or GIS, is a powerful technology that has been called geography on steroids. This book contains what you need to know on mapping...

-Titulo Original : Project 2010 For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: A friendly reference guide to Microsoft Project, the leading enterprise project management software As project management software, Microsoft Project allows you to oversee your business activities effectively. You can manage resources, share project info, perform modeling and scenario analysis, and standardize reporting processes. This easy-to-understand guide is completely updated to cover the latest changes and newest enhancements to Project 2010 and shows you how to get Project 2010 to work for you. After an introduction to basic project management concepts, you’ll discover the mechanics of using Project software to create and manage projects. Other topics covered include working with calendars, using and sharing resources, budgeting, formatting taskbars, gathering and tracking data, working with reports, and creating templates. Microsoft Project allows you to manage resources, share project information, perform scenario analysis, and standardize reporting processes Offers completely updated coverage of the new Project 2010, which is expected to implement the Office Ribbon Reviews formatting taskbars, gathering and tracking data, and working with reports Addresses using and sharing resources, creating templates, and managing projects Let the friendly For Dummies writing style guide you through maximizing the new features of Project 2010. From the Inside Flap Learn to: Manage project schedules with Project 2010 Work with new scheduling tools and the Ribbon interface Assign and share resources and understand calendars Create impressive reports In charge of a project? Manage it better with Project 2010 and this book! If youve never used project management software before or youve used previous versions of Project and want to master the all-new Project 2010 interface and features this is the book for you! Youll find the project management concepts you need to know, how Project 2010 works and how to get up to speed, whats new, and most importantly, how to apply it to a real project. What do I do with this thing? set up Project, learn what types of input you need to provide, and begin building project plans Be resourceful create and assign work resources, material resources, and fixed costs, and manage resources effectively A perfect fit ensure your project has a high chance of success by fine-tuning your plan Running on rails learn to use baselines, track progress and materials, and create reports that help keep projects on track Enterprise options get an overview of online collaborative features using Project Server, Web Application, and SharePoint Open the book and find: How to maximize control with the new manual scheduling feature Your way around the Project interface The new Timeline and Team Planner views Tips on assigning resources Advice on communicating with your team All about reports and how to use them Scheduling help from the new Task Inspector Visit the companion Web site at dummies /go/project2010fd to find additional project management tools, including add-on software, bonus Project templates, sample cases, and more! From the Back Cover Learn to: Manage project schedules with Project 2010 Work with new scheduling tools and the Ribbon interface Assign and share resources and understand calendars Create impressive reports In charge of a project? Manage it better with Project 2010 and this book! If youve never used project management software before or youve used previous versions of Project and want to master the all-new Project 2010 interface and features this is the book for you! Youll find the project management concepts you need to know, how Project 2010 works and how to get up to speed, whats new, and most importantly, how to apply it to a real project. What do I do with this thing? set up Project, learn what types of input you need to provide, and begin building project plans Be resourceful create and ass...

-Titulo Original : Thermodynamics For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Take some heat off the complexity of thermodynamics Does the mere thought of thermodynamics make you sweat? It doesnt have to! This hands-on guide helps you score your highest in a thermodynamics course by offering easily understood, plain-English explanations of how energy is used in things like automobiles, airplanes, air conditioners, and electric power plants. Thermodynamics 101 - take a look at some examples of both natural and man-made thermodynamic systems and get a handle on how energy can be used to perform work Turn up the heat - discover how to use the first and second laws of thermodynamics to determine (and improve upon) the efficiency of machines Oh, behave - get the 411 on how gases behave and relate to one another in different situations, from ideal-gas laws to real gases Burn with desire - find out everything you need to know about conserving mass and energy in combustion processes Open the book and find: The laws of thermodynamics Important properties and their relationships The lowdown on solids, liquids, and gases How work and heat go handin hand The cycles that power thermodynamic processes Chemical mixtures and reactions Ten pioneers in thermodynamics Real-world applications of thermodynamic laws and concepts Learn to: Master the concepts and principles of thermodynamics Develop the problem-solving skills used by professional engineers Ace your thermodynamics course From the Inside Flap Take some heat off the complexity of thermodynamics Does the mere thought of thermodynamics make you sweat? It doesnt have to! This hands-on guide helps you score your highest in a thermodynamics course by offering easily understood, plain-English explanations of how energy is used in things like automobiles, airplanes, air conditioners, and electric power plants. Thermodynamics 101 - take a look at some examples of both natural and man-made thermodynamic systems and get a handle on how energy can be used to perform work Turn up the heat - discover how to use the first and second laws of thermodynamics to determine (and improve upon) the efficiency of machines Oh, behave - get the 411 on how gases behave and relate to one another in different situations, from ideal-gas laws to real gases Burn with desire - find out everything you need to know about conserving mass and energy in combustion processes Open the book and find: The laws of thermodynamics Important properties and their relationships The lowdown on solids, liquids, and gases How work and heat go handin hand The cycles that power thermodynamic processes Chemical mixtures and reactions Ten pioneers in thermodynamics Real-world applications of thermodynamic laws and concepts Learn to: Master the concepts and principles of thermodynamics Develop the problem-solving skills used by professional engineers Ace your thermodynamics course From the Back Cover Take some heat off the complexity of thermodynamics Does the mere thought of thermodynamics make you sweat? It doesnt have to! This hands-on guide helps you score your highest in a thermodynamics course by offering easily understood, plain-English explanations of how energy is used in things like automobiles, airplanes, air conditioners, and electric power plants. Thermodynamics 101 - take a look at some examples of both natural and man-made thermodynamic systems and get a handle on how energy can be used to perform work Turn up the heat - discover how to use the first and second laws of thermodynamics to determine (and improve upon) the efficiency of machines Oh, behave - get the 411 on how gases behave and relate to one another in different situations, from ideal-gas laws to real gases Burn with desire - find out everything you need to know about conserving mass and energy in combustion processes Open the book and find: The laws of thermodynamics Important properties and their rel...

-Titulo Original : Mechanics Of Materials For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Your ticket to excelling in mechanics of materials With roots in physics and mathematics, engineering mechanics is the basis of all the mechanical sciences: civil engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and aeronautical and aerospace engineering. Tracking a typical undergraduate course, Mechanics of Materials For Dummies gives you a thorough introduction to this foundational subject. Youll get clear, plain-English explanations of all the topics covered, including principles of equilibrium, geometric compatibility, and material behavior; stress and its relation to force and movement; strain and its relation to displacement; elasticity and plasticity; fatigue and fracture; failure modes; application to simple engineering structures, and more. Tracks to a course that is a prerequisite for most engineering majors Covers key mechanics concepts, summaries of useful equations, and helpful tips From geometric principles to solving complex equations, Mechanics of Materials For Dummies is an invaluable resource for engineering students! From the Inside Flap Your ticket to excelling in mechanics of materials Mechanics of Materials For Dummies gives you plain-English explanations of all the topics youll encounter in a typical undergraduate course, including principles of equilibrium, geometric compatibility, and material behavior; stress and its relation to force and movement; strain and its relation to displacement; and methods for calculating deformations and indeterminate systems. Brush up on basics - get a quick refresher on math and units, a brief review of essential statics topics, and an easy-to-follow introduction to mechanics of materials Sharpen your skills - find out which skills you need to master, including section property calculations, internal force diagrams, and how to locate the centroid of an area Stop stressing - get the 411 on the basic types of stress, grasp the difference between average stress and stress at a point, and learn to transform stresses to find principal values and angles Strain for more - discover how objects deform in response to strain, how you compute maximum and minimum strain values, and how to determine strain orientation within an object Compute displacements - explore different ways to compute deformations of objects under loads for both statically determinate and indeterminate systems Open the book and find: How to use mechanics to understand material behavior Methods for calculating stresses and strains Basic torsion theory How to calculate deformations, displacements, and angles of twist How to solve indeterminate systems and composite materials problems Mohrs circle for transformations Hookes law for stress and strain Learn to: Understand key mechanics concepts Grasp principles of stress, strain, and deformation and their interactions Solve indeterminate statics problems From the Back Cover Your ticket to excelling in mechanics of materials Mechanics of Materials For Dummies gives you plain-English explanations of all the topics youll encounter in a typical undergraduate course, including principles of equilibrium, geometric compatibility, and material behavior; stress and its relation to force and movement; strain and its relation to displacement; and methods for calculating deformations and indeterminate systems. Brush up on basics - get a quick refresher on math and units, a brief review of essential statics topics, and an easy-to-follow introduction to mechanics of materials Sharpen your skills - find out which skills you need to master, including section property calculations, internal force diagrams, and how to locate the centroid of an area Stop stressing - get the 411 on the basic types of stress, grasp the difference between average stress and stress at a point, and learn to transform stresses to find principal values and angles Strain for more - disc...

-Titulo Original : Motorcycling For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: A practical guide that gets you geared up with proper riding techniques, safety gear, indispensable items for long trips, and handling characteristics of various motorcycle types Few activities offer more fun and excitement than motorcycling, but to get the most out of it, there’s a lot you need to know, and that’s where this informative motorcycle guide written in plain English comes in. From buying and maintaining a bike, to riding safely, to finding great places to ride, Motorcycling For Dummies puts you on the road with savvy and style, whether you’re new to riding or an experienced motorcyclist. You’ll get plenty of help in selecting the right bike and step-by-step instructions on performing routine maintenance tasks. You’ll also find out how to develop safe riding habits and, maybe most important of all, you’ll learn more about motorcycling organizations and how to fit in with the biker crowd. Plus, this hands-on resource shows you advanced riding techniques, offers travel tips for long-distance rides, and even helps you get your kids started in motorcycling. Discover how to: Buy a new or used bike Select safe, tough riding gear, from helmet and jacket to boots and pants Get proper training and learn essential riding skills Insure your bike Pass even the toughest licensing test Try your hand at cruising, touring, sports biking, and more Get involved in motorcycle clubs and events Deal with dangers on the road Customize your bike to improve both style and performance This comprehensive guide concludes with a motorcycling glossary, a guide to motorcycling laws by state, and an appendix with plenty of online resources. Complete with lists of can’t-miss biking events, legendary motorcyclists, and must-see motorcycling movies, Motorcycling For Dummies gives a whole new meaning to the term “easy rider.” From the Inside Flap Insider tips for new and veteran riders The fun and easy way® to become a safe, savvy motorcyclist Whether youre new to motorcycling or an experienced rider, this fun, informative guide gets you geared up and ready to ride! From selecting the right bike and performing routine maintenance to developing safe riding habits and fitting in with the biker crowd whether youre male or female, youll command the road. Plus, you get advanced riding techniques, travel tips for long-distance rides, and even advice on getting your kids on a bike. From the Back Cover Insider tips for new and veteran riders The fun and easy way® to become a safe, savvy motorcyclist Whether youre new to motorcycling or an experienced rider, this fun, informative guide gets you geared up and ready to ride! From selecting the right bike and performing routine maintenance to developing safe riding habits and fitting in with the biker crowd whether youre male or female, youll command the road. Plus, you get advanced riding techniques, travel tips for long-distance rides, and even advice on getting your kids on a bike. About the Author Bill Kresnak is a popular motojournalist with more than 35 years experience riding all types of motorcycles. He is government affairs editor at American Motorcyclist magazine, a publication of the American Motorcyclist Association...

-Titulo Original : Gps For Dummies, 2nd Edition-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Need directions? Are you good at getting lost? Then GPS is just the technology you’ve dreamed of, and GPS For Dummies is what you need to help you make the most of it. If you have a GPS unit or plan to buy one, GPS For Dummies, 2nd Edition helps you compare GPS technologies, units, and uses. You’ll find out how to create and use digital maps and learn about waypoints, tracks, coordinate systems, and other key point to using GPS technology. Get more from your GPS device by learning to use Web-hosted mapping services and even how to turn your cell phone or PDA into a GPS receiver. You’ll also discover: Up-to-date information on the capabilities of popular handheld and automotive Global Positioning Systems How to read a map and how to get more from the free maps available online The capabilities and limitations of GPS technology, and how satellites and radio systems make GPS work How to interface your GPS receiver with your computer and what digital mapping software can offer Why a cell phone with GPS capability isn’t the same as a GPS unit What can affect your GPS reading and how accurate it will be How to use Street Atlas USA, TopoFusion, Google Earth, and other tools Fun things to do with GPS, such as exploring topographical maps, aerial imagery, and the sport of geocaching Most GPS receivers do much more than their owners realize. With GPS For Dummies, 2nd Edition in hand, you’ll venture forth with confidence! From the Inside Flap You are here. Read on to see how to use GPS to get where youre going! Got a GPS unit? Planning to buy one? Heres how to get all the benefits from that handy device. Most GPS receivers do much more than their owners realize. This book covers the basics (waypoints, tracks, coordinate systems) but also tells you all about using digital maps and Web-hosted mapping services, so you can venture forth with confidence. Get the latest up-to-date information on the capabilities of popular handheld and automotive Global Positioning Systems Make sense of maps learn more about how to read a map and how to get more from the free maps available online A little technology discover a bit about GPS technology and understand its capabilities and limitations What to look for when choosing the right GPS receiver for you Compute this find out about digital mapping software and how to interface your GPS receiver with your computer Where am I? understand what can affect your GPS reading and how accurate it will be Get me there find your way around with Street Atlas USA®, TopoFusion, Google Earth, and other tools On and off-road explore topographical maps, aerial imagery, and the sport of geocaching GPS at sea navigate the waters using your GPS with fish finders and nautical charts Open the book and find: The difference between smart and static maps What a Geographic Information System is How to work with map coordinate systems How satellites and radio systems make GPS work What GPS features you need for different activities Why a cell phone with GPS capability isnt the same as a GPS unit How to compare mapping software What you need to start geocaching From the Back Cover You are here. Read on to see how to use GPS to get where youre going! Got a GPS unit? Planning to buy one? Heres how to get all the benefits from that handy device. Most GPS receivers do much more than their owners realize. This book covers the basics (waypoints, tracks, coordinate systems) but also tells you all about using digital maps and Web-hosted mapping services, so you can venture forth with confidence. Get the latest up-to-date information on the capabilities of popular handheld and automotive Global Positioning Systems Make sense of maps learn more about how to read a map and how to get more from the free maps available online A little technology discover a bit about GPS technology and understand its capabilities and limi...

-Titulo Original : Electronics Projects For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: These projects are fun to build and fun to use Make lights dance to music, play with radio remote control, or build your own metal detector Who says the Science Fair has to end? If you love building gadgets, this book belongs on your radar. Here are complete directions for building ten cool creations that involve light, sound, or vibrations -- a weird microphone, remote control gizmos, talking toys, and more, with full parts and tools lists, safety guidelines, and wiring schematics. Check out ten cool electronics projects, including * Chapter 8 -- Surfing the Radio Waves (how to make your own radio) * Chapter 9 -- Scary Pumpkins (crazy Halloween decorations that have sound, light, and movement) * Chapter 12 -- Hitting Paydirt with an Electronic Metal Detector (a project that can pay for itself) Discover how to * Handle electronic components safely * Read a circuit diagram * Troubleshoot circuits with a multimeter * Build light-activated gadgets * Set up a motion detector * Transform electromagnetic waves into sound Companion Web site * Go to * Explore new projects with other electronics hobbyists * Find additional information and project opportunities From the Inside Flap These projects are fun to build and fun to use Make lights dance to music, play with radio remote control, or build your own metal detector Who says the Science Fair has to end? If you love building gadgets, this book belongs on your radar. Here are complete directions for building ten cool creations that involve light, sound, or vibrations - a weird microphone, remote control gizmos, talking toys, and more, with full parts and tools lists, safety guidelines, and wiring schematics. Check out ten cool electronics projects, including Chapter 8 - Surfing the Radio Waves (how to make your own radio) Chapter 9 - Scary Pumpkins (crazy Halloween decorations that have sound, light, and movement) Chapter 12 - Hitting Paydirt with an Electronic Metal Detector (a project that can pay for itself) Discover how to Handle electronic components safely Read a circuit diagram Troubleshoot circuits with a multimeter Build light-activated gadgets Set up a motion detector Transform electromagnetic waves into sound Companion Web site Go to dummies / go/electronicsprojectsfd Explore new projects with other electronics hobbyists Find additional information and project opportunities From the Back Cover These projects are fun to build and fun to use Make lights dance to music, play with radio remote control, or build your own metal detector Who says the Science Fair has to end? If you love building gadgets, this book belongs on your radar. Here are complete directions for building ten cool creations that involve light, sound, or vibrations - a weird microphone, remote control gizmos, talking toys, and more, with full parts and tools lists, safety guidelines, and wiring schematics. Check out ten cool electronics projects, including Chapter 8 - Surfing the Radio Waves (how to make your own radio) Chapter 9 - Scary Pumpkins (crazy Halloween decorations that have sound, light, and movement) Chapter 12 - Hitting Paydirt with an Electronic Metal Detector (a project that can pay for itself) Discover how to Handle electronic components safely Read a circuit diagram Troubleshoot circuits with a multimeter Build light-activated gadgets Set up a motion detector Transform electromagnetic waves into sound Companion Web site Go to dummies / go/electronicsprojectsfd Explore new projects with other electronics hobbyists Find additional information and project opportunities About the Author Earl Boysen is an engineer who after 20 years in the computer chip industry, decided to slow down and move to a quiet town in Washington state. Earl is the co-author of Electronics For Dummies and Nanotechnology For Dummies. He lives with his wife, Nancy, in a house he built himself and finds himself as b...

-Titulo Original : Car Audio For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Thinking about a knockout audio system for your car? Not sure what you need, want, or can afford? Car Audio For Dummies is a great place to find some answers! But wait - what if speakers that vibrate your floorboards don’t turn you on? What if you’re thinking more about hands-free phone access and a DVD player to entertain the kids? Surprise! Car Audio For Dummies can give you a hand there, too. Whether you want to feel as if your favorite band is performing right on top of your dashboard or you want to keep the soccer team entertained on the way to the tournament, this friendly guide can help. From planning your system and buying components to getting them installed and protecting your investment, you’ll find plenty of wise advice. Get the scoop on: Figuring out what kind of equipment you need to do what you want Identifying good sound quality when you hear it Adding components to a factory system Choosing a video player, hands-free phone system, amplifiers, speakers, and more Finding a reliable installer (today’s automotive electronics systems are so complex that you probably won’t want to go it alone) Understanding warranties and returns Protecting and insuring your system Car Audio For Dummies is sort of like that knowledgeable friend you want to take along when you tackle a project like this. Sounds like a good idea, doesn’t it? From the Inside Flap Decide on the right system for you and your car Face the music - and the phone and video - with this sound advice! Want to feel as if your favorite band is performing right on top of your dashboard? Or are you more about hands-free phone access and a DVD player to entertain the kids? This book can help with either project and many others. From planning your system and buying components to getting them installed and protecting your investment, heres the scoop. Discover how to: Add components to a factory system Identify good sound when you hear it Understand warranties and returns Find a reliable installer Protect and insure your system Choose a video player From the Back Cover Decide on the right system for you and your car Face the music - and the phone and video - with this sound advice! Want to feel as if your favorite band is performing right on top of your dashboard? Or are you more about hands-free phone access and a DVD player to entertain the kids? This book can help with either project and many others. From planning your system and buying components to getting them installed and protecting your investment, heres the scoop. Discover how to: Add components to a factory system Identify good sound when you hear it Understand warranties and returns Find a reliable installer Protect and insure your system Choose a video player About the Author Doug Newcomb has evaluated hundreds of car audio, video, and navigation systems for leading car stereo publications including Car Audio and Electronics, Car Stereo Review, and Mobile Entertainment. He is also a regular on Sound & Vision radio...

-Titulo Original : How To Fix Everything For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: If I had a hammer: The fun and easy way for do-it-yourselfers to repair home appliances and furniture For anyone whos ever been frustrated by a repair shop rip-off or just wanted to join thousands of others in the DIY craze, How to Fix Everything For Dummies is a no-nonsense guide showing you how to troubleshoot and fix a wide range of furniture (with wobbly legs, for example) and household appliances - vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, garbage disposals, toasters, blenders, radios, televisions, and even computers and printers. Packed with step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, its a must-have money-saver for the half of all homeowners who undertake Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home projects. This hands-on, DIY manual shows you not only how to fix faulty appliances but also tend to all those irritating repairs that cost more to have someone else fix than the item is worth. How to Fix Everything For Dummies is for you if you Are a homeowner or an apartment dweller Want to fix things around the house but aren’t sure where to start Have some experience but need guidance on tackling more and larger repairs May be frustrated about throwing things away because you don’t know where to go to repair them Don’t want to pay for service calls when the problem is minor Featuring clear, concise directions, How to Fix Everything For Dummies also covers the proper tools and materials to get the job done correctly without breaking the bank and important safety measures to take so you don’t hurt yourself. You’ll learn how to Fix creaky stairs Patch basement floors Restore damaged carpets Correct drywall and repair plaster walls Fix door and cabinet hardware problems Rewire fixtures Get doorbells to work Fix garage door openers Unclog drains and fix leaky pipes Mend wooden fences and decks Repair minor cracks in the concrete driveway or pool And a whole lot more Additionally, this friendly guide is written in plain English and includes a list of home repairs you should not take on yourself but should leave for the professionals and tips on how to hire one. Grab your copy of How to Fix Everything For Dummies, grab your screwdriver and wrench, and get to work! From the Inside Flap Tips on safety and the right tools and materials Fix everything from A to Z without breaking the bank! Want to tackle your own home repairs? This clear, hands-on guide shows you how to take on repairs yourself with plenty of step-by-step instructions. From working on walls, floors, and doors to conquering heating, electric, and plumbing repairs, youll see how to fix what goes wrong in your home and identify the projects the pros should handle. THE DUMMIES WAY® Explanations in plain English Get in, get out information Icons and other navigational aids Online cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: Patch your walls and floors Stop pipe and faucet leaks Repair your furniture Keep your appliances in top shape Work on your homes exterior Get smart! @ dummies Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies From the Back Cover Tips on safety and the right tools and materials Fix everything from A to Z without breaking the bank! Want to tackle your own home repairs? This clear, hands-on guide shows you how to take on repairs yourself with plenty of step-by-step instructions. From working on walls, floors, and doors to conquering heating, electric, and plumbing repairs, youll see how to fix what goes wrong in your home and identify the projects the pros should handle. THE DUMMIES WAY® Explanations in plain English Get in, get out information Icons and other navigational aids Online cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: Patch your walls...

-Titulo Original : Clinical Nutrition For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: Get up to date on clinical nutrition for school, work, or your own health From the proper function of the major organs and the role that proper nutrition plays in their functioning, to a breakdown of carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, Clinical Nutrition For Dummies provides you with the easy-to-read guide you need to immerse yourself in the subject! Written in the fun style that the For Dummies series has become known for, the book is perfect for students in the wide variety of fields that require an in-depth understanding of clinical nutrition, or for those who want to improve their own lives through better nutrition. Dive right into the book for an exploration of the chemical and functional components of food, how to properly assess your nutritional intake, the changing face of nutrition throughout the human lifespan, and so much more! This handy resource offers a wealth of information, and specifically addresses the growing obesity and diabetes epidemics that promise to make the study of clinical nutrition more important than ever. Includes a complete breakdown of the relationship between nutrition and chronic diseases. Explores the nutritional requirements at various life stages, from pediatric through geriatric Features information on the importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy Shares tips for modifying dietary intake and health behavior theory, along with properly communicating health information Clinical Nutrition For Dummies is your complete, fun guide to the topic of nutrition-dive in today to get started on the pathway to mastering this increasingly important subject. From the Inside Flap Learn to: Appreciate the relationship between food and a healthy body Navigate nutrition across the lifecycle Change your diet for maximum health Score your highest in your clinical nutrition course The complete and easy-to-use guide to clinical nutrition Whether you’re a student of clinical nutrition or a nutrition enthusiast, this book has what you need! Dive right in to discover the chemical and functional components of food, how to assess nutrition, details on nutrition throughout one’s lifespan, and more. Open up this comprehensive resource to get started mastering your clinical nutrition course! An apple a day - find out how proper nutrition can be a powerful preventative tool and how to improve your diet You are what you eat - discover how the foods you eat can increase or decrease your risk of developing the most common illnesses and diseases Observing obesity - understand the ramifications of obesity for your health Discussing diabetes - get the facts on diabetes, including the dietary changes that can keep the disease at bay Those organs are major - uncover how nutrition affects body systems, from the cardiovascular system to the endocrine, pulmonary, and excretory systems Nutrition for life - find out how to ensure that you get proper nutrition at each stage of life Modifying health behaviors - figure out how to effectively communicate health information to spur others to adopt healthier behaviors Open the book and find: A primer on general nutrition and worldwide wellness The lowdown on the major organ systems Details on nutrition during pregnancy How to manage nutrition throughout the different stages of life Tips on modifying health behaviors How diet plays into disease prevention Ten careers for students of clinical nutrition From the Back Cover Learn to: Appreciate the relationship between food and a healthy body Navigate nutrition across the lifecycle Change your diet for maximum health Score your highest in your clinical nutrition course The complete and easy-to-use guide to clinical nutrition Whether you’re a student of clinical nutrition or a nutrition enthusiast, this book has what you need! Dive right in to discover the chemical and functional components of food, how to assess nutrition, details on nutrition throughout one’s lifesp...

-Titulo Original : Fitness For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: The latest and greatest in getting fit and staying that way! Fitness For Dummies, 4th Edition, provides the latest information and advice for properly shaping, conditioning, and strengthening your body to enhance overall fitness and health. With the help of fitness professionals Suzanne Schlosberg and Liz Neporent, youll learn to set and achieve realistic fitness goals without expensive fitness club fees! Achieve motivation and social support from social networking sites such as Twitter and Take advantage of digital resources such as e-exercising programs, video instructors, digital training systems, apps, and more Gives you the latest tips and methods to test your own fitness level, set realistic goals, stick with your program, and get great results Shows you how to spot where fat is sneaking into your diet Get the most out of high-tech exercise machines and equipment, plus tips for using dumbbells or a simple jump rope to achieve results Offers step-by-step instructions on creating a home gym on a budget Featuring all-new informative fitness photos and illustrations, this revised edition of Fitness For Dummies is all you need to get on track to a healthy new body! From the Inside Flap The latest and greatest in getting and staying fit! Interested in a leaner, fitter you? Fitness For Dummies provides the latest information and advice for properly shaping, conditioning, and strengthening your body to enhance overall fitness and health. With the help of fitness experts Suzanne Schlosberg and Liz Neporent, youll learn to set and achieve realistic fitness goals and get the most out of your workouts! Create a plan - assess your current fitness level and make a plan to incorporate cardio, strength, flexibility, and balance exercises Stay motivated - discover how to keep a workout log, mix up your exercise routine, and more Bring it home - get helpful guidance on designing a home gym, from setting up your workout space to deciding which equipment suits your needs and budget Keep yourself current - avoid the mumbo jumbo of fitness crazes and find out where to get the latest and most trustworthy information to stay educated Open the book and find: The 4-1-1 on nutrition basics How to measure your strength and fitness level Tips to avoid common injuries How to choose from all the digital workout options Guidance on setting up a home gym Sample cardio and strength-training programs Exercises for all ages and life stages Learn to: Get in shape and stay that way Set realistic goals and stick with your program Stay motivated with social and digital support sources From the Back Cover The latest and greatest in getting and staying fit! Interested in a leaner, fitter you? Fitness For Dummies provides the latest information and advice for properly shaping, conditioning, and strengthening your body to enhance overall fitness and health. With the help of fitness experts Suzanne Schlosberg and Liz Neporent, youll learn to set and achieve realistic fitness goals and get the most out of your workouts! Create a plan - assess your current fitness level and make a plan to incorporate cardio, strength, flexibility, and balance exercises Stay motivated - discover how to keep a workout log, mix up your exercise routine, and more Bring it home - get helpful guidance on designing a home gym, from setting up your workout space to deciding which equipment suits your needs and budget Keep yourself current - avoid the mumbo jumbo of fitness crazes and find out where to get the latest and most trustworthy information to stay educated Open the book and find: The 4-1-1 on nutrition basics How to measure your strength and fitness level Tips to avoid common injuries How to choose from all the digital workout options Guidance on setting up a home gym Sample cardio and strength-training programs Exercises for all ages and life stages Learn...

-Titulo Original : Hypoglycemia For Dummies-Fabricante : For Dummies-Descripcion Original: This no-nonsense, plain-English guide lays out the facts you need to maintain a healthy body. Hypoglycemia simply means “low blood-sugar,” but without concrete symptoms it’s very hard to diagnose. It is nevertheless a condition that should be watched over carefully. People react differently to low blood sugar as well as to the treatment they receive. Hypoglycemia for Dummies explores this fickle condition and shows you how to manage your blood sugar to feel better. It offers expert advice on identifying symptoms, changing lifestyles, and also extensive coverage on diet, exercise, alternative treatments, and the link between low blood sugar and diabetes. This expanded 2nd edition provides: A thorough explanation of hypoglycemia and how it affects your body Exercise routines that lead to a healthier lifestyle Diet suggestions on what to eat and how often A basis for choosing a doctor that’s right for you Vitamins and supplements that treat your symptoms Ways to manage hypoglycemia in the workplace An explanation of how hypoglycemia affects family and friends Methods to de-stress yourself Complete with tips on helping other hypoglycemics and myth-debunking facts about the disease, Hypoglycemia for Dummies is the fast and simple way to learn and treat the condition, with the help of the most up-to-date medical information available. Escape the blood sugar blues and starting feeling better in no time! From the Inside Flap Includes an improved diet plan Escape the blood sugar blues and start feeling better today! Need to get a handle on your hypoglycemia? If so, this friendly guide offers expert advice on identifying symptoms and making the necessary lifestyle changes so you can live a full and active life. This book features expanded coverage on diet, exercise, alternative treatments, and the link between low blood sugar and diabetes. Most importantly, it shows you how to develop and follow a healthy diet plan the first step to dealing with this condition. THE DUMMIES WAY® Explanations in plain English Get in, get out information Icons and other navigational aids Online cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: Prevent low blood sugar episodes Fight depression and stay motivated Make it through the work day Help hypoglycemic infants and children Find the support you need Get Smart! dummies Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies From the Back Cover Includes an improved diet plan Escape the blood sugar blues and start feeling better today! Need to get a handle on your hypoglycemia? If so, this friendly guide offers expert advice on identifying symptoms and making the necessary lifestyle changes so you can live a full and active life. This book features expanded coverage on diet, exercise, alternative treatments, and the link between low blood sugar and diabetes. Most importantly, it shows you how to develop and follow a healthy diet plan the first step to dealing with this condition. THE DUMMIES WAY® Explanations in plain English Get in, get out information Icons and other navigational aids Online cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: Prevent low blood sugar episodes Fight depression and stay motivated Make it through the work day Help hypoglycemic infants and children Find the support you need Get Smart! dummies Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies About the Author Cheryl Chow has been a writer, editor, and journalist for more than 20 years. James Chow, MD, is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine...