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The Everything DASH Diet Cookbook

The Everything DASH Diet Cookbook

By: Christy Ellingsworth; Murdoc Khaleghi

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 18-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 09-APR-2013

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Take care of your heart—and your waistline! Studies show that the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, can help lower blood pressure in just fourteen days! It is also one of the smartest and healthiest ways to lose weight and curb diabetes risk—all without the use of medications. The Everything DASH Diet Cookbook contains 300 recipes—all made in 30 minutes or fewer, including: Maple Walnut Scones Ahi Tuna with Grape Tomato Salsa Philly Cheesesteaks Asparagus, Swiss, and Ricotta Frittata Pumpkin...

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Knock 'em Dead Resumes, 10th Edition

Knock 'em Dead Resumes, 10th Edition

By: Martin Yate

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 18-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 09-APR-2013

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Move your resume to the top of the pile! At a time when companies can draw on resume banks containing millions of documents, you'll need to create a concise and powerful resume if you want to stand out. Using his twenty-five years of experience, New York Times bestselling author Martin Yate has built a set of rules for creating the most effective document to get you noticed. He'll guide you through every step of the writing process as well as provide you with all-new examples of industry-specific resumes and those that cover every stage of your career. Yate also offers valuable...

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On Virtues

On Virtues

By: Sheldon Whitehouse

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 18-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 11-MAR-2013

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This collection of quotations speaks to the forms and principles of our American democracy and laws, and to the courage, optimism and sacrifice that ennoble our great American experiment. "Throughout his years in public service, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has collected fresh and timeless insights, advice, and inspiration from a unique array of wise men and women. While partisanship and political infighting plague Washington, Sheldon's life handbook will remind every reader--regardless of political persuasion--of America's core values, and of our own better natures. On Virtues ...

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Reverse Your Bad Karma

Reverse Your Bad Karma

By: Elle Doright

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 18-OCT-2012

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Get rid of bad karma for good! Let's face it: with temptations lurking around every corner, it's damn near impossible to be on your best behavior all the time. Now, with this book, you can spare yourself future misery with charitable deeds that offset any negative karmic effect. It doesn't matter if you didn't replace the toilet paper when you finished the roll or caused the collapse of the Euro, a simple flip of the page to any rude, lewd, or just plain mean act grants you a redeeming task to retract your wrongdoing. That's right--this book is filled with hundreds of actions...

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The Only Budgeting Book You'll Ever Need

The Only Budgeting Book You'll Ever Need

By: Tere Stouffer

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 18-OCT-2012

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Create a foolproof budget that's right for you! Everyone wants a simple and practical way to manage their money, but with countless financial planners, budgeting articles, and websites available, it's not always easy to figure out where to start. Filled with only the most essential information on budgeting, this book shows you how to build a financial plan that not only meets your needs, but helps you stay on track. From prioritizing goals and listing expenses to saving regularly and planning for future finances, this book guides you through all the important steps of budgeting with...

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Script Tease

Script Tease

By: Dylan Callaghan

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 18-OCT-2012

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The Newest Screenwriting Secrets What do an erstwhile stripper, an ex–gambling addict, and a stoned Canadian teenager have in common? They wrote your favorite movies, and they're not who you'd expect. Diablo Cody ( Juno ), Darren Aronofsky ( The Wrestler ), and Seth Rogan ( Superbad ) are among the scribes interviewed in Script Tease , your main line to the most current screenwriting wisdom. Their funny, even touching tales of how they made it despite the odds will give you a revealing look into what it really takes to get into the industry. With the guidance of recent greats like...

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Start a Business for Less Than $15,000

Start a Business for Less Than $15,000

By: Richard Walsh

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 15-FEB-2012

Insert Date: 08-MAR-2013

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" Millions of Americans are out of work. Their savings accounts have shrunk, and they’re taking out second mortgages and cashing in their retirement accounts to pay off overdue credit card bills. But the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in America, as clear in initiatives like Small Business Saturday and Entrepreneur.com. And hundreds of thousands of courageous innovators have decided to start their own businesses. The question is—how much money will it take to do it successfully? Here are innovative, exciting ideas for businesses based on what the reader can afford. For each venture...

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Start a Business for Less Than $5,000

Start a Business for Less Than $5,000

By: Richard Walsh

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 15-FEB-2012

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" Millions of Americans are out of work. Their savings accounts have shrunk, and they’re taking out second mortgages and cashing in their retirement accounts to pay off overdue credit card bills. But the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in America, as clear in initiatives like Small Business Saturday and Entrepreneur.com. And hundreds of thousands of courageous innovators have decided to start their own businesses. The question is—how much money will it take to do it successfully? Here are innovative, exciting ideas for businesses based on what the reader can afford. For each venture...

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Start a Business for Less Than $2,000

Start a Business for Less Than $2,000

By: Richard Walsh

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 15-FEB-2012

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"Millions of Americans are out of work. Their savings accounts have shrunk, and they’re taking out second mortgages and cashing in their retirement accounts to pay off overdue credit card bills. But the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in America, as clear in initiatives like Small Business Saturday and Entrepreneur.com. And hundreds of thousands of courageous innovators have decided to start their own businesses. The question is—how much money will it take to do it successfully? Here are innovative, exciting ideas for businesses based on what the reader can afford. For each venture...

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The Plot Whisperer Book of Writing Prompts

The Plot Whisperer Book of Writing Prompts

By: Martha Alderson

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 18-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 27-FEB-2013

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Daily exercises guaranteed to spark your writing! The Plot Whisperer Book of Writing Prompts gives you the inspiration and motivation you need to finish every one of your writing projects. Written by celebrated writing teacher and author Martha Alderson, this book guides you through each stage of the writing process, from constructing compelling characters to establishing an unforgettable ending. Alderson also helps you get into the habit of writing creatively every day, with brand-new imaginative prompts, such as: Create an obstacle that interferes with the protagonist's goal and...

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201 Organic Smoothies and Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy

201 Organic Smoothies and Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy

By: Nicole Cormier

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 18-JAN-2013

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Nutritious drinks that you--and your growing baby--will love! When you're pregnant, eating right becomes more important than ever. While prenatal vitamins fill the gaps in your diet, nothing can replace the all-natural goodness of fresh fruits and vegetables. Filled with a variety of delicious food combinations, 201 Organic Smoothies and Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy shows you how to blend nutrient-rich drinks, right in your own home! From superfoods like avocado and spinach to revitalizing apples and oranges, these smoothies and juices will not only satisfy your tastebuds, but...

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Staying Healthy

Staying Healthy

By: Adams Media

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 01-SEP-2012

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Get ready for the best years of your life! College Survival: Staying Healthy contains everything you need to know to always feel your best. With advice from avoiding the dreaded "Freshman 15," to coping with homesickness, to navigating campus health services, you'll be on top of your game all semester long. ...

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The Everything Guide to Managing and Reversing Pre-Diabetes, 2nd Edition

The Everything Guide to Managing and Reversing Pre-Diabetes, 2nd Edition

By: Gretchen Scalpi; Robert Vigersky

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 18-FEB-2013

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Your ten-week plan to avoid the onset of diabetes! A diagnosis of pre-diabetes is certainly a wakeup call, but it is not a life sentence of daily medication and having to live without your favorite foods. Managing pre-diabetes is about common sense and moderation, not deprivation. The Everything Guide to Managing and Reversing Pre-Diabetes, 2nd Edition can help you find ways to alter your lifestyle and avoid type 2 diabetes. Inside, you'll find helpful tips on lifestyle changes, along with recipes for delicious, healthy meals your whole family will love, like: Buttermilk pancakes ...

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Roommates and Dorm Life

Roommates and Dorm Life

By: Adams Media

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 01-AUG-2012

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Get ready for the best years of your life! College Survival: Roommates and Dorm Life contains everything you need to know about living with a new person. With advice from the realities of dorm life, making contact with your roommate, settling disputes, and the importance of keeping a clean room, you’ll have a great first semester—and maybe even a life-long friendship! ...

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Getting Ready for College

Getting Ready for College

By: Adams Media

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 01-AUG-2012

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Get ready for the best years of your life! College Survival - Getting Ready for College contains everything you need to know about preparing for the next few years. With advice from deciding what to bring to your dorm room to the pitfalls of credit cards to the thrills of living on your own for the first time, you’ll be big man (or woman) on campus in no time. ...

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The 25 Habits of Highly Successful Investors

The 25 Habits of Highly Successful Investors

By: Peter Sander

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 18-NOV-2012

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The definitive guide to investing in today's market! Especially after the wild ride that began in the fall of 2008, individual stock investing has become far more challenging. Think of a golf swing - hit it right and it goes long and straight, hit it wrong and you'll end up far off in the weeds. But - like much else in life - golf swings become habits when done right. Investing should be no different. What works should become habit, and each and every investor should develop his or her own set of habits for success. Peter Sander in this book reveals a set of twenty five habits that lie...

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The Vegan Pregnancy Cookbook

The Vegan Pregnancy Cookbook

By: Lorena Novak Bull; Jolinda Hackett

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 18-DEC-2012

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Nutritious vegan meals for you and your baby! As a vegan, you understand how important it is to get the right nutrients into your diet, but creating these wholesome dishes can present even more of a challenge now that you're eating for two. The Vegan Pregnancy Cookbook not only tells you what kinds of foods you should be adding to your plate, but also shows you how to incorporate essential vitamins and minerals into each meal, leaving you and baby feeling satisfied and strong. Don't worry--these nutrient-packed dishes will still provide the flavors and variety you crave. Feast your...

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The Only Negotiation Book You'll Ever Need

The Only Negotiation Book You'll Ever Need

By: Angelique Pinet; Peter Sander

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 18-DEC-2012

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Negotiate your way through any deal! In today's fast-paced business environment, where a single e-mail exchange can make or break your career, it's important that you know how to clearly and effectively discuss an agreement's terms in person as well as online. The Only Negotiation Book You'll Ever Need guides you through every stage of the process--from identifying opportunities to closing the deal--with useful negotiation techniques and tips for adapting classic strategies to online interactions. This book helps you anticipate your adversaries' moves, outwit them at every turn, and...

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The Unemployed College Graduate's Survival Guide

The Unemployed College Graduate's Survival Guide

By: Bonnie Kerrigan Snyder

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 18-DEC-2012

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Real-life advice for getting through the economic downturn. You've spent hundreds of hours searching and applying for jobs in your field, but you still haven't landed anything. What gives? Unfortunately, in today's market, it doesn't really matter how impressive your resume is or how well you interview--there simply aren't enough jobs for everyone. The Not-Yet-Employed College Graduate Survival Guide isn't just another career handbook. Inside, you'll find honest, real-life advice and strategies for dealing with the downturn in the job market. Since it'll be some time before the...

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The Nightmare Dictionary

The Nightmare Dictionary

By: Adams Media

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 18-DEC-2012

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Decode your darkest dreams! Whether you're spitting out teeth, plummeting from a ten-story building, or standing in a public place completely naked, nightmares always leave you in a cold sweat, wondering what just happened and what it all means. The Nightmare Dictionary helps you unlock the mystery behind your bad dreams. This book features fascinating interpretations for more than 300 of the most common nightmare images, as well as information about the different types of dreams. From spiders and illness to broken bones and hurricanes, you'll not only figure out what these haunting...