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Cricket for Dummies
by Julian Knight
read by Lee Beddow
Part of the For Dummies series
Curious about the game of cricket? Start here!
Cricket For Dummies, Third Edition will help you understand the basics of cricket, the internationally popular sport that has leagues around the globe. With this guide, you can enjoy watching matches, and even set up a casual game with friends. The book includes clear explanations of the rules, step-by-step guides to strategy and tactics, and info on all the most popular tournaments around the globe. Learn about the cricket greats of today and yesterday, plus get updates on the latest developments, including Major League Cricket and the Cricket World Cup. This new edition of Cricket For Dummies is a fascinating and thorough introduction to the sport, in the classic, easy-to-understand Dummies style.
- Learn the laws of cricket so you can watch games and follow league play
- Set up a game of cricket and play with your friends
- Get the latest updates in the cricket world, including upcoming must-watch tournaments
- Figure out the strategies and techniques that make cricket so interesting
Cricket For Dummies, Third Edition is a valuable resource for new fans who want to understand the game of cricket.
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First-Year Teaching for Dummies
by W. Michael Kelley
read by Allyson Johnson
Part of the For Dummies series
Make your first year of teaching one to remember
Becoming a new teacher is one of the most fun, exciting, and challenging experiences you'll encounter in your life. Who wouldn't want a little help getting ready before sitting down behind the teacher's desk for the first time?
That's where First-Year Teaching For Dummies comes in. You'll find easy-to-follow strategies and techniques to help you navigate the politics of education in your community, develop fun and fulfilling relationships with your students, and refine your own instructional style. You'll learn to:
- Survive and thrive in your first two weeks as you hit the ground running and win over your students, coworkers, and administrators
- Avoid or reduce the major stressors that can lead to burnout and other common problems
- Understand and handle twenty-first-century issues with skill and sensitivity
It's almost time for you to take charge of your first classroom and you're raring to go. So, grab a copy of First-Year Teaching For Dummies to find the last-minute tips and common-sense guidance you need to help make your first school year a rewarding one!
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Loneliness for Dummies
by Andrea Wigfield
read by Jayne Entwistle
Part of the For Dummies series
“Loneliness for Dummies” helps listeners understand loneliness and how to take steps to overcome this unwanted feeling. At some point in life, loneliness affects everyone. It can be triggered by situations and events like children leaving home, losing a loved one, working remotely, moving, divorce, or retirement. It can also occur without reason. Thanks to this book, you don't have to be afraid of being lonely. “Loneliness For Dummies” explains that loneliness is a natural reaction that signals us to make a change. You'll learn the signs to look for, why people feel lonely, and actions you can take to reduce feelings of loneliness.
-Learn why people feel lonely, including the situations that trigger loneliness and what this uncomfortable feeling means
-Discover the signs of loneliness so you can recognize it in others and step in to help
-Complete a questionnaire to gauge your own loneliness and identify steps you can take to feel less lonely
-Make changes to your lifestyle that will lead to greater satisfaction in the long run
This is the perfect Dummies guide for anyone who is currently feeling adrift without social connections and wants to make a change.
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Foreclosure Investing For Dummies
by Ralph R. Roberts, Ph. D.
read by Brett Barry
Part of the For Dummies series
Covers foreclosure rules and regs for all 50 states Minimize your risks and maximize your return, while assisting homeowners Want to buy and sell foreclosure properties? This hands-on guide covers all aspects of investing in foreclosures, from identifying potential properties and assessing value to carefully researching and inspecting properties, so you don't get stuck holding a money pit . . . or even worse, a worthless piece of paper! Discover how to deal with homeowners in preforeclosure, bid for a property, buy bank-owned properties at well below market value-and ultimately sell for maximum profit. Discover how to: Research property titles, mortgages, and deeds Build a strong investment team Obtain financing Network your way to success Avoid common pitfalls Invest with integrity
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Building Chicken Coops For Dummies
by Todd Brock
read by Steven Jay Cohen
Part of the For Dummies series
As the popularity of urban homesteading and sustainable living increases, it's no wonder you're in need of trusted, practical guidance on how to properly house the chickens you're planning (or have already begun) to keep. Building Chicken Coops For Dummies gives you the information you need to build the most cost-efficient, safe, and easy-on-the-eye enclosures for your backyard flock.
This practical guide gives you easy-to-follow and customizable plans for building the backyard chicken coop that works best for you. You'll get the basic construction know-how and key information you need to design and build a coop tailored to your flock, whether you live in a small city loft, a suburban backyard, or a small rural farm.
• Includes detailed material lists, instructions, and schematic plans for building a host of different chicken coops
• Step-by-step guidance on how to build a coop-or design your own
• Accessible for every level of listener
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Performance Appraisals & Phrases for Dummies
by Ken Lloyd, Ph. D.
read by John Guccion
Part of the For Dummies series
Performance Appraisals & Phrases For Dummies shows you how to apply the latest performance appraisal practices and generate positive outcomes for your employees, for your company, and for you. The days of stand-alone annual performance appraisals are drawing to a close, with today's appraisals utilizing quarterly or biannual sessions, continuous feedback with regular two-way communication, collaborative goal-setting, career development, and an ongoing forward focus. This approach includes tools to provide impactful feedback and feedforward, recognize and support employee success, avoid the common mistakes, and build your coaching skills.
● Gain a clear understanding of the ways that performance appraisals contribute to individual and organizational success.
● Provide productive feedback by accessing more than 3,300 phrases.
● Lead appraisal sessions that resonate with your employees and set the stage for improved performance and career development.
By applying the newest steps in performance appraisals, you will literally and figuratively be in an excellent position to build your employees' skills, motivation, performance, satisfaction, and commitment.
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Your Baby's First Year For Dummies
by James Gaylord, MD
read by Suzie Althens
Part of the For Dummies series
Everything parents need to give their babies the best start.
Each year, more than four million babies are born in the United States-and the first year of a baby's life is a joyous, challenging, and sometimes overwhelming time. Your Baby's First Year For Dummies serves as a complete guide for baby's first twelve months-from what to do when arriving home from the hospital to handling feeding, bathing, and sleeping routines to providing the right stimuli for optimal progress. Packed with tips on every aspect of baby's physical, emotional, and social development, this friendly guide gives parents advice on such important topics as breastfeeding vs. bottle-feeding, teething, baby toy safety, food preparation, food allergies, traveling, and much more.
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Sobriety for Dummies
by Tamar Medford
read by Rebecca Gallagher
Part of the For Dummies series
From leading recovery mentors Lane Kennedy and Tamar Medford, this book is full of proven ideas that will help you embrace a life without alcohol (or without so much of it). Chock full of personal stories, unfiltered honesty, and tried-and-true advice, Sobriety For Dummies offers practical strategies and useful tools for those seeking to transform the role of alcohol in their lives. You'll get an insider look at how you can thrive without drinking in every area of life-relationships, friendship, parenting, professional life, and beyond. Whatever your ultimate drinking goal might be, this book provides the support you need to commit to that goal and create positive and healthy choices. Take control of your life, with the help of this friendly Dummies guide.
● Understand what triggers drinking and the effects it has on your body and mind
● Have fun in any social situation, without using alcohol as a crutch
● Gain the inspiration you need to accomplish your goals and improve your life
● Get tips and tools for cutting back on drinking or cutting out alcohol all together
● Gain access to how to live in recovery for the long haul
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Critical Thinking Skills For Dummies
by Martin Cohen
read by Eric Martin
Part of the For Dummies series
Turbocharge your reasoning with Critical Thinking
Just what are the ingredients of a great argument? What is the secret to communicating your ideas clearly and persuasively? And how do you see through sloppy thinking and flim-flam? If you've ever asked any of these questions, then this book is for you!
These days, strong critical thinking skills provide a vital foundation for academic success, and Critical Thinking Skills For Dummies offers a clear and unintimidating introduction to what can otherwise be a pretty complex topic. Inside, you'll get hands-on, lively, and fun exercises that you can put to work today to improve your arguments and pin down key issues.
With this accessible and friendly guide, you'll get plain-English instruction on how to identify other people's assumptions, methodology, and conclusions, evaluate evidence, and interpret texts effectively. You'll also find tips and guidance on reading between the lines, assessing validity-and even advice on when not to apply logic too rigidly!
Critical Thinking Skills for Dummies:
Provides tools and strategies from a range of disciplines great for developing your reflective thinking skills
Offers expert guidance on sound reasoning and textual analysis
Shows precisely how to use concept mapping and brainstorming to generate insights
Demonstrates how critical thinking skills is a proven path to success as a student
Whether you're undertaking reviews, planning research projects or just keen to give your brain a workout, Critical Thinking Skills For Dummies equips you with everything you need to succeed.
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Energy Efficient Homes for Dummies
by Rik DeGunther
read by Brett Barry
Part of the For Dummies series
Save money with hands-on, smart household energy solutions!Want to make eco-friendly changes in your house that will save energy? This practical guide is packed with tips and projects for increasing your home's energy efficiency while reducing costs and cutting down on waste and pollution. You'll see how to put together your own energy action plan based on your needs - and make your lifestyle more comfortable and enjoyable. Learn from an energy expert - the author draws on his extensive experience to provide the best, most effective solutions Evaluate your energy usage - perform a home energy audit and identify the areas that need improvement Reduce inefficiencies inside and out - banish contaminants, seal and insulate your home, get more from your heating and air conditioning, fix leaks, and more Cut costs in every room - use the right lights and switches, stop wasting water, and lessen the load on appliances Open the book and find: Explanations of energy costs Advice on changing your consumption habits Instructions for calculating your carbon footprint The ten best efficiency investments Tips for financing energy improvements The pros and cons of different energy alternatives Top solar investments The most efficient ways to reduce waste
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YouTube Channels For Dummies
by Rob Ciampa
read by Jonathan Yen
Part of the For Dummies series
Create a YouTube channel that draws subscribers with top-notch content
YouTube has the eyes and ears of two billion monthly users. YouTube Channels for Dummies, 2nd Edition offers proven steps to attracting a chunk of those billions to your personal or business channel.
This updated guide offers insight from a quartet of YouTube channel content creators, managers, marketers, and analysts as they share the secrets of creating great content, building an audience, and interacting with your viewers.
Written for both the budding YouTube creator and the business professional seeking to boost their company's profile on the popular social networking site, YouTube Channels for Dummies allows its listeners to access the over two billion active YouTube users who log on each day.
Learn how to create a channel, build a YouTube following, and get insight on content creation, planning, and marketing from established YouTube creators.
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Fishing For Dummies
by Peter Kaminsky
read by Basil Sands
Part of the For Dummies series
From trout to carp and catfish to bonefish, the tips in Fishing For Dummies, 3rd Edition help anglers prepare for what awaits beyond the shore. Featuring new and updated content on kayak fishing, advanced sonar equipment, GPS, and technology integration, this revised edition delivers the latest and greatest in fishing enjoyment and how-to. Listeners will discover how to choose the right gear, the right spots, and the right times for fishing.
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Podcasting for Dummies
by Tee Morris
read by Derek Shoales
Part of the For Dummies series
Produce a podcast like the pros
More people than ever are turning to podcasts for on-demand, mobile entertainment and information. Podcasting For Dummies offers a fast and easy way to get the know-how you need to produce and distribute one of your very own. Written by a pair of podcasting pioneers, this book shares insight on the technology behind recording, editing, and sharing podcasts, along with tips and tricks on how to produce a pro-level podcast.
Podcasting has enjoyed a recent boom thanks to a new crop of hit podcasts catching the ears of the public and media along with the continued growth of mobile and streaming devices as a source for entertainment. If you want to jump on the podcasting bandwagon, you've come to the right place! In this fully updated edition, would-be and experienced podcasters alike will get all the tech information, production insight, and promotional tips they need to either get a podcast off the ground or improve on an existing one.
• Get the gear you need
• Find your podcasting voice
• Find and build an audience
New tools have made it easier than ever to create a podcast-and this book shows you how.
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CBD for Dummies
by Blair Lauren Brown
read by Sara Sheckells
Part of the For Dummies series
CBD has emerged as a popular health product, but what's all the fuss about? CBD For Dummies reveals the reasons for the surge in interest about cannabidiol (CBD) and explains how to buy and use this remarkable product safely and responsibly. In an accessible, no-nonsense manner, author Blair Lauren Brown lays out the facts about CBD and outlines the many health conditions that may be helped by using CBD oil.
This book covers topics that people new to CBD have questions about. Highlights include:
• What CBD oil is and how it works in the body
• How to buy CBD from a reputable source and understanding a product's potency
• Knowing what conditions can be eased with CBD, including muscle pain, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, eating disorders, mental health disorders, and neurological conditions
• Preparing your own CBD edibles
Perfect for anyone interested in understanding the therapeutic potential of CBD, CBD For Dummies introduces you to everything you need to know about this cool compound.
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Investing in Gold & Silver For Dummies
by Paul Mladjenovic, CFP
read by Walter Dixon
Part of the For Dummies series
Investing and trading in gold and silver is always a sound idea-and that goes double in a time of unusual market fluctuation. As people look for safe places to diversify their investment risk, you'll likely see the value of your investment go up where other stocks are vulnerable. Gold and silver saw increases in value of 16% and 15% respectively in 2019-putting them among the top ten most desirable commodities out there-and are projected to experience even more of a bear market as the dollar wobbles in an uncertain post-COVID world. This year, 2020, gold and silver are set up to have their best year of price appreciation over the past forty-plus years.
Investing in Gold & Silver For Dummies explains the different complex processes and vehicles for buying gold and silver. You'll find out the best ways to add these to your portfolio, how to balance risk and reward, and how to adapt time-tested investing plans and strategies to your goals.
You'll learn how to:
• identify your goals and form a plan;
• buy gold and silver safely to diversify your portfolio;
• use ETFs and options to profit from market ups and downs;
• understand when a gold and silver investment is legitimate;
• and use technical analysis to time your market entries.
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Trading Imo: The 4 Hour Window. a Simple Trading Plan for Dummies Like Me
by Antonio Johnson
read by Antonio Johnson
Part of the For Dummies series
A simple audio book on how I watch and pick stocks that I plan to trade. Trading requires a plan and this book shows you how simple my plan happens to be. Even if you don't use my plan this book can help you develop your own. If you need things simple, then this book can help you trade better. . Always do your own DD. This is only my opinion. Trading is about making sure you have a plan that makes you confident in what you own. Remember, that all successful people who trade have a plan. This book will help you develop a simple plan that you will appreciate. Especially if you have been holding a stock that still has not gone up yet. I believe this simple investment in this book will pay for itself 1000 times over.
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Lewis & Clark For Dummies
by Sammye J. Meadows
read by Chris Abernathy
Part of the For Dummies series
The Lewis and Clark expedition was the greatest camping trip in history. It was one of those irresistible American adventures that many people dream of living. This book shares the delightful details of the journey that historians have gleaned from the group's journals and maps, and also discusses what's known of the Indian perspective of the expedition.
Throughout Lewis and Clark For Dummies, you find out about Jefferson's western exploration from his earliest efforts to see the Corps assembled through the aftermath for the explorers, the tribes, and the United States. But the focus of Lewis & Clark For Dummies is on the period between Jefferson's confidential letter to Congress requesting dollars to mount a western exploration (January 18,1803) and the expedition's triumphant (and improbable) return to St. Louis (September 23, 1806): forty-two months that changed the world.
The story of Lewis and Clark doesn't end with their return to St. Louis. This book will also lead you on an exploration of the fates and lessons of the Corps of Discovery. Find out what happened to Lewis, Clark, and many other key players after their famous journey. And examine the aftermath for the American Indians and the political and cultural ramifications for the United States.
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Building Beehives For Dummies
by Howland Blackiston
read by Jonathan Yen
Part of the For Dummies series
The easy way to build your own beehives and beekeeping equipment
Building Beehives For Dummies is the follow-up book to the bestselling Beekeeping For Dummies. It provides everything you need to learn how to build some of the world's most popular hives and beekeeping accessories. For each design the book includes a detailed materials list (what lumber, hardware, and fasteners you'll need) and step-by-step building instructions. There are over a dozen plans in all, including the traditional Langstroth hive, the eight frame garden hive, designs for elevated hive stands, the Warre hive, screened bottom board, the Kenya top-bar hive, four-frame observation hive, hive top feeders, and more. The book contains introductory chapters that teach you the basic carpentry skills necessary to build any of the plans in the book.
Whether you are a new beekeeper or a seasoned ol'timer, Building Beehives For Dummies provides you with the information you need to plan and succeed at building beehives (and other cool accessories). You'll discover what type of hive to build, hints on how to maintain your equipment, what bees need to stay happy and healthy, where to locate your hive, and much more.
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Managing Anxiety with Mindfulness For Dummies
by Joelle Jane Marshall
read by Rebecca Mitchell
Part of the For Dummies series
Don't panic!
Managing Anxiety with Mindfulness For Dummies is a practical guide to overcoming your worries and minimizing anxiety using mindfulness techniques. The National Health Service and the National Institute for Care and Excellence recommend mindfulness as a legitimate treatment for anxiety, and it's also been proven to alleviate stress, depression, low self-esteem, and insomnia. This book explains the benefits of mindfulness, and how it can help you face your fears and defeat persistent, irrational worries. Learn how to break the anxiety cycle with an optimistic approach, live in the present moment, and manage your thoughts using the fundamental techniques of mindfulness therapy. This friendly guide will accompany you every step of the way as you understand your anxiety, identify solutions to your problem, maintain your gains, and avoid relapse.
Over three million people in the UK suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, with millions more experiencing phobias, OCD, and panic disorders. Anxiety is potentially debilitating, but many people are daunted by navigating the health system and thus fail to seek treatment. This book provides a way for you to begin managing your symptoms at home, using simple techniques that can help change the way you think, feel, and act.
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Horseback Riding For Dummies
by Audrey Pavia
read by Ann Richardson
Part of the For Dummies series
You've always dreamed of riding horses. So what are you waiting for? It's time you realized your equestrian dreams and learned to ride like a pro on the back of a noble steed.
Don't know a horse's head from its tail, a trot from a canter, withers from a fetlock? No problem. Coauthored by a medal-winning equestrian and nationally respected equestrian trainer, Horseback Riding for Dummies tells you what you need to know about that elegant animal, body and soul, to become an accomplished rider. You'll learn the technical basics of riding for fun or competition, including how to:
• Find a good stable and instructor
• Select riding gear
• Warm up and keep riding muscles fit
• Establish a rapport with a horse
• Cue a horse to walk, jog, trot, lope, and cantor
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People Analytics For Dummies
by Mike West
read by Peter Lerman
Part of the For Dummies series
Maximize performance with better data
Developing a successful workforce requires more than a gut check. Data can help guide your decisions on everything from where to seat a team to optimizing production processes to engaging with your employees in ways that ring true to them.
People analytics is the study of your number one business asset-your people-and this book shows you how to collect data, analyze that data, and then apply your findings to create a happier and more engaged workforce.
• Start a people analytics project
• Work with qualitative data
• Collect data via communications
If your organization is ready to better understand why high performers leave, why one department has more personnel issues than another, and why employees violate, People Analytics For Dummies makes it easier.
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Freshwater Aquariums For Dummies
by Madelaine Francis Heleine
read by Tanya Eby
Part of the For Dummies series
Give your underwater pets the best aquatic life ever!
Aquarium fish are one of the most popular pets in America, with close to 150 million fish owned in nearly 13 million households. They seem like easy pets to care for, but there's more than meets the eye when it comes to keeping your freshwater friends healthy and happy!
In Freshwater Aquariums For Dummies, you'll find basic information to start your own freshwater aquarium, purchase and maintain healthy fish and plants, and find tips and tricks on how to introduce new fish and systems into your aquatic family.
• Understand the best aquarium set-up practices
• Build the luxury tanks of your dreams
• Maintain a thriving aquatic environment
• Discover many different ways to expand your hobby
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Thermodynamics for Dummies
by Michael Pauken
read by David Stifel
Part of the For Dummies series
The thermodynamics knowledge you need to succeed in class-and in your career
Thermodynamics For Dummies, 2nd Edition covers the topics found in a typical undergraduate introductory thermodynamic course (which is an essential course to nearly all engineering degree programs). It also brings the subject to life with exciting content on where (and how!) thermodynamics is being used today (spoiler alert: everywhere!). You'll grasp the basics of how heat and energy interact, thermodynamic properties of reactions and mixtures, and how thermodynamic cycles are used to make things go. This useful guide also covers renewable energy systems, new refrigerant technology, and a more diverse perspective on the history of the field.
Within, you'll:
● Get clear explanations of the laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic cycles, and beyond
● Hear about real-world examples to help you connect with the content
● Practice solving thermodynamic problems to internalize what you've learned
For students looking for resources to demystify thermodynamics, Thermodynamics For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the perfect choice. Become thermodynamically savvy with this accessible guide!
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SAS for Dummies
by Chris Hemedinger
read by Ray Greenley
Part of the For Dummies series
Data and analytics are essential for any business, giving insight into what's working, what can be improved, and what else needs to be done. SAS software helps you make sure you're doing data right, with a host of data management, reporting, and analysis tools. SAS For Dummies teaches you the essentials, helping you navigate this statistical software and turn information into value. In this book, learn how to gather data, create reports, and analyze results. You'll also discover how SAS machine learning and AI can help deliver decisions based on data. Even if you're new to data and analytics, this guide will turn you into an SAS power user.
● Become familiar with the most popular SAS applications
● Connect to data, organize your information, and adopt sound data security practices
● Get a primer on working with data sets, variables, and statistical analysis
● Explore and analyze data through SAS programming and rich application interfaces
● Create and share graphs interactive visualizations to deliver insights
This is the perfect Dummies guide for new SAS users looking to improve their skills-in any industry and for any organization size.
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Brand Licensing for Dummies
by Steven Ekstract
read by Jim Denison
Part of the For Dummies series
The brand licensing business is everywhere, turning intellectual property in sectors like entertainment, sports, and fashion into consumer products. Brand Licensing For Dummies offers advice from a pair of the leading experts on licensing to anyone entering the business of connecting content owners with product creators. In this clear guide, you'll learn about the inner workings of licensing and how both licensor and licensee benefit. Licensing gurus Steven Ekstract and Stu Seltzer bring decades of experience to this guide, demystifying the world of licensing and teaching you all about the win-win partnerships that allow licensors and licensees to do the things they do best.
● Discover why licensing is valuable to licensors and licensees alike
● Explore licensing agreements and different types of deals
● Learn how to spot a valuable licensing opportunity
● Negotiate solid licensing deals using the latest strategies
Whatever your role, Licensing For Dummies will give you practical guidance, legal insights, and strategic approaches to the dynamic landscape of licensing agreements and intellectual property management.
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Bluesky for Dummies
by Eric Butow
read by Jon Vertullo
Part of the For Dummies series
Bluesky has been taking the social media world by storm. The platform offers users a high degree of control over what information they view and share, abilities they've lost on other platforms. Bluesky For Dummies serves as your guidebook to navigating the new platform. Learn to import your contacts, control your feed, and share content, with easy-to-follow instructions. This book also shows you how to manage who can contact you and access your content, so you can avoid bots, trolls, and other unsavory characters. For business owners, this Dummies guide is a breath of fresh air-learn how to set up Bluesky for your business and enjoy a peaceful and profitable social experience.
● Discover how Bluesky differs from the other social media apps out there
● Create a profile, make connections, share your content, and build a following
● Take control of your social media experience with access and content settings
● Connect with users by exploring custom lists and feeds
Refugees from other social media sites, as well as social media beginners, can find out what it's like to be social without the downsides, thanks to Bluesky For Dummies.
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Brain Health for Dummies
by Sarah McKay, DPhil
read by Cat Gould
Part of the For Dummies series
Your ticket to a healthier brain and a healthier you!
Your brain, like every part of your body, needs and deserves all the TLC you can give it so you can live a long and healthy life. In Brain Health For Dummies, neuroscientist and author Dr. Sarah McKay walks you through some simple and easy steps you can take-right now-to get smarter, stay healthier, and better support the elders in your life.
This is the ultimate, evidence-based guide to help you understand how your brain works around the clock to keep you sharp, healthy, and happy. It offers straightforward advice to help you optimize your brain health, including:
● How to lessen your chance of disease and decline by managing common health risks
● Simple lifestyle tips to help you maintain a healthy brain at every stage of life
● Sex- and age-specific strategies to help keep your brain in top form
Optimal performance is something your brain works on all day long. Make sure you're living your best life by learning how to maintain your hardest-working organ with Brain Health For Dummies.
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Reading Financial Reports for Dummies
by Lita Epstein, MBA
read by Siiri Scott
Part of the For Dummies series
Discover how to decipher financial reports. Especially relevant in today's world of corporate scandals and new accounting laws, the numbers in a financial report contain vitally important information about where a company has been and where it is going. Packed with new and updated information, Reading Financial Reports For Dummies, 3rd Edition gives you a quick but clear introduction to financial reports-and how to decipher the information in them.
- New information on the separate accounting and financial reporting standards for private/small businesses versus public/large businesses.
- New content to match SEC and other governmental regulatory changes.
- New information about how the analyst-corporate connection has actually changed the playing field.
- The impact of corporate communications and new technologies.
- New examples that reflect current trends Reading Financial Reports For Dummies is for investors, traders, brokers, managers, and anyone else who is looking for a reliable, up-to-date guide to reading financial reports effectively.
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Green Cleaning for Dummies
by Elizabeth Goldsmith
read by Brett Barry
Part of the For Dummies series
Your ecofriendly guide to safer, healthier housekeeping Want to go green as you clean? This authoritative guide provides expert, proven advice on cleaning your home with organic, nontoxic, sustainable resources. From the kitchen and bath to the living room, laundry, and even your garage, you get green solutions for every common cleaning chore. Discover a new way to clean-learn how natural methods can save you money while improving your health and the environment Get ready to go green-prepare your house and assemble cleaning tools Protect your family-know the right cleaners to avoid (and which ones you can make yourself) Tackle your inside spaces-get green cleaning solutions for every room in the house and improve the efficiency of your appliances Go the extra mile-go beyond cleaning with ways to conserve energy and reduce waste Open the book and find: A room-by-room breakdown of green cleaning tips Recipes for making your own cleaning products Cost-free changes to clean green Tips for improving your sleeping environment Small changes to ease cleaning and save resources Ways to consume fewer resources An appendix of clean, green organizations and programs
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Happiness for Dummies
by W. Doyle Gentry
read by Brett Barry
Part of the For Dummies series
Now, you can find the happiness you want and live "the good life" you deserve by applying the helpful information in Happiness For Dummies, the ultimate guide to achieving bliss! You'll discover proven techniques for living a meaningful, healthy, and productive life no matter what your life circumstances happen to be. Positive concepts and techniques will help you change key behaviors, foster good habits, and be in sync with your surroundings. This helpful guide will give you the chance to assess your happiness and understand what it means to be happy at each stage of self-actualization. You'll learn why having positive emotions can improve your health and well-being. And, you will find out what happiness isn't and how to avoid confusing happiness with culturally valued outcomes like wealth, power, and success. Pursue what you want, seize the day, find benefits in life's challenges, and live a coherent lifestyle. Find out how to: Assess your current capacity for happiness Live the life that you want Overcome common obstacles to happiness Identify your strengths and virtues Improve your emotional and spiritual life Create meaningful social ties and learn to be alone Find the silver lining Complete with lists of ten ways to raise a happy child, ten common roadblocks to happiness, and ten personal habits to foster happiness, Happiness For Dummies is your one-stop, easy-to-follow guide to being happy and living your best life.
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Green Business Practices for Dummies
by Lisa Swallow
read by Brett Barry
Part of the For Dummies series
Green Business Practices For Dummies provides readers with the information they need to reduce the environmental impact of the business with out reducing their bottom line. The practical and expert advice and tips presented in this title benefits business owners at all levels, from large corporations to small, family-run stores. The only resource with specific hands-on guidance for greening your businessWant to take advantage of profit-enhancing opportunities while minimizing negative environmental and social impact? This practical guide shows you how to implement green business practices and gain competitive advantage through reduced costs, product and process innovation, increased productivity, and more. You'll cultivate an eco-minded workforce and manage environmental opportunities and threats at every level of your organization. Develop your sustainability plan-establish your goals, choose key performance indicators, and share your plan with stakeholders Embark on your green journey-get started by altering daily office practices, re-evaluating products and processes, and adapting your physical facilities Get internal and external stakeholders involved-stimulate buy-in from employees, develop community relationships, and collaborate with nonprofits Assess and measure your progress-identify greening standards to meet, accumulate data, and design and distribute a sustainability report to inform stakeholders of your progress Learn by example-discover how numerous green corporate visionaries met their sustainable business goals Reap the benefits of going green-improve employee morale, increase stakeholder engagement, stand out in the marketplace, and reduce your eco-footprint Open the book and find: Explanations about why sustainability is a profitable business model Common frameworks that guide most sustainability efforts Ways to create an eco-conscious work environment Guidance on working with regulatory pressures and policymakers Ways to link community support with your corporate message Success stories of green businesses, small and large Checklists, frameworks, and action items to transform your organization
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Living Gluten-Free For Dummies
by Danna Korn
read by Marguerite Gavin
Part of the For Dummies series
Practical, delicious ways to manage a gluten-free diet.
If you have a wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, celiac disease, or you just want to enjoy the benefits of a diet free of wheat, barley, and rye, then this guide is for you. Trusted author Danna Korn explains the medical problems associated with gluten and shows you step by step how to make the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle-and love it!
With new and revised content, this easy-to-understand reference includes coverage of the most recent testing methods, an updated section on the link between a gluten-free diet and improving behaviors in the autistic, new information about the genetics of celiac disease, expanded coverage on the gluten-free certification process, increased nutritional information, and updated recipes.
- Sixty-five delicious recipes plus tips on eating out
- Guidance on how to shop and decipher food labels
- Advice on how to raise happy gluten-free kids
Covering the practical, medical, and emotional aspects of the lifestyle, Living Gluten-Free For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers hope and inspiration as you make the switch to a life free of gluten.
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Scottish History For Dummies
by William Knox, PhD
read by Matthew Waterson
Part of the For Dummies series
Want to discover how a small country on the edge of Northern Europe packs an almighty historical punch? Scottish History For Dummies is your guide to the story of Scotland and its place within the historical narratives of Britain, Europe, and the rest of the world. You'll find out how Scotland rose from the ashes to forge its own destiny, understand the impact of Scottish historical figures such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and David Hume and be introduced to the wonderful world of Celtic religion, architecture, and monuments.
History can help us make connections with people and events, and it gives us an understanding of why the world is like it is today. Scottish History For Dummies pulls back the curtain on how the story of Scotland has shaped the world far beyond its borders. From its turbulent past to the present day, this informative guide sheds a new and timely light on the story of Scotland and its people.
If you're a lifelong learner looking for a fun, factual exploration of the grand scope of Scotland or a traveler wanting to make the most of your trip to this captivating country, Scottish History For Dummies has you covered.
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Branding for Dummies
by Bill Chiaravalle
read by James Fouhey
Part of the For Dummies series
Discover how brands are created, managed, differentiated, leveraged, and licensed.
Whether your business is large or small, global or local, this new edition of Branding For Dummies gives you the nuts and bolts to create, improve, and maintain a successful brand. It'll help you define your company's mission, the benefits and features of your products or services, what your customers and prospects already think of your brand, what qualities you want them to associate with your company, and so much more.
Packed with plain-English advice and step-by-step instructions, Branding For Dummies covers assembling a top-notch branding team, positioning your brand, handling advertising and promotions, avoiding blunders, and keeping your brand viable, visible, and healthy. Whether you're looking to develop a logo and tagline, manage and protect your brand, launch a brand marketing plan, fix a broken brand, make customers loyal brand champions-or anything in between-Branding For Dummies makes it fast and easy.
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Blockchain For Dummies
by Tiana Laurence
read by Marie Hoffman
Part of the For Dummies series
Blockchain is the technology behind Bitcoin, the revolutionary 'virtual currency' that's changing the way people do business. While Bitcoin has enjoyed some well-deserved hype, Blockchain may be Bitcoin's most vital legacy. Blockchain For Dummies is the ideal starting place for business pros looking to gain a better understanding of what Blockchain is, how it can improve the integrity of their data, and how it can work to fundamentally change their business and enhance their data security.
Blockchain For Dummies covers the essential things you need to know about this exciting technology's promise of revolutionizing financial transactions, data security, and information integrity. The book covers the technologies behind Blockchain, introduces a variety of existing Blockchain solutions, and even walks you through creating a small but working Blockchain-based application.
Blockchain holds the promise to revolutionize a wide variety of businesses. Get in the know about Blockchain now with Blockchain For Dummies and be ready to make the changes to business that your colleagues and competitors will later wish they'd done.
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Direct Selling For Dummies
by Belinda Ellsworth
read by Tiffany Morgan
Part of the For Dummies series
Direct Selling For Dummies is the perfect resource for anyone involved or interested in direct sales. Written by a thirty-five-year veteran of this booming industry, this useful guide teaches you everything you need to know to achieve and maintain lasting success. You'll learn the insider tips that only the pros know, and how to structure your business, your time, and your customer relationships to optimize sales and achieve your goals. Compare party plans, multi-level marketing, and hybrid models to see where your talents fit best, and discover the most effective ways to promote your products and get people interested. You'll leverage social media as one of the most powerful tools in modern sales, and gain new ideas for recruiting, booking, and time management. With clear guidance and a fun, friendly style, this book gives you the strategies you need to be a direct sales success.
The direct sales industry is going strong, with more participants now than any time in the past, yet with less face-to-face engagement. Businesses are operating online, people are shopping online, and more people are recruiting through platforms like social media. If you hope to be a direct sales success, now is the time to get up to speed on what that means today. This book shows you everything you need to know, and gives you the tools you need to put your ideas into action.
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TRIZ For Dummies
by Lilly Haines-Gadd
read by Henrietta Meire
Part of the For Dummies series
Are you new to TRIZ and looking for an easy-to-follow guide on how you can use it to enhance your company's creativity, innovation, and problem-solving abilities? Look no further! Written in plain English and packed with tons of accessible and easy-to-follow instruction, TRIZ For Dummies shows you how to use this powerful toolkit to discover all the ways of solving a problem, uncover new concepts and identify previously unseen routes for new product development.
An international science that relies on the study of patterns in problems and solutions, TRIZ offers a powerful problem-solving and creativity-generating solution for companies looking to promote innovation, especially in the face of having to do more with less. You'll find out how to successfully apply this problem-solving toolkit to benefit from the experience of the whole world-not just the spontaneous and occasional creativity of individuals or groups of engineers with an organization.
With the help of TRIZ For Dummies, you'll get the skills needed to see the wood for the trees and solve complex problems with creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.
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Fibromyalgia for Dummies
by Roland Staud, MD
read by Randye Kaye
Part of the For Dummies series
The pain you suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is not in your imagination. FMS is a real medical problem that can be as debilitating and demoralizing as it is mysterious. Fibromyalgia For Dummies, Second Edition, brings you the latest scientific findings on the symptoms and causes of this disease and guides you toward proven, practical steps you can take to reduce or eliminate FMS-related pain.
This plain-English guide is fully updated with the latest fibromyalgia treatment options, and evaluations of new medications that have shown great promise in reducing pain. You'll discover how to spot an array of symptoms and their possible causes, work with your physician to develop a treatment plan, and manage your pain at home and in the office.
Featuring moving and inspiring stories from fellow FMS sufferers who share their stories and offer invaluable tips on working your way back to wellness, Fibromyalgia For Dummies, Second Edition offers serious and sensitive guidance to help you overcome FMS and start being yourself again.
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Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies
by Marina S. Kurian, M.D.
read by Emily Durante
Part of the For Dummies series
Sixty percent of individuals over the age of twenty-or 58 million people in the U.S.-are overweight. As the obesity epidemic continues to grow, many Americans are researching the benefits and complications of weight-loss surgeries. Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the most up-to-date and authoritative guide to understanding the impact of surgical weight-loss before, during, and after surgery.
Weight-loss surgery is often an overweight person's last resort, and it comes with many risks, questions, and fears. So how do you know if it's right for you? Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies gives you expert guidance on knowing whether you qualify for the procedures, advice on choosing the best center and doctor, and trusted information on evaluating the risks involved. Plus, it helps you plan to finance the procedure, prepare for surgery, and achieve the best results as you adjust to a new diet and lifestyle post-surgery.
If you or a loved one is considering gastric bypass surgery, Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies gives you everything you need to decide if it's the right course of action, what to expect during recovery, and how to ensure the best results through healthy eating behaviors and regular physical activity.
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Meditation For Dummies
by Stephan Bodian
read by Michael Butler Murray
Part of the For Dummies series
Take an inward journey for a happier, healthier life.
Meditation has been used for centuries to reduce stress, increase energy, and enhance overall health and well-being-so it's no wonder more and more people in today's fast-paced and stress-centric world are adopting this age-old practice. If you want to achieve a greater state of calmness, physical relaxation, and psychological balance, Meditation For Dummies is your life raft. Covering the latest research on the health benefits of meditation, this new edition explains in plain English how you can put meditation into practice today and start reaping the benefits of living a more mindful life.
Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner coming back for a refresher course, this plain-English guide provides a wealth of tips and techniques for sitting (or lying) down with your mind to meditate successfully. From preparing your body for meditation to focusing your awareness and being open to the present moment, it covers everything you need to put distractions to rest and open yourself up to a meditation practice that works for you.
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American Resistance
From the Women's March to the Blue Wave
by Dana R. Fisher
read by Chelsea Stephens
Part of the For Dummies series
Since Donald Trump's first day in office, a large and energetic grassroots "Resistance" has taken to the streets to protest his administration's plans for the United States. Millions marched in pussy hats on the day after the inauguration; outraged citizens flocked to airports to declare that America must be open to immigrants; masses of demonstrators circled the White House to demand action on climate change; and that was only the beginning.
American Resistance traces activists from the streets back to the communities and congressional districts around the country where they live, work, and vote. Using innovative survey data and interviews with key players, Dana R. Fisher analyzes how Resistance groups have channeled outrage into activism, using distributed organizing to make activism possible by anyone from anywhere, whenever and wherever it is needed most. Beginning with the first Women's March and following the movement through the 2018 midterms, Fisher demonstrates how the energy and enthusiasm of the Resistance paid off in a wave of Democratic victories. She reveals how the Left rebounded from the devastating 2016 election, the lessons for turning grassroots passion into electoral gains, and what comes next. American Resistance explains the organizing that is revitalizing democracy to counter Trump's presidency.
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Conspiracy Theories & Secret Societies For Dummies
by Christopher I. Hodapp
read by Chris Sorensen
Part of the For Dummies series
Entering the world of conspiracy theories and secret societies is like stepping into a distant, parallel universe where the laws of physics have completely changed: black means white, up is down, and if you want to understand what's really going on, you need a good reference book. That's where Conspiracy Theories & Secret Societies For Dummies comes in.
Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, this fascinating guide, packed with the latest information, walks you through some of the most infamous conspiracy theories-such as Area 51 and the assassination of JFK-and introduces you to such mysterious organizations as the Freemasons, the Ninjas, the Mafia, and Rosicrucians. This behind-the-curtain guide helps you separate fact from fiction and helps you the global impact of these mysterious events and groups on our modern world. Discover how to: test a conspiracy theory, spot a sinister secret society, assess the Internet's role in fueling conspiracy theories, explore world domination schemes, evaluate 9/11 conspiracy theories, figure out who "they" are, grasp the model on which conspiracy theories are built, figure out whether what "everybody knows" is true, distinguish one assassination brotherhood from another, and understand why there's no such thing as a "lone assassin."
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First World War For Dummies
by Dr. Sean Lang
read by Nigel Patterson
Part of the For Dummies series
From the Somme to Gallipoli to the home front, First World War For Dummies provides an authoritative, accessible, and engaging introduction to the War to End All Wars. It takes a global perspective of this global conflict, proving insight into the actions and motivations of the participants and how each nation's story fits into the wider one.
Coverage also includes: the origins of the war and a snapshot of what the world looked like at the beginning of the 20th century; the battles of Western Europe, and action in the Southern and Eastern Fronts; the war at home-the civilian war, propaganda, opposition, politics, protests, and more; 1918: The German spring offensive, the Allied success, and the beginning of the end; and the Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations, and the effect on the future.
First World War For Dummies is the go-to source for listeners seeking to learn more about the fundamental event of the 20th century.
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Mortgage Management For Dummies
by Eric Tyson, M. B. A.
read by Stephen Bowlby
Part of the For Dummies series
Quickly make sense of mortgages.
Taking out a mortgage to purchase real estate is a huge decision, one that could affect your family's finances for years to come. This easy-to-follow guide explains how to secure the best and lowest-cost mortgage for your unique situation. Whether you select a fifteen or thirty-year mortgage, you'll get all the tips and tricks you need to pay it off faster-shortening your payment schedule and saving your hard-earned cash.
- Fine-tune your finances.
- Qualify for a mortgage.
- Secure the best loan.
- Find your best lender.
- And more.
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Recognizing and Engaging Employees for Dummies
by Dr. Bob Nelson
read by Curt Bonnem
Part of the For Dummies series
Recognizing and Engaging Employees for Dummies gives you the tools and information you need to improve morale, productivity, and personal achievement with a successful employee recognition program. Written by a world-leading authority in employee recognition, this book walks you step-by-step through the design and implementation process and describes the incentives that work, the behaviors to reward, and the mechanisms that must be in place for the program to be effective in the long term. You'll learn how to pinpoint the places where engagement and recognition could improve the bottom line, and how to structure the reward for optimal balance between motivational, financial, and organizational effectiveness. With clear explanations and a fun, friendly style, this book is your quick and easy guide to boosting productivity, profit, and customer satisfaction.
Happy employees are productive employees. They get results. They innovate. They are the force behind the advancement of industries. Effective employee recognition programs are self-sustaining motivational tools that keep the fire lit. If you're ready to spark the flame, Recognizing and Engaging Employees for Dummies is the ideal guide for designing, implementing, and maintaining the program your employees have been waiting for.
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Hedge Funds for Dummies
by Ann C. Logue, MBA
read by Pam Ward
Part of the For Dummies series
Authored by Ann Logue, a financial writer and hedge fund specialist, this handy, friendly guide covers all the bases for investors of all levels. Whether you're just building your first portfolio or you've been investing for years, you'll find everything you need to know inside this book.
If you're investing for the future, you definitely want to minimize your risk and maximize your returns. A balanced portfolio with hedge funds is one of the best ways to achieve that sort of balance. This book walks you step by step through the process of evaluating and choosing funds, incorporating them into your portfolio in the right amounts, and making sure they give you the returns you expect and deserve.
This friendly, to-the-point resource includes information you can't do without, including sample portfolios that show you how to invest wisely. Hedge funds are an important part of every balanced portfolio, and this friendly guide tells how to use them to your best advantage. With important resources, vital information, and commonsense advice, Hedge Funds For Dummies is the perfect resource for every investor interested in hedge funds.
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Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies
by Charles H. Elliot, PhD
read by Daniel Henning
Part of the For Dummies series
Practical, proven ways to get fear, worry, and panic under control.
Think you worry too much? You're not alone over 40 million Americans suffer from some form of anxiety. Help is here in this friendly guide, which offers sound advice on identifying anxiety triggers through taking self-tests, improving your eating habits, relaxing, and finding support for you and your loved ones.
Now with 25% new and revised content, Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies, 2nd Edition explores all of the most common triggers for anxiety, recent developments in medications, newly emerging biologically oriented approaches for treating anxiety, and the most up-to-date advancements in psychotherapies.
- Understand why you're anxious and pinpoint your triggers.
- Get trusted advice on whether you can overcome anxiety on your own or seek professional help.
- Covers anxiety in teens, young adults, and veterans.
The practical information in Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your first step toward getting your life back and winning the war against your worries!
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Nutrition For Dummies
by Carol Ann Rinzler
read by Rebecca Rush
Part of the For Dummies series
Get the straight facts on nutrition, slim down, and feel great
You've been hearing it since you were a kid: "You are what you eat." And this wise saying is true! Good nutrition is the key to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and lifelong good health-no matter how you slice it. Nutrition For Dummies, 6th Edition is a one-size-fits-all guide to nutrition that shows you how to manage your diet so you get the most bang for your buck. This book gives you the know-how to put together a shopping list, prepare healthy foods, and easily cut calories.
The latest edition of The Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourages individuals to eat a healthful diet-one that focuses on foods and beverages that help achieve and maintain a healthy weight, promote health, and prevent chronic disease. This updated edition of Nutrition For Dummies reflects the latest suggested guidelines and details in plain English so you can incorporate these recommendations for living a nutritionally sound life. You'll get updated RDAs on vitamins and nutritional supplements; find out why you should eat more fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and other plant-based foods; understand the importance of cholesterol for brain health; get the latest information on obesity; and more.