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Soccer Rules and Positions in a Day for Dummies
by Michael Lewis
Part 38 of the In a Day for Dummies series
Soccer basics in a day? Easy.
Do you get a kick out of soccer, but need to brush up your knowledge on the key elements of the game? Look no further!
“Soccer Rules & Positions in A Day for Dummies” quickly brings you up to speed on one of the most popular sports in the world. From essential information on the sport to expert coverage of the game's rules, regulations, and players, this book provides invaluable insight to new and veteran fans alike.
• The essential information you need to understand and enjoy soccer
• Expert coverage of the game's rules and regulations
• Helpful breakdowns of soccer positions and their roles in offense and defense
Get set to impress your friends with your newfound knowledge in no time!
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Football Rules and Positions in a Day for Dummies
by Howie Long
Part 40 of the In a Day for Dummies series
Tackle football basics in a day? Easy.
If you've ever wanted to know the difference between a touchdown and a touchback, or how a running back's role differs from a linebacker's, this handy guide gets you up-to-speed in no time.
Football Rules & Positions In A Day For Dummies gives you a focused guide to the rules, regulations, and player roles of one of the most popular American sports.
• The essential information you need to understand and enjoy America's greatest game
• Expert coverage of the game's rules and regulations
• Helpful breakdowns of football positions and their roles in offense, defense, and special teams
• Online component takes you beyond the book with bonus content and features
Get set to impress your friends with your newfound knowledge in no time!
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Launch a WordPress.com Blog in a Day for Dummies
by Lisa Sabin-Wilson
Part 48 of the In a Day for Dummies series
Let this 96-page e-book show you the quick and easy way to launch your blog
WordPress is among the most popular blogging platforms. If you're ready to start your WordPress blog, this handy e-book will get you going. It gets right to the point, showing you how to create a WordPress.com account, navigate WordPress.com and use the Dashboard, customize blog settings, use themes, organize your blog, and dress it up with widgets and upgrades. A special link to dummies.com provides additional information, including video tutorials that boost your blog IQ. Read it today and have your blog up and running tomorrow!
• This highly focused e-book gives you the straight line on setting up a blog using WordPress.com
• Walks you through creating your account, navigating WordPress.com and using the Dashboard, choosing a theme for your blog, customizing settings, and organizing your blog by categories
• Provides further materials, including video tutorials on establishing settings and privacy controls, plus step-by-step instructions for setting up your blog
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Improving Your Emotional Intelligence in a Day for Dummies
by Steven J. Stein
Part 77 of the In a Day for Dummies series
Learn to boost your emotional intelligence for success in life and business-in a day! Learning to manage your emotions in difficult situations is one of the basic ways we can improve our lives and relationships. “Improving Your Emotional Intelligence in a Day for Dummies” uses relatable everyday moments to reveal how to deal with friends, family, and colleagues in healthier, more productive ways.
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Coaching Beginner Hockey Skills and Drills in a Day for Dummies
by Don MacAdam
Part 79 of the In a Day for Dummies series
Learn the skills and drills you need as a first-time hockey coach-in a day!
For first-time coaches, “Coaching Beginner Hockey Drills and Skills in a Day For Dummies” presents the basic practice drills that will sharpen player skills and make coaching fun and effective.
• Includes simple hockey drills that make practice fun
• Features strategies for dealing with challenging parents, preventing injury, and more
• Written by a former professional hockey player and coach and a professional exercise physiologist
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Creating the Perfect Cheese Plate in a Day for Dummies
by Laurel Miller
Part 83 of the In a Day for Dummies series
Learn to create the perfect cheese plate for your next party-in a day!
When hosting friends, a great cheese plate makes the perfect crowd-pleasing treat. Creating the Perfect Cheese Plate In a Day For Dummies gives you everything you need to know to create the perfect plate, including how to choose the right cheeses, and serve them correctly.
• Includes simple tips on creating the perfect cheese plate
• Features simple guidance on picking the right wines and beverages to complement your favorite cheeses
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Pay Less Tax on Your Income in a Day for Canadians for Dummies
by Christie Henderson
Part 88 of the In a Day for Dummies series
The quick and easy way to lower the taxes you pay on your income
The In a Day For Dummies series offers examinations of specific subjects and provide a focused and portable resource. This e-book, Pay Less Tax on Your Income In a Day For Canadians For Dummies, helps you get your tax returns in the best possible shape and cut the taxes you pay on your income. The e-book also links to online content at Dummies.com that extends the topic with step-by-step tutorials and other bonus content on planning for a loss of employment, claiming moving expenses, taking advantage of special employment situations, and knowing where to turn for tax help. Chapters cover:
• Determining whether you're self-employed or an employee and the fine line between the two
• Deducting employee expenses
• Self-employment essentials
• Understanding capital cost allowance
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Increase Your Influence in a Day for Dummies
by Elizabeth Kuhnke
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Many people want to gain trust or support in business and throughout life, but the true skill is doing so in a charming fashion! Whether you're convincing the boss about your much-deserved promotion or a busy restaurateur to offer a better table, the ability to influence those around you can help improve and increase your successes.
“Increase Your Influence in a Day For Dummies” covers:
• Laying the groundwork for persuasion and influence
• Getting things done with the help of others
• Quietly creating big change
• Online content:
• 10 Sure fire ways to influence anyone
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Buying and Serving Wine in a Day for Dummies
by Ed McCarthy
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Wine basics in a day? Easy.
Wine can be an intimidating topic, but doesn't have to be-and this handy little guide gives you just what you need to buy and serve wine with confidence.
“Buying & Serving Wine in a Day for Dummies” covers everything from navigating wine shops, lists, and varietals to opening and serving wine properly. Plus, you'll get tips and advice for storing both unopened and leftover wine.
• Navigating wine shops and restaurant wine lists
• How to open a bottle, choose a glass, and serve the wine
• Serving temperatures for wine, and guidelines for storing leftover wine
• Understanding more about wine from its label
Get set to impress your friends with your newfound knowledge in no time!
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Negotiating Skills in a Day for Dummies
by Michael C. Donaldson
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Get the know-how to successfully negotiate to get what you want-in a day!
Negotiation Skills In A Day For Dummies offers expert guidance on executing the essential skills of successfully and diplomatically negotiating for the outcomes you desire.
• Preparing to negotiate
• Setting clear goals and limits
• Improving your listening skills and asking the right questions
• Communicating clearly
• Maintaining emotional distance from the negotiation
• Closing the deal
This e-book also links to an online component at dummies.com that extends the topic into step-by-step tutorials and other "beyond the book" content.
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Running a Great Meeting in a Day for Dummies
by Marty Brounstein
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Get the know-how to run a productive meeting-in a day!
“Running a Great Meeting in a Day For Dummies” helps you put together a successful meeting by explaining how to define objectives, craft an agenda, invite the right people, keep the meeting moving, and following up afterwards.
• Put together a productive meeting in a timely fashion
• Tips on running a virtual meeting
• The best ways to follow up after a meeting
This eBook also contains links to an online component at dummies.com that extends the topic into step-by-step tutorials and other beyond the book content.
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Closing a Sale in a Day for Dummies
by Tom Hopkins
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Get the know-how to close a deal and make your quota-in a day!
“Closing a Sale in a Day For Dummies” outlines the anatomy of a sales closing, offers strategies for asking the right questions, and gives you invaluable tips for overcoming tough customers.
• The anatomy of a close
• Questioning and listening strategies
• No frills closing techniques
• Overcoming tough customers
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Getting Started With Crowdfund Investing in a Day for Dummies
by Sherwood Neiss
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Getting Started with “Crowdfund Investing In a Day For Dummies” shows small business owners what they can do now to prepare for crowdfund investing since the signing of the 2012 JOBS Act into law.
It includes an overview of how crowdfunding came about, the steps you can take to get ready for CFI once it is available, and ways you can make your company or business project attractive to investors.
• The origins of the JOBS Act
• Working within the legal standards and processes for the business and investor side of crowdfunding
• Requirements for investors, internet-intermediaries, and small businesses
• Shopping for the best crowdfund investing platform
This e-book also links to an online component at Dummies.com that extends the topic into step-by-step tutorials and other "beyond the book" content including: advice and articles on how to find a startup worth funding, information on the future of crowdfunding, pros and cons of CrowdFunding, an exclusive "Part of Tens" chapter, and more.
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Travel Photography in a Day for Dummies
by Serge Timacheff
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Take better travel shots on your next vacation with this terrific, 100-page eBook!
From pro to hobbyist, from short weekends to dream vacations, every photographer wants to be able to capture memorable and compelling travel photos. Now you can hit the road with this fast-paced, “In A Day for Dummies” eBook that really zeros in on how to best capture eye-popping travel photos. Find out how to set your camera, make adjustments on the fly, prepare for all kinds of light-even get great shots with your smartphone. You'll go through this handy eBook in a day, and capture photos for a lifetime.
• Focuses on techniques for capturing fantastic travel photos, no matter where you are or what kind of camera
• Covers setting the camera for the shot, making adjustments on the fly, lighting and composition, using a smartphone camera, and editing and sharing your photos
• Includes a "Beyond the book" online component, where you can find step-by-step tutorials, videos, and a bonus lesson on creating a high-dynamic range travel photo
• Online extras also include a photo book, how to make money selling your photos, and a gallery of unique travel photos to inspire you
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Best Man Basics in a Day for Dummies
by Dominic Bliss
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Being best man is both an honor and a huge responsibility-if you think it's just a case of buying a few beers on a boy's night out, think again! You've got a lot of organizing to do, there's etiquette to follow and, of course, the dreaded speech to make. Fear not, however, as “Be a Best Man in a Day for Dummies” is here to help. It's a humorous, yet information packed step-by-step guide to your role and responsibilities.
This is a cut-down version of “Being the Best Man for Dummies”. Topics covered include:
• The bachelor party
• The wedding preparations
• The ceremony
• The reception
• Writing the speech
• Delivery and presentation
• Ten essentials to bring to the wedding
• Ten nightmare wedding scenarios
• Ten great speech opening lines
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Knitting a Scarf in a Day for Dummies
by Pam Allen
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Learn to knit a scarf in a day? Easy.
Want to know how to knit a scarf? The secret's out, you can learn to do it in just a day with the help of this fun guide, no matter your knitting experience.
This handy little guide gives you a clear understanding of the essential steps and techniques involved in creating a great scarf! You'll get a friendly, hands-on introduction to basic knitting techniques, tools, and terminology, as well as detailed coverage of the most common stitches. Plus, you'll get a list of recommended beginner routines and advice for fixing common mistakes.
• Key knitting techniques, tools of the trade, and terminology
• Getting started, step-by-step
• Coverage of basic stitches and fixing common mistakes
Get ready to keep those needles clacking as you knit a fabulous handmade scarf!
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Giving a Presentation in a Day for Dummies
by Marty Brounstein
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Get the know-how to give a knockout presentation-in a day!
Giving a Presentation In a Day For Dummies gives you a quick and easy rundown of the key points of presenting to an audience, including defining a purpose, organizing a message, using humor and body language, and overcoming anxiety.
• Fast and proven tips for delivering an effective presentation
• Shows you how to communicate your vision to an audience
• A more focused and readable resource than a bulky book.
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Become More Mindful in a Day for Dummies
by Shamash Alidina
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Discover how mindfulness can help you take care of yourself-and others!
“Become More Mindful in a Day” provides a practical introduction to mindfulness, and the benefits of a mindful approach to life. Designed to contain a day's reading, this handy guide explains what mindfulness is, how to begin practising mindful meditation, and explores a number of ways mindfulness can help you achieve a happier state of mind.
Open the book and find:
• An introduction to the basics of mindfulness meditation
• The difference between 'formal' and 'informal' meditation
• Several examples of mindful meditation, including the body scan meditation and sitting meditation
• How mindfulness can help in relationships
• Tips for exercising mindfully
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Boost Your Confidence in a Day for Dummies
by Kate Burton
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Take positive steps to develop your confidence in all areas of your life.
“Boost Your Confidence in a Day” will help you to discover your confident self and become more effective in your day-to-day life. Designed to contain a day's reading, this handy guide helps you to assess your current confidence levels, identify the obstacles that are holding you back, and to connect with your emotions and values to help you live a happy, confident life.
Open the book and find:
• A reminder of the key ingredients of confidence
• Practical guidance for assessing your confidence levels
• Ways to move on from the grip of negative emotions
• How to handle your emotions and identify your values
• Top tips for living a powerful, confident life
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Canine Good Citizen Test in a Day for Dummies
by Jack Volhard
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Help your four-legged friend pass the Canine Good Citizen Test in a day? Easy!
The AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program is one of the most rapidly growing programs in the American Kennel Club. With useful tips and quick fixes that will put a stop to all sorts of bad habits, Canine Good Citizen Test In A Day For Dummies helps owners build solid relationships with their dog based on positive reinforcement, trust, and obedience.
This handy little guide gives you a better understanding of the test itself, the essential skills tested, and the benefits of this unique training program. It covers the test's requirements and various elements, and is packed with expert tips and advice for mastering all ten sections of the test.
• A detailed description of the entire test's requirements and elements
• Tips and tricks for mastering each the of 10 sections of the test
• The do's and don'ts of taking the test
• Online component takes you beyond the book with bonus content and features
Canine Good Citizen Test In A Day For Dummies gives you everything you need to help your dog master the skills and proficiencies necessary to pass the AKC's Good Canine Test.
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Basic Yoga Postures and Series in a Day for Dummies
by Georg Feuerstein
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Learn basic yoga postures and series in a day? Easy.
Want to start enjoying the benefits of yoga today? The secret's out-you can quickly get up-to-speed on the basics of yoga and begin your workout with the help of this fun guide.
“Basic Yoga Postures & Series In A Day For Dummies” gives you an easy-to-follow introduction on the essential beginning elements of yoga. It's packed with tips and advice for staying balanced while maintaining proper posture (when sitting or standing) and step-by-step instructions for basic yoga sequences.
• An overview on the basic philosophy and benefits of Yoga
• Essential keys to posture, sitting, and standing
• The mechanics and practice of breathing during Yoga practice
• A recommended routine for beginners
• Online component takes you beyond the book with bonus content and features
Get ready to start reaping the many benefits of this ancient practice with “Basic Yoga Postures & Series In A Day For Dummies”.
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Rugby Union Basics in a Day for Dummies
by Nick Cain
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
If you get a big kick out of rugby but still feel you could sharpen up your knowledge of the game, “Rugby Rules in a Day for Dummies” is for you. Inside you'll find easy-to-understand advice on the basic rules of the game, pitch positions, and tactics. In less than a day, readers will find all they need to know to get understand the sport of rugby:
• Features an in-depth look at Laws that form the beautiful game
• Covers all the reader will need to know about talking tactics
• Is perfect for anyone looking at swatting up on rugby
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Online Couponing in a Day for Dummies
by Beth Montgomery
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Coupon online like a pro and save big money with this 100-page eBook.
On a budget and need help figuring out how to coupon online? This concise eBook will show you where to go online to find the best store and manufacturer coupons, how to combine them for the best deals, and how to stay organized. Get this bargain priced eBook with "beyond the book" extras including a video demonstration, checklist, and more.
• Contains 100 pages of couponing tips, techniques, and ideas for saving money
• Includes extras online, including a video, checklists, and more
• Shows how to find, use, and combine money-saving coupons, and keep them organized
Tired of sifting through hundreds of blogs looking for coupons? Here’s an online couponing guide you can trust: “Online Couponing In A Day for Dummies”.
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Sports and Action Photography in a Day for Dummies
by Jonathan Streetman
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Take better actions shots with this terrific, 100-page eBook!
From pro to hobbyist, from your child's first baseball game to the championship match, every photographer wants to be able to capture thrilling action shots. Now you can sharpen your photography skills with this fast-paced, “In A Day for Dummies” eBook that really zeros in on the specifics. See how to freeze action, add motion blur, and work with the variety of conditions you'll face when shooting live action.
• Focuses on techniques that help you successfully capture sports and live action photographs, such as freezing action or adding motion blur
• Covers getting the right gear, setting your camera for the shot, capturing the shot, editing the results, and more
• Includes a "Beyond the book" online component, where you can find step-by-step tutorials, videos, and a bonus lesson on creating a high-dynamic range sports photo
• Shows you techniques that work effectively on digital SLR cameras and point-and-shoot cameras
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Become More Relaxed in a Day for Dummies
by Shamash Alidina
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Discover how relaxation can help you reduce stress and calm your mind.
“Become More Relaxed in a Day” introduces you to a range of relaxation techniques and exercises that can help you to keep your life in balance, and stop stress from taking over. Designed to contain a day's reading, this handy guide helps you to discover the benefits of relaxation for your mind, body and spirit.
Open the book and find:
• How to make relaxation a part of your daily routine
• Top tips for using exercise to help you relax
• Advice on using massage and self-massage to help you relax
• Ways to ensure you have time and space to relax at home
• Guidance on maintaining your work-life balance
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Building Rapport With Nlp in a Day for Dummies
by Romilla Ready
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Become an effective communicator and create rapport with ease
Building Rapport with NLP In a Day provides you with all the tools you need to make and break rapport and communicate effectively. Designed to contain a day's reading, this handy guide explains how Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) skills can help you to use the power of your senses to see, hear and feel your way to better communication, and gain insight into how different people think.
Open the book and find:
• How different people communicate
• How to recognise what people are thinking from their language choices
• Ways to tell that somebody is lying to you
• How to improve your ability to say 'no'
• Tips for getting people to listen to you
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iCloud and iTunes Match in a Day for Dummies
by Barbara Boyd
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Get in sync with iCloud & iTunes Match, with this guide
Want to keep your calendar, contacts, e-mail, and iWork documents up to date and in sync, no matter where you are or which iOS device you're using? Want access to your photos or music library everywhere? Apple's iCloud and iTunes Match services make it simple and automatic, and this in “A Day for Dummies” eBook will help you get up and running with iCloud and iTunes Match quickly.
• Covers the basics of setting up iCloud on your devices and syncing your e-mail, contacts, calendars, notes, to-do lists, reminders, and more
• Shows you how to subscribe to iTunes Match, scan and match your music library, and start streaming your favorite songs
• Walks you through using iCloud to retrieve a lost or stolen iPhone or iPad
• Includes access to "Beyond the Book" online bonus content to help you put your iCloud and iTunes Match skills into practice
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Effective Time Management in a Day for Dummies
by Dirk Zeller
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Get the know-how to manage your time effectively-in a day!
“Effective Time Management in a Day For Dummies” helps you to effectively set up a time management system to regain control of your days and responsibilities. It showcases the importance of maximizing effectiveness and reveals why (and how) time management is the key to organizing hectic lives.
• Focusing efforts and blocking your time
• Prioritizing for daily success
• Setting up a work environment that is conducive to being productive
• Minimizing distractions
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Mediterranean Diet in a Day for Dummies
by Meri Raffetto, RD
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
The way to eat if you want to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The Mediterranean diet is a way of life—one where you eat lots of fresh food and slow down. More technically, the Mediterranean diet is a modern set of guidelines inspired by traditional diet patters of southern Italy, the Greek island of Crete, and other parts of Greece. For decades, doctors and nutritional experts have observed and confirmed that Mediterranean countries have much lower occurrences of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer, and diabetes in their citizens than northern European countries and the United States. “Mediterranean Diet in a Day for Dummies” quickly gets you started on this healthy, delicious eating plan. With focused content and expert advice, you'll get a quick introduction to Mediterranean lifestyle principles and how they can help with disease prevention, weight management, and overall wellness. You'll discover how to tie all the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle concepts together and see what a Mediterranean Food Guide Pyramid looks like. With a focus on eating a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and seafood; eating less meat; and choosing healthy fats such as olive oil. The lifestyle also includes a focus on the importance of fun activities, time shared with family and friends and an overall passion for life! With helpful charts and tables, you'll get listings of antioxidant-rich foods, health benefits by the color of your food, and cooking charts. You'll get detailed steps for building your meals with the Mediterranean mindset and easy-to-follow plans that list the foods, oils, herbs and spices, and cooking times that make it easy to get started. You'll even get a peek at a sample meal makeover—taking a traditional meal and making it a Mediterranean meal.
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Improving Your Golf Swing in a Day for Dummies
by Gary Mccord
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Improve your golf swing in a day? Easy.
Playing golf is fun-but there's a reason why it's known as the most maddening (if not wondrous) game of all. The intricacies of perfecting your golf swing can "tee off" even the most patient golfer, but that's where this handy little guide comes in.
Improving Your Golf Swing In A Day For Dummies is packed with tips on improving grip and posture, the essentials of a good swing, and the mechanics of putting. Plus, you'll get expert advice and tips for correcting problems with your own form and swing.
• The art of perfecting your golf grip and posture
• The essentials of refining your swing motion
• Adjusting your mechanics for various distances and putting
• Concise coverage of common swing faults and easy fixes
• Online component takes you beyond the book with bonus content and features
Get set to impress your friends with a perfect swing in no time!
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Ukulele in a Day for Dummies
by Alistair Wood
Part of the In a Day for Dummies series
Who doesn't want to learn how to play the ukulele? The uke is hot. And learning to play this instrument at a basic level is quick and easy for even the most inexperienced musicians - especially with Ukulele in a Day For Dummies! With this great introductory package, readers get the information they need to pick up a ukulele and try it out.
Ukulele in a Day For Dummies:
• Covers ukulele basics
• Introduces readers to basic chords and strumming patterns
• Provides everything needed for readers to play a simple tune or two at the end of the day!
• Comes with access to 29 audio tracks and a half dozen instructional videos so you can read, hear, and see how to play the ukulele.
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