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Building Facebook Applications For Dummies® by Richard Wagner

Building_facebook_applications_fd Published by Wiley, June 2008

Build applications that take advantage of Facebook's News Feed and Wall.

With Facebook, social networking sites have grown up. Now they're an important marketing tool as well as being just plain fun. Building Facebook Applications For Dummies is a friendly book which helps you create applications to reach Facebook's huge audience, so you can introduce people to your product or service, network with other business professionals, or even just enlarge your list of friends.

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Small Business Finance All-in-One For Dummies® by Faith Glasgow

Small_business_finance_fd Published by Wiley, June 2008

Keeping track of the finances is fundamental to the success of every business, but tackling the task yourself can be intimidating. Help is at hand, however, with this complete guide to small business money management. Packed with expert advice on all aspects of business finance, including basic bookkeeping and accounting, monitoring profit and performance, managing payroll, tackling tax, and forecasting for growth, Small Business Finance All-in-One For Dummies helps you to take control of your finances, stay on top of the paperwork, and keep the cash flowing.

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Computers For Seniors For Dummies® by Nancy Muir - Foreword by Sir Stirling Moss

Computersforseniorsfdnewsroommonth Published by Wiley, April 2008

A first computer can be confusing and intimidating at any age. Computers For Seniors For Dummies helps over-50 users overcome the uncertainty and fear with clear-cut, easy-to-read-and-understand steps on how to get the most out of your computer. In no time, you'll be designing documents, simplifying finances, exchanging e-mail and photos with friends and family, shopping for the best prices, and finding new communities online!

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Stop Smoking For Dummies® by Sally Lewis & David Brizer

Stopsmokingfdnewsroommonth Published by Wiley, April 2008

An estimated 7 out of 10 smokers in the UK want to quit - and with smoking claiming over 300 deaths a day, it's easy to understand why. For many people however, smoking is seen as an addiction that they just can’t overcome, and for this reason and many others, the decision to quit is far from a casual one. Stop Smoking For Dummies will help smokers choose and stick to a quitting plan, whilst curbing weight gain, dealing with relapse and finding support. Incorporating the latest self-help techniques such as CBT and hypnotherapy, this is the easiest way to stop smoking – and stay stopped! 

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Twentieth Century History For Dummies® by Sean Lang

Twentieth_century_history_fd Published by Wiley, March 08

The 20th Century brought revolutionary changes to our world and our lives: the human population of the world tripled, space travel became reality, two world wars and a host of other conflicts were fought, and huge advances in science, technology and communication resulted in the globalised world we know today.

A huge amount happened in a mere one hundred years – where did we find the time to do so much?! Twentieth Century History For Dummies tells all...

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Performance Coaching For Dummies® by Gladeana McMahon and Averil Leimon

Performance_coaching_fd Published by Wiley, March 08

Expert advice to help you unlock potential and achieve your goals...

Performance Coaching uses a wide range of practical tools and techniques to facilitate development, learning, and ultimately personal and professional success. Whether you want to motivate a team at work or boost your own individual performance, Perfomance Coaching For Dummies walks you step-by-step through the basics of Performance Coaching and shows you how to use it effectively to unlock potential, overcome challenges, maximise performance, and succeed in all areas of life.

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Neuro-Linguistic Programming Workbook For Dummies®

Nlp_workbook_fd By Romilla Ready and Kate Burton

Published by Wiley, February 08

If you are one of the millions of people who have already discovered the power of NLP, Neuro-linguistic Programming Workbook For Dummies will allow you to perfect its lessons on how to think more positively and communicate more effectively with others.

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Web Sites Do-It-Yourself For Dummies®

Web_sites_diy_fd By Janine Warner

Published by Wiley, March 08

A hands-on guide that delivers the illustrated step-by-step directions that Web design newcomers need to create their first site...

Illustrated with hundreds of screen shots, including 16 pages in full color, Web Sites Do-Iy-Yourself For Dummies offers self-motivated do-it-yourselfers a structured, project-based approach to creating a basic Web site. Like the other books in the new Dummies Do-It-Yourself series, it provides readers with a detailed road map for getting the job done, with each chapter taking them one step closer toward the final goal. Readers move from setting priorities, establishing a budget, visualizing the site, registering a domain name, and choosing a Web hosting service to creating Web pages, editing images for the Web, adding multimedia, and testing and publishing the site.

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IBS For Dummies®

Ibsfdnewsroom By Dr Patricia Macnair and Dr Carolyn Dean

Published by Wiley, February 08

Understand Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and take control with IBS For Dummies...

This reassuring guide to all aspects of IBS explains how to recognise and manage a wide range of symptoms, and understand the physical and emotional triggers of this frustrating condition. Inside you'll find expert guidance on the latest conventional and alternative treatment methods alongside information on nutrition, diet, and exercise, helping you to tailor your treatment to suit your needs, take your mind off your IBS, and live life to the full...

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Second Life® For Dummies®

Second_life_fd By Sarah Robbins and Mark Bell

Published by Wiley, February 08

In jargon-free accessible language, Second Life For Dummies will tell you just what you need to know and nothing you don't!

Topics covered include...

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook For Dummies®

Cbt_workbook_for_dummies By Rhena Branch and Rob Willson

Published by Wiley, December 07

Once a term only used by psychologists and counsellors, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is now in common use. CBT is a proven and effective approach people can use to improve their outlook on life, and here, the authors of best-selling Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Dummies® show readers step by step how to put the lessons of their book into practice with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook For Dummies®...

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Body Language For Dummies®

Body_language_fd By Elizabeth Kuhnke

Published by Wiley, November 07

A recent study by the BBC showed that 55% of the impression we get from someone comes from their body language - our personality is revealed through our posture, appearance and the way we move. Portraying ourselves in a positive light – using ‘good’ body language – can have a crucial impact on our ability to get a job, progress in our career, attract a partner and communicate well. In Body Language For Dummies, expert Elizabeth Kuhnke, shows you how the body reveals what people really mean and how you can use your body and your expressions to improve your self-image to others...

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The Origins of the Universe For Dummies®

Origins_of_the_universe_fd By Stephen Pincock and Mark Frary

Published by Wiley, November 07

Do you want to learn about the physical origin of the Universe, but don’t have the rest of eternity to read up on it? Do you want to know what scientists know about where you and your planet came from, but without the science blinding you? ‘Course you do – so pick up a copy of The Origins of the Universe For Dummies and get ready to tackle the biggest, strangest and most wonderful question there is!...

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Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies®

Diabetes_cookbook_fd By Dr Sarah Brewer with Alan Rubin, Alison Acerra and Chef Denise Sharf

Published by Wiley, November 07

The right diet is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle and all the more important for the successful management of diabetes. Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies includes the latest dietary recommendations and medical information on diabetes and its management. Packed with over 100 delicious and easy to prepare recipes - for everyday eating and entertaining - alongside a brand new section on packing healthy lunches and picnics, this book will help make mealtimes interesting and healthy...

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