For Dummies
Format
Format
User Rating
User Rating
Release Date
Release Date
Date Added
Date Added
Language
Language
audiobook
(4)
Bitcoin Investing, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies for Dummies
Learn to Invest in Cryptocurrencies & Bitcoin Mining to Become Financially Free
by Anthony Williams
read by James Michaels
Part of the For Dummies series
Are you interested in learning more about crypto?
Would you like to become an expert in crypto trading? If you said yes, then this audiobook is for you.
Developed with the beginner in mind, this audiobook covers the most crucial aspects in the crypto space for you to excel in your ability to invest. It is structured in such a way that your knowledge will be built gradually, where we begin with explaining terminology and after you understand the different concepts we will proceed and go deeper into each aspect of the crypto world.
If you missed out on the development of the Internet back in the 90's, make sure you don't miss out on the development of crypto and the blockchain technology. It is the currency and data storage technology of the future.
You may be wondering if it's already to late to invest in crypto. Experts in the crypto space anticipate that as the acceptance for crypto grows, so will its price. At the same time, The US Dollar will experience immense inflation which will cause the price of e.g. Bitcoin to continue to surge. Some experts estimate prices above $5 million, whereas more conservative estimates are around $500 000.
Even if these numbers are attractive, you should always make grounded decisions when you invest in financial assets, and this audiobook will allow you to make such decisions.
In this book, you'll discover,
• Why Bitcoin has value
• Why Bitcoin is suitable to have as currency
• Better understanding of Inflation
• What the Blockchain technology is
• Benefits with Crypto & Blockchain
• The cryptocurrencies you should pay attention to
• How to mine Bitcoin
• Ether vs Ethereum
• ICO's and Crypto tokens
• Risks to mitigate while investing
• And much more
audiobook
(6)
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.
audiobook
(7)
iPhone 11: The Complete User Manual For Dummies, Beginners, and Seniors (The User Manual like No
by Phila Perry
read by Kyle Wright
Part of the For Dummies series
Are you new to iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro max?
This book shows you new and exciting tips and in-depth tutorials you need to know about the new iPhone 11 features and the iOS 13 user interface.
This guide is packed with top tips and in-depth tutorials. You'll uncover the exclusive features of this new iPhone, learn how to take incredible photos, learn how to start dark mode settings and customize your phone, discover how to use iOS 13, how to create and use iPhone 11 shortcuts and gestures, and its built-in apps, plus much more.
In this book you'll discover:
• How to set up your brand new iPhone
• How to Use Look Around feature in Apple Maps
• How to Customize Your Memoji and Animoji
• How to Use the New Gestures for Copy, Cut, Paste, Redo and Undo
• How to Use Cycle Tracking in Health
• iPhone 11 tips and tricks tutorials
• Software & hardware features of iPhone 11
• In-depth coverage of iOS 13
• Top iPhone gestures and shortcuts
• New Homepod features
• Difference between iPhone 11 & iPhone X
• Detailed app tutorials
• The secrets of mastering mobile photography
• How to edit photos
• Essential Settings and configurations
• Troubleshooting tips
• How to Enable Dark Mode.
• And many more!
This book is the best user manual you need to guide you on how to use and optimally maximize your iPhone.
This book has comprehensive tips & in-depth tutorials for beginners, dummies, seniors, kids, teens, and adults.
By the time you've finished reading this book, you'll be a pro in nearly everything related to iPhone and iOS.
audiobook
(4)
Australian History for Dummies
by Alex McDermott
read by Tim Garner
Part of the For Dummies series
Australian History for Dummies is your rough-and-ready tour guide through Australia's whirlwind past. We'll introduce you to the people and events that have shaped this "Land Down Under" (and why it's called that). You'll see how Indigenous Australians lived in Australia for over 65,000 years. You'll be there as British colonists explore Australia's harsh terrain. You'll delve into the recent past, giving you insight into modern-day Australia and what's next.
Australia is a place unlike any other place, and its wild history, with more ups and downs than you'll care to count, makes for a fascinating listen. Bushrangers, the gold rush, the first female prime minister - it's all inside. This new edition fills in the last ten years of history and covers issues faced in the twenty-first century.
• Explore the history of indigenous Australia from the ancient past to the modern day
• Watch Australia put itself on the map - learn about the intrepid explorers and the discovery of gold
• Understand how and why the states were united and meet the major players who made it happen
• Examine the social, economic, and political changes that made Australia what it is today
audiobook
(2)
Solo Travel for Dummies
by Lee Mylne
read by Kate Coventry
Part of the For Dummies series
A friendly resource to help you prepare for exciting domestic or international travel, on your own.
“Solo Travel for Dummies” teaches you how to plan the solo trip of a lifetime with must-know info, insider tricks, safety essentials, and more. Whether you're a seasoned jetsetter or nervous first timer, you'll learn everything you need to know. Choose your destination, plan a fulfilling itinerary, save money, and stay safe, no matter where in the world you may roam. As a solo traveler, you'll appreciate this book's specific tips on how to avoid loneliness, what to do if you get lost, and how to plan ahead so you can enjoy your trip. With this Dummies travel guide, you'll be ready for your once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
-Find expert travel tips for minimizing stress and maximizing enjoyment
-Learn how to plan the perfect solo itinerary for your goals
-Discover unique destinations and can't-miss cultural experiences
-Get expert tips on safety, budgeting, and so much more!
“Solo Travel for Dummies” is for anyone who needs a trusted, comprehensive source of information as they prepare to travel independently.
audiobook
(0)
Sustainable Travel for Dummies
by Lee Mylne
read by Candace Joice
Part of the For Dummies series
Sustainable Travel For Dummies is for travelers of all ages and budgets who want to reduce their carbon footprints, respect and protect the planet, contribute to local economies, and incorporate conservation into their travel experiences. This guide shows you what sustainable travel is, why it's important, and how to do it-with no travel shaming. Award-winning travel journalist Lee Mylne brings a global perspective on fun ways to travel responsibly. A must-have resource for globetrotters and for those whose travels keep them close to home, this book covers alternative transportation, unique accommodations, fulfilling cultural experiences, everything else the eco-savvy traveler needs to know.
- Discover how to plan eco-friendly trips to destinations near and far
- Reduce your carbon footprint while still enjoying life-affirming experiences
- Learn about alternative methods of transportation and sustainable accommodations
- Gain cultural awareness and get fun ideas for making the most of your travel
Sustainable Travel For Dummies is a must-listen for travelers who are new to sustainable and ethical travel and seeking practical tips for eco-conscious wandering.
audiobook
(1)
Training & Development for Dummies
by Elaine Biech
read by Laural Merlington
Part of the For Dummies series
Retain outstanding talent with a successful training and development program.
One of the best ways to retain great talent in your business is to deliver a strong training and development program - and this book gives you the tools to do just that. Featuring the latest strides in talent development, such as social learning, hybrid training, creating videos, and more, it arms you with everything you need to upskill employees to be more effective, productive, satisfied, and loyal.
• Develop a robust training and development program
• Foster a supportive and innovative work environment
• Use mentoring, coaching, and informal learning effectively
• Align learning to your organization's needs
Engage your employees with a motivating training program using the helpful guidance in Training & Development for Dummies!
audiobook
(2)
Digital Etiquette for Dummies
by Eric Butow
read by Kent Klineman
Part of the For Dummies series
Mind your online P's and Q's with this expert digital manners guide.
Conducting yourself online can be challenging. It sometimes seems like the web and social media is tailor-made to cause upset and anger. But, with the right guide, anyone can learn how to be a beacon of civility and politeness online. In Digital Etiquette for Dummies, a team of online communication experts share their combined insights into improving your presence on social media, writing emails that exude positivity and clarity, behaving correctly in virtual meetings, and much more. You'll become a paragon of politeness as you learn to apply the timeless rules of etiquette to the unique environment of the web, social media, email, Zoom, and smartphones.
You'll also:
• Learn near-universal etiquette rules for email, social media, cellphones, and more
• Discover ways to make sure that your polite attitude isn't being lost in the text-only context of a business email
• Avoid common social media pitfalls and digital faux pas that can trip up even the most careful communicators
A great handbook for anyone who uses digital communication in business or in their personal life (so, pretty much everyone).
audiobook
(11)
Side Hustles for Dummies
by Alan Simon
read by Erik Bloomquist
Part of the For Dummies series
Get yourself paid and broaden your skillset with this everyday guide to side hustles.
The gig economy is growing by leaps and bounds, partly because it's easier to find a flexible work-life balance. Those of us who don't want to leave our full-time jobs, however, can still grab a piece of excitement and extra income for ourselves by starting a side hustle. Or you can bundle your own personalized set of side hustles to replace your full-time job and take full control of your professional life.
Whether you're thinking about driving for Uber, developing apps, or starting an online boutique, Side Hustles for Dummies walks you through every step of the way of starting your own side gig. You'll learn about how to structure your new business and keep records, create backup plans, and steer clear of scams.
You'll also: find out whether you need investment capital and learn what your new time commitments will be, learn to create a business plan and patch any holes in it before you get started, discover how to incorporate a vibrant side hustle into your already busy life, and learn how to adjust your side hustle to meet changes in your personal life and the overall business climate.
audiobook
(8)
The Book of Revelation for Dummies
by Richard Wagner
read by William Sarris
Part of the For Dummies series
Are you baffled by the Book of Revelation? Understand the purpose, key themes, and symbolism of the most fascinating book in the Bible with The Book of Revelation For Dummies, an easy-to-understand guide that will help you grasp the enduring messages of Revelation and apply them to your life. You will understand what Revelation says about the past, present, and future, and how it relates to the rest of the Bible.
You will learn how this mysterious book of the Bible fits into a historical context. You'll discover interesting facts about the apostle John and learn about the details of his world. You will be able to choose a perspective for interpreting this book of the Bible and decipher the many haunting symbols.
Discover how to: interpret the prophecy of the Revelation; place it in historical context; understand how it relates to other books in the Bible; unravel the details of the apostle John's life and world; choose a perspective for understanding; and see the grander scheme of things.
Complete with lists of the most commonly asked questions about end times and rules of thumb for interpreting scripture, this book will help you understand one of the most perplexing books in the Bible!
audiobook
(6)
Digital Nomads for Dummies
by Kristin M. Wilson
read by Teri Schnaubelt
Part of the For Dummies series
Why work from home when you can work anywhere?
Not all who wander are lost! Digital Nomads For Dummies answers all your questions about living and working away from home, short term or long term. Become a globetrotter or just trot around your home country, with the help of experienced digital nomad Kristin Wilson. Millions of people have already embraced the lifestyle, moving around as the spirit takes them, exploring new places while holding down a job and building a fantastic career. Learn the tricks of building a nomad mindset, keeping your income flowing, creating a relocation plan, and enjoying the wonders of the world around you.
• Learn what digital nomadism is and whether it's the right lifestyle for you
• Uncover tips and ideas for keeping travel fun while holding down a nine-to-five
• Travel solo or with a family, internationally or within your home country
• Create a plan so you can keep growing in your career, no matter where you are
If you're ready to put the office life behind you and the open road in front of you, check out Digital Nomads For Dummies and get your adventure started!
audiobook
(11)
Queen Elizabeth II for Dummies
by Stewart Ross
read by Jennifer M. Dixon
Part of the For Dummies series
If the news about Harry, William, Kate, Meghan, and the rest of the British royals has you wondering about how this latest generation of princes, princesses, dukes, and duchesses got their start, you're not alone. Queen Elizabeth II For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey through the life of Great Britain's longest-serving monarch.
You'll find revealing stories about Queen Elizabeth II's family background, her childhood, early ascension to the throne, and her role during times of national crisis and triumph. The book combines must-know facts about the monarchy with details of the remarkable woman who has held the crown for over sixty-eight years (and counting). You'll also learn about: where shows like The Crown stay true-to-life and where they take artistic liberties with historical fact, Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with Prince Charles, the late Prince Phillip, Princess Diana, and the thousands of famous figures she has encountered during her reign, and the subtle and at times controversial role of a hereditary Head of State in a democracy. A must-listen full of trivia, secrets, and history, Queen Elizabeth II for Dummies is perfect for anyone with an interest in the monarchy, British governance, power and society, leadership, or the resurgence of the British monarchy in popular culture.
audiobook
(3)
Addiction & Recovery For Dummies
by Paul Ritvo
read by Asa Siegel
Part of the For Dummies series
Addiction and Recovery For Dummies gives you the tools you need to identify and face addiction in yourself or a loved one, while working towards a healthy and realistic approach to recovery. This book offers a compassionate, unbiased, and nonjudgmental guide to evaluating and overcoming addiction. You'll learn to identify the range of addiction levels, the various types, and the possible causes of addiction. An expert author guides you through the range of addiction treatment philosophies and approaches, including twelve-step programs, other in- and outpatient programs, and teen treatments. We'll also look at common recovery roadblocks, so you're prepared to overcome whatever hurdles your recovery process brings. Medications, therapeutic communities, self-help groups, long-term recovery strategies-it's all in here.
- Learn the signs of addiction and identify the most appropriate treatments
- Gain advice on offering help to friends or family members struggling with addiction
- Discover available recovery supports, including groups and medications
- Understand the media and cultural factors that encourage addiction, and how to avoid them
audiobook
(0)
Upcycling Furniture & Home Decor for Dummies
by Judy Rom
read by Callie Beaulieu
Part of the For Dummies series
Breathe new life into old furniture and thrift store finds
Upcycling Furniture For Dummies shows you how to revitalize old furniture, with just a little effort and imagination, and maybe a few coats of fresh paint. Upcycling furniture is affordable, good for the environment, and a whole lot of fun! This easy, step-by-step guide shows you how to get creative and put your own unique flair on your designs. You'll gain the knowledge and confidence you need to select items that are worth transforming or restoring and learn specific techniques to give old pieces a new lease on life.
- Learn the process of upcycling dressers, tables, chairs, and other furniture
- Enjoy the fun of sourcing items and increasing their value with your creativity!
- Update your decor with gorgeous, upcycled furniture
- Express yourself and find out how to flip your creations for a profit!
This Dummies reference is great for anyone with an interest in turning trash into treasure.
audiobook
(5)
Launching & Building a Brand for Dummies
by Amy Will
read by Susan Hanfield
Part of the For Dummies series
These days, customers want to have a deeply felt connection to the brands behind the products they're purchasing, which means that if you're starting a business, a strong brand DNA has got to be part of your creative process from day one. To give your brand life-and a bigger chance of surviving against the competition-you need to have a standout launch strategy and a set plan for growing your brand in a noisy marketplace.
In Launching & Building a Brand For Dummies, Amy Will covers everything from crafting a powerful brand identity and planning that all-important launch to being prepared to scale up as you begin to take off. She reveals crucial lessons from her personal experience in launching five companies, as well as detailing case studies from some of the strongest brands out there, accompanied by insights and advice from successful founders and branding experts.
• Stand out on social media
• Create viral campaigns
• Build on Customer Loyalty and LongevityDeal with the competition
Whether you're thinking of starting a business or are already building up your market share, memorable brand identity will be the key to your future standout success.
audiobook
(6)
Climate Change for Dummies
by Elizabeth May
read by Erin deWard
Part of the For Dummies series
More and more frequent extreme weather events occur each year, and wildlife everywhere is increasingly endangered. Science fiction or science fact, most climate experts see this as our world on climate change - and, according to polls, a majority of people around the globe agree. Climate Change for Dummies allows you to investigate this hottest of hotly debated issues for yourself - examining its causes, the way it affects our lives, and what we can all do to make a difference.
This straightforward guide - cowritten by the former leader of Canada's Green Party and the Canadian Chief of Staff to the Minister of Natural Resources - sifts the fact from the fiction:
• What are the likely long- and short-term effects?
• How can human activity impact the environment?
• Can individuals and governments help reverse the possible effects?
• Which are the best sources of cleaner energy?
With the IPCC predicting a 2.5-10°F warming over the next century, this complex subject will be making temperatures soar for years to come. Climate Change For Dummies is the ideal tool to navigate these increasingly choppy waters - and to make an informed difference where you can.
audiobook
(2)
Currency Trading For Dummies
by Paul J. Mladjenovic
read by Peter Lerman
Part of the For Dummies series
Over $6 trillion changes hands in the foreign exchange market every day. You can jump straight into the action with expert guidance from the hands-on Currency Trading For Dummies. You'll learn how the foreign exchange market works, what factors influence currency values, and how to understand financial data. You'll also find details on the latest trends in currency trading, including currency ETFs, cryptocurrencies, and currency options.
From essential newcomer knowledge to advanced positioning advice, Currency Trading for Dummies offers straightforward instruction that helps you:
• Source data and market intelligence, employ technical analysis, and use the latest tech to find the most lucrative trading opportunities
• Understand the most recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations governing currency trading
• Recognize profitable opportunities in the world of ETFs, currency options, and cryptocurrencies
Successful currency trading is within your grasp. This accessible roadmap to trading mastery provides the foundational knowledge you need to create a structured, winning strategy and conquer the forex market.
audiobook
(3)
Business Writing For Dummies
by Natalie Canavor
read by Romy Nordlinger
Part of the For Dummies series
Business writing that gets results!
The ability to write well is a key part of your professional success. From reports and presentations to e-mails and Facebook posts, whether you're a marketer, customer service rep, or manager, being able to write clearly and for the right audience is critical to moving your business forward. The techniques covered in this book will arm you with the skills you need to write better business communications.
Inside you'll find: planning each communication; editing and fine-tuning your copy; building your personal brand with communications; writing bids, proposals, reports, and more; recognizing key differences in your global audiences; and advancing your career with great writing.
audiobook
(7)
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.
audiobook
(6)
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.
audiobook
(5)
Honey For Dummies
by Howland Blackiston
read by Michael Lenz
Part of the For Dummies series
Get in on the ground level of the next artisan food obsession-honey!
Just like wine, cheese, beer, or coffee, honey is an artisan food with much to be discovered. Whether you're interested in tasting the various varietals, using it as a cure, or harvesting your own, Honey For Dummies is the guide for you. This book reveals the deep and complex world of honey, its diverse floral sources, and its surprising range of colors, smells, and flavors. You will learn about over fifty single-origin honeys, their sensory characteristics, where they are produced, and where to buy them. Discover how to taste and evaluate honey using the same methods as professional honey sensory expert. Understand how honey is produced by honeybees, and how beekeepers harvest, and bottle this liquid gold. You'll also discover the historical role honey has played around the world in folklore, religions, and economies. From its health benefits, to recipes, to food pairings, this complete guide covers all things honey!
Honey is the latest food trend that can be found at farmers' markets, specialty food shops, and on the menu of restaurants. It is produced from bees in every state and just about every country on the planet. Let Honey For Dummies accompany you on your sweet adventure!
audiobook
(4)
Instagram for Business for Dummies
by Jenn Herman
read by Chelsea Stephens
Part of the For Dummies series
One of the most energetically social of the major social media platforms, Instagram has the highest brand engagement rate of them all. Throw in the app's more than 1 billion active monthly users and its powerful business tools-including shoppable posts, devoted business profiles, and advanced analytics-and you have an unmissable opportunity to tell a gripping story that bonds you with your customers and makes your business an integral part of their social media lives.
The latest edition of Instagram For Business For Dummies puts you in the picture on how to showcase your product, craft your narrative, and gather insight into how your customers experience and react to your business. Presented in straightforward, practical language by three Instagram and marketing gurus, you'll swiftly go from setting up your account and profile to applying strategies for creating content that deliver super-engaged customers. With this book, you'll learn how to set up your account, profile, and analytics; upload content and get smart with IG Stories and live video; build and target paid advertising; and master the art of the hashtag.
Whatever your current Instagram skill-level, there's always somewhere new to take the story of your business-and there's no better way to begin a gripping new chapter in that story than with this book.
audiobook
(5)
Resilience For Dummies
by Eva Selhub, M. D.
read by Lynn Bradford
Part of the For Dummies series
Stress, anxiety, and exhaustion are all-too-common features of our crazy-paced, curveball-throwing contemporary existence, and it's sometimes hard to see how we can make it from one week to the next intact. But there's a solution to the struggle: resilience! In Resilience For Dummies, Dr. Eva Selhub-former Harvard Medical School instructor and director of the Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital for six years-outlines the proven steps we can all take toward optimal resilience to build healthier, more purposeful, and increasingly joyful lives.
The six pillars of resilience are: physical vitality, emotional equilibrium, mental toughness and clarity, spiritual purpose, healthy personal relationships, and being an inspiring leader and part of a wider community or team. Dr. Selhub explains why each of these foundations is crucial to flourishing, how fortifying them gives us a base for attacking stress, hardship, and failure head-on, and how this confrontation then develops the strength we need for transformative change within our personal and professional lives.
Dr. Selhub's six pillars of resilience show you how to channel your inner strength, face down whatever trouble comes your way, and come out thriving on the other side.
audiobook
(0)
Power Boating for Dummies
by Randy Vance
read by Bob Johnson
Part of the For Dummies series
“Power Boating for Dummies” teaches you everything you need to know about buying, choosing, operating, maintaining, and enjoying a power boat, and provides expert guidance for new boaters. This is also a fantastic book for experienced boaters, because it's full of tips and ideas on improving boating skills and getting the most out of water-time with the latest tech. With this guide, you can ace your boating pilot's exam and master the techniques you'll need to stay safe and have fun out there. You'll also find recommendations on great destinations for boating trips, plus coverage of all that's new in the world of boating-touch-screen navigation, automatic docking, smart boats, and even running routes right from your iPhone. Get on board!
-Choose the right boat for your needs and learn the safety rules
-Get good at piloting your boat in all kinds of conditions
-Outfit your boat with the right gear and supplies
-Discover new tech gadgets to make boating even more fun
For complete beginners who are new to power boating, as well as more experienced boaters looking for a complete reference, “Power Boating For Dummies” is a must.
audiobook
(1)
Taking a Career Break for Dummies
by Katrina McGhee
read by Machelle Williams
Part of the For Dummies series
Taking a career timeout could be the window of opportunity you've been looking for
Taking A Career Break For Dummies shows you that a career break could be life-changing. Career breaks give us a chance to pause to identify opportunities and dreams, focus on the things we've been missing, and develop new skills. This book empowers you to take the leap into your next chapter. There are dozens of reasons you might want to do it, but whatever your circumstance, this friendly Dummies guide will help you value your own well-being, give yourself permission to grow and explore, and reclaim your time, your life, and your happiness.
- Develop your plan for taking a break from your career and for transitioning back when you're ready
- Set a budget for your break, create a realistic timeline, and make it happen
- Access practical tools and resources to help you on your career break journey
- Build a positive mindset so you can enjoy your break and return to your career feeling renewed
For anyone looking for a new direction, feeling burned out, or longing to reignite that inner spark, Taking a Career Break For Dummies is a must.
audiobook
(6)
Starting an Online Business All-in-One For Dummies
by Shannon Belew
read by Wendy Tremont King
Part of the For Dummies series
With the right knowledge and resources, you can take action to start the online business you've been dreaming of. This comprehensive guide provides tips and tricks for turning your dream into a reality.
The sixth edition of Starting an Online Business: All-in-One For Dummies will teach you the basics and beyond. It will prepare you to set up your business website, offer your products in an online store, and keep accurate books. The authors help you navigate the primary legal, accounting, and security challenges related to running an online business.
• Fund your business for success and future growth
• Use SEO strategically to drive traffic to a well-designed site
• Market your business effectively as an entrepreneur
• Stand out, build customer relationships, and sell on social media
With some guidance, you can find your market niche, create a business plan, and decide on a revenue model. Then, it's time to set up shop! Starting an Online Business can help bring your dream of an online business to life and guide you on the road to success.
audiobook
(6)
Executive Recruiting For Dummies
by David E. Perry
read by David Marantz
Part of the For Dummies series
Recruiting for high-end executives requires a special skill-set, and Executive Recruiting For Dummies is here to help you add this niche talent to your arsenal. Whether you're an in-house human resources manager or a professional recruiter at a search firm, this friendly guide walks you through each step of filling that senior, executive, or other highly specialized position. This book covers the globalization of talent and the advantages of executive recruiting. It provides expert guidance on finding the right candidates, conducting hardy screening and interviewing processes, closing deals, and more.
There are 10,000,000 businesses in America that hire at least one senior executive a year, and most turn to commissioning a third-party organization, such as an executive search firm. Rather than losing that next top-tier recruiting job, let Executive Recruiting For Dummies show you how to add this highly desirable and sought-after skill to your resume.
Learn to recruit with precision; create a robust interview process; close the deal with a winning offer; and find out how to work with professional recruiters. Discover how to find the best talent and retain and attract clients with the help of Executive Recruiting For Dummies.
audiobook
(4)
Growth Hacking For Dummies
by Anuj Adhiya
read by Steve Menasche
Part of the For Dummies series
Hack your business growth the scientific way
Growth Hacking for Dummies provides a blueprint for building the machine from the ground-up, whether you're a fledgling organization looking for ways to outperform big budgets and research teams, or an established business wanting to apply emerging techniques to your process. Written by a growth thought leader who learned from the original growth hacking gurus, you'll soon be an expert in the tech world innovations that make this the proven route to the big time: iteration, constant testing, agile approaches, and flexible responses to your customers' evolving needs.
• Soup to nuts: get a full overview of the growth hacking process and tools
• Appliance of science: how to build and implement concept-testing models
• Coming together: pick up best practices for building a cross-disciplinary team
• Follow the data: find out what your customers really want
audiobook
(7)
Planning a Profitable Business for Dummies
by Veechi Curtis, MBA
read by Corinne Davies
Part of the For Dummies series
Planning a Profitable Business For Dummies explains how to build a business with profit in mind, using smart pricing techniques and clear-eyed strategic planning. Whether you're just getting started in business or still recovering from lockdown losses, this book points to where extra profits might lie.
Learn the importance of competitive positioning, smart pricing, and how best to secure an enduring advantage over your competitors. Reflect on how you can transition to becoming an entrepreneur, rather than just a business owner, and why this distinction is so important.
• Make a safe-and-sound transition into working for yourself by using proven business strategies
• Discover the fundamentals of financial projections, margins, and ratios-even if you aren't a math whiz
• Secure finance for your business and manage your working capital wisely
• Identify savvy expense-saving ideas, and, when the time is right, sell your business for the highest price
Business owners need straightforward, practical tips that ensure that extra edge of profitability. Find these tips in this book, and pave your path to financial success.
audiobook
(3)
Parakeets For Dummies
by Nikki Moustaki
read by Callie Beaulieu
Part of the For Dummies series
Tweet, tweet, parakeet! Your one-stop resource when you're ready to bring home a budgie
This book introduces you to your beautiful budgie buddy and prepares you to give that bird a home that other avian companions will envy. Perfect for first-time bird owners and seasoned bird parents, Parakeets For Dummies offers expert advice on adopting a parakeet and introducing it to other fur or feathered babies you might have. You'll also discover the best way to groom and train your parakeet and learn how to teach it to talk. And when your feathered friend appears to be under the weather, you can turn to this book to identify the symptoms of illness and know what to look for when choosing a vet for your pet.
Discover whether a parakeet is a good fit for your family, including any existing birds and other pets.
Construct a comfortable enclosure and prep your home so your bird can play safely.
Protect your parakeet from common dangers and avoidable illnesses.
Feed your parakeet a healthy and varied diet to ensure a long and healthy life
This helpful handbook contains the latest tips and tools for parakeet care so your new family member will feel right at home right away.
audiobook
(5)
Black American History For Dummies
by Ronda Racha Penrice
read by Janina Edwards
Part of the For Dummies series
Black American History For Dummies reveals the terrors and struggles and celebrates the triumphs of Black Americans. This handy book goes way beyond what you may have studied in school, digging into the complexities and the intrigues that make up Black America. From slavery and the Civil Rights movement to Black Wall Street, Juneteenth, redlining, and Black Lives Matter, this book offers an accessible resource for understanding the facts and events critical to Black history in America.
The history of Black Americans is the history of Americans, Americans dance to Black music, read Black literature, watch Black movies, and whether they know it or not, reap the benefits of the vibrant political, athletic, and sociological contributions of Black Americans. With this book, you can dive into history, culture, and beyond. See how far there's yet to go in the approach to studying Black American culture and ending racism.
Black American History For Dummies is for anyone who needs to learn or re-learn the true history about Black Americans.
audiobook
(1)
Cloud Security for Dummies
by Ted Coombs
read by Chris Reilly
Part of the For Dummies series
Cloud technology has changed the way we approach technology. It's also given rise to a new set of security challenges caused by bad actors who seek to exploit vulnerabilities in a digital infrastructure. You can put the kibosh on these hackers and their dirty deeds by hardening the walls that protect your data.
Using the practical techniques discussed in Cloud Security For Dummies, you'll mitigate the risk of a data breach by building security into your network from the bottom-up. Learn how to set your security policies to balance ease-of-use and data protection and work with tools provided by vendors trusted around the world.
This book offers step-by-step demonstrations of how to:
• Establish effective security protocols for your cloud application, network, and infrastructure
• Manage and use the security tools provided by different cloud vendors
• Deliver security audits that reveal hidden flaws in your security setup
As firms around the world continue to expand their use of cloud technology, the cloud is becoming a bigger and bigger part of our lives. You can help safeguard with the straightforward strategies discussed in this book.
audiobook
(10)
Depression For Dummies
by Laura L. Smith, Ph. D.
read by Donna Postel
Part of the For Dummies series
The good news on beating the blues
Do you want the good, the bad, or the best news first? OK, the bad news is that an estimated 264+ million people worldwide suffer from a depressive illness. The good news is that we know how to defeat these illnesses better than ever before using a growing range of highly effective psychotherapies, medications, and other therapeutic methods that are improving all the time. And the best news: because of these advances, the majority of people no longer need to suffer the debilitating-and sometimes dangerous-effects of long-term depressive illness.
The new edition of Depression For Dummies shows how you can make this happen for you by providing the latest and best information on how to banish the noonday demon and bring the sunshine back into your world. In this friendly, cheerful, no-nonsense guide, leading clinical psychologists Laura L. Smith and Charles H. Elliot give you the straight talk on what you face and proven, practical advice on how to punch back and win. Showing you how to know your enemy, they demystify common types of depression, explain its physical effects, and help identify the kind you have. Armed in this way, you can take firmer steps toward the lifestyle changes-as well as therapy or medication-that will put you back in control.
audiobook
(0)
Online Learning For Dummies
by Susan Manning
read by Emily Ellet
Part of the For Dummies series
Whether you're a college student, adult learner, or professional in continuing education, all of your learning will happen in a virtual classroom. Here is your friendly guide to the fast-growing possibilities of this world, from choosing the right course and mastering the software to polishing up your online communication and study skills.
Whatever you want from your study experience, school success, professional development, or just pursuing your passion, this is your road map to online educational success! This will teach you to find the right course for you, prep successfully for classes, manage time online, apply for study funding, transfer credits, master the software, get the right hardware, and develop online etiquette.
audiobook
(6)
Programming Interviews For Dummies
by John Sonmez
read by Mike Carnes
Part of the For Dummies series
Get ready for interview success
Programming jobs are on the rise, and the field is predicted to keep growing, fast. Landing one of these lucrative and rewarding jobs requires more than just being a good programmer. Programming Interviews For Dummies explains the skills and knowledge you need to ace the programming interview.
Interviews for software development jobs and other programming positions are unique. Not only must candidates demonstrate technical savvy, they must also show that they're equipped to be a productive member of programming teams and ready to start solving problems from day one. This book demystifies both sides of the process, offering tips and techniques to help candidates and interviewers alike. It will enable you to: prepare for the most common interview questions; understand what employers are looking for; develop the skills to impress non-technical interviewers; learn how to assess candidates for programming roles; and prove that you (or your new hires) can be productive from day one.
Programming Interviews For Dummies gives listeners a clear view of both sides of the process, so prospective coders and interviewers alike will learn to ace the interview.
audiobook
(9)
Affiliate Marketing For Dummies
by Paul Mladjenovic, CFP
read by Al Kessel
Part of the For Dummies series
Get Your Piece of the Hottest Business Online Today!
Affiliate marketing is your route to earning some serious bucks. Thousands of companies both large and small like Amazon, Sears, Best Buy, Overstock, Lowe's, Priceline, and others have programs so you can profit from the thousands of products they offer.
Affiliate marketing is ideal for bloggers looking to monetize their work. This is a multibillion-dollar market, and there are over 10 million people involved in the biz worldwide. There's always room for more because the opportunity keeps growing as more and more companies offer affiliate programs. Affiliate Marketing For Dummies tells you how to get a slice of the pie!
• Choose the right affiliate product or service for you
• Find the best affiliate programs for you
• Find the best affiliate marketing strategies
audiobook
(3)
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.
audiobook
(3)
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
audiobook
(4)
Microsoft Teams For Dummies
by Rosemarie Withee
read by Susan Hanfield
Part of the For Dummies series
Discover the power of Microsoft Teams
Millions of people access Microsoft Teams every day to assist with the collaboration it takes to get work done. That number continues to grow thanks to the countless communication tools for working with associates inside and outside your organization you can find in Microsoft Teams.
If you're new to Microsoft Teams, start here. This book will give you must-have insight on chatting, file sharing, organizing teams, using video communication, and more. You'll also see just how you should be doing things, with best-practice recommendations and ideas for integrating Microsoft Teams into your existing workflows.
• Learn your way around Microsoft Teams and set up the interface
• Communicate via chat and video chat, inside and outside your org
• Integrate Teams with other Office apps for seamless collaboration
• Use Teams to optimize your meetings, build a knowledge wiki, and more!
audiobook
(0)
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.
audiobook
(0)
Public Relations for Dummies
by Eric Yaverbaum
read by Kent Klineman
Part of the For Dummies series
Effective public relations (PR) can help level the playing field between you and your competitors. You don't necessarily need a big budget to establish brand awareness and a positive reputation. With enough practice, anyone can learn to think like a PR specialist. Public Relations For Dummies helps you understand the mechanics of PR and gives you all the tools you need to succeed. This friendly guide gives you practical insights on using the many components of PR to create successful campaigns. You'll learn how to assemble a PR plan, create a budget, develop winning ideas, cultivate media contacts, create pitches, leverage social media and podcasts, secure public speaking engagements, and beyond. Plus, this new edition covers the latest technology for reaching more people and analyzing your results. No business jargon in this book-just clear, simple information and advice on making PR work for you.
● Understand the purpose and process of public relations management
● Choose the right PR tactics to meet your specific goals
● Use social media, including TikTok, to your advantage
● Connect with people who can help you build your brand's reputation
audiobook
(0)
Sleep for Dummies
by Clete A. Kushida, M. D., Ph. D.
read by Mike Lenz
Part of the For Dummies series
In a world constantly on the move, it's not surprising that more and more people aren't sleeping as much as they'd like. Sleep For Dummies helps you understand the foundations of sleep and how it impacts our everyday lives. With easy-to-understand explanations and simple strategies you can start using today, this book will help you get the most out of your sleep hours. Get science-backed advice on how to get the sleep you need and explore how prioritizing your sleep health can supercharge your life, with this fun Dummies guide.
● Learn all about sleep cycles, circadian rhythms, dreams, and the effects of sleep deprivation on your body and brain.
● Get the lowdown on sleep changes across the lifespan, plus sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, and beyond.
● Find out how smartwatches and other wearable sleep technology can help improve your sleep quantity and quality.
● Wake up each morning feeling refreshed, thanks to tips to optimize your sleep.
Around 62% of adults worldwide feel they don't sleep well. If you're in that group-or trying to avoid getting in-Sleep For Dummies is for you. Look no farther for practical advice to help you get the Zs you need.
audiobook
(0)
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.
audiobook
(0)
Patient Advocacy for Dummies
by Nicole Davis, DHA, MPH, BCPA
read by Machelle Williams
Part of the For Dummies series
Managing your own health care-or a loved one's-can be daunting, especially if you are diagnosed with a serious illness. This book helps you weigh all the treatments, make decisions, and speak up for yourself when you need to. You'll get advice on asking challenging questions in a way that will get the information you need from medics, nurses, doctors, and other health care professionals. You deserve to understand your options and choose the path that's right for you. Take charge of your health care and feel empowered to partner with health care providers to achieve the best possible results.
● Prepare yourself to make the most out of consultations with health care providers
● Take responsibility for your care or the care of a loved one by partnering with medical professionals
● Learn how to talk to doctors and ask questions to get the answers that you are looking for
● Understand your treatment options and stand up for yourself if something doesn't seem right
This book is a valuable tool for anyone who uses the healthcare system, especially those who need a high level of care from multiple providers and specialists.
audiobook
(0)
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.
audiobook
(0)
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.
audiobook
(12)
Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies
by Rosalind Kalb, PhD
read by Xe Sands
Part of the For Dummies series
Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) doesn't mean your life is over. Everyone's MS is different and no one can predict exactly what yours will be like. The fact is, lots of people live their lives with MS without making a full-time job of it.
Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies gives you accessible, easy-to-understand information about what happens with MS-what kinds of symptoms it can cause, how it can affect your life at home and at work, what you can do to feel and function better, and how you can protect yourself and your family against the long-term unpredictability of the disease. You'll learn how to make treatment and lifestyle choices that work for you, what qualities to look for in a neurologist and the rest of your healthcare team, how to manage fatigue, the pros and cons of alternative medicine, why and how to talk to your kids about MS, stress management strategies, your rights under the Americans with Disabilities act, and so much more.
Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies gives you everything you need to make educated choices and comfortable decisions about living with MS.
audiobook
(12)
Self-Compassion for Dummies
by Steven Hickman, Psy. D.
read by Steve Menasche
Part of the For Dummies series
Being kind to yourself might sound simple, but self-compassion can change your life dramatically. Self-Compassion For Dummies will help you discover self-critical thoughts and self-defeating behaviors that are holding you back from fulfilling your potential and explore how you can learn to work around these things to find your way to more joy and satisfaction. When you learn to love and appreciate yourself completely, you free yourself up to achieve great things. This book will show you how!
You'll learn how to give yourself a taste of your own medicine by turning understanding, acceptance, and love-stuff you already do for others all the time-inward.
• Discover the research behind self-compassion and learn how it can help you face your insecurities and life a fuller life
• Cultivate feelings of self-worth, acceptance, and love for someone who really deserves it-you!
• Explore the potential of self-compassion to address self-criticism, perfectionism, shame, self-doubt, anxiety, and anger
Now more than ever, we need to offer support and love to ourselves. Thankfully, this is a skill we can all develop with a little help from Self-Compassion For Dummies.