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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zoom For Dummies
by Phil Simon
read by Gary Bennett
Part of the For Dummies series
Stay connected despite the distance
Have you ever wondered why it's so difficult to hold a videoconference or to share your screen with a colleague? We can put a man on the moon, but we can't seem to get videoconferencing right.
At least until now.
More than 300 million people have seen the light in the form of Zoom, the world's hottest communications tool. Zoom For Dummies shows you how to get the most out of Zoom. Discover how to hold group video calls; install time-saving, third-party apps; dramatically improve the way that you communicate and collaborate with your colleagues; enable Zoom roles, IM groups, user groups, and other advanced features; easily move from one communications medium to another; engage your audience with interactive webinars; secure Zoom from prying eyes; and much more.
Additional chapters cover two emerging products: Zoom Phone and Zoom Rooms.
Circular Economy For Dummies
by Kyle J. Ritchie
read by Gabriel Vaughan
Part of the For Dummies series
Imagine a future free from wasted materials, labor, and energy for you, your business, and your family
A circular economy is an economic system designed to save money, eliminate waste, and achieve deep sustainability. No-brainer, right? Circular Economy For Dummies explains why the old way of doing things (the take-make-waste model of a linear economy) is fast going the way of the dinosaurs, and it gets you ready to think circular. From business processes and material lifecycles to circular design in just about every industry, this book is a fascinating glimpse into the sustainable future we urgently need.
Whether you're a designer looking to create better products, a manufacturer looking to streamline your operations, or simply looking to develop a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, this book shows you how. Learn how to innovate for a circular economy, how to turn trash into treasure, and how to calculate the (potentially large) amount of money this will save you. And-bonus-you'll feel good doing the right thing and being a part of our regenerative future!
The future is circular. Buck business-as-usual and learn how to create a circular economy for all!
Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies
by Wendy Warner
read by Eva Wilhelm
Part of the For Dummies series
Every single day our bodies are under attack from nasty little organisms which range from the pesky to the frighteningly serious. So, what's the best way to fight back? Thankfully nature has provided us with a powerful interior armor-plating-and Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies shows you how to keep that crucial biological gift in tip-top condition.
Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies sets out the sound ways we can supercharge our immune systems to prevent illnesses and diseases such as arthritis, autoimmune conditions, pneumonia, cancer, and the flu. Using a simple program of diet, exercise, stress-reduction, and nutritional supplements, we can keep our internal defenses humming happily along-and get generally healthier in the process.
- The best nutritional strategies to avoid cold and flu
- Forty-plus recipes that show healthy eating can also be delish
- Cutting-edge research on immune-boosting health and diet
- Lists and tips for keeping a low-cost, healthy pantry
Through diet, exercise, stress reduction, nutritional supplements, and the role of water, sunlight, and oxygen, you can harness the power of your immune system and drastically improve your immunity to disease.
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.
Birds for Dummies
by Gina Spadafori
read by Tanya Eby
Part of the For Dummies series
Your one-stop guide to caring for your avian companion
Pet birds are intelligent, affectionate, and rewarding companions. No matter what bird you choose, you need to set up a happy home for him with the right stuff. You also need to keep your bird healthy by performing routine care and knowing what a healthy bird looks like and how he behaves.
This friendly guide describes the birds that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird that's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and environmental enrichment that will keep these intelligent pets engaged.
- Choose the right bird based on your budget and lifestyle
- Create a bird-friendly environment that minimizes noise and mess
- Bond with your winged pet
If you're ready for your love of birds to take flight, this book has everything you need.
Dogs For Dummies
by Gina Spadafori
read by Eva Wilhelm
Part of the For Dummies series
Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition is for you if you are looking to adopt a dog, trying to improve the relationship with the one you have, or attempting to come up with fun things to do with your canine companion. This book is also for people who want to choose the right veterinarian; explore the dog-breeding business; find breed-rescue groups; identify canine health problems; and look for a purebred.
It's a "doggy-dog" world, and this easy-to-use guide will help you navigate it. Improve your chances at pet success by knowing how to raise and live with your dog properly. Discover which breed best suits your lifestyle, and if a puppy or adult dog is best for you. Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition also covers the following topics and more: caring for an aging dog; choosing collars, harnesses, halters, and leashes; considering euthanasia; feeding Fido the right way; house training puppies and adult dogs; keeping up appearances with good grooming; participating in canine competitions; preparing your dog for a disaster; and traveling with your dog.
Award-winning author Gina Spadafori says the lack of accurate information-not the lack of effort or concern-is often the reason for doomed people-pet pairings. With her help, you can avoid the agony. Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition is full of useful tips and how-to advice.
Building Beehives For Dummies
by Howland Blackiston
read by Jonathan Yen
Part of the For Dummies series
The easy way to build your own beehives and beekeeping equipment
Building Beehives For Dummies is the follow-up book to the bestselling Beekeeping For Dummies. It provides everything you need to learn how to build some of the world's most popular hives and beekeeping accessories. For each design the book includes a detailed materials list (what lumber, hardware, and fasteners you'll need) and step-by-step building instructions. There are over a dozen plans in all, including the traditional Langstroth hive, the eight frame garden hive, designs for elevated hive stands, the Warre hive, screened bottom board, the Kenya top-bar hive, four-frame observation hive, hive top feeders, and more. The book contains introductory chapters that teach you the basic carpentry skills necessary to build any of the plans in the book.
Whether you are a new beekeeper or a seasoned ol'timer, Building Beehives For Dummies provides you with the information you need to plan and succeed at building beehives (and other cool accessories). You'll discover what type of hive to build, hints on how to maintain your equipment, what bees need to stay happy and healthy, where to locate your hive, and much more.
Gamification Marketing For Dummies
by Zarrar Chishti
read by Gary Tiedemann
Part of the For Dummies series
Gamification is the practice of adding elements of gameplay into marketing materials to better engage customers. In Gamification Marketing For Dummies, you'll learn to use this proven strategy to capture the attention of your target markets and boost your results using valuable gamification data.
Games are fun! That's why gamification is so successful-customers will jump at the chance to play and win your custom-developed marketing game. You'll connect with your customers and create lasting memories. Whether or not you are digitally savvy, this book will teach you the basics of gamification, from choosing the right game to capturing the user behavior data that the game generates.
- Use games to increase customer engagement and marketing results
- Learn how to choose or commission the right games for your market
- Plan and execute a successful gamification strategy
- Learn from data generated inside your game for valuable market insights
From simple strategies like customer loyalty programs to complex, branded, social game apps, this book will point in the direction of gamification that works for you.
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.
Marketing for Dummies
by Jeanette McMurtry, MBA
read by Gina Marie Davies
Part of the For Dummies series
In a post-pandemic, up or down economy, it's harder than ever to meet highly complex and ever-changing customer expectations. The top-selling Marketing For Dummies covers basics like sales strategy, channel selection and development, pricing, and advertising. We also teach you complex elements like personalization, customer behavior, purchasing trends, ESG ratings, and market influences. With this complete guide, you can build a business that not only competes in a challenging market, but wins.
This updated edition will walk you through the latest marketing technologies and methods, including customer experience, retargeting, digital engagement across all channels and devices, organic and paid SEO, Google ads, social media campaigns and posts, influencer and content marketing, and so much more. You'll discover what works, what doesn't, and what is best for your business and budget.
Learn the marketing and sales strategies that work in any economy; discover how to engage customers with trust and enthusiasm; understand post-pandemic changes in consumer attitudes; discover new tools and technologies for finding customers and inspiring loyalty; adapt your brand, pricing, and sales approach to make your business more valuable; and avoid common marketing mistakes and learn how to measure the impact of your efforts.
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.
Starting an E-Bay Business for Dummies
by Marsha Collier
read by Brett Barry
Part of the For Dummies series
From listing to shipping, follow the pros' steps for eBay success! More than a million folks are earning regular income on eBay, and here's the fun and easy way® to join them! The #1 eBay expert shows you how to set up your business, find and manage inventory, use auction management software to your advantage, get freebies on shipping, and run your business like a pro. Discover how to: Attract more bidders to your auctions Set up a professional business Increase bidder confidence with strong listings Handle shipping efficiently
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
Cannabis For Dummies
by Kim Ronkin Casey
read by Michael Butler Murray
Part of the For Dummies series
Pot is hot-for good reason. To date, thirty states have legalized medical marijuana to the tune of nearly $11B in consumer spending. Whether it's to help alleviate symptoms of an illness or for adults to use recreationally, more people every day are turning to marijuana.
Cannabis For Dummies presents the science behind the use of this amazingly therapeutic plant. In this book, you'll find the hands-on knowledge and education you need to make an informed decision about your cannabis purchase, as a patient and a consumer.
• Decide for yourself if marijuana is right for you
• Manage aches and pains
• Gain insight on the effects and possible symptom relief
• Enjoy both sweet and savory edibles
• Navigate the legal requirements
Thermodynamics for Dummies
by Michael Pauken
read by David Stifel
Part of the For Dummies series
The thermodynamics knowledge you need to succeed in class-and in your career
Thermodynamics For Dummies, 2nd Edition covers the topics found in a typical undergraduate introductory thermodynamic course (which is an essential course to nearly all engineering degree programs). It also brings the subject to life with exciting content on where (and how!) thermodynamics is being used today (spoiler alert: everywhere!). You'll grasp the basics of how heat and energy interact, thermodynamic properties of reactions and mixtures, and how thermodynamic cycles are used to make things go. This useful guide also covers renewable energy systems, new refrigerant technology, and a more diverse perspective on the history of the field.
Within, you'll:
● Get clear explanations of the laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic cycles, and beyond
● Hear about real-world examples to help you connect with the content
● Practice solving thermodynamic problems to internalize what you've learned
For students looking for resources to demystify thermodynamics, Thermodynamics For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the perfect choice. Become thermodynamically savvy with this accessible guide!
Personal Finance for Teens for Dummies
by Mykail James
read by Ozzie Jacobs
Part of the For Dummies series
In Personal Finance For Teens For Dummies, a team of celebrated financial educators walks you through how to handle your money so you can keep your debt low (or pay it off, if you've already got some), invest intelligently, and build the future you've always dreamed about.
This is the go-to guide for any young person who gets anxious whenever they think about how they're going to make ends meet, pay for school, or save for their future. You'll explore everything from how to responsibly manage your first credit card to tips for buying your first car and finding scholarships to reduce your tuition.
You'll also find: strategies for creating a budget you can stick to and setting goals for saving and investing; explanations of how insurance-including car insurance-works, and how you can save money and time when you buy it; and much more!
So, whether you've got a teen in your life who could use a helping hand and a head start on managing their money-or you are that teen-Personal Finance For Teens For Dummies will show you the financial ropes in an easy-to-understand way.
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).
Reading Financial Reports for Dummies
by Lita Epstein, MBA
read by Siiri Scott
Part of the For Dummies series
Discover how to decipher financial reports. Especially relevant in today's world of corporate scandals and new accounting laws, the numbers in a financial report contain vitally important information about where a company has been and where it is going. Packed with new and updated information, Reading Financial Reports For Dummies, 3rd Edition gives you a quick but clear introduction to financial reports-and how to decipher the information in them.
- New information on the separate accounting and financial reporting standards for private/small businesses versus public/large businesses.
- New content to match SEC and other governmental regulatory changes.
- New information about how the analyst-corporate connection has actually changed the playing field.
- The impact of corporate communications and new technologies.
- New examples that reflect current trends Reading Financial Reports For Dummies is for investors, traders, brokers, managers, and anyone else who is looking for a reliable, up-to-date guide to reading financial reports effectively.
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
Branding for Dummies
by Bill Chiaravalle
read by James Fouhey
Part of the For Dummies series
Discover how brands are created, managed, differentiated, leveraged, and licensed.
Whether your business is large or small, global or local, this new edition of Branding For Dummies gives you the nuts and bolts to create, improve, and maintain a successful brand. It'll help you define your company's mission, the benefits and features of your products or services, what your customers and prospects already think of your brand, what qualities you want them to associate with your company, and so much more.
Packed with plain-English advice and step-by-step instructions, Branding For Dummies covers assembling a top-notch branding team, positioning your brand, handling advertising and promotions, avoiding blunders, and keeping your brand viable, visible, and healthy. Whether you're looking to develop a logo and tagline, manage and protect your brand, launch a brand marketing plan, fix a broken brand, make customers loyal brand champions-or anything in between-Branding For Dummies makes it fast and easy.
Investing in Your 20s & 30s For Dummies
by Eric Tyson, M. B. A.
read by David Marantz
Part of the For Dummies series
Discover your unique investing style!
Now is an exciting time to get started with investments. Stock trading apps, robo-advisors, ETFs, small business ownership-setting your money in motion is a lot more fun than it used to be. And if you make your investing debut in your twenties and thirties, you can realize substantial returns by the time you retire. This book demystifies the stock market, government bonds, portfolio diversification, and beyond, so you can turn your hard-earned money into... more money! The sooner you begin, the "greener" your future will be!
Inside... learn how to start investing; choose stocks and funds wisely; minimize your tax bill; decide how much to invest; get into real estate; manage your level of risk; invest in small business; and diversify your portfolio.
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.
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.
OCD for Dummies
by Laura L. Smith, Ph. D.
read by Christina Delaine
Part of the For Dummies series
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) need skills and tools to manage their symptoms. OCD For Dummies offers help for you or your loved one when it comes to recognizing, diagnosing, treating, and living with this common mental and behavioral disorder. Dummies gives you all the information you need on getting your symptoms under control and working toward remission. This edition updates you with the latest research on OCD, new therapeutic treatments, and all the most up-to-date resources to help you along on your OCD journey. Understand obsessive-compulsive disorder and get the help you need with this book.
• Discover what causes OCD and learn how identify the symptoms and early warning signs
• Learn about the latest medications, treatments, and resources available to help manage OCD symptoms
• Differentiate between OCD and related disorders so you can get the right help
• Help a loved one who suffers from OCD and get tips on how you can be supportive
If you or someone you know has symptoms of OCD or has received a recent diagnosis, this book will gently guide you through building the skills and awareness that will let you live life to its fullest.
Gardening Basics Bundle: 2 in 1 Bundle, The Backyard Homestead, and Gardening Basics for Dummies
by R. S. Rusbot
read by Stella June, Tracy Pearson
Part of the For Dummies series
Gardening Basics Bundle: 2 in 1 Bundle, The Backyard Homestead, and Gardening Basics for Dummies
Many people get into gardening for different reasons. Some are just gardening as a hobby while some consider it their life's passion. Some choose the garden because they want to make sure they have control of the type of food they are feeding their families. Some of the products you buy in the market today are often commercially grown and cultivated in greenhouses with the use of different chemicals and pesticides.
That's why more families have decided to grow their own organic garden. Knowing that the food you put on the table is safe is not the only benefit you get from growing an organic garden. You will considerably lessen your grocery bill and gardening is a fun way to exercise and spend time under the sun. This bundle will teach you all the information you need about starting your own organic garden.
This 2 in 1 bundle includes the following audiobooks:
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Sex for Dummies
by Ruth K. Westheimer
read by Ruth K. Westheimer, Donna Postel
Part of the For Dummies series
Everything you need to know about sex in the 21st century
S-e-x isn't a bad three-letter word-but many of us are afraid to talk about it. In this new edition of the fun and comprehensive guide to sex, you'll find out how to approach intimacy in a new way to get the most pleasure from a physical relationship. Written by the world's favorite expert on the topic, Dr. Ruth helps you explore the ins and outs of dating and commitment, talk about sex with partners, and consider any health and social issues you may encounter along the way.
As well as giving you all you need to know about how to make your sex life happy, safe, and rewarding, this edition of Sex For Dummies has been updated to include discussions of recent changes and issues surrounding sexual topics-such as transgender rights and the #metoo movement-to provide a modern, 360-degree view of how our diverse sexualities impact and enrich the world around us.
* Whether experienced or not, get the low down on how sex works
* Find out how to spice up your sex life
* Take precautions to stay healthy
* Discover ten common sexual myths-and why they're wrong.
Horseback Riding For Dummies
by Audrey Pavia
read by Ann Richardson
Part of the For Dummies series
You've always dreamed of riding horses. So what are you waiting for? It's time you realized your equestrian dreams and learned to ride like a pro on the back of a noble steed.
Don't know a horse's head from its tail, a trot from a canter, withers from a fetlock? No problem. Coauthored by a medal-winning equestrian and nationally respected equestrian trainer, Horseback Riding for Dummies tells you what you need to know about that elegant animal, body and soul, to become an accomplished rider. You'll learn the technical basics of riding for fun or competition, including how to:
• Find a good stable and instructor
• Select riding gear
• Warm up and keep riding muscles fit
• Establish a rapport with a horse
• Cue a horse to walk, jog, trot, lope, and cantor
U.S. History for Dummies
by Steve Wiegand
read by David Colacci
Part of the For Dummies series
Explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of the United States history
Looking for the essentials of more than 200 years of United States history? Starting at the early civilizations, U. S. History For Dummies covers the growing pains of a new nation. Brush up on the major wars, from fighting against each other to fighting the world. And discover the major people and events that shaped the country. Stay in the know, with coverage of timely topics like climate change, Covid, and the January 6th Capitol riot. Then, when you're ready, challenge yourself with free online chapter quizzes. With history covering the start of the U. S. to the 2024 election, learn how this nation came to be what it is today.
● Hear engaging accounts of the major events in the history of the United States
● Learn about important historical figures who shaped the nation
● Discover the background of the big issues that Americans face
● Explore important wars and iconic cultural moments
● FREE one-year access to chapter quizzes online!
Sobriety for Dummies
by Tamar Medford
read by Rebecca Gallagher
Part of the For Dummies series
From leading recovery mentors Lane Kennedy and Tamar Medford, this book is full of proven ideas that will help you embrace a life without alcohol (or without so much of it). Chock full of personal stories, unfiltered honesty, and tried-and-true advice, Sobriety For Dummies offers practical strategies and useful tools for those seeking to transform the role of alcohol in their lives. You'll get an insider look at how you can thrive without drinking in every area of life-relationships, friendship, parenting, professional life, and beyond. Whatever your ultimate drinking goal might be, this book provides the support you need to commit to that goal and create positive and healthy choices. Take control of your life, with the help of this friendly Dummies guide.
● Understand what triggers drinking and the effects it has on your body and mind
● Have fun in any social situation, without using alcohol as a crutch
● Gain the inspiration you need to accomplish your goals and improve your life
● Get tips and tools for cutting back on drinking or cutting out alcohol all together
● Gain access to how to live in recovery for the long haul
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.
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.
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.
Personal Finance in Your 20s and 30s For Dummies
by Eric Tyson, M. B. A.
read by Tim Paige
Part of the For Dummies series
Create a solid pathway for financial success.
Millennials often confront greater difficulties-including economic uncertainty and student debt-than those who came before them. This new financial responsibility can be intimidating, and many people are unsure where to begin. Personal Finance in Your 20s & 30s For Dummies will help Millennials to be confident about managing their finances and get on a clear path toward financial security.
Trusted financial advisor Eric Tyson shows students and recent grads how to make smart financial decisions in order to pay off student loans, avoid any additional debt, and create a solid plan to ensure their financial success. From avoiding common money mistakes to making informed investment choices, Personal Finance in Your 20s & 30s For Dummies covers it all!
- Build a foundation through smart spending and saving.
- Rent, buy, or sell a house.
- File taxes the right way.
- Protect your finances and identity in the digital world.
Agile Project Management for Dummies
by Mark C. Layton
read by Sean Pratt
Part of the For Dummies series
As mobile and web technologies continue to evolve rapidly, there is added pressure to develop and implement software projects in weeks instead of months. Agile Project Management For Dummies can make that happen. This is the first book to provide a simple, step-by-step guide to Agile Project Management approaches, tools, and techniques. With the fast pace of mobile and web technology development, software project development must keep pace; Agile Project Management enables developers to complete and implement projects more quickly and this book shows you how.
- Offers a practical context for understanding and applying Agile techniques, moving from theory into actual practice
- Explains when to use Agile and how to avoid common pitfalls
- Written by experts who know how to apply the principles in real-world situations
Agile Project Management For Dummies enables you to understand and apply Agile principles for faster, more accurate development.
Mergers & Acquisitions for Dummies
by Bill Snow
read by Steven Jay Cohen
Part of the For Dummies series
Are you a business owner or executive thinking about selling a division, a subsidiary, or the entire company? Or are you thinking about how you may be able to grow your business by merging with or acquiring other companies? Or are you a student thinking about making a career in a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) related industry?
In other words, if you are looking for a plain-language, no-nonsense guide about how mergers and acquisitions can affect your company and career, you've found your book!
Mergers & Acquisitions for Dummies is your insider's handbook about the practice of buying and selling companies. It explains the entire M&A process step by step, introduces you to industry specific terms and acronyms, details the documents used when buying or selling a company, discusses valuation techniques, reveals insights about how to finance deals, provides real world examples of how to structure transactions and bridge valuation gaps between Buyer and Seller, and gives you the basic tools you will need to successfully close M&A transactions. Plus, you'll get expert advice on identifying and contacting potential M&A targets, performing due diligence, drafting the purchase agreement, and integrating new employees after the deal closes.
Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies
by Marina S. Kurian, M.D.
read by Emily Durante
Part of the For Dummies series
Sixty percent of individuals over the age of twenty-or 58 million people in the U.S.-are overweight. As the obesity epidemic continues to grow, many Americans are researching the benefits and complications of weight-loss surgeries. Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the most up-to-date and authoritative guide to understanding the impact of surgical weight-loss before, during, and after surgery.
Weight-loss surgery is often an overweight person's last resort, and it comes with many risks, questions, and fears. So how do you know if it's right for you? Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies gives you expert guidance on knowing whether you qualify for the procedures, advice on choosing the best center and doctor, and trusted information on evaluating the risks involved. Plus, it helps you plan to finance the procedure, prepare for surgery, and achieve the best results as you adjust to a new diet and lifestyle post-surgery.
If you or a loved one is considering gastric bypass surgery, Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies gives you everything you need to decide if it's the right course of action, what to expect during recovery, and how to ensure the best results through healthy eating behaviors and regular physical activity.
Living Well in a Down Economy for Dummies
by Tracy L. Barr
read by Brett Barry
Part of the For Dummies series
Get smart about spending and saving-and ride out a recession! Looking for practical ways to make every dollar count? This savvy guide gives you expert tips for tightening your belt and saving cash in every area of your life-from your house and car to dining and entertaining to banking and managing debt. You get realistic solutions for making smarter choices and living well in this time of economic turmoil-without extraordinary sacrifice! Bump up your take-home pay-spiff up your resume, find a good job fast, explore telecommuting, or start a home-based business Get your personal finances in tip-top shape-create a budget, pay down debt, save on insurance, and protect your retirement funds Develop recession-proof habits-use coupons and rebates, extend the life of your wardrobe, utilize community resources, travel on a budget, and save on utilities and fuel expenses Decorate on a dime and entertain on a shoestring-plan parties, celebrate the holidays, and give gifts without losing your shirt Bounce back from bad financial situations-improve bad credit scores, and negotiate with creditors or the IRS Open the book and find: 125 tips for making changes in your life that allow you to continue to live well Ways to stand out on paper and in an interview when looking for a job Tips on managing debt-from working with credit counselors and consolidating your debts to boosting your income Smart solutions for weathering financial emergencies, from bankruptcy to foreclosure
Green Cleaning for Dummies
by Elizabeth Goldsmith
read by Brett Barry
Part of the For Dummies series
Your ecofriendly guide to safer, healthier housekeeping Want to go green as you clean? This authoritative guide provides expert, proven advice on cleaning your home with organic, nontoxic, sustainable resources. From the kitchen and bath to the living room, laundry, and even your garage, you get green solutions for every common cleaning chore. Discover a new way to clean-learn how natural methods can save you money while improving your health and the environment Get ready to go green-prepare your house and assemble cleaning tools Protect your family-know the right cleaners to avoid (and which ones you can make yourself) Tackle your inside spaces-get green cleaning solutions for every room in the house and improve the efficiency of your appliances Go the extra mile-go beyond cleaning with ways to conserve energy and reduce waste Open the book and find: A room-by-room breakdown of green cleaning tips Recipes for making your own cleaning products Cost-free changes to clean green Tips for improving your sleeping environment Small changes to ease cleaning and save resources Ways to consume fewer resources An appendix of clean, green organizations and programs
Captain America for Dummies
by Stuart Moore
read by A. W. Miller
Part of the For Dummies series
With roots dating back to World War II, Captain America reigns as one of the most iconic heroes in the Marvel Comics universe. Captain America For Dummies is your guide to getting to know this popular and enduring super hero. Produced in partnership with Marvel Comics, this fun and friendly guide helps you understand how Captain America gained his powers and evolved over the years, including the range of characters who have wielded the shield. Discover what inspired the creation of the character, explore Captain America's friends and foes, and dig into the teams that Captain America has fought alongside. You'll learn the major storylines that turned Cap into one of the most well-known and popular super heroes of all time!
• Get to know Captain America, his creators, and origin story
• Meet Captain America's allies and enemies
• Learn more about others who have carried Captain America's shield
• Explore major storylines and battles
• Discover the teams Captain America has fought alongside
Whether you're just starting your adventures or are a faithful fan, Captain America For Dummies is your guide to this star-spangled patriot and his legacy.
American Resistance
From the Women's March to the Blue Wave
by Dana R. Fisher
read by Chelsea Stephens
Part of the For Dummies series
Since Donald Trump's first day in office, a large and energetic grassroots "Resistance" has taken to the streets to protest his administration's plans for the United States. Millions marched in pussy hats on the day after the inauguration; outraged citizens flocked to airports to declare that America must be open to immigrants; masses of demonstrators circled the White House to demand action on climate change; and that was only the beginning.
American Resistance traces activists from the streets back to the communities and congressional districts around the country where they live, work, and vote. Using innovative survey data and interviews with key players, Dana R. Fisher analyzes how Resistance groups have channeled outrage into activism, using distributed organizing to make activism possible by anyone from anywhere, whenever and wherever it is needed most. Beginning with the first Women's March and following the movement through the 2018 midterms, Fisher demonstrates how the energy and enthusiasm of the Resistance paid off in a wave of Democratic victories. She reveals how the Left rebounded from the devastating 2016 election, the lessons for turning grassroots passion into electoral gains, and what comes next. American Resistance explains the organizing that is revitalizing democracy to counter Trump's presidency.
Esports For Dummies
by Phill Alexander
read by Derek Shoales
Part of the For Dummies series
Discover the path to the big leagues
It's time to prove all those people who said "video games are a waste of time" wrong. Esports has rewarded top gamers with prize money, glory, and even college scholarships. Want to get in on the action?
This book puts you on the path to get your share of the growing world of esports. It helps you figure out the gear you need to be competitive, the games that drive esports, how to break into competitive play, and how to use online platforms to get attention. Written by the esports program director at the first Division I university to field an esports team, this book defines and demystifies the complex world of competitive video gaming.
Esports For Dummies will give you the tools to: get the gear for your first esports battles, gain recognition for your skills online or in tournaments, discover the path to earning scholarships in esports, and build your online identity.
Get the insider tips you need to make your name in the esports universe.
Business Valuation For Dummies
Unlocking More Joy, Less Stress, and Better Relationships through Kindness
by Lisa Holton
read by Walter Dixon
Part of the For Dummies series
Your hands-on guide to calculating-and understanding-business value
Business Valuation For Dummies is filled with expert guidance that business owners, managers at all levels, investors, and students can use when determining the value of a business. It contains a solid framework for valuation, including advice on analyzing historical performance, evaluating assets and income value, understanding a company's financial statements, estimating the cost of capital, business valuation models, and how to apply those models to different types of businesses.
Politics For Dummies
by Ann M. DeLaney
read by Pam Ward
Part of the For Dummies series
Get up to speed on the US political system
Confused by caucuses, primaries, and pollsters? Puzzled by the various parties and special interest groups? Politics For Dummies has everything you need to understand local, state, and national politics; how to communicate with your elected officials; and what your representatives can do for you.
You'll find out all about lobbying groups, sub-committees, the government branches, and how elections work. Also included is new information on how to use online tools and social media to find out what legislation is on the floor, what issues are before the Supreme Court, and when congress and the Supreme Court are in session.
• Understand the United States political system
• Learn more about the three branches of U.S. government
• Discover the differences in federal, state, and local operations
• Get need-to-know information for involvement