Best of
Guides

2012

The Hunger Games Tribute Guide


Emily Seife - 2012
    Follow the tributes' journey from the reaping to the Games, with an exclusive look at all the highlights along the way—the trip to the Capitol, the Tribute Parade, the stations of the Training Center, and the interviews with Caesar Flickerman. Plus you'll find profiles of President Snow and Seneca Crane, portraits of each tribute, and detailed information on each district's industry. This unique guide to the tributes contains never-before-seen photos and quotes from the film, and is a must-have for any Hunger Games fan.

Warriors: Enter the Clans


Erin Hunter - 2012
    Enter the world of the warrior Clans…In this two-in-one field guide, get an indispensable insider’s look at the world of the five warrior cat Clans. The perfect addition to any Warriors fan’s collection, this paperback special edition includes two companion books in one volume:Warriors Field Guide: Secrets of the Clans: Learn about the origin of the Clans, their history and legends, and the training, traditions, and rituals involved in the lifelong path of a warrior.Warriors: Code of the Clans: Discover the origins of the warrior code, which governs how Clan cats live side by side in times of war and peace, with untold stories from the Warriors world and beautiful black-and-white illustrations.

Your Guide to the National Parks


Michael Joseph Oswald - 2012
    This guide provides step-by-step itineraries, kid-friendly activities, and the most popular ranger programs to help plan your family vacation. Thousands of hotels, restaurants, and attractions beyond the parks and 11 suggested road trips make it the ultimate dashboard companion. Exhaustive activity information, including hiking tables, easy-to-find trailhead markers, outfitter details, and backpacking essentials, serves as blueprint for an adventure of a lifetime. With something from everyone this is "Your Guide to the National Parks."

Final Fantasy XIII-2: The Complete Official Guide


Piggyback - 2012
    • Every secret, every unlockable, every side-quest, every mini-game, every Achievement and every Trophy revealed and explained in a dedicated Extras chapter. We've also added a story recap and an artwork gallery. • The dedicated Walkthrough charts the critical path through the main narrative. It also provides regular prompts and tips to direct players to side quests and other optional features within the game world. • The Tour Guide chapter includes one section per game location in each time period. This complements the Walkthrough by examining all optional activities offered in the game (side quests, mini-games, puzzles and power-leveling spots). • The Completion Timeline chapter offers a visual and streamlined guide to 100% completion. • The Strategy & Analysis section gives an advanced analysis of the game's key important systems and features. This covers even the most complex topics such as character development in a thorough, yet user-friendly way. • All-encompassing Inventory and Bestiary chapters feature exhaustive lists and tables covering all enemies, weapons, accessories, items and shops.• Carefully designed to avoid unnecessary story spoilers.

RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds


Simon Harrap - 2012
    This brand new edition of the best-selling field guide from the RSPB is compact, informative and beautifully illustrated, and features 215 of the most common birds found in Britain.

Pocket Guide to Spirit Animals: An Easy-to-Use Handbook for Identifying and Understanding Your Power Animals and Animal Spirit Helpers


Steven D. Farmer - 2012
    In this condensed edition, you'll find all the spirit animals from the original edition plus some new ones in a format that makes it even more user-friendly. Just as our ancestors and indigenous peoples knew, when an animal comes to you in an unusual way or repeatedly, whether in physical or symbolic form, they are serving as spirit guides attempting to get a message to you.

Scaling Force: Dynamic Decision Making Under Threat of Violence


Rory Miller - 2012
    Use too little force and you're in for a world of hurt.Conflict and violence cover a broad range of behaviors, from intimidation to murder, and they require an equally broad range of responses. A kind word will not resolve all situations, nor will wristlocks, punches or even a gun.In Scaling Force the authors introduce you to the full range of options, from skillfully doing nothing to applying deadly force. They realistically guide you through understanding the limits of each type of force, when specific levels may be appropriate, the circumstances under which you may have to apply them, and the potential cost, legally and personally, of your decision.Level 1 -- Presence. Staving off violence using body language alone. Level 2 -- Voice. Verbally de-escalating conflict before physical methods become necessary. Level 3 -- Touch. Defusing an impending threat or gaining compliance via touch. Level 4 -- Empty-Hand Restraint. Controlling a threat through pain or forcing compliance through leverage. Level 5 -- Less-Lethal Force. Incapacitating a threat while minimizing the likelihood of fatality or permanent injury. Level 6 -- Lethal Force. Stopping a threat with techniques or implements likely to cause death or grievous bodily harm. It is vital to enter this scale at the right level, and to articulate why what you did was appropriate. If you do not know how to succeed at all six levels there are situations in which you will have no appropriate options. More often than not, that will end badly.

The Art of Baking with Natural Yeast: Breads, Pancakes, Waffles, Cinnamon Rolls and Muffins


Caleb Warnock - 2012
    Did you know commercial yeast is so foreign to our bodies that many people are allergic to it? But natural yeast converts dough into a digestible, vitamin-rich food that's free from harmful enzymes and won't spike your body's defenses. Improve your health and happiness with the delicious recipes in this groundbreaking book that will teach you to prepare and bake with natural yeast!

The Appalachian Trail: Celebrating America's Hiking Trail


Brian King - 2012
    Once inspired by this wonderful celebration of the A.T., readers can plan their own hike using the removable and full-size copy of the official National Park Service’s map of the entire Appalachian Trail included inside each book. In celebration of the Appalachian Trail’s seventy-fifth anniversary, this official book documents in text and photos the history, beauty, and significance of America’s most iconic hiking trail. With fascinating essays on topics ranging from the trail’s history to the day-by-day hiking experience, this book is perfect for anyone interested in conservation, outdoor recreation, or American history, and for all those who dream of one day becoming thru-hikers themselves.  Completed in 1937 by a small cadre of volunteers, the Appalachian Trail spans fourteen states, from Maine to Georgia, and is more than 2,000 miles long. Now, seventy-five years after its completion, the A.T. remains America’s premier hiking trail and is known as "the people’s path." Visitors from all over the world are drawn to the trail for a variety of reasons, whether to reconnect with nature and see its beauty and wildlife, or to challenge oneself—for two miles or 2,000. Out of three million annual visitors, almost 2,000 attempt each year to earn the distinction of "thru-hiker" by walking all five million footsteps in one continuous journey.

The Jepson Manual: Vascular Plants of California


Bruce G. Baldwin - 2012
    The Jepson Manual, second edition, integrates the latest science with the results of intensive fieldwork, institutional collaboration, and efforts of hundreds of contributing authors into an essential reference on California's native and naturalized vascular plants.The second edition includes treatments of many newly described or discovered taxa and recently introduced plants, and reflects major improvements to plant taxonomy from phylogenetic studies. Nearly two-thirds of the 7,600 species, subspecies, and varieties the volume describes are now illustrated with diagnostic drawings. Geographic distributions, elevation ranges, flowering times, nomenclature, and the status of non-natives and native taxa of special concern have all been updated throughout. This edition also allows for identification of 240 alien taxa that are not fully naturalized but sometimes encountered. A new chapter on geologic, climatic, and vegetation history of California is also featured.

Nature Guide: Stars and Planets


Robert Dinwiddie - 2012
    Produced in collaboration with expert consultants at the Smithsonian Institution, each guide is expertly written and will give you knowledge of the natural world at your fingertips.From observing the night sky to looking to the stars and beyond, "Nature Guide Stars and Planets" contains a guide to all 88 constellations of the night sky, as wells as features the best tools and techniques to get started.

North American Wildlife: An Illustrated Guide to 2,000 Plants and Animals


Reader's Digest Association - 2012
    North American Wildlife is a valuable reference guide to the most common and conspicuous wild plants and animals in North America.Birds and butterflies, ferns and frogs, mushrooms and mantra rays, seashells and salamanders---this 576 page book includes more than 2,000 plants and animals of all types. Spanning the land from Florida to the Northwest Territories, it embraces field forest, pond, and prairie—all the natural communities that make our North American flora and fauna so splendidly diverse.  North American Wildlife is both a valuable at-home reference and an extraordinarily usable guide to the most common and conspicuous wild plants and animals of our continent. Specially planned for quick and easy identification, it far surpasses other guides in so many ways.

The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail


Andrew Skurka - 2012
    Described by National Geographic as “one of the best traveled and fastest hikers on the planet,” and named “Adventurer of the Year” by Outside and “Person of the Year” by Backpacker, Skurka recounts what he’s learned from more than 30,000 miles of long-distance adventures, most recently a 4,700-mile 6-month loop around Alaska and Canada’s Yukon.Whether you’re a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior or a seasoned long-distance trekker, you’ll love this guide. Learn exactly what you need to carry – both on your back and between your ears – for all seasons and circumstances through a show-and-tell of clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, and more, as well as through detailed articles on foot care, campsite selection and hiking efficiency. Skurka’s practical and priceless recommendations give you all the tools and techniques you’ll need to hit the trail.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning: The Official Guide


Future Press - 2012
    

The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary


Gary M. Burge - 2012
    The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary is that resource. This nontechnical, section-by-section commentary on the whole Bible provides reliable and readable interpretations of the Scriptures from forty-two leading evangelical scholars. The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary is a complete revision of the well-known Baker Commentary on the Bible edited by Walter Elwell, now featuring new articles and vibrant full-color images on more than 1,800 pages, complete with photos, maps, and timelines to illustrate the text. This information-packed commentary helps readers gain a deeper understanding of the Bible. Beyond that, it includes practical applications for spiritual and personal guidance, making it invaluable to any believer seeking to get the most out of their Bible study.Pastors and others in teaching ministries looking for a one-volume, evangelical commentary on the Bible will value this resource. From the Back CoverComprehensive, accessible, and fully illustrated--this one-volume commentary on the Bible is a must-have resource.You want a deeper understanding of the Scriptures, but the notes in your study Bible don't give you enough depth or insight. This commentary was created with you in mind.The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary is a nontechnical, section-by-section commentary on the whole Bible that provides reliable and readable interpretations of the Scriptures from forty-three leading evangelical scholars. A complete revision of the well-known Baker Commentary on the Bible, this updated resource features new articles and vibrant full-color images on more than 1,600 pages, complete with photos, maps, and timelines to illustrate the text. This information-packed commentary will help you gain a deeper understanding of the Bible in your own personal study or in preparation for teaching. It tackles problematic questions, calls attention to the spiritual and personal aspects of the biblical message, and brings out important points of biblical theology, making it invaluable to anyone seeking to get the most out of their Bible study.

Disney Fairies: Welcome to Pixie Hollow


Calliope Glass - 2012
    Full of fun facts about more than 100 fairies and other residents of Never Land, this beautiful book is sure to delight any Fairies fan. Plus, the book features a reversible jacket that can be used as a poster

Alzheimer's: My Journey to a Next Generation Treatment


Donald E. Moss - 2012
    This gut-wrenching adventure is an exposé of how a major new hope for Alzheimer’s disease may be lost forever. A weekend experiment with a bizarre chemical out of an old lab freezer by the author as a graduate student leads to the discovery that methanesulfonyl fluoride (MSF) could revolutionize Alzheimer’s treatment. The author struggles alone to build a primitive lab and bring MSF, a simple and inexpensive drug, to the Alzheimer’s community. This forty-year odyssey of overcoming some self-inflicted setbacks, bumbling university administrators, and incompetent patent attorneys, eventually takes the author to Argentina and Mexico to find a way to prove that MSF can relieve the suffering of Alzheimer’s patients. This story, sprinkled with ambition, torment, and humor, will give readers a unique insight into how scientists work, the desperation of Alzheimer’s patients, and the strength of the human spirit. It also contrasts the warmth of human kindness and the support of colleagues with the cruel reality of how the survival of an innovative next generation treatment can be threatened simply because it was born out of the wedlock of Big Money and Big Pharma.Dr. Donald E. Moss received his Bachelor of Science degree in psychology at Colorado State University in 1966. After two years in the U.S. Army as a field artillery officer, including a year in Korea, he returned to Colorado State University and received his Ph.D. in Physiological Psychology in 1973. He completed a two-year Sloan Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Neurosciences at the University of California at San Diego in 1975. He left San Diego to take a faculty position at the University of Texas at El Paso. He retired his faculty position to devote full time to the development of MSF. Dr. Moss has published over 100 articles, chapters and abstracts on various topics related to brain research, most of them focused on the development of MSF for Alzheimer's dementia. His work has appeared in highly respected medical journals including Brain Research, Nature, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, and Neurobiology of Aging. He has also served on the Editorial Board of Neurobiology of Aging. The Governor of Texas, W.P. Clements, appointed Dr. Moss to two terms on the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders. He has also won numerous awards including the University of Texas at El Paso Award for Excellence in Research (1991) and the University of Texas at El Paso Award for Excellence in Teaching (1996), making him one of the few faculty members to win university awards for both teaching and research. Dr. Moss is a nationally and internationally recognized expert on acetylcholinesterse inhibitors and their use in the facilitation of memory, especially in aging and Alzheimer's disease. He has spoken on Alzheimer's disease and its treatment at many national and international conferences.

The Indie Author Revolution: An Insider's Guide to Self-Publishing


Dara M. Beevas - 2012
    The Indie Author Revolution: An Insider's Guide to Self-Publishing is your friendly guide to the new era of self-publishing. Everything you need to create a quality book is within your reach, including editors, designers, printers, mentoring presses, e-books, and social media.Written from the perspective of an editor who has mentored hundreds of indie authors, The Indie Author Revolution will teach you:- All the key areas of self-publishing success--from vetting your manuscript ideas to crafting your publishing plan for both print and electronic books.- Advice, tips, and tools from real-life indie authors and book publishing professionals to help you avoid missteps in writing, publishing, and marketing.- The pros and cons of doing it yourself, working with an indie press, and everything between.

Dahlov Ipcar's Maine Alphabet


Dahlov Ipcar - 2012
    The other images are taken from earlier children's books. The Maine wildlife and coastal scenes are near and dear to her heart, and this new book serves as a kind of love letter to her home state where she has lived and worked for almost seventy-five years, where, as she writes, "A is for animals, wild and free," and W is for "woodlands of wonder for you and for me."

Discover Paris by Metro


Anne-Claire Rue - 2012
    For the first time this guidebook reveals this wonderful network and its treasures. For each Metro station there is a map of the neighborhood, the history of the station and the origins of its name. There is also a selection of addresses, cultural sites to visit, monuments to admire, restaurants, bistros, boutiques and unusual tips. The reader can stop at any station and always know what to do and see. It is a wonderful way to discover or re-discover Paris, above and below ground. At the front of the book is a fold-out map of the Metro. A guidebook that everyone who visits Paris needs to have in their pocket!"

PassPorter's Disney Cruise Line and Its Ports of Call


Dave Marx - 2012
    As they moved deeper into the project, the manuscript grew and grew; so many useful tips and details were discovered, and readers continued to ask questions they wanted answered in the book. This 11th edition offers an unprecedented level of detail in a travel guidebook, including in-depth coverage of the line's brand-new cruise ships, the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, its presence in Alaska and the Mediterranean, and its 2013 home ports: Port Canaveral, Miami, Vancouver, Barcelona, and Galveston. No detail is too small — from dining room menus to detailed deck plans, daily activities to shore excursions and extensive port-of-call coverage — it's all included.

Assassin's Creed III: The Complete Official Guide Collector's Edition


Piggyback - 2012
    From the same team that brought you the highly acclaimed guides to Assassin’s Creed II, Brotherhood and Revelations.100% complete: Main missions, side quests and optional challenges – all streamlined for 100% completion.All secrets: All unlockables, all bonuses, all collectible items, all hidden destinations, all Achievements and all Trophies...you won’t miss a thing.Revolutionary Walkthrough: An at-a-glance walkthrough covers every step of the adventure supported by detailed, annotated screenshots.Authoritative: Statistics, diagrams and analysis from our experts provide a comprehensive understanding of all game systems and features.Story Analysis: Includes a series retrospective and breakdown of all major plot events and mysteries, with insightful speculation on future developments.Multiplayer Section: Packed with a wealth of insights, advanced tips and hi-res maps.Covers: Xbox 360®, Playstation®3, PC

OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Certification Guide: Prepare for the 1ZO-803 exam


Mala Gupta - 2012
    You'll explore a wide range of important Java topics as you systematically learn how to pass the certification exam. Each chapter starts with a list of the exam objectives covered in that chapter. You'll find sample questions and exercises designed to reinforce key concepts and to prepare you for what you'll see in the real exam, along with numerous tips, notes, and visual aids throughout the book.About This BookTo earn the OCA Java SE 7 Programmer Certification, you need to know your Java inside and out, and to pass the exam it's good to understand the test itself. This book cracks open the questions, exercises, and expectations you'll face on the OCA exam so you'll be ready and confident on test day.OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Certification Guide is a comprehensive guide to the 1Z0-803 exam. You'll explore important Java topics as you systematically learn what is required. Each chapter starts with a list of exam objectives, followed by sample questions and exercises designed to reinforce key concepts. It provides multiple ways to digest important techniques and concepts, including analogies, diagrams, flowcharts, and lots of well-commented code.Written for developers with a working knowledge of Java who want to earn the OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Certification.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.What's InsideCovers all exam topicsHands-on coding exercisesHow to avoid built-in traps and pitfallsAbout the AuthorMala Gupta has been training programmers to pass Java certification exams since 2006. She holds OCA Java SE7 Programmer I, SCWCD, and SCJP certifications.Table of ContentsIntroductionJava basicsWorking with Java data typesMethods and encapsulationString, StringBuilder, Arrays, and ArrayListFlow controlWorking with inheritanceException handlingFull mock exam

Pokemon Black Version 2 & Pokemon White Version 2 Collector's Edition Guide: The Official Pokemon Strategy Guide


Pokémon Company International - 2012
    • The Collector’s Edition is hardcover and individually numbered, comes with a removable lenticular and four-color end sheets, and contains special Collector’s Edition-exclusive content: an interview with one of the members of the company behind the design of the games, Junichi Masuda of GAME FREAK, as well as unique art assets.• A complete walkthrough of the games, including all the new Gyms, Trainers, challenges, and even the post-game surprises!• Tips and tricks for evolving your Pokémon, so you can get the most from your Pokémon at every level!• A guide to becoming a star at the Pokéstar Studios and winning at the Pokémon World Tournament!• All the info you need to master the Medal Rally and to catch all of the Pokémon to complete your Pokédex!• Hints and special information to help you find hidden items, with a location index!• Matchup strategies to help you beat the toughest quartet of Trainers in the game, the Elite Four!

The Fairies Encyclopedia (Disney Fairies)


D.K. Publishing - 2012
    Each page is bursting with new information and little-known facts about the magical creatures. A fun, eyecatching design, original glittering cover art, and lively text breathe new life into character poses and film stills from the Disney Fairies movies, making this the one book no Tinker Bell fan should be without.

WWE 13: Prima Official Game Guide


Prima Publishing - 2012
    • FINISH THE CAMPAIGN – Complete coverage and insider tips from the development team on the franchise-first single-player campaign focusing on the Attitude Era during the famed “Monday Night Wars”    • BECOME A WWE CHAMPION – Let our expert advice guide your decisions throughout gameplay and unpredictable moments along the path toward becoming a WWE champion    • BONUS OBJECTIVES AND UNLOCKABLES – Learn every hidden objective and unlock every storyline, unlockable, and bonus match    • COMPLETE ROSTER PROFILES – Learn every move for every character from the largest roster of WWE Superstars and Attitude Era luminaries in franchise historyCovers: Xbox 360®, Playstation®3, Wii™

The Berlin Book of Lists


Max Hofstetter - 2012
    Now reborn, it is helping to define the 21st. This funny, thoughtful, useful book is a great primer for visitors to a special place."-- Andrei Cherny, author of The Candy Bombers: The Untold Story of the Berlin Airlift and America's Finest HourAN INSIDER'S GUIDE TO EUROPE'S COOLEST CITYThe Berlin Book of Lists is not a conventional guide book, but an impressionistic collection of tips and perspective based on knowing Berlin well over many years, put together in this first edition as forty lists about the city. The lists are meant to be enjoyed as small essays, each a world unto itself, whether the subject is TOP FIVE PLACES TO EVOKE WORLD WAR II, TOP FIVE DAYS OF THE YEAR TO BE IN BERLIN - OR NOT, or TOP FIVE THINGS IN BERLIN TO AVOID. They are best read while you're visiting Berlin or preparing to visit Berlin and are best read along with other sources for the basics on Berlin, which you can find in any conventional guide. Take this book along with you in Berlin for what promise to be many memorable adventures. For sample chapters or to submit your own suggestions for future essays, visit the book website at www.berlinlists.com

Comptia A+ Certification All-In-One Exam Guide: Exams 220-801 & 220-802


Mike Meyers - 2012
    Offers a review of the examination that includes test-taking strategies, discussion of relevant concepts, practice questions, and detailed answers.

Far Cry 3: Prima Official Game Guide


Prima Publishing - 2012
    • Make it your islands – Fully detailed maps showing the locations of all safe houses, radio towers, relics and more.• Easy to follow walkthrough – Step-by-step coverage for Story Mode and Side Missions give you the edge you need to survive on the islands. • Master your craft – In depth list of Items and how to craft all of them.  • Know your weapon – Stats and Mods for every weapon in the game help you chose the best tool for the job. • Max gamer score – Learn where and how to unlock all achievements/trophies • Go beyond the game – See the island like never before with incredible high-res panoramics, exclusive concept art and behind the scenes developer commentary.

Architectural and Cultural Guide: Pyongyang


Philipp Meuser - 2012
    Ambitiously designed community buildings, faceless mass housingdevelopments, and a monumental emptiness are the definingfeatures of Pyongyang - a city of three million inhabitants risingfrom the rubble to which the Korean War reducedit in the 1950s.This architectural guide to the capital of the Democratic People’sRepublic of Korea has two parts comprising a total of 368 pages.While Volume 1 offers a selection of images and informationon nearly one hundred buildings in Pyongyang provided by thePyongyang Foreign Languages Publishing House and presentedhere without further commentary, Volume 2 sets this materialwithin its architectural and historical context.The Guide offers unprecedented insights into the capital of what is probably the most isolated country in the world, ruled in the third generation by a “first family” stubbornly upholding its own brand of stone-age communism.

The Old Farmer's Almanac 2013


Old Farmer's Almanac - 2012
    A reference book that reads like a magazine, the Almanac contains “everything under the Sun, including the Moon”—facts, feature articles, and advice that are “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.”   The 2013 edition, which marks the publication’s 221st anniversary, will feature     • weather predictions for every day and climatic trends for each season, plus hints of how a low sunspot cycle could influence conditions in the coming years     • the most accurate astronomical data in the solar system, with best-viewing recommendations for every month     • safe and easy home remedies for each season’s most common—and uncomfortable—aches and ailments     • fail-safe gardening tips to ensure a hefty harvest, ideas for using vegetable plants as ornamentals, plus gardening by the Moon     • delicious recipes for homebaked cakes, cookies, and pies; plus readers’ best bacon dishes     • amusing and enlightening articles on raising children, kisses, and why pets bite (and how to stop them)and much, much more!   Added value this year:     • 80 full-color pages     • full-color national weather maps of winter and summer forecasts

Ante's Inferno


Griselda Heppel - 2012
    It's lunchbreak and Florence's gang are after her.Desperate for a place to hide, she climbs the forbidden staircase to the old organ loft, from which a hundred years ago a boy fell to his death.As Florence approaches, Ante is forced to make a life or death decision that plunges them both into the Underworld - a dark land where mythical monsters stalk the twisted path that leads to the centre of Hell itself.Battling the terrifying creatures that dwell in the shadows is bad enough; worse is the doubt forming in Ante's mind.Is Florence dead?And did Ante kill her?

Nikon D3300 For Dummies


Julie Adair King - 2012
    Nikon D3300 For Dummies is your ultimate guide to your new camera, packed with everything you need to know to start taking beautiful photographs right out of the gate. Author Julie Adair King draws on a decade of experience in photography instruction, specifically Nikon and Canon, to walk you through the basics and get you started off on the right foot.Your new Nikon D3300 offers full control over exposure settings, but it also includes pre-sets and auto mode options for beginners. Nikon D3300 For Dummies guides you through the specifics of each setting, and teaches you how to determine what controls work best in a given situation. Written specifically for the Nikon D3300, the book discusses only the controls and capabilities available on your model, and shows you where to find them and how to use them. Topics include: Shooting in auto mode, playback options, and basic troubleshooting Working with light, focus, and color, and conquering video mode Picture organization, including file transfer and sharing Tips on photo editing and select features This full-color book includes a variety of photos that demonstrate the effects of different settings, allowing you to develop an eye for matching controls to situations. If you want to get the most out of your new DSLR, Nikon D3300 For Dummies is the best, most complete guide on the market.

The New Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques


Jan Eaton - 2012
    Readers will discover new twists on the basics, and learn how to create complex-looking stitches, openwork and lace, multi-colored patterns, shaped motifs, Afghan squares, and much more. A 16-page gallery in the back of the book features a wide range of crochet items from designers around the world.

Hiking Acadia National Park, 2nd: A Guide to the Park�s Greatest Hiking Adventures


Dolores Kong - 2012
    Sample more than 120 miles of hiking trails through the approximately 40,000 acres of America's first national park.

British Experimental Combat A/C of WWII: Prototypes, Research Aircraft, and Failed Production Designs


Tony Buttler - 2012
    Detailed coverage of aircraft that were built and flown as prototypes only, combine with others such as the Westland Welkin which entered production but never reached a squadron. Un-built design projects are explained and all types are covered separately, along with a large selection of photographs, some of which have rarely been seen before.This book covers basic short-term insurance fighters such as the Miles M.20, the Martin-Baker M.B.5, and Supermarine Spitfire, which represented the ultimate in piston fighter development, the Fairey Spearfish torpedo bomber and the four engine Vickers Windsor, oddities like the Blackburn B.20 flying boat, and Britain's first jet aircraft, the Gloster E.28/39.A comprehensive appendix, with the use of photographs and brief details, examines one-off examples of standard production types that were fitted with non-standard features.Gathered from archival sources, renowned author Tony Buttler presents a wealth of information on these historic aircraft.

Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park


Lonely Planet - 2012
    Go rafting on the Colorado River, ride a mule down into the Grand Canyon, or view it from above on a helicopter ride around the canyon's rim; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Grand Canyon National Park and begin your journey now! Inside the Lonely Planet Grand Canyon Travel Guide: User-friendly highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations Focused on the best - hikes, drives, and cycling tours Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, camping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Contextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, conservation, and Native Americans Over 32 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughout Useful features - Travel with Children, Clothing and Equipment, and Day and Overnight Hikes Covers Grand Canyon, Kaibab National Forest, Valle, North Rim, South Rim, Havasupai Reservation, Hualapai Reservation, Flagstaff, Sedona, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Las Vegas, Colorado River and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalize your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park, our most comprehensive guide for exploring the Grand Canyon, is perfect for those interested in both the top and off-the-beaten path experiences. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards winner in Favorite Travel Guide category for 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

2013 Farmers' Almanac


Peter Geiger - 2012
    Learn how to clean your house with less toxic substances, find out how to naturally dissuade weeds from growing, what natural cure may help keep fleas away from your dog, gain new recipes for tasty and healthy comfort food, and find out how to turn fresh garden-grown tomatoes into a tasty smoothie. This year's edition, our 196th, is packed with page after page of tips, advice and articles that offer you ways to make 2013 your best year ever.

Chinese, Celtic & Ornamental Knots for Beaded Jewellery


Suzen Millodot - 2012
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Crossword Bible Studies - The Gospel of Matthew: King James Version


Christy Bower - 2012
    With Crossword Bible Studies, you can enjoy spending a few minutes in the Bible in a relaxed, leisurely way. Each crossword puzzle is based on a chapter of the Bible and the clues are taken directly from the 1611 edition of the King James Version (KJV). The verse reference is provided with each puzzle clue, so all you have to do is look up the answer in your Bible. Crossword puzzles make it fun to learn the Bible one chapter at a time. •Reproducible crossword puzzles•King James Version (1611)•One puzzle per chapter of the Bible•Each clue cites the verse reference•25-35 clues for each puzzle•Large, 12-point type•Fill-in-the-blank clue format•Suitable for ages 8 to 108

The Amateur's Guide To Death and Dying; Enhancing the End of Life


Richard Wagner - 2012
    And for most, what follows is a nightmare of anger, shame, loneliness and passivity. Instead of being encouraged to take a lead role in orchestrating their finales, they are expected to wait patiently for the curtain to fall. The Amateur's Guide is on the cutting edge of death and dying work. It provides an opportunity to break free from the painful silence our culture imposes on death talk. Whether filling out a durable power of attorney form, completing a death anxiety survey or personally designing a unique end-of-life plan, you will be totally involved and engaged. This unique seminar/support group format exposes you to a myriad of life situations and moral dilemmas that arise as one faces his/her mortality head on. Learn from and with people just like you. Ten diverse fictional characters provide essential role models for enhancing life near death. Additionally, six presenters, experts in their field, offer timely advice to help make the end of life less intimidating and more of a rich, poignant transition. This is about achieving a good and wise death in the context of real dying, with all its unpredictability, disfigurement, pain, and sorrow. This workbook is primarily for those currently facing their mortality. But concerned family and friends, healing and helping professionals, lawyers, clergy, teachers, students, and those grieving a death will all benefit from joining in. Because, as we all know, none of us is getting out of here alive.

Mull and Iona: 40 Favourite Walks


Paul Webster - 2012
    Perhaps best known for the colourful harbour of Tobermory, its capital at the northern end of the island, Mull has become very popular as a holiday destination, most particularly amongst wildlife enthusiasts. This latest publication from "Pocket Mountains" brings together the very best walking routes on Mull and the neighbouring islands of Iona and Ulva, both easily reached via short ferry journeys. Mull includes some of the wildest coastal scenery in the UK as well as many grand mountains, pretty villages and stunning sandy beaches.

The Edinburgh Fringe Survival Guide: How to Make Your Show A Success


Mark Fisher - 2012
    Thrilling, inspiring and bewildering in equal measure, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe can make you a star or break your bank.So what is the secret of making it work for you?The Edinburgh Fringe Survival Guide draws on the experiences of the festival's leading figures - their disasters as well as their triumphs - to take you step by step through the process of making your show a success in the Scottish capital.From choosing a venue to keeping on top of the budget, from sorting out accommodation to securing the best press coverage, from generating word of mouth to making the most of a hit, this unique practical guide for performers, directors and producers helps you get your show the audience it deserves.Among those sharing their expert advice are playwright Simon Stephens, comedian Phil Nichol, actor Siobhan Redmond, producer Guy Masterson, Tiger Lillies front manMartyn Jacques, theatre critic Lyn Gardner, Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award director Nica Burns, as well as the directors of all the major Fringe venues, top press officers, international promoters and insiders from the Fringe Society itself.The foreword is written by playwright Mark Ravenhill.

The Finer Edge: Crocheted Trims, Motifs & Borders


Kristin Omdahl - 2012
    You will learn how edging patterns can be used to create entire fabrics, reformatted to make individual decorative motifs, reverse-engineered from existing fabrics, and even used to create three-dimensional designs. Focusing on construction techniques for edgings, The Finer Edge is divided into separate sections based on top-down, sideways, and bottom-up methods to help guide the reader.Though there are 12 project patterns that highlight the edgings, you'll be inspired to creatively mix and match within each edging’s section. Also included in this gorgeous book are charts, illustrations, and photographs of crochet swatches and a pattern collection that includes multiple sizes, including plus sizes.Discover innovation at its finest with The Finer Edge.

D&D 1st Edition Premium Dungeon Master's Guide


Wizards of the Coast - 2012
    The legacy of his innovative ideas and the extensive reach of his powerful influence can be seen in virtually every facet of gaming today.To help honor his work and his memory, we created limited-edition reprints of the original 1st Edition core rulebooks: the Monster Manual, Players Handbook, and Dungeon Masters Guide. These premium versions of the original ADnD rulebooks have been lovingly reprinted with the original art and content, but feature an attractive new cover design commemorating this re-release. Available in limited quantities as a hobby channel exclusive in North America.

Birds (Smithsonian Nature Guide)


David Burnie - 2012
    A new generation of illustrated natural history handbooks, produced in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution.The new DK "Nature Guides" form a comprehensive, accessible, and informative series of illustrated reference books that tackle key natural history subjects in DK's inimitable style.From the Arctic Tern and American Woodcock to the Turkey Vulture and Yellow-billed Cuckoo, "Nature Guide: Birds" is packed full of stunning images that reveal bird anatomy, flight, migration patterns, breeding, habitats-all perfect for bird watching and easy identification.Includes: Stunning images revealing intricate details and unique features of specimens Expert writing and research by specialists Clear, concise, and informative text bring the subjects to life Specially commissioned close-up photography and illustrations Carefully structured profiles ensuring it is easy to locate key information Entries organized in intuitive categories or groupings for ease of reference

Manga: History, Encyclopedia & Top 10 Lists


Kanako Pace - 2012
    "Manga: History, Encyclopedia & Top 10 Lists" is the ultimate starting point for people whom have never been exposed to manga, and it even provides detailed information for those who already read manga. Inside this book, you'll learn about the history of manga, the various genres (from Seinen to romance manga), and be pointed in the right direction for the top manga in each genre. Of course the "best" manga are subjective and depend entirely upon your preferences; the top 10 lists for each genre are only a starting point because they were highly rated for art and story (sometimes it's a mixture of both, and sometimes because the storyline trumped the art and vice versa).While this book also tells you ways to get your manga-fix on if the English manga version is not out yet, remember to always support your mangaka when the English version (or other language) is released in your country.

A Natural History of Australian Bats: Working the Night Shift


Greg Richards - 2012
    Its head is nearly the size of a man's fingernail, its tiny ears are twitching as it struggles to get free, and then it bares its teeth to try and scare you into letting it go. Inside that tiny head is a powerhouse of information. Some of these little bats know the entire landscape of its territory, and can pinpoint a cave entrance in dense forest 500 km from its last home. When they get there they know what to do - where to forage, which bat to mate with and how to avoid local predators. A Natural History of Australian Bats uncovers the unique biology and ecology of these wonderful creatures. It features a description of each bat species found in Australia as well as a section on bat myths. The book is enhanced by stunning color photographs from Steve Parish, most of which have never been seen before.

Biking Portland: 55 Rides From the Willamette Valley to Vancouver


Owen Wozniak - 2012
    So what better way to explore a city celebrated for its green parkways, bike culture, and one-of-a-kind geography?Your guide to the area's best routes is avid cyclist and bike commuter Owen Wozniak, a Portland resident and former researcher for the city's bicycle infrastructure. Wozniak's done his homework to bring you Biking Portland: 55 Rides from the Willamette Valley to Vancouver, offering 55 must-bike routes from downtown Portland along the river, into the greenways of the Tualatin basin, through the Clackamas countryside, and across the Columbia to destinations like Cedar Creek and Cape Horn. Features include a detailed map for each route, 75 photographs, a keying of each ride by type - residential, urban, rural, non-motorized and public transit directions to the start of all 55 routes in addition to standard driving directions. Each cycling route features turn-by-turn descriptions, mileage logs, photos, maps, and elevation profiles, while sidebars throughout the guide showcase Portland's rich biking heritage with fascinating anecdotes. Rides range across skill levels with a balance between easy, moderate, and strenuous here you'll find routes for families, Portland newcomers, and seasoned Oregon road warriors.

National Geographic Field Guide to the Water's Edge: Beaches, Shorelines, and Riverbanks


Stephen Letherman - 2012
    Identification guides and interesting information on plants, animals, shells, and other curiosities to be found along each water's edge accompany photographs and illustrations. Useful and inviting sidebars enhance every page:· Shore Science--Quick hits and fascinating facts of science along the water's edge· Stay Safe--Alerts about shoreline dangers and how to avoid or respond to them· Beachcomber's Guide--Illustrated key to objects found in each beach and shoreline region· Save the Shore--Notes on how humans can hurt--and help--shoreline ecology· Best Water's Edge--Throughout, "Dr. Beach" recommends the top beach or shoreline destinationsThe book is profusely illustrated with photographs, maps, and explanatory diagrams. An introductory section provides a thorough overview of the basic science of shorelines: How water interacts with land to form beaches; how various kinds of shorelines formed; why large waves are needed to form beaches; how floods and fast-moving water alters river shorelines; how the gravitational pull of the moon and sun cause the tides; why the oceans have tides but the Great Lakes don't; how tides affect rivers far inland; the effects of latitude and climate on the formation of shorelines, including variations in plants and animals. This opening sets up all the science necessary to understand and use the rest of the book.

Don't Sit On the Baby!: The Ultimate Guide to Sane, Skilled, and Safe Babysitting


Halley Bondy - 2012
    Offering a ton of useful tips, this funny, modern no-nonsense guide covers all the basics any babysitting hopeful needs to know, and much more. Includes: -What to expect from kids age 0 to 10 -Tips for finding (and keeping) the perfect babysitting gig -Advice on how to deal with everything from emergencies to dirty diapers. -Strategies for communicating with parents. -Real-life stories from teens about their experiences on the job. -PLUS: A babysitting personality quiz, helpful fill-in sheets, and kid-friendly recipes teens can use to make mealtime more fun!