The Complete Idiot S Guide To U S History Graphic Illustrated

Author : Kenneth Hite,Shepherd Hendrix
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101060285

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated by Kenneth Hite,Shepherd Hendrix Pdf

History comes alive! Presented in a high-impact, graphic novel format, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated is a visually exciting and easy–to–understand alternative to boring textbooks. Innovative design and lively illustrations transport readers back in time to witness these events and more: • The changing lives of the Native Americans • The abolishment of slavery • The achievement of suffrage • The scandals, wars, and assassinations of the twentieth century • America's famous and infamous historical figures

Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2006-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1417788747

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod Pdf

Discusses American history from prehistory through 2006, including brief biographical sketches of historical figures and events from popular culture.

Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0028638506

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod Pdf

This guide will give you an overview of American history from early, Native American history to modern times. It covers the milestones of the country's history, provides biographical sketches of the most important figures of each era, gives a chronologies of the nation's leaders, and defines key historical terms.

Author : Alan Axelrod, Ph.D.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101105368

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the American Presidency by Alan Axelrod, Ph.D. Pdf

From George Washington to George W. In the course of the 2008 presidential campaigns, Americans became involved in the political process at a level rarely seen in modern history. But even before the historic race, George W. Bush's tenure had left many Americans wondering how we got to where we are today. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the American Presidency takes readers from the first president to the one who just stepped down-exploring the legacies of the greatest leaders and the black marks against others, and showing the ways in which they left their stamp on both the nation and the presidency itself. • Written by the author of the highly successful The Complete Idiot's Guide® to American History, Fifth Edition • Appendices that list the presidents and their vice presidents, the presidential elections, and further reading

Author : Alan Axelrod, PhD
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101057582

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History, 5th Edition by Alan Axelrod, PhD Pdf

The compact history of a giant country. American history is one of those subjects that students frequently labor over and can seem like a random collection of names, dates, and events. Understood as a collective biography and free of the cheerleading found in many text books, the fully updated fifth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to American History explains the changing tides in America's most pivotal periods. ? From a seasoned author and researcher ? The most current and comprehensive series title on American history ? Heightened interest right now in the question of how America got where we are - a question that can only be answered by an understanding of history

Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 1615640789

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Civil War by Alan Axelrod Pdf

Provides an overview of the conflict that includes personal anecdotes of the officers and soldiers, as well as essential information.

Author : Walter C. Fleming
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0028644697

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Native American History by Walter C. Fleming Pdf

This book is a comprehensive overview of the history and culture of the peoples who are now known as the First Americans. Author Walter C. Fleming covers the many different tribes that stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific, including compelling biographies of their greatest leaders. He examines the beliefs, customs, legends and the myriad contributions Native Americans have given to modern society, and details the often tragic history of their conquest by European invaders, their treatment-both historical and recent-under the U.S. government, and the harsh reality of life on today's reservations.

Author : Eric Nelson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0028641515

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Roman Empire by Eric Nelson Pdf

You’re no idiot, of course. The battle scenes in Gladiator had you on the edge of your seat and wondering where you could find more information on the rise and fall of ancient Rome. But so far, your search has left you feeling like a blundering barbarian. Pick yourself up off the coliseum floor! Consult The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Roman Empire—a fun-to-read introduction to the fascinating history, people, and culture of ancient Rome. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: --The history of the Roman Empire’s rise and fall. --An idiot-proof introduction to the great epic literature of the Roman Republic. --A survey of the Romans in arts and popular culture. --Fascinating details of some of history’s most nefarious emperors, including Nero, Caligula, and Commodus.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Children's libraries
ISBN : PSU:000061810051

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School Library Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gary R. McClain,Eve Adamson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2000-11-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0028639588

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Zen Living by Gary R. McClain,Eve Adamson Pdf

Explains what Zen is and how it came to America, how to practice Zen and incorporate it into daily living, and the Zen approach to the world.

Author : Brenda Hoddinott
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Drawing
ISBN : 1592572235

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Drawing People, Illustrated by Brenda Hoddinott Pdf

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Drawing(now in its second edition, 1592570801) has been so successful because it introduces readers to virtually every aspect of drawing in an easy-to-understand visual format. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Drawing People Illustratedfeatures more than 400 illustrations in a two-colour interior and expands upon the drawing book s success and ease-of-use, but focuses entirely on the process and techniques of drawing people. Unlike other books, The Complete Idiot's Guidecovers each step between the first stroke and the last, taking the guesswork out of drawing realistic-looking people.

Author : Josef Steiff
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-02
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781440696527

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Independent Filmmaking by Josef Steiff Pdf

You ought to be making pictures. Designed for people who want to tell a story their way, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Independent Filmmaking explains everything a budding auteur needs to know—from literary development and financial and organizational pre-production to principal photography production, post-production assembly, exhibition and distribution, and more. • The advent of desktop editing and a wide range of consumer cameras enable the average person to create a “film studio” at home. • A great “textbook” for novice filmmakers, whether film students or on-their-own auteurs. • The proliferation of film festivals around the world, many of which encourage submissions from “amateur” filmmakers, shows there are countless filmmakers who aren’t learning the ropes in school. • Author has terrific credentials and has a feature-length script in development in Hollywood.

Author : S. Brent Morris
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 1592574904

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Freemasonry by S. Brent Morris Pdf

In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Freemasonry, an expert author reveals the truths and dispels the myths that have surrounded the Freemasons for hundreds of years- Were the first masons 14th-century stone masons and cathedral builders, or can Freemasonry really be traced back as far as Egypt, Babylon, and Palestine? The Masonic insistence on the belief in a Supreme Being The Masons and the Knights Templar True or false- the Masons coordinated the Boston Tea Party and the American Revolution. How are Masons initiated, and exactly what goes on in a Masonic lodge? What s the difference between the York Rite and the Scottish Rite, and are there women and African American Freemasons? The Masons in the streets of Washington, DC- a tour

Author : Yahiya Emerick
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2004-11-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781101097427

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam, 2nd Edition by Yahiya Emerick Pdf

An up-close and up-to-date look at an often misunderstood faith This completely revised and updated guide explores the tenets of the Qu’ran (a.k.a. Koran), examines the history of the religion and its relationship to Christianity and Judaism, and features an expanded section on the true story behind “jihad.” It explores Islamic views on war and terrorism, including the Muslim perspective on the tragic events of September 11, and the subsequent U.S. presence in both Afghanistan and Iraq. • Excellent sales for the first edition • Islam is the fastest growing religion in America, with more than six million devoted followers • Features an expanded section on women in Islam, including their status within the Taliban, and the Islamic practice of polygamy

Author : Dan Ramsey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2002-12
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0028644328

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Car Care and Repair Illustrated by Dan Ramsey Pdf

Today's cars are complex. They have ABS, DOHC, EFI, CV, PCV, and dozens of other acronyms. How can anyone except a certified mechanic try to maintain or repair older vehicles, much less modern cars? The easiest way is to follow clear, illustrated instructions. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Car Care and Repair Illustrated offers hundreds of helpful photos and drawings that not only describe how cars run, they also show readers exactly what to do when they don't run. Finally, readers will truly learn how to handle common repairs without a mechanic. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Car Care and Repair Illustrated covers maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing your car from bumper to bumper. It clearly covers selecting tools and parts, changing oil, checking transmission and steering fluids, replacing filters, troubleshooting engine noises, installing brakes, fixing door dings, and keeping the car's battery alive longer.