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Money Expert Eric Tyson Clears Up the Latest Economic Misinformation

An insightful book on the new world being created by China's rise by someone who truly understands both China and the U.S. It includes a comprehensive view up to and including President Hu's visit to the U.S. in January 2011.

During the Age of Enlightenment our societies flourished, propelled by the wonder of new discoveries, radical ideas for economic and social development and a sense that we all had a responsibility to improve our world. In this thought-provoking, lively and entertaining book, Graeme Maxton looks at what brought us to this state and what we can do about it.

In the wake of the 10th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks, research published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress reveals how the attacks impacted the psychological processes of those not directly exposed to the event.

The book is designed as a sweeping, grand history of a period rather than a simple topical work on current events. It explores finance and financial events from monetary, social and political perspectives. It also provides the reader with detailed insight into financial techniques (in an entirely accessible way) which enriches the reader's understanding of this universe.

For those looking to improve their mental skills, authors Ron and Marty Hale-Evans deliver a witty, compelling, and action-oriented cache of personal productivity tips and techniques in Mindhacker: 60 Tips, Tricks, and Games to Take Your Mind to the Next Level

The public should view crowd estimation with scepticism, say the authors of a study published today in Significance, the magazine of the Royal Statistical Society and the American Statistical Association, as they suggest more reliable alternatives to current estimating methods.

Writing Fiction For Dummies covers the entire publishing process, from crafting a unique manuscript to finding an agent.

A practical guide to the basics—from chords and strumming patterns to guidance on finger-picking.

Playwriting For Dummies® (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; ISBN: 978-1-1180-1722-7; August 2011) helps any writer at any stage of the process hone their craft and create the most dramatic and effective pieces.

The definitive guide to the science of solar energy

Titles written by industry experts provide essential guidance, tips and techniques to help users get the most from Mac OS X Lion

In a child-rearing culture that warns parents they can never be too cautious, Lenore Skenazy uses reliable statistics and entertaining anecdotes to encourage parents to stop worrying about the one in a million dangers their kids could face – from being abducted by a stranger to drowning in a toilet  --  and start letting them enjoy the adventures of childhood.

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In their new book, BARBARIANS OF OIL; How the World's Oil Addiction Threatens Global Prosperity and Four Investments to Protect Your Wealth authors Sandy Franks and Sara Nunnally take a look at the major players, recent disasters and changes in political scene in the global oil industry. They also delve into where the oil market is heading and tips on how readers can avoid future market dips and safeguard current and future investments.

Space Exploration For Dummies^® takes readers through the evolution of space exploration -- from the birth of the Space Shuttle to the creation of the Mir Space Station to successes and failures in Mars exploration.

The first look at the philosophy behind the Green Lantern comics—timed for the release of the Green Lantern movie