Description: Millions of Americans have come to rely on the Complete Idiot's Guide series for practical, basic information on everything from preparing an income tax return to entertaining weekend guests. The witty, conversational style and the inviting, browsable format take the intimidation factor out of learning new skills. This season the popular series -- which has featured such top sellers as The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dating and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Money on Wall Street -- has been expanded to include 27 new tides. As always, each book includes:
-- Idiot-proof steps for mastering specific skills
-- An easy-to-use design, including fun sidebars and witty cartoons
-- Warnings, tips, definitions, and advice from leading authorities
-- The popular "Least You Need To Know" feature at the back of each chapter

Think you don't know much about geography? Here's idiot-proof information to help

The national press has called attention to the phenomenon called geographic illiteracy. This comprehensive guide makes touring the Earth fun and fascinating with a region-by-region approach to historical points of interest and major cities and countries. Learn how geography affects people and living, how to pick a vacation based on geography and climate, and where to find the highest mountain, biggest hailstone, largest island, tallest tree, and more. Also discusses the great geographic explorers.

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