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The Complete Idiot's Guide
The ''Complete Idiot's Guides'' ("''The Idiot's Guide to'' ..." series) is a product line of how-to and other reference books published by Dorling Kindersley (DK). The books in this series provide a basic understanding of a complex and popular topics. The term "idiot" is used as hyperbole, to reassure readers that the guides will be basic and comprehensible, even if the topics seem intimidating. The approach relies on explaining a topic step-by-step, using basic terminology, definitions of words, and profiles of people. The first Complete Idiot's Guides were published in 1993 on technical subjects, namely DOS and PCs. They have since expanded into a wide range of topics such as time management, learning languages such as Spanish, public speaking, and feng shui. Circa 2000, there were approximately 3 million Complete Idiot's Guides sold per year. Alpha Books, publisher of the Complete Idiot's Guides, is a member of Penguin Group. It began as a division of Macmillan. Pearson E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roshumba Williams
Roshumba Williams (born August 1, 1968) is an American supermodel who first became known for her appearance in the ''Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition'' in the early 1990s. She also works as an actress and reality TV show judge. As a teenager in 1987, she was discovered in Paris by fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent (designer), Yves Saint Laurent and quickly became a regular fixture on international runways. Career Born, in Chicago, Illinois, Roshumba appeared in such feature films as Woody Allen's ''Celebrity (1998 film), Celebrity'', Robert Altman's ''Prêt-à-Porter (film), Prêt-à-Porter'' and the comedy ''Hair Show.'' In 1999, Williams published her first book, ''The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being a Model'', a title in the widely read series by Penguin Publishing USA, The Complete Idiot's Guide to.... She also authored the second edition of ''The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being a Model'' in 2007. In 2002, she was hired by ''Entertainment Tonight'' as a substitute an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorling Kindersley
Dorling Kindersley Limited (branded as DK) is a British multinational publishing company specialising in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 63 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a subsidiary of German media conglomerate Bertelsmann. Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides, DK Eyewitness Travel), history, geography, science, space, nature, sports, gardening, cookery, parenting and many others. The worldwide CEO of DK is Paul Kelly. DK has offices in New York, Melbourne, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto, Madrid, Beijing, and Jiangmen. DK works with licensing partners such as The Walt Disney Company, Disney, Lego, LEGO, DC Comics, the Royal Horticultural Society, MasterChef, and the Smithsonian Institution. DK has commissioned authors such as Mary Berry, Monty Don, Robert Winston, Huw Richards, and Steve Mould for a range of books. History DK was founded in 1974 by Chri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheila Lowe
Sheila Lowe is a British-born novelist and graphologist who has lived in the United States since 1964. Her first book''The Complete Idiot's Guide to Handwriting Analysis'' at Penguin Books was published in 1999 and became a bestseller in the Complete Idiot's Guides series. Her second book''Handwriting of the Famous & Infamous'' /ref> was released a year later. In 2007, the first edition of ''Poison Pen'', the beginning of her Claudia Rose forensi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press (OUP) is the publishing house of the University of Oxford. It is the largest university press in the world. Its first book was printed in Oxford in 1478, with the Press officially granted the legal right to print books by decree in 1586. It is the second-oldest university press after Cambridge University Press, which was founded in 1534. It is a department of the University of Oxford. It is governed by a group of 15 academics, the Delegates of the Press, appointed by the Vice Chancellor, vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford. The Delegates of the Press are led by the Secretary to the Delegates, who serves as OUP's chief executive and as its major representative on other university bodies. Oxford University Press has had a similar governance structure since the 17th century. The press is located on Walton Street, Oxford, Walton Street, Oxford, opposite Somerville College, Oxford, Somerville College, in the inner suburb of Jericho, Oxford, Jericho. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Very Short Introductions
''Very Short Introductions'' (''VSI'') is a book series published by the Oxford University Press (OUP). The books are concise introductions to particular subjects, intended for a general audience but written by experts. Most are under 200-pages long. While authors may present personal viewpoints, the books are meant to be "balanced and complete" as well as thought provoking. The series began in 1995, and by March 2023 there were 730 titles, published or announced. The books have been commercially successful, and have been published in more than 25 languages. Institutions can subscribe to an online service to allow their users to read the books. Most of the books have been written specifically for the series, but around 60 were recycled from earlier OUP publications: several had been in OUP's ''Past Masters'' series, and numbers 17–24 used chapters from ''The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain'' (1984). Each book of the series is numbered on its spine. These numbers broad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Headline Publishing Group
Headline Publishing Group is a British publishing brand and former company. It was founded in 1986 by Tim Hely Hutchinson. In 1993, Headline bought Hodder & Stoughton, and the company became Hodder Headline Ltd. In 1999, Hodder Headline was acquired by WH Smith. It was acquired by Hachette Livre Hachette Livre S.A. (; simply known as Hachette) is a French publishing, publishing group that was based in Paris. It was founded in 1826 by Louis Hachette as Brédif which later became successively L. Hachette et Compagnie, Librairie Hachette, ... from WH Smith in 2005. References External links * . Publishing companies of the United Kingdom Publishing companies of England Publishing companies based in London British companies established in 1986 Publishing companies established in 1986 1986 establishments in England Lagardère Media {{UK-publish-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teach Yourself
Teach Yourself is currently an imprint of Hodder Education and formerly a series published by the English Universities Press (a subsidiary company of Hodder & Stoughton) that specializes in self-instruction books. The series, which began in 1938, is most famous for its language education books, but its titles in mathematics (including algebra and calculus) are also best sellers, and over its long history the series has covered a great many other subjects as well. "A Concise Guide to Teach Yourself", compiled by A R Taylor, was published in 1958 and listed all the titles up until then. Overview The ''Teach Yourself'' books were published from 1938 until 1966 under the imprint English Universities Press, owned by Hodder & Stoughton. Leonard Cutts (1904-1992) was overall editor from the start, and he remained the editor until 1964. Most titles published during the Second World War were aimed at helping the British nation survive as well as improving knowledge in the subjects that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FabJob
FabJob is a book publisher based in Calgary, Canada, and Seattle, United States. It was founded in 1999 by sisters Tag Goulet, Tag and Catherine Goulet. History The company's guide books initially began as electronic titles in e-Book and CD-ROM formats. Since then, a number of their titles have been published in print, though the majority of their books remain available as PDF e-Books. FabJob guides range from 240 to 360 pages of searchable information about how to get started in a specific dream career. Each guide includes information about how to do the job, how to get experience, how to get hired, how to start a business, how to set your fees or prices, and how to get clients or customers. Each book contains advice and information from individuals in a particular field, such as athletes, actors, authors and business people. Books FabJob has published more than 100 books on careers topics including the following titles: * FabJob Guide to Become an Accessories Store Owner * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Découvertes Gallimard
(, ; in United Kingdom: ''New Horizons'', in United States: ''Abrams Discoveries'') is an Collection (publishing), editorial collection of Book illustration, illustrated monographic books published by the Éditions Gallimard in Pocket edition, pocket format. The books are concise introductions to particular subjects, written by experts and intended for a general audience. Created in the style of ''livre d'art'', the collection is based on an abundant pictorial documentation and a way of bringing together visual documents and texts, enhanced by printing on coated paper, as commented in ''L'Express'', "genuine monographs, published like art books". Its creator—Pierre Marchand (editor), Pierre Marchand the "wiktionary:iconophile, iconophile", as remarked by the German graphic designer Raymond Stoffel—was instrumental in moulding the policy and ideals of the collection, which was an immediate success both in France and internationally. The first title (English edition: ''The S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wiley (publisher)
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., commonly known as Wiley (), is an American multinational publishing company that focuses on academic publishing and instructional materials. The company was founded in 1807 and produces books, journals, and encyclopedias, in print and electronically, as well as online products and services, training materials, and educational materials for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students. History The company was established in 1807 when Charles Wiley opened a print shop in Manhattan. The company was the publisher of 19th century American literary figures like James Fenimore Cooper, Washington Irving, Herman Melville, and Edgar Allan Poe, as well as of legal, religious, and other non-fiction titles. The firm took its current name in 1865. Wiley later shifted its focus to scientific, technical, and engineering subject areas, abandoning its literary interests. Wiley's son John (born in Flatbush, New York, October 4, 1808; died in East ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For Dummies
''For Dummies'' is an extensive series of instructional reference books that strive to present non-intimidating guides for readers new to the various topics covered. The series has been a worldwide success, with editions in numerous languages. The books are an example of a media franchise, consistently sporting a distinctive cover—usually yellow and black with a triangular-headed cartoon figure known as the "Dummies Man", and an informal, blackboard-style logo. Prose is simple and direct. Bold icons—such as a piece of string tied around an index finger—indicate particularly important passages. History The first "...for Dummies" titled book was ''Plumbing for Dummies'' by Don Fredriksson, published by the Bobbs-Merrill Company in 1983. The first book in the on-going series was ''DOS For Dummies'',, written by Dan Gookin and published by IDG Books in November 1991. ''DOS For Dummies'' became popular due to the rarity of beginner-friendly materials for learning to use th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
