The final countdown? On December 21, 2012, the Mayan calendar will complete its thirteenth cycle. According to the Mayan belief system, the world will end. And if you don?t believe the Mayans, you can check in with "The Bible Code, The Nostradamus Code," or "The Orion Prophecy," all of which predict planet-wide doom. Then ag... read more

Leave back pain behind. For the millions of back pain sufferers, the causes can be numerous, making the search for relief frustrating and complex. "The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Back Pain" and its expert authors explain the many causes of back pain and provide the best methods and techniques for relief and prevention of ... read more

"Lengthen spine, tuck pelvis under, bend knees...and shovel that driveway!" The goal of functional training is getting the various muscle groups to work together for real-life activities, such as snow shoveling. The guide includes: a functional fitness self-assessment; more than 120 exercises for different levels, using eith... read more

What From Astrology to the Zodiac... "The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Gluten-Free Cooking" makes it easy to prepare delicious gluten-free meals and to make substitutions in one's favorite recipes. Featuring more than 250 mouth-watering recipes for every meal of the The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to day-including breads, piz... read more

?Honest and precise? everything about writing for children there is to know.? ?Jane Yolen, author Here is the comprehensive guide to writing, publishing, and selling for the ever-expanding and always exciting children's market?now in a new and updated third edition. ? Includes new chapters on self-publishing and on "how to ... read more

An undersea kingdom in the comfort of one's own home...includes CD- ROM! <br> "The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Saltwater Aquariums" offers nearly 1000 descriptions and pictures of marine fishes, corals, plants, and invertebrates among sixty family groupings on an easy-to-use cross-referenced CD-ROM. Presented in straig... read more

Dive in! The water's fine. Packed with clear, professional instructions, helpful tips and advice, and information on indoor and "open" (ocean) swimming, "The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Swimming, " has everything a swimmer needs, no matter what skill level, to make the most of their time in the water. ? Detailed instructio... read more

Controlling health when metabolism is out-of-control. The thyroid is the body's energy center, working to set the metabolism. It can be underactive or work too fast. It is susceptible to cancer and other health issues, more often in women than men. And its symptoms are varying and hard to identify. "The Complete Idiot's Guid... read more