Authors:Janet G. Husband, Jonathan F. Husband,
Publisher: Alpha Pub House
Keywords: series, novels, guide, annotated, sequels
Number of Pages: 792
Published: 2009-06-01
List price: $115.00
ISBN-10: 0838909671
ISBN-13: 9780838909676

"Sequels", the most popular and long-lasting guide to novels in series, returns with greatly expanded series listings. Mysteries continue to be a mainstay, with fantasy, science fiction, and romance listings, plus non - genre fiction selections from authors such as Edward Abbey and Lawrence Durrell.The authors have carefully sifted through a growing group of series to select those most likely to be available in a medium-sized public library, weeding out esoteric, obscure, and less popular series. This classic reference includes hundreds of annotated series, title and subject indexes, and sugge

Author: Brad Hooper
Publisher: Alpha Pub House
Keywords: advisory, readers, reviews, writing
Number of Pages: 109
Published: 2009-12-22
List price: $45.00
ISBN-10: 0838910173
ISBN-13: 9780838910177

Reviews are an important resource for readers’ advisory and collection development. They are also a helpful promotional tool, introducing patrons to what is new on the shelf. This resource includes: tips for writing strong, relevant reviews; different ways reviews can be used to promote your library; and, a chapter by Joyce Saricks covering the how-tos of reviewing audiobooks. Whether the ultimate goal is writing for a library website, book club, or monthly handout, or freelancing for a newspaper, magazine, or professional journal, readers will find plenty of ideas and insight here.

Authors:Valerie Horton, Bruce Smith, Valerie Horton, Bruce Sm
Publisher: Alpha Pub House
Keywords: libraries, delivery, physical, materials, moving
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 2009-10-27
List price: $70.00
ISBN-10: 0838910017
ISBN-13: 9780838910016

Picking, packing, delivering, and returning library materials can be very time consuming and expensive; yet, it is one of the most important and least understood functions within a library. Until now, little time has been spent studying, exploring, or writing about the physical delivery of library materials. "Moving Materials" is the guide to contemporary logistics management for libraries. Eleven experts in the field explore every aspect of this multi-million dollar function, so readers will learn: the impact of pricing on delivery services; managing in-house delivery systems; and, the value

Author: Laurie Rozakis
Publisher: Alpha
Keywords: writing, guide, idiot, complete
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 2000-01-12
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 0028636945
ISBN-13: 9780028636948

If you have trouble putting your thoughts down on paper, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Writing Well has everything you need to know to make writing of any kind as easy as thinking or speaking. This guide gives expert advice on making your writing as clear and persuasive as possible, whether it’s a thank-you note, a school paper, or an executive briefing. It provides easy-to-follow guidelines on structure, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and style. You will find terrific tips on minimizing the time and energy taken up by tasks like research, note-taking, and proofreading.

Author: Sari Locker
Publisher: Alpha
Keywords: sex, third, amazing, guide, idiot, complete
Number of Pages: 480
Published: 2005-08-02
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1592573274
ISBN-13: 9781592573271

Most people know that there s more to sex than the missionary position. But to make sex really hot, some people need a little guidance. That s where acclaimed sex educator and WCBS-TV relationship correspondent Sari Locker steps in. The Complete Idiot s Guide to Amazing Sex, Third Edition, has fresh advice on how readers can make smart sexual choices, cast aside inhibitions, and keep their sex life exciting well into their golden years. Readers get new and updated chapters on: Current sexual trends and attitudes Sex within marriage and long-term relationships Body image, obesity,

Author: Christy Heady
Publisher: Alpha
Keywords: wall, street, third, money, making, idiot, guide, complete
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 2000-03-15
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0028638492
ISBN-13: 9780028638492

More people than ever before are saving for and trading in the stock market. Baby boomers have socked away nearly half a trillion dollars for investing over the last four years. Everyone wants to increase their investment, but how do you really learn the ins and outs of how the stock market works? The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Making Money on Wall Street, Third Edition, gives you all you need to know--everything from how mutual funds work to which market strategies are safest. Should you choose to invest with Uncle Sam? What is a no-load fund and why could it be better? How do you plan

Author: Edward T. Koch
Publisher: Alpha
Keywords: pro, investing, guide, idiot, complete
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 1999-03-23
List price: $18.95
ISBN-10: 0028620445
ISBN-13: 9780028620442

You’re no idiot, of course. You try to keep your credit card debt to a minimum, set aside a little money when you can for a rainy day, and even brown-bag it sometimes to keep your wallet lined with cash. But when it comes to taking that extra money and investing it, you feel like the safest place to put your cash is under your mattress. Don’t stuff your Posturepedic just yet! The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Investing Like a Pro gives you the expert information you need to make sense of the investing world and make your money work for you. In this Complete Idiot’s Gui