Quick and easy repair techniques for any emergency, idiot-proof steps for essential maintenance and repair operations, and down-to-earth advice on kjeeping your car free from breakdowns.

Demystifies the common car, describing how it works, and what owners can do to keep it running, covering topics, under the three general areas of understanding the car, maintenance, and repair, with illustrations, tip boxes, and glossary of terms.

This invaluable book should be kept in the glove compartment of every car. Through ample hand holding and simple step-by-step instruction, author Dan Ramsey tells how anybody can change a flat tire or jump-start a car, as well as perform basic maintenance, such as knowing when to change the oil and how to keep the car clean with minimum effort. Cartoon art.

'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Auto Repair Illustrated' covers everything readers need to know about their automobiles, from the tires up. Tailor-made for true novices, it shows them how to make some of the most basic repairs themselves, and teaches them enough to feel confident that they'll never be taken for a ride by a mechanic again. More than 300 easy-to-understand illustrations and a 50-page self-diagnosis guide organized for quick identification of what's wrong. New- and used-car warranty information. Step-by-step illustrated instructions on how to conduct routine maintenance. An overview of how each system (steering and suspension, cooling, electrical) works.

One of America's master sales trainers shows how to develop the essential skills to start making sales fast. Includes chapters on how to get appointments, create dynamic presentations, understand a prospect's motivation, handle objections, and close the sale. The author also reveals his secrets for selling to people at the top.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Spanish on Your Own makes Spanish fun and entertaining - so you don't feel bogged down with a "directory" of words. Feel confident about speaking the language and communicating with native speakers whether you're planning a vacation or preparing for a business trip. In this Complete Idiot's Guide you get enough of the basics that you can put to use immediately; friendly advice in an easy-to-understand format; tips, definitions, and warnings to help you along the way; and clear illustrations that feature everything you need to know!

This one-of-a-kind guide shows how to turn ideas into money-making opportunities. Featured are tips on avoiding legal problems and advice on protecting that great idea from being pirated. Exercises for developing creativity and worksheets and checklists for filtering, researching, and test marketing are included.

You're no idiot, of course. You negotiate like a pit bull on the job, organize your household budget with your computer, and even manage to coax your kids to finish their homework. But when it comes to plunking down your money to buy a crystal vase, you're not sure whether you'll be getting trash or treasure. Don't hand over the cash yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling Collectibles helps you build the skills you need to become a savvy, satisfied collector. Feel confident about buying the collectible you want, even when the seller is playing hardball. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

Practical and entertaining, here is complete advice on choosing the right dog for the family, plus easy-to-follow training instructions that make quick work of discipline. An out-of-control pet can throw a household into complete chaos, upsetting dog and owner alike, but with Hodgson on board readers will be well on their way to a well-behaved, well-adjusted pet.

This heartwarming book offers new grandparents a refresher course in baby basics, such as how to childproof a home and choose appropriate toys. It teaches grandparents how to best fulfill their special role as a source of wisdom, counsel, and family lore--an uplifting guide every new grandparent will need.