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Book SynopsisHealthy shopping made easy in this fully updated guide.

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Book SynopsisThe phenomenal bestseller! Newly revised and updated! Thousands of new listings!THE INDISPENSABLE ONE-VOLUME REFERENCE FROM CORINNE T. NETZER, AMERICA’S #1 AUTHORITY ON THE NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF FOOD Are you counting your calories, carbs, or fat grams? Watching your cholesterol? Boosting protein or fiber? Whatever your nutritional needs, this completely revised and updated ninth edition of The Complete Book of Food Counts is the most authoritative, up-to-date reference you can buy. Featuring thousands more listings (and more choices) than ever before, this vital reference provides all the essential counts you need to know for generic and brand-name foods—as well as the latest gourmet and health foods and a variety of ethnic cuisines. Whether it’s fresh or frozen, fast-food or slow-cooked, The Complete Book of Food Counts is an A to Z guide to the choices in your supermarket aisles, at your local farmer’s m

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive growing guide to mophead hydrangea varieties available today and best practices for cultivating each. Finally, a book just about mopheads, the most-popular hydrangeas for home gardeners. A 2021 study by the University of Tennessee Extension Service estimates more than 10 million hydrangeas are sold in the US each year. Mopheads are far and away the hydrangeas in greatest demand, accounting for 90% of sales. New mophead varieties flood the market every year. It's hard to keep track of them all, let alone choose the perfect one(s) for the home garden. Marvelous Mopheads provides a comprehensive list of mophead varieties and invaluable advice about the best mopheads, including the older tried-and-true mopheads and more-recent introductions. The book is organized to present clear answers to frequently asked questions about plant selection color pruning indoor and

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Book SynopsisMoney-saving advice from Canada's leading consumer advocate In this book Ellen Roseman distills the financial advice she gives in her columns and blogs into 81 quick tips that all Canadians can use to help them spend sensibly, save money, and avoid costly consumer traps.Table of ContentsForeword xiby Dave Chilton Introduction xiii Part 1: Outsmarting the Banks 1 1. Get a Higher Interest Rate on Your Savings 5 2. How to Fight Back when a Bank Cuts the Interest on Your Savings 8 3. Look Beyond the Big Banks for Higher Savings Rates 11 4. How to Get Higher Savings Rates without Getting Burned 15 5. How to Trim the Bank’s Service Charges 18 6. How to Fight Back when You Miss a Discount You Deserve 21 7. Challenge Bank Fees for RRSPs and Other Registered Plans 24 8. Watch Out for Foreign Exchange Conversion Fees 27 9. Find the Best Credit Cards for Rewards and Benefits 30 10. Find the Best Credit Card if You Carry a Balance 35 11. Watch Out for Credit Card Balance Transfers 38 12. Watch Out for Expensive Credit Card Insurance 41 13. Beware of Penalties when You Break a Closed Mortgage 45 14. How a Customer Fought Back Against a Bank’s Mortgage Penalty 49 15. How to Avoid Interest Penalties when Paying Off Your Mortgage Early 52by Paul Brick 16. Why It Pays to Know Your Rights 55by Ursula Menke 17. How to Outsmart the Banks at Their Own Game 58by Matt Goulart 18. How to Get the Best Service from a Bank 60by Douglas Melville 19. How to Get the Best Service from a Bank if You Own a Business 63by Douglas Melville Part 2: Keeping Your Finances on Track 67 20. How to Check on Your Credit Report and Credit Score 71 21. How to Correct Errors on Your Credit Report 74by Ross Taylor 22. How to Fight Back when Your Credit History is a Mess 77by Ross Taylor 23. How to Make Sure Your Credit History Stays Healthy 80by Ross Taylor 24. How to Fight Back Against Bad Financial Advice 82 25. How to Make Sure You Have the Right Investments 85by Douglas Melville 26. How to Fight for Your Rights as an Investor 88by Anthony Pichelli 27. How to Recover Losses on Unsuitable Investments 90by Ken Kivenko 28. How to Fight Back Against the Canada Revenue Agency 93 29. How to Avoid Getting Penalized on Your Tax-Free Savings Account 96 30. How to Fight Back by Using the Taxpayer Bill of Rights 99by J. Paul Dubé Part 3: Taming Your Telecom Costs 103 31. How to Negotiate for Better Rates with a Telecom Supplier 105 32. How to Cut the Cost of Your Home Phone Service 108 33. How to Save Money on Your Internet Service 112 34. How to Cut the Cost of Your Cable TV Service 116 35. How to Save Money on Your Telecom Bills and Get Better Service by Bob Lepp 120 36. How to Buy a Wireless Phone without a Contract 123 37. How a Customer Fought Back Against Cancellation Fees 127 38. How to Save Money with a Prepaid Wireless Plan 130 39. Avoid Data Roaming Charges when You Travel 133 40. How a Bell Customer Fought a $10,000 Bill for Data Roaming 135 41. Watch Out for Premium Text Messages on Your Wireless Phone 137 42. How to Get the Best Value for Your Telecom Dollars 140by Kim Walker 43. How to Cut Your Telecom Costs 142by Heather Morgan and Mike Weatherbee 44. How We Helped a Household Slash Its Telecom Costs 144by Heather Morgan and Mike Weatherbee 45. How to Make Effective Telecommunications Complaints 147by John Lawford 46. How to Fight Back Against Big Telecom 152by Lindsey Pinto Part 4: Stretching Your Travel Dollars 155 47. How to Fight Back when an Airline Damages Your Luggage 159 48. How to Fight Airline Rules That Do Not Make Sense 163 49. How to Fight Back when a Cruise Line Loses Your Luggage 166 50. How to Complain to the Canadian Transportation Agency 170 51. How to Enforce Your Airline Flight Rights 173 52. How to Cross the Border with Your Travel Documents in Order 176 53. What to Do with Your Prescription Drugs when You Travel 179 54. How to Avoid Getting in Trouble when Booking Hotels Online 181 55. How to Avoid Being Denied a Refund on Unused Hotel Rooms 184 56. How to Avoid Paying Medical Bills when Crossing the Border 186 57. How to Choose Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption Insurance 189 58. How to Fight Back when Your Trip Cancellation Claim is Denied 192 59. How to Avoid Losing the Travel Reward Points You Collected 194 60. How to Fight Back Against a Car Rental Company’s Damage Claim 198 Part 5: Fighting Back Against Poor Retail Service 201 61. How to Fight Back when a Store Refuses to Give a Refund 205 62. How to Get Your Money Back when You Pay with Your Credit Card 209 63. How to Return a Purchase That You Make Online 213 64. How to Avoid Getting into Trouble with Online Purchases 216 65. How to Fight Back Against Online Fraud 218by David Malamed 66. How to Fight Back when You Find a Pricing Error 220 67. How to Fight Back Against Automatic Renewals 223 68. How to Avoid Losing Money on a Gym Membership 226by Nicholas Ross 69. How to Decide on Getting an Extended Warranty 229 Part 6: Protecting Your Big-Dollar Purchases of Cars and Houses 233 70. How to Fight Back when Your Car Does Not Work Properly 237by Stephen Moody 71. How to Fight Back Against Car Leasing Charges 241by Neil Rau 72. How Not to Get Stung when Buying a Newly Built Home 245by Dr. Karen Somerville 73. How to Fight Back in a Phony Real Estate Bidding War 248by Mark Weisleder 74. How to Resolve Issues with Your Energy Utility 250by Paul Green 75. How to Fight Back Against Rogue Movers 253 Part 7: Using Your Communication Skills and The Courts 257 76. How to Write the Perfect Complaint Letter 261by Christopher Elliott 77. How to Create a Circle of Eyes on a Company You Want to Fight 263by Franke James 78. How to Be Patient, Persistent and Prepared 267by Ted Whipp 79. How to Use Twitter to Put Pressure on a Business 270by Scott A.E. Smith 80. How to Deal with a Lawyer if You Have a Consumer Problem 272by Orie H. Niedzviecki 81. How to Fight Back in Small Claims Court 275 Index 281

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Book SynopsisThe most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to playing and winning the planning permissions game.Table of Contents : PART ONE - THE PLANNING SYSTEM : 1. What planning is and the system : 2. Is permission required : 3. Basis for making planning decisions : 4. The planning application process : PART TWO - MAKING PLANNING APPLICATIONS : 5. Before you make your application : 6. Making a planning application : 7. Managing your application : 8. After planning permission is granted : 9. What to do about unsatisfactory decisions : PART THREE - PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY : 10. Knowing what is happening : 11. Making objections : 12. Writing an objection letter or statement : 13. Mobilising : 14. After a decision

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Book SynopsisThis book is great for a beginner - it covers all the points you need to know from buying, layout and, once purchased, accessories and camp sites etc. It now lives in our new van and I thoroughly recommend it - Amazon review.Trade ReviewA really useful book which, although aimed principally at novices, will appeal to caravanners with all levels of experience. - Caravan Club MagazineI heartily recommend it to all caravannists whether you've been 'vanning for years' or whether you are a new boy. - Jeremy Clarkson, The SunThis book is great for a beginner - it covers all the points you need to know from buying, layout and, once purchased, accessories and camp sites etc. It now lives in our new van and I thoroughly recommend it. - Amazon ReviewTable of Contents : Introduction : Chapter 1: buying your first caravan : Chapter 2: choose carefully – your layout options : Chapter 3: watch your weight – the art and science of outfit matching : Chapter 4: ready for the road – towing without a hitch : Chapter 5: love at first site – choosing a good place to stay : Chapter 6: setting up on site and keeping everything running smoothly : Chapter 7: protecting your investment : Chapter 8: what it’s all about – the joys of touring

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Book SynopsisA new edition of a basic, readable and problem-focused guide to common plumbing difficulties.Table of Contents ·: The Plumbing System ·: Repairs and Emergencies ·: Small plumbing works ·: The Larger project ·: Maintenance and Contingency work ·: Appendices ·: Further Advice

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Book SynopsisA silent epidemic is imperiling our health: overmedication. Learn: how to discuss concerns about too many medications with healthcare providers, simple ways to make positive lifestyle changes, and when to consider alternative healing approaches.Today, one-third of all adults take two or more prescription drugs, and half of all seniors take more than five daily. This book—the first of its kind—tackles the epidemic overuse of prescription drugs.The first half of the book describes the dangers of taking too many drugs, including drug-drug interactions, medication errors, unintentional overdoses, unnecessary medications, made-up illnesses (“restless leg syndrome”), and side effects that actually mimic a new illness.The second half discusses the benefits and harms caused by many of the most popular drugs used to treat diseases, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, acid reflux, depression, and pain. It tells which drugs are really needed and whether or not they cause side effects.Combining stories of those who have suffered ill effects from taking too many drugs with data from cutting-edge medical findings, Do You Really Need That Pill? helps readers realize they can choose different solutions to their health problems.Trade Review"Overdiagnosis and overmedication are major public health issues in the United States and, if the trend continues, will only increase with the growing senior population. Dr. Jacobs gives practical, evidenced-based advice for dealing with some of the most common health problems we face in today's society. Read this book—it may just save your life!" —Brian Berman, MD, Director, Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine"Overmedicalization is both prevalent and profitable in the United States. It is harmful, too, exposing countless people to the potential side effects of unnecessary medications. In this important book, Dr. Jacobs reveals the many circumstances where prescriptions may better serve drug makers than patients—and provides thoughtful guidance about when, why, and how to consider safer alternatives."—David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM, Director, Yale University Prevention Research Center"Dr. Jacobs offers an essential antidote to our drug-addicted culture, with evidence-based examples for common conditions and safe alternatives based on healthy habits in a healthy habitat."—Kathi Kemper, MD, MPH, author of The Holistic Pediatrician and Authentic Healing"As a retired emergency physician, my motto used to be 'don’t just do something, stand there.' Try to avoid harm. Dr. Jacobs provides compelling evidence that taking too many or unnecessary medicines may not be good for you and shows us how to avoid them when treating common medical issues." —Stephen Bezruchka, MD, MPH, Departments of Health Services & Global Health, School of Public Health, University of Washington"A thorough and well-documented resource on the pharmaceuticals prescribed today. A good reference for anyone interested in learning more about the medications they or their loved ones are taking."—Patricia M. Herman, ND, PhD, Senior Behavioral Scientist, RAND Corporation“Dr. Jennifer Jacobs' Do You Really Need That Pill? is a sound, sympathetic, practical guide to the risks of excessive prescription drugs and safe, effective alternatives to them. I recommend it to anyone concerned about a chronic health problem they, or someone close to them, suffers from who wants to reduce medication and find safer, effective alternatives.”—Dr. Peter Fisher, physician to HM The Queen, Director of Research, Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine“Are you on too many medications? How about your parents? Most Americans over a certain age take five or more drugs a day, placing them at risk of serious side effects and drug-drug interactions. Here Dr. Jacobs clearly explains the science, the questionable need for many of these medications, and the downsides, especially in the elderly, and makes practical suggestions about how to reduce the number of meds you are taking.” —Victoria Maizes, MD, Executive Director, University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and Professor of Medicine, Family Medicine, and Public Health at the University of Arizona"Overdiagnosis and overmedication are major public health issues in the United States and, if the trend continues, will only increase with the growing senior population. Dr. Jacobs gives practical, evidenced-based advice for dealing with some of the most common health problems we face in today's society. Read this book—it may just save your life!" —Brian Berman, MD, Director, Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine"Overmedicalization is both prevalent and profitable in the United States. It is harmful, too, exposing countless people to the potential side effects of unnecessary medications. In this important book, Dr. Jacobs reveals the many circumstances where prescriptions may better serve drug makers than patients—and provides thoughtful guidance about when, why, and how to consider safer alternatives."—David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM, Director, Yale University Prevention Research Center"Dr. Jacobs offers an essential antidote to our drug-addicted culture, with evidence-based examples for common conditions and safe alternatives based on healthy habits in a healthy habitat."—Kathi Kemper, MD, MPH, author of The Holistic Pediatrician and Authentic Healing"As a retired emergency physician, my motto used to be 'don’t just do something, stand there.' Try to avoid harm. Dr. Jacobs provides compelling evidence that taking too many or unnecessary medicines may not be good for you and shows us how to avoid them when treating common medical issues." —Stephen Bezruchka, MD, MPH, Departments of Health Services & Global Health, School of Public Health, University of Washington"A thorough and well-documented resource on the pharmaceuticals prescribed today. A good reference for anyone interested in learning more about the medications they or their loved ones are taking."—Patricia M. Herman, ND, PhD, Senior Behavioral Scientist, RAND Corporation“Dr. Jennifer Jacobs' Do You Really Need That Pill? is a sound, sympathetic, practical guide to the risks of excessive prescription drugs and safe, effective alternatives to them. I recommend it to anyone concerned about a chronic health problem they, or someone close to them, suffers from who wants to reduce medication and find safer, effective alternatives.”—Dr. Peter Fisher, physician to HM The Queen, Director of Research, Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine“Are you on too many medications? How about your parents? Most Americans over a certain age take five or more drugs a day, placing them at risk of serious side effects and drug-drug interactions. Here Dr. Jacobs clearly explains the science, the questionable need for many of these medications, and the downsides, especially in the elderly, and makes practical suggestions about how to reduce the number of meds you are taking.” —Victoria Maizes, MD, Executive Director, University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and Professor of Medicine, Family Medicine, and Public Health at the University of Arizona

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LEARN HOW TO WRITE FICTION BY WRITING EVERY DAYWould you like to write but have no spare time?Do you not know where to begin?Write A Novel In 10 Minutes A Day will help you sculpt a full-length piece of creative writing in just ten minutes a day. Starting with a daily practical exercise, it will help you manage your writing schedule within this time frame and help you bring your novel to life. You will be able to clarify your vision and review your time commitments, as well as understand your own abilities. Learning to observe the world around you, write quickly and tap into your unique voice will help you to create all the elements of your story and, by the time you've finished all the exercises, you'll have created something beautiful.ABOUT THE SERIESThe Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.

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Book SynopsisThere are more than half a million golf holes in the world--and GOLF Magazine has picked the best, in The 500 World's Greatest Golf Holes.More than six hundred lavish photographs complement anecdotal "biographies" and vital statistics of the holes deemed the best in the world by the magazine's editors and their panel of international experts. Readers will find out if their favorite holes made the cut by first turning to The Eighteen, representing the most respected and challenging holes--holes like the thirteenth at Augusta National. Next, they discover which are considered the top one hundred (no surprise that the eleventh at St. Andrews Old Course and the fifth at Pinehurst are included here). Finally, there is an all-inclusive gazetteer of all five hundred. A special section offers the Best of the Best--lists of holes by category, such as the most scenic, longest, best in Europe, hardest-to-putt greens, and so on.This is the golf book for the passionate golfer and the armchair duffer alike.

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Book SynopsisHundreds of easy-to-scan tips in everyday language let time-starved readers find quick answers.Most people who enjoy wine would like to know more about it, to feel confident in what they like and why, to know the "lingo." Wine lover and writer Wes Marshall helps readers explore the world of wine, offering plainspoken explanations to wine questions that most people have but are hesitant to ask—no question is too simple, no answer too advanced.Like earlier titles in the series, such as the best-selling What's a Cook to Do?, this book offers empowering information in question-and-answer format with pronunciation guides, charts, maps, and step-by-steps—plus the best-bang-for-your-buck wine recommendations from well-known experts. Is Barolo a grape or a place? What do wine scores mean? What about sniffing the cork and which glasses to use? In this newest book in the What’s a … to Do? series, Wes Marshall presents his years of wine experience and insider tips in everyday language that makes wine approachable and knowable.

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Book SynopsisA Field Guide to Whisky is a one-stop guide for all the information a whisky enthusiast needs. With the whisky market booming all over the world, now is a perfect time for a comprehensive guide to this popular brown spirit. What are the basic ingredients in all whiskies? How does it get its flavour? Which big-name brands truly deserve their reputation? What are the current whisky trends around the world? And who was Jack Daniel, anyway? This abundance of information is distilled(!) into 324 short entries covering basic whisky literacy, production methods, consumption tips, trends, trivia, geographical maps and lists of distilleries, whisky trails, bars, hotels, and festivals by an industry insider. Boasting 230 colour photographs and a beautiful package to boot, A Field Guide to Whisky will make a whisky expert out of anyone.Trade Review“Hans Offringa has managed to present his deep knowledge in a new, entertaining, and highly visual way . . . [and] proves that there are still new ways of preaching the whisky gospel.”—Malt Whisky Yearbook “A one-stop guide for anyone with whisky questions. . . . The answers to anything you’ve ever wondered about your favorite spirit in a straightforward QA format.”—Unfiltered Magazine “A significant guidebook.”—Charleston Mercury “Presented in a handsome hardcover edition. . . . Offringa offers dram-sized bits of information that are easily digestible and that combine to provide a highly readable collection.”—Winnipeg Free Press “This book is a must for all lovers of whisky.”—Charles MacLean, author and founding editor of Whisky Magazine “Deserves a place in the home of every whisky fan.”—Ewan Gunn, global whisky master at Diageo “Hans Offringa is one of the best whisky writers.”—Ingvar Ronde, publisher and editor of Malt Whisky Yearbook “A perfect guide for someone making their first (or maybe their second or third) journey into the world of whisky.”—Nick Morgan, head of whisky outreach at Diageo

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Book SynopsisArtist Butch Guice returns to The Winter Soldier as The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide returns for its 52nd annual edition. From the Yellow Kid and some of the earliest days of comics to latest developments in the market, the Guide has been the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians for more than five decades! This edition also includes a look at the history of James Buchanan Barnes – alias Bucky, a.k.a. The Winter Soldier, the latest inductees for The Overstreet Hall of Fame, and more. Lists comics from the developmental days more than 150 years ago to the present.

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Book SynopsisSince 1970, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has been known as "the Bible" of comic book dealers, collectors and historians. In addition to all the new prices, market reports, and Overstreet Hall of Fame inductees, this edition features a 60th anniversary look at Marvel's Avengers and insights into DC's decades of Justice League/Justice Society crossovers. Avengers cover by Kevin Nowlan.

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Book SynopsisDrawn from the personal experience of dozens of victims, including the author's own encounters, Scammed exposes the most prevalent consumer and money scams lurking in modern society. With so many people falling prey to a wide variety of frauds due to increasing vulnerability on the anonymous Internet, an exposé has never been timelier. This recounts the stories of victims of over two dozen different types of scams, and what they did to recover. These scams include:Auto repair industry scamsInsurance industry scamsHousing industry scams and real estate house flip scamsHome repair scamsCounterfeit productsPhony job offersPhony publishing and film producing offersPhony investmentsPhony money scams from scamsters asking for helpAnd many othersThe chilling tales and details of these scams are interspersed with the wisdom of how each one can be dealt with and avoided. Readers will take away from the shocking stories confidence that they have gained the knowledge and preparedness to avoid being Scammed.Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

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Book SynopsisSave time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Universal Orlando vacation. How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours—on the same day? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In a theme park, every minute and every dollar count. Your vacation is too important to be left to chance, so put the best-selling independent guide to Universal Orlando in your hands and take control of your trip. The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025 explains how the resort works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Seth Kubersky and debut author Alicia Stella know that you want your vacation to be anything but average, so they employed an expert team of researchers to find the secrets, the shortcuts, and the bargains that are sure to make your vacatio

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Book SynopsisSave time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Disney Cruise Line vacation. Planning a Disney Cruise Line (DCL) trip is a big deal. It’s too important to be left to chance, so put the best-selling independent guidebook to DCL in your hands and take control of your vacation. Make every minute and every dollar count with this no-nonsense, consumer-oriented guide to the best (and worst) of Disney’s ships and itineraries. The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2025 explains how DCL works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Debut author Tammy Whiting with Len Testa and Erin Foster know that you want your vacation to be anything but average, so they employ an expert team of researchers to find the secrets, the shortcuts, and the bargains that are sure to make your vacation exceptional! Find out what’s available in every category, ranked from best

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Book SynopsisMONEY-SAVING SECRETS TO LIVING THE FREE LIFE From AAA and AARP, to Wal-Mart and beyond, The Free Stuff for Everyone Book is your go-to guide for how to find the best deals, discounts, and free offers so you can keep more of your hard-earned cash in your pocket. Whether you’re a bargain hunter, retiree, proud cheapskate, student or anyone on a limited budget, consumer finance expert and best-selling author Peter Sander shows you how to find free products, services, gift, rebates and incredible bargains quickly and easily. You’ll discover deals on: Free Entertainment Incredible Travel Bargains Free Healthcare Information Prescription Medicine Discounts Free Financial, Investment and Tax Advice Free Educational Opportunities Sports, Fitness, and Exercise Bargains Book and Magazine Offers And much much more!

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Book Synopsis'Matt Allwright is my idol. As a comic I'm supposed to say something funny about this book, but actually it's legit useful, helpful advice, written compassionately and clearly. I can absolutely see this becoming my consumer bible. Wonderful stuff!' - JOE LYCETT'Every scam, rogue trader or poor excuse for shoddy service...Watchdog's seen them all. And leading the troops is the consumer superhero who has faced and fought every dodgepot going. Our Matt always has your back, whether he's wearing his cape or not.' - STEPH MCGOVERN'Finally! A book that puts all the info in one place AND makes it funny. Matt is the best at this - making difficult stuff easy to swallow so that we can fight our own corners when he isn't there to fight them for us.' - GABY ROSLINKeep your money in your pocket.In Watchdog: The Consumer Survival Guide, Matt Allwright will help you to help yourself amid the minefield of modern consumer rights and fraudsters, offering practical advice on how to sidestep pitfalls in all areas of life. Each chapter is built around relatable hurdles we all face - renting a flat, buying a car, securing our online data, booking a dream holiday and much more.Packed with useful tips, myth busters and case studies, Watchdog: The Consumer Survival Guide will leave you feeling empowered and save you some pennies along the way.

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Book SynopsisHaving this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Adrian Streather's years of Porsche Boxster and Cayman experience, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!Packed with good advice - from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation, and the Boxster and Cayman community, to whether the car will suit you and your lifestyle - this is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Porsche of your dreams.Trade ReviewCould save you a fortune! Classic & Sports CarTable of ContentsIntroduction & ForewordContents 1. Is a 987 Boxster or Cayman right for you? 2. Cost considerations 3. Living with a Boxster or Cayman 4. Relative values 5. Before you view 6. Inspection equipment 7. Fifteen minute evaluation 8. Key points 9. Serious evaluation 10. Auctions 11. Paperwork 12. What's it worth? 13. Do you really want to restore? 14. Paint problems 15. Lack of use problems 16. The 987 Boxster and Cayman community 17. Vital statistics Index

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Book SynopsisNow in paperback! The Lambretta Bible is the in-depth guide to the world's finest scooter, from the Model A to the GP 200. The Lambretta story doesn't end there though, with the focus moving on to machines prepared and built by Lambretta Concessionaires. The book ends with a look at the main British dealer specials of the 1960s.Table of ContentsForeword & acknowledgements1. A brief history of Innocenti2. Model A to LC 1253. Model D & LD ranges4. Model E & F Lambrettas5. Series 1 machines6. The Scottish Six Days Trials model7. Series 2 machines8. The Rallymaster9. Dual control Lambrettas10. Series 3 machines (Li 125 to TV 200)11. Li 150 & 125 Specials12. J range13. Lambretta amphi-scooter14. SX 200 & 15015. Luna line16. DL/GP range17. Dealer specialsAppendices1. Frame numbers2. Paint schemes3. Centro Ricambi4. Carburettors5. Gear ratiosIndexPicture credits

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Book SynopsisHaving this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from James Taylor's years of experience with the Land Rover Discovery, learn how to spot a bad example quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right Discovery at the right price! Focusing on the Series 1 Discovery, this book is packed with good advice - from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation, and the Discovery community, to whether a Discovery will suit you and your lifestyle - this is THE COMPLETE GUIDE to choosing, assessing and buying the Land Rover Discovery of your dreams.Trade ReviewRegarded as the man in the know, this is another in their well-respected series written by James Taylor. Definitely worth buying if you are less than an expert and considering buying a Series 1 Discovery. Good ones can be difficult to find and this publication will help you spot potential problems as well as going through the variants to help you make the right choice. The idea behind the series is to make the buying process and subsequent ownership both painless and enjoyable. It's like having a real expert in your pocket and will help you avoid expensive mistakes. - Classic Land Rover. The Discovery I is something of a bargain right now, so this new guide's launch couldn't come soon enough. Low values means high temptation, but also that there are a lot of poor condition cars around. By far the best part of this guide is the DIY inspection section, where the guide walks you through the car, with condition numbers to circle on each major point. Otherwise, lots of colour images and illustrations are welcome. Worth getting before going out to look at a Discovery if you're anything but a marque specialist. - Classic Car Weekly.Table of Contents1. Is a Land Rover Discovery right for you? 2. Cost considerations 3. Living with a Land Rover Discovery 4. Relative values 5. Before you view 6. Inspection equipment 7. Fifteen minute evaluation 8. Key points 9. Serious evaluation 10. Auctions 11. Paperwork 12. What's it worth? 13. Do you really want to restore? 14. Paint problems 15. Lack of use problems 16. The Land Rover community 17. Vital statistics Index

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Book SynopsisThe Triumph TR2 and TR3 were the heralds of a long-running line of Triumph Sports Cars, culminating in the futuristic TR7 of the 1970s. They were truly sporting cars, suitable for competition and enjoyable fast road motoring. The quintessential British Sports Car of the 1950s, more than 83,000 side-screen TRs were produced, which contributed greatly to British manufacturing prestige - and the postwar economy - with approximately 90% being exported, principally to the USA and Canada. This book is written with the sole aim of giving prospective buyers key knowledge to choose the best example available according to budget. It covers models TR2, TR3, TR3A, and the rare TR3B, produced between 1953 and 1962. All aspects of the car are examined in detail and with many illustrations to back up the text. There is also advice on such matters as non-period modifications. Since the 1980s, the TR models have become finite in number, much cherished by owners, and increased in value, making it very important to know and understand the points to look for, as well as the potential pitfalls of choosing a rogue example. Having bought an imported TR3a, restoring it and preparing it for racing, the author is also a TR2/TR3 consultant for Club Triumph, and a regular contributor to its magazine, making him well-placed to guide you through finding and choosing the best model for you.Trade ReviewMost of us will be familiar with Veloce's 'Essential Buying Guide' series. This latest edition to the range completes the TR line-up by examining all TR2 and TR3 models from 1953-1962. It follows the regular format that includes a 15-minute evaluation, the key points of where to look for problems and a more detailed 60-minute examination of potential purchases. it also includes values, restoration advice and details of what the cars are like to live with. It is a pocket-sized book that aims big - as it says on the cover, it is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying the TR2 or TR3 of your dreams. - Triumph World. It's surprising how much detailed information and photos can be squeezed into just 64 sides but this is the ideal companion for someone considering a purchase. It discusses if it is the right car for you and how much is it likely to cost before delving into the practicalities of viewing and what to look for in a prospective TR purchase. If I were looking for one of the Side-screen TR's I would have no hesitation in taking this pocket-sized Essential Guide along with me. - Standard Motor Club. This book is aimed at anyone considering buying one of these early models, and guides you quickly and effectively through the pitfalls, known issues and problem areas to look out for; all in an accessible and readable style. If you are considering buying an early TR then as the title suggests, this book is an essential purchase. If you are not, it is a great insight into the origins of the TR species. - SIXappeal. If I had the room and the money, there'd be one sitting in my garage and thanks to this little book, I now know how to get a good one. TR Driver it is perfectly designed to be a handy “field guide” that buyers may easily carry with them when inspecting potential purchases. TR ActionTable of ContentsIntroduction & thanks - the purpose of this book 1 Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance 2 Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit? 3 Living with a TR2 or TR3 -will you get along together? 4 Relative values - which model for you? 5 Before you view - be well informed 6 Inspection equipment - these items will really help 7 Fifteen minute evaluation - walk away or stay? 8 Key points - where to look for problems 9 Serious evaluation - 60 minutes for years of enjoyment 10 Auctions - sold! Another way to buy your dream 11 Paperwork - correct documentation is essential! 12 What's it worth? - let your head rule your heart! 13 Do you really want to restore? - it'll take longer and cost more than you think 14 Paint problems - a bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles 15 Problems due to lack of use - just like their owners, TR2s and TR3s need exercise 16 The Community - key people, organisations and companies in the Triumph world 17 Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips Index

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Book SynopsisHaving this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from James Taylor's years of experience with the Land Rover Discovery, learn how to spot a bad example quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right Series II Discovery at the right price! Packed with good advice - from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation, and the Land Rover community, to whether a Series II Discovery will suit you and your lifestyle - this is THE COMPLETE GUIDE to choosing, assessing and buying the right Discovery for you.Trade ReviewThis book is a guide to buying a Discovery 2 and this fits in nicely along with the other titles. This book is unbiased and extremely useful to the person looking to buy one of these popular vehicles. If you are thinking of buying one of these vehicles, before you do, I strongly recommend you get this book first. - The Magazine. It's almost 15 years since the last Land Rover Discovery II was built, so it's now acquired classic stars, even without the benefit of the Allegro door handles that made the first generation stand out. Sturdy as these vehicle are, there's also much to go wrong, given their rough 'n' tumble usage. CCW contributor, James Taylor's buyer book is a knowledgeable guide to evaluating a potential purchase. Well illustrated, to show you exactly what to look for, this is a complete analysis. Spending the money on this book now could save you a lot in the future. - Classic Car Weekly. it’s compact, concise and genuinely useful Auto Express

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Book SynopsisAn introduction to owning, driving and maintaining a Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 Series, and a step-by-step guide to evaluating one for purchase. This book includes colour photos of what to look for and what to avoid, plus a realistic assessment of running and restoration costs, as well as market values. This includes servicing costs, spare parts prices, and the relative values of the various models, specifications and vehicle conditions you are likely to encounter. Written in an easy to follow, jargon-free style, this book will equip you with all you need to know to buy the Mercedes S-Class of your dreams.Trade Reviewa comprehensive guide that makes for the perfect inspection companion - Classic Car Weekly. Although not large enough to be totally comprehensive, these are inexpensive publications that could save a lot of grief later on! - New Zealand Classic Car. A step-by-step guide to evaluating a purchase, this book includes photos of what to look for and what to avoid, plus a realistic assessment of running and restoration costs. – Practical Classics.Table of ContentsIntroduction - the purpose of this book 1 Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance 2 Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit? 3 Living with a Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 - will you get along together? 4 Relative values - which model for you? 5 Before you view - be well informed 6 Inspection equipment - these items will really help 7 Fifteen minute evaluation walk away or stay? 8 Key points - where to look for problems 9 Serious evaluation - 30 minutes for years of enjoyment 10 Auctions - sold! Another way to buy your dream 11 Paperwork - correct documentation is essential! 12 What's it worth? - let your head rule your heart 13 Do you really want to restore? - it'll take longer and cost more than you think 14 Paint problems - bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles 15 Problems due to lack of use - just like their owners, Mercedes-Benz W126s need exercise! 16 The Community - key people, organisations and companies in the Mercedes-Benz W126 world 17 Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips Index

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Book SynopsisHaving this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from James Taylor's years of Range Rover ownership and experience, learn how to spot a bad example quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right Range Rover at the right price! This buyer's guide focuses on the second generation Range Rovers, produced between 1994 and 2001. Packed with good advice - from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation, and the Range Rover community, to whether a second generation Range Rover will suit you and your lifestyle - this is THE COMPLETE GUIDE to choosing, assessing and buying the Range Rover of your dreams.Trade Reviewplenty of sound advice contained in a small package--Auto Express. It's 14 quid very well spent--Octane (UK). If you can't resist the temptation, this is a great way to help navigate a safe buying route--Classic Car Weekly. this new book from James Taylor will help you bag a good one. It's crammed with buying advice, tech specs and a price guide--Land Rover Owner International. Here's one of those little buyers' guide that Veloce does do well. If you want one of these [vehicles], this is the book for you. – TKC.Table of ContentsIntroduction & Foreword Contents Is a 2nd generation Range Rover right for you? Cost considerations Living with a Range Rover Relative values Before you view Inspection equipment Fifteen minute evaluation Key points Serious evaluation Auctions Paperwork What's it worth? Do you really want to restore? Paint problems Lack of use problems The Range Rover community Vital statistics Index

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Book SynopsisHave you longed to restore a classic Porsche 911, but were either overwhelmed by the scale of the task, or simply unsure of what was involved? This unique publication brings that experience to life, covering every detail of the loving restoration of a very special 1983 Porsche 911 SC Targa Sport. The car was originally a special order model for Sir Cliff Richard. With the assistance of official Porsche illustrations and Porsche part numbers, the reader is led through the painstaking record of this journey by an enthusiast with an eye for detail and a determination to bring this car back to its former glory. High-quality images and drawings add a further unique perspective to each of the projects undertaken, showing that restoration of these sought-after cars is completely possible for a dedicated enthusiast. Andrew Clusker has a wide experience in various generations of air-cooled Porsche 911, and recently had a car showcased at Porsche 70th birthday celebrations.Trade Reviewyou must read this book ... From workplace and tool prep to relining the Targa top to replacing suspension bushes, it's all here. - SpeedReaders --- it's like a Haynes manual on steroids - Auto Express --- if you are one of life's ever-reducing band of genuine enthusiasts, not afraid to sport a set of broken fingernails in public, then I recommend - RETRO SPEED -- for those that do have some skills, and the courage to start the process, we can recommend - Liebe zu Ihm (love for Porsche) --- this book delivers very much what is promised on the cover ... Anyone interested in working on their own 911 - or those looking to buy a similar model Porsche - would be best advised to seek this book out. - Classic Driver --- it serves very well to fill the gaps in a typical technical manual ... a great book for a DIY Porsche restorer - Classic Car Weekly --- This book is incredibly thorough with descriptions and painstaking photographs detailing every step of the rebuild. - tkc (Totalkitcar) --- a very useful companion for Porsche owners getting their hands dirty for the first time. - Classic & Sports CarTable of ContentsForeword Reminiscence What to look out for when buying a classic Porsche 911 About the star car - celebrity background Format of the book Chapter 1 - Preparation for Engine Removal Explains how to prepare for engine removal and the various tasks to complete prior to removal. Draining of gearbox oil and engine oil. 1. Organising & Preparation 2. Draining Oil 3. Jacking 4. Disconnection 5. Parts & Tools Chapter 2 - Engine Drop and Hoist Explains how to drop the engine and how to handle the engine once out of the car. 2.1 Engine Drop / Raising Car 2.2 Block & Tackle 2.3 Parts & Tools Chapter 3 - Top End Engine Teardown My experience in dismantling the 911 engine. Observations and a description of the parts required. Also the tools required to complete this task. 3.1 Reasons for Rebuild 3.2 Alternator & CIS System 3.3 Exhaust & Heat Exchanger Removal 3.4 Shroud and Accessory Removal 3.5 Triangle of Death & Oil Lines 3.6 Timing Chain Covers and Clutch Removal 3.7 Camshafts, Timing Chains & Heads 3.8 Cylinders & Pistons 3.9 Head Disassembly & Cam Housings 4.0 Parts & Tools Chapter 4 - Preparation for engine rebuild. New parts, used parts, refurbishment tasks and machining tasks. Costs associated with this preparation. Includes alternator refurbishment. This includes refurbishing the Continuous Injection System and replacement of vacuum hoses. 4.1 Head Restoration 4.2 Painting Parts 4.3 CIS Refurbishment & Vacuum System 4.4 Alternator Refurbishment 4.5 Sound deadening 4.5 Parts & Tools Chapter 5 - Engine Rebuild & Set-Up How to rebuild the 911 engine, including the setting of engine timing and valve adjustment. The tools required to complete this task. Carrera style tensioners and considerations. Discussion of oil leaks at the appropriate part of the rebuild. 5.1 Head Studs 5.2 Triangle of Death 5.3 Chain Ramps & Timing Chains 5.4 Flywheel? 5.5 Pistons & Cylinders 5.6 Sheet Metal 5.7 Oil Return Tubes and Heads 5.8 Rockers & Timing Chains 5.9 Timing 5.10 Clearances 5.11 Final Long Block Work 5.12 Exhaust, Fan and Shroud 5.13 CIS System 5.14 Clutch 5.15 Parts & Tools Chapter 6 - Gearbox Rebuilding The history of the type 915 gearbox. Symptoms and possible corrections before deciding upon a rebuild. My experience with this and the ultimate cost and parts required to complete this task. How to break the gearbox in correctly. Oil changing intervals and how to. Adding short shift kit. 6.1 History of the maligned 915 6.2 Symptoms of issues 6.3 Structure of the Gearbox 6.4 Parts Replaced 6.5 Gearbox Linkage Adjustment and Refreshment 6.6 Short Shift Kit 6.6 Parts & Tools Chapter 7 - Refitting the engine and gearbox How to reinstall the engine and gearbox, including fitting of a new clutch and clutch cable. Engine and gearbox mounts. Advice and my experience in doing this. Reconnection of the necessary ancillaries including fuel system and how to fire the car up for the first time. Checking fuel delivery. Setting timing, idle speed. How to break in a rebuild engine and gearbox. CV Joints. Engine sound deadening. 7.1 Joining engine and gearbox 7.2 Setting up to move 7.3 Reconnection 7.4 Firing Up Chapter 8 - Body Strip How to dismantle the car, including removal of interior. The tools required for this task and the associated parts. Includes glass removal methods. 8.1 Interior 8.2 Bonnet and rear lid 8.3 Front Bumper and Valance 8.4 Lights 8.5 Front Wings 8.6 Rear Bumper and Valance 8.7 Mirrors and Doors 8.8 Targa Hoop 8.9 Windscreen and Rear Screen Chapter 9 - Kidney and Sill Repair 9.1 The problem 9.2 Supporting Car 9.2 Cuts 9.3 Welding new parts 9.4 Primed Chapter 10 - Inner Wings and Wings Restoration 10.1 Wing corrosion 10.2 Inner Wing assessment 10.3 preparation of inner wing & restoration 10.4 outer wing restoration Chapter 11 - Painting Parts. Some considerations. Includes identifying originality. 11.1 highlights of repainting Chapter 12 - Reconstruction of the car. Includes the infamous task of re-installation of the Targa glass. Key experiences. 12.1 Bumpers and Valance front and rear 12.2 oil lines 12.3 front wings 12.4 bonnet and rear lid 12.5 Doors & Mirrors 12.6 Glass & Relevant Rubbers 12.7 Lights and Wiring 12.8 Tools and Parts Chapter 13 - Rust Prevention on a 911. 13.1 Injection map 13.2 wheel arch liners - creating 13.3 Materials & Tools to use Chapter 14 - Targa Roof rebuild 14.1 Examples of issues 14.2 Stripping the roof 14.3 Panel alignment 14.4 Refitting webbing, cotton, etc 14.5 Headlining 14.6 Seal fitting & Window Alignment 14.7 Final result 14.8 Tools and Parts Chapter 15 - The heating system 15.1 How it works and issues 15.2 Work done to restore 15.3 Alternative approaches 15.4 Parts and Tools Chapter 16 - Pedal Cluster Rebuild 16.1 Removing the pedal cluster 16.2 Restoration 16.3 Refitting 16.4 Parts and Tools Chapter 17 - Suspension Refresh 17.1 How suspension works 17.2 Symptoms of age 17.3 Shock Absorbers 17.4 Item X 17.5 Parts and Tools Chapter 18 - Refitting the interior 18.1 Parts and Tools Chapter 19 - Born Again

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This guide tells you everything you need to know when considering a potential purchase of the car that evolved to become the powerful, technically complex and aggressive Lancia Delta Integrale EVO, a car that consistently won the Rally World Championship from 1987 to 1992, and has now attained cult status. Fully illustrated, with a unique evaluation guide, and valuable advice on cost, documentation, restoration, club support and more, this Essential Buyer's Guide provides you with practical information from a marque expert on how to seek out a good example.

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