Books for Dummies

Shearers Bookshop has a wide variety of the best selling Dummies Books including computing, home, body/mind/spirit, business, sport and travel books. 
 
The Dummies series started in 1991 with "DOS for Dummies" and quickly gained notice and popularity. Now, with more than 125,000,000 books in print, the Dummies series caters to everyone needs including the bestselling titles "Dating for Dummies", "Shakespeare for Dummies", "National Parks of the American West for Dummies" and "Choosing a Dog For Dummies". 
 
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Bestselling Dummies Titles for February


Chicago for Dummies

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Chicago for Dummies
By Laura Tiebert
ISBN: 9780470124802

Years ago, when Frank Sinatra sang the praises of 'my kind of town', he was saluting Chicago. Chicago is still a truly vibrant and eclectic city that constantly reinvents itself. Cosmopolitan yet not elitist, sophisticated in some ways yet refreshingly brash in others, Chicago is wonderfully enterta
Slow Cookers for Dummies

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Slow Cookers for Dummies
By Tom Lacalamita & Glenna Vance
ISBN: 9780764552403

The secret is out: That slow cooker that's been collecting dust in your kitchen cabinet is a wonderful and easy tool for making delicious entrees at the touch of a button. With new U.S. sales estimated at 6 million a year, more people are finding slow cookers indispensable in getting a home-cooked m
Poker for Dummies

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Poker for Dummies
By Richard Harroch & Lou Krieger
ISBN: 9780764552328

Poker is America's national card game, and its popularity continues to grow. Nationwide, you can find a game in progress everywhere. If you want to play, you can find poker games on replicas of 19th century riverboats or on Native American tribal lands. You can play poker at home with the family or
Online Shopping Directory All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies

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Online Shopping Directory All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies
By Frank Fiore
ISBN: 9780764574955

Shopping on the Web is increasing at a phenomenal rate, making this book a priceless tool for readers who want an online shopping experience that's fun, easy, secure, and saves both time and money Each site is rated by price, selection, service, convenience, and security, and extensive indices make
Golden Retrievers for Dummies

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Golden Retrievers for Dummies
By Nona Kilgore Bauer
ISBN: 9780764552670

For the past decade, the Golden Retriever has ranked among the five most popular breeds registered with the AKC, with more than 65,000 Goldens registered every year. The Golden Retriever's personality is as golden as his outer coat. He was bred to please, and please he does. He started out as a hunt
Ferrets for Dummies

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Ferrets for Dummies
By Kim Schilling
ISBN: 9780470139431

Thinking about getting a ferret? Want to make sure you're giving the ferret you already have the best possible care? Ferrets For Dummies helps you decide whether a ferret is for you and give your little fellah a healthy, happy home. It's packed with practical information on feeding, housing, health
Jack Russell Terriers for Dummies

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Jack Russell Terriers for Dummies
By Deborah Britt-Hay
ISBN: 9780764552687

With their spunky personalities, endless energy, and remarkable intelligence, it's no wonder Jack Russell Terriers have become a favorite for television ads and Hollywood films. Performing comes naturally to Jack Russell Terriers (JRTs for short). They love to show off their strange and quirky perso
Hockey for Dummies

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Hockey for Dummies
By John Davidson & John Steinbreeder
ISBN: 9780764552281

Gives die-hard fans and newcomers to the sport the inside edge! --Scotty Bowman, NHL's winningest coach and former coach of the Detroit Red Wings

Nothing gets by John Davidson. If the first edition didn't already make you a fan, then this edition will!--Mark Messier, NHL All-Star

My dog, Blu

Aromatherapy for Dummies

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Aromatherapy for Dummies
By Kathi Keville
ISBN: 9780764551710

Whether it's the tang of ozone in the air just before a rainstorm, the homey smell of freshly baked bread, or the inspiring scent of roses, natural aromas are everywhere with us, influencing our moods, and informing our perceptions. But natural aromas are capable of much more. Science is just beginn
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies

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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies
By Robert D. Schneider & Darril Gibson
ISBN: 9780470179543

If you're in charge of database administration, developing database software, or looking for database solutions for your company, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies can help you get a handle on this extremely popular relational database management system. Here you'll fin
Boxers for Dummies

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Boxers for Dummies
By Richard G. Beauchamp
ISBN: 9780764552854

Strong, smart, loyal, and self-assured, the Boxer is great with kids and makes a wonderful family pet. A typical boxer has boundless energy and curiosity and is a natural clown. Although it's rare to find one with a mean streak, the breed can be inquisitive to a fault, and the Boxer's extroverted, c
Portuguese Phrases for Dummies

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Portuguese Phrases for Dummies
By Karen Keller
ISBN: 9780470037508

Are you thinking about traveling, studying, or working in Portugal or Brazil, but you don't know any Portuguese? Want to improve your conversation skills with the Portuguese speaking people in your life? Portuguese Phrases for Dummies is the perfect diving board for anyone looking to communicate and
Windows 7 for Dummies

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Windows 7 for Dummies
By Andy Rathbone
ISBN: 9780470497432

Description: This is the perfect plain-English guide to the much-anticipated release of Windows 7. "Windows For Dummies" is the all-time bestselling guide to the Windows operating system. "Windows 7 For Dummies" answers all your questions about the interface adjustments and all the new tools in Wind
Boston Terriers for Dummies

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Boston Terriers for Dummies
By Wendy Bedwell-Wilson
ISBN: 9780470127681

Has a Boston Terrier stolen your heart? Whether you're thinking about adding one of these 'American Gentlemen' to your home or you already have one, this fun, friendly guide is the key to becoming a responsible and happy puppy parent! Boston Terriers For Dummies gives you all the basics on raising a
Poodles for Dummies

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Poodles for Dummies
By Susan M. Ewing
ISBN: 9780470067307

Including an overview of the breed's history, an exploration of all three varieties and 8 pages of full-color photos detailing the colors available and tips and techniques for grooming, this book is filled with the information and morsels you need to decide if this refined beauty is a good match for
Indoor Grilling for Dummies

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Indoor Grilling for Dummies
By Lucy Wing
ISBN: 9780764553622

Heard about the phenomenon called indoor grilling? From open or covered electric grills to contact grills, grill pans, and cooktop inserts, there are all kinds of indoor grilling options that are inexpensive to purchase, take little time to clean up, and store conveniently out of sight. Best of all,
Bridge for Dummies

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Bridge for Dummies
By Eddie Kantar
ISBN: 9780471924265

Bridge, as any player will tell you, is simply the best card game ever. It's challenging each hand presents a different set of conditions you must figure out and solve. It's very social you play with a partner and two opponents. And best of all it's fun. "Bridge For Dummies, 2E" gives you a step by
Organizing for Dummies

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Organizing for Dummies
By Eileen Roth
ISBN: 9780764553004

What's the favorite four-letter word of people who are less than fully organized? Help! So many technological, social, and economic changes affect your life that you need organization just to keep up, let alone advance. Many people have two jobs - one at the office and one taking care of things at h
Breeding Dogs for Dummies

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Breeding Dogs for Dummies
By Richard G. Beauchamp
ISBN: 9780764508721

So what's the big deal about breeding purebreds? You put two compatible dogs alone together in a room, lower the lights, put a Barry White CD on the stereo and voila, two months later you've got yourself a litter of purebreds and the rest is gravy, right? Not quite. Simply breeding dogs takes consid
New Orleans for Dummies

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New Orleans for Dummies
By Dummies - Travel
ISBN: 9780470069349

Whether you want to go to New Orleans for its history or the revelry...the incredible, unique cuisine or the music and club scene...the risque aura of Bourbon Street or the ritzy lushness of the Garden District, this is your fun and easy guide to exploring and enjoying The Big Easy. New Orleans is i