There's more to Florida than Orlando! The Everything Family Guide to Coastal Florida is your perfect guide to the rest of Florida—from the panhandle to the Gulf Coast, and from Key West to Jacksonville. Filled with family-friendly advice on the best restaurants and hotels for every budget, this book is an extensive resource for activities, sports, shopping, spas, and—most importantly—Florida's beautiful beaches. Loaded with tips and ideas for exploring, water sports, and beach fun, The Everything Family Guide to Coastal Florida is all you need to plan a Florida vacation the whole family will enjoy!

Good grammar is as critical to a successful personal and professional life as good grooming. Yet many struggle to master the basics. Enter this straightforward and entertaining book, which will teach even the worst grammarphobes how to write crystal-clear emails, professional-sounding letters, or articulate term papers. Completely revised and updated, this edition of an Everything bestseller includes: Steps to mastering difficult punctuation Effective revision techniques Tips for clear and concise writing It also includes new material on: Lists of commonly misspelled and misused words Brand-new exercises, called Checkpoint, at the end of each chapter E-Links: Web sites for spelling rules, style help, and interactive quizzes The perfect desk reference, The Everything Grammar and Style Book, 2nd Edition has all the ingredients anyone needs to conquer their fear of grammar and become a great communicator.

Longing for love? Searching for success? Hunting for ways to make your wishes become reality? You have the power to make your desires come to life! The Everything Spells and Charms Book, 2nd Edition gives you the tools you need to tap into your inner magickal power. Are you: Languishing in lover's limbo? Use the Spell to Enhance a Relationship. Caught in a career slump? Cast the Spell to Get Recognized. Drowning in bills? Use the Goodbye Debt Spell. Feeling powerless? Try the Spell for Strengthening Self-Worth. This handy guide helps you understand the cycles of nature, discover the mysteries of magick, and unleash the power and passion within!

Each year in America, more than one million people suffer from heart attacks caused by high cholesterol - and half a million die from related heart disease. Don't become a statistic - take control of your health now! The Everything Low Cholesterol Cookbook provides everything from information on how to create a sensible diet and fitness plan to practical tips for improving your overall well-being. This comprehensive, authoritative guide edited by Sandra K. Nissenberg, M.S., R.D., provides you with all the information you need to lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of a heart attack. Features timely, reliable information on: The differences between "good" and "bad" cholesterol The effects of high cholesterol and artery blockage Suggestions to improve your overall health Nutrition and exercise tips to keep you fit and well Up-to-date government cholesterol guidelines Also including more than seventy-five heart-healthy recipes for the whole family, The Everything Low Cholesterol Cookbook provides you with all the up-to-the-minute information to keep you informed and healthy.

Can’t decide on which island to visit? Worried about keeping your toddlers and teens entertained? Anxious about beach safety or the local menu? The Everything Family Guide to the Caribbean keeps you and the kids in mind—so you can relax and enjoy the vacation you deserve! You can’t beat the Caribbean for fun and excitement—but you want your family vacation to be safe and hassle-free as well. With this all-inclusive handbook as your guide, you’ll learn all about the best family-friendly resorts, beaches, and daytrip adventures. Most important, there’s an age-appropriate rating system that helps you plan just the right activities for your family, including: Scuba diving and snorkeling Parasailing Swimming with dolphins –or sharks! Helicopter and horseback riding tours Scooter and bicycle rentals Hiking and rock climbing And much, much more! Highlighting the top eleven family destinations, including Aruba, The Bahamas, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, The Everything Family Guide to the Caribbean is the ultimate resource for a family vacation that will keep everyone smiling!

Traveling in an RV offers the excitement of a road trip without the cost and worry of food and shelter. It's perfect for adventurous families who want take in all of nature's beauty without losing the comfortable amenities of home. With The Everything Family Guide to RV Travel and Campgrounds at your side, you'll tour America in style - or simply unwind at your local campground. From choosing the right vacation spot to packing and planning, this all-in-one road includes: Tips for buying the perfect RV Recommended food preparation for your trip Guidance for traveling with pets An extensive campground directory Great on-the-road activities for kids Advice for traveling on a budget . . . or on a spree and more The Everything Family Guide to RV Travel and Campgrounds is all you need to plan your most exciting family vacation yet!

When you work, take care of a family, and maintain a home, you need practical ways to make every dollar count. The Everything Budgeting Book, 2nd Edition can help you use your money wisely today and prepare for the future at the same time! This step-by-step guide will help you to: Assess and improve your spending patterns Find ways to save on everyday expenses Use worksheets to keep your finances in order Prepare for unexpected events and plan for the future Whether you're saving for a house, a child's education, or a new car, this essential guide can help you meet your financial goals. Before long, you will be able to balance your checkbook, avoid pre-payday panic, and still have money for the things you really want. So embrace your budget-and start enjoying the wealth you never knew you had!

Create your own illustrated world with The Everything Guide to Writing Graphic Novels! Watchmen. V for Vendetta. A History of Violence. The Sandman. 300. You’ve read them, you’ve loved them, and now you want to write and illustrate them. The Everything Guide to Writing Graphic Novels is your shot at the big time. Whether you want to go as dark as Sin City, as funny as Bone, or as poignant as Maus, this book shows you how to do it all. You’ll learn how to: -Develop memorable characters -Create intricate storylines -Illustrate, lay out, and design panels that pop -Letter your dialogue -Market and promote your work It’s all here for you. Professional graphic novelists Mark Ellis and Melissa Martin Ellis show you the ropes of the industry and how to make your graphic novel matter. They help you to take the ideas out of your head and put them onto the page. Lavishly illustrated with more than 100 drawings, this guide also features full-color examples of Mark Ellis’s distinctive graphic style. Dramatic? Humorous? Off-beat? With pen in hand, it’s up to you. A whole universe of characters and volumes of stories are waiting to be created—now give them life!

"Ten years ago, Sue Cerulean realized the coastlines of her childhood along the New Jersey shore and of her adult years (a little-developed necklace of Gulf islands in Florida) were beginning to shift into the sea. She began to chronicle the story of "her" coastal areas as they are now, as they once were, and how they might be as Earth's oceans rise. Cerulean and her husband, oceanographer Jeff Chanton, have taken many field trips in various parts of these coastal areas"--

With the cost of milk and other food staples on the rise, it's important to save wherever you can. This thrifty cookbook offers 300 delicious recipes that are short on cost but long on taste, including: Big Batch Guacamole for pesos on the dollar Curried Chicken Pot Pie that elevates your leftovers to new heights Sicilian Meatballs made from pantry items you already own Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles that are cheaper than take-out Beer Cheese Soup made with beer from last night's party Peach Foster Crepes for only 56 cents per serving Also included are tips for food shopping on a budget and how not to get stuck in grocery store price traps. With The Everything Meals on a Budget Cookbook, you'll feel like you're dining at a gourmet restaurant-at a price you can afford!