Alpha Books

The complete idiot's guide to vitamins and minerals, 3d ed.

Pressman is a chiropractor and board-certified dietitian and nutritionist, and the author of several books and numerous journal articles; Buff is author or co- author of numerous books on health and nutrition. They offer general readers an updated guide to selecting the best food and supplements for good health. The third edition reflects new findings from research and changes in scientific thinking since publication of the 2000 edition. It includes the latest official recommendations for the basic vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, including new information on Vitamin E, new uses for some supplements, and more discussion of the use of soy products instead of hormone replacement therapy for women. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The complete idiot's guide to building your own home, 3d ed.

This book guides readers through the questions that need to be answered before building a home. Topics are organized under the main categories of understanding how homes are built, designing, paying for the construction, hiring help, and constructing the home include. Specific chapter topics include: choosing between conventional and manufactured homes, energy efficient building, comparing costs of building a home with those of having it built, understanding codes and permits, hiring a general contractor, planning construction, excavating, building interior, and outdoor facility constructing. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)