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Change Happens: A Compendium of Wisdom
By Ross Petras, Kathryn Petras. 2018
This collection of quotations—from the masters of the quote book, Kathryn and Ross Petras—focuses on the empowering aspects of change…
and is perfect for graduates or anyone else facing a life passage—landmark birthday, new job, new home, or the beginning (or end) of a relationship.Uncle John's OLD FAITHFUL 30th Anniversary Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual)
By Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2017
Celebrate the big 3-0 with this thrilling 30th edition of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader—and cheers to 30 more!What's even more…
trusty and awe-inspiring than Old Faithful, the Yellowstone geyser that erupts 17 times a day? Uncle John and the Bathroom Readers' Institute! Every year for the past three decades, Uncle John and his team of tireless researchers have delivered an epic tome packed with thousands of fascinating factoids. And now this extra-special 30th anniversary edition has everything you've come to expect from the BRI, and more! It's stuffed with 512 pages of all-new articles sure to please everyone, from our longtime readers to newbies alike. You'll get the scoop on the latest "scientific" studies, weird world news, surprising history, and obscure facts. Here's just a sampling of what's in store: From foe to friend: presidential rivals who are buddies now What you never thought to do with those old CDs you have lying around Saddam Hussein revealed…and it's not pretty James Bond author Ian Fleming and his most titillating book titles The creepiest murderabilia that no one would want…except these people The origins of Project Gutenberg and its free e-books All-new editions of our most popular series, including Terrible Typos, Phrase Origins, and You Call This Art? Myths and facts about our friends—nos amis—the French The most horrifying things ever lost or found And much, much more!Who Knew?: Questions That Will Make You Think Again (Who Knew? Ser.)
By Sarah Herman. 2017
Trivia that will make you ask, "Who knew?"Why do elephants have such big ears? What's the difference between fog and…
mist? Who invented sliced bread? Be the smartest slacker in the break room, the brainiest guest at the wedding, and the cleverest cat at the cocktail party. Whether you're trying to impress your friends, or simply in need of a knowledge fix, Who Knew? is the book for you. Filled with gems of wisdom to dazzle your brain cells, there are plenty of tales to surprise and delight even the most ardent trivia fan. From the plagues of the Middle Ages and the rules of Roman architecture to culinary customs, presidential assassinations, and the contents of James Bond's glass; we cover it all. With a clever quiz at the end of each chapter, you'll be ready for mastermind status in no time. Galvanize your grey matter with this classic compendium as you find yourself asking, "Who knew?"Writing for Scholars: A Practical Guide to Making Sense & Being Heard
By Lynn Nygaard. 2015
Lecturers request your electronic inspection copy here. Academics are not just researchers, but writers too. Using her many years of…
practical experience gained as a teacher and editor, Lynn Nygaard guides you through the whole process of writing and presenting your research in order to help you make your voice heard within the academic community. Grounded in real world advice rather than abstract best practice, Nygaard demonstrates a number of approaches to writing in order to help you identify those most suited to your own project. This updated new edition includes: Revised and expanded sections in each chapter More focus on the social sciences A more international focus Updated discussions on publishing practices Annotated biographies for each chapter New illustrations and images Additional practical tips and exercises From defining your audience, to forming your argument and structuring your work, this book will enable you to communicate your research passionately and professionally. Lynn Nygaard is Special Adviser on Project Development and Publications at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). Visit the companion website for additional online resources! SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success! This updated new edition includes: Revised and expanded sections in each chapter More focus on the social sciences A more international focus Updated discussions on publishing practices Annotated bibliographies for each chapter New illustrations and images Additional practical tips and exercises From defining your audience, to forming your argument and structuring your work, this book will enable you to communicate your research passionately and professionally.Atlas of Tolkien (Tolkien Ser. #2)
By David Day. 2015
Tolkien? There’s a map for that!J. R. R. Tolkien’s fictional universe is as vast as the human imagination, so an…
atlas is a helpful tool to get around. Consider this book your navigational guide to Middle-earth and the Undying Lands. Maps, images, and vivid descriptions in full color create an enchanting reference to all the fantastical places and creatures that sprung from Tolkien’s mind. The deluxe, heat-burnished cover makes this a charming addition to your Tolkien library. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.The Doctors Book of Home Remedies: Quick Fixes, Clever Techniques, and Uncommon Cures to Get You Feeling Better Fas t
By Prevention Magazine Editors. 2009
What do doctors do when they get sick? The editors of Prevention Magazine Health Books asked more than 500 of…
the nations top specialists to recommend their best doctor-tested and easy-to-follow remedies for 138 illnesses and maladies. This complete, practical guide contains the distilled experience of health professionals who offer more than 2300 accessible healing tips for the most common medical complaints.In this handy reference you will find curative techniques and symptom-relieving treatments for bladder infections, depression, emphysema, headaches, premenstrual syndrome, toothaches, and much more.Here are invaluable at-home solutions for annoying afflictions such as canker sores, dandruff, and snoring as well as methods for coping with more serious health problems such as high cholesterol, ulcers, and backaches. The Doctors Book Of Home Remedies is like having a doctor on call 24 hours a day. So treat yourself to this prescription for health and stay well.Uncle John's Lists That Make You Go Hmmm...
By Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2015
A list of five words to describe Uncle John's Lists That Make You Go Hmmm...: 1. Funny; 2. Fact-filled; 3.…
Surprising; 4. Unique; 5. Essential.Uncle John's Lists That Make You Go Hmmm... puts a whole new spin on Uncle John’s unique brand of trivia. Readers will be treated to 288 pages of irresistible easy-to-digest lists featuring short facts, fascinating history, and weird news--plus lists about science, sports, quotes, wordplay, showbiz, and random oddities. Some examples: “4 Yellow Things (and Why They’re Yellow”), “5 Dumb Crooks Who Led the Cops Right To Them,” “The 6 Smartest Dog Breeds,” “7 Lists of 7s” (on page 77), “Hollywood’s 8 Stupidest Science Goofs,” “9 Celebrity Marriages that Didn’t Outlast Milk,” and “The 10 Commandments (and 10 Politicians Who Broke Them).”Uncle John's Electrifying Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! Collectible Edition (For Kids Only #2)
By Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2014
Collect your very own copy of this Uncle John's Bathroom Reader For Kids Only with all-new illustrations! The shocking truth…
is that Uncle John's For Kids Only! books are nearly as popular as the big editions-and Electrifying is so awesome it'll make kids' hair stand on end. Illustrated and easy to read, this book is full of fascinating articles, fun games, forgotten history, silly science, myths and legends, jokes, weird sports, and more. And at the bottom of each page-288 in all-are Uncle John's famous "running feet" facts, like this one: Bald eagle nests can weigh up to two tons-more than a compact car. What else is in here? Lots of great short stories! For example:-The mysterious goings-on in the Bermuda Triangle-How not to get struck by lightning-The history of the @ sign-Test your phobia IQ-Real-life X-men-Royal slobs-Decoding Harry Potter-Flying octopi at pro hockey games-Newspaper kids from a century ago who went on strike...and won...And much, much more!Testimonials: "The Bathroom Readers are the most interesting and coolest things around..." Jennifer S."I'm not big into reading long and boring books. Ever since I have discovered your book, I cannot put it down! It's perfect for people like me!" Raelyn H., ageThe Popes: Every Question Answered
By Rupert Matthews. 2014
From St. Peter to Pope Francis, the Apostolic Succession has a long and interesting history. Your every question about all…
266 popes is answered here!The papacy is a unique religious office. Lasting two millennia, it is one of the oldest and most enduring institutions in the world. The line of authority linking Pope Francis to the ministry of Jesus Christ has been unbroken over the centuries. In this book you will find facts and details of all 266 popes, from controversies to triumphs to reforms. A great reference guide for theological students and people of all faiths.Uncle John's Facts to Go Talk Wordy to Me (Facts to Go #15)
By Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2014
We asked Roget himself what he thought of Talk Wordy To Me and he gushed that it s …
incredible magnificent wonderful marvelous spectacular astonishing awe-inspiring tremen hellip Then we cut him off because there s only so much room to tell you about all the great articles you ll find in this e-book about word and phrase origins anagrams palindromes puns jargon tongue twisters and the unintentionally naughtiest typos ever typed What else is in here Lots A smorgasbord A cornucopia A plethora Myriad So expand your vocabulary with -How txting b changin langage lol-The epic story of epic words that are losing their luster like epic -A pop music anagram quiz-The world s wordiest novelist-Presidential misspeaks that spawned new words-Hilarious headstones from around the world-Words and phrases that are much older than you d think like politically correct and truthiness -Peter Mark Roget s obsessive-compulsive quest to create his famous thesaurus-What irony isn t-Trivia with a catch--all answers contain pooAnd much much moreUncle John's Facts to Go Call of the Wild (Facts to Go #14)
By Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2014
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! And plenty of other wild beasts (including wildebeests)! Whether you find it under…
a rock, in the sea, or up in the sky, if it has fangs, venom, horns, or an electric tail that really stings, you'll be much safer reading about it from the confines of this entertaining e-book. So let Uncle John be your safari guide as you sink your canines into...*Australia's deadliest...roos*What happens when a ten-ton whale leaps onto a 40-foot sailboat*Uncle John's Stall of Fame: Wild Edition*The gruesome fish that eats other fish...from the inside out*Behind the scenes: real animals that inspired books, music, and movies*The war between invasive and native species*How fire ants saved the life of a fallen skydiver*Which animal sayings are all wrong...and why*How fire ants saved the life of a fallen skydiver ...And much, much more!Uncle John's Facts to Go Screen Gems (Facts to Go #13)
By Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2014
If you love movies as much as we do you won t want to miss this epic e-book …
Several classic Bathroom Reader articles along with a few new ones will light up your tiny screen with all-things cinema-from the early days of silent movies to the futuristic world of visual effects You ll laugh at hilarious bloopers and cringe at stunts gone wrong And you ll never look at movies the same way again So please turn off your phones and try not talk while you read about -Awkward movie tie-in products-like Hunger Games silverware-Pulp Fiction starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and other Almost Cast actors -The enormous cajones of Hollywood s stunt drivers-Our bleak future as predicted by sci-fi movies-What a movie producer actually does all day-Why previews are called trailers -The all-time funniest movie lines-Ebert s best barbs-Who was Oscar And much much moreUncle John's Facts to Go Attack of the Foodies (Facts to Go #12)
By Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2014
Pizza chocolate potatoes grubs coffee croissants grubs Yes grubs In…
Attack of the Foodies no food or beverage is safe from the culinary clutches of Uncle John From around the world to your dinner table this tasty e-book heaps a hefty helping of the BRI s all-time most filling food and drink articles along with a few brand new creations we ve been concocting in our kitchen Think of this e-book as sort of a prequel to our Bathroom Lore e-book Get it So lick your chops put on your bib let out a big burp to create same space and sink your fork into -Diner lingo-Cheesy poetry-Kitchen science in the 21st century-Terrible foods invented on TV-The Americanization of the Italian pizza pie-Between the bleeps the wisdom of Chef Gordon Ramsay-When good food turns bad foods that have tried to kill us-Buffalo Sweat Smoker s Cough and other gross but real cocktails-And speaking of gross a do-it-yourself recipe for Jell-O it isn t pretty And much much moreUncle John's Facts to Go Mouthing Off (Facts to Go #10)
By Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2014
In the 26-year history of the Bathroom Readers' Institute, we have collected tens of thousands of the world's most memorable…
quotations. In this e-book, you'll find the very best of them (along with some newly-discovered utterances). From the profound to the sublime, from the witty to the stupid, after reading Mouthing Off, you'll never be at a loss for words again! Some highlights:-Surprisingly wise celebrities, cocky rock stars, and dumb jocks-When commentators misspeak, and other foot-in-mouth moments-What Mark Twain didn't say-Hollywood's all-time weirdest acceptance speeches-Talk show guests deemed too mouthy for TV-Wacky 911 calls and court transcripts-Ancient quotes that still resonate today-Modern pearls of wisdom, including actor (and racing enthusiast) Paul Newman's observation: "It is useless to put on your brakes when you're upside down."And much, much more!Uncle John's Facts to Go Fads & Flops (Facts to Go #8)
By Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2014
Uncle John takes the nation by storm in this hip new e-book of Bathroom Reader classics and some brand-new articles…
Fads Flops is overflowing with stories of unlikely successes and colossal failures So whether you were weaned on bell bottoms parachute pants baggy pants or skinny jeans you ll find the one thing that never goes out of style great bathroom reading Read about -The world s stupidest business decisions-Playing real-life Pac-Man on the streets of New York City-From flop to fad The Rocky Horror Picture Show-The ups and downs of the trampoline-Le Car and other le-mons-Turtles Transformers and Power Rangers-Shaky Etch-A-Sketch moments-What the backward messages in rock songs really mean-Dot BombsAnd much much moreUncle John's Facts to Go Sports Shorts (Facts to Go #17)
By Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2015
Uncle John s Sports Shorts lets you relive the sporting world s most incredible moments …
From ancient stick-and-ball games to the physics of football it s all in here great finishes embarrassing losses inside secrets bizarre pastimes and disastrous Dumb Jocks quotes--including this bewildering gem from the NFL s Erik Ainge about Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez He s stupid while being stupid You have to be smart while being stupid and he s dumb while being dumb Don t even try to comprehend that just read about what else you ll find in Sports Shorts -Bowling for humans -Reasons you should never mix hipsters kickball and alcohol -The hidden power of Olympic swimming champion Mark Spitz s mustache -The origins of surfing instant replay ESPN March Madness cricket stock car racing and more -How the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders changed the way America watches sports -The biggest conspiracy theories in pro sports the most shocking uses and abuses of the Stanley Cup and the most hellish holes in golf -Baseball records that will never be broken -When soccer moms go ballistic And much much moreUncle John's Facts to Go Nice People (Facts to Go #9)
By Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2014
This very special e-book will lift your spirits with inspiring stories of heroism overcoming adversity random acts of…
kindness wise thoughts and some really weird tales of people who benefitted from amazing luck So put on your rose-colored glasses and curl up with these Uncle John s gems-both old and new-that prove once and for all the glass really is half full Some heartwarming examples -The origin of Mother s Day-Strangers who saved the lives of strangers-The anonymous good deed that led to the Pay it Forward movement-How Rodney Dangerfield finally got some respect-The biologist who wrote a book and gave birth to the modern environmental movement-The bus driver who gave a man his shoes-The heroes of September 11th-Crime-stopping kidsAnd much much moreUncle John's Facts to Go Playtime! (Facts to Go #5)
By Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2014
Albert Einstein once said Play is the highest form of research Uncle John adds …
And it s really fun And so is this e-book which includes several classic articles from the Bathroom Reader archives along with a few all-new entries including an inside look at the Angry Birds phenomenon So whether you prefer a pair of dice a deck of cards a yo-yo a game controller or a doll er action figure you ll find lots to keep you happily occupied in Playtime Read about -Classic kids games from yesteryear-The cops who went Wii on the local news-People who get to play with Legos for a living-Boong-ga Boong-ga and other odd Japanese video games-The little-known and ironic story of Monopoly-The origins of dice Uno bobbleheads and Scrabble-The dark secret behind Amazing Sea-Monkeys-The fall of Atari and the rise of Nintendo-How to talk like a poker playerAnd much much moreUncle John's Facts to Go UJTV (Facts to Go #2)
By Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2013
From the Honeymooners to Honey Boo Boo this entertaining expose of all things television is full of behind-the-scenes secrets…
amazing origins quotes quizzes goofs and fun facts Culled from Uncle John s 25-year archive--along with a few all-new very special episodes --UJTV is sure to please boob-tube fans of all ages Some sneak peeks - Former TV child stars who shocked everyone by turning out okay- The surprising stories behind Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones- How Monday Night Football changed the face of television- TV s all-time most embarrassing news bloopers- The birth of Saturday Night Live- How angry TV writers get revenge- The history of the remote control- Bob s punniest burgersAnd much much moreGeometric Origami (Origami Books)
By Faye Goldman. 2014
Too hip to be square, Geometric Origami takes the art of paper folding to stunning new heights.A sophisticated new origami…
kit for advanced paper-folding enthusiasts, Geometric Origami takes paper art to spectacular new levels. Fifteen intricate paper projects use specially designed strips that come with the book and include a tetrahedron, hexahedron, octahedron, dodecahedron, icosahedron, truncated tetrahedron, cuboctahedron, icosidodecahedron, rhombic triacontahedron, snub dodecahedron, zonohedron, and buckyballs. And don't worry - there are even a few pronounceable shapes like the egg and a geometric bracelet, plus more surprises. This beautifully designed kit gives a new perspective on geometry and the world of origami and is great fun for the entire family - or the perfect gift for a math professor.