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1000 Facts About Peopleby Dee TurnerISBN 1856978109 (1-85697-810-9)
Softcover, Houghton Mifflin
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50 Things You're Not Supposed to Knowby Russ KickISBN 1932857028 (1-932857-02-8)
Softcover, Disinformation Co
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Anime Trivia Quizbook: From Easy to Otaku Obscure Episode 1by Ryan OmegaISBN 1880656442 (1-880656-44-2)
Softcover, Stone Bridge Pr
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Anime Trivia Quizbook: Torments from the Top 20by Ryan OmegaISBN 1880656558 (1-880656-55-8)
Softcover, Stone Bridge Pr
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Arco Test Your Cultural Literacyby Diane Zahler, Kathy A. ZahlerISBN 0671847163 (0-671-84716-3)
Softcover, Petersons
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Arco Test Your Cultural Literacy'Book summary:A runaway smash hit in its first edition, this fascinating quiz book dared Americans to prove their knowledge of Western and global culture--and wound up a national bestseller. Now it's back to challenge and entertain a new crop of readers and to offer brand-new coverage of the key events and ideas that are reshaping today's world. Photographs and locator maps. [via]
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The Areas Of My Expertiseby John HodgmanISBN 1594482225 (1-59448-222-5)
Softcover, Riverhead Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Areas Of My Expertise'Book summary:With his Daily Show appearances and his "I'm a PC" Apple ads, John Hodgman has only become more famous since the hardcover edition of his all-you-need compendium of facts, The Areas of My Expertise was released. He has also become smarter. To reflect this, the paperback edition of The Areas of My Expertise has been expanded to include 100 new hobo names and new, additional complete world knowledge. John Hodgman and his fur-hatted associate, Jonathan, have prepared an exclusive video for Amazon customers explaining the above.
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The Atlas of Natural Disastersby Jeff GromanISBN 1586633457 (1-58663-345-7)
Hardcover, Sterling Pub Co Inc
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The Best of Uncle John's Bathroom Readerby Bathroom Readers' InsitituteISBN 1879682621 (1-879682-62-1)
Softcover, Advantage Pub Group
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Bla Bla 600 Incredibly Useless Facts: Something to Talk About When You Have Nothing Else to Sayby NICOTEXTISBN 9197488216 (91-974882-1-6)
Softcover, Nicotext Ltd
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The Book of Listsby David Wallechinsky, Amy WallaceISBN 1841956619 (1-84195-661-9)
Softcover, Canongate Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Book of Lists'Book summary:The first and best compendium of facts weirder than fiction, of intriguing information and must-talk-about trivia has spawned many imitators - but none as addictive or successful. For nearly three decades, the editors have been researching curious facts, unusual statistics and the incredible stories behind them. Now, the most entertaining and informative of these have been brought together in a thoroughly up-to-date edition. Published all over the world, and containing lists written specially for each country, this edition has something for everyone. [via]
The Book of Listsby Amy Wallace, Irving WallaceISBN 0553278681 (0-553-27868-1)
Softcover, Bantam Books
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The Book of Listsby Irving WallaceISBN 0688035744 (0-688-03574-4)
Hardcover, Smithmark Publishers, Incorporated
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Book of Lists'Book summary:The Book of Lists #2 is all brand-new from cover to cover, a fun book that informs, a serious reference book that entertains. These incredible and useful facts will surprise, stimulate, challenge, involve you - over a quarter of a million words and 8,000 entries. [via]
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The Book on Bush: How George W. (Mis)Leads Americaby Eric Alterman, Mark GreenISBN 0670032735 (0-670-03273-5)
Hardcover, Penguin Group USA
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The Book On Bush: How George W. (mis)leads Americaby Mark Green, alterman EricISBN 0143034421 (0-14-303442-1)
Softcover, Penguin Group USA
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The Cambridge Factfinderby David CrystalISBN 0521456223 (0-521-45622-3)
Softcover, Cambridge Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Cambridge Factfinder'Book summary:It's a pretty tall order to call any book "one of the greatest reference books ever published" but the Independent on Sunday says just that of The Cambridge Factfinder. The publishers, Cambridge University Press, similarly claim that the fourth edition of the book is "the most comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date general factbook available". Certainly The Cambridge Factfinder is one of the best books of its kind. It is concise, easy-to-use, well laid out and affordable; moreover it covers a formidable range of subjects, from star constellations to the female winner of the 2000 Biathlon World Championship.
The 14 sections are clearly marked, and the Areas of Knowledge contents list, full Table of Contents and approximately 130 pages of index make sure that the reader is more than able to navigate his/her way around the book. Possibly one of the most useful sections is Human Geography, which not only features a political map and a map showing population density, but also lists largest nations by area and by population, and the largest cities by population. The alphabetically arranged country summaries include a small but clear black and white map, and feature essential information such as currency, capital, language/s, and head of state and political status, among other things.
If the Factfinder suffers from anything it is lack of colour, but the illustrations and maps are clearly and generously spread throughout the 900-plus pages, and presumably this omission relates more to the book's reasonable price than to economy on the publisher's part. This is a highly recommended buy. --Aruna Vasudevan [via]
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- The Cambridge Factfinder: ISBN 0521469910 (0-521-46991-0)
Softcover, Cambridge Univ Pr - The Cambridge Factfinder: ISBN 0521565979 (0-521-56597-9)
Softcover, Cambridge Univ Pr - The Cambridge Factfinder: ISBN 0521637708 (0-521-63770-8)
Softcover, Cambridge Univ Pr - The Cambridge Factfinder: ISBN 0521794358 (0-521-79435-8)
Softcover, Cambridge Univ Pr - The Cambridge Factfinder: ISBN 0521453062 (0-521-45306-2)
Hardcover, Cambridge Univ Pr - The Cambridge Factfinder: ISBN 0521551404 (0-521-55140-4)
Hardcover, Cambridge Univ Pr - The Cambridge Factfinder: ISBN 0521456223 (0-521-45622-3)
Softcover, Cambridge Univ Pr
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Cats' Miscellanyby Lesley O'MaraISBN 184317149X (1-84317-149-X)
Hardcover, Ingram Pub Services
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Comics Creators On Fantastic Fourby Tom DefalcoISBN 1845760530 (1-84576-053-0)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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The Encyclopedia of American Facts and Datesby Gorton CarruthISBN 0061811432 (0-06-181143-2)
Hardcover, Harper & Row
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Hardcover, Crowell - The Encyclopedia of American Facts and Dates: ISBN 0061811432 (0-06-181143-2)
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- The Encyclopedia of American Facts and Dates: ISBN 0062700456 (0-06-270045-6)
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Everything You Know Is Wrong: The Disinformation Guide to Secrets and Liesby Russ KickISBN 0971394202 (0-9713942-0-2)
Softcover, Disinformation Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Everything You Know Is Wrong: The Disinformation Guide to Secrets and Lies'Book summary:Everything You Know Is Wrong follows the underground classic You Are Being Lied To--a provocative anti-media book which proclaimed, "once you read [it] you'll wonder if anything you know is right". Everything is an excellent collection by any standards. As incendiary as its precursor it contains a number of highly incisive articles, which, despite coming from the usual suspects, manage to inform and disturb in fairly equal measure. Naomi Klein, of No Logo fame, reminds us that the one lesson that must be learned from the atrocity that was 9/11 is that it is "the boring stuff that binds us all together [that is] the foundation of all our future security". Respected American historian Howard Zinn (writer of the bestselling A People's History of the United States) provides a chapter on the forgotten Colorado Coal Strike. Peter Breggin (Toxic Psychiatry) reminds us of the scandal surrounding the psychiatric drugging of children to enforce highly questionable behavioural norms. There are challenging essays concerning TV (and how bad it is for us), about the (lack of) youth violence, about US foreign policy and much more besides. This is a big, baggy, coffee-table book of iconoclastic journalism. And it is certainly worth the eye-popping ride. --Mark Thwaite [via]
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The Great American Bathroom Bookby Steve AndersonISBN 1880184044 (1-880184-04-4)
Softcover, Scarab Book Ltd
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Guinness 2000 Book of Records: Millennium Editionby Guinness Media IncISBN 1892051001 (1-892051-00-1)
Hardcover, Guinness Records
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How to Hold a Crocodileby Diagram GrISBN 0345295773 (0-345-29577-3)
Softcover, Ballantine Books
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How to Hold a Crocodile: Plus Hundreds of Other Practical Tips, Fascinating Facts and Wicked Wisdomby The Diagram GroupISBN 1552978052 (1-55297-805-2)
Hardcover, Firefly Books Ltd
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An Incomplete Education: 3,684 Things You Should Have Learned but Probably Didn'tby William Wilson, Judy JonesISBN 0345468902 (0-345-46890-2)
Hardcover, Ballantine Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'An Incomplete Education: 3,684 Things You Should Have Learned but Probably Didn't'Book summary:When it was originally published in 1987, An Incomplete Education became a surprise bestseller. Now this instant classic has been completely updated, outfitted with a whole new arsenal of indispensable knowledge on global affairs, popular culture, economic trends, scientific principles, and modern arts. Here's your chance to brush up on all those subjects you slept through in school, reacquaint yourself with all the facts you once knew (then promptly forgot), catch up on major developments in the world today, and become the Renaissance man or woman you always knew you could be!
How do you tell the Balkans from the Caucasus? What's the difference between fission and fusion? Whigs and Tories? Shiites and Sunnis? Deduction and induction? Why aren't all Shakespearean comedies necessarily thigh-slappers? What are transcendental numbers and what are they good for? What really happened in Plato's cave? Is postmodernism dead or just having a bad hair day? And for extra credit, when should you use the adjective continual and when should you use continuous?
An Incomplete Education answers these and thousands of other questions with incomparable wit, style, and clarity. American Studies, Art History, Economics, Film, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Science, and World History: Here's the bottom line on each of these major disciplines, distilled to its essence and served up with consummate flair.
In this revised edition you'll find a vitally expanded treatment of international issues, reflecting the seismic geopolitical upheavals of the past decade, from economic free-fall in South America to Central Africa's world war, and from violent radicalization in the Muslim world to the crucial trade agreements that are defining globalization for the twenty-first century. [via]More editions of An Incomplete Education: 3,684 Things You Should Have Learned but Probably Didn't:
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Isaac Asimov's Book of Factsby Isaac AsimovISBN 0517065037 (0-517-06503-7)
Hardcover, Gramercy
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Isaac Asimov's Book of Facts'Book summary:Isaac Asimov was unquestionably one of America's greatest scientific writers--from his mind came the awe-inspiring Foundation trilogy and the classic I, Robot. It hardly comes as a surprise then, that the brain of Asimov was overflowing with facts, statistics, and millions of trivial tidbits. His Book of Facts comprises 3,000 of these little information snippets. To organize this wealth of data are distinct subject areas--ranging from chapters titled "Art" and "Medicine" to more obscure ones such as "Salty Facts" and the amusing "Strange Rules, Laws and Customs." Did you know, for instance, that the Tinguian people of the Philippines have a very unique way of kissing? They put their lips close to each other's faces, and then quickly inhale. Or that in the Middle Ages the Europeans put their disobedient animals on trial? Well, you know now! Asimov's Books of Facts immerses the reader into a humongous vat of information. Asimov feeds the brain. --Naomi Gesinger [via]
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Isaac Asimovs Book of Factsby Outlet Book Company Staff, Random House Value Publishing StaffISBN 0517361116 (0-517-36111-6)
Hardcover, Random House Value Publishing
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Isaac Asimovs Book of Facts'Book summary:Isaac Asimov was unquestionably one of America's greatest scientific writers--from his mind came the awe-inspiring Foundation trilogy and the classic I, Robot. It hardly comes as a surprise then, that the brain of Asimov was overflowing with facts, statistics, and millions of trivial tidbits. His Book of Facts comprises 3,000 of these little information snippets. To organize this wealth of data are distinct subject areas--ranging from chapters titled "Art" and "Medicine" to more obscure ones such as "Salty Facts" and the amusing "Strange Rules, Laws and Customs." Did you know, for instance, that the Tinguian people of the Philippines have a very unique way of kissing? They put their lips close to each other's faces, and then quickly inhale. Or that in the Middle Ages the Europeans put their disobedient animals on trial? Well, you know now! Asimov's Books of Facts immerses the reader into a humongous vat of information. Asimov feeds the brain. --Naomi Gesinger [via]
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Mental Floss Presents Forbidden Knowledgeby Editors of Mental Floss, Mangesh Hattikudur, Elizabeth HuntISBN 006078475X (0-06-078475-X)
Softcover, Harpercollins
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Mental Floss Presents Forbidden Knowledge'Book summary:Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at "mental_floss", creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.
Organized by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite-sizedalbeit foul-tastinglists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.
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Mental_Floss Presents: Condensed Knowledgeby Mangesh Hattikudur, Elizabeth HuntISBN 0060568062 (0-06-056806-2)
Softcover, Harpercollins
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Mental_Floss Presents: Condensed Knowledge'Book summary:Loaded with meaty trivia and tasty, bite-sized facts!
mental_floss is proud to offer a delicious, hearty helping of brain-food that's sure to fire up your neurons and tantalize your synapses. Condensed Knowledge is a mouthwatering mix of intriguing facts, lucid explanations, and mind-blowing theories that will satisfy even the hungriest mind!
Ingredients include:
5 tiny nations that get no respect " 4 civilizations nobody remembers " 5 classics written under the influence " 4 things your boss has in common with slime mold " 3 schools of thought that will impress the opposite sex " 4 things Einstein got wrong " 5 classical tunes you know from the movies " 3 famous studies that would be illegal today " 2 religious mysteries solved by chemistry " 5 scandals that rocked art, and much more ...
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More of the Straight Dopeby Cecil Adams, Ed Zotti, Slug SignorionISBN 0345381114 (0-345-38111-4)
Softcover, Ballantine Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Return of the Straight Dope'Book summary:Why do parachute jumpers yell "Geronimo"?
Is it aerodynamically impossible for bumblebees to fly?
Will watching too much TV ruin your eyes?
Fresh from the popular newspaper column by CECIL ADAMS!
WHAT IS CECIL ADAMS'S IQ?
"Do you want it in scientific notation? Little Ed, get out the slide rule."
--Cecil Adams
For more than a quarter of a century Cecil Adams has been courageously
attempting to lift the veil of ignorance surrounding the modern world.
Now, in his fifth book, he takes yet another stab, dissecting such classic
conundrums as
--If you swim less than an hour after eating, will you get cramps and die?
--What's the difference between a Looney Tune and a Merrie Melody?
--Can you see a Munchkin committing suicide in The Wizard of Oz?
--Was The Texas Chainsaw Massacre based on actual events?
--Did medieval lords really have "the right of the first night"?
And much more!
THE CRITICS: STILL RAVING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!
"Trenchant, witty answers to the great imponderables."
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One Thousand and One Things Everyone Should Know about Scienceby James S. TrefilISBN 0385247958 (0-385-24795-8)
Hardcover, Doubleday Publishing
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› Find signed collectible books: 'One Thousand and One Things Everyone Should Know about Science'Book summary:This collection of scientific facts and figures answers key questions for the general reader. Covering every field from astronomy to zoology, it explores such topics as the expansion of the universe, the origins of the Moon, and the death of cells. [via]
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Operation World: A Day-To-Day Guide to Praying for the Worldby Patrick J. G. JohnstoneISBN 1850780072 (1-85078-007-2)
Hardcover, STL Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Operation World: A Day-To-Day Guide to Praying for the World'Book summary:a unique resource for Christians who want God to use their prayers to change the world [via]
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Operation World: When We Pray God Worksby Patrick Johnstone, Jason Mandryk, Robyn JohnstoneISBN 1850783578 (1-85078-357-8)
Softcover, Authentic Media
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Operation World: When We Pray God Works'Book summary:Country information and statistics to consider in prayer throughout the year. Appendices include: Leaders of the World, resources for prayer, international prayer networks; agencies; World's Missionary Force; Operation World Database, Statistical Sources; Index of Places and People. Maps, cross references, addresses and indexes. [via]
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Panati's Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Thingsby Charles PanatiISBN 0060964197 (0-06-096419-7)
Softcover, Harpercollins
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Panati's Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things'Book summary:For lovers of facts, students of popular culture, history buffs, and science enthusiasts, the fascinating stories behind 500 everyday items, expressions, and customs--from Kleenex to steak sauce, Barbie Dolls to honeymoons. [via]
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The People's Almanac Presents the Book Lists No. 2by Irving WallaceISBN 055313101X (0-553-13101-X)
Softcover, Bantam Books
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People's Almanac Presents the Book of Listsby David Wallechinsky, Amy Wallace, Irving WallaceISBN 0553247689 (0-553-24768-9)
Softcover, Bantam Books
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People's Almanac Presents the Book of Lists #3by David Irving, Amy Wallechinsky Wallace, Wallace IrvingISBN 0688016472 (0-688-01647-2)
Hardcover, Harpercollins
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The People's Almanac Presents the Book of Lists/the '90s Editionby David Wallechinsky, Amy WallaceISBN 0316920797 (0-316-92079-7)
Hardcover, Little Brown & Co
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Peoples Almanac No 2by Irving WallaceISBN 0688033725 (0-688-03372-5)
Hardcover, Harpercollins
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Peoples Almanac No 2'Book summary:This informative(1, 416 parge) book by David Wallechinsky and Irving Wallace is a second issuance regarding little known facts. This book is not a revisal but a brand new book containing over one million new words. Its contents equals ten-normal sized books. It searches behind the facts to offer inside information as well as constant entertainment. [via]
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Reader's Digest Book of Factsby Reader's DigestISBN 0895772566 (0-89577-256-6)
Hardcover, Putnam Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Reader's Digest Book of Facts'Book summary:From Library Journal First published in Britain in 1985 as a combination almanac, encyclopedia, and trivia collection, this book succeeds best as a collection of trivia. A good fact book should be designed to answer ready reference questions and Book of Facts has deficiencies in this respect. The information is arranged by broad subjectspeople, places, arts, etc.with numerous colored photographs and charts. The subjects are then subdivided and the individual facts are prefaced by titles which are no help in quickly locating information. As an examplea reference in the index to a cone shell snail is found in the text under "Shell Shock." Since there is no similar source, and the book is entertaining and has an abundance of facts, it would be useful for persistent librarians or trivia fans in public, school, or academic libraries. Christine Bulson, SUNY at Oneonta Lib. Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. [via]
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Schott's Food & Drink Miscellanyby Ben SchottISBN 1582344205 (1-58234-420-5)
Hardcover, Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Schott's Food & Drink Miscellany'Book summary:From the author of the international bestseller Schott's Original Miscellany, the new collection of vital irrelevance and uncommon knowledge from the worlds of food and drink.[via]
The eponymous foods, famous last meals, and perfect martini proportions revealed in the bestselling Schott's Original Miscellany were only the tip of the iceberg: Schott's Food and Drink Miscellany is a snapper-up of unconsidered trifles from the culinary world. From food history to cooking terms, cocktail recipes to dining etiquette, grace before meals to after-dinner toasts-this olla podrida offers everything for the wine drinker, gastronome, and glutton. Ben Schott's brilliant juxtaposition of delectable tidbits makes this new miscellany so hard to put down, it may even make you late for dinner.More editions of Schott's Food & Drink Miscellany:
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Schott's Original Miscellanyby Ben SchottISBN 1582343497 (1-58234-349-7)
Hardcover, Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Schott's Original Miscellany'Book summary:Impossible to read at one sitting, but utterly unputdownable, Schott's Original Miscellany is a unique collection of fabulous trivia.[via]
What other book boasts an index that includes shoelace lengths, sign language, and the seven deadly sins; dueling and dwarves; the hair color of Miss America and the Hampton Court maze?
Where else can you find, packed onto one page, the names of golf strokes, a history of the Hat Tax, cricketing dismissals, nouns of assemblage, an unofficial motto of the US Postal Service, and the flag of Guadeloupe?
Where else but Schott's Original Miscellany will you stumble across John Lennon's cat, the supplier of bagpipes to the Queen, the labors of Hercules, and the brutal methods of murder encountered by Miss Marple?
A book like no other, Schott's Original Miscellany is entertaining, informative, unpredictable, and utterly addictive.More editions of Schott's Original Miscellany:
The Second World War Began in New Zealand: And Other Dubious 'facts' Explainedby Richard Wolfe, Robert AnwoodISBN 1869418514 (1-86941-851-4)
Softcover, Random House New Zealand
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Shite's Unoriginal Miscellanyby Antal ParodyISBN 1843170647 (1-84317-064-7)
Hardcover, Michael O'Mara Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Shite's Unoriginal Miscellany'Book summary:[via]Among a mass of arcane, vital, or merely fascinating informationsemaphore signals, flowerpot sizes, gestation periods for small mammals, Oxbridge colleges, and Indian tribes at the Little Big Hornpriceless snippets that a reader may one day need to know are offered, such as things to say to your mother on her birthday, sightings of dead celebrities, organ enlargement, and of course, things to do with mashed potatoes. Here, too, is information that will come in handy when you least expect it, from pick-up lines and ways to end a romance and from popular irritants to song titles. Bizarrely ordered and insanely edited, this blend of humor and knowledge provide a superior recipe for instant laughter. A. Parody's previous books include Old Shite's Almanac and Shitedoku.More editions of Shite's Unoriginal Miscellany:
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Shite's Unoriginal Miscellanyby Stephen Blake, A. Parody, Andrew JohnISBN 1843170817 (1-84317-081-7)
Softcover, Andrews McMeel Publishing
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Shite's Unoriginal Miscellany'Book summary:Extensively researched, eccentrically compiled and irresponsibly written, this essential handbook is far from being just another collection of useless information. I is in fact a collection of useless, misleading, and possibly dangerous information. Breathtakingly combining the humorous with the bizarre, Shite's Unoriginal Miscellany weaves an eccentric course between fact-for-fact's-sake and that 'display of superior knowledge which is as great a vulgarity as display of superior wealth'. Among a mass of arcane, vital or merely fascinating information - 'semaphore signals', 'popular assult rifles', and 'ways of escaping from wild animals (probably)' spring immediately to mind - it offers priceless snippets of information a reader may one day need to know, such as 'things to say to your mother on her birthday', 'carrying a large flat parcel' and, of course, 'things to do with mashed potatoes'. Here too is information that will come in handy when you least expect it, from 'obscure royal appointments' to 'Buffyisms', and 'safety gloves' to 'fashional diseases and ailments'. Pointlessly ordered, insanely edited, and lovingly machine-printed on a substance closely resembling paper, Shite's Unoriginal Miscellany blends humor and knowledge together in a superior recipe for instant laughter. [via]
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The Straight Dopeby Cecil AdamsISBN 0345333152 (0-345-33315-2)
Softcover, Random House Publishing Group
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The Straight Dope Tells Allby Cecil Adams, Ed ZottiISBN 0345420071 (0-345-42007-1)
Softcover, Ballantine Books
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Test Your Cultural Literacyby Diane Zahler, Kathy A. ZahlerISBN 0139037586 (0-13-903758-6)
Hardcover, Arco
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That's Very Canadian!: An Exceptionally Interesting Report About All Things Canadian, By Rachelby Vivien Bowers, Dianne EastmanISBN 1897066058 (1-897066-05-8)
Softcover, Maple Tree Pr
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Uncle John's 5th Bathroom ReaderISBN 1879682281 (1-879682-28-1)
Softcover, Bathroom Readers Pr
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Uncle John's Sixth Bathroom Readerby Bathroom Readers' InstituteISBN 1879682451 (1-879682-45-1)
Softcover, Bathroom Readers Pr
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Uncle John's Absolutely Absorbing Bathroom ReaderISBN 0762413859 (0-7624-1385-9)
Hardcover, Portable Pr
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Uncle John's Absolutely Absorbing Bathroom Readerby Bathroom Readers' InstituteISBN 1879682737 (1-879682-73-7)
Softcover, Advantage Pub Group
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*Weird tourist traps
*Who invented daylight savings time?
*The birth of the calendar
*The history of the bra
Plus, it continues with the regular features readers look forward to, such as the stories behind popular songs, the origins of famous phrases, proverbs from prime-time television, and memorable people who made their mark in 15 minutes. [via]
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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into History Againby Bathroom Readers Hysterical SocietyISBN 1592232612 (1-59223-261-2)
Softcover, Advantage Pub Group
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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Hollywoodby Bathroom Readers Hysterical SocietyISBN 1592234976 (1-59223-497-6)
Softcover, Advantage Pub Group
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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Tees Off on Golfby Bathroom Readers' InstituteISBN 1592233821 (1-59223-382-1)
Softcover, Portable Pr
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Where else could you learn about the greatest animals on the greens (Tiger, Shark, Golden Bear), the worlds best courses (think St. Andrews), and the worlds most dangerous links (watch out for land mines!)? You may not be PGA material, or even know the difference between a pitching wedge and a spatula, but with Uncle Johns tips and trivia, youll have plenty to talk about while you hunt for your ball in the rough. Read all about
Golfers nicknames
The best tournament finishes in history
The origins of caddies, the LPGA, and the PGA tour
Strange (but real) rules
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An Underground Education: The Unauthorized and Outrageous Supplement to Everything You Thought You Knew About Art, Sex, Business, Crime, Science, Medicine, and Other Fields ofby Richard ZacksISBN 0385483767 (0-385-48376-7)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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Usborne Book of Animal Factsby A. GaneriISBN 0860209717 (0-86020-971-7)
Softcover, Edc Pub
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Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?: An Imponderables Bookby David Feldman, Kassie SchwanISBN 0060740922 (0-06-074092-2)
Softcover, Harpercollins
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?: An Imponderables Book'Book summary:Ponder, if you will ...
What is the difference between a kit and a caboodle?
Why don't people get goose bumps on their faces?
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What causes that ringing sound in your ears?Pop-culture guru David Feldman demystifies these topics and so much more in Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? -- the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's most nagging questions. Part of the Imponderables® series and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? challenges readers with the knowledge about everyday life that encyclopedias, dictionaries, and almanacs just don't have. And think about it, where else are you going to get to the bottom of why hot dogs come ten to a package while hot dog buns come in eights?
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Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise and Other Imponderablesby David FeldmanISBN 0060915153 (0-06-091515-3)
Softcover, Harpercollins
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise and Other Imponderables'Book summary:Here are the answers to questions that have been keeping you and your loved ones up nights, questions that have driven families to feuds, questions that nag and nag just won't let go. Have you ever wondered juts what purpose those warning labels on mattresses are supposed to serve? Or what happens to the trend that wears off tires? And how many meals have you spent pondering the perennially baffling question of why hot dogs come ten to a package while hot dog buns come in eight?
Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? has the solutions to these and scores of other Imponderables. David Feldman's witty and irresistible compendium of knowledge goes where other reference books fear to trend, uncovering closely guarded secrets, revealing long-hidden facts, and, like all other invaluable works of detection, never letting well enough alone. Whether you want to settle those arguments about the difference between a kit and a caboodle, or just curious about dry cleaning, Teflon, Wayne Gretzky, or chocolate bunnies, Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? is indispensable. [via]
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Why Do Cows Moo?: And Other Farm Animal Questionsby Catherine Ripley, Scot RitchieISBN 1895688787 (1-895688-78-7)
Softcover, Firefly Books Ltd
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Why Do Stars Twinkle?: And Other Nighttime Questionsby Catherine Ripley, Scot RitchieISBN 1895688426 (1-895688-42-6)
Softcover, Firefly Books Ltd
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Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze?: And 114 Other Questions, More Questions and Answers from the Popular 'last Word' Columnby Mick O'HareISBN 1861978766 (1-86197-876-6)
Softcover, Gardners Books
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Why Is the Sky Blue?: And Other Outdoor Questionsby Catherine Ripley, Scot RitchieISBN 1895688442 (1-895688-44-2)
Softcover, Firefly Books Ltd
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Wordsworth Dictionary of Medical Folkloreby Carol Ann RinzlerISBN 1853263230 (1-85326-323-0)
Softcover, Wordsworth Editions, Limited
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The Works: Anatomy of a Cityby Kate Ascher, Wendy MarechISBN 1594200718 (1-59420-071-8)
Hardcover, Penguin Group USA
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Works: Anatomy of a City'Book summary:Kate Ascher could not have chosen a much drier topic for a book than water mains, parking meters, railroad classification yards, and the other doodads of city infrastructure. But in Ascher's captivating book, The Works, the innards of New York City come alive. Wonderfully illustrated, the book combines text, maps, and other graphics to tell the story of the systems that keep America's greatest city running smoothly. How are traffic lights coordinated? How do potholes form and which areas have streets with the best "smoothness score"? How is mail processed? What happens when you flush the toilet? Ascher, who has a PhD in government from the London School of Economics and is now executive vice president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, dissects the colorful workings of all these systems and much more.
The Works contains a section on pretty much every aspect of the Big Apple's infrastructure. You'll learn the mystery of the shiny silver tanks that have become a familiar sight on New York streets. (They prevent moisture from damaging underground phone lines.) Ascher explains how the city's 23 million daily pieces of mail are processed. We also learn about the 27-mile underground pneumatic mail tube that used to carry canisters with 500 letters up to 30 miles per hour around Manhattan. Also interesting: the story of the nine-foot-long, 800-pound robot submarine that city engineers send to probe leaks in the Delaware Aqueduct--which, it might interest you to know, is the world's longest continuous underground tunnel. And you'll find out all about Colonel Waring and his "White Wings." A great coffee table book for New York lovers or anyone with a curiosity bone. --Alex Roslin [via]
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World Almanac and Book of Facts 2002by Ken ParkISBN 0886878748 (0-88687-874-8)
Hardcover, World Almanac Books
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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2007by World Almanac EditorsISBN 0886879957 (0-88687-995-7)
Softcover, World Almanac Books
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Freakonomics: Un Economista Polfticamente Incorrecto Explora El Lado Oculta De Lo Que Nos Afectaby Stephen J. Dubner, Steven D. LevittISBN 8466625127 (84-666-2512-7)
Softcover, Ediciones B
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Una Breve Historia De Casi Todo/a Short History of Nearly Everythingby Bryson BillISBN 8478713808 (84-7871-380-8)
Softcover, Rba Publicaciones Editores revistas
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Una Breve Historia De Casi Todo/a Short History of Nearly Everything'Book summary:One of the worlds best-selling writers takes his ultimate journey into the most intriguing and consequential questions that science seeks to answer. Its a dazzling quest, to understand what that has transpired from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization. Or, as the author puts it, &how we went from there being nothing at all to there being something, and then how a little of that something turned into us, and also what happened in between and since. Description in Spanish: Bill Bryson se describe como un viajero renuente, pero ni siquiera cuando está en su casa, en la seguridad de su estudio, puede contener esa curiosidad que siente por el mundo que le rodea. En Una breve historia de casi todo intenta entender qué ocurrió entre la Gran Explosión y el surgimiento de la civilización, cómo pasamos de la nada a lo ahora somos. [via]
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