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The Professor and the Madman

A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary

de Simon Winchester ...

A New York Times Notable BookThe Professor and the Madman is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary—and literary history.The making of the OED was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As definitions were collected, the overseeing committee, led by Professor James Murray, ... Leer más

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A New York Times Notable BookThe Professor and the Madman is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary—and literary history.The making of the OED was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As definitions were collected, the overseeing committee, led by Professor James Murray,
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The Darwin Awards 4

Intelligent Design

de Wendy Northcutt, Christopher M. Kelly ...

The hilarious New York Times bestselling phenomenon and the perfect funny gift!The Darwin Awards series is the alpha chimp of humorous human mishaps. Despite being an international bestseller and inspiring the movie The Darwin Awards, these hilarious, cautionary chronicles have failed to stop another generation of Darwin Award winners from steering motorcycles with their feet, heating lava lamps ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

The hilarious New York Times bestselling phenomenon and the perfect funny gift!The Darwin Awards series is the alpha chimp of humorous human mishaps. Despite being an international bestseller and inspiring the movie The Darwin Awards, these hilarious, cautionary chronicles have failed to stop another generation of Darwin Award winners from steering motorcycles with their feet, heating lava lamps
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The Dictionary of Clichés

A Word Lover's Guide to 4,000 Overused Phrases and Almost-Pleasing Platitudes

de Christine Ammer ...

The largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind, The Dictionary of Clichés features more than four thousand unique clichés and common expressions. Author Christine Ammer explores the phrases and terms that enliven our language and uncovers expressions that have long been considered dead. With each entry, she includes a thorough definition, origin of the term, and an ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

The largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind, The Dictionary of Clichés features more than four thousand unique clichés and common expressions. Author Christine Ammer explores the phrases and terms that enliven our language and uncovers expressions that have long been considered dead. With each entry, she includes a thorough definition, origin of the term, and an
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The Etymologicon

A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

de Mark Forsyth ...

This perfect gift for readers, writers, and literature majors alike unearths the quirks of the English language. For example,do you know why a mortgage is literally a “death pledge”? Why guns have girls’ names? Why “salt” is related to “soldier”? Discover the answers to all of these etymological questions and more in this fascinating book for fans of of Eats, Shoots & Leaves.The Etymologicon is a ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

This perfect gift for readers, writers, and literature majors alike unearths the quirks of the English language. For example,do you know why a mortgage is literally a “death pledge”? Why guns have girls’ names? Why “salt” is related to “soldier”? Discover the answers to all of these etymological questions and more in this fascinating book for fans of of Eats, Shoots & Leaves.The Etymologicon is a
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Cabinet of Curiosities

A Historical Tour of the Unbelievable, the Unsettling, and the Bizarre

de Aaron Mahnke ...

Become captivated by tales of wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. Perfect for trivia aficionados, history readers, or anyone with a thirst for unusual knowledge, Cabinet of Curiosities is full of titillating tidbits and mind-boggling stories you never knew you needed to know.From the creator of the long-running, smash-hit podcast Aaron Mahnke ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

Become captivated by tales of wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. Perfect for trivia aficionados, history readers, or anyone with a thirst for unusual knowledge, Cabinet of Curiosities is full of titillating tidbits and mind-boggling stories you never knew you needed to know.From the creator of the long-running, smash-hit podcast Aaron Mahnke
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Southpaws & Sunday Punches and Other Sporting Expressions

de Christine Ammer ...

Some 600 words and phrases from the world of sports that are now part of the vernacular. Terms from baseball, boxing, football, basketball, hockey, cricket and rugby pepper the English language, whether the subject is war (a maneuver in the Gulf War was called a "hail Mary play") to love (she's on the rebound). Baseball has given us southpaw, go to bat, coming out of left field, playing hardball. ... Leer más

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Some 600 words and phrases from the world of sports that are now part of the vernacular. Terms from baseball, boxing, football, basketball, hockey, cricket and rugby pepper the English language, whether the subject is war (a maneuver in the Gulf War was called a "hail Mary play") to love (she's on the rebound). Baseball has given us southpaw, go to bat, coming out of left field, playing hardball.
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On This Day in History Sh!t Went Down

de James Fell ...

Sh!t happens. Every day.Mae West was sent to jail for “corrupting the morals of youth” with her first Broadway play. When participation in the Hitler Youth became mandatory in Germany, groups of teen “pirates” rebelled. Muhammad Ali refused to “drop bombs and bullets on brown people” in Vietnam. A dog sled relay carried life-saving medicine 674 miles through –50 temperatures to rescue children ... Leer más

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Sh!t happens. Every day.Mae West was sent to jail for “corrupting the morals of youth” with her first Broadway play. When participation in the Hitler Youth became mandatory in Germany, groups of teen “pirates” rebelled. Muhammad Ali refused to “drop bombs and bullets on brown people” in Vietnam. A dog sled relay carried life-saving medicine 674 miles through –50 temperatures to rescue children
... Leer más
Listverse.com's Epic Book of Mind-Boggling Top 10 Lists

Unbelievable Facts and Astounding Trivia on Movies, Music, Crime, Celebrities, History, and More

de Jamie Frater ...

A collection of crazy-but-true facts, peculiar occurrences, despicable crimes, bizarre records, unbelievable creatures, and many more shocking oddities.Delving into the shocking side of pop culture, science and history, Listverse.com's Epic Book of Mind-Boggling Top 10 Lists offers a wealth of fascinating reading with over 200 lists and more than 2,000 interesting facts, including:• Alien ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A collection of crazy-but-true facts, peculiar occurrences, despicable crimes, bizarre records, unbelievable creatures, and many more shocking oddities.Delving into the shocking side of pop culture, science and history, Listverse.com's Epic Book of Mind-Boggling Top 10 Lists offers a wealth of fascinating reading with over 200 lists and more than 2,000 interesting facts, including:• Alien
... Leer más
Fascinating Facts For Curious Minds : 2499 Random Mind-Blowing Science facts About Cosmos & Space, Human Body, Earth and Nature

de KAN ...

Want to impress your friends and family with both useful, worthless, but undeniably interesting facts? The Perfect Gift for All Ages!What if every page you turn makes you shout, "Wait a minute… WHAT?!"In this book you'll find the answers to questions such as:Your stomach acid can dissolve razor blades: The pH level in your stomach ranges from 1-3, which is strong enough to dissolve thin metals. ... Leer más

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Want to impress your friends and family with both useful, worthless, but undeniably interesting facts? The Perfect Gift for All Ages!What if every page you turn makes you shout, "Wait a minute… WHAT?!"In this book you'll find the answers to questions such as:Your stomach acid can dissolve razor blades: The pH level in your stomach ranges from 1-3, which is strong enough to dissolve thin metals.
... Leer más
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever

de Noel Botham ...

From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Useless Information comes another enlightening, entertaining, and ultimately useless assortment of trivia.If you find yourself transfixed by the most trivial of trivia, or mesmerized by the most minor of minutiae, The Useless Information Society's latest findings can satisfy your every need. This wide-ranging collection will fill ... Leer más

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From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Useless Information comes another enlightening, entertaining, and ultimately useless assortment of trivia.If you find yourself transfixed by the most trivial of trivia, or mesmerized by the most minor of minutiae, The Useless Information Society's latest findings can satisfy your every need. This wide-ranging collection will fill
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Now I Know More

The Revealing Stories Behind Even More of the World's Most Interesting Facts

de Dan Lewis ...

Series series Now I Know Series
"Every story in the book is interesting, and Lewis includes a 'bonus fact' at the end of each story, which is a mini mind bender on its own." --BoingBoing"A mind-tickling encyclopedia...Now I Know is a treat in its entirety...an oasis of learning about what you don't yet know...but are glad you found." --Brain PickingsDan Lewis, creator of the Webby Award–winning Now I Know newsletter, is back ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

"Every story in the book is interesting, and Lewis includes a 'bonus fact' at the end of each story, which is a mini mind bender on its own." --BoingBoing"A mind-tickling encyclopedia...Now I Know is a treat in its entirety...an oasis of learning about what you don't yet know...but are glad you found." --Brain PickingsDan Lewis, creator of the Webby Award–winning Now I Know newsletter, is back
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The Day It Finally Happens

Alien Contact, Dinosaur Parks, Immortal Humans—and Other Possible Phenomena

de Mike Pearl ...

From a VICE magazine columnist, “a deeply entertaining—if occasionally horrifying” (Joshua Piven, coauthor of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook) look at how humanity is likely to weather such happenings as nuclear war, a global internet collapse, antibiotics shortages, and even immortality.If you live on planet Earth you’re probably scared of the future. How could you not be? Some of the ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

From a VICE magazine columnist, “a deeply entertaining—if occasionally horrifying” (Joshua Piven, coauthor of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook) look at how humanity is likely to weather such happenings as nuclear war, a global internet collapse, antibiotics shortages, and even immortality.If you live on planet Earth you’re probably scared of the future. How could you not be? Some of the
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100 Mysteries of Science Explained

de The Editors of Popular Science ...

Series series Popular Science
Answers on subjects from dark matter to disappearing bees, from the magazine that's been enlightening and entertaining Americans for nearly 150 years.What happened to the Neanderthals? When is the next Ice Age due? Why do we hiccup? From end-of-the-world scenarios to what goes on within our own brains and bodies, the experts at Popular Science magazine uncover the secrets of the universe and ... Leer más

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Answers on subjects from dark matter to disappearing bees, from the magazine that's been enlightening and entertaining Americans for nearly 150 years.What happened to the Neanderthals? When is the next Ice Age due? Why do we hiccup? From end-of-the-world scenarios to what goes on within our own brains and bodies, the experts at Popular Science magazine uncover the secrets of the universe and
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The Donald Trump Handbook - Everything You Need To Know About Donald Trump

de Jamie Grant ...

This book is your ultimate resource for Donald Trump. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Donald Trump 's whole picture right away. Get countless Donald Trump facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.The Donald Trump Handbook is ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This book is your ultimate resource for Donald Trump. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Donald Trump 's whole picture right away. Get countless Donald Trump facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.The Donald Trump Handbook is
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Uncle John's FACTASTIC Bathroom Reader

de Bathroom Readers' Institute ...

Series Libro 28 - Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual
The twenty-eighth edition in the bestselling bathroom-reading series is jam-packed with 512 pages of absorbing trivia material.Uncle John gets a Factastic facelift for the twenty-eighth all-new edition of this beloved book series. All of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader favorites are packed into these 512 glorious pages—from little-known history to the origins of everyday things—plus odd news, weird ... Leer más

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The twenty-eighth edition in the bestselling bathroom-reading series is jam-packed with 512 pages of absorbing trivia material.Uncle John gets a Factastic facelift for the twenty-eighth all-new edition of this beloved book series. All of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader favorites are packed into these 512 glorious pages—from little-known history to the origins of everyday things—plus odd news, weird
... Leer más
What Did We Use Before Toilet Paper?

200 Curious Questions & Intriguing Answers

de Andrew Thompson ...

Series series Fascinating Bathroom Readers
Answers to the questions that keep you up at night—from Why is bellybutton lint generally blue? to Why does catnip affect cats?BAFFLING AND BIZARRE.ENTERTAINING AND ENLIGHTENING.This witty and compulsive collection of trivia will captivate and surprise you with its fun and funky revelations. You'll learn . . .Why New York is called "the Big Apple"How people count cards at casinosWhat keeps the ... Leer más

$11.59 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Answers to the questions that keep you up at night—from Why is bellybutton lint generally blue? to Why does catnip affect cats?BAFFLING AND BIZARRE.ENTERTAINING AND ENLIGHTENING.This witty and compulsive collection of trivia will captivate and surprise you with its fun and funky revelations. You'll learn . . .Why New York is called "the Big Apple"How people count cards at casinosWhat keeps the
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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: Zipper Accidents

de Bathroom Readers' Institute ...

Series series Uncle John's Bathroom Reader
For 25 years, there's always been a home in Uncle John's Bathroom Reader for those times in life you wish you could take back--"oops" moments, embarrassing accidents, spectacular failures. Because we never get tired of reading about unfortunate accidents (as long as they're happening to someone else), here is a whole book of "the best of the worst," the troubling and funny stories of things got ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

For 25 years, there's always been a home in Uncle John's Bathroom Reader for those times in life you wish you could take back--"oops" moments, embarrassing accidents, spectacular failures. Because we never get tired of reading about unfortunate accidents (as long as they're happening to someone else), here is a whole book of "the best of the worst," the troubling and funny stories of things got
... Leer más
Wombats Poop Cubes

Saturn Rains Diamonds, Pandas Fake Pregnancies, and Other Mind-Blowing Facts in Three Words or Less

de Katie Adams ...

Learn the facts! In Katie Adams' Wombats Poop Cubes, you will encounter some of the most unbelievable, entertaining, and no-frills factoids ever.Each page features a fact broken down into just three words. Why? Because gimmicks are great, and so is getting to the point. If you crave more information beyond those three special words, check out the full backstory alongside the fact. Fill that brain ... Leer más

$12.39 USD

Learn the facts! In Katie Adams' Wombats Poop Cubes, you will encounter some of the most unbelievable, entertaining, and no-frills factoids ever.Each page features a fact broken down into just three words. Why? Because gimmicks are great, and so is getting to the point. If you crave more information beyond those three special words, check out the full backstory alongside the fact. Fill that brain
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Atlas of Lost Cities

A Travel Guide to Abandoned and Forsaken Destinations

de Aude de Tocqueville ...

Explore more than forty forsaken urban destinations around the world in a "highly entertaining read . . . for history buffs, mystery fanatics and travel junkies alike" (GoNomad).Cities are mortal, but the traces they leave behind tell a fascinating story. In Atlas of Lost Cities, an accomplished travel writer reveals the rise and fall of notable places, each pithy portrait illuminated by a vintage ... Leer más

$15.19 USD

Explore more than forty forsaken urban destinations around the world in a "highly entertaining read . . . for history buffs, mystery fanatics and travel junkies alike" (GoNomad).Cities are mortal, but the traces they leave behind tell a fascinating story. In Atlas of Lost Cities, an accomplished travel writer reveals the rise and fall of notable places, each pithy portrait illuminated by a vintage
... Leer más
Atlas of Cursed Places

A Travel Guide to Dangerous and Frightful Destinations

de Olivier Le Carrer ...

Atlas Obscura says this lushly illustrated New York Times bestselling guide to dozens of dangerous, eerie, and infamous locations is the perfect gift for "those who believe the world is still full of mysteries to investigate."Pick up the acclaimed Atlas of Cursed Places and visit the world's most nerve-wracking locations. With pithy historical profiles, vintage full-color maps, and haunting ... Leer más

$15.19 USD

Atlas Obscura says this lushly illustrated New York Times bestselling guide to dozens of dangerous, eerie, and infamous locations is the perfect gift for "those who believe the world is still full of mysteries to investigate."Pick up the acclaimed Atlas of Cursed Places and visit the world's most nerve-wracking locations. With pithy historical profiles, vintage full-color maps, and haunting
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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Great Lives

de Bathroom Readers' Institute, JoAnn Padgett ...

Series series Plunges Into
Look beneath the surface of the world’s most interesting people--past and present--to uncover what makes them tick. Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into Great Lives looks beneath the surface and uncovers fascinating but little-known stories behind the famous, the near-famous, the infamous, and the should-have-been famous. You’ll meet child prodigies, spies, traitors, celebrities (and ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Look beneath the surface of the world’s most interesting people--past and present--to uncover what makes them tick. Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into Great Lives looks beneath the surface and uncovers fascinating but little-known stories behind the famous, the near-famous, the infamous, and the should-have-been famous. You’ll meet child prodigies, spies, traitors, celebrities (and
... Leer más
The Utterly, Completely, and Totally Useless Fact-O-Pedia

A Startling Collection of Over 1,000 Things You'll Never Need to Know

de Charlotte Lowe ...

Did you know that cats were once used to deliver mail in Belgium? That the “huddle” in football became popular after a deaf player began using it to prevent other teams from reading his sign language? That the average American eats 30 pounds of cheese in a year? Organized from A to Z, there are over 1,000 trivia tidbits for you to peruse.Start off with little-known facts about Aristotle and Barbie ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

Did you know that cats were once used to deliver mail in Belgium? That the “huddle” in football became popular after a deaf player began using it to prevent other teams from reading his sign language? That the average American eats 30 pounds of cheese in a year? Organized from A to Z, there are over 1,000 trivia tidbits for you to peruse.Start off with little-known facts about Aristotle and Barbie
... Leer más
The Skeptic's Guide to Conspiracies

From the Knights Templar to the JFK Assassination: Uncovering the [Real] Truth Behind the World's Most Controversial Conspiracy Theories

de Monte Cook ...

Did the noble order of the Knights Templar guard a secret about Jesus’ birth?Was the moon landing faked in a Hollywood movie studio?Is the government keeping the remains of an alien spacecraft in the top-secret Area 51?Monte Cook takes a look at conspiracy theories—ranging from the historically complex to the seriously whacked out. With a disbelieving eye, he traces the history of some of the ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

Did the noble order of the Knights Templar guard a secret about Jesus’ birth?Was the moon landing faked in a Hollywood movie studio?Is the government keeping the remains of an alien spacecraft in the top-secret Area 51?Monte Cook takes a look at conspiracy theories—ranging from the historically complex to the seriously whacked out. With a disbelieving eye, he traces the history of some of the
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An Answer for Everything

200 Infographics to Explain the World

de Delayed Gratification ...

What's the best book ever written?What would happen if we all stopped eating meat?What's the secret to living past 110?And what actually is the best thing since sliced bread?In An Answer For Everything, 200 of the world's most intriguing questions are settled once and for all through beautiful and brilliant infographics. The results will leave you shocked, informed and thoroughly enter... ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

What's the best book ever written?What would happen if we all stopped eating meat?What's the secret to living past 110?And what actually is the best thing since sliced bread?In An Answer For Everything, 200 of the world's most intriguing questions are settled once and for all through beautiful and brilliant infographics. The results will leave you shocked, informed and thoroughly enter...
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