Author : Ed Morrow
Publisher : Contemporary Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 36,92 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780809233687
In this clever compendium, hundreds of notables share their wise and witty admonitions on everything from dating to dentists, poker to punctuality, tipping to temptation.
Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 12,54 MB
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 160710654X
One of Uncle John’s all-time biggest sellers, Great Big is overflowing with everything our fans have come to expect: urban legends, forgotten history, myth-conceptions, business blunders, strange lawsuits, weird politics, amazing origins, dumb crooks, celebrity gossip, brain teasers, short facts, and more! Divided by length into short, medium, and long articles, Great Big is sure to be a hit with readers of all ages. A few standouts from these 460 pages: * The first computer programmers * Weird medical conditions * Brits Vs. Americans: a word quiz * Strange tourist attractions * The origin of the White House * The world’s second-dumbest outlaw * The Tonight Show story * The forgotten hero of flagpole sitting * Why popcorn pops And much, much more!
Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 37,52 MB
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1607106795
It’s one of Uncle John’s most popular editions! More than 500 pages of absolutely absorbing material are at your fingertips. Divided for your convenience into short, medium, and long articles, this book has it all: humor, history, pop culture, politics, wordplay, quotations, blunders, facts, and more. Settle in and read about… * The world’s rarest rock ’n’ roll record * The secret history of the lava lamp * Da Vinci’s unfinished masterpiece * Famous unsolved disappearances * Animals famous for 15 minutes * The world’s luckiest accident * The birth of the T-shirt * Big, bad Barbie * Cereal flops And much, much more!
Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 45,53 MB
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 160710461X
One of Uncle John’s all-time bestselling editions, Supremely Satisfying is everything a Bathroom Reader should be: informative, funny, surprising, thought-provoking, weird, and a little bit gross. Supreme satisfaction awaits you in Uncle John’s 14th all-new edition, which covers a whole host of topics—from the silly (a branding iron for hot dogs) to the bizarre (an exploding whale) to the profound (the rise of the Democratic and Republican parties). Where else could you learn how soap works, why people started tipping, and the history of chocolate? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about… Dumb 9-1-1 calls 22 things that fell from the sky How Star Trek went from failed series to cult phenomenon The origins of football, photography, soap operas, and paperclips Quack medicines from yesterday and today The “uplifting” history of the bra And much more!
Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 36,15 MB
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1607106698
Our first all-new edition to top 500 pages, this was the Bathroom Reader that made the publishing world stand up and take notice—these guys are here to stay. Also appearing for the first time in Giant 10th Anniversary is our famous “Extended Sitting Section,” a series of extra-long articles for those truly leg-numbing experiences. There are also plenty of short and medium articles covering a whole host of topics, including little-known history, pop science, myth-conceptions, celebrity rumors, comedian quotes, and, of course, really dumb crooks. Read about… * The anatomy of laughter * Is your name your destiny? * The history of the electric guitar * What really happened at Roswell * The Politically Correct quiz * The secret of Nancy Drew * Legendary TV flops * Why you itch And much, much more!
Author : Ellis
Publisher :
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 21,84 MB
Release : 1743
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Page : 892 pages
File Size : 25,66 MB
Release : 1913
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Author : Malcolm Heath
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 45,91 MB
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 0521198798
Reveals how ancient philosophers approached questions about the nature of poetry, its ethical and social impact and access to truth.
Author : Cameron Dokey
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 31,65 MB
Release : 2012-02-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1442422831
In "Before Midnight," Cendrillon tests her father's will by leaving the grounds for a royal ball; in "Golden," Rapunzel, born bald, must break an enchantment to free her heart; and in "Wild Orchid," Mulan joins the army disguised as a boy.
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Page : 466 pages
File Size : 10,1 MB
Release : 1863
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