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Now You Know — The Big Books Bundle

Author : Doug Lennox

Publisher : Dundurn

Page : 567 pages

File Size : 22,34 MB

Release : 2013-11-20

Category : Reference

ISBN : 1459724801

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Book Description

Presenting two books in the popular and exhaustive trivia series. They are a treasure trove of his favourite trivia culled from previous Now You Know books, answering such brain-teasers as: Why is an evil adversary called a "villain"? Why is football played on a "gridiron" and a leg injury called a "charley horse"? Why is a decorated parade vehicle called a "float"? Why is the rubber around a car wheel called a "tire"? Why are sailors known as "tars"? Why is confetti thrown at a wedding? Liven up your next gathering with the hundreds of interesting facts in these books. Includes Now You Know Big Book of Answers Now You Know Big Book of Answers 2





The Big Book of Canada (Updated Edition)

Author : Christopher Moore

Publisher : Tundra Books

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 22,44 MB

Release : 2017

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1101918942

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A gorgeous gift book, reference book, and just plain fun-to-read book--updated for Canada's Sesquicentennial. From Nunavut's Barren Lands to the Torngat Mountains of Newfoundland, from Quebec's Saguenay Fjord to the pingos of the Northwest Territories, The Big Book of Canada explores the many fascinating places that make up this vast land. Christopher Moore, one of the country's foremost historians, brings each province and territory to life, drawing together history and politics, the famous and the infamous, the people, places and industries that have defined a nation. The book is lavishly illustrated with more than 140 photographs and 110 original pieces by award-winning artist Bill Slavin.





Big Book Canadian Celebrations

Author : Ruth Solski

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Page : pages

File Size : 23,69 MB

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Give your students a reason to celebrate each and every month of the year with this giant book of Cnaadian holidays. Religious, civil, and seasonal holidays with origins in Aboriginal, African, Chinese, European, Hindu, Japanese, Muslim and North American traditions are all included.



Now You Know Big Book of Answers 2

Author : Doug Lennox

Publisher : Dundurn

Page : 506 pages

File Size : 44,28 MB

Release : 2008-09-02

Category : Reference

ISBN : 177070373X

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Once again Doug Lennox, the toastmaster of trivia, serves up a mammoth selection of some of his most cherished Q&As culled from his previous books. Also featured in this wide-ranging compendium are 150 brand-new questions answered with Doug’s inimitable flair for unearthing intriguing arcana on everything from animals and the arts to superstitions and show business. Customs, conventions, expressions, everyday words, rituals, and traditions – Doug has dug deep to deliver the goods on a vast array of perplexing subjects. Why is a warm autumn called "Indian summer"? What is the origin of "nicknames"? Why is a decorated parade vehicle called a "float"? Why is the rubber around a car wheel called a "tire"? Why are sailors known as "tars"? Why is a bad dream called a "nightmare"? Why are published periodicals called "magazines"?



The Book That Started It All

Author : Alcoholics Anonymous

Publisher : Hazelden Publishing

Page : 250 pages

File Size : 25,25 MB

Release : 2010-09-03

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 159285947X

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The Book That Started It All Hardcover