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The Labyrinth of Curiosities

Author : Fay Moss-Rider

Publisher : Odd Dot

Page : 408 pages

File Size : 36,40 MB

Release : 2023-02-07

Category : Reference

ISBN : 1250291712

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The perfect gift for your smartest friends and family (or you), The Labyrinth of Curiosities is a maze of 400 pages of trivia where each factoid and tidbit leads unexpectedly to the next. This never-before-seen, full-color, maze-like format makes for an entirely new way of discovering cool trivia in history, science, pop culture, and more! What do sign language puns have to do with Shakespearean cats? How do secret languages involve infamous twins? And how are gingko trees and tidal waves related? Open the labyrinth to embark on a voyage of exploration. Start at the beginning or open anywhere in the book, pick a fact that catches your eye, and see where it leads you—you’ll never know what peculiar trivia is waiting on the next page!



The Cabinet of Curiosities

Author : Douglas Preston

Publisher : Grand Central Publishing

Page : 505 pages

File Size : 21,50 MB

Release : 2002-07-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0759527717

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In one of NPR's 100 Best Thrillers Ever, FBI agent Pendergast discovers thirty-six murdered bodies in a New York City charnel house . . . and now, more than a century later, a killer strikes again. In an ancient tunnel underneath New York City a charnel house is discovered. Inside are thirty-six bodies--all murdered and mutilated more than a century ago. While FBI agent Pendergast investigates the old crimes, identical killings start to terrorize the city. The nightmare has begun. Again.





Blue Labyrinth

Author : Douglas Preston

Publisher : Grand Central Publishing

Page : 365 pages

File Size : 11,15 MB

Release : 2014-11-11

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1455525901

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When a longtime enemy shows up dead on Pendergast's doorstep, the murder investigation leads him into his own dark past as a vengeful killer waits in the shadows. It begins with murder. One of Pendergast's most implacable, most feared enemies is found on his doorstep, dead. Pendergast has no idea who is responsible for the killing, or why the body was brought to his home. The mystery has all the hallmarks of the perfect crime, save for an enigmatic clue: a piece of turquoise lodged in the stomach of the deceased. The gem leads Pendergast to an abandoned mine on the shore of California's Salton Sea, which in turn propels him on a journey of discovery deep into his own family's sinister past. But Pendergast learns there is more at work than a ghastly episode of family history: he is being stalked by a subtle killer bent on vengeance over an ancient transgression. And he soon becomes caught in a wickedly clever plot, which leaves him stricken in mind and body, and propels him toward a reckoning beyond anything he could ever have imagined . . .



Professor Stewart's Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities

Author : Ian Stewart

Publisher : Profile Books

Page : 320 pages

File Size : 28,58 MB

Release : 2010-09-03

Category : Mathematics

ISBN : 1847651283

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School maths is not the interesting part. The real fun is elsewhere. Like a magpie, Ian Stewart has collected the most enlightening, entertaining and vexing 'curiosities' of maths over the years... Now, the private collection is displayed in his cabinet. There are some hidden gems of logic, geometry and probability -- like how to extract a cherry from a cocktail glass (harder than you think), a pop up dodecahedron, the real reason why you can't divide anything by zero and some tips for making money by proving the obvious. Scattered among these are keys to unlocking the mysteries of Fermat's last theorem, the Poincaré Conjecture, chaos theory, and the P/NP problem for which a million dollar prize is on offer. There are beguiling secrets about familiar names like Pythagoras or prime numbers, as well as anecdotes about great mathematicians. Pull out the drawers of the Professor's cabinet and who knows what could happen...



Echoes of Betrayal: A Maze of Deceit

Author : Shu Chen Hou

Publisher : Shu chen Hou

Page : 37 pages

File Size : 22,1 MB

Release :

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Immerse Yourself in "Echoes of Betrayal: A Maze of Deceit" - A Spellbinding Journey of Mystery and Redemption! Prepare to be enthralled by the mesmerizing tale of "Echoes of Betrayal: A Maze of Deceit." This captivating novel will whisk you away into a world of intrigue, where secrets lurk in the shadows and trust is a fragile commodity. Written by a masterful storyteller, this gripping narrative will keep you hooked from beginning to end. Follow the protagonist as they receive a mysterious invitation that sets the stage for a journey filled with twists and turns. Unveil the enigma behind an intriguing stranger and unravel the web of deception that lies at the heart of the story. With every page turned, you'll find yourself delving deeper into a past that refuses to stay buried. As alliances are forged and alliances crumble, the characters navigate a treacherous landscape where loyalties are tested. Betrayals echo throughout the narrative, leaving you questioning the motives and true intentions of each character. The intricate plot weaves a tapestry of deception, leading you through a labyrinth of uncertainty. In the heart-pounding climax, truths are unveiled, and the characters must make desperate gambles to reclaim what was lost. They venture into the heart of darkness, facing their fears and confronting the depths of their own souls. Redemption beckons, but the path is strewn with challenges that will test their resolve. "Echoes of Betrayal: A Maze of Deceit" is an enthralling masterpiece that will leave you breathless. It explores the themes of trust, loyalty, and the resilience of the human spirit. With its captivating storytelling and unexpected twists, this book will captivate your imagination and keep you eagerly turning the pages. Join us on this unforgettable journey, where echoes of betrayal ultimately transform into echoes of redemption. Experience the thrill of a mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. Get ready to be swept away by "Echoes of Betrayal: A Maze of Deceit" and discover a world where nothing is as it seems.



Jim Henson's Labyrinth: Masquerade #1

Author : Jim Henson

Publisher : Boom! Studios

Page : 43 pages

File Size : 34,19 MB

Release : 2021-01-06

Category : Comics & Graphic Novels

ISBN : 1646683668

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All is not as it seems with the guests of Jareth’s famous Masquerade, as one participant slowly awakens to the reality of her topsy-turvy existence in the Goblin Kingdom when Sarah shatters the glass mirrors during her escape. But as this mysterious participant puts together the pieces, her discoveries threaten to unravel everything!



Curiosities of Literature

Author : Isaac Disraeli

Publisher :

Page : 342 pages

File Size : 18,99 MB

Release : 1823

Category : English literature

ISBN :

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The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities

Author : Paul Anthony Jones

Publisher : University of Chicago Press

Page : 385 pages

File Size : 28,45 MB

Release : 2019-10-14

Category : Reference

ISBN : 022664670X

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Open The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities and you’ll find both a word and a day to remember, every day of the year. Each day has its own dedicated entry, on which a curious or notable event—and an equally curious or notable word—are explored. On the day on which flirting was banned in New York City, for instance, you’ll discover why to “sheep’s-eye” someone once meant to look at them amorously. On the day on which a disillusioned San Franciscan declared himself Emperor of the United States, you’ll find the word “mamamouchi,” a term for people who consider themselves more important than they truly are. And on the day on which George Frideric Handel completed his 259-page Messiah after twenty-four days of frenzied work, you’ll see why a French loanword, literally meaning “a small wooden barrow,” is used to refer to an intense period of work undertaken to meet a deadline. The English language is vast enough to supply us with a word for every occasion—and this linguistic “wunderkammer” is here to prove precisely that. So whatever date this book has found its way into your hands, there’s an entire year’s worth of linguistic curiosities waiting to be found.



The Escape Book 2

Author : Ivan Tapia

Publisher : White Lion Publishing

Page : 179 pages

File Size : 49,71 MB

Release : 2019-10-01

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 1781319529

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Will you get to the Orwellians before the Wanstein Club get to you? The clock is ticking… Based on the global phenomenon of Escape Rooms, and following on from the international bestseller The Escape Book by Ivan Tapia, this book puts your ingenuity, wit and perseverance to the test with even more fiendish challenges, puzzles, and enigmas that you must solve to thwart the sinister Wanstein Club. Investigative journalist Candela Fuertes is at rock bottom: her fight against Castian Warnes, the head of the powerful and sinister Wanstein Club, has undermined her credibility as a journalist, and meanwhile she suspects Warnes is behind the car accident that put her boss in hospital. Corroded by the thirst for revenge, she decides to turn to the only people who can help her in a cause that seems already lost: the Orwellians, a group of hackers hell bent on revealing the secrets of the rich and famous. In order to get to the Orwellians, you and Candela must follow their trail all over London. The chapters of the book are jumbled up, and to know where to continue reading, you must solve the puzzles, optical illusions, conundrums and anagrams that you find. Each time you solve a puzzle, the number you arrive at will indicate the page from which you can continue the story.