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The Pocket Idiot's Guide to More Not So Useless Facts

Author : Dana Sherwood

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 229 pages

File Size : 34,78 MB

Release : 2007-11-06

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 1440626456

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People love weird facts. And judging from the success of the original Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to Not So Useless Facts, readers love the collection of wacky and interesting facts and factoids. Now, back by popular demand, is The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to More Not So Useless Facts, with completely new entertaining and insightful facts. Gathered by an expert team of fact finders and pop culture specialists, this collection includes only facts that are interesting and could be useful to students, collectors, tourists, and enthusiasts alike.



The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Not So Useless Facts

Author : Dana Sherwood

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 216 pages

File Size : 17,26 MB

Release : 2006-12-05

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 144069690X

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People love weird facts. And this gift hardcover is bursting with 208 pages of all sorts of amazing, arcane, interesting, and shocking bits of information about everything under the sun—and then some. Put together by an expert team of fact finders and pop culture specialists, this collection includes fascinating facts that could be useful to students, collectors, tourists, and enthusiasts alike. • Nearly 1,000 amazing, not-so-useless facts



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fun FAQs

Author : Sandy Wood

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 34,69 MB

Release : 2008-01-01

Category : Reference

ISBN : 9781592577545

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Frequently Asked Questions is one of the most popular categories of infotainment. From history to sports, business to science, movies to art, literature to comics - the curious-minded are always asking questions to expand their knowledge and try to stump their friends. Part game book, part trivia book and part information, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fun FAQs includes over 1,000 amusing, interesting questions (and their answers of course) to hundreds of popular subjects.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Great Quotes for All Occasions

Author : Elaine Bernstein Partnow

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 35,39 MB

Release : 2008-04-01

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 1436255937

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Say the right thing at the right time. This essential reference brings together well-known (and not-so-well-known!) speakers- including those from the Bible, actors, poets, humorists, scientists, and literary and political figures-whose ideas, activism, services, talent, and labor have influenced society. Perfect for speeches for every occasion, including graduations, weddings, retirement parties, anniversaries, public speaking engagements, and so on. * Presented in an intuitive, cross-referenced organization * Includes hilarious anecdotes and a short bio of each author, a brief contextual note for each quote, and an index of keywords to help you find the appropriate words for any occasion quickly



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pre-algebra

Author : Amy F. Szczepanski

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 404 pages

File Size : 27,72 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Mathematics

ISBN : 9781592577729

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Presents information on the fundamentals of pre-algebra in a concise, easy-to-follow manner and includes practice exercises throughout the book.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fighting Fatigue

Author : Nadine Saubers R.N., B.S.N.

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 308 pages

File Size : 35,81 MB

Release : 2008-08-05

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 1440636230

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A boost of energy for your customers (and your sales) Exhaustion is rampant nowadays—for both medical and lifestyle reasons. In this helpful guide, a healthcare professional and scientific researcher explains the common causes of fatigue, both physical and emotional—and the most effective ways to prevent and combat it. Readers will be able to recognize the warning signs of systemic fatigue; figure out when medical treatment is required; learn lifestyle solutions; discover alternative therapies; and consult a resource section for even more information. • Expert author brings an integrated approach—both traditional and alternative—to the prevention and treatment of fatigue • Can be used by the millions of people suffering from such conditions as fibromyalgia



The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology

Author : Evans Lansing Smith

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 372 pages

File Size : 11,84 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 9781592577644

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The dictionary defines mythology as a collection of ancient tales handed down over millennia, mainly dealing with gods and goddesses, that explains the way the world works, from natural events to society at large. Many people think of the deities of Greece and Rome when they think of mythology, forgetting that almost every culture has its own set of myths to interpret and explain its distinct worldview, often showing striking and fascinating similarities to the classical myths most people are familiar with. The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythologyexplores the gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, monsters and angels of the myths from every corner of the globe - the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, and more. Additionally, it explores the parallels between every culture, including Greece and Rome - striking similarities in mythic figures and the structure, action, wording, and result of the stories themselves.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Right Words for Any Occasion

Author : Marylou Ambrose

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 244 pages

File Size : 35,21 MB

Release : 2008-02-05

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 1440636605

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Your thoughts are worth more than a penny. You’re no idiot, of course. You know words possess tremendous power. But expressing your feelings during special events or difficult situation requires more than a clichéd greeting-card sentiments. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Right Words for Any Occasion shows you exactly how to spell it out—in your own words. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Over 250 sample notes for the moments that touch people’s lives, from wedding and anniversaries to birthdays and graduations. • Inspiration quotes to help you add just the right sentiment when you can’t find your own words. • Guidance on what to say—and what not to say—during hard times. • Great ways to share your special message with people of all ages and faiths.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Rumi Meditations

Author : Yahiya Emerick

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 43,39 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN : 9781592577361

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Did you know that one of the best-selling poets in the U.S. today is a Persian mystic who lived in the thirteenth century? Mawlana Jalal-ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, known in the West simply as Rumi, was born in 1207, a Sufi theologian and poet whose words spoke of love, unity with God, and spiritual growth. Rumi and his followers believed in employing music, poetry, and dance to become closer to God, and their sema is dancing prayer practiced by them. We know them best as the Whirling Dervishes. Although hundreds of years have passed since Rumi's life and death, his poetry continues to appeal to readers the world over, who remain open to the miraculous power of love. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Rumi Meditations, Yahiya Emerick, the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam, brings the unique practice of moving meditation to American readers of today. More than 40 meditations based on Rumi's poems will leave them drunk with the divine love Rumi continues to inspire.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything

Author : Steve Miller

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 372 pages

File Size : 38,1 MB

Release : 2008-09

Category : Science

ISBN : 9781592577965

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Ever wonder why the sky is blue or why most plants happen to be green? Or why stomach acid doesn't dissolve your stomach, or why there are more tornados in the Midwest than along either coast? The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everythinganswers these questions and many, many more, shedding light on the science behind more than 200 intriguing questions, educating readers on the fundamentals of science in the process. In a book that is as informative as it is entertaining, readers learn about every major branch of science, including- Physics (Why do figure skaters spin faster when they pull their arms in?) Chemistry (How does salt melt ice?) Biology (How does a chameleon change its colour?) Geology (Why do so many earthquakes occur along the Pacific coast?) Meteorology (Why does the jet stream flow from west to east in North America?) Astronomy (What causes Jupiter's big red spot?) Cosmology (Do black holes really exist and can anything escape them?) In addition, the book highlights some of the really big ideas that helped shape science as we know it today, and discusses the future of science with cutting edge topics such as nanotechnology, genetic modification, molecular medicine, and string theory.