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Here is a book to lead you through the fascinating intersections of life and physics with humor and intelligence.
Find out how the laws of physics define every aspect of our lives and society, from human nature and relationships to geopolitical issues like financial markets, globalization and immigration. The Quantum Rules is a different kind of physics book, as easy to read as a novel and directly relevant for everyday...
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Have you been putting bullion in your soup? Is incorrect spelling starting to have a negative effect on your term papers? Do you wonder what someone is inferring when they tell you to pick up a dictionary? These are just a few of the commonly misunderstood words discussed and explained in Abused, Confused, and Misused Words, an entertaining and informative look at the ever-changing nature of the English language. An alphabetical list of words that...
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However, due to our evolving language and other cultural changes, there are hundreds of phrases poised on the brink of extinction. Can such endangered phrases be saved? And if so, why? These are questions Steven D. Price, award-winning author and keen observer of the passing linguistic scene, answers in this challenging and captivating compilation. It is sure to increase your appreciation of the English language's ebb and flow-and enhance your own...
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Author and journalist Gene Fowler put it best: "Writing is easy; all you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until the drops of blood form on your forehead." Anyone who has ever wanted or been required to create something more complicated than a shopping list or a Tweet knows there's more truth than poetry in the observation. The process can be difficult, frustratingly so when we realize that although we use words all the time, coming up with...
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We all swear, whether we admit it or not, but do you know the fascinating origins of the curses and maledictions that we spout out of spite and malice, or simply to entertain? Here is practically every dirty word and foul phrase you've ever heard in English, along with a great many that you may not have heard. From Chaucer and Shakespeare to Lenny Bruce and Mel Brooks, Come Again? offers you the frank and the filthy, the obtuse and the obscene, and...
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An in-your-face collection of trivia that's sure to inspire chest-thumping pride in everyone of Irish descent.
Is there anyone who does not think the Irish are the greatest people on Earth? Before stepping outside to convince them, first peacefully impart upon any misinformed bar patrons the incontrovertible evidence presented in F*ck You, I'm Irish. Amazing accomplishment or astounding person, if it bleeds kelly green and it's feckin' great, it's...
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From real, larger-than-life showmen like Buffalo Bill to silver-screen gunslingers like John Wayne, the cowboy has become an international symbol of honor, adventure, valor, daring, and courage. The era of the cowboy lasted from roughly just before the Civil War to the turn of the century, but it created some of the most enduring and popular names of all time: Jesse James, Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill Hickok, and Pat Garrett, just to name a few. And although...
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We love animals but insult humans by calling them everything from weasels or pigs to sheep, mice, chickens, sharks, snakes, and bird-brains. Animal epithets, words, and phrases are so widespread we often take them for granted or remain ignorant of the fascinating stories and facts behind them.
Spanning the entire animal kingdom, Holy Cow! explains:
Why hot dogs are named after canines. Why people talk turkey or go cold turkey.
Why curiosity killed...
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An entertaining, page-turning overview of Italian-American history and culture
From ancient Rome to modern America, we Italians have always been the friggin' best in art, science, culture and-Madonn'-food! Now, this fascinating collection of Italian history, people, facts and trivia will make you proudly say, "F*ck you, I'm Italian," including...
Culture-from the Renaissance to The Godfather
Music-from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga
History-from gladiators...
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When faced with life's greatest quandaries, there's just one place to go for advice: all your beloved heroes and heroines. These 6,000 thought-provoking quotations cover almost every imaginable dilemma and come from writers like Confucius, Horace, Shakespeare, Twain and Austen; modern figures such as Andy Rooney and Meryl Streep; and fictional TV favorites Homer Simpson and Chandler Bing. Need help when considering a new look? Jim Morrison warns:...
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In the weeks following the presidential election, the question of what truly makes a good leader is on everyone's mind. Anyone can claim to be a leader in times of calm, but crisis situations separate the true visionaries from the false ones. Recent events in global affairs make it increasingly apparent that nations must cultivate and encourage true leaders-and eschew false ones-if they hope to survive. In the wake of the election, Americans are curious...
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From local history to the best beaches, craziest weather and more-this book reveals everything you ever wanted to know about the Canadian coastal province.
In New Brunswick Book of Everything, local author Martha Walls explores everything from the stories behind its weird place names, like Skeedaddle Ridge, to profiles of New Brusnwick notables, such as singer/songwriter Stompin' Tom and former premier Frank McKenna. Plus she includes fascinating...
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"Don't let your tongue be your worst enemy." -John "Sonny" Franzese
"You can go a long way with a smile. You can go a lot farther with a smile and a gun." -Al Capone
"I never lie to any man because I don't fear anyone. The only time you lie is when you are afraid." -John Gotti
Despite the fact that secrecy is vital to the Mob, mobsters have revealed themselves to be notorious gossips, prone to bragging, and even outrageous loudmouths. Delve into...
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From the creator of the popular Twitter sensation UberFacts comes this fun compilation quiz book, packed with entertaining infographics and surprising factoids, for fans of Schott's Miscellany, What If? and Ripley's Believe It or Not.
Providing "the most unimportant things you'll never need to know"-fun and surprising facts, statistics, and infographics on diverse subjects, from art and science to history and popular culture-UberFacts has become...
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Do you want to know the important facts about Abraham Lincoln's Life? Amongst many other things, the 16th US President abolished slavery, made the Gettysburg Address and was assassinated whilst in office. This easy-to-digest eBook gives you the information you need to know about President Lincoln in handily organised sections. Whether you are writing a history project on 'Honest Abe' or you just want to find out more about one of the greatest presidents...
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Why does the dominant partner in any sexual relationship usually sleep on the side of the bed nearest the door? Is there a direct relationship between the length of hemlines and the state of the national economy? Are odd numbers evil? And why do drivers with hats drive twenty miles per hour slower than those without?
These are the big questions of life, and it takes a brave man to tackle them. Author, broadcaster, and columnist Peter FitzSimons is...
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In Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, the word yoga means "spiritual discipline." Modern yoga is thought of mainly in the context of its postures, but the actual meaning of yoga goes much deeper than that. Though its exact history is unknown, the first recorded instance appears in ancient Shamanism, a religion that involved healing its community members, among other functions. Throughout history, yoga has developed and adapted depending on its practicing...
1318) The Ultimate Book of New York Lists: Everything You Need to Know About the Greatest City on Earth
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Where can you find New York City's best hamburger? What are the ten best songs ever written about New York? The ten best books set in New York? Bert Randolph Sugar and some famous friends answer these burning questions, helping both New Yorkers and tourists learn what makes the greatest city on earth so great. With a foreword by legendary newspaperman Bill Gallo of the New York Daily News and lists from celebrity New Yorkers like Pete Hamill and Howard...
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MAKE MOVIE NIGHT EPIC
Invite friends over, mix some drinks, press play and drink, drink, drink every time Lights Camera Booze tells you to. It's eighty-proof fun in front of the big screen when this book turns your favorite movies into drinking game parodies, including:
• Hand-drawn game boards
• Rules on when to drink
• Themed cocktails for each flick
• Post-movie sobriety challenges
Movies featured include: American Pie, Anchorman, National...
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If you or someone you know has just turned fifty, it's time to accept that the rules of life have changed, and that fifty is not the new thirty for most of us. Leland Gregory understands the forgetful minds, sagging bodies, and flagging pride of his fellow middle-agers, and in 50 Things Not to Do after 50, he offers helpful advice aimed at combating the humiliations this stage of life can bring.
For example, regardless of your gender, under no circumstances...
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