10 000 Things You Need To Know

Author : Elspeth Beidas
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780789334077

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10,000 Things You Need to Know by Elspeth Beidas Pdf

The perfect gift book for every age, generously illustrated with evocative full-color images and striking black-and-white photographs. This is the ultimate book of lists that is sure to entertain and inform—a 1,000-page collection of fun and fascinating facts in a wide range of topics, presented in a wonderfully eclectic format that invites browsing, yet also provides an absorbing read. Featuring over 10,000 entries compiled by experts in each field, this treasure trove of facts, trivia, and bite-size summaries covering diverse areas of knowledge will delight the legions of fans of "best of" lists. Featuring 100 lists each in turn showcasing 100 "bests" covering a wide variety of subjects—including the arts, science, nature, history, sports, design, technology, and philosophy—this volume provides a breathtaking range of informed, accessible, and essential reading. Lovers of the visual arts will encounter fascinating insights into artists, paintings, sculptures, movies, and museums, while foodies will relish the best cheeses, luxury foods, restaurants, and legendary chefs. History buffs will become absorbed in momentous events, famous trials, and great warriors, and sports fans will appreciate facts on sporting heroes, great races, and winning teams. Richly illustrated, this compendium makes the perfect gift and contains an abundance of useful information, hard facts, and obscure trivia. Among the wealth of knowledge in these pages, the reader will find helpful summaries of great art, music, and literature as well as complex philosophical ideas, scientific theories, and history alongside a guide to the wonders of the cosmos, innovative economic and political theories, pivotal scientific discoveries, and game-changing technological innovations.

Author : Maria Dermout
Publisher : New York Review of Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781590178829

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The Ten Thousand Things by Maria Dermout Pdf

In Wild, Cheryl Strayed writes of The Ten Thousand Things: "Each of Dermoût’s sentences came at me like a soft knowing dagger, depicting a far-off land that felt to me like the blood of all the places I used to love.” And it's true, The Ten Thousand Things is at once novel of shimmering strangeness—and familiarity. It is the story of Felicia, who returns with her baby son from Holland to the Spice Islands of Indonesia, to the house and garden that were her birthplace, over which her powerful grandmother still presides. There Felicia finds herself wedded to an uncanny and dangerous world, full of mystery and violence, where objects tell tales, the dead come and go, and the past is as potent as the present. First published in Holland in 1955, Maria Dermoût's novel was immediately recognized as a magical work, like nothing else Dutch—or European—literature had seen before. The Ten Thousand Things is an entranced vision of a far-off place that is as convincingly real and intimate as it is exotic, a book that is at once a lament and an ecstatic ode to nature and life.

Author : Josh Kaufman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781101623046

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The First 20 Hours by Josh Kaufman Pdf

Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of prac­ticing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct com­plex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By complet­ing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the meth­ods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard key­board, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the sim­ple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Fig­ure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcompo­nents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accu­rate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chain­saws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.

Author : Marcus Ewert
Publisher : Seven Stories Press
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781583229507

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10,000 Dresses by Marcus Ewert Pdf

Every night, Bailey dreams about magical dresses: dresses made of crystals and rainbows, dresses made of flowers, dresses made of windows. . . . Unfortunately, when Bailey's awake, no one wants to hear about these beautiful dreams. Quite the contrary. "You're a BOY!" Mother and Father tell Bailey. "You shouldn't be thinking about dresses at all." Then Bailey meets Laurel, an older girl who is touched and inspired by Bailey's imagination and courage. In friendship, the two of them begin making dresses together. And Bailey's dreams come true! This gorgeous picture book—a modern fairy tale about becoming the person you feel you are inside—will delight people of all ages.

Author : Elspeth Beidas
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780789334077

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10,000 Things You Need to Know by Elspeth Beidas Pdf

The perfect gift book for every age, generously illustrated with evocative full-color images and striking black-and-white photographs. This is the ultimate book of lists that is sure to entertain and inform—a 1,000-page collection of fun and fascinating facts in a wide range of topics, presented in a wonderfully eclectic format that invites browsing, yet also provides an absorbing read. Featuring over 10,000 entries compiled by experts in each field, this treasure trove of facts, trivia, and bite-size summaries covering diverse areas of knowledge will delight the legions of fans of "best of" lists. Featuring 100 lists each in turn showcasing 100 "bests" covering a wide variety of subjects—including the arts, science, nature, history, sports, design, technology, and philosophy—this volume provides a breathtaking range of informed, accessible, and essential reading. Lovers of the visual arts will encounter fascinating insights into artists, paintings, sculptures, movies, and museums, while foodies will relish the best cheeses, luxury foods, restaurants, and legendary chefs. History buffs will become absorbed in momentous events, famous trials, and great warriors, and sports fans will appreciate facts on sporting heroes, great races, and winning teams. Richly illustrated, this compendium makes the perfect gift and contains an abundance of useful information, hard facts, and obscure trivia. Among the wealth of knowledge in these pages, the reader will find helpful summaries of great art, music, and literature as well as complex philosophical ideas, scientific theories, and history alongside a guide to the wonders of the cosmos, innovative economic and political theories, pivotal scientific discoveries, and game-changing technological innovations.

Author : Jill Weisenberger
Publisher : American Diabetes Association
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781580405409

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21 Things You Need to Know About Diabetes and Your Heart by Jill Weisenberger Pdf

21 Things You Need to Know About Diabetes and Your Heart is a quick way to learn about the affect of diabetes on the heart. Part of the American Diabetes Association's 21 Things series, this book gives the reader brief, concise answers to the many questions about how diabetes affects the body. Jill Weisenberger and David S. Schade describe the effects of diabetes on the heart in plain language, making it easier to understand and remember. Written and reviewed by healthcare professionals with years of clinical experience, this book will help people with diabetes keep their diabetes under control and their hearts healthy.

Author : Norbert Schmitt
Publisher : Wayzgoose Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-30
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Language Power: 100 Things You Need to Know to Make Language Work for You by Norbert Schmitt Pdf

From the minute you wake up until the time you fall asleep, you use language. This book will show you how language functions, and how to make it work better for you. Norbert Schmitt, an internationally known language specialist, explains 100 ways that you can use language more effectively in your everyday life. The book covers a wide range of real-world language topics, including the following and much more: • The differences between men's and women's language • How to use language more effectively in your business and personal life • Understanding how politicians and the news spin language • How your children's language should develop, and what to do if there are problems • Helping your children learn how to read • How language can go wrong after a stroke, or as we grow older Schmitt covers each language topic in a clear and easy-to-understand manner which assumes no previous knowledge. Each topic is introduced by a question you might be wondering about (What kinds of language tricks do salespeople use to get me to buy things?). The reader-friendly answers are given in short but informative descriptions, with a quick summary at the end. Many sections have brief quizzes or tasks to check how much you know about language and how well you are using it. Each topic also has suggestions for interesting Internet websites to check for more information. Language is fascinating, and this book shows you some of its details that only experts had access to before.

Author : John Carroll
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781546264309

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15 Things You Should Know by John Carroll Pdf

15 Things You Should Know: Wisdom for Life's Journey is all about life, or more appropriately, it is a reflection of life's journey. As you will discover, the book is loaded with great quotes, fun facts, tips, life lessons, and relevant content for the ages. They're all designed to make you pause, laugh, think, question, and thoughtfully consider where you are today in your journey and the opportunities and challenges that are ahead. You'll also find a few I-had-no-idea and what-the-heck moments, as well as lots of random thoughts thrown in for good measure, just to hold your attention and keep things interesting. Each chapter is a collection of my own home remedies, suggested actions, and answers to things you need to know that apply in business and to all other areas of life as well—a compilation derived from my personal life experiences, more than 175 articles I have written over the years, and the research conducted on the selected chapter topics. From the "The Journey" to "The End?," 15 Things You Should Know: Wisdom for Life's Journey will educate, encourage, challenge, and inspire you to continue to change, grow, and accomplish great things throughout your lifetime and, most importantly, to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Author : Michael S. Lawrie
Publisher : Joyous Noise Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Finance, Personal
ISBN : 0971433305

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Wall Street Secrets-7 Things You Need to Know by Michael S. Lawrie Pdf

Author : Richard Horne,Tracey Turner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007-08-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780802796745

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101 Things You Need To Know. . . And Some You Don't! by Richard Horne,Tracey Turner Pdf

Challenges young readers to master a list of one hundred and one trivia questions by detailing the answer to each question and then asking readers related--and often humorous--questions about them.

Author : Michele L. Mathews
Publisher : Beach Girl Publishing LLC
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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10 Things You Need to Know about Self-Publishing by Michele L. Mathews Pdf

Debating on how to publish your book? Self-publishing is one possible option. Every day authors debate on self-publishing versus traditional publishing. Self-publishing intimidates authors. Yet waiting a year or more to publish their book isn’t an option either. If you know what’s expected before you begin, self-publishing isn’t as hard as you think. This book explains the ten basic things of self-publishing. These things are what you need to know before you take the plunge into the self-publishing world. Are you ready to get started?

Author : Ron Rhodes
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780736931151

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The 10 Things You Need to Know About Islam by Ron Rhodes Pdf

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465470836

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131⁄2 Incredible Things You Need to Know About Everything by DK Pdf

Learn something about everything with 13 mind-blowing facts plus a little myth-buster about every topic under (and including) the Sun! Exploded images of everyday objects, from cars and skeletons to pianos and chocolate, will take you on an incredible factual adventure. Did you know that one in every four animals on Earth is a beetle? Were you aware that white chocolate isn't technically chocolate? Or that the dwarf planet Pluto is so small that two of it could sit side-by-side across the USA? 131⁄2 Incredible Things You Need to Know About Everything includes over 1000 facts on 80 different subjects to satisfy your thirst for knowledge. Familiar objects - the Earth, a tiger, an Apollo spacesuit, a scorpion - are exploded to reveal their extraordinary insides. Surprising myth-busters will give you lots of new favorite facts, such as chameleons change color to stand out not blend in and that on sharks on average only kill 6 people annually while people kill 100 million sharks a year! Awesome images will draw you into 131⁄2 Incredible Things You Need to Know About Everything and irresistible and fascinating information will keep you there.

Author : Mary Smits
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118319758

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Everything You Need to Know (But Forget to Ask) When Buying or Selling Property by Mary Smits Pdf

When it comes to buying and selling real estate, knowledge is power -- and this book lets you in on the secrets. Everything You Need to Know (But Forget to Ask) When Buying or Selling Property is a concise, authoritative guide. In plain, simple language, real estate agent Mary Smits looks at the many issues that confront both buyers and sellers, including: choosing a home or investment property wisely negotiating to save money understanding the paperwork dealing with and choosing real estate agents preparing to sell your property moving home. Mary explains how to search for property on the internet and provides tips to help you use buying and selling tactics to your advantage and avoid potential traps. The book features useful check lists to take with you to inspections, along with sound, practical advice.

Author : Matt Hall
Publisher : Agile Libre
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780987959409

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52 Things You Should Know about Geophysics by Matt Hall Pdf

There is something for every subsurface professional in these fifty-two short essays by more than three dozen petroleum geoscientists. The roster includes some of the most prolific geophysicists of our time, as well as some recently qualified scientists. The topics are even more diverse, ranging from anisotropic media to pre-stack interpretation, and from stories of early seismic workstations to career advice for the future.