Albert Jack S Ten Minute Mysteries

Author : Albert Jack
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780141904719

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Albert Jack's Ten-minute Mysteries by Albert Jack Pdf

Albert Jack now turns his attention to the mysteries that have haunted us throughout history. Albert Jack's Ten Minute Mysteries cleverly combines his research with riveting stories and hilarious observations. All life's most perplexing questions answered: UFOs, Crop Circles and Alien invasions ? Where is the Mona Lisa? (clue: it's not in the Louvre) ? Is the Loch Ness Monster really a circus elephant? ? Will the real Paul McCartney please stand up? ? What happened to the Mary Celeste? ? Who killed Marilyn Monroe? ? What was Agatha Christie's own mystery? ? Who was Jack the Ripper? and many, many more... With enough entertaining information to fuel hundreds of pub conversations, fascinating illustrations and all kinds of discoveries to surprise even the most expert conspiracy theorist , Albert Jack's Ten Minute Mysteries is the perfect present for anybody who's ever wondered why...

Author : Albert Jack
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1981470883

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Albert Jack's Ten Minute Mysteries by Albert Jack Pdf

Albert Jack now turns his attention to the mysteries that have haunted us throughout history. "Albert Jack's Ten Minute Mysteries" cleverly combines his research with riveting stories and hilarious observations. All life's most perplexing questions answered: UFOs, Crop Circles and Alien invasions Where is the Mona Lisa? (clue: it's not in the Louvre) Is the Loch Ness Monster really a circus elephant? Will the real Paul McCartney please stand up? What happened to the Mary Celeste? Who killed Marilyn Monroe? What was Agatha Christie's own mystery? Who was Jack the Ripper? And many, many more... With enough entertaining information to fuel hundreds of pub conversations, fascinating illustrations and all kinds of discoveries to surprise even the most expert conspiracy theorist, "Albert Jack's Ten Minute Mysteries" is the perfect present for anybody who's ever wondered why... Albert Jack has become something of a publishing phenomenon, clocking up hundreds of thousands of sales with his series of best selling adventures tracing the fantastic stories behind everyday phrases (Red Herrings and White Elephants), pub history (The Old Dog and Duck), food history (What Caesar did for My Salad) invention (They Laughed at Galileo) and nursery rhymes (Pop Goes the Weasel). AlbertJack.Com

Author : Emily G. Thompson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9780744033281

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Mysteries Uncovered by Emily G. Thompson Pdf

The mysterious is all around us... UFOs, extraterrestrial encounters, baffling disappearances-Mysteries Uncovered investigates, without prejudice, some of the most notorious, disturbing, and enduring mysteries ever recorded. - UFO activity: the Roswell Incident, the Phoenix Lights, the Rendlesham Incident... - Alien abduction: the Barney and Betty Hill case... - Uncanny events: the missing crew of the Marie Celeste, the lost colony of Roanoke, the fate of Amelia Earhart... - Notorious disappearances: the cases of Lord Lucan and "D.B. Cooper"... For every instance rationalized away, there is another that defies explanation...

Author : Melvyn J. Willin
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-18
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781476644714

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Music and the Paranormal by Melvyn J. Willin Pdf

Exploring the paranormal through musical phenomena, this encyclopedia covers a range of anomalies, from musical mediumship to locations throughout the world where music has been heard with no obvious source. Other manifestations, such as the abilities of musical savants and the anesthetic use of music during surgical procedures, are included with a focus on paraphysical aspects. Entries describe examples from earliest history up to the present--interpretation is left to the reader. Broader themes and concepts are discussed in appendices, with additional references provided for further study.

Author : Albert Jack
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780399535550

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Pop Goes the Weasel by Albert Jack Pdf

From the international bestselling author of Red Herrings and White Elephants—a curious guide to the hidden histories of classic nursery rhymes. Who was Mary Quite Contrary, or Georgie Porgie? How could Hey Diddle Diddle offer an essential astronomy lesson? Do Jack and Jill actually represent the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette? And if Ring Around the Rosie isn’t about the plague, then what is it really about? This book is a quirky, curious, and sometimes sordid look at the truth behind popular nursery rhymes that uncovers the strange tales that inspired them—from Viking raids to political insurrection to smuggling slaves to freedom. Read Albert Jack's posts on the Penguin Blog.

Author : Albert Jack
Publisher : Perigee Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0399536906

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What Caesar Did for My Salad by Albert Jack Pdf

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Author : Albert Jack
Publisher : Perigee Trade
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0399535128

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Black Sheep and Lame Ducks by Albert Jack Pdf

The follow-up to Red Herrings and White Elephants explains the history of the curious and bizarre origins of hundreds of idioms and expressions, including “wearing your heart on your sleeve” and a “black sheep in the family.”

Author : Albert Jack
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-28
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780141909301

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Pop Goes the Weasel by Albert Jack Pdf

Mr Jack has been nimble and he’s been quick, searching through the history of nursery rhymes and he’s found out all kind of plum tales, just like little Jack Horner. He's unearthed the answers to some very curious questions... Who were Mary Quite Contrary and Georgie Porgie? How could Hey Diddle Diddle offer an essential astronomy lesson? And if Ring a Ring a Roses isn’t about catching the plague, then, what is it really about? The ingenious book delves into the hidden meanings of the nursery rhymes and songs we all know so well and discovers all kinds of strange tales ranging from Viking raids to firewalking and from political rebellion to slaves being smuggled to freedom. Children have always played at being grown up and all kinds of episodes in our history are still being re-enacted today in a series of dark games (Oranges and Lemons traces a condemned man’s journey across London to his execution, Goosie Gander is about dragging a hidden Catholic priest to prison) And there are many many more... Full of vivid illustrations and with each verse reproduced, here are a multitude of surprising stories you won’t be able to resist passing on to everyone you know. Your childhood songs and rhymes will never sound the same again.

Author : Albert Jack
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-02
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780141929927

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What Caesar Did For My Salad by Albert Jack Pdf

Did you know that the Cornish pasty was invented to protect tin miners from arsenic poisoning, or that the word 'salary' comes from Roman soldiers being paid their wages in salt? Why do we eat goose (or turkey) at Christmas? Is the Scotch egg actually from Scotland and what did some retired crusaders have to do with French toast? Who was the original Earl Grey and what sauce was inspired by Parliament? What dish was invented by Greek bandits on the run? Why were hot cross buns seen as magical and what's so rebellious about a haggis or medicinal about a gin and tonic? Did you know what the romantic history is behind the Bakewell Pudding? Albert Jack tells the strange tales behind our favourite dishes and drinks and where they come from (not to mention their unusual creators). What Caesar Did For My Salad is bursting with fascinating insights, characters and enough stories to entertain a hundred dinner parties.

Author : H. A. Ripley
Publisher : Alpha Edition
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9357391029

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Minute Mysteries [Detectograms] by H. A. Ripley Pdf

Minute Mysteries [Detectograms] by H. A. Ripley has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

Author : Albert Jack
Publisher : Random House Trade
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Bermuda Triangle
ISBN : 0812980050

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Loch Ness Monsters and Raining Frogs by Albert Jack Pdf

A brief collection of humorous and informative examinations of history's most puzzling mysteries, including stories about the Burmuda Triangle, Paul McCartney, Bigfoot, and Marilyn Monroe.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1044 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Television programs
ISBN : IND:30000004922039

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TV Guide by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Television advertising
ISBN : NYPL:33433020539130

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Films for Television by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2468 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Audiobooks
ISBN : UOM:39015046428762

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Words on Cassette by Anonim Pdf

Author : R R Bowker Publishing
Publisher : R. R. Bowker
Page : 2466 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0835245160

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Words on Cassette, 2002 by R R Bowker Publishing Pdf