The Pocket Idiot S Guide To Not So Useless Facts

Author : Dana Sherwood,Sandy Wood
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007-11-06
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781440626456

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The Pocket Idiot's Guide to More Not So Useless Facts by Dana Sherwood,Sandy Wood Pdf

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.

Author : Dana Sherwood,Sandy Wood
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006-12-05
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781440696909

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The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Not So Useless Facts by Dana Sherwood,Sandy Wood Pdf

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

Author : Dana Sherwood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1336122692

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Pocket Idiot's Guide to Not So Useless Facts by Dana Sherwood Pdf

Author : Sandy Wood,Kara Kovalchik
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1592577547

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fun FAQs by Sandy Wood,Kara Kovalchik Pdf

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.

Author : Nadine Saubers R.N., B.S.N.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781440636233

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fighting Fatigue by Nadine Saubers R.N., B.S.N. Pdf

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

Author : Evans Lansing Smith,Nathan Robert Brown
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1592577644

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology by Evans Lansing Smith,Nathan Robert Brown Pdf

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.

Author : Marylou Ambrose,Veronica Deisler
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008-02-05
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781440636608

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Right Words for Any Occasion by Marylou Ambrose,Veronica Deisler Pdf

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.

Author : Yahiya Emerick
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1592577369

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Rumi Meditations by Yahiya Emerick Pdf

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.

Author : Steve Miller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 1592577962

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything by Steve Miller Pdf

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.

Author : Diane Ahlquist
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1592577598

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Law of Attraction by Diane Ahlquist Pdf

Includes index.

Author : Paul McFedries
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2008-08-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781101217184

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weird Word Origins by Paul McFedries Pdf

Get ready to chew the fat. This engaging, humorous new book explains the not-so-common origins of such commonly used phrases as “apple-pie order,” “chew the fat,” and “hat trick.” Presented in a fun, easy-to-read style, it provides entertaining insight on metaphorical phrases, weird words, and strange expressions and takes readers on a journey through the bizarre and eccentric origins that make up our everyday speech. • Word books have gained in popularity not just with students and linguaphiles, but with a general population interested in the fascinating development of our language. • Contains back stories for 500 intriguing words and phrases. • Fun to flip through and also fun to read cover to cover.

Author : Steve Miller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781440652035

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything by Steve Miller Pdf

“Why are most plants green?” Why doesn’t stomach acid dissolve the stomach itself? Why are there more tornados in the Midwest than on the coast? This volume answers these questions and over 200 more, shedding light on the science behind them. As informative as it is entertaining, it addresses every major branch of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, meteorology, astronomy, and cosmology. It highlights some of the big ideas that helped shape science as we know it, and discusses the future of science with regards to nanotechnology, genetic modification, molecular medicine, and string theory. • Complete Idiot’s Guides® have a proven track record of simplifying science with great success, as with volumes on physics and chemistry. •Entertaining scientific overviews of this kind also successful, including such titles as The Pocket Idiot’s Guide™ to Not-So-Useless Facts and The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Understanding Einstein.

Author : Matt Gaffney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03-18
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1592579000

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Word Search Puzzles by Matt Gaffney Pdf

With over 300 puzzles with a great variety of themes (20 letters by 20 letters, with never fewer than 25 terms), The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Word Search Puzzlesprovides hours of fun. In addition, many people believe that working word puzzles improves concentration, vocabulary, and problem-solving skills. Everyone knows the feeling of going blank on just the right word from time to time. It's this feeling that accounts for much the popularity of word search puzzles. Teachers have been using them for years for this very reason. 352 Pages

Author : Bobbi Dempsey,Mike Kuhn
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2004-05-04
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781440696183

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The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Home Inspections by Bobbi Dempsey,Mike Kuhn Pdf

For home buyers and home sellers. Here is the first how-to that addresses the needs of both buyers and sellers, making it the perfect companion to the bestselling The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Buying and Selling a Home. The buyer will depend on this guide to determine whether a house is worth buying. The seller will need it to determine which repairs are necessary before listing or signing anything. Readers will learn to troubleshoot all areas of a home, including its structure and foundation, windows and doors, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, insulation, electrical systems, and the roof, just to name a few. In this Pocket Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • What to look for when inspecting the electrical system, the roof, and other parts of the home. • Simple advice on what to do if the results of your inspections aren’t good. • Expert explanation of what you can expect during and after the inspection. • Easy ways to tell if a home is worth buying—or if it will need extensive repairs before you put it on the market.

Author : Angelika Korner,Susan Shelly
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005-05-03
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780241882016

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The Pocket Idiot's Guide to German Phrases by Angelika Korner,Susan Shelly Pdf

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to German Phrases is a handy, informative, and fun guide to all the phrases readers need to enjoy a visit to Germany, complete with the basics of German grammar and syntax and a compact German-English/English-German dictionary. - Nearly 1.7 million Americans travel to Germany each year for business and/or leisure - and most will find this book invaluable - Full of current and classic phrases from every aspect of life and travel, along with useful travel tips and maps - Easy-to-use pronunciation guide and verb, noun, and idiom charts - Convenient, pocket-size format for on-the-go travelers