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Uncle John's Plunges into California

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781626860919

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Uncle John's Plunges into California by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

California here we come! Uncle John is taking a full-color plunge into the land of freeways, fun in the sun, cable cars, and movie stars. From the redwood forest to the Mexican border, the Pacific coastline to the Mojave Desert, California is the most populous state in the Union and the eighth-largest economy in the world. And what better way to honor America’s most influential state than by devoting an entire Technicolor compendium to the cause? Inside this book, readers will discover obscure history, learn fascinating facts, and meet the unique people who make California so great. So grab your sunglasses, hold on to your gold-miner’s hat, and plunge into the Golden State!

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Music

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607106050

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Music by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

An entertaining trivia compendium flush with fun facts about all things music. From boogie-woogie to Beethoven, from Prince to Pavarotti, from the bards of Broadway to the rebels of rock ’n’ roll—it’s all here. Uncle John has created this harmonious collection of tuneful tales for music lovers everywhere. Uncle John has proven once again that he is in tune with our legion of loyal readers. This 516-page musical masterpiece dedicated to all things noteworthy ranges from silly one-hit wonders to culture-changing musical milestones. You’ll get a glimpse into the future of music and go back to the days when prehistoric man first started communicating in song. So, plug in your amp, turn the dial up to eleven, and have a blast reading about: · The origins of nearly every genre and style of music—including rock, country, jazz, the blues, rhythm-and-blues, hip hop, punk, folk, polka, opera, Muzak, disco, and even marching bands · Musical legends, from “outsiders” like the Shaggs and the Carter family, to giants like the Beatles, Elvis, and Weird Al Yankovic · The stories of legendary music venues like the Grand Ole Opry, the Apollo, and the Fillmore · How a computer glitch led to Right Said Fred’s 1991 hit “I’m Too Sexy” · Why waltzing was considered as scandalous in its early days as rock was in its early days · The birth of the banjo, the electric guitar, karaoke, and the Stradivarius violin · How John Williams struck a universal chord with his score for Star Wars · Go underground to play the world’s largest natural musical instrument · What happened at Woodstock and other weird concert mishaps And much, much more

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into the Universe

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607106821

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into the Universe by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

An entertaining trivia compendium flush with fun facts about all things science. Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into the Universe is your anecdote to boring science textbooks. Uncle John and his loony lab partners will take you back to the Big Bang and forward to the distant future. You’ll see the science in everything around (and inside) you, and learn the truth about the most egregious science myths (such as—you can’t “sweat like a pig” because pigs don’t sweat). How many amazing facts await your visual cortex in these 494 pages made up of atoms (print version) or bits and bytes (e-book)? As Carl Sagan would have said, “Billions and Billions!” So put on your thinking cap and check out: · Pluto denied · Kitchen chemistry · Football gets physics-al · Planet Earth’s sudden hot flashes · Food’s incredible journey . . .through you · The science of surfing, skating, and snowboarding · How they plugged the hole in the ozone layer · How “defenseless” animals stay alive · Sci-fi that’s more fi than sci · Ancient astronomers · Know your clouds And much, much more

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Great Lives

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute,JoAnn Padgett
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607106890

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Great Lives by Bathroom Readers' Institute,JoAnn Padgett Pdf

Look beneath the surface of the world’s most interesting people--past and present--to uncover what makes them tick. Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into Great Lives looks beneath the surface and uncovers fascinating but little-known stories behind the famous, the near-famous, the infamous, and the should-have-been famous. You’ll meet child prodigies, spies, traitors, celebrities (and sidekicks), gossips, hermits, humanitarians, and zealots. There are incredible stories here, and every one is true. Sit back and prepare to be amazed when you read about: * America’s first prima ballerina * The man who invented tap dancing * Stephen Hawking and his ongoing quest for love * Vidal Sassoon: hairdresser by day, freedom-fighter by night * Sex therapist Dr. Ruth’s early years as an Israeli soldier * The other Boleyn girl in Henry VIII’s bed * The nerd who changed the world * Six degrees of Kevin Bacon And much, much more!

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into History

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607104636

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into History by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

The trivia gurus behind the Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series plumb the depths of history in this compendium of easily digestible diversions. Whether you’re a history buff, or you just like reading great stories, you’ll see the past in a whole new light after reading Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into History. Uncle John uncovers the truth behind some of history’s most persistent myths and flushes out information you were never taught in school. Where else could you learn about the 10 most-forgotten people in history, mistakes that led to great discoveries, and how a certain fish had a hand (er, fin) in beating Napoleon? Read all about . . . The short history of underwear Odd deaths of famous figures Abe Lincoln, fashion icon The real Lady Godiva Royal inbreeds and promiscuous popes The true story of Braveheart And much more!

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into National Parks

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607106098

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into National Parks by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

Join Uncle John as he treks through every one of America’s National Parks! If you like the great outdoors, you’re going to love this book. We’re plunging into every national park, monument, site, and trail (more than 150 in all!) in true Uncle John fashion and uncovering some unique stories behind all of them. You’re sure to find hidden facets of each national park that you never imagined. Read about... * Yosemite’s firefall and why it came to a sudden end * How to avoid bear attacks, buffalo stampedes, and moose on the loose * Ghosts, legends, and myths in the remotest parks of the country * The wild horses of Assateague and why they still roam the island * How an isolated tree in Yosemite inspired the most famous photograph of all time And much more!

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into the Presidency

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607106913

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into the Presidency by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

Three cheers for the red, white, and bloopers . . . A US treasury of gaffes, goofs, and weird White House trivia! If they advertised the job opening for President of the United States, the ad would be pretty short. The only basic requirements are to be a natural-born American citizen and at least thirty-five years old. Now you can learn about some of the successful applicants in this special “Chief Executive” edition of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader! We’ve dug up the most compelling and confounding dirt . . . er . . . statistics on these otherwise ordinary men who achieved great power. Which ones used it wisely? Which ones squandered it? And which ones would have rather been fishing? You’ll get an up-close and personal look at each Oval Officer. From the birth of the country to modern-day yuks, Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into the Presidency is packed with more than 300 pages of amusing anecdotes, little-known history, fun quizzes, and more! Read about . . . * Ford’s famous fall and other presidential gaffes * White House ghosts * Homer Simpson takes on the presidency * Ails of the chiefs * Was President Buchanan gay? * Chief Executive Culinary Delights * Mr. President at the bat * Prezzy lols (“If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?” —Abraham Lincoln) and much, much more!

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Hollywood

Author : Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607106593

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Hollywood by Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society Pdf

Take One. Action! Uncle John's Plunges into Hollywood uncovers Tinseltown's best-kept secrets--from murder mysteries Hollywood style to leading lady rivalries. Hooray for Hollywood! Uncle John takes on Tinseltown in this fascinating look at the movies and the people who make them. Come for the trials, tribulations, and trivia! Stay for the mysteries, magic, and mayhem! You’ll go behind the scenes for the sordid scandals, biggest bombs, greatest triumphs, and the unsung heroes who make it all come together. Featuring quotes, puzzles, quizzes, and Uncle John’s famous “running feet” facts at the bottom of every page, this book will give you a new appreciation for the Silver Screen (and you’ll know exactly what a gaffer and best boy do). What else is in here? Check out these previews! * Bad boys on location * The origin of Variety * The biggest cult movie of all time * The “Blond Bombshell Murder Mystery” * How Ray Harryhausen brought fantasies to life * Wretched reviews (for what are now considered great films) * The strange Pink Floyd and Wizard of Oz connection * The “Taglines of Terror” quiz * Bathrooms on the big screen * Unfortunate remakes * Haunted Hollywood And much, much more!

Uncle John's Plunges into California

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Portable Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1626860432

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Uncle John's Plunges into California by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

California here we come! Uncle John is taking a full-color plunge into the land of freeways, fun in the sun, cable cars, and movie stars. From the redwood forest to the Mexican border, the Pacific coastline to the Mojave Desert, California is the most populous state in the Union and the eighth-largest economy in the world. And what better way to honor America’s most influential state than by devoting an entire Technicolor compendium to the cause? Inside this book, readers will discover obscure history, learn fascinating facts, and meet the unique people who make California so great. So grab your sunglasses, hold on to your gold-miner’s hat, and plunge into the Golden State!

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Texas Bigger and Better

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607108061

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Texas Bigger and Better by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

Uncle John ropes, wrassles, and rides into the Lone Star State in this updated, king-sized grab-bag of all things Texas. Packed with 60 new pages, Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into Texas Expanded Edition! is bigger and badder than the previous edition. This cowboy-sized collection of Texas talents, truisms, and tales offers fans everything they love about the Lone Star State: its colorful history, fascinating figures, good grub, bona fide Texas brews, and much more. Like what? How about . . . * Cowboy street cred: How to tell a drugstore cowboy from the real deal. * Hogs gone wild! * The funniest Texas tombstones. * A few facts about the grand Rio Grande. * Oil myths, rodeo clowns, water wars, and all the weird, wild, and wonderful things that can be found only deep in the heart of Texas.

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into New Jersey

Author : Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607106029

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into New Jersey by Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society Pdf

Experience New Jersey as you never have before, in this historical, hysterical guide to the Garden State. You from Jersey? What exit? Go ahead and laugh. But watch it, New Jersey is home to legendary tough guys like Tony Soprano and Frank Sinatra, and no one knows for sure if Jimmy Hoffa’s buried in the Meadowlands Stadium. Though many believe ‘New Jersey culture’ is an oxymoron, something conjured up while inhaling the fumes on the Turnpike, your Uncle John, a connoisseur of the Garden State, is out to prove them wrong. Take the plunge into N.J., and see why it’s like nowhere else - from Springsteen’s Asbury Park and Trump’s Atlantic City to the ivy walls of Princeton and the tidy townships to the west.

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into History Again

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607106173

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into History Again by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

History repeats itself as Uncle John presents another volume of funny stories and fascinating facts about the past! For our historical trivia collection number two, we dug ever deeper into our bottomless vaults to bring you more of history’s most colorful characters, cultural milestones, funniest mishaps, and earth-shattering events. More than 500 pages of great stories, fascinating facts, and fun quizzes await you. Read about . . . * Philosophers who fought with fireplace pokers * “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this Wall!” * Where are they now—the Goths * The golden age of wife-selling * History’s most horrible dentist award * The French monks who invented tennis * What William the Conqueror was called before he conquered * Where are they now—the Neanderthals * Women of the Gold Rush * and much, much more!

The Big Book of Boy Stuff

Author : Bart King
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781423638032

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The Big Book of Boy Stuff by Bart King Pdf

After Bart King interviewed hundreds of the wisest guys and smartest alecks for The Big Book of Boy Stuff, something awesome happened: the book became a classic! Hailed by critics and kids alike, it has sold hundreds of thousands of copies, and even won awards. In this updated and redesigned tenth anniversary edition, hijinks and hilarity are still front and center. Within these pages, boys can find a myriad of things to do, things to laugh at, and things they didn’t know. Bart King, the veteran of many water balloon wars, taught middle school for many years. He’s written other cool books, including The Big Book of Superheroes, The Pocket Guide to Girl Stuff, and The Big Book of Gross Stuff. Visit his website at www.bartking.net.

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader The World's Gone Crazy

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781607106166

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader The World's Gone Crazy by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

Uncle John’s latest compendium of the most bizarre and entertaining information imaginable: a Worldwide Weird-opedia! Good news: It’s not you, the world really is going crazy! And Uncle John is barely sane enough to guide you through it all in this whirlwind tour of all things strange and weird. Yes, loyal Throne Room readers, these 432 all-new pages of pure crazy will shock and confound you . . . and make your side split open from laughing. (Uncle John takes no legal responsibilities for split sides.) So fire up your egg-beater, strap on your tinfoil hat, and plunge on into . . . * The secret government plot to poison Earth’s skies * Animal-human hybrids and what role they’ll have in society * “Sexy Finding Nemo” and other inappropriate Halloween costumes * A cow that eats chicken, therapeutic snake massages, and killer kangaroos * The lady who married the Eiffel Tower, and the man who hugs and kisses his car * Enjoying the world’s craziest festivals, where you can eat fried lamb testicles, ride on a ship through the desert, or pierce your skin with a bicycle * Jackasses who copied Jackass and barely lived to tell about it * How to tell if you have Exploding Head Syndrome * Decoding the Mayan Prophecy * Clergy gone wild, and much much more!

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: California

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780756694647

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: California by Anonim Pdf

The DK Eyewitness California travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions the state has to offer. Whether you're making the most of the illustrious nightlife or discovering California's history in the museums of San Francisco, this guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife for all budgets. It's fully illustrated, and covers of all the major areas from LA and San Diego to The Mojave Desert and Wine Country. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites - including Long Beach, the Golden Gate Park and the Transamerica Pyramid - as well as reliable information about getting around this diverse state. DK Eyewitness California explores the culture, history and architecture, not missing the best in entertainment, shopping, tours and scenic walks, in this unique and varied state. With all the sights, beaches and attractions listed area by area, DK Eyewitness California is your essential companion. DK Eyewitness California - showing you what others only tell you.