Mental Floss Presents Instant Knowledge Collins Gem

Author : Editors of Mental Floss
Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 9780060834616
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book mental floss presents Instant Knowledge (Collins Gem) written by Editors of Mental Floss and published by William Morrow Paperbacks. This book was released on 2005-10-18 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental_floss is proud to present a full-bodied jolt of inspiration for thirsty minds on the go. Blended with titillating facts, startling revelations, and head-scratching theories collected from around the world, Instant Knowledge will jumpstart riveting exchanges at cocktail parties, the watercooler, or any powwow. To experience the clean, rich flavor at home, just tear into a topic of your choice, and add conversation. It's that simple!

Author : Will Pearson
Publisher : Collins
ISBN 13 : 9780007224784
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Collins Gem - Instant Knowledge written by Will Pearson and published by Collins. This book was released on 2005 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a handy A-to-Z guide. Mental_Floss Presents Instant Knowledge supplies all the trivia and intellectual tidbits needed to jump start a foggy brain or a lagging conversation. Labelled with keywords and possible uses, mental-floss's pearls of wisdom can be employed to spark stimulating chatter at funerals, academic gatherings, or the pub. Mental_Floss Presents Instant Knowledge will make people feel smart again. Feeding a wide array of knowledge in an easily digestible format, the A to Z guide has surprising, entertaining facts on everything from the Amish to Zambonis. For readers on-the-go, Instant Knowledge can give a quick fix of stimulation between the hum-drum of daily life, and whether rushing off to a business meeting or a poker game, they can discover a fascinating topic to discuss when upon a arrival. In addition to keywords which aid quick searches for relevance, each morsel of information has particular uses, ranging from general and common situations to the specific and rare. A Genghis Khan anecdote, for example, might come in handy at wakes or be used to impress history professors, camel lovers, or even Indiana Jones. educates and entertains in a single blow, working to perk up dull conversations one fact at a time.

Author : Editors of Mental Floss
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0061747661
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book mental floss presents Instant Knowledge written by Editors of Mental Floss and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental_floss is proud to present a full-bodied jolt of inspiration for thirsty minds on the go. Blended with titillating facts, startling revelations, and head-scratching theories collected from around the world, Instant Knowledge will jumpstart riveting exchanges at cocktail parties, the watercooler, or any powwow. To experience the clean, rich flavor at home, just tear into a topic of your choice, and add conversation. It's that simple!

Author : (None)
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0060568062
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book mental floss presents Condensed Knowledge written by (None) and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2004-04-27 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loaded with meaty trivia and tasty, bite-sized facts! mental_floss is proud to offer a delicious, hearty helping of brain-food that's sure to fire up your neurons and tantalize your synapses. Condensed Knowledge is a mouthwatering mix of intriguing facts, lucid explanations, and mind-blowing theories that will satisfy even the hungriest mind! Ingredients include: 5 tiny nations that get no respect • 4 civilizations nobody remembers • 5 classics written under the influence • 4 things your boss has in common with slime mold • 3 schools of thought that will impress the opposite sex • 4 things Einstein got wrong • 5 classical tunes you know from the movies • 3 famous studies that would be illegal today • 2 religious mysteries solved by chemistry • 5 scandals that rocked art, and much more ...

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 974 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Library Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 974 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Melvil Dewey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1030 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Library Journal written by Melvil Dewey and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 1030 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.

Author : Mental Floss
Publisher : Weldon Owen International
ISBN 13 : 1681888858
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mental Floss: The Curious Movie Buff written by Mental Floss and published by Weldon Owen International. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cinephiles rejoice! From Mental Floss, an online destination for more than a billion curious minds since its founding in 2001, comes the ultimate book for movie lovers. The Curious Movie Buff is filled with fascinating facts and behind-the-scenes insights about the making of your favorite movies from the last 50 years. Every film fan will find something to love, with the team at Mental Floss profiling more than 60 films of the past half-century, from well-known blockbusters to critical favorites and cult classics. The highlighted titles span across various decades and genres and include iconic franchises like Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings, Oscar-winning classics like The Godfather and Titanic, rip-roaring comedies from Blazing Saddles and The Big Lebowski, indie hits like Reservoir Dogs and Paranormal Activity, and superhero favorites such as Superman and The Dark Knight. Throughout are quirky sidebars from the Mental Floss archives, such “Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie Locations You Can Visit IRL,” “Remakes That Are Better than the Original Movie,” The 25 Best Movie Endings of All Time,” “Summer ‘Blockbusters’ That Completely Tanked at the Box Office,” and “The Best Movie Trailers Ever.” TRIVIA ABOUT MORE THAN 60 MOVIES: Get the inside scoop, fascinating facts, and behind-the-scenes trivia on the greatest movies from the past 50 years, from serious dramas such as The Godfather to seriously funny comedies like The Big Lebowski FASCINATING AND INLayoutIVE LISTS: Learn about movie locations you can visit, what movies have the best endings, and which movies scraped the bottom of the barrel with Mental Floss’s info-packed lists SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Whether you’re in the mood for a classic, jonesing for a good Western, wondering what sci-fi films you’ve missed, or just want to discover a new movie, the team at Mental Floss will steer you in the right direction THE PERFECT GIFT FOR MOVIE FANS: Mental Floss: The Curious Movie Buff is the ideal gift for the film enthusiasts in your life.

Author : Joyce A. Cascio
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780976237310
Total Pages : 1230 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Joyce in the Belly of the Big Truck; Workbook written by Joyce A. Cascio and published by . This book was released on 2005-05 with total page 1230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Maggie Koerth-Baker
Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 9780061251481
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mental Floss Presents Be Amazing written by Maggie Koerth-Baker and published by William Morrow Paperbacks. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be amazing Who says you can't? It's time to get off the couch and take your life to the next level. Step one: stand on the shoulders of geniuses What good are the world's greatest geniuses if you can't muddy their shoulder pads and use their accomplishments as a step stool? mental_floss has combed through every success story in history to deliver this ultimate how-to guide for climbing your way to greatness. Step two: bask in the glow of admiring fans Whether you want to glow in the dark, swallow a sword, quit smoking, find Atlantis, live forever, get out of jury duty, buy the Moon, sink a battleship, stop global warming, become a ninja, or simply be the center of the universe, Be Amazing covers all the essential life skills. Just absorb a few pages, then let the hero worship begin! You will need: A hunger for greatness Some duct tape This book You may want: Sidekicks and/or minions An impressive nickname An amazing outfit

Author : Editors of Mental Floss
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061747688
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mental Floss: Genius Instruction Manual written by Editors of Mental Floss and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remember that time you bumped into Stephen Hawking at the clambake and his monologue on string theory went completely over your head? Man, was that awkward. Or remember the time you were at a party and someone asked, "Who knows how to perform open-heart surgery?" and you were the only one who didn't raise your hand? Well, put all of that embarrassment behind you. Want to dazzle crowds with your wondrous knowledge of Shakespeare and surgeries? Want to learn to woo just like history's greatest minds? Well, start reading already! The Genius Instruction Manual is a foolproof finishing school for polishing your brain. All you've got to do is dive in.