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Did you know that you’re almost two thousand times more likely to die from an asteroid hitting the earth than you are from a terrorist attack? Would you be shocked to learn that almost half of pilots surveyed admitted to falling asleep during a flight? Do you think world population growth is increasing...

This book is an anthology of quotes from Marcus Aurelius and selected facts about Marcus Aurelius. “A man must stand erect, not be kept erect by others.” “A man’s worth is no greater than the worth of his ambitions.” “All things fade and quickly turn to myth.” “Be your own master,...

Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple | Digest & Review With this digest companion, you'll enjoy:  • A digest of the Where'd You Go, Bernadette • Content for your book club or other group event. • Stories beyond the digest and tidbits you may not know • The book's...

This book is an anthology of quotes from Immanuel Kant and selected facts about Immanuel Kant. “All our knowledge falls with the bounds of experience.” “From such crooked wood as that which man is made of, nothing straight can be fashioned.” “Give me matter, and I will construct a...

This book is an anthology of quotes from Francis Bacon and selected facts about Francis Bacon. “It is impossible to love and to be wise.” “A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.” “A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.” “Anger makes dull men witty, but it keeps...

From oversized socks filled with treats to firs in living rooms and strange stories and songs, Christmas makes us all scratch our heads now and then. Now You Know Christmas will help everyone make sense of the holiday season, with answers to questions like: How fast would Santa have to travel...

“This book is so valuable . . . Provides definitions, explanations, and context so we use the words correctly” (Jenny Baranick, author of Kiss My Asterisk). On any given day, you might read “abrogate” in a USA Today article, or hear “demagogue” or “fiduciary” on CNN. “Ensorcelled”...

blad: To strike hard or buffet. kring: To focus on with laser-like intensity. stridhana: Under Hindi law, property belonging to a woman. Two of these words and their definitions are right. One word and its meaning have been made up. But which one? Only if you've read this book will you know...

Are you a fan of the king of Easy listening (and Mr Christmas) Andy Williams? Do you know everything there is to know about the late, great singer? Then this is the book for you! In this easy-to-digest eBook are 101 facts about your favourite artist - do you know all of them?Test yourself and your friends...

Everything you need to know about the Olympics - and some amazing facts you wouldn't believe - are contained within this facsinating eBook. Who was the mascot for each games? What crazy sports are no longer events in the games? Who are considered to be the best athletes of all time? Were the winners...

Death is the one thing about life we can be sure of. But exactly how we shuffle off this mortal coil is another story altogether. Whilst the boring among us may well drift off in our sleep, and the unlucky suffer painfully in some horrible accident, very occasionally death will come in such an unusual...

Do you know which cheese is the most expensive in the world? Or why cheese made in the village of Stilton can no longer be called Stilton cheese? How large was the wheel of Cheddar given to Queen Victoria as a wedding present? And what was Napoleon’s favourite cheese? All these questions and more are...

What is special about the double bass compared to all other string instruments? What is the difference between a xylophone and a glockenspiel? How long is the tubing that makes up a trumpet? And what is the name of the world’s oldest surviving violin? All of these questions and more are answered in...

From ancient Egypt to the modern-day circus, the role of the clown can be traced throughout history. But how much do you really know about the profession that takes comedy very seriously? This fascinating book takes the reader on a journey through the ages, explaining how clowns such as the whiteface...