Curiosities Wonders category: 913 books
by Anonyme
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2012
This ebook is the complete reproduction of the preserved Voynich Manuscript, formatted for high resolution color ebook reader displays. The Voynich manuscript, also known as "the world's most mysterious manuscript", is a work which dates to the early 15th century, possibly from northern...
by J. Smith Collins
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2016
Exploring the possibilities of the Money Pit on Oak Island being the work of pirates. Is this a viable theory?
by Brian Daniel
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2012
Written by Brian Daniel, "Headhunter to the Stars," this tell-all guide teaches aspiring and veteran assistants how to find and keep jobs with celebrities and high net worth families. Before establishing The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network, Brian Daniel was a personal assistant to celebrities,...
How to Become an Intellectual
100 Mandatory Maxims to Metamorphose into the Most Learned of Thinkers
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2012
A Capacious and Quintessential Guide
Maxims:
#1: Carry a Scholarly Book (at All Times)
#12: Know Your Manet from Your Monet
#14: Be Proficient in at Least One Classical Instrument
#64: Learn to Recite Romantic-Era Poetry on Cue
If you think you need a PhD in Greek and Roman philosophy...
Brain Trust
93 Top Scientists Reveal Lab-Tested Secrets to Surfing, Dating, Dieting, Gambling, Growing Man-Eating Plants, and More!
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2012
Blind Them…with SCIENCE!
How much better would your life be if you had an army of Nobel Laureates, MacArthur ‘geniuses’ and National Medal of Science winners whispering tips in your ear about your body language, or how to resist that impulse purchase you’ll regret tomorrow, or when...
Bug Eyes - All Bugged Out
Insects, Spiders and Bug Facts for Kids
Language: English
Release Date: January 4, 2015
Bugs are small, yet they have a slew of exotic powers. This alone puts kids on the side of bugs. When they read about them, they can imagine having the same amazing skills. Of course, there is always the gross-out factor to think about, too. Society has declared that bugs are gross, which makes them...
by Bathroom Readers' Institute
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2014
It’s the most delicious Uncle John’s ever!
Pizza, chocolate, potatoes, grubs, coffee, croissants . . . grubs? Yes, grubs! In Attack of the Foodies, no food or beverage is safe from the culinary clutches of Uncle John. From around the world to your dinner table, this tasty e-book heaps a...
by Christy Webster
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2016
A brand-new Guinness World Records book for kids!
Have you ever wondered how you size up to the tallest man in the world? How about the shortest woman? Biggest and Smallest! explores the biggest and smallest records on the planet, from huge hounds and dinky donkeys to supersized snacks and...
by Bathroom Readers' Institute
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Nine books in one! Uncle John has pulled together the most revealing lists, facts, and findings from the past 10 years into one easy-to-read book.
Our readers asked for it, and here it is: Uncle John's first collection of his greatest short facts and quick reading material. Open up to any page...
Fact. Fact. Bullsh*t!
Learn the Truth and Spot the Lie on Everything from Tequila-Made Diamonds to Tetris's Soviet Roots - Plus Tons of Other Totally Random Facts from Science, History and Beyond!
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2011
Think you can spot the fake?
Think again. It's going to be a lot harder than you think to pick out the BS. Each entry hides one well-crafted fib among a pair of unbelievable truths. And it's up to you to figure out what's fascinating and what's fabricated on everything from koala bears to Confucius...
by Bathroom Readers' Institute
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2014
Uncle John is battening down the hatches and preparing for a Fact Attack in this third, un-bowl-ievable volume of fascinating facts!
Packed with more than 400 pages, Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Attack of the Factiods is a fact-a-palooza of obscure information. Like what, you ask? Here are...
by National Geographic
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2015
This vivid, engrossing book reveals the fascinating stories behind the objects in your world, what you wear, what you eat, what entertains you, and more. Discover the history behind the world's tallest skyscrapers, find out when people first started drinking caffeine and why it wakes us up, and learn...
by Bathroom Readers' Institute
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
Forget the Oscars, Grammys, and Golden Globes--after two decades of producing interesting and mind-boggling stories, the folks at the Bathroom Readers’ Institute have come up with their own collection of pop-culture awards: Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Golden Plunger Awards.
This unique...
by Ripley's Believe It Or Not!
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Ripley's Believe it or Not for guy's who think they know everything!
One for the grown-ups, this quirky new Ripley’s book is filled with bizarre and hilarious "Believe It or Not!" stories, trivia and lists— perfect for any fan of the unusual, and the ideal Father’s Day gift. Some of the...