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I Used to Know That
Author: Caroline Taggart
ISBN-10: 1843173093
ISBN-13: 9781843173090
Published: 2008-05-22
Publisher: Michael O Mara Publications
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Book Description:
If you've forgotten the capital city of Chile; the basics of osmosis; how to solve a quadratic equation; the names of the Bennet sisters in "Pride and Prejudice"; who wrote the famous poem about daffodils; the use of a conjunction or the number of continents in the world, "I Used to Know That" will provide all the answers. A light-hearted and informative reminder of all the things that we learnt in school but have since become relegated to the backs of our minds, "I Used to Know That" features hundreds of important snippets of wisdom, facts, theories, equations, phrases, rules and sayings.It is a practical guide to turn to when an answer is eluding you, when helping a child with homework or preparing them for the new school year, or maybe just to brush up on trivia for the pub quiz. "I Used to Know That" covers English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography and General Studies, so never again will you find yourself stumped!
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882 1/2 Amazing Answers To Your Questions About The Titanic
Author: Hugh (Author)Brewster
ISBN-10: 0316851582
ISBN-13: 9780316851589
Published: 1999-02-01
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
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Qi: the Pocket Book of General Ignorance
Author: John Lloyd
ISBN-10: 0571241395
ISBN-13: 9780571241392
Published: 2008-04-03
Publisher: Faber & Faber
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Book Description:
A number-one bestseller, this is a comprehensive catalogue of all the misconceptions, mistakes and misunderstandings in 'common knowledge' that will make you wonder why anyone bothers going to school. Now available in this handy pocket-sized edition, carry it everywhere to impress your friends, frustrate your enemies and win every argument.
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A Whack on the Side of the Head
Author: Roger Von Oech
ISBN-10: 0722524560
ISBN-13: 9780722524565
Published: 1990-11-22
Publisher: Thorsons
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Book Description:
Full of cartoons, provocative puzzles, anecdotes, exercises, questions, quotations and tips, this book systematically breaks through mental blocks and unlocks the mind for creative thinking. "Whack" has been used by business people, teachers, scientists, and artists for stimulating creativity in millions of readers. The book will be packaged with an accompanying set of cards to remind the reader that creativity is fun.
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101 Things You Thought You Knew About the Titanic But Didn't
Author: Tim Maltin
ISBN-10: 1905636687
ISBN-13: 9781905636686
Published: 2010-04-30
Publisher: Beautiful Books
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Book Description:
April 15th, 2012, will be the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. People have an endless fascination with the Titanic, yet much of what they know today is a mixture of fact and fiction. In one hundred and one brief and engaging chapters, Tim Maltin, one of the foremost experts on the Titanic, reveals the truth behind the most common beliefs about the ship and the night it sank. From physics to photographs, lawsuits to love stories, Maltin doesn't miss one tidbit surrounding its history. Heavily researched and filled with detailed descriptions, quotes from survivors, and excerpts from the official inquiries, this book is guaranteed to make readers rethink everything they thought they knew about the legendary ship and its tragic fate.
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The Moscow Puzzles: 359 Mathematical Recreations
Author: Boris Kordemsky
ISBN-10: 014012067X
ISBN-13: 9780140120677
Published: 1990-03-29
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
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Sudoku
Author: Tom Sheldon
ISBN-10: 034092134X
ISBN-13: 9780340921340
Published: 2005-11-21
Publisher: HODDER & STOUGHTON
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The Book of IQ Tests: 25 Self-Scoring Quizzes to Sharpen Your Mind
Author: Philip J. Carter
ISBN-10: 1402757352
ISBN-13: 9781402757358
Published: 2008-03-04
Publisher: Sterling
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Book Description:
Maybe you think you’re a genius, but these 25 brain-stumping IQ quizzes will put that to the test! Featuring wordplay, diagrams, numerical challenges, and more, they provide an intriguing and irresistible challenge. Can you think abstractly? Comprehend complex ideas? Decide which number comes next in a sequence? See which drawing is the odd one out? The best way to know is to take the quizzes and see how you score: exceptional, excellent, very good, good, or average.Above all, these are designed to entertain, and you can add to the fun by turning it into a competition with your friends, trying to beat the clock, or simply dipping into the book at random whenever the mood hits.
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How to Land An A330 Airbus
Author: James May
ISBN-10: 0340994568
ISBN-13: 9780340994566
Published: 2010
Publisher: Hodder Hb
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Book Description:
Being given yet another pointless 'man manual' that told him fifty ways to tie a bow tie in under 30 seconds made James May certain there was a need for another kind of book. This book, in fact. He reckons there are nine vital things that a chap should be able to do. Not stuff you can download from the internet, but really important things. You never know when you might need to land an A330 Airbus, or deliver twins. And there may well be a moment when being able to play a bit of classical music on the piano is absolutely crucial to your success with women. So read, learn and be prepared - you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
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Mastering Sudoku Week by Week: 52 Steps to Becoming a Sudoku Wizard
Author: Paul Stephens
ISBN-10: 1844833690
ISBN-13: 9781844833696
Published: 2007
Publisher: Unknown
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