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Almanacs & Trivia eBooks

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  • The 2024 Old Farmer's Almanac

    Happy New Almanac Year! It’s time to celebrate the 232nd edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Long recognized as North America’s most beloved and best-selling annual, this handy yellow book fulfills every need and expectation as a calendar of the heavens, a time capsule of the year, and an essential reference that reads like a magazine. Always timely, topical, and distinctively “useful, with a ... Read more

    $5.95 USD

  • We Did That?

    Buckle up for a very odd ride through history with entertaining trivia about the odd things humans have done . . .This book is packed with fun facts about:Quirky inventions: Everyone knows about mousetraps, but did you know they were originally inspired by burglar alarms?Bizarre beauty and fashion fads: Discover wooden bathing suits, breast enhancers in the shape of toilet plungers, and death ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Unknown Chicago Tales

    Chicago's most famous stories tend to crowd out the competition and shout down alternate perspectives. Visit with the man who founded a 150-year-long Chicago political dynasty. Take a peek at some of the lesser-known Chicago film classics. Review Professor Moriarty's Chicago caper and Annie Oakley's cocaine case. Uncover the lengths to which Chicago's long-celebrated Mr. Pioneer Settler went to ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Southpaws & Sunday Punches and Other Sporting Expressions

    Some 600 words and phrases from the world of sports that are now part of the vernacular. Terms from baseball, boxing, football, basketball, hockey, cricket and rugby pepper the English language, whether the subject is war (a maneuver in the Gulf War was called a "hail Mary play") to love (she's on the rebound). Baseball has given us southpaw, go to bat, coming out of left field, playing hardball. ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 100 Preguntas Y Respuestas Del Examen De Ciudadania Americana

    100 preguntas y respuestas de examen de ciudadana Amrica Este libro fue escrito con un propsito: y es darle al lector ms informacin de como pasar el examen de ciudadana americana. El concepto principal y elaboracin del material en este libro consiste en cuatro reas que podran ayudarle a prepararse en tomar el examen de ciudadana americana: en primer lugar, hay 100 preguntas y respuestas que fueron ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Atlas of the Unexpected

    Haphazard Discoveries, Chance Places and Unimaginable Destinations

    A journey to forty-five unexpected destinations near and far, with quirky histories, beautiful maps, and evocative photography: “First-class armchair travel.” —South China Morning PostA New Statesman Best Book of the YearTake an armchair voyage to places both infamous and unknown that have, often by chance or by haphazard means, been destinations of discovery that shaped our world. Set foot on the ... Read more

    $21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 10 Ways to Recycle a Corpse

    and 100 More Dreadfully Distasteful Lists

    by Karl Shaw ...
    Prepare to be even more revolted, flabbergasted, appalled, and completely entertained by this incredible follow-up collection of absolutely true trivia from the author of 5 People Who Died During Sex. Nothing is too insane, too inane, or too sacred for Karl Shaw’s eclectic lists of the world’s very worst.DID YOU KNOW……that according to recent estimates (2010) your body is worth between $10,000- ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Confident Stylist

    by Sharon Blain ...
    THE CONFIDENT STYLIST IS EVERYTHING you'll ever need for hairstyling success - whether you're a passionate professional stylist or just love creating magic with your own hair. Sharon Blain OAM, known worldwide as the undisputed QUEEN OF STYLING, generously shares over 5 decades of her styling knowledge, personal hair experiences, and those pearls of wisdom that have earned her 500+ awards and ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • Bizarre History

    Strange Happenings, Stupid Misconceptions, Distorted Facts and Uncommon Events

    by Joe Rhatigan ...
    This is history served up high-octane, with all of the fun and none of the boredom. It's not about memorizing lists of dates or names, or remembering which general won what battle. Instead, BIZARRE HISTORY merrily digs up the scandals, the strangeness, and the scintillating details that illuminate personalities, events, and real life. Think of it not as a textbook, but as history’s juicy ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • The Day It Finally Happens

    Alien Contact, Dinosaur Parks, Immortal Humans—and Other Possible Phenomena

    by Mike Pearl ...
    From a VICE magazine columnist, “a deeply entertaining—if occasionally horrifying” (Joshua Piven, coauthor of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook) look at how humanity is likely to weather such happenings as nuclear war, a global internet collapse, antibiotics shortages, and even immortality.If you live on planet Earth you’re probably scared of the future. How could you not be? Some of the ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Common Phrases

    And the Amazing Stories Behind Them

    by Max Cryer ...
    In day-to-day speech we use words and phrases without a passing thought as to why we use them or where they come from. Max Cryer changes all that by showing how fascinating the English language really is. Did you know that the former host of Today, Jane Pauley, claims to have coined the term “bad hair day,” or that a CBS engineer named Charley Douglass invented the name and use of “canned laughter ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • A Ton of Crap

    The Bathroom Book That's Filled to the Brim with Knowledge

    by Paul Kleinman ...
    It's time to start taking toilet time a little more seriously. (Well, as seriously as you can with your pants around your ankles.) What's inside is a digestible re-education in everything you probably learned, but most likely forgot because you have too much crap to remember. Don't worry though; the way the information's presented, the learning won't be too rough.During every visit, you'll be ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Secret Places, Hidden Sanctuaries

    Uncovering Mysterious Sights, Symbols, and Societies

    “[A] brilliant new tome . . . If you like intrigue, hidden gems and historical treatments about all things ‘off limits’ this book will fascinate you.” —The American SpectatorThe doors of some of the world’s best-hidden places and most secretive organizations have now been thrown wide open! Some of the names are familiar: Area 51, Yale’s Skull and Bones, Opus Dei, the Esalen Institute. Others are ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Strange But True Tales of Car Collecting

    Drowned Bugattis, Buried Belvederes, Felonious Ferraris and Other Wild Stories of Automotive Misadventure

    These bizarre true stories of collectors and their cars is "a whole lot of fun" (The Virginian Pilot).Have you heard of the fellow who squirrelled away dozens of Chevelles, Camaros, and other classic muscle cars in semi-trailers? How about the president of Shakespeare fishing rods, who sold thirty Bugattis for a mere $85,000? What about the English nobleman who cut up and buried his Ferrari hoard ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Christmas Miscellany

    Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Christmas

    Series series Books of Miscellany
    Wouldn’t it be great to understand all our Christmas traditions? Here, Jonathan Green offers the fascinating history behind our most beloved holiday traditions. For example, myrrh is incense made from the resin of a North African bush and was a special gift during biblical times. To the Romans, mistletoe was a symbol of fertility, so today we are encouraged to kiss when it is near. The Yule log ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • The Skeptic's Guide to Conspiracies

    From the Knights Templar to the JFK Assassination: Uncovering the [Real] Truth Behind the World's Most Controversial Conspiracy Theories

    by Monte Cook ...
    Did the noble order of the Knights Templar guard a secret about Jesus’ birth?Was the moon landing faked in a Hollywood movie studio?Is the government keeping the remains of an alien spacecraft in the top-secret Area 51?Monte Cook takes a look at conspiracy theories—ranging from the historically complex to the seriously whacked out. With a disbelieving eye, he traces the history of some of the ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Royal Trivia

    Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family

    Test your knowledge of Kate, William, Meghan, Harry, Diana, Charles III, and Elizabeth II with this book of trivia.This collection of fascinating facts and anecdotes about the British monarchy will keep you in the know and ready to impress with tidbits on all your favorite modern royals—perfect for cocktail hour (or afternoon tea) conversation. From the jaw-dropping weddings and headline-making ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Strange History

    Mysterious Artifacts, Macabre Legends, Boneheaded Blunders & Mind-Blowing Facts

    Series series Strange Series
    Bizarre historical tidbits about quirky queens, hippopotamus soup, shrunken heads, and much more!This exciting title from the folks at the Bathroom Readers’ Institute contains the strangest short history articles from over thirty Bathroom Readers, along with fifty all-new pages. From the twentieth century to the Old West, from the Age of Enlightenment to the Dark Ages, from ancient cultures all ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Anatomy And Physiology: Learning All About You For Kids

    Human Body Encyclopedia

    Series series Children's Anatomy & Physiology Books
    This wonderful book taps into a child's imagination and natural desire for exploration. With fun, innovative tools for children to explore the various parts of human anatomy and the way our biological systems work, learning will seem like an adventure! This book helps to build knowledge and skills to help your child for years to come. Order your copy today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Peter's Quotations

    Ideas for Our Times

    From the author of the multimillion-selling The Peter Principle, and The Peter Prescription, here is a timeless collection of some of history's greatest and best-expressed thoughts. Organized alphabetically by subject -- from Ability to Zoos -- and completely cross-refernced by related categories, Peter's Quotations is a joy to use. Packed with many unusual and little-known quotations of great wit ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things

    For lovers of facts, students of popular culture, history buffs, and science enthusiasts, the fascinating stories behind 500 everyday items, expressions, and customs--from Kleenex to steak sauce, Barbie Dolls to honeymoons. ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Black Sheep and Lame Ducks

    The Origins of Even More Phrases We Use Every Day

    by Albert Jack ...
    The fun and fascinating follow-up to the international bestseller Red Herrings and White ElephantsWhy do people put their "skeletons in a closet," "have a hunch," "get the cold shoulder," "get dressed up to the nines," or "call a spade a spade?" These phrases are used every day, yet most people have little or no idea where most of them come from. In Black Sheep and Lame Ducks, Albert Jack takes ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Useless Facts Galore - Yes, It’s A Weird And Crazy World!

    Volume 1, #1

    by Samuel Walz ...
    Series Book 1 - Volume 1
    Hello, fellow explorers of the weird and wonderful planet Earth!Get ready to discover the most wacky and absurd facts in "Useless Facts Galore", by Samuel Walz, assionate collector of oddities and trivia.This book is your ticket to exploring the quirkiest corners of our world. As you flip through it's pages, you'll encounter a treasure trove of fascinating tidbits that are guaranteed to entertain, ... Read more

    $7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • An Atlas of Extinct Countries

    by Gideon Defoe ...
    KEY SELLING POINTSHumorous, entertaining, and erudite, this is a work of general interest for curious minds, especially those interested in world geography, history, and the rise and fall of nations.Told in humorous chapters of 3-4 pages eachBeautifully illustrated with 43 black and white maps.Allows readers to “travel the world” at a time when they are often isolated at homeTARGET READERSHIP<... ... Read more

    $11.99 USD