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Curiosities & Wonders eBooks

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  • 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

  • Carnal Knowledge

    Baxter's Concise Encyclopedia of Modern Sex

    by John Baxter ...
    Averitable smorgasbord of sin, John Baxter's Carnal Knowledge is a delightfully unabashed education in sex and erotic culture. Would you ever consent to a knee-trembler at a love hotel? Would you enjoy a hot lunch while watching kinbaku? Would you consider wearing a French tickler, a merkin, a strap-on, or pasties . . . or would you rather just go commando at the Mine Shaft? From Deep Throat to ... Read more

    $6.99 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Weirdest and Wackiest World Records

    From the Absolutely Bizarre to the Downright Shocking

    Edited by Tony Lyons ...
    Series series Zen of Zombie Series
    Who knew that one could make a claim to fame in such an unorthodox way? The Weirdest and Wackiest World Records may not list the most traditional achievements, but it sure will leave readers speechless. From astonishing eating records to man’s most absurd talents,” this book delves into the unconventional actions taken by many to make their milestone. Some of these achievements” are:- Hairiest Man ... Read more

    $10.99 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

  • 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

  • Killosophy

    by Criss Jami ...
    Killosophy is 2 books in 1. "Killing Knowledge" is a book of aphorisms all created in and beyond the world of philosopher Criss Jami. "Loving Wisdom" is a book of poetry and a lyrical experiment birthed from the universe of songwriter Criss Jami. ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Your Brain on Facts

    Things You Didn't Know, Things You Thought You Knew, and Things You Never Knew You Never Knew

    The host of the eponymous podcast “takes readers on an adventure through several well-researched categories of facts and trivia . . . with a dash of humor” (Elise Hennessy, author of the Blood Legacy series).So what if you picked up some historical inaccuracies (and flat-out myths) in history class. Your Brain on Facts is here to teach and reteach readers relevant trivia. It explains surprising ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Secret Life of Hidden Places

    Concealed Rooms, Clandestine Passageways, and the Curious Minds That Made Them

    A spellbinding tour, filled with stories and photographs, of some of the world’s most fascinating architectural mysteries.This wondrous guide for the curious and the intrepid takes readers on a lushly photographed and lyrically written tour of eighteen of the world’s most captivating architectural mysteries. Delve into both the secretive places themselves and the eccentric and obsessive minds that ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Sex Rules!

    Astonishing Sexual Practices and Gender Roles Around the World

    “[Brodman] shares the results of years of research and world travel to show . . . just how wildly divergent ideas about sexuality and gender roles can be.” —ViceThis book is a humorous glimpse of a wide range of stereotype-busting sexual, relationship, and romantic mores around the world. It is fun, interesting, and eye-opening! For example, places where women control the mating game, set marriage ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

  • Dinosaurs 101 Super Fun Facts And Amazing Pictures (Featuring The World's Top 16 Dinosaurs With Coloring Pages)

    by Janet Evans ...
    A book of dinosaurs from Janet Evans featuring the world's top 16 most loved dinosaurs. This book brings these magnificent creatures back to life again with its amazing pictures, numerous fun facts and featuring various dinosaurs that in land, water and in even in the flying dinosaurs. This book also contains coloring pages of these dinosaurs for your children to enjoy after reading the book. ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • That's Different!: Opposites Books for Kids

    Early Learning Books K-12

    Series Book 12 - Baby & Toddler Opposites Books
    Understanding the concepts of same and different is essential in honing your child's communication, math and analytic skills. This special book of opposites is especially designed for the young readers. It contains definitions that will challenge your child's reading and comprehensive skills. It also helps improve his/her vocabulary through the introduction of commonly paired words. Mastering ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Cults, Conspiracies, and Secret Societies

    The Straight Scoop on Freemasons, the Illmuniati, Skull & Bones, Black Helicopters, teh New World Order, and Many, Many More

    Did you know?• Freemasonry's first American lodge included a young Benjamin Franklin among its members.• The Knights Templarbegan as impoverished warrior monks then evolved into bankers.• Groom Lake, Dreamland, Homey Airport, Paradise Ranch, The Farm, Watertown Strip, Red Square, “The Box,” are all names for Area 51.An indispensable guide, Cults, Conspiracies, and Secret Societies connects the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD $8.99 USD

  • Daily Rituals

    How Artists Work

    by Mason Currey ...
    More than 150 inspired—and inspiring—novelists, poets, playwrights, painters, philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians on how they subtly maneuver the many (self-inflicted) obstacles and (self-imposed) daily rituals to get done the work they love to do.Franz Kafka, frustrated with his living quarters and day job, wrote in a letter to Felice Bauer in 1912, “time is short, my strength is limited ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $12.99 USD

  • The Book of General Ignorance

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Misconceptions, misunderstandings, and flawed facts finally get the heave-ho in this humorous, downright humiliating book of reeducation based on the phenomenal British bestseller.Challenging what most of us assume to be verifiable truths in areas like history, literature, science, nature, and more,The Book of General Ignorance is a witty “gotcha” compendium of how ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $10.99 USD

  • Napoleon's Hemorrhoids

    And Other Small Events That Changed History

    by Phil Mason ...
    Hilarious, fascinating, and a roller coaster of dizzying, historical what-ifs, Napoleon’s Hemorrhoids is a potpourri for serious historians and casual history buffs. In one of Phil Mason’s many revelations, you’ll learn that Communist jets were two minutes away from opening fire on American planes during the Cuban missile crisis, when they had to turn back as they were running out of fuel. You’ll ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Cursed Objects

    Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items

    by J. W. Ocker ...
    Beware...this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the world’s most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buffs, horror fans, and anyone who loves a good spine-tingling tale.They’re lurking in museums, graveyards, and private homes. Their often tragic and always bizarre stories have inspired countless horror movies, reality TV shows, novels, and campfire ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • The United States of Cryptids

    A Tour of American Myths and Monsters

    by J. W. Ocker ...
    Meet the monsters in our midst, from bigfoot to Mothman and beyond!Welcome to the United States of Cryptids, where mysterious monsters lurk in the dark forests, deep lakes, and sticky swamps of all fifty states. From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, travel writer and chronicler of the strange J. W. Ocker uncovers the bizarre stories of these creatures and investigates the ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • For the Love of Books

    Stories of Literary Lives, Banned Books, Author Feuds, Extraordinary Characters, and More

    A light-hearted book about books and the people who write them for all lovers of literature.Do you know:Which famous author died of caffeine poisoning?Why Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was banned in China?Who was the first British writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?What superstitions Truman Capote kept whenever he wrote?Who the other Winston Churchill was?A treasure trove of compelling ... Read more

    $12.99 USD