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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: USA
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Sorry, Wrong Answer: Trivia Questions That Even Know-It-Alls Get Wrong- "Takes readers on a tour of misleading trivia, debunking commonly held assumptions and sharing surprising '"right" answers." Pop Goes the Weasel: The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes- "A quirky, curious, and sometimes sordid look at the truth behind popular nursery rhymes that uncovers the strange tales that inspired them-from Viking raids to political insurrection to smuggling slaves to freedom. " The Grammar Devotional- "365 lessons on language that are sure to inspire. Filled with new writing tips, fun quizzes and puzzles, and efficient memory tricks, The Grammar Devotional gives you a daily dose of knowledge to improve your writing." I Love Geeks- "There's no doubt about it. While they may be stuck inside all day playing video games, or spending their extra money on rare editions of comic books (er, graphic novels) - geeks are chic. I Love Geeks expertly guides women into nerddom by categorizing and exposing men by their different geeky obsessions." Darfur: A New History of A Long War- "Darfur traces the origins, organization and ideology of the infamous Janjawiid and other rebel groups. It also analyzes the confused responses of the Sudanese government and African Union, and features a powerful analysis of how the conflict has been received in the international community and the varied attempts at peacekeeping." The Book of Strange and Curious Legal Oddities- "There are hundreds of bizarre laws that we could be breaking at any moment. What exactly are we doing that we shouldn't be doing, and what happens if we get caught? This engaging and insightful collection takes us on a journey of eclectic, unexpected, and bizarre laws from around the world." Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pajamas- "Cat got your tongue? This book spills the beans on our best-loved euphemisms and most curious sayings, explaining their fascinating origins and the remarkable stories that surround them." Quote:
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