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Why Does Batman Carry Shark Repellent?: And Other Amazing Comic Book Trivia!
Brian Cronin - 2012
Cronin has teamed up with some of the top comic book writers and artists of today to present 100 trivia lists, including: - Nine Celebrities That Guest-Starred in Comic Books...without Their Permission- Seven Bands That Got Their Names from Comics- Ten Crazy Items Found on Batman's Utility Belt- Five Comic Book Inventions That Eventually Became Real- Five Stupidest Superhero Origins- And much, much more!From Batman to Spiderman, Aquaman to the X-Men, each list in Why Does Batman Carry Shark Repellent? will entertain and inform whether you're a hardcore geek or a casual fan.
The Straight Dope Tells All
Cecil Adams - 1998
He answered questions such as how do porcupines mate, what exactly does Barney Rubble do for a living, and where is Einstein's brain? His answers changed your life. Or at least settled a bet with a loved one. But surely, you are thinking, all the salient facts of the universe have been ascertained by now. Ha! Get a load of the mysteries The Master explores in this landmark volume:, If Teflon is such a nonsticky substance, how do they get it to stick to the pan? , Is the Great Cabal implanting microchips in our brains?, Do fluorescent lights cause cataracts?, What do Scotsmen wear under those kilts?, Can some people extinguish street lamps by force of their bodily emanations? , Is the U.S. Government really hiding alien spaceships?
Do Not Open
John Farndon - 2007
From the Mona Lisa's hidden past to the history of Area 51, Do Not Open explores lost worlds, unravels secret codes, and lets readers step through the looking glass to see if they can handle the truth! AUTHOR BIO:
The Hidden Children
Howard Greenfeld - 1993
From ten thousand to 100 thousand Jewish children were hidden with strangers and survived. In this powerful and compelling work, 25 people share their experiences as hidden children. Black-and-white photos.
Illustrated Would You Rather? (Silly Kids and Family Scenarios 1)
Dr. Shh - 2019
This book is full of magical creatures. Among them are dinosaurs, giant sea monsters, weird beasts, smart, friendly, and rare animals.The main hero of this book tries unusual hobbies, breaks sports records, visits remote countries, tastes strange meals, solves dangerous puzzles, and finds himself in the shoes of his favorite cartoon characters.As kids choose WOULD YOU RATHER crazy scenarios, they're sure to get the giggles! Moreover, every silly joke in this book is hilariously illustrated!Many kids of age from 5 to 11 years old enjoy coming up with their variations of these scenarios. It helps them to improve logical reasoning skills, skyrocket creativity, and develop a brilliant sense of humor.There are many important life lessons in the “YES or NO” Crazy Questions Game. At the same time, silly riddles and questions are extremely funny, especially because they are related to scenarios from the beginning of the book.The answers are often unexpected, thought-provoking, and fun to read together, even for parents, grandmas and grandpas, teachers, and elder siblings. Therefore, the whole family, church, or class will enjoy playing this cool quiz game.
In this book, your boy or girl will discover:
80 Silly “Would You Rather” situations which will often make little kids cry with laughter
40 Ultra-funny unique hand-drawn illustrations picturing every single scenario
Crazy Questions Game with 80 sensational “Do you believe it or not” questions
Mind-blowing answers with often surprising explanations
Gold mine of information related to the scenarios—references to some of the oddest marvels which happened in different places of the world
and much more…
Please also click the book’s cover to use Amazon’s ‘LOOK INSIDE’ feature and check out the wonderful illustrations of this funny picture book and see the examples of scenarios.
This book is a corny bathroom reader and a top gift idea for the best friend’s birthday party, holiday, and even without an occasion.It's also an awesome read for a kindergarten, elementary school, backyard, beach, park, other outdoor space, summer camp, waiting room, airport, train station, boat, plane, metro, bus, car ride, and so on. It contains some of the best entertaining backseat road trip activities for kids.The readers even told me it could have become an award-winning book if there was such a thing as a crazy game-book award. So I’m sure your sons and daughters will love to read it!And let me tell you something else! A few children even used it as a coloring book and emailed me some jolly drawings of the book’s main hero.
Weekend Homesteader: August
Anna Hess - 2011
If you need to fit homesteading into a few hours each weekend and would like to have fun while doing it, these projects will be right up your alley, whether you live on a forty-acre farm, a postage-stamp lawn in suburbia, or a high rise.The August volume includes the following projects:
Saving seeds
Drying food
Building a chicken coop or tractor
Making a rain barrel
The second edition has been revised and expanded to match the paperback, with extra photos and feedback from weekend homesteaders just like you, plus permaculture-related avenues for the more advanced homesteader to explore.
Star Wars: The Blueprints
J.W. Rinzler - 2011
With more than 250 blueprints, 500 photographs and illustrations, and ten stunning gatefolds, Star Wars: The Blueprints is a deluxe volume that reveals the work of the engineers, designers, and artists who dreamed up the look and feel of the Star Wars universe. Best-selling author J. W. Rinzler explores the complex process of envisioning and creating the Star Wars films throughout this collection. Witness first-hand the technical expertise and jaw-dropping detail involved in every part of the process, from concept sketches to final scenes. Star Wars: The Blueprints showcases the transformation of careful technical drawings to now-iconic sets--the rebel blockade runner, the
Millennium Falcon
, the bridge of General Grievous’s flagship, Jabba the Hutt’s throne room, and many others. Meticulously researched and packed with gorgeous artwork and little-known details, Star Wars: The Blueprints tells the story of the brilliant minds and technical prowess that brought this extraordinary epic to life.
The Narnia Cookbook: Foods from C. S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia
Douglas Gresham - 1998
Discover how Mr. Tumnus prepared the sugar-topped cake that Lucy found so scrumptious. The Narnia Cookbook is a celebration of the many wonderful dishes described in C. S. Lewis's beloved The Chronicles of Narnia. From chestnut stuffing to Lucy's roast apples, this book is brimming with wonderful recipes. Introductions to each recipe and stories linking each dish to the Chronicles themselves are written by Lewis's stepson, Douglas Gresham. This is a fascinating look into Lewis's life and a delicious way to celebrate the World of Narnia time and time again.
Who's That Lazy Boy?
Sigal Adler - 2015
He yelled: "Shut up clock!" and shook his strong fist, He slammed the OFF button with a flick of his wrist.
Kindle Fire HD 8 & 10 With Alexa User Guide: (UPDATED 2018) The Complete User Guide With Step-by-Step Instructions. Master Your Kindle Fire HD 8 & 10 in 1 Hour!
Jennifer N. Smith - 2017
(Step-by-Step Instructions). Master Your Kindle Fire HD 8 & 10 in 1 Hour! **BONUS For My Reader**: Buy a paperback copy of this book NOW and you will receive the Kindle version Absolutely Free via Kindle Matchbook. This book is going to teach you everything that you need to know about the Fire HD. How to properly set up and register your Fire HD How to personalize it and Set Up Multiple Profiles so that everyone in your family can use How to troubleshoot when problems arise How to watch video on Fire HD Learn all about apps How to read on your Fire HD How to purchase and listen to music You are going to learn about all of the features and functions that are available on the Fire HD How to use the Alexa app with your Fire HD And Much Much More When you are finished reading this book, you are going to be a Fire HD expert, knowing everything about the Fire HD and how to use it. The Fire HD is an all in one tablet, providing not only entertainment, but allowing you to do almost everything that you can on your computer or laptop. The Fire HD truly is the tablet of the future.
The Elephants and the Chocolate Cake
Balachander Vijayakumar
But they just cannot seem to find a cake that's big enough for elephants. The elephants need to find a way out to arrange a cake for their friend's birthday.'The Elephants and the Chocolate Cake' is the story of three lovable characters that solve a problem by thinking out of the box. The story is easy to follow and the lovely, bright illustrations keep children engaged to the story. The book has all the right elements that children love - a birthday, a huge chocolate cake, and some cute elephants!The book also starts off with a subtle hint to the readers that while everybody is slightly different from one another, they can be great friends and care for one another.Perfect for children aged 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Book of shadows - Spells
Black Cat Press - 2013
The more straightforward and simple the spell the more effective they can be. Magic is in essence all about intention and will. Use your mind and be creative.ContentsChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: The Full Moon PhaseChapter 3: Enhancing your PowersChapter 4: Basic Love SpellChapter 5: Apple of my Eye SpellChapter 6: Find your Soul Mate SpellChapter 7: Desirability SpellChapter 8: Spell to Bring Back a LoverChapter 9: Romance Magnet SpellChapter 10: Confidence Spell Chapter 11: Beauty SpellChapter 12: Spell to Ease a Broken Heart Chapter 13: Basic Good Luck SpellChapter 14: Seven Days of Luck SpellChapter 15: Breaking a run of bad luckChapter 16: Good Luck Herb JarChapter 17: Good Luck LocketChapter 18: Exam LuckChapter 19: Witches Lucky Candle SpellChapter 20: Good Luck Moon SpellChapter 21: Good Luck for OthersChapter 22: Weaving SuccessChapter 23: Candle Money SpellChapter 24: Success in Finding a JobChapter 25: Fame SpellChapter 26: Magick Mirror of BeautyChapter 27: Hair Growth SpellChapter 28: Aphrodite Glamour SpellChapter 29: Spell for Clear SkinChapter 30: Appearance ChangeChapter 31: Bigger Breasts Spell
The Keatyn Chronicles Set: Books 8-12
Jillian Dodd - 2019
Discover a breathless fairy-tale romance with swoon-worthy characters set in a glittering celebrity world. Fans of reality TV will devour this pulse-pounding, sexy Hollywood drama. Follow the lives and loves of those who work at Captive Films: Riley Johnson — Captive Films’ CEO and millionaire playboy is hot, privileged, and seriously single. He’s got it all—a brand new jet, exotic cars, a luxury penthouse, and a different aspiring actress (or two) in his bed every night. His life is perfect until the only girl he ever loved walks back into it, causing him to wonder if he truly has it all. Keatyn Douglas — Hollywood’s sweetheart and owner of Captive Films leads a chaotic, glamorous life. But running a successful film studio, writing scripts, and her own acting career leave little time for the things she dreams of, like marrying the man she loves and having babies. When drama starts at work, she may decide to give it all up for life out of the fast lane. Dawson Johnson — The dark and dreamy marketing consultant joins Captive to escape his past. For the last two years, his sole focus has been on caring for his adorable daughters after tragedy struck their lives. He comes to Captive looking for a fresh start and, if all goes well, he might find a lot more than that in Hollywood. Knox Daniels — Considered the sexiest man alive by a certain magazine, the sentiment is echoed by the actor’s adoring fans. While romance abounds in the roles he plays, he’s convinced he’ll never find his own happily ever after—until he meets a woman who just might change that. Shelby Benson — The beautiful cocktail waitress and wanna-be actress struggles to make ends meet. A chance encounter with Riley Johnson is her lucky break and the golden ticket to everything she’s ever dreamed of—fame, power, money, sex, and love. Written soap-opera style with multiple points of view, you can expect lots of drama, sex, and tabloid-worthy events.
Minecraft: Diary of a 6th Grade Zombie: Book 1: The Intruder (Minecraft, Children)
Mine Kid - 2016
In this book we will dive into the marvelous World of Blocks, which is a fun and strange place to be in, especially if you are a 12 year old Zombie attending the famous Academy of Zombies, trying to solve a mystery along the way.Plunge into this exciting story and see the world from a young Zombie’s perspective as he is learning more about Humans. Everyone thinks that the only thing Zombies are good at is walking slowly by dragging their feet, growling and scaring Humans – but Jake will prove you wrong – Zombies might not be very different from humans after all. Diary of a 6th grade Zombie is a must-read for any kid over 7 years old who loves Minecraft.
Minecraft Redstone Handbook: Ultimate Guide to Redstone: Learn to Create Awesome Redstone Devices (Unofficial Minecraft Handbook)
BlockBoy - 2014
Messing about with these circuits is a lot of fun and can be very rewarding. People have built amazingly complex electronic circuits using Redstone. However while every thing is easy to get into, to advance and understand some of the more complex circuits can be a little daunting for someone who does not have some background knowledge.This guide will remedy that. Through this guide you will be able to understand the ins and outs of Redstone circuits with the least amount of electronic mumbo jumbo. It is written with the average Minecraft gamer in mind, but includes advanced concepts and some helpful in game implementations like automated farms that will make the game play more fun.So whether you are just a casual player looking to make your first redstone circuit based arrow trap, or a hardcore techie aspiring to make a huge redstone based adder, we are certain you will find this guide a fun and informative companion through the long days spent designing redstone contraptions in the enchanting world of Minecraft. Scroll Up, Click "Buy Now" and Build Some Cool Redstone Devices!