Download or read book Bad Fads written by Mark A. Long and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What do you say to a hilarious tour of the coolest trends and baddest fads of the century? An A-to-Z ride on the pop culture waves that have made us what we are, Bad Fads takes you from the flapper styles of the 20s to the genius-defying Rubik's cube, from thigh-spilling hotpants to the rise (and fall) of the toga party, from the Ouija board to Pac-Man mania. In this retro-ramble, Mark Long goes behind the trends, revealing their obscure beginnings, their often unlikely paths to popularity, and their inevitable - and humiliating! - tumbles into the dusty warehouse of history. A must-have for any observer of the crazy games we all play, Bad Fads illustrates the very heart of our bizarre and ever-changing culture."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Download or read book Bad Fads written by Mark A. Long and published by . This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you say to a hilarious tour of the coolest trends & baddest fads of the century? An A-to-Z ride on the pop culture waves that have made us what we are, this book takes you from the flapper styles of the 20s to the genius-defying Rubik's cube, from thigh-spillling hotpants to the rise (& fall) of the toga party, from the Ouija board to Pac-Man mania. In this retro-ramble, Mark Long goes behind the trends, revealing their obscure beginnings, their often unlikely paths to popularity, & their inevitable--& humiliating!--tumbles into the dusty warehouse of history. A must-have for any observer of the crazy games we all play, this book illustrates the very heart of our bizarre & ever-changing culture. Illus.
Download or read book America s Oddest Fads written by M. H. Seeley and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fads come and go, but theyre almost always weird. From troll dolls to pet rocks and even goldfish swallowing, there are plenty of weird fads hidden in American history. Full-color photographs introduce readers to one of Americas earliest fadsdrawing panoramas of townsas well as some of the weirder phenomena like flagpole sitting or dance contests. With full-color photographs highlighting these odd toys, games, and hobbies, readers learn some of the reasons behind these trends in American history.
Download or read book 100 of the Worst Ideas in History written by Michael N. Smith and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What were they thinking? Ever since Adam snacked on the forbidden fruit and was chased naked out of the Garden of Eden, mankind has bitten off a bevy of bad ideas. From skinny-dipping Presidents to toxic tooth fillings to singing pop stars who can't carry a tune, 100 of the Worst Ideas in History is a celebration of humanity's historical—and often hysterical—missteps that have started wars, sunk countries, wrecked companies, scuttled careers, lost millions, and even endangered the Earth. Discover: • How a confused chauffeur helped start World War I • Who turned down the greatest product placement opportunity in Hollywood history • How a Chicago White Sox game helped hasten the demise of disco • The toad that nearly ate Australia • The most dangerous children's game ever invented • And so much more (of so much less!) Spanning politics, pop culture, fashion, sports, technology, and more, this irreverent and witty book is packed with fun photos and sidebars, tracing how these thundering brainstorms turned into blundering brain farts-and the astonishing impacts our faux pas and foibles still have on us today.
Download or read book Management Fads and Buzzwords written by David Collins and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text argues that the fads and buzzwords of management deflect critical inquiry and limit useful action because they present a "ready made" view of the world, which rejects the benefits of theoretical analysis and reflection. The book attempts to "unpack" the "guru industry" and the fads and buzzwords of management to provide a c̀ritical-practical' analysis, designed to allow readers to locate, to understand and to critique management fashion.
Download or read book Colossus Reborn written by David M. Glantz and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beyond the battles themselves, Glantz also presents an in-depth portrait of the Red Army as an evolving military institution. Assessing more clearly than ever before the army's size, strength, and force structure, he provides keen insights into its doctrine, strategy, tactics, weaponry, training, officer corps, and political leadership. In the process, be puts a human face on the Red Army's commanders and soldiers, including women and those who served in units - security (NKVD), engineer, railroad, auto-transport, construction, and penal forces - that have till now remained poorly understood."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book 505 Unbelievably Stupid Webpages written by Dan Crowley and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 25,000 copies sold this new edition is completely updated and revised to include the most bizarre websites to emerge in the last few years.
Download or read book Popular Fads and Crazes through American History 2 volumes written by Nancy Hendricks and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-08-17 with total page 897 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative two-volume set provides readers with an understanding of the fads and crazes that have taken America by storm from colonial times to the present. Entries cover a range of topics, including food, entertainment, fashion, music, and language. Why could hula hoops and TV westerns only have been found in every household in the 1950s? What murdered Russian princess can be seen in one of the first documented selfies, taken in 1914? This book answers those questions and more in its documentation of all of the most captivating trends that have defined American popular culture since before the country began. Entries are well-researched and alphabetized by decade. At the start of every section is an insightful historical overview of the decade, and the set uniquely illustrates what today's readers have in common with the past. It also contains a Glossary of Slang for each decade as well as a bibliography, plus suggestions for further reading for each entry. Students and readers interested in history will enjoy discovering trends through the years in such areas as fashion, movies, music, and sports.
Download or read book Arts Entertainment Fads written by Frank W. Hoffmann and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book in a multi-volume set on American fads. Gives data on the entertainers, art, movies, literature, television programs, and music that have captured national attention and followers in the past 200 years. Each of the 120 entries examines the nature of the fad and its importance to the American scene, influencing our vocabularies, fashions, leisure time pursuits, expectations about life, marketing strategies, and spending habits. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book The Wire Haired Fox Terrier written by Irving C. Ackerman and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A helpful companion guide for anybody raising Terriers. Full of top tips on breeding, training and taking care of these wonderful dogs.
Download or read book Kim Lyon s Your Body Your Life written by Kim Lyons and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On NBC’s hit TV show The Biggest Loser, trainer Kim Lyons encouraged, cajoled, and inspired her team members to change their lives. And they did, not only losing an incredible amount of weight in the process, but gaining a world of knowledge about fitness, nutrition, and enjoying an all-around healthy lifestyle. Now Kim is leading the way again, ready to work that same magic on everyone. Her totally life-changing new guide, bursting with color illustrations, presents Kim’s tested program for optimizing your health . . . in just 12 short weeks! You’ll feel almost as if she’s right there, working with you. Kim, who received her personal training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, puts her time-tested, fat-burning circuit-training system and solid, comprehensive nutrition plan right at your fingertips. She understands the psychological and practical barriers facing those starting a new program, and offers simple strategies to help anyone adopt and maintain a healthier lifestyle. Every aspect of fitness and nutrition is explained, such as the role of genetics, metabolism, and body type in achieving success; the importance of meal planning and journaling; and how to exercise to maximize your time and increase your calorie burn. To illustrate her key points, many of Lyons’ clients tell their uplifting personal stories, and Lyons herself answers a wide range of "burning questions.” At the end of each chapter, a "Homework” section sets out several goals to achieve be they mental, physical, or emotional that reinforce key points learned in that chapter.
Download or read book The Baby Boomer Encyclopedia written by Martin Gitlin and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia defines and contextualizes the Baby Boomer generation and the wide-reaching contributions of its members throughout modern American history. Comprising some 80 million Americans born between 1946 and 1965, the Baby Boomers have significantly changed every aspect of American history and culture. The members of this generation experienced some of the most tumultuous times in American history; indeed, the Boomers helped create these pivotal eras. From the advent of rock and roll to disco and rap, from the sexual revolution to the arrival of AIDS, and from race riots to the election of a black president, Baby Boomers have seen it all. Through nearly 100 alphabetically arranged entries, this encyclopedia gives later generations insight into the contributions of the Baby Boomers, and it helps members of that generation better contextualize their own experiences. Included entries are written in a clear and engaging manner, covering politics and activism, entertainment, the economy, gender roles, arts, pop culture, sports, religion, drug and alcohol use, and many other subject areas.
Download or read book Intellectual Capital written by Thomas A. Stewart and published by Crown Currency. This book was released on 2010-09-22 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visionary in scope, Intellectual Capital is the first book that shows how to turn the untapped knowledge of an organization into its greatest competitive weapon. Thomas A. Stewart demonstrates how knowledge--not natural resources, machinery, or financial capital--has become the most important factor in economic life. Through practical advice, stories, and case histories, Stewart reveals how organizations and individuals can create and use the knowledge assets they need. Dazzling in its ability to make conceptual sense of the economic revolution we are living through, this ingenious book cuts through the vague rhetoric of "paradigm shifts" to show how the Information Age economy really works. Intellectual Capital should be read as if the futures of your company and your career depend on it. They do.
Download or read book Everything Is Terrible written by Matthew DiBenedetti and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make life a little less terrible with relatable observations designed to help channel all your anger! Everything is the worst. Politicians are crazy. The world is on fire. And everyone is busy exchanging insults and crappy recipes online. But, it’s no use buying a bunker and swearing off all human contact for good (yet). Take the edge off of life’s horribleness with Everything Is Terrible, your guide for dealing with all the rage that comes with modern life. Including relatable complaints and activities, you’ll say goodbye (or at least see you later) to your anger in no time!
Download or read book Tackling Truth written by Compiled by Barbour Staff and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you enjoy the NFL and college game, you’ll love Tackling Truth—175 Spiritual Truths Drawn from the Great Game of Football. This brand-new devotional provides a reading a day for an entire season—or off-season!—highlighting intriguing players, both famous and less well known; important games through pro and college history; teams both current and forgotten, and more, drawing a spiritual point from each. Thought-provoking but never preachy, Tackling Truth is a perfect follow-up to the Playing with Purpose biographies of Major League Baseball, National Football League, and National Basketball Association stars from Barbour.
Download or read book The New Zealand Journal of Science and Technology written by and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volumes 33-38, Section B. include 1949-1955 of New Zealand geological abstracts, published by the New Zealand Geological Survey.
Download or read book Honest Nutrition written by Ira Edwards and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2007-07-09 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Honest Nutrition is an attempt to do what textbooks and hundreds of diet books do not. Nutrition textbooks do not tell you that this science is in its infancy, nor how many "scientific" claims are open to question, based on faulty research or simple hunches. If they include some of the biochemical and physiological context of nutrition, they still omit financial, social and political aspects. After attempting to understand the prejudice against vitamins and supplements among the industrial-medical-political Big Brother (IMP-BB) and the lack of evidence for most alternatives, there is still some useful information. Opposing philosophies are denoted as SUPR (SUrgery-PRescription orientation) and UTHR (Unconventional Therapies, Herbal Remedies.) Honest Nutrition uses a large alphabetical section to give easy access to useful information about many diseases and nutritional therapies. Honest Nutrition includes information about hormone resistance diseases, cryptic infections as a cause of "unknown etiology" diseases, and the effect of nutrition on behavior and criminality. Some claims: 1. Obesity always involves hormones, sometimes with positive-feedback loops, which is why "Just eat less and exercise" seldom works. 2. A major factor in arterial disease is viscous blood, resulting in part from a lack of omega-3 fat. Cholesterol lowering does not help. 3. Some heart attacks may be due to hormonal effects, involving the hormone ouabain, and preventable with an extract of the herb strophanthus. 4. Many, or most North Americans suffer serious lack of nutrients: vitamin D, magnesium, and plant nutrients. The author challenges the medical establishment to examine their doctrines and learn how to help people suffering from nutritional diseases. Many technical terms are included. The non-scientific reader is asked to skip over these, to gain a useful knowledge of nutrition.
