Download or read book Little Giant Encyclopedia Toasts and Quotes written by Diagram Group and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the perennially popular "Little Giant Encyclopedia" series comes "Toasts & Quotes," now beautifully repackaged in a sophisticated new edition that will make a great gift. This delightful book is packed full of interesting, witty, and heartfelt sentiments for all occasions. Enhance your conversation--or any speech--with witty quotations, thoughts, and toasts on everything from marriage to alcohol, politics to civilization, cinema to computers. More than 2,000 quotes and 800 proverbs range from ancient thinkers such as Lao-Tzu and Plato to wit from modern entertainers like Letterman and Miss Piggy.
Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Checker Puzzles written by Robert W. Pike and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2001 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Universally popular, checkers is one of the world s oldest and most elegantly structured board games and on a high level, it can demand real strategic thought. Put your skill to the test with these puzzles all based on the Standard American game. (Federation rules appear in their entirety.) Each is solvable in no more than six-and-a-half moves, and sometimes, the winner even seems at a serious disadvantage at the start. Quite a few of the solutions list alternative patterns of play. "
Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Proverbs written by David Macfarlane and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For your amusement, for your edification and inspiration, for livening up that speech you have to give: proverbs have an irresistible power. These little pockets of wisdom say volumes about a culture--so take a tour around the world in words. You'll encounter the lively and colorful sayings from all around the world: Africa and its diaspora (Haiti, Jamaica, and African-American); Central and South America; Mexico; Native American; China, Japan; Italy; Ireland; Scotland; Israel; and the Arab nations.
Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Wedding Etiquette written by Wendy Toliver and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2003-04 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details, details, details. Planning a wedding can be a nightmare, and few of us are experienced.
Download or read book Runes written by Sirona Knight and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tap into the age-old, secret power of runes to create a better and more enriching life. Generally associated with the ancient Northern Europeans, runes are magical symbols that convey the story of creation, life, destruction, and rebirth, and how these forces constantly affect our many levels of being. Runes connect with your body, mind, and spirit, as well as the environment, and are ideal for use in psychological integration, spiritual growth, healing, and magic. Learn the history of runes and the meanings and associations of each symbol. Then discover a wide variety of ways runes can help you find answers to personal questions, increase self-awareness, relieve stress, gain a sense of personal empowerment, and clear out blockages in your life. As you work with these mystical tools you’ll find within them the power to transform yourself.
Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Toasts and Quotes written by Diagram Group and published by Sterling. This book was released on 1998 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 2,000 memorable quotes and 800 snappy proverbs help enhance conversations and speeches.
Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Spells Magic written by Diagram Group and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extraordinary reference covers witches, shamen, voodoo priests and priestesses, and oracles; provides the low-down on pentagrams, exorcisms, coven rituals, and conjuring spirits; and tells how to cast spells for protection, invisibility, and illness prevention. Illustrations.
Download or read book IQ Tests written by Philip J. Carter and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Think you re smart? Prove it! Twenty-five brain-stumping IQ quizzes, featuring wordplay, diagrams, numerical challenges, and more, will really put solvers to the test. Over 1,000 questions really reveal whether or not you can think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, figure out the progression of a sequence, simplify fractions, create new words out of old, and decode anagrams. But above all, they re designed to entertain, so quiz-takers can decide if they want to check out their own abilities, play against friends, or follow their fancy by just dipping into the book at random. For those who really want to assess their performance, a time limit of 90 minutes is allowed for each test. "
Download or read book Spells and Magic written by Diagram Group and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extraordinary reference covers witches, shamen, voodoo priests and priestesses, and oracles; provides the low-down on pentagrams, exorcisms, coven rituals, and conjuring spirits; and tells how to cast spells for protection, invisibility, and illness prevention. Illustrations.
Download or read book The Little Book of Threads written by Sayre Van Young and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Need a little inspiration for your next post on Threads? The Little Book of Threads features 1400 short, poignant and funny quotes from every walk of life and for every conceivable topic. The succinct, punchy quotes in this wonderfully diverse collection come from writers, celebrities, artists, and politicians all over the world, including Barack Obama, Oscar Wilde, Dolly Parton, Julia Child, Tupac Shakur, and Hunter S. Thompson. With an easy-to-use, A-to-Z organization by topic, you can quickly find the perfect quote for anything you want to post about. “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” —Oscar Wilde “You’d be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap.” —Dolly Parton “I read part of it all the way through.” —Samuel Goldwyn
Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Names written by Nathaniel Altman and published by Sterling. This book was released on 1999 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive and thoroughly engaging reference examines the origins and meanings of thousands of first and last names, presented alphabetically. It also lists the 40 most popular male and female given names in the United States since 1930; the 1,000 most commonly found family names in the U.S. organized according to popularity; and the top 100 family names in each of the 50 states. An indispensable encyclopedia for anyone interested in looking up his or her name or finding one for a baby.
Download or read book Tweet This Book written by Sayre Van Young and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tweetable-length quotes that are clever, cool, smart, touching, wise, funny, and more from the author of The Unofficial Harry Potter Vocabulary Builder. Brevity may be the soul of wit, but 280 characters is the absolute limit on Twitter! Luckily, Tweet This Book allows you to spice up their microblog with the greatest quotes of all time. Each one is not only brief—it is officially tweetable. The quick, punchy quotes in this wonderfully diverse collection come from all circles and include literary greats; politicians like Abe Lincoln, Winston Churchill, and Barack Obama; and sports figures, musicians, and celebrities like Yogi Berra, Tupac Shakur, and Hunter S. Thompson. With an easy-to-use, A-to-Z organization by topic, you can quickly find the perfect quote for anything you want to tweet about. “You’d be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap.” —Dolly Parton “Why go out for hamburger when you have steak at home?” —Paul Newman “The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat.” —Lily Tomlin “Giving birth is like taking your lower lip and forcing it over your head.” —Carol Burnett “The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” —Julia Child “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.” —Oscar Wilde “Life is too short to blend in.” —Paris Hilton “Whatever you are, be a good one.” —Abraham Lincoln “Women need a reason to have sex. Men just need a place.” —Billy Crystal “Fasten your seat belts. It’s going to be a bumpy night.” —Bette Davis (in All About Eve)
Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of One liners written by Gene Perret and published by Sterling. This book was released on 1999 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There is no such thing as fun for the entire family."--Jerry Seinfeld. That's an example of a one-liner. It packs a wealth of meaning into a few words and produces a chuckle along with its wisdom. Here's another one: "My luck--I was waiting at the airport when my ship came in."--Henny Youngman. There are many more laugh-inducing one-liners like these in this collection! Some are attributed to famous people; others have no source. They span many different topics. One thing's for sure. These one-liners not only say something, but they say it in a memorable way. Here are two more: * "Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons."--Woody Allen. * "I was so ugly as a kid we never had a jack-o'-lantern. They just stuck me in the window."--Rodney Dangerfield. Perrett lives in Westlake Village, GA. 512 pages, 4 3/16 x 5 1/4.
Download or read book It s Not What You Say It s How You Say It written by Joan Detz and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2000-10-12 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do some speakers succeed while many bore their audiences and lose their listeners? Speaking coach Joan Detz has worked with top clients for more than 15 years and has the answers. In this useful and lively book she presents strategies and tips for speeches, sales presentations, brief remarks, job interviews, Q&A sessions, panels, and more -- every situation that requires something to say. Topics include: organizing your message * finding terrific research * using storytelling techniques * preparing the room * handling technical glitches * working with other speakers * measuring your effectiveness * making the most of your voice * mastering humor * using body language * conquering nervousness * building audience rapport * tapping the power of persuasion. Filled with checklists, tip sheets, self-evaluations, and practical advice on every page, this thorough and invaluable guide takes the mystery out of our most dreaded experience. This book will help you say it better-whether you're talking to one or one thousand.
Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Natural Healing written by Diagram Group and published by Sterling. This book was released on 1999 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This small volume contains full descriptions of 92 types of natural healing, their history, the equipment used, and possible treatment methods, along with plenty of diagrams and illustrations.
Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Baseball Quizzes written by Idea Logical Company and published by Sterling. This book was released on 1999 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Die-hard baseball fans--take the challenge! Turn your baseball cap into a thinking cap, and test your knowledge of the game with over 600 brain-twisting questions about the big hits and amazing feats that occurred between the lime lines over the last 100 years: Who is the only pitcher in baseball history with two grand slams in one game? 1. Tony Cloninger 2. Wes Ferrell The major league record holder for most at-bats in a rookie season is: 1. Willie Wilson 2. Juan Samuel What was the last major league season in which there were no no-hitters pitched? 1. 1978 2. 1981 3. 1985 4. 1989 5. 1991 6. 1994 Who was the first National Leaguer to hit 50 home runs in two seasons? 1. George Foster 2. Roger Hornsby 3. Ralph Kiner 4. Willie Mays 5. Mel Ott 6. Mike Schmidt Even those who strike out on a few questions will relish these fascinating facts and insider's trivia! Answers: Tony Cloninger; Juan Samuel; 1989; Ralph Kiner 512 pages, 4 3/16 x 8 1/4.
Download or read book Research Handbook on Cartels written by Peter Whelan and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2023-03-02 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing together a variety of perspectives, this accessible yet comprehensive Research Handbook provides an in-depth analysis of the most significant issues pertaining to the legal regulation of cartels. An interdisciplinary team of respected experts explores the theoretical, legal, economic, political, and comparative discourse surrounding cartel regulation.
