Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Games for One Or Two 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: Chocked full of games just right for one or two, this little book includes instructions for board games, cards, dice, and activities such as jacks and juggling.
Download or read book Little Giant Encyclopedia Card Games 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: "Whether you invite friends over for a couple of rounds of Ace-duce-jack or organize a family night with the kids to play Slapjack, you're in for a good time with this huge collection of cards games. A cross-referenced index makes it easy to find a game by name, number of players, or type (general, gambling, solitaire, children's), while easy-to-understand rules and strategies make getting started a breeze. Here's one encyclopedia that's packed with great entertainment!"--Back cover
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 Puzzles written by Diagram Group and published by Sterling. This book was released on 1996 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pit your wits against logic-teasers, matchstick quizzes, number problems, riddles, geometry puzzles, visual conundrums, word wonders, picture problems, mazes, and much more. Some puzzles will seem deceptively easy, while others will boggle even experienced puzzle masters. Perfect for traveling, the beach, study hall, the office, or any time you want to flex your mental muscles.
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 The Little Giant Encyclopedia of the Zodiac written by Diagram Group and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 1997 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who is fascinated with astrology--Chinese or Western--will find this complete, straightforward resource a must-have. Whether used for entertainment or as a tool for living harmoniously with one's natural character, this giant astrology reference is certain to provide hours of fun. Two-color interior.
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 The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Logic Puzzles written by Norman D. Willis and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have fun while you expand your powers of deductive reasoning! Every one of these puzzles calls for conclusions based only on the information provided; the answers don't depend on previous knowledge, memory, wordplay, or deception--just a logical mind. Accept the alternatives that lead to the correct response and discard all faulty assumptions until you've arrived at the only possibility that makes sense. There are eight kinds of puzzle, and in most cases diagrams help organize your results. Here's one example: A supermarket theft has occurred. Someone took a fully loaded cart without paying for the groceries. One of the three suspects is guilty--but which one? The guilty party's statement is true; the other two are false. Who is guilty? A. B took the cart loaded with groceries B. A's statement is true C. A's statement is false Answer: C is the guilty party.
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 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 Giant Encyclopedia of Theme Activities for Children 2 to 5 written by Kathy Charner and published by Gryphon House, Inc.. This book was released on 1993 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arranged by age, this collection offers ideas for activities that involve the environment, revolve around certain holidays, or are traditional crafts.
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 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 Superstitions written by Diagram Group and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the meanings of thousands of signs, omens, spells, charms, cures, rituals, and taboos; arranged alphabetically by topic.
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 Texas Pistoleers written by Ron Williamson and published by G.R. Williamson. This book was released on 2009 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known as two of the best pistol fighters of their day, Ben Thompson and King Fisher have remained an enigma in the chronicles of the American West. While other gunfighters have achieved infamy through the stories told in pulp magazines and newspapers of the day these two men were largely ignored. Both were credited with killing a string of men during their lifetime and the mere mention of their names was usually enough to sober up a drunken opponent or cause a sober man to contemplate his own epitaph. The Texas Pistoleers tells their story in vivid detail and relates the historically accurate account of their deaths in a mystery shrouded ambush in a San Antonio saloon on a chilly March night in 1884.
Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Gambling Games written by Diagram Group and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 1996 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The more you know, the less risk you take, and with this fat, pocket-sized guide that explains the rules and strategies, you'll win more while mastering more games than you thought possible. Besides card games, you'll also get the same careful instructions for dice and tile games, including Aces, Backgammon, Barbooth Bidou, and Dominoes.
