Download or read book Uncle John s Second Bathroom Reader written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1989-10-15 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time to "go with the flow" once again with the second smash Bathroom Reader. This new compendium of stories, anecdotes, rumors, proverbs, and other bathroom reading is divided into Short, Medium and Long, enabling each reader to choose the amount of time he wishes to remain on the throne.
Download or read book Uncle John s Monumental Bathroom Reader written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Portable Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's huger than huge, it's bigger than big, it's MONUMENTAL!!!! The third in a series of over-sized, incredibly priced collections of our most sucessful titles, Uncle John's Monumental Bathroom Reader features Uncle John's Supremely Satisfying Bathroom Reader and Uncle John's All-purpose Extra-strength Bathroom Reader bound together in one massive hardcover volume. With over 700 pages of classic Uncle John, the reader can open this book anywhere to find atreasure trove of forgotten history, pop culture, humor, the origins of everyday things, strange lawsuits, quotes, science, unusual people, amazing luck, and so much more! Read about: * The Origin of the Fork * Uncle John's Flatulence Hall of Fame * Strange Pet Lawsuits * First Lady Firsts * The True Story of the Wright Brothers * Astounding Earth Sciences * The Chimp That Saved TV * And much much more!
Download or read book Uncle John s Fourth Bathroom Reader written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1991-10-15 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With nearly half a million of previous volumes sold, the evidence is overflowing: Americans know where to go for the best in bathroom reading. Uncle John is clearly the lavatory librarian of choice. Features TV quotes, fun facts, oddball tales, and insightful articles about the world around us.
Download or read book Uncle John s Third Bathroom Reader written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1990-10-15 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first two volumes of were runaway successes, proving one and for all the importance of the bathroom reader among the book-buying public. But one can never have to much bathroom reading available, so Uncle John has once more taken up pen and roll to bring this latest volume in the popular series.
Download or read book Uncle John s Bathroom Reader Plunges Into History written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The trivia gurus behind the Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series plumb the depths of history in this compendium of easily digestible diversions. Whether you’re a history buff, or you just like reading great stories, you’ll see the past in a whole new light after reading Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into History. Uncle John uncovers the truth behind some of history’s most persistent myths and flushes out information you were never taught in school. Where else could you learn about the 10 most-forgotten people in history, mistakes that led to great discoveries, and how a certain fish had a hand (er, fin) in beating Napoleon? Read all about . . . The short history of underwear Odd deaths of famous figures Abe Lincoln, fashion icon The real Lady Godiva Royal inbreeds and promiscuous popes The true story of Braveheart And much more!
Download or read book Uncle John s Bathroom Reader Plunges into New Jersey written by Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience New Jersey as you never have before, in this historical, hysterical guide to the Garden State. You from Jersey? What exit? Go ahead and laugh. But watch it, New Jersey is home to legendary tough guys like Tony Soprano and Frank Sinatra, and no one knows for sure if Jimmy Hoffa’s buried in the Meadowlands Stadium. Though many believe ‘New Jersey culture’ is an oxymoron, something conjured up while inhaling the fumes on the Turnpike, your Uncle John, a connoisseur of the Garden State, is out to prove them wrong. Take the plunge into N.J., and see why it’s like nowhere else - from Springsteen’s Asbury Park and Trump’s Atlantic City to the ivy walls of Princeton and the tidy townships to the west.
Download or read book Uncle John s Extra Large Bathroom Reader written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Portable Press. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Extra Large Bathroom Reader at an extra low price that’s sure to be a hit with new and existing fans of the series What makes it Extra Large? It’s two great Bathroom Readers (Ahh-Inspiring and Unstoppable) stuffed into one low-priced, hard-cover edition. Overflowing with more than 700 pages of some of the best bathroom reading ever put on paper, Extra Large is a treasure trove of weird news, forgotten history, celebrity gossip, strange science, eye-opening origins, stupid criminals, urban legends, amazing luck, and so much more! Read about: - How the banana peel changed history - The ups and downs of Saturday Night Live - The man who (literally) ate the heart of King Louis XIV - The Gutbuster, Airplane Spin, and other pro wrestling moves - Origins of the bicycle, video games, superglue, and Murphy’s Law - Infamous assassination attempts…that failed - Invasion of the Frankenfish - The world’s worst aircraft - Bizarre baseball trivia - Funeral home lingo And much, much more!
Download or read book Uncle John s Bathroom Reader History s Lists written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lots and lots of lists of quick and quirky historical facts, from the Stone Age to the Internet Age! Leave it to Uncle John to find a new way to make history fun and exciting! This quirky collection of lists is the latest volume in the Bathroom Reader’s bestselling history series. Over 500 fact-packed pages will breathe life into history’s most famous (and most unusual) stories. History buffs, trivia hounds, and readers looking for an educational snack will love learning about some of history’s greatest—and strangest—events. In one great book, you’ll find: * Two famous pioneering trails * Three one-armed men who lent a hand * Four famous folks who literally died laughing * Five horrifying medieval punishments * Six photographic firsts * Seven hotel rooms where history was made * Eight disgusting secret ingredients * Nine famous trains * Ten places you can’t go * Eleven disasters that changed the world * Twelve fast food firsts, and much, much more!
Download or read book Uncle John s Bathroom Reader Plunges into New York written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncle John loves New York, so he's taking the plunge…into the land of bagels, bluebirds, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Start spreading the news. You’re reading today. You’re going to be a part of it--New York, New Yooooork! In this ode to the greatest place on Earth, Uncle John takes you through Ellis Island and down the Hudson to bring you the tome about New York that could only come from the Bathroom Readers’ Institute. Find out why the Empire State is the Big Apple of the world’s eye as you read about… * Manhattanhenge * The Big Apple on $0 a day * Heroes and horses of the NYPD * Fran Lee: the Pooper Scooper Lady * The extraordinary evolution of the Bronx River * Incredible finds…in the city’s sewers * How New Jersey lost Staten Island * Charlie Dickens disses New York * The alien hunters of Pine Bush * Big Apple bird watching * Upstate utopias And much, much more!
Download or read book Uncle John s Bathroom Reader Plunges into History Again written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History repeats itself as Uncle John presents another volume of funny stories and fascinating facts about the past! For our historical trivia collection number two, we dug ever deeper into our bottomless vaults to bring you more of history’s most colorful characters, cultural milestones, funniest mishaps, and earth-shattering events. More than 500 pages of great stories, fascinating facts, and fun quizzes await you. Read about . . . * Philosophers who fought with fireplace pokers * “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this Wall!” * Where are they now—the Goths * The golden age of wife-selling * History’s most horrible dentist award * The French monks who invented tennis * What William the Conqueror was called before he conquered * Where are they now—the Neanderthals * Women of the Gold Rush * and much, much more!
Download or read book Uncle John s Bathroom Reader Plunges into Michigan written by Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to Michigan, all the way from Yooper territory (Upper Peninsula) down to Loper land (Lower Peninsula). What do Yoopers and Trolls have in common? Not much to hear them tell it, but both types of Michigander appreciate great bathroom reading. And they’re proud to call Michigan home! Celebrate the state that brought us Motown, Henry Ford, and the world’s only floating post office. So no matter which peninsula you call home, get ready for a funny, unforgettable visit. Read about… * Feather bowling * Shipwrecked in Paradise * Go to Hell and back in Hell, Michigan * Michigan’s other famous Ford: a president named Gerald * The Red Flannel Festival, and other ways Michiganders brave the winter * How a 1966 Michigan State University game changed football forever * Michigan’s role in the birth of rock ’n’ roll * Test your knowledge of the Great Lakes * Detroit’s Whiskey River * Smelt dipping 101 And much, much more!
Download or read book Uncle John s Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Great Lives written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Look beneath the surface of the world’s most interesting people--past and present--to uncover what makes them tick. Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into Great Lives looks beneath the surface and uncovers fascinating but little-known stories behind the famous, the near-famous, the infamous, and the should-have-been famous. You’ll meet child prodigies, spies, traitors, celebrities (and sidekicks), gossips, hermits, humanitarians, and zealots. There are incredible stories here, and every one is true. Sit back and prepare to be amazed when you read about: * America’s first prima ballerina * The man who invented tap dancing * Stephen Hawking and his ongoing quest for love * Vidal Sassoon: hairdresser by day, freedom-fighter by night * Sex therapist Dr. Ruth’s early years as an Israeli soldier * The other Boleyn girl in Henry VIII’s bed * The nerd who changed the world * Six degrees of Kevin Bacon And much, much more!
Download or read book Uncle John s Bathroom Reader Plunges Into New Jersey written by Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society (San Diego, Calif.) and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Jersey tomatoes to the songs of the Boss and the Chairman of the Board, this newest Uncle John's bathroom reader captures the imagination. The book presents over 300 pages of interesting and entertaining articles covering tons of little-known facts about the Garden State. Illustrations & maps.
Download or read book Uncle John s Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Pennsylvania written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-15 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Pittsburgh to Philly, Steelers to Eagles, chocolate to Peeps--it's all here. Uncle John has put together this absolutely awesome anthology of Pennsylvania facts, firsts, famous feats, and much more. Take a ride on the Reading Railroad! (Either pronunciation of “Reading” works here.) Yes, the Keystone State is rich in history, beauty, and the world’s most delicious cheesesteak (Whiz wit!). Follow Uncle John on a whirlwind tour of Pennsylvania from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and all points in between with fun articles, amazing facts, vital stats, hometown heroes, and quirky quizzes. Read about… * America’s first zoo * William Penn and his quest for a land of religious freedom * The birth of Little League Baseball * The true story of the Johnstown flood * Encountering bears and boars in the Pennsylvania wilderness * How Ben Franklin invented the political cartoon * The Liberty Bell legends--some of which are actually true * Rocky’s famous run, and other Pennsylvania movies * Incredible things that can happen “Only in PA” And much, much more!
Download or read book Uncle John s Bathroom Reader written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of brief articles on a wide variety of topics designed especially for bathroom reading.
Download or read book Uncle John s Bathroom Reader Plunges into California written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California here we come! Uncle John is taking the plunge into the land of freeways, fun, cable cars, and movie stars. From Hollywood to the redwoods, from Death Valley to Napa Valley, this amazing book is your golden gate to the Golden State! You'll discover obscure history, learn fascinating facts, and meet the unique people who make California a place like no other on Earth! Read about… * The day Fullerton was invaded by Superballs * Vasquez Rocks and the scores of movies filmed there * Tahoe Tessie, the Lizard People of L.A., and other California creatures * Hidden secrets of the world's tallest trees * Playing baseball at San Quentin * California’s first hippie And much, much more!
Download or read book Uncle John s Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Hollywood written by Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society (San Diego, Calif.) and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flush with delightfully useless--and sometimes even useful--information about sports, movies, music, politics, American and world history, and much more, this book is the most extensive reference guide in the series to date.
