Download or read book 365 Facts You Must Know written by Om Books Editorial Team and published by Om Books International. This book was released on 2015-04 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Which is the highest point on Earth? What is the national sport of Turkey? When was the first pillow invented? The world is filled with fascinating facts and strange stories, and we have compiled a list of them for you! 365 Facts You Must Know contains answers to a lot of universal mysteries and also offers you interesting information that will fill your head with wonder and, of course, knowledge Browse through the book and show off your new "fact"ual knowledge to everyone!

Download or read book 365 Fascinating Facts about Jesus written by Robert Strand and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2000-03 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From over 100 sources, popular gift book author Robert Strand has compiled both common and little-known facts about Jesus Christ. The Jesus that Strand uncovers is definitely the Christ of the Gospels, and the political, cultural, and religious times in which He lived are brought to life in this terrific book. Read about the traditions that Jesus grew up with, the historical facts about his birth, death, and resurrection, and man's ideas about Him vs. reality. Great as a reference book or gift, this collection of fascinating facts serves to illuminate God With Us.

Download or read book 365 Fascinating Facts written by Trevor Hopwood and published by Janus Publishing Company Lim. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From ancient Egypt to modern times, this compendium presents interesting factoids, tidbits, and trivia from history for every day of the year. With intriguing snippets sure to please any history aficionado, this collection provides the answers to questions such asWhat was the first television advertising broadcast and what was advertised?When was the first executioner appointed in the United Kingdom and who was on the receiving end of his services'andWhat once caused Big Ben to run four and a half minutes slow?

Download or read book Learn Something New Every Day written by Kee Malesky and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-08-31 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn something new with 366 fascinating facts from NPR librarian Kee Malesky What was the greatest thing before sliced bread?1 What color did carrots used to be?2 Why do many American spellings differ from their British counterparts?3 What does it mean "to have one's eyes lined with ham"? 4 If you know the answers to these questions, then you're John Hodgman. If you had to look for them below, you need this book.5 Kee Malesky, author of All Facts Considered, returns with a year's worth of facts on the arts, history, language, natural history, religion, and science to build up your brain. From "What is the only sea without coastlines?" to "How did the tradition of April Fool's Day begin?", this book is the best way to know more stuff than that other guy.6 Learn Something New Every Day is the ideal gift for anyone with an inquisitive mind and an appreciation of the wonders of the world around us. But don't give it to them. You don't want them to know more than you do. 1. Bagged bread. 2. Purple. 3. Blame?or thank?Noah Webster. 4. That's the Italian expression for "can't see the wood for the trees." 5. You'd enjoy it too, Mr. Hodgman. 6. Discovering more than one fact per day can cause increased confidence. We've probably already put you at risk with the four above. Learn safely.

Download or read book 365 Fascinating Facts about Israel written by Clarence Wagner and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2006 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with a wealth of information about "Eretz Israel," the Land of Israel, 365 Fascinating Facts about Israel brings the region to life, especially for those who have never been there. From general information about climate, culture, and customs, to concise information about Middle East politics, wars, and efforts for peace, this book is the only handbook you need to understand this magnificent land. Add to your knowledge with such facts as the following: "Palestine" was a word coined by the Roman Empire after the time of Christ. Israel today is a leading exporter of flowers, fulfilling the prophecies that the region would again bloom after God regathered the Jews from their worldwide dispersion. Jerusalem is located in Judea, an area today known to many as the "West Bank." Modern Israel, over 50 years old, is barely younger than neighboring states Jordan, Syria, and Iraq. The Holy Land is bordered on the west by the Mediterranean Sea, and on the right by the Jordan River.

Download or read book 365 Fascinating Facts about Jesus written by Robert Strand and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2000-03-01 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From over 100 sources, popular gift book author Robert Strand has compiled both common and little-known facts about Jesus Christ. The Jesus that Strand uncovers is definitely the Christ of the Gospels, and the political, cultural, and religious times in which He lived are brought to life in this terrific book. Read about the traditions that Jesus grew up with, the historical facts about his birth, death, and resurrection, and man’s ideas about Him vs. reality. Great as a reference book or gift, this collection of fascinating facts serves to illuminate “God With Us.” SAMPLE FACTS: What was Jesus' last name? According to Jewish tradition, one’s last name was always determined by the father’s given name. So the Lord’s complete name would have been “Yeshua Ben Yosef.” Old Testament Prophecies Contained in the Old Testament, there are more than 300 specific prophecies alone that concerned Jesus, the promised coming Messiah. These were written from 450 to more than 2,000 years before his birth. It’s been mathematically calculated that the probability of just 8 of the more than 300 prophecies being fulfilled by chance is 1 in 1017. It is beyond the realm of calculation to figure the probability of all 300-plus coming to pass in one life.

Download or read book 365 Surprising Scientific Facts Breakthroughs and Discoveries written by Sharon Bertsch McGrayne and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1994 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a lively overview of recent breakthroughs and discoveries in science, as well as a review of some basic principles, in the form of intriguing trivia questions and answers. Covering a broad range of subjects, the book includes the disciplines of computer science, technology, medicine and health, Earth science, chemistry, astronomy, physics and mathematics. Each entry is accompanied by a short list of recommended reading on two levels: one in popular and accessible literature and the other in readily available scientific journals.

Download or read book 365 Amazing Facts written by Manmeet Narang and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ages 4 years & over. The 365 series books are a unique product created keeping in mind the number of days we have in a year. Each book has 365 stories that will encourage children to read one story each day, inculcating in in them to read the good habit of book reading.

Download or read book New York 365 Days written by New York Times and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanning more than 100 years, New York: 365 Days is a spectacular collection of then-and-now photographs that capture the rhythms and moods of the greatest city in the world. Selected from the vast archive of The New York Times, the extraordinary images in this book include many rarely-seen moments, with stops at famous landmarks and memorable events as well as a dizzying array of evocative everyday New York scenes. Featuring an introduction by bestselling New York writer Gay Talese, New York: 365 Days offers a portrait of Gotham that natives and visitors alike will find riveting.

Download or read book One Hundred Fifteen Saintly Fun Facts written by Bernadette McCarver Snyder and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You might be surprised to learn about the saint who rode a donkey backwards, the saint who helped a "criminal" escape from prison, the saint who was afraid of water, the saint who was kidnapped by pirates, & lots more! Learn how ordinary men & women did extraordinary things & became known as saints. If you think you already know all there is to know about saints, you might decide to think again. Written for grades 1 - 6. Whimsically illustrated.

Download or read book 365 Awesome Random Useless Facts written by Activity Jam and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-13 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowledge is power - but USELESS KNOWLEDGE HAS SUPERPOWERS! - Engage and amaze, surprise, entertain, improve creativity and start conversations. It has been said you should learn something new everyday - well here is the book to make it happen - 365 random useless facts - one for every day of the year! Find out which country does not have mosquitoes, the number or muscles in a caterpillar, what you call a group of hippos, where you will find the longest staircase and the longest street in the world, how much energy your brain uses to think, how to melt a pearl, what space smells like and so much more! Most facts are a line long -but could spark a lifetime of learning or if shared turn a stranger into a friend. You will never be lost for words or something to say with the knowledge contained in this book. A simple clear layout that keeps you wanting to read. This book is wonderful way to get kids and teens reading and families and friends talking and laughing. Learn facts about history, geography, space, anatomy, animals, fantastic feats, and so much more. Become the person who knows a fun fact about almost everything and has the superpower of being able to amaze and engage others with a fun fact. You won't be able to keep what's inside this book to yourself - it's just too good!

Download or read book I m No Dummy Everyday written by Bryan W. Simon and published by . This book was released on 2021-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I'm No Dummy Everyday: 365 Days of Ventriloquial Oddities, Curiosities, and Fun Facts is a continuation of the hit comedy documentary I'm No Dummy and I'm No Dummy 2 directed by Bryan W. Simon. With the help of Vent Haven Museum, the only museum in the world dedicated to art of ventriloquism, this book brings to life remarkable facts, legends, lore and stories. You'll learn what two ventriloquists have streets named after them, what puppet was sued for divorce, the puppet that ran for Governor of Kentucky, the puppet that testified before Congress, and the famous actress that was banned from radio because of what she said to a puppet. An engaging, entertaining and enlightening look into this amazing art form.

Download or read book The One Year Book of Amazing Stories written by Robert Petterson and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ECPA 2020 Christian Book Award Finalist! You wouldn’t believe it, but . . . James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader, grew up mute. Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. Albert Einstein was bullied mercilessly in school. Beethoven’s mom almost aborted him. Life takes the strangest sharp turns—and sometimes, U-turns. Robert Petterson—popular speaker, storyteller, and author—has been a student for his entire life of what God is teaching us through those real-life U-turns. In this book, he compiles 365 amazing stories that teach lessons you won’t easily forget. Each entry is written in the rest-of-the-story style popularized by Paul Harvey. With The One Year Book of Amazing Stories, you’ll marvel at how God has used the lives of these ordinary people to change the course of human history.

Download or read book What the Fact written by Gabe Henry and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every day is strange if you know your history. This illustrated daily trivia almanac explores a bizarre moment through the ages for each day of the year, such as: The odiferous debut of Smell-o-Vision (January 12, 1960) The execution of Oliver Cromwell, more than two years after his death (January 30, 1661) The day the first pig actually flew (November 4, 1909) That time the United States ran out of toilet paper (December 19, 1973) Drawing on a range of subjects including politics, sports, the arts, pop culture, and more, each What the . . . fact offers daily or dip-in-and-out diversion, and an opportunity to learn something new and stranger every day.

Download or read book The Body Book written by Cameron Diaz and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-12-31 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cameron Diaz shares her formula for becoming happier, healthier, and stronger in this positive, essential guide grounded in science and inspired by personal experience, now a #1 New York Times bestseller. Throughout her career, Cameron Diaz has been a role model for millions of women. By her own candid admission, though, this fit, glamorous, but down-to-earth star was not always health-conscious. Learning about the inseparable link between nutrition and the body was just one of the life-changing lessons that has fed Cameron’s hunger to educate herself about the best ways to feed, move, and care for her body. In The Body Book, she shares what she has learned and continues to discover about nutrition, exercise, and the mind/body connection. Grounded in science and informed by real life, The Body Book offers a comprehensive overview of the human body and mind, from the cellular level up. From demystifying and debunking the hype around food groups to explaining the value of vitamins and minerals, readers will discover why it’s so important to embrace the instinct of hunger and to satisfy it with whole, nutrient-dense foods. Cameron also explains the essential role of movement, the importance of muscle and bone strength and why we need to sweat a little every day. The Body Book does not set goals to reach in seven days or thirty days or a year. It offers a holistic, long-term approach to making consistent choices and reaching the ultimate goal: a long, strong, happy, healthy life.

Download or read book A Word a Day written by Joseph Piercy and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2019-09-19 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treasure trove of fascination and fun for all language lovers.

Download or read book 365 Days With Self Discipline written by Martin Meadows and published by Meadows Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-28 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Build Self-Discipline and Become More Successful (365 Powerful Thoughts From the World’s Brightest Minds) Its lack makes you unable to achieve your goals. Without it, you’ll struggle to lose weight, become fit, wake up early, work productively and save money. Not embracing it in your everyday life means that you’ll never realize your full potential. Ignoring it inevitably leads to regret and feeling sad about how more successful and incredible your life could have been if you had only decided to develop it. What is this powerful thing? Self-discipline. And if there’s one thing that self-discipline is not, it’s instant. It takes months (if not years) to develop powerful self-control that will protect you from impulsive decisions, laziness, procrastination, and inaction. You need to exhibit self-discipline day in, day out, 365 days in a year. What if you had a companion who would remind you daily to stay disciplined and persevere, even when the going gets tough? 365 Days With Self-Discipline is a practical, accessible guidebook for embracing more self-discipline in your everyday life. You’ll learn how to do this through 365 brief, daily insights from the world’s brightest minds, expanded and commented upon by bestselling personal development author Martin Meadows. This isn’t just an inspirational book; most of the entries deliver practical suggestions that you can immediately apply in your life to become more disciplined. Here are just some of the things you’ll learn: - why living your life the hard way makes it easy (and other suggestions from a successful entrepreneur and longevity scientist); - how to overcome your initial resistance and procrastination based on the remark made by one of the most renowned Renaissance men; - why, according to an influential neurosurgeon, it’s key to see problems as hurdles instead of obstacles (and how to do that); - how to embrace an experimental mindset to overcome a fear of failure (a technique recommended by a successful entrepreneur and musician); - how to quit in a smart way, according to a world-famous marketing expert; - how to improve your productivity at work by implementing the advice from one of the most successful detective fiction writers; - how a trick used by screenwriters can help you figure out the first step needed to get closer to your goals; - how to maintain self-discipline in the long-term by paying attention to what a bestselling non-fiction author calls necessary to survive and thrive; - how your most common thoughts can sabotage your efforts (and other valuable insights from one of the most respected Roman Stoics); and - how to overcome temporary discouragement and look at your problems from the proper perspective, as suggested by a well-known public speaker and author. If you’re ready to finally change your life and embrace self-discipline — not only for the next 365 days, but for the rest of your life — buy this book now and together, let’s work on your success! Keywords: self-discipline handbook, self-control book, willpower book, success journal, mental resilience, become successful, achieve your goals