Author: Stephen J. Spignesi
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806526256
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
- During which President's term were adhesive postage stamps used for the first time?- How much did the United States pay Denmark to purchase the Virgin Islands?- Which U.S. President was the first to travel abroad in his official capacity, when he went to inspect the Panama Canal?- Which amendment to the Constitution permits an Income Tax?
What's Your Red, White, and Blue IQ?
Author: Stephen J. Spignesi
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806526256
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
- During which President's term were adhesive postage stamps used for the first time?- How much did the United States pay Denmark to purchase the Virgin Islands?- Which U.S. President was the first to travel abroad in his official capacity, when he went to inspect the Panama Canal?- Which amendment to the Constitution permits an Income Tax?
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806526256
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
- During which President's term were adhesive postage stamps used for the first time?- How much did the United States pay Denmark to purchase the Virgin Islands?- Which U.S. President was the first to travel abroad in his official capacity, when he went to inspect the Panama Canal?- Which amendment to the Constitution permits an Income Tax?
Grover Cleveland's Rubber Jaw and Other Unusual, Unexpected, Unbelievable but All-True Facts About America's Presidents
Author: Stephen Spignesi
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101585021
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
From George Washington to Barack Obama, this collection of weird and wild—but true!—facts will show you a whole other side of our nation’s leaders: • Andrew Jackson was married to a bigamist. • Martin Van Buren wore pistols in the Senate chamber in case things got too rowdy. • Franklin Pierce ran over a woman with his horse while in office and was arrested, but was released when the police realized he was the president. • James Garfield could simultaneously write Greek with one hand and Latin with the other. • Dwight D. Eisenhower’s nickname for his staff driver was “Private Parts.” • Barack Obama can bench press 200 pounds.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101585021
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
From George Washington to Barack Obama, this collection of weird and wild—but true!—facts will show you a whole other side of our nation’s leaders: • Andrew Jackson was married to a bigamist. • Martin Van Buren wore pistols in the Senate chamber in case things got too rowdy. • Franklin Pierce ran over a woman with his horse while in office and was arrested, but was released when the police realized he was the president. • James Garfield could simultaneously write Greek with one hand and Latin with the other. • Dwight D. Eisenhower’s nickname for his staff driver was “Private Parts.” • Barack Obama can bench press 200 pounds.
From Michelangelo to Mozzarella
Author: Stephen J. Spignesi
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806528540
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Fun, informative and presented in an accessible format, From Michelangelo to Mozzarella challenges readers with dozens of quizzes on everything Italian: the food, history, geography, culture, fashion, movies and famous artists, along with Italian lingo and much more. With over 150 provocative and fun quizzes about Italy, Italian history and Italian culture, this is the ultimate quiz book for anyone interested in all things Italian.
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806528540
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Fun, informative and presented in an accessible format, From Michelangelo to Mozzarella challenges readers with dozens of quizzes on everything Italian: the food, history, geography, culture, fashion, movies and famous artists, along with Italian lingo and much more. With over 150 provocative and fun quizzes about Italy, Italian history and Italian culture, this is the ultimate quiz book for anyone interested in all things Italian.
Stephen King, American Master
Author: Stephen Spignesi
Publisher: Permuted Press+ORM
ISBN: 168261607X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
Fascinating facts, trivia, and little-known details about the Master of the Macabre’s life from the “world’s leading authority on Stephen King” (Entertainment Weekly). New York Times–bestselling author Stephen Spignesi has compiled interviews, essays, and loads of facts and details about all of Stephen King’s work into this fun and informative compendium for the author’s many fans, from the casual to the fanatical! Did you know. . . ? In his early teens, Stephen King sold typed copies of his short stories at school. King originally thought his novel Pet Sematary was too frightening to publish. King’s legendary Dark Tower series took him more than 30 years to write. Thinner was the novel that revealed his “Richard Bachman” pseudonym to the world. King wrote The Eyes of the Dragon for his daughter Naomi. He has never liked Stanley Kubrick’s film version of his novel The Shining. It took him four years to write what some consider his magnum opus, IT. The 2017 film version of IT has grossed more than $700 million worldwide. In addition to novels, King has written essays, plays, screenplays, and even poetry.
Publisher: Permuted Press+ORM
ISBN: 168261607X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
Fascinating facts, trivia, and little-known details about the Master of the Macabre’s life from the “world’s leading authority on Stephen King” (Entertainment Weekly). New York Times–bestselling author Stephen Spignesi has compiled interviews, essays, and loads of facts and details about all of Stephen King’s work into this fun and informative compendium for the author’s many fans, from the casual to the fanatical! Did you know. . . ? In his early teens, Stephen King sold typed copies of his short stories at school. King originally thought his novel Pet Sematary was too frightening to publish. King’s legendary Dark Tower series took him more than 30 years to write. Thinner was the novel that revealed his “Richard Bachman” pseudonym to the world. King wrote The Eyes of the Dragon for his daughter Naomi. He has never liked Stanley Kubrick’s film version of his novel The Shining. It took him four years to write what some consider his magnum opus, IT. The 2017 film version of IT has grossed more than $700 million worldwide. In addition to novels, King has written essays, plays, screenplays, and even poetry.
499 Facts about Hip-Hop Hamilton and the Rest of America's Founding Fathers
Author: Stephen Spignesi
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510712135
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
You want a revolution? So did Alexander Hamilton and the Founding Fathers! America has fallen in love again with Alexander Hamilton and the Founding Fathers. Here is a popping fresh collection of facts and forgotten trivia surrounding the American Revolution and our forefathers – from those you’d expect (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and Hamilton, of course) to those you may never have heard of, but you probably should have (who the heck was Rufus King?): Alexander Hamilton was born on foreign soil and became an American hero - the founder of the U.S. Mint and the U.S. Coast Guard. The naval communication book he wrote was still being used by the US Navy and Coast Guard through the Cuban Missile Crisis. Roger Sherman (of Connecticut) was one of only two Founding Fathers who signed the three bulwark documents of our republic: The Declaration of Independence, the Articles of the Confederation, and the Constitution. (Give props to this guy.) By the time he was thirty, George Washington had had smallpox, pleurisy, dysentery, and malaria. Readers will be left with a greater appreciation and deeper respect for these human beings who were just trying to accomplish the incredible: create the greatest nation in history. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510712135
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
You want a revolution? So did Alexander Hamilton and the Founding Fathers! America has fallen in love again with Alexander Hamilton and the Founding Fathers. Here is a popping fresh collection of facts and forgotten trivia surrounding the American Revolution and our forefathers – from those you’d expect (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and Hamilton, of course) to those you may never have heard of, but you probably should have (who the heck was Rufus King?): Alexander Hamilton was born on foreign soil and became an American hero - the founder of the U.S. Mint and the U.S. Coast Guard. The naval communication book he wrote was still being used by the US Navy and Coast Guard through the Cuban Missile Crisis. Roger Sherman (of Connecticut) was one of only two Founding Fathers who signed the three bulwark documents of our republic: The Declaration of Independence, the Articles of the Confederation, and the Constitution. (Give props to this guy.) By the time he was thirty, George Washington had had smallpox, pleurisy, dysentery, and malaria. Readers will be left with a greater appreciation and deeper respect for these human beings who were just trying to accomplish the incredible: create the greatest nation in history. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
What's Your Christian IQ?
Author: J. Stephen Lang
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806525181
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
A one-of-a-kind Christian quiz book from the bestselling author of The Complete Book of Bible Trivia that will challenge even the most devout follower With his acclaimed books on Christianity and the Bible, J. Stephen Lang has proven himself to be a foremost authority on all things associated with the Good Book. In his thoroughly unique and comprehensive new trivia book, he tests readers' knowledge on a variety of Christian-related topics, from music to martyrs. Following Citadel's popular What's Your Jewish IQ?, this fascinating and entertaining book gives new insight into the role of Christianity from its inception to modern times. For anyone who has ever wondered who was the first leader to set up a Christmas tree (Martin Luther) or which country music legend sang with the Billy Graham Crusades (Johnny Cash), What's Your Christian IQ? includes chapters on everything from holidays and Holy Days, movies, and famous quotations, to military matters and controversies. Perfect for believers of all faiths, families, Bible Study groups, and trivia buffs, What's Your Christian IQ? features such illuminating questions and answers as: Question: According to tradition, which apostle was the only one not to die as a martyr? Answer: John. All the others died a violent death. Question: In Catholic tradition, who is the patron saint of music? Answer: Cecilia
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806525181
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
A one-of-a-kind Christian quiz book from the bestselling author of The Complete Book of Bible Trivia that will challenge even the most devout follower With his acclaimed books on Christianity and the Bible, J. Stephen Lang has proven himself to be a foremost authority on all things associated with the Good Book. In his thoroughly unique and comprehensive new trivia book, he tests readers' knowledge on a variety of Christian-related topics, from music to martyrs. Following Citadel's popular What's Your Jewish IQ?, this fascinating and entertaining book gives new insight into the role of Christianity from its inception to modern times. For anyone who has ever wondered who was the first leader to set up a Christmas tree (Martin Luther) or which country music legend sang with the Billy Graham Crusades (Johnny Cash), What's Your Christian IQ? includes chapters on everything from holidays and Holy Days, movies, and famous quotations, to military matters and controversies. Perfect for believers of all faiths, families, Bible Study groups, and trivia buffs, What's Your Christian IQ? features such illuminating questions and answers as: Question: According to tradition, which apostle was the only one not to die as a martyr? Answer: John. All the others died a violent death. Question: In Catholic tradition, who is the patron saint of music? Answer: Cecilia
The Publishers Weekly
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 974
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 974
Book Description
What's Your Sports IQ?
Author: Bill Jeakle
Publisher: Plume Books
ISBN: 9780452266933
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
A crash course--including quizzes, fun facts and helpful catch-phrases--in everything required to pass as a Literate Sports Fan. Covering team and individual sports, this helpful volume reveals that golf is televised to allow Cadillac to reach its target audience, the agent is the most important player in baseball, and more. Photographs and line drawings throughout.
Publisher: Plume Books
ISBN: 9780452266933
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
A crash course--including quizzes, fun facts and helpful catch-phrases--in everything required to pass as a Literate Sports Fan. Covering team and individual sports, this helpful volume reveals that golf is televised to allow Cadillac to reach its target audience, the agent is the most important player in baseball, and more. Photographs and line drawings throughout.
The Scientific Monthly
Author: James McKeen Cattell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
The Weird 100
Author: Stephen J. Spignesi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780806525235
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Have you ever wondered about the force behind a Ouiji board? What about the authenticity of telekinesis or remote viewing? Do you find levitation mystifying? Throughout history inexplicable phenomena like these have fascinated the world. Here, Stephen J. Spignesi, author of 100 Greatest Disasters of All Time, compiles a list of the most well-known paranormal phenomena. Each chapter is introduced with the definition of the phenomenon, a summary of the main arguments supporting and refuting the paranormal validity of the phenomenon, an assessment and the evidence.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780806525235
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Have you ever wondered about the force behind a Ouiji board? What about the authenticity of telekinesis or remote viewing? Do you find levitation mystifying? Throughout history inexplicable phenomena like these have fascinated the world. Here, Stephen J. Spignesi, author of 100 Greatest Disasters of All Time, compiles a list of the most well-known paranormal phenomena. Each chapter is introduced with the definition of the phenomenon, a summary of the main arguments supporting and refuting the paranormal validity of the phenomenon, an assessment and the evidence.