Whether were buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisionsboth big and smallhave become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented.
Strange But True is an eye-popping compendium of extreme, bizarre and weird animals, places and strange phenomenaDid you know there's a plant that eats mice?
A thorough reference to the many deities, magical beings, mythical places, and ancient customs of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe *; Explores the legends and origins of well-known gods and figures such as Odin, Thor, Krampus, and the Valkyries, as well as a broad range of magical beings such as the Elf King, the Lorelei, the Perchten, dwarves, trolls, and giants *; Draws upon a wealth of well-known and rare sources, such as the Poetic Edda and The Deeds of the Danes by Saxo Grammaticus *; Examines folktales, myths, and magical beliefs from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and England The legends of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe--spanning from Germany and Austria across Scandinavia to Iceland and England--include a broad range of mythical characters and places, from Odin and Thor, to berserkers and Valhalla, to the Valkyries and Krampus.
The fifth book in David Feldmans bestselling Imponderables(R) series, packed with even more answers to perplexing questions and solutions to everyday mysteriesCulled from the thousands of letters submitted by desperate fans,Do Penguins Have Knees?
The sixth book in David Feldmans bestselling Imponderables(R) series, packed with even more answers to perplexing questions and solutions to everyday mysteries Culled from the thousands of letters submitted by desperate fans, the questions in Are Lobsters Ambidextrous?
What Gardeners Grow draws on the experience and passion of the world's most interesting and respected plantspeople to create a glossary of plants to inspire the everyday gardener.
Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything.
A short, highly illustrated, pocket-size how-to guide to taking great pictures in the outdoors, this book offers up all the information you need on modern camera gear, technique, and tips for capturing stunning images.
Unleash the adrenaline-fueled chaos of Top Gear with Top Gear Nought to Sixty a collection of the 60 maddest motoring moments from every era of probably the greatest motoring programme of all time.
Great Wines and Great Writers are a Wonderful Blend“Guides to the wide world of wine are many but this is the first book on the market to pair books with wine by an author who is a preeminent expert on both.
A short, highly illustrated, pocket-size how-to guide to taking great pictures in the outdoors, this book offers up all the information you need on modern camera gear, technique, and tips for capturing stunning images.
Celebrate America's outrageous competitive fire 100 years of ';see it to believe it' American contestsIncludes dozens of mind-blowing, little-known competitions Gorgeous design with 150 color and black-and-white photographs, plus sidebars From marathon dancing, to food eating contests, beauty pageants, pole sitting, rotten sneaker contests, animal calling contests, phone-booth stuffing, outhouse races, and more, Americans love competing to see who can do anything better than anyone else.
Celebrate America's outrageous competitive fire 100 years of ';see it to believe it' American contestsIncludes dozens of mind-blowing, little-known competitions Gorgeous design with 150 color and black-and-white photographs, plus sidebars From marathon dancing, to food eating contests, beauty pageants, pole sitting, rotten sneaker contests, animal calling contests, phone-booth stuffing, outhouse races, and more, Americans love competing to see who can do anything better than anyone else.
Ein Wanderung durch die alten Religionen in Korea und Japan vom Schamanismus und esoterischen Buddhismus bis zum Zen mit dem Schwerpunkt auf die Mythologie der glückbringenden Drachen.
The tenth book in David Feldmans bestselling Imponderables(R) series, packed with even more answers to perplexing questions and solutions to everyday mysteries Every day, we are confronted with innumerable small mysteries, which puzzle and confound.
Discover the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi alongside the wit of Groucho Marx in a collection of great and memorable quotations from across the centuries: an entertaining compendium of themed quotes from the most notable minds, orators, celebrities, writers and politicians that ever lived.
