101 Things You Need To Know. . . And Some You Don't!

101 Things You Need To Know. . . And Some You Don't!

Author: Richard Horne

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2007-08-21

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0802796745

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Challenges young readers to master a list of one hundred and one trivia questions by detailing the answer to each question and then asking readers related--and often humorous--questions about them.


101 Things to Do Before You're Old and Boring

101 Things to Do Before You're Old and Boring

Author: Helen Szirtes

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2006-10

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0802777457

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Describes and illustrates how one should make a "to do" list, so as not to get old and boring, like send a message in a bottle, touch creatures, host a party, and much more.


101 Things You Wish You'd Invented ... and Some You Wish No One Had

101 Things You Wish You'd Invented ... and Some You Wish No One Had

Author: Tracey Turner

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780747591986

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Marvel at the sheer brilliance of invention, from glass to underpants, the noble compass to the humble pencil. Not forgetting, of course, the undeniably indispensable banana suitcase. Filled with fascinating details about everything from the most common everyday object to inventions which changed society, it will also distinguish the strokes of genius from discoveries of sheer chance, or millennia of evolution . . . And reveal the real reason why Alfred Nobel had to establish a peace prize (tut, tut). Expand your knowledge of man's accomplishments in the most compelling - and irreverent - way possible.


101 Things You Need to Know about Internet Law

101 Things You Need to Know about Internet Law

Author: Jonathan Bick

Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13:

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101 Things You Need to Know about Internet Law is the first complete guide to Internet Law prepared for e-business people. Entertaining, jargon-free, and accessible, this book is a concise and comprehensive guide to the legal issues and answers involved in all facets of electronic commerce.Prospective e-business people will learn about contracts, taxes, rights, options, obligations, limitations, relations, liabilities, debt collection, advertising, billing, refunds, intellectual property protection, and eight-eight other essential bits of information. This book will save them time and money by helping them avoid common Internet legal problems.Jonathan Bick, an internationally published Internet lawyer and Internet law professor, uses his experience to help e-consumers and e-businesses successfully avoid difficulties in the ever-growing and ever-confusing world of Internet law.


101 Things You Don't Want in Your Home

101 Things You Don't Want in Your Home

Author: Welmoed Sisson

Publisher:

Published: 2018-07-18

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780999716502

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Is your home a solid investment, or a money pit? Before you even think about making an offer, make sure any potential home doesn't have the defects in this book. It could save you thousands in repair bills, protect your property value, and could even save your life!


The Modern Day Spotter's Guide

The Modern Day Spotter's Guide

Author: Richard Horne

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2013-10-21

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1448130840

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Tired of the dull daily commute to the office, the tedious traipse to and from the school gates? Fed up with the seemingly endless shades of grey that decorate the canvas of modern life? Then the time has come to open your eyes! For in the midst of those soulless sceneries and vacant vistas there lies a wealth of fascinating detail. Look up! Look carefully all around! Where once there was monotony, now there is intrigue in abundance; sights and sounds sure to delight and amuse, amaze and entertain, to brighten each and every day - for once you spot, you can’t stop. The Modern Day Spotter’s Guide brings together the fun and frustrating, the maddening and the mundane, the good, the bad and the ugly to offer you a list of unlikely things to spot on your daily trudge through life. So be sure to keep your eyes peeled: for whether it be a cat with a moustache, a hopelessly lost tourist, a pigeon with one foot, an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction or the face of Jesus in your soup, the world is waiting to be spotted. See things a little differently. And, remember, life is in the details – don’t let them pass you by.


101 Things Everyone Should Know About Economics

101 Things Everyone Should Know About Economics

Author: Peter Sander

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-01-18

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1440572712

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Economics, demystified! From the collapse of housing prices to the thousand-point drops in the stock market, the past has been full of economic crises. These changes not only affect the overall market—they can also drastically influence your personal finances and day-to-day life. In this easy-to-understand guide, Peter Sander explains how the financial system works, as well as the most important concepts, terms, and programs in economics. Using simple language, he details how the evolving climate will affect world economies—and what kind of shifts you are going to see in your finances as a result. In this updated edition, Sander also includes valuable information on: -The housing market and what it may do in the future -The impact of Obamacare on the economy -The scope of the Great Recession and how the U.S. is still struggling to recover -How to take advantage of the economy as it begins to rise again An essential guide, 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Economics, 2nd Edition helps you fully understand today's economy and shows you how to secure your financial future even as the market changes.


How Can a Pigeon Be a War Hero? And Other Very Important Questions and Answers About the First World War

How Can a Pigeon Be a War Hero? And Other Very Important Questions and Answers About the First World War

Author: Tracey Turner

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Published: 2014-05-08

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1447259904

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Why did the First World War start? Who was fighting who? Did soldiers still fight with swords? Had aeroplanes been invented yet? What was it like to be inside the first tank sent to war? How could a shaving brush help you escape being captured? Did animals fight in the war? How can a pigeon be a war hero? What was the Women's Land Army? Why did it go on so long? How did it end? Find out the answers to these and lots of other exciting questions in How Can a Pigeon Be a War Hero? And Other Very Important Questions and Answers About the First World War. Published in association with the Imperial War Museum, Tracey Turner's brilliantly informative book will tell you everything you ever needed to know about World War I.