101 Weird Words (and Three Fakes)
101 Weird Words (and Three Fakes)

Author: David Astle

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Published: 2018-11-28

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1760870102

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Fun facts about 101 of the weirdest words in the English language from the wordiest guy around, David Astle - plus 3 bonus fake words: can you spot them? 101 Weird Words (and Three Fakes) is a mini-dictionary jam-packed with unusual or interesting words, followed by a fun and descriptive definition for each one. Filled with silly pictures and strange wordy facts, this is a book to sweep the reader through the alphabet from AMBIDEXTROUS (no repeated letters) to ZUGZWANG (not a place you want to visit), with a generous sprinkling of riddles, puzzles and bonus facts. For an extra challenge, try to spot the three fakes in the collection. Is it YARG - the cheese that turned its maker backwards? Or maybe JUFFLE - the semi-jig, semi-shuffle you do on a zebra crossing? Only a true word detective will crack the case!

101 Weird Words (and Three Fakes)
101 Weird Words (and Three Fakes)

Author: David Astle

Publisher: A&U Children's

Published: 2019-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781760633660

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Fun facts about 101 of the weirdest words in the English language from the wordiest guy around, David Astle - plus 3 bonus fake words: can you spot them?

Fake Science 101
Fake Science 101

Author: Phil Edwards

Publisher: Adams Media

Published: 2012-08-15

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781440527012

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The universe is like a really big world filled with really difficult questions and lots of comets. Fake Science 101 is here to tackle those questions that are too tough to really answer. Like why is the sky blue? Where did the dinosaurs go? And what's with Einstein's hair? If you love Fake Science on the World Wide Web, you will love it even more on paper.* This cutting-edge volume shares the freshest discoveries to date made by the Fake Science lab--and completely ignores the sneers from the scientific community over its lack of research. Fake Science 101 is your go-to textbook for when the facts are just too confusing. *Unless you are a tree.

101 Lessons: Vocabulary Words in Context
101 Lessons: Vocabulary Words in Context

Author: Margaret Brinton

Publisher: Teacher Created Resources

Published: 2007-01-09

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1420681435

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Standards-based lessons show how vocabulary words presented in context help students learn how to use them accurately in their speech and writing.

Grammar Girl's 101 Misused Words You'll Never Confuse Again
Grammar Girl's 101 Misused Words You'll Never Confuse Again

Author: Mignon Fogarty

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Published: 2011-07-05

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1429940573

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Millions of people around the world communicate better thanks to Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, whose top-rated weekly grammar podcast has been downloaded more than 30 million times. After realizing her fans were asking the same questions over and over, Mignon decided to focus her attention on those words that continuously confound the masses. In Grammar Girl's 101 Misused Words You'll Never Confuse Again, you'll learn: - When you should use affect and when effect is right- Whether you should you say purposely or purposefully- The difference between hilarious and hystericalPacked with clear explanations, fun quotations showing the word used in context, and the quick and dirty memory tricks Mignon is known for, this friendly reference guide ends the confusion once and for all and helps you speak and write with confidence.

101 Creepy, Weird, Scary, Interesting, and Outright Cool Facts
101 Creepy, Weird, Scary, Interesting, and Outright Cool Facts

Author: Tyler Backhause

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-01-31

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9781523751952

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Who doesn't love facts and random bits of information? "I did not know that" or "Teach me something I don't know!" are a commonly heard phrases among people today. Along with this, the most powerful driving force behind our random browsing of the Internet or Social Media is the pursuit of new information. This brings me to the reason why I wrote 101 Creepy, Weird, Scary, Interesting, and Outright Cool Facts. Here are some categories you will receive facts from in this book: Plants and Nature Computers and Technology History Science, math and space Urban legends Did you know that sea cucumbers are a class of invertebrate marine animals which inhabit almost every sea in the world? Their bodies can regenerate at an exceptionally fast rate, which allows them to regrow organs that were completely lost. As such, they have developed a defensive mechanism where they throw out their intestines - and sometimes even more internal organs - when they are attacked by predators. This is just one of the facts listed in this book so if you're ready for me, start reading now.In addition to 101 Creepy, Weird, Scary, Interesting, and Outright Cool Facts, you will receive 5 books included for free as a sign of my appreciation.

David Astle's Gargantuan Book of Words
David Astle's Gargantuan Book of Words

Author: David Astle

Publisher:

Published: 2017-09-27

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781760296223

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Packed full of puzzles, quizzes and fun facts - along with heaps of funny drawings and appealing activities - this is the perfect book for kids aged 8 and above. A wordplay puzzle book from the wordplay master!

101 Weird Ways to Make Money
101 Weird Ways to Make Money

Author: Steve Gillman

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-06-28

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 111808571X

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Find creative ways to make money in businesses with little competition Using interviews with unconventional entrepreneurs, the author's own wide-ranging experience with weird jobs, and extensive research, 101 Weird Ways to Make Money reveals unusual, sometimes dirty, yet profitable jobs and businesses. Whether you're looking for a job that suits your independent spirit, or want to start a new business, this unique book shows you moneymaking options you haven't considered. Most of these outside-the-box jobs don't require extensive training, and are also scalable as businesses, allowing you to build on your initial success. Jobs and businesses covered include cricket and maggot farming, environmentally friendly burials, making and selling solar-roasted coffee, daycare services for handicapped children, and many more Each chapter features a "where the money is" section on how to scale-up and be profitable Author writes a popular website and email newsletter on unusual ways to make money Whether you're seeking a new career, an additional revenue stream, or a new business idea, you will want to discover 101 Weird Ways to Make Money.

101 Ways to Bug Your Friends and Enemies
101 Ways to Bug Your Friends and Enemies

Author: Lee Wardlaw

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 1101529393

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The fun, wacky series is back and middle schoolers will love the third zany installment! Steve "Sneeze" Wyatt is back and muddling through typical middle school experiences in an entirely atypical way. Between dodging the meathead golf team bully and puzzling out why girls have him and his friends acting so odd, everyone struggles through the throes of friendship and first love with a distinctly Cyrano de Bergerac spin. With a hilarious ensemble cast, plenty of zingy banter, and just the right amount of gross-outs, this latest in the 101 Ways series delivers exactly what fans want, and is sure to earn new ones too.

The Last Lecture
The Last Lecture

Author: Randy Pausch

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780340978504

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The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.