Fascinating Little-Known Facts from Around the World
Fascinating Little-Known Facts from Around the World

Author: Hadara Carol

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2021-11-18

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 1663232075

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What's In Store For You? The book deals with unusual contributions, inventions and customs that came to us from many different cultures and peoples throughout the ages. For example, what is the story behind giving someone the “middle finger flip,” or where did the custom of wearing a cap and gown for graduation came to us from? Additionally, why did we adopt the seven-day week as well as the sixty second in a minute and sixty minutes in an hour? Or what is the story behind the “red carpet” treatment when celebrities or important officials come to visit? In this book you will learn abut the origin of these practices from the ancient Sumerians all the way to the present. They are not what you think!!!

Little Known Tales in California History
Little Known Tales in California History

Author: Alton Pryor

Publisher: Stagecoach Pub

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0966005317

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This book has 41 different chapters on California's gold rush and development history. Read about The Lost Spanish Galleon, Pegleg Smith's Lost Gold Mine, Joaquin Murrieta, and railroad titans.

Thiagi's 100 Favorite Games
Thiagi's 100 Favorite Games

Author: Sivasailam Thiagarajan

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-03-11

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 0470354887

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Thiagi's 100 Favorite Gamesis an exciting new resource from Sivasailam "Thiagi" Thiagarajan, who is acknowledged as the world’s foremost authority on interactive learning. This is a first-of-its-kind collection that represents game play at its very best. Thiagi offers the "how-to" and the "lowdown" on his all-time favorite games. With this resource, you’ll never be stuck for a fun, innovative, and effective activity. Thiagi’s 100 Favorite Games can be used to: Illustrate concepts Aid learning transfer Improve team work Build critical skills in any training event Energize meetings Or us as icebreakers, or openers and closers to a formal training session