The Totally Gross History of Ancient Rome

The Totally Gross History of Ancient Rome

Author: Jeremy Klar

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1499437463

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While the ancient Romans continue to be regarded as highly civilized, there are aspects of ancient Roman life, including the foods that they ate (dormice were a delicacy) and their leisure activities (such as the notorious gladiatorial fights to the death), that seem strange and repellent to us today. This high-interest history book makes use of kids’ fascination with the disgusting to appeal to young readers who might not be as interested in a more straightforward history title. In its own unorthodox manner, the volume covers Roman culture, food, hygiene, medicine, religion, and military might, offering readers a comprehensive—if sometimes stomach-turning—view of ancient Roman life.


No Sh*t: The History of Wiping

No Sh*t: The History of Wiping

Author: Caleb Clark

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 103

ISBN-13: 1105266273

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A humorous, down-to-earth history of toilet and toilet wiping practices across cultures.


Toilets

Toilets

Author: Tracy Abell

Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.

Published: 2017-08-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1635174333

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Introduces readers to the science that makes toilets possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a “How Does It Work?” feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.


This Book Might Make You Gag

This Book Might Make You Gag

Author: Connie Colwell Miller

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1429676531

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"Describes a variety of gross trivia facts about bugs and animals, food, history, and the human body"--Provided by publisher.


Dirty Old London

Dirty Old London

Author: Lee Jackson

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 0300192053

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In Victorian London, filth was everywhere: horse traffic filled the streets with dung, household rubbish went uncollected, cesspools brimmed with "night soil," graveyards teemed with rotting corpses, the air itself was choked with smoke. In this intimately visceral book, Lee Jackson guides us through the underbelly of the Victorian metropolis, introducing us to the men and women who struggled to stem a rising tide of pollution and dirt, and the forces that opposed them. Through thematic chapters, Jackson describes how Victorian reformers met with both triumph and disaster. Full of individual stories and overlooked details--from the dustmen who grew rich from recycling, to the peculiar history of the public toilet--this riveting book gives us a fresh insight into the minutiae of daily life and the wider challenges posed by the unprecedented growth of the Victorian capital.


Young House Love

Young House Love

Author: Sherry Petersik

Publisher: Artisan

Published: 2015-07-14

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1579656765

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This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.


Supreme City

Supreme City

Author: Donald L. Miller

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-05-19

Total Pages: 784

ISBN-13: 1416550208

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An award-winning historian surveys the astonishing cast of characters who helped turn Manhattan into the world capital of commerce, communication and entertainment --


Learn a Lot While You Sit on the Pot

Learn a Lot While You Sit on the Pot

Author: Alex Smart

Publisher:

Published: 2021-08-24

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13:

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Fun trivia book with silly things to learn whilst in the bathroom including: Poop Puns Gross Body Trivia Farty Facts Loos To Love Bathroom Facts Famous Plumbers British Slang Science Stories and more! Pocket size book to enjoy in the bathroom whilst you're waiting for things to happen! ★ Buy this as a gag gift for a teenage boy, as a present for your 'hard to buy for' brother or to raise a laugh from your dad!★ Other books in this series can be found by clicking on the author name above 'Alex Smart'


The Only Thing Worse Than Witches

The Only Thing Worse Than Witches

Author: Lauren Magaziner

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-08-04

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0142424420

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Roald Dahl meets Eva Ibbotson in this hilarious middle grade debut * "Fifth-grader Rupert Campbell lives in a world that combines Roald Dahl’s Witches and Louis Sachar’s Wayside School. Readers will banish themselves from the ordinary world to finish this book in a flash." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Rupert Campbell is fascinated by the witches who live nearby. He dreams of broomstick tours and souvenir potions, but the closest he can get to a witchy experience is sitting in class with his awful teacher Mrs. Frabbleknacker, who smells like bellybutton lint and forbids Rupert’s classmates from talking to each other before, during, and after class. So when he sees an ad to become a witch’s apprentice, Rupert simply can’t resist applying. But Witchling Two isn’t exactly what Rupert expected. With a hankering for lollipops and the magical aptitude of a toad, she needs all the help she can get to pass her exams and become a full-fledged witch. She’s determined to help Rupert stand up to dreadful Mrs. Frabbleknacker too, but the witchling's magic will be as useful as a clump of seaweed unless Rupert can figure out a way to help her improve her spellcasting—and fast!