The Book of Great Books

The Book of Great Books

Author: W. John Campbell

Publisher: Metro Publishing, Limited

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781586632045

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Provides a list of one hundred world classics, offering information on plot, characters, main themes, symbolism, and composition for each book.


Twitterature

Twitterature

Author: Alexander Aciman

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-12-29

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1101162821

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Perhaps while reading Shakespeare you've asked yourself, What exactly is Hamlet trying to tell me? Why must he mince words and muse in lyricism and, in short, whack about the shrub? But if the Prince of Denmark had a Twitter account and an iPhone, he could tell his story in real time--and concisely! Hence the genius of Twitterature. Hatched in a dorm room at the brain trust that is the University of Chicago, Twitterature is a hilarious and irreverent re-imagining of the classics as a series of 140-character tweets from the protagonist. Providing a crash course in more than eighty of the world's best-known books, from Homer to Harry Potter, Virgil to Voltaire, Tolstoy to Twilight and Dante to The Da Vinci Code. It's the ultimate Cliffs Notes. Because as great as the classics are, who has time to read those big, long books anymore? Sample tweets: From Hamlet: WTF IS POLONIUS DOING BEHIND THE CURTAIN??? From the Harry Potter series: Oh man big tournament at my school this year!! PSYCHED! I hope nobody dies this year, and every year as if by clockwork. From The Great Gatsby: Gatsby is so emo. Who cries about his girlfriend while eating breakfast...IN THE POOL?


A Great Idea at the Time

A Great Idea at the Time

Author: Alex Beam

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-09

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1458758575

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Today the classics of the western canon, written by the proverbial ''dead white men,'' are cannon fodder in the culture wars. But in the 1950s and 1960s, they were a pop culture phenomenon. The Great Books of Western Civilization, fifty-four volumes chosen by intellectuals at the University of Chicago, began as an educational movement, and evolved into a successful marketing idea. Why did a million American households buy books by Hippocrates and Nicomachus from door-to-door salesmen? And how and why did the great books fall out of fashion? In A Great Idea at the Time Alex Beam explores the Great Books mania, in an entertaining and strangely poignant portrait of American popular culture on the threshold of the television age. Populated with memorable characters, A Great Idea at the Time will leave readers asking themselves: Have I read Lucretius's De Rerum Natura lately? If not, why not?


The Greatest Dot to Dot Book in the World:

The Greatest Dot to Dot Book in the World:

Author: David Kalvitis

Publisher:

Published: 2000-05-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9780970043702

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The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World is an incredible collection of connect-the-dot surprises that will challenge and entertain the big kids. In addition to extremely detailed traditional dot-to-dots, there are unique innovations and variations that have never before been seen: Key and Star puzzles have more than one line to connect; Field of Dots puzzles have evenly spaced dots with a key indicating which to connect; also included are No-Dot and Odd/Even puzzles. The final images cover a broad subject range, adding to the surprise element. Older kids and adults who love puzzles will be delighted to find an entire pages of dots that won't reveal themselves until you get started. Prepare to be challenged.


The World's Greatest Aircraft

The World's Greatest Aircraft

Author: Christopher Chant

Publisher: Lorenz Books

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9780754824008

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This is an illustrated encyclopedia with more than 900 photographs and illustrations. This is an illustrated guide to some of the planet's most powerful aircraft, with over 900 stunning colour and black and white photographs and illustrations. It takes you through the history and evolution of civil, military and specialized aircraft, from the first fighters of the early 20th century to the bombers of World War II to commercial turbo-jet powered airliners. It includes many of the most famous aircraft ever built, including the American Lockhead Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon and the UK Avro Vulcan. Specification boxes tells you the role, weight, dimension and crew for each machine, while specially commissioned illustrations and diagrams bring each craft to life. This fully illustrated reference book charts the history of aviation, from the pioneering achievements in aeroplane development of the early 20th century, to the powerful and lethal jet fighters used in the world wars, and the jumbo commercial crafts familiar to travellers today. The first half of the book contains chapters covering Early Fighters, the Role of the Fighter and Bomber, Military Aircraft, Civil Aircraft and Specilized Aircraft. The entry for each plane is accompanied by detailed specifications, stunning drawings and historical photographs. The informed and accessible text, accompanied by colour pictures that bring each craft to life, make this an essential read for any aircraft enthusiast.


The World's Greatest Blackjack Book

The World's Greatest Blackjack Book

Author: Lance Humble

Publisher: Main Street Books

Published: 2010-11-03

Total Pages: 429

ISBN-13: 0307768635

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A revised and updated edition of the blackjack player’s bible with complete information on the odds, betting strategies, and much more “A significant contribution to the literature of blackjack . . . I recommend the book to beginners as well as experts.”—Edward O. Thorpe, author of Beat the Dealer This is the most comprehensive guide ever published on blackjack, the only casino game in which a knowledgeable player can gain an advantage over the house. It features the Hi-Opt I, the most powerful simple betting system available today, and has been revised and updated to include the rules of play in Atlantic City as well as the latest information on international playing rules. No matter what your level of experience, it will teach you how to make the most money possible playing your cards. You'll learn: • How to pick a casino, with ever major casino in the world evaluated by name • How to pick a dealer • How to keep from being cheated • How to play the cards, using the Basic Strategy to your best advantage • How to win at home and at “Las Vegas nights” • How to keep from being banned once you are a winner


The World's Greatest Detective

The World's Greatest Detective

Author: Caroline Carlson

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2017-05-16

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 006236829X

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A 2017 Agatha Award Nominee! * A Best Children’s Book of the Year Pick for Kids 9 to 12 from Bank Street College! Caroline Carlson, author of the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates series, returns with The World’s Greatest Detective, a story of crime, tricks, and hilarity for those who know that sometimes it takes a pair of junior sleuths to solve a slippery case. Detectives’ Row is full of talented investigators, but Toby Montrose isn’t one of them. He’s only an assistant at his uncle’s detective agency, and he’s not sure he’s even very good at that. Toby’s friend Ivy is the best sleuth around—or at least she thinks so. They both see their chance to prove themselves when the famed Hugh Abernathy announces a contest to choose the World’s Greatest Detective. But when what was supposed to be a game turns into a real-life murder mystery, can Toby and Ivy crack the case?