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The World War 2 Trivia Book: Interesting Stories and Random Facts from the Second World War By : Bill O'Neill READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : When was the last time someone around you brought up World War Two?It?s a pretty popular war. Maybe you heard about it yesterday. Maybe last month. But it was probably recent. And when it came up, did you wish that you could be the one to casually drop a fact that would have everyone in the room going, ?Wow, I never knew that!?With this book, you can be that person.You can read it in just a few minutes a day.Chapters are bite-sized and easy to read, meant for normal people instead of war historians!Each chapter ends with a bonus helping of trivia and some quick questions to test your knowledge.You?ll zoom through this book and be hungry for more.Get ready to impress your friends with your knowledge ? not just of the main events of World War Two, but of all the gritty details and weird true facts. By the time you finish thi...

Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers By : Jessica Roux READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A charming, gorgeously illustrated botanical encyclopedia for your favorite romantic, local witch, bride-to-be, or green-thumbed friend.Floriography is a full-color guide to the historical uses and secret meanings behind an impressive array of flowers and herbs. The book explores the coded significances associated with various blooms, from flowers for a lover to flowers for an enemy.The language of flowers was historically used as a means of secret communication. It soared in popularity during the 19th century, especially in Victorian England and the U.S., when proper etiquette discouraged open displays of emotion. Mysterious and playful, the language of flowers has roots in everything from the characteristics of the plant to its presence in folklore and history. Researched and illustrated by popular artist Jessica Roux, this book makes a stunnin...

Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Out of the Box By : Ripley Publishing READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Ripley's Believe It or Not! Out of the Box is certain to leave readers of all ages in awe with nearly a thousand all-new stories featuring incredible people, amazing animals, and so much more.?The 18th book in the bestselling series from Ripley's Believe It or Not! has?jaw-dropping oddities from around the world!Look inside Ripley's Believe It or Not! Out of the Box to find a boat made out of mushrooms and meet the three-year-old who climbed a mountain! As strange as it seems, it's all true! Filled to the brim with vibrant photos, exclusive interviews, reader submissions, and more, Out of the Box is the perfect addition to every curious reader's bookshelf. Book Detail : Author : Ripley Publishing Pages : 256 pages Publisher : Ripley Publishing Language : ISBN-10 : 1609914805 ISBN-13 : 9781609914806   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, M...

Guinness World Records 2021 By : Guinness World Records READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : All aboard Guinness World Records 2021 for a life-changing journey of discovery!This year, we're devoting a chapter to the history of exploration, starting with the story of the very first circumnavigation, along with our "History of Adventure" timeline, featuring a host of remarkable achievements. The fully revised and updated best-seller is packed with thousands of incredible new feats across the widest spectrum of topics, providing a whistle-stop tour of our superlative universe.Our ever-expanding pool of international consultants and experts help us make sense of the world around us and the cosmos beyond. So join us as we embark on a voyage through the vast panorama of record-breaking in 12 fact-packed chapters:? Travel through the Solar System and see the planets come to life with a free Augmented Reality feature? Encounter the cutest, weirdest, most dangerous ...

The One with All the Coloring: An Unofficial Coloring Book for Fans of Friends By : Valent?n Ram?n READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Grab your pens, sit down, relax and color in dozens of original, hand-drawn?sets inspired by?10 amazing seasons of FRIENDS.You know you could recreate?Central Perk by heart. . . and now is your chance to prove how much of a super fan of Friends you really are! Color your way through 10 seasons with your favorite friends with?20 illustrations based on the fantastic sets of the hit T.V. show. From the famous couch to that old, clunky cab and the coffee shop to the apartment kitchens, The One with All the Coloring is the perfect way to unwind, relax and take a vivid stroll back through your favorite episodes and scenes of all time.??? Book Detail : Author : Valentín Ramón Pages : 48 pages Publisher : Ulysses Press Language : ISBN-10 : 164604164X ISBN-13 : 9781646041640   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc...

Next Level Basic: The Definitive Basic Bitch Handbook By : Stassi Schroeder READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER Discover how to embrace your best basic self in this laugh-out-loud funny guidebook from the breakout star of Bravo?s hit reality show Vanderpump Rules, perfect for fans of the relatable and entertaining books by The Betches and Andi Dorfman. Millions of Vanderpump Rules viewers and podcast listeners know Stassi Schroeder as a major defender of Basic Bitch rights. There?s nothing more boring than people who take themselves too seriously or think that you have to be pretentious to be cool. Stassi champions the things that many of us are afraid to love publicly for fear of being labeled basic: lattes, pugs, bubbly cocktails, millennial pink, #OOTD (outfit of the day, obvs), astrology, hot dogs, the perfect pair of Louboutins, romantic comedies...the list goes on and on. This book is for people tired of pretendi...

The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Psychological Trauma By : Angela Ackerman READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Readers connect to characters with depth, ones who have experienced life?s ups and downs. To deliver key players that are both realistic and compelling, writers must know them intimately?not only who they are in the present story, but also what made them that way. Of all the formative experiences in a character?s past, none are more destructive than emotional wounds. The aftershocks of trauma can change who they are, alter what they believe, and sabotage their ability to achieve meaningful goals, all of which will affect the trajectory of your story.Identifying the backstory wound is crucial to understanding how it will shape your character?s behavior, and The Emotional Wound Thesaurus can help. Inside, you?ll find:? A database of traumatic situations common to the human experience? An in-depth study on a wound?s impact, including the fear...

NOT A BOOK By : NOT A BOOK READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Book Detail : Author : NOT A BOOK Pages : 48 pages Publisher : RP Minis Language : ISBN-10 : 0762494344 ISBN-13 : 9780762494347   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Wwe Encyclopedia of Sports Entertainment New Edition By : D.K. Publishing READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : NOT APPROVEDA comprehensive volume featuring every single superstar in WWE history, plus iconic moments and matches, with glorious photography and authoritative text.Delve into the world of WWE with the most expansive all-encompassing guide ever produced on sports entertainment!Get all the history, facts, and stats on the Superstars you love in the updated WWE Encyclopedia of Sports Entertainment. This new edition packs more than 1,100 Superstars into 400+ exciting pages, making it the perfect reference guide for the WWE universe. This expansive guide features the most controversial, charismatic, and revered Superstars from all eras and sports entertainment brands, including the most popular Superstars such as Bret "Hit Man" Hart, John Cena, Becky Lynch, Ronda Rousey, and The Rock.This encyclopedia covers it all, from unbelievable championship wins and...

The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers By : Christopher Vogler READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : At the beginning of The Writer's Journey, Christopher Vogler asserts that "all stories consist of a few common structural elements found universally in myths, fairy tales, dreams, and movies." Some may be hard-pressed to accept this idea (and will wonder how storytellers from Homer to Shakespeare to Robert Altman might respond to the proposition). Others may imagine that since Vogler uses movies like the Star Wars trilogy and The Lion King to defend his mythological philosophy, he is, unwittingly, listing the reasons why Hollywood films of the last 20 years have been so unimaginative. But there's no doubt that Vogler's notion, based on psychological writings by Carl Jung and the mythmaking philosophy of Joseph Campbell, has been profoundly influential. Many screenwriters have used Vogler's volume to understand why certain scenarios...

The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition By : Anita Bean READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition is the definitive practical handbook for anyone wanting a performance advantage. This fully updated and revised edition incorporates the latest cutting-edge research. Written by one of the country's most respected sports nutritionists, it provides the latest research and information to help you succeed.This eighth edition includes accessible guidance on the following topics:Maximizing endurance, strength and performance How to calculate your optimal calorie, carbohydrate and protein requirements Advice on improving body composition Specific advice for women, children and vegetarians Eating plans to cut body fat, gain muscle and prepare for competition Sport-specific nutritional advice Book Detail : Author : Anita Bean Pages : 368 pages Publisher : Bloomsbury Sport Language : ISBN-10 : 1472924207 ISBN-13 : 9781472924209   Supporting format...

Little Girls in Pretty Boxes: The Making and Breaking of Elite Gymnasts and Figure Skaters By : Joan Ryan READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Welcome to the world of women's gymnastics and figure skating--the real world that happens away from the cameras, at the training camps and in the private lives of these talented teenage competitors. From starvation diets and debilitating injuries to the brutal tactics of tyrannical gymnastics guru B?la K?rolyi, Little Girls in Pretty Boxes portrays the horrors endured by girls at the hands of their coaches and sometimes their own families--and is now updated with a new introduction and foreword that address the sexual abuse scandal perpetrated by USA Gymnastics national team doctor, Larry Nassar. This groundbreaking book shows how a longstanding culture of abuse made young gymnasts perfect targets for a sexual predator, and continues to plead for sanity, safety, and an end to our national obsession: winning at any cost. Bo...

The Judo Advantage: Controlling Movement with Modern Kinesiology. for All Grappling Styles By : Steve Scott READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The Judo Advantage explores the dynamics of how and why the human body works most efficiently for throwing, submission, and pinning techniques. Although judo provides the basis for the author's analysis, his insights also relate to other grappling sports such as Russian sambo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Olympic and collegiate wrestling.Gain a competitive edge using the principles of human biomechanics. Master the ability to control your opponent's movements. Improve fluency for seamless transition between techniques. Generate incredible power and speed. This book features:In-depth analysis of stances, balance breaking, throws, takedowns, transitions, ground fighting, trapping, footwork, combinations, gripping, posting, linear and angular movement, torque, generating power, evading, generating force, changing directions, an...

Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments: Hidden Strength, Natural Movement, and Timing By : Robert Chuckrow READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The Tai Chi Experiments book aims to clarify and make accessible critical aspects of the art that are currently understood and manifested by only a small number of high-level practitioners.Numerous step-by-step experiments are provided for readers to experience and perfect these critical tai chi aspects. Contents include:The meaning and importance of releasing tension in movement for stability, health, and spirituality. The differences between contractive and expansive strength including a promising mechanism for the nature of expansive strength. Numerous experiments for readers to recognize and experience expansive strength and to confirm that they have achieved it. Elucidation of famous master's sayings on mind, strength, and ch'i. Advantages of expansion over contraction in T'ai Chi. Health protocols using expansion incl...

Reborn on the Run: My Journey from Addiction to Ultramarathons By : Catra Corbett READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : "This is a story you?ll love and never forget."?Christopher McDougall, author, Born to Run and Natural Born HeroesAside from her rock star looks, Catra Corbett is a standout in the running world on her accomplishments alone. Catra is the first American woman to run over one hundred miles or more on more than one hundred occasions and the first to run one hundred and two hundred miles in the Ohlone Wilderness, and she holds the fastest known double time for the 425-miles long John Muir Trail, completing it in twelve days, four hours, and fifty-seven minutes.And, unbelievably, she's also a former meth addict.After two years of addiction, Catra is busted while selling, and a night in jail is enough to set her straight. She gives up drugs and moves back home with her mother, abandoning her friends, her boyfriend, and the lifestyle that she came...

Fight Like a Physicist: The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts By : Jason Thalken READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Fight Like a Physicist provides an in-depth, sometimes whimsical look into the physics behind martial arts for sport and self-defense. Whether you are an experienced martial artist or a curious enthusiast, this book can give you an "unfair advantage" by unraveling the complex science of effective fighting techniques and examining the core principles that make them work.In addition to breaking down the principles behind the punches, Dr. Thalken, a computational physicist with a long history of martial arts across various styles, applies the mind-set of a physicist to a number of controversial topics in the martial arts:-Making physics your "unfair advantage," in the ring and on the street-Examining center of mass, pi, levers, wedges, angular momentum, and linear momentum for martial artists-Protecting the brains of fighters and foo...

Survival Medications: 20 Essential Drugs for When The World Collapses By : Joshua Akin READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Medications come in all shapes and sizes, but how can they come to your rescue when disaster strikes? Survival Medications: Twenty Essential Drugs for when the World Collapses explores the utility of medications and their benefits for when the world turns upside down. Whether you're an amateur organizer or professional prepper, developing a successful pharmaceutical strategy is critical for any survival scenario. This guide takes a tongue-in-cheek (and entertaining) look at catastrophic events and unique health challenges you may encounter, and provides guidelines to stimulate preparatory thought and empower even the starter scientist to become a pill-purveying powerhouse! Highlights include: 1. The role of medications when society collapses 2. What to prepare for, from a preparatory and statistical perspective3. Prioritizing medications for par...

A Patient's Guide to Unnecessary Knee Surgery: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Hasty Medical Advice By : Ronald P. Grelsamer READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Every year millions of Americas are told by an orthopedic surgeon that the only way to successfully get rid of their knee pain is to undergo some form of knee surgery. But so many of these procedures could have been avoided if the patient was fully informed regarding all the intricacies of his or her condition.In The Patient?s Guide to Unnecessary Knee Surgery, respected orthopedic surgeon Ronald P. Grelsamer intricately and accessibly conveys all the information regarding the knee and surrounding areas that any person suffering from knee pain would ever need to know in order to make an informed decision about treatment for his or her condition. Within this guide, you?ll find chapters on pertinent topics such as:? Reasons behind some of the leading causes of knee pain? Tips on how to understand the results of a...

Play On: The New Science of Elite Performance at Any Age By : Jeff Bercovici READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A lively, deeply reported tour of the science and strategies helping athletes like Tom Brady, Serena Williams, Carli Lloyd, and LeBron James redefine the notion of ?peak age.? ? Season after season, today?s sports superstars seem to defy the limits of physical aging that inevitably sideline their competitors. How much of the difference is genetic destiny and how much can be attributed to better training, medicine, and technology? Is athletic longevity a skill that can be taught or a mental discipline that can be mastered? Can career-ending injuries be predicted and avoided? ? Journalist Jeff Bercovici spent extensive time with professional and Olympic athletes, coaches, and doctors to find the answers to these questions. His quest led him to training camps, tournaments, hospitals, antiaging clinics, and Silicon Valley startups, where he tried cutting-edge tre...

First Aid - FM 4-25.11 US Army Field Manual (2002 Civilian Reference Edition): Unabridged Manual On Military First Aid Skills And Procedures (Latest Release) By : Navy And Air Force Us Army READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Learn to Master First Aid For The Unexpected And For When Help Is DelayedPrepare yourself and brush up on your skills with this unabridged, high-quality Civilian Reference Edition reissue of the official First Aid US Department of The Army Field Manual FM 4-25.11, 2002 release (also published as FM 21-11, NTRP 4-02.1, AFMAN 44-163[I]). This is the latest edition of the US Army First Aid manual.Contents include basic first aid; evaluating injuries and casualties; breathing and airway; bleeding and wound protection; shock; various wounds on specific parts of the body; bandages; fractures and splinting; burns; heat and cold injuries; insects, bites, and stings; nuclear/biological/chemical situations; psychological and mental stress considerations for ...