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Guinness World Records 2013 is crammed with new and updated records, and never-before-seen photography. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668605 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1683181 In Spectrums, David Blatner blends narrative and illustration to illuminate the variety of spectrums that affect our lives every day: numbers, size, light, sound, heat, and time. There is actually very little in this universe that we can feel, touch, see, hear, or possibly even comprehend. Its not an easy task to stretch the mind to encompass both billions of years and billionths of seconds; the distance to Jupiter and the size of a proton; the tiny waves of visible light and gargantuan but invisible gamma rays; or the freezing point of helium and the heat generated by the blast of an atom bomb. Exploring these far-reaching spectrums gives us fascinating perspective on our small but not insignificant place in the universe. With easy-to-read, engaging, and insightful observations, illustrated by a wealth of photographs and diagrams, Blatner helps us grok--understand intuitively--six spectrums we encounter constantly, making our daily lives richer and more meaningful through greater appreciation of the bizarre and beautiful world in which we live--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1527255 Describes the authors life-long obsession with dangerous animals that prompted his amateur studies with virtually all dangerous creatures, from sharks and bears to alligators and spiders. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1393822 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1335402 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1393675 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1474550 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1390684 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1509014 A collection presenting over 1,000 funny news stories, whacky phenomena, and hilarious blunders from all over the world--P. 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Open this book, grasp the newest ideas from thought leaders of today, then spring off from them to move back through the past, one big idea at a time. Meet the people who gave birth to these ideas--and those who fought against them. Meet the MIT electrical engineer currently developing a way to turn on the lights cordlessly, then move back through Nikola Teslas visionary concept of the wireless transfer of energy, Thomas Edisons groundbreaking work in developing a nationwide electrical grid, Ben Franklins experiments to capture electricity, all the way back to ancient Greece, where Thales of Miletus described static electricity as a property of naturally occurring amber. Ingeniously organized and eminently browsable, this richly visual volume is divided into six big sections--medicine, transportation, communication, biology, chemistry, and the environment. Words and images that work together to explain such fascinating and elusive subjects as cloud computing, sunshields to cool the Earth, and self-driving cars. What did it take to get to these futuristic realities? Then, turn the page and follow a reverse-chronological illustrated time line of science and technology. This remarkable illustrated history tells the story of every Big Idea in our history, seen through the lens of where science is taking us today - and tomorrow. 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At a time when the sexes are muddled and masculinity is marginalized, this book unabashedly celebrates maleness.--From publisher description. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1035799 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1047184 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=961105 One of our best-known and best-loved literary critics turns his attention to the more bizarre areas of literature in this miscellany of fact and trivia. Which author had the heaviest brain? What was the original title of 1984? What do 12% of all winners of the Booker prize have in common? When did cigarettes start making an appearance in English literature? And, while were at it, who wrote the first Western, and is there any link between asthma and literary genius? Sutherlands irreverent literary masterpiece illuminates every topic imaginable, from author advances to civil war literature to Victorian sex to odd-things-eaten-by-literary characters (think Patrick Batemans girlfriend in American Psycho). This is the ideal anthology of useless information for all book lovers.--Publisher description. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1022723 The ultimate readers-guide to the works that fooled publishers, readers, and critics the world over--from Dionysius the Renegade to modern publishing pranks such as the Hitler Diaries. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1293452 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1022664 Short entries about more than 270 popular inventions throughout history. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1020450 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1037458 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1001441 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1020030 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1037001 Reveals the origins of many Christmas traditions from why people go caroling to the practice of sending greeting cards, in a nostalgic tribute that includes coverage of historical and religious customs. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1022674 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1146117 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1049368 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807028 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=932694 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1164445 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=761351 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=803104 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=720310 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=660905 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=678793 Describes the origin of more than 400 garments, machines, foods, sports, places, phenomenon and other everyday things that most people take for granted. Arranged alphabetically. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1585450 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=667485 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=641800 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=657551 A fabulously entertaining book from the ultimate authority on those almost believable tales that always happen to a friend of a friend. Alligators in the sewers? A pet in the microwave? A tragic misunderstanding of the function of cruise control? No, it didnt really happen to your friends sisters neighbor: its an urban legend. And no matter how savvy you think you are, you are sure to find in this collection of over 200 tales at least one story you would have sworn was true. Jan Harold Brunvand has been collecting & studying this modern folklore for over twenty years. In Too Good to Be True he captures the best stories in their best retellings, along with their latest variations & examples of how the stories have changed as they move from person to person & place to place. To help you find your favorite, Brunvand has arranged the tales thematically Bringing Up Baby is full of episodes of child-rearing gone wrong, including the grisly tale of the drugged out baby-sitter who mistakes the kid for a turkey. Funny Business showcases stories of infamous lapses in customer service, such as the story of the shockingly expensive chocolate chip cookie recipe. And The Criminal Mind features both brilliant-if they were real-scams, as well as the purported antics of the less mentally gifted. Whether you want to become an expert debunker or just have plenty of laughs, this book will surprise & entertain you. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=660904 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=701780 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1585451 Explores bizarre sights and stories found in Illinois. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=383980 From the ancients who charted the stars, to Jules Verne and Flash Gordon, to The X-Files, Apollo 13, and Armageddon, subjects engaging the heavens and outer space have intrigued people through the ages. And yet so many of us look up at the night sky and have to admit that we are totally in the dark when it comes to the most basic facts about the heavens. Dont Know Much About the Universe is a guide to the discoveries, theories, and real people that have shaped space exploration, from the beginning of civilization to the present. Using the now-familiar and popular question-and-answer format that has appealed to millions of readers, Davis sets his sights on a subject that has inspired the greatest of fascinations, produced many popular misconceptions, and ultimately helped shape the course of history.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1293462