Trivia

If you love New York or just trivia in general, you'll find "The Ultimate New York City Trivia" to be an engaging dive into the city that never sleeps. It offers a comprehensive test of your knowledge about the Big Apple, from its iconic landmarks to lesser-known facts, making you feel connected to Gotham's vibrant history and culture. Perfect for natives and tourists alike itching for a fun challenge.

Armchair Reader Vitally Useless Information is perfect for someone who loves interesting trivia facts that are not necessarily useful but are just fun to know. This book is filled with quirky and unique information that will keep you entertained for hours. Each article is written in a humorous and engaging way, making it easy to read from cover to cover or pick up and put down at your leisure. It's a great book to have on hand for parties or gatherings, as it's guaranteed to start a conversation and keep everyone entertained.

This book is a treasure trove of mind-boggling top-ten lists that cover a wide range of subjects, from urban legends to ancient methods of execution. Whether you're a trivia enthusiast or just someone with a curious mind, you'll find yourself captivated by the bizarre and fascinating facts in this book. It's the perfect read for when you want to impress your friends with obscure knowledge or simply indulge in some fascinating trivia. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be amazed by the incredible world of top-ten lists!

"When it was originally published in 1987, An Incomplete Education became a surprise bestseller. Now this instant classic has been completely updated, outfitted with a whole new arsenal of indispensable knowledge on global affairs, popular culture, economic trends, scientific principles and modern arts. Here’s your chance to brush up on all those subject you slept through in school, reacquaint yourself with all the facts you once knew (then promptly forgot), catch up on major developments in the world today, and become the Renaissance man or woman you always knew you could be!How do you tell the Balkans from the Caucasus? What’s the difference between fission and fusion? Whigs and Tories? Shiites and Sunnis? Deduction and induction? Why aren’t all Shakespearean comedies necessarily thigh-slappers? What are transcendental numbers, and what are they good for? What happened in Plato’s cave? Is Postmodernism dead or just having a bad-hair day? And for extra credit, when should you use the adjective continual and when should you use continuous?An Incomplete Education answers these and thousands of other questions with incomparable with, style and clarity. American Studies, Art History, Economics, Film, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Science, and World Here’s the bottom line on each of these major disciplines, distilled to its essence and served up with consummate flair.In this revised edition you’ll find a vitally expanded treatment of international issues, reflecting the seismic geopolitical upheavals of the past decade, fromeconomic free-fall in South America to Central Africa’s world war, and from violent radicalization in the Muslim world to the crucial trade agreements that are defining globalization for the twenty-first century. And don’t forget to read the section A Nervous American’s Guide to Living and Loving on Five Continents before you answer a personal ad in the International Herald Tribune.A delightful as it is illuminating, An Incomplete Education packs ten thousand years of culture into a single superbly readable volume. This is a book to celebrate, to share, to give and receive, to pore over and browse through, and to return to again and again" (www.barnesandnoble.com).

Encyclopedia of the Exquisite is a lifestyle guide for the Francophile and the Anglomaniac, the gourmet and the style maven, the armchair traveler and the art lover. It’s an homage to the esoteric world of glamour that doesn’t require much spending but makes us feel rich.Taking a cue from the exotic encyclopedias of the sixteenth century, which brimmed with mysterious artifacts, Jessica Kerwin Jenkins’s Encyclopedia of the Exquisite focuses on the elegant, the rare, the commonplace, and the delightful. A com­pendium of style, it merges whimsy and practicality, traipsing through the fine arts and the worlds of fashion, food, travel, home, garden, and beauty.Each entry features several engaging anecdotes, illuminating the curious past of each enduring source of beauty. Subjects covered include the explosive history of champagne; the art of lounging on a divan; the emergence of “frillies,” the first lacy, racy lingerie; the ancient uses of sweet-smelling saffron; the wild riot incited by the appearance of London’s first top hat; Julia Child’s tip for cooking the perfect omelet; the polarizing practice of wearing red lipstick during World War II; Louis XIV’s fondness for the luscious Bartlett pear; the Indian origin of badminton; Parliament’s 1650 attempt to suppress Europe’s beauty mark fad; the evolution of the Japanese kimono; the pil­grimage of Central Park’s Egyptian obelisk; and the fanciful thrill of dining alfresco.Cleverly illustrated, Encyclopedia of the Exquisite is an ode to life’s plenty, from the extravagant to the eccentric. It is a cele­bration of luxury that doesn’t necessarily require money.

This book is perfect for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge and have a quick and easy understanding of a wide range of important concepts. With clear and concise explanations accompanied by illustrations, it's a great resource for those who enjoy learning in a visual way. Whether you're a student, a curious reader, or someone who loves trivia, this book will provide you with a fascinating journey through various subjects, from philosophy to science to the arts. Get ready to broaden your horizons and be amazed by the world-changing ideas that shape our society.