With abundant background and enticing images, this work covers more than just the gorgeous harmonies of the unforgettable doo wop groups. The landmark volume traces the development of the music, politics, art, architecture, and popular culture of the 1950s.
150 everyday and not-so-everyday questions, with answers backed by solid scientific research. Syndicated columnists Bill Sones and Rich Sones, Ph.D., offer questions on the following subjects- Love and Sex Death and Other Morbid Themes The Human Mind and Body Animals Sample questions- Can people grow horns? How long can you survive buried alive? Do people flirt the same way in all cultures? If you're starving, can you eat your clothes? What would it be like to die in outer space? Will a poisonous snake die if it bites itself? Is it possible to will warts away? Can a person's hair turn all white overnight? Do dogs watch TV? Does playing "hard to get" really work? Includes a bibliography, listing all sources cited in answers
A huge collection of crossword puzzles at a great price. Test your knowledge of trivia, history, pop culture, vocabulary, and literature, and see if you can decipher clever clues, playful puns, and tricky twists. You’ll need to keep historical context in mind when you try your hand at a selection of classics from the 1950s and 1960s. Test your mettle against contemporary champions with puzzles that were worked out under tournament conditions by three top solvers. See if you’re championship caliber by comparing your times with theirs—although just finishing these puzzles is an accomplishment of which to be proud. Exercise your mind with theme puzzles created by some of the most talented crossword constructors around. A soft cover and spiral binding make it easy to settle in with your chosen puzzle, and all solutions are included.
How scared can you get in just thirty seconds? Dive into the shortest, scariest stories ever created, with more than seventy instant thrills from the likes of Lemony Snicket, James Patterson, Neil Gaiman, R.L. Stine, Holly Black, Brett Helquist, and Margaret Atwood. You’ll never look at your closet door, your cat, your sock drawer, or even yourself in the mirror the same way again!
Not for experts only. These four popularly priced helpings of puzzle fun come straight from the Los Angeles Times." Not only are these puzzles more mainstream than the ones in the New York Times, but each book has a whopping 72 crosswords -- not the mere 50 of competing volumes. And they're one dollar less than the competition, so you'll really get more enjoyment for your money. The stay-open, lie-flat specially reinforced spiral binding makes it easier to work on the puzzles anywhere, too
Every puzzle contains all 26 letters of the alphabet, but you have to know more than just your ABCs to solve these cleverly constructed grids. From "Straight As" to "Grabbing Some Zs," this crossword compendium entices puzzle lovers with 72 alphabet-related brainbusters. Try your hand at any of the 26 themed puzzles, each based on one letter of the alphabet, but be prepared for a twist. Take on the "3-H Club" puzzle and triple your task, finding solutions like "head honcho" and "high-handed," with 3 Hs instead of just one. Or tackle the "B Movies" puzzle, with witty clues and solutions where one letter makes all the difference--What's a 1955 film about a Biblical monster? Beast of Eden, of course! And for those who like their puzzles straight up, there are 46 themeless options to choose from as well.
150 everyday and not-so-everyday questions, with answers backed by solid scientific research. Syndicated columnists Bill Sones and Rich Sones, Ph.D., offer questions on the following subjects- Love and Sex Death and Other Morbid Themes The Human Mind and Body Animals Sample questions- Can people grow horns? How long can you survive buried alive? Do people flirt the same way in all cultures? If you're starving, can you eat your clothes? What would it be like to die in outer space? Will a poisonous snake die if it bites itself? Is it possible to will warts away? Can a person's hair turn all white overnight? Do dogs watch TV? Does playing "hard to get" really work? Includes a bibliography, listing all sources cited in answers
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