Uncle Johns Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Great Lives
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Author | : Bathroom Readers' Institute |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 545 |
Release | : 2012-08-15 |
Genre | : Humor |
ISBN | : 1607106892 |
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Look beneath the surface of the world’s most interesting people--past and present--to uncover what makes them tick. Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into Great Lives looks beneath the surface and uncovers fascinating but little-known stories behind the famous, the near-famous, the infamous, and the should-have-been famous. You’ll meet child prodigies, spies, traitors, celebrities (and sidekicks), gossips, hermits, humanitarians, and zealots. There are incredible stories here, and every one is true. Sit back and prepare to be amazed when you read about: * America’s first prima ballerina * The man who invented tap dancing * Stephen Hawking and his ongoing quest for love * Vidal Sassoon: hairdresser by day, freedom-fighter by night * Sex therapist Dr. Ruth’s early years as an Israeli soldier * The other Boleyn girl in Henry VIII’s bed * The nerd who changed the world * Six degrees of Kevin Bacon And much, much more!
Author | : Bathroom Reader's Hysterical Society |
Publisher | : Portable Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Humor |
ISBN | : 9781592230204 |
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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Great Lives is a collection of biographical articles about interesting people, both famous and not so famous. Approximately 50 percent of the book focuses on people that all of us should know about but probably don't. The other 50 percent features people who are more well known or even household names. In all cases, this Bathroom Reader will expose some little-known facet of the person's character or the true story behind the myths that may have been perpetuated by Hollywood, by legend or by other unreliable souces.
Author | : Bathroom Readers' Institute |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 446 |
Release | : 2012-06-01 |
Genre | : Humor |
ISBN | : 1607106531 |
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Uncle John channel-surfs through America’s favorite pastime: television. What does Homer Simpson call “friend…mother…secret lover?” Television, you meathead! Here comes your wacky neighbor Uncle John to present TV the way only he can. From test patterns to Top Chef, from My Three Sons to Mad Men, as well as TV news, advertising, scandals, sitcoms, dramas, reality shows, and yadda yadda yadda, Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Tunes into TV is “dy-no-mite!” Read about… * Gilligan’s seven deadly sins * The inside story of TV’s first commercial * What goes on behind the scenes of Jeopardy! * The most incredibly bizarre shows from around the world * Why Gene Roddenberry tried to beam the original Star Trek cast into space * What reality show producers don’t want you to know * How the King of Late Night crushed his competition * What really went down on the island of LOST * Unexpected sitcom fatalities * TV’s greatest chimps And much, much more!
Author | : John Scalzi |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Humor |
ISBN | : 9781592232697 |
Download Uncle John's Presents Book of the Dumb 2 Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This amusing collection proves that dumb doesn't discriminate - it comes in all sizes, shapes, and colors from every outpost of the planet. And to prove that dumb is not a current failing of humanity, the author digs into the past to bring fans some of history's most ill advised blunders and bloopers.
Author | : Bathroom Readers' Institute |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 445 |
Release | : 2013-09-10 |
Genre | : Humor |
ISBN | : 1607109239 |
Download Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Weird Canada Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The Great White North is revealed as the Great Weird North in this entertaining tome from the best-selling Bathroom Reader series. Did you know that Canada was almost called Hochelaga? That’s just one of thousands of wacky facts awaiting readers in Uncle John’s quirky celebration of Earth’s second largest country. You’ll find page after page of bizarre history (like why the beaver was once classified as a fish), plus head-scratching news items (like the crook who returned to the Tim Hortons he’d just robbed to tip the workers), odd places to go (like Mr. Spock’s birthplace in a town called Vulcan), and crazy eats (like the restaurant that makes you eat in complete darkness). So whether you live in Come By Chance, Joe Batt’s Arm, Starvation Cove, or anywhere else inside (or outside) of Canada, yukon count on Uncle John to deliver a world of weirdness from all over this great country. For example: - Cow-patty bingo in Alberta (Rule #1: Wear gloves) - How to enforce the new Quebec law that requires dogs to be bilingual - The sea of Molson Golden that once shut down an Ontario freeway - The mystery of the mini earthquakes in a New Brunswick town - Why it’s illegal to kill a sasquatch in British Columbia - The Nova Scotia company that makes mattresses for cows - Saskatchewan’s Willow Bunch Giant, a real man who could lift a horse over his head - The giant fiberglass “Happy Rock” statue in--where else?--Gladstone, Manitoba And much, much more!
Author | : Bob Shannon |
Publisher | : Warner Books (NY) |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Popular music |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Bathroom Readers' Institute |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 491 |
Release | : 2012-05-01 |
Genre | : Humor |
ISBN | : 1607106094 |
Download Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into National Parks Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Join Uncle John as he treks through every one of America’s National Parks! If you like the great outdoors, you’re going to love this book. We’re plunging into every national park, monument, site, and trail (more than 150 in all!) in true Uncle John fashion and uncovering some unique stories behind all of them. You’re sure to find hidden facets of each national park that you never imagined. Read about... * Yosemite’s firefall and why it came to a sudden end * How to avoid bear attacks, buffalo stampedes, and moose on the loose * Ghosts, legends, and myths in the remotest parks of the country * The wild horses of Assateague and why they still roam the island * How an isolated tree in Yosemite inspired the most famous photograph of all time And much more!
Author | : Bathroom Readers' Institute |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 520 |
Release | : 2011-10-01 |
Genre | : Humor |
ISBN | : 1607104636 |
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The trivia gurus behind the Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series plumb the depths of history in this compendium of easily digestible diversions. Whether you’re a history buff, or you just like reading great stories, you’ll see the past in a whole new light after reading Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into History. Uncle John uncovers the truth behind some of history’s most persistent myths and flushes out information you were never taught in school. Where else could you learn about the 10 most-forgotten people in history, mistakes that led to great discoveries, and how a certain fish had a hand (er, fin) in beating Napoleon? Read all about . . . The short history of underwear Odd deaths of famous figures Abe Lincoln, fashion icon The real Lady Godiva Royal inbreeds and promiscuous popes The true story of Braveheart And much more!
Author | : Jeff Belanger |
Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 72 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781402738227 |
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Filled with archival images and original illustrations, this book takes young readers on a tour of the White House, examining its history and the ghosts believed to reside there. Full color.
Author | : Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 391 |
Release | : 2012-06-01 |
Genre | : Humor |
ISBN | : 1607106590 |
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Take One. Action! Uncle John's Plunges into Hollywood uncovers Tinseltown's best-kept secrets--from murder mysteries Hollywood style to leading lady rivalries. Hooray for Hollywood! Uncle John takes on Tinseltown in this fascinating look at the movies and the people who make them. Come for the trials, tribulations, and trivia! Stay for the mysteries, magic, and mayhem! You’ll go behind the scenes for the sordid scandals, biggest bombs, greatest triumphs, and the unsung heroes who make it all come together. Featuring quotes, puzzles, quizzes, and Uncle John’s famous “running feet” facts at the bottom of every page, this book will give you a new appreciation for the Silver Screen (and you’ll know exactly what a gaffer and best boy do). What else is in here? Check out these previews! * Bad boys on location * The origin of Variety * The biggest cult movie of all time * The “Blond Bombshell Murder Mystery” * How Ray Harryhausen brought fantasies to life * Wretched reviews (for what are now considered great films) * The strange Pink Floyd and Wizard of Oz connection * The “Taglines of Terror” quiz * Bathrooms on the big screen * Unfortunate remakes * Haunted Hollywood And much, much more!