Stuff You Should Know Books
This pocket-sized gift book is packed with hilarious jokes every guy needs in his repertoire. This little black book has everything aspiring cut-ups, comedians, and reformed class clowns need to win at comedy. Covering everything from roasts and toasts to historical footnotes to alternate versions of beloved old chestnuts, this indispensable reference is great for any occasion. Plus tips on telling jokes and much, much more: • Nine Jokes about Heaven and Hell • Eight Jokes Just for Kids • Nineteen Jokes Definitely Not for Kids • Six Jokes about Lightbulbs • Seven Jokes about Bars • The World’s Only Funny Knock-Knock Joke
For newlyweds, happily married men, and every husband in between, this pocket-sized gift book is packed with tips and tricks for marriage. This attractive handbook is perfect for the married (or soon to be married!) man. Great for engagements, weddings, or anniversaries, this little black book includes chapters on all the things a guy can do to make a good husband, including: • How to Make Decisions • The Ten Commandments of Laundry • How to Hire Handymen • How Not to Fight over Money • Side with Your Wife, Not Your Mother
This pocket-sized companion is filled with stuff every American should know. Who played the first game of baseball? What's a bicameral congress? Where did Mount Rushmore come from? Who is Geronimo and who do we yell his name when we jump? Stuff Every American Should Know answers these questions plus great information on the Declaration of Independence, fireworks, the first Thanksgiving, "The Star-Spangled Banner," assassination attempts on U.S. presidents, buffalo nickels, the Statue of Liberty, how to bake the perfect apple pie, and much, much more. From the Hardcover edition. Are the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence important to you? Then you'll want to check out two other books by the authors: Signing Their RIGHTS Away: The Fame & Misfortune of the Men Who Signed the U.S. Constitution "An extraordinarily fascinating study of America's lesser-known founding fathers alongside the more well-known ones, Signing Their Rights Today is a welcome and enthusiastically recommended contribution to public and college library shelves." -- Midwest Book Review (Reviewer's Choice) "[The authors]...maintain a refreshing reverence for the Constitution itself. Rather than ask readers to believe that an 'assembly of demigods' (Jefferson's words) wrote the Constitution, Ms. Kiernan and Mr. D'Agnese challenge the notion that the group that crafted this document of enduring genius was uniquely brilliant or visionary. If this raises the question of how exactly the miracle was accomplished, it should at least give readers some hope for our own seemingly uninspired political era." -- The Wall Street Journal Signing Their LIVES Away: The Fame & Misfortune of the Men Who Signed the Declaration of Independence In the summer of 1776, fifty-six men risked their lives and livelihood to defy King George III and sign the Declaration of Independence--yet how many of them do we actually remember? Signing Their Lives Away introduces readers to the eclectic group of statesmen, soldiers, slaveholders, and scoundrels who signed this historic document--and the many strange fates that awaited them. Some prospered and rose to the highest levels of United States government, while others had their homes and farms seized by British soldiers. Featured history title in Reader's Digest's, "Best of America" issue, 2009. "Kiernan and D'Agnese...succeed in stripping away preconceived notions of the more famous signers, and bringing out something of interest about the other, less well known ones..." --Library Journal * "Kiernan and D'Agnese present astonishing individual portraits of all the signers" -- School Library Journal, starred review
This indispensable collection of jokes and quotes by and for funny ladies makes a great gift. This pocket-sized volume contains dozens of hilarious jokes that’ll make any women grin—or groan. Plus the ten worst pick-up lines, tips for delivering jokes, quotations from famous female comedians, a section of jokes for kids, and much, much more, including: · The One about the Sneezing Virgin · The One about the Blind Man in the Nudist Colony · The One about the Tequila Diet · The One about the Buddhist in the Pizza Parlor · And more!
Packed with tips, articles, and how-tos on everything from performing Jedi mind tricks to creating your own cosplay gear to wooing the geek of your dreams, Stuff Every Geek Should Know is an indispensable guide to life, the universe, and everything geeky. Featuring content from Quirk's nerdiest titles plus all-new, never-before-seen good stuff from the geekiest bloggers in the known universe. Chapters include: GEEK SKILLS FROM POP CULTURE: How to survive a haunted house, perform the Vulcan nerve pinch, decode ciphers, and master other survival skills. GEEKS IN ACTION: How to make amazing YouTube vids, create comic books, handle yourself in an online multiplayer game, and generally get your geek on. THE GEEK GATHERING: How to have the best convention experience of your life. GEEK LOVE: How to craft an online dating profile, plan a geeky marriage proposal, pass on geek wisdom to your kids, and otherwise enjoy the human emotion of "love."
A simple and straightforward pocket-sized guide packed with everything a groom needs to know–from popping the question to planning the honeymoon. You’ve found the one and you are ready to commit to a happily married life–but now comes the hard part. You actually have to plan the wedding! It can be an overwhelming prospect, and everyone (and their mother) has an opinion. Where do you even fit in? The ideal starting point for any groom-to-be, this mini-manual will help you not only support your future spouse but actually enjoy the planning process, with expert advice on how to: • Choose the best Best Man (or Best Woman) • Find a timeless outfit (that still feels like you) • Survive the bachelor party (hangovers optional) • Write your own vows ( before the morning of) • Soothe wedding day jitters (yours, your fiance’s, or both) Featuring handy lists and tons of tips, Stuff Every Groom Should Know will help you all the way through the big day–and that happily married ever after.
Get expert cooking tips and kitchen hacks in nearly 50 themed sections with this culinary how-to handbook for home cooks of all skill levels! “A handy guide to the most important kitchen skills.” — BuzzFeed You don’t need expensive gadgets, cutting-edge cutlery, or a rack of exotic spices to be a great cook. You just need the timeless wisdom found in Stuff Every Cook Should Know . Inside, you’ll find chapters on: • TOOLS: Organizing and cleaning hacks, sharpening knives, caring for cast irons, and more. • INGREDIENTS: Tips for spices, seasonings, measurements, substitutions, and more. • 3 MEALS A DAY: Meal planning, easy solutions, make-ahead meals, family cooking, and more. • ENTERTAINING: Dinner parties, dates, home bars, cooking with kids, and more. Plus measurement conversions, kitchen organizing tips, basic knife cuts, how to stop onions from making you cry, and much more. Now you’re cooking!
This handy little gift book is the perfect pocket guide to your garden! For the green thumb in your life, this delightful companion is blooming with fun facts and helpful ideas for everything from indoor seed-starting to tips for hassle-free roses. What’s the difference between heirlooms and hybrids? How can I stop weeds from invading my flowerbeds? And what’s the best way to attract helpful, beneficial insects? All these questions and more are answered for gardeners of all ages and experience. Topics include: • Tips for Hassle-Free Roses • How to Grow Perfect Tomatoes • How to Start Seeds Indoors • How to Extend the Growing Season And more!
A perfect gift for hungry dorm-dwellers, this must-have pocket guide will help students make and eat healthy snacks, meals, and other tasty bites. Discover quick breakfasts to help you make it to class on time, backpack-friendly lunches, dormmate dinners for a crowd, study break snacks, and of course an infallible recipe for microwave mug cake—plus basic tools, terms, nutrition, budgeting guides, and safety tips for novice cooks. No matter if you’ve got a microwave and an electric kettle or a full-sized kitchen, this book will have you well-fed and back to studying (or video games) in no time. Recipes include: • Breakfast Burritos • Hummus and Veggie Wraps • Healthy Avocado and Sunflower Seed Sandwich • Bacon: Microwaved or Panfried • Chocolate-Covered Popcorn • And more!
Anyone can become a wine expert with this funny, pocket-sized guide full of essential tips and trivia—from hosting your own wine tasting to picking the perfect bottle for a BYOB. The perfect gift for casual wine lovers and aspiring sommeliers alike! Wine may be one of the world’s oldest beverages, but it’s never been a better time to pour a glass. Whether you prefer robust reds or crisp, zippy whites, you’ll find lots to drink in in this pocket-sized guide packed with information for wine enthusiasts of every variety. Seasoned sommeliers and newbie wine fans will learn things like: • Expert wine tasting techniques • Which glassware to use and when • How to master wine and food pairings • How to build a wine collection (without a fancy cellar!) • How to open a bottle of wine when no one brought a corkscrew • How to bring the perfect wine for any occasion • Plus, guides to wine lingo and price points for every budget ! Packaged in a small, handy size, this entertaining guide is perfect for quick-reference or casual browsing—and makes a great gift for the wine drinkers in your life. Sante !
This pocket-sized handbook to all things beer is the perfect gift for the homebrewer, craft beer lover, or anyone who appreciates a good pint. From classic craft beers to trendy microbrews, beer is booming nationwide. Whether you prefer light lagers or hearty stouts, you’ll find lots to drink in on the pages of this pocket-sized guide, packed with information, how-tos, and trivia for beer enthusiasts of all stripes. Seasoned craft-brew connoisseurs and newbie beer drinkers alike will learn almost everything there is to know about the world’s most beloved beverage, including: • How to Taste Beer Like a Pro • How to Store Beer • How to Pair Beer with Food • How to Host a Tasting • How to Drink Local • And more!
This pocket-sized parenting guide for moms and moms-to-be is perfect for a baby shower or Mother's Day gift. This little handbook is filled with all the secrets and strategies a smart mother needs to know. Featuring tips for mastering quick and easy meals, suggestions for baby-proofing like an expert, advice on stocking your medicine cabinet, tricks to making a long wait fun, and much, much more, such as: • How to Swaddle a Baby • Fourteen Birthday-Party Survival Tips • The Truth about Potty Training • The Miracle of White Noise • Comebacks for Unsolicited Parenting Advice
A pocket-sized parenting guide for dads and dads-to-be, perfect as a gift. This handy little book is filled with all the fail-safe fatherhood tips and tricks a dad needs. From changing diapers and burping babies to building sand castles and hosting a sleepover party, this book is the perfect gift for everything from baby showers to Father’s Day. Chapters include: • How to Rid a Room of Monsters • How to Squelch a Temper Tantrum • How to Assign Chores • How to Discuss the Birds and the Bees • How to Save for College
This pocket-sized guide is the perfect gift for new and first-time grandfathers. Grandfathering is a serious job—and not always an easy one—but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. This handy gift book contains all the wisdom, know-how, and trivia grandfathers and grandfathers-to-be need to know, and gifting it is a terrific way to announce that you're expecting! Topics include: • How to Pick Your Grandfather Nickname • How to Give Parenting Advice • Kid Care and Feeding 101 • How to Stay Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise • Six Classic Grandfatherly Trick and Pranks
This pocket-sized handbook to all things tea is the perfect gift for tea connoisseurs, tea newbies, and anyone who appreciates a good cuppa. Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world—second only to water. And there's so much to learn and try beyond the colorful boxes in the grocery store. Like wine and beer, each tea variety has its own distinct history, source, and flavor profile, from Darjeeling to matcha to Silver Needle. Tea is also embedded in the traditions of many cultures around the world and is shared with others through distinctive ceremonies that include unique customs, foods, and accessories. Within the pages of this pocket-sized guide, you’ll find information, how-tos, and trivia for tea lovers of all levels. Experts and newbies alike will learn about • Tea Bags vs. Loose Leaf • Anatomy of a Tea Plant • How to Prepare Tea • Tea Families and Common Varieties • Types of Teapots and How to Use Them • Tea Traditions Across the World Plus an illustrated guide to tea accessories, terms every tea lover should know, highlights from tea history, a tea tasting guide, tips for throwing tea parties, and much more!
This pocket-sized handbook to all things cheese is the perfect gift for artisan cheese lovers, home cheesemakers, and anyone who appreciates a good wedge of cheddar. It’s hard to think of a more universally beloved food than cheese. But there’s so much more to learn and enjoy beyond the plastic-wrapped blocks from the grocery store. Within the pages of this pocket-sized guide, you’ll find information, how-tos, and trivia for cheese lovers of all levels. Casual cheese eaters and connoisseurs alike will learn about • How Cheese Is Made • Why Some Cheeses Melt Differently • How to Build a Festive Cheese Board for Entertaining • Pairing Cheese with Wine and Beer • How to Make Cheese at Home Plus an illustrated guide to cheese gadgets, terms every cheese lover should know, how to host a cheese tasting, how to make the ultimate grilled cheese, and much more!
This pocket-sized handbook is the perfect gift for coffee connoisseurs, those looking to grind and brew their own beans, and anyone who appreciates a cup of coffee with or without caffeine. If you’re like most people, you start every day with a hot cup of joe. But beyond your steaming morning mug, there’s a whole world waiting to be discovered—from roast varieties to brewing methods to the traditions, ceremonies, and customs of cultures around the globe. Within the pages of this guide, coffee lovers of all levels will find useful information, helpful how-tos, and fascinating trivia about their beloved beverage, including · Highlights from Coffee History · Anatomy of the Coffee Cherry · Freshness in Coffee · Caffeine Content 101 · Popular Espresso Drinks · Coffee Cocktails So get ready to read about the world’s best coffee-growing regions, learn how to host a coffee cupping like a pro, get tips for buying ethically sourced beans, and much, much more!