Ken Jennings Bücher
Kenneth Jennings ist bekannt für seine bemerkenswerte Siegesserie in der amerikanischen Fernsehquizshow Jeopardy!. Seine tiefe Beschäftigung mit Wissen und sein enzyklopädisches Wissen machten ihn landesweit berühmt. Nach seinem Erfolg wandte sich Jennings dem Schreiben zu, um die Geschichte und Kultur des amerikanischen Wissens zu erforschen und die faszinierende Welt des kompetitiven Intellekts aufzudecken. Seine Arbeit bietet Einblicke in die Psychologie und die Leidenschaft, die diejenigen antreiben, die sich dem Erwerb und der Anwendung von Wissen verschrieben haben.






Was kann eine Führungskraft vom Umgang mit wilden Mustangs und familienlosen Jugendlichen lernen? Erzählt wird die mitreißende Geschichte von David, der auf einer Mustang-Ranch seines ehemaligen Mentors Matt sehr unorthodoxe Methoden kennenlernt, um sein Team besser führen und motivieren zu können. Seit den viel zitierten Gallup-Studien müssen wir davon ausgehen, dass etwa 80% aller Mitarbeiter gar nicht oder schlecht motiviert sind. Stahl-Wert und Jennings, Führungsexperten aus den USA, stellen in diesem Buch einen faszinierenden Ansatz vor, wie man seinen Mitarbeitern Spaß am Job und engagiertes Arbeiten vermittelt.
Eine packende Wirtschaftsstory basierend auf realen Personen und Unternehmen. Thematisiert wird die Idee des Dienens in der Führungsspitze von Unternehmen.
Ancient Egypt
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
Travel back in time to the age of the pyramids with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! winner and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings. With this book about ancient Egypt, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with awesome ancient facts: Did you know that some Egyptians used to shave their eyebrows whenever a cat died? Or that some people worshiped a god of lettuce? With great illustrations, cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time.
Dinosaurs
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
Experience the dinosaur age through an engaging interactive trivia format created by Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings. This book invites readers to explore fascinating facts and challenges about prehistoric creatures, making learning fun and immersive. Perfect for trivia enthusiasts and dinosaur lovers alike, it combines entertainment with education, providing a unique opportunity to delve into the world of dinosaurs.
The Human Body
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
Explore the fascinating intricacies of the human body through engaging trivia crafted by Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings. This interactive book invites readers to discover remarkable facts and deepen their understanding of anatomy in a fun and accessible way. Ideal for trivia enthusiasts and those curious about biology, it combines entertainment with education, making learning about the body an enjoyable experience.
Greek Mythology
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
Provides facts on the classic myths of the Greeks and Romans, from how Prometheus outsmarted the gods to how Achilles's heel led to his death.
Brainiac
Adventures in the Curious, Competitive, Compulsive World of Trivia Buffs
- 288 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
Explore the colorful history of trivia through the eyes of America's top game show contestant, who shares witty insights and engaging anecdotes. This bestseller delves into the evolution of trivia, highlighting its cultural significance and the fascinating stories behind the questions and answers that have captivated audiences. With a blend of humor and charm, the author reveals the strategies and experiences that have shaped their success in the world of trivia.
Ken Jennings's Trivia Almanac
- 544 Seiten
- 20 Lesestunden
Ken Jennings’s Trivia Almanac is the ingeniously organized book where, for a change, the all-time Jeopardy! champ gets to ask the questions–and where every day of the year will give you the chance to test your trivia mettle.For example–February 21: In 1912, on this day, Teddy Roosevelt coined the political phrase “hat in the ring,†so Ken Jennings fires off a series of “ring†questions. What two NFL quarterbacks have four Super Bowl rings each?* What rings are divided by the Cassini Division?** Also on this date, in 1981, the “goth†music scene was born in London, so here’s a quiz on black-clad icons like Darth Vader, Johnny Cash, and Zorro. Do you know the secret identities of Ivanhoe’s Black Knight*** or Men in Black’s Agent M****? In this ultimate book for trivia buffs and other assorted know-it-alls, the 365 entries feature “This Day in History†factoids, trivia quizzes, and questions categorized by Jennings as “Easy,†“Hard,†and “Yeah, Good Luck.†Topics cover every subject under the sun, from paleontology to mixology, sports feats to Bach suites, medieval popes to daytime soaps. This addictive gathering of facts, oddities, devilishly clever quizzes, and other flights of fancy will make each day a fun and intriguing new challenge.
"New York Times" bestselling author and all-time "Jeopardy!" champion Ken Jennings delivers a characteristically engaging and surprisingly useful new book, revealing the truth behind all the terrible things our parents used to warn us about.
