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A grab bag of historic spleens, chins, and more, this is your ultimate literary dissection of body parts throughout history! From famous craniums to prominent breasts, ancient spleens and bound feet, this book will bring history to life in a whole new way. With their inimitable wit and probing intelligence, authors Kathy and Ross Petras look at the role the human body has played throughout history as each individual part becomes a jumping-off point for a wider look at the times. In far-ranging, quirky-yet-interrelated stories, learn about Charles II of Spain's jaw and the repercussions of inbreeding, what Anne Boleyn's heart says about the Crusades and the trend of dispersed burials, and what can be learned about Lady Xoc's pierced tongue. A History of the World Through Body Parts is packed with fascinating little-known historical facts and anecdotes that will entertain, enlighten, and delight even the most well-read history buff.BESTSELLING AUTHORS: Kathy and Ross Petras have authored the New York Times bestseller You're Saying It Wrong and the hit calendar The 365 Stupidest Things Ever Said, now in its 24th year with over 4.8 million copies sold!ENGAGING CONTENT: Packed with rich material told with a lively and humorous voice, take a trip through history in this unique, exciting way.QUIRKY HISTORY FANS REJOICE!: For fans of The Disappearing Spoon, Wicked Plants, The Violinist's Thumb, The Sawbones Book and Strange Histories!Perfect for:• History buffs and pop history fans• Father's Day, birthday, and holiday shoppers

A compendium of 100 words and phrases smart people use--even if they only kinda sorta (secretly don't) know what they mean--with pithy definitions and fascinating etymologies to solidify their meanings. Your boss makes a joke about Schrodinger's cat--which is something you've heard of but you're a little vague about what exactly happened (or didn't happen) with that cat. Or you're reading a New Yorker article that explains that "Solecism slipped into solipsism into full-blown narcissistic project." An excellent point . . . if you're sure what "solecism" means . . . or, for that matter, "solipsism." Language gurus Ross Petras and Kathryn Petras to the rescue! In the breezy and entertaining yet informative style of their New York Times bestseller You're Saying It Wrong, they give you a brief rundown on words smart people should know--from the worlds of science and the arts to philosophy, and from broader topics like quantum physics and ontology to more specific ones like Plato's cave and trompe l'oeil. They cover the Latin phrases we hear and read (prima facie, sui generis, and the like) as well as those that have entered our vocabularies from other languages (bildungsroman, sturm und drang). These are the words that, if you were asked directly, "What does this mean?" you might hem and haw and try to change the subject. After reading this book, you won't have to.

Focusing on the quirks of language, this witty guide explores commonly mispronounced words, providing their correct pronunciations along with engaging insights into their etymologies and histories. Perfect for language enthusiasts, it combines humor with education, making it an entertaining resource for anyone looking to enhance their vocabulary and understanding of word usage.

A book of inspirational quotations, Nothing Is Worth More Than This Day presents hundreds of reminders from some of the smartest people who ever lived—from Dr. Seuss to Erma Bombeck, Thich Nhat Hanh to Lena Dunham—that happiness is everywhere and the glass is half-full. It’s the perfect gift of optimism, for good times and not-so-good times.

Wretched writing is characterized as a severe violation of the English language, often perpetrated by both inexperienced and occasionally talented writers during off moments. The description emphasizes the extreme nature of such poor writing, portraying it as a significant offense that warrants strong condemnation.

From the authors of "Age Doesn't Matter Unless You're a Cheese" comes this collection of the greatest life wisdom from an unexpected group of speakers, doers, and thinkers.

This title offers a collection of wisdom from notable figures like Twain, Voltaire, and Oscar Wilde, who have faced challenges with humor. Their insightful words provide reassurance during uncommon times.

Uncommon times call for uncommon wisdom. It’s inspiring to hear from people who’ve graduated from the school of hard knocks, yet kept a sense of humor. People like Twain, Voltaire, Oscar Wilde. People who've said the thing so well that we all wish we'd said it. People who've been there, done that, and refuse to sugarcoat what they've learned. People who know, as Sherry Hochman puts it, that "Every day is a gift—even if it sucks."From Kathryn and Ross Petras, curators of craziness (and surprising smarts), comes a timely collection of reassuring "Why is there so much month left at the end of the money?" —John Barrymore"October. This is one of the peculiarly dangerous months to speculate in stocks in. The others are July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, December, August, and February. " —Mark Twain"I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish he didn't trust me so much." —Mother Teresa"When one burns one's bridges, what a very nice fire it makes." —Dylan Thomas"If you think you have it tough, read history books." —Bill MaherAnd "Life is a shipwreck but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats."

Voller Charme und Witz sind die geistreichen Lebensweisheiten bekannter Persönlichkeiten wie Karl Dall, Astrid Lindgren, Sky Dumont, Albert Einstein u. v. a. über das Älterwerden und über die Tücken und Freuden der reiferen Lebensjahre. Ein Geschenk für alle Junggebliebenen!

Look up Religion , and discover this from Paris [The Kaballah] helps you confront your fears. Like, if a girl borrowed my clothes and never gave them back and I saw her wearing them months later, I would confront her.Or Anatomy , and find sportscaster Jerry Winfield goes back to the wall. He hits his head on the wall and it rolls off! It’s rolling all the way back to second base!Or Truth in Government —here’s Senator Alan There are a lot of things that we do that are irrelevant, but that’s what the Senate is for.Arranged alphabetically, from Accident , Traffic to Zoology , Game Show Contestants’ Knowledge of (and you wouldn’t believe how distorted that knowledge sometimes is), The Lexicon of Stupidity is an overstuffed dictionary of quotes, banalities, actual book titles, holdup notes, menu items, TV listings, and more, each meeting one exacting they’re so jaw-droppingly dumb you can’t help but laugh. It’s the wit of the witless. The comedy of the clueless. The giggly fun of celebrities, athletes, politicians, newscasters, and other pompous types planting a foot (or two) firmly in mouth. And no authors could be more qualified to pull it together than Ross and Kathryn Petras, whose calendar celebrating stupidity— The 365 Stupidest Things Ever Said —is a perennial knock-out, with millions of copies sold since its debut in 1995.It even includes real courtroom Q. Are you sexually active?A. No, I just lie there.