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101 things NOT everyone should know how to do. There's a lot of information in the world - information they don't want you to know. But we want you to know. Because knowing is half the battle, and all that good stuff. So, crack open this little... See more

101 things NOT everyone should know how to do. There's a lot of information in the world - information they don't want you to know. But we want you to know. Because knowing is half the battle, and all that good stuff. So, crack open this little volume (lovingly entitled Forbidden Knowledge), and learn such things as: * How to start a riot * How to make moonshine * How to beat a lie detector test * How to create crop circles * How to walk on hot coals * How to perform an exorcism * and 95 other forbidden things True, if everyone knows how to do such things, the world may not be a better place. But for you, this is just the sort of Forbidden Knowledge that can transform your life. Who couldn't use a little more danger in their life? A little more edge? A little more fun? With Forbidden Knowledge, you will get it all. Featuring an edgy four-color design, this outrageous book will be talked about for years to come. If you use this book correctly, you might even end up as king or queen of... See less

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Did you know there's a secret daily flight from the United States to Cuba? Or, that in 1966, the U.S. government smashed a bacteria-laden light bulb inside the New York subway system? Or that there are quite a few abandoned underground New York... See more

Did you know there's a secret daily flight from the United States to Cuba? Or, that in 1966, the U.S. government smashed a bacteria-laden light bulb inside the New York subway system? Or that there are quite a few abandoned underground New York subway stations? Or, that there's an entire (now-abandoned) underground movie theater in France? Of course not, because they are secrets. And this book is full of them. That's why it's called [insert eerie music here] the Book of Secrets. OOOOoooooo. The Book of Secrets reveals hundreds of clandestine, covert, surreptitious, furtive, hush-hush, and taboo pop-cultural and historical curiosities, from government cover-ups to marketing tricks to Colonel Sander's secret recipe. Practical secrets are also revealed, such as how to obtain a flight upgrade, speak in public, or win friends and influence people. The biggest secret, though, is how the author managed to cram all these secrets into such a tiny tome. Really, this book is small enough to eat,... See less

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Tune in. Turn on. Geek out. Sorry, beautiful people. These days, from government to business to technology to Hollywood, geeks rule the world. Finally, here’s the book no self-respecting geek can live without: The Geeks' Guide to World Domination. A... See more

Tune in. Turn on. Geek out. Sorry, beautiful people. These days, from government to business to technology to Hollywood, geeks rule the world. Finally, here’s the book no self-respecting geek can live without: The Geeks' Guide to World Domination. A guide jam-packed with 314.1516 short entries both useful and fun. You'll learn such necessary skills and knowledge, such as how to: * Brew your own beer * Build a laser beam * Clone your pet * Exorcise demons * Grasp the theory of relativity * Have sex on Second Life * Kick ass with sweet martial-arts moves * Master the Ocarina of Time * Pimp your cubicle * Quote He-Man and Che Guevara * Unmask Linus Torvalds * Write your name in Elvish * And, of course, tons more! Science, pop-culture trivia, paper airplanes, and pure geekish nostalgia coexist as happily in these pages as they do in their natural habitat of the geek brain. In short, dear geek, in The Geeks' Guide to World Domination, you’ll find everything you need to achieve nirvana. And... See less

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Flirty glances in coffee shops, hesitant approaches, forgetting to ask someone their name - this book captures every sweet, awkward and funny moment of romances that never were. Taken from real-life missed connection ads, this addictive comic book... See more

Flirty glances in coffee shops, hesitant approaches, forgetting to ask someone their name - this book captures every sweet, awkward and funny moment of romances that never were. Taken from real-life missed connection ads, this addictive comic book illustrates countless brief encounters, near misses, lusty longings, and unfortunate hook ups! Whether you read Craigslist ads looking for relationships or entertainment, you won't be able to put down this amusing collection of the shortest love stories in all of history. See less

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From hilarious zingers to awkwardly detailed complaints, this book is chock full of "anger sugarcoated with pleasantries and smiley faces, but betrayed by one too many exclamation points." Passiveaggressivenotes.com Creator Kerry Miller has compiled... See more

From hilarious zingers to awkwardly detailed complaints, this book is chock full of "anger sugarcoated with pleasantries and smiley faces, but betrayed by one too many exclamation points." Passiveaggressivenotes.com Creator Kerry Miller has compiled the blog's best notes in an extremely entertaining paperback. Read it for enjoyment, or perhaps to inspire your own passive aggressive spirit...if that's the kind of person you are. See less

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No longer let the long arm of the law have its' way with you! Study up with The Dictionary of Legal Bullshit so you know what you're up against when fighting the man.

No longer let the long arm of the law have its' way with you! Study up with The Dictionary of Legal Bullshit so you know what you're up against when fighting the man. See less

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By Alessandro Rocca The artists and architects in Natural Architecture have transformed the act of building into an art form capable of sparking new relationships with nature, landscape, and the environment. Natural Architecture presents sixty-six... See more

By Alessandro Rocca The artists and architects in Natural Architecture have transformed the act of building into an art form capable of sparking new relationships with nature, landscape, and the environment. Natural Architecture presents sixty-six site-specific installations that use raw materials, manual labor, and natural stimuli to create truly green architecture that is as organic as the materials with which it is created. Projects by Olafur Eliasson, Patrick Dougherty, Nils-Udo, Ex. Studio, Edward Ng, nArchitects, and many others are shown together for the first time. Selected for their commitment to the use of raw materials, manual labor, and natural inspiration, these works are vividly displayed in photographs, drawings, and models. See less

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Amazon.com: The Book of Spells: Positive Enchantments to Enhance Your Life: Michael Johnstone: Books

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Wow and inspire everyone on your correspondence list with this "Oh! My God! I Miss You" book of postcards - featuring the preciously devilish children and puppies of celebrated Tokyo-based artist Yoshitomo Nara. * 4" x 5.75" * 30 color postcards

Wow and inspire everyone on your correspondence list with this "Oh! My God! I Miss You" book of postcards - featuring the preciously devilish children and puppies of celebrated Tokyo-based artist Yoshitomo Nara. * 4" x 5.75" * 30 color postcards See less

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Another boring scarf? More mittens? We're not gonna take it! And neither should you! Pretty in Punk, from Chronicle Books, salutes counterculture fashion with 25 entirely original designs inspired by fashion icons Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano,... See more

Another boring scarf? More mittens? We're not gonna take it! And neither should you! Pretty in Punk, from Chronicle Books, salutes counterculture fashion with 25 entirely original designs inspired by fashion icons Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano, as well as punk music legends. Indulge your girly side with the Ready Steady Go mini skirt, rebel with Feel the Pain wrist cuffs, or channel your inner rock star with the very same Mohawk hat Depeche Mode's Martin Gore wears on stage. Whether you're new to knitting or a veteran desperately seeking patterns with an edge, you'll find projects here for every mood and every genre. With step-by-step instructions, helpful technical illustrations and intarsia graphs, plus high-fashion photos of all the finished projects, Pretty in Punk is the only authority on anti-authority knitting. By Alyce Benevides and Jaqueline Milles. * 8-3/4 x 8 in; 120 pp ; 25 projects * 31 color photographs * 2-color line illustrations throughout * Paperback * ISBN... See less

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If you're a fan of amigurumi, then you already know that darling little crocheted bunnies, kitties, and pandas have taken the indie craft world by storm. Watch-out! The dolls in Creepy Cute Crochet will eat those cuddly critters for lunch! This... See more

If you're a fan of amigurumi, then you already know that darling little crocheted bunnies, kitties, and pandas have taken the indie craft world by storm. Watch-out! The dolls in Creepy Cute Crochet will eat those cuddly critters for lunch! This unique DIY craft book contains more than 25 patterns for wicked little creatures like Zombies, Ninjas, Vikings, Vampires, Robots, and even the Grim Reaper! Each easy-to-follow pattern has step-by-step diagrams, full-color photographs of the creatures in their natural environments, and hilarious commentary. Plus each pattern is ranked according to difficulty so that even beginners can share in the fun & See less

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Did you know that the man who designed the White House was born in a tiny hamlet in Kilkenny? Or that five Irishmen have won the Nobel Prize? Organized county by county, it offers captivating insight into the Emerald Isle's heritage and history.... See more

Did you know that the man who designed the White House was born in a tiny hamlet in Kilkenny? Or that five Irishmen have won the Nobel Prize? Organized county by county, it offers captivating insight into the Emerald Isle's heritage and history. Hardcover; 320 pages. Click for larger image. See less

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More than 100 of Hollywood's legends, industry leaders and everyday heroes have lined up from around the globe to be photographed with an animal specifically selected by Nicole. RARE recognizes the impact these significant people and animals have had... See more

More than 100 of Hollywood's legends, industry leaders and everyday heroes have lined up from around the globe to be photographed with an animal specifically selected by Nicole. RARE recognizes the impact these significant people and animals have had on our world. See less

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It began with a handful of digital photographs of office supplies, toys, and spare computer parts thoughtfully placed on Mario Garza's snoozing cat, Love. Over time, the objects became bigger: remote controls, shoes, empty pizza boxes. And then cat... See more

It began with a handful of digital photographs of office supplies, toys, and spare computer parts thoughtfully placed on Mario Garza's snoozing cat, Love. Over time, the objects became bigger: remote controls, shoes, empty pizza boxes. And then cat owners everywhere were sucked into the Internet phenomenon that is defined by a simple motto: stuff + cats = awesome. From Stuffonmycat.com (the amazingly popular website that redefines hilarious and that was named one of the coolest sites of the year by Yahoo! And GQ magazine) comes Stuff On My Cat: The Book. Culled from the thousands of outrageous photographs submitted by mischievous animal lovers, here are 200 of the most unbelievably entertaining images of cats with all manner of things on them: wigs, Easter eggs, dogs, cheeseburgers, cookware, gummi bears, action figures, tiaras, beer cans, pinecones, a statue of the Buddha, and much more. An introduction by the site's creator explains the Stuff on My Cat philosophy, and playful... See less

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For centuries, people have practiced yoga as a means of improving the body, clearing the mind, and heightening joy. Now your favorite feline can relish the benefits of this ancient discipline with Cat Yoga. Regular practice will help your cat feel... See more

For centuries, people have practiced yoga as a means of improving the body, clearing the mind, and heightening joy. Now your favorite feline can relish the benefits of this ancient discipline with Cat Yoga. Regular practice will help your cat feel more energetic—no more three hour naps in the sun for him! Other benefits include: • Improved balance • A sleek waistline • Mental clarity • Fuller, more luxurious whiskers Sixty full-color photographs of cats who have already unlocked the power of yoga guide your beloved pet on this journey, paving the way to enlightenment through Cat Yoga. * No cats pulled a muscle, felt dizzy, or were harmed in any way in the making of this book. Does Fluffy seem stiff and tense? Help him become the lithe and limber feline he was meant to be with Cat Yoga, a hands-on guide to the ancient practice of yoga . . . for cats. See less

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Prepare to enter a fantasy world. A world where clothes get folded just so, delicious dinners await, and flatulence is just not that funny. Give the fairer sex what they really want—beautiful PG photos of hunky men cooking, listening, asking for... See more

Prepare to enter a fantasy world. A world where clothes get folded just so, delicious dinners await, and flatulence is just not that funny. Give the fairer sex what they really want—beautiful PG photos of hunky men cooking, listening, asking for directions, accompanied by steamy captions: "I love a clean house!" or "As long as I have two legs to walk on, you'll never take out the trash." Now this is porn that will leave women begging for more! The Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative asked women, young, old, rich, and poor, "What really, really gets you hot?" Armed with their findings, they worked day and night to create Porn for Women. Susan Anderson is a Los Angeles-based photographer who believes the future of porn shouldn't be in the hands of men alone. See less

Highlights: Price: $21.99 It's Art-O-Matic, Baby! Price: $5.00 A DAILYCANDY.COM FEATURE! Fox News and The Today Show! Calf & Half Creamer Pitcher Price: $19.99

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The Chocolate Deck -- This deck's 50 decadent recipes showcase the world's favorite guilty pleasure and illustrate basic tips for cooking with different types of that rich, dark, delicious treat—chocolate! Who could resist whipping up Individual... See more

The Chocolate Deck -- This deck's 50 decadent recipes showcase the world's favorite guilty pleasure and illustrate basic tips for cooking with different types of that rich, dark, delicious treat—chocolate! Who could resist whipping up Individual Molten Chocolate Cakes, a Black Velvet Chocolate Mousse, a devilish Chocolate Martini, or an irresistible Bittersweet Chocolate Gelato? Each card offers the means to a quick, luscious fix of this ultimate indulgence. See less

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Simply Organic -- The world is changing, and along with it, so must our eating habits. Author and restaurateur Jesse Ziff Cool has compiled over 30 years of knowledge about organic, local, and sustainable food into one magnificent cookbook, including... See more

Simply Organic -- The world is changing, and along with it, so must our eating habits. Author and restaurateur Jesse Ziff Cool has compiled over 30 years of knowledge about organic, local, and sustainable food into one magnificent cookbook, including indispensable elements of her earlier cookbook, Your Organic Kitchen, which is now out of print. With 150 enticing recipes, Simply Organic encourages home cooks to embrace organics as a lifestyle rather than a fad. Cool organizes her chapters seasonally to ensure that the freshest, ripest ingredients enhance the flavors of dishes like Filet Mignon with Smashed Potatoes and Leek Sauce in early spring to Pumpkin Raisin Bread Pudding in autumn. Inspiring profiles on farmers and producers reveal how these individuals are working to create a sustainable future every day. Jesse Ziff Cool is dedicated to sustainable agriculture as a writer, spokesperson, and restaurateur. Her books include The Really, Truly, Honest-to-Goodness One-Pot Cookbook.... See less

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Let's Cook Japanese Food! -- "Yum!" thought Amy Kaneko when she tasted the Japanese home cooking she'd married into. Even better, turned out it uses easy-to-find ingredients, and she couldn't believe how simple the techniques are for food this... See more

Let's Cook Japanese Food! -- "Yum!" thought Amy Kaneko when she tasted the Japanese home cooking she'd married into. Even better, turned out it uses easy-to-find ingredients, and she couldn't believe how simple the techniques are for food this delicious. This terrific cookbook showcases 70 of Amy's favorite recipes, including Tonkatsu (crispy pork cutlets in a tangy sauce) and Onigiri (cute little rice balls stuffed with salmon). A glossary describes the more unusual ingredients and a source list makes it a snap to find and use Japanese specialties such as daikon, miso, and wasabi. It's tasty, it's practical, it's a wow with family and friends—so Let's Cook Japanese Food! See less

Highlights: Price: $7.99 It's Art-O-Matic, Baby! Price: $5.00 I Am Not A Paper Cup!....Cup Price: $21.99

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Furrowed brows, wiggled fingers, wrinkled noses, shrugged shoulders—with so many rich and varied gestures at our disposal, it’s no wonder anthropologists claim at least 90 percent of all human communication is nonverbal. But what do all of these... See more

Furrowed brows, wiggled fingers, wrinkled noses, shrugged shoulders—with so many rich and varied gestures at our disposal, it’s no wonder anthropologists claim at least 90 percent of all human communication is nonverbal. But what do all of these signs and signals really mean? And what secrets do they reveal about the person you’re speaking with? Field Guide to Gestures has the answers. Whether you’re communicating with friends, lovers, coworkers, foreigners, or strangers on the street, this handy guide will help you decipher the mysteries of human gesticulation. It features color photographs of more than 100 different gestures, plus a detailed synopsis explaining each gesture’s meanings, origins, and subtle nuances (nodding “yes” takes on an entirely new meaning in Greece!). It’s so full of interesting information, you’ll feel compelled to give it two very enthusiastic thumbs up! See less

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Dirty Words of Wisdom features timeless advice and profound profanity by everyone from Mark Twain and Eleanor Roosevelt to Bernie Mac, Ozzy Osbourne, and Margaret Cho. Complete with inspirational full-color artwork and plenty of uncensored,... See more

Dirty Words of Wisdom features timeless advice and profound profanity by everyone from Mark Twain and Eleanor Roosevelt to Bernie Mac, Ozzy Osbourne, and Margaret Cho. Complete with inspirational full-color artwork and plenty of uncensored, unexpurgated advice, Dirty Words of Wisdom is a literary heirloom that your family will cherish for generations. See less

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Giuseppe Pallanti, following Giorgio Vasari's lead, bases his work on a meticulous and in-depth review of archival materials in attributing a name to one of the most iconic faces in art history: Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo. The... See more

Giuseppe Pallanti, following Giorgio Vasari's lead, bases his work on a meticulous and in-depth review of archival materials in attributing a name to one of the most iconic faces in art history: Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo. The author looks beyond the myth enshrouding one of the absolute masterpieces of Leonardo's genius, and gives us Mona Lisa as an authentic and living woman. With his engaging and casual style, he has reconstructed her personal and historical dimension. The revelation of the mysterious identity of the model, hidden up until now and object of the most disparate and far-fetched hypotheses, certainly takes nothing away from the enigmatic quality of that "smile". It becomes even more fascinating to us after we have been immersed in the world of her affections and read her husband's will, palpably imbued with a genuine love for his "cherished wife". The beauty of her spirit now seems even more radiant than the external beauty eternalized by Leonardo. See less

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A true genius whose talents embraced painting, engineering, anatomy and human flight, Leonardo da Vinci was an extraordinary human being, indeed one of the most intriguing figures in world history. In this biography, Martin Kemp offers a vivid... See more

A true genius whose talents embraced painting, engineering, anatomy and human flight, Leonardo da Vinci was an extraordinary human being, indeed one of the most intriguing figures in world history. In this biography, Martin Kemp offers a vivid portrait of the Renaissance giant that explores the essential nature of this forever fascinating artist-engineer, both as an individual and as a historical phenomenon, feeding the "the continuing public appetite for Leonardo and his doings" found in The Da Vinci Code. Kemp takes us on an absorbing journey through the life and work of Leonardo, looking first at the historical man, portraying an impressive and cultivated figure, an artist who in truth completed few paintings, rarely satisfied a commission, and yet lived in the style and ended his career with a massive salary. More important, the author examines the ideas underlying Leonardo's investigations of nature, illuminating his vision of the artist-engineer as matching nature itself in... See less

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DESCRIPTION: For everyone who has read Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, here is an exceptional insight into da Vinci's inner world, a selection of his own words and images--a dazzling array of invention and observation from perhaps the greatest genius... See more

DESCRIPTION: For everyone who has read Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, here is an exceptional insight into da Vinci's inner world, a selection of his own words and images--a dazzling array of invention and observation from perhaps the greatest genius of Western civilization. See less

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Building on the success of The Da Vinci Code--a bestseller in 48 countries--this book brings inventions from the artist's original coded notebooks alive. There's more interest than ever in Leonardo Da Vinci, and here readers will find a rare glimpse... See more

Building on the success of The Da Vinci Code--a bestseller in 48 countries--this book brings inventions from the artist's original coded notebooks alive. There's more interest than ever in Leonardo Da Vinci, and here readers will find a rare glimpse into the innovator's brilliant mind, with: -Gorgeous color artwork that breathes life into Leonardo's inventions--from flying and war machines to musical instruments -Annotated diagrams that show exactly how each contraption would have worked -A look at how the inventions would be used in modern life With incredible detail and mechanical accuracy, Leonardo's Machines unlocks the mystery of the artist's notebooks in a way that's both fascinating and educational! See less

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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) possessed arguably the greatest mind the world has ever known. Artist, draftsman, inventor, and philosopher, his contributions to modern society are profound and wide-reaching. Throughout his life, Leonardo kept dozens... See more

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) possessed arguably the greatest mind the world has ever known. Artist, draftsman, inventor, and philosopher, his contributions to modern society are profound and wide-reaching. Throughout his life, Leonardo kept dozens of notebooks, elegant studies on topics ranging from architecture to botany to philosophy—indeed nearly anything of which the human imagination could conceive. Leonardo’s Notebooks collects a variety of the most fascinating of these studies and compiles them into one monumental volume that demystifies his insights and clearly illustrates his ideas, experiments, and observations with hundreds of his original sketches, line drawings, and paintings. Topics include Anatomy and the Movement of the Human Figure; Botany and Landscape; Engineering and Military Engineering; Physical Sciences; Aerodynamics and Flight; Geography—and more. See less

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Editor's introductionMichelangelo Buonarroti achieved such renown in his lifetime that he was widely known and celebrated as Il Divino, or the Divine One. In 500 years, his fame has scarcely diminished. Michelangelo is generally recognized as one... See more

Editor's introductionMichelangelo Buonarroti achieved such renown in his lifetime that he was widely known and celebrated as Il Divino, or the Divine One. In 500 years, his fame has scarcely diminished. Michelangelo is generally recognized as one of the greatest artists of all time, a universal genius in all fields of visual creativity-sculpture, painting, and architecture-as well as a widely admired poet. Accessible to readers-useful to specialistsMuch has been written on Michelangelo. By 1970, the number of scholarly books and articles exceeded 4,000, approximately a tenth in English. In the past 25 years, the literature has grown exponentially, with a notable increase in English-language publications. This five-volume series reproduces some 100 articles in English, selected from a broad range of books and journals. The collection is both accessible to the general reader and useful to the specialist, offering a representative sample of old and new commentary on the artist and... See less

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This accessible, clear and authoritative handbook is the only available introduction to the history, theory and practice of Pantheism. One of the most extraordinary books written in recent years about the subject of religion.

This accessible, clear and authoritative handbook is the only available introduction to the history, theory and practice of Pantheism. One of the most extraordinary books written in recent years about the subject of religion. See less

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In this magnificent book, Pietro Marani, the director of the project to restore Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, presents all the artist's known paintings. The history and significance of each are analyzed at length: we read, for example, that "from... See more

In this magnificent book, Pietro Marani, the director of the project to restore Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, presents all the artist's known paintings. The history and significance of each are analyzed at length: we read, for example, that "from a very early date, Mona Lisa was considered among Leonardo's most extraordinary accomplishments, one that made every other artist 'tremble and lose heart.'" Context is provided by a wealth of related paintings and sketches. The presentation is extravagant: double foldouts show frescoes in their entirety, and small areas are hugely expanded to give access to a world of sensuous detail. The intimacy of these extreme details--a tiny blue landscape glimpsed through a window, or the warm flesh of a baby's foot resting on its mother's arm--is unexpected, and one of the book's many successes. Marani combines connoisseurship with the technological tools of art history, such as x-ray exploration of revisions in a painting's underdrawings. He has... See less

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By Dane Sherwood and mental_floss Research Editors Sandy Wood and Kara Kovalchik. The Pocket Idiot's Guide to More Not So Useless Facts is packed with terrific tidbits that will fascinate connoisseurs of the odd and unusual. In this Pocket Idiot's... See more

By Dane Sherwood and mental_floss Research Editors Sandy Wood and Kara Kovalchik. The Pocket Idiot's Guide to More Not So Useless Facts is packed with terrific tidbits that will fascinate connoisseurs of the odd and unusual. In this Pocket Idiot's Guide, you get: • 1,300 entertaining factoids about dairy products, diamonds, McDonald's, soap operas, and more. • Insightful information gathered by a team of fact finders and pop-culture aficionados. • Tons of trivia tidbits presented in an easy-to-read format--with illustrations throughout. • Random information you can use the next time you need to entertain and impress friends and family. See less

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