Showing posts with label english general knowledge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label english general knowledge. Show all posts

Sunday, 25 September 2011

VISUAL THINKING PUZZLES (pb)2006

VISUAL THINKING PUZZLES (pb)2006
Author:
DISPEZIO
ISBN:
8122202616
Publisher:
CHOWDHRY EXPORT HOUSE
Category:
GENERAL INTEREST  >-- GENERAL KNOWLEDGE / I.Q.  >-- GENERAL KNOWLEDGE / I.Q.
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Language:
ENGLISH
Pages:
95  price 5$


 ABOUT THE TITLE
THIS BOOK CONTAINS A COLLECTION OF PUZZLES THAT HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED, TWEAKED, & TWISTED INTO MIND-BENDING CHALLENGES THAT ARE SURE TO TEST YOUR VISUAL THINKING SKILLS.

POCKET WORLD IN FIGURES (pb)2006

POCKET WORLD IN FIGURES (pb)2006
Author:
ECONOMIST
ISBN:
1861977425
Publisher:
VIVA BOOKS PRIVATE LIMITED
Category:
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT  >-- GENERAL REFERENCE  >-- GENERAL REFERENCE
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Language:
ENGLISH
Pages:
254  price 8$

 ABOUT THE TITLE
Full of facts and figures about the world today-on subjects as diverse as geography population and demographics business finance and the economy transport tourism and the environment society culture and crime-The Economist Pocket World in Figures is a treasure trove of fascinating data that will both inform and entertain. From the fastest-growing economies and where people live longest and die youngest through to who drinks and smokes most and where obesity levels are highest it’s all in The Economist Pocket World in Figures.
The 2006 edition of this annual bestseller has been completely updated and revised and expended with new features on such things as obesity levels televisioin watching reading habits and computer and internet use together with several new environmental measures. It now provides rankings on more than 200 topics that take into account over 180 countries together with detailed statistical profiles of more than 65 of the world’s major economies. If you want to know.
• the fastest-growing economies
• cities with the highest quality of life
• where inflation is lowest - and highest
• the biggest traders by country or region
• the fastest - growing stockmarkets
• the countries with the largest refugee populations
• the most innovative countries
• where people live longest and die youngest
• who spends most and least on education
• the countries most burdened by debt
• who consumes most energy
• the highest divorce rates
• where the internet has taken greatest hold
• the highest incidence of AIDS
• facts about obesity among men women and teenagers
• where mobile phone ownership is highest
• who spends the most time watching TV or reading
• the heaviest drinkers or smokers
• the countries ranked highest and lowest for environmental sustainability
The Economist Pocket World in Figures has the answers.

RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT !: PREPARE TO BE SHOCKED (hb)2008

RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT !: PREPARE TO BE SHOCKED (hb)2008
Author:
BARRATT
ISBN:
9781893951310
Publisher:
RANDOM HOUSE, INC. (AC-16045000)
Category:
GENERAL INTEREST  >-- GENERAL KNOWLEDGE / I.Q.  >-- GENERAL KNOWLEDGE / I.Q.
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Language:
ENGLISH
Pages:
256  price 15 $

 ABOUT THE TITLE
The fascinating files of Robert Ripley prove there is nothing stranger than the truth. This collection contains more creepy facts and crazy feats than ever before. Photos. Take a look at the world's weirdest people places and creatures within the pages of this extraordinary new book truly startling
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Strange tales
Natural world
Amazing animals
Weird science
Body bizarre
Curious customs
Awesome feats
Medical marvels
Starling art
Fantastic food
Fun festivals
Epic endeavors
Crazy places
Odd collections
Travel tales
Superhumans
The last word
Index