So much of our days are spent inside cars-but do most people know how they work? After finishing this book, readers will know all about how cars use their fuel and move and much more about other machines! Including descriptions of simple physical science concepts and how some machines were invented, the main content is laid out in a fun, interactive way with lots of fact boxes and diagrams to aid readers' understanding. Full-color photographs complement...

This guide to the world of stand-up comedy, written in easy-to-use Q&A format, provides current and potential comedians with the no-nonsense advice they need for every stage of their careers. Schwensen's lively book features interviews with many of the top names in stand-up-Ray Romano, George Carlin, Christopher Titus, Weird Al Yankovic, Margaret Cho-all sharing lessons learned along the way. Additional interviews with club owners, talent executives,...

Real-life, on-the-street Christian apologetics is what readers expect from Josh McDowell. Here, he and his son, Sean, reflect their ongoing research and close engagement with our culture in answers to classic questions such as... • Is there scientific proof God exists? • How can a loving God send people to hell? • Why does God allow suffering? • Is the New Testament historically reliable? • Aren't there errors and contradictions in the Bible? ...and...

The Liberty Bell cracked the very first time it was rung. However, the cracked Liberty Bell visitors can see on display in Philadelphia today isn't that bell, which means another bell was made and cracked! This and a plethora of other historical facts show readers a fun, surprising, and sometimes-humorous side of history. The main content supports many parts of the social studies curriculum, while conversational language makes it even more engaging...

Presents twenty-five questions and answers about insects and spiders, including why bugs are important, how long they've existed, and whether spiders make noise.

Shipping container homes Shipping container homes are a newly popular method of sustainable housing. Essentially it involves taking a new (or used) shipping container, and turning it into a home, office, or other type of liveable space! There are a huge range of designs that can be created, and multiple shipping containers can be joined together to create a truly unique structure. These shipping container homes are not only a lot cheaper than...

Top feline behavior expert (and author of Penguin's bestselling THINK LIKE A CAT and CAT VS. CAT) answers the 150 questions most often asked by puzzled cat owners. We all have questions about why cats do what they do -- and how we can get them to stop. A feline behavior consultant, Johnson-Bennett answers the most-asked questions of puzzled cat owners, and helps them build better relationships with their cats.

Break free from toxic relationships once and for all. Dating is challenging enough in general, but if you've been through the emotional meat grinder of a toxic relationship, then it is even more difficult. You may struggle with fear and self-doubt, and you may wonder if it's even possible for you to trust again, let alone fall in love. You may get all kinds of well-intended or invalidating bad advice, such as, "You need to let down your guard and...

"From the origins of the court to major decisions, The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book is a helpful primer on the United State's highest court, its history, traditions, and development. It sheds a light on the differing and changing interpretations of the critical issues before the court, as well as the confirmation process and some of the court's most important justices"--

"Strange, exciting, and interesting facts explore the wonderful world of animals"--