Everything You Pretend To Know But Are Afraid Someone Will Ask Yo (Paperback)

by Lynette Padwa (Author) "All three signify power, but czars, magnates, and moguls get their power in different ways and lord it over different realms ..." (more)

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Penguin Paperbacks (April 1 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0140513221
ISBN-13: 978-0140513226
Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 13 x 1.3 cm
Shipping Weight: 159 g

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Here are fun, invaluable explanations of terms and topics that are supposedlycommon knowledge--but which most people don't really understand. Perfect as aquick reference or simply for sharing with family and friends, this book willincrease understanding of all the latest buzzwords, scientific breakthroughs,and cultural references.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun, Aug 11 2004

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Our book club is an eclectic bunch if nothing. We read everything from the current bestsellers ("Bark of the Dogwood") to self-help books ("Seven Habits"). So it came as no surprise that we picked this one, especially after we all admitted we thought we were lacking in some of the upstairs areas. For years I've harbored fears about what I "didn't know." And this is not some stuffy book full of dry facts--it's well done and quite easy to read. This would make a nice gift, especially for someone in their teens.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Bathroom reading?, Jan 30 2002

By	jumpy1 (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This book has a charming cover and wonderful printing. It makes a nice gift for young people (they'll probably keep it in the bathroom?). Ms. Padwa's writing style is engaging. In the introduction she says that although this book is not thorough, it "has the facts you need to hold your head high" -- that said, I was disappointed to read a few misguided "facts" within the book. Perhaps this is because she admitted to poring over books and articles but did not mention any conversations with actual people. And, with the number of contradictory books and articles on every subject, this method would have to produce somewhat flawed results. The flaws are annoying but forgivable, and since she writes as if she is having a pleasant conversation, I still open the book to random pages and read a bit from time to time.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Neither a dictionary nor the Word of God. . ., Dec 31 2000

By	R. Sparks "middle_path" (Norman, Oklahoma United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This book doesn't pretend to be the end all be all of knowledge compedia. It's a relatively humorous look at some of the things that you may have fudged on in the passed and hoped you wouldn't get caught on.

Roughly one in 120 people are allergic to peanuts. Fewer than 1/20th of that amount are allergic to MSG (if such an allergy even exists). Sorry, but it's a medical fact. N.E.J.M. Mar. 1998- If you want to read something humorous and mildly insightful, read this book. If you have serious concerns about allergies, see a doctor.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not intended to be an authority of "everything". . .
This book doesn't pretend to be the end all be all of knowledge compedia. It's a relatively humorous look at some of the things that you may have fudged on in the passed and... Read more

Published on Dec 7 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed.
Statements made by author re: MSG "Our diet is made up of such a stew of additives (and those darn baby mice are so fragile) that unless you use lots of MSG on a very... Read more

Published on Nov 3 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and informative.
Lives up to its title. Offers insights into things we pretend to know about. Very informative and with many relevent subjects. Read more

Published on Jul 23 1998 by The Godfather