Part One Of Two Parts EXTRAORDINARY POPULAR DELUSIONS AND THE MADNESS OF CROWDS, originally published in 1841, describes historical abberations that have affected whole populations. The book's importance as a study of crowd psychology and its value as a guide to understanding national and mass movements led to its reissuance in 1932--an era infamous for its own examples of mob psychology.
Test your Connecticut smarts with this engaging trivia book! Connecticut Trivia is filled with fascinating questions and answers about the history, culture, people, and places of the great state of Connecticut. You’ll discover:
- What 1639 document is considered the first written constitution for democracy
- How many states the size of Connecticut would fit in Alaska
- The common name of Physeter catodon, the state animal
- The first woman in the U.S. to be elected a state governor
- And more! Packed with well-known and not-so-well known facts about this colorful, historic state, Connecticut Trivia will provide hours of entertainment and education. It’s a must-have for Connecticut natives, transplants, and those just passing through, too!
Uncle John’s team of stellar researchers has dug deep to probe the mysteries, mayhem, and majesty of the movies and their makers. This witty tome for the throne covers such topics as landmarks (just how tall is the Hollywood sign?); mind-boggling special effects; Hollywood murder mysteries, including the strange death of Jean Harlow’s husband; "Where Are They Now?", a guide to the final resting places of the stars; and lists of the best and worst flicks in several categories, including westerns, sci fi, action, drama, biopics, comedies, and many more. Of course, no book on Hollywood is complete without plenty of diva-licious dish: "Joan Crawford vs. X" details her bitter, bizarre rivalries with Bette Davis and Norma Shearer. Jam-packed with quotes, historical tidbits, puzzles, quizzes, and the effluvia of Hollywood, Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Hollywood is sure to keep film buffs enthralled while enthroned.
The real stories behind famous people and events from ancient to modern times. Anecdotal, thought provoking and organized by topic. Chapters will include: You Said You Knew How to Fire That Thing: Misadventures and Wrong Turns that Challenged History; the 10 Most Important Forgotten People in History; Slips of the Tongue: Simple Mistakes that Led to Great Discoveries and Awful Disasters.
Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?: Mysteries of Everyday Life Explained 
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