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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.World of Books (was SecondSale)
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Have you ever wondered what happens to recalled meat? Or whether attorney-client privilege applies after death? Do you know the difference between a serial killer and a spree killer? Do you know how to stop a lava flow or rate a forest fire? THE EXPLAINER provides answers to all these questions and many more. The book is taken from the well-known column in the hugely popular online magazine Slate.corn. While the Explainers on the site are often tied into news events, the editors have chosen entries that won't become dated and are working to cut the news hooks that do exist. The subjects range from the serious to the amusing and are always surprising, teaching us about things we never stop to consider in everyday life. There is a rough and preliminary table of contents that accompanies this fact sheet, and there are some more examples below. With the growing popularity of Slate and a catchy brand name, the Explainer is a chance to take a smart and informative book and turn it into something big. Can someone under house arrest host a dinner party? How do you get a ticket to an execution? How do we know 1,100 World War II vets die every day? Who certifies a recession? Why do busted companies always file for bankruptcy on Sundays? Can you violate copyright law with a magic marker? Can Arafat's Peace Prize be revoked? What happens to frozen assets? What's with the bright light you see before you die? Why do the Japanese commit hari-kiri? How much sick leave do Bush and Cheney get? How do I quit the Republican party? Does truth serum make you tell the truth? Does your homeowners insurance cover murder.…
Seller Inventory # 00045025636
- Title
- The Explainer
- Author
- Slate Magazine
- Publisher
- Random House USA Inc
- Publication year
- 2004
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1400034264
- ISBN 13
- 9781400034260
What’s the difference between a serial killer and a spree killer?
How do you stop a lava flow?
Does homeowner’s insurance cover murder?
And what is Ovaltine anyway?
Answers to these and other fascinating questions you never thought to ask, from the writers at Slate Magazine
An entertaining and genuinely informative compilation of answers to some of life's most improbable questions, from the writers of the online magazine Slate. Often inspired by events in the news, the “Explainer” column asks the questions we never think to ask, or that we’re too embarrassed to admit we don’t know how to answer. Filling in these overlooked blanks of our daily lives, the book provides memorable tidbits for conversations, further rumination, or important context as we follow current events from day to day. Full of fascinating information about unlikely but important subjects, The Explainer will entertain and inform anyone who has ever stopped to wonder who runs Antarctica, how cell phones can reveal your location, or whether one can live off lizard meat.
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World of Books (was SecondSale)
Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since December 20, 2007
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Founded in 2002, World of Books is a leading online destination for buying and selling both preloved and new books, committed to making sustainable reading accessible to all. With a mission to help people read more and waste less, World of Books offers a huge range of affordable, high-quality books — giving both new and preloved titles a second life. The company also operates World of Books – Sell Your Books, an easy-to-use platform that allows customers to trade in unwanted books for cash, helping to keep books in circulation while promoting sustainability. As a Certified B Corp, World of Books is driven by a vision to become the world’s largest and most sustainable dedicated online bookstore. The company measures its success through the positive environmental impact it creates, the value it provides to customers, and its ability to operate profitably while supporting its sustainable mission …
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