http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/rss/catalog/tag/tagName/Reference/ Sun, 19 May 2013 21:52:54 +0000 Zend_Feed en_US http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/i-never-metaphor-i-didn-t-like-hardcover I Never Metaphor I Didn’t Like is an extraordinary compilation of nearly 2,000 analogies, similes and metaphors from Dr. Mardy Grothe, quotation guru and author of Oxymoronica and Viva le Repartee. The book explains figurative language in a refreshingly down-to-earth way and contains chapters on wit, love, stage and screen, politics, sports and more. Featuring quotes from the likes of Aristotle, Maya Angelou, George Washington and Oprah Winfrey, I Never Metaphor I Didn’t Like will fill up your verbal repertoire and have the language centers of your brain buzzing like a swarm of bees at a honey convention.]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 21:52:54 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/the-ultimate-book-of-card-games From All Fives to Ziginette, the Ultimate Book of Card Games is packed with simple instructions and clear illustrations for over 350 of your favorite card games. This classic and comprehensive guide is organized by general, gambling, solitaire and children’s games and is a must-have for any household, college dorm, family cabin, or neighborhood bar with a pack of cards and a penchant for Poker, Pinochle or Pyramid. ]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 21:52:54 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/viva-la-repartee-hardcover You have the uncanny ability to come up with the perfect retort or witty reply to bring your adversaries to their knees. Trouble is, your timing sucks. If you’ve ever come up with a brilliant comeback a little too late, then Viva la Repartee: Clever Comebacks and Witty Retorts is for you. Author Dr. Mardy Grothe assembled a collection of the most brilliantly composed (and perfectly timed) retorts, comebacks and wisecracks from Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Groucho Marx, Winston Churchill, Dolly Parton and more. So go ahead, dog-ear pages. Highlight your favorite passages. After reading this, you’ll never be left without a witty retort again.]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 21:52:54 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/first-ladies-of-the-united-states-flashcards From Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, the First Ladies of the United States Flash Cards will teach you about America’s political history and put your recall skills to the test. These colorful, durable cards feature the official White House painting or photograph of each First Lady on one side and a narrative about her life on the reverse. 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With their trademark wit and style, authors David Kidder and Noah Oppenheim offer an array of fascinating facts about major figures from Atilla the Hun to Desmond Tutu. ]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 21:52:54 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/intellectual-devotional-hardcover From important literary passages to basic physics principles, this New York Times bestseller boasts 365 short daily lessons that will help you refresh your memory, learn new things and become a bigger hit at cocktail parties than the crab puffs. The Intellectual Devotional is the first in a series of books by David S. Kidder and Noah Oppenheimer designed to arouse curiosity and keep your brain sharp. This fascinating book offers a daily dose of information from one of seven fields of knowledge: history, literature, philosophy, mathematics and science, religion, fine arts and music. ]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 21:52:54 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/intellectual-devotional-modern-culture-hardcover From the Slinky to Star Wars, Beatlemania to Babe Ruth, and flappers to fascism, The Intellectual Devotional: Modern Culture walks you through 365 days of the films, music, literature, personalities, trends, sports and pop references that have defined contemporary culture. Whether you’re a pop-culture maven or trivia buff, this installment of the New York Times best-selling Intellectual Devotional series will test your memory and keep your brain sharp as you try to remember 365 fascinating tidbits that’ll impress even the most cultured of the culturati. ]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 21:52:54 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/intellectual-devotional-american-history-hardcover The last time you thought about American history was back in Mrs. What’s-Her-Name’s class. And, come to think of it, you weren’t really paying much attention. The Intellectual Devotional: American History offers 365 days of history lessons and the chance to refresh your knowledge, revitalize your mind and make Mrs. What’s-Her-Name proud. From Thomas Jefferson and Martin Luther King Jr., to the Federalist Papers and Watergate, these daily digests cover the pivotal events, major figures and cultural milestones that helped shape our nation. After a year of historical wisdom and cerebral nourishment, you’ll be extolling the virtues of life, liberty and the pursuit of brain health. ]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 21:52:54 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/intellectual-devotional-health-hardcover This fourth installment of the New York Times best-selling Intellectual Devotional series gives you everything you ever wanted to know about health and the human body in small daily doses. The Intellectual Devotional: Health covers topics in lifestyle and preventive medicine; the mind; medical milestones; drugs and alternative treatments; sexuality and reproduction; diseases and ailments; and children and adolescents. Packed with 365 days of medical knowledge and wellness wisdom, this fascinating book is positively infectious—but in a good, healthy, no-hazmat-suit-required kind of way. ]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 21:52:54 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/official-scrabble-player-s-dictionary-4th-edition-paperback 4th Edition. The book that millions of SCRABBLE® players consider the only necessary resource. Ideal for recreational and school use. More than 100,000 playable two- to eight-letter words including 4,000 new entries. Includes variant spellings. Endorsed by the National SCRABBLE® Association.]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 21:52:54 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/nyt-crossword-puzzle-dictionary-paperback America's foremost crossword puzzle reference revised and expanded with thousands of new words, up-to-date factual references, including famous people and the latest geographical changes, bearing the trustworthy New York Times name. Now presented in a handy mass market size, this edition contains the full text of the hardcover, so puzzle fans looking for that exclusive clue won't miss a thing.]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 21:52:54 +0000