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The biggest and deadliest war. Over 50 countries involved. More than 100 million people mobilized. A death toll between 50 to 85 million—half of which were innocent civilians. Six bloody years. Countless atrocities and savageries. If you’re interested in the story and legacy of World War II, then this history book is for you!

From the Pearl Harbor attack and the D-Day invasion to the Holocaust and the Manhattan Project, World War II has had a lasting impact on the world. Larger-than-life heroes and villains were minted: Hitler, MacArthur, Stalin, and Churchill, to name a few. The ballistic missile, atomic bomb, radar, and other inventions were developed that came to define modern life. The impact of World War II cannot be underestimated. The Handy World War II Answer Book looks at the Blitzkrieg, Hiroshima, concentration camps, and the rest of the war’s history. It answers 550 of the most intriguing questions about the war, including …
Why did Italy and Germany become allies? 
What was special about the Commando Fighting Knife? 
What were the secrets of Station X?
Who were the Desert Rats?
Did the Allies know that the Holocaust was happening? 
When was the first Enigma machine captured — and by whom? 
What led to the Battle of Midway?
How was the fate of Stalingrad decided? 
Who were the Flying Tigers? 
Did Hitler really sleep through the D-Day invasion?
What was the biggest naval battle of World War II? 
Why was Iwo Jima so difficult for the Americans to capture?
How did two of the Nuremberg prisoners evade justice?
What happened to Emperor Hirohito? 

Fought all over the world, there were battles and operations, warships and warplanes, guns and bombs, attacks and sieges, soldiers and leaders. There was despair and victory, triumph and tragedy, struggle and sacrifice. Learn all about the conflict in The Handy World War II Answer Book! With more than 120 photos and graphics, this fascinating tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.

Visible Ink Press

The Handy Answer Book Series

The Handy World War II Answer Book

Charles Liu

Quantum physics helps explain many mysteries of the universe. It underpins everything, but it need not be quantum difficult with this informative, accessible, easy-to-follow guide to the fundamentals and concepts of quantum physics and our quantum universe!

Quantum physics is all around us. It’s in electrical lights, lasers, and the color of the sky. Without it, the sun wouldn’t shine. It even explains how human eyes work. With its role in photosynthesis, it literally supports life. Yet, it had Schrödinger wondering whether his cat was alive or dead. It tells us that something can be both a wave and a particle and that two linked particles can communicate across the universe instantaneously! And it might even explain how the multiverse is real. Quantum physics is the key to understanding our complex world, yet even our most brilliant minds haven’t figured it all out yet.

Engaging and approachable, The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book helps untangle this complex subject, making quantum physics and its impact on us, the world, and the universe entertaining and easy to grasp. From the basics to the theories and from the practical applications to the future, this illuminating book answers more than 800 fascinating questions so you can easily understand quantum physics, including ...

Did the Big Bang arise from quantum foam?
When did philosophers first consider the existence of atoms?
What is the largest nuclear weapon ever detonated?
What are quarks?
What is quantum teleportation? 
What is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle?
What is the quantum principle used in MRI machines?
Does entangled time mean the present can affect the past?
Why did Albert Einstein say, “God does not play dice with the universe”?
How is a black hole a quantum object?
How does quantum physics appear in portrayals of space?
Do we live in a multiverse?
What is artificial intelligence?
Are human brains actually quantum computers?
How does quantum physics affect me?

The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book provides a bridge between scientific concepts and everyday understanding, allowing you to grasp the wonders and implications of quantum physics. This compelling resource is for the casually curious as well as those seeking a deeper understanding of one of the most captivating scientific fields of our time. With 135 photos and graphics, this tome is richly illustrated. Its glossary of commonly used terms cuts through the jargon, a helpful bibliography provides sources for further exploration, and an extensive index adds to its usefulness.

The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book

David L. Hudson

Citizenship Unleashed: Nurturing Democracy and Strengthening America! Delve into the essence of citizenship and the part we play in the functioning of our government with this enlightening guide!

From rights and responsibilities to creating the Constitution and the shape of the government, citizens have a central role in the governance of the United States. A vital guide that explores the duties and responsibilities of an American citizen, The Handy Civics Answer Book: How to Be a Good Citizen also explains the three branches of government and the political processes that influence their functioning. From intriguing historical tidbits to the intricate inner workings of the law, this book is a treasure trove of civics knowledge. This illuminating book answers more than 600 of the most intriguing questions about civics, citizenship, and the government, including …

 What does the Declaration of Independence say?
 What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? 
 How did the Constitutional Convention delegates deal with the issue of slavery? 
 Who actually wrote the U.S. Constitution?
 What were the Federalist Papers? 
 What are the Powers of Congress?
 Why did the Framers want to limit the powers of Congress? 
 What are the duties of the president of the United States? 
 What is the presidential oath?
 How was the U.S. Supreme Court created?
 Can Supreme Court justices be impeached?
 What is the Bill of Rights?
 What rights do citizens possess? 
 What are some leading civic responsibilities? 
 What legal duties may only citizens perform?
 What does a citizen need to do to vote?
 How does one become a U.S. citizen? 
 What is the Oath of Allegiance? 
 What does the U.S. Constitution say about state government?
 Who funds public schooling in the United States? 
 Do state governments have police powers?

Whether through the vote, exercising our free speech rights, defending our country, serving on a jury, respecting laws, staying informed, or respecting the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others, The Handy Civics Answer Book will arm you with the knowledge you need to be an informed and active participant in the democratic process. This compelling resource to Washington, governance, and civic duties is ideal for anyone interested in American politics and government or who is simply seeking to become a more engaged citizen. With more than 120 photos, this tome is richly illustrated. It’s helpful bibliography provides sources for further exploration, and an extensive index adds to its usefulness.

The Handy Civics Answer Book: How to be a Good Citizen

The U.S. Supreme Court, its decisions, and its nominating process for new justices are often in the news … but are just as often not well understood. Constitutional law professor David L. Hudson, Jr., explains the cases, processes, and important history with this in-depth primer on the U.S. Supreme Court.

How has the Supreme Court justices’ thinking on gun rights, abortion, free speech, freedom of religion, and many other controversial issues evolved? What were some of the court’s most important and monumental decisions … and failures? Which justices have—and have had—the most influence on the court? Has the nominating process always been so political and bitter?

Covering the history, nominating process, and court decisions on individual and other rights as well as a few fun facts, The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book: The History and Issues Explained by David L. Hudson, Jr., J.D. provides you with 600 answers to questions such as …

How was the U.S. Supreme Court created? 
Under the Constitution, who appoints Supreme Court justices?
Have any Supreme Court justices been impeached?
Which president introduced an infamous court-packing plan in 1937?
Which Supreme Court justice in the 20th century did not have a law degree?
What are some suggestions for reforming the confirmation process?
What did the Rehnquist Court decide in the 2000 presidential election?
Why did Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dissent in the Lily Ledbetter case?
Which justice wrote that he couldn’t define obscenity, but “I know it when I see it”?
When did the Supreme Court establish the so-called “Miranda Rights”?
How did the Supreme Court emphasize privacy protection for cell phone searches?
How has the Supreme Court dealt with the death penalty for juveniles?
In what infamous decision did the Supreme Court regard African Americans as slaves and property?
When did the Supreme Court invalidate a ban on interracial marriages?
Why was the decision in Roe v. Wade not the leading story in many newspapers on the date of its decision?
Why, according to Justice Samuel Alito, was Roe such a bad decision?
Why is interpreting the Second Amendment perhaps more of a challenge than other amendments in the Bill of Rights?
Who was the only Supreme Court Justice to have signed the Declaration of Independence?
Which Justice wrote a book about the United States as a Christian nation?
Which Justice wrote a book on civil disobedience and protest?
What Supreme Court justice was formerly a member of the Ku Klux Klan?
What is the nickname of the Supreme Court Building?
Which justice was nicknamed “The Lone Ranger”?

Analyzing controversial issues and various points of view, The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book 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. Richly illustrated, it also has a helpful bibliography, glossary, and extensive index. Thoroughly updated since it was last published fifteen years ago, this invaluable resource will help you understand the rulings and importance of the U.S. Supreme Court!

The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book: The History and Issues Explained

DeLean Tolbert Smith

Aishwary Pawar

Debra-Ann C. Butler

Nicole P. Pitterson

A handy resource on the fundamental facts about engineering for both engineers and non-engineers alike, whether you are exploring engineering for the first time, already have a strong background, or fall anywhere in between.
 
Engineering impacts every aspect of our lives. Bridges, buildings, buses, electrical grids, computers, televisions, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, and virtually any everyday household item needs to be engineered to function properly. Fundamentally, engineering is about identifying a need and developing solutions that meet that need. Throughout history, engineering ideas and innovative feats have provided solutions to many challenges faced by civilizations. From the Great Wall of China to NASA's space program, The Handy Engineering Answer Book covers the history of the field, details the lives of key figures, introduces the tools engineers use to solve problems, and provides fun facts and answers to a thousand important and interesting questions, such as …

 • What is the difference between science and engineering?
 • What do engineers do? 
 • What are some famous engineering mistakes or failures? 
 • What is reverse engineering? 
 • What is a prototype? 
 • What types of jobs do electrical engineers do? 
 • How does a car battery work? 
 • What are the major job responsibilities of a HVAC engineer? 
 • What is a Powertrain? 
 • What is Bernoulli’s principle? 
 • What are the Laws of Thermodynamics? 
 • What’s the difference between 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines? 
 • What is stress and strain? 
 • What is the difference between torque and power? 
 • What is automation? 
 • What is quality assurance? 
 • What is meant by outsourcing? 
 • What are the responsibilities of a construction manager? 
 • What are the types of road construction that are both durable and cost-effective? 
 • Which materials are used to build a cruise ship? 
 • What are some design elements that help structures withstand earthquakes? 
 • How does a civil engineer design water slides for theme parks? 
 • Who was W. Edwards Deming? 
 • What is ergonomics? 
 • What is biomedical engineering? 
 • Who is Grace Hopper? 
 • What is debugging? 
 • What is the difference between a web developer and a website designer? 
 • Was Leonardo da Vinci an aerospace engineer? 
 • Where do chemical engineers work? 
 • How much energy does the world use? 
 • What are the major challenges addressed by environmental engineers? 
 • What is humanitarian engineering? 
 • What is acoustical engineering? 
 • What are the required skills for fire engineers? 
 • What are the advantages and disadvantages of nanotechnology? 
 

With more than 140 photos and graphics, this fascinating tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. Whether using science and math or building prototypes for testing or the development of various subdisciplines, The Handy Engineering Answer Book looks at how fundamental engineering is to modern life and society!

The Handy Engineering Answer Book

The story of the United States military is the story of the country
itself. Both have grown and changed over time. Learn about the unique
histories, traditions, weapons, leaders, stats, and fun facts of the
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force,
and their roles within the military in this fun and fascinating
guide!

 From the few hundred soldiers in its ranks when it was first established,
to the over one million service members today, the U.S. military has
grown in power and size over its 250-year history. Its organization
and branches have changed to adapt to new technologies and national
needs. The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book: Your Guide to the
Whats and Whys of the U.S. Military looks at each branch of
the U.S. military. It answers more than 500 of the most intriguing questions,
including …

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 is the U.S. military organized?
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 do the branches work together?
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 did the Army Air Corps become the U.S. Army Air Force?
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 is the selection process like for Special Forces?
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 was the Continental Army’s first Commander in Chief?
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 does the military rank structure function?
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 does somebody become an Air Force officer?
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 was the “Brown Water Navy”?
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 is the motto of the Coast Guard?
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 is the Marine Corps Hymn?
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 any Coast Guard vessels serve in combat?
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 said “Retreat? Hell! We just got here!”
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 were the Buffalo Soldiers?
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 are the Blue Angels?
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 is the most challenging USAF plane to fly?
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 is the origin of the Coast Guard “racing stripe”?
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 is the difference between a UAV and a drone?
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 attack submarines does the Navy deploy?
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 defends the United States against cyberattacks and other digital
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The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force
are uniquely American, each in their own way. Learn what makes each
branch special in The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book!
With more than 140 photos and graphics, this fascinating to me is
richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add
to its usefulness.

The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book: Your Guide to the Whats and Whys of the U.S. Military

Ed D’Angelo

Difficult philosophy made easy. The universe and our place in it, the meaning of life, the nature of justice and the good society, and the powers of reason. All these topics explored, questioned, and explained.

Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Stoicism, Skepticism, Cynicism, Continental philosophy, ethics, government and governing, virtue, love, life, and death. Heidegger, Husserl, Merleau-Ponty, Derrida, Bertrand Russell, and Michel Foucault…. From famous figures in the history of philosophy to the deepest questions of religion to the relationship between knowledge and power, The Handy Western Philosophy Answer Book: The Ancient Greek Influence on Modern Understanding makes esoteric ideas and the jumble of names easy to understand, enriching readers’ lives and answering the question, What does philosophy have to teach us about life and society? 

Today many people experience a loss of trust in government and organized religion. There's increased social isolation and a rise in insult politics. Seeking an alternative, some have experimented with new forms of politics, social organization, and spirituality. All these developments have led to a great deal of confusion and puzzlement. Who and what can we believe, and how can we know it is correct? From its beginning, philosophy was conceived as a conversation or dialogue, and The Handy Western Philosophy Answer Book raises and offers answers to questions like these …

What is philosophy?
 What is metaphysics?
 What is logic?
 How is ethics different than morality?
 How did Pre-Socratic philosophy get started?
 What is the arrow paradox?
 Who was Pythagoras?
 How did Stoicism inspire modern cognitive psychotherapy?
 Who was the founder of Western philosophy?
 What is a harmonic sequence in music?
 What are the four cardinal virtues?
 Was pederasty condoned in ancient Greece?
 How, according to Plato, is philosophy like making love?
 What are the three parts of the soul?
 How does democracy degenerate into tyranny?
 What is the history of Alexander the Great’s military campaigns?
 How did Alexander the Great change the course of the history of philosophy?
 What did Aristotle say about the social nature of human beings?
 What is Aristotle’s conception of the soul?
 What is the soul of a plant?
 What is virtue?
 What is an emotion?
 Why do we need friends?
 Why did Aristotle believe that the state has a responsibility to educate its citizens?
 What did Aristotle think about money?
 What is the meaning and origin of the Serenity Prayer?
 What impact did the Epicureans have on the modern world?
 What was the museum of Alexandria?
 How did Stoicism inspire modern cognitive psychotherapy?
 What is the problem with the sentence “The present king of France is bald”?
 What is the postmodern condition?

Philosophy is the pursuit of answers to big questions about the purpose of life, death, and existence. Philosophy is about how to reason and find the answers for yourself. Philosophy is a puzzle. You collect clues. You make connections. The Handy Western Philosophy Answer Book is a perfect companion for anyone seeking wider truths and happiness. It is an informative, accessible, easy-to-understand guide to the big questions about living. With more than 120 photos and graphics, it is richly illustrated. Plus, its helpful bibliography, glossary of terms, and extensive index add to its usefulness.

The Handy Western Philosophy Answer Book: The Ancient Greek Influence on Modern Understanding

Stephen A. Werner

From the Origin of Humans to Today … All in One Volume!

Highlights. Low lights. The twists and turns of social, political, and cultural history gathered in one fun and fascinating title! The Handy History Answer Book: From the Stone Age to the Digital Age takes a riveting walk through the ages, looking at the most important events of the past 5,000 years, including wars, disasters, pandemics, births, lives, and more. It supplies context to the past with a wealth of information on invention, philosophy, science, politics, culture, sports, business, law, media, and religion. 

A concise guide to all things historical, this feast of facts and compelling stories recounts the revolutionary ideas, acts, and inventions that changed the world. It surveys significant people, times, and events worldwide, with a special focus on U.S. history from its beginnings to the present. Fully revised and updated, this new edition of The Handy History Answer Book answers over 1,600 of the most frequently asked, most interesting, and unusual history questions, including …

What was the Stone Age?
Why was Julius Caesar murdered?
What are the origins of the religion of Islam?
Why is the COVID-19 pandemic so significant?
Why is the shamrock the symbol of St. Patrick?
What is the legacy of the Crusades today?
What are England’s royal “houses”?
Did Marie Antoinette really say, “Let them eat cake”?
When did people first migrate to North America?
Who are the Cajuns?
What is the Hubble Space Telescope?
What were the first political parties in the United States? 
Who was Black Elk?
When did chain stores first appear? 
Were the Nazi’s socialists? 
How long have hurricanes been given names?
Who was Typhoid Mary?
What happened at Pearl Harbor?
What was the Bataan Death March?
What is NATO?
What is habeas corpus?
Who was Emmett Till?
Who was Genghis Khan?
What was the triangular trade?
Who is called the “Father of the Interstate System”?
Who is Bernie Madoff? 
Who were the Wobblies?
What was the Beat movement?
Who is Ralph Nader??
What is the Occupy movement?
What is the strongest earthquake ever measured?
What happened on Apollo 13?
What is Gray’s Anatomy?
What is origin of Listerine®?
What is the problem with antibiotics today?
Who developed the first MRI machine? How does it work?
What are the Ivy League colleges?
Who were the Brothers Grimm?
Why does the Leaning Tower of Pisa lean?
What was the Motion Picture Production Code?
Which entertainers were in the Rat Pack?
Who wrote the first computer program?
What is unique about the Trump presidency?

If “History doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes” (as Mark Twain is reputed to have said) then The Handy History Answer Book is a lyrical and poetic treat. Clear, concise, and straightforward, this informative primer is a resource for brushing up on the events, terms, and history-makers many of us remember from school but can’t completely recall. Wide-ranging and comprehensive with nearly 250 illustrations, this information-rich tome also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. A perfect companion for history buffs of all ages.

The Handy History Answer Book: From the Stone Age to the Digital Age

An informative, accessible, easy-to-use guide to physics, covering the fundamental concepts and amazing discoveries that govern our universe!

We don’t need a U.S. Supreme Court ruling to know that everyone is governed by the laws of physics, but what are they? How do they affect us? Why do they matter? What did Newton mean when he said, "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction?" What is gravity? What is Bernoulli’s Principle? Einstein’s Theory of Relativity? How do space, time, matter, and energy all interact? How do scientific laws, theories, and hypotheses differ? Physics can often seem difficult or complex, but it's actually beautiful and fun—and it doesn't need to be hard to understand.

Revised for the first time in a decade, the completely updated third edition of The Handy Physics Answer Book makes physics and its impact on us, the world, and the universe entertaining and easy to grasp. It disposes with the dense jargon and overly-complicated explanations often associated with physics, and instead it takes an accessible, conceptual approach—never dumbing down the amazing science, yet all written in everyday English.

The Handy Physics Answer Book tackles big issues and concepts, like motion, magnetism, sound, and light, and lots of smaller topics too—like, why don’t birds or squirrels on power lines get electrocuted?—and makes them enlightening and enjoyable for anyone who picks up this informative book. For everyone who has ever wondered about the sources of energy production in the United States, or how different kinds of light bulbs shine, or why wearing dark-colored clothes is warmer than light-colored ones, or even what happens when you fall into a black hole, The Handy Physics Answer Book examines more than 1,000 of the most frequently asked, most interesting, and most unusual questions about physics, including ...

 How can I be moving even while I’m sitting still?
 If the Sun suddenly disappeared, what would happen to the Sun’s gravity?
 What is the energy efficiency of the human body?
 Why do golf balls have dimples?
 How can ice help keep plants warm?
 What kinds of beaches are best for surfing?
 What do 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G wireless networks mean?
 Why shouldn’t metal objects be placed in microwave ovens?
 Why does my voice sound different on a recording?
 Can a light beam be frozen in time?
 Why are soap bubbles sometimes so colorful?
 Why does a charged balloon stick to a wall?
 Is Earth a giant magnet?
 What are gamma rays?
 What happens when antimatter strikes matter?
 What is quantum teleportation?
 Are artificial intelligence systems able to think on their own?
 What happens when two black holes collide?
 How will the universe end? 

Useful and informative, The Handy Physics Answer Book also includes a glossary of commonly used terms to cut through the jargon, a helpful bibliography, and an extensive index. Ideal for students, curious readers of all ages, and anyone reckoning with the essential questions about the universe. This handy resource is an informative primer for applications in everyday life as well as the most significant scientific theories and discoveries of our time. And, we promise, no whiteboard needed.

The Handy Physics Answer Book

Informative, easy-to-use guide to everyday science questions, concepts and fundamentals celebrates its twenty-fifth year and over one million copies sold!

Science is everywhere, and it affects everything! DNA and CRISPR. Artificial sweeteners. Sea level changes caused by melting glaciers. Gravitational waves. Bees in a colony. The human body. Microplastics. The largest active volcano. Designer dog breeds. Molecules. The length of the Grand Canyon. Viruses and retroviruses. The weight of a cloud. Forces, motion, energy, and inertia. It can often seem complex and complicated, but it need not be so difficult to understand. The thoroughly updated and completely revised fifth edition of The Handy Science Answer Book makes science and its impact on the world fun and easy to understand.
 
Clear, concise, and straightforward, this informative primer covers hundreds of intriguing topics, from the basics of math, physics, and chemistry to the discoveries being made about the human body, stars, outer space, rivers, mountains, and our entire planet. It covers plants, animals, computers, planes, trains, and cars. This friendly resource answers more than 1,600 of the most frequently asked, most interesting, and most unusual science questions, including ... 
 When was a symbol for the concept of zero first used? How large is a google? Why do golf balls have dimples? What is a chemical bond? What is a light-year? What was the grand finale of the Cassini mission? How many exoplanets have been discovered? Where is the deepest cave in the United States? How long is the Grand Canyon? What is the difference between weather and climate? What causes a red tide? What is cell cloning and how is it used in scientific research? How did humans evolve? Do pine trees keep their needles forever? What is the most abundant group of organisms? How do insects survive the winter in cold climates? Which animals drink seawater? Why do geese fly in formation? What is FrogWatch? Why do cats’ eyes shine in the dark? Which industries release the most toxic chemicals? What causes most wildfires in the United States? Which woman received the Nobel Prize in two different fields (two different years)? What is the difference between science and technology?

 
 For anyone wanting to know how the universe, Earth, plants, animals, and human beings work and fit into our world, this informative book also includes a helpful bibliography, and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. It will help anyone’s science questions!

The Handy Science Answer Book

Terri Schlichenmeyer

Mark Meier

Illustrating the unique character of the state through a combination of facts, stats, and history, as well as the unusual and quirky!

Beer, cheese, lakes, rivers, cabins, and cities. With a diverse geography, beautiful natural wonders, and vibrant cities, tourism naturally plays a major role in Wisconsin’s economy, and its nickname, “America's Dairyland,” speaks to the importance of agriculture. Of course, cheeseheads abound in Green Bay and throughout the state, as do the Effigy Mounds—burial mounds—in the form of animals or birds of the Woodland Indians.

The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book takes an in-depth look at the state’s variety, along with its fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia. Covering its industries, politicians, arts, media, culture, and, of course, sports dynasties and legends, it brings the state’s past and present to life. Learn about the earliest people in the Great Lakes area, the Paleo-Indian People, French explorers, traders, the Paul Bunyan “myth,” today’s numerous ethnic festivals, including Brat(wurst) Days, Polka Days, Cheese Days, and the Wisconsin Highland Games. Uncover surprising fun facts like Brett Farve's first forward pass for the Packers was caught by … Brett Favre!

From log-rolling, the state capital in Madison and its politics, famous breweries, major manufacturers Kohler Company, Johnson Controls, John Deere, Caterpillar Inc. and Harley-Davidson motorcycles to the Milwaukee Art Museum, Willem Dafoe, Georgia O’Keeffe, the infamous Jeffrey Dahmer, Al Jarreau, and other notable people and places, The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book answers to nearly 1,400 questions the Badger State’s unique and interesting history, people, and places, including: 

 

Why is Wisconsin called “Wisconsin”?
 How much snow falls in Wisconsin?
 What is the Wisconsin state dance?
 Which Native American tribes called Wisconsin home?
 Was there a Civil War POW camp in Wisconsin?
 How did log rolling become a sport?
 Why was the Oleomargarine Act supported by nearly every farmer in the Dairy State?
 What was the Day the Music Died?
 How many acres of State Forests does Wisconsin have?
 Was Paul Bunyan a real person?
 Where is the Pabst Mansion located?
 What is the most popular attraction in the state?
 How many beer festivals are there in Wisconsin?
 Where is Roundy’s headquartered?
 Which waterway is most important to Wisconsin?
 Which political party held sway in Wisconsin when the state was formed?
 What caused so much controversy in the redistricting of 2010?
 What is unique about Wisconsin’s capitol building?
 Where did the Green Bay Packers get their name?
 How much did each winning player make for playing in Superbowl I?
 How much milk does it take to make one pound of butter?
 How many towns in Wisconsin claim to be the UFO Capital of the World?

 
The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book answers these and more intriguing questions about people, places, events, government, and places of interest! It's an informative and fun look at the Badger State, people, history, and culture.

The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book

Amber K. Gray

An informative, easy-to-use guide to accounting fundamentals and concepts

Everyone needs to budget money and manage costs, whether for groceries and everyday purchases, rent or mortgage, education, retirement, or even a business. Like it or not, accounting infuses most everything in life. From credits, debits, and basic bookkeeping to getting the most out of tax deductions and from reading or creating a business’ financial statement to better understanding accounting lingo, The Handy Accounting Answer Book can help anyone acquire the skills to start or run a business, plan for retirement, set money aside for a big purchase, establish everyday budgets, and improve their money management. 
 Find out about the concepts and assumptions behind the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Understand tax returns and maximize write-off. Manage retirement account statements and find ways to improve their results. Learn how to create a business plan. Learn about a business’ financial ratios, cost of goods, depreciation, tax planning, recognizing revenue and expenses, financial audits, year-end closing the books, and other terms and rules. Maximize profits and improve personal or business bottom lines. 

 Covering accounting fundamentals, concepts, and jargon, The Handy Accounting Answer Book is for everyone who wants to understand the language of money and business. It uses basic terms and simple examples to illustrate complex accounting topics and can help you make better decisions about your business or personal finances. This handy primer answers nearly 800 questions and offers fun facts covering the basics of accounting, including … 
 What is the earliest known form of accounting? What are the elements of financial statements? When is revenue recognized? What is accrual basis accounting? How does an accountant determine which asset account titles to use? What is goodwill? How many different types of financial statements are there? What is the basic accounting equation? How is operating income different from net income? How do you know if a company is doing well? What is the quick ratio? How is earnings per share evaluated? What is a journal entry? What is a purchase order? What is the fraud triangle? How is depreciation expense calculated and recorded? What is a franchise? What are the employer payroll taxes? What is indirect labor? How is a budget prepared? What is a revenue variance? What is contribution margin? What is the time value of money? What is one of the first things that must be done when starting a small business? What are some of the key components of a business plan? Can a business be successful if it doesn’t make a profit? What is a CPA? What happened at Enron? 
 For anyone planning for a business, retirement, college, or life in general, this informative book also includes a glossary of commonly used terms to cut through the jargon, a helpful bibliography, appendices providing examples of accountancy practices, and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. It will help anyone’s financial intelligence!

The Handy Accounting Answer Book

Engaging answers to common questions on the history, beliefs, practices and what it means to be a Christian.

What does it mean to be a Christian? What is the core of the faith? What does it mean to follow the gospel? What is the significance of the rites, rituals, and symbols of Christianity, such as baptism and the crucifix? Who was Jesus Christ and what was His life like? How did Christianity start, spread, and grow? What are the differences—and similarities—between Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism? How did Christianity influence art, architecture, music, and movies? 

The Handy Christianity Answer Book provides detailed descriptions of the teachings of Jesus, Christian beliefs about Jesus, ceremonies, symbols, rituals, observations, customs, leaders, and organization of the world’s largest religion. It clearly and eloquently explains how different Christians think and delves into the richness of the Christian tradition. This engaging, user-friendly primer looks at the significance of the Bible, Jesus, the Apostles, the Trinity, the Eucharist, historical schisms, divisions among different denominations, worship, sacraments, prayer, and much more. This important reference answers nearly 900 questions and offers fun facts that cover Christian history, religious practices, and cultural perspectives, including …

 Who is a Christian?
 Why are there so many different kinds of Christians?
 Do the Dead Sea Scrolls tell us anything about Jesus?
 What language did Jesus speak?
 What are the last words spoken by Jesus?
 What is the style of the teachings of Jesus?
 What did Jesus say about loving one’s enemies?
 Did Jesus have brothers?
 Who was John the Baptist?
 What are the basic beliefs of Mainline Christians?
 What is the Nicene Creed?
 What does Jesus have to do with the way our years are numbered?
 What is the Christian belief in an immortal soul?
 Is Heaven up and Hell down?
 Are there other kinds of angels besides angels and archangels?
 What is the devil?
 What were the Crusades?
 What was the Black Death?
 Who was Joan of Arc?
 Why is Martin Luther so important?
 What was Henry VIII of England’s role in changing Christianity?
 What is the Salvation Army?
 Who was Pere Jacques Marquette?
 What are the Gothic cathedrals?
 Why was the artist Michelangelo important to Christians?
 Why do most churches have organs?
 What is the earliest major film about Jesus?
 What are the Catholic Sacraments?
 What is the Jesus Seminar?
 What is the largest statue of Jesus?
 What is the story behind Our Lady of Guadalupe?

This information-rich book also provides a historic timeline, a glossary of commonly used terms, and a bibliography help further exploration of the world’s largest religion. A perfect companion for anyone seeking a better understanding of Christianity.

The Handy Christianity Answer Book

James L. Haley

A fascinating and fun look at the Lone Star State’s history, culture, and people
Texas is the country's second-largest state by size and population. It has a unique and varied history, having been ruled by a succession of nations—from which the term “six flags over Texas” sprang—before becoming an independent republic. From its traditional oil, cattle, and cotton industries to the modern energy, electronics, computer, aerospace, and biomedical industries, Texas has become an economic powerhouse. It’s known for its low taxes, diverse population, thriving universities, and art scenes. Exploring the state’s fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia, The Handy Texas Answer Book takes an in-depth look at this fascinating and diverse state with the bigger-than-life personality.

Learn about the original Indigenous peoples, the Spanish, French, and Mexican colonizations, the independence from Mexico, the ties to the Confederacy and United States, devastating hurricanes, football culture, fast-growing cities and urban sprawl, food, attitude, and much, much more. Tour landmarks from the Alamo and cattle ranches to the Rio Grande and the state capital. Learn about famous sons and daughters, including Lyndon Johnson, Sam Houston, Howard Hughes, Janis Joplin, and Renée Zellweger. Sports (both college and professional) are illuminated. The government, parks, and cultural institutions are all packed into this comprehensive guide to the state of Texas. Find answers to more than 850 questions, including: 

• What is the origin of “Howdy?”
• Where in Texas can you find all three kinds of dinosaur tracks in one place?
• Where can gold be found in Texas?
• How did we come to have “Dr. Pepper”?
• Is it true that Texas’s annexation to the United States was never really legal?
• How did Texas women get to vote a year before women in the rest of the United States?
• What Texan became the most-decorated soldier in World War II?
• Is it true that the only Texas governor to die in office expired in the arms of his mistress?
• How did Texas transform from solidly Democratic to solidly Republican?
• How did the discovery of Texas oil change the face of American business?
• How did rodeos originate?
• What was the University of Texas mascot before there was Bevo the Longhorn?
• What was the slightly dishonest secret of UT’s early success in baseball?
• What is so special about the television show Austin City Limits?
• What are the “Marfa Lights”?
• How many Texas convicts have been freed after proving their innocence with DNA?
• What is the Cuero Turkey Trot?

Illustrating the unique character of the state through a combination of facts, stats, and history, as well as the unusual and quirky, The Handy Texas Answer Book answers intriguing questions about people, places, events, government, and places of interest. This informative book also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.

The Handy Texas Answer Book

Patricia Barnes-Svarney

Thomas E. Svarney

A practical, accessible, and informative guide to the science of criminal investigations.
Covering the fundamentals, science, history, and analysis of clues, The Handy Forensic Science Answer Book: Reading Clues at the Crime Scene, Crime Lab and in Court provides detailed information on crime scene investigations, techniques, laboratory finding, the latest research, and controversies. It looks at the science of law enforcement, how evidence is gathered, processed, analyzed, and viewed in the courtroom, and more. From the cause, manner, time of a death, and autopsies to blood, toxicology, DNA typing, fingerprints, ballistics, tool marks, tread impressions, and trace evidence, it takes the reader through the many sides of a death investigation. Arson, accidents, computer crimes, criminal profiling, and much, much more are also addressed. 

 The Handy Forensic Science Answer Book gives real-world examples and looks at what Hollywood gets right and wrong. It provides the history of the science, and it introduces the scientists behind breakthroughs. An easy-to-use and informative reference, it brings the complexity of a criminal investigation into focus and provides well-researched answers to over 950 common questions, such as … 
What is the difference between cause of death and manner of death? How did a person’s skull fit into criminal evidence in the early 1800s? When were fingerprints first used to identify a criminal? How is the approximate time of death of a crime scene victim determined? What is forensic serology? What is the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System? Can a forensics expert look at skeletal remains and tell whether the person was obese? How can a simple knot analyzed in the crime lab be used as evidence? Can fingerprints be permanently changed or destroyed? How fast does a bullet travel? How was a chemical analysis of ink important in the conviction of Martha Stewart? What types of data are often retrieved from a crime scene cellphone? Can analyses similar to those used in forensics be used to uncover doping in athletics? What is the Personality Assessment Inventory? What are some motives that cause an arsonist to start a fire? What state no longer allows bite marks as admissible evidence in a trial? What is the Innocence Project? Why are eyewitness accounts not always reliable? Who was “Jack the Ripper”? 
 Providing the facts, stats, history, and science, The Handy Forensic Science Answer Book answers intriguing questions about criminal investigations. This informative book also includes a helpful bibliography, glossary of terms, and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.

The Handy Forensic Science Answer Book: Reading Clues at the Crime Scene, Crime Lab and in Court

Daniel S. Burt

Deborah G. Felder

Get the most out of reading with this an engaging and fun guide to the deeper meanings in great works of literature!

From the epic of Gilgamesh to Aristotle and Cicero, and from Shakespeare and the King James Bible to Wuthering Heights, War and Peace, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and the Nobel-winning lyrics of Bob Dylan, the world of literature is an integral part of our lives. Great literature can shape and form thoughts and opinions as well as influence politics and predict the future. Reading can truly enrich our lives, but it can sometimes be daunting to get the most out of a great work of literature.

The Handy Literature Answer Book: Understand and Enjoy Meanings, Symbolism, and Signs in Great Works is an engaging, easy-to-read look at literature basics such as themes, symbols, context, and other literary devices. Different literary forms, including novels, poems, plays, short stories, memoirs, and literary nonfiction are analyzed. Hundreds of important stories and great works are used as illustrative examples. Learn about the five basic questions for any work of literature, including “What is the significance of a title?” “What is conflict?” “What is character development?” “What is point of view?” “How does a setting affect a story?” “What are the different schools of literary criticism?” and many more.

Bringing the most out of the reading experience, The Handy Literature Answer Book deciphers and analyzes stories, novels, and verses through insightful in-depth answers to nearly 400 common questions. You will also read about such fascinating tidbits as …

 What are the key components of literature?

 How is reading literature different from other kinds of reading?

 Why is artful reading so hard?

 What do poems do?

 How should a poem be read for its comparisons—metaphors and similes?

 What, according to Poe, should be the method of the short story writer?

 How do you recognize the difference between story and plot in a short story?

 How can you recognize a symbol?

 What are the defining characteristics of the novel?

 How did the novel evolve from a popular literary entertainment to the modern novel?

 What is the difference between drama and theater?

 What is the best way to understand and appreciate Shakespearean drama?

 What approaches should you take in reading an essay?

 What are characteristics of a memoir?

This handy primer from two highly regarded experts also includes a glossary of essential literary terms, a timeline, a helpful bibliography, and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. Making reading more enriching, rewarding, and enjoyable, The Handy Literature Answer Book is a wonderful, eye-opening read!

The Handy Literature Answer Book: An Engaging Guide to Unraveling Symbols, Signs and Meanings in Great Works

Gina Misiroglu

A practical, accessible, engaging, and comprehensive guide to how American democracy works (and how it sometimes doesn't work).

The stakes have never been higher: national security, civil liberties, the economy, the future of the republic. Yet few outside Washington actually understand how our government and political system should work, much less how it actually operates. On one level, it's a complex, interlocking world veiled in power brokering, bureaucracy, and big money. On another, it's the biggest, richest, most influential organization in the world, for better or worse.

 
Understanding how modern America is managed and governed is more vital than ever, but television, radio, newspapers, and social media frequently aim to spin, seduce, and sell product rather than serve anything resembling the truth. Filling the breach and answering basic questions about how our very complex government operates and what it promises, The Handy American Government Answer Book: How Washington, Politics, and Elections Work takes a comprehensive look at the systems, people, and policies that comprise American democracy, providing much-needed clarity to the current political drama.

This informative book traces the historic development of the government, the functions of each branch of government, and how they work together. It provides clear and concise definitions of who does what and why. Written in an entertaining, reader-friendly, question-and-answer format, The Handy American Government Answer Book deciphers the news behind the headlines through well-researched answers to nearly 800 common questions. You will also read about such fascinating tidbits as 

Why is America's democratic system considered so precious?
How are shifting demographics related to the electorate?
What can Americans do to influence their government?
Did the framers of the Constitution place equal weight on the concepts of liberty, equality, and democracy?
What does "checks and balances" mean?
What generally happens when members of Congress act inappropriately?
How many presidents have been impeached?
How does a case reach the U.S. Supreme Court?
Which president appointed the most justices?
How do civil liberties differ from civil rights?
How does the Bill of Rights protect individual liberties?
Is measuring public opinion a new phenomenon in politics?
What does the concept ?majority rule with minority rights? mean?
Why has trust in the government declined?
What does it mean to lobby?
How are PAC donations and political decisions linked?
Where do the party symbols of the donkey and the elephant come from?
What is electoral realignment?
Who pays for the campaigns of candidates?
Did the electoral college ever vote unanimously for a president? 

This handy primer also includes numerous illustrations, graphs, tables, a helpful bibliography, and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. In the midst of the overheated rhetoric of the moment and the fast-changing, crisis-dominated world, a well-informed citizenry armed with The Handy American Government Answer Book is the best defense against political and corporate chicanery!

The Handy American Government Answer Book: How Washington, Politics and Elections Work

A practical, accessible and informative guide to overcoming and managing a wide spread affliction!

Whether young, old, type 1, type 2, gestational, newly-diagnosed, long-time sufferer, caretaker or loved one, millions of people are afflicted and affected by diabetes. The CDC estimates 9.3% of the population in the U.S. and Canada have diabetes, with millions more with prediabetes. From scientific explanations of the affects of diabetes on the human body to monitoring, maintaining, exercising and eating right, The Handy Diabetes Answer Book provides detailed information on the research and science on the disease as well as coping with the burden. 

The Handy Diabetes Answer Book is the go-to guide for diabetics, prediabetics, their loved-ones and care-takers. It explains who is most at risk, and points to the differences throughout life stages. It looks at the science behind its affects on the sense, brain and the various systems of the human body. It demonstrates how to cope with—and live well—through food, exercise and life style choices.

This useful resource shows how and why the disease affects the body, and provides glimpses of historical and contemporary figures with diabetes. It answers questions in plain English on all aspects of the condition. It also introduces the scientists behind breakthrough advances in care. Easy to use and informative reference, brings the complexity of the illness into focus and provides practical assistance for managing the malady through the well-researched answers to nearly 950 common questions, such as … 

What were some early common treatments for patients with diabetes?
What company was responsible for making the first commercial insulin?
What percent of people have prediabetes in the United States?
What are some ethnic, racial, or cultural groups that have more people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Has type 2 diabetes increased in teens and young adults?
What are some other eating challenges that can affect an older person with diabetes?
What are the early warning signs of type 1 diabetes?
What is insulin shock?
How can having pregestational diabetes affect a woman’s unborn child?
Did writer Ernest Hemingway suffer from hemochromatosis?
Can secondhand smoke affect a person with diabetes?
Why does diabetes cause blindness?
Why is it important for a person with diabetes to be aware of tooth pain? 
Why is there a controversy over how much salt should be eaten daily?
How do “energy drinks” affect a person’s blood glucose levels?
What are some tips for people with diabetes when they go shopping for food?
What food additives should a person with diabetes be aware of consuming?
What should a person with diabetes look for on a restaurant menu?
Why is health care so costly for treating diabetes?
Will type 1 diabetes ever go away?
What recent study tried to find a way to reverse type 2 diabetes?
What doll company is helping children cope with type 1 diabetes?
What are some websites that offer a free diabetes risk assessment?

Providing the facts, stats, science, and a little bit of history, The Handy Diabetes Answer Book answers important questions about managing and maintaining a healthy life. This informative book also includes a helpful bibliography, glossary of terms, and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.

The Handy Diabetes Answer Book

Chris Barsanti

The hustle. The bustle. The Big Apple, its people, history and culture!

New York is the largest city in the United States. This self-proclaimed capital of the world is known as a melting pot of immigrants, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Wall Street, Broadway, bridges, bodegas, restaurants, and museums. The “city that never sleeps” is bustling with people, cultural and sporting events, world-class shopping and high fashion, and other tourist attractions that draw in millions visitors from all over the world. The Handy New York City Answer Book explores the fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia, taking an in-depth look at the city so nice, they named it twice.

Learn about the original Indigenous peoples, early Dutch settlers, the importance of the port, the population growth through immigration, the consolidation of the boroughs, the building of the subway system and modern skyline, and much, much more. Tour landmarks from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Rockefeller Center to the Stonewall Inn, and Central Park to the 9/11 Memorial. Learn about famous sons and daughters, including Woody Allen, Jay-Z, J.D. Salinger, and Donald Trump. The government, parks, and cultural institutions are all packed into this comprehensive guide to New York City. Find answers to more than 850 questions, including: 

Who were the first New Yorkers?
When did the British invade New York?
Why are Manhattan’s streets laid out in a grid?
Why is there a windmill on the New York seal?
How did New York help elect Abraham Lincoln president?
What were “sweatshops”?
Did the Nazis plant spies in New York?
How did the Brooklyn Dodgers get their name?
Who started the gossip column?
What soured many New Yorkers on Giuliani?
What is “stop and frisk”?
How many trees are there in New York? 

Illustrating the unique character of the city through a combination of facts, stats, and history, as well as the unusual and quirky, The Handy New York City Answer Book answers intriguing questions about people, events, government, and places of interest. This informative book also includes a helpful bibliography, an appendix of the city’s mayors, and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.

The Handy New York City Answer Book

Lauren Sergy

Speaking, texting, talking, presenting, reading an audience, body language, negotiations, sales pitches, avoiding clichés and gaffes, and all forms of communicating are covered in this award-winning, engaging, and comprehensive guide to effective communication! 

 Powerful oratory. Persuasive arguments. Succinct business pitches. Speeches and emails. From cave walls to the printing press, and from Cicero to TED talks, The Handy Communication Answer Book traces the history, explains the concepts, and examines the skills needed to master effective and efficient communication for every occasion. Providing insights and advice, this useful primer looks at how to improve verbal, nonverbal, and written communications. 
 Communication is a massive topic, a subject that fascinates and frustrates people. It varies by context, audience, purpose, and form. From speeches to body language and from legalese and technical writing to how the Internet changed everything, this informative book brings the intricacies of speaking, writing, listening, and reading into focus through its well-researched answers to nearly 800 common communication questions, such as …
 
What are some common barriers to communication? How did early radio affect American politics? How has the Internet affected traditional media industries like radio, newspapers, and television? What was Aristotle’s influence on rhetoric? What affects clarity in written communication? When should I call someone on the telephone instead of sending an email? How should I deal with a social media troll? Why do so many people fear public speaking? What are the characteristics of a good speaker? Is public speaking on video or television different than public speaking to a live audience? How can I be a more engaging presenter? How can I stop saying things like “um” and “ah”? How can I project authority without being overbearing? How can I make sure I stick to my allotted presentation time? How can I make my audience members feel like they’re having a conversation with me? When should I use a microphone? How can I better communicate up the corporate ladder? How does plain language and simple style fit into academic communication?

This informative book also includes a helpful glossary of terms, bibliography, and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.

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