The Kenneth Anderson Omnibus

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Amazing stories from a byegone era.......2007-02-22

Kenneth Anderson was a Scotsman who lived in Bangalore from 1910 to 1974. He was the South Indian version of Jim Corbett, a great hunter who went on to advocate conservation in his later years through his books. Like Corbett he has shot down many man eating tigers and panthers and written a few books on his adventures. This book is actually the second omnibus that features three of his books. Most of his stories are about his tales of killing man eaters, but he also talks about other interesting incidents he had in the jungles and also of the customs and cultures of the South Indian people (although his occult stories seem to be quite exaggerated). His stories are well detailed and enable the reader to visualize himself in Anderson's shoes. You definitely feel the cat and mouse game being played by the hunter and the hunted. Like Corbett, he was able to converse in Indian languages and was loved by the people whom he aided. I have read these stories quite a few times since I was a kid and enjoyed them thoroughly. My favorite story would probably be One Night in Spider Valley where Anderson talks about how he spent one night in a forest and met up with love-making tigers and a rogue elephant! Although Anderson talks about conservation in all his books, he himself has shot many animals without cause in his younger days. I mentally cringe every time I read about one of these shootings. The best thing about this book is that it transports you to an era where forests and wildlife were plentiful in Southern India. Unfortunately, that is certainly not the case now.

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Amazing tales of pure adventure.......2006-05-22

Kenneth Anderson was born in a Scottish family which had settled in India for six generations. He was based in Bangalore and he travelled extensively in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in search of man-eaters who toubled hapless villagers. He was well versed in the local dialects and depicts subtle aspects of the local culture with a lot of ease. Some of his explorations which include very close brushes with the ferocious man eaters are hair raising. If I remember well, there are close to twenty five full stories in this book. It is really worth every penny. You won't find betters narrators of personal adventure stories than Kenneth Anderson.

The Kenneth Anderson Omnibus Vol 1: Tales from IndianJungles, Man-Easters and Jungle Killers, Call of the Man-Eater

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The Kenneth Anderson Omnibus Vol 1: Tales from IndianJungles, Man-Easters and Jungle Killers, Call of the Man-Eater
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The Kenneth Anderson Omnibus

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Reprint of three well-loved books, on experiences in Indian jungles, interaction with tigers and leopards, perspectives on wild animals. beautifully written and informative

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Does a curve ball really curve? Why does a golf ball have dimples? Answers to these and hundreds of other questions in this entertaining, well-illustrated account of scientific principles underlying major sports activities. Includes a chapter on athlete's body and its performance related to physical principles.

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Sports science.......2000-06-02

I found this book very interesting.It shows the sciences behind mine (and many other kids) favorite sports. I recomend u buy it.

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True account of an uncommon adventure
Great Book
Two young men who tackle the elements by canoe- and win.
A "must read" for anyone who loves the North Country

Distant Fires
Scott Anderson
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Beginning on a front porch in Duluth, Minnesota, and ending three months later in Hudson Bay, author Scott Anderson took every canoeist's dream trip. Filled with humor, mis-adventure, and ultimate success, Distant Fires is a must-read for anyone who has ever picked up a paddle.

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True account of an uncommon adventure.......2002-02-20

"Distant Fires" was published in 1990 and is the true account of a summer canoe trip from Duluth Minnesota to Hudson Bay Canada by two men in their early 20's. More than anything else, this book speaks to the modern charisma and abilities of the author, who planned and accomplished the journey, then, wrote such a wonderful and humorous account of it. Chapter by chapter, the reader is taken to the water, along the route, and into the perspective of the adventure. This book is testomony to what's in the future and beyond the horizon. It cannot be over-recommended for young and old. Thank you Scott Anderson for sharing your uncommon knowledge and insight of "Distant Fires" on earth and in our lives.

Great Book.......2000-02-02

I think this book was great. It was so great because it told a true story of courage. I recommend it to anyone who wants adventure.

Two young men who tackle the elements by canoe- and win........1999-04-03

This is an astonishing book about two young men who want so much to have a great adventure experience before they get too old and can't go. So, they set out in their canoe to recreate an adventure 50 years ago, by Eric Sevareid, to canoe 2000 miles, from Duluth, Minn. to the Hudson's Bay. Every step along the way they encounter adversity, bugs, hardship, danger- yet they press on with a determination and will to complete this task, and win. They do so with much humor and dry wit. I found myself laughing out loud in many places. Where else can you read about two young men moving at the speed of a canoe paddle, going upstream, battling headwinds, eight foot waves that could easily swamp their canoe, rapids, portages through dense growth, beaver dams, and of course, mosquitos, mosquitos and more....?

It seems that they must have never been dry or warm over this journey that took them over three months to complete. But they never lost their sense of humor and never gave up, even though the odds were immense.

I greatly reccommend this book. It reads easily, and will be an excellent choice for young as well as older readers who enjoy a good travel adventure. It is a wonderful inspiration to all who read the book.

A "must read" for anyone who loves the North Country.......1998-08-22

This is the book I read when I feel "displaced" from wherever the Air Force has me at the present time. If you are familiar with the outdoors lifestyle of northern Minnesota, this book will refresh any memories you have of trips up "The Shore" (north shore of Lake Superior) or the Boundary Waters. The author is a Duluth, MN native who tells his story of an extended canoe trip that started at his home and ended in Hudson Bay. The reading is light, and is enhanced with a lot of local color humor.

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Creative Outdoor Work With Young People
Alan Smith
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Three Against Time
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The Truth About Abuse (Truth About)

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Cute - but sometimes left you wanting more

Answering life's deeper questions...

239 "why's" answered

TRULY SUBSTANTIAL FOR A BETTER LIFE.........

Answers to Some of the Questions I've Always Wondered About

Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?: An Imponderables Book (Imponderables Books)
David Feldman
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Release Date: 2005-03-15

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Ponder, if you will ...
What is the difference between a kit and a caboodle?
Why don't people get goose bumps on their faces?
Where do houseflies go in the winter?
What causes that ringing sound in your ears?

Pop-culture guru David Feldman demystifies these topics and so much more in Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? -- the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's most nagging questions. Part of the Imponderables® series and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? challenges readers with the knowledge about everyday life that encyclopedias, dictionaries, and almanacs just don't have. And think about it, where else are you going to get to the bottom of why hot dogs come ten to a package while hot dog buns come in eights?

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Cute - but sometimes left you wanting more.......2005-07-02

I found this really interesting to read; however, many of the answers seemed not enough. Filled my head with lots of useless trivia none the less.

Answering life's deeper questions..........2005-06-09

The Imponderables book series by David Feldman is the pinnacle of interesting and useful bathroom reading! Since the beginning of the series, Feldman has been highlighting questions that we didn't even know we had (like exactly why is it that a mile is 5,280 feet? and where is Donald Duck's brother?) then he finds "the experts" on any given subject to answer the question. At the end of each question and answer, you are left with a little better insight into the world around you (and you can go out and impress your friends with an expanded catalog of obscure anecdotes).

These books are fantastic overall. They are one part almanac, one part encyclopedia and one part a book form of the show Mythbusters. Many of the questions Feldman seeks the answers to are sent to him by his many readers who want to know about these little-known facts (like why there are 18 holes in a golf course and why tennis balls are fuzzy). Okay, these may not be the most important questions in the world, but these are the things we take for granted in everyday life that we normally don't take the time to stop and think (why is that little finger on our hands called the pinky?).

Feldman has been answering these questions since the first Imponderables in 1986. He has a masters degree in popular culture from Bowling Green State University in Ohio and taught to first ever college course on Soap Operas. If you enjoy trivia, David Feldman is the man for you. He uncovers the hidden meanings and lost history of sports, food, words, science, politics, and everything in between, often in a humorous and insightful way.

So where did Oreos get their name?
What is the difference between Dead End signs and No Outlet signs?
Why does the letter K mean Strike Out in baseball?

You'll have to read the books to find out.

239 "why's" answered.......2004-09-25

This book is a lot of fun and it is possible to actually have some thing in it tat you did not know. However the statements or answers are limited in scope requiring you to do further research to flesh out the answer. The answers are given by contributors, not Davis Feldman. So we must rely of the credibility of the contributor. Again because of the limited answer the contributor does not feel compelled to back you the reason for the statement.

How ever for a quickie answer to questions you might not have asked such as "Why does Coca-Cola from a small bottle taste better than Coca-Cola from a large bottle or can?" this book is fun.

A more appropriate question "When did Coca-Cola substitute corn syrup for sugar and why?" Maybe in the next book

TRULY SUBSTANTIAL FOR A BETTER LIFE................2003-09-18

A funny little book, filled with trivia information that will show you how to live a happier and more balanced life.....For instance, you will never again have to go to the psychiatrist to discuss your frustration, about your inability to understand things like: Why have humans lost most of their body hair? Why are hamburger bun-bun bottoms so thin? Why do doughnuts have holes? For a relatively small sum, you will get rid of tranquillizers, since you will not awake anymore in the middle of the night, wondering about: Why don't people get goosebumps on their faces? Why are there eighteen holes on a golf course? What happens with the tread that wears off tires?
Last but not least, this fact filled book, will enable you to settle all those boring, but potentially dangerous arguments with your couple about delicate issues such as: Does putting women's hosiery in the freezer forestall runs? What purpose do wisdom teeth serve? Why does Coca-Cola from a small bottle taste better than Coca-Cola from a large bottle or can?
So, rush now, if you really want to know why clocks run clockwise.Or not, if you have other, existencialistic (real), problems......

Answers to Some of the Questions I've Always Wondered About.......2002-02-03

This book was pure pleasure reading. I finished the whole thing in a few hours. Great questions, with clear, easy-to-udnerstand answers. I'd love to read other books by the same author.

Life's Imponderables: The Answers to Civilization's Most Perplexing Questions : Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? When Do Fish Sleep? Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses? (Life's Imponderables)

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Answering life's deeper questions...
Interesting Topics but Only Superficial Research
No technical jargen!
It's No Imponerable that this is a good book!:)
Terrific value.

Life's Imponderables: The Answers to Civilization's Most Perplexing Questions : Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? When Do Fish Sleep? Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses? (Life's Imponderables)
David Feldman
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Answering life's deeper questions..........2005-06-09

Interesting Topics but Only Superficial Research.......2002-10-18

This book is full of interesting things to read about, but it suffers from the fact that the answers to the questions are only given a superficial amount of research, or are purely speculation. It is fun to read as long as you don't take the answers too seriously, and is in the same vein as the Urban Legend web sites (such as snopes.com) and newspaper columns (such as Ask Cecil) which delve into obscure trivia on everyday things.

This book is purely entertainment, and shouldn't be considered the definitive answer on anything. Also, much of the material is taken from talk shows and reader letters, so reading this book is a lot like being in a chat room or BBS and listening to armchair philosophers expounding their theories.

In all, if you want urban legends, you can use the Internet for that, and the web will be more up-to-date than what's contained in this book, but if you want entertainment, this book isn't half bad.

No technical jargen!.......2001-07-13

I've purchased books like this in the past and they give origins of words and technical terms that I just don't find interesting. This book, however, was not like that at all! It is intellegently written but easy to understand and relate to. It actually answers the questions and has humourous overtones. There are also fun sections called: Frustables, and Letters.

Buy this book! It's well worth the money....I've already told everyone I know about it.

It's No Imponerable that this is a good book!:).......2000-07-20

This is a lifes answer to all those stupid questions. Didn't you always want to know how people who run private graveyards make there money or does anyone ACTUALLY buy fruitcake for themselves? Well this will tell you. I have 2 words for you-READ IT! :)

Terrific value........1999-12-12

I bought this for a 14 year old boy and read much of it before I mailed it to him. The facts are presented in a really fun format. The type of book you can pick up and read for five minutes or an hour. This would be a good book for any parent of a 4 year old to read! It answers lots of questions that we have all asked at one time or another.

Life's Imponderables: The Answers to Civilzation's Most Perplexing Questions: Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? When Do Fish Sleep? Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses?

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Synopsis Forget the brick walls, wishy-washy responses, and blank stares you have encountered in your quest for answers.Life's ImponderablesTM is here for you! Discover WHY Mayors hand out keys to the city, WHY yawning is contagious, WHY donuts and bagels have holes, and WHY a blue ribbon is used to designate first prize. Experts in every field imaginable have generously shared their knowledge to put those endlessly perplexing questions to rest. Filled with enlightening facts and information, Life's ImponderablesTM has the answers for anyone contemplating life's big mysteries. Organized in a question-and-answer format, Life's ImponderablesTM provides answers to the most nagging questions that have been haunting the human race. In addition, this informative book offers more than 150 amusing illustrations and a section on "frustables" a list of frustrating ImponderablesTM for which readers provide the answers. Whether you want to settle arguments about why the English drive on the left, or are just curious about the origins behind dry cleaning, how chocolate bunny rabbits became an Easter icon, and why

Why do Clocks Run Clockwise and other Imponderables: Mysteries of Everyday Life

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Why do Clocks Run Clockwise and other Imponderables: Mysteries of Everyday Life
David Feldman
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Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? : An Imponderables Book

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Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? : An Imponderables Book
David Feldman
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Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? and Other Imponderables

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Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? and Other Imponderables
David Feldman
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Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? and Other Imponderables : Mysteries of Everyday Life Explained

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Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? and Other Imponderables : Mysteries of Everyday Life Explained
David Feldman
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Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? and Other Imponderables.
David. Feldman
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When Do Fish Sleep? And Other Imponderables of Everyday Life

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Good Reading When You Have Nothing Else To Do
Answering life's deeper questions...
Entertaining book filled with useless trivia
Belongs in Everyone's Bathroom!!
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When Do Fish Sleep? And Other Imponderables of Everyday Life
David Feldman
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Another great collection of the answers to life's little mysteries, from the bestselling author of Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?

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Ponder, if you will ...
Why are tennis balls fuzzy?
How come birds don't tip over when they sleep on telephone wires?
What makes yawning contagious?
Why, oh why, do roosters have to crow so early in the morning?

Pop-culture guru David Feldman demystifies these topics and so much more in When Do Fish Sleep? -- the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's most baffling questions. Part of the Imponderables® series and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, When Do Fish Sleep? arms readers with the knowledge about everyday life that encyclopedias, dictionaries, and almanacs just don't have. And think about it, where else are you going to get to the bottom of why Mickey Mouse has only four fingers?

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Good Reading When You Have Nothing Else To Do.......2006-04-17

Provides interesting information on a number of topics that you never realized you needed to know - like "Why do horses in an open field always seem to stand head to tail?" Then there's "Why do roaches always die on their backs?" And "Why do women in the U.S. shave their armpits?"

Answering life's deeper questions..........2005-06-09

Entertaining book filled with useless trivia.......2004-11-11

"When do Fish Sleep" is a book of "Imponderables" (a term invented by the author meaning a question that cannot be answered by conventional means of reference books, calculations, or tangible means such as measuring). An example of an imponderable is "Why don't birds tip over when they sleep on a telephone wire?" or the like the title, "When do fish sleep?"

As with any book that covers a myriad of information, there are fascinating parts and there are parts that seem to drag on. I felt some of the imponderables in the book seemed a little elementary, such as "Why is one side of a halibut dark and the other side light?" (the dark side is for camouflage and the light side is down so it does not need to be camouflaged), "What is the purpose of corn silk?" (for pollination), and "Why are bowling shoes ugly?" (so people don't steal them). Other questions were fascinating such as "Why do roaches always die on their backs?" (this is not always true, but it has a lot to do with the shape of the roach) and "Why do recipes warn us not to use fresh kiwi or pineapple in gelatin?" (the fruits contain an enzyme that break protein down). The book even has a section of "Frustables", questions where readers have mailed in theories or questions that do not yet have an answer. The author even provides a way to contact them to answer frustables or to propose new imponderables.

As a geek that likes to learn, even useless information, I enjoyed the book. However, the book had no format. I felt the book could have benefited from a table of contents or have the questions divided into related sections instead of aimlessly wander from topic to topic in the book.

If you have a friend who sits and reads the cards from a "Trivial Pursuit" game, this is definitely a book for them. I'd recommend the book for people whose joy in life is the pursuit of knowledge or a teenager/young adult that is curious about the world around them. The book is not really a thrilling read, so I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to a person who is looking for an interesting read.

While I think the content of the book was worth a solid 4 stars, I found the lack of structure in the book distracting enough to deduct a star.

Belongs in Everyone's Bathroom!!.......2003-11-02

One of my best friends has assembled a rather amazing library of some 200 books: quote books, trivia books, fact books, you name it. The most interesting facet of his collection is the place where it resides--in his bathroom!!! Furthermore, David Feldman's wonderful series of Imponderables books has a place of honor in his library--right next to the toilet paper! (Needless to say, he is a bachelor as of this writing!) When Do Fish Sleep? is Feldman's third book in the series, and one of the best, in that more time is spent pondering questions that people really do care about, such as: "Why do gas gauges take an eternity to go from registering full to half full, and then drop to empty in the speed of light?" (I think we've all been there!) Feldman receives most of his imponderables from readers of the previous volumes, seeks out experts in the relevent fields to answer them (In the above example, that person is Anthony H Siegel of Ametek's US Gauge Division), and prints their response. If no one expert knows the definitive answer, Feldman will print the most prevalent theories instead. There are also many charming and funny illustrations to keep the material from getting too dry. There is also a section in the back called Frustables, which deals with Imponderables that are not easily solved, and their corresponding theories. Finally, the most important feature of this and any other Imponderables book: The articles are just the right length to read when seated "upon the throne." (Well, most of them are, anyway!) So, get When Do Fish Sleep and other Imponderables books right away. Feldman's ready wit will keep you entertained and keep you from having to make that sometimes painful search for reading matter the next time nature calls!

I don't know.......1999-10-03

I don't know. I haven't read it. I just like all the trivial facts that I get in my daily email from trivia mailer

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WHY DO CLOCKS RUN CLOCKWISE AND OTHER IMPONDERABLES

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