Product Description: Assassinations often change the course of history. Here is an intriguing look at dozens of notable assassinations and attempts throughout history, including complete details about the assassin, the victim, the circumstances of the attack, and the outcome...read more

Product Description: From George Washington to Barack Obama, this collection of weird and wild—but true!—facts will show you a whole other side of our nation’s leaders:    • Andrew Jackson was married to a bigamist.   • Martin Van Buren wore pistols in the Senate chamber in case things got too rowdy...read more

Lost Books of the Bible For Dummies is your one-stop guide to once-hidden works that add a new dimension to Biblical teachings. Most people have heard about the discovery of strange ancient religious writings that are not part the Hebrew Bible or the New Testament, such as the Gnostic Gospels. Now, you will find new insights and a fresh perspective on long-lost works that may have once been in the running for Biblical inclusion, but didn't make the final cut. This easy-to-understand guide examines the sometimes weird, provocative, and profoundly moving texts that have been "lost" as well as those hotly debated works that are in some Bibles and not others. You will come away with a clearer understanding of the Judeo-Christian religion and the development of the Biblical canon. You’ll learn about the origins of the Bible, explore early scriptures, and understand why translations affect the meanings of texts. You’ll even learn how the Greek influenced early Biblical writing. Find out how to: Explain what the term “lost books” means Understand the definition of “canon” Take translation differences into consideration Divide early writings into style categories Take another look at scripture with the Dead Sea Scrolls See how the Greeks influenced early scripture Decode apocalyptic visions Complete with a list of ten of the weirdest Jewish lost books, ten of the weirdest Christian lost books, ten sayings of Jesus NOT in the Bible, and ten “lost books that every student of the Bible should read, Lost Books of the Bible For Dummies is your one-stop guide to understanding and reading the Biblical lost books.

Thinking about owning a second home? Whether you want a relaxing getaway spot, a future retirement home, or just a place to rent out for profit, having a second home has always been a good investment. But how will you know where to look, how to invest, and what you need to avoid? Second Homes For Dummies gives you the tools you need to handle the entire second-home buying process from concept to completion! This book covers the bases and the basics of buying a second home, presenting all information in a logical and modular format so you can find just what you need on the subjects that interest you. You’ll find out everything you need to know to: Determine whether or not a second home is right for you Maximize your options for a second home Search for a home and find the money to pay for it Rent out your home for profit Renovate and maintain it to ensure its growing value Make your second home your primary home Look for and purchase a home in another country Also provided are a list of the best places in the world to buy a home, ways to improve your home and make it first rate, and rules that you should talk about with your guests. With Second Homes For Dummies, you can make your dream of having a second home come true!

Product Description: Book by Spignesi, Stephen J. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Looks at the life of the late president's son, including his romantic relationships, tabloid appearances, media personality, and untimely death (view table of contents)

Product Description: Book by Spignesi, Stephen

An entertaining trivia quiz book for horror movie fans provides eighty-eight challenges on the twenty-two best film series and lists insider's information on popular characters, actors, directors, and special effects. Original.

Visit the world of Paul and Jamie Buckman from the top-rated television situation comedy Mad About You through a zany and informative collection of various quizzes, puzzles, trivia, and fun facts. Original.

Briefly traces Allen's life and examines his works

A follow-up to The Stephen King Quiz Book tests the horror knowledge of King fans with questions about collector's editions, movie and television versions of his books, and more. Original.

More than one hundred quizzes and 1,500 questions test readers' knowledge of the works of Stephen King, offering puzzles and questions about the master of horror, his novels, short stories, and films