Uncle John s Ahh Inspiring Bathroom ReaderUncle John s Ahh Inspiring Bathroom Reader

2011-10-01 Bathroom Readers' Institute

Hours of great bathroom reading await you! Uncle John’s Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader, Uncle John’s all-new 15th edition, sheds a light on everything under the sun and over the moon.

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

ISBN: 9781607104629

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Ahh…what a relief it will be to hold this most entertaining, informative, and amusing tome in the palm of your hands. Hours of great bathroom reading await you! Uncle John’s Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader, Uncle John’s all-new 15th edition, sheds a light on everything under the sun and over the moon. From obscure history to classic wordplay to dumb crooks to inspiring quotations, you never know what you’re going to read next! Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers’ Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 12 million books in print, the Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world. Where else could you learn how the banana peel changed history, how to predict the future by rolling the dice, how the Jivaro tribes shrunk heads, and the science behind love at first sight? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about… * Homer the Greek versus Homer the Simpson * The history of the bicycle * When humans become hailstones * Alternate definitions for common words * Helen Keller’s wisdom * The Silly Putty saga * And much more!

Uncle John s Ahh Inspiring Bathroom Reader Limited EditionUncle John s Ahh Inspiring Bathroom Reader Limited Edition

2002-11 Bathroom Readers' Institute Staff

Flush those boring old gifts and give your friends and family something they can really sit down and digest! The Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series is one of the longest-running, most popular humor collections in the publishing industry.

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute Staff

Publisher: Portable Press

ISBN: 1571458913

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Flush those boring old gifts and give your friends and family something they can really sit down and digest! The Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series is one of the longest-running, most popular humor collections in the publishing industry. It taps into a vast resource of forgotten readers -- the 66 percent of North Americans who admit to reading in the bathroom. It's our 15th year and we're still going strong!

Uncle John s Bathroom Reader Plunges Into HollywoodUncle John s Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Hollywood

2012-06-01 Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society

“Box Office Bloopers,” pages 30, 99, 186, 287,383,415, are reprinted from Uncle John's Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader © 2002, Uncle John's Giant 10th Anniversary Bathroom Reader © 1997, Uncle John's Slightly Irregular Bathroom Reader ...

Author: Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

ISBN: 9781607106593

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Page: 504

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Take One. Action! Uncle John's Plunges into Hollywood uncovers Tinseltown's best-kept secrets--from murder mysteries Hollywood style to leading lady rivalries. Hooray for Hollywood! Uncle John takes on Tinseltown in this fascinating look at the movies and the people who make them. Come for the trials, tribulations, and trivia! Stay for the mysteries, magic, and mayhem! You’ll go behind the scenes for the sordid scandals, biggest bombs, greatest triumphs, and the unsung heroes who make it all come together. Featuring quotes, puzzles, quizzes, and Uncle John’s famous “running feet” facts at the bottom of every page, this book will give you a new appreciation for the Silver Screen (and you’ll know exactly what a gaffer and best boy do). What else is in here? Check out these previews! * Bad boys on location * The origin of Variety * The biggest cult movie of all time * The “Blond Bombshell Murder Mystery” * How Ray Harryhausen brought fantasies to life * Wretched reviews (for what are now considered great films) * The strange Pink Floyd and Wizard of Oz connection * The “Taglines of Terror” quiz * Bathrooms on the big screen * Unfortunate remakes * Haunted Hollywood And much, much more!

Uncle John s Ahh Inspiring BatUncle John s Ahh Inspiring Bat

2001-01-01 Bathroom Reader's Hysterical Society

Now in its 15th near, this series taps into a vast resource of forgotten readers--the 66 percent of North Americans who admit to reading in the bathroom.

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Now in its 15th near, this series taps into a vast resource of forgotten readers--the 66 percent of North Americans who admit to reading in the bathroom.

Uncle John s Bathroom Reader Sports SpectacularUncle John s Bathroom Reader Sports Spectacular

2012-08-15 Bathroom Readers' Institute

The Portable Press, Bathroom Readers' Institute, and Uncle John's Bathroom Reader names and logos are registered trademarks of Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC. All correspondence concerning the content of this book should be ...

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

ISBN: 9781607106920

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Page: 486

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New from the Bathroom Reader: a grand slam, hole-in-one, hat trick collection of sports lore and trivia. Hey, sports fans: Sports Spectacular is bigger and better than ever! The not-so-dumb jocks at the BRI have packed in all the best sports and games articles from the wildly successful Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series--and then bulked the whole thing up with more than 50 fan-tastic new pages. So place the ball on the tee, square up to the basket, and make sure your laces are laced tight, because it’s time to throw the dice through the goalposts for a home run! You’ll feel the thrill of victory and laugh at the agony of defeat as you read about… * The origins of all the major sports (and a bunch of minor ones) * Classic games, from poker and pinball to Monopoly and Donkey Kong * How to play bathroom blackjack * The world’s worst matador * The Goodyear Blimp * Mascots gone wild * Olympic scandals * NASCAR’s illegal origins * Dodging the cow pies when you play pasture golf * Finnish wife-carrying, gerbil racing, flagpole sitting, and other bizarre sports And much, much more!

The Best of the Best of Uncle John s Bathroom ReaderThe Best of the Best of Uncle John s Bathroom Reader

2012-09-01 Bathroom Readers' Institute

The Portable Press, Bathroom Readers' Institute, and Uncle John's Bathroom Reader names and logos are trademarks of Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC. All correspondence concerning the content of this book should be addressed to ...

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

ISBN: 9781607106838

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Page: 576

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The wittiest, wackiest, and most popular selections from the last 12 years in the best-selling Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series. We stuffed the best stuff we’ve ever written into 576 glorious pages. Result: pure bathroom-reading bliss! You’re just a few clicks away from the most hilarious, head-scratching material that has made Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader an unparalleled publishing phenomenon. As always, the articles are divided into short, medium, and long for your sitting convenience. So treat yourself to the best of history, science, politics, and pop culture--plus the dumbest of the dumb crooks, the strangest of the strange lawsuits, and loads more, including . . . * The Barbados Tombs * The Lonely Phone Booth * The Origin of the Supermarket * The History of the IQ Test * Robots in the News * Tennessee’s Body Farm * Happy Donut Day! * The Origin of Nachos * The Birth of the Submarine * A Viewer's Guide to Rainbows * How the Mosquito Changed History And much, much more!

Uncle John s Bathroom Reader Plunges Into MusicUncle John s Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Music

2012-05-01 Bathroom Readers' Institute

... bathroomreader.com Printers Row Publishing Group is a division of Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC. The Portable Press, Bathroom Readers' Institute, and Uncle John's Bathroom Reader names and logos are trademarks of Readerlink ...

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Publisher: Simon and Schuster

ISBN: 9781607106050

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Page: 440

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Uncle John has proven once again that he is in tune with our legion of loyal readers. This 516-page musical masterpiece dedicated to all things noteworthy ranges from silly one-hit wonders to culture-changing musical milestones. You'll get a glimpse into the future of music and go back to the days when prehistoric man first started communicating in song. So plug in your amp, turn the dial up to 11, and have a blast reading about... * The origins of nearly every genre and style of music--including rock, country, jazz, the blues, rhythm-and-blues, hip hop, punk, folk, polka, opera, muzak, disco, and even marching bands* Musical legends, from "outsiders" like the Shaggs and the Carter family, to giants like the Beatles, Elvis, and Weird Al Yankovic* The stories of legendary music venues like the Grand Ole Opry, the Apollo, and the Fillmore* How a computer glitch led to Right Said Fred's 1991 hit "I'm Too Sexy"* Why waltzing was considered as scandalous in its early days as rock was in its early days* The birth of the banjo, the electric guitar, karaoke, and the Stradivarius violin* How John Williams struck a universal chord with his score for 'Star Wars'* Go underground to play the world's largest natural musical instrument* What happened at Woodstock and other weird concert mishapsAnd much, much more!

Uncle John s Greatest Know on Earth Bathroom ReaderUncle John s Greatest Know on Earth Bathroom Reader

2020-09-01 Bathroom Readers' Institute

Strange Crime Strange History Strange Hollywood Strange Science Uncle John's Absolutely Absorbing Bathroom Reader Uncle John's Actual and Factual Bathroom Reader Uncle John's Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader Uncle John's All-Purpose Extra ...

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

ISBN: 9781645175025

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Page: 416

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Uncle John is back with another spectacular show—and it’s right here in front of you! Uncle John’s Greatest Know on Earth Bathroom Reader is bursting with the latest oohs and aahs from the worlds of pop culture, history, sports, and politics. Dazzling facts, jaw-dropping blunders, and astounding lists of trivia will make your visits to the throne room more entertaining than ever. Articles range in length from a single page to extended page-turners, so there’s always something to suit your needs. With Uncle John as the ringmaster for the 33rd straight edition, this Bathroom Reader is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Uncle John s Absolutely Absorbing Bathroom ReaderUncle John s Absolutely Absorbing Bathroom Reader

2012-11-01 Bathroom Readers' Institute

Uncle John's Unstoppable Bathroom Reader Copyright © 2003. 504 pages. $16.95 Uncle John's Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader Copyright © 2002. 522 pages. $16.95 Uncle John's Supremely Satisfying Bathroom Reader Copyright © 2001.522 pages, ...

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

ISBN: 9781607106791

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It’s one of Uncle John’s most popular editions! More than 500 pages of absolutely absorbing material are at your fingertips. Divided for your convenience into short, medium, and long articles, this book has it all: humor, history, pop culture, politics, wordplay, quotations, blunders, facts, and more. Settle in and read about… * The world’s rarest rock ’n’ roll record * The secret history of the lava lamp * Da Vinci’s unfinished masterpiece * Famous unsolved disappearances * Animals famous for 15 minutes * The world’s luckiest accident * The birth of the T-shirt * Big, bad Barbie * Cereal flops And much, much more!

Uncle John s All Purpose Extra Strength Bathroom ReaderUncle John s All Purpose Extra Strength Bathroom Reader

2012-11-01 Bathroom Readers' Institute

Uncle John's Unstoppable Bathroom Reader Copyright © 2003. 504 pages. $16.95 Uncle John's Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader Copyright © 2002. 522 pages. $16.95 Uncle John's Supremely Satisfying Bathroom Reader Copyright © 2001.522 pages, ...

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

ISBN: 9781607106654

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Why is our lucky 13th edition All-Purpose? Uncle John himself explains: “You can read this Bathroom Reader anywhere—in the obvious spot, in bed or, heck, by the pool or at work.” Why Extra-Strength? “Because of the mountains of research gathered, you can guess where, by our crackpot…I mean hotshot…staff.” Yes, APES (as we affectionately call it at the BRI) is filled to the rim with more than 500 pages of amazing facts, quotes, history, myths, brain teasers, origins, celebrity gossip, and our powerful brand of “uncanny” humor. Here are 13 reasons to read this book: 1. Triskaidekaphobia, the fear of ten plus three 2. Military surplus: The story of carrot cake 3. The real-life inspiration behind Dracula 4. Going Ape: The history of Tarzan 5. People who married themselves 6. Politically incorrect toothpaste 7. Legendary business blunders 8. Hollywood’s biggest bombs 9. Wide world of weird sports 10. Dog food for thought 11. The birth of the CD 12. Dumb criminals 13. Zappa’s Law And much, much more!