Ken Jennings Books

Provides facts on the classic myths of the Greeks and Romans, from how Prometheus outsmarted the gods to how Achilles's heel led to his death.

In his follow-up to the best-seller *Brainiac*, Ken Jennings explores the intriguing world of America's map enthusiasts in *Maphead*. While geography often makes headlines for students' shortcomings, these passionate individuals thrive on their love for maps. Some embark on ambitious quests, such as visiting all 3,143 U.S. counties or all 936 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Others delve into rare map collections or engage in modern treasure hunts, like geocaching or tracking degree confluences using GPS devices. There are those who even create imaginary maps, crafting detailed worlds that exist only in their minds. Jennings, a lifelong map aficionado himself, recalls sleeping with a Hammond atlas instead of a teddy bear. As he journeys across the country, he meets fellow enthusiasts—map librarians, publishers, "roadgeeks," young National Geographic Bee champions, and the tech innovators behind Google Maps. Through these encounters, he gains a deep appreciation for these geographic obsessives. In an age where technology and geographic illiteracy can disconnect us from our surroundings, the expertise of mapheads becomes increasingly vital. They are the ones who always know their exact location and the layout of the world around them.

From New York Times bestselling author and legendary Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings comes a hilarious travel guide to the afterlife, exploring unforgettable destinations from literature, mythology, and pop culture. Ever wondered which circles of Dante’s Inferno offer the best accommodations? Curious about dining options in the ancient Egyptian underworld or how to dress like a local in the heavenly palace of Lord Vishnu? Jennings answers these questions and more about the realms beyond life in this entertaining book. Written in the style of iconic travel guides, Jennings outlines journeys through the afterlife as envisioned over 5,000 years by our greatest prophets, poets, mystics, artists, and TV showrunners. This comprehensive index features 100 afterlife destinations, meticulously researched from sources ranging from the Epic of Gilgamesh to modern pop songs, video games, and The Simpsons. Prepare for whatever post-mortal destiny awaits you, whether it’s an astral plane, a Hieronymus Bosch hellscape, or the baseball diamond from Field of Dreams. Funny, fascinating, and irreverent, this guide will help you create your own bucket list for after you’ve kicked the bucket.

A true pioneer in the field of recreational mathematics, Martin Gardner has been wrangling words for decades, and his latest opus is nothing short of extraordinary. From amazing anagrams and silly spoonerisms to alphamagic squares and cryptarithms, this mind-bending compendium is chock-full of whimsical forms of wordplay that are sure to have sesquipedalian scholars and limber-minded logophiles racking their brains in delight.

Eine packende Wirtschaftsstory basierend auf realen Personen und Unternehmen. Thematisiert wird die Idee des Dienens in der Führungsspitze von Unternehmen.

Staň sa aj ty mladým géniom! Vďaka tejto knihe budeš odborníkom na staroveký Egypt a svojich kamarátov a učiteľov môžeš ohromovať znalosťami a dôvtipnými faktami. Vieš, že Egypťania vynašli zubnú pastu? Alebo že Chufuova pyramída bola takmer 3 800 rokov najvyššou budovou na svete? Krásne ilustrácie, pozoruhodné zaujímavosti a zábavné kvízy, ktoré preveria tvoje vedomosti. Sprievodca mladého génia z teba v momente spraví profíka!

Staň sa aj ty mladým géniom! Vďaka tejto knihe budeš odborníkom na mapy a zemepis a svojich kamarátov a učiteľov môžeš ohromovať znalosťami a dôvtipnými faktami. Vieš, že najväčšia púšť je v skutočnosti pokrytá snehom? Alebo že Krištof Kolumbus nebol prvý, kto si myslel, že Zem je guľatá? Krásne ilustrácie, pozoruhodné zaujímavosti a zábavné kvízy, ktoré preveria tvoje vedomosti. Sprievodca mladého génia z teba v momente spraví profíka!