Personal favourites of Asia’s no. 1 quizmaster Derek O’Brien is recognized as India’s leading quizmaster. From his vast repertoire of questions that span the informative and educational, thought-provoking facts and trivia, he has gleaned hundreds of his favourites for this unputdownable volume. The questions cover subjects as diverse as the Chinese New Year, coffee, crocodiles and Cleopatra to the Grammy Awards, Gujarat, Mars, swans, tsunamis, and West Asia. There are also sets of questions on famous personalities like Asha Bhonsle, Isaac Newton, Lady Diana, Pablo Picasso, Shakespeare, and Winnie the Pooh. Each set tests both the extent and depth of the readers’ knowledge on the subject. Among the questions readers will find answers to in this book are: • Millions of years ago, which super-continent did Antarctica originally form a part of? • What were the two styles of shading which Leonardo used to great effect in his paintings? • What special feature of a camel’s eyelids protects it from dust and sun? • What is the study of fishes called? Whether you are a student, teacher, professional, quiz aficionado, or just a casual reader, this book will keep you engrossed for days.

This is the inspiring true story of my life. I was a 5 year old foster kid who eventually found light at the end of the tunnel. I have fought for my existence. I have lived a life in which abuse, loneliness, and dark nights of despair rattled the very bones of my body, drained the tears of my spirit, shattered my mind into a million fragments, and left me for awhile plodding through life as an empty shell, a lost and helpless soul. I have breathed the air of the unloved, and suffered deep psychological and spiritual wounds due to abandonment at an early age by my mother and father. I have blamed myself for a past over which I had no control. My trust in people was displaced with hostility and anger. And yet, my spirit would not be broken. I have fought for survival in the name of love, powered by a dogged will whose voice never stopped telling me to NEVER GIVE UP! I would like to share my story with you so that you may be determined to win life's battles and finally have peace with your past.

Through his Turn 2 Foundation, Derek Jeter helps young people learn to live a healthier lifestyle. As former captain of the Yankees, Jeter is considered one of the greatest leaders in the history of professional sports. Author Kimberly Gatto's profile of this star shortstop will help readers get to know this superstar athlete and celebrity.

The United States was creeping ever closer to independence. The shot heard round the world still echoed in the ears of Parliament as impassioned revolutionaries took up arms for and against King and country. In this captivating blend of careful research and rich narrative, Derek W. Beck continues his exploration into the period preceding the Declaration of Independence, just days into the new Revolutionary War. The War Before Independence transports readers into the violent years of 1775 and 1776, with the infamous Battle of Bunker Hill – a turning point in the Revolution – and the snowy, wind-swept march to the frozen ground at the Battle of Quebec, ending with the exciting conclusion of the Boston Campaign. Meticulous research and new material drawn from letters, diaries, and investigative research throws open the doors not only to familiar figures and faces, but also little-known triumphs and tribulations of America's greatest military leaders, including George Washington. Wonderfully detailed and stunningly layered, The War Before Independence brings America's early upheaval to a ferocious boil on both sides of the battlefield, and vividly captures the spirit of a fight that continues to inspire brave hearts today.

Personal Favourites Of Asia S No. 1 Quizmaster Derek O Brien Is Recognized As India S Leading Quizmaster. From His Vast Repertoire Of Questions That Span The Informative And Educational, Thought-Provoking Facts And Trivia, He Has Gleaned Hundreds Of His Favourites For This Unputdownable Volume. The Questions Cover Subjects As Diverse As The Chinese New Year, Coffee, Crocodiles And Cleopatra To The Grammy Awards, Gujarat, Mars, Swans, Tsunamis, And West Asia. There Are Also Sets Of Questions On Famous Personalities Like Asha Bhonsle, Isaac Newton, Lady Diana, Pablo Picasso, Shakespeare, And Winnie The Pooh. Each Set Tests Both The Extent And Depth Of The Readers Knowledge On The Subject. Among The Questions Readers Will Find Answers To In This Book Are: " Millions Of Years Ago, Which Super-Continent Did Antarctica Originally Form A Part Of? " What Were The Two Styles Of Shading Which Leonardo Used To Great Effect In His Paintings? " What Special Feature Of A Camel S Eyelids Protects It From Dust And Sun? " What Is The Study Of Fishes Called? Whether You Are A Student, Teacher, Professional, Quiz Aficionado, Or Just A Casual Reader, This Book Will Keep You Engrossed For Days.

A look at the life of the baseball star and his philanthropy.

One by one, four ducklings find the courage to jump into the pond and paddle with Mama Duck, until only Little Quack is left in the nest, trying to be brave.