This work is a personal history and apology, written by a small mammal ecologist, for a life spent working on problems for which no dramatic conclusion was reached. The book includes anecdotes and history about Charles Elton and the work at the Bureau of Animal Population at Oxford University.

More than 150 questions and answers dealing with such topics as science, sports, the entertainment field, games, literature, famous people, space, and medicine.

A collection of essay entries of the contest marking the 20th anniversary of the OCLC Interlibrary Loan Service.

"Not only does Joel Achenbach ask some great questions, but he actually answers them--and with a rigor that puts him somewhere between Socrates and Miss Manners. Plus he's funnier than either of them.: Judy Jones and William Wilson Authors of AN INCOMPLETE EDUCATION From the dawn of time to yesterday's headlines, from baseball to the atom bomb, fromant farms to Peperidge Farm, syndicated columnist Joel Achenbach answers the perennial question, WHY? Why do foreign languages sound so fast? Wh do fools fall in love? Why don't people talk in elevators? And much more.

The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Stockholm & Sweden has to offer. This travel book surpasses other guides in that it incorporates essential information in an easy-to-carry and easy-to-read format that is attractive and useful at the same time. It provides a visitor with an invaluable introduction to Stockholm & Sweden by concisely highlighting the region's 'must see' areas in a practical and user-friendly format, thus encouraging the tourist to make the most of his/her available time. All the essential information you need to get around an unfamiliar city and country is compacted into useful and practical 'At-a-Glance' sections at the end of each chapter. The fold-out map Stockholm & Sweden is ideal for tourists and visitors. In addition to the main map of Stockholm & Sweden, it features 1 detailed area map and 2 town plans.

It is incredible how certain ideas and sayings become part of our language and are accepted as being matters of fact. No-one knows how they started - or at least they didn't until now. For this book takes a look at all these popular misconceptions and examines exactly where came from, providing a full explanation to help set the record straight.

Presents information on a wide variety of topics.