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Title: How Sharp Is Your Pencil? by Allen D. Bragdon, David Gamon ISBN: 0-916410-64-1 Publisher: Brainwaves Books Pub. Date: September, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3 (2 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: I would have failed most of these tests
Comment: I may have a master's degree and I may be a member of Mensa but that doesn't mean I can do well on the tests in this book. The tests in this book are highly specialized: from auto mechanic to ballroom dancer to wine taster to interior decorator. Unless you have experience and expertise in these areas, the questions will probably go over your head. I attempted these sorts of tests but found that after the third or fourth question I had lost interest because it was so foreign to me that I would not have even the slightest clue. However, in a way I think that is the purpose of the book. To give you an appreciation of the knowledge and expertise required by various occupations. An auto mechanic needs to know a whole lot more than just using a wrench. A CPA does more than just crunching numbers. Wine tasters have to really know their wine and be able to critique it on many factors. It isn't sampling something in the grocery store.
Still there were a few tests that were more accessible to the general public and involved more everyday common sense knowledge. An example is the elementary school teacher test and the U.S. History test.
Rating: 3
Summary: This pencil's pretty sharp!
Comment: The book is a terrific compendium of various and sundry exams. There appears to be no reason why these were included, other than being eclectic. I enjoyed trying my hand at some of the more obscure titles. One thing I do know, I won't be hired as a wine steward any time soon. For less than a $20 bill, it succeeded in straining my memory and my wit. It was a kick!
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Title: Washington Schlepped Here : Walking in the Nation's Capital by Christopher Buckley ISBN: 1400046874 Publisher: Crown Pub. Date: 08 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen ISBN: 0440227194 Publisher: Laure Leaf Pub. Date: 12 January, 1998 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks ISBN: 0142001430 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: 30 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Angels & Demons by Dan Brown ISBN: 0671027360 Publisher: Pocket Star Pub. Date: 26 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title:Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl ASIN: B00005JM5E Publisher: Walt Disney Home Video Pub. Date: 02 December, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.99 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $19.49 |
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