Visual Aid: Stuff You've Forgotten, Things You Never Thought You Knew, and Lessons You Didn't Quite Get Around to Learning
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Most of us have had moments of drawing a blank on everyday knowledge, wondering about something we were supposed to learn years ago and feeling too sheepish to look it up. This compact book is for those moments.
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Through a collection of pictures, charts and diagrams, it answers everyday questions about the body, the world and common skills. Subjects range from the colours of the spectrum and national flags to star patterns, table settings, and how to tie a useful knot. Readers can also find sections on sign language, Morse code, and other practical or curious topics.
The presentation is intentionally light and visual, so you can pick up the basics quickly without reading at length or concentrating hard. It suits anyone who enjoys pictures and diagrams or simply wants to broaden general knowledge in a handy, pocket-sized format.
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