The Great American Bathroom Book, Volume 1 [Paperback]

Stevens W. Anderson (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 095373577X | ISBN-13: 978-0953735778 | Publication Date: August 2007

Great gift idea. The other 'Great American Bathroom Books' by Compact Classics are out of print. Volume 1 has sold over one million copies. This edition replaces the prior Volume 1. 608 pages; bright white hardcover with fiery red foil logo; contains nearly 120 two-page summares of the world's great books, including literary classics, modern novels, biographies, the best of business and personal success, etc., etc. Also features categorized sections of "Trivia to Learn By" and "Quotes & Anecdotes" to both challenge and inspire. A great gift for yourself or a friend. Perfect for the person that has it all but does not (yet) know it all.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Read this! ." That's what you tell him the next time he snatches up his Sports Illustrated and retreats to his private haven, the smallest room in the house. Then you sit back and watch the makeover unfold. In an effort to lend him a greater air of sophistication, you've discreetly placed a copy of an amazing book titled 'The Great American Bathroom Book, Volume 1' next to the commode. And before hubby can think to ask where it came from, he'll already have dipped into several two-page summaries of classic works that make up the bulk of the bulky book, skimmed a brief biography of one of its featured history-makers, glanced through a page or two of its `Trivia To Learn By' library and soaked up a few of its witty and wise quotes and anecdotes. In short, he'll be both enthroned and enthralled.

And when he finally emerges from his porcelain library, his mind crammed with facts and ideas - fully flushed with literacy, if you will - he'll immediately want to impress you with his newfound knowledge of books, of people, of business, of the world. . . . Yes, believe it or not, he may actually sit down and talk to you!

Once again `The Great American Bathroom Book, Volume 1' has come to the rescue. Think all literary tomes have to be stuffy and longwinded? Despite the preachings of your snobbish, ivory-tower intellect brother-in-law, you aren't required before you die to perform a cover-to-cover study of every drawn-out text the world has produced. In this day and age, who has the time and patience - or ideal setting, for that matter - to do so?

With its array of non-stuffy, non-longwinded literary distillations, your man can dip in and out of this book at a whim, picking up easily-absorbed book-learning and snippets of knowledge without feeling as if he's drowning in information. And, over time, as the transformation takes full effect, GABB may even find its way into your bedroom (not a bad thing at all!) or be smuggled into his workplace to crack open during breaks. Within mere months, these condensed, crash-course, water-cooler renderings could even earn him the title of designated office genius.

Sitters and thinkers will be impressed by the edition's smart-looking softcover wrapped around a whopping 608 literacy-filled pages; combined, the book exudes a timeless, classic elegance. "Read this, honey . . ." For the person who has it all but doesn't (yet) know it all, it's a classical education at a fraction of the cost and time. 'The Great American Bathroom Book Volume 1' is transforming the world - one husband at a time.

From the Back Cover

The Great American Bathroom Book, Volume 1 For the person who has it all but doesn't (yet) know it all.

Six hundred pages of comprehensive two-page book summaries, topical overviews, and vital information. A crash course in fine literature, an entire library of condensed material. Biographies featuring history's most influential leaders, geniuses, scientists, healers, artists, and inventors. Distillations of the world's greatest classic and modern works: 'To Kill a Mockingbird' 'The Merchant of Venice', 'Lord of the Flies,' 'The Joy Luck Club', 'Jane Eyre', 'Death of a Salesman,'........Sections of 'Trivia to Learn by' (Science, Literature,, Music, Sports...)and 'Quotes and Anecdotes' that challenge and inspire. A valuable blend of books and commentary spotlighting business and leadership, health and fitness, communcations and relationships. The only question is-Will you have time to read it ALL in the Bathroom?

Product Details

• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: Scarab Book Limited (Compact Classics) (August 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 095373577X
• ISBN-13: 978-0953735778
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #563,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great gift for the guy who has everything, October 3, 2009

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Leslie (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Great American Bathroom Book, Volume 1 (Paperback)

I gave this as a gift to my cousin who was turning 40. Everyone loved it including him. Really is a good giftfor the guy who you never know what to get.

5.0 out of 5 stars A one volume world encyclopedia., October 28, 2008

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Allen Ocker (Venice Fl USA) - See all my reviews
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An eye opening experience - unbelievable that so much info could be put between the covers of a handy sized volume.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Horrible shipping procedure, great product, April 14, 2008

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Brian Porter - See all my reviews
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I shipped through Amazon which was a HUGE mistake, ending up with a delay in shipping and my Father's birthday present arriving over a week and a half late. However, he enjoyed the gift once he received it.