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| “A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse!” “This above all: to thine own self be true.” “If you prick us, do we not bleed?” These lines have become a familiar part of our shared cultural vocabulary, but can we name the Shakespearean plays in which they originated, or who said them and why? In this collection of Knowledge Cards you will learn the origins of forty-eight familiar quotations from William Shakespeare’s best-loved works, including (among others) comedies (such as Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing, The Taming of the Shrew), tragedies (King Lear, Hamlet, Macbeth), and historical plays (King John, King Richard III). These 48 fact-filled Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information—all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards! Discover the heights of historic wit and wisdom in this stimulating compilation. An inspiration to the writer, philosopher, dreamer, student, teacher, or language lover, this deck is sure to spark the imagination, and may even inspire you to feats of personal creation. |
Tibet, the spectacular 'rooftop' of Asia, has developed a unique culture over 1,300 years old. The renowned collection of The Newark Museum, formed over the last hundred years, conveys many aspects of Tibetan art, from the rough teapots of the nomadic herders to the elegant headdresses of the nobility. Of particular significance are the Buddhist objects that have profound importance in all levels of Tibetan society. These include prayer wheels used in daily life, monk's robes, ritual implements, and the beautiful scroll paintings (tangkas) and images used for Buddhist prayer and meditation. The forty-eight cards in this deck show the brilliant color and lively form of Tibetan art: each card depicts on one side a full-color reproduction of a work, and the other side presents key information about the object. |
| PO-115 Quotable Shakespeare
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PO195 Art of Tibet
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| It was a time of transition. Ronald Reagan became US president, swinging the ship of state hard to starboard. The Cold War ended and the Berlin Wall came tumblin' down. The first PC appeared in 1981, followed by the first cell phone in 1983 - it weighed two pounds and cost nearly $4,000. In the music world, MTV was born and disco died, but not before bequeathing its dance beat to the fledgling genre of hip hop. Madonna and Michael Jackson ruled from on high, as punk became altrock, and heavy metal bludgeoned and blasted its way toward the top. Covering the wide spectrum of eighties rock and roll, this deck of 48 question and answer cards issues a challenge: how much do you remember of the decade and its music? With a question on one side of each card and a concise, knowledgeable answer on the other, 1980s Rock 'n' Roll will entertain the solitary reader or give rise to a raucous multiplayer game. Music is a key to memory, and with this deck you may learn that you recall a lot more about the eighties than you'd thought. |
Do you know the origin of the modern word skates, or what a quacksalver was? Have you ever known anyone who was forswunke? These are but a few of the forty-eight lost or 'misplaced' Old English words that linguist and historian Jeffrey Kacirk has gathered for this deck of Knowledge Cards. In learning what these archaic words mean, we also discover the roots and origins of modern-day words and expressions—all the while adding some robust language to our own vocabulary. Each card in this deck presents a word on one side and its definition on the other, making for a collection that is far from blash! These 48 fact-filled Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information—all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards! Each card has a piquant word or phrase on one side, with its translation or explanation on the other. Expand your vocabulary and understanding with this enlightening, stress-free compilation. |
| PO-255 1980's Rock 'n' Roll: A Quiz Deck
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PO-119 Forgotten English $9.95 Is this item in stock? Click Here to find out! |
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| No other event matches the impact of the American Civil War on the history of the United States. Its effects on both the land and the people were far reaching and long felt, and the implications of its outcome were enormous. This deck of Knowledge Cards examines the Confederate cause through forty-eight portaits and informative essays on both the well-known and lesser-known participants and events of the war. Each card features a photograph or engraving on one side with biographical and historical text on the other. See the companion deck Civil War: The Union, both published with the Library of Congress. With portraits on one side and profiles on the other, these 48 fact-filled Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information—all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards! Discover the most important and interesting facts about these influential people in a concise, stress-free compilation. A quick and stimulating supply of information, perfect for students, teachers, history buffs, and the purely inquisitive, this deck is sure to spark your curiosity and encourage you to delve deeper into this compelling subject. |
The companion to The Civil War: The Confederacy, this Knowledge Card deck explores the Union cause through forty-eight pictures and fascinating essays on the people and events key to the Union. Each card features a photograph or engraving on one side with biographical and historical text on the other. The Union and The Confederacy decks together offer a concise and informative overview of the Civil War. Published with the Library of Congress. With portraits on one side and profiles on the other, these 48 fact-filled Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information—all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards! Discover the most important and interesting facts about these influential people in a concise, stress-free compilation. A quick and stimulating supply of information, perfect for students, teachers, history buffs, and the purely inquisitive, this deck is sure to spark your curiosity and encourage you to delve deeper into this compelling subject. |
| PO-120 The Civil War: The
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PO-121 The Civil War: The
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