Knowledge Blaster!

Smell that popcorn? Hear that Whump! Whump! Whump! blasting out in Dolby perfection as the helicopter winds its way along the jungle river bed on the monster screen in front of you?But what film could it be? If Robert Duvall says, "I love the smell of napalm in the morning," then it has to be...What? You didn't see that one? Then everyone will know you are not really the film guru you pretend to be and your life will be ruined!!!Just kidding, of course. But wouldn't it be nice to know the films, stars, directors and legends that have made Hollywood the world capital of entertainment? Here's your chance.See, we were helping a friend study for the contestant quiz of the Jeopardy! Game show when we realized we had accumulated enough material to help out almost anyone. A student, game show contestant, or died-in-the-wool movie buff. And so here we are, sitting on this little reel of information that took a long time to put together, but offers a quick and easy way to get to know the ins and out of this media that is so dear to so many of us.From Oscar winners to stars' real names, this material is sure to spark your interest. See if you can answer such diverse questions as:Who was the first president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in 1927?What movie was James Dean's debut?Arnold Schwartzenegger and Danny Devito, not just brothers, but...?Who said, "I'm not bad; I'm just drawn that way"?Whose real name is Maurice Mickelwhite?In Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first full-length animated feature, which dwarf had no beard?What movie took a Best Picture Oscar in 2002?Who played Doc Holiday in Tombstone? In Wyatt Earp?How did you do? Need a little brushing up?The KNOWLEDGE BLASTER! Series compresses a great mountain of available information into easily digestible morsels. You'll find the books are patterned in an efficient question-and-answer mode, stressing simplicity, brevity, and clarity.You can use this reference work as a launch pad to propel yourself into more in-depth studies. However, if you find this little study guide provides all the information you need, then consider your knowledge...Blasted!We wish you the best of luck in your quest for knowledge in this fascinating subject. 'Bye now.And, oh yes, buy now! Yucca Road Productions started as all great enterprises do... having a cup of coffee with friends at the kitchen table. One of our little gang of misfits had decided he was destined to appear on the Jeopardy! game show. The rest of us were foolhardy enough to volunteer our surprisingly diverse knowledge sets for the task of preparing him for said destiny.A couple years later, we had accumulated so much info, it was nuts. After deleting what we decided was "trivia" in the game show's dozen or so most-used categories, we figured we could teach anybody to do well on a game show. Or an exam. Or trivia night at the neighborhood pub. Oh, yes... we nailed that one.And so, the Knowledge Blaster! series was conceived and delivered!Then Terry Marsh wrote a couple novels and approached us about getting them published. We liked the books. So, after coercing him into buying bagels for everybody, we added him to our list of ne'er-do-wells.Then Leo Moss surprised us with a book of more-or-less poetry and a novel about a reluctant magic man. We added his works to the list, too. We had to. Moss is the only guy in the group who can spell without a dictionary (so we made him editor), and we just can't find anybody else who will work for the "prestige" of it. Just kidding, Leo.So, time passes, as is its habit. We're still at the kitchen table, wondering what might happen next. We hope it involves pizza, but you never know. KNOWLEDGE BLASTER! study guides, reviews, reference, and instruction books.Simple: easy to read, brief, and clear-cut ideas.Quick: volumes condensed into a no-nonsense format.Convenient: study when and where you want.

You already know (don't we all?) that you can't just sit around and drink and eat and watch TV and still be healthy!But there is so much information out there, telling you how to get fit and have a healthy body and avoid this or that disease... well, it's just too much. Information overload, right?So why listen to us?Well, our story began with helping a friend study for the contestant quiz of the Jeopardy! Game show. After a few months, we got really good at compressing large and sometimes chaotic amounts of knowledge into simple and organized little works of art.And, fitness-wise, we needed some work. Okay, a lot of work. So we started collecting info and compressing, and pretty soon...KNOWLEDGE BLASTER! Guide to Weight Training and Total Fitness separates the facts from the myths and gives you an all-around view of this fascinating fitness phenomenon. We'll help you decide what type of training suits your needs, and give you the exercises, routines, and nutrition tips to reach your goals.Whether you're a wannabe lifter or seasoned athlete, this little study guide answers your important questions:Does weight training provide the type of cardiovascular workout that benefits the heart and aids in weight loss?Will women become huge and masculine if they lift weights?How can I build muscle and increase flexibility?What foods and vitamins provide good nutrition, energy, and muscular growth?Are those expensive nutritional supplements necessary for building the kind of body I want?Does muscle turn to fat if I stop working out?What routine should I use?This guide walks you through the basics (what are sets and reps) and the intermediate (is circuit training or priority training better for me) and introduces you to the advanced stages (what are supersets, giant sets and plyometrics.)Of course, you'll need to know a lot about the foods you'll be eating. Part Three: Eating Right is Half the Game explains calorie counting and the roles of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals in sculpting your body.Besides the loads of practical advice and actual pictures of ordinary people performing the exercises, you get:POINTS TO REMEMBERYou are never too old to begin, but you are never too young to get a doctor's OK first.Don't try to impress anyone by lifting more than you should.Don't expect fantastic results overnight or in a pill.Pain means stop.Life is good.Don't just train hard, train smart!The KNOWLEDGE BLASTER! Series compresses a great mountain of available information into easily digestible morsels.You can use this reference work as a launch pad to propel yourself into more in-depth studies. However, if you find this little study guide provides all the information you need, then consider your knowledge...Blasted!We wish you the best of luck in your quest for knowledge in this fascinating subject. 'Bye now.And, oh yes, buy now! Yucca Road Productions started as all great enterprises do... having a cup of coffee with friends at the kitchen table. One of our little gang of misfits had decided he was destined to appear on the Jeopardy! game show. The rest of us were foolhardy enough to volunteer our surprisingly diverse knowledge sets for the task of preparing him for said destiny.A couple years later, we had accumulated so much info, it was nuts. After deleting what we decided was "trivia" in the game show's dozen or so most-used categories, we figured we could teach anybody to do well on a game show. Or an exam. Or trivia night at the neighborhood pub. Oh, yes... we nailed that one.And so, the Knowledge Blaster! series was conceived and delivered!Then Terry Marsh wrote a couple novels and approached us about getting them published. We liked the books. So, after coercing him into buying bagels for everybody, we added him to our list of ne'er-do-wells.Then Leo Moss surprised us with a book of more-or-less poetry and a novel about a reluctant magic man. We added his works to the list, too. We had to. Moss is the only guy in the g