Obrien george (603 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. In this collection of "lies" from many nations, the challenge is to find the slippery truth. Author George Shannon gathers eighteen brief folklore riddles from across the globe, inviting young thinkers to test their wits against clever swindlers, wily farmers, and nimble performers. The collection follows a ropedancer in Germany who wagers on tossed shoes. Each puzzle balances exact phrasing against sneaky intentions, asking readers to weigh every spoken detail before turning the page to inspect the solution. By reading with care and not jumping to conclusions, readers will delight in discovering how these characters lie while at the same time they tell the truth. Brain Teasers: A donkey tied to an eight-foot rope easily reaches a wagon of sweet carrots thirty yards away, daring readers to spot the missing condition. Multicultural Folktales: Nigerian partners evading a herbal truth potion -- each story draws on world traditions. Problem Solving: When a rabbi orders two repentant students to place chickpeas inside their shoes, one hobbles in agony while the other walks away with an easy stride. Logic Puzzles: Grand Canyon tour guide bets five dollars that he carries more cash in his pocket than a wealthy traveler, challenging listeners to parse his exact wording. Also by This Author: Tomorrow's Alphabet, Stories to Solve and More Stories to Solve. O'Brien, John (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In this collection of "lies" from many nations, the challenge is to find the slippery truth. Author George Shannon gathers eighteen brief folklore riddles from across the globe, inviting young thinkers to test their wits against clever swindlers, wily farmers, and nimble performers. The collection follows a ropedancer in Germany who wagers on tossed shoes. Each puzzle balances exact phrasing against sneaky intentions, asking readers to weigh every spoken detail before turning the page to inspect the solution. By reading with care and not jumping to conclusions, readers will delight in discovering how these characters lie while at the same time they tell the truth. Brain Teasers: A donkey tied to an eight-foot rope easily reaches a wagon of sweet carrots thirty yards away, daring readers to spot the missing condition. Multicultural Folktales: Nigerian partners evading a herbal truth potion -- each story draws on world traditions. Problem Solving: When a rabbi orders two repentant students to place chickpeas inside their shoes, one hobbles in agony while the other walks away with an easy stride. Logic Puzzles: Grand Canyon tour guide bets five dollars that he carries more cash in his pocket than a wealthy traveler, challenging listeners to parse his exact wording. Also by This Author: Tomorrow's Alphabet, Stories to Solve and More Stories to Solve. O'Brien, John (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. O'Brien, John (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. 1st Edition, paperback reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. O'Brien, John (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. O'Brien, John (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. O'Brien, John (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. O'Brien, John (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. John O' Brien (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. In this disarmingly witty look at the disrepair of the divine, George Dennis O'Brien offers a guide for finding the sacred in the everyday. Christopher Lasch called the book, first published over twenty years ago, an astute analysis of our spiritual malaise. God and the New Haven Railway, with a new preface by the author, speaks to us still with humor and hope because neither God nor the railroad seems to be running much better today.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. O'Brien, John (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. O'Brien, John (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. O'Brien, John (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: As New. Paperback. Covers show very minor shelving wear, otherwise an unblemished copy.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day. Rooney, David; O'Brien, Eoin (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. O'Brien, John (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. O'Brien, John (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. O'Brien, John (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. O'Brien, John (illustrator).

Zustand: Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. O'Brien, John (illustrator). …

Zustand: Very Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. O'Brien, John (illustrator). …

Zustand: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. O'Brien, John (illustrator).

Zustand: Good. Reprint. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. O'Brien, John (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. 3. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. O'Brien, John (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Rooney, David; O'Brien, Eoin (illustrator).

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Rooney, David; O'Brien, Eoin (illustrator).

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Paperback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show sticker remainder mark and moderate wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.