Mental Floss: Genius Instruction Manual (Mental Floss Presents)

by Editors of Mental Floss
Mental Floss: Genius Instruction Manual (Mental Floss Presents)  
published November 1st 2006 by Collins
binding Paperback
isbn 0060882530   (isbn13: 9780060882532)
pages 224
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The Genius Instruction Manual is the ultimate crash course on how to talk, act, and even dress like a genius. In the tradition of The Preppy Handbook and The Metrosexual Guide to Style, this handy manual is filled with entertaining anecdotes, helpful hints, and do's and don'ts, covering everything from personal style to how to sound smart on dates. Presented by the brainiac team at mental—floss, it's the one stop shop for today's impossibly clever, cultured and sophisticated person.

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03-26-07



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Roger
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06/23/08

This is an eclectic book of historical facts about geniuses, ranging from their choice in clothes, pets, sciences, and ways to hook up. For those who aren't geniuses, this is a way to make fun of them for being just as human. For geniuses who fit the bill, make fun of yourself.

This book pokes fun at the fact that genius is not just an inherent trait; it has its own culture. Thus, it is subjected to the same qualities that all other Groups exhibit.
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Cassie
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I love, love, love the "genius" writers at Mental Floss. So far I am learning quite a lot to fake my way through any conversational situation. I am enjoying reading this in bits and pieces. It is a fun, easy, humorous read. And I will definitely declare myself a "genius" when I am done.
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As always, I do adore the books by Mental_Floss.

This one teaches you about geniuses and things that geniuses should know ... so you can at least disguise yourself as a genius.
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