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Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge: The Book of Mnemonic Devices Paperback – June 21, 2007

by Rod L. Evans Ph.D. (Author)
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When is a "tulip"* not a flower? When it's one of hundreds of mnemonic devices in this comprehensive sourcebook.

From remembering the notes on a scale (Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge) to correctly performing geometric equations (Soh-Cah-Toa) to using "HOMES" for conjuring up the Great Lakes (Huron Ontario Michigan Erie Superior), mnemonic devices have helped countless students, teachers, and trivia buffs recall key information in a snap-using anagrams, clever rhymes, and word games.

In this comprehensive guide, readers will find a wide spectrum of ingeniously simple mnemonic devices for recalling facts about:

- Science - Math
- Geography - Religion
- Literature - Music
- Social Studies - Law
- Aviation - Zodiac
- Spelling - Mythology
- World History - Sports
- And more

*Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement; Irrestible Grace, and Perserverance of the Saints (The Five Tenets of Calvinism)
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    4.5 x 0.6 x 8 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    0399533516
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0399533518
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If there's a mnemonic device Rod Evans has missed, good luck finding it. There are more than a few in EGBDF that I'll be using next time Jeopardy!comes calling. -- Brad Rutter, winner of Jeopardy! 2001's Tournament of Champions, the Million Dollar Masters Tournament, and the Ultimate Tournament of Champions

While Rod Evans's book will be valuable to introductory students in numerous disciplines, it will be particularly valuable as a model for inventing one's own mnemonics. -- Joel Wapnick, 1999 World Scrabble Champion, 1998 Canadian National Scrabble Champion, 1983 U.S. National Scrabble Champion

Wow! I have never found learning so easy and fascinating. I believe this volume will be invaluable to any student who is interested in taking considerably less time to study, fascinating to trivia buffs, and engrossing to the lay public who might never expect to encounter in one book the nuts and bolts of so many different walks of life. This is a keeper. -- Joe Edley, 3-Time American National Scrabble Champion (1980, 1992, 2000)

About the Author

Rod L. Evans, PhD, is a professor of philosophy at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. He is the author of Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge; The Artful Nuance; Sorry, Wrong Answer; Thingamajigs and Whatchamacallits; and many other books. Dr. Evans’ lecture topics and philosophical interests include language, trivia, and ethics.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tarcher
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 21, 2007
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399533516
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399533518
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 0.6 x 8 inches
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Dr. Rod L. Evans is an author, lecturer, and philosopher who writes and speaks on language,trivia,popular misconceptions,ethics,practical political philosophy,and personal responsibility. He graduated from Old Dominion University, and earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Virginia. He is Lecturer of Philosophy at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dr. Evans has published eighteen books in several subjects, including English usage, recreational linguistics, lexicography, trivia, political philosophy, and religion.His latest book,a wordplay book called "Tyrannosaurus Lex," was praised by author Richard Lederer,who said,"No one makes the alphabet dance as brilliantly and entertainingly as Rod Evans." The following persons have written introductions or forewords for Dr. Evans's books: Isaac Asimov, William F. Buckley, Paul Simon (the late U.S. senator), Linus Pauling, Hugh Downs, Steve Allen, and Betty White. The following persons have endorsed his books: Milton Friedman, Walter Williams, Dr. Thomas Szasz, Albert Ellis, Ken Jennings (Jeopardy! champion), Joe Edley (Scrabble champion), and Tyler Hinman (Crossword puzzle champion).

He has won two teaching awards, has earned an entry in Who's Who in America, and is a member of Mensa and the Triple Nine Society.

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  • spchlgr 3985
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very helpful and informative book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2007
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    I bought this book for my twelve year old son, but also found that it is helpful for me. On page 51 I found a mnemonic device to help me remember the geological time scale, information that is essential for my Historic Geology class.
    My son told me that if you remember the word "HOMES" you'll remember the five Great Lakes, Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior. This is in the book. I'm in my mid-forties, and all the years I went to school I never realized something so simple can be so helpful.
    There are other mneomic devices in this book that will surely help anyone. For example if you can't remember where to place eating utensils when you set the table, there is this: left has four letters and so does fork. Right has five letter and so does spoon and knife.
    This book is helpful for anyone, child or adult who needs help in remembering a process to accomplish a task. This is a book worth buying.
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  • One Reviewer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Creative Mnemonics For So Many Subjects
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2014
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    I had originally gotten this for our daughters, but I have to admit I have been reading it more frequently and enjoying it myself. I wish that this had been on my bookshelf when I was in school, it would have saved me so much time in trying to find ways to memorize many groups of things that I had found bland and unmemorable at that time.
    Everything is nicely laid out by categories, making it very user-friendly and quick to reference topics of interest. While not every subject in this book may be relevant to everyone, I feel that everyone will find something in this book that is useful to them and help them to feel just a little bit smarter, even if it is done with the help of some creative mnemonics.
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  • MoDi
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love these types of books
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2018
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    I love these types of books. Keeps the mind young. Mnemonics has always been my preferred way to remember different subject matter.
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  • Bradley Bevers
    4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Tool for Memorizing More Than You Though You Could
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2011
    This is a great little book that presents a wide array of Mnemonic devices. It's amazing how much of what I remember from early elementary is tied to mnemonic devices . . . colors of the rainbow (Roy G. Biv), algebra equations (FOIL & Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally), musical scales (Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge). This small book is a great little reference for hundreds of these devices, from memorizing the parts of speech to the order of the Great Lakes from West to East. If it sounds interesting to you at all, pick it up. It's definitely one that I will look at again and again for many different subjects.

    A few of my favorites from the book so far:

    When to use fewer vs. less = You can have fewer sewers, but less stress.

    Putting Cut Flowers in Water = The harder the stem, the hotter the water. (Don't know why I need to know this, but I'm glad I do now)

    How to set the table = fork:four letters:left, spoon/knife:five letters:right

    Recommended.
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  • James Palmer
    5.0 out of 5 stars funny
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2013
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    easy purchase thanks for the service, your product works as advertised and looks and works well. I will make future purchase with complete confidence.
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  • Fernando Machado
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2016
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    Whish I had it when I wad un school
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  • Dr. Felicia
    1.0 out of 5 stars meh
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2014
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    Some of the basic mnemonics were not included. Some of the others were not very helpful… Didn't expect so many science terms. Do those guys actually study? … or do they just do rote memorization!
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  • AnneBC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2017
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    Great book!
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  • mr jake p griffiths
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2015
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    I'm pleased with this purchase.
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  • sreedhar
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in India on July 29, 2015
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    Its a collection of many and mostly relates to American history etc.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2015
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    Very helpful
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  • Leslie A. Heaps
    4.0 out of 5 stars Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2010
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    If you want to learn a few memory tricks, this is the book for you. It's written in a fun way, that should appeal to most people, I would think.
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