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Snafu : the definitive guide to history's greatest screwups  Cover Image Book Book

Snafu : the definitive guide to history's greatest screwups / Ed Helms.

Helms, Ed, (author.).

Summary:

"History contains a plethora of insane screwups -- otherwise known as SNAFUs. Coined during World War I, SNAFU is an acronym that stands for Situation Normal: All F*cked Up. In other words, "things are pretty screwed up, but aren't they always?" Spanning from the 1950's to the 2000's, Ed Helms steps in as unofficial history teacher for a deep dive into each decade's craziest SNAFUs. From planting nukes on the moon to training felines as CIA spies to weaponizing the weather, this book will unpack the incredibly ironic decision-making and hilariously terrifying aftermath of America's biggest mishaps. Filled with sharp humor and lively illustrations, SNAFU is a wild ride through time that not only entertains but offers fresh insights that just might prevent history from repeating itself again and again"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781538769478
  • ISBN: 1538769476
  • Physical Description: vii, 280 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2025.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Subject: United States > History > Errors, inventions, etc.
Common fallacies > United States.

Available copies

  • 0 of 7 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.

Holds

  • 7 current holds with 7 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
North Kansas City Public Library 973 HELMS 2025 (Text) 0001012590821 Nonfiction New Checked out 05/27/2025


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