Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers’ Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 11 million books in print, the Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world.Where else could you learn about the lost cloud people of Peru, the world’s first detective, and the history of surfing? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about…Soda pop flopsSpider farmsEngland’s Secret UFO FilesReal hillbilly recipesWebster’s least-wanted wordsSuper-trainsAnd much more!

    A true British classic that appeals to all generations, it is our nation's longest running comedy programme. The line-up of the comedy trio has changed numerous times over the years, but the calibre of the family-friendly humour Roy Clarke creates has remained the same, and it's as funny and eccentric now as it was in the first episodes he wrote over 25 years ago.Including the pilot, broadcast ten months before the first series, 29 series, made up of 279 episodes, have been screened to date, with the 30th series set to air this autumn. The sitcom has consistently been a favourite in the ratings, with viewing figures peaking at 18.8 million in the mid-eighties.Famous fans include Prince Charles, the Queen Mother and the Queen, who said it was her favourite TV show.The Best of British Comedy - Last of the Summer Wine includes:”¢ The History: an overview of how Last of the Summer Wine was born and developed”¢ Gags and Catchphrases: a collection of classic quotes”¢ Did You Know?: snippets of info about the show, cast, etc.”¢ Favourite scenes: the most memorable scenes in full”¢ A LOSW quiz'If God's omnipotent, what could he possibly want with my old woman?' CleggCompo: Your old lady's dog is crapping all over the pavement.Blamire: That's funny. He usually sews it up in little bags and sends it by post.

    This collection of too-weird-not-to-be-true stories gives the freakish details behind odd curiosities, from unusual drug side effects to the Alien Hand Syndrome--a disorder wherein a person's hand develops a will of its own.

    Ironically enough, when you put all of them under one cover, it’s actually very funny. This decidedly absurd inventory of misery is perfect for sardonic and disaffected youth, for people seeking gifts for Traumatic Event Birthdays (like 21, 25, 30, 40, and, well, anything after 40), and for anyone else with an offbeat sense of humor. Enjoy. Some of the entries are pretty basic, like imitation crabmeat, student loans, and David Hasselhoff, but other entries actually include educational things, like: Dust mites, which make up one-third of the weight of a six-year-old pillow. See, you can laugh and learn.

    BIZARRE STUFF, AMAZING FACTS, ASTONISHING MYSTERIES, NATURAL WONDERS, LITTLE-KNOWN PEOPLE, USEFUL TIPS AND MUCH, MUCH MOREFrom crime, movies and music to science, history and literature, this book offers an incredible array of intriguing top-10 lists, including:•Urban Legends—Debunked•Influential People Who Never Lived•Ancient Methods of Execution•Poisonous Foods We Love to Eat•Inventions of the Middle Ages•Gruesome Fairytale Origins•Secret Societies•Amazing Film Swordfights•Bizarre Animal Mating Rituals•Misconceptions About Evolution•Tips for Frugal Living•Fascinating Graveyards You Must See

    At nearly 500 pages, this is the book you want by your side while you wait it out in the fox hole. Read about . . .The Semper Fi storyA history of the draftThe real Private RyanDog tags then and nowMedal of Honor winnersM*A*S*H: the true storyThe original Flying TigerBeetle Bailey and other cartoon soldiersWhat it takes to be in the Special ForcesCan you see me now? The story of camouflageAnd much, much more!

    Especially sports movies, where every underdog has his day, every team achieves glory, and every hero gets his moment of redemption. Next to watching Monday Night Football, there's nothing more enjoyable than plopping down on the couch with the remote and a bottle of beer and firing up the special-edition DVD of Rocky, Hoosiers, Caddyshack, or any other fan favorite.Now, two nationally renowned sports media personalities take on the task of ranking the top 100 sports movies of all time, including entertaining and informative lists, special features, and contributions from over 75 top sports figures. From drama to comedy to tragedy to documentary, all the greatest sports films are here, brought to life through detailed summaries, fun facts and trivia, behind-the-scenes revelations, plus images from the greatest moments in sports film history.Original comments from some of the top personalities in sports and entertainment--including Peyton and Eli Manning, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, James Gandolfini, Bill Parcells, Dennis Quaid, Arnold Palmer, and many more--provide further insight and marketing punch.

    Did you know that, statistically, you are more likel to be attacked by a cow than a shark? Or that phobophobia is the fear of fear? Pocket Pal Freaky Facts will always be on your hand to supply you with hundreds of peculiar & perplexing titbits to astound your acquaintances & fascinate your friends

    Almost every conceivable subject is covered: art, entertainment, history, geography, science, sports, and more. There’s enough entertainment here for months on end.

    The useless information never ends in the newest, most crucially meaningless entry in the Useless Information series. This latest cornucopia of amazingly pointless facts and figures will have trivia buffs marveling at all the things they never needed to know.

    He’d rather draw plungers or make fart noises than read boring school books. So we made this book with little Uncle John in mind. It’s full of fun facts and funny illustrations--all designed to make your teacher squirm. It’s got the weird. It’s got the wacky. And it definitely has the gross. So hide this book from the grownups as you check out . . .- Icky eats: fried spiders and candy-coated larvae- Hunting for real hidden treasures- The history of doughnuts- How to make armpit farts- Goofball students who grew up to be president- Wrong facts your teacher thinks are truePlus dumb crooks, amazing kids, animal oddities, and a whole lot more!Lexile score: 1010L

    

    A LOT can change in a year, and the bestselling SCHOLASTIC BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS has been updated to include all the most recent events with a fresh new interior design!Whether kids want to know what the world's deadliest snake is, which country eats the most chocolate, who has the most career touchdowns in the NFL, or which state has the largest water park, the SCHOLASTIC BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS 2010 has all of the answers and much, much more! Over the past eight years, kids, parents, and teachers have come to love this kid-friendly book.Each of the 300 records on pop culture, sports, science, and more has its own page that includes a full-color photograph and a detailed description of the record.

    You might have worked transporting some of the over 2 million stones for the Great Pyramid or engineered irrigation projects along the Nile. Pharaohs and Foot Soldiers offers an innovative look at the jobs that kept Ancient Egypt running for 3,000 years.Among the 100 careers profiled you'll also find reed cutters (who worked naked), sandal makers (many went barefoot) and even embalmers (pulling out organs took special training). Whether prestigious or poor, Egyptians had to be tough, trustworthy, stealthy and skilled to get by.Complete with a fact-filled introduction, a comprehensive timeline and playful illustrations throughout, Pharaohs and Foot Soldiers will inspire readers to imagine how they may have lived out their days as a member of one of history's most fascinating civilizations.

    One MILLION things, right between the covers of a book! Rather than stringing together multiple photos of objects, One Million Things features sweeping single-shots that encompass a multitude of objects, making for a seamless and striking presentation Now, One Million Things: Animal Life uses the One Million Things format to chronicles the lives of animals around the globe.

    A triviatastic compendium of extraordinary facts which brings together the bestselling This Book, That Book, and The Other Book.

    Who was he? Who was the skinny-dipping president? What first lady was know as "Lemonade Lucy" and why? What does the "S" stand for in Harry S. Truman? The answers to these questions and hundreds of other fascinating facts, tantalizing trivia, and tasty tidbits about America's presidents can be found in this amusing collection.

    All aspects of the discipline are covered, including physical, economic, political, and cultural geography. Questions answered include Who carved Mount Rushmore? What is the average life expectancy in Japan? and What were the seven wonders of the ancient world? Ideal for students and teachers, this resource is for all those curious about our world.

    Learn the truth behind urban legends, old wives tales, misattributed quotes and those so called "facts" we have all heard.

    This easy reader, with photos and illustrations, will have stories about many of these animals - including the Obama's dog, which according to a recent interview with Michelle Obama, will likely be a rescued Portuguese Water Dog.

    Some questions are hard and some are easy, but you'll find them all interesting. Covering actors and actresses, directors and genres as well as specific movies, The Hollywood Quiz Book is the ultimate home entertainment. So sit back with family and friends and find out just how well you know your movies.

    With more than 2,500 original questions, this comprehensive yet compact book explores fascinating facts and tempting trivia related to one of the world's most popular sports. What makes this package truly unique is the electronic scoring module that allows readers to quiz themselves or compete against a friend in the greatest playoff ever. And the new and improved scoring module keeps track of your score from play to play. From the millions of NFL fans to the true fanatics who know every historic play by heart, sports buffs will meet their match in this entertaining and addictive game.

    Tidbits include the finding that the amount of heat your body emits in 30 minutes is enough to bring half a gallon of water to a boil, and such nuggets as the fact that there are more than 30,000 diets on public record, and that the only animals that can get sunburn are pigs and humans. Humorous and alarmingly trivial, this is a fun look at all the things you never thought you would need to know.

    Illustrated throughout, 'A Miscellany of Britain' puts you right about many truths and half-truths, from Nelson's eyepatch and the number of wives Henry VIII had, to where the word 'curry' comes from and the origins of the police helmet back in the 19th century.