and to break records of your own.In a series of 11 fact-packed chapters, we introduce you to the record-holders who've pushed the boundaries of what's possible. Meet...- The adventurers who trek, swim, ski, climb and fly to all four corners of the globe - The real-life cyborgs who augment their bodies with cutting-edge technology- The painters, sculptors, musicians and moviemakers taking performance art to new levels- The stars of social media generating millions of views on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter- The athletic legends who continue to raise the bar in the world of sportsBut it's not only human beings who set records. Explore the wilder side of life with 24 pages of record-breaking animals, and take a trip around the world to visit the most awe-inspiring sights on each continent!Plus, we investigate 10 record-breaking robots to find out what makes them tick. And look out for our exciting new "Snapshot" feature, in which our digital artists put a unique visual spin on some iconic record-holders such as the largest ever crocodile, the richest person on Earth and the tallest living tree - prepare to be amazed!

    If you want to read about celebrity misdeeds, odd coincidences, and disastrous blunders, Uncle John’s Truth, Trivia, and the Pursuit of Factiness has what you need. With short articles for a quick trip to the throne room and longer page-turners for an extended visit, this all-new edition of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader is a satisfying read.

    *True or False: The dog that played Toto in The Wizard of Oz was paid a salary. *How many baseballs does the MLB use every season? *What state has jousting as its official sport? *True or False: Most Canadians live south of Seattle. Put your game face on, and prove once and for all who is the real know-it-all! Gather your friends and family 'round and get ready to learn some wild and crazy trivia!

    It's true. And now, it's red, white, and blue! Explore the wonderfully wacky side of the United States of America Weird But True! style.Calling all patriots! Get ready to explore wacky wonders, facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia about America's 50 states and territories! Did you know that there is a floating post office in Michigan? Or that a library book checked out by George Washington was returned to a New York City library 221 years late? Maybe you'd be amazed to discover that the ink used to print U.S. paper money is magnetic? In this latest and greatest edition of Weird But True!, you'll encounter all kinds of bizarre people, places, events, and things that make our country great.

    Do you have what it takes to make it to the grand final?With their first bestselling quiz book, the Only Connect team tested your lateral thinking with killer connections, challenging sequences and byzantine walls. Now, Only Connect question-setter (and former champion) Jack Waley-Cohen returns with a NEW collection of 200 cryptic, brain-busting questions, including many never-before-broadcast and all-new ones exclusive to the book. Organized into a series of discrete 4-round games, each game increases in difficulty, as you try to reach the grand final. It's like having your very own full series of Only Connect at home. With a healthy dose of trivia between games (What are the greatest ever Only Connect questions? Who is the best team of all time?) and an introduction by presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell, The Only Connect Quiz Book will take you skills to a new level. So limber up your frontal lobes, and get ready to pit your wits against the toughest quiz on TV.

    How well do you REALLY know Canada?  Did you know: Santa Claus is a Canadian citizen?  That hockey is NOT the official national sport of Canada?  The Canadian passport contains hidden images? Canada could have been named Britannia or Borealia?  Parts of Canada are as cold as Mars?  A Canadian pharmacist invented peanut butter? If you're Canadian, know any Canadians, or have ever wanted to know more about Canada, this fun little fact book will help. Inside this TWO-HOUR, easy-to-read book, you'll discover fun nuggets of knowledge and trivia about: The kind people who live there All things maple syrup A list of cool Canadian inventions Famous and amazing Canadians Unique history The breathtaking nature A few words to help you speak Canadian  As a fun bonus and to test how well you and your friends REALLY know Canada, there's a fun short quiz with answers at the end to test your Canadian knowledge.  This is a great gift for family, friends, co-workers and anyone you think would enjoy learning more about Canada.  Check out the "Look Inside" to see more of the topics covered.  SCROLL UP to the Top and hit that BUY BUTTON and we'll see you on the inside..:)

    LOOKING FOR A GIFT FOR THE BOOKWORM IN YOUR LIFE? THIS QUIZ BOOK IS IT!Which Haruki Murakami novel shares its title with a Beatles song? In Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, what is Charlie's surname? What is heavy-drinking Rachel Watson known as in the title of a 21st-century bestseller? And what do you get if you add the number of Bennet sisters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice to the number of Karamazov brothers in Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov?With four hundred questions covering books from literary classics to modern bestsellers, through iconic children's books and books you say that you've read but really you haven't, The Penguin Book Quiz is as appropriate for making you look well-read at a party as it is for a book-loving family to tuck into after Christmas dinner: it's as enjoyable to read as it is to play.Featuring the work of everyone from Antony Beevor to Zadie Smith, books from The Very Hungry Caterpillar to Ulysses, and with movie, music, television, theatre and literary references abounding, this entertaining quiz tickles the fancy (and the brains) of light and heavy readers alike.Answers:- Norwegian Wood- Bucket- The Girl on the Train- Eight (five sisters, three brothers)'Unceasingly enormous fun' Alan Connor, author of The Joy of Quiz'I'll definitely be buying copies of this book as gifts' Emma Healey, author of Elizabeth is Missing'The greatest social lubricant since the invention of alcohol' John Preston, author of A Very English Scandal

    . . and much, much more.Brimming with mind-boggling stories and eye-popping photographs, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 2019 is the perfect gift for anyone who is fascinated by the stranger side of life on earth.

    Supported by firsthand eyewitness testimonies, stretching back more than 100 years to the present day, coming from across the United States and the world, this book proves that healing humans is one of the primary alien agendas on our planet. Verified by doctors and leading UFO researchers, the UFO healing cases represent incontrovertible evidence of UFO reality. Preston Dennett began his research into UFO healings in the early 1990s. His first book, UFO Healings (1996, Wild Flower Press) was the first book published on the subject, and presented more than 100 cases. This new volume presents the original cases (with new information) plus 200 more, many of which have never been published before. Preston Dennett has been documenting and researching healing cases for more than 25 years and is the world’s leading expert on UFO healing accounts. This landmark book is the culmination of his research and settles the question once and for all that medical healings as the result of a UFO encounter do actually happen.The healings include a wide variety of conditions. Injuries and flesh wounds, colds, flu and infections, serious diseases--all have been cured by ETs. Inside you will find: •More than 70 healings of injuries. •More than 50 healings of colds, minor illnesses and ailments. •More than 120 healings of serious illnesses and chronic diseases. •More than 40 healings of cancer. •Cases involving “health upgrades.” •Cases involving healings of animals and even plants. •A study of the connection between UFO abductions and psychic healing. •Accounts in which people have been “rescued” by ETs. •A study of miraculous cures from angels, NDEs, OBEs, lightning strikes, past life therapy, Native American ceremonial healings and more. •Evidence that our governments have obtained UFO healing technology and are using it for themselves. Who is being healed and why? What types of ETs are doing the healing? How are these healings being done? Are ETs our friends or foes? This massive 500-page book dives into the heart of the phenomenon and answers all these questions and more. Ignored for far too long, the UFO healing cases show a positive aspect to a phenomenon that has been saturated with disinformation for decades. The truth can no longer be denied. The aliens have arrived and as this book will show, one of their primary missions is the healing of all humanity.

    Scandals, stunts gone wrong, off-camera feuds, eccentric lifestyles—it’s all here in Strange Hollywood. Dozens of entertaining articles about the world of showbiz will amuse you and make you realize that being a celebrity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. This easily portable paperback book is ideal for readers on the go.

    Others may be sad. Some will give you chills. But the one thing they all have in common is that they’re all interesting!Whether you think you already know all about Michigan or you don’t know anything about the Great Lakes State, you’re bound to learn something new. You’ll even impress your friends at your next trivia night!  So, what are you waiting for? Dig in now to learn more about Michigan!

    Willoughby's, as it was popularly known, was created by noted cryptozoologist and naturalist, Angus Willoughby. For half a century, this unique reference guide was used as a textbook in many universities around the globe, and was considered a primary reference of many cryptozoological societies and organizations. Years of painstaking research and expert restoration have yielded the amazing rebirth of this treasured book, which is as important today as it was when it was originally published.Every single page of Willoughby's is lavishly illustrated, with 136 strange beasts and curious creatures, each listed with an illustration and complete description. Included are many traditional beasts and folk, such as Pixies, Fearies, Sprites, Unicorns, and Gargoyles; but this is not your usual bestiary, filled with the tired old, familiar creatures. The majority of Willoughby's is a host of strange folk and odd creatures the likes of which you have never seen before! Discover the tiny Beelephants and Air Horses; marvel at the mighty Leocornus; learn about the Storytelling Dragons; befriend the wily Spriggans and Pigwidgeons; search for the treasure-filled burrow of the Magpie Dragon; beware the Jinx and the Bogeyman! All these amazing beasties and more are sorted into nine categories: Fey Folk; Wee Folk; Great Folk; Wyre Folk; Creatures Amongst Us; Creatures of the Land, Sea, and Air; and Creatures of the Night.This is Stephen Barnwell's seventh book, and it is overflowing with whimsy and delight. All 182 pages of Willoughby's are filled with beautiful, black-and-white Victorian engravings printed on fine white paper. Barnwell has won several awards for his books, and his first, Capital Offenses, was named one of the Best Books of 2014 by Publisher's Weekly. Suitable for adults and young adults, Willoughby's World of Wonder will enthrall readers of all ages.The International Edition of this book is available through Ingram, and that ISBN is 978-0991321698.

    Learn how lead storyboard artist William Simpson helped the show creators envision some of Westeros’s most iconic characters, locations, and events, such as the White Walkers, the Three Eyed Raven, and the epic ascent of the Wall. One of 4 comprehensive and officially licensed Game of Thrones retrospective books from Insight Editions. • INTRICATE DETAIL - 320 pages of incredibly detailed storyboards and in-depth commentary on the creation of Game of Thrones most memorable moments. • FILMMAKING REVEALED - Learn how Westeros leapt from sketch to screen, including Daenerys’s emergence from Khal Drogo’s funeral pyre, the death-defying ascent of the Wall, and Jon Snow’s epic encounter with the White Walkers at Hardhome. • HEAR FROM THE SHOW CREATORS - Includes exclusive foreword from Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. • A DESIRABLE COFFEE TABLE BOOK - Deluxe 12 × 9.75 inch format including exclusive slipcase. • PERFECT GIFT FOR FANS AND FILMMAKERS ALIKE - Released in time for the holiday season, this is the perfect gift for Game of Thrones fans.

    Covering maps, qualitative and quantitative data, volcanoes and mountain building, as well as climate change, migration and pollution, this book is aimed at the subjects children from 10-16 will study, though it will help older students and adults too. There is also a useful glossary of key terms.Help your Kids with Geography is an essential guide for frustrated parents and desperate children, which may inspire a lifelong interest in this most fascinating and relevant subject.

    Many aspects of the world that is Game of Thrones will be explored, from ice-cold Winterfell to The Flatlands of Essos. The faithful Starks to the merciless House Lannister. The dreaded White Walkers beyond the wall to the fabled Dragons across the sea. The ruthless Sandor Clegane to the manipulative Melisandre, as well as the actors who portray them. You will be trialled. Game of Thrones Trivia contains over 250 unique questions. From the casual viewer to the avid reader, this book caters to all. Some questions may seem easy, but some may prove difficult for even the most fanatical enthusiast. So embark on this quest on your own, or challenge a friend. Either way, great peril lies ahead. “When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die.”

    You know Latter-day Saints don't have horns--but do you know how that rumor got started? How about which country's population has the highest percentage of Latter-day Saints? And did you know that President Monson didn't like pizza? No matter how well you know your religion, you're bound to find some surprising trivia about Latter-day Saints in this fun collection of fascinating facts.

    All along, Garfield adds his own hilarious comments on each breakthrough. Join in to laugh and learn!

    author Nancy Linde, expertly designed to keep your brain young—sometimes in less than one minute a puzzle!

    In clear and accessible prose, journalist Ryan Holeywell and medical doctor and health policy expert Arthur Garson provide Americans with the tools we need to have an honest, unbiased view of the state of health care policy in America. By fact checking 20 enduring health care myths they move the debate beyond Obamacare v. repeal and replace and give citizens the tools they need to evaluate the major policy issues confronting our health care system.--Donald M. Berwick, President Emeritus and Senior Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, and former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

    Covering countries far and wide and various time spans, you are going to be taken on a journey that will further expand your own knowledge on all things connected to being a human being. With curiosities galore, and puzzles solved, each page has something new and astounding with facts and tales that you will just want to share with anybody that will listen. Be that person that always knows that trivia or understands the way of the world and why we do certain things. Be that person that knows all about the history of Lincoln and his close scrape in a duel, or how Hitler managed to deal with the tax man.With this encyclopedia of fun facts you just never know what is awaiting you on the next page, so there is only one way to find out.

    With witty and fun definitions of everything from aeroponics to zoosaprophagy, this compilation offers definitions of 6,000 unusual and unfamiliar terms across twenty-one fact-packed courses.For bon viveurs and verbivores alike: Are you a gourmet who knows the difference between Maldon and Morton salt? Maybe you’re an expert on the properties of heat in cooking. Or you’re a cocktail connoisseur with a taste for tequila. Eat Your Words is a surprising treat for anyone who loves learning about food and cooking. If you’re looking for cooking gifts for a friend who devoured Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, this culinary dictionary is the perfect fit.A delight for word nerds: For Scrabble stars and anyone who excels at Words with Friends, Eat Your Words is a clever guide to little-known culinary terms that will give you that special edge.In Eat Your Words: The Definitive Dictionary for Discerning Diners, you’ll find terms about: A cornucopia of culinary treats from around the world The cultivation, selling, and serving of every food you can imagine The appetites of diners and their dinners across all species This new dictionary from the author of Drinktionary: The Definitive Dictionary for the Discerning Drinker and Inkhorn's Erotonomicon: An Advanced Sexual Vocabulary for Verbivores and Vulgarians is the fun reference book you didn’t know you wanted. Fans of Tequila Mockingbird and On Food and Cooking will enjoy this fascinating journey into the language of food and eating.