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Book SynopsisFestive fun for all the family!Do you know Which band has had the most Christmas number ones? How many cover versions of All I Want for Christmas' have been recorded? Which Christmas song is the most popular single ever released?Can you Identify a classic Christmas song from a line sung backwards? Fill in the blanks of iconic Christmas film lines? Guess the Christmas film from the critic's review?Get ready to beat your friends and family in a game of festive charades, discover the joys of Christmas-song Mad Libs, test your competitive side with a game of Who's in Santa's Bag?, have a good old-fashioned Rockin' Robin team quiz, indulge in some merry drinking games; or escape with a Jollyword Puzzle. You'll soon have Christmas all wrapped up!You'll find hours of festive fun inside to make sure everyone has a very Holly Jolly Christmas!

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Book SynopsisWith over 300 real questions from primary school aged children, the book offers bite-sized answers from world class experts - digestible in under 60 seconds.

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Book SynopsisJoin QI''s expedition into the animal kingdom to encounter 100 of its most remarkable subjects. Marvel at the elephants that walk on tiptoe, pigs that shine in the dark, and the woodlouse that drinks through its bottom.Albatrosses can fly non-stop for ten years without touching the ground Box jellyfish have twenty-four eyes Geese mourn their dead Koalas don''t drinkMonkeys pay to look at porn Lobsters live for a century Mice sing while having sex Spiders can fly

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Book Synopsis''I love these books ... the best books ever. Brilliant'' Chris Evans The sixth book in the bestselling series brings bizarre, astonishing, conversation-starting facts from the clever clogs at the hugely popular BBC quiz show QI. Did you know that: Iceland imports ice cubes. A group of ladybirds is called a loveliness. It is illegal in Saudi Arabia to name a child Sandi. Eight billion particles of fog can fit into a teaspoon. People who read books live longer than people who don't. Prince Philip was born on a kitchen table in Corfu. No human beings have ever had sex in space. Netfiix's biggest competitor is sleep. Mice sigh up to 40 times an hour.

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Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Birmingham is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the city's most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts. Norman Bartlam's new book gathers together a myriad of data on Brum. There are lots of factual chapters but also plenty of frivolous details which will amuse and surprise. A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something you never knew. This is a remarkably engaging little book, and is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

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Book SynopsisMore bamboozlement from an Only Connect winner and legendary quizmasterAre you a regular quizzer at your local pub? Do you fancy yourself a cryptic crossword whiz? Might you be up for a challenge? ''Frank Paul is an extremely impressive chap and a dazzling quizzer'' Victoria Coren Mitchell, presenter of Only Connect Since 2015, The Mill in Cambridge has hosted an unusually fiendish quiz from the mind of legendary quizmaster Frank Paul. Contestants could expect to be delighted and perplexed by wordsearch poems, jokes and rebuses, a bewildering encounter with the Sphinx and a confounding murder mystery. With rounds including Motion Picture Mixture, Eight Degrees of Kevin Bacon, Gogglebox Jigsaw and Chemical Element Blind Date, this is the best of The Mill’s quiz night. Are you ready to have your mind bent, blown and boggled?

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Book SynopsisEverything there is to know about the Roman Empire.

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Book SynopsisWATERSTONES'' BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023: PUZZLES AND HUMOURThe perfect quiz book to get you in the Christmassy mood, to play at the office Christmas lunch or to pop into a stocking.Q1: In Britain, it''s estimated that 800 million of what traditional Christmas treat are eaten each year?*Q2: Which actor gives the voiceover at the beginning of Love Actually?*Q3: True or False: Queen Elizabeth II wore a Santa hat for her 1996 Christmas Day televised speech.*We Brits can''t get enough of a quiz - and never has this been more true at Christmastime. So if you''re stumped for office party small talk, trying to make it through Christmas dinner with the in-laws, or simply a quiz connoisseur after puzzles with some festive flair, you can''t go wrong with the VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS CHRISTMAS QUIZ BOOK. Inside you''ll find all sorts of tickly teasers, complex conundrums, worrisome word searches and much more on topics ranging from nostalgic

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Book SynopsisLet hosts Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman guide you through the quiz rounds with their trademark warmth and humour and battle it out against your friends and family for Pointless glory. Perfect for playing along alone or with family and friends, The Very Pointless Quiz Book will test your knowledge and tease your brains.So how good are you at Pointless? Really? Do you think you''ve got enough in-depth knowledge of Regional Railways, African Countries With No Coastline and Types of Lettuce to carry off the coveted Pointless trophy?Well let''s see shall we?Here''s your chance to step up to the podium (metaphorically speaking of course, chances are you''ll be sitting somewhere very comfortably with either a mug of tea or a roll of Andrex within easy reach) put that knowledge to the test, and see just how far you can go in a genuine four-round Pointless ordeal.Right, if everyone''s ready, let''s play Pointless...Trade ReviewPraise for the Pointless books by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman * : *We gave 100 people 100 seconds to name the greatest show in the history of television. There was only one pointless answer and it was Pointless. And now in book form. * Stephen Fry *I love Pointless. It's funny, and it makes me feel less thick. Like all the best dates. * Sarah Millican *Pointless is a fascinating microcosm of life: as this formidable tome reveals, success therein depends on a combination of intelligence, chance and having a good partner. * Sir Tim Rice *The must-have present. * The Independent *A pointless book? Definitely. But in a good way. * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisA minty-fresh take on conversation starters, these charming little tins are perfect for all kinds of parties or on-the-go fun. Fresh content + bite-sised appeal of the 52 decks!

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Book SynopsisIt's the most hilarious time of the year...Packed full of festive pop-culture quizzes, Christmas trivia to fascinate and holly jolly games to play - as well as colouring and dot-to-dot pages to distract, and cracking cracker jokes to make you chuckle (and groan).The perfect Christmas companion for work Christmas parties, entertaining friends and family, entertaining kids (including kids), when you're too full to move, there's nothing on the TV, it's too wet for a walk and the pub isn't open yet.A book everyone will love, actually...

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Book SynopsisDiscover What Made Baseball America’s Pastime #1 New Release in Baseball StatisticsBaseball Memories & Dreams celebrates the iconic moments, heroes, and trends that define baseball for its millions of fans This compendium of baseball writing covers it all—recollections of Hall of Famers and narratives from top baseball writers; stories on the rich iconography and history of the game across the full diversity of players, teams, and leagues; and reflections on the way America’s pastime has shaped our culture. Selected from the Baseball Hall of Fame’s member magazine, Baseball Memories & Dreams brings to life the best of baseball. More than just a baseball history book. Revel in America’s pastime and explore baseball history in articles written by notable sports writers, Hall of Famers, media personalities, and the Hall’s own expert historians. Baseball Memories & Dreams showcases the best of baseball facts, baseball biographies, and baseball media personalities into a robust catalogue of known and unknown information.Get the inside scoop into the lives of baseball giants like Johnny Bench, Peter Gammons, John Grisham, Tim Kurkjian, Ichiro Suzuki, Joe Torre, and more. From their stories, gain insight into each individual life to see just what trials and hardships made these men into the best baseball players in history. With Baseball Memories & Dreams in hand, you’ll see America’s pastime in a new light.Inside, you’ll find over 70 articles on America’s pastime, highlighting: Baseball facts, baseball biographies, stats, and artifacts—and the history and lore behind them Coverage of Black, Hispanic, and woman players Stories about baseball’s great players, teams, and rivalries, as well as the moments that trace the game’s wide-ranging history If you enjoy baseball books—best sellers like The Baseball 100, Cloudbuster Nine, or Talking to GOATS—you’ll love Baseball Memories & Dreams.Table of ContentsContents Foreword Chapter 1: Baseball and American Culture Growing Up with the Game John Grisham The Rail Hitter? Abraham Lincoln & Baseball: Two Symbols of American Identity Chief Justice Frank J. Williams Struck Out but Never Retired Ernest Thayer’s timeless ode to the Mighty Casey turns 125 this year Richard Pioreck Diamonds & Railroads The advent of regional rail service made baseball as we know it possible Steve Buckley Diamonds to Dollars A.G. Spalding revolutionized the game on and off the field Bill Francis Mail, Money, and the National Pastime Baseball has long been a symbol of America on stamps and coins David Moriah Baseball’s Greatest Skit Abbott and Costello’s classic routine has become film royalty Tim Wiles Seventy-Five Years on the Small Screen How television transformed baseball into a national obsession Curt Smith Capping Things Off Baseball has added a staple to modern culture and fashion George Vecsey Chapter 2: Artifact Spotlight A Paper Trail to History Scorecard from game three of 1951 NL playoff echoes Russ Hodges’ legendary call Tim Wiles To Australia…and Beyond 125 years ago, baseball went global during the Spalding tour Tom Shieber Clip and Save Bound volumes of the New York Clipper provide a look at baseball’s earliest days Craig Muder The Honus Is On You Celebrating a hundred years of baseball’s most revered card Tim Wiles Do You Know the Muffin Man? Historic book from Museum’s collection details the origin of one of baseball’s unique words Jim Gates King of the One Game Wonders Larry Yount is as much a major leaguer as his more famous brother, even though he never played in a game John Odell Giving the House a Home Donation by former House of David player adds important piece to Museum collection Jim Gates Chapter 3: Hall of Famers Winning Record Derek Jeter’s talent, tenacity brought the Yankees back to the top Tyler Kepner Tale of a Tiger Alan Trammell’s passion for the game paved the way to greatness Tom Gage Boston Beckoned, Cooperstown Called Pedro Martínez’s journey to greatness featured tenacity, tough times, and a terrific arm Dan Shaughnessy Road to Cooperstown Ozzie Smith followed his dreams to become one of baseball’s best players and ambassadors Hal Bodley Junior’s League Ken Griffey Jr.’s date with Cooperstown always seemed a foregone conclusion Larry Stone Little Joe’s Big Career Hall of Famer Joe Morgan has devoted his life to the game—on and off the field Hal Bodley Paige in History In 1971, Satchel Paige came to Cooperstown, opening the door for more legends Scott Pitoniak The First Face of Baseball Christy Mathewson changed the way the public perceived ballplayers Larry Brunt Chapter 4: The African American Baseball Experience Homers Defeat Hate Hank Aaron overcame bigotry in his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s record Terence Moore Paper Trail Black publications provide much of the known record of the Negro Leagues Scott Pitoniak A Road to Equality Black barnstormers, led by Hall of Famer Satchel Paige, left remarkable legacy Larry Tye Jackie’s Rookie Season In 1947, Jack Roosevelt Robinson became the first winner of the BBWAA’s Rookie of the Year Award—and accomplished so much more Claire Smith No Challenge Too Great Hall of Famer Roy Campanella’s strength in the face of racism and injury served as inspiration Neil Lanctot Color Between the Lines On September 1, 1971, the Pirates put forth baseball’s first all-Black lineup Claire Smith Chapter 5: Legendary Performances Let’s Play 2,632 Cal Ripken Jr.’s legendary durability had family roots Tim Kurkjian Still A Miracle The Amazin’ Mets wrote what may be baseball’s most incredible story Wayne Coffey More than an ‘Average’ Season Seventy years after Ted Williams’ feat, baseball awaits its next .400 hitter Craig Muder Mound of Effort Fifty years ago, Juan Marichal and Warren Spahn pitched a game for the ages Jim Kaplan The Great Home Run Race Fifty years have passed since Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle chased the Babe Scott Pitoniak Make His a Double Seventy-five years ago, Johnny Vander Meer set what may be an unbreakable record Bill Francis The Sunday Manager Burt Shotton faced challenges that no skipper ever had while leading the Dodgers to the 1947 NL pennant Steve Wulf The Road Stockings The 1869 trips by the Cincinnati baseball team made the game famous throughout the United States John Erardi Chapter 6: Latino Legacy Roberto Clemente: The Father of Puerto Rican Baseball Luis R. Mayoral Primero Player The majors’ Latin American roots reach back 144 years to Esteban Bellán Jim Gates Besting the Bambino Hall of Famer Cristóbal Torriente’s story revisited through historic image of Babe Ruth in Museum’s collection Alex Coffey Cuban Baseball Legacy Rich in American Heritage Adrian Burgos A Cuban Revolution Hall of Famer Martín Dihigo left a legacy that still impacts the National Pastime Danny Torres Kings of the World In 1959, Havana-based triple-A team ruled minor league baseball David Krell Pirates of the Caribbean The 1971 Bucs utilized a diverse lineup to help secure a World Series crown Danny Torres Chapter 7: Baseball Goes to War Battling on the Diamond As the sesquicentennial observance begins, we look back at baseball during the Civil War Steve Light Evers Goes to France Kept from combat by injury, Johnny Evers still served his country in The Great War Jim Leeke Remarkable Character Sixty-four years ago, an Indians/A’s matchup demonstrated the strength of baseball—and of the men who played the game Paul Dickson The Show Must Go On Seventy-fifth anniversary of Green Light Letter shines a light on baseball’s role in World War II Alex Coffey Jackie’s Battle As a member of the US Army, Jackie Robinson fought for equality before he reached Ebbets Field Claire Smith Return Policy Big leaguers showed in 1945 that their baseball skills would survive their time at war Phil Rogers Chapter 8: Women in Baseball Saluting the Girls of Summer Women have starred on the diamond and contributed to the game for more than 150 years Debra Shattuck Burton Woman’s World Hall of Famer Effa Manley blazed a trail for female executives in baseball Scott Pitoniak A Sacrifice of Their Own AAGPBL players faced wartime hardships just like their MLB counterparts Carroll Rogers Walton Equal chance Women’s barnstormers blazed a trail for future players Tim Wiles Second to None Toni Stone broke barriers as the first woman to play in the Negro Leagues Carroll Rogers Walton Dolly White: Dreaming of the Diamond Tim Wiles Chapter 9: In Their Own Words Rookie Recallings From your first year in the big leagues all the way to being a Hall of Famer, you learn a lot Johnny Bench Family Service Trevor Hoffman recalls his father’s love of country and baseball Trevor Hoffman Right at Home For one Red Sox broadcaster, true love is a day at Fenway Park Joe Castiglione Expressly Amazing Nolan Ryan launched his Hall of Fame career by helping the 1969 Mets win the World Series Nolan Ryan Sharing Words of Wisdom Frick award winner Bob Wolff recounts lessons learned from a life spent in broadcasting Bob Wolff Case Closed Joe Torre recalls what made Mariano Rivera the game’s most feared relief pitcher Joe Torre Our Rite of Spring Despite Many Changes, Spring Training Remains Baseball’s Proving Ground Peter Gammons Cooperstown’s Elephant Ear Wade Boggs used one glove for his first fifteen seasons in the big leagues Wade Boggs Houston Strong As Jeff Bagwell’s induction approaches, an Astros teammate reflects on what it means to be a Hall of Famer Craig Biggio Hitting the Mark For this major leaguer, trips to Cooperstown renew a love of the game Ichiro Suzuki Acknowledgements About the Hall

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The Great British Pub Quiz Book is the ultimate patriotic trivia challenge for anyone who believes they have the best British quiz brain. The questions cover all your favourite pub quiz topics, focusing especially on the British Isles, its history and culture. Test your friends and family with more than 120 quizzes to be enjoyed. All of the trivia questions come with multiple-choice answers, and topics cover everything from movies and TV shows to politics and history. Use this book to crib up for your next pub quiz or set your own! Contents: There are more than 120 pot luck and specialist quizzes, with questions about pop music ranging from The Beatles to Ed Sheeran, TV and movies from Coronation Street to TOWIE, British places from Land's End to John O'Groats, politics, people – and plenty more!

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Book SynopsisWe’ve all seen them – those quiz night contestants surreptitiously checking their phones under the table before smugly producing the answers. Well, that’s no way to win a quiz!___________‘A cracking general knowledge test’ – The Quiz Addict Blog on Think You Know It All?___________The proper way to win a quiz is, of course, to be such a know-it-all that you can dredge up the correct answer time after time, without feeling the need for digital back-up. So, are you really Mr (or Ms) Know-It-All? Or are you just looking for some fun and a source of fascinating facts that can win you a pub quiz, make you look knowledgeable in casual conversations, or impress your friends and family? Either way, this is the activity book for you.In this book you’ll find a lovingly curated set of quizzes that will test you on how much you really know. From high to low culture, history to geography, science to trivia, television to sports, there’s a bit of something from every field all over the world in here.The end result should be many hours of fun, as you discover how much you truly deserve the ultimate accolade of being called Mr Know-It-All.Trade ReviewA cracking general knowledge test. * The Quiz Addict blog on Think You Know It All? *

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Book SynopsisEver wondered how fat Henry VIII really was? Or what made Mary I ‘Bloody’? Over many hundreds of years, British royalty has had its fair share of accidents, rumours, scandals, misrepresentations and misconceptions. For instance, could Richard III be innocent of the deaths of the ‘Princes in the Tower’? And what really happened between Queen Victoria and her Highland servant John Brown?In today’s world, where newspapers clamour to report new revelations about the Royal Family, this informative and quirky book gives the inquisitive reader an in-depth look at the secrets of our past royals. For anyone curious about what went on behind the palace walls, Raymond Lamont-Brown answers those intriguing, confusing and mysterious questions we might have about our monarchs.

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Book SynopsisDid you know that Beethoven made every cup of coffee with exactly 60 beans?Or that Shirley Temple always had precisely 56 curls in her hair?Or that the young Frank Sinatra practised underwater swimming as a way of developing his ability to hold long breaths?In Secrets of Success, Charlie Croker brings his proven blend of gripping trivia and incisive humour to the question of how famous high achievers reached those heights. We’ll see Chopin sleeping with wedges between his fingers to increase their span, learn how P.G. Wodehouse reminded himself which pages of a manuscript still needed work, and find out why Thomas Edison chose his research assistants on the basis of their soup-eating habits.This revealing and entertaining book provides countless glimpses into the methods – and sometimes madness – of the world’s most famous figures. From ancient Egypt to the modern day, you’re about to learn the secrets of their success . . .

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Book SynopsisA Sunday Times top-ten title in 2007 and a bestseller ever since, I Before E (Except after C) has continued to inform and entertain its many readers. Offering reminders of mnemonics from our youth and containing countless more to help us in adult life, this handy collection contains all the memory aids you'll ever need to know: from well-known rhymes, mnemonics, and memorable sayings to a selection of more modern methods of boosting one's failing memory. I Before E (Except after C) will ensure you'll never struggle to remember names, dates, facts, figures and events ever again!Trade Reviewthe little poems that make a big difference to your brain power * Sunday Express Magazine *If you struggle to recall how many days there are in November and the difference between "their" and "there", this book could be your saving grace * The Sun *Bright ideas to keep your memory sharp... definitely a book for the bedside table * The Lady *An excellent way to drum in essential facts and spellings * The Daily Express *A fun and useful mix of mnemonics, rhymes and acronyms * Choice Magazine *A treasure trove of memory-joggers... a fun mix of reference and nostalgia, where you can visit foolproof ways to remember just about anything * The Weekly News *A must for every household! * Beige Magazine *This is much more than just nostalgia. A great family gift. * Angels and Urchins Magazine *

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Book SynopsisPacked with facts and razor-sharp observations, Sorry, I’m British! is hilarious and informative in equal measure. From small-talk to superiority, from the famous stiff upper lip to the infamous football hooliganism, this book will take you through the sometimes sarcastic, often poetic, generally polite, never boastful, but universally proud realm of all that’s British. Discover the fate of a pitbull named ASBO, find out exactly why we get bank holidays when we do, and learn why it’s better to drive on the left with this mini encylopedia of British behaviour. Peppered with illustrations from the legendary British cartoonist Ed McLachlan (Punch, Private Eye, The Spectator), this is the perfect book for a nation that loves to laugh at itself.Trade Review"Full of strange facts, clever insights and amusing observations and adds up to a surprisingly comprehensive summary of what it means to be British… throughout there's a delightful, quiet wit that yearns to be quoted." * Daily Mail *"If you only buy one book tomorrow, make it this... charming." * Independent on Sunday *"This book is as informative as it is hilarious, full of facts and sharp observations." * Leicestershire and Rutland Life *"A chuckle a minute." * Britain magazine *"If you only buy one book tomorrow, make it this... charming." * The Independent *

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Book Synopsis150 QUIZ QUESTIONS ALL ABOUT POO! This sturdy box contains 50 illustrated quiz cards, perfect for long journeys and wet afternoonsCOLOURFUL ILLUSTRATIONS keep everything bright and funA GAME FOR ALL THE FAMILY - no potty mouths here!Do you know what bat poo has in common with fireworks? Ever wondered what you call a person who studies poo? Brush up on your toilet trivia with these family-friendly quiz cards all about the stinky stuff. Each card features an easy, medium and hard question guaranteed to challenge even the most knowledgeable poo-head.

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Book Synopsis Have a blast with Family Fun Trivia !In a brightly colored, portable box, these 140 general knowledge questions are an all-ages-friendly trivia challenge the whole family can enjoy together. With a range of topics, including pop culture, history, sports, nature, and more, it''s a family game sure to unite generations for a whole lot of fun.ENTERTAINING QUESTIONS: This bright box is filled with 140 surprising and engaging trivia questions about all kinds of subjects! FUN FOR ALL AGES: With three optional difficulty levels, these multiple-choice questions are great for players of all ages. TAKE IT ANYWHERE: The portable box is the perfect size to throw in your bag to take to game night, on vacation, to your grandparents'' house, or a family reunion. A FUN GIFT: Perfect for anyone in search of birthday presents, game night inspiration, or stocking stuffers for the whole family. EXPLORE THE ENTIRE SERIES: This gam

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Book SynopsisAn update of the best selling Book of Questions, this revised book poses over 300 questions that invite people to explore the most fascinating of subjects: themselves. It's a book that can be used as an avenue for personal growth, a tool for deepening relationships, a way to get to know someone quickly, or simply as a fun way to pass the time.

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Book SynopsisEVERYTHING TO PLAY FOR A NEW BOOK BY QI ELVES JAMES HARKIN AND ANNA PTASZYNSKI IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW''I love these books ... the best books ever. Brilliant'' Chris Evans1,399 QI Facts To Make Your Jaw Drop by John Lloyd, John Mitchinson and James Harkin is packed with even more fascinating facts.Whilst you''re bending over to grab your socks following the succes of 1,227 QI Facts to Blow Your Socks Off, don''t forget pick up your jaw as the QI team returns with a fresh stack of facts to astonish and enlighten.Did you know that:Pigs suffer from anorexia.It is impossible to whistle in a spacesuit.The first computer mouse was made of wood.Rugby School''s first official rugby kit in 1871 included a bow tie.Lord Kitchener had four spaniels called Shot, Bang, Miss and Damn.J. K Rowling has no middle name.If there are

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Book SynopsisBeing given yet another pointless ''man manual'' that told him fifty ways to tie a bow tie in under 30 seconds made James May, co-presenter of The Grand Tour, certain there was a need for another kind of book. This book, in fact. He reckons there are nine vital things that a chap should be able to do. Not stuff you can download from the internet, but really important things. You never know when you might need to land an A330 Airbus, or deliver twins. And there may well be a moment when being able to play a bit of classical music on the piano is absolutely crucial to your success with women. So read, learn and be prepared - you''ll wonder how you ever lived without it.Trade ReviewHis tongue-in-cheek technical explanations here will have you howling with laughter. * The Daily Telegraph *I'd give my 15-year-old son James May's How to Land an A330 Airbus... It's a really funny book. * Anthony Worral Thompson, Sunday Express S Magazine *Mandatory lavatory reading for a nation of men * Independent on CAR FEVER *'James May is the best thing ever to come out of Top Gear' * Radio Times *'Smart, sharply written' * Guardian on JAMES MAY'S MAGNIFICENT MACHINES *'The most loveable of the Top Gear presenting trio... there's a sharp and interesting mind under the corduroy. Fascinating.' * Nottingham Evening Post on JAMES MAY'S MAGNIFICENT MACHINES *

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Book SynopsisAnagram Challenge presents a unique collection of word hunt puzzles to do anytime, anywhere, perfect for those who want to take their wordling skills to the next level.

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Book SynopsisA quiz in a grid. Test your memory and all round general knowledge with these 80 new crosswords. Not only for crossword lovers, but quizzers of all abilities.This Crossword appears weekly in the Monday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer a fair challenge for all quiz lovers.The clues are less testing than the Sunday Times General Knowledge crosswords, but stretch your memory and brain cells, and provide hours of entertainment.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to QI: The Book of the Dead, a biographical dictionary with a twist - one where only the most interesting people made it in!QI have got together six dozen of the happiest, saddest, maddest and most successful men and women from history. Celebrate their wisdom, learn from their mistakes and marvel at their bad taste in clothes. Hans Christian Anderson was terrified of naked women, Florence Nightingale spent her last fifty years in bed, Sigmund Freud smoked twenty cigars a day, Catherine de Medici applied a daily face mask made of pigeon dung, Rembrandt van Rijn died penniless and Madame Mao banned cicadas, rustling noises and pianos. Carefully collected and ordered by the QI team into themed chapters with thought-provoking titles such as ''There''s Nothing Like a Bad Start in Life'', ''Man Cannot Live by Bread Alone''. Each chapter reveals hilarious insights into the true nature of the most interesting people who ever lived, including Isaac Newton, Ge

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Book SynopsisA compendium of fascinating, unusual and intriguing facts and stories about the county of HampshireTrade ReviewWinchester tour guide produces The Little Book of Hampshire, author interview * Hampshire Chronicle *

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Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Dorset is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the places, people, legends and true stories about the county''s past and present.

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Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Norfolk is a repository of intriguing, fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts and trivia about one of England's most colourful counties. It is an essential to the born and bred Norfolk folk or anyone who knows and loves the county. Armed with this fascinating tome the reader will have such knowledge of the county, its landscape, people, places, pleasures and pursuits they will be entertained and enthralled and never short of some frivolous fact to enhance conversation or quiz! A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

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Book SynopsisA compendium of fascinating information about Cornwall past and present, this book contains a plethora of entertaining facts about the county’s famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, history, natural history, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, agriculture, transport, industry and royal visits.

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Book SynopsisThis is the perfect gift for the least traditional person in your life - or an affectionate nod to the most!''Whilst the biggest political figures and finest historians have struggled for over a century to truly define what being British is, No Context Brits manages to do it five times a week, easily, on Twitter'' CAITLIN MORANDo you know what year the Harrier jump jet was developed?What about the name of the first king of Scotland?Surely you must know the contents of the 1969 Bill of Rights?!Don''t know the answers? Sorry, according to the Home Office, you''re clearly not cut out to be a British Citizen. These inane questions have been posed by the Life in the UK test, more commonly known as the British citizenship test. If only there was an alternative test that wasn''t stuck revelling in past glories . . . one that was fun, irreverent and unafraid to offer a glimpse of real life in the UK.How

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Book SynopsisThe world is full of pointless things. From rail replacement bus services to chip forks. From war to windchimes. From people who put cushions on beds to people who read the bit they write about the book on amazon.Look around you right now. See how many pointless things there are in just this one shop (or this one school playground if you''ve picked this up at a car boot fair)... Just about the only thing that isn''t pointless is you. You look amazing.Join Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, the hosts of BBC1 quiz show Pointless as they take you on a journey through The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World. Filled with play-along quiz questions and unlikely facts, their hilarious collection of musings on some of the most pointless things found in everyday modern life is the perfect blend of the obscure, the fascinating and the downright silly.Trade ReviewPointless is a fascinating microcosm of life: as this formidable tome reveals, success therein depends on a combination of intellegence, chance and having a goood partner. * Sir Tim Rice *I love Pointless. It's funny, and it makes me feel less thick. Like all the best dates. * Sarah Millican *We gave one hundred people one hundred seconds to name the greatest show in the history of television. There was only one pointless answer and it was Pointless. And now in book form. * Stephen Fry *A pointless book? Definitely. But in a good way. * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisTee off your season with 101 delightful trivia on the greatest game.Did you know a Canadian coined the term mulligan a noun meaning do-over which many recreational golfers take on the first tee after an errant drive? Or that the creators of one of the greatest board games ever, Trivial Pursuit, also built a devilish golf course north of Toronto? How about this fact: the world's most expensive public golf course will set you back one thousand dollars to play just one round. Here's one more: Scotland, where golf was invented in the Middle Ages, later banned the sport not just once, but three times.In 101 Fascinating Golf Facts, author, historian, and award-winning golf journalist David McPherson shares these stories and 97 more fascinating and fun tales that illustrate the sport's rich history, entertaining both golf lovers and trivia buffs alike.

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Book SynopsisThousands of fiendish questions, on both the Premiership and international football, to tax even the most avid fan

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Book Synopsis''The perfect gift for quizzers'' VAL McDERMID''Outside of a dog, The Book Lover''s Quiz Book is every bookworm''s best friend -- inside of a dog . . . well, if you know the rest, you''re going to love this book''PETER HANINGTON, author of A Dying Breed, peterhanington.co.uk ''Brilliantly inventive and entertaining questions from the bookworm''s bookworm'' MARK MASON, author of Walk the Lines, Question Time and many more''A book quiz quiz book what more could lovers of books, quizzes and quizzes about books desire? And marvellous it is too, Wiggleworth proving himself quite the literary Magnus Magnussen of our social media age'' TRAVIS ELBOROUGH traviselborough.co.uk ''This is the ultimate literary quiz book and Gary Wigglesworth is the quizmaster to end all quizmasters'' DAVID QUANTICK davidquantick.com This is a literary quiz book with a difference. RatheTrade ReviewThe perfect gift for quizzers. -- Val McDermidConsistently fun and often also very funny. -- Alan Connor, author of The Joy of QuizWhat a wonderful, joyous, fun book this is. For book lovers every answer jogs a warm memory, while every unknown signposts a future literary treat. -- Stuart Turton, author of iThe Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle & The Devil and the Dark WaterThis is the ultimate literary quiz book and Gary Wigglesworth is the quizmaster to end all quizmasters. -- David Quantick, author of Night Train and writer for The Thick of It and VeepPerfect for you if you love books and can't be bothered to answer questions on anything else. -- Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike mysteriesMy favourite quiz, now in book form! -- Anne Miller, QI elf and author of Mickey and the Animal SpiesGary's quiz nights are genuinely legendary, and in the old times they were a place you could guarantee seeing at least one or two of the QI Elves - racking our brains. So I can't recommend this book highly enough . . . -- James Harkin, Head QI Elf and podcaster for No Such Thing as a FishPerfect for book-lovers, quiz-lovers and literary-fact-lovers. Witty and interesting; clever and challenging - while still having something for everyone (especially those brilliant Say What You See drawings). This book is great fun. -- Claire Fuller, author of Our Endless Numbered Days, Swimming Lessons and Bitter OrangeThe Book Lover's Quiz Book is my new go-to gift for readers, writers, culture vultures and word-nerds. Smart, witty, challenging, and endless fun. I can't imagine a book quiz book done better. -- Michael Hughes, author of Country and The Countenance DivineBrilliantly inventive and entertaining questions from the bookworm's bookworm. -- Mark Mason, author of Question Time, Walk the Lines and many moreA quiz book that manages that elusive balance between the hugely satisfying and the brain ticklingly challenging. A must have for book lovers. -- Anna James, author of Pages & CoQuite literally The Book of All Books! A little piece of heaven for the competitive literature lover. -- Jayne Sharp, writer, voice-over artist, comedy actress @jaynesharpOutside of a dog, The Book Lover's Quiz Book is every bookworm's best friend - inside of a dog . . . well, if you know the rest, you're going to love this book. -- Peter Hanington, author of A Dying Breed and A Single SourceWhether in person in the pub or online on Twitter, Gary Wigglesworth's book quizzes are never less than witty, addictive and informative. His 'Say What You See' drawings representing book titles - for example a gravestone bearing the symbol p - are a particular highlight. This volume collects together twenty-four quizzes, including a Christmas-themed one, for you to play at home, with friends and family or via Zoom. The perfect gift for the book lover in your life. -- Paul Tudor Owen, author of The Weighing of the HeartAs we inch towards the end of the year that saw many of us became ardent armchair quizzers, The Book Lover's Quiz Book is the ideal Christmas present for the reader in your life, regardless of age, ability, or taste. So much love and thought has gone into making this book both challenging and accessible. Loved the touches of humour throughout. -- Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies and Cold Stone HeartA book quiz quiz book what more could lovers of books, quizzes and quizzes about books desire? And marvellous it is too, Wigglesworth proving himself quite the literary Magnus Magnusson of our social media age. -- Travis Elborough, author of The Bus We Loved, The Long-Player GoodbyeThink you know your literary trivia? Think again! A fun, and occasionally fiendish, collection of questions to test even the most ardent quizzer. -- Scott Pack, publisher, author and editorIt's brilliant. Love the cartoon clues. Couldn't stop playing. Well done. -- Martin Walker, author of the Bruno detective seriesI love pub quizzes and this is a chance to recreate one of the best at home. -- Mhairi McFarlane, author of Who's That Girl and You Had Me At HelloGary's quizzes are perfectly pitched . . . this book will make an ideal Christmas present for readers who enjoy a good quiz. -- shinynewbooks.co.uk

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Book Synopsis''Brilliantly funny'' SHAPARAK KHORSANDI''Immensely enjoyable'' BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE''Every page contains delights'' LINDSEY FITZHARRISWhy is Italy called Italy? How old is curry? How fast was the medieval Chinese post system? How do we know how people sounded in the past? Who invented maths?Responding to fifty genuine questions from the public, Greg Jenner takes you on an entertaining tour through history from the Stone Age to the Swinging Sixties, revealing the best and most surprising stories, facts and historical characters from the past. From ancient joke books, African empires and the invention of meringues, to mummies, mirrors and menstrual pads - Ask A Historian is a deliciously amusing and informative smorgasbord of historical curiosities.Trade ReviewA rewarding romp through the highways and byways of the past . . . an immensely enjoyable book, written in a lively, engaging style accessible to a broad audience of all ages. One of Jenner's real achievements is the creation of a genre of public history that fuses scholarly research with humour, and it is intended to entertain as much as it is to educate. For this he is to be congratulated * BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE *Jenner uses all the questions you never dared to ask about history as an excellent excuse to rummage around in some funny, fascinating and downright peculiar corners of the past. Every page contains delights, and you will be illuminated and entertained in equal measure -- LINDSEY FITZHARRIS, author of THE BUTCHERING ARTIf history informs our future, Greg Jenner is one of the best informants out there. He is a natural storyteller, conveying complex ideas and events with pep, verve and wit. For anyone who regularly asks the question 'Why?', this book is for you -- SUSIE DENT, author of WORD PERFECTIn this brilliantly funny book, Greg proves yet again that history is for absolutely everybody -- SHAPARAK KHORSANDIA lively selection, spanning a diverse array of subjects and periods . . . a great way into some of history's biggest themes and concepts * HISTORY REVEALED, Book of the Month *In juggling both the role of ancient Greek scholar and medieval court jester in Ask a Historian, Jenner has delivered an ideal stocking filler that is as enlightening as it is entertaining * REACTION *Endlessly entertaining and utterly addictive, this book provides a cornucopia of historical delights. The eclectic, sometimes bizarre range of questions showcase the author's encyclopaedic knowledge and engaging, humorous style to perfection. The result is everything you need to know about history - and much more besides -- TRACY BORMAN, author of THOMAS CROMWELLHuge fun -- Teddy Jamieson * THE HERALD *

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Book SynopsisAlso works well as emergency loo roll.While you're not going anywhere, why not expand your mind with Brain Dump?Learn thousands of fascinating facts, stats and trivia. Guaranteed to boost your brain, this bumper compendium covers every subject from football to phobias, mountains to the Muppets and spiders to Shakespeare.It features hundreds of mind-blowing entries from Types of Cloud to the Longest Song Titles. And it's not just for the bathroom but the bedroom too! Struggling to sleep? Turn to the Fascinating Facts About Sheep and other gems to tire and train your brain. Zzzzzzzzzz…..Printed on soft absorbent paper for emergencies.

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Book SynopsisWill you be flummoxed by this Great British distraction?Do you know queuing etiquette? Twenty-one different ways to describe rain? Then this quiz book might be just your cup of tea.Politely challenge yourself, your family and your friends with questions on British culture, language, etiquette, of course, the weather, as well as lots of other essential, quintessential British subjects. Each quiz comprises 21 questions and answers are based on the real results from national surveys and polls. Hours of brain-bamboozling fun for all the family!

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Book SynopsisGuaranteed to educate, entertain... and irritate!Enjoy 40 quick quizzes of 10 questions - a mix of anagrams, riddles, general knowledge, mindbenders, memory games, word puzzles and 'Carolateral' thinking! Ideal amusement for your commute, coffee break - whenever you have a spare 10 minutes.Get your synapses firing, feel sharper and smarter.Trade ReviewQuiz queen Carol Vorderman is on a mission to boost brains across Britain. -- Karen Rockett * The Mirror *The hunt is on for 2023's Wordle and this podcast from TV puzzle queen Vorderman fills a similar niche. -- Phil Harrison * The Guardian *TV legend…a Vorderman renaissance * British Vogue *Her ten-minute quiz includes a mixture of puzzles, riddles, anagrams, general knowledge questions -- Gwyneth Rees * The Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisRY CLV RNGH? Can you find the connection between Gandalf, Sherlock Holmes, David Brent and Ford Perfect? Only Connect is the ultimate test of knowledge and lateral thinking. Since 2008 the fiendishly difficult quiz show has been challenging contestants to find connections between apparently unrelated clues. The Only Connect Quiz Book collects over 200 of the most entertaining and perplexing challenges from the team behind the BBC’s hugely popular quiz show - including many new (never broadcast) questions. Covering each of the show’s four rounds – Connections, Sequences, the Connecting Wall and Missing Vowels – and with introductions from presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell, here is your chance to put your own sleuthing and quizzical knowledge to the Only Connect test.

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Book SynopsisWhich star of The Crown is the great-granddaughter of a British prime minister?Which TV quiz show is based on the creator's experience of being interrogated as a prisoner of war?Which property on the Monopoly board does not exist in the real-life London?For lovers of the most obscure and unlikely facts - as well as the unsung quizzing geniuses out there (we all know a couple) - comes Pointless Facts for Curious Minds, the book where obvious answers mean nothing and obscurity reigns. A compendium of fascinating and arcane bits of knowledge, mixed amongst a healthy dose of Pointless quizzing, this is a book that takes a quiz as only the starting point of your intelligent adventures.Pointless Facts for Curious Minds gives you the chance to put your knowledge to the test and prove your Pointless credentials.Trade ReviewI love Pointless. It's funny, and it makes me feel less thick. Like all the best dates. -- Sarah Millican

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