Trivia and quiz questions Books
Chronicle Books After Dinner Amusements Riddle Me This
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£8.80
Blue Bike Books Civil War Trivia
Book SynopsisThe American Civil War has intrigued millions of readers for 150 years. But how much do we know about the real lives of Americans on the battlefields and in trenches and winter quarters when the sodiers has a respite from combat? Civil War Trivia looks inside the conflict to examine the many fascinating and heartrending stories about this great war.
£11.39
Crown Publishing Group (NY) A Short History of Nearly Everything
Book SynopsisOne of the world’s most beloved writers and New York Times bestselling author of A Walk in the Woods and The Body takes his ultimate journey—into the most intriguing and intractable questions that science seeks to answer.In A Walk in the Woods, Bill Bryson trekked the Appalachian Trail—well, most of it. In A Sunburned Country, he confronted some of the most lethal wildlife Australia has to offer. Now, in his biggest book, he confronts his greatest challenge: to understand—and, if possible, answer—the oldest, biggest questions we have posed about the universe and ourselves. Taking as territory everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, Bryson seeks to understand how we got from there being nothing at all to there being us. To that end, he has attached himself to a host of the world’s most advanced (and often obsessed) archaeologists, anthropologists, and mathematicians, travelling to their offices, laboratories, and field camps. He has read (or tried to read) their books, pestered them with questions, apprenticed himself to their powerful minds. A Short History of Nearly Everything is the record of this quest, and it is a sometimes profound, sometimes funny, and always supremely clear and entertaining adventure in the realms of human knowledge, as only Bill Bryson can render it. Science has never been more involving or entertaining.
£28.00
Workman Publishing Random Illustrated Facts A Collection of Curious
Book SynopsisFrom the illustrator behind The Kid's Awesome Activity Calendar and Doodle Adventures comes a collection of obscure, fascinating facts, each captured in Lowery's signature quirky style. With full page illustrations as well as handwritten webs of interconnected facts, the book will be teaming with unusual and entertaining trivia.
£12.58
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Ultimate Pub Quiz
Book SynopsisA bumper quiz book, with all new questions to test your general knowledge, with more than 500 up-to-date quizzes and around 10,000 questions. Includes 30 picture rounds to get you scratching your head!
£8.99
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of the Tudors
Book SynopsisThis 'Little Book' gives you all the low-down on the daily life of the ordinary people as well as vivid descriptions of the luxury in royal palaces
£12.34
The History Press Ltd The Celtic FC Miscellany
Book SynopsisCeltic is an unusual football club, inspiring strong feelings in almost everyone. It is of course virtually impossible to chronicle all that has happened in the history of the club, but this little gem draws together some of the most interesting, quirky and downright odd events that have taken place over their long and auspicious existence. Packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend, the reader will delve deep to find out all about the events and people who have shaped the club into what it is today. Featured here are a plethora of stories on this charismatic football club ranging from how the club was formed, to little-known facts about players and managers. Here you will find player feats, individual records and plenty of amusing quotes. Rivalry with Rangers, favourite managers and cult heroes from yesteryear a book no true Celtic fan should be without.
£9.49
National Geographic Kids Quiz Whiz
Book SynopsisHow hot is lightning?A. as hot as a microwave on highB. as hot as the sun''s surfaceC. five times hotter than the sun''s surfaceD. as hot as lava(Correct answer: C)What''s do you call a group of cats? A. a scratchB. a clowderC. a felinopolisD. a cat-astrophe(Correct answer: B)You''ll find 1,000 fun, fascinating, and funny quiz questions like these in the new National Geographic Kids Quiz Whiz book. These aren''t the kinds of quizzes kids take in school. Instead, they are full of trivia that kids will love to share with friends and family. They can even put their whole family to the test and see who scores the highest. With a dynamic design and with tons of colorful photos, these quizzes will be fun to look, too!Based on one of the most popular features on the National Geographic Kids website, this collection of themed quizzes, true-and-false questions, and photo-driven quizzes, will include questions
£9.90
HarperCollins Publishers THE TIMES CRICKET QUIZ BOOK 2000 Questions on English and International Cricket
Book SynopsisThe definitive cricket quiz book with 2000 quality questions on all aspects of the game.
£9.99
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Donegal
Book SynopsisA compendium of historical facts and figures perfect for dipping into. Full of information that will make you say ‘I never knew that’
£13.49
ARTE Y DEPORTE
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£10.16
Running Press,U.S. This Is a Book for People Who Love the Royals
Book Synopsis From the line of succession to the Queen's corgis, this charming book is a perfect primer on the fascinating world of British royalty. Full of fun facts and surprising stories to delight longtime enthusiasts and new fans alike, This Is a Book for People Who Love the Royals digs into all of the aspects of everyone's favorite monarchy. Uncover the history of British royalty and answers to common questions -- like how royal titles work, who is in the line of succession, and why the guards at Buckingham Palace never smile -- as well as deep dives into fashion, jewelry, and other palace perks. Profiles of popular family members, including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, Prince William and Kate Middleton, and more, add personality to this irresistible celebration of the crown.
£13.29
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of the Cotswolds
Book SynopsisThe little book of the Cotswolds
£11.78
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Wicklow
Book SynopsisA compendium of fascinating Wicklow facts and stories, new in paperback
£13.49
Hodder & Stoughton A Pointless History of the World
Book SynopsisDelve into the world of Pointless, the huge ratings-winning hit BBC One quiz show, with this brilliant romp through the history of the world.
£10.44
Workman Publishing The Beer Geek Handbook: Living a Life Ruled by
Book SynopsisDoes the beer buyer at the liquor store ask your advice? Do you understand the difference between a turbid and a single infusion mash? Do you travel with a tulip glass handy? Have you even eaten ramen just to afford a vintage Cantillon gueuze? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be a Beer Geek and in need of this hilarious guide. Patrick Dawson provides everything you need to fully live a life ruled by beer, from the Ten Beer Geek Commandments and the Beer Geek Hall of Fame to guidance on what to drink, how and where to drink it, how to gracefully correct an uninformed bartender, where to buy “geek goods,” how to flawlessly execute a beer tasting, how to plan the ultimate beer-centric vacation, and much more. Includes quizzes to help you determine your level of geekery, as well as witty illustrations by Greg Kletsel.
£12.34
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd A Classical Education: The Stuff You Wish You'd
Book Synopsis'See if you can tell your Tantalus from your Tacitus!' – The Daily Telegraph'This book aims to fill you in on the stuff you wish you'd been taught at school' – The Times______________________A Classical Education is a must-have for anyone feeling let down by modern schooling.How many times have you wished that your history stretched all the way back to Greek and Roman myths and legends? Or that you'd been taught Latin at school? Or perhaps you wish you knew all about the great inventions and medical developments that have made our world what it is today? A Classical Education provides all of these classical facts that modern schooling leaves out, and many more. Perfect for parents who wish to broaden their children's education, as well as for those who would simply like to learn or relearn the facts themselves, A Classical Education is informative and educational, but above all accessible. Subjects include: Latin and Greek; Logic and philosophy; Natural sciences; Art and architecture; Poetry and drama; History and Classical literature.Trade ReviewSee if you can tell your Tantalus from your Tacitus! * The Daily Telegraph *This book aims to fill you in on the stuff you wish you'd been taught at school * The Times *An invaluable overview of the principles and discoveries of the Ancients, providing all those classical facts that modern schooling leaves out... and many more * Lancashire Evening Post *A cutely old-fashioned volume covered in Roman centurions' helmets * Yorkshire Post *This book will jog the memory just enough, reviving tales of heroic deeds and ungodly behaviour, without getting bogged down in dull technicalities * The Field *If you wished you'd paid more attention at school, then this is the book for you. Fascinating! * The Good Book Guide *
£7.59
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Lancashire
Book SynopsisDid You Know? In Stacksteads, a village near Bacup, there is an annual event which has to rank among the wackiest in the country’s sporting calendar: the Gravy Wrestling competition. According to legend King Arthur’s mighty sword Excalibur is lying at the bottom of Lancashire’s deepest lake, Martin Mere. In Wigan, Eccles cakes used to be called ‘slow walking cakes’ because they were offered to mourners at funerals. St Walburge’s Church in Preston was named after the patron saint of people suffering from rabies. The Little Book of Lancashire is fun and informative guide to the things you did not know about this amazing part of England.Whether you want to sit down and read it cover to cover or dip into it for hilarious facts and anecdotes, this book will delight both visitors to this beautiful county and the residents who call it home.
£11.69
Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd Cadbury Bournvita Book of Knowledge v. 6
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£5.48
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Golf
Book SynopsisGolf is one of the most popular games in the world. That is a strange thing to say, since almost all serious golfers actually have a love-hate relationship with it. A good round can bring great joy and satisfaction, while a bad round can end in depression, a binge at the bar, arguments with one's partner and the need for prompt evasive action by the family cat. Although this book is written in a light-hearted manner, it contains a wealth of information about every aspect of the game. Learn about its long and speckled history and some of the quirky characters who have graced the links. It also has some advice on putting and chipping, two parts of the game which cause the occasional golfer frustration, heartache and sore knees after repeated attempts to break the clubs. Failing that you will find a selection of fascinating anecdotes about the game's greats and plenty of intriguing trivia.
£7.99
Rizzoli International Publications Movie Emojis 100 Cinematic Q and As 100 Cinematic
Book SynopsisA mashup of emojis and movie trivia that keeps film buffs, trivia geeks, and everyone who emojis guessing.Featuring 100 movie titles or plotlines, each described through a series of emojis that must be deciphered, Movie Emoji tests readers' movie and emoji IQ. Thinking Face and Hands in the Air!In Movie Emojis, Frying Pan with Egg with a Diamond Ring become a beloved film about a tiara-wearing free spirit set in New York City while Shushing Face and two Sheep can only be the one that pits an FBI agent and a psychopath against a serial killer. From classics to blockbusters, indie gems to fan-favorites, easy to challenging--guessing the titles behind the emojis is pure Face with Tears of Joy. Movie Emojis brings together the universal languages of emojis and movies to perfectly break Grimacing Face moments at parties, enliven Zzz car rides, and test anyone's movie and emoji Brain.
£10.76
Goose Lane Editions Fit to Print
Book SynopsisThe wild, the woolly, and the very strange: Fit to Print contains stories of the comic, the sad, the odd, and the forgotten from 150 years of New Brunswick newspapers. By the author of Six for the Hangman and When Rum Was King.
£9.49
Ibis Publishing,U.S. 10001 Titillating Tidbits of Avian Trivia
Book SynopsisBird-lovers will enjoy this fact-filled collection of trivia tidbits. In this comprehensive volume, there is almost no fact about birds - their lives, habits, behavior, dimensions, morphology, anatomy, etc. - that have been omitted.
£23.39
OverTime Books Greatest Moments in Canadian Hockey
Book SynopsisGreatest Moments in Canadian Hockey is a fan-tastic collection of stories about the players, teams, coaches and moments that changed the game forever. These memorable highlights stand out as significant markers in the history of Canadian hockey: * Wayne Gretzky scoring his 802nd goal to become the NHL''s all-time leading goal scorer * Bob Baun''s winning goal in the 1964 Stanley Cup final while skating on a broken foot * Paul Henderson leaping into the air after scoring the winning goal in the 1972 summit series against the Soviet Union * The story behind Jacques Plante''s decision to become the first goalie to wear a face mask * Bill Barilko''s famous -- and final -- goal in Toronto''s 1951 Stanley Cup victory, an event immortalized by the Tragically Hip in the song ''''Fifty Mission Cap'''' * The riots in Montreal that broke out in 1955 after Canadiens superstar Maurice ''''Rocket'''' Richard was suspended for the season after an on-ice brawl. * And many more stories...
£7.99
Are We Getting Close Yet
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£6.40
Lone Pine Publishing,Canada BC Trivia
Book SynopsisDid you know . . . the last volcanic eruption in Canada occurred near Terrace only 200 years ago? There is evidence that the Chinese may have visited British Columbia as early as 500 AD? Crammed with facts and figures, BC TRIVIA takes you to parts of British Columbia you'll love to explore and tells you things you never knew before. It's all here in Don Blake's engaging style, complete with photos.
£7.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Are You a Grumpy Old Git? Quiz Book
Book SynopsisFor decades, experts have been puzzled by what causes many previously happy, carefree young men to become perpetual moaners as soon as they hit middle age. And now they have found it, uncovered the truth behind the Holy Grail of modern medicine: the grumpy gene.To discover whether you (or your loved ones) possess the grumpy gene, this quiz book has been devised to gauge your reaction to hundreds of different situations, from airport scanning machines that never work to parcel delivery men who choose to ignore the address clearly marked on the label and prefer to drop off your parcel at any random house in the vicinity. Points are awarded for each answer and your total score indicates where you rate on the grumpy scale. Wry, funny and wonderfully well observed, this quiz book gives you all the tools you need to test for the grumpy gene – in yourself or in the old git in your life. With questions relating to weather, work, travel, gardening, technology, relationships, family and law and order (to name but a few), no stone is left unturned to find the answer to that eternal question: Are You a Grumpy Old Git?
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group You Know You're 60 When...: The Quiz of Your
Book SynopsisCongratulations! You're 60! You're halfway to being the oldest person who ever lived! But how much of the past 60 years can you remember?You've lived through the summer of love, the moon landings, Ronnie and Maggie, Den and Angie and the entire history of the internet.This is the quiz book that will give your 60-year-old brain cells a nostalgic workout to find out how much attention you were paying to the events, characters and fads of your lifetime.So what are you waiting for? Let's take a quizzical look back at your life.
£7.59
Pitch Publishing Ltd Racing Post Puzzle Book
Book SynopsisThe Racing Post Puzzle Book is the first puzzle book written for fans of horseracing. 240 puzzles will provide endless head scratching and entertainment for anyone who enjoys the sport. Its mix of six different types of puzzle will challenge even the most knowledgeable fan. In Fill In The Blanks an account of a race is given with ten key names and other words missing. Do you know enough to fill in the blanks? In Simple Sums, do you have the racing knowledge you need to complete the calculations? In Tell Me The Answer And I'll Tell You The Question, two questions and two answers are given - can you find which question and answer match? In Get It In One? Or Two, Or Three, Or Four?, how many clues do you need to identify the well-known person or horse? One, two, three or four? In Time For A Rhyme a short poem describes a famous person or horse. Can you complete the missing rhymes and identify who the poem is about? In Where's The Logic? a logic puzzle is presented in a racing setting. Can you use logic and the clues to deduce the answer?
£12.13
Octopus Publishing Group Man Facts: Fascinating Things Every Bloke Should
Book SynopsisIt's time to celebrate your inner geek with this treasure trove of lists and prime cuts of knowledge. Time to brush up on what you'd forgotten or misremembered, and discover what you never had a clue was true. Ranging across history, science and the natural world, taking in sport, film, food and much more, Man Facts gives you a wealth of up-to-date stats and eye-opening trivia that will make you a general-knowledge genius, or at least help you nail your next pub quiz. Dig in.
£9.49
Spinifex Press The Spinifex Quiz Book: A Book of Women's Answers
Book SynopsisWho invented hieroglyphics? Who did Einstein’s mathematics? Who led the defence of Viet Nam in 40 AD? Who invented the first computer? Who built the pyramid at Giza? Who developed the merino sheep? Who was the first writer in the world? Who invented the wheel? All were women. When the next person asks: Where are all the famous women artists/inventors/architects/writers/scientists? – this book will make it easy to find their names.Trade Review"Funny, instructive, entertaining, and inspiring... Use it alone or in school. I recommend it wholeheartedly." --Senta Tromel-Plotz
£9.45
Overtime Books Hockey Trivia Box Set Hockey Joke Book Hockey
Book SynopsisThis three-book box set includes: * HOCKEY JOKE BOOK: When it comes to our beloved ''good ol' hockey game,'' humour abounds in Canada. The Hockey Joke Book shows you just how funny the sport, its teams and its toothless players can be. * HOCKEY QUOTES: This book is a collection of some of the greatest, funniest and most memorable words spoken when hockey heroes swap game day for wordplay. Witty, insightful and just plain confusing quotations about coaching, hockey hair, attitude, penalties and much more. * CANADIAN HOCKEY TRIVIA: Hockey is so much a part of Canadian life that the theme song to Hockey Night in Canada has been called our unofficial national anthem. Read about the fascinating facts and stories from Canada's favorite game.
£22.94
OverTime Books Michigan Sports Trivia
Book SynopsisBringing together stories of athletic heroics, hard-fought rivalries, memorable characters and unforgettable moments, Michigan Sports Trivia combines the quirky, the comical and the unusual: * Detroit Tigers outfielder Gate Brown once slid into second base with a hot dog in his pocket * Fans of the Detroit Red Wings have made a tradition out of throwing an octopus on the ice for good luck during playoff games * The University of Michigan boasts three Heisman Trophy winners and a lineman named Gerald Ford who became President of the United States * And more.
£11.39
OverTime Books Texas Sports Trivia
Book SynopsisThe Wildcatter attitude and thirst for winning have supplied the world with great players and personalities in nearly every sport. Bringing together stories of athletic heroics, hard-fought rivalries, memorable characters and unforgettable moments, Texas Sports Trivia combines the quirky, the comical and the unusual: * Seven-time winner of the Tour de France, Dallas-born Lance Armstrong once rode up the Champs-Elysees at the finish holding the Lone Star flag high, but nearly crashed when it caught in the chain of his bicycle. * AstroTurf got its name when it was installed in the Houston Astrodome; the real grass died after the roof''s skylights were painted over. * Before becoming president of the United States, George W. Bush was the managing partner of the Texas Rangers baseball club. * In 1973, East Texas-born George Foreman took on an undefeated Joe Frazier and knocked him out in the second round to win the World Heavyweight Championship. * The largest 100-mile cycling event in the nation, the Hotter''N Hell Hundred pays homage to our 100-degree temperatures and is contested by almost 15,000 participants in the blowtorch heat every August. * And many more...
£11.39
OverTime Books Florida Sports Trivia
Book SynopsisWith the Sunshine State''s legendary coaches, influential athletes and historical sporting achievements, it''s no wonder Florida fans are so dedicated. Florida Sports Trivia highlights the interesting, fun and quirky facts that every sports fan should know: * In 1964, in his first world championship fight held in Miami Beach, it took a young Cassius Marcellus Clay less than 20 minutes to prove the oddsmakers wrong and shake up the world * The 1972 Miami Dolphins were the only team in pro football history to have gone undefeated en route to winning the Super Bowl * When University of Florida medical researchers developed a sports drink aimed at improving athletic performance, they named it after the school''s football team; Gatorade is now the number one sports energy drink * And more.
£11.39
OverTime Books California Sports Trivia
Book SynopsisEnthusiasts and uber-fanatics of just about any sport you can think of can be found in California. Read about the interesting, kooky and popular stories that portray the rich sports culture of the Golden State: * The Oakland Raiders is one of only two teams in the NFL to have played in the Super Bowl in four different decades * During the 2007 Summer X Games, skateboarder Jake Brown fell 45 feet before crashing to the ramp; the force of the fall knocked his shoes off, and he was unconscious for eight minutes * The signature patch O''Neill Surf Shop founder Jack O''Neill wears over his left eye was the result of an accident with an overly elastic surf leash prototype invented by his son * And more.
£11.39
OverTime Books Colorado Sports Trivia
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OverTime Books Pennsylvania Sports Trivia
Book SynopsisFrom home field to home ice, from racetrack to putting green, find out about the weird and interesting side of sports from a state that has always been about more than just winning: * Herman Edwards famous ''''Miracle in the Meadowlands'''' touchdown that preserved a six-year winning streak for the Eagles against the Giants was the only fumble recovery he had in a 10-year NFL career. * In 1955, the University of Pittsburgh''s Bobby Grier was the first black player to play in the Sugar Bowl; despite receiving a ton of fan mail, the Louisiana legislature later banned blacks from playing in the Sugar Bowl. * Every current major professional sports franchise to call Pennsylvania home--Phillies, Pirates, Eagles, Steelers, Penguins, Flyers, Sixers--has won a world championship. * Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby was the youngest player to win the NHL scoring title in his second season and the youngest player in history to be named captain of his team. * And more.
£11.39
OverTime Books Ohio Sports Trivia
Book SynopsisOhio Sports Trivia lets you in on the little secrets every fan should know about the peculiar, unpredictable and sometimes unbelievable stories in Buckeye State sports: * LeBron James went from being Ohio''s golden boy to public enemy number one when he signed with thTe Miami Heat in 2010. * Denton ''''Cy'''' Young, born in the tiny farming community of Gilmore, became the greatest pitcher of all time. * Columbus native James ''''Buster'''' Douglas shocked the world when he K.O.-ed Iron Mike Tyson in 1990 at a bout in Tokyo, Japan. * The Reds'' Johnny Vander Meer is the only pitcher in Major League Baseball history to throw back-to-back no-hitters. * George Steinbrenner almost got the Cleveland Pipers into the NBA in the early 1960s, long before he bought the New York Yankees. * Bowling Green State University contributed two players to the ''''Miracle on Ice'''' men''s hockey team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics. * And so much more.
£11.39
OverTime Books New York Sports Trivia
Book SynopsisNew York, arguably one of the sporting world''s greatest meccas can boast legendary sports records and larger-than-life athletes. Sure to entertain, New York Sports Trivia tells all about the state''s sporting history: * The Giants last-second win over Buffalo in Super Bowl XXV was the most exciting in the team''s storied history, that is until 2008, when they bumped off undefeated New England to win Super Bowl XLII * Most Yankees team batting records were set decades ago by Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio and Mantle, but in September 2009, Derek Jeter passed the Iron Horse and became the Bronx Bombers'' all-time hits leader * Syracuse University produced four great running backs in the ''50s and ''60s--Jim Brown, Larry Csonka and Floyd Little made it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and Ernie Davis won the Heisman Trophy * Knicks center Willis Reed''s heroic play in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA finals was so dramatic that it overshadowed what was already a career year for him and a record-setting regular season for the team * The glow of winning a gold medal with the USA''s 1980 hockey team lasted a lot longer for defenseman Ken Murrow than for his teammates; he joined the New York Islanders, who capped Morrow''s rookie season with the first of their four consecutive Stanley Cups.
£11.39
OverTime Books Ontario Sports Trivia
Book SynopsisOntario boasts more professional sports teams than any other Canadian province. The history of sports in Canada''s largest province is long and filled with interesting, amazing, weird and funny stories from hockey to tug-of-war: * Ottawa-born Frank McGee played hockey with only one good eye but still managed to score 14 goals in one Stanley Cup game * Although it sounds improbable, a Canadian soccer team from Galt won Olympic Gold in 1904 * Governor General of Canada Earl Grey donated the Grey Cup in 1909, but the Hamilton Tiger Seniors actually won the Grey Cup in 1908 * The Lord''s Day Act forbidding sports to be played on Sundays was put into effect in 1907 in order to keep the curlers in church * In 1947, a miracle saved the Grey Cup from being destroyed in a fire at the Argos head office--it tumbled from a shelf and got hooked on a nail, saving it from the inferno below * The Death Spiral, a common manoeuver in pairs figure skating, was invented by two skaters from Ontario, Suzanne Morrow and Wallace Diestelmeyer * Golfer George Lyon won Canada''s first and last Olympic gold medal in the sport of golf; after receiving the medal at the ceremony, he celebrated by walking on his hands across the stage.
£11.39
Blue Bike Books Weird Canada Box Set
Book SynopsisBox set containing Weird Canadian Places, Weird Canadian Laws, and Weird Canadian Words.
£20.69
Blue Bike Books Ontario Trivia Box Set
Book SynopsisBox set containing Bathroom Book of Ontario Trivia, Bathroom Book of Ontario History, and Weird Ontario Places.
£20.69
Blue Bike Books Gross and Disgusting Things about the Human Body
Book SynopsisThe human body may be a wonder of natural engineering but it also can be pretty gross and bad-smelling. In this fearless little book, find the answers to such profound questions as why are boogers green, why do farts smell, and where does belly button lint come from? Dare to read on!
£11.39
Blue Bike Books Canadian Book of Birthdays
Book SynopsisEach of the 365 days of our Gregorian calendar is represented in this book with morsels of odd trivia, historical events, celebrity birthdays, weather anomalies and astrological information. With a decidedly Canadian twist, it''s an entertaining and enlightening new take on a day that happens every year: * January 26 is not only Wayne Gretzky''s birthday, it''s also National Peanut Brittle Day * On May 3, 1915 Canadian Solider John McCrae took only 20 minutes to compose his poem ''In Flanders Fields'' * February 29 is Sadie Hawkins Day, the official day on which a woman can ask a man to marry her * April 17, 1982 was the day Canada officially became an independent nation from Britain with the repatriation of our constitution * March 9 is Middle Name Pride Day. Benedict Martin Paul ''''Ben'''' Mulroney was born on this day in 1976. * And so much more..
£13.49
Blue Bike Books Weird Canadian Traditions and Superstitions
Book SynopsisDon''t walk under ladders! Place a star on the top of your Christmas tree. Superstitions and traditions often govern how we participate in life. But what of the uniquely Canadian superstitions and traditions practiced across the country? - Canadian folklore suggests eating fish from the head downward; for a filet of fish, eat the widest part first and then move downward - In Alberta, picking blackberries after October 11 is bad luck because by this time in the year, the devil has surely laid claim to the remaining berries - A First Nations ritual advises blessing a new home by taking smoldering sage from room to room and saying prayers; this will banish everything from evil spirits to ill feelings - A Manitoba urban legend says that if you run around St. Andrews-on-the-Red near Lockport three times at midnight, you''ll disappear - In dustbowl Depression-era Saskatchewan it was believed that a red sky at night in the springtime meant the next day would be a windy one, too windy for farmers to seed - According to one old folktale, the captain of a schooner off the coast of Nova Scotia turned back to port when he discovered one of his crewmen had grey mittens; undertakers wore grey mittens, so it was like asking for a death on the journey. And so much more...
£13.49
Empire Publications Ltd Quiz Setting Made Easy
Book SynopsisDawson explores the very essence of human existence. In his case the answer to the ancient philosophical conundrum What sets humans apart from the animal kingdom?'' is straightforward. It is not the ability to form tools, communicate or feel empathy with our fellow planet dwellers but our desire to acquire (and retain) as much trivia as possible. In brief, this is his explanation for modern Britain''s obsession with the pub quiz and the consequent growth in the number of question and answer books, many of which have been published under the misapprehension that all a budding quiz setter needs to succeed is a large enough selection of questions that can be adapted according to circumstance. Yet, as Quiz Setting Made Easy makes clear, there are many pitfalls for the budding Magnus Magnusson, not least the murmurs of complaint from contestants attempting to answer vaguely worded and poorly researched questions. Then there are the potential disasters and the nagging doubts that bring the quiz setter out in a cold sweat in the middle of the night: Does the venue have a PA system? How do I make sure people turn up? What happens in the event of a tie? Who marks the questions, them or me? Written in light-hearted vein, Quiz Setting Made Easy is designed to soothe the quiz setter''s brow and bring back the fun to what is, after all, a leisure-time pursuit. In addition to his expert advice on the dos and don''ts of quiz setting, John illustrates the style and expertise required of the fully fledged question-master. With 72 rounds containing over 1,100 expertly worded questions, John Dawson makes enough suggestions for alternative topics, interval rounds, tie-breakers and music rounds to keep a quiz-setter going for years. His ideas could also be adapted for use in the classroom, during wet weekends in Cleethorpes or the 90 degrees heat of an M6 traffic jam... in fact anywhere humans pursue the trivial.
£7.99
Bene Factum Publishing Ltd Numeroids: Any Number of Things You Didn't
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£9.99
