The Trivia Lovers Guide To The World

Author : Gary Fuller
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442235667
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Trivia Lover's Guide to Even More of the World written by Gary Fuller and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gary Fuller’s entertaining and informative guide uses geographic trivia questions as a springboard to learning about non-trivial aspects of our globe. An enlightening book for all readers, it enhances geographic know-how with good, old-fashioned fun. Discover who named the kangaroo; where can you find Lakers and Salties; what chili peppers, pineapple, chocolate, and vanilla have in common; where Shangri La was; and who was the most successful pirate in the Caribbean. An inveterate traveler and geographer extraordinaire, Fuller provides extensive background, engaging maps and photos, and thorough explanations for each intriguing trivia question. Challenging today’s global generation to truly get to know their world, his book is a delight to read and an essential antidote to our lack of geographical knowledge.

Author : Gary Fuller
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442214031
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Trivia Lover's Guide to the World written by Gary Fuller and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gary Fuller's entertaining and engaging guide enhances geographic know-how with good, old-fashioned fun, using trivia to open up new worlds of knowledge for all readers. Often dismissed as unimportant, trivia here highlights issues that are far from trivial, pondering, for example, what peaceful country requires citizens to keep guns in their homes? what continent contains at least 75 percent of the world's fresh water? and why aren't New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Philadelphia the capitals of their respective states? An inveterate traveler and geographer extraordinaire, Fuller provides extensive background, clear illustrations, and thorough explanations for each intriguing question, carefully grounding the text in practical geographic concepts. Both enjoyable and enlightening, this book challenges today's global generation to truly get to know their world.

Author : Austin Rogers
Publisher : Workman Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1523510528
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Pub Trivia by the Smartest Guy in the Bar written by Austin Rogers and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knock back a brew and play a few rounds of the greatest, most fascinating, and hilarious pub trivia ever devised, written by 12-time Jeopardy! champion Austin Rogers, a longtime New York City bartender and pub trivia host for 15 years.

Author : Ken Jennings
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439167184
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maphead written by Ken Jennings and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of mapmaking while offering insight into the role of cartography in human civilization and sharing anecdotes about the cultural arenas frequented by map enthusiasts.

Author : Joan Strasbaugh
Publisher : Sourcebooks Casablanca
ISBN 13 : 9781402282034
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The List Lover's Guide to Jane Austen written by Joan Strasbaugh and published by Sourcebooks Casablanca. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It's Jane like you've never seen! Through fun and breezy lists, discover everything there is to know about Jane Austen, the sassy literary genius we know and love. Learn her likes and dislikes, her haves and have-nots, where she traveled, how she lived, and who she knew."--From publisher description.

Author : Michael O'Neill
Publisher : Adams Media
ISBN 13 : 9781440579479
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Best Bar Trivia Book Ever written by Michael O'Neill and published by Adams Media. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to becoming a bar trivia champion! Which NBA coach coined and trademarked the term "threepeat"? Which animal has four knees? Which famous candy bar is named for a U.S. president's daughter? Brimming with answers to popular questions like these, The Best Bar Trivia Book Ever arms you with the knowledge your team needs to annihilate your bar trivia competition. This must-have guide features hundreds of facts, covering everything from sports and pop culture to history and science, so that you're always ready to deliver the ultimate trivia smackdown. You'll also get all the ins and outs of your favorite event with information on important bar trivia rules, assembling a team, and claiming victories week after week. Whether you're new to the scene or want to dominate at your local bar, this book will help your team outsmart the competition every single week!

Author : Joe Fullman
Publisher : Welbeck Children's Books
ISBN 13 : 1913519945
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The World Book written by Joe Fullman and published by Welbeck Children's Books. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A whirlwind tour of the entire globe, this beautifully illustrated atlas is jam-packed with facts about every country in the world, perfect for readers 8+. Where would you like to visit next? Take a tour of every single country in the world within the pages of The World Book. Featuring a special diecut globe cover, this book is packed with facts, stats and flags - explore different cultures and the best things to see, do and taste on this planet. Find out how to say 'good morning' in Maltese, the most popular dishes in Colombian cuisine, and where you can see over 60 species of hummingbird. Seek out the tallest mountain, the longest river, and everything in between.

Author : Matt Kracht
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452177392
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America written by Matt Kracht and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift

Author : Will Pearson
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062069314
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book mental_floss written by Will Pearson and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For ten years, the knowledge seekers at mental_floss have been hunting and trapping the world’s rarest facts, locking them into captivating lists for the world to admire. Thanks to their tireless efforts, Mental Floss: The Book is packed with a decade’s worth of the smartest, quirkiest stories around, including: Five Presidential Fashion Flubs Seven Shameless Abuses of Diplomatic Immunity Five Units of Measurement Weirder Than the Metric System Four Toys That Have Gone to War for America Seven Reasons Mister Rogers Was the Best Neighbor Ever Five Things Your Body Can Do After You Die Six of Baseball’s Strangest Trades Four Foods People Actually Die For Seven Things Walmart Has Banned Four TV Shows That Changed the Course of History Ten “Q” Words That Aren’t “Q-U” Words Four Horrifying Parasites to Keep You Awake at Night Eight Fake Archaeological Finds Five Articles of Clothing That Caused Riots Four Memorable Moments in Cross-Dressing History Five Doomsdays We’ve Already Survived And 124 Other Extraordinary Lists!

Author : Joshua Foer
Publisher : Workman Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0761169083
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Atlas Obscura written by Joshua Foer and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. Talk about a bucket list: here are natural wonders—the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South Africa that's so large it has a pub inside where 15 people can drink comfortably. Architectural marvels, including the M.C. Escher-like stepwells in India. Mind-boggling events, like the Baby Jumping Festival in Spain, where men dressed as devils literally vault over rows of squirming infants. Not to mention the Great Stalacpipe Organ in Virginia, Turkmenistan's 40-year hole of fire called the Gates of Hell, a graveyard for decommissioned ships on the coast of Bangladesh, eccentric bone museums in Italy, or a weather-forecasting invention that was powered by leeches, still on display in Devon, England. Created by Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras and Ella Morton, ATLAS OBSCURA revels in the weird, the unexpected, the overlooked, the hidden and the mysterious. Every page expands our sense of how strange and marvelous the world really is. And with its compelling descriptions, hundreds of photographs, surprising charts, maps for every region of the world, it is a book to enter anywhere, and will be as appealing to the armchair traveler as the die-hard adventurer. Anyone can be a tourist. ATLAS OBSCURA is for the explorer.