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The Book of 10,000 Incredible Facts is crammed with a cornucopia of information! Learn more than 10,000 facts on a wide range of topics, including animals, geography, history, food, sports, art, people, the human body, culture, and space, across 10 engrossing chapters. Discover freaky facts about animal mating, the origins of popular phrases, which countries consume the most beer and wine, the history of anesthesia, unusual world customs, the largest objects in the solar system, and killer queens. Hardcover, 640 pages. Perfect for anyone with a curious mind and a passion for learning!

A series of practical, pocket-sized booklets presenting recipes of traditional Welsh dishes.

The Book of Mysteries of the Unexplained features nearly 230 fascinating true stories across six chapters.Topics include: unsolved deaths, unusual disappearances, haunted homes, unexplained phenomena, creepy creatures, and ghostly appearances.Learn about the Zodiac Killer, Jack the Ripper, the Bermuda Triangle, the ghosts that linger in the White House, the monsters that supposedly lurk throughout America, and much more!Hardcover, 640 pages.

"House cats, big cats, black cats, poetic cats: history breeds, tricks, trivia, stories, and more!"

A perfect gift for the true crime buff in your life, this book contains more than 300 absorbing stories about true crime.Includes stories both familiar and obscure, some macabre, some amusing, some stranger than fiction. Read about art thefts, jewel heists, bank robberies, con artists, stupid criminals, counterfeits, murders, the mob, and more.Crimes in Hollywood, professional sports, and politics are covered, as are absurd local crimes.Read about art forgers such as John Myatt and Han van Meegeren.Famous outlaws and bank robbers such as Bonnie and Clyde, Ma Barker, John Dillinger, and the Stopwatch Gang.Notorious murder cases such as H.H. Holmes, Jeffrey Dahmer, and the Zodiac Killer.Hardcover, 632 pages.

Packed with hundreds of articles on the most interesting things that ever happened in science. Plus a few things that didn't. Filled with both pragmatic, commonsense explanations and outrageous revelations, Strange but True Science is packed with articles on all things scientific. Each chapter takes an intriguing subject - medical science, pets and animals, consumer gadgets, astronomy, food, mad scientists, the human body - and ferrets out the strange stories and lesser known truths.

"Explore thousands of amazing events that have shaped our world."--Cover.

Debunk popular misconceptions and learn interesting truths with over 600 pages of trivia and exploration shared in a fun, conversational tone.You'll find out fun facts about a wide array of topics from Hollywood celebrities to historical figures, with some practical advice about health and cooking along the way.Chapter titles include: Movie Magic, Cooking, The Civil War, Science, Technology, Life of the Law, Presidents, Wellness, Plant Life, Leisure Time, Books, and History. Does alcohol burn off when it cooks? Is there really meat in mincemeat? Are red cars really pulled over more often? What color is an aircraft's "black box"? Can criminals really erase their own fingerprints? What should you really do to treat a snake bite? Do goldfish have "the memory of a goldfish"? Find out the answers to these questions and hundreds more while you have fun.Hardcover, 632 pages.

The Book of The Truth Behind the Story is filled with practical and particular information on questionable rumors, mysterious happenings, and events.Including political figures and their histories, local destinations and the events that made them what they are, the origins of ostensible hauntings and unbelievable myths, and fast facts on some of today's most popular technologies.Hardcover, 704 pages.Chapters Include: The Story Behind HistoryCulture - From Low to High SocietyThe Cycles of War, Revolution, & JusticePoliticians & Their PoliticsThe Background Behind Your SurroundingsThe Past, Present, & Future of TechnologyTragedies & DisastersLanguage, Literature, &Its PractitionersMyths, Mysterious, & Clandestine WorkingsThe Goings-On Behind the ScreenThe Arena of SportsFood - From Fast to Gourmet

The Book of Random Oddities is a massive 704-page padded hardcover book that is packed with stories, lists, anecdotes, and quotes about words and language.Explore 16 chapters of fascinating information about the quirks of language, unusual vocabulary, word games, etymology, and more.Find out the origins of words from "juggernaut" to "meh."Discover the intricacies of baseball lingo.Laugh at poorly worded headlines and spell-checker mistakes.

This gargantuan, 704-page hardcover book is chock-full of that information and more, covering pop culture, nature, technology, food, sports, art, history, religion, crime, and tales of the just plain weird. Prepared to get lost perusing page after page of unusual facts, enthralling stories, and amusing anecdotes because The Book of Extraordinary Facts will keep you busy for hours! Learn about the strange collaboration between surrealist painter Salvador Dalí and comedy icon Harpo Marx.Read about what it was like to live during the London Blitz, and debunk popular urban legends.Get lassoed into facts about fascinating wedding customs around the world, and discover the reason behind one of the deadliest fires in American history.What Hollywood star used her twin sister as her body double in a film?How do card sharks mark a deck?Where in California can you find the world s oldest living tree?Which U.S. president spent some pre-politics time as a male model?

The Book of Bizarre Truths is a 704-page collection of answers to hundreds of provocative questions covering a vast range of topics, from the strange to the sublime.Includes urban legends, old wives tales, misattributed quotes, and corrected so-called facts and trivia that have gained authenticity despite less-than-reliable sources.Topics covered include the animal kingdom, health, origins, traditions, science, history, geography, sports, people, and food.More than 200 questions that are answered, including: Do cows cause global warming?How many ants make a full meal for an anteater?How late is fashionably late?What's the smelliest thing on the planet?Do woodpeckers get headaches?The Book of Bizarre Truths is for readers who expect to be informed, entertained, and humored.

The Book of Unsolved Mysteries features more than 230 fascinating true stories. Topics include unsolved deaths, unusual disappearances, haunted homes, unexplained phenomena, creepy creatures, ghostly appearances, and more! Learn about the Zodiac Killer, Jack the Ripper, the Bermuda Triangle, the Georgia Guidestones, Amelia Earhart. Stories are spread across eleven chapters. Hardcover, 632 pages

The Book of Incredible Information is a collection of hundreds of articles, lists, quotes, and anecdotes. A lively range of subjects and events, from the backwater debacles of history to infamous innovations, vocations, and personalities. Topics include extraordinary explorers, oddball professions, game-changing inventions, unprofessional sports, arts and treasures, unforgettable edibles, and even a few ghost stories. Thick book - hardcover, 704 pages. Makes a great coffee table book of bathroom reader!

The Book of Weird and Unusual Trivia is a 704-page, padded hardcover book that's crammed with stories that are eerie, unexpected, and just plain bizarre.Learn about strange scientific facts, discover the quirky truths behind historical events, and thrill yourself with stories of the supernatural.A wide range of articles, anecdotes, and lists, this book will provide hours of enthralling reading.You'll laugh at stories of outlandish lawsuits and fumbling felons, find out about sword swallowing, and learn about the world's most expensive foods.Topics include the natural world, history, business, popular culture, sports, the human body, law, and the supernatural.

Discover why patience really is a virtue with these 250 quotes and exercises designed to help you lead a happier, more successful life.

Infuse your day with positivity and possibility with these 250 empowering activities, encouraging quotes, and uplifting meditations to live with each day filled with optimism and hope.

200+ fun activities, joyful quotes, relaxation techniques, and more to feel happy right now!Find your happiness today! There is perhaps no goal more sought after than happiness: everyone wants to live their life in comfort and peace, and pursue the things that bring them joy. But that's usually easier said than done! Even the most cheerful person can use a little pick-me-up sometimes. While finding contentment in today's chaotic world can be a struggle, The Book of Happy gives you what you need to find bliss, no matter the situation. The book includes over 200 entries to help you to be happy right now, from daily rituals, inspirational quotes, relaxation techniques, happiness hacks and more. With fun suggestions as varied as creating a vision board, to prioritizing yourself, to eating chocolate, you'll find something to make you smile in The Book of Happy, no matter what has you down!

200+ relaxing activities, inspiring quotes, soothing meditations, and more to help you find your inner peace at any moment.Life can be stressful, and all of us are looking for a way to slow down and find tranquility in our daily lives. But even the most zen people can have trouble being calm all the time, and it can be even harder to relax and stay at peace without having any practice. The Book of Calm can help you go from worked up to blissed out, no matter the situation. Day-to-day stress, distractions, and bad days can make it hard to keep your cool, but being calm can give you a break from problems that are keeping you anxious and help you feel more comfortable and empowered. With more than 200 different ways to find peace, including inspiring quotes, breathing exercises, yoga poses, soothing activities, meditations, mantras, and more, this helpful guide has just what you need. With suggestions varying from writing a haiku and lighting incense, to taking tai chi and practicing alternate-nostril breathing, to even enjoying a tennis ball massage, The Book of Calm will help you find your calm wherever you are, no matter what’s stressing you out.