The 2005 edition of perhaps the most widely read trivia reference book in the world charts the top accomplishments in a variety of fields and endeavors, including sports, entertainment, science, and general oddities. Superlatives abound here: the largest, the smallest, the fastest, the slowest, the oldest, the youngest--all certified by the ...
"Guinness World Records 2008" continues to build on the intriguing, informative, and inspiring records and superlatives that have made Guinness World Records one of the most famous brands and books in the world.
The world's leading authority on record-breaking feats launches the ultimate annual compendium of videogaming achievements. "Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition" features record-breaking computer- and video-game accomplishments from around the world, including high scores, biggest tournaments, largest cash prizes, and the most successful games.
The justifiably famous Guinness record book once again delights and fascinates with its listings of the biggest (and smallest), longest (and shortest), etc. Organized around major topic areas such as the body, nature, and entertainment, this 2006 annual volume has a graphically rich and innovative format, with gatefold pages and a page of Guinness ...
This is the 2004 edition of the perennial favorite that charts the fastest, longest, slowest, and shortest (to name just four) things, people, and places in the world.
Jam-packed with entertaining, kid-friendly activities, this interactive activity book is for families and kids to enjoy together as they try to break records--and perhaps appear in the next Guinness World Records book. Includes a bonus stopwatch. Full color. Consumable.
This brand-new edition for 2010 continues to build on the intriguing, informative, inspiring, and instructional records and superlatives that have made this series one of the most famous and bestselling annual publications.
The top-selling copyrighted book in publishing history, this revised edition contains in-depth reports, exciting photos, fascinating features, wacky record attempts, and information for aspiring record-breakers. A survey of the world's most extraordinary human achievements and natural phenomena, this astounding collection will continue to ...
From the tallest building to the biggest "air" (as in skateboarding), this book has it all. Drawing from the "Guinness World Records" archive of things big and huge, it's hard to believe this book can fit between covers. Full-color photos.
Beginning with the first "talkie", "The Jazz Singer" (1927), this book covers the 1000 best movies of this century. Each film is defined by a series of quick reference icons, with star profiles for each year featuring best actor and actress, birth and, where appropriate, death dates; brief filmography, scandal and gossip, and photography. ...
Based on the bestselling (and best known) book of world records, these fun-filled activity books are packed with tons of quizzes, questions, puzzles, and riddles for hours of fun. Each comes in a handy flip-over format. Illustrations. Consumable.
This updated edition of THE GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS, first published in 1955, chronicles record-making abnormalities and achievements, merging the more traditional athletic and eating competitions with newer categories such as supermodels and the Internet.
This volume covers over 2000 of nature's phenomenal events, including earthquakes, volcanoes, tornadoes and hurricanes. "Databursts" provide information in question-and-answer form with a glossary of buzzwords providing a breakdown of complex jargon.
These fun activity books-which are in a handy flip-over format-provide questions, word searches, crosswords, and other forms of mind- boggling entertainment based on actual Guinness World Records(tm)! Don't worry if you find yourself stumped-the answers are conveniently provided for you in the back of the book! From computer games, to travel, to ...
Revolutionary new cover design, 100 per cent new photographs, new glow-in-the-dark features. Over 1,500 new and fully updated records, more of your favorite giant gatefold features, insightful interviews from celebrity record holders, including Elijah Wood, Stephen King and, in a world exclusive, Michael Jackson! A unique, behind-the-scenes look ...
Edition: 39th 1999 ed. Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Mint Publishers
Date Published: 1951
Description: Good in good dust jacket. CANNOT SHIP EXPIDATED OR INTERNATIONAL DUE TO WEIGHT. 2 volume set. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 336 p. Contains: Illustrations. Guinness Book of Records (Hardcover). Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Millennium Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Bantam Books, New York
Description: Softcover. Good condition. This is the unmatched, authoritative collection of world-class facts, figures and feats from around the world. Includes an Index. read more
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