Author: Craig Glenday
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553592564
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
From every corner of the globe—and beyond—Guinness World Records™ 2009gathers the most amazing, inspirational, and even bizarre record breakers yet! From don’t-try-this-at-home human achievements to natural and technological wonders, incredible feats in sports and entertainment, and much more, this latest edition introduces important new records and fascinating facts that will captivate every imagination. Did you know . . . At 2 feet 5.37 inches, the shortest (mobile) living man is 19-year-old He Pingping of China, who was measured on March 22, 2008. The world’s most expensive cocktail is offered at the Skyview Bar in Dubai, UAE. It costs $7,439 (27,321 dirham) and consists of 55-year-old Macallan whisky from Scotland, ice made from the water used at their distillery, a drop of exclusive dried fruit bitters, and passion-fruit-scented sugar. Jeanne Stawiecki of the United States became the oldest female to climb the Seven Summits, including Mount Kosciuszko, when she completed her last climb (Mount Everest, Nepal) on May 22, 2007, at the age of 57 years, 36 days. And that’s just a hint of what you’ll find inside this mind-blowing book, including striking photos, exclusive interviews, special sections on the year’s milestones—plus information on how you too can join the Guinness family of world-record breakers!
Guinness World Records 2009
Author: Craig Glenday
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553592564
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
From every corner of the globe—and beyond—Guinness World Records™ 2009gathers the most amazing, inspirational, and even bizarre record breakers yet! From don’t-try-this-at-home human achievements to natural and technological wonders, incredible feats in sports and entertainment, and much more, this latest edition introduces important new records and fascinating facts that will captivate every imagination. Did you know . . . At 2 feet 5.37 inches, the shortest (mobile) living man is 19-year-old He Pingping of China, who was measured on March 22, 2008. The world’s most expensive cocktail is offered at the Skyview Bar in Dubai, UAE. It costs $7,439 (27,321 dirham) and consists of 55-year-old Macallan whisky from Scotland, ice made from the water used at their distillery, a drop of exclusive dried fruit bitters, and passion-fruit-scented sugar. Jeanne Stawiecki of the United States became the oldest female to climb the Seven Summits, including Mount Kosciuszko, when she completed her last climb (Mount Everest, Nepal) on May 22, 2007, at the age of 57 years, 36 days. And that’s just a hint of what you’ll find inside this mind-blowing book, including striking photos, exclusive interviews, special sections on the year’s milestones—plus information on how you too can join the Guinness family of world-record breakers!
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553592564
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
From every corner of the globe—and beyond—Guinness World Records™ 2009gathers the most amazing, inspirational, and even bizarre record breakers yet! From don’t-try-this-at-home human achievements to natural and technological wonders, incredible feats in sports and entertainment, and much more, this latest edition introduces important new records and fascinating facts that will captivate every imagination. Did you know . . . At 2 feet 5.37 inches, the shortest (mobile) living man is 19-year-old He Pingping of China, who was measured on March 22, 2008. The world’s most expensive cocktail is offered at the Skyview Bar in Dubai, UAE. It costs $7,439 (27,321 dirham) and consists of 55-year-old Macallan whisky from Scotland, ice made from the water used at their distillery, a drop of exclusive dried fruit bitters, and passion-fruit-scented sugar. Jeanne Stawiecki of the United States became the oldest female to climb the Seven Summits, including Mount Kosciuszko, when she completed her last climb (Mount Everest, Nepal) on May 22, 2007, at the age of 57 years, 36 days. And that’s just a hint of what you’ll find inside this mind-blowing book, including striking photos, exclusive interviews, special sections on the year’s milestones—plus information on how you too can join the Guinness family of world-record breakers!
Guinness World Records 2011
Author: Craig Glenday
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0440423104
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
The 2011 edition of the most famous book of world records, including circus skills and sideshow arts, celebrity exploits, animal activities, and a tour of the world of records in a city-by-city guide.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0440423104
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
The 2011 edition of the most famous book of world records, including circus skills and sideshow arts, celebrity exploits, animal activities, and a tour of the world of records in a city-by-city guide.
Guiness World Records 2009
Author: Craig Glenday
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781904994473
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Lists records, superlatives, and unusual facts about computer and video games, and includes interviews with champion gamers, tips on play, and profiles of the best-selling games.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781904994473
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Lists records, superlatives, and unusual facts about computer and video games, and includes interviews with champion gamers, tips on play, and profiles of the best-selling games.
Scholastic Book of World Records 2011
Author: Scholastic, Inc. Staff
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545237483
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Whether kids want to know what the world's deadliest snake is, which country eats the most chocolate, who has the most career touchdowns in the NFL, or which state has the largest water park, the Scholastic Book of World Records 2011 has all of the answers and much, much more!
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545237483
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Whether kids want to know what the world's deadliest snake is, which country eats the most chocolate, who has the most career touchdowns in the NFL, or which state has the largest water park, the Scholastic Book of World Records 2011 has all of the answers and much, much more!
Guinness World Records 2012
Author: Craig Glenday
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0345534379
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
Lists records, superlatives, and unusual facts in the areas of fame, business, crime, the natural world, technology, war, the arts, music, fashion, and sports.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0345534379
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
Lists records, superlatives, and unusual facts in the areas of fame, business, crime, the natural world, technology, war, the arts, music, fashion, and sports.
Guinness World Records 2005
Author: Claire Folkard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780851121925
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
This special collectable, golden anniversary edition features all the classic records...World's Tallest Man, Most Women's Olympic Water Polo Titles - Australia (Sydney 2000), Longest running TV Chat Show - The Tonight Show and many more Also includes plenty of new, exciting records. Special 50th Anniversary Edition. Please note this book is not published until October 2004.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780851121925
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
This special collectable, golden anniversary edition features all the classic records...World's Tallest Man, Most Women's Olympic Water Polo Titles - Australia (Sydney 2000), Longest running TV Chat Show - The Tonight Show and many more Also includes plenty of new, exciting records. Special 50th Anniversary Edition. Please note this book is not published until October 2004.
Guinness World Records 2010
Author: Craig Glenday
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553593374
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
Lists records, superlatives, and unusual facts in the areas of fame, business, crime, the natural world, technology, war, the arts, music, fashion, and sports.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553593374
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
Lists records, superlatives, and unusual facts in the areas of fame, business, crime, the natural world, technology, war, the arts, music, fashion, and sports.
Guinness World Records 2006
Author: Craig Glenday
Publisher: Guinness Media
ISBN: 9781904994022
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 614
Book Description
Presents the 2006 Guinness Book of World Records containing trading cards and giant fold-out features.
Publisher: Guinness Media
ISBN: 9781904994022
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 614
Book Description
Presents the 2006 Guinness Book of World Records containing trading cards and giant fold-out features.
Guinness World Records 2011
Author: Guinness World Records Limited
Publisher: BradyGames
ISBN: 9780744012613
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This is the ultimate "Guinness World Records" book for gamers - now in its fourth edition. Pick up the completely updated "Guinness World Records, Gamer's Edition 2011" and learn all about amazing computer and video-game record breakers from around the world. You'll find out the highest scores, biggest tournaments, largest cash prizes and most successful games ever. It is packed with thousands of high scores and records, a round-up of key events of the video-gaming year - including reviews of new releases, new consoles and the major tournaments - along with detailed game strategies, interviews with professionals, tips and cheats to improve your play, league tables, bizarre facts and incredible video game trivia.
Publisher: BradyGames
ISBN: 9780744012613
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This is the ultimate "Guinness World Records" book for gamers - now in its fourth edition. Pick up the completely updated "Guinness World Records, Gamer's Edition 2011" and learn all about amazing computer and video-game record breakers from around the world. You'll find out the highest scores, biggest tournaments, largest cash prizes and most successful games ever. It is packed with thousands of high scores and records, a round-up of key events of the video-gaming year - including reviews of new releases, new consoles and the major tournaments - along with detailed game strategies, interviews with professionals, tips and cheats to improve your play, league tables, bizarre facts and incredible video game trivia.
Guinness World Records 2022
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913484118
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913484118
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description