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Beer Facts, Figures and Fun
Once looked down upon in the western world as a commoners' drink, beer has now regained its rightful position in society as one of our greatest libations. Thanks to the explosion of microbreweries on both sides of the Atlantic and to the tireless international endeavours of the Campaign for Real Ale, fine beers are now widely available, and there's a growing public demand for beers from all over the world. Here, in one brief international survey, are not just the facts but the legends, not just the best-known beers but the curios you may have to dare yourself to drink.
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Christmas Facts, Figures & Fun
An entertaining and informative little book to remind us all what lies behind the annual celebration of Christmas. This elegant little gem explores the religious background, the pagan precursors to the great festival and explores how Christmas is celebrated around the world today. As entertaining as it is amusing, this makes a perfect Christmas gift for adults and children alike.
Cats Facts, Figures & Fun
Includes overviews of the evolution of the cat, domestication (which happened about 6000 years ago, unlike the case with dogs, who came on board about 100,000 years ago). Cats in religion, myth and superstition. The various breeds, cat trivia, cats in the movies, feline-related everyday and archaic words, phrases and sayings, the growth of cat fancying and details of the various cat associations on both sides of the Atlantic.
Rock & Roll Facts, Figures & Fun
A guide to the world of rock; origins, the singers, songwriters, studios, statistics, one-hit-wonders, cover versions, great gigs etc.
Rugby
A complete, yet concise, history of the game from its origins to the present day. Rugby Union, League, Aussie Rules and Gaelic football - all interspersed with a wealth of facts, records and entertaining snippets and stories.
Golf: Facts, Figures and Fun
2005 Mastermind semi-finalist Ed Harris, a keen golfer and captain of his local Wimbledon club, has let his grey cells loose on this charming and erudite history of one of the world's favourite sports. He explores the origins, development, the rules, the clothes, the courses and the competitions as well as famous players, records, trivia and jokes.
Animated Movies Facts, Figures and Fun
A short but comprehensive guide to the world of animation in the movies. Written by an expert in the field the book explores the origins of the form and its evolution through to the emergence of CGI. We see the masters of the art, the great studios and the characters who have generally outlived their creators. Features all the great movies (and some not-so-great ones too.).
Reader's Digest Ultimate Book of Knowledge
Easy question-and-answer format, and every topic checked by experts. Includes stunning diagrams, illustrations and photographs on every page.
The Olympics
An entertaining and erudite look at the history of the world's most prestigious sporting event - from its Greek origins to the present day. A fascinating mix of history and sporting trivia with information on every one of the main Summer Games, the Paralympics and the Winter Games.
