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Featuring 600 lists on a diverse range of subjects, from blockbuster movies and music to stellar universities, this collection of entertaining and educational lists gives all the lowdown on what or who is the best, worst, fiercest, deadliest, or simply biggest in practically everything.With annual s... More

Now fully updated, this fully illustrated compendium of facts and trivia is organized by subject and includes lists, rankings, and facts compiled to entertain as well as inform."Lavishly illustrated and packed with astonishing lists and unexpected facts." Updated for 2009. How can you become a spac... More

A hilarious and offbeat collection of the wildest and weirdest book titles, subtitles, and author names ever compiled. This unique and fun collection includes color illustrations of some of the most extraordinary book jackets ever produced as well as some of the most unusual book descriptions ever p... More

Do you know who the ten fattest US Presidents in history are? Or which countries have the fewest dentists, or most hockey players? The 19th edition of this annual bestseller is full of fascinating facts and little-known trivia about history, science, sports, music, movies, nature, people and places.... More

The worst storms, the richest rulers, the fastest cars, the highest jumps, the deadliest snakes, the brightest stars, the hottest hits. A great new 2002 edition of the bestselling guide to the top ‘pick-of-the-lists’ and record breakers—completely revised and updated. Outstanding co... More

‘An indispensable and compelling compendium.’—Daily Express‘Comfort has arrived for those who spend long dark nights worrying about the top 10 names for goldfish, or where the world’s longest road tunnels are.’—Daily Telegraph... More