Whitaker's World of Facts 2009
Author(s): Russell Ash
Fully updated and revised for 2009, this single volume family reference book comes from the publishers of the renowned Whitaker's Almanack.It combines the most up-to-date, 'must have' information on everyimportant subject on earth, with lashings of fact files, worldrecord-breakers and 'top ten' style lists -all lavishly illustrated with full colour photographs. Hugelyentertaining and informative, this book is a superbreference title for all the family. Praise for the first edition includes: "Russell Ash is the king of lists, the author of reference books that offer a short cut to pub-quiz stardom." The Independent "A Christmas read to dip into again and again. Essential Stuff." The Sunday Times
Product Information
A new, exciting format for the family reference market. Combines the range and factual authority of Whitaker's Almanack with compelling and fascinating lists compiled by Russell Ash.Includes hundreds of ranked lists, world record breakers and amazing facts.Covers an encyclopaedic range of subjects, including time, space,science and technology, world history, countries, music, film andsports.Suitable for children and adults alike - for study, general knowledge and pleasure.Includes links to reputable websites for even more information.
An inveterate collector of facts and figures, Russell Ash is a renownedauthor of popular reference titles, including the best-selling Top Ten of Everything andrelated titles. Russell has attracted extensive publicity and hasappeared on many radio and TV programmes, including the Oprah WinfreyShow.
General Fields
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- : A & C Black (Publishers) Ltd
- : A & C Black (Publishers) Ltd
- : 1.553
- : 01 September 2008
- : 276mm X 215mm X 27mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Russell Ash
- : Hardback
- : 1
- : 032.02
- : 320
- : Full colour
