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"Bought as a gift for my grandson, but Grandad got hold of it first - he read it, I read it and all three of us thoroughly enjoyed the whole book."... (read full reviews)
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"This is an invaluable addition to every home - it helps with crosswords and quizes but most of all it is a mine of information on so many topics. This is the second edition I have bought the other one"... (read full reviews)
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"This is a brilliant reference book. It has almost everything you need to know in it, from information on all the country's in the world to the main type of vitamins, from the Myths and religions to"... (read full reviews)
Ringing Church Bells to Ward Off Thunderstorms and Other Curiosities from the Original "Notes and Queries"
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"What a wonderful idea for a book: highlights from the original ‘Notes and Queries’ magazine, carefully selected for your edification and delight. The concept’s easy enough to grasp, and survives to"... (read full reviews)
Ringing Church Bells to Ward Off Thunderstorms and Other Curiosities from the Original "Notes and Queries"
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"It's such a rich book that it's hard to give a sense of the contents, but here goes. 1. Historical oddities - for example the way animals were put on trial in the Middle Ages. I loved the story about"... (read full reviews)
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"Unlike sprouts and Dad's carol singing, this is one Christmas institution that gets better each year. With 3D photographs and all-new fold-out sections, the 2009 'Guinness World Records' is just the"... (read full reviews)
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"What can I say that hasn't already been said about this family favourite? It just gets better ever year and is essential post-lunch Christmas day reading for all. An institution in itself."... (read full reviews)
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"This is a great book, it really appeals to my fascination with and hunger for quirky facts, loads of interesting stuff about all sorts of inventions and it's peppered with lovely old ads from days"... (read full reviews)
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"Did you know that Monopoly was an idea stolen form Quakers? Or that sunscreen can cause cancer? Of course not, you're not supposed to. This fascinating book reveals many more secrets that have been"... (read full reviews)
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"The definitive reference book for keeping up to date with who's who and what's what in the UK. Full of useful facts from pensions (I must be getting old) to politics and the environment to"... (read full reviews)
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"(mostly) Everything that is happening in world events in a clear, easy to follw format. Perfect background material."... (read full reviews)
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"With this book you'll be able to spend hours empowering yourself with knowledge. No more wasted time! Learn every minute of the day! Perfect present for the know-it-all of the family or for anyone"... (read full reviews)
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"The latest edition of the popular one-volume reference book. All sorts of topics are packed into its compressed format: a potted history of world events, thumbnail biographies, explanation of general"... (read full reviews)
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"Would you know where to find Britain's oldest post office, door, library or art gallery? If not, look no further than "The Oldest", a sideways look at and celebration of Britain's living"... (read full reviews)
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"A great general book to help for helping you with crosswords and other quizzes.Its not the be all and end all, and you would need other reference sources too, but this is great starting point for all"... (read full reviews)
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"The definitive reference book for keeping up to date with who's who and what's what in the UK. Full of useful facts from pensions (I must be getting old) to politics and the environment to"... (read full reviews)