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British Prime Ministers by Jonathan Bastable
Category: History | Series: Amazing and Extraordinary Facts
"Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: British Prime Ministers" delves into the premiership's 300 year history and unearths a host of fascinating, intriguing and little-known facts about some of the best-known characters in British history, lifting the lid on the top job. Find out about the Prime Minister ...Show more
Cricket by Brian Levison
Category: Cap Link Damages SPECIALS | Series: Amazing and Extraordinary Facts
This essential companion for all cricket lovers documents the illustrious history of the gentleman's game. It is crammed full of fascinating feats, sticky wickets and intriguing trivia, so even if you don't like cricket, you'll love this. From the worst batsman in the world to the record innings that a ...Show more
Ghosts (Amazing Extraordinary Facts) by Malcolm Day
Category: Children's | Series: Amazing and Extraordinary Facts
"Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Ghosts" unearths a wealth of fascinating tales about ghosts past and present. Discover trivia about historical ghostly happenings such as the Mary Celeste, as well as hauntings on film sets and the stage. "The Amazing and Extraordinary" facts series presents interesti ...Show more
J.R.R. Tolkien by Colin Duriez
Category: Biography | Series: Amazing and Extraordinary Facts
The authoritative exploration of the man behind Middle Earth. From Tolkien's Bletchley Park connection to the 'publishing risk' of The Lord of the Rings, this latest addition to the Amazing & Extraordinary series explores J.R.R.Tolkien's inventiveness, the sources of his inspiration and the fellowsh ...Show more
Kings and Queens (Amazing Extraordinary Facts) by Malcolm Day
Category: History | Series: Amazing and Extraordinary Facts
"Amazing & Extraordinary Facts about Kings and Queens" unearths a wealth of fascinating truths about British monarchs from pre-Roman times to the present day. Discover revealing stories about the lives and personalities of each monarch and how they have shaped history. Tales of wickedness, greed, ad ...Show more
Leonardo Da Vinci by Shana Priwer
Category: Art-wh | Series: Amazing and Extraordinary Facts
"Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Leonardo Da Vinci" is a unique collection of surprising revelations and quirky stories about one of the most amazing people ever to have lived. This engaging volume reveals Da Vinci's phenomenal accomplishments, including mathematical discoveries, investigating the se ...Show more
Royal Family Life (Amazing Extraordinary Facts) by Ruth Binney
Category: History | Series: Amazing and Extraordinary Facts
"Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Royal Family Life" unearths a wealth of intriguing truths about British royal domestic life, royal celebrations, royal etiquette, wisdom and sayings, and how they have shaped history. Covering the period from Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth II, this amusing and attracti ...Show more
Sherlock Holmes by Nicholas Utechin
Category: Biography | Series: Amazing and Extraordinary Facts
Ever since Arthur Conan Doyle created the pipe-smoking, deer stalkered character, Sherlock Holmes, he has become a part of popular culture for generations, and here every aspect of the legendary detective is investigated. Brimming with strange and amusing facts, Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Sherlo ...Show more
Sherlock Holmes - Amazing & Extraordinary Facts by Nick Utechin
Category: Classic Fiction | Series: Amazing and Extraordinary Facts
The Olympics (Amazing Extraordinary Facts) by Stephen Halliday
Category: Sports and Hobbies | Series: Amazing and Extraordinary Facts
"Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: The Olympics" is a unique and entertaining collection of facts surrounding the Olympic Games. From their origins in ancient Greece to the most famous Olympic medalists, the book covers a range of fascinating trivia for every sport lover to enjoy. You can discover the ...Show more
The Steam Age by Julian Holland
Category: Technology and Transport | Series: Amazing and Extraordinary Facts
Respected transport author Julian Holland delves into the intriguing world of steam in his latest book, which is full of absorbing facts and figures on subjects ranging from Cornish beam engines, steam railway locomotives, road vehicles and ships through to traction engines, steam rollers and electricit ...Show more
Titanic - Amazing and Extraordinary Facts by Stuart Robertson
Category: History | Series: Amazing and Extraordinary Facts
Which novel predicted the disaster a whole 14 years before Titanic's maiden voyage? Who photographed Titanic's nemesis - the iceberg? What were the last words and deeds of Titanic's Captain? How did a bottle of whisky save one of the crew? Find the answers to these and many other intriguing aspects of ...Show more