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Do you love cats? This book contains over one hundred facts about our favourite feline friends. Find out little known facts about cat behaviour, statistics about cats and information about why cats are so great. Separated into sections covering each area to make fact-finding easy, Ailurophiles will just love this!
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Do you know what the ancient Romans used instead of soap? Which emperor made his horse into a senator? Who was the god of music, light and truth? And how would a gladiator request an honourable death in battle? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating easy-to-read guide to ancient Rome. Whether you are studying the subject and need access to the important information fast, or you are just interested in this fascinating period...
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This side-splitting collection of 101 of the best food jokes you have ever heard pasta be Jack Goldstein's funniest book yet! The master of comedy has prepared a sumptuous banquet of hilarity that will have the whole family laughing. Organised into categories so you have a food joke for every course, this is an ideal addition to any budding comedian's bookshelf. What happened after an explosion at a French cheese factory? All that was left was de...
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Did you know that when some of Jane Austen's lesser-known work was sent to publishers in 2007 under a pseudonym it was rejected? Do you know in which radio sitcom she was once portrayed as a foul-mouthed and violent inhabitant of hell who even the devil was scared of? And what have zombies got to do with Pride and Prejudice? This fascinating book contains over one hundred facts about Jane Austen, organised into categories for easy reading. Whether...
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Do you know who the ancient Egyptian god of the underworld is? What type of mask would an embalmer wear whilst carrying out the mummification process on a body? Who was the most successful of all the pharaohs? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating easy-to-read guide to ancient Egypt. Whether you are studying the subject and need access to the important information fast, or you are just interested in this fascinating period...
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Did you know Shakespeare introduced thousands of words into the English language, amongst them alligator, eyeball and swagger? Do you know what unusual item he left to his wife in his will? Have you heard of the conspiracy theory that suggests Shakespeare didn't write the plays we attribute to him today? This fascinating book contains over one hundred facts about William Shakespeare, organised into categories for easy reading. Whether you are studying...
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Claire Delaney is a typical young teenage girl who likes nothing more than reading the latest gossip about what the celebs have been up to. Her ultimate dream is to become a famous A-list star, but without any real talent to speak of a dream it must remain - according to her mother, at least. Things aren't so clear-cut these days though, and one does not necessarily need to be a skilled actress, singer or model to become famous. Sometimes the stars...
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In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the United States of America. Separated into sections such as its geography, its people, famous American figures from history, presidents and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting the USA, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf....
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Did you know that you can use a tree stump as a compass? Do you know what makes Maple trees explode? What do the leaves of an oak tree look like? And where is the tallest tree in the world? The answers to all of these questions and more can be found in this excellent quick-read guide to trees. Whether you're a dedicated arborologist or are just interested in this often overlooked yet wonderful area of nature, then this book containing over one hundred...
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Did you know that an albatross can fly fifteen million miles in a single lifetime? Or that flamingos can only eat when their heads are upside down? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts split into categories such as record breakers, parrots, seabirds and many more. So if you want to know what the collective known is for thrushes, or just how deep emperor penguins can dive, then this is the book for you! Find the information you...
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Did you know that the fastest speed of a horse ever recorded was at more than fifty miles per hour? Or that horses use their tales to tell each other what they're feeling? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts split into categories such as record breakers, famous horses, breeds, medical knowledge and many more. So if you want to know how tall the highest fence a horse has ever jumped was, or what the offspring of a donkey and...
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In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of Germany. Separated into sections such as its geography, its people, famous German figures from history and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting Germany, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information...
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How often does a snake shed its skin? What is the world's most venomous species? What incredible ability are rattlesnakes currently evolving? And why are scientists studying the venom of the black mamba? All of these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook containing over one hundred facts, separated into sections for easy reference. So if you want to know why should still handle a dead rattlesnake with care, or which place on earth...
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Death is the one thing about life we can be sure of. But exactly how we shuffle off this mortal coil is another story altogether. Whilst the boring among us may well drift off in our sleep, and the unlucky suffer painfully in some horrible accident, very occasionally death will come in such an unusual way as to be particularly noteworthy. Ever since the politician Draco was suffocated by the gifts an appreciative audience showered him with in the...
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Did you know there is a species of dinosaur named after Hogwarts? Which were the largest and smallest dinosaurs? What is the difference between a brontosaurus and an apatosaurus? This excellent book answers all of these questions and more, with over one hundred facts about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
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Did you know that the world's oldest football was found in a room at Stirling Castle? Do you know what the person in charge of a castle's buttery is called? What is the difference between a trebuchet and a mangonel? And what is an oubliette? The answers to all of these questions and more can be found in the excellent quick-read guide to castles. Whether you're King Richard the Lionheart himself, or just some unlucky peasant, this book containing over...
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In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of Russia. Separated into sections such as its geography, its people, famous Russian figures from history and many more, you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting Russia, working on a geography project or just want to know more about the biggest country (by landmass) in the world, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf....
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In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the human body. Separated into sections such as the brain, vision, bones and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are working on a human biology project or you just want to know more about how your body works, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf.
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Did you know that Will Smith was the original choice to play Neo in The Matrix? Or that the New Zealand censors cut The Muppet Movie because in their eyes it featured scenes of gratuitous violence? If you enjoy going to the movies, you will love this book which contains over one hundred amazing facts about your favourite flicks. Organised into sections such as stunts, cast members, bad decisions and more, this is the perfect addition for any film...
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In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of France. Separated into sections such as its geography, its people, famous French figures and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting France, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information you need, fast!...