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101 Amazing Facts About Everything - Volume 1
101 Amazing Facts About Everything - Volume 1
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Did you know that President Theodore Roosevelt had a guinea pig called Fighting Bob Evans along with many other hilariously named pets? Were you aware that a certain Brazilian Emperor didn't oppose a military coup because he no longer enjoyed his job? Brought to you by renowned trivia historians Jack Goldstein and Jimmy Russell, this eBook is full of facts that will make you laugh, gasp in amazement and possibly blow your mind. Find out what percentage of the world's wood is used just by IKEA, the unusual job Sylvester Stallone once had, who wrote the world's first knock-knock joke and much, much more.
101 Amazing Facts about The Movies - Volume 1
101 Amazing Facts about The Movies - Volume 1
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Did you know that the dog who played Toto in The Wizard of Oz earned more money for the film than any of the munchkins did? Or that Jack Nicholson was considered for the role of Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs? 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 cameos, money, props and more, this is the perfect addition for any film fan's bookshelf.
Celebrated Crimes 'The Cenci', 'The Countess of St Geran' and 'Karl Ludwig Sand'
Celebrated Crimes 'The Cenci', 'The Countess of St Geran' and 'Karl Ludwig Sand'
Dumas, Alexandre
¥19.52
This text was taken from 'Celebrated Crimes', a series of essays on famous criminals and crimes by the author of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' and 'The Three Musketeers', Alexandre Dumas, and contains the text from three of the books in the series. This volume contains books on Beatrice Cenci, an Italian noblewoman committed of murder in the 16th century. The Countess of Saint-Geran Karl Ludwig Sand, convicted of murder in the early 19th century
Benedict Cumberbatch, Transition Completed
Benedict Cumberbatch, Transition Completed
Porter, Lynnette
¥58.76
Star Trek: Into Darkness, The Fifth Estate, 12 Years a Slave, August: Osage County, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug-these would be milestones in most actors' entire career. For Benedict Cumberbatch, roles in these films are merely a year's additions to his already-vast resume. 2013 proved to be the final step in Cumberbatch's transition from respected working actor to bona fide worldwide celebrity and recipient of BAFTA Los Angeles' Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year. Like its predecessor, Benedict Cumberbatch, In Transition (MX Publishing, 2013), Benedict Cumberbatch, Transition Completed: Films, Fame, Fans explores the nature of Cumberbatch's fame and fandom while analysing his most recent roles. This in-depth performance biography does more than critique the actor's radio, stage, film, and television performances-especially his star turn in the long-awaited yet controversial third series of Sherlock. It also analyses how and why the actor's work is so memorable in each role, a perspective unique to this performance biography. Cumberbatch's role in popular culture, as much as his acting in multiple media, is well worth such scrutiny to illustrate that Benedict Cumberbatch represents both the best of acting and of the power of celebrity.
Back to the Future Quiz Book
Back to the Future Quiz Book
Andrews, Paul
¥19.52
Are you a fan of the film - Back To The Future - Do you think you know all there is to know about the film. Containing questions about the plot, characters and actors, as well as facts about the making of the film. This fun quiz book will test you, your family and friends knowledge of this great film.
Firefly Quiz Book
Firefly Quiz Book
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
Firefly is the brainchild of the hugely talented Joss Whedon. A space western drama that lasted on 14 episodes but in that time gathered a hardcore and vociferous following that like to call themselves Browncoats. This quiz book contains well over 100 questions from subjects like the original crew of the Firefly-class ship Serenity, the interpersonal relationships of the crew members, the deadly Reavers, the antics of the hero they call Jayne and many more. Prepare to test your knowledge on this short lived but much loved series.You can't stop the signal.
Singularity
Singularity
Awret, Uziel
¥220.63
This volume represents the combination of two special issues of the Journal of Consciousness Studies on the topic of the technological singularity. Could artificial intelligence really out-think us, and what would be the likely repercussions if it could? Leading authors contribute to the debate, which takes the form of a target chapter by philosopher David Chalmers, plus commentaries from the likes of Daniel Dennett, Nick Bostrom, Ray Kurzweil, Ben Goertzel, Frank Tipler, among many others. Chalmers then responds to the commentators to round off the discussion.
101 Things You May Not Have Known About Liverpool
101 Things You May Not Have Known About Liverpool
White, Marc
¥24.43
Brief Description: Liverpool FC is one of England's most popular football teams with an army of loyal supporters and a long and successful history but how much information have you picked up about the club through the years? If you are a fan of the Reds or would like to find out more about them 101 Things You Might Not Know About Liverpool will tell you everything you ever wanted to know.How many players have scored over 100 goals for Liverpool? What five companies have been the club's kit sponsors? How many Liverpool players have captained England? The answers can all be found in this book together with lots more fascinating facts about Liverpool FC.This gem of a book will tell you about club records and history, famous players and managers, memorable wins, draws and losses and all those golden moments from Liverpool's glorious past. This is a must-have book for Liverpool fans of all ages and anyone with an interest in English Premier League football.
Rock Metal Quiz Book
Rock Metal Quiz Book
Miles, Peter
¥29.33
Are you a fan of rock metal? Can you name the bands that are synonymous with this type of music and the songs that made them famous? Do you go to the Download Festival on the trail of your favourite rock stars? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you definitely won't want to be without with The Rock Metal Quiz Book.What UK band charted with 'A Graveyard of Empty Bottles'? Who produced Nirvana's seminal album 'Nevermind'? What was the name of Motorhead's 1982 studio album? The answers to these questions and more can all be found in this new quiz book. The 850 questions in this book, some easy, some hard, have been put together to test your knowledge of rock metal bands, their history and their music. Full of information about your favourite groups, individual stars, lyrics, venues and much more, you are sure to find out something you never knew. This fun and entertaining reference guide is a must-have for rock metal fans of all ages.
Victorian Somebody
Victorian Somebody
Wade, Stephen
¥58.76
In the 1880s, George Grossmith was the dazzling comic star of Gilbert and Sullivan's immensely popular Savoy operas. London theatregoers waited excitedly for the next production, knowing that George would be cast in the lead role of the 'patter man'. He was also many other things in his life, including Bow Street court reporter, piano entertainer for high society, and in the 1890s, with his brother Weedon, the author of the humorous classic work of fiction, The Diary of a Nobody, which has never been out of print and continues to inspire other writers.In this fascinating book, Stephen Wade tells the story of Grossmith's life, from Penny Reading entertainer to self-styled 'society clown.' A Victorian Somebody places him firmly in context, recalls the many friends and colleagues who worked with George, and puts him once again centre stage, exactly where he should be.
Evading the Issue
Evading the Issue
Field, Amanda J
¥19.52
Tino Balio, in his book The American Film Industry, said that the Production Code meant that American films could not deal with political or social issues 'in an honest and truthful fashion'. This incisive essay tests out the legitimacy of Balio's claims, using The Lost Weekend (directed by Billy Wilder, 1945) as an example of the Hollywood 'problem film'. Rather than treating the film as being an entity with a single, unchanging meaning, it is put into its historical and social context, in particular the commercial context within which the studios were working. The commercial imperatives hardly sat well with the reality of a social problem such as alcoholism and this essay reminds us that the prime aim of the industry was to entertain: many of these 'problem films', therefore, were as honest and truthful within these confines as it was possible to be.
101 Amazing Leonardo DiCaprio Facts
101 Amazing Leonardo DiCaprio Facts
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Are you the world's biggest Leonardo DiCaprio fan? Do you know everything there is to know about the actor of a generation? Then this is the book for you! In this easy-to-digest eBook are 101 facts about your favourite movie star - do you know all of them?Test yourself and your friends with these handily-packaged facts easily organised into categories for maximum enjoyment. Sections include Leo's films, his family and friends and some crazy facts about his life!Whether your favourite film is Titanic, Inception or The Great Gatsby, this fantastic eBook is full of great fun facts for you.
2000s Pop Music Quiz
2000s Pop Music Quiz
Andrews, Paul
¥19.52
How well do you know your 2000's Pop Music? This Quiz book will test even the most avid fan, with questions that span the 2000's bands and songs! Test yourself and your friends with this 2000's Pop Music Quiz Book.
101 Amazing Facts about Justin Bieber
101 Amazing Facts about Justin Bieber
Taylor, Frankie
¥19.52
Are you the world's most dedicated Belieber? Do you know everything there is to know about the world's best-loved singer/songwriter? Whether you've been there from the start or have recently grown to love Justin, this is the book for you. Organised into sections such as his career, controversies, need-to-know stats and of course his relationships, you can find the information you want, fast. From how his career started to his latest album, this is the perfect addition for any fan's bookshelf.
50 Quick USA State Facts
50 Quick USA State Facts
Andrews, Paul
¥19.52
Do you know what all 50 states in the USA are? Do you know facts such as the capital of each state? Do you know the state flower or bird? All this and many more facts are inside this interesting quick fact book of 300 interesting USA State facts.
101 Amazing Facts About The Wanted
101 Amazing Facts About The Wanted
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Are you the world's biggest fan of The Wanted? Or do you want to find out everything there is to know about the world's greatest boy-band?If so, then this is the book for you! Contained within are 101 amazing facts about how they boys got started in the music industry, the women they have dated, incredible things about their personal lives plus many more. The book is easily organised into sections so you can find the information you want fast!
101 Amazing Emma Watson Facts
101 Amazing Emma Watson Facts
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
From her days as Hermione in the Harry Potter series to her emergence as one of the finest actressess of her generation, Emma Watson has become a favourite across the world. This book tells you everything you need to know about Emma from her first tentative steps in school plays to behind-the-scenes information from her recent films and her career as a model. If you're an Emma Watson fan, this is the perfect book for you!
A-Z of Atari ST Games
A-Z of Atari ST Games
Hawken, Kieren
¥19.52
The A-Z of Atari ST Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the mid 80s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Atari ST range and how it became one of the popular home computers of all time.
A-Z of Atari 2600 Games
A-Z of Atari 2600 Games
Hawken, Kieren
¥19.52
The A-Z of Atari 2600 Games: Volume 3 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the 70s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Atari 2600 and how it became one of the best selling consoles of all time.
Great German Composers
Great German Composers
Ferris, George
¥19.52
A fascinating look at some of the greatest German composers in history, including Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and many more.
101 Amazing Red Hot Chili Peppers Facts
101 Amazing Red Hot Chili Peppers Facts
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Are you the world's biggest Red Hot Chili Peppers Fan? Do you know everything there is to know about Anthony, Flea and the rest of the boys? Then this is the book for you! In this easy-to-digest eBook are 101 facts about your favourite band - do you know all of them?Test yourself and your friends with these handily-packaged facts easily organised into categories for maximum enjoyment. Sections include the members of the band, how they formed, awards they have won and some crazy facts about their antics over the years. Show everyone that you are the master of RHCP knowledge!
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