Whitaker's World of Facts: 2011
Author(s): Russell Ash
Whitaker's World of Facts 2011 is full of the most up-to-date, 'must have' information on every important subject on earth, with lashings of fact files, world record-breakers and 'top ten'-style lists - all lavishly illustrated with full colour photographs. It is the biggest and the best! This book is hugely entertaining and informative - it's a superb reference 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
General Information
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- : A & C Black Publishers Ltd
- : A & C Black Publishers Ltd
- : 13 September 2010
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Russell Ash
- : Hardback
- : 1
- : 320
- : Full colour
More About The Product
Combines the range and factual authority of Whitaker's Almanack with entertaining and compelling 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 and sports. Suitable for children and adults alike - for study, general knowledge and pleasure. Includes links to reputable websites for even more information.
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
An inveterate collector of facts and figures, Russell Ash was a renowned author of popular reference titles, including the best-selling Top Ten of Everything and related titles. Russell attracted extensive publicity and appeared on many radio and TV programmes, including the Oprah Winfrey Show.
