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For the love of Ireland: a companion / by Meade, Bairbre;
This miscellany is fizzing with fascinating trivia about all things Irish, so as well as getting the low-down on their sparkling music scene, dramatic history and mythology, impressive landmarks, rich literary pedigree and sporting greats, you'll also gain unique insights into all the incomparable things that make Ireland grand.
Subjects: Ireland; Trivia and miscellanea;
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100 Facts: Science / by Parker, Steve,1952-author.(CARDINAL)183899;
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.Why do we need science? -- Machines big and small -- When science is hot! -- Engine power -- Science on the move -- Noisy science -- Look out -- light's about! -- The power of lasers -- Mysterious magnets -- Electric sparks! -- Making sounds and pictures -- Compu-science -- Web around the world -- What's it made of? -- World of chemicals -- Pure science -- Small science -- Scientists at work -- Science in nature -- Body science -- Science in the future.Provides information on science, including computer science, chemistry, and medicine.
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Science.; Science; Juvenile works.; Literature.; Trivia and miscellanea.;
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The Andy Griffith Show trivia quiz book / by Hull, Rebecca A.,author.;
"560+ questions sure to riddle even the most die hard fan!" -- Amazon.com.
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Andy Griffith show (Television program);
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Guinness world records: deadly disasters / by Herndon, Ryan,compiler; Lee, Celeste,compiler;
"Selected from the archives of Guinness World Records, this riveting book chronicles the world's deadliest disasters."--Back cover
Subjects: Young adult non-fiction; Natural disasters; Trivia and miscellanea; Curiosities and wonders;
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The origin of (almost) everything / by Lawton, Graham,author.; Hawking, Stephen,1942-2018,author of introduction, etc.; New Scientist (Firm),issuing body.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A journey through life, the universe and everything. Introduction by Professor Stephen Hawking. When Edwin Hubble looked into his telescope in the 1920s, he was shocked to find that nearly all of the galaxies he could see through it were flying away from one another. If these galaxies had always been travelling, he reasoned, then they must, at some point, have been on top of one another. This discovery transformed the debate about one of the most fundamental questions of human existence - how did the universe begin? Every society has stories about the origin of the cosmos and its inhabitants, but now, with the power to peer into the early universe and deploy the knowledge gleaned from archaeology, geology, evolutionary biology and cosmology, we are closer than ever to understanding where it all came from. In The Origin of (Almost) Everything , New Scientist explores the modern origin stories of everything from the Big Bang, meteorites and dark energy, to dinosaurs, civilisation, timekeeping, belly-button fluff and beyond. From how complex life evolved on Earth, to the first written language, to how humans conquered space, The Origin of (Almost) Everything offers a unique history of the past, present and future of our universe.
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Hubble, Edwin, 1889-1953.; Trivia and miscellanea.; Science; Curiosities and wonders; Life;
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The necromunchicon: unspeakable snacks and terrifying treats from the lore of H. P. Lovecraft / by Salter, Mike;
"Returning to the slime-covered ruins of the city of R'lyeh and the tentacled deity who slumbers there would make anyone hungry. The terrifying trio behind the best-selling Necronomnomnom have summoned forth another gruesome grimoire: a throng of more than 50 nightmarish nibbles. Organized by taste (bitter, salty, savory, sour, sweet), these ominous noshes will satisfy all your depraved cravings, from the A-tacolypse, Carni-S'mores, and Hot Cthocolate to Maca-Runes, Necronomicorn, and There Cannoli Be One. Mercilessly tested, these puntastic dishes pay horrifying homage to the Lovecraftian cosmos. Like The Necronomicon-the legendary, forbidden book of the dead that's "alien to all sane and balanced readers"-this tome contains many delicious, malicious secrets within its pages. Appeasing your appetite while shattering your sanity, it comes riddled with mesmerizing illustrations and desperate warnings from those who have gone before. It will bring frightful delight for all the days of darkness to come." -- Publisher description
Subjects: Cooking; Cookbooks; Literary cookbooks; Lovecraft, H.P., 1890-1937; Trivia and miscellanea;
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Better : a surgeon's notes on performance / by Gawande, Atul.(CARDINAL)662503;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-269).Explores the efforts of physicians to close the gap between best intentions and best performance in the face of insurmountable obstacles, discussing such topics as the ethical considerations of lethal injections, malpractice, and surgical errors.1100L
Subjects: Case studies.; Trivia and miscellanea.; Gawande, Atul.; Internal medicine; Medicine; Medicine; Case studies.; Trivia and miscellanea.;
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Ugh, that's ugly! / by Guibert, Grace,author.(CARDINAL)794668; World Book, Inc.,publisher.(CARDINAL)170438;
"Describes some of the strangest, slimiest, and ugliest looking animals, including the blobfish, wrinkle-faced bat, and elephant seal. Includes large photographs and relevant information about each animal presented"--Ages 5-11.630LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Informational works.; Trivia and miscellanea.; Animals; Animals; Animals; Animals Trivia and miscellanea.;
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Scale of things / by Fairbrass, Mike,author.; Tanguy, David,author.;
If the Sun is the size of a Grapefruit, the Earth is a grain of sand, then the distance between the two is a London bus. Scale is intriguing. Scale is everywhere. Scale is our experience of the world, from our perception of time to physical distance to weights and measures. The human scale is 1:1, the point of reference. Everything is designed around it. Wealth is an example of scale, so is a sculpture, a building, a planet or a molecule. Scale is a universal and timeless subject. It's a BIG subject. The Scale of Things brings together facts and figures in a visual way, embracing popular science, space, economics, politics, geography, nature, technology and architecture in an accessible and entertaining way. Fun and informative, it will change the way you look at the world around you.
Subjects: Ratio and proportion; Curiosities and wonders.; REFERENCE / Curiosities & Wonders.; REFERENCE / Trivia.; SCIENCE / Reference.;
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Interesting stories for curious kids : a fascinating collection of the most interesting, unbelievable, and craziest stories on Earth! / by O'Neill, Bill(Writer on trivia),author.(CARDINAL)834164;
Introduction -- The hero cat -- Growing pains -- Poor Alexei and Anastasia -- Make your own invisible ink -- Bazooka Joe gets a facelift -- Road trip games -- How many Lassies were there? -- Child soldiers -- The beautiful hitchhiker -- Morris the cat had more than nine lives -- Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious -- The Vikings invented skating, skiing, and sledding -- Two-headed snakes -- Do dogs dream? -- Why Star Wars is fake -- The wonderful world of Disney -- What's wrong with liver? -- Mummify a hotdog! -- A talking horse once ruled television -- The amazing brain -- A true ghost of Christmas past -- Alexander the Great - really loved his horse -- Woodsy and Smokey -- Chopsticks or forks? -- Them bones, them bones -- The haunted doll! -- The smartest animal? -- The original matchbox cars -- Barbie gets a facelift -- Can Fido and Fluffy see ghosts? -- The first Vidya -- High beams, part I -- Ice cream, ice cream -- Cavemen liked to fish -- I bet you can't break an egg in the palm of your hand -- These kids ruled the world, literally! -- Not the kind of dog you want to meet -- Polly want a cracker? -- Freaky Friday, again and again -- School in the old days -- They don't call it French toast in France -- Llamas really are camels, sort of -- Don't underestimate paper clips and rubber bands -- What happed to all those child actors? -- A homemade carbon snake -- High beams, part II -- Quitting isn't easy -- Rice and cellphones -- Why is the book Matilda so popular? -- An owl or an alien? -- Conclusion.Want to impress your buddies at school? Need to think of something fun to do at Thanksgiving or Christmas? Want to learn a bunch of random facts about history, science, and the paranormal? If you answered yes to any or all of those questions then pick up Interesting Stories for Curious Kids: A Fascinating Collection of the Most Interesting, Unbelievable, and Craziest Stories on Earth! This book is the coolest collection of interesting facts about a whole bunch of several different topics. Here you will find the answers to some of the following: How did a dog, a horse, and a cat become TV and movie stars? What were the first video game consoles? Why can't you break an egg in the palm of your hand? Did Alexander the Great love his horse more than anything else? And much, much more! You'll be glued to the pages of this book reading about interesting facts, scary stories, and how to do a few neat science experiments. Interesting Stories for Curious Kids brings learning to you in a new, fun way that is sure to keep you reading.
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Trivia and miscellanea.; Anecdotes; Animals; History; Popular culture; Science; Trivia and miscellanea;
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