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Do you know…
– Who holds the world record for the fastest marathon run in flip flops, or dressed as a beer can?
– The stories behind the running legends known as ‘Grandma’ and ‘The Buckeye Bullet’?
– Why a race in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is known as the Trail of Tears?

Running is the simplest, the most natural, the most wildly liberating and gloriously exhilarating of sports. All you need is a pair of trainers – and not even that, if you’re one of those barefoot-runner types – and you’re set. But the strength, determination and stamina required to get to the top of your game is something to be admired and aspired to.

Collected here are all the most fascinating insights into the world of running – from its illustrious history to tales of modern-day greats – that you could ever need to inspire your next run. This miscellany is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy of hitting the road, whether you’re on your first 5K or your latest ultramarathon!

So you think you’re one of Eastenders’ biggest fans? Test your knowledge with this trivia quiz book: 

How many times has Sharon been married?

What colour was the original exterior of the Queen Vic?

Which character died in the middle of Albert Square on Christmas Day, 2006?

If you think you’re practically a resident of the square, these brain teasing questions will drive you Dotty until you’ve got them all!

So you think you’re one of Corrie’s biggest fans? Test your knowledge with this trivia quiz book.

What faulty household item caused the death of Valerie Barlow in 1971?

The Imprisonment of which character in 1998 caused a real-life freedom campaign entitled ‘Free the Weatherfield One’?

Who died after being run over by a Blackpool tram in 1989?

If you’re more at home in The Rovers than anywhere else, these brain-teasing questions will be right up your street!

Whether you’re already mad for mythology or just curious about these timeless tales of marvel and mystery, step into the enchanting world of gods, monsters and mortals with this treasure trove of puzzles

Filled with warring deities, tricksters, heroes and extraordinary creatures, this collection of puzzles encompasses a variety of legendary figures from across the globe. From creation myths and tales of the underworld to Greek mythology and the legends of Oceania, this book includes all the infamous epics as well as stories you may not have heard before.

Featuring classic conundrums, quizzes, crosswords, sudokus and more, there is plenty within these pages to fill your mind with wisdom and wonder.

Inside this book you will be challenged to:

– Find the names of creatures from Celtic myth hiding within word searches
– Spot the difference between the two Chinese dragons
– Solve the maze to help Theseus escape the Labyrinth

And much more!

Did you know…

…that the oldest tree in Wales is a yew in Llangernyw in Conwy, thought to be around 4,000 years old?

… that London is one of only three cities worldwide to have hosted both the Olympic and Commonwealth Games?

… that Ebenezer Place in Wick, Caithness, is officially recognised as the shortest street in the world, at a mere 206 cm (81 in.) in length?

From a Scottish waterfall three times the height of Niagara Falls to the last foreign invasion of Britain and the birthplace of the first Oscar-winning Welshman, The British Isles: A Trivia Gazetteer brings together hundreds of remarkable facts and feats each pertaining to a different location from across Britain and Ireland. As much an accessible and informative reference book as it is an entertaining miscellany, it aims to expand our knowledge of these extraordinary islands while uncovering and celebrating some of their most remarkable people and places.

It’s time to take beer drinking to the next level? These outrageous challenges, hilarious dares and awesome drinking games will make beer drinking even better than it was before.

A good session will never be the same. Rise to the challenge, if you dare…

Interesting Information + Slick Graphics = This Infographic Book
This is the super-stylish book you didn’t know you needed until you saw it. Packed with weird and wonderful visual information, it is guaranteed to entertain and help you look at things in a completely new way.

Discover the fascinating world of mushrooms with this beautiful pocket guide, featuring trivia, history, identification tips, delicious recipes and more

One of nature’s most extraordinary organisms can be found right under your feet: the mushroom. For thousands of years these fungi have intrigued humankind, providing food, inspiring folklore and proving to be both poison and cure.

The Little Book of Mushrooms will allow you to uncover this mysterious kingdom for yourself. Learn the difference between a giant puffball and a scarlet elf cup and discover how mushrooms and the fungal network help plant life to communicate. You will also find:

– Fascinating facts about the fungi kingdom
– Mushroom folklore from around the world
– A beginner’s guide to identifying common wild mushrooms
– A collection of delicious mushroom-based recipes
Mushrooms are vital to life on earth, and this book will be your guide to these spectacular organisms that have influenced our past and could shape our future.

Could you make a fire?
Are you able to sew on a button?
Do you know how to negotiate a pay rise?
If the answer to any of the above is no, then don’t worry – you’re not alone. Luckily, this book is here to give you a helping hand. Full of useful advice and practical skills that everyone should know, it will provide you with the essential knowledge you need to tackle life’s everyday challenges. From the little things, like how to boil an egg or treat a blister, right up to the big things, like speaking in public, this handy guide will arm you with all the skills you need to navigate life in the real world like a pro.

Are you ready to receive the magic of the cards? This beautiful tarot deck, with bespoke illustrations by Josefina Schargorodsky, will help you gain insight into your past, present and future.

For centuries, tarot has been used as a tool for divination. With this beautiful deck you can seek spiritual wisdom, explore your soul and unveil profound insights into your future.

This empowering oracle deck features bespoke illustrations inspired by Pamela Colman Smith – the artist who created the enchanting images for the original Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck. The cards within celebrate feminine energy and intuitive power, and will inspire you in your divination practice.

This exquisite oracle deck includes:
– 78 cards of the major and minor arcana
– An introductory booklet of advice on how to lay out and read the cards

Perfect for beginners and seasoned readers alike, delve into Enchantress Tarot to embrace the sacred power of the tarot, channel your feminine power and read the unseen forces that guide your path.

Home is where your dog is

When you’re a dog parent you know that life just isn’t complete without your canine companion by your side. Packed with trivia and puzzles, quotes and crafts, care tips and even tricks to teach your dog, this trusty little book is a celebration of all things canine – perfect for anyone whose best friend has four legs, a wet nose and a wagging tail.

Did you know…




Eiður Guðjohnsen made history playing for Iceland in a friendly against Estonia in 1996 when he came on as the substitute for his own father, Arnór?


Coventry City FC have played in the Premier League, The First, Second, Third and Fourth Divisions and Division 3 North and South?


In recognition of their unbeaten Premier League record that year, 2003–4 winners Arsenal were presented with a special gold Premier League trophy?




Lace up your boots for this collection of mind-blowing trivia and top-tier questions about the beautiful game – and find out if you’re on the ball with your football facts.

This kinky collection of puzzles and titillating trivia is guaranteed to spice up your life

If you fancy a crude crossword that you wouldn’t find in your daily newspaper, then look no further than this no-holds-barred activity book. Whether you’re completing a risqué dot-to-dot or are lost in a dirty wordsearch, Naughty Puzzle Book is guaranteed to hit the spot.

With provocative puzzles and tantalizing trivia, this book won’t just make you a professional puzzler, you’ll also be a certified sexpert!

Inside you will find all kinds of naughtiness, including these stimulating activities:
– Match the icons in a playful pairs game
– Solve the raunchiest of riddles
– Shuffle the letters of a seriously smutty anagram
– Spot the difference between two super-sensual scenarios

If you like the idea of a book that puts the tease in brain-teaser, then this collection of filthy activities will leave you both shocked and amazed. Be warned though, this book is definitely not safe for work!

All you need is love… and a cat

They’re furry, they’re purry, and they’re the ultimate cuddly companion. This cat-pendium of epic purr-portions celebrates your feline to the fullest with trivia and puzzles, quotes and crafts, care tips and nifty ways to make your kitty happy. Dedicated to our favourite pawed pals, this little book is a must-have for any cat parent.

You can never know too much stuff. For example:
Today, the people of earth take more photos in two minutes than they did in the whole of the nineteenth century. When the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre museum in Paris in 1911, one of the suspects was Pablo Picasso. The surface area of Russia is larger than the surface area of Pluto. This outrageously informative book is packed full of fascinating nuggets of history, science, literature, technology, sports, geography, culture and miscellanea from every corner of the world – enough mind-blowing trivia to ensure you’re never short of a jaw-dropping conversation starter (or stopper) again.
 

Whether you’ve established yourself as an elite cat parent or you simply love kitties and their quirks, this collection of cat-themed puzzles is certain to set your mind purring

More than just ruling the world, cats rule our hearts and homes. When you deserve a rest from giving head-scritches, or if it’s raining cats and dogs outside, why not press “paws” and enjoy a puzzle or two?

From classic conundrums and quizzes to cryptic crosswords and sudokus, whether you choose to while away the hours or simply dip a paw in, there is plenty within these pages to keep your mind as agile as your favourite feline.

Inside you will find a variety of puzzles, including:
– Find the names of famous cats hiding within word searches
– Spot the differences between snapshots of common cat habits
– Solve the maze to reunite the kitten with its ball of wool
– Answer trivia to learn about rare cat breeds

Whether you’ve already established yourself as an elite pup parent or you simply love canines and their quirks, you’re certain to have a ball with this collection of dog-themed puzzles

When your hands need a break from giving nose-boops, head-scritches and tummy rubs, or if it’s raining cats and dogs outside, why not press “paws” and enjoy a puzzle or two?

From classic conundrums and quizzes to cryptic crosswords and sudokus, whether you choose to while away the hours or simply dip a paw in, there is plenty within these pages to keep your mind as strong as a dog’s devotion.

Inside you will find a variety of puzzles, including:
– Find the names of famous dogs hiding within word searches
– Spot the differences between snapshots of common dog habits
– Solve the maze to reunite the puppy with its bone
– Answer tail-wagging trivia to learn about rare dog breeds

If you thought that fruit was just for eating, Snakes & Ladders couldn’t be sexy if it tried, and that raffles belonged at fairs, then you’re in for a surprise. Suddenly all of those things got sexy. Read Naughty Game for Grown-ups and you’ll find out why. Naughty Games for Grown-ups contains over 100 sexy, saucy games for grown-ups. Snap on your suspenders, whip out the ice cream, and delve into this book for some great ideas to spice up your sex life. From Randy Raffles to Blind Man in the Buff; Truth or Bare to The Great Knicker Chase, you’ll never want to play board games again.

Did you know…
Half an hour of sex is said to burn between 85 and 200 calories (the equivalent to 15 minutes on a treadmill). Most male giraffes are bisexual. Twelve per cent of adults claim to have had sex at work. Amaze your friends, break the ice at parties and fill awkward silences at job interviews with this collection of weird and wonderful sex facts – everything you ever wanted to know (and some things you didn’t!) about sex.

Show off your sexpertise with this little book of titillating truths

Having sex is great, and learning about it is too! Discover everything you wished you knew about sex with this pocket-sized cum-pendium of mind-blowing facts. Whether you want to impress your friends or learn some new moves, this book equips you with everything you need to become a certified sexpert.

Sex is often discussed in hushed tones, but this candid collection of facts pulls no punches. So prepare yourself for a wild ride as this no-holds-barred book answers all the questions you were too afraid to ask.

Did you know…
– Wearing socks can increase a woman’s chances of having an orgasm.
– A single sperm contains 37.5 MB of DNA information – this means that one ejaculation has the data capacity of 62 laptops!
– Half an hour of sex is said to burn between 85 and 200 calories (the equivalent to 15 minutes on a treadmill).

Discover all this and much more! From funny to filthy, this book contains hundreds of jaw-dropping facts that will leave you shocked and amazed.

Put your knowledge of real-life kidnappers, killers, con artists and thieves to the test with this gripping compendium of puzzles and trivia

Journey to the darkest corners of human nature and discover the events that have ensnared the interest of humankind across the globe and throughout time. Dive deep into this entertaining book, where the most notorious heists, cons and crimes are reimagined as puzzles.

From crosswords and counting conundrums to spot the differences and sudoku, whether you’re a true crime junkie or just morbidly curious, there’s plenty in these pages to sharpen your mind and shred your nerves.

Inside you will find a variety of puzzles, including:

– Spot the differences between the two detective boards
– Shuffle the letters to reveal three types of murderer
– Guide the stolen goods through the maze to the getaway vehicle
– Solve the trivia questions to uncover gruesome facts about notorious serial killers

It’s time to celebrate your inner geek with this treasure trove of lists and prime cuts of knowledge.

Time to brush up on what you’d forgotten or misremembered, and discover what you never had a clue was true. Ranging across history, science and the natural world, taking in sport, film, food and much more, Man Facts gives you a wealth of up-to-date stats and eye-opening trivia that will make you a general-knowledge genius, or at least help you nail your next pub quiz. Dig in.

Can you recall the year that the Dracula fish was discovered?


Do you know the height and location of the world’s tallest building?


Remember the company that discovered a way to convert water and CO2 into fuel?




This unique trivia compendium presents an illustrated snapshot of the world twenty years after the new millennium.


Taking stock of the most impressive achievements, terrific disasters and marvellous innovations that have changed our world, 2020 brings together top twenties of fascinating facts and figures on subjects ranging from life-saving technological advancements to freak weather phenomena, outstanding sporting achievements to unexpected political shake-ups.  


Whatever your interests, you’ll be amazed, amused, surprised and enlightened by this testament to the catastrophic lows and unbelievable highs of human endeavour.

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