Product Description

Fully updated and revised for 2009, this single volume family reference book comes from the publishers of the renowned Whitaker's Almanack. It combines 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. Hugely entertaining and informative, this book is 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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #125791 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 320 pages

About the Author
An inveterate collector of facts and figures, Russell Ash is a renowned author of popular reference titles, including the best-selling Top Ten of Everything and related titles. Russell has attracted extensive publicity and has appeared on many radio and TV programmes, including the Oprah Winfrey Show.

Customer Reviews

Number 1 for lists and facts
A first glance at the book suggests yet another tried and tired list format, but once inside the reader is immediately attracted by the layout and the content of this inviting reference book. Pages are full of interesting and attention-seeking facts and lists with full colour photographs scattered throughout. An enjoyable and informative style keeps the reader returning and revisiting, turning the pages to discover new and indispensable pieces of information, certainly there's more inside than imaginable.