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Author : Irving Wallace,David Wallechinsky,Amy Wallace
Publisher : Bantam Books
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1981-02
Category : Reference
ISBN : 055313101X
Author : David Wallechinsky,Amy D. Wallace,Ira Basen,Jane Farrow
Publisher : Knopf Canada
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780676977202
A new edition of the classic bestseller from the original authors, with additional material specifically prepared for Canadian readers by long-time "This Morning CBC producer, Ira Basen, and Jane Farrow, the author of Wanted Words. In 1977, a publishing sensation was born. The Book of Lists, the first and best compendium of facts weirder than fiction, was published. Filled with intriguing information and must-talk-about trivia it has spawned many imitators -- but none as addictive or successful. For nearly three decades since, the editors have been researching curious facts, unusual statistics and the incredible stories behind them. Now the most entertaining and informative of these have been brought together in a long-awaited, thoroughly up-to-date new edition that is also the first Canadian edition. Ira Basen and Jane Farrow have augmented the existing lists with fascinating homegrown material, and compiled lists specifically of relevance to Canadian readers. So if you've always wanted to find out how porcupines really mate, how comedy can kill and -- that most essential piece of knowledge -- how long the longest recorded nose was, this is the book for you. With contributions from a variety of celebrities and experts including Margaret Atwood, Mike Myers, Michael Ondaatje, Dave Eggers, Phillip Pullman and Charlotte Gray, this anthology has something for everyone -- and more than you ever suspected you wanted to know. A list of lists from "The Book of Lists: 10 Notable Film Scenes Left on the Cutting Room Floor 10 Afflictions and Their Patron Saints 14 Nations with More Sheep Than People 5 Trips to the Canadian Wilderness That Ended in Disaster 10 ReallyBad Canadian Sports Teams 14 Last Words of Famous Canadians Kurt Browning's 9 Turning Points in Figure Skating History 7 Trial Verdicts That Caused Riots 12 Museums of Limited Appeal 10 Unusual Canadian Place Names That Start with a "B" 7 Well-Known Sayings Attributed to the Wrong Person 10 Celebrated People Who Read Their Own Obituaries Sloane's Jay Ferguson's 10 Perfect Pop Songs 13 Possible Sites for the Garden of Eden 9 Canadian Sports Stars Who Became Politicians First Sexual Encounters of 13 Prominent Canadians Four Foods Invented by Canadians 1. Processed Cheese -- J. L. Kraft grew up on a dairy farm in Stevensville, Ontario. While working as a grocer he was struck by the amount of cheese that was wasted on wheels of cheddar when the dried rind was scraped off to get at the fresh interior. He resolved to find a way to use this "waste" product, experimenting with double boilers, preservatives and cheddar. Eventually he found a way of stabilizing the dairy product that has come to be known as processed cheese. 2. Frozen Foods -- The technology to freeze food quickly and transport it to markets far away was developed in Halifax in 1928. Within a year, "ice fillets" were being sold to fish-deprived Torontonians who loved the taste and didn't seem to mind the high price tag. Despite this, the fishing industry and private companies lost interest and quickly mothballed the project. In 1930, a feisty American, Colonel Clarence Birdseye, claimed responsibility for developing frozen foods and promptly made a fortune. 3. Pablum -- Invented in 1930 by Dr. Alan Brown, assisted by researchers Theodore Drake and Fred Tisdall. The add-water babycereal revolutionized infant nutrition, and, of course, became synonymous with food that was bland and mushy. 4. Poutine -- Although many claim responsibility for the crowd-pleasing combination of squeaky cheese curds, canned gravy and french fries, it is generally agreed that the first order of this regional specialty of Quebec was served up by restaurant owner Fernand Lachance in 1957. Many variations on the original recipe exist including one deluxe version with foie gras served in Montreal's Pied de Cochon bistro.
Author : Irving Wallace,Wallechinsky, David
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Handbooks, vade-mecums, etc
ISBN : OCLC:265230911
Author : David Wallechinsky,Irving Wallace
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:48356689
Author : David Wallechinsky,Irving Wallace
Publisher : William Morrow
Page : 1464 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Reference
ISBN : STANFORD:36105005521641
Author : Benjamin Franklin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1849
Category : Almanacs
ISBN : UOM:39015003684985
Author : David Wallechinsky,Irving Wallace
Publisher : William Morrow
Page : 758 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Handbooks, vade-mecums, etc.
ISBN : UCSC:32106020355977
A reference book designed to be read for information and entertainment with special articles and entries on out-ofthe-way topics.
Author : David Wallechinsky,Irving Wallace
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:48356689
Author : Sarah Janssen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 1008 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781600572005
Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2016 edition of The World Almanac® reviews the events of 2015 and will be your go-to source for any questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac® and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: • The Year in Review: The World Almanac® takes a look back at 2015 while providing all the information you'll need in 2016. • 2015—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac® list the top stories that held their attention in 2015. • 2015—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the first College Football Playoff, the Women's World Cup, 2015 World Series, and much more. • 2015—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2015, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • 2015—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac® editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac® lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2015, from news and sports to pop culture. • U.S. Immigration: A Statistical Feature: The World Almanac® covers the historical background, statistics, and legal issues surrounding immigration, giving factual context to one of the hot-button topics of the upcoming election cycle. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Most Memorable Super Bowls: On the eve of Super Bowl 50, the editors of The World Almanac® choose the most memorable "big games." • New Employment Statistics: Five years after the peak of the great recession, The World Almanac® takes a look at current and historic data on employment and unemployment, industries generating job growth, and the training and educational paths that lead to careers. • 2016 Election Guide: With a historic number of contenders for the presidential nominations, The World Almanac® provides information that every primary- and general-election voter will need to make an informed decision in 2016, including information on state primaries, campaign fundraising, and the issues voters care about most in 2016. • The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac® provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. • and much more.
Author : Old Farmer's Almanac
Publisher : Old Farmer's Almanac
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-17
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781571988935
Happy New Almanac Year! It's time to celebrate the 230th edition of The Old Farmer's Almanac! Long recognized as North America's most-beloved and best-selling annual, this handy yellow book fulfills every need and expectation as a calendar of the heavens, a time capsule of the year, an essential reference that reads like a magazine. Always timely, topical, and distinctively "useful, with a pleasant degree of humor," the Almanac is consulted daily throughout the year by users from all walks of life. The 2022 edition contains the fun facts, predictions, and feature items that have made it a cultural icon: traditionally 80 percent-accurate weather forecasts; notable astronomical events and time-honored astrological dates; horticultural, culinary, fashion, and other trends; historical hallmarks; best fishing days; time- and money-saving garden advice; recipes for delicious dishes; facts on folklore, farmers, home remedies, and husbandry; amusements and contests; plus too much more to mention--all in the inimitable Almanac style that has charmed and educated readers since 1792.
Author : Leslie Marmon Silko
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439128329
Bold and impassioned, sharp and defiant, Leslie Marmon Silko's essays evoke the spirit and voice of Native Americans. Whether she is exploring the vital importance literature and language play in Native American heritage, illuminating the inseparability of the land and the Native American people, enlivening the ways and wisdom of the old-time people, or exploding in outrage over the government's long-standing, racist treatment of Native Americans, Silko does so with eloquence and power, born from her profound devotion to all that is Native American. Yellow Woman and a Beauty of the Spirit is written with the fire of necessity. Silko's call to be heard is unmistakable; there are stories to remember, injustices to redress, ways of life to preserve. It is a work of major importance, filled with indispensable truths--a work by an author with an original voice and a unique access to both worlds.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : UOM:39015015227435
Author : Anita Silvey
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781466828049
Part fun- and information-filled almanac, part good book guide, the Children's Book-a-Day Almanac is a new way to discover a great children's book--every day of the year! This fresh, inventive reference book is a dynamic way to showcase the gems, both new and old, of children's literature. Each page features an event of the day, a children's book that relates to that event, and a list of other events that took place on that day. Always informative and often surprising, celebrate a year of literature for children with The Children's Book-a-Day Almanac.
Author : Michael Caine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Curiosities and wonders
ISBN : 0340379057
Author : William J. Helmer,Rick Mattix
Publisher : Cumberland House Publishing
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1581825064
A guide to the famous crimes and notorious gansters of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s includes biographies, chronologies, and glossaries of the origins of outlaw terminology and discusses the law enforcement investigations of the crimes.