"e;David Bodycombe has one of the most devious minds I've ever encountered"e; - Victoria Coren Mitchell, author and host of Only Connect"e;The only quiz book where it's mildly disappointing when you know an answer because you don't get the satisfaction of working it out"e; - James Harkin, creator and host of No Such Thing As A FishFrom hit YouTuber Tom Scott and Only Connect question editor David Bodycombe comes a new type of quiz book - but can you outsmart the questions?
Computer Programming in Quantitative Biology covers the general background of Fortran coding and the more sophisticated computer programs likely to be encountered in quantitative biology.
Evaluation of Diagnostic Systems: Methods from Signal Detection Theory addresses the many issues that arise in evaluating the performance of a diagnostic system, across the wide range of settings in which such systems are used.
A Thorough, Comprehensive Guide to Seventy-Five of the Most Interesting and Influential Figures from the War Between the States, from Lincoln, Grant, and Sherman to Davis, Lee, and Jacksonand more For over 150 years, the Civil War has been an important touchstone in the history of the United States.
Completely revised and updated with a focus on civility and inclusion, the 19th edition of Emily Posts Etiquette is the most trusted resource for navigating lifes every situationFrom social networking to social graces, Emily Post is the definitive source on etiquette for generations of Americans.
'I love a quiz, so the book I'm most hoping to find in my Christmas stocking is this ingenious book of literary questions, red herrings and conundrums.
Buy Shoes on Wednesday and Tweet at 4:00, former investigative journalist Mark Di Vincenzos follow-up to his bestselling Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at Noon, is another endlessly fascinating and eminently useful compendium of expert tips on perfect timing for a myriad of activitiesmore of the best times to buy this, do that, and go there.
Provocative and amusingly heretical, "e;I Love Paul Revere, Whether He Rode or Not"e; (a quote attributed to Warren Harding) offers eye-opening revelations debunking long-held American legends.
Mark Di Vincenzo, the New York Times bestselling author of Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at Noon, brings us another book of fascinating, eminently useful facts certain to make you healthier, wealthier, and wiser.
For ten years, the knowledge seekers at mental_floss have been hunting and trapping the world's rarest facts, locking them into captivating lists for the world to admire.
A hilarious collection of the lowest of the lows from the worst generals to the dumbest dogs, the shortest Hollywood marriages to the most dangerous golf courses.
Laugh and learn with this humorous compendium that sets the historical record straight-and "e;manages to educate and entertain simultaneously"e; (Seattle Post-Intelligencer).
The phenomenally popular Book of Lists series has sold millions of copies from coast to coast, enthralling trivia aficionados with fascinating infobits about simply everything!
Go Spanning the World with Len Berman in this wildly entertaining, insightful, and often hilarious book that takes sports fans behind the scenes and inside locker rooms.
Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything.
Ireland's Instagram sensation Meditations for the Anxious Mind takes us on a trip around Ireland of the likes you've never seen before, from the trolley-filled Liffey to the glamour of Navan.
'The perfect Christmas gift' - Alan BrazilA brilliantly entertaining and hilarious quiz book from the country's favourite sports broadcasterKnow your bull calf from your bullseye?
From crafting ideas to scavenger hunts, ridiculous party games to sing-a-thons and hilarious quizzes, keep friends and family entertained through the whole festive period with The Holly Jolly Christmas Activity Book!
'Full of fun facts and trivia nuggets, perfect for lovers of all things quintessentially British' My WeeklyA compendium of extremely interesting and slightly strange true storiesDid you know that Hitler wanted to change the rules of cricket?
