Описание: The Great Book of Ice Hockey is a must for anyone who loves sports trivia. The book is a compendium of interesting facts and sport stories about the great game of ice hockey, with information about the early days before the National Hockey League (NHL) all the way to the stars of today. There are random facts about leagues, rules, coaches, players, and inside stories about the early days of the game. The answers to hundreds of trivia questions lie in these pages. Learn about foreign leagues, junior hockey, and superstars like Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, and of course "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky. You can find interesting facts about the builders of the game, including Maurice "Rocket" Richard and Coach Jack Adams, both of whom have NHL trophies named in their honor. You will meet scoring leaders, winning coaches, amazing goalies and ice hockey royalty. Whether you're a long-time fan of ice hockey, or if you're just looking for answers to troublesome trivia questions in your latest game of Trivial Pursuit, "The Great Book of Ice Hockey" is the book for you. Presented in a clear and engaging manner, this collection of sports trivia will give fans of ice hockey a new and entertaining set of random facts to liven up a boring day or fill the time during intermission.
Автор: Bill O`neill, O`neill Название: Secret cia ISBN: 1648450830 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781648450839 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2599.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Have you ever wondered what the craziest and most insane missions in the CIA's history are?
In this bookyou'll embark on a wild trip of some of the strangest, brutal, bizarre, and most head-scratching missions the CIA has undertaken and allowed to be declassified.
You'll learn about the truth behind these missions, finding out the answers to some of the following:
● How and why did the CIA come to use sex dolls, and were they successful?
● Why did the CIA think cats could be used for spying?
● Who were the brains behind a CIA program to use LSD and sex to get information?
● How did the CIA use "fake news" to overthrow a Latin American country?
● How was a notable feminist used by the CIA?
Are you ready to get your mind blown? Secret CIA profiles some of the insane brutality and illegal acts the CIA has done over its not-so-long history, yet you'll also see a side of the CIA that can make you think WTF were they thinking?
This book has a little for everyone. If you're a history buff, you can look forward to reading about the history of the CIA, albeit from a truly unique perspective. If you're a trivia geek, then this book is sure to give you plenty of ideas. Along with the 21 stories of crazy CIA operations and people, there are four "Did You Know" sections that have five factoids about the CIA. You can use those sections along with the chapters to come up with your own trivia challenges for hours of fun with your friends and family.
So, open the cover and begin your wild ride on 21 of the most insane CIA missions in history!
Автор: O`Neill Bill Название: Movie Trivia Madness: Interesting Facts and Movie Trivia ISBN: 1544739273 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781544739274 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2067.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Do you like secrets?
Well we dug deep to uncover only the most interesting facts and movie trivia for you to enjoy. We're big movie fans too, so we know just what you love to read about. You want all the amazing facts behind your favourite movies. Not just the regular stuff that is easy to find. And you don't just want to be entertained, you want to enrich your movie watching experience. So these pages are full of random facts about your favourite actors and actresses. We discovered the sometimes bizarre ways that they prepare for their roles, and the stories from the set you almost can't believe to be true. And we made sure to include some fun trivia questions for you to test your movie knowledge with. Are you up for the challenge? Of all the trivia books out there, this is surely going to be your favourite. We jammed over 400 of the most interesting facts into these pages. From the world of sci-fi, to the kings of comedy and the dramatic powerhouses of cinema...we've got it all There's a little bit of everything. TV trivia, crazy sound effects, some little known Hollywood history, and of course, we had to include some Star Wars trivia as well. Keep an eye out for an easy-to-miss cameo from your favourite droids So are you ready to learn the secrets from the Hollywood vault? Good, because we're ready to share them Enjoy the ride
The world is full of many great black men and women who changed the course of history. Because of their contributions, they are rightfully considered heroes by not just black people around the world, but people of all backgrounds.
In The Great Book of Black Heroes: 30 Fearless and Inspirational Black Men and Women that Changed History, you'll learn about thirty of the greatest black heroes and heroines from three different continents over a span of more than 2,500 years of history.
This book is unique because it focuses on the personal struggles and triumphs that made each individual a hero to countless people across the globe. The definition of hero in this book is any person who influenced a great number of people and often continues to long after his or her death. Heroes can be politicians, activists, philosophers, warriors, artists, or musicians, but most of all they are inspiring
In The Great Book of Black Heroes, you'll learn the answers to the following questions:
- How did Nelson Mandela transform from a bitter fighter to a leader?
- How did B.B. King get his start and become the King of the Blues?
- Why was Redd Foxx the original "King of Comedy"?
- How did Josephine Baker go from entertainer to resistance fighter?
- How Jackie Robinson break baseball's color barrier?
- Who was the last emperor of Ethiopia and who was one of the first?
- Why did so many of these heroes and heroines have to rise above challenges?
And so much more
This book is filled with a plethora of facts about some of the most fascinating and impactful black men and women in world history. But keep in mind that this is so much more than a boring history book-it's meant to keep you engaged and entertained as much as it will educate you. With that said, this book is guaranteed to edify and entertain you
Whether you have a passing interest in history, are distantly related to one of the heroes or heroines, or just want something fascinating to read, you can't go wrong with The Great Book of Black Heroes.
Автор: O`Neill Bill Название: Trivia Madness 3: 1000 Fun Trivia Questions about Anything ISBN: 1537495526 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781537495521 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2067.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Trivia Madness is the ultimate Trivia book filled with one thousand trivia questions and answers, funny facts and quizzes. This book contains trivia questions from the entertainment industry, prepare yourself and your friends for some amazing movie trivia What was Al Capone's profession, according to his business card? What does the ZIP in ZIP Code stand for Where was the time zone first adopted?If you do know the answers or want to know the answers to fun trivia like this, this book is for you Celebrity trivia, movie trivia or music trivia, this book got it all Quiz time
