Author: Jake Jacobs
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As the title suggests, The Giant Book of True Facts, contains a huge list of shocking and true facts about the world that we live in. The facts range from the craziest events to the funniest people. The Giant Book of True Facts is packed with interesting, entertaining, educational and fun things to read. You'll get everything from the weird to the wonderful and from the horrible to the hilarious. Facts such as: Galapagos Land Iguanas are an iconic symbol of the Galapagos Islands and are a popular attraction for tourists visiting the archipelago. The famous "Hollywoodland" sign, originally erected to advertise a real estate development, was located on the hillside behind The Forty Acres.
The Giant Book of True Facts
Author: Jake Jacobs
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As the title suggests, The Giant Book of True Facts, contains a huge list of shocking and true facts about the world that we live in. The facts range from the craziest events to the funniest people. The Giant Book of True Facts is packed with interesting, entertaining, educational and fun things to read. You'll get everything from the weird to the wonderful and from the horrible to the hilarious. Facts such as: Galapagos Land Iguanas are an iconic symbol of the Galapagos Islands and are a popular attraction for tourists visiting the archipelago. The famous "Hollywoodland" sign, originally erected to advertise a real estate development, was located on the hillside behind The Forty Acres.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As the title suggests, The Giant Book of True Facts, contains a huge list of shocking and true facts about the world that we live in. The facts range from the craziest events to the funniest people. The Giant Book of True Facts is packed with interesting, entertaining, educational and fun things to read. You'll get everything from the weird to the wonderful and from the horrible to the hilarious. Facts such as: Galapagos Land Iguanas are an iconic symbol of the Galapagos Islands and are a popular attraction for tourists visiting the archipelago. The famous "Hollywoodland" sign, originally erected to advertise a real estate development, was located on the hillside behind The Forty Acres.
The Giant Book of Unusual Facts
Author: Jake Jacobs
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781717740779
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
As the title suggests, The Giant Book Of Unusual Facts, contains a huge list of unbelievable and unusual facts about the world that we live in. The facts range from the craziest events to the funniest people. The Giant Book Of Unusual Facts is packed with interesting, entertaining, educational and fun things to read. You'll get everything from the weird to the wonderful and from the horrible to the hilarious. Facts such as: Hugh Thompson Jr. ordered his own crew to fire upon friendly soldiers if they wouldn
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781717740779
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
As the title suggests, The Giant Book Of Unusual Facts, contains a huge list of unbelievable and unusual facts about the world that we live in. The facts range from the craziest events to the funniest people. The Giant Book Of Unusual Facts is packed with interesting, entertaining, educational and fun things to read. You'll get everything from the weird to the wonderful and from the horrible to the hilarious. Facts such as: Hugh Thompson Jr. ordered his own crew to fire upon friendly soldiers if they wouldn
The Eighth Wonder of the World
Author: Bertrand Hébert
Publisher: ECW Press
ISBN: 1773054767
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
A definitive and exhaustive biography Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know André the Giant — but who was André Roussimoff? This comprehensive biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous stories, and common misconceptions about his height, his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacity for food and alcohol. But more importantly, The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant transports readers beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man. Born in France, André worked on his family’s farm until he was 18, when he moved to Paris to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, André went on to become an international icon and world traveler, all while battling acromegaly. While his disorder is what made him a giant and a household name, it’s also what caused his untimely death at 46. With exhaustive research, exclusive interviews with family and friends, and an exploration of André’s amazing in-ring career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, Laprade and Hébert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being.
Publisher: ECW Press
ISBN: 1773054767
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
A definitive and exhaustive biography Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know André the Giant — but who was André Roussimoff? This comprehensive biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous stories, and common misconceptions about his height, his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacity for food and alcohol. But more importantly, The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant transports readers beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man. Born in France, André worked on his family’s farm until he was 18, when he moved to Paris to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, André went on to become an international icon and world traveler, all while battling acromegaly. While his disorder is what made him a giant and a household name, it’s also what caused his untimely death at 46. With exhaustive research, exclusive interviews with family and friends, and an exploration of André’s amazing in-ring career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, Laprade and Hébert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being.
The Buried Giant
Author: Kazuo Ishiguro
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0385353227
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and author of Never Let Me Go and the Booker Prize–winning novel The Remains of the Day comes a luminous meditation on the act of forgetting and the power of memory. In post-Arthurian Britain, the wars that once raged between the Saxons and the Britons have finally ceased. Axl and Beatrice, an elderly British couple, set off to visit their son, whom they haven't seen in years. And, because a strange mist has caused mass amnesia throughout the land, they can scarcely remember anything about him. As they are joined on their journey by a Saxon warrior, his orphan charge, and an illustrious knight, Axl and Beatrice slowly begin to remember the dark and troubled past they all share. By turns savage, suspenseful, and intensely moving, The Buried Giant is a luminous meditation on the act of forgetting and the power of memory.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0385353227
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and author of Never Let Me Go and the Booker Prize–winning novel The Remains of the Day comes a luminous meditation on the act of forgetting and the power of memory. In post-Arthurian Britain, the wars that once raged between the Saxons and the Britons have finally ceased. Axl and Beatrice, an elderly British couple, set off to visit their son, whom they haven't seen in years. And, because a strange mist has caused mass amnesia throughout the land, they can scarcely remember anything about him. As they are joined on their journey by a Saxon warrior, his orphan charge, and an illustrious knight, Axl and Beatrice slowly begin to remember the dark and troubled past they all share. By turns savage, suspenseful, and intensely moving, The Buried Giant is a luminous meditation on the act of forgetting and the power of memory.
The Giant Book of More Strange But True Sports Stories
Author: Howard Liss
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780394856339
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
A collection of 150 unusual occurrences in a dozen different sports.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780394856339
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
A collection of 150 unusual occurrences in a dozen different sports.
The Virginia Giant: The True Story of Peter Francisco
Author: Sherry Norfolk
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625845715
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
The Virginia Giant, a one-man army! Peter Francisco was believed to have had almost super-human strength. According to legend, George Washington said, "Without him we would have lost two crucial battles, perhaps the war, and with it our freedom." Francisco, a Portuguese immigrant, was raised outside Richmond and after hearing Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech, he joined the Virginia Colonial Militia. He was known for his battle-hardened skills, and his bravery at Brandywine, Stony Point, Camden and Guilford Courthouse led to stories of epic portions. Join authors Bobby and Sherry Norfolk as they separate fact from myth on topics ranging from pirates to redcoats to exciting acts of valor in this remarkable story of a true American hero.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625845715
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
The Virginia Giant, a one-man army! Peter Francisco was believed to have had almost super-human strength. According to legend, George Washington said, "Without him we would have lost two crucial battles, perhaps the war, and with it our freedom." Francisco, a Portuguese immigrant, was raised outside Richmond and after hearing Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech, he joined the Virginia Colonial Militia. He was known for his battle-hardened skills, and his bravery at Brandywine, Stony Point, Camden and Guilford Courthouse led to stories of epic portions. Join authors Bobby and Sherry Norfolk as they separate fact from myth on topics ranging from pirates to redcoats to exciting acts of valor in this remarkable story of a true American hero.
Ripley's Giant Believe it Or Not!
Author: Robert LeRoy Ripley
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
ISBN: 9780517494660
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A collection of facts about unusual people, animals, plants, events, and places.
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
ISBN: 9780517494660
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A collection of facts about unusual people, animals, plants, events, and places.
The Giant Book of Random Facts
Author: Jake Jacobs
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781983166815
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
As the title suggests, The Giant Book Of Random Facts, contains a huge list of random and interesting facts about the world that we live in. The facts range from the craziest events to the funniest people. The Giant Book Of Random Facts is packed with interesting, entertaining, educational and fun things to read. You'll get everything from the weird to the wonderful and from the horrible to the hilarious. Facts such as: Delaware has 50,000 more corporations than people.According to the CDC, lumberjacks are among the top people most likely to commit suicide.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781983166815
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
As the title suggests, The Giant Book Of Random Facts, contains a huge list of random and interesting facts about the world that we live in. The facts range from the craziest events to the funniest people. The Giant Book Of Random Facts is packed with interesting, entertaining, educational and fun things to read. You'll get everything from the weird to the wonderful and from the horrible to the hilarious. Facts such as: Delaware has 50,000 more corporations than people.According to the CDC, lumberjacks are among the top people most likely to commit suicide.
To Wake the Giant
Author: Jeff Shaara
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0593129628
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
The New York Times bestselling master of military historical fiction tells the story of Pearl Harbor as only he can in the first novel of a gripping new series set in World War II’s Pacific theater. In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt watches uneasily as the world heads rapidly down a dangerous path. The Japanese have waged an aggressive campaign against China, and they now begin to expand their ambitions to other parts of Asia. As their expansion efforts grow bolder, their enemies know that Japan’s ultimate goal is total conquest over the region, especially when the Japanese align themselves with Hitler’s Germany and Mussolini’s Italy, who wage their own war of conquest across Europe. Meanwhile, the British stand nearly alone against Hitler, and there is pressure in Washington to transfer America’s powerful fleet of warships from Hawaii to the Atlantic to join the fight against German U-boats that are devastating shipping. But despite deep concerns about weakening the Pacific fleet, no one believes that the main base at Pearl Harbor is under any real threat. Told through the eyes of widely diverse characters, this story looks at all sides of the drama and puts the reader squarely in the middle. In Washington, Secretary of State Cordell Hull must balance his own concerns between President Roosevelt and the Japanese ambassador, Kichisaburo Nomura, who is little more than a puppet of his own government. In Japan, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto wins skeptical approval for his outrageous plans in the Pacific, yet he understands more than anyone that an attack on Pearl Harbor will start a war that Japan cannot win. In Hawaii, Commander Joseph Rochefort’s job as an accomplished intelligence officer is to decode radio signals and detect the location of the Japanese fleet, but when the airwaves suddenly go silent, no one has any idea why. And from a small Depression-ravaged town, nineteen-year-old Tommy Biggs sees the Navy as his chance to escape and happily accepts his assignment, every sailor’s dream: the battleship USS Arizona. With you-are-there immediacy, Shaara opens up the mysteries of just how Japan—a small, deeply militarist nation—could launch one of history’s most devastating surprise attacks. In this story of innocence, heroism, sacrifice, and unfathomable blindness, Shaara’s gift for storytelling uses these familiar wartime themes to shine a light on the personal, the painful, the tragic, and the thrilling—and on a crucial part of history we must never forget.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0593129628
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
The New York Times bestselling master of military historical fiction tells the story of Pearl Harbor as only he can in the first novel of a gripping new series set in World War II’s Pacific theater. In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt watches uneasily as the world heads rapidly down a dangerous path. The Japanese have waged an aggressive campaign against China, and they now begin to expand their ambitions to other parts of Asia. As their expansion efforts grow bolder, their enemies know that Japan’s ultimate goal is total conquest over the region, especially when the Japanese align themselves with Hitler’s Germany and Mussolini’s Italy, who wage their own war of conquest across Europe. Meanwhile, the British stand nearly alone against Hitler, and there is pressure in Washington to transfer America’s powerful fleet of warships from Hawaii to the Atlantic to join the fight against German U-boats that are devastating shipping. But despite deep concerns about weakening the Pacific fleet, no one believes that the main base at Pearl Harbor is under any real threat. Told through the eyes of widely diverse characters, this story looks at all sides of the drama and puts the reader squarely in the middle. In Washington, Secretary of State Cordell Hull must balance his own concerns between President Roosevelt and the Japanese ambassador, Kichisaburo Nomura, who is little more than a puppet of his own government. In Japan, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto wins skeptical approval for his outrageous plans in the Pacific, yet he understands more than anyone that an attack on Pearl Harbor will start a war that Japan cannot win. In Hawaii, Commander Joseph Rochefort’s job as an accomplished intelligence officer is to decode radio signals and detect the location of the Japanese fleet, but when the airwaves suddenly go silent, no one has any idea why. And from a small Depression-ravaged town, nineteen-year-old Tommy Biggs sees the Navy as his chance to escape and happily accepts his assignment, every sailor’s dream: the battleship USS Arizona. With you-are-there immediacy, Shaara opens up the mysteries of just how Japan—a small, deeply militarist nation—could launch one of history’s most devastating surprise attacks. In this story of innocence, heroism, sacrifice, and unfathomable blindness, Shaara’s gift for storytelling uses these familiar wartime themes to shine a light on the personal, the painful, the tragic, and the thrilling—and on a crucial part of history we must never forget.
The Giant Book of Bad Guys
Author: Ian Schott
Publisher: Booksales
ISBN: 9781845297527
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Meet history's most evil personalities in this encyclopedia of infamy from Vlad the Impaler to the psychopathic serial murderers of today.
Publisher: Booksales
ISBN: 9781845297527
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Meet history's most evil personalities in this encyclopedia of infamy from Vlad the Impaler to the psychopathic serial murderers of today.