"From the New York Times bestselling author of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, an intoxicating, hypnotic new novel set in a dreamlike alternative reality. Piranesi's house is no ordinary building: its rooms are infinite, its corridors endless, its walls are lined with thousands upon thousands of statues, each one different from all the others. Within the labyrinth of halls an ocean is imprisoned; waves thunder up staircases, rooms are flooded in an...

""Buckle up! These Guinness World Records are all about cars, trucks, and more! From the largest monster truck to the loudest bike horn, these amazing vehicles will rev the engines of any imagination""--Amazon.

Galvanize your gray matter with this compendium of intriguing trivia featuring chapter quizzes on history, science, sports, and more. Why do elephants have such big ears? What's the difference between fog and mist? Who invented sliced bread? Discover the answers to curious questions like these and many others in this volume that explores life's little mysteries. With these fascinating facts at your fingertips, you can be the smartest slacker in the...

Presents nearly forty accounts of apparitions and other supernatural mysteries from the folklore and history of New England.

"A brand-new entry in the best-selling Weird U.S. series, Weird New England proves without a doubt that the Pilgrims landed in one very strange spot. So travel down our region's highways and byways with your tour guide par excellence, and learn all the stuff about New England that our schoolmarms never taught us. We promise: it's a journey you'll never forget" -- From inside book flap.