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1) Piranesi
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Language
English
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Set in the present day in the rural community of Feathertown, Tennessee, this novel tells the story of Dellarobia Turnbow, a petite, razor-sharp 29-year-old who nurtured worldly ambitions before becoming pregnant and marrying at seventeen. Now, after more than a decade of tending to small children on a failing farm, oppressed by poverty, isolation and her husband's antagonistic family, she has mitigated her boredom by surrendering to an obsessive...
Author
Language
English
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Description
This spine-chilling collection of ghostly tales will entertain readers and campfire storytellers and their listeners for years to come. Filled with 150 true hair-raising testimonies from people around the world, this spell-binding compilation includes stories about aliens, UFOs, spirits, cemetery creatures, cryptids, and paranormal activities, among other strange mysteries. Guaranteed to provide thrills, chills, and involuntary shrieks, this collection...
5) Bigfoot
Author
Publisher
Little Bee
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
121 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
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Description
"This new nonfiction series looks at creatures and monsters throughout history and analyzes them through a scientific, mythbusting lens, debating whether or not the sightings and evidence provided are adequate proof of their existence. In Bigfoot, readers learn about all the sightings and "proof" of it, from the famous photograph and video to footprints and other evidence. It also discusses additional history about the monster, such as how Bigfoot...
Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited
Physical Desc
256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Formats
Description
The fully revised and updated version of the classic is based on the theme of the Blue Planet, with an emphasis on the natural world, as well as the latest record-breaking successes in music, TV, and sports.
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Language
English
Description
"It's time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. Talk about a bucket list: here are natural wonders-- the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South Africa that's so large it has a pub inside where 15 people can drink comfortably. Architectural marvels, including the M.C. Escher-like stepwells in India....
Author
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Company
Pub. Date
©2005.
Physical Desc
285 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"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.
Author
Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
255 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The world's most popular record book is back with thousands of new categories and newly broken records, covering everything from outer space to sporting greats via Instagram, fidget spinners and all manner of human marvels. Inside you'll find hundreds of never-before-seen photographs and countless facts, figures, stats and trivia waiting for you on every action-packed page. Guinness World Records 2019 is the ultimate snapshot of our world today."--Publisher's...
Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited
Pub. Date
[2020].
Physical Desc
255 pages : illustrations, portraits, maps ; 31 cm
Language
English
Formats
Description
All aboard Guinness World Records 2021 for a life-changing journey of discovery! This year, we're devoting a chapter to the history of exploration, starting with the story of the very first circumnavigation, along with our History of Adventure timeline, featuring a host of remarkable achievements. The fully revised and updated best-seller is packed with thousands of incredible new feats across the widest spectrum of topics, providing a whistle-stop...
Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
255 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Formats
Description
Chronicles the evolution of record breaking while incorporating thousands of new entries, hundreds of new photographs, and highlights of classic records.
Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
255 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Formats
Description
The record-breaking records annual is back and packed with more incredible accomplishments, stunts, cutting-edge science and amazing sporting achievements than ever before. With more than 3,000 new and updated records and 1,000 eye-popping photos, it has thousands of new stats and facts and dazzling new features.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
224 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presenting the next must-have, fun-filled gift book from the team that created Ultimate Weird But True, 5,000 Cool Facts About Everything treats kids to brain candy and eye candy all rolled into one treasure trove of high-interest fascinating facts.
Lively and information-packed, this book is literally busting its covers with fascinating, fun-tastic facts on super, sensational topics that kids love. Who knew that there were so many sweet things to...
Publisher
Guinness World Records
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
287 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Formats
Description
The 2013 edition of the most famous book of world records includes the person with the most facial piercings, the largest collection of two-headed animals, the most expensive wedding cake slice, and the youngest author of a bestselling book series.
20) Far and wide
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c1991
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents surprising facts from far and wide, in such areas as unusual cities, jewels, and inventions.
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