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LEADER: 02296cam 2200313Ii 4500
001 ocn841900095
003 OCoLC
005 20220105114554.0
008 130504s2012 ilu 000 0 eng d
040 $aBTCTA$beng$cBTCTA$dRIOSL$dOCLCF$dAZFX8$dOCLCQ$dRIOSL$dAL5OZ$dOCLCQ$dUAE
020 $a9781450845809
020 $a1450845800
035 $a(OCoLC)841900095
050 4 $aAG243$b.B66 2012
082 04 $a031/.02$223
245 04 $aThe Book of unusual knowledge.
260 $aLincolnwood, Ill. :$bPublications International,$c2012.
300 $a704 pages ;$c24 cm
336 $atext$btxt$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
338 $avolume$bnc$2rdacarrier
505 00 $tMovies and television --$tAmerican landmarks --$tGames people play --$tArt and literature --$tAll about animals --$tMoney and business --$tIntriguing individuals --$tEarth and the universe --$tWaging war --$tHappy holidays --$tPop culture and games --$tThe supernatural --$tHistory --$tAround the world --$tTechnology and inventions --$tDeath and the macabre --$tPolitics --$tCrime --$tHealth and the human body --$tMusic --$tFood and drink --$tReligion.
520 $aThe Book of Unusual Knowledge is a mammoth 704-page hardcover book crammed with a cornucopia of information-some useful, others not so much-but all of it completely captivating. It's perfect for anyone with a curious mind and a passion for learning. With quirky illustrations and a vast array of articles, anecdotes, lists, and games, this book will provide hours of fascinating reading. It will also expand your knowledge on a range of topics, including the animal kingdom, art, sports, technology, history, politics, the universe, and much, much more. Sample topics include: Are plastic bags killing sacred cows in India? Does NASCAR have roots in bootlegging moonshine? Did Ronald Reagan see not one-but two-UFOs during his lifetime? Gorgeous leatherette binding with gilded accents makes The Book of Unusual Knowledge a handsome addition to your library.
650 0 $aCuriosities and wonders.
650 7 $aCuriosities and wonders.$2fast$0(OCoLC)fst00885285
710 2 $aPublications International, Ltd.
938 $aBaker and Taylor$bBTCP$nBK0013259691
994 $aZ0$bP4A
948 $hNO HOLDINGS IN P4A - 26 OTHER HOLDINGS