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This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, handy hints and captivatingstories and quotes from the world of running, is perfect for anyone who knows theincomparable joy and freedom of lacing up your trainers and hitting the road.

The city of Boston is one of America's oldest cities and is the site of many historical events. From its founding by English colonists it was the scene of of many key events of the American Revolution. After the coming of American Independence Boston became one of the most important cities in the United...

Who were Canada's ten most romantic couples of the twentieth century? What were this country's worst disasters, its ten best beers, and its most controversial works of art in the past one hundred years? Where will you find the most haunted places in Canada and who are Canada's greatest heroes, its...

Did you know that One Hundred Years of Solitude was first published in Colombia. Originally, the novel was in the Spanish language? Or, did you know that history repeating itself manifests as one of the major themes in the novel One Hundred Years of Solitude? What are the amazing facts...

Did you know even though Carlos has recieved a number of offers to have his books produced into movies, he has declined all of them? Or, did you know Carlos has a collection of over 400 dragon-related items? What are the amazingly true facts behind Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon?...

Did you know that ” El amor en los tiempos del cólera” is the original Spanish title of the novel known in English as Love in the Time of Cholera? Or, did you know that in Love in the Time of Cholera  love sickness is depicted as an illness? What are the amazing facts of Love In...

This book is your ultimate Lean Production resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Lean Production's whole picture right away. Get countless...

When out on the road and you pass a semi, do you think about the trucker behind the wheel? What is it like up there - to drive one of those things, mile after mile? Is the rig comfortable, or is it a kidney-buster like the old ones? Where do truckers stop to eat, and what’s the food like? Where...

This book is your ultimate Scott Adams resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Scott Adams's whole picture right away. Get countless Scott...

The Extraordinary Book of South African Rugby will hook any rugby fanatic. Packed with facts, stats, quotes and anecdotes, from the comical to the controversial, this collection celebrates the rich history of South African rugby. This extraordinary book will run fans through the most enthralling stories...

Readers, buy this book. You will never read a book that is this important. You will care for this book as if it is your own child. You will feel overwhelming anxiety and nausea without this book. You will no longer need any other entertainment after buying this book. You will buy this book...

A new edition of the classic bestseller from the original authors, with additional material specifically prepared for Canadian readers by long-time This Morning CBC producer, Ira Basen, and Jane Farrow, the author of Wanted Words. In 1977, a publishing sensation was born. The Book of Lists,...

A National Bestseller! A new collection of the best Canadian trivia in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday. Just in time for Canada’s 150th birthday comes this collection of the best in Canadian questions and answers, covering history, famous Canadians, sports, word origins, geography, and...

Uncle John takes the game into overtime with this updated edition of his high-sticking, body-checking grab-bag of all things hockey. Uncle John’s hard-hitting hockey book was such a success that we decided to send it back to the weight room to get beefed up for a new season. Now updated and...