Elaine Henderson
1) Firsts
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A highly entertaining, illustrated guide to a whole range of firsts, from the worlds of history, science, transport, society, the arts and sport. Over 300 fascinating firsts from the worlds of science, transport, the arts, society and many others are included in this handy-sized illustrated guide. Do you know when the first fire brigade was established? Or which were the first countries to join NATO? Or when were the first car number plates introduced?...
2) Fact File
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A handy, quick-reference guide to thousands of difficult-to-remember or difficult-to-find facts. Do you know who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1965? What is the capital of the Netherlands Antilles? When was the telescope invented? What is ablutophobia? Which countries are members of OPEC? Whose saint's day is 11 February? The answers to these and many thousands of other questions, whether they be from the worlds of politics, history, geography,...