- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Guinness World Records Limited; Revised edition edition (29 Sep 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1904994113
- ISBN-13: 978-1904994114
- Product Dimensions: 30 x 22.1 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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- #57 in Books > Reference > Almanacs & Yearbooks > Almanacs
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100% new photographs. Fantastic eye catching electric blue pillars of light holographic cover featuring revolutionary customised mirror ball foil. Over 1500 new and fully updated records. More giant gatefold features that really bring these incredible records to life, including a special World Cup dream team fold-out. A new record breakers hall of fame celebrating the achievements of the most prolific Guinness World Record holders. Brand new captivating spread designs. More interactive spreads including DO try this at home plus pages of ideas for records that can be done in a minute and in a day. Fantastic new contemporary categories including computer games high scores, action sports, and gadgets and computer technology. More sections to help with homework such as ancient world, unusual experiments and human anatomy. Fully updated sports reference section. Plus, as ever, find the answers to all your nagging questions: What's the largest object ever removed from a human skull? How big are the world's largest augmented breasts? Who's the world's most popular stand up comedian? What's the most number of cows killed by a single lightening bolt? Who owns the world's most powerful laser weapon? Who's podcast is downloaded more than anyone elses? This, and a whole lot more, in "Guinness World Records 2007" - the ultimate page turner...
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
The best bit about taking delivery of the latest edition of "Guinness World Records" is the discovery of new information about the largest, tallest, fastest or whatever. As with every new edition of this book, many records from previous editions are removed in order to provide space for those which are included for the very first time. In other words, this is not an up-dated version of Guinness World Records 2006 to which a few more records have been added. This is a new book.
Every edition of Guinness World Records will always remain an excellent reference source - but you will need several editions to be certain of finding exactly what it is you require.
On the other hand, if you are simply curious about records, there are many in this particular edition that were never intended. Whilst it might be every Athlete's intention to break the world record in his or her particular discipline, it was never intended that a certain person would have an entry in this book because their's was the skull from which the largest ever object was removed. Gruesome? No, not at all. Fascinating? Yes, most definitely.
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Every edition of Guinness World Records will always remain an excellent reference source - but you will need several editions to be certain of finding exactly what it is you require.
On the other hand, if you are simply curious about records, there are many in this particular edition that were never intended. Whilst it might be every Athlete's intention to break the world record in his or her particular discipline, it was never intended that a certain person would have an entry in this book because their's was the skull from which the largest ever object was removed. Gruesome? No, not at all. Fascinating? Yes, most definitely.
NM
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
What can one say about a book that has almost become an institution, except that it is better than ever. All the photographs are new and there are 1500 new and updated records in the book.
This is a book for young and old alike and not just for those who are interested in records for records sake. It is invaluable for crosswords and quizzes and a good read generally. Instead of the usual socks, ties, or scarves this Christmas, why not buy someone this book. I am sure it will be more appreciated than the things mentioned.
You can also find the answers to some of those irritating questions that sit at the back of your mind. Some of the more quirky questions answered in the book are: What is the largest thing ever removed from a human skull? Who is the world's most popular stand up comedian? How many cows have been killed by a single bolt of lightning?
It is also a good present for those young teenagers who seem to feel it is uncool to read a book and there are lots of them about. I don't think they will be able resist this book and if it gets them on the path to enjoying a good book, so much the better.
This is a book for young and old alike and not just for those who are interested in records for records sake. It is invaluable for crosswords and quizzes and a good read generally. Instead of the usual socks, ties, or scarves this Christmas, why not buy someone this book. I am sure it will be more appreciated than the things mentioned.
You can also find the answers to some of those irritating questions that sit at the back of your mind. Some of the more quirky questions answered in the book are: What is the largest thing ever removed from a human skull? Who is the world's most popular stand up comedian? How many cows have been killed by a single bolt of lightning?
It is also a good present for those young teenagers who seem to feel it is uncool to read a book and there are lots of them about. I don't think they will be able resist this book and if it gets them on the path to enjoying a good book, so much the better.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
I always buy these books for my brother in law and found i was short on a few of the yrs for him, so i went looking on various sites for this book and found it on here no problem - he is very pleased and now has a full collection so im happy, although the book was used, it had minimal wear to it so very happy
Most Recent Customer Reviews
guinness world records
great. accurate description of condition. bargain price and accurate postage price. has been well read since we purchased it!
Published on 13 April 2009 by deaconblue
Gory and slightly disgusting
What can one say about a book that has almost become an institution, except that it is better than ever. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2007 by Nina Hall
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