Table of Contents

The Universe & the Earth. Elementary; The Universe; To Boldly Go...; Bodies of Water; Go with the Flow; Islands; Mountains & Land Features; World Weather; Natural Disasters; Life on Earth. Extinct & Endangered; Sea Creatures; Land Mammals; Creepy Crawlies; Birds & Bats; Pets; Livestock; Living off the Land; Trees & Forests; The Human World. The Amazing Human Body; Good Health; Living Standards; Births, Marriages & Deaths; Names to Conjure With; Rulers & Royals; Mr President; Pole to Pole; Nobel Prizes; Criminal Records; Murder Most Foul; Punishment; World Wars; The Military Balance; World Religion; Town & Country. Countries - size; Countries - population; Future Shock; Cities; Placenames; US States; Reaching for the Sky; Bridges; Tunnels; Culture & Learning. Language; Education; Books; Libraries & Loans; The Press; Art; Monumental Achievements; Music. Singles; Albums; Record Firsts; Male Singers; Female Singers; Groups & Duos; Music Awards; Movie Music; Classical & Opera; Stage & Screen. In the Long Run; Movie Industry; Another Opening; Films by Genre; Comedy Stars; Oscar-winning films; Oscar-winning stars; Actors; Actresses; Directors; Animation; Radio; TV; DVD & Video; The Commercial World. Workers of the World; Wealth - countries; The Richest of the Rich; Natural Resources; Precious Things; Shopping Lists; Brands; Food; Drink; Communications; Tourism; World Wide Web; Energy; Environment; Hazards; On the Move (Transport). The Need for Speed; On the Road; On Track; Water; Air; Aircrash; Sport & Leisure. Summer Olympics; Athletics; Cricket (UK) / Baseball (US); Ball Games; Basketball; Combat Sports; On two Wheels; Football (soccer; UK) / Ice hockey (US); Golf; Horse Sports; Motor Sport; Rugby (UK) / American football (US); Tennis; Water Sports; Winter Sports; Leisure Pursuits;

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About the Author

Russell Ash has written and contributed to over 100 successful books, including 20 years of Top 10 of Everything, Whitaker s World of Facts, Great Wonders of the World and Tall Stories. He is regularly featured on TV and radio.

Reviews

''A must for fact fans'' - Daily Mirror''Dazzle friends with knowledge from this gem'' - Heat''Fulfilling in its desire to present 10 of everything, whereas Guiness makes do with one'' - The Times