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The Olympics are much more than 'citius, altius, fortius' (faster, higher, stronger). They are a canvas on which myriad moments of grit and glory are drawn, and ballads of human endurance, perseverance, comebacks and heartbreaks are writ.The Ultimate Olympic Quiz Book celebrates the indomitable spirit and optimism of the Greatest Show on Earth through quizzes and factoids that encapsulate some of the most fascinating tales of success and failure, and those never-seen-before-or-after moments.From the ancient Olympiads to Coubertin's modern Games; from the lesser-known facts about the Winter Games to India's icons and forgotten heroes, this book has all the answers to every question you might have about the Olympics.
What does the average human head weigh? From where in the United Kingdom did the Titanic set off on her maiden voyage? Can you name the manager who took charge of the England football team in 1977? In which year did the United Kingdom first win the Eurovision Song Contest with Sandie Shaw's ‘Puppet on a String'? If you can answer these questions and more like them, then The Greatest General Knowledge Quiz Book is for you. You’ll never realise how much you don’t know until you have dipped inside this book and tried to answer the 250 questions, designed to test your knowledge on a broad range of subjects. Packed with fascinating facts, this book aims to be educational as well as fun and is an easy way to learn. So whether you want to test yourself against the kids or broaden your general knowledge in time for the next pub quiz, this book is a must have for all ages.
Containing over 1500 questions on a wide range of sports, this book provides a comprehensive test of sporting knowledge. Varied and challenging, the questions are divided into eight chapters, including one on numbers (multiple choice) and two on sporting miscellany. While featuring question categories on over 30 physical sports, the book also includes a category on 'mind sports' such as chess and bridge. The questions have a slight modern bias, but earlier eras are not neglected in order to tap into the rich history of competitive sport. Updated to include events from 2012, this second edition brings out some fascinating facts and both sports fans and quizzers should find it entertaining and informative.
This book; in the form of quizzes; is the story about a culture that started in 776 BC until 1169 years later when in 393 AD the Ancient Olympic Games were terminated all of a sudden by an Emperor known as Theodosius I; but revived in 1896 AD by a 30-year old French aristocrat known as Baron Pierre de Coubertin; the father of the Modern Olympic Games. This sporting culture in the form of the Modern Olympic Games is still continuing since 1896 and in the form of the XXX Olympiad is again appearing in London from 27 July 212; in which thousands of best athletes in the world will inspire millions of people across the world to towards fitness; peace and international brotherhood. This exhaustive quiz book is meant to create awareness among the students; teachers and the mass about the various sports that are included in the Olympic programme. A must read book for all the sports-lover ! Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac by Honoré de Balzac: In this collection, Honoré de Balzac presents a selection of his acclaimed short stories, showcasing his incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. With its rich language and engaging narratives, this book is a must-read for fans of classical literature. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac": Collection of Short Stories: The book features a collection of acclaimed short stories by Honoré de Balzac. Vivid Storytelling and Character Development: The stories showcase Balzac's incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. Useful for Literature Enthusiasts: The book is useful for fans of classical literature and those interested in the works of Balzac. Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright who is regarded as one of the greatest writers of Western literature. His book, Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac, is highly regarded for its captivating storytelling and rich language.
Back in 775 BC, athletes from all over Ancient Greece came together to compete in various games. The contests were held every four years and winning athletes brought honor and respect to their homelands. The tradition of the Olympic Games faded over time until 1896, when they were brought back to life. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, with over two hundred athletes from fourteen countries. Today, nearly three thousand years after the first Games, the Summer Olympics attract one hundred thousand top athletes from over two hundred countries. Billions of fans around the world cheer on their national teams to bring back the gold.
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Containing 1700 questions on many aspects of both the Summer and Winter Olympics, The Complete Olympic Games Quiz Book provides a comprehensive resource that can be used in various ways, such as testing family and friends or forming the basis of a more formal quiz. The book covers the entire history of the modern Olympics, from Athens 1896 to London 2012, and includes questions on all the sports that have featured at these Games. There are also two multiple choice sections on numbers and two chapters of 'mixed bag' questions which, among other things, bring out the quirky side of the Olympics through a variety of trivia teasers. Including over 150 questions on London 2012, the book builds into a challenging but stimulating test of sporting knowledge and should provide hours of entertainment for fans of quizzes and the Olympics.
Are you a quizmaster or planning to become one? Have you been charged with running an event at your local pub for the first time? Or are you an experienced quizmaster looking for new material? Whatever your motivation for buying this book The Ultimate Quiz Book Guide will provide you with fresh ideas and tell you everything you need to know about running a successful quiz. With advice and tips from experienced quizmaster, Joe Varley, this book explains how to organise a quiz from beginning to end. There are sections on preparation, tools and location; the business end, writing and researching the questions; on the day; dealing with hecklers; dos and don'ts; different quiz formats and how to organise picture rounds as well as 36 readymade quizzes compiled by the author. Whether you are a seasoned quizmaster or completely new to running quizzes The Ultimate Quiz Book Guide contains everything you need to run an enjoyable and memorable quiz that will leave the participants eagerly anticipating your next event.
Throughout his entire amateure boxing career Muhammad Ali was 'Good'. Nobody really new that he was 'Great', until he turned professional. When he told the 'World' that he was, 'The Greatest'. Not only inside the ring was he considered 'The Greatest' boxer of his era, but the 'Greatest' boxer of 'All Time'. Even outside the ring, he captivated his audiences, with his razor-sharp wit and and lightening- quick togue. He had a 'Way' with words, which impacted harder than any right or left hand on the media, fans and opponents. Which led in many cases to defeating his opponents before their contests began. He has travelled the World. He is known throughout the World. Yet even today or in the next centuary Muhammad Ali's name will not be forgotten. He is not only 'The Greatest'; he is a Legend' forever. Who better to write a quize book about! A quiz book that covers Muhammad Ali's life, his times and his opponents. You now have the chance to come face to face with 'The Champ' and find out how much you really knew about, 'The Greatest'.