A Worcestershire Quiz Book


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A Hereford & Worcester Quiz Book


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The Test Match Special Quiz Book


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For over 50 years, Test Match Special has provided listeners with every Test cricket ball, batting average, and plenty of views from the boundary, too. But how well do you know your cricket? Pit your wits against Aggers, Tuffers, Boycs and Johnners – and try not to get caught out! Can you identify the most famous players from history, name that ground or reel off well-known (and lesser-known) stats and facts. And of course, what Test Match Special would be complete without the gaffes, giggles, cakes and celebrity guests who make up a day at the cricket? With over 3,000 mind-bending puzzles about every aspect of the sport and beyond, this is the ultimate test of any cricket fan's true average.







The Official Hereford United Quiz Book


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Are you the Bulls number one fan? Do you consider yourself to be an expert on the history of Hereford United Football Club? Then now is the time to find out how much you really know with the 800 questions in this quiz book, some easy, some more challenging but each one certain to have you racking your brains trying to recall the events that have defined the club over the years. Everything you ever wanted to know about your favourite team can be found within these pages. There are sections on memorable managers, unforgettable players, opponents, nationalities, kit, nail-biting matches, glorious victories, disappointing defeats, final scores and much more. This tribute to Hereford United will take you from the club's early years right up to the present time and is an invaluable reference guide as well as a fun read. It is guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment for the whole family. Packed with fascinating facts this book is certain to prove a hit with all Hereford supporters and anyone who has a keen interest in football history.




The County Cricket Ground Quiz Book


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Do you spend your summer at cricket matches throughout England and Wales? Have you visited any of the national cricket grounds? Are up to date on all the interesting events that have taken place at those famous cricket venues over the years? If you answered yes to any of these questions you are certain to enjoy The Cricket Ground Quiz Book. Which cricket ground hosted archery events at the 2012 London Summer Olympics? What ground staged the first-ever Test match in England, between England and Australia, in 1880? At which ground did Garfield Sobers become the first batsman in first-class cricket to hit six sixes in a single over of six consecutive balls in August 1968? Dip inside this quiz book to find out the answers but with 101 questions all about English and Welsh cricket grounds, don't be surprised to find yourself stumped over some of these brain-teasers. This book is one of a kind and a must-have for all cricket fans. Take it along to the next cricket match and see how many you can answer.




The Mammoth Quiz Book


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A comprehensive category killer, with over 6,000 varied questions on every topic imaginable - as well as some you might not imagine. The 400 quizzes are a mixture of general knowledge and specialist rounds all aimed at the popular pub or society quiz market on science and technology; nature and the universe; human geography; history; life as we know it; arts and culture; sports and games; popular culture; celebrities and trivia. The questions are up-to-date, interesting and, unlike much of the competition, accurate.




The World War II Quiz Book


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If you think you know a lot about World War II, challenge yourself with this instructive and intriguing book of questions. Covering every theatre of the war, the people, weapons, ships, aircraft, and armies, this book will test the knowledge of even the most dedicated history buff. Questions range from Pfc. (easiest) to General (the tough ones), and everything between: What was the most common rifle used by the United States Marines at the beginning of the Pacific war? What was the name of General George S. Patton's bull terrier? Civilian residents of which state were killed by an air-delivered enemy bomb during the war? These and many more provocative questions will sharpen the knowledge of World War II enthusiasts everywhere.




The Ultimate Sports Quiz Book


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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.




I Never Knew That About Britain: The Quiz Book


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Bestselling author and quiz master Christopher Winn is here to test your general knowledge of Britain with over 1000 quiz questions to perplex and puzzle about our glorious islands. Covering a myriad of subjects including history, cathedrals, sports, records, modern Britain, royalty, people, places, deeds, discoveries and disasters, there is something to test everyone from Britain's brainiest boffins to the quiz beginner. Featuring a range of questions from multiple choice teasers and odd ones out to picture quizzes illustrated with charming line drawings to test your knowledge of the famous faces and facades of Britain. Alongside these sit cryptic and puzzle quizzes plus special features spotlighting different regions so you can see just how well you know your local area. Perfect for all ages, this quiz book will provide hours of entertainment and education for the whole family and have you proclaiming: 'I bet you never knew that!'