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The Book of Numbers The Book of Numbers The Ultimate Compendium of Facts About Figures by William Hartston ( 2000)
Chess Chess by William Hartston ( 1997)
Describes the moves of the pieces, elementary tactics in attacking and defensive play, and the basic combinations to force checkmate, plus tips on developing a strategic plan and controlling the board.
Drunken Goldfish and Other Irrelevant Scientific Research by William Hartston ( 1990)
Looks at examples of unusual research in the areas of alcohol, animals, sexual behavior, courtship, body image, music, and parapsychology.
Kings of Chess by William Hartston ( 1985)
Describes the achievements and championship games of outstanding chess players such as Alexander Alekhine, Bobby Fischer, and Anatoly Karpov.
Mr. Hartston's Most Excellent Encyclopedia of Useless Information Mr. Hartston's Most Excellent Encyclopedia of Useless Information The Supreme Miscellany of Fantastic Facts by William Hartston ( 2006)
Odd Dates Only Odd Dates Only The Bizarre Birthday Book by William Hartston ( 1999)
Auspicious anniversaries such as the first aardvark born in captivity, the execution of a pig by hanging, the first homicide in Disneyland, and the addition of the term lap dancer to the Webster's College Dictionary are just some of the important dates that are included in Odd Dates Only. This exhaustive compendium will assure the reader that there are no dates in history that are not odd.
Teach Yourself Better Chess Teach Yourself Better Chess by William Hartston ( 1997)
What Are The Chances Of That? What Are The Chances Of That? Fabulous Facts About Figures by William Hartston ( 2004)
What's What What's What The Encyclopedia Of Pointless Information by William Hartston ( 2005)

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