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After 70 years, open the next chapter of record breaking!
Filled with thousands of awesome facts and feats for the whole family, this year's edition celebrates Guinness World Records' 70th anniversary. Learn how record breaking has changed over the years and what incredible looks like in 2025.
Celebrate the ICONS that shaped our world from Taylor Swift to the Tallest Man Ever. Discover the next generation of record breakers... and how you can become one, with a dedicated KIDS ZONE. Chart the history and ultimate limits of record breaking with poster-style FLASHBACKS - including speedy rubix cube solves, eye-watering football transfers and more.
Travel through 70 years of the famous book with an opening chapter filled with retro features.
From the makers of the UK’s best football magazine!
MATCH is the UK’s bestselling football annual and is top of Christmas
wish lists for footy fans everywhere.
Inside the MATCH Annual 2025, readers can build the ultimate player
using superstars from the Premier League, check out the craziest
football haircuts through the years, swot up on the 2025 Women’s Euros,
learn about the best academies on the planet, and look back on Jurgen
Klopp and Emma Hayes’ rocking reigns in England!
Plus, don't miss the best moments from Euro 2024, epic profiles of the
world's top wonderkids, tons of brain-busting quizzes, cool cartoons,
the chance to design your own boots, pick your MLS team, LOL at the
funniest footy snaps, and loads more!
Don’t miss it!
Featuring every major game, console, character and developer, the
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS GAMER'S EDITION 2025 lists the Top 100 Greatest
Gaming World Records, as selected and ranked by a panel of experts and
records researchers.
This best-selling series - with over 5 million copies sold to date -
celebrates the greatest achievements in videogaming by exploring the
biggest-selling titles, the fastest speedrunners, the most prolific
collectors, the highest-earning esports stars and the most critically
acclaimed developers.
The GAMER'S EDITION offers up bite-sized nuggets of trivia, facts,
stats and of course world records, covering the best-loved and
most-played games, from arcade classics such as Space Invaders and
Pac-Man via modern blockbusters like Legend of Zelda, Pokémon and Call
of Duty, to the latest console and PC big-hitters - Fortnite,
Minecraft, Hogwart's Legacy and Starfield. Plus, you'll get to meet
every major gaming character: Mario, Sonic, Lara Croft, Link and many
more.
As well as the Top 100 records, a series of 10 special feature spreads
take a deeper dive into some of the more popular and trending topics:
- Clicks 'n' Bricks: When gaming meets LEGO
- History of videogame spaceships
- Gaming in the Multiverse
- Fair play: Inclusive gaming
Gaming is now a ubiquitous part of modern life, with 97% of children
and adolescents playing at least an hour a day*. The GWR GAMER'S
EDITION 2025 combines this passion for play with the rigour and
accuracy of Guinness World Records... a partnership as successful as
Ratchett & Clank, Mario & Luigi, Ryu & Ken or Sonic & Knuckles! It's time to level up!
Combining the International Who's Who in Classical Music 2023 and
the International Who's Who in Popular Music 2023, this two-volume
set provides a complete view of the whole of the music world.
Within the International Who's Who in Classical Music, each
biographical entry comprises personal information, principal career
details, repertoire, recordings and compositions, and full contact
details where available. Appendices provide contact details for
national orchestras, opera companies, music festivals, music
organizations and major competitions and awards. The International
Who's Who in Popular Music boasts detailed entries, including full
biographical information, such as principal career details,
recordings and compositions, honours and contact information.
The Year Book of Surgery brings you abstracts of the articles that
reported the year's breakthrough developments in surgery, carefully
selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries
evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its
application to your practice. There's no faster or easier way to
stay informed! The Year Book of Surgery is published annually in
September, and includes topics such as: Trauma; Burns; Critical
Care; Transplantation; Surgical Infection; Would Healing; Oncology;
Vascular Surgery; and General Thoracic Surgery.
Raphael's Ephemeris 2023 - the essential Annual for every
Astrologer. Widely recognised by astrologers as the most accurate
and reliable ephemeris and aspectarian, Raphael's, pocket
ephemeris, contains everything needed throughout the year.
Raphael's Ephemeris 2023 features: * Daily longitudes of all the
planets * Complete lunar and planetary Aspectarian * Cutting-edge,
NASA based, astronomical accuracy for tightly focussed birth
charts. * Wide scope giving noon GMT daily longitudes and latitudes
of the planets, declinations, Moon's phases, true and mean nodes,
ten daily asteroids and much more. * Easy-to-read layout ensures
you find the information you need quickly and easily. * Handy,
portable size, fits snugly in to a bag or pocket for quick
reference on the go Published annually since 1819, Raphael's is the
only companion any astrologer needs to navigate the year.
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is an analytical tool used by
chemists and physicists to study the structure and dynamics of
molecules. In recent years, no other technique has gained such
significance as NMR spectroscopy. It is used in all branches of
science in which precise structural determination is required and
in which the nature of interactions and reactions in solution is
being studied. "Annual Reports on NMR Spectroscopy" has established
itself as a premier means for the specialist and non-specialist
alike to become familiar with new techniques and applications of
NMR spectroscopy.
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is an analytical tool used by
chemists and physicists to study the structure and dynamics of
molecules. In recent years, no other technique has gained such
significance as NMR spectroscopy. It is used in all branches of
science in which precise structural determination is required and
in which the nature of interactions and reactions in solution is
being studied. "Annual Reports on NMR Spectroscopy" has established
itself as a premier means for the specialist and non-specialist
alike to become familiar with new techniques and applications of
NMR spectroscopy.
In 2023, Old Moore's Almanack will be 327 years old and deserves
its world record-beating inclusion in the Guinness Book of Records.
With such accurate world predictions - the Arab Revolutions and new
terror attacks, the 2007/8 banking collapse, and predictions of the
comparatively strong progress of UK through the years - Old Moore
proves he is the No. 1 Seer. The best of British Astrology plots
your key dates through each month of your year ahead. Use it to
plan ahead to maximise your opportunities. Accurate, fascinating
and appropriate, Old Moore plots you a better year ahead. PLUS - UK
events, gardening times, horse-racing , fishing times, UK weather,
lighting-up times, UK tides times, plus much, much more. Old
Moore's Almanack 2023 features: * your personal 2019 horoscopes *
celebrity astro-profiles * accurate predictions of UK and world
affairs * Thunderball and Health Lottery astro-guides * winning
periods for jockeys and trainers * best dates for planting by the
moon and fishing * lighting-up and high and low water times
The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western
Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date
economic and socio-political data and extensive directory
information. General Survey Essays by leading experts on the area
cover issues of regional importance. Country Surveys Individual
chapters on each country, comprising: an introductory survey,
containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each
country, including a chronology and map. an extensive statistical
survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and
population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing,
mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism,
communications media and education. a comprehensive directory of
names and contact details covering the most significant political
and commercial institutions. Regional Information a directory of
research institutes specializing in the region bibliographies of
books and periodicals covering the region.
BE PART OF IT
Discover the incredible achievements and inspiring stories of record
breakers from around the world… and how you can become one of them.
With all new content - from high-end hotels to deserted ghost towns and
talented pets to global sports superstars - the new edition of Guinness
World Records once again shows how record breaking is for everyone,
everywhere.
· Find a hidden talent within the Fantastic Feats chapter, including
crazy collections, super strength and even pickleball
· Get inspired by 8 new ICONS – who embody the very best of record
breaking – from music legend Dolly Parton, blind adventurer Erik
Weihenmayer to powerhouse swimmer Katie Ledecky
· Marvel at the possibilities of the cutting-edge tech behind modern
cities, robots and space exploration in a dedicated Science &
Engineering chapter
· Celebrate the differences of the most incredible Human Beings from
height extremes to superlative seniors and awesome anatomy
· Take on the grown-ups with records just for under 16s and the Young
Achievers proving age is no barrier in the Kids Zone
· Cheer on American sporting heroes – including Caitlin Clark, Lamar
Jackson, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and more – as we run through the
latest year in Sports
An unrivalled survey on the countries and territories of this immense region. * Over 900 pages of in-depth analysis, up-to-date statistics and invaluable directory details * Includes contributions from acknowledged authorities who examine topics of regional importance. Introductory Survey * Issues of regional importance are examined by acknowledged authorities of the area, subjects covered include: Indigenous Peoples in Latin America; the Environment; North American Regional Relations; International Responses to Natural Disasters in Central America; Latin American Economy; Role of the Church in Latin America in the 21st Century. Country Surveys * Separate chapters are included for each country * Includes a facts in brief section, details of history and the economy. Statistical Survey * The latest available statistics are provided on industry, agriculture, trade, population, education, transport and tourism. Directory * A collection of essential contact names, postal addresses, e-mail and internet addresses. A Bibliography
South America, Central America and the Caribbean 2001 has been
thoroughly revised and updated by Europa's experienced editorial
team. The information included is as invaluable to those who know
little of the region as it is to the seasoned businessman or
academic. It should be in the reference collections of public and
academic libraries, international organizations, trade and
industrial companies, diplomats, government and the media.
Containing a wealth of up-to-date information on the 48 countries
and territories of the region, This reference provides a unique
perspective on the region with its exhaustive collection of facts,
up-to-date statistics, extensive directory details and expert
comment.
This volume covers the Middle East from Algeria to Yemen,
presenting and interpreting events from the preceding year. The
book provides information on the United Nations and all major
organizations in the region and can be used as a reference resource
by those studying the business of this area.
An annual collection of studies on individuals who have made major
contributions to the development of geography and geographical
thought. Each paper describes the geographer's education, life,
work, their influence and spread of academic ideas. A bibliography
of their works and chronology is also incorporated. The work
includes a listed general index, and cumulative index of
geographers in the volumes published to date.
1979 was a year of momentous events. In Britain, it began with the
so-called Winter of Discontent, as rubbish piled high in the
streets and the dead went unburied. Later, guerillas stormed the US
Embassy in Tehran, Margaret Thatcher entered Downing Street, and
Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose while on trial for stabbing
his girlfriend to death. Elsewhere, murderous dictator Saddam
Hussein rose to power in Iraq, America's Three Mile Island nuclear
plant went into meltdown, and there was an anthrax epidemic in
Russia following an accident at a biological weapons plant. But
it's all swings and roundabouts, because 1979 also saw the first
issue of Viz Comic going on sale. And now, with a rousing brass
fanfare to celebrate its 40th year as the country's most flatulent
magazine, Viz is puffing out its cheeks to release its latest
annual - The Trumpeter's Lips. Within the 226 pages of this
lavishly produced hardback you will find the very best bits from
issues 262-271, including * Cartoons: The Fat Slags, Sid the
Sexist, Mrs Brady Old Lady, Roger Mellie, Eight Ace, Buster Gonad,
Big Vern and many, many more * Informative features: Let's Go
Dogging!, Secrets of the White House Shite House, How Did Henry
VIII Mow His Lawn?, Who's Who at a Car Boot Sale, and A Day in the
Life of a Model Railway Enthusiast * Edge-of-your-seat adventures:
In Search of the Giant Squid of Sumatra, The Crown Jewels Mystery,
Wally Walton's Emergency Scorpion Squad and Wall to Wall Carpet
Warehouse, Ballet Nurse on a Pony, Pip of the Peloton, and Bad Bob
the Randy Wonder Dog * More articles, spoof ads, Readers' Letters
and Top Tips than you could shake a really big stick at Just like
our rubbish and dead were piled up in the streets four decades ago,
Viz - The Trumpeter's Lips will be piled up in shops and internet
retailers this Christmas, guaranteeing a "Winter of This Content"
(as specified above) for everyone.
Supermarket wines now win Gold Medals in International Challenge.
Best Wines in the Supermarkets, identifies these superior wines,
often at bargain prices. It also has its own secure website
extension, in which to search and sort more wines. This is
unquestionably the best source of wine drinking through the year.
Now with its own secure website for searching and sorting- at
www.bestwinesinthesupermarket.uk. The book provides plenty of
interesting knowledge and for each wine, tasting and style notes,
for readers to use in finding what they enjoy. Now that
supermarkets deliver Internet wine orders, you need a guide through
the amazingly, wonderful, wide range they offer. The perfect wine
guide for you to find the wines you enjoy at the price that suits
the budget of the occasion. The huge buying power of the
supermarkets - and the fact that they employ the finest wine
tasters - means that they can buy the very best of every type of
wine. The trick is knowing which is the best of their best. * For
Best Wines in the Supermarkets, Ned Halley tastes, and rates 2000
wines. * His rating system includes, uniquely, a factor for VALUE.
* He recommends only wines of character in each category. * Every
year, Ned works with the supermarkets to identify their best wines
for you. * Excellent, insightful, reviews reveal award winning own
label wines taste wonderful. * Handy, pocket size is ideal to tuck
in a pocket or bag and use while browsing the shelves. * Helps you
navigate the bottles in supermarkets and sift between the regions
and grapes. * Discover 26 wines that are rated a perfect 10 and 137
wines rated at high 9s. * What Wine Words Mean is a wonderfully
simple, down-to-earth guide to wine terms * Ideal
stocking-filler-gift that will constantly throughout the year. *
Supermarkets own the wine markets. Ned Halley's help to find the
best of their best
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