Tennessee has a lot to offer for its more than two centuries of statehood; from Coffee empires to music royalty, architectural wonders to nature's finest. This land of fascinating, exciting and downright weird people, places and events, makes Tennessee unique.

An entertaining and lighthearted collection of facts from every corner of the state of Minnesota

Murder. It's horrible to imagine someone you know or love could ever fall victim to such a heinous crime. Worse is an unsolved crime, when families never learn why their loved ones were taken, or by whom. The stories of Canada's most shocking and tragic unsolved murders are collected in this volume.

Wanted posters featuring the mug shots of leering have been a common sight on post office and police station walls. Read stories of Canada's most notorious fugitives and the dogged law enforcement officers sworn to bring them to justice.

This entertaining and informative book chronicles the fascinating exploits of strong Canadian women who influenced the course of Canada's history. Read about mountaineer Sharon Wood, astronaut Roberta Bondar, journalist Faith Fenton, artist Emily Carr and many others who have pioneered new horizons for women.

It is estimated that one in six Canadians will be victims of identity theft. Complaints of identity theft and fraud in Canada double and even triple each year, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Fraud artists often use electronic means to steal millions of dollars from ordinary Canadians. In some cases, the appropriation of an individual's identity may go unnoticed for years, and some victims lose everything. But you can learn to safeguard your identity, recognise scams and protect yourself. This book examines: how criminals target their victims; how they collect personal information; what they do with that information; why identity theft is so profitable and; the many types of fraud related to identity theft. It also explains ways to identify if you have been a victim of identity theft or fraud, and what you should do. Read the astonishing stories of people who have had their identity stolen, the heartbreak of their losses and how they recovered.

People often form strong attachments to the animals in their lives, and sometimes the connection is so deep that pets put their lives on the line for the ones they love. Angel, a golden retriever belonging to 11-year-old Austin Forman of Boston Bar, BC, intercepted a cougar as it leapt at her owner and Lulu, a pot-bellied pig, halted traffic on the shores of Lake Erie and led a rescuer to her owner, who was suffering from a heart attack.

There is much tradition and folklore surrounding weddings. Generation after generation, cultures have developed rituals, superstitions and events to make this day a special one to remember. Learn about the world's most expensive wedding dress, where exactly the idea of bachelor parties came from and cultural practices the world over.

Washington is full of fascinating and colorful people, places and events. This is an entertaining and lighthearted collection of facts from every corner of the state.

"A baby is an angel whose wings decrease as his legs increase." -- Anonymous. Babies are life's little miracles. Everything about them -- from conception to birth and beyond -- is fascinating. Book of Babies includes intriguing scientific facts, strange stories, famous stars and their little ones, and cultural traditions from across the globe.

Illinois is considered the most average state according to Census Bureau data ananlysis by the Associate Press. From Cairo to Peru, Venice to Vienna and Athens to Zion, this collection of fun facts and trivia showcases what makes the Prairie State above average in every way.

Northern California is full of fascinating places and colorful people. Read this entertaining and light-hearted collection of facts from every corner of this varied and unique region.

Acollection of light-hearted and entertaining facts from the Buckeye State of Ohio

North Carolina has some of the most amazing people, places and things. From its beautiful Atlantic beaches to the heights of the Appalachians, NC features some unusual sights. In this entertaining and humorous collection of trivia find out more about the weird and wonderful in the "Tar Heel" state.

Colorado is known for its mountainous landscapes and natural beauty, but has also produced a host of weird and wacky people, places and even a headless chicken! From Akron to Yuma, this ocllection of fun facts explores the oddities and occasions that Colorado so special.

Our best friends. They can be pets or working dogs; they race for sticks and balls or find survivors of disasters, and they are the subjects of some of the most amazing and touching stories, such as Bullet, a golden retriever whosaved the Sica family's three-week-old son from certain death from an undiagnosed heart condition or Skippy, a hearing-ear dog, who has given Kerena Marchant a taste of what freedom really means.

Southern California is full of fascinating places and colorful people. This entertaining and light-hearted collection of facts is from every facet of this state of sunshine, movie-making and surf.